BOZEMAN – Once again for 2025, Montana State University’s College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station will co-host the 406 Grazing Academy. MSU’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program and Northern Agricultural Research …
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MSU Finds Optimal Rates of Nitrogen and Sulfur in Grass Forage for Livestock
BOZEMAN — Annual cool and warm season grasses are important livestock forages in Montana. Now Montana State University researchers are determining optimal nitrogen rates for these forages and the role …
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MSU Hard Red Spring Wheat Varieties Stand Out in Washington’s 2024 Trials
Montana’s spring wheat varieties are making waves beyond state lines, with impressive performances in recent Washington variety trials. In the 2024 Washington State University (WSU) spring wheat trials, Montana’s hard …
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Economic Outlook Seminars in Eastern MT to Focus on Ag Policy Issues, Local and Statewide Economic Forecasts
by Colter BrownThe next five-year Farm Bill and the changes it will bring to Montana agricultural producers, along with access to export markets, will be a focus of the Economic Outlook Seminar …
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American Sheep Industry Research Update Looks at Alternative to Shearing
by Colter BrownMontana State University Extension Sheep and Wool Specialist Brent Roeder joined the ASI Research Update podcast this month to discuss Bioharvesting Wool: An Alternative to Shearing. “They really got into bioharvesting in the …
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Research from Montana State University Explores the Role of Camelina in Energy Production
by Brett McRaeA large collaborative project exploring a new oilseed crop led by scientists in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture was featured last month by the U.S. Department of Energy for its …
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Collaboration between Montana State and Smithsonian Elevates Prairie and Grassland Research
by Andy SchwabWhile it’s known for its museums in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian Institution also comprises dozens of research and education bodies around the world. And through a unique collaboration with one …
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The MSU Extension Pesticide Education Program is offering a fall webinar series covering pesticide and pest management topics useful for Montana pesticide applicators, agricultural producers, homeowners and landowners. The series …
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Montana Wheat and Barley Variety Surveys Reveal Losses to Wheat Stem Sawfly
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, MT – Every year, the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) funds the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Montana wheat and barley variety surveys. The 2024 report released …
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Nitrogen Application Needed for Wheat Protein After Wet Spring – MSU
by Andy SchwabWith a wetter-than-average May in most of Montana, providing additional mid-season nitrogen to wheat could boost grain protein levels and increase profit, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. …