Colter Brown

Minnesota cattle producers have voted against a proposed increase to the state’s beef checkoff program, keeping the assessment at the current $1-per-head level. The proposal would have added a refundable …

Over the past couple of weeks, the inversion of the Choice/Select spread has been a frequent topic in agricultural media. The concern is that when the spread is inverted, it …

Coming out of a two-day summit in China, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday China agreed to buy more than “double-digit billions” in agricultural products over the next three …

HELENA, Mont. – Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit and the Agriculture Development Council announced recipients of the state’s $806,596 investment in innovative, value-added agriculture projects through the Montana …

A combination of widespread drought, sharply lower production forecasts and historically high abandonment rates is sending shockwaves through the U.S. wheat industry heading into the 2026-27 marketing year. The latest …

By Raylee Honeycutt, Executive Vice President, Montana Stockgrowers Association Water is not just a resource in Montana—it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land, and the …

By NorthWestern Energy Vice President Operations Jason Merkel and NorthWestern Energy Vice President Planning, Development and Asset Management Bleau LaFave Montanans depend on safe, reliable energy every day and meeting …

THREE FORKS, Mont. – Director of Agriculture Jillien Streit continued her focus on highlighting businesses across Montana modeling innovative practices and adding value to the state’s agricultural ecosystem where she …

As total beef production falls and beef prices increase to record levels, demand for ground beef increases. In 2025, a 3.6 decrease in beef production was offset by increased net …

Federal officials say their investigation into the nation’s largest meatpackers is gaining momentum, with new emphasis on market concentration and its impact on cattle producers. Speaking at a joint press …