Grilling season is certainly upon us now. The period from Memorial Day to 4th of July is a key time for beef sales and despite inflationary challenges to the economy, …
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According to a social media post from the Milk River Project (MRP), the St. Mary siphon on the St. Mary Canal in Babb, MT, suffered a catastrophic failure while Reclamation …
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Nitrogen Application Needed for Wheat Protein After Wet Spring – MSU
by Andy SchwabWith a wetter-than-average May in most of Montana, providing additional mid-season nitrogen to wheat could boost grain protein levels and increase profit, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. …
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Billings Native Jace Thompson Continues Family Legacy, Qualifies for World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
by Andy SchwabTalent, industry knowledge, and clarity are the trifecta needed to excel as a livestock auctioneer. For Jace Thompson, a Billings native, these qualities are not just aspirational—they run in the …
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Federal Court Rules on USDA ERP Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
by Colter BrownA Texas federal court issued a preliminary nationwide injunction halting the Biden Administration from awarding disaster relief based on race and sex following a lawsuit brought by Southeastern Legal Foundation and Mountain States …
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Among the nuisances of pests, horn flies continue to be the topic of discussion for cattle producers. Horn flies pose a significant threat to the well-being of herds across the …
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WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after unveiling the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call …
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Optimism That Mexico’s President Elect Will Improve Ag Trade Relationship with U.S.
In a recent election, Mexico has chosen Claudia Sheinbaum as its new president, sparking optimism among agricultural leaders regarding the future of trade relations with the United States. With Sheinbaum’s …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), member of ENR and …
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Work at Montana State’s Central Ag Research Center Aims to Help Montana Crops Thrive
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that in 2023, nearly 5.3 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of barley and more than 1 million acres of pulse …