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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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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Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions
by Colton YoungThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following positions are for a two-year term ending June …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Spring 2026 Pesticide Disposal Events Reminder
by Colton YoungThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating spring pesticide disposal events during the week of April 7 – 9, 2026, in Kalispell, Plains, and Missoula. The primary objective of …
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop …
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) will meet Thursday, December 4, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Great Falls, Montana. The board is set to review …
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program. Established by the …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Announces 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Awardees
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to announce the recipients of the state’s $2.7 million investment in projects through …
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Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or …
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Avian Influenza Confirmed in Domestic Poultry in North Central Montana
by Colton YoungOn Wednesday, September 10, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in north central Montana, the state’s first detection in domestic poultry this fall. Montana …
