If imposed upon agriculture, new rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission would require agriculture producers to report greenhouse gas emissions.

If imposed upon agriculture, new rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission would require agriculture producers to report greenhouse gas emissions. The 2021 climate disclosure proposal w...

U.S. Wheat 2022 Crop Quality Videos Available

December 1, 2022 - U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has posted video presentations at a dedicated website, cropquality.uswheat.org to support the organization’s report on 2022 U.S. wheat crop qua...

Necropsies say Blackleg not present in dead cattle in Colorado, wolf presence investigation continues

November 30, 2022 - In an update on the apparent wolf depredation and cattle losses found in Meeker on October 4, Lenny Klinglesmith said the ongoing investigation continues to move forward slowly wit...

NCBA thanks administration to avoid rail disruptions

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized the Biden Administration for taking quick action to avoid rail disruptions.

Vilsack Talks Biotech Corn in Mexico

November 30, 2022 - In a statement following the meeting, Vilsack commented, "We must find a way forward soon and I emphasized in no uncertain terms that – absent an acceptable resolution of the issue...

Montana Farmers Meeting in Great Falls for Joint Convention

November 30, 2022 - The Montana Grain Growers Association's Annual Convention is underway in Great Falls. This year it also includes the Northern Pulse Growers Association and PNW Canola Association....

Radio Host Shaun Haney Kicks Off Montana Grain Growers Association Convention

November 29, 2022 - Helping to kick things off this year was Shaun Haney with Real Agriculture and the host of Real Ag Radio from Lethbridge, AB who actually attended his first MGGA convention several...

North Carolina Turkeys Pardoned by President Biden

November 24, 2022 - National Turkey Federation Chairman Ronnie Parker presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named "Chocolate" to President Joe Biden during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presen...

NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar

November 24, 2022 - The National Farmers Union released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday.

USDA Announces Section 32 Purchase of American Lamb

November 23, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans for a Section 32 purchase of American lamb products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs, as reques...

CPW hears from producers in Gateway

The commission heard an update about possible wolf depredation near Meeker from Regional Manager Travis Black, who called the incident perplexing. The initial number of calves found dead in October wa...

NCBA Welcomes Comment Extension for Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking

November 22, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a 45-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule titled, “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the...

UW Sheep Extension Specialist Excited About New Lamb-A-Year Program

November 22, 2022 - University of Wyoming students will learn firsthand about the feeding, finishing and harvesting stages of lamb production. The program will also offer Lamb-a-Year donors with infor...

The Montana Beef Enhancement Program

November 21, 2022 - Delegates at the Montana Farm Bureau recently passed policy to support The Montana Beef Enhancement Program. The purpose of the proposed program is to enhance profit opportunities...

NCBA and PLC Denounce ESA Listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken

November 18, 2022 - “We are deeply disappointed by the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to impose redundant bureaucracy and punitive restrictions on the very same people that we have to thank for...

Three Small Tanks with a Large Impact

November 18, 2022 - In the face of drought, ingenuity and collaboration lead to increased water access for one Montana rancher.

Kupfner to Lead Montana Wheat & Barley Committee

November 17, 2022 - The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) is pleased to announce Kent Kupfner has been chosen as the new Executive Vice President.

Thanksgiving Dinner Price Rockets Up 20%

November 16, 2022 - Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person.

UW and Wyoming Wool Initiative Launch Inaugural Lamb-a-Year Program

November 15, 2022 - Thanks to the generosity of 25 Wyoming producers and NexGen Feed Solutions, 143 lambs, 10,000 pounds of feed and several cash donations have made it possible for UW students to lea...

MT Farm Bureau Graduates 2022 ACE Class

November 14, 2022 - Learning how to advocate for agriculture and support local communities has been a one-year endeavor for seven enthusiastic Montana Farm Bureau members who graduated from the ACE (A...

Columbia Grain a Proud Supporter of Women in Agriculture

November 14, 2022 - Like other industries, women play a very important role in Agriculture. And this week women from across Western Ag Network country will be gathering in Fort Benton, Montana for the...

Podcast: Joe Goggins and Jerry Connealy on the Future of the Cattle Business

November 13, 2022 - Podcast: As U.S. cattle producers battle drought, high input costs and all the issues that impact agriculture, leaders in the cattle business are optimistic about the future. Monta...

NCBA Hails White House Focus on Protecting Food and Ag Sector

November 11, 2022 – Thursday, NCBA hailed the signing of the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture, which will allow the federal governmen...

Brucellosis Suspect in Wyoming's Sublette County

November 11, 2022 - The Wyoming State Veterinarian has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) that blood from one cow has suspect results to tests for Brucellosis. Additional...

USFWS Sued Over Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing

November 10, 2022 - An environmental group filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the agency’s failure to issue final rules by the June 2022 deadline regarding the listing o...

Beef Industry Leader by Day and Sugar by Chaley at Night

November 10, 2022 - As the Montana Beef Council’s executive director, Chaley Harney helps ranchers promote beef but in her spare time bakes professionally. She says her love for baking and spending ti...

Agriculture and 2022 Election Results

November 9, 2022 - Republicans didn't wake up to a red wave of victories from Tuesday's election, but control of the House of Representatives is still within their grasp. The Senate right now looks li...

New Leadership elected to the American Angus Association Board of Directors

November 7, 2022 - The 139th Annual Convention of Delegates assembled November 7, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Five directors were elected to the board of directors, as well as a president/chairman...

Promoting Beef, Feeding the World: Angus Convention 2022

November 7, 2022 - Certified Angus Beef ® brands Nicole Erceg shares an update on maintaining trust with consumers and National Jr. Angus Association board members Nicole Stevenson and Kathryn Colman...

Perspectives on the Cattle Business - Angus Convention 2022

November 6, 2022 - Ranchers Joe Goggins and Darrell Stevenson share their perspectives on the state and future of the cattle business during Angus Convention 2022. AgRisk Advisors shares insight on to...

Angus Convention Underway in Salt Lake City, UT

November 4, 2022 - The 2022 Angus Convention is officially underway in Salt Lake City. Lane Nordlund reported live from the tradeshow floor with Kurt Kangas, regional manger for the association. He sh...

Farmers Hold Off, Fertilizer Companies Remain Bullish

November 4, 2022 - Nutrien Ltd intends to follow through with plan to expand production capacity for potash and nitrogen.

Hard Red Spring Crop Makes Strong Recovery

November 3, 2022 - The 2022 U.S. HRS crop recovered from last year’s historic drought. This crop has many positive attributes, including higher supply levels, strong grading characteristics, little to...

Satellite Smartphones Could Answer Call for Rural Connectivity

November 3, 2022 - Smartphones with satellite connectivity could eventually prove vital for rural communities, delivering voice, data and broadband to Americans living in underserved markets. Advancem...

Heineken Int’l & State of Montana Announce Barley Purchase Agreement

November 1, 2022 - Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark today announced a letter of intent for Heineken International Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (H...

National Western Stock Show Announces Dr. Temple Grandin as 2023 Parade Grand Marshal

November 1, 2022 - The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce renowned author, speaker, and professor of Animal Science, Dr. Temple Grandin, as Grand Marshal for the 2023 Stock Show Kick-O...

NASDA Elects Miyamoto of Wyoming as President

November 1, 2022 - At the recent National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, NASDA members elected the next cohort of officers for 2022-2023. Wyoming Director of Agricultu...

Montana Halts Bison Grazing on APR State Leases

October 31, 2022 - In a letter obtained by the Western Ag Network, the State of Montana has notified American Prairie Reserve (now known as American Prairie) that they are not authorized to graze biso...

Angus Convention Headed for Salt Lake City

October 31, 2022 - Come explore new avenues, more opportunities and your potential at the 2022 Angus Convention, Nov. 4-7 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. As cattlemen head west of conventional,...

America's Sugar Farmers Keep Halloween Sweet

October 31, 2022 - Despite the inflationary rise of candy prices, the sugar in it still only accounts for a couple cents per treat. In fact, a recent study by the University of Tennessee confirmed tha...

U.S. Pumpkin Production on Full Display

October 31, 2022 - The production of pumpkins, from classic orange Howdens to new varieties like Cinderella, is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with all states producing some pumpkins....

Second Rail Union Votes Down Contract Tentative Agreement

October 28, 2022 - To avoid a strike, all 12 rail unions must approve contracts with the railroads.

Montana Farmer Sells Wheat for a 50-Cent Per Bushel Premium with Columbia Grain's Producer Solutions

October 27, 2022 - It's been a rollercoaster ride for farmers this year when it comes to market swings for commodities like corn, soybeans and wheat. Columbia Grain International (CGI) is trying to he...

Hours-of-Service Exemption Extension for Livestock Haulers Not Renewed

October 26, 2022 - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hasn’t renewed the hours-of-service exemptions for U.S. livestock haulers. Even though an emergency declaration exempted haulers over...

Raylee Honeycutt Tapped to Lead the Montana Stockgrowers Association

October 26, 2022 - The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Board of Directors has named Raylee Honeycutt as its new Executive Vice President. Honeycutt will serve as the first female Executive Vic...

High Plains Journal Getting New Look

October 25, 2022 - High Plains Journal’s subscribers will soon see a change in its look and a commitment to retaining value with a new design. The new-look HPJ will start in November. The printer of H...

Now's the Time to Estimate Winter Hay Needs

October 24, 2022 - The first step is to get an accurate count or measurement of bales harvested. Bales should be grouped by lot, which is defined as similar species harvested from the same field withi...

Western Sugar Growers Harvest Another Sweet Crop

October 24, 2022 - Another harvest is winding down for Western Sugar growers across Colorado, Nebraska, Montana and Wyoming. And despite another year of challenges from Mother Nature, this year’s suga...

Income Up? What Makes Sense to Pre-Purchase?

October 21, 2022 - It’s a volatile time! If you’re going to be pre-purchasing inputs for 2023, is there one area where you’ll get the most bang for your buck?

Russia Points Food Crisis Finger at U.S.

October 21, 2022 - Moscow, reportedly ready to boost food and fertilizer exports, says the United States stands in the way.

NILE Merit Heifer Program Preparing the Next Generation of Cattle Producers

October 21, 2022 - The future of agriculture ultimately depends on our ability to keep our young people interested and involved with farming and ranching. And the Northern International Livestock Expo...

NILE Stock Show Hosts Mountain States Stockdog Association Trials

October 20, 2022 - Stock dogs not only make great companions for ranchers, they’re also important when comes to handling and moving livestock. This year at the NILE Stock Show and Rodeo in Billings, M...

Certified Angus Beef Closes Fiscal Year on a High Note

October 20, 2022 - Certified Angus Beef sold 1.234 billion pounds in 54 countries during the 2022 fiscal year. Up 1.6% percent or 19 million pounds from fiscal 2021, the brand celebrates its seventh y...

USDA Formalizes Big Game Conservation Partnership with State of Wyoming

October 18, 2022 - The USDA and the state of Wyoming are formalizing a partnership to support the voluntary conservation of private working lands and migratory big game populations in Wyoming.

Ranchers Excited About New Montana Premium Processing Cooperative in Havre

October 18, 2022 - The USDA certified facility will be operational in late November and will initially process 3,000 to 3,500 head of cattle, sheep, hogs and bison a year.

Nominations Open for Leopold Conservation Award®

October 17, 2022 - Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on...

Compensation for Colorado Cattlemen

Lenny Klinglesmith is still awaiting the results of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s ongoing investigation to determine whether the 18 head of calves — now up to 22 — found dead on Oct. 5 were killed by...

Forest Service Seeks Input from Grazing Permittees

Livestock producers who graze cattle on U.S. Forest Service allotments are being asked to participate in a survey that will help set a path for future grazing on public lands through the USFS Rangelan...

Kroger/Albertsons Deal Alarming to Farmers

October 16, 2022 - Consolidation in America's food supply chain is concerning to both agricultural producers and consumers alike. On Friday, it was announced that grocery store Kroger is acquiring Alb...

American Farm Bureau Federation Sets Farm Bill Priorities

October 14, 2022 - Continued funding, risk management tools, and adequate USDA staffing are all part of the AFBF priority list.

Court Denies Petition for Stay on Bison Grazing

October 14, 2022 - The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) along with the North and South Phillips County Grazing Districts, Office of the Governor, and Montana Attorney General were denied their...

Landowner, Sportsmen Join in Fencing Effort

October 13, 2022 – We’ve heard it time and time again: good fences make good neighbors. But when it’s your community that’s teaming up to pound those posts and stretch that wire, the “neighborhood” be...

RMA Holds "Virtual Road Show" to Discuss WFRP & Micro Farm Insurance

October 13, 2022 – These insurance options are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban and direct market producers.

Railroad Union Votes Down Labor Contract, Strike Looming

October 13, 2022 – The third-largest rail workers union in the country is the first to say "no" to a deal brokered in part by the Biden administration.

Sen. Tester Announces $2.8 million for Butte-Based Producers through Sustainable Ag Program

October 12, 2022 — In his continued effort to fight climate change and support Montana farmers, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced he secured $2.8 million for the National Center for Appropriate...

It's Time for the 2022 NILE Stock Show and Rodeo

October 12, 2022 - The NILE Stock Show and Rodeo kicks off this weekend in Billings, Mont. It’s a true western tradition that brings together people from both rural and urban areas for some of the bes...

Lower Wheat Forecast by USDA

October 12, 2022 - Wednesday morning USDA released the October edition of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.

British Lamb Back in the United States

October 11, 2022 - The United Kingdom announced on Oct. 8 that the first shipment of British lamb in more than two decades was transported across the Atlantic. During December 2021, the USDA amended i...

Mexico's Threatened Ban on GM Corn Might Ease Feed Prices but at a Heavy Cost to U.S. Farmers

October 11, 2022 - Mexico may soon join a growing list of countries that ban the importation of genetically modified (GM) corn, potentially affecting prices and economies both in that country and in a...

U.S. Cattle Herd Contraction Expected to Continue

October 10, 2022 - The year kicked off with a cattle inventory estimated to be down 2%, thanks to a 2021 calf crop down 2.3% from the previous year, due largely to the pressures brought on by drought...

Barge Operator Can’t Make Deliveries Due to Dry Mississippi River

October 10, 2022 - The largest barge operator in the U.S. told its customers last week that it won’t be able to make good on deliveries due to the shrinking Mississippi River.

Turkey Prices Expected to Soar

October 10, 2022 - Families can expect to pay record high prices at the grocery store for turkey this upcoming holiday season thanks to the impacts of the bird flu and inflation. American Farm Bureau...

Carbon-neutral beef verification program

“This program gives us the moral high ground,” he said. “Rather than those activists that are out there who like to tell our story and they don’t tell it right, and they tell it in a negative way, thi...

Sheep producers featured in Ag in the Classroom read

For the third year, the program has partnered with The Fence Post magazine assistant editor Rachel Gabel to bring Colorado agriculture to students. The Woolly Way: Papou and the Story of Lantern Ridge...

CPW Investigating apparent wolf depredation of 18 head of cattle

“We’re trying to learn how to coexist with wolves like we’re going to need to, but I was preparing to share a calf or two here and there to feed their pack, be compensated, and do what I can to preven...

Colorado Farmer Named World Forage Analysis Superbowl Grand Champion Forage Producer

October 10, 2022 - Rodney Archer of Alamosa, Colorado was named the Grand Champion Forage Producer with his Grass Hay entry and was presented $2,500 from Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health for that honor...

Wasserburger Family in Wyoming Recognized as the CAB Commercial Commitment to Excellence Honoree

October 10, 2022 - The 2022 Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Commercial Commitment to Excellence Award winners accepted the award at the brand’s Annual Conference Sept. 29 in Phoenix. They earned it with bi...

Labor Department Tightens Some H-2A Rules

October 7, 2022 - New rules will reportedly “strengthen worker protections, modernize and simplify the application process for H-2A and temporary labor certification, and ease the regulatory burden on...

New $278 Million Complex Planned at Colorado State University to Support ‘Day One-Ready Veterinarians’

October 15, 2022 - Veterinary medicine is changing and growing, and Colorado State University’s top-ranked College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is changing, too, with the future of t...

National Western Stock Show Announces 2023 Citizen of the West

October 6, 2022 - The National Western Stock Show proudly announces former Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead as the 2023 Citizen of the West. This prestigious award recognizes those who embody the spirit...

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

October 6, 2022 - The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 15th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a...

William “Bill” Clifton Jimmerson - January 18, 1948 – September 30, 2022

Bill Jimmerson – aka Mr. J. or Papa – passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022, at his home in Belgrade, MT. In his 74 years, Bill accomplished more and impacted more people than most of us coul...

Renewable Diesel Aims to Turbo Charge U.S. Biofuel Growth

October 4, 2022 - By producing fuel using sources with lower carbon intensity than traditional petroleum-based products, the U.S. biofuels sector is well-positioned to play a major role in reducing gr...

Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses Ranch in Oklahoma Back on Open Market

October 4, 2022 - The beloved working ranch, home, and showcase of NFL legend and Fox Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw and his wife Tammy, which was also the filming location for the E Television series "T...

Second Lowest Sept. 1st Wheat Inventory in 15 years

September 30, 2022 - All wheat stored in all positions on Sept. 1, 2022, totaled 1.78 bb, up less than 1% from a year ago, coming in slightly below estimates. On-farm stocks are estimated at 591 mb, u...

Wyoming Ag Commissioner Miyamoto elected to lead NASDA

At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting today, NASDA members elected the next cohort of officers for 2022-2023. Wyoming Director of Agriculture Doug Miyamoto wil...

KLMR in Lamar surrenders FCC license

September 30, 2022 - The iconic hallmark of Lamar, Colo., known as KLMR Radio, Giant of the High Plains by generations of listeners has gone silent and will more than likely never be on air again. On...

Syngenta, Corteva Sued by FTC, States

Pesticide manufacturers Syngenta Crop Protection and Corteva Inc. allegedly paid distributors to block competitors from selling less-expensive generic products to farmers, according to a federal comp...

Aronia Berries New Superfood Rich in Antioxidants

September 29, 2022 - People all over the world have become more health conscious, a trend that has driven demand for superfoods rich in antioxidants. And U.S. farmers are helping to meet this demand....

New Technology Helps Identify Sick Cattle Sooner and Back to Putting on Pounds of Beef

September 29, 2022 - Healthy cattle mean more pounds on the ground and more money in the pocket for cattle producers. During a recent beef media event hosted by Merck Animal Health in Amarillo, Texas...

As Projected Soybean Acreage Surges, Can Wheat Coexist?

September 28, 2022 - A dramatic increase in demand for oilseeds could impact U.S. wheat production in coming years, with significantly more acres expected to be planted in soybeans destined for new an...

Billion Dollar Beef Plant Searches for Home

September 28, 2022 - Western Legacy Development Corp. continues to search for a site to build its $1.1 billion beef processing facility after being rejected by two cities in the northern plains.

$500M in Grants Available to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

Recent supply chain disruptions have shown just how critical it is to invest in the agricultural supply chain here at home.

White House Takes Steps to Spur Competition, Protect Farmers and Reduce Costs

September 26, 2022 The Biden administration Monday announced two new Department of Agriculture efforts to support fair and competitive meat and poultry markets.

USDA Crop Progress Report: 9.26.22

September 26, 2022 - Planting progress: Winter wheat planting moved ahead 10 percentage points last week to reach 31% as of Sunday. That is 1 percentage point ahead of the five-year average of 30%. "M...

Increasing the U.S. Lamb Industry’s Competitiveness and Recapturing Market Share from Imports

September 26, 2022 - The 2022 American Lamb Summit addressed a lot of important topics including challenges and opportunities for the U.S. lamb industry to increase its competitiveness. Nick Forrest i...

Delta Air Lines Readies Refinery to Process Biofuels

September 26, 2022 - Delta Air Lines is taking steps to using biofuel to power its aircraft. Currently, the U.S Renewable Fuel Standard requires U.S. refiners to add increasing amounts of biofuels int...

Integrity Beef Alliance Carbon Neutral Beef

September 24, 2022 - $30 million grant from the USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities to lead efforts for the transition of the U.S. beef industry towards carbon-neutral beef production. Thi...

Colorado Cow Dog Featured in National Geographic Show

September 24, 2022 - A reality show featuring large animal practitioner Dr. Lora Bledsoe, her husband James, their Frying Pan Ranch and the Australian Shepherd working dogs they raise has debuted befo...

Court Ruling Reinstates Modernized Endangered Species Rules

Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions. The appeals court determine...