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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…
Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions March 25, 2026
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following positions are for a two-year term ending June…
Farmer Share of Food Dollar Shrinks March 25, 2026
In another sobering reminder of the economic challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, new data show that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even…
USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label March 24, 2026
Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the…
MSU Extension on Considerations for Early Planting March 24, 2026
Many Montana producers are preparing to plant nearly a month earlier than average this spring. Early field access provides advantages, including workload management and moisture capture, particularly in a year…
Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief now active to assist neighboring states March 24, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief as neighboring states are experiencing drought and wildfires. “Major wildfires have burned more than 800,000 acres…
USDA Invests $1M in Five Projects to Boost Rural Montana Agriculture March 23, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the 2026 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application period is officially open, offering Montana agricultural producers an opportunity to secure funding that supports…
Op-Ed: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists March 23, 2026
As we celebrate Ag Day 2026, I would like to encourage all of us to remember the key role that Wyoming’s rangelands and pastoralist history play in our state’s agricultural…
Governor Gianforte Highlights Importance of Agricultural Exports March 20, 2026
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms to celebrate Montana Agriculture Week and highlight the importance of international trade to Montana farmers and ranchers. “Montana farmers and ranchers produce some of…
New Grant Opportunity for U.S. Sheep Producers to Increase Productivity March 19, 2026
U.S. sheep and lamb producers now have a new opportunity to enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. The American Lamb Board (ALB) has received a grant through the…

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case

Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement

Two men arrested in shooting of U.S. Park Police officer in D.C. ambush

American Dennis Coyle is released by Taliban after being held captive in Afghanistan for over a year