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,...

Second EID Webinar Planned for July 12 for Sheep Producers

July 11, 2022 - A second American Sheep Industry Association-sponsored webinar covering topics related to electronic identification is scheduled for Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. mountain time. The webi...

Sysco Accuses Four Largest Beef Processors of Price Fixing

July 11, 2022 - Sysco recently filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Tyson Foods, JBS, Cargill and National Beef of price fixing. The lawsuit said those companies have conspired to suppress the nu...

USDA Highlights Importance of Innovation at G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists

July 7, 2022 - BALI, Indonesia, At the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture underscored the importance of agricultural research and development i...

SEC Climate Rule Alarming to Farmers

July 6, 2022 - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule to require publicly traded companies to report climate efforts is alarming to farmers and ranchers.
While the proposed rule...

National Association of Wheat Growers Releases 2023 Farm Bill Priorities

July 5, 2022 - As lawmakers continue to review the 2018 Farm Bill and start crafting the next Farm Bill, wheat growers will be advocating for these priorities with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to develop...

Chinese Corn Mill Project in ND Becomes Hot Topic

July 4, 2022 - Fufeng Group announced last fall that the company would build a 25-million-bushel corn wet milling plant in Grand Forks.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Field Tours Valuable Resource for Growers

July 1, 2022 - Field days and tours are still very important to farmers and ranchers. That's because its an opportunity to see the latest research and technology available to help them maximize profit...

Spring Wheat, Corn and Soybean Planted Acreage Down

June 30, 2022 - USDA has released the highly anticipated 2022 Acreage Planting Report. As expected, the planting of row crop and spring wheat acres is down.

Utah Company Wants to Help Farmers Maximize Fertilizer Investment

June 30, 2022 -Live Earth Products, Inc. mines and manufactures humic acid and fulvic acid based products. The humic based ingredients manufactured by Live Earth are used in the following industries:...

Anderson Takes the Reins as Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s Next President

June 30, 2022 - Philip Anderson, rancher from Walden, Colo., stepped into his role as the 117th president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) at CCA’s 2022 Annual Convention hosted June 13-15th...

Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program Announces Awards

June 29, 2022 - The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding over $25,000 to two successful applicants through the Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program.

Jones named GM of new meat processing co-op in Havre

June 29, 2022 - Bill Jones has been hired to take the helm of the Montana Premium Processing Cooperative in Havre, bringing a lifelong love of agriculture and a commitment to quality with him to his n...

FDA Says New Drought-Tolerant BioTech Wheat Variety Poses No Safety Concerns for Humans

June 29, 2022 - Bioceres, a biotech company from Argentina says that the Food and Drug Administration found no safety issues with its HB4 drought-tolerant wheat. The company has already gotten approva...

Rising Fuel Costs: The Impact on Farmers and Ranchers

June 28, 2022 - Like all Americans, farmers and ranchers are facing higher prices at the pump, as well as on the farm. Growers have been facing these price increases throughout the spring as they work...

Montana Beef Council Follows Bikers in Search for the Best Steak in the State

June 28, 20222 - Summertime is a season of change in the state of Montana, as pairs are moved to grass, school lets out, tourism picks up, and, to everyone’s great pleasure, road construction begins w...

Supreme Court Denies Petitions on Beef Checkoff

June 27, 2022 - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge levied against the Beef Checkoff program by Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, or R-CALF USA.

Applications for the 2023 NILE Merit Heifer Program Close Soon

June 27, 2022 - If you're looking for a way to get a start in the cattle industry, be sure to check out the NILE Merit Heifer Program! The program is a live animal scholarship, meaning the recipients...

Targeted Grazing Utilizing Protein Feed Supplements Helps Reduce Wildfire Danger from Cheatgrass

June 27, 2022 - Cheatgrass is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain West. However, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have discovered that fire danger c...

Sustainable Oils Opens North American Headquarters in Great Falls, MT

June 24, 2022 - o the applause of onlookers, the ribbon was cut on Sustainable Oils’ new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art North America headquarters building in Great Falls today. Complete with pla...

Montana Farm Bureau President Testifies on Skyrocketing Energy Costs

June 24, 2022 - Montana Farm Bureau President and Conrad farmer Cyndi Johnson testified to a forum titled “Skyrocketing Energy Costs Are Hurting Americans.” The event was cohosted by Republican member...

Calf Market News: Northern Livestock Video Auction Results

Northern Livestock Video Auction held its Early Summer Special auction selling over 13,000 head of calves and replacement cattle.
Prices were higher by $13 to $20 over 2021 prices at last years sale....

Molson Coors Donates 25,000 Cans of Water to Montana Communities Hardest Hit by Flooding

June 23, 2022 - Molson Coors Beverage Company is donating 25,000 cans of water to the Montana communities surrounding Yellowstone that have been impacted by flooding and major infrastructure damage. T...

Senators Jon Tester and Cory Booker Tackle Big Ag in New Video

June 23, 2022 - Addressing concentration in agriculture is a key priority of Sen. Jon Tester D-MT. That's why he and Sen. Cory Booker D-NJ have helped introduce the Food and Agribusiness Merger Morato...

Cattle Market Reform Bill Passes Senate Ag Committee

June 23, 2022 - After roughly two years of political wrangling, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require major meatpackers to buy a certain percentage of t...

Obituary: Baxter Black

He made his first attempt at writing in high school where , as he would recall, “I wrote something religious I think…” His teacher’s encouragement, after marking an F the size of Texas in red on the p...

Warning Labels on Beef: Cattlemen Campaign Against Health Canada

June 22, 2022 - Canadian Cattle producers are raising concerns with Health Canada’s proposed regulations to put a front-of-package warning label on ground beef.

U.S. Farm Decline Continues as Farm Sizes Get Bigger

June 23, 2022 - After peaking at 6.8 million farms in 1935, the number of U.S. farms and ranches fell sharply through the early 1970s. In 2021, there were 2.01 million U.S. farms, down from 2.20 milli...

Farm Rescue Continues to Expand Coverage Area

June 22, 2022 - Founded in 2005, Farm Rescue’s mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster.

Supreme Court Opts Out of Roundup Case

June 22, 2022 - The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer AG’s petition to review a Roundup product liability verdict previously issued in California.

"I know y​ou'll miss this man..." Baxter Black Passes Away at 77

June 17, 2022 - In 1976, the keynote speaker at the National Western Stock Show’s Red Meat Club was invited to speak about his work as a large animal veterinarian on a Pocatello, Idaho, Simplot feedya...

Flood Resources and Information for Farmers and Ranchers

As Southern Montana starts to rebuild from recent flooding along the Yellowstone River and its tributaries, thousands of acres of agricultural land and infrastructure will need to be repaired and rebu...

Calf Market News: Superior Livestock Corn Belt Classic Results

June 17, 2022 - The first real test for the 2022 calf market occurred this week as Superior Livestock hosted its Corn Belt Classic video auction in Sioux City, NE. Over 66,000 head of cattle and calve...

EPA Launches Endangered Species Act Consultation With USFWS on Neonicotinoid Insecticides

June 17, 2022 - EPA finalized biological evaluations for three common neonicotinoid insecticides on Thursday. The agency ruled that clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam were "likely to adversel...

Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Passes House Which Includes Packing Plant Investigator and More

June 16, 2022 - The House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to approve year-round E15 ethanol sales, appoint a special investigator at USDA for Packers & Stockyards Act violations, and...

Heat Stress Kills Thousands of Cattle in Kansas Feedlot

June 16, 2022 - The current heat wave blazing through Kansas feedlots has killed an estimated 10,000 head of fat cattle.Final death numbers continue to come in, but that early estimate was shared with...

Volatility in Grain Markets Continue as Russia's War in Ukraine Wages On

June 15, 2022 - The U.S. grain industry continues to monitor the disruption of grain movement out of the Black Sea region because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for commodity market...

Supreme Court Takes No Action on Hearing Roundup Suit

June 15, 2022 - The U.S. Supreme Court took no action on Bayer AG's bid to dismiss legal claims by customers who contend its Roundup herbicide causes cancer as the German company seeks to avoid potent...

Montana Farm Bureau Executive Vice President John Youngberg Retires After 30 years

June 15, 2022 - Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John Youngberg announced his retirement during the organization’s summer conference June 13-15 in Fairmont Hot Springs. In 2015,...

Wyoming Emergency Poultry Rule Repealed

June 14, 2022 - Wyoming’s emergency rule prohibiting commingling of poultry due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been repealed, effective Monday, June 13. The rule was passed on April 1...

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Heads to President's Desk

June 14, 2022 - On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580). The bipartisan, bicameral legislation, which unanimously passed the U.S. Senate in March, w...

AFBF and NPPC Tell Supreme Court Proposition 12 is Unconstitutional

June 13, 2022 - The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of California’s Propos...

Colorado Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention Kicks Off Today in Colorado Springs

June 13, 2022 - Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Annual Convention kicks off today! It’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss, with a lot planned between now and Wednesday.

American Lamb Board partners with Taziki’s to Launch 100% American Lamb Burger Promotion

June 10, 2022 - Taziki’s Mediterranean Café and the American Lamb Board (ALB) are partnering on a summer promotion to offer a new burger, made with 100% American Lamb. Taziki’s Lamb Burger is made up...

America’s Sweetest Industry Supports 151,000 Jobs and has a $23 Billion Economic Impact

June 8, 2022 - America’s sugar farming families and workers support more than 151,000 jobs across more than two dozen states and contribute more than $23 billion to the economy each year, according to...

When in Drought… Real Talk with Ranchers

June 8, 2022 - Join other ranchers and range managers on June 8 at 7 p.m. for the free event, “When in Drought… Real Talk with Ranchers” on Facebook or YouTube. The live discussion will cover planning...

Columbia Grain's Balanced Bushel is a Winner for both Consumers and Pulse Growers

June 7, 2022 - Columbia Grain International is excited about its first-ever line of consumer-packaged pulses and beans Balanced Bushel. The company says it's a winner for both consumers and pulse grow...

McDonald's Board Rejects Animal-Rights Activists

June 7, 2022 - McDonald’s shareholders recently rejected Carl Icahn’s bid to get two animal-rights activists on the fast-food restaurant’s board. The billionaire investor wants to force the company to...

USFWS Completes Initial Review to Protect Yellowstone Bison Under Endangered Species Act

June 3, 2022 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a 90-day finding of three petitions to designate and list a Yellowstone bison Distinct Population Segment of the Plains bison In the Gre...

National Association of Wheat Growers Reiterates Call to Consult USDA on SCOTUS Glyphosate Case Review

June 2, 2022 - As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether to review a case that threatens federal preemption in the regulation of crop protection technologies, the National Association of Wh...

U.S. Wheat Associates Analysis on Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

June 1, 2022 - The Biden Administration has launched a signature foreign policy initiative aimed at increasing economic involvement across Southeast Asia. The initiative is called the Indo-Pacific Eco...

Its Not a Football Stadium, it’s a Stockyards

Argentina’s Mercado Agro Ganadero had been open for two weeks as of the trade mission's visit.
The market sold 8,000 head of slaughter and cull cows in just 3 hours. Montana Angus ranchers took a to...

Gardner Reacts to Livestock Genetics Trade Mission to Argentina

Winnett, MT rancher Ray Gardner shares his experience in Argentina as he participates in agriculture trade mission hosted by the Montana Department of Agriculture and U.S. Livestock Genetics Export In...

Two Montana Cowboys Try Becoming Argentine Gauchos

Rancher Ray Gardner and Lane Nordlund have fun trying on their new “cowboy” hats or boina.

Federal Report: China’s Efforts to Strengthen Ag Sector Present Risks to U.S.

May 31, 2022 - A recent report breaks down China’s failure to secure enough domestic production to feed its swelling population and its subsequent shift to nations like the U.S. to acquire farmland, l...

Beef Producers Honor and Remember on Memorial Day

May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer. And for the U.S. beef industry, it's also the start of the summer grilling season.

The "Lazy" Argentine Rancher's Electric Fence Innovations

May 25, 2022 - A "lazy" Argentine rancher (joking) joined me to explain his innovative electric fencing setup to make rotational grazing easier.

Livestock Genetics Trade Mission Underway in Argentina

Live from Argentina! Montana Angus producers and the Montana Department of Agriculture are on a livestock genetics trade mission based in Buenos Aires. The MDA’s Weston Merrill and rancher Ben Griffen...

New $1.1 Billion Beef and Bison Processing Plant Planned for Western South Dakota

May 27, 2022 - Kingsbury & Associates and Sirius Realty of Rapid City, SD. and Greenville, SC, have announced plans to construct an 8,000 head per day processing facility in Western South Dakota. The...

Wyoming Stock Growers Association Marks 150th Anniversary

The 150th celebration will kick off in Cheyenne on June 8 and will wrap up on June 11 after a parade from the Depot to the State Capitol, a proclamation from Gov. Mark Gordon in recognition of the ass...

USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of CRP Contract

May 26, 2022 - The USDA will allow Conservation Reserve Program participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of...