Ag News Stories

Producers across Wyoming and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) are stepping into blockchain technology to explore creating value-added agricultural products consumers can digitally verify.  Blockchain is a …

As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that …

USDA released their much-anticipated semi-annual cattle inventory and monthly cattle on feed reports last week and both beef cow and fed cattle supplies are continuing to shrink. The July USDA …

Consumer demand for lamb increased considerably during 2020.  While all meat sales grew in 2020 as more meals were consumed at home, lamb sales grew at a larger percentage than …

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall  met with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy, and Esteban Moctezuma Barragón, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S., on Thursday, to discuss a …

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led all 50 Senate Republicans in urging President Biden to abandon his effort to impose a tax increase on Montana family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. …

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce its plans to prioritize mental health through a comprehensive program aimed at alleviating stress for Montana farmers and ranchers. The …

The Montana Farm Bureau is urging caution to any rancher hoping to sell livestock over the internet, via social media or other sources. “Sadly, with the drought conditions and lack …

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 …

The 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 …