Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “trich,” was recently identified in a Lincoln County herd. Trichomoniasis is a venereal disease of cattle caused by the protozoa Tritrichomonas foetus. The disease is …
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Federal Judge Blocks Reporting Requirements Under Corporate Transparency Act
by Colter BrownA federal court in Texas has blocked rules for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), including the provisions that required farmers, ranchers and other businesses to provide their ownership information to …
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Montana State University Extension’s Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar scheduled for January 6 – 10, 2025
by Brett McRaeMontana State University (MSU) Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series January 6-10, 2025, in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as noxious weeds, pulse insect …
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In 2024 Montana Farmers produced more pulse crops like lentils, chickpeas and dry peas, than growers in any other state. A report from the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council …
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Despite Montana being home to over 100 Custom Exempt Meat Processing Facilities, more than 25 State Inspected Facilities, and over 30 Federally Inspected Facilities, ranchers are still looking at waiting …
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the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council voted and approved to add downy brome, better known as cheatgrass, to the state’s Designated Noxious Weed List. The resolution, originally proposed by the Sublette …
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UW Extension to Offer Free Online Lambing and Kidding Class Dec. 6
by Andy SchwabThree county extension educators have partnered to offer the University of Wyoming Extension’s first virtual class on lambing and kidding. The one-session course will take place Friday, Dec. 6, at …
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For wheat and barley producers who face challenges due to wheat stem sawfly, there is a USDA program that could help. The USDA-NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Enhancement targets integrated …
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Montana Stockgrowers Facilitates Recovery Efforts for Producers Hurt by Remington Fire
by Brett McRaeHelena, Mont. (November 25, 2024) – The summer of 2024 presented another active fire season, especially across Southeastern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming. The Remington Fire started in late August 2024 …
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Judge Dismisses Montana Trapping Case, Decision Applauded by Montana Farm Bureau
A lawsuit filed in Montana challenging the state’s wolf and coyote trapping practices has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy, a decision which has been applauded by the …