HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly bears. At its meeting on Aug. 17, the Montana Fish…
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USDA Announces New Round of Funds to Expand Meat Processing
by Colter BrownFifteen businesses in 17 states were awarded $115 million to help expand independent meat and poultry processing capacity, USDA said in an announcement on Thursday. Back in November 2022, USDA…
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A staple of almost of every sale barn in the country is the local Café. For Billings Livestock, that’s no different especially since Derek Hitt took over management in 2010.…
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed Palmer amaranth in a residential planter near Shelby, Montana. This is the first case of Palmer amaranth confirmed in Montana.…
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Fort Benton Teen Recognized for Leadership in Her Community and Agriculture
by Brett McRaeA Fort Benton teen was recently named as one winner in a 10,000-dollar scholarship program for a charitable organization associated with the professional bull rider’s association. Mikell O’Hara from Fort…
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Big changes are coming for Animal Health in Montana, as the Board of Livestock is now actively searching to fill the position of State Veterinarian. Dr. Marty Zaluski has notified…
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SPONSORED- As we move into the heat of summer, producers across the country will be filling their drills with seed once again. The most popular summer forage options year-after-year are…
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Lower Than Expected Winter Wheat Production Forecast Sends HRW Wheat Futures Soaring
by Colter BrownThe May USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports surprised with lower-than-expected all-wheat production and ending stocks, sending KC wheat skyward. In both corn and…
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Public Lands Council Highlights Fifth-Generation Montana Ranch
by Colter BrownThe Public Lands Council (PLC) recently released a new video in their “Range Reels” series, spotlighting the work of Montana rancher Chisholm Christensen and his family. The video debuted during…
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Gov. Gianforte Signs Bill Banning Foreign Adversaries From Buying Montana Ag Land
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill that prohibits the sale or lease of Montana ag land, critical infrastructure, and homes near military assets by Montana entities…