The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has submitted a formal request for rulemaking to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging the agency to amend and clarify its regulations governing the …
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Montana COOL Coalition Calls for Fair and Transparent Markets
by Andy SchwabMontanans are demanding fairness from the farm to their forks, members of the Montana Country-of-Origin Labeling Coalition said during a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Yellowstone Valley Food …
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Montana Department of Livestock Confirms Avian Influenza in Carbon County, Montana
by Colton YoungHelena, Mont. – On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Carbon County. The affected flock is a backyard flock, …
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2026 Miss Rodeo Montana Royalty Crowned at Montana ProRodeo Circuit Finals
by Colter BrownThe Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant Council (MRMPC) crowned the 2026 Royalty during the Montana ProRodeo Finals. In March of 2025, the newly formed MRMPC held a double pageant for the …
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USDA Names Trump Administration Appointees to the Montana Farm Service Agency State Committee
by Colton YoungThe USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve on the Montana USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. Members of …
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Daines Calls for Increased Trade Opportunities for Montana Pulse Crop Farmers in India
by Colton YoungU.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today sent a letter to President Trump urging favorable pulse crop provisions in any future trade agreements between the United States …
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Governor Gianforte Praises BLM Decision to Cancel American Prairie Reserve Bison Permits
by Andy SchwabGovernor Greg Gianforte today praised the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed decision to cancel grazing permits authorizing bison grazing previously issued to the American Prairie Reserve (APR). “Today’s decision …
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Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana
by Colton YoungU.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of …
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Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry
by Colton YoungU.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been disadvantaged by surging imports into the …
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Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame to Celebrate 2026 Inductees and Saddle of Honor Awardee February 14 in Great Falls
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, February 14, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. …
