The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program…
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Montana Farmers Union: Spurred by Cooperation, Sustained by Community
SPONSORED—Montana Farmers Union is a community within Montana’s close-knit farming communities, working to strengthen family farms and ranches through legislation, education, and cooperation. Grassroots engagement is at MFU’s core, and…
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Hettinger, ND- For the 14th year, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are offering North Dakota youth an opportunity to become…
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Legislation Seeks to Add More Oversight for Rules Impacting Food and Energy Prices
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced the Food and Energy Security Act. The bill would require federal regulators to disclose how proposed rules would impact food and energy prices.…
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By Hannah Konen Bozeman, Montana—The Montana 4-H Foundation welcomes Jane Wolery as its new Executive Director. An extension agent of 27 years, Wolery brings extensive knowledge of the 4-H program…
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SD Congressman Wants Bill Gates to Testify on Large Farmland Purchases
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota Representative and House Agriculture Committee member, Dusty Johnson wants Microsoft founder Bill Gates to testify in front of the committee. Johnson has raised questions regarding Gates’ large purchases…
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by UW Ag News At the annual Wyoming Wool Growers Association conference this month, University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart announced the launch of the Wyoming Wool Initiative.…
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USDA Reports Show Continued Drought-Induced Cowherd Contraction
by Colter BrownThe Mid-Year Cattle Inventory Report confirmed that the cumulative effects of drought that past two years have accelerated liquidation of the beef cattle herd. The July 1 inventory of all…
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Global durum production is expected to rebound in 2022/23, but stocks are likely to remain tight this season. Total durum production in 2022/23 is expected to increase 10% to 33.9…
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Sam Lee Short, a long-time resident of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Sunday, July 10th, at the age of 87. Sam was known across the intermountain west for his proficiency and…