On August 5, a federal judge in Montana vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s standing determination that gray wolves in the Western U.S. do not warrant protections under the …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Reminds Canola Producers to Submit Checkoff Referendum Ballots
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – In cooperation with a producer-driven advisory committee, the Montana Department of Agriculture has sent paper ballots to known Montana canola growers to voice their opinion on the …
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2025 S.D. State Fair to Showcase Specialty Producers at Value Added Event
by Colton YoungThe Value Added Agriculture Development Center (VAADC) invites you to attend the 26th Annual Value Added Agriculture Center Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, S.D. on Thurs., …
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Montana Farmers Union will again celebrate family farmers and ranchers whose land holdings have been in their families and in operation for more than 100 years through its Centennial Farm …
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USDA Land Values Report Shows Crop and Pasture Values Continuing to Climb
by Colter BrownFarm real estate prices rose year-over-year nationally, as every state saw gains in land values, according to an annual report from the Ag Department. The value of land and buildings …
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HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the following proposals and environmental assessments (EA). For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link …
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Op-Ed: The One Big Beautiful Bill Provides Food Security and National Security
by Colter Brownby Lesley Robinson, President – Montana Stockgrowers Association As a cattle rancher in Phillips County, I understand the challenges of running a family-owned ranch and why it’s important for family-owned …
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The 2025 American Lamb Summit, held on July 23-25 at the University of Idaho in Moscow, marked a significant milestone for the US sheep industry, drawing industry leaders, producers, and …
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Ranchers Congratulate Brian Nesvik on his Confirmation as FWS Director
by Colton YoungToday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated Brian Nesvik on being confirmed as the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). “While …
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The UW Extension Beef Team started in 2024 as a group of University of Wyoming Extension educators and specialists with an interest in aiding ranching and the state’s beef industry. Our mission …