New Weather Monitoring Tool Benefits Montana’s Farmers and Ranchers By Brett McRae, Northern Ag Network Montana’s agricultural community is set to benefit from a groundbreaking tool designed to provide crucial …
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Pictured L to R: Alexa Smieja from Belgrade, Grace Mosher – Reporter from Shepherd, Ryan Bal – Sentinel from Park City, Emma Lou Slivka – Secretary from Winifred, Sierra Mauland …
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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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Debates for Montana’s District 2 Congressional seat highlighted where candidates stand on issues important to Ag and rural communities. “Montanans can make an educated decision about who they vote for …
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Economic Outlook for Northern Plains Agriculture from Minneapolis Fed
by Brett McRaeBy Joe Mahon – Regional Outreach Director: Minneapolis Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis overseas the Ninth District which includes Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Northwestern Wisconsin …
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House, Senate Ag Chairs Announce Plans for Drafting a Farm Bill this year
by Brett McRaeProspective farm bill plans laid out in both the U.S. House and Senate would see some tweaks to reference prices, potentially allow some farmers to add new base acres and …
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MSU Northern Ag Research Center Helping with New Precision Ag Research
by Brett McRaeBOZEMAN – Of Montana State University’s seven agricultural research centers, the facility in Havre, the Northern Agricultural Research Center, is the largest by several metrics: acreage, staff and cows. When fully staffed, …
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In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The Hill says import values exceeded exports by more than analysts were expecting. The total …
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The House Ag Committee held a hearing Wednesday titled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture”. House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), said in his opening statement “The …
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BOZEMAN, Montana–The American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference brought together more than 900 young farmers and ranchers from across the country to learn, share and grow together to …
