The Montana Farm Bureau has submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding changes that could reduce or eliminate grazing on BLM lands. Montana Farm Bureau said they …
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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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Yellowstone Park Releases Final EIS for Bison Management Plan
by Colter BrownThe National Park Service (NPS) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park. The FEIS presents a broad range of actions for …
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Timing of Pasture Turnout Critical for Optimal Forage Production
by Colter BrownRanchers depend on grass as a primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. While they carefully select species to plant as cover crops or plan a …
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MT Stockgrowers Raise Questions Regarding the BLM Utility-Scale Solar Plan
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association submitted comments questioning multiple facets of the BLM’s Utility-Scale Solar Development Plan Draft Programmatic Impact Statement (PEIS). The plan includes a swath of alternatives detailing the …
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WASHINGTON – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) responded to the Bureau of Land Management’s release of the updated greater sage grouse management plans. …
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NDSU Extension Provides Outlook for 2024 Grazing and Haying Season
by Colter BrownThis winter has provided warmer than average temperatures, which are much appreciated after last winter. However, these mild temperatures have been accompanied by slightly below normal moisture through early March …
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BOZEMAN – Registration is now open for the three-day 406 Grazing Academy, an annual workshop aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills and learn new strategies. This …
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MSGA Concerned Over National Wildlife Refuge System Rule Change
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments this week voicing concerns with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (BIDEH) proposed rulemaking and policy …
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The three-day grazing academy is aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills. Classroom activities will take place in Miles City, Montana. Workshop participants will gain practical information …
