New ranch group forms (Billings Gazette) CASPER - A group of ranchers is creating a new organization of cattle producers in Wyoming. [News Source]

Premise registration continues on plan (Iowa Farmer) Editor’s note: On Nov.. 22, the Bush administration pledged not to make a planned National Animal Identification System mandatory. However, that has not derailed movement toward a voluntary tracking system. [News Source]

Ag Day essay contest (Iowa Farmer) The Agriculture Council of America called upon 7th to 12th grade students to submit an original essay of 450 words on the importance of U.S. agriculture. This year’s theme was “American Agriculture in 2025.” [News Source]