On Wednesday December 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Gallatin County herd within Montanaโs Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis. …
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The Federal Communications Commission recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns that the foreign equipment is an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Politico said the …
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MSU Extension Highlights Year-End Tax Savings with Montana Medical Savings Accounts
by Andy SchwabMontanans can open a medical care savings account at a local bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes …
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Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Contest.
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. โ Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest. โMontanaโs youth hunters are the future of our stateโs proud hunting tradition,โ said …
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New ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
by Colter BrownA new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the …
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Insurance Leaders Emphasize Stability, Strength and Shared Purpose in Merger Update
by Andy SchwabWyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) members heard directly from the insurance companies involved in the proposed merger between Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and Farm Bureau Insurance Company …
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Tool Developed at Montana State Aims to Help Farmers Implement New Technologies
by Colter BrownIn the constantly changing environment of precision agriculture, it can be difficult to winnow through the array of available tools and technologies becoming available for use by farmers and ranchers. …
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USDA Announces January 23 Deadline for Regional Conservation Partnership Programs (RCPP) Sign Up
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agricultureโs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wyoming announces a Jan. 23, 2026, batching deadline for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This batching date ensures …
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The state of North Dakota has asked a federal bankruptcy court in Nebraska to lift an automatic stay in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Hansen-Mueller Co., in order to …
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Ample Global Supplies and Trade Uncertainty Will Burden Grain Markets in 2026
by Colter BrownGlobal grain and oilseed markets remain oversupplied, but increased biofuels production and improving export conditions are boosting U.S. producer optimism that prices have passed their cyclical bottoms. After a year …
