Sheridan, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released a new educational film for Western communities grappling with the spread of …
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As farmers wait for an announcement of another aid package, critics of current tariff policies continue to try to rally support for expanding markets and mitigating some of the damage …
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Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2026 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or …
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Jim Peterson Inducted into Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame During Centennial Celebration
by Colter Browncelebrated its 100th anniversary, the fraternity marked the milestone by inducting its newest Hall of Fame member: Jim Peterson. The recognition not only honors Peterson’s contributions to agriculture and public …
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When Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks relocates a large predator it is required to communicate this to local and tribal governments under a new law that went into effect Oct. …
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Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Row Crop Farmers’ Profitability
by Colter BrownFor most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance …
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Increasingly, cattle producers, consumers and policymakers are asking how high cattle prices will go, when they will reach a peak and what happens after the peak. Questions about the cyclical …
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The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than …
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Experts Weigh in on Proposed Railroad Merger and Its Potential Impact on Montana
by Colter BrownBillings, MT – A proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern is raising questions in Montana about how it could affect agriculture and shipping. On the …
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Opinion: GOP Leaders Should Accept Responsibility for the Government Shutdown
by Colter Brownby Walter Schweitzer Article 1 of the Constitution vests in Congress the sole authority to appropriate money. Each year, Congress and the President are required to pass 12 appropriations bills …