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 …
News
-
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
American Lamb Board Announces Funding for Promotions and Research
by Andy SchwabThe 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 …
-
Ag News StoriesConvention ConversationNews
Montana Farm Bureau Convention in Missoula Unveils Dynamic Lineup Focused on Policy, Profit and the Future of Food
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN, 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 …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick to Step Down in November
by Andy SchwabAfter 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 …
-
Ag News StoriesNews
Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals
by Colter BrownHELENA, 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 …
-
Ag News StoriesNews
Jim Peterson Inducted into Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame During Centennial Celebration
by Colter BrownThe Alpha Delta Chapter of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Montana State University recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The fraternity marked the milestone by inducting its newest Hall of …
-
When Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks relocates a large predator it is required to communicate this to local and tribal governments under a new law that went into effect Oct. …
-
Ag News StoriesGrain NewsNews
Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Row Crop Farmers’ Profitability
by Colter BrownFor most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance …
-
Ag News StoriesNewsYouth
MSF Announces Teacher Grant Program to Bring Agriculture into the Classroom
by Colton YoungMontana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant which supports Montana educators who incorporate agriculture into their curriculum with up to $500 …
