Ranchers

Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of beef is drawing concern from Montana ranchers who fear lower cattle prices without cheaper beef for consumers.

As warm weather rolls in, so do some unwelcome guests. The New World Screwworm is back, and it’s got everyone on high alert.

As bison face removal from their grazing lands, the debate echoes across the plains, revealing a tug-of-war over our natural heritage.

Residents on both sides of the border are feeling the weight of a decision that impacts daily life. The closeness of two communities hangs in the balance.

They can damage crops, but their tunnels can lead to issues with livestock as well. I was reading this article which discusses the pros and cons of prairie dogs. In the article, a Texas veterinarian says there are three or four times a year where he has to treat or euthanize a horse or cattle that has fallen because of a prairie dog hole. That's some expensive damage and an obvious reason for ranchers to want rid of them.

After what I just read, I'm thinking we could stand to have a few more ranchers in Montana. It's been suggested for many years that with the rate of population growth, traditional livestock is not a sustainable option to feed the planet. This seems pretty logical, but one of the proposed solutions is a little on the gross side.