Governor Greg Gianforte today submitted a waiver to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to restrict purchases in Montana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to healthy, nutritious foods instead of …
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USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and …
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President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Host Single Largest Farmer and Rancher Gathering in White House History For Great American Agriculture Celebration
by Colton YoungToday, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA …
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Introduces Fertilizer Transparency Act
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act. “President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as …
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Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions
by Colton YoungThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following positions are for a two-year term ending June …
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Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief now active to assist neighboring states
by Colton YoungBISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief as neighboring states are experiencing drought and wildfires. “Major wildfires have burned more than 800,000 acres …
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USDA Invests $1M in Five Projects to Boost Rural Montana Agriculture
by Colton YoungU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the 2026 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application period is officially open, offering Montana agricultural producers an opportunity to secure funding that supports …
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It Pays to Be Proactive: What You Can Do Now to Protect Against New World Screwworm Threat
by Colton YoungAs New World screwworm (NWS) continues to make news headlines, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures …
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Today, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., issued the following statements after the Department of Interior announced they will award $100 million from …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Spring 2026 Pesticide Disposal Events Reminder
by Colton YoungThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating spring pesticide disposal events during the week of April 7 – 9, 2026, in Kalispell, Plains, and Missoula. The primary objective of …
