Farmers and ranchers continue to face one extreme after another. Some producers are facing the worst drought in years, while others are trying to rebuild and recover from unprecedented flooding. …
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Proposed Ballot Measure I-191 Fails to Qualify for November Ballot
by Colter BrownHelena, Mont. – Following months of widespread, bipartisan opposition, proposed Ballot Measure I-191 received virtually none of the required 30,000 signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. Friday, June …
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President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Maureen Wicks as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for Montana. FSA State Executive Directors …
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ANACONDA – Montana Farm Bureau Executive Director, John Youngberg, announced through tears of gratitude that he would be retiring from the organization after 30 years of service. Youngberg broke into …
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MSU Extension Specialist Discusses Fertilizing Mid-Season If Yield Goals Increase
by Colter BrownFields across Montana may be under-fertilized if fertilizer rates were based on drought conditions, since snow and rain this spring increased potential yields in some areas, according to Clain Jones, …
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North Dakota Rescinds Brucellosis Vaccine Requirement for Montana Cattle
by Colter BrownBISMARCK, N.D. – At the recent State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) meeting, the board removed the requirement for cows and heifers 12 months of age or older to be …
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By Chuck Denowh – United Property Owners of Montana Policy Director In a few areas of the state elk populations have been allowed to grow to crisis proportions. For example, …
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Montanans Share Concerns About Rising Grizzly Bear Conflict With Governor Gianforte
by Colter BrownFAIRFIELD, Mont. – As the State of Montana awaits a response to its petition to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem …
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Last Friday the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced that all seven Class 1 railroads will be required to send regular progress reports on service, operations, and employment to the Board. …
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Three finalists have been selected for the prestigious Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who inspire …