Great Falls, MT – Montana harvest has been fast and furious for 2024, with hot temperatures pushing wheat, peas and other crops to rapidly ripen. Montana Wheat & Barley Committee …
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The AgWest Farm Credit Board of Directors has selected Bill Perry to serve as the next President and CEO of AgWest Farm Credit, which serves customer-members in a seven-state Farm …
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USCA Announces Support of Efforts to Block Mandatory EID
by Colter BrownBillings, MT – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) announced their support of Representative Harriet Hageman’s (R-WY) joint resolution to block the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) rule …
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National FFA Organization Reaches Record-Breaking Membership Milestone
by Colter BrownThe National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273. States …
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USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
by Colter BrownThe USDA announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options to additional crops as well …
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Laura and Keith Galloway first read about UW’s GrowinG internship program in the local paper. As owners of the Galloway Ranch in Ten Sleep, the couple loved the program’s mission, …
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Governor Gianforte Announces $50 Million Investment in Montana Forests and Agricultural Lands
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana received a nearly $50 million investment in Montana’s working and natural lands from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
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ERP Deadline Approaching for Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
by Colter BrownUSDA recently announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm …
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Jim Magagna Chosen as Recipient of the 2024 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award
by Colter BrownCHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust announced that Jim Magagna, Executive Vice President of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, has been selected to receive the 2024 Kurt …
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania and Arkansas Sen. John Boozman, ranking member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, both offered their views on the state of the …