A recent agreement negotiated in secret by the White House could have serious consequences for western-Montana electric cooperatives. The federal government is planning by Dec. 15 to sign an agreement…
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Several listening sessions are set to receive direct feedback from lamb producers in the coming months for the potential of a subsidized production insurance for lambs in the U.S. According…
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Winifred, MT Cowgirl Selected as Top 4 Finalist for NCBA National Anthem Contest
by Andy SchwabThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is holding their 11th annual National Anthem Singing Contest, sponsored by Norbrook. After a months long selection process, four finalists have been chosen and…
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Montana Governor and Ag Leaders in Taiwan for a Trade Mission
by Andy SchwabGovernor Greg Gianforte on Sunday arrived in Taipei for a trade mission to strengthen Montana’s longstanding relationship with Taiwan, a hub for democracy and technological innovation in East Asia. Representatives…
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MT Stockgrowers Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Regarding Water Definition
by Andy SchwabHELENA, Mont. (October 23, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), in partnership with other organizations who represent ranchers, farmers, business owners, cities, counties, local governments, irrigation districts and ditch companies,…
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American Hereford Recognizes Producers and Elects New Officers
by Andy SchwabThe American Hereford Association held their 2023 annual meeting in Kansas City, MO over the weekend. There, they announced their national winners of several awards and elected the new officer…
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HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the agency’s recommendations for the long-term management and conservation…
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Martin Earle Stanley On October 16, 2023, God called Martin (Marty) Earle Stanley home. He passed away at Canyon Creek Memory Care in Billings, Montana. He was the son of…
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EPA rejected petitions from environmental groups in August seeking more regulation of confined animal feeding operations. Now, those groups, along with agriculture interests, have taken the fight to a federal…
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UW’s Beck Publishes Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Book
by Andy SchwabLaramie, Wyo.—Jeff Beck, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, is an editor and co-author of the new open-access book Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and…