Ag News Stories

Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee.  MDA will hold a listening session …

An update on the hemp industry in Montana by Kate Fuller, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics at Montana State University. This spring I …

President Trump on Wednesday signed two executive orders to restrict federal agencies from issuing certain new rules without going through the normal regulatory process, saying the changes would rein in …

by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board In the few months since I took the helm as CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) – the governing and administrative organization …

The Montana Department of Livestock held a public hearing this week in Park City to receive testimony and comment on Robbie Cattle Company’s request for a livestock market day permit. …

Don’t let his stature fool you. Joe Helle was an absolute giant in the sheep industry. On Tuesday, October 8th in Dillon, at the age of 87 years, Joe was …

By Margo Pankratz   There has been a flurry of information floating around regarding an ordinance that was passed in Phillips County. Now, a group of locals in Malta are …

Montana Governor Steve Bullock yesterday evening signed an executive order allowing increased weight limitations on transportation vehicles in order to protect sugar beet farmers in Montana. The executive order allows …

What do we do if it is time to wean calves, but the pen isn’t ready? That can be a real concern during wet fall seasons, such as 2019. Putting …

Since its inception in 1967, the Northern International Livestock Exposition has brought outstanding events to Billings and 2019 will be no exception. The NILE Stock Show is a great opportunity …