(Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from …
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On June 23rd-25th, Miles City will once again host Montana Range Days, which is the state’s premier rangeland education event. During Montana Range Days, youth and adults of all ages …
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Ag Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming …
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More than 15,000 Employees Leaving USDA as White House Proposes More Budget Cuts
by Colton YoungOMAHA (DTN) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will have a lot to discuss on Capitol Hill this week with the Trump administration shedding nearly 15,200 positions at USDA and a …
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Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Welcomes Two New Staff Members
by Colton YoungThe Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) is pleased to welcome Callie Hanson as Marketing & Communications Director and Alexis Lake as Member Engagement Coordinator. Both bring a strong background in …
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The NPA has welcomed a landmark decision by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the gene edit used in its PIC’s PRRS-resistant pig, determining that the technology …
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Rounds Reintroduces Legislation to Create a Formal Mediation Process for U.S. Forest Service Boundary Disputes
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today reintroduced the Fence Line Fairness Act in the 119th Congress. This legislation would create a formal mediation process for land boundary disputes between …
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More than one-third of USDA farm-loan dollars to farmers — at least $1.7 billion, based on recent data — now will need approval not only from the Farm Service Agency …
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Montana Stockgrowers Represents Montana Ranchers During WOTUS Listening Session
by Andy SchwabToday, Montana Stockgrowers Association’s (MSGA) Executive Vice President, Raylee Honeycutt, shared the organization’s continued request for certainty and clarity regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule during the …
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North Dakota Grain Growers Select New Executive Director
by Colter BrownThe North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) has announced the appointment of Nick Sinner as its new Executive Director. Sinner brings over two decades of leadership experience in agricultural advocacy, …