Weather-associated production risk is a part of life for farmers and ranchers. Through heavy rain, hail, snow, winds, fire and drought, farming families prepare land, plant and harvest knowing their …
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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Reinstated, FinCEN Announces Intention to Revise Rule
by Colter BrownThe Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) set a new deadline for 32 million small business to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. The …
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Secretary Rollins Hosts a Roundtable with Forest Service Firefighters
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a roundtable with U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters to thank them for their heroic service during the recent California fires. She also spent …
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Senate Pro Tempore Ken Bogner Introduces Bill to Protect Montana Land From Foreign Ownership
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont.— Montana Senate President Pro Tempore Ken Bogner, R-Miles City, is presenting legislation this morning to protect the state’s land from foreign ownership. Senate Bill 306 would strengthen Montana’s …
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Wyoming Sheep and Lambs Lost to Predators Reached 15-Year High in 2024
by Colter BrownWyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 36,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2024, representing a total value of $8.25 million, according to a survey conducted by …
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MT Grain Growers Association Opens 2025 Scholarship Program
by Andy SchwabMontana Grain Growers Association launched their 2025 Scholarship Program. All applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2025 and recipients will be announced by May 1, 2025. From fundraising and generous industry …
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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month
by Colton YoungRecognizes FFA Week in Montana HELENA, Mont – Governor Greg Gianforte recently proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Montana, highlighting the importance of hands-on learning and …
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On her first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins took bold action to advance President Trump’s agenda and ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
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Legislation Introduced to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax
by Colter BrownU.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today led 45 of his Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death …
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USDA Extends Emergency Livestock Assistance to Producers Who Suffered Losses from the St. Mary Canal Siphon Failure
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is extending the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program(ELAP) for agricultural producers in Montana who suffered losses as a direct result of the …