Six-Part Series: Drought-proof your Ranch
Ask a rancher how they reduce stress and improve their grazing and rangeland health, and they’ll quickly cite talking to other ranchers and attending grazing improvement events.
Showtime: Montana Norwegian rancher documentary to premiere soon
“92-year-old John Hoiland runs his enormous ranch in Montana all by himself. The son of a Norwegian immigrant, he has been raised to work hard and save his dollars for a rainy day. But life…
North Dakota sheep starter flocks announced
For the 14th year, North Dakota State University Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association offered North Dakota youth an opportunity to become involved in the sheep industry and build their own…
Rambouillet breed takes top honors at Newell Ram Show and Sale
NEWELL, SD – The annual Newell Ram Show & Sale wrapped up its 77th year on Sept. 17.
Plan Now to Purchase Your Hay Supplies
Hay production has been reported to be 50% of average or less in many areas of Nebraska. The U.S. hay supply is at a 50-year low (Table 1). Couple this information with rising costs (Figure…
REAL Montana Class V takes part in Inaugural Seminar September 15-17
Montana Department of Ag Marketing Officer, Weston Merrill just returned from Bozeman as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Weston and other members of REAL Montana Class V, this was the…
Justice charges 47 in $250 million Minnesota child food aid scheme
The Justice Department announced today it has filed federal criminal charges against 47 defendants for their alleged roles in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded Agriculture Department child nutrition program in…
Carbon pipeline causes concern
Farmers and ranchers are independent thinkers. When it comes to people seeking easements on their land to build a carbon capture pipeline, some agree. But others have questions they would like to see answered before…