The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen …
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The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program is offering a fall webinar series covering pesticide and pest management topics useful for Montana pesticide applicators, agricultural producers, homeowners and landowners. The series …
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U.S. food and farm facts are featured in a new ag literacy resource available from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. How and where food in America is grown …
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The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will recognize exceptional alumni, valued partners, and generous supporters of the college at the annual dean’s banquet in …
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August Lamb Exports Largest Since January, Beef Lower, Pork Higher
Lamb Exports Exports of U.S. lamb reached 288 mt in August, up 170% from last year’s low volume. Export value was $1.16 million, up 70%. These results drove January-August exports …
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Montana Potato Farmers Triumph Over Heat, Market Shifts, and Labor Struggles
by Andy SchwabMontana’s potato farmers, like Reed and Thane Tobol of Tobol Farms near Ronan, are putting the finishing touches on a successful harvest season, wrapping up operations two to three weeks …
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McDonald’s alleges Cargill, JBS, Tyson Foods and other companies conspired to fix beef prices by limiting supplies starting in January 2015, in a new lawsuit filed in a federal court …
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The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) have teamed up to support cattle ranchers who suffered significant losses in wildfires in the northwest and other …
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USDA Announces Steps to Improve Competition & Ensure Fairness in the Marketplace, USCA in Support
USDA announced several initiatives to promote fair competition in American agriculture and reduce food prices for consumers Tuesday morning. Seed competition framework: USDA introduced a three-part strategy to enhance seed system …
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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief. “Several counties across the state were dry this year. Additionally, some areas have been impacted by …