Colton Young

It’s the beginning of a new year, which usually brings reflection and planning. As cattle producers, we’re constantly making decisions, both big and little, and evaluating the outcomes. Keep, sell …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went …

With the growing trend of heavier cattle and carcass weights, packers are seeing higher rates of bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF). Justin Buchanan, PhD, of Simplot Land and Livestock, in …

Ag Education Centered Projects Encouraged to Apply More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation. Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects …

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act that, in combination with …

A new report from Farmers National Company, one of the largest farm and ranch management and real estate companies in the country, said there are more potential buyers than sellers …

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support …

The spotlight was on agriculture and rural communities during the Montana Farmers Union Drive-In held the second day of the Montana Legislative Session in Helena. During the event, MFU members …

Tuesday, January 14th Morning Session (REAP): 10-11:45AM, Afternoon Session (VAPG): 1-3PM Join Montana and North Dakota USDA Rural Development staff for a presentation on the Value-Added Producer Grant and Rural …

According to Consumer Affairs publication, there have been 154 recalls filed with federal food regulators due to contamination as of Dec. 30, 2024. The three big pathogens, E. coli, Listeria …