Polis’ Meat Out proclamation prompts Meat In events for charity
Three weeks after Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called agriculture the “cornerstone to the foundation of our state” in an open letter aimed at preserving the National Western Stock Show’s future in Colorado, he signed a…
CSU bows to activist pressure, denies surgical experience to DVM students
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine announced, without input from doctors of veterinary medicine students, faculty or external stakeholders, the cancellation of terminal surgical teaching procedures. For large and small animal owners, this…
Let’s MeatIn Colorado
It’s time for Colorado meat producers to throw down the gauntlet.
Biden may remove ‘death tax’ exemption
After less than a month in office, President Biden has managed to bring numerous changes to the table that will have a significant impact on agriculture. One notable change, if passed, is Biden’s proposed tax…
From Army to Agriculture
Retired U.S. Army Major Joseph Labarbera’s focus has always been clear — service to country. After 22 years of military service, Joseph purchased a 30-acre farm in Stillwater, N.J., to raise Dexter cattle and St.…
Noble Research Institute focuses on regenerative agriculture
ARDMORE, Okla. — Noble Research Institute announced that it will focus all of its operations on regenerative agriculture and set its primary goal to regenerate millions of acres of degraded grazing lands across the United…
Easterday Ranches files bankruptcy after Tyson sues over non-existent cattle
At the end of January, Tyson Fresh Meats filed a lawsuit against one of the largest farming and ranching families in Washington, Easterday Ranches, in an effort to recover losses from fictitious fed cattle sales…
New technology helps ranchers maximize grass production
One out of every three acres in the U.S. is rangeland. Two-thirds of these are privately owned, mainly by ranchers who graze their livestock in the open country of the American West.