Agricultural producers are being encouraged to participate in a survey of western ranches and farms asking about stress. “This survey of producers in the 13 western states aims to learn …
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A new survey from Farm Futures shows that U.S. farmers will increase plantings of wheat, corn and soybeans in 2021. Dry conditions in the western U.S., the Black Sea Region …
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Several bills affecting tax policy were introduced in Montana’s legislature last week, and on Friday one of them ran into opposition from multiple industries, including Montana Grain Growers. Senate Bill …
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U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors includes wheat farmer leaders appointed to represent each of the 17 state wheat commissions that are members of USW and meets three times during each …
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Ag producers welcomed the news last week that South African farm workers may obtain an exemption from U.S. COVID travel bans. These workers have become an essential tool to relieve …
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The Senate Agriculture Committee announced that it will hold a hearing on Tuesday, February 2nd, to consider the nomination of Tom Vilsack as USDA secretary. The hearing begins at 10:30am …
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For the first time since 2013/14, total U.S. winter wheat planted area increased on the year as producers took advantage of dry seeding conditions and strong prices through fall 2020. USDA’s …
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After waiting for more than a year for the USDA’s Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program, Montana farmers were thankfully to finally see the disaster aid program announced. Developed as part …
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Just over a year ago, on Jan. 15, 2020, the U.S.-China “Phase One” agreement was signed, leading to the eventual waiver of China’s retaliatory tariffs against U.S. agricultural products. Those …
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Helena, MT – Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Junior Agriculture Loan Program. …
