Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) was successfully awarded $4M through the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Processing Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) to assist regional processors in further supporting the local food supply chain. MPILP...

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...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 30, show 620 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady. Young feeding/turnout cows were higher and there was no test on feeder cattle or bred cattle. Utility and commercial cows brought in $92 to...

To mark Montana Agriculture Day, Governor Greg Gianforte convened a roundtable discussion with ag leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the industry on March 21. “Agriculture is Montana’s number one industry, and we’re...

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...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 23, show 562 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $90 to $104, top $108; canner & cutter cows $75 to $90; young feeding/turnout cows $110 to $157; bulls...

In 2022, 17 agricultural producers across Montana received more than $2.3 million in direct funds through USDA Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program which helps businesses generate new products, create, and expand marketing...

Governor Greg Gianforte on March 7 proclaimed March 2023 Montana Agriculture Month to honor and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry, farmers and ranchers, and their contributions to the Montana way of life and the world. In his proclamation,...

It’s emotional. It’s financial. It’s pivotal. And it often gets put on the back burner. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that family-owned farms and ranches account for 97 percent of...

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...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 2, show 2,213 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $80 to $98; canner and cutter cows $65 to $80; young feeding/turnout cows $90 to $134; and bulls $100...

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. March 1, 2023: Deadline to reques...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Feb. 16 show 335 cattle sold with cows and bulls higher. Utility and commercial cows brought in $85 to $106, top $108; canner and cutter cows $85; young feeding/turnout cows no test and one bull...

The Lucky Clover 4-H club met at the seniors center Feb. 19. We discussed the dates of the Fair and Horse Show. The Horse Show is planned to be July 27 through 29. And the Fair is planned to be August 9 through 12. We had four demonstrations after...

The Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) and the Montana Grains Foundation (MGF) will each offer scholarships to be used for the 2023-2024 school year. MGGA will award two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing an agricultural related degree...

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...

Grass is to cattle as water is to conservation. Ironically, that analogy could be shuffled in any order and still carry the same meaning. To conserve grasslands, it is critical to maintain the ability to stock pasture with cattle, and to do so, acces...

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...

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee invites proposals for market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand...

Know a Montana rancher, farmer or forestland owner who goes above and beyond in the stewardship and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2023 Montana Leopold Conservation Award Nominations may be submitted on behalf of a landowner,...

Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational...