Montana Department of Agriculture

On 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 …

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) in recent weeks at several sites outside its historic invaded range in the state.  These include two plants in …

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding the public about fall pesticide disposal events during the week of September 23 – 26, 2025, in Plentywood, Glasgow, …

HELENA, Mont. – In cooperation with a producer-driven advisory committee, the Montana Department of Agriculture has sent paper ballots to known Montana canola growers to voice their opinion on the …

The primary objective of the Montana Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program is to have a lasting impact on the health and water quality of the upper Columbia River Basin (CRB), knowing …

In cooperation with a producer-driven advisory committee, the Montana Department of Agriculture will soon deliver paper ballots to known Montana canola growers to voice their opinion on the establishment of …

HELENA, Mont. – Applications for the State Hail Insurance Program are now available through the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate …

HELENA, Mont. – Montana farmers who bought state hail insurance in 2024 will receive a 10% refund of the premiums they paid. The Montana Board of Hail Insurance approved the …

HELENA, Mont. – Director Jillien Streit and the Agriculture Development Council announced recipients of the state’s $915,360 investment in innovative, value-added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth …

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in …