President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn’t support. The top line for the president’s budget released …
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MGGA Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President
by Colter BrownThe Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) has announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Alison Vergeront. Her decision to step down comes after several years of dedicated service, during which she …
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Retail fertilizer prices are continuing to jump higher but recent increases have become much more pronounced with all 8 major fertilizers more expensive than a month ago. According to prices …
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Wheat and Pulse Acres Down Significantly in USDA Prospective Plantings Report
by Colter BrownThe USDA released its annual Prospective Plantings report, giving farmers and analysts a projection of how acreage allocations for most of the major crops will shake out ahead of the …
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Student Research with Real-World Impact Showcased at MWBC “March Madness”
by Colter BrownGraduate students from Montana State University took center stage during the third annual “March Madness” research competition hosted by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee in Bozeman. A total of …
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President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Host Single Largest Farmer and Rancher Gathering in White House History For Great American Agriculture Celebration
by Colton YoungToday, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA …
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Introduces Fertilizer Transparency Act
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act. “President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as …
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Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions
by Colton YoungThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following positions are for a two-year term ending June …
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In another sobering reminder of the economic challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, new data show that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even …
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Many Montana producers are preparing to plant nearly a month earlier than average this spring. Early field access provides advantages, including workload management and moisture capture, particularly in a year …
