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 …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Confirms New Rush Skeletonweed Sites in Western Montana
by Colton YoungThe 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 …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Fall 2025 Pesticide Disposal Events Reminder
by Colton YoungHELENA, 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, …
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Young Grower Leverages Legacy Farm and Helena Partnership for Modern Success
Great Falls, Montana – In the first installment of Helena Tailgate Talks, Helena Agri‑Enterprises features Will Roatch, a fourth‑generation farmer from Great Falls, whose commitment to his family’s homestead has …
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A proposal to establish a checkoff program for Montana canola growers has failed. The referendum, which called for a $0.10 per hundredweight assessment at the first point of sale beginning …
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Woody Invasive Species and a Call to Help Montana’s Working Lands and Waterways
Woody invasive species like common buckthorn, saltcedar, and Russian olive harm Montana’s rivers, streams, and wetlands. They can fuel more intense fires, damage irrigation canals, hinder water access, and reduce …
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Montana State Steer-A-Year Program Seeks Donations for 2025-2026
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN — The Steer-A-Year program in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture will return for the 2025-26 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed. Housed in the Department …
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Montana Livestock Loss Board Announces 2025 Livestock Loss Prevention Grant Recipients
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $216,335 to 13 projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease …
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Fish and Wildlife Commission Passes New Wolf Regulations
by Colter BrownThe Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized wolf hunting and trapping regulations during a lengthy meeting last week where commissioners heard passionate comments from people around the country. The commission …
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Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) was confirmed for the first time in Hill County, Montana in August 2025. This is the fourth confirmed occurrence of this weed in Montana. Be on …
