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Articles tagged under: American Sheep Industry Association

ASI Taps Michener for Executive Director Role

Published April 3, 2026

The American Sheep Industry Association has named Mike Michener as its new executive director. Michener spent time as the administrator of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and had leadership roles with the U.S. Council for International Business and CropLife International.…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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