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...

Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Notice to Trade

September 22, 2022 - The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to create a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Pr...

New Billion Dollar Packing Plant Now Looking at Wyoming as Possible Location

September 22, 2022 - Comments by Cheyenne, Wyo., mayor Patrick Collins suggest his city is being considered for a $1.1 billion meat packing plant. His weekly column in Wyoming media was vague, but obs...

Columbia Grain Ready to Help Farmers with New Organic Transition Initiative

September 22, 2022 - The USDA recently announced details of a $300 million investment in a new Organic Transition Initiative that it says will help build new and better markets and streams of income f...

Fake Meat: Cattle Groups Disappointed in Biden Executive Order

September 21, 2022 - Livestock groups say concealed in the text of the order is a push for the expansion of lab cultured cells.

Wyoming Livestock Industry Leader says PLC Protecting Ranchers Way of Life

September 21, 2022 - Since 1968, the Public Lands Council (PLC) has been the voice of ranchers who utilize America's federal lands for grazing. Jim Magagna, Executive Vice President of the Wyoming Sto...

New Legislation Would Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry

September 20, 2022 - The Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers (TRUCKS) Act, would allow states to issue a new “Small Business Restricted CDL” so ELDT requirements would not...

UK Farmers Provide Tractor Guard of Honor for Late Queen

September 19, 2022 - With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, Scottish farmers have paid tribute to her majesty with a tractor guard of honor as her coffin passed by the Aberdeensh...

Sugar Growers Outraged by New Study Showing Big Candy Posting Big Profits

September 15, 2022 - Life is sweet and profits are up for American confectioners, in part due to the reliability of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane growers and the stability provided by U.S. sugar p...

Public Lands Ranching Stewardship Highlighted on the Silver Screen

September 15, 2022 - At their recent annual meeting, the Public Lands Council (PLC) debuted a cooperative video project in partnership with the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and the Nation...

Rail Strike: Tentative Deal Reached

September 15, 2022 - President Joe Biden early Thursday announced overnight negotiations between major railroads and unions had reached a tentative agreement to avoid a nationwide rail strike that was...

Kulbeck Named Executive Vice President of Montana Farm Bureau

Scott Kulbeck has been named executive vice president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general agricultural organization. Kulbeck succeeds John Youngberg who retired from the...

Sustainability in Beef Production a Focus of Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health

September 14, 2022 - Sustainability in beef production is becoming more important every day for all segments of the U.S. beef cattle industry. And it was a topic covered this week in Amarillo, Texas a...

Gabel: Trying Times in Agriculture

It’s not just the heifer. It’s not just the costs or the bank loan or the dust. It’s the weight of trying to stay profitable in a world that seems to believe agriculture is the one industry that ought...

Railroad Strike on the Horizon

September 13, 2022 - Twelve rail unions have been stuck in contract negotiations for more than two years. As of Sept. 12, the two largest unions have not entered into a tentative agreement. That means...

Matsushima's new book at 101

Dr. John Matsushima's research shaped the cattle feeding industry. At 101, he has released his 8th book as another contribution to the industry.

Montana Ranchers Help Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Wendy's

September 12, 2022 - National Cheeseburger Days is the celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods of the USA, has been taking place every year since the early part of the Roaring 20s er...

Oh my gourd

Hansen set a new world record for floating nearly 40 miles down the Missouri in a giant pumpkin.

Nebraska Farmer Grows Giant Pumpkins and Breaks Sailing Record

September 12, 2022 - Raising a giant pumpkin doesn’t just happen by dumb luck or coincidence. Duane Hansen of Syracuse, Nebraska, knows this firsthand, having just grown one weighing in at 846 pounds.

Inflation Taking It's Toll on Consumer Lamb Demand and Market Prices for Producers

September 12, 2022 - The American Lamb Board (ALB) announces the release of 2 reports, which provide the industry with valuable information for short- and long-term assessment of the U.S. lamb marketp...

Increase Crop Yields and Profitability with CertainTeed Gypsum Mined Near Cody, Wyoming

September 9, 2022 - Increasing crop yields and ultimately their bottom line is a top priority for farmers and ranchers; especially with today's high input costs. Bryan Hendricks with CertainTeed Gypsu...

Carnivorous Grasshoppers, Snakes, and Holey Laundry

September 9, 2022 - Amidst infestation, Dr. Kevin Wanner explains grasshoppers will turn to strange sources to supplement diet.

Putin’s Threat Drives Grain Prices Higher

Russian president Vladimir Putin is threating to end an agreement established in July that allows Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea region. How does this impact U.S. agriculture?

Strong Dollar Creating Challenges for International Customers Wanting to Buy American Commodities

September 8, 2022 - Export markets are vitally important to America’s farmers. And this is especially true for pulse growers. However, Russia’s war on Ukraine has caused a lot of foreign currencies to...

Wool LDP Available to Producers

September 7, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Assistance Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment programs could provide welcome assistance for wool producers. Currently, the ungraded LDP...

Walmart Invests in Rancher Backed Beef Plant in Nebraska

Sustainable Beef, LLC, the North Platte, Nebraska beef processing facility that is backed and financed mostly by ranchers continues to work towards breaking ground next month. The facility is expected...

PlainsGold to Market New Semi-Solid Hard White Wheat Variety

August 31, 2022 - PlainsGold® will market Windom SF in 2022, a new hard white winter wheat variety that was developed to help wheat growers combat the wheat stem sawfly. Windom SF carries a stem-solid...

Barney Creek Livestock Selected for Montana Leopold Conservation Award

August 31, 2022 - Barney Creek Livestock of Livingston in Park County is the 2022 recipient of the Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. As owners of Barney Creek Livestock, Pete and Meagan Lannan are...

Third Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Drought Severity in the West

August 30, 2022 - The third edition of AFBF’s Assessing Western Drought Conditions survey illustrates many ground-level drought impacts, including expected reduction in yields, removing or destroying...

Wyoming Artist’s Way Out West Welcomes Travelers to Lusk

August 29, 2022 - Way Out West is the title of the mural recently installed in Lusk, Wyoming, on the east side of Main Street. Lisa Norman, a Western artist based in Buffalo, said it is fashioned to l...

Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 Returns to Daytona International Speedway

August 29, 2022 - For the third year in a row Daytona International Speedway announced its partnership with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity...

Montana Stockgrowers Association Files Appeal on BLM's Final Decision Regarding APR Grazing Allotments for Bison

August 29, 2022 - Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has filed an appeal on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision regarding American Prairie’s grazing allotments. In partnership with Nor...

Purdue University Launches Program to Track Meat Sentiment in News, Social Media

August 26, 2022 - Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability has added a meat sentiment dashboard to its roster of free-access food system dashboards. The new dashboard, up...

Ranchers Meet in Cody, Wyoming for Public Lands Council Annual Meeting

August 26, 2022 - This week Cody, Wyo. hosted the Public Lands Council Annual Meeting. And as always, there were a lot of important issues covered. Incoming PLC president and Colorado rancher Mark Roe...

Appeals Court Rules AFBF Can Appeal Gray Wolf Delisting

August 24, 2022 - The the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s ruling that prohibited AFBF from defending the delisting of the gray wolf in the case Defenders of Wildlife v. U...

Wyoming Wool Initiative Releases 2022 Wyoming Gold Blanket Design

August 24, 2022 - The Wyoming Wool Initiative’s 2022 limited-edition wool throw is now available for sale online. The blankets are made with wool from the University of Wyoming’s sheep flock in Larami...

Request for 2022 Pulse Quality Samples

August 23, 2022 - The Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA) is requesting 2lb. samples of various varieties of peas, lentils, and chickpeas from the 2022 harvest season. Results are then generated...

USDA to Invest Up to $300 Million in New Organic Transition Initiative

August 23, 2022 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organi...

Much of Contiguous U.S. Experiencing Some Level of Drought

August 19, 2022 - Precipitation again varied widely across the Lower 48 this week, which is not unusual during the summer.

Demand for Honey Reaches All-Time High

August 18, 2022 - U.S. honey demand reached an all-time high, according to the latest Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a special...

Possible Rail Road Labor Strike on the Horizon

August 18, 2022 — The major freight railroads signaled they’re ready to negotiate a new deal with their workers based on a presidential report that calls for 24% raises, but the 12 unions involved in...

Premium Alfalfa Hay Delivered by Amazon Prime

August 17, 2022 - Dairy farmer, Steve Maddox knew his wife loved Amazon. Recently he also found a newfound love, as he began utilizing their shipping service. Earlier this month, an Amazon Prime truck...

Bayer Selling Pasture and Range Division Among Others

August 16, 2022 Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business today announced it will become Envu as a standalone company, contingent on the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition of the busin...

Record Hay Prices As Supplies Remain Tight

August 16, 2022 - Among six of the top ten hay states, either reduced May 1 stocks or reduced 2022 hay production or both are contributing to significant reductions in hay supplies. Oklahoma State Uni...

Ag Funding Included in the Inflation Reduction Act

August 16, 2022 - Of the $739 billion in the bill, $19.5 billion is allocated for USDA conservation programs that will incentivize more farmers to adopt cropping and livestock practices that reduce gr...

Webinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle

August 16, 2022 - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is hosting a two-day webinar symposium to address concerns r...

Non-Traditional Market a Growing Opportunity for American Lamb Producers

August 15, 2022 - A big topic at this year's American Lamb Summit in Michigan sponsored by the American Lamb Board and Premier 1 Supplies was improving lamb quality for both the traditional and non-tr...

CHS to Award $75k for K-12 Ag Ed Projects

August 12, 2022 - Funds will be awarded for projects that have a strong tie to agriculture and clearly demonstrate how they will engage students in agricultural topics.

Farmland Values Jump 12% from 2021

August 12, 2022 - Pastureland values averaged $1,650 per acre this year, an increase of 11.5% over last year.

Colorado State Veterinarian Confirms Equine West Nile Virus Case in Weld County

August 11, 2022 - A three year old gelding residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) and is now recovering. The horse developed neurological symptoms in late July, includin...

Bill Gates Funded Study Claims Peanut M& M's are Healthier than Beef and Pork

August 11, 2022 - Bill Gates and his meat-alternative agenda rise again through his recent funding in a study, claiming some candy and cereal are ‘healthier’ than pork, chicken and beef.

USDA to Survey County Small Grain Acreage

August 10, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey producers in 32 states for its 2022 County Agricultural Production Survey (CAPS) for...

Importance of Genetic Selection a Big Topic at American Lamb Summit

August 10, 2022 - The American Lamb Summit sponsored by the American Lamb Board and Premiere 1 Supplies in East Lansing, Mich. has been educational event for producers to learn about some important kn...

Improving Sheep Production and Lamb Quality Focus of American Lamb Summit

August 9, 2022 - The goal of the American Lamb Summit underway in East Lansing, Mich. is to share ideas, educate, and provide support to producers who want to not only survive in the industry, but th...

Farm Equipment Market Expected to Eclipse $126 Billion by 2027

August 9, 2022 - As agricultural producers begin to invest in new machinery to improve efficiency and sustainability, new research predicts significant growth in the farm equipment market. According t...

American Lamb Summit Underway in Michigan

August 8, 2022 - The American Lamb Summit is underway in East Lansing, Mich., on the campus of Michigan State University and is sponsored by the American Lamb Board and Premier 1 Supplies. This year's...

Molson Coors High Country Barley Harvest Underway

August 5, 2022 - Another Molson Coors harvest is underway across the Rocky Mountain region. And growers in Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are or soon will be delivering another high-quality crop...

Todd Heward Chosen as Recipient of 2022 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award

August 4, 2022 - The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (land trust) is happy to announce that Todd Heward of Medicine Bow is the recipient of the 2022 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award. He's being recogn...

House Considers Wildfire and Drought Package as West Burns

August 3, 2022 - In response to the West’s unprecedented drought and the vast increase in wildfire severity and occurrence, Congress has begun discussion on the Wildfire Response and Drought Resilienc...

New Lamb Market Monthly Summary Released

August 3, 2022 - The American Lamb Board announces the introduction of a new monthly lamb market summary to provide the industry with increased data and analysis. The Lamb Market Summary, Weekly USDA...

Total Farm Production Expenditure Rose by 7% During 2021

August 1, 2022 - Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $392.9 billion for 2021, up from $366.2 billion in 2020. The 2021 total farm production expenditures are up 7.3 perc...

Indiana Farmer Josh Miller Elected U.S. Grains Council Chairman During Annual Meeting

July 31, 2022 - The delegates of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), elected Josh Miller, a farmer from Indiana representing the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, as chairman of its Board of Directors at it...

CDA Confirms Cases of Anthrax in Sedgwick County Cattle

July 26, 2022 - Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 23, 2022 afte...

Cassidy Marn Steps Down as Executive Vice President of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee

July 28, 2022 - The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) has named Jason Laird as the interim Executive Vice President, following the resignation of Cassidy Marn. The MWBC can’t thank Cassidy eno...

John Deere Moving More Hay & Forage Manufacturing to Mexico

July 28, 2022 - The Ottumwa Courier reports that the company announced that over the next 18 months, John Deere Mower Conditioner production will transition from Ottumwa Works to the company's existin...

Montana Stockgrowers Association Executive Vice President Jay Bodner Leaving after 20 Years of Service

July 28, 2022 - Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raylee Honeycutt as interim Executive Vice President, following the resignation of Jay Bodner who will...

Colorado Confirms Cases of Anthrax in Sedgwick County Cattle

July 27, 2022 - The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on...

NM Stockmen Settle Aerial Gunning Suit, Immediately Turn to Fight Anti-Grazing Bill

July 26, 2022 – Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., has added language to a bill funding the Department of the Interior that would prevent the government from slaughtering feral cattle in New Mexico without...

A Feel for the Cattle Markets

Ty Wells, President of Montana Livestock Ag Credit joins Lane Nordlund for a LaneCast Ag Podcast. He shared his thoughts on the state of the cattle industry. He also shared insight to the importance...

Columbia Grain Launches 'Producer Solutions' Marketing Platform

July 25, 2022 - To help producers gain the competitive advantage in today’s marketplace, Columbia Grain International (CGI) is excited to announce Producer Solutions which offers up-to-date targeted m...

Cattle Inventory Report Reveals Smallest Beef Herd Since 2014

July 25, 2022 - Just as expected, Friday's midyear Cattle Inventory report showcased lower numbers throughout the entire report, as cattlemen have dealt with financial hardships and prolonged drought...

Sonya Germann Named State BLM Director for MT/DAK

July 22, 2022 - Germann will oversee 8.3 million surface acres of public lands and more than 47 million acres of subsurface mineral estate in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

ND Woman Crowned “Miss Agriculture USA”

July 22, 2022 - Macy Wehri, originally of Mott, ND, received the honor earlier this summer in Ohio.

Livestock Producers Applaud USDA's Decision to Revise Calf Indemnity Rate in Disaster Program

July 21, 2022 - Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates are to be based on 75 percent of the average fair market value for specific livestock categories. However, until yesterday’s revision, the val...

New Study Reveals Wheat Stem Sawfly Responsible for $33 Million in Annual Damages in Colorado

July 20, 2022 - The Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG) and Colorado State University recently released an economic impact study finding the wheat stem sawfly (WSS) causes approximately $33 m...

Tyson Ordered To Pay Millions in Damages To Cattle Producer

July 20, 2022 - A jury in a New Mexico court has awarded a cattle producer a multi-million-dollar judgement against Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., over a contract dispute. Albuquerque-based Zia Agricultural...

WildEarth Guardians lead charge to release Colorado Wolf Restoration Plan to CPW

July 19, 2022 - WildEarth Guardians is leading the charge to release a Colorado Wolf Restoration Plan to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, a plan the group called an “alternative to CPW-led...

Cattle rancher serves up beefy insights to connect rural and urban communities

July 15, 2022 - She was dubious that cows and mountain bikes could coexist. Yet, Janie VanWinkle knew one thing: Beginning in 2015, she was at the table for years of discussion and debate about a new...

Firing shots at glass greenhouses: Dutch farmers protest

July 15, 2022 - In 1989 Netherlands, the four left wing parties merged to form GroenLinks, which translates to GreenLeft. The party’s mission is a better society, one centered on the environment and h...

New Report Shows U.S. Consuming Less Ice Cream

July 15, 2022 - U.S. residents are scooping less of their favorite frozen treats than two decades ago. A new USDA’s Economic Research Service report shows that in 2020, the United States consumed abou...

New Mexico Estray Cattle Lawsuit Settled

July 15, 2022 - In February, the U.S. Forest Service shot 63 head of cattle from a helicopter in the Gila Wilderness.

Rodeo: $1 Million Raised for CM Russell Stampede

July 13, 2022 - This weekend’s C.M. Russell Stampede in Stanford, MT will be the last Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo held under the constrains of old lumber and no shade. C.M. Russell St...

RMA Expands Insurance Coverage for Double Cropping

July 13, 2022 - The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced an expansion of the list of counties that are eligible for double crop coverage under crop insurance. Coverage will be expanded or str...

National Western Stock Show Names Jennifer Boka Director of Livestock Operations

July 13, 2022 - Jennifer Boka, comes to the National Western Stock Show with years of experience managing and producing top livestock shows and expos across the country. Boka spent over eight years as...

USDA Accepts More than 3.1 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup

July 12, 2022 - The USDA is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland Signup,...