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Long Time Sheep Leader To Retire
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A reflection of the changes that Peter Orwich, long-time sheep industry leader, has seen during his tenure with the American Sheep Industry Association.
US Sheep and Wool Economics
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The tariffs are impacting the US sheep trade, as exports to China are down 40%.
How the US Sheep Industry is Faring
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Sheep producers are still struggling from COVID-19 price downfalls along with higher input costs.
Solar Panel Grazing Gaining in Popularity
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The American Seep Industry Association recently held their annual meeting and among the hot topics was that of sheep grazing on solar panel land.
Livestock Disease Preparedness Collaboration
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"Some says it's not if, but when," says Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the Amerian Sheep Industry Association referring to a livestock disease outbreak.
Sheep Ear Tag Identification Technology Being Tested
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Peter Orwick, American Sheep Industry Executive Director, discusses the USDA's new disease management grant for sheep producers, focusing on the use of electronic identification ear tags.
American Sheep Industry Works to Sell More U.S. Wool
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The American Sheep Industry Association is working to create export and market opportunities for wool and are hoping to utilize funds from a USDA grant to further advance marketing of both lamb and wool.
Part 1: Wool Pellets Open a New Market for Sheep Producer
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Wilde Valley Farms Produces Sustainable Moisture Retainining Pellets for Gardeners.
Sheep Producers Can Benefit From Solar Grazing
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Joe Pozzi secretary and treasurer of the American Sheep Industry talks about sheep grazing under solar arrays trends.
Producers FInd Creative Ways to Use Wool
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Due to a lack of market for wool, many producers are either storing it or finding new ways to use and market it.
Sheep Industry Trends and Economics Favorable
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Ethnic Consumers Continue to Be a Viable Market for Sheep and Many are Favoring Quality Fed Versus Grass Fed Lamb.
Sheep Industry Concerned with Potential BLM Land Change Rule
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American Sheep Industry Executive Director, Peter Orwich
Lamb Demand Steady; Not Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick
Wool Oversupply Calls for Aggressive Marketing
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American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director, Peter Orwick