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 …
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MGGA Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President
by Colter BrownThe Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) has announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Alison Vergeront. Her decision to step down comes after several years of dedicated service, during which she …
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Montana Farm Bureau Applauds Grazing Agreement MOU between Federal Agencies
by Colton YoungThe Montana Farm Bureau applauds the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this week between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The two …
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Retail fertilizer prices are continuing to jump higher but recent increases have become much more pronounced with all 8 major fertilizers more expensive than a month ago. According to prices …
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Wheat and Pulse Acres Down Significantly in USDA Prospective Plantings Report
by Colter BrownThe USDA released its annual Prospective Plantings report, giving farmers and analysts a projection of how acreage allocations for most of the major crops will shake out ahead of the …
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Making Montana Healthy Again: Gov. Gianforte Submits Waiver To Reform SNAP
by Colton YoungGovernor Greg Gianforte today submitted a waiver to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to restrict purchases in Montana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to healthy, nutritious foods instead of …
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American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director
by Andy SchwabThe American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture, …
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USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and …
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South Dakota State University Extension invites youth interested in learning more about grasslands and soil health to the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days in Belle Fourche. The annual Rangeland Days …
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Student Research with Real-World Impact Showcased at MWBC “March Madness”
by Colter BrownGraduate students from Montana State University took center stage during the third annual “March Madness” research competition hosted by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee in Bozeman. A total of …
