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Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 24 2009 3:52PM
A 27-year-old Billings man has pleaded
not guilty to charges that he nearly choked a woman to death.
Jacob Carroll entered his plea to attempted deliberate homicide
Tuesday before District Judge Gregory Todd.
Prosecutors say Carroll attacke
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| Suit seeks to stop grazing along Upper Missouri Nov 24 2009 1:11PM
A push to end grazing along a 150-mile
stretch of the Missouri River seeks to bar about 10,000 cattle from
federal lands in central Montana so that the river valley can be
restored to more natural conditions.
The 586-square-mile Upper Missouri R
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| Disease testing required in Yellowstone area of MT Oct 14 2009 8:52AM
State officials say livestock producers
in seven Montana counties must get their cattle tested for
brucellosis before the end of the year.
Sexually intact cattle 12 months of age or older must be tested
for the disease, which causes premature ab
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| Disease testing required in Yellowstone area of MT Oct 14 2009 8:52AM
State officials say livestock producers
in seven Montana counties must get their cattle tested for
brucellosis before the end of the year.
Sexually intact cattle 12 months of age or older must be tested
for the disease, which causes premature ab
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| Disease testing required in Yellowstone area of MT Oct 14 2009 6:46AM
State officials say livestock producers
in seven Montana counties must get their cattle tested for
brucellosis before the end of the year.
Sexually intact cattle 12 months of age or older must be tested
for the disease, which causes premature ab
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| Judge hears arguments on Ystone bison migration Aug 5 2009 4:19AM
Cattle producers say allowing bison that
aren't tested for brucellosis to migrate onto Horse Butte Peninsula
near Yellowstone National Park threatens the Montana beef industry.
The producers asked District Judge John Brown in Bozeman
yesterday (
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| Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 17 2009 4:05AM
A federal bankruptcy judge has rejected Edra
Blixseth's bid to reorganize her finances, pushing the founder of
the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club into a forced sale of her many
houses, cars and other properties.
Blixseth had appealed to U.S. B
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| Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 16 2009 3:59PM
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen
Sebelius says she will launch a new multiyear effort to improve
health care for American Indians, which she calls a "historic
failure."
Sebelius told The Associated Press she will challenge Congress
to
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| Mont. says state's cattle are diseasefree Jun 16 2009 2:49PM
Montana officials are asking the federal
government to declare the state's cattle clean of the disease
brucellosis, but blood tests on some livestock around Yellowstone
National Park are expected to continue indefinitely.
The Yellowstone region
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Ag incomes Jun 3 2009 11:20PM
Agriculture is a big contributor to North Dakota's strong economy.
But one sector of the industry isn't sharing in the wealth.
Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story.
"It's a tough lifestyle that's not for the faint of heart.
16 and 20 hour workdays
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 31 2009 4:06PM
A 20-year-old Wanblee woman acknowledged
that she drove drunk and caused an accident that killed a
5-month-old baby who was not in a car seat.
Jolene Chief Bear pleaded guilty in federal court in Rapid City
to involuntary manslaughter, which car
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| SD ranchers opting for smaller herds May 31 2009 8:03AM
South Dakota ranchers are opting for
smaller herds, a trend one agriculture official attributes to high
input costs.
Large South Dakota feedlots had 225,000 beef cattle in April,
unchanged from the previous year.
But Marshall County Extens
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| Cattle ranchers still oppose animal ID May 18 2009 5:23PM
Officials with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture got an earful from livestock producers about a federal
animal identification program.
About 75 sheep, horse and cattle producers told officials at a
session Monday in Pasco, Wash., that they rema
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... May 12 2009 1:45AM
The DFL-controlled Legislature is forging
ahead with spending plans for public health plans, hospitals,
nursing homes, courts, prisons and law enforcement.
But the fate of most of the state budget remains in limbo.
Billions of dollars in spend
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| Wet fields slow crop planting in northern Minn. May 11 2009 3:59PM
Saturated cropland across the northern
part of Minnesota continues to delay farmers trying to plant spring
wheat, barley and sugarbeets.
The Minnesota field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
says in its weekly crop report Monday that
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| Shoppers will know more about origins of food Mar 16 2009 3:23AM
Shoppers will have more information about
where their food comes from under a new policy starting Monday.
Labels on most fresh meats, along with some fruits, vegetables
and other foods, will now list where the food originated. In the
case of mea
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| Farmers worry as parts of Texas are driest in US Mar 2 2009 4:33AM
Drought conditions in Texas are keeping
farmers from planting crops, forcing cattle producers to cull their
herds and drying up lakes across the state.
Despite being soaked by three hurricanes last year, a recent
Drought Monitor map shows that a
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| Winter weather...Texas drought...Obama's health pick... Mar 2 2009 3:51AM
Officials are canceling flights and classes as a
winter storm lumbers up from the South. Parts of New Jersey are
already covered in 5 inches of snow just hours before the Monday
morning commute and forecasters say the worst is yet to come.
Sections
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| Russians to view Montana beef genetics industry Jan 16 2009 5:16PM
Three livestock industry leaders from
Russia will visit Montana cattle ranches and meet with cattle
industry members next week.
Accompanied by a Russian reporter and a translator, they will
attend the National Western Stock Show in Denver and ar
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| Vets oppose Yellowstone disease "hotzone" Jan 10 2009 12:57PM
A federal government plan to carve out
the Yellowstone area as an animal disease "hot-zone" faces
opposition from some state veterinarians, who worry the move would
lower cattle industry safeguards.
Creation of the zone would recognize Yellowsto
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| Vets oppose Yellowstone disease "hotzone" Jan 10 2009 11:33AM
A federal government plan to carve out
the Yellowstone area as an animal disease "hot-zone" faces
opposition from some state veterinarians, who worry the move would
lower cattle industry safeguards.
Creation of the zone would recognize Yellowsto
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| North Dakota won't lift import restrictions on Minnesota cattle... Dec 17 2008 6:48PM
North Dakota's Board of Animal Health
discussed the state's import restrictions on on Minnesota cattle
today but made no move to lift them.
Producers and state officials are worried that importing
Minnesota cattle could harm North Dakota's 32-ye
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| Cattle restrictions to be topic Dec 14 2008 2:59PM
North Dakota's Board of Animal Health is
likely to soon decide whether to change import restrictions on
Minnesota cattle.
The board is to meet on Wednesday, and State Veterinarian Susan
Keller says the matter is certain to be a topic.
The
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| Cattle restrictions to be topic Dec 14 2008 11:47AM
North Dakota's Board of Animal Health is
likely to soon decide whether to change import restrictions on
Minnesota cattle.
The board is to meet on Wednesday, and State Veterinarian Susan
Keller says the matter is certain to be a topic.
The
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| Regulators sue JBS Swift, National Beef over deal Oct 20 2008 2:49PM
Regulators are filing a lawsuit to block the
world's largest beef processor from buying the nation's
fourth-largest operation.
The Department of Justice and attorneys general for 13 states,
including Montana, filed the lawsuit today against Braz
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| Regulators sue JBS Swift, National Beef over deal Oct 20 2008 12:08PM
Regulators are filing a lawsuit to block the
world's largest beef processor from buying the nation's
fourth-largest operation, saying such a deal could push up consumer
prices for beef.
The Department of Justice and attorneys general for 13 stat
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| Regulators sue JBS Swift, National Beef over deal Oct 20 2008 11:47AM
Regulators are filing a lawsuit to block the
world's largest beef processor from buying the nation's
fourth-largest operation.
The Department of Justice and attorneys general for 13 states,
including North Dakota, filed the lawsuit Monday agains
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| Regulators sue JBS Swift, National Beef over deal Oct 20 2008 11:34AM
Regulators are filing a lawsuit to block the
world's largest beef processor from buying the nation's
fourth-largest operation, saying such a deal could push up consumer
prices for beef.
The Department of Justice and attorneys general for 13 stat
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| ND still restricting MN cattle imports Oct 9 2008 5:51PM
North Dakota will not immediately change
import restrictions on Minnesota cattle, despite the federal
government easing requirements for bovine tuberculosis testing in
much of that state.
The restrictions that North Dakota's Board of Animal Heal
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| ND still restricting MN cattle imports Oct 9 2008 4:21PM
North Dakota will not immediately change
import restrictions on Minnesota cattle, despite the federal
government easing requirements for bovine tuberculosis testing in
much of that state.
The restrictions that North Dakota's Board of Animal Heal
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| ND still restricting MN cattle imports Oct 9 2008 4:20PM
North Dakota will not immediately change
import restrictions on Minnesota cattle, despite the federal
government easing requirements for bovine tuberculosis testing in
much of that state.
The restrictions that North Dakota's Board of Animal Heal
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Hay Tests Sep 8 2008 11:09PM
Short grass and alfalfa hay supplies are leaving many cattle producers looking for other sources of nutrition.
But tonight Reporter Sarah Gustin exposes the dangers of feeding grain for hay.
This yearhayis in hot demand.
(Archie Wanner / Nitrate Te
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Dry Livestock Aug 15 2008 8:27PM
With some of the storms we've been seeing pass through here in the past few weeks, it's probably hard to believe that some areas are still bone dry.
But that is the case in Mountrail County.
Debbie Kuehn tells us how some producers are trying to cope...
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| No more diseased cattle found in Montana Jul 17 2008 10:54AM
State officials in Montana say they have
found no more livestock with the disease brucellosis as they near
completion of their investigation into a single infected cow in the
Paradise Valley.
Since the infection was announced in June, 1,061 catt
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| No more diseased cattle found in Montana Jul 17 2008 10:46AM
State officials in Montana say they have
found no more livestock with the disease brucellosis as they near
completion of their investigation into a single infected cow in the
Paradise Valley.
Since the infection was announced in June, 1,061 catt
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| No more diseased cattle found in Montana Jul 17 2008 10:39AM
State officials in Montana say they have
found no more livestock with the disease brucellosis as they near
completion of their investigation into a single infected cow in the
Paradise Valley.
Since the infection was announced in June, 1,061 catt
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| Deadline for bovine TB buyout program Jul 15 2008 4:14PM
Cattle ranchers in northwestern Minnesota's
bovine tuberculosis control zone had until Tuesday to sign up with
a state buyout program.
The program pays cattle producers $500 per animal to slaughter
their herd. The producers receive an additional
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| Deadline for bovine TB buyout program Jul 15 2008 4:06PM
Cattle ranchers in northwestern Minnesota's
bovine tuberculosis control zone had until Tuesday to sign up with
a state buyout program.
The program pays cattle producers $500 per animal to slaughter
their herd. The producers receive an additional
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Anthrax Concerns Apr 11 2008 10:59PM
Soon producers will be turning their cattle out on pasture and the current conditions could cause some problems.
Sarah Gustin takes us into one issue that cattle producers need to be aware of.
This disease doesn't just effect those cattle in high water
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| Minn. names coordinator, starts Web site for bovine tuberculosis... Apr 3 2008 1:25PM
Governor Tim Pawlenty has named a state bovine
tuberculosis coordinator to help organize efforts to eradicate the
disease.
Pawlenty said Thursday that Department of [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:t]] Assistant
Commissioner Joe Martin will
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Testing Cattle Feb 5 2008 11:39PM
Cattle producers nationwide have waited a long time to hear this good news.
Sarah Gustin, tells us how years of producers vaccinating their cattle is truly changing history.
We've waited seventy-four long years.
(Dr. Susan Keller / State Veterinarian)
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Better Beef Jan 11 2008 11:28PM
Is it true? Are you having beef for dinner tonight?
Cattle producers are banking on it.
They're even investing in some new technology to enhance their product.
Debbie Kuehn tells us about the effort to create the perfect cow.
Say what you will, there'
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Better Beef Jan 11 2008 8:21PM
Is it true? Are you having beef for dinner tonight?
Cattle producers are banking on it.
They're even investing in some new technology to enhance their product.
Debbie Kuehn tells us about the effort to create the perfect cow...
Say what you will, ther
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| Cattlemen seek changes to checkoff program Dec 24 2007 5:57AM
Cattle producers in Nebraska and other
states are pushing for the first big change to the national beef
checkoff program since it started more than 20 years ago.
It's behind the popular "Beef, It's What's for Dinner" ads.
At a dollar a head
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| Cattlemen seek checkoff changes Dec 21 2007 2:21PM
Cattle producers in several states are
pushing for what would be the first significant changes to the
national beef checkoff program since it started more than 20 years
ago.
It's the program behind the popular "Beef, It's What's for
Dinner" ads
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| ND board to require testing of Canadian cattle for 2 diseases... Nov 8 2007 7:50AM
North Dakota's animal health board says
Canadian cattle and bison must be tested for two diseases before
they're allowed into North Dakota.
State veterinarian Susan Keller says the rule takes effect
November 19th.
Exporters of Canadian cat
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| ND board to require testing of Canadian cattle for 2 diseases... Nov 7 2007 6:35PM
North Dakota's animal health board says
Canadian cattle and bison must be tested for two diseases before
they're allowed into the state.
State veterinarian Susan Keller says the rule takes effect Nov.
19.
Exporters of Canadian cattle mus
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Cattle imports from Canada Sep 15 2007 11:28PM
In other agriculture news.
State Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says cattle producers should be "deeply disappointed" in a federal decision to allow Canadian cattle over 30 months of age into the U-S market.
USDA says the older cattle will b
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| USDA allows Canadian cattle more than 30 months old... Sep 15 2007 7:14AM
State Agriculture Commissioner Roger
Johnson says cattle producers should be "deeply disappointed" in
a federal decision to allow Canadian cattle over 30 months of age
into the U-S market.
USDA says the older cattle will be allowed in starting N
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Canadian Cattle Subject of Hearing in ND Feb 21 2007 7:15PM
A plan by the U-S Department of Agriculture to expand imports of Canadian beef and live cattle is drawing criticism from lawmakers and cattle producers.
Today North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan heard from some of those producers at a US Senate field he
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Dorgan talks Canadian Beef Feb 21 2007 7:09PM
The U-S Department of Agriculture wants to expand imports of Canadian beef and live cattle.
But Senator Byron Dorgan wants to hear what you think about that.
Dorgan is hearing testimony given by North Dakota ranching groups and the public at a
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| Senators introduce meat labeling bill Jan 27 2007 2:12PM
Senators from several states have
introduced a bill that would move up the deadline for all meat
products to carry a country-of-origin label.
The deadline would be moved up from September 30th of 2008 to
September 30th of this year.
The Se
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Beef Marketing Expert Visits Jan 19 2007 8:01PM
Improving your net worth is always a challenge, and that's especially true for people in the ag industry who rely on things like good weather conditions and market prices to make ends meet.
That's why many cattle producers from around the region were i
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Beefing Up Ranching Jan 17 2007 10:49PM
It may be the dead of winter, but many cattle producers are already looking forward to a lively spring...
That's when calving season traditionally gets underway.
Producers from around the area were in Stanley today for the first Mountrail County Beef
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| Impact of sixyear drought is evident Jan 8 2007 7:12PM
Cattlemen in drought areas of western
[[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] are still reducing the size of their herds.
The manager at the St. Onge (AHNJ) Livestock market estimates
the cow herd in the West River area is 25 to 35 percent sma
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| Big Sandy ranch wins Montana Environmental Stewardship Award... Dec 31 2006 12:33PM
The I-X Ranch of Big Sandy was named the
2006-07 recipient of the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award.
The ranch and its owners, the Roth family, were honored during
the Montana Stockgrowers Association's annual convention this month
in Bill
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| Cattle producers to get government cash Nov 30 2006 9:51AM
Farmers and ranchers who raise cattle or
sheep in [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] should be getting government checks within
the next week for drought losses.
The money is being provided by the U-S [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:
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| Drugfree cattle gain popularity Nov 27 2006 7:33AM
The [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] State University
Cooperative Extension Service has created a spreadsheet for farmers
and ranchers who want to raise natural cattle.
Beef from cattle that are not given drugs to escalate growth is
be
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Ranchers Contemplate I.D. Program Nov 18 2006 7:18PM
In other news tonight....
Cattle producers want some answers regarding the animal Identification program.
Today, members of the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota, or I-Band, are holding their first annual meeting.
President of I-Ba
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| Livestock official wants better response to weather-related disasters Jul 6 2006 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The executive vice president of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association says drought and a late frost thisyear are making it i
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| Looking For Hay Land Jul 6 2006 12:00AM
(AP) _ A North Dakota task force wants to open up conservation land to haying.
Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson says the move will help ease cattle producers' problems in finding livestock feed.
The task force wants the U-S
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| JOHNSON SAYS DISASTER ASSISTANCE URGENTLY NEEDED Jul 3 2006 12:00AM
BISMARCK – Disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers in south central North Dakota is urgently needed to help them stay in business in the face of major drought, says the state’s top agriculture official.
"Conditions
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| Ranchers getting payments for livestock barn failure... Mar 18 2004 12:00AM
East River Livestock went broke in June of last year. Thirty-two cattle producers had claims against the business. They said East River hadn't paid them for livestock that was sold.
South Central District Judge Burt Riskedahl has sig
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| Mad Cow Disease... Dec 24 2003 12:00AM
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman says there's a preliminary finding of mad cow disease in a Holstein cow, on a farm in Washington state.
Veneman says in spite of the discovery, she's confident the U.S. food supply is safe.
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| Ban on Canadian Cattle Nearing End Nov 1 2003 12:00AM
(AP) The federal Agriculture Department is proposing to let Canadian cattle back into this country early next year.
It would be the first time Canadian cattle are allowed since a case of mad cow disease was found in May.
Agricul
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