The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe drought or …
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BLM Bison Grazing Approved in Phillips County; Ag Groups Express Disappointment
by Andy SchwabThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a proposed decision on a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie (AP). The proposed …
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High prices for U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat are not expected to be a short-term shock, according to a new RaboResearch report, “The Grain Drain After Ukraine.” While the sudden …
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Tragedy Strikes Shelby, MT Family; Support Pours in From Ag Community and More
by Andy SchwabMontana is rallying around an ag family affected by tragedy. Last Friday around 7:25 p.m., the Flesch family of Shelby suffered a horrible loss while delivering bulls in Nebraska. Nanna, …
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Gianforte Announces Meat Processed in Montana Has Doubled
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced meat processed in Montana has doubled this fiscal year to date in facilities inspected by the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL). “Increasing …
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Senators Release Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
by Colter BrownU.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released an updated version of their legislation, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. …
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John Deere has announced that it will enhance the capabilities of existing diagnostic tools and expand their availability. In 2023, the company will roll out an enhanced customer solution that …
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The farm share of the food dollar increased one cent in 2020, according to new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. On average, U.S. farmers received 16.0 cents for farm …
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UM Brings Mental Health Support to Rural Montana Students
Sponsored- MISSOULA – For rural Montana school kids, getting access to mental health care often involves long – and in winter months, harrowing – car rides to distant towns. To …
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U.S. and Japan Reach Agreement on Beef Import Targets
by Colter BrownU.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. and Japan reached an agreement that will help keep more American beef flowing into Japan. The …
