MISSOULA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week visited Oxbow Cattle Company in Missoula to spotlight owners Bart and Wendy Morris for their innovation and work to promote the value …
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WY Gov. Mark Gordon Submit BLM Rock Springs RMP Governor’s Consistency Review
by Colter BrownWyoming Governor Mark Gordon submitted his Governor’s Consistency Review on the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) Revision to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This is the final input …
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MSU Scientists to Study How Wild Oats Become Resistant to Herbicides
by Colter BrownWith new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists in Montana State University’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology will seek to fill knowledge gaps surrounding an agricultural weed …
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Profits for Backgrounded Calves Penciling Out Very High
by Colter BrownWhile dry conditions have been an issue for many producers in 2024, ample carryover hay supplies and solid forage production early in the season is resulting in lower feed costs …
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For ranchers looking to increase output from their herds, several modern means to improve efficiency and profit are available. Whether running a cow-calf, stocker, or feeder operation, these opportunities often …
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Lund’s B Bar Angus Joins Montana Historical Society Centennial Farm and Ranch Register
by Colter BrownThe Montana Historical Society (MTHS) recently welcomed Lund’s B Bar Angus Ranch in Wibaux County to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register. Randy Lund and his siblings surprised their mother …
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Flathead Valley Farmer Tryg Koch Recognized as 2024 MSU Outstanding Ag Leader
by Colter BrownEach year, the Montana State University College of Ag awards one of its highest honors to someone in the Montana agricultural community who inspires the respect of their peers and …
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Livestock Antibiotic Use Survey Will Help Montana Producers Treat Common Diseases
by Colter BrownCrazy Mountain Veterinary Service has teamed up with Montana State Extension and livestock producers to research antibiotic usage in Montana’s livestock operations. To do so, Dr. Katie Rein and her …
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Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Looming for Thousands of Farmers and Ranchers
by Colter BrownOver 230,000 farms are up against a Jan. 1, 2025, deadline to file their detailed Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the Treasury Department under the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). …
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NCBA Survey Shows Urgent Need for Tax Relief to Protect Family-Owned Cattle Operations
by Colter BrownThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set …