By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator If your heifers are bangs tagged, those orange metal clips will soon be a relic of the past. Starting November 5, 2024, your veterinarian …
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WASHINGTON, September 30, 2024 – Today marks the expiration of the one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, leaving farmers and ranchers anxious about whether Congress can secure a new, …
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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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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 …
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Eastern MT Communities Raise 17,884 Dollars for Ranchers Devastated by Remington Fire
by Brett McRaeAfter hearing about how the Remington fire had devastated ranchers in Rosebud, Big Horn and Powder River County, Carter County ranchers decided to help. Ekalaka Public Schools Superintendent James Kapptie …
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Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau to Host Workshop on Family Farm Business Management Sept. 17th
by Brett McRaeJolene Brown, an award-winning author, speaker, Iowan and champion of people in agriculture will present a day-long workshop September 17 at the American Legion in Big Timber. Brown, who has …
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A trade disagreement is brewing between Canada and China which has put downward pressure on Canola prices. Reuters reports that china plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports …
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Remington Fire Far from Containment, Ranchers Begin to Pick up the Pieces
by Brett McRaeThe Remington fire started Wednesday August 21st, 14 miles northeast of Leiter, Wyoming. Since then, it has blazed through four counties and over 40 miles, scorching a total of 196,387 …