Two beef plants are set to open for operation at a time when the cattle supply is low and packers are not seeing as much profit, but facility supporters plan …
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State of Emergency Declared Temporarily Exempting Trucks Carrying Fertilizer from HOS Requirements
by Colter BrownThe Montana Agricultural Business Association (MABA) is pleased that Governor Greg Gianforte has issued an Executive Order exempting hours of service requirements for motor carriers to facilitate and expedite the delivery of fertilizer …
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Over 2,100 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 95th Annual State Convention March April 1-5, in Bozeman, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 23 career development events (competitions), general …
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Not a Typical Cattle Cycle – When Does the Cow Herd Finally Start to Grow?
by Colter BrownThe cattle market moves in cycles, usually lasting nine to 10 years. The current cycle is already in its 12th year, including its seventh year of contraction, the longest since the …
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MT Farmers Union Supports Lawsuit Challenging Reciprocal Tariffs
by Colter BrownPlaintiffs Susan Webber and Jonathan St. Goddard, both members of the Blackfeet Tribe, filed a complaint Friday in U.S. District Court in Great Falls against the U.S. Department of Homeland …
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Board of Regents Names Next President of Montana State University
by Colter BrownThe Montana Board of Regents has announced that it has extended an offer to Dr. Brock Tessman to become the 13th president of Montana State University (MSU). Dr. Tessman has …
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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 95th annual state convention in Bozeman on Saturday April 5th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the 8 state …
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Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced this week that its CEO, Chandler Goule, will be stepping down from his position in July 2025. “The past …
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HELENA, Mont. – Montana farmers who bought state hail insurance in 2024 will receive a 10% refund of the premiums they paid. The Montana Board of Hail Insurance approved the …
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(Billings, Mont.) The newly formed Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant Council (MRMPC) hosted their first pageant, after assuming ownership of Miss Rodeo Montana, in Billings, Mont. March 19-21, 2025, at the …
