As Montana State University’s annual Celebrate Ag event approaches, the MSU College of Agriculture has named Gordon Stoner, a pulse and durum wheat grower and agricultural advocate from northeastern Montana, as the …
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China Trade Talks and New Asian Deals Could Improve Ag Outlook
by Colter BrownSoybean farmers were among those on Sunday praising a trade framework announced by U.S. and Chinese leaders that could end China’s freeze on buying U.S. agricultural products. The U.S.-China framework …
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Governor Gianforte Strengthens Montana-Kumamoto Sister-State Relationship in Japan
by Colton YoungKUMAMOTO, Japan – Concluding his trade mission in Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte today highlighted the long-standing sister-state relationship between Montana and Kumamoto Prefecture, established in 1982 with the goal of …
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Governor Gianforte Promotes Montana Commodities and Industries in South Korea
by Colton YoungSEOUL, South Korea – Governor Greg Gianforte today met with Korean business leaders, government officials, and U.S. diplomatic partners to promote Montana’s high-quality commodities, natural resources, and emerging industries, expanding …
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Montana State Offers Reference Sheets to Calculate Fertilizer Rates From Soil Tests
by Colton YoungSoil testing is an important part of planning for next year’s growing season. The MSU Extension Soil Fertility program recently released two online reference sheets to help interpret soil test …
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As farmers wait for an announcement of another aid package, critics of current tariff policies continue to try to rally support for expanding markets and mitigating some of the damage …
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Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Row Crop Farmers’ Profitability
by Colter BrownFor most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance …
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The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than …
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USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Ag Producers
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized $10 billion in ECAP …
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Sec. Rollins: More Aid Coming to Crop Producers, No Payments to Ranchers as Part of Plan to Rebuild Cattle Supply
by Colter BrownWhile recognizing that U.S. agriculture is “under threat,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told agricultural leaders that farming’s future “could not be brighter.” In a wide-ranging speech, Rollins laid out an …
