Four U.S. senators have struck a deal on a livestock price discovery bill to expand negotiated cash trade for cattle and a library to provide producers details of marketing contract …
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U.S. Senator Steve Daines will be in India this week to meet with top trade officials, including India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, as part of his efforts to improve …
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The pandemic and other market shocks (i.e. packing plant fire, unprecedented winter storm, cyber-attack, etc.) since 2019 have resulted in impacts and residual effects that affect cattle and beef markets …
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Groups Hail Passage of Infrastructure Bill as a Win for the Ag Industry
by Colter BrownLate Friday night, the House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed the Senate in mid-August and now goes to President Biden for his signature. The bill …
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With over 70% of the American West, Southwest and Northern Plains categorized in D3 (severe) drought or higher since June, the American Farm Bureau Federation designed and distributed a second …
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MSU Extension Hosting Webinar Series on Farm and Ranch Management Skills
by Colter BrownMontana State University Extension will host a webinar series to offer farm and ranch women the opportunity to be part of Annie’s Project, a national program focused on management skills. The …
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Senate lawmakers Tuesday introduced the Covered Farm Vehicle Modernization Act. The legislation expands and modernizes the exemptions for Covered Farm Vehicles to reflect the variety of vehicles commonly used by …
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Lawsuit Targeting Endangered Species Recovery Plans Threatens Ranching Industry
by Colter BrownThe Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear has been the subject of discussion and lawsuits for decades. Back in June 2017 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that grizzly …
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State ARPA Commission Recommends $7.5 Million to Boost Value-Added Agriculture
by Colter BrownHelena, Mont. – The Economic Transformation, Stabilization and Workforce Development Advisory Commission voted unanimously to recommend using $7.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to strengthen and diversify …
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Senate lawmakers Thursday announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment …
