House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen …
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Dairy Producers in Montana Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26.
by Colton YoungThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC …
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$100,000 in Colvin Scholarships Available in 2026
by Colton YoungCertified Angus Beef (CAB) will award over $100,000 to college students pursuing careers in food and agriculture from the Colvin Scholarship Fund. Applications span three degree tracks and are open …
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BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2026 Grazing Fees
by Colton YoungThe federal grazing fee for 2026, as calculated by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, is $1.69 per animal unit month for lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and …
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Montanans have just a few more weeks to report the number of each type of livestock they own and to pay the per capita fees set yearly by the Montana …
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Routine annual surveillance testing identified a brucellosis affected herd in Sublette County. Laboratory testing was conducted at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, Laramie, and results were confirmed at the National …
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Top Hand Program Honors Outstanding MSGA Members
by Colton YoungThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who …
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NCBA and PLC Secure House Passage of Gray Wolf Delisting
by Colton YoungToday, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …
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MSGA Concludes 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Billings
by Colton YoungThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) concluded the final day of its 141st Annual Convention & Trade Show on Friday, December 12, celebrating three days of policy work, producer education, industry …
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Congratulations to Shay Family Livestock of Laurel, Montana on being selected as the 2025 NILE Premier Herdsman! KR Rauch and Wilson Trailers have donated a Wilson Stock Trailer for use …
