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Wheat and Pulse Acres Down Significantly in USDA Prospective Plantings Report April 1, 2026
The USDA released its annual Prospective Plantings report, giving farmers and analysts a projection of how acreage allocations for most of the major crops will shake out ahead of the…
Making Montana Healthy Again: Gov. Gianforte Submits Waiver To Reform SNAP April 1, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte today submitted a waiver to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to restrict purchases in Montana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to healthy, nutritious foods instead of…
American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director March 31, 2026
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture,…
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers March 31, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and…
SDSU Extension Invites Youth to 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days March 30, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites youth interested in learning more about grasslands and soil health to the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days in Belle Fourche. The annual Rangeland Days…
Student Research with Real-World Impact Showcased at MWBC “March Madness” March 27, 2026
Graduate students from Montana State University took center stage during the third annual “March Madness” research competition hosted by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee in Bozeman. A total of…
President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Host Single Largest Farmer and Rancher Gathering in White House History For Great American Agriculture Celebration March 27, 2026
Today, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA…
3rd Annual Career Quest and Construction Day Adds Agriculture to Line Up March 27, 2026
Reach Higher Montana is set to host their 3rd annual Career Quest and Construction Day in Harlowton on April 21st. The event offers high school students from 30 plus nearby…
Ranking Member Angie Craig Introduces Fertilizer Transparency Act March 27, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act. “President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as…
Bipartisan Bill Calls for Study on Impact of Livestock Industry Consolidation March 26, 2026
Senate Agriculture Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Livestock Consolidation Research Act, bipartisan legislation to support research into the economic impact of livestock market consolidation…

Gas prices surge past $4 as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit U.S., despite calls to cancel amid Iran conflict

President Trump considering seizing Iranian oil hub, issues warnings as tensions escalate

Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran conflict