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Schauer, Schwab Receive Awards at ASI Convention

Published February 2, 2026

The American Sheep Industry Association honored NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center Director Dr. Christopher Schauer with its Peter Orwick Camptender Award. The Shepherd’s Voice Award went to Northern Ag Network farm broadcaster Andy Schwab.

201 Trade Case Investigation Sought

Published December 11, 2025

The American Sheep Industry Association is seeking a 201 trade case investigation to level the playing field for U.S.-produced lamb. ASI claims imported lamb is threatening the future of domestic producers.

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ASI Requests Investigation into Lamb Imports

Published October 31, 2025

The American Sheep Industry Association has formally requested a government investigation into lamb imports and the negative impact on the domestic sheep industry. According to ASI, imported lamb is often sold at lower prices and harming U.S. farmers, packers and…

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Orwick to Retire

Published October 10, 2025

American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick plans to retire in November. Orwick has been in this role for over 25 years. Orwick is a South Dakota native and a graduate of South Dakota State University.

ASI Award Winners Recognized

Published January 18, 2025

The American Sheep Industry Association presented awards at its convention in Scottsdale. Former American Lamb Board Chairman Peter John Camino received the McClure Silver Ram Award. The Industry Innovation Award was presented to Tom Boyer of Utah, a founding member…

Ag Industry Unites to Defeat Measure 309

Published November 20, 2024

Much of the livestock industry collaborated to defeat Denver's Measure 309. The goal of the ballot initiative was to shut down the Superior Farms lamb processing plant while preventing others from being built. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter…

Checkoff in the Crosshairs

Published June 5, 2024

A coalition of anti-checkoff groups was in Bismarck Tuesday as part of its Enough is Enough Tour. The coalition is protesting the consolidation of the food system and claims the commodity checkoff programs are working against their interests. Sixteen groups…

Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers

Published April 26, 2024

Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…

Boyer to Receive Shepherd’s Voice Award

Published December 20, 2023

The American Sheep Industry Association will recognize award winners at its convention next month. The Shepherd's Voice Award will be presented to Lorrie Boyer with KSIR Radio, Fort Morgan, Colorado. Boyer is a past president of the National Association of…

Defending USFWS Decision to Delist the Gray Wolf

Published May 24, 2021

A coalition of agriculture groups has gone to court to defend the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. This follows lawsuits filed by animal welfare activist groups last fall challenging the decision to delist the gray…

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Schauer, Schwab Receive Awards at ASI Convention

201 Trade Case Investigation Sought

ASI Requests Investigation into Lamb Imports

Orwick to Retire

ASI Award Winners Recognized

Ag Industry Unites to Defeat Measure 309

Checkoff in the Crosshairs

Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers

Boyer to Receive Shepherd’s Voice Award

Defending USFWS Decision to Delist the Gray Wolf

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