The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $121,313 to nine projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease the risk …
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From Carcass to Case: American Lamb Shines at the Power of Meat Conference
by Andy SchwabThis week, the American Lamb Board (ALB) connected with professionals from across the retail meat industry at the 2026 Annual Meat Conference in Maryland. For U.S. sheep producers, ALB’s presence …
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Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Break Up Meatpacking Monopoly
by Colter BrownToday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, legislation which would “break up dominant meatpackers, rein in foreign controlled corporate giants, and use federal …
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House Agriculture Committee Passes Bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
by Colton YoungHouse Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today upon the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee: …
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Senate Committee Advances Barrasso’s Grasslands Grazing Act
by Andy SchwabThe Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has advanced legislation aimed at providing greater certainty for ranchers who graze livestock on National Grasslands. The committee passed the Grasslands Grazing …
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Montana Farm Bureau hosts roundtable with Interior Secretary Burgum, Representative Zinke at Farm Bureau Center
by Colton YoungBozeman—The Montana Farm Bureau hosted the Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke in a roundtable discussion today at the Farm Bureau Center in Bozeman. …
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Montana Stockgrowers Association Partners with IMI Global to Offer Member Discount on Verification Services
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with IMI Global and Where Food Comes From that will provide MSGA members with exclusive savings on verification …
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AFBF Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
by Colton YoungAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the administration’s use of tariffs. “America’s farmers understand the president’s efforts to use …
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Farm Bill 2.0 Provides Additional Certainty to American Cattle Producers
by Colton YoungHouse Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen …
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Dairy Producers in Montana Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26.
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC …
