Dozens of organizations representing agriculture, conservation, public access, and economic development are banding together to oppose Ballot Initiative 191. Chuck Denowh from the Montana Group, who’s working with the organizations…
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Vilsack: Disaster Checks for 2020-21 Crop Losses Should Come in June
by Colter BrownOMAHA (DTN) — The details of how USDA will spend $9.25 billion of disaster aid for crop producers should be announced in the next couple of weeks with payments potentially…
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Lawmakers Seek $1 Billion for Farm Bill Conservation Programs in 2023 Budget
by Colter BrownA group of Senate Democrats have requested the 2023 budget include funding for Farm Bill conservation programs. Senators Michael Bennet of Colorado, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Chris Coons of Delaware…
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Busch Light and John Deere Monday announced a “For the Farmers” collaboration featuring limited-edition beer cans to support Farm Rescue. The “For The Farmers” can, available May 16, comes in…
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Prime Conditions for Pythium Seed and Seedling Rot, Warns MSU Extension
by Colter BrownSpring has sprung and planting is in full swing. The snowstorms and rain events in the past weeks brought some much-needed moisture to the state. But the newly received soil…
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More Acres Leaving CRP Despite USDA Goals to Grow the Program
by Colter BrownUSDA reported landowners have agreed to enroll more than 2 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through the General signup period, with the department expecting more acres to…
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Beef Cow Herd on Fastest Culling Pace Since 1980s
by Colter BrownThrough mid-April, beef cow slaughter is up 16.9 percent year over year; a surprisingly strong rate of cow slaughter for this time of year. This likely reflects continuing drought impacts…
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Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell more than 4% percent from 2019 to 2020, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The most recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions…
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USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Options to Offer More Flexibility
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP). USDA’s…
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Since 2010, the Montana Historical Society’s Centennial Farm and Ranch program has recognized our state’s agricultural traditions by celebrating the perseverance and stewardship of Montana families on their farms and…