By Danny Munch – AFBF Economist USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief …
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Ag News Stories
Montana State University Extension’s Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar scheduled for January 6 – 10, 2025
by Brett McRaeMontana State University (MSU) Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series January 6-10, 2025, in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as noxious weeds, pulse insect …
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In 2024 Montana Farmers produced more pulse crops like lentils, chickpeas and dry peas, than growers in any other state. A report from the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council …
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Montana Stockgrowers Facilitates Recovery Efforts for Producers Hurt by Remington Fire
by Brett McRaeHelena, Mont. (November 25, 2024) – The summer of 2024 presented another active fire season, especially across Southeastern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming. The Remington Fire started in late August 2024 …
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When the Trump Administration moves into the White House in January, it will include prominent leaders and political influencers from Northern Ag Country. President-Elect Donald Trump picked Kristi Noem as …
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This year Montana’s entire cattle industry seems laser-focused on strengthening profitability. At the upcoming Legislative Session, an impressive group of leaders and organizations who support that goal, will propose a …
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Anheuser-Busch Closes MN Malt Facility, No Current Impacts on Montana Barley Growers
by Brett McRaeAnheuser-Busch has announced that it is closing its Moorhead, Minnesota Malt House and selling its grain elevators in Sutton and West Fargo, North Dakota. An agreement with Rahr Malting Company …
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The American Angus Association Recognizes Top Sires with the Most Progeny for 2024
by Brett McRaeFor over 150 years, the popularity of Angus cattle has grown, making over 80% of America’s cowherd influenced by Angus genetics. Influential sires have made their mark and during the …
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NRCS Montana Shares Success Stories Between Field Office Staff and Landowners
by Brett McRaeBozeman, Mnt., November 13, 2024– Last summer, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana went around the entire state to capture success stories between field office staff and landowners, producers, …
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A proposal to phase out large livestock operations in a major California agricultural county failed. California voters in the major agricultural region of Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to …