By Walter Schweitzer, Montana Farmers Union President Recently there has been a media blast by John Deere claiming a Memorandum of Understanding signed with American Farm Bureau Federation provides right …
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Montana Legislature Kicks Off with Water Rights, Taxation, Red Tape Removal and Grizzly Bears
by Colter BrownBy Rachel Cone and Nicole Rolf, Montana Farm Bureau Federation The 68th Montana Legislative Session is in full swing and the halls of the Montana Capitol are once again filled …
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Five legislators received awards for support of agriculture and rural Montana during the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference June 7-9 in Great Falls. Representative Josh Kassmier, HD 27, Fort Benton …
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Consumer Access to Beef a Priority for State’s Ag Leaders
by Colter BrownWith the end of the 67th legislature, leaders from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) and Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) applaud the collaborative work done by stakeholders, lawmakers and the …
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MSGA Leads Effort to Protect Private Property Rights from National Heritage Area Designations
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is celebrating a big win for private property rights with Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of House Bill 554. This law, signed Friday, will require the …
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MFU Applauds Lawmakers Ler and Bogner for Action on Meat Inspection Bill
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, MT- Montana Farmers Union appreciates the efforts of two state law makers whose work to amend HB 2, the budget bill, that will allow the State to explore …
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Montana Legislature Considers Bill to Boost Exports of Ag Goods
by Colter BrownAs the Montana legislature nears the end of the 2021 session, numerous ag groups are stepping up to support House Bill 681 that creates an agricultural transportation enhancement account for …
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The Montana Farm Bureau is applauding a success story with the First Judicial District Court – Lewis & Clark County, dismissing the Advocates for School Trust Lands case. The State …
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House Bill 554 (HB 554), a bill which would require the Montana Legislature’s approval of National Heritage Areas (NHA) and National Trail Designation in Montana, was heard Friday afternoon in …
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House Bill 336 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives in partnership with other states to create an Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking Compact. The purpose is to streamline interstate livestock …
