WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to introduce the Trade Review Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that would restore congressional oversight …
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MT Farmers Union Supports Lawsuit Challenging Reciprocal Tariffs
by Colter BrownPlaintiffs Susan Webber and Jonathan St. Goddard, both members of the Blackfeet Tribe, filed a complaint Friday in U.S. District Court in Great Falls against the U.S. Department of Homeland …
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Board of Regents Names Next President of Montana State University
by Colter BrownThe Montana Board of Regents has announced that it has extended an offer to Dr. Brock Tessman to become the 13th president of Montana State University (MSU). Dr. Tessman has …
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HHS and USDA Hold First Public MAHA Event, Outline Vision for Healthier America
by Colton YoungU.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke L. Rollins Thursday collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again …
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No Additional Allotment of Free EID Tags in Wyoming
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) sent out a memo today informing Wyoming producers that WLSB will not be receiving an additional allotment of EID tags from the USDA in fiscal …
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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 95th annual state convention in Bozeman on Saturday April 5th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the 8 state …
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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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EPA’s recent efforts to make pesticide registrations comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have left farmers swimming in a veritable sea of agency alphabet soup and additional rules that …
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Ag Groups Split on Support of President Trump’s Tariff Announcement
by Andy SchwabPresident Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 10 percent universal tariff on all imported goods has sparked a divided response from major agricultural groups across the United States. While …
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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 …