In the fields of Wilsall, Montana, the Bays family works their land with dedication and a willingness to learn. A lifelong farming family, John and Vanessa Bays, along with their …
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HELENA, Mont. – Applications for the State Hail Insurance Program are now available through the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate …
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BAYER’s Glyphosate Transition Will Not Impact Agriculture
by Andy SchwabAs global agriculture faces mounting pressure from crop losses, rising populations, and increasingly resistant pests, Bayer is strengthening its investment in innovative weed management and addressing ongoing litigation related to …
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State of Emergency Declared Temporarily Exempting Trucks Carrying Fertilizer from HOS Requirements
by Colter BrownThe Montana Agricultural Business Association (MABA) is pleased that Governor Greg Gianforte has issued an Executive Order exempting hours of service requirements for motor carriers to facilitate and expedite the delivery of fertilizer …
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CBOT Launches New Hard Red Spring Wheat Contract on CME Platform
by Colton YoungOn March 18, the CME Group announced the “Initial Listing of the Hard Red Spring Wheat Futures and Options on Hard Red Spring Wheat Futures Contracts, effective April 13 for …
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Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced this week that its CEO, Chandler Goule, will be stepping down from his position in July 2025. “The past …
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HELENA, Mont. – Montana farmers who bought state hail insurance in 2024 will receive a 10% refund of the premiums they paid. The Montana Board of Hail Insurance approved the …
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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP): What You Need to Know
by Colter BrownThe $10 billion in economic aid passed as part of the American Relief Act of 2025 in December is headed to farmers as the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). The aid comes at a …
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USDA Predicts More Corn, Less Wheat and Soybeans in 2025
by Colter BrownUSDA, in its Prospective Plantings report on Monday, projected farmers will plant 95.3 million acres of corn, within the range of pre-report recommendations but above the average guess of 94.2 …
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Second Annual March Madness Winners Announced at Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Event
by Colter BrownWhile Montana State University (MSU) celebrated the women’s basketball team qualifying for the NCAA March Madness, it was another March Madness competition gaining attention this week in Bozeman. Nineteen MSU …