The majority of the cow-calf sector has been on the defense for the past two to three years due to adverse weather and production cost conditions. Widespread drought has forced …
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Given agriculture’s ongoing struggle to recruit domestic workers and a very tight U.S. labor market overall, it should be no surprise that H-2A program usage reached new highs again in …
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Montana State Research Team to Study Interactions Between Wild and Domestic Sheep
by Colter BrownA research team in the Montana State University College of Agriculture has received $4 million in new funding to help lay the groundwork for disease prevention and management of wild and domestic …
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By Jennifer Carrico, DTN Senior Livestock Editor The fourth quarter of 2023 brought much price fluctuation for both feeder cattle and fat cattle, leading many to question if some risk …
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Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Announces Record Amount of Research Funding
by Colter BrownThe Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) chose to fund 27 applications for the 2024 research cycle. Awards totaled $2,234,327, a 33 percent increase over the 2023 budget and the …
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OMAHA (DTN) — As 2023 ends and farmers begin looking ahead to the new year next week, there are a few tax changes the IRS has lined up for 2024 …
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Montana’s Next Generation Conference in Shelby, which offers 35 workshops for beginning and advanced producers. Montana State University Extension and NACDC Financial Services, Inc. will host the conference at …
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Governor Gianforte, DNRC Unveil Modernized Drought Management Plan
by Colter BrownGovernor Greg Gianforte announced the release of the Montana Drought Management Plan, modernized over the last two years by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to improve the …
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This weekend will mark 20 years since the announcement of the first case of BSE, or Mad Cow Disease in the U.S. Nearly every cattleman around can tell you where …
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BILLINGS, MONTANA – In action concluding its December 18 meeting in Billings, the Montana Beef Council (MBC) elected new leadership that will guide the council for the next two years. …