U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department …
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North Dakota Wheat Commission Expands Team with Hiring of Communications and Marketing Specialist, Haley Hermanson
by Colton YoungThe North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) today announced Haley Hermanson as its new Communications and Marketing Specialist, effective December 1, 2025. Hermanson brings a decade of experience in marketing and …
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USDA Advances Farm Security Action Plan to Protect U.S. Farmland and Federal Programs from Foreign Adversaries
by Colton YoungAs committed to under USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan (PDF, 1.2 MB) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a number of coordinated actions to continue to …
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Department of Livestock Reports Brucellosis Affected Herd in Gallatin County
by Andy SchwabOn Wednesday December 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Gallatin County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis. …
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The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Politico said the …
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MSU Extension Highlights Year-End Tax Savings with Montana Medical Savings Accounts
by Andy SchwabMontanans can open a medical care savings account at a local bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes …
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Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Contest.
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Montana’s youth hunters are the future of our state’s proud hunting tradition,” said …
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New ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
by Colter BrownA new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the …
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Insurance Leaders Emphasize Stability, Strength and Shared Purpose in Merger Update
by Andy SchwabWyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) members heard directly from the insurance companies involved in the proposed merger between Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Insurance Company …
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Tool Developed at Montana State Aims to Help Farmers Implement New Technologies
by Colter BrownIn the constantly changing environment of precision agriculture, it can be difficult to winnow through the array of available tools and technologies becoming available for use by farmers and ranchers. …
