As established in House Bill 396 signed during the 2021 legislative session, hemp and substances derived from hemp are now approved for use in commercial feed for pets, specialty pets, …
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Montana Ag Director to Fill Federal Funding Allocation Role Under Governor’s Appointment
by Andy SchwabGovernor Greg Gianforte today appointed Mike Foster, the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture, to lead the state’s program responsible for allocating federal funding from the American Rescue Plan …
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Helena, MT. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced Dan Reimer as the new Bureau Chief at the State Grain Labs, the state’s only federally licensed grain inspection labs. …
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Montana Sees Over $830,000 in Grants and Loans for Value-Added Agriculture Projects
Governor Gianforte and the Agriculture Development Council announced the recipients of $834,646 in grants and loans awarded through the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program. “Expanding value-added agriculture helps Montana businesses …
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Helena, MT – Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Junior Agriculture Loan Program. …
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Montana Governor-elect Gianforte Announces Head of Ag Department
BOZEMAN – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of Mike Foster to lead the Department of Agriculture. “Montana farmers and ranchers drive our state’s number one industry, and deserve …
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The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding hemp growers and processors to submit their hemp checkoff payments before the end of the year. The Montana Hemp Advisory Committee will …
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BOZEMAN – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte has named his joint-transition advisory team for the Department of Agriculture and related boards. The advisory team will identify and review candidates to serve as …
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Helena, MT. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced that the Hemp Marketplace is now available to buyers and sellers of hemp and hemp derivatives. The online portal can …
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MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure …
