Carol Anne (Pehl) Sparks passed away Oct 19, 2025 from complications of cancer. The first of John and Anne (Lane) Pehl’s children, Carol was born Oct. 9, 1954 in Terry, …
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Stockgrowers Share Disappointment in SCOTUS’ Decision to Deny Request to Hear Corner Crossing Case
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) expressed disappointment Monday morning with the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to not hear a crucial corner crossing case. In August, MSGA filed …
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Department of Livestock Responding to Potential Feral Swine in Phillips County
by Colter BrownThe Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is responding to a report of potential feral swine in Phillips County. The initial report was received by USDA Wildlife Services as a report …
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UW-Led Institute Releases New Film on Managing Invasive Annual Grasses
by Colter BrownSheridan, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released a new educational film for Western communities grappling with the spread of …
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As farmers wait for an announcement of another aid package, critics of current tariff policies continue to try to rally support for expanding markets and mitigating some of the damage …
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Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or …
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Jim Peterson Inducted into Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame During Centennial Celebration
by Colter BrownThe Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Montana State University recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The fraternity marked the milestone by inducting its newest Hall of …
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When Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks relocates a large predator it is required to communicate this to local and tribal governments under a new law that went into effect Oct. …
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Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Row Crop Farmers’ Profitability
by Colter BrownFor most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance …
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Increasingly, cattle producers, consumers and policymakers are asking how high cattle prices will go, when they will reach a peak and what happens after the peak. Questions about the cyclical …
