Over 1,650 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 93rd Annual State Convention March 21st – 25th, in Great Falls, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 22 career development events, …
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Prospective Plantings Report Calls for More Wheat and Corn in 2023
by Colter BrownThe USDA’s Prospective Plantings report is one of the most heavily anticipated reports the ag department puts out each year even though a lot can change between March 31st and …
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U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, led 40 of his Senate colleagues, including Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and …
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BLM Proposes Sweeping Rule That Could Change Priorities for Public Lands
by Colter BrownThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a proposed rule that could change priorities on 245 million acres of public land in America. The rule would mark a major …
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Op-Ed: Play the Wildlife Services Coverage Drinking Game!
by Colter BrownBy Cat Urbigkit, Reprinted courtesy of Cowboy State Daily Just as surely as we change the clocks for daylight savings time and the weather gives us hints of spring before …
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Cold and Wet Conditions Could Make Spring Fertilizer Adjustments Necessary
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — A Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist suggests considering spring soil water content and temperatures when making fertilizer decisions for the upcoming growing season. According to Clain …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to continue blocking Paraguay from importing beef to the U.S. in response …
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USDA Announces Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying …
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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 93rd annual state convention in Great Falls on Saturday March 25th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the …
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Choteau Rancher to Testify in Hearing on Grizzly Bear Management
by Colter BrownChoteau, Montana rancher Karli Johnson will serve as one of the witnesses in a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Thursday, March 23rd at 8:15 am, Mountain Time. The hearing …