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ENGLEWOOD, CO – Courtney Newman of the University of Wyoming has been selected as the winner of the 2022 American Sheep Industry Association Sheep Heritage Foundation Scholarship, which awards $3,000 […]
HELENA, MT – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on revisions to the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005. FWP began work on the revised […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – States like South Dakota rely heavily on immigrant farm workers in a number of ag-related industries. Feeling the pressure of addressing a farm labor shortage, House Republicans […]
CONCORD, NE – South Dakota State University Extension and Nebraska Extension will host their collaborative 2022 Forage Field Day at the University of Nebraska Haskell Ag Lab on Aug. 4 […]
DENVER, CO – The National Western Stock Show has named Jennifer Boka of Dillon, MT as Director of Livestock Operations. Boka comes to her new role with the National Western […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program […]
RAPID CITY, SD – The Center of Excellence for Bison Studies is nearing its two-year anniversary, having been established in Fall 2020 as a partnership between South Dakota State University, […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Precision agriculture has been around for a number of years, primarily in farming. But that’s changing as applications for ranching come on line. South Dakota State […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. beef exports set new volume and value records in May, topping $1 billion for the fourth time this year, according to data released by USDA and […]
HAVRE, MT – 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 […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – A federal court in South Dakota sided with USDA on July 1 in a lawsuit brought by farmer Arlen Foster, ruling the department was not required […]
DEADWOOD, SD – R-CALF USA will host its 23rd annual convention and trade show “Code of the West,” Aug. 18-19, in Deadwood, S.D. With its speaker lineup, the group looks […]
HOUSTON, TX – A major food distributor has accused the “Big Four” beef packers of fixing prices and manipulating markets to the detriment of ranchers and consumers. Sysco, a Texas-based […]
HURON, SD – Ag industries grow by identifying opportunities and filling a need. The South Dakota Sheep Grower’s Association (SDSGA) is an example of that when it established a Premium […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican members of Congress have introduced legislation to prevent countries like China and Russia from investing in U.S. agriculture. Amid global food shortages, New York Representative Elise […]
STURGIS, SD – A new webinar from USDA’s Economic Research Service looks at price spreads for beef, going back to the 1970s. The disparity between what retailers, wholesalers, farms and […]
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Smithfield Foods will pay restaurants and caterers $42 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the giant meat producer of conspiring to inflate pork prices, which […]
HURON, SD – Just a few months following his National Farmers Union keynote address, Montana Sen. Jon Tester provided cattle producers with an update on the work underway in D.C. […]
FARGO, ND – Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says USDA is working to be flexible within existing programs to help more farmers and ranchers. Ducheneaux used the new forage […]
CHEYENNE, WY – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers held its final roundtable to gather stakeholder input on the Waters of the US rule as the […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Just as babies are first introduced to solid foods in their diets while still relying on milk as their primary nutrient source, young calves in some beef […]
BILLINGS, MT – Beef checkoff reforms have long been a part of the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund (R-CALF USA) platform for its producer members. While this weeks U.S. Supreme Court […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Widespread drought, rising prices, and feed shortages in the Great Plains and West have created a fertile field for cattle feed scammers to take advantage of […]
ENGLEWOOD, CO – With the start of summer comes the annual kickoff of the ASI Photo Contest and sheep producers, photographers and others are encouraged to begin collecting their entries […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Workers at the Smithfield Meat Packing Plant in Sioux Falls say they are facing unsafe and unsanitary conditions. According to Local Processing and Packing Union President […]
TYNDALL, SD – Tyler Van Winkle is passionate about raising cattle and he loves sharing the experience with his four young children. “Not much compares to seeing those little calves […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. The […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The June Cattle on Feed was mixed; both bearish and bullish. Lighter weight cattle were placed earlier which could have a lingering effect. Still, there was no […]
FARGO, N.D. — The sale of a couple thousand acres of prime North Dakota farmland to a group tied to Bill Gates has stirred emotions over a Depression-era law meant […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Record high prices for unleaded gasoline are getting much of the attention from the public and politicians across the country right now, but an even bigger […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Agriculture Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that would require meatpackers to buy a portion of their slaughter cattle on the cash market — a step […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court has rejected Bayer’s appeal to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weed killer causes cancer. Bayer says the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the U.S. House and Senate considering legislation to intervene in beef and cattle markets, prices for cattle are at or near record highs calling into question […]
HARDIN, MT – The Jim Scott Family has been ranching in the state for decades, but in the last two years their operation has grown to include another part of […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision that the toxic pesticide glyphosate is safe for humans […]
PIERRE, SD- The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) begins year three of the Junior Beef Ambassador program, a program giving area youth, ages 5 to 18, the opportunity to […]
TOPEKA, KS – Intense heat that baked Kansas over the weekend is being blamed for killing thousands of cattle — a toll documented in striking images on social media. “The […]
CHICAGO, ILL – Tyson Foods, Inc, Cargill Inc. and other major meat producers are using the colossal share of the market to limit beef supplies sold to U.S. wholesalers in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A failure to reach any consensus among cattle and beef organizations has stymied the passage of several pieces of proposed marketing reforms legislation that has been introduced […]
STURGIS, SD – A West River Field School will focus on the diverse nature of agriculture in western South Dakota and provide attendees with an opportunity to learn in a […]
RAPID CITY, SD – The proposed $1.1 billion beef packing plant in Rapid City got some backing this past week when the group heading the project also announced the plant […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Remember the phrase earning your keep? Whether that was doing household chores or bringing in a salary to contribute to the finances, many have a role in […]
SPOKANE, WA – A federal district court in Washington ruled definitively against plaintiffs Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians in their lawsuit seeking to halt domestic sheep grazing on allotments […]
STILLWATER, OK – Through the end of May, beef cow slaughter for the year-to-date was 15 percent higher year-over-year. With nearly half the year over, it is very likely that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could impact ranchers and others in production agriculture has led a group of senators to send […]
OVERLAND PARK, KS – A self-taught livestock auctioneer has been named the 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. Will Epperly works for Dunlap Livestock Auction, and West Point Livestock Auction in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is on its way to President Biden’s desk for signing. The legislation will crack down on skyrocketing ocean shipping costs and ease […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA’s 2022 commercial beef and pork production estimates are up from May, while the federally inspected poultry outlooks are down. Beef production is seen at 27.907 […]
VERNON, CA – Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the world, will close its Vernon, California, plant and reduce its hog herd in the West, the company announced Friday. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – No other agricultural data series is quite like the Census of Agriculture. Every five years, American producers share information about themselves and their operations, contributing to a […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Kingsbury & Associates and Sirius Realty of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Greenville, South Carolina, are announcing steps taken in their plans to build a one-million […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. reached a major agreement with Japan that will allow American producers to meet Japan’s growing demand for high-quality U.S. beef with the signing of a […]
WOOSTER, OH – Carcass weights are always top of mind for us in spring as we try to keep buyers and sellers in the cattle and beef markets informed on […]
SIDNEY, MT – The Mannix Brothers Ranch was named the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP) winners on June 2, at the Montana Stockgrowers Association MidYear Meeting in Sidney, Montana. Each […]
LINCOLN, NEB. (AP) — Republican governor hopeful Jim Pillen scored the endorsement last week of the Nebraska Cattlemen, a top advocacy group for the state’s ranchers. Pillen, a veterinarian and […]
BATH, SD – Agriculture education teachers/FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring students put into words, as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute […]
McLAUGHLIN, S.D. – Diverse croplands, cover crops and grassland management are among the topics to be discussed during a Sustainable Ag Tour near McLaughlin. The event includes field tours and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Making the case that the country’s food system has gone through “a time of great disruption” tied to the pandemic, climate change “and an unprovoked and brutal […]
Agri Marketing magazine reports that 14 companies with a significant presence in agriculture were included in Fortune magazine’s 2021 listing of the 500 largest U.S. corporations. Those companies include (2021 […]
MANHATTAN, KS – American Agri-Women (AAW) released recommendations of its Farm Bill Task Force this week. AAW President Heather Hampton+Knodle said its philosophy is to focus on fundamentals of on-farm […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Each year, the Governor’s Ag Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, producers and prospective farmers from South Dakota’s farming and ranching communities to share their experiences and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA on Thursday announced $200 million to expand meatpacking capacity through a new loan program, along with releasing a new proposed rule to protect contract poultry growers […]
CASPER, WY – The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 36 inductees for the Class of 2022 The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from […]
ARLINGTON, VA — In comments submitted May 23rd to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) supported STB’s proposal to amend its emergency service regulations. […]
RACINE, WI – Talks between United Auto Workers and Case New Holland Industrial were halted after a proposal from the company that included increased wages that would be largely offset […]
HURON, SD – Nominations are now open for the 2022 Rural Dakota Pride awards. Designed to recognize volunteers who give back to their rural communities and sponsored by South Dakota […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concentration in the food and agricultural economy has accelerated at a rapid pace since the 1980s, and particularly since the Great Recession. In the past four decades, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced that Montana native Errol Rice will join the agency as a senior policy advisor in support of the Bipartisan […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension and South Dakota Animal Industry Board veterinarians are encouraging South Dakota cattle producers to include the anthrax vaccine in their vaccination program when they turn […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drought is playing a significant role in the cattle cycle. Two years of drought have deteriorated pasture and forage conditions, and the pastureland condition index for 2022 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Roger Marshall (R-KS) led 19 colleagues in a letter to White House […]
KANSAS CITY, MO – In the past 10 years, the fed cattle price has declined 6% from the first week of May through the end of June. Under current conditions, […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Leasing or buying is often the debate that people have when deciding on their next vehicle to drive. Many in the agricultural community also enter arrangements to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s a new sheriff in town. Or at least there might be if the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act passes the House floor after having cleared […]
PIERRE, SD – Wildlife and water quality in South Dakota are sometimes put at unnecessary risk due to a lack of oversight and accountability of farmers who illegally drain their […]
SHIPSHEWANA, IN. – The 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be held at a destination in Indiana’s Amish Country. The family-owned Shipshewana Auction Inc., has been operating since 1922 when […]
BROOKINGS, SD – A program that began in South Dakota has expanded to other states and now includes Extension beef cattle specialists from South Dakota State University (SDSU), North Dakota […]
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA posted a first-quarter profit that beat expectations on the back of strength in its United States business, according to a financial statement […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA’s May 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is the first in 2022 to offer a mix of old- and new-crop estimates, taking into […]
KANKAKEE, ILL – President Biden called American farmers, “the breadbasket of democracy,” during a farm visit to announce actions by the USDA to boost production of wheat and other food […]
MANHATTAN, KS – When selecting meat in the grocery store the product cut, price per pound, and visual appeal are just some of the factors that influence the purchasing decision. […]
STILLWATER, OK – Through mid-April, beef cow slaughter is up 16.9 percent year over year; a surprisingly strong rate of cow slaughter for this time of year. This likely reflects […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA reported landowners have agreed to enroll more than 2 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through the General signup period, with the department expecting […]
ST LOUIS, MO – Busch Light and John Deere Monday announced a “For the Farmers” collaboration featuring limited-edition beer cans to support Farm Rescue. The “For The Farmers” can, available […]
LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2022 Kentucky Derby will be the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. It will take place on May 7, 2022, the first Saturday in May, in […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Anyone who has ever eaten too many prunes, can attest that over consumption can sometimes have a negative impact on one’s digestive tract. Just as with humans, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Livestock Risk […]
BILLINGS, MT – There is no doubt about it, across most of Montana the 2021 growing season left a lot to be desired. Over most of the eastern two-thirds of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production costs and supply chain limitations. However, once the full effects of […]
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota CattleWomen (SDCW) will again be offering a $1,000 scholarship to two young people from South Dakota attending or planning to attend an institution of […]
BILLINGS, MT – The Northern International Livestock Exposition is excited to welcome Leah Morgan Clark as the next NILE General Manager. Clark will begin her duties in Billings in early […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. More than 100 agriculture interest groups say farmers and ranchers could have to report personal and business-related information to the Securities Exchange Commission if a rule to require […]
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) participated in an Agriculture Committee hearing on “Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets.” Johnson’s Butcher Block Act […]
WASHINGTON — The record profits for meatpackers in the past two years were the result of market conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, along with increased consumer demand, according to leaders […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The questions have been pointed and some answers heated during a two-day hearing of both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees regarding market transparency in beef and […]
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) have teamed up to support the state’s cattle ranchers who suffered significant impacts in back-to-back […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Annual South Dakota FFA Convention wrapped up Tuesday in Brookings and new officers were elected. Ella Stiefvater of Salem will serve as President and Megan Sanders […]
PIERRE, S.D. — A new study shows that Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project could mean almost $90 million in state and local tax income for […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – More than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to E.coli concerns, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Lakeside […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Enjoy what moisture has been received recently in the form of snow, because it looks to be a warm, dry spring. The climate driver La Nina […]
Susan (Ostrander) Eagleton passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on November 18, 2024, in her […]
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Public input sought on revisions to Elk Management Plan
HELENA, MT – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on revisions to the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005. FWP began work on the revised […]