May 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and …
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While the House draft farm bill loads up on the farm safety net, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the bill “overpromises” farmers while also forcing a “crack in the coalition” …
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DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce two staff promotions within its communications and DNA departments. Katie Martin based in Torrington, Wyoming, has been promoted …
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “AFBF appreciates Chairman G.T. Thompson for his work in drafting …
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MT Historical Society Celebrates Three Centennial Farm and Ranch Families
by Colter BrownThe Montana Historical Society (MTHS) welcomes Birkeland Farms and the Woodmansey Ranch in Chouteau County, and Inbody Farms in Teton County, to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register. These long-lived …
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WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new Regional Agricultural …
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Land Board Unanimously Approves Knudsen’s Motion on Private Water Rights
by Colter BrownHELENA – The Montana Board of Land Commissioners unanimously approved Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s motion to remove the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s decision-making authority over private water …
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U.S., Mexican, and Canadian Cattle Groups Sign Joint Statement and Send Letter Raising Brazilian Beef Concerns
by Colter BrownLeaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG), and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) signed a joint statement to continue advocating for greater oversight of …
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Combined State Labs Groundbreaking to be Held at Montana State
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – A groundbreaking event for a multi-use agricultural building off South 19th Avenue will be held Friday, May 24, hosted by the Montana Department of Livestock, Montana Department of …
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Billings Livestock & Public Auction Yards’ Ty Thompson Explains Effects of New EID Rule
by Colter BrownTy Thompson, Cattle Sale Manager for the Billings Livestock Commission and Public Auction Yards offers an explanation on how the new USDA Electronic Identification (EID) rule will affect ranchers who …
