Ag News Stories

Each year wheat farmers from every state are invited to enter the National Wheat Yield Contest to compete for the highest yield in bushels-per-acre. This year, Montana’s winner in the …

North Dakota State University researchers are working to identify a tool that producers can use to identify sheep or goats that are genetically more resilient to disease. Rachel Gibbs, NDSU …

The Bureau of Land Management announced updated plans that enhance conservation of Greater sage-grouse habitat while balancing access to public lands for responsible energy and mineral development across Idaho, Montana …

BOZEMAN—Mark your calendars for the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference January 23-25, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. The conference provides an incredible opportunity to learn …

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) is inviting proposals for market development and educational projects designed to strengthen and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry. The 2026 Request …

One of the premier benefits of Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) membership is the direct line it provides to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and key decision-makers in Washington, …

Cow size should not be overlooked when comparing calf weaning weights, according to University of Kentucky agricultural economist Kenny Burdine. While there is often debate about whether an “optimal” cow …

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who …

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom demanding that the state abandon a proposal that would redistribute land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin. …

Today, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …