Ag News Stories

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 …

Montana State University has announced the Outstanding Agricultural Leader award will be given to Buzz Mattelin during the Celebrate Agriculture weekend on Saturday, November 2nd. The award is given to …

By Brooke Miller, Vice President, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association  Like most ranchers, I am not too keen on leaving the ranch and getting involved in politics and policy.  In fact, if …

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 12 during the MFBF 100th …