Great Falls, MT – Montana Grain Growers Association is thrilled to announce the hiring of Kera Birkeland as the Director of Policy. The Montana Grain Growers Association is a commodity …
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Group Travels 1,249 Miles to Unlock Keys to Beef Value Chain
by Andy SchwabGroup Travels 1,249 Miles to Unlock Keys to Beef Value Chain A small group of breeders were selected to attend the 2024 Beef Leaders Institute and spend a week learning …
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There are not many climate solutions that unite Republicans and Democrats in Congress. But biochar does because it’s a practical way to improve soil health, increase water retention in soil, …
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A striking photograph from the recent Chugwater Chili Cook-Off and Roundup has captured widespread attention for its uncanny resemblance to Wyoming’s iconic steamboat logo. The image, taken by Michael Magill …
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According to a social media post from the Milk River Project (MRP), the St. Mary siphon on the St. Mary Canal in Babb, MT, suffered a catastrophic failure while Reclamation …
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Nitrogen Application Needed for Wheat Protein After Wet Spring – MSU
by Andy SchwabWith a wetter-than-average May in most of Montana, providing additional mid-season nitrogen to wheat could boost grain protein levels and increase profit, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. …
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Billings Native Jace Thompson Continues Family Legacy, Qualifies for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
by Andy SchwabTalent, industry knowledge, and clarity are the trifecta needed to excel as a livestock auctioneer. For Jace Thompson, a Billings native, these qualities are not just aspirational—they run in the …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wyoming Dairy Herd
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) of the …
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US Senators Lead Letter Protecting Use of Predator Control Devices for Sheep and Goat Producers
by Andy SchwabU.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas) recently led a bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding the agency roll-back its ban on …
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North Dakota Stockmen’s Christening New Headquarters Building on May 30th
by Andy SchwabThe North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) will christen the organizations’ new headquarters building at their Grand Opening/Open House on Thursday, May 30. The non-profit …