Sheep Industry News February 2024

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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: Halfway by Marcy Gruber of Colorado

Industry Hands Out Annual Awards The American sheep industry came together to honor its own during the Awards Luncheon and Wool Lunch at the 2024 ASI Annual Convention in Denver, recognizing sheep producers, researchers and wool warehousemen who have left – or continue to leave – their marks on the industry.

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12 Farm Bill Discussion Opens Convention Ag committee staffers attended the Opening Session of the Annual Convention to assure sheep producers of their commitment to not only passing a new Farm Bill, but also to addressing industry concerns in the process.

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Annual Convention Wraps Up In Denver The Lamb Council meeting at the Annual Convention drew a large crowd for a listening session on creating a new risk management program for the sheep industry.

Campaign Launched to Defeat Denver Ballot Measure Prohibiting Slaughterhouses

A campaign has been launched to defeat a ballot measure that seeks to prohibit slaughterhouses in the city of Denver.