As Together to Stop the Spread, we dive into why Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is one of the most effective tools in the fight against noxious weeds. Featuring Josh Wagoner with …
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Director Streit Highlights Innovation at Living Sky Grains in Three Forks
by Colter BrownTHREE FORKS, Mont. – Director of Agriculture Jillien Streit continued her focus on highlighting businesses across Montana modeling innovative practices and adding value to the state’s agricultural ecosystem where she …
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Investment in High Quality Genetics Drives Production Sales to Record Highs
by Colton YoungBy: Colton R. Young The 2025-26 production sale season has nearly wrapped up across the Northern Ag Network region. Prices for bulls and replacement females were significantly higher than year-ago …
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Sugar Expert Testifies on Unfair Trade Practices Harming American Farmers, Workers
by Colton YoungDr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), testified today in front of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the catastrophic harm …
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Op-Ed: Schweitzer: Lack of transparency in NorthWestern acquisition process leads to unintended consequences, costs for Montanans
by Colton YoungA lack of transparency and available details about the proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Energy by Black Hill Corporation have led Montana Farmers Union to intervene in the proposed acquisition to push for …
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Don’t miss this upcoming equipment sale with Rivers West Auction. This online auction features a wide lineup of ag and construction equipment, including tractors, trucks, trailers, implements and more, offering …
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Secretary of Agriculture Issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum Ahead of Active Fire Season
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to …
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Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Send Letter to Bureau of Reclamation Requesting Funds to Repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal
by Colton YoungU.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding …
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Montana Student Loan Assistance Program Preserves Family Farms and Ranches
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s college-educated youth …
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Dr. Sreekala Bajwa Sees Bright Future for Montana Pulses
by Colton YoungMontana State University Vice President for Agriculture and Dean Sreekala Bajwa says pulse crops remain central to Montana’s agricultural future, both on the farm and in the research pipeline. In …
