SHEEP GENETICS ...
LEADERSHIP ...
USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen's Beef Board
Nominations are due June 6, 2021 for 32 producer and three importer seats
RESEARCH ...
Breeding barley for a changing climate
Scientists uncover genetic traits to breed better barley for northern environments
DEVELOPING LEADERS ...
2021 DFA Cares Foundation scholarships
Forty-four recipients will receive a combined total of $63,000
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Consumers increase meat consumption during 2020
For 2020, retail meat department sales grew 11% in pounds and 19.2% in dollars
OPENING DOORS ...
PLC holds virtual legislative conference
Multiple use, conservation, biodiversity, wildfire management among topics
BY THE NUMBERS ...
Report assesses sheep industry in 2020
A combination of factors could set the stage for solid prices in 2021
PUBLIC LANDS ...
PLC kicks off virtual Legislative Conference
Features speakers dedicated to Western lands and waters
sheep breeding ...