Recently, Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that processors in 40 states would receive $57 million through the Meat and Poultry Processing …
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Montana Beef Council and Montana FFA Launch Recognition Programs Celebrating Agricultural Students and Educators
by Colton YoungThe Montana Beef Council (MBC) and Montana FFA have teamed up in order to recognize six FFA chapters and three agricultural educators for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to Montana …
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Opinion: Farmers Need More Than Another Government Check
by Colter BrownBy Kera Birkeland – Senior Policy Advisor – Montana Grain Growers Association A couple of years ago, when I began working for the Montana Grain Growers Association, I thought I …
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DNRC Says Bison a Public Safety Concern but Not A Significant Environmental Impact
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has determined that American Prairie Foundation’s proposal to introduce bison grazing on a 640-acre state trust land lease in Phillips County …
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USDA Invests $21 Million in an Additional 10 Projects to Expand Wildlife Conservation, Outdoor Access
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $21 million in an additional 10 projects to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while benefiting farmers, ranchers and …
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Governor Gianforte Asks Ninth Circuit to Reverse Injunction Allowing American Prairie Bison on Federal Grazing Allotments
by Colton YoungGovernor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana has filed its opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, asking the court to reverse a …
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2026 National Wheat Yield Contest Winners
by Colton YoungOn Monday, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) announced the 28 national winners in the 11th Annual National Wheat Yield Contest. For the second consecutive year — and third time in …
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Southeast Wyoming Beef Symposium Set for Nov. 17 in Lusk
by Andy SchwabThe University of Wyoming Extension will host its biennial Southeast Wyoming Beef Symposium and Trade Show on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Lusk, Wyoming. The event, which is free and open …
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Secretary Rollins Announces 8 Additional Companies Joining USDA’s Product of USA Label Initiative
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that 8 additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA’s voluntary Product of USA (POTUSA) label, building on the strong momentum …
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Stillwater Veterinary Clinic Highlights Challenges Facing Rural Veterinarians
by Colter BrownAccess to veterinary care is becoming an increasingly difficult issue for livestock producers across the country, particularly in rural areas where large-animal and mixed-animal practices are becoming harder to find. …
