MALTA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week continued his 56 County Tour along the Hi-Line, meeting with farmers and ranchers in Liberty, Blaine, and Phillips counties. “Montana farmers and …
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Secretary Rollins Shuts Down Mexican Border to Livestock Imports Again due to Further Spread of New World Screwworm
by Colter BrownMexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 …
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Governor Gianforte Protects Water Users, Improves Water Administration in Montana
by Colton YoungFORT BENTON, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his 56 County Tour in Chouteau County, holding a bill signing ceremony to celebrate a new law that protects water users …
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Trump Administration Announces Disaster Assistance for Farmers
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 …
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Montana Stockgrowers Members Celebrate Regional Environmental Stewardship Award Win
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is honored to announce that its members, G&G Livestock and the Cathey Cattle Company, have been selected as one of six regional honorees of the …
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RAAA Rebrands FCCP as Angus Access to Increase Market Competitiveness
by Colton YoungDENVER—The Red Angus Association of America has officially rebranded its Feeder Calf Certification Program as Angus Access. More than just a fresh look, Angus Access reflects a bold evolution of …
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What a Montana Branding Teaches Us About Community, Connection, and Confidence – Perspective of a Greenhorn
by Colter Brownby Bernadete Jensen This past month, I was invited to attend my very first branding just outside of Fromberg—and to be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Branding isn’t …
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Peterson Appointed Administrator of North Dakota Wheat Commission
by Colton YoungThe North Dakota Wheat Commission appointed Jim Peterson as Administrator of the Commission at its July 1, 2025 Board meeting. Peterson has been with the North Dakota Wheat Commission since …
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Lamb Demand Growing Through Exports While Beef Exports Trend Lower
by Andy SchwabExports of U.S. pork and beef trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. …
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Farmers are among the biggest winners in the $4.5 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed the House on Thursday and is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. The …