By Kera Birkeland – Senior Policy Advisor – Montana Grain Growers Association A couple of years ago, when I began working for the Montana Grain Growers Association, I thought I …
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Op-Ed: Proteinmaxxing: What it Means for Agriculture
by Colter BrownBy Representative Randyn Gregg PROTEINMAXXING is a trend among many in the Gen Z generation of Americans that has gone viral across nearly every form of social media, from TikTok …
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By Representative Randyn Gregg Something is happening to the current state of the American Democratic Party, something that should concern every American who values freedom, prosperity, and opportunity. Long are …
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Op-Ed: Don’t let Burgum and Interior Department Silence Split-estate Landowners
SPONSORED: By Donald Nelson – I am a third-generation farmer and rancher caring for land near Keene in western North Dakota. Like many of my neighbors, I’m a split-estate landowner. …
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SPONSORED: By Terry Punt – Imagine owning a ranch that’s been in your family for generations. One day you receive a phone call from a representative of an oil and …
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Op-Ed: The Rural Veterinary Crisis We Cannot Ignore
by Colter Brownby Senator Wyle Galt and Representative Randyn Gregg Veterinarians. No one who owns animals can live without them. They are an indispensable part of Montana’s rural fabric, a critical part …
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Op-Ed: Montana Stockgrowers Should Protect Senior Water Rights
by Colter BrownIn a recent Op-Ed published in the Northern Ag Network, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) affirmed the importance of protecting senior water rights. But that position seems at odds with …
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Op-Ed: Montana is at a Crossroads Between Preserving Agriculture and Managing Growth
by Colter Brownby Karli Johnson – Director of State Governmental Affairs, Montana Farm Bureau Federation Montana is at a crossroads. In agriculture, we are in the challenging position of trying to thread …
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By Raylee Honeycutt, Executive Vice President, Montana Stockgrowers Association Water is not just a resource in Montana—it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land, and the …
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By NorthWestern Energy Vice President Operations Jason Merkel and NorthWestern Energy Vice President Planning, Development and Asset Management Bleau LaFave Montanans depend on safe, reliable energy every day and meeting …
