Montana is the largest barley production state in the union in terms of acreage. In 2022 the treasure state accounted for more than a third of all barley acres in …
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) interviewed six dryland grain producers to compare the ownership and operation costs of disc drills and stripper headers with hoe drills and auger/draper headers. …
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Every year during the first week of April, Montana will celebrate Montana Soil Health Week and every Wednesday of this week will be Montana Soil Health Day. These events help raise awareness about the importance of soil stewardship while celebrating …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to lower energy costs, generate new …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle
by Brett McRaeFederal agencies confirmed Monday that dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have become sick with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The disease spread by wild birds has ravaged the poultry industry …
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NRCS Invests in Climate-Smart Conservation Easements in 22 States, Including Montana and South Dakota
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest about $138 million of financial assistance from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act—the largest climate investment in history—in 138 new climate-smart conservation easements, …
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BOZEMAN-Consumers, farmers and ranchers have plenty to celebrate during Ag Week, held this year March 17-23. Ag Day is slated for March 19 with the theme, “Agriculture. Growing a Climate …
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The Montana FFA State Convention is April 3rd through the 6th at the Metra in Billings and volunteers are needed to help run Career and Leadership Development Events for Montana’s …
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BOZEMAN – Registration is now open for the three-day 406 Grazing Academy, an annual workshop aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills and learn new strategies. This …
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WASHINGTON, March 11, 2024 – The winner of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet is Ella McLerran of Tennessee. She was awarded the top prize following …
