The Department of Agriculture is awarding over $120 million to fund six fertilizer production projects in Arkansas, California, Illinois, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), which …
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Collaboration between Montana State and Smithsonian Elevates Prairie and Grassland Research
by Andy SchwabWhile it’s known for its museums in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian Institution also comprises dozens of research and education bodies around the world. And through a unique collaboration with one …
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The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a Complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) unlawful new rule requiring electronically …
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Governor Gianforte Highlights Value-Added Ag at Oxbow Cattle Co.
by Colter BrownMISSOULA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week visited Oxbow Cattle Company in Missoula to spotlight owners Bart and Wendy Morris for their innovation and work to promote the value …
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WY Gov. Mark Gordon Submit BLM Rock Springs RMP Governor’s Consistency Review
by Colter BrownWyoming Governor Mark Gordon submitted his Governor’s Consistency Review on the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) Revision to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This is the final input …
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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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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of …
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Wyoming Agricultural Stress Symposium Set for Casper November 13-14
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Department of Agriculture and the University of Wyoming Extension, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, are hosting a Wyoming Agricultural Stress Symposium on November 13 and …
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Montana State Researcher Examines How Rangelands Respond to Heat and Drought Stress
BOZEMAN – As the climate in the American West becomes increasingly arid and drought stress becomes more common, agricultural producers are seeking to understand how crops weather those warmer and …
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Profits for Backgrounded Calves Penciling Out Very High
by Colter BrownWhile dry conditions have been an issue for many producers in 2024, ample carryover hay supplies and solid forage production early in the season is resulting in lower feed costs …