A federal court in South Carolina dismissed a challenge to the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) that replaced the controversial Obama Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, giving producers some…
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Young Farmer and Rancher Committee to Hold Leadership Conference
by Colter BrownThe Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Committee announces that the 2021 YF&R Leadership Conference is slated for Oct. 15-17 in Bozeman. The top-notch agenda for this event will…
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Online Resources to Help Connect Livestock Feed Buyers and Sellers
by Colter BrownDrought is creating forage shortages across the Western U.S. this year, which means producers will have to find alternative sources of feed for their livestock. North Dakota State University, the…
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Producers Impacted by Drought
by Colter BrownMontana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers…
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Legislative Proposal Bans Large Feedyards, Reinstates M-COOL
by Colter BrownNew Jersey Sen. Cory Booker re-introduced his Farm System Reform Act, a bill he says would “transform a broken system.” Similar legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Ro…
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Emergency Crop Insurance Procedures Authorized by USDA
by Colter BrownThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers impacted by extreme drought conditions. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is working with crop insurance…
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U.S. Spring Wheat Production Estimated at 30 Year Lows
by Colter BrownWhile corn and soybeans generally steal the thunder of each USDA report, the July Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) reports clearly shifted the trade focus to…
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Daines Urges Biden Admin Not to Re-write Navigable Waters Protection Rule
by Colter BrownU.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged the Biden administration to support Montana farmers and ranchers by maintaining the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). In a letter to top officials at the Environmental Protection…
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Dr. Hallie Hasel has been selected by the Wyoming Livestock Board to replace retiring State Veterinarian, Dr. Jim Logan. Dr. Hasel accepted the board’s appointment and will begin as the…
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Address Competition with a Focus on Ag
by Colter BrownPresident Biden issued his much-anticipated Executive Order on Friday that aims to promote competition in the American Economy. The order includes 72 initiatives, several of which deal directly with agriculture.…