The Montana Agricultural Business Association (MABA) is pleased that Governor Greg Gianforte has issued an Executive Order exempting hours of service requirements for motor carriers to facilitate and expedite the delivery of fertilizer …
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The Trump administration lowered tariffs on imported potash from 25% to 10% on Thursday and declared a victory for farmers in the process. The move was part of President Trump …
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Utah Rancher’s Innovative Use of Wool Pellets For Sustainable Farming
by Colton YoungCROYDON, UT—Albert Wilde, a sixth-generation Utah sheep rancher and the visionary behind Wild Valley Farms, has innovated a sustainable solution that leverages waste wool to save water and enhance soil …
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A recent decision by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) laid the track for a potential strike by nearly 10,000 rail workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific …
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From MSU Extension Soil acidification can cause misshapen roots that lack functionality, resulting in stunted and unthrifty plants; this is true of all crops. It can affect an entire field, …
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$83 Million Invested in 12 States for Fertilizer Expansion, Including North Dakota
May 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and …
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Governor Gianforte Signs Hours of Service Exemption for Fertilizer Delivery
by Andy SchwabGovernor Greg Gianforte signed an emergency executive order on April 16, 2024 providing a 2 week window of reduced hours of service regulations for fertilizer delivery in Montana. This order …
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BOZEMAN – Ten agricultural research projects in the Montana State University College of Agriculture received support from the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee last month, seeking to advance knowledge around cropping systems, environmental preservation, water …
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As fertilizer prices spiked dramatically from 2017 to 2022 and more farmers across the U.S. adopted conservation practices, the latest Ag Census data shows that total overall commercial fertilizer applications …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to lower energy costs, generate new …