HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Montana’s youth hunters are the future of our state’s proud hunting tradition,” said …
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USDA Announces January 23 Deadline for Regional Conservation Partnership Programs (RCPP) Sign Up
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wyoming announces a Jan. 23, 2026, batching deadline for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This batching date ensures …
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Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference Slated for January in Great Falls
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN—Mark your calendars for the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference January 23-25, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. The conference provides an incredible opportunity to learn …
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Montana Pulse Crop Committee Opens 2026 Call for Proposals
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) is inviting proposals for market development and educational projects designed to strengthen and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry. The 2026 Request …
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Top Hand Program Honors Outstanding MSGA Members
by Colton YoungThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who …
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NCBA and PLC Secure House Passage of Gray Wolf Delisting
by Colton YoungToday, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in a Wyoming Backyard Flock
by Colton YoungThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Carbon Countybackyard poultry flock. This is …
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MSGA Concludes 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Billings
by Colton YoungThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) concluded the final day of its 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show on Friday, December 12, celebrating three days of policy work, producer education, industry …
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop …
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Armstrong Voices Support for Revised ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Definition as Good for ND Ag, Energy, Businesses
by Colton YoungGov. Kelly Armstrong today shared his support for the revised definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of …
