Governor Greg Gianforte today praised the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed decision to cancel grazing permits authorizing bison grazing previously issued to the American Prairie Reserve (APR). “Today’s decision …
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Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana
by Colton YoungU.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of …
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Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry
by Colton YoungU.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been disadvantaged by surging imports into the …
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Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame to Celebrate 2026 Inductees and Saddle of Honor Awardee February 14 in Great Falls
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, February 14, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. …
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Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Awards Explore Agriculture Classroom Grants to Support Ag Education Across Montana
by Colton YoungThe Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is excited to share the recipients of its recently launched education grant program, the Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant. In the Foundation’s first round of funding, …
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Department of Livestock Reports Brucellosis Affected Herd in Gallatin County
by Andy SchwabOn Wednesday December 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Gallatin County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis. …
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MSU Extension Highlights Year-End Tax Savings with Montana Medical Savings Accounts
by Andy SchwabMontanans can open a medical care savings account at a local bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes …
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Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Contest.
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Montana’s youth hunters are the future of our state’s proud hunting tradition,” said …
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Each year wheat farmers from every state are invited to enter the National Wheat Yield Contest to compete for the highest yield in bushels-per-acre. This year, Montana’s winner in the …
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Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference Slated for January in Great Falls
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN—Mark your calendars for the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference January 23-25, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. The conference provides an incredible opportunity to learn …
