Ag News Stories

During a bout of severe fire weather in early September, the Sarpy fire burned 52,000 acres in Big Horn and Rosebud Counties. The cause of the fire was determined to …

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today introduced the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020. The legislation would restore transparency and accountability in the cattle market …

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced it is seeking public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Crop …

The Montana Farm Bureau Federation is urging young agriculturalists between ages 18-35 to compete in the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet Tuesday, November 10 during the MFBF 101st …

The U.S. Wheat Associates recently published the below feature story on the efforts of the South Dakota Wheat Commission. The South Dakota Wheat Commission (SDWC) was established in 1961 when …

A “cold storage” building at Kist Livestock in Mandan, North Dakota was destroyed by fire on Sunday. No one, including livestock, was injured during the incident, however several tractors, equipment …

September 20th through the 26th is National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “Every Farmer Counts” in recognition of America’s hard-working farmers and ranchers. There are scheduled …

BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Steer-A-Year program is seeking financial support as well as donations of steers and feed for the 2020-21 academic year. A student program in the MSU College …

Donald “Don” James Steinbeisser, of Sidney, Montana, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of September 12, 2020. He died peacefully in his sleep at his …

President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of …