HELENA, 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 …
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The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than …
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Experts Weigh in on Proposed Railroad Merger and Its Potential Impact on Montana
by Colter BrownBillings, MT – A proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern is raising questions in Montana about how it could affect agriculture and shipping. On the …
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Opinion: GOP Leaders Should Accept Responsibility for the Government Shutdown
by Colter Brownby Walter Schweitzer Article 1 of the Constitution vests in Congress the sole authority to appropriate money. Each year, Congress and the President are required to pass 12 appropriations bills …
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Federal Court Denies USDA Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over EID Tag Mandate
by Colter BrownA legal challenge to a USDA mandate requiring electronic identification tags for certain beef cattle, bison and dairy cows moving across state lines will continue after a federal judge on …
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FDA Conditionally Approves Screwworm Treatment for Cattle
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for …
