The May USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports surprised with lower-than-expected all-wheat production and ending stocks, sending KC wheat skyward. In both corn and…
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Public Lands Council Highlights Fifth-Generation Montana Ranch
by Colter BrownThe Public Lands Council (PLC) recently released a new video in their “Range Reels” series, spotlighting the work of Montana rancher Chisholm Christensen and his family. The video debuted during…
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Gov. Gianforte Signs Bill Banning Foreign Adversaries From Buying Montana Ag Land
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill that prohibits the sale or lease of Montana ag land, critical infrastructure, and homes near military assets by Montana entities…
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Opinion: Farmers, Ranchers, and Irrigators Urge Opposition to Permanent Water Court Bill
by Colter Brownby Carl DeVries I have been blessed to be operating alongside the 5th generation of our family ranch in Roberts, Montana. Ranch families like mine understand the importance of neighbors, community,…
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Over 1,650 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 93rd Annual State Convention March 21st – 25th, in Great Falls, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 22 career development events,…
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In 2022 USDA Awarded More than $2.3 Million in Grants to Support MT Producers
by Brett McRaeIn 2022, 17 agricultural producers across Montana received more than $2.3 million in direct funds through USDA Rural Development’s Value- Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program which helps these businesses generate…
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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 93rd annual state convention in Great Falls on Saturday March 25th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the…
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Choteau Rancher to Testify in Hearing on Grizzly Bear Management
by Colter BrownChoteau, Montana rancher Karli Johnson will serve as one of the witnesses in a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Thursday, March 23rd at 8:15 am, Mountain Time. The hearing…
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HELENA, Mont. – To mark Montana Agriculture Day, Governor Greg Gianforte today convened a roundtable discussion with ag leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the industry. “Agriculture is Montana’s…
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte proclaimed March 2023 Montana Agriculture Month to honor and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry, farmers and ranchers, and their contributions to the Montana way of life…