by Monty Lesh – Montana Stockgrowers Association 2nd Vice President Passing family farms and ranches on to the next generation is challenging, and future changes to federal inheritance tax could …
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US Interior Secretary Nominee Calls for BLM Director to Recuse Herself from BLM Plan
by Andy SchwabNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday filed a final appeal of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, following two previously unsuccessful attempts …
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From Income Deductions to Estate Tax: The Cost of Expiring Tax Policy
by Colter BrownAn analysis conducted earlier this year by USDA’s Economic Research Service showed farmers would see their tax obligations grow by $8.9 billion if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) …
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Fence Line Fairness Act Creates Formal Mediation Process for U.S. Forest Service Boundary Disputes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today introduced the Fence Line Fairness Act, legislation that would create a formal mediation process for land boundary disputes between landowners and the United …
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DTN–The Northern Plains of the United States has seen a mix of dry conditions throughout the year, causing drought conditions and extended recovery in wildfire-stricken areas. “We had good moisture …
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PIERRE, SD. – Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in South Dakota for the first time since 2021. According to State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson, the infected steer was initially …
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Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Protections for Monarch Butterfly
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protections for the monarch butterfly. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with …
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The U.S. Senate passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). In addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, the legislation would provide tax relief for …
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Farm Bureau Appreciates Court-Ordered Pause in Filing Requirements, But Says to be Prepared
The Montana Farm Bureau applauds the recent injunction ordered by the federal court in the Eastern District of Texas halting enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements under …
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G and G Livestock was named the 2024 Montana Environmental Stewardship Award (ESAP) winners at the 2024 Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Annual Convention and Trade Show in Billings, Montana. Each …