wildfire

The Public Lands Council (PLC) has launched a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to find research ideas designed to strengthen the long-term viability of livestock production on our nation’s public lands. Tailored…

By Nicole Rolf, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Montana Farm Bureau Federation   The infamous drought of 1988 is seared into the memories of Montana farmers and ranchers.  People who…

If you’ve suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or feed losses due to recent wildfires, you may be eligible for disaster assistance programs through the USDA Farm Service Agency…

During a bout of severe fire weather in early September, the Sarpy fire burned 52,000 acres in Big Horn and Rosebud Counties. The cause of the fire was determined to…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the availability of assistance for agricultural producers affected by the recent wildfires to help eligible farmers and ranchers reestablish their operations.…

Another great update from Montana State alum and Livestock Market Specialist for Oklahoma State University, Derrell Peel. This time on the impact of the fires burning in Australia on the…

The South Dakota Stockgrowers have been working to identity the ranch families affected by the Legion Lake Fire. The fire began on December 11th and has since burned more than…

by Tara Sprickheroff, 100 Mile Free Press   Two local heroes stayed behind in the fire zone at the 105 during the Gustafsen fire, diligently doing their duty and making…

The Browning family ranches in what most people would call the middle of nowhere. Mosby, Montana is a community of about 100 people spread over ranches that are 60 miles…

USA Today reports:   A recent audit faults the U.S. Forest Service’s hazardous fuels reduction program for failing to prioritize or accurately account for efforts aimed at minimizing fire intensity.…