Annual Cow Costs Increased in 2026, Expected Higher in 2027

What did it cost to run a cow on your operation this year?   As the 2026 calf crop is weaned and the calendar year winds down, this is a good…

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ASI Joins USDA Trade Delegation in Vietnam to Promote American Wool

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invited the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) to participate with the Agribusiness Trade Mission (ATM) taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, November…

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Droogsma Takes on Expanded Leadership Role for Montana Farm Bureau

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to announce the advancement of Haley Droogsma to Director of Marketing and Digital Communications, recognizing her leadership, creativity, and…

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Tomorrow’s Top Hands Beef Leadership Summit Helps Youth Identify Beef Industry Opportunities

Sixteen students from across North Dakota gathered in Dickinson, N.D., Oct. 22-24 for a high-energy, beef-industry career exploration and leadership development conference hosted by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA).…

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USDA Invests $3.3 Million to Expand Meat Processing Capacity in Montana and Wyoming

Recently, Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that processors in 40 states would receive $57 million through the Meat and Poultry Processing…

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Montana Beef Council and Montana FFA Launch Recognition Programs Celebrating Agricultural Students and Educators

The Montana Beef Council (MBC) and Montana FFA have teamed up in order to recognize six FFA chapters and three agricultural educators for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to Montana…

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