Thursday, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) joined Governor Greg Gianforte and bill sponsor, Representative Josh Kassmier, for the signing of House Bill (HB) 302. Previously, versions of this bill had …
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Biden Plan to Exempt Farms from Elimination of Capital Gains Tax Breaks
by Colter BrownIn a joint address to Congress on Wednesday night, President Biden lobbied for some big spending proposals for infrastructure, education, social services and healthcare. To pay for his wish list, …
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BOZEMAN — Ranchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The three-day, hands-on workshop is offered cooperatively by the Rangeland …
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USDA Improves Livestock Crop Insurance Policies with New Options
by Andy SchwabThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating livestock insurance policies to improve options for producers and to create additional opportunities for producers to participate. USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) …
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Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Many cattle operations will find themselves without …
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On Earth Day, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) launched their new Special Climate and Sustainability Committee. The committee will work together to review wheat sustainability issues and guide …
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MT, WY & ID Lawmakers Urge Interior Secretary to Delist the Grizzly
by Colter BrownMontana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale were joined by Wyoming Senators Cynthia Lummis, John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney as well as the entire Idaho delegation in urging Interior …
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Governor Issues MT Water and Supply Drought Outlook Report
by Colter BrownHELENA, MT – The Office of the Governor released the 2021 Montana Water and Supply Drought Outlook Report. According to data in the report, 42 percent of the state is …
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USDA Seeks Comments on Food System Supply Chains
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a Department-wide effort to improve and reimagine the supply chains for the …
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The American Farm Bureau Federation is one of many ag groups calling on the Biden Administration to act responsibly when it comes to conservation. Specifically, President Biden’s goal to conserve …
