Less than a day after the details were released for the federal funding package that includes 31 billion in aid to farmers, the deal appeared to fall apart after President …
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At the 11th hour, Congress has been able to reach an agreement on a year-end spending deal that includes economic and disaster aid to farmers. Tuesday evening details on the …
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For wheat and barley producers who face challenges due to wheat stem sawfly, there is a USDA program that could help. The USDA-NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Enhancement targets integrated …
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This fall, Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-01) presented the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024 (FARM Act) and was co-sponsored by 48 other representatives from both sides of the …
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MSU Scientists to Study How Wild Oats Become Resistant to Herbicides
by Colter BrownWith new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists in Montana State University’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology will seek to fill knowledge gaps surrounding an agricultural weed …
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Flathead Valley Farmer Tryg Koch Recognized as 2024 MSU Outstanding Ag Leader
by Colter BrownEach year, the Montana State University College of Ag awards one of its highest honors to someone in the Montana agricultural community who inspires the respect of their peers and …
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The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program is offering a fall webinar series covering pesticide and pest management topics useful for Montana pesticide applicators, agricultural producers, homeowners and landowners. The series …
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Montana Wheat and Barley Variety Surveys Reveal Losses to Wheat Stem Sawfly
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, MT – Every year, the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) funds the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Montana wheat and barley variety surveys. The 2024 report released …
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Judge Dismisses Price-Fixing Suit Against Crop Protection Companies
by Colter BrownA federal court dismissed an antitrust lawsuit that accused large agriculture companies, including Bayer, Corteva Agriscience and Syngenta, of conspiring to fix the prices of crop inputs, including herbicides, fungicides …
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Agriculture in the Red: Net Farm Income Drops Again in 2024 Forecast
by Andy SchwabUSDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast projects this to be yet another challenging year for American farmers, who are expected to lose nearly a quarter of their income in two …