New ag trade coalition focuses on WTO reform
A new agricultural coalition led initially by a USA Rice official is focused on reform of the World Trade Organization.
Conserving prime hay ground as well as Colorado’s elk and deer
From June through September, John Etchart spends most of the day driving a tractor through hayfields below the mountains near Meeker in northwestern Colorado.
2021 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo makes history and legends
Cheyenne Frontier Days returned in 2021 to celebrate its 125th year of rodeo and western celebration. As you would expect from a milestone year, the results of Sunday’s Aug. 1 championship round were memorable. From…
Senate Appropriations approves fiscal year 2022 ag bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee today, Aug. 4, approved the fiscal year 2022 Agriculture appropriations bill.
Nebraska Public Media investigates a polluted community’s fight for its future
LINCOLN, Neb. — An investigative radio documentary produced by Nebraska Public Media News reveals how residents of one community are putting up a big fight to save their tiny village from pollution. “The Smell of…
North Dakotans oppose railway merger complicated by Biden exec order
A proposed merger between the Canadian National and Kansas City Southern railways that could have major impacts on the shipping of agricultural products and oil has garnered opposition from the three-member North Dakota congressional delegation…
Swine flu found in Dominican Republic pigs
The Agriculture Department’s Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed African swine fever in pigs from the Dominican Republic.
Budget reconciliation might cover farm worker immigration issues
The reconciliation bill that Senate Democrats are preparing may include a provision to cover immigration status for essential workers including farm workers, but there is debate over whether Senate rules would allow an immigration measure…
Colorado grown food competition to debut at 2021 state fair
Pueblo, Colo. — To highlight Colorado’s diverse and unbeatable agricultural products and chefs, Gov. Jared Polis has announced the inaugural “Governor’s Plate” competition to debut at the 2021 Colorado State Fair. The competitors will partner…
Ban on transporting horses for slaughter tucked in infrastructure bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) as part of a massive infrastructure bill, the INVEST in America Act.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Quarter Finals wraps up
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The first bracket of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo was completed at Frontier Park on Thursday afternoon.
Packers say AMAs create value, producers say consolidation breaking cattle industry
Senators in the Judiciary Committee brought in Tyson and JBS representatives along with a salebarn operator, independent grocer spokesman and more to discuss the price discrepancy between a live beef animal and the value of…
Remembering The Fence Post contributor Tony Bruguiere
If a picture alone could tell a story, the late Tony Bruguiere would be the photographer behind it without question. Fondly remembered by many as both a photographer and writer, Bruguiere was a storyteller of…
Hats off to Hamblen Hats
A Western-themed Grand Opening celebration/“Thank You” party, held 16 months into a pandemic, officially opened the doors of Hamblen Hats in Ault, Colo.