U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the 2026 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application period is officially open, offering Montana agricultural producers an opportunity to secure funding that supports …
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Op-Ed: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
by Andy SchwabAs we celebrate Ag Day 2026, I would like to encourage all of us to remember the key role that Wyoming’s rangelands and pastoralist history play in our state’s agricultural …
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Governor Gianforte Highlights Importance of Agricultural Exports
by Colter BrownGovernor Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms to celebrate Montana Agriculture Week and highlight the importance of international trade to Montana farmers and ranchers. “Montana farmers and ranchers produce some of …
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New Grant Opportunity for U.S. Sheep Producers to Increase Productivity
by Andy SchwabU.S. sheep and lamb producers now have a new opportunity to enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. The American Lamb Board (ALB) has received a grant through the …
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It Pays to Be Proactive: What You Can Do Now to Protect Against New World Screwworm Threat
by Colton YoungAs New World screwworm (NWS) continues to make news headlines, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures …
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Montana Delegates Help Shape National Policy at Farmers Union Convention
by Colter BrownFarmers and ranchers from Montana joined roughly 500 of their contemporaries to help shape national policy during National Famers Union’s Annual Convention held earlier this month in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Montana Farmers Union delegates, …
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War Disruptions Put Spotlight and Pressure on Fertilizer Industry
by Colter BrownPressure on the fertilizer industry is mounting as agricultural groups seek relief, with at least one new federal lawsuit against the industry having now been filed and farm groups pressing …
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Today, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., issued the following statements after the Department of Interior announced they will award $100 million from …
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UW Extension Publishes Practical Guide to Understanding and Preventing Fetal Loss in Sheep
by Andy SchwabWith lambing season in full swing, the University of Wyoming Extension has published a new online resource for producers seeking to minimize pregnancy loss in their flocks. Titled “Why Ewes …
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The vast majority of over two million landowners who rented out 347.8 million acres of agricultural land in 2024 were non-farming landlords, according to the latest USDA survey data, while …
