The 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 …
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USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Ag Producers
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized $10 billion in ECAP …
