Rising fertilizer prices are a key concern for agricultural producers right now. Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along …
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Drought Outlook Raises Concerns for Montana Hay, Grazing and Water Supplies
by Andy SchwabMontana is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought as spring 2026 begins, according to the latest Drought and Water Supply Outlook Report from the Montana Department of Natural Resources …
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American Lamb Gains Momentum as Demand Drives Growth
by Colter BrownThe latest data from the American Lamb Board’s Sheep Industry Review and Q4 Retail Report highlights a resilient and evolving U.S. lamb market—driven by strong demand, premium positioning, and expanding …
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Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer
by Colton YoungAn overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased …
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Montana FFA Foundation Welcomes Abbey Wolenetz as Development and Operations Coordinator
by Colton YoungThe Montana FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Abbey Wolenetz as its new Development and Operations Coordinator. Wolenetz brings a strong background in agricultural education, leadership development, …
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USDA Announces Specialty Crop Investment Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts
by Colton YoungToday in Michigan alongside U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the availability of over $275 million in grant funding in FY2026 for the specialty …
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Miles Community College (MCC) has announced that Jess Peterson has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Peterson will be recognized during MCC’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, …
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Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet April 13-14 in Cheyenne
by Colton YoungThe Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 13-14 in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State Capitol Extension in room W53/W54. The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm on …
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Close to 2,200 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 96th Annual State Convention March 31st – April 4th, in Great Falls, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 23 career …
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New DNRC Grant Supports Soil Health and Grazing Improvements on Montana Ranchlands
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) announces the launch of the ranchland stewardship program with grants to advance innovation in regenerative grazing of Montana’s rangelands. The program …
