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Young rancher gets involved for industry’s future

After growing up on his family ranch in Meadow, S.D., Justin Kolb now works “triple time” — first as a full-time diesel mechanic in Sturgis, S.D., then a ranch foreman at the Rocking Tree Red Angus ranch and, finally, a helper to his father on the home ranch. “To be honest, I don’t really know […]

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Nebraska to award $9.8 million in meat processor assistance grants

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will award approximately $9.8 million in Independent Processor Assistance Program Grants to support projects designed to improve and/or expand Nebraska’s meat processing capabilities. The money was designated for this program through Governor Ricketts’ recommendation to utilize a portion of Nebraska’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. NDA began accepting grant applications on July 5. Applications must be received by […]

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USDA accepts more than 3.1 million acres in Grassland CRP signup

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program Grassland Signup, the highest in history. This program allows producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while protecting grasslands and promoting plant and animal biodiversity and conservation, and […]

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Virbac launches enrofloxacin injectable solution

Virbac continues to increase its footprint in the livestock market, launching TENOTRYL (enrofloxacin) injectable solution for use in cattle and swine. The product was approved by the FDA on March 28 and will be available beginning in July. The injectable solution comes in 100-, 250- and 500-ml vials. This launch is the third product brought to the livestock health […]

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Industry leaders strengthen collaboration on food security

The North American Meat Institute’s (NAMI or the Meat Institute) Executive Board voted unanimously late Friday to designate food security a non-competitive issue, strengthening industry-wide efforts to end hunger and ensure families in need have access to nutrient-dense meat. “Meat is one of the most needed products for families in need, and the Meat Institute’s […]

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Farm Progress America, July 12, 2022

Max Armstrong shares insight on farmers traveling to Washington, D.C., to exercise their rights to lobby. Max offers a look at groups including the National Pork Producers Council who will fly in to meet with members of Congress this fall as part of its Legislative Action Conference in September. American Farm Bureau leaders will also […]

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