Sheep Industry News December 2023

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President’s Notes

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Market Report

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ASI Member Listing

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Breeders' Directory

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Industry Calendar

ON THE COVER: Catching Snowflakes by Maryn Sadler of Wyoming

Making the Most of USDA Assistance Programs

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Program can help producers offset lower wool prices.

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14 NAHMS Sheep Study The USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System will conduct a sheep study in 2024 to support industry groups with information on sheep health and management.

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Greg Groenewold Named Wool Excellence Winner Following in the footsteps of his father, Greg Groenewold has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Wool Excellence Award by ASI’s Wool Roundtable.

Make Plans to Attend Your First Annual Convention Considering attending ASI’s Annual Convention for the first time in 2024? Here’s some things you should know before the event begins on Jan. 10 at the

Maximize Revenue From Cull Ewes Ewes are culled from the flock when they no longer contribute to the profitability of your operation. But cull ewes don’t have to be a loss.

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