U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Friday announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee Appointees. State committees are selected by the Secretary and are responsible for carrying …
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The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) recently wrapped up their 55th annual NILE Stock Show and Rodeo. Contestants, participants, and spectators came from all over the country to partake in …
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New Zealand Plans to Charge Farmers for Livestock Emissions
by Colter BrownNew Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans to price …
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A new documentary series highlights Wyoming ranching families that have gone to exceptional lengths to preserve Western ranching and steward big-game populations that depend on working lands. The three-part series, …
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SPONSORED- The economy is raising more than just prices as farmers question how to manage fertilizer investments. For Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, the answer lies beneath the surface. Soil health is …
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Raylee Honeycutt Tapped to Lead the Montana Stockgrowers Association
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Board of Directors has named Raylee Honeycutt as its new Executive Vice President. Honeycutt will serve as the first female Executive Vice …
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The following content is from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) “Conservation for the Future” series which features Montana landowners’ experiences working with the NRCS on various conservation projects. …
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Cattle on Feed Reactions: Feedlots Turning the Corner?
by Colter BrownThe latest USDA Cattle on Feed report pegged the October 1 cattle on feed inventory at 11.449 million head, down 0.9 percent year over year. This is the first year …
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Montana State Receives $10 Million Gift to Support Agriculture and Youth Programs
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — Programs promoting precision agriculture, youth development, agriculture scholarships and the state’s farm and ranch heritage will all benefit from a newly announced $10 million gift to Montana State …
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Winter Outlook: Warmer South, Colder North, Drought Persists in Many Areas
by Colter BrownThis year, La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released …
