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MSGA Delivers Steaks To Governor Gianforte to Celebrate National Beef Month
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) made a special delivery to the Governor’s office in the Montana Capitol May 17 to celebrate National Beef Month. MSGA delivered a platter of Reminisce Angus Beef ribeye steaks for the Governor and first...
USDA Offers Livestock Disaster Program Flexibilities; Responds to Needs Expressed by Producers Hard-Hit by Drought and Winter Storms Program
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided additional flexibilities and further enhanced disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity Program...
Grassroots Efforts, Bipartisan Cooperation Create Montana Soil Health Week
A new resolution was signed into law on May 12 that will designate the first week of April as Montana Soil Health Week and the first Wednesday in April as Montana Soil Health Day. The weeklong celebration is designed to raise awareness about how...
Glasgow Stockyards Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of May 11 shows 622 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $90 to $101; canner and cutter cows $80 to $90; young feeding/turnout cows $100 to $165.50; bulls $110...
MDA Reminds Producers to Respond To Ag Census
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding agricultural producers to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture by June 1, 2023. Taken only once every five years by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National...
Montana FSA Program Dates/Deadlines
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. May 26, 2023: USDA’s Natural...
NFU Focus On Mental Health Awareness Month
The suicide rate among farmers is over three times higher than that of the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association. Too many in our community carry their mental burdens alone, as rural areas across the U.S. lack access...
Western Valley 4-H Club April Meeting
The Western Valley 4-H Club held our April meeting on April 23. Our president, vice president, and parliamentarian forgot about the meeting, so they had to Zoom in. We discussed progress on the...
Lucky Clover 4-H May Meeting
The Lucky Clover 4-H club met at the Senior Citizens Center on May 7. There were no demonstrations today but there were a lot of dates to talk about. The horse assessments are on May 10, 20, 24. Your last day to sign up for 4-H camp is May 19. The...
Governor Gianforte Increases Public Access With Block Management Reforms
At the Sieben Ranch Block Management Area, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill on April 25, to double the payment cap for landowners increasing public access through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Block Management Program. “Thanks to...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 27, show 735 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady to higher on good high yielding kind. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $108.50; canner and cutter cows $82 to $95; young feeding/tur...
Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union Legislative Update
The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of...
USDA Montana Crop Progress Report - April 23
The past week brought colder temperatures and snowfall to many areas in the State of Montana, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the National Weather Service Forecast...
Rural Families To Benefit From Tester's Family Farm And Small Business Exemption Act
Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer praised the legislation of the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, saying it’s needed to make sure farming and ranching families who are traditionally asset rich but cash poor receive the...
MFU's Eastern MT Women's Conference Provides Support, Inspiration to 35 Attendees
More than 35 women enjoyed a weekend of learning and networking during the first ever Eastern Montana Women’s Conference hosted by Montana Farmers Union in Sidney. “It brought people together in community and celebrating women and...
MSGA And Glasgow Stockyards Rollover Auction Raises Over $20,000 to Support BLM Litigation
On April 20, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) hosted a rollover auction at Glasgow Stockyards to raise funds for its appeal of Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision regarding American Prairie’s grazing allotments. The auction was...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 20, show 340 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $105.50; canner and cutter cows $83 to $95; young feeding/turnout cows $111 to $178.50; and bulls $106 to $113.50. Bangs...
Tester Presses Agriculture Secretary Vilsack On Farm Service Agency Staffing Issues And Brazilian Beef Ban
U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on staffing issues at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and on suspending Brazilian beef imports to the United States. Tester grilled Secretary Vilsack...
Bills Become Laws and Representative Ryan Zinke Hosts Farm Bill Listening Session
We’ve wrapped up week 14 of the Montana Legislature and the legislature is moving quickly towards the end of the 68th Legislative Session. As we near the finish line, we want to provide an update on bills we advocated for that reached the governor...
Glasgow Stockyards Market Report
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 6, show cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $85 to $100, top $107; canner and cutter cows $70 to $85; and bulls $100 to $120. 400-500 SC brought in $242-$273.50, HC...
Beef Cattle Producers Invited To Complete Survey About Drought Impacts
Montana State University Extension and a group of scientists who are studying drought impacts on Montana and Wyoming pasture and soil health are seeking feedback through a survey of beef cattle producers. Over the past few years, Montana and Wyoming...
Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union
The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of Mo...
Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union
The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of...
Montana Farmers Union Foundation Offers Grants
Montana Farmers Union Foundation opened their second year of grant applications on March 1. The grant program supports projects which align with the MFU Foundation’s Mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement...
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Accepting Applications for Education Heritage Scholarship Program
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is accepting applications for its annual Education Heritage Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded to three students in the amounts of one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships. Each year, MSF...