As 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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USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability
by Colton YoungUSDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously …
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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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The NILE Foundation proudly announces the scholarship winners for the 2026-2027 academic year. “After diligently reviewing many high-quality and impressive applicants and carefully measuring the many factors that help to …
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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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John Deere on Monday announced a $99 million settlement agreement to resolve numerous farmer-initiated lawsuits filed in 2022 that alleged the company was monopolizing the repair market by limiting farmers’ …
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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the scoping notice for updated wild horse herd management area plans in the Red Desert Complex. These updates will guide future management of wild horses across five herd management areas in Wyoming’s Red Desert. The Lander …
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February Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
by Colton YoungFebruary exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due …
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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 …
