The National FFA Organization plays a large role in the lives of students across the State of Montana. This program first started in 1928 and has since spread across all …
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SDSU Extension to host event showcasing vegetable production at Cherry Rock Farms
by Colton YoungBROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce an event highlighting how to grow vegetables in a high tunnel at a Brandon-area farm on July 23, …
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R-CALF USA Praises President Trump’s Planned 50% Brazilian Tariff
by Colton YoungPresident Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods beginning Aug. 1 received high praise from R-CALF USA. In a letter sent to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in …
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Plan to Bolster Meat and Poultry Safety
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster …
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America First Trade Win: USDA Blocks Additional Specialty Sugar Imports
by Colton YoungToday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in alignment with Secretary Rollins’ Farmers First policies, announced no additional imports of specialty sugars beyond what U.S. international obligations dictate. “Production agriculture has …
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Governor Gianforte Supports Farmers and Ranchers Along the Hi-Line
by Colton YoungMALTA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week continued his 56 County Tour along the Hi-Line, meeting with farmers and ranchers in Liberty, Blaine, and Phillips counties. “Montana farmers and …
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Governor Gianforte Protects Water Users, Improves Water Administration in Montana
by Colton YoungFORT BENTON, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users …
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RAAA Rebrands FCCP as Angus Access to Increase Market Competitiveness
by Colton YoungDENVER—The Red Angus Association of America has officially rebranded its Feeder Calf Certification Program as Angus Access. More than just a fresh look, Angus Access reflects a bold evolution of …
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Peterson Appointed Administrator of North Dakota Wheat Commission
by Colton YoungThe North Dakota Wheat Commission appointed Jim Peterson as Administrator of the Commission at its July 1, 2025 Board meeting. Peterson has been with the North Dakota Wheat Commission since …
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OMAHA (DTN) — Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to pass President Donald Trump’s centerpiece legislation on tax cuts and spending, the “One …