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 …
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Gov. Gianforte: “It’s Time To Return Grizzly Management to the State”
by Colton YoungCHOTEAU, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark today met with landowners in Choteau to discuss grizzly bear populations along the Rocky …
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MFU Announces Regenerative Farming Implementation Grant Recipients
by Colton YoungMontana Farmers Union is pleased to announce five recipients of its new Regenerative Farming Implementation Grants. The grants are each for $1,000 and are offered with the support of General …
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Thomas Herefords to Receive Montana Leopold Conservation Award
by Colter BrownThomas Herefords of Gold Creek has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and …
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Montana Department of Agriculture Reminds Canola Producers to Submit Checkoff Referendum Ballots
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – In cooperation with a producer-driven advisory committee, the Montana Department of Agriculture has sent paper ballots to known Montana canola growers to voice their opinion on the …
