San Antonio—The Montana Farm Bureau Federation captured the New Horizon Award in their membership category during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention in San Antonio. The New Horizon Award honors …
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will not immediately force millions of businesses to now file Beneficial Ownership Information reports, according to U.S. Treasury officials. The High Court overturned an order …
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Ag Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins Promises Ag Tariff Aid in Confirmation Hearing
by Colter BrownAgriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins told senators on Thursday that USDA would be prepared to again provide aid to farmers if they face retaliatory tariffs as President Donald Trump implements …
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NDSU Extension Projects Commodity Prices for 2025
by Colter BrownPlanning for the future can be a very frustrating process particularly in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity …
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Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that Dodson, Montana rancher Lesley Robinson will serve as vice chair of the association’s Federal Lands Committee. Initiated in 1898, NCBA is …
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United States Cattlemen’s Association Reiterates Dire Concerns of Forced and Child Labor in Meat Processing
Washington, DC – In light of the Department of Labor’s agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address child labor, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) reiterated their commitment to …
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More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack
by Colton YoungA letter sent Friday by outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdeguê acknowledges the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the …
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It’s the beginning of a new year, which usually brings reflection and planning. As cattle producers, we’re constantly making decisions, both big and little, and evaluating the outcomes. Keep, sell …
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Jillien Streit as Next Director of MT Dept. of Agriculture
by Colter BrownGovernor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in …
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Rounds Presses Biden Administration to Suspend Mandated Use of Electronic Tags in Livestock Herds
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went …