Cannabusiness in the Big Sky

October 14, 2019 @ 4:00 pm

An update on the hemp industry in Montana by Kate Fuller, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics at Montana State University. This...

No More Free Pass for Agency Rules

October 14, 2019 @ 12:00 pm

President Trump on Wednesday signed two executive orders to restrict federal agencies from issuing certain new rules without going through the normal regulatory process, saying the changes would rein...

OPINION: The Reality of the Beef Checkoff

October 13, 2019 @ 7:54 am

by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board In the few months since I took the helm as CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) – the governing and administrative...

MT Board of Livestock Holds Hearing on New Livestock Market

October 12, 2019 @ 7:00 am

The Montana Department of Livestock held a public hearing this week in Park City to receive testimony and comment on Robbie Cattle Company’s request for a livestock market day...

Sheep and Wool Industry Mourns Joe Helle

October 11, 2019 @ 3:03 pm

Don’t let his stature fool you. Joe Helle was an absolute giant in the sheep industry. On Tuesday, October 8th in Dillon, at the age of 87 years, Joe...

A Conservation Ordinance and a Fundraiser in Phillips County, ...

October 10, 2019 @ 12:58 pm

By Margo Pankratz There has been a flurry of information floating around regarding an ordinance that was passed in Phillips County. Now, a group of locals in Malta...

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Northern Ag Network Golf Team T-Bone Classic
Ty McDonald of Waddell and Reed goat roping with Augie
Andy with the Nutralix crew
Amelia sees what's cooking at the Nutralix appreciation lunch
Keynoting the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame induction in Medora.
Midland Bull Test 2019: Leif and Amelia at the Final Sort Bull Sale
The 2019 KBJM Farm & Home Show: Leif with KBJM in Lemmon, SD
Watch "Wake Up Montana" with Leif Bakken, Taylor Brown & Colter Brown
Taylor, Courtney and Bryce with Bob and Karen Toole-KQRV in Deer Lodge.
With Wylie Gustafson at the 2019 Missoula Agri-Business Banquet.
Crystal from Bretz RV hanging out with Josh at the KGHL studio.

Today’s Livestock Market Update:

DTN reports: Friday’s market closed higher thanks to the momentum and eagerness of a trade deal being put in place. LIVE CATTLE: Live cattle contracts closed higher in both nearby and deferred contracts.

Fed Steers Live	Dressed Basis
+2 $108 - 110	+2 $172

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Today’s Grain Market Update:

DTN reports: November soybeans and all three wheats finished higher Monday after crops were afflicted by winter conditions in the northwestern U.S. Plains over the weekend. December corn was unchanged on the day, a

Local 12% Winter	Local 14% Spring
+16 to 17 3.69 - 4.44	+13 4.65 - 5.50

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Montana Governor Allows Beet Trucks To Increase Loads

October 10, 2019 @ 9:50 am

Montana Governor Steve Bullock yesterday evening signed an executive order allowing increased weight limitations on transportation vehicles in order to protect sugar beet farmers in Montana. The executive order allows a temporary increase in...

An Efficient Use of Cover Crops

October 9, 2019 @ 4:42 pm

What do we do if it is time to wean calves, but the pen isn’t ready? That can be a real concern during wet fall seasons, such as 2019. Putting calves into muddy pen...

The NILE Continues to Celebrate Agriculture and the Western Wa...

October 9, 2019 @ 2:27 pm

Since its inception in 1967, the Northern International Livestock Exposition has brought outstanding events to Billings and 2019 will be no exception. The NILE Stock Show is a great opportunity for breeders, exhibitors, and...

MSU Announces 2019 Outstanding Ag Leader

October 9, 2019 @ 8:01 am

Montana State University has announced the Outstanding Agricultural Leader award will be given to Buzz Mattelin during the Celebrate Agriculture weekend on Saturday, November 2nd. The award is given to a member of the...

OPINION: We Ought Not Squander the Opportunity

October 8, 2019 @ 2:40 pm

By Brooke Miller, Vice President, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Like most ranchers, I am not too keen on leaving the ranch and getting involved in politics and policy. In fact, if I hadn’t bumped into...

Mon 14

NILE Oct-12-19 and Ranch Rodeo Finals

October 12 @ 7:00 pm - October 19 @ 11:55 pm

MetraPark

Fri 18

Wild Pig Symposium on the Border

October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat 19

Mike Johnson Estate Antique Tractor Auction

October 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Unnamed Venue

Mon 21

J & L Livestock Female Bonanza

October 21 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri 25

Montana Farmers Union State Convention

October 25 @ 8:00 am - October 26 @ 5:00 pm

Best Western Heritage Inn

Sat 02

Wheat Montana-Pack the Place in Pink

November 2 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mon 11

100th Montana Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Trade Show

November 11 @ 8:00 am - November 14 @ 5:00 pm