USDA Opposes R-CALF’s Motion to Expand Beef Checkoff Case

On September 6, R-CALF USA, through its attorneys, filed a reply in the federal district court in Montana to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) opposition to the group’s motion to expand the scope of their beef checkoff case to include more states. The district court granted a preliminary injunction stopping USDA from violating the U.S. Constitution by compelling Montana […]

Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference Coming to Billings

Make plans now to attend the annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Billings, MT, October 2-4, 2018. Bring a new pair of pajamas to be a part of keynote speaker Renee Rongen’s special project – donating pajamas to local women’s domestic violence shelters. This year’s conference is packed with speakers that will deliver information […]

Windrow Grazing: An Alternative to Feeding Hay in the Fall and Winter

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator Advantages to Windrow Grazing Harvested feed costs can be one of the largest expenses to cattle producers. Windrow grazing, sometimes called swath grazing, is a management practice that can significantly reduce harvesting and feeding costs. Swathing the crop and leaving the windrows in the field provides several advantages. Eliminates the costs of baling and […]

Annual Newell Ram Sale Offers Top Quality Sheep Genetics

Sheep producers will want to travel to Newell, SD September 19-21 for the town’s annual Ram Show & Sale. Now in its 73rd year, the show and sale has built up a reputation for high quality range and stud rams and ewes for sale. Consignments from an eight-state region make up the lineup and return buyers routinely bid on the […]

Trade Relief Package Isn’t A Cure-All

The Trump administration’s announcement to distribute more than $6 billion in aid to farmers hurt by trade tariffs is welcome, but will not make producers whole, said Mark Watne, president of North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU). Half of the $12 billion in funds allocated will be distributed through the Farm Service Agency’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP) with a second payment […]

NCBA Encouraged by USDA Involvement in Lab-Grown Fake Meat Public Meeting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to hold a joint public meeting on the use of animal cell culture technology. “Consumers depend on a regulatory system that ensures their food is safe and accurately labeled. That is why it is encouraging to finally see USDA involvement on the issue of regulating […]

Calling Future Cattle Producers: Make the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention Pay Off

A fun, rewarding, and engaging opportunity awaits college students wanting to attend the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA, January 30 to February 1, 2019. A team of 18 interns – who are vital to the success of the largest annual meeting in the U.S. beef cattle industry – will gain first-hand experience and […]

Local Ingredients Connect University with Montana Agriculture

Marshall Swearingen, MSU News Service Among the many dishes Montana State University (MSU) serves to its students, staff, and visitors, it’s hard to find a recipe that doesn’t include at least one ingredient sourced from a Montana farm or ranch. Strolling among the cuisine counters at Miller Dining Commons recently, Kara Landolfi, MSU’s Farm to Campus Coordinator, noted wood-fired pizzas […]

Gelbvieh Association and IMI Global Release Balancer® Edge Verification Program

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce a recent partnership with IMI Global and introduce Balancer® Edge, a source and age verification program for feeder cattle sired by Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls. The Balancer® Edge program requires a minimum of 75 percent of the sires used to be registered Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls, and these bulls must be […]

John Lee Chaffee February 20, 1939 – August 30, 2018

Heaven gained a true cowboy and winner during the early hours of August 30, in his family home. John was born February 20,1939 in Livingston, MT to Cecil LeClare and Lorraine June Chaffee. Later the family moved to Idaho. Starting at age 16, John went to work at the Idaho Falls Auction Yards. He worked at various farms and ranches […]