News

The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is responding to a report of potential feral swine in Phillips County. The initial report was received by USDA Wildlife Services as a report …

Against the backdrop of Washington, D.C.’s marble halls and formal proceedings, a group of local agricultural education students and FFA members brought a fresh perspective on the issue of pesticide …

The American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and …

Sheridan, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released a new educational film for Western communities grappling with the spread of …

Soil testing is an important part of planning for next year’s growing season. The MSU Extension Soil Fertility program recently released two online reference sheets to help interpret soil test …

The American Lamb Board (ALB) is keeping its mission strong by announcing two major funding opportunities. With $50,000 set aside for consumer promotional events and $350,000 for research projects, there …

As farmers wait for an announcement of another aid package, critics of current tariff policies continue to try to rally support for expanding markets and mitigating some of the damage …

BOZEMAN, MT – The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is set to host its 106th Annual Convention from November 17-20, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula. This year’s …

After nearly three decades of leadership, American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Executive Director Peter Orwick has announced he will step away from his role on November 7. Orwick, who joined …

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or …