Tag: bison

North Dakota bison processing plant expands as more people seek healthier protein

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Bison have sustained the prairie in more ways than one since they’ve been around, and after being pushed to near extinction a century ago, they’re recently reemerging in old-fashioned form — as a healthy source of food. Demand for Bison meat is on the rise, and that’s pushed a North Dakota processing center in New

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Managing the Herd: Bison Round up in Teddy Roosevelt NP

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

More than a hundred animals were gently rounded up Tuesday morning at the North Unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park and put through a barrage of tests to confirm their health. The animals are set to be relocated around the country including to several Native American tribes; in part to help ensure genetic diversity among smaller herds.

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2015 a banner year for bison industry

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

With customer demand growing and historically growing and recently stable prices, now is the best time ever to be in the bison production business.

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