Close to 2,200 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 96th Annual State Convention March 31st – April 4th, in Great Falls, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 23 career …
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Slow Recovery Expected for Mexican Cattle Imports When Border Reopens
by Colter BrownAs speculation grows around a potential reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports, market watchers and producers alike are asking the same questions: how quickly will shipments resume, and …
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BLM Launches Web Tool Identifying Vacant Grazing Allotments
by Colter BrownThe Bureau of Land Management announced the launch of a new web‑based map tool designed to connect ranchers with information on vacant grazing allotments on public lands available for targeted prescribed grazing. …
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Trump Budget Proposal Targets Nearly $5 Billion in Cuts from USDA
by Colter BrownPresident Donald Trump’s proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn’t support. The top line for the president’s budget released …
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Montana Range Days will celebrate its 50th year in Phillips County on June 22–24, 2026. The statewide rangelands education event will bring youth, families, ranchers, and natural resource professionals to …
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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 96th annual state convention in Great Falls on Saturday, April 4th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the 8 …
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MGGA Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President
by Colter BrownThe Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) has announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Alison Vergeront. Her decision to step down comes after several years of dedicated service, during which she …
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Retail fertilizer prices are continuing to jump higher but recent increases have become much more pronounced with all 8 major fertilizers more expensive than a month ago. According to prices …
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Wheat and Pulse Acres Down Significantly in USDA Prospective Plantings Report
by Colter BrownThe USDA released its annual Prospective Plantings report, giving farmers and analysts a projection of how acreage allocations for most of the major crops will shake out ahead of the …
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Student Research with Real-World Impact Showcased at MWBC “March Madness”
by Colter BrownGraduate students from Montana State University took center stage during the third annual “March Madness” research competition hosted by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee in Bozeman. A total of …
