The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen …
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The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program is offering a fall webinar series covering pesticide and pest management topics useful for Montana pesticide applicators, agricultural producers, homeowners and landowners. The series …
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Montana Potato Farmers Triumph Over Heat, Market Shifts, and Labor Struggles
by Andy SchwabMontana’s potato farmers, like Reed and Thane Tobol of Tobol Farms near Ronan, are putting the finishing touches on a successful harvest season, wrapping up operations two to three weeks …
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The Remington Fire that blasted up from northern Wyoming into southeastern Montana in late August burned 196,000 acres of grass, trees, hay, barns and most devastatingly, livestock. With erratic high …
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Award Winning Ranch Toured by Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Members and More
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Stockgrowers Foundation hosted its annual Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Tour on September 23, at the Goggins Ranch. The ranch is owned and operated by Pat Goggins, Janet …
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Legislators in D.C. have a clearer understanding of agriculture in Montana, thanks to the Montana farmers and ranchers who spoke with leaders and Congressional members during the National Farmers Union …
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Relief Efforts Underway to Support Producers Affected by Wildfires in Wyoming and Montana
by Colter BrownAfter weeks of intense heat and dry conditions, lightning strikes in Northern Wyoming and Southern Montana led to multiple fires starting. As the wind picked up, fires grew and combined …
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Over 35 Million Dollars to Independent Meat Processors From USDA, Including the Old Salt Meat Company
by Brett McRaeBOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors …
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Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) was confirmed for the first time in Carter County, Montana in September 2024. This is the third confirmed occurrence of this plant in Montana. Be on …
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Two national cattle organizations, United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) and R-CALF USA will co-host the “Livestock Producers Freedom Rally” in Rapid City, South Dakota, Oct. 7, 2024, beginning at 10:00 …