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The Montana State University College of Agriculture has announced finalists for a new leadership program focused on sustainable agriculture and agritourism. The Montana Agritourism Fellows Program will center on the goal of developing leaders to...

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...

A new year brings new opportunities for youth in agriculture! The NILE Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. For over 30 years, the NILE (Northern International Livestock Exposition) has awarded...

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...

In a continued push to support Montana cattle producers and combat anti-competitive practices in the meat processing industry, Senator Tester reintroduced his Meat Packing Special Investigator Act to fight consolidation and enforce the nation’s...

U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representatives Matt Rosendale and Ryan Zinke sent a letter on Jan. 27 urging the Biden administration to hold its appeals hearing concerning the American Prairie Reserve Grazing Proposal in Malta, instead of Billings,...

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 15th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general...

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Community Agriculture Initiative. This initiative supports the conservation efforts of Montana’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners from small acreage to...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Feb. 2, shows 3,702 cattle sold. Cows and bulls higher on a very light test. Utility and commercial cows brought in $72 to $86.50; canner and cutter cows $60 to $72; young feeding/turnout cows no...

Lucky Clover 4-H met on Jan. 8 at the senior center. We started off with a talk all about Jan. 19, Nashua school had a big home game where the Lucky Clover 4-H club served sloppy joes Afterwards Gracyn gave an illustrated talk on Choosing a lamb,...

Montana Farmers Union supported ranchers and consumers in the fight to receive fair markets and transparent labeling through HB 350 this week. Many proponents advocated for the bill, which is a priority for MFU, during its hearing in House Ag...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Jan. 26, shows 162 cattle sold. Light run for the last sale of January. The cow market seems to have turned the corner. Cows this week selling $5 to $10 higher. Utility and commercial cows brought in...

AgWest Farm Credit donated $256,870 for shot clocks of Class C Montana schools following a new rule voted on last year by the Montana High School Association requiring all Montana schools to implement 35-second shot clocks for the 2022-2023...

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 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. Jan. 30, 2023: Deadline to...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Jan. 19, shows 888 cattle sold. Cows steady, bulls steady on seven head test and feeders steady to strong on light test. Utility and commercial cows brought in $64 to $72.50; canner and cutter cows...

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...

For the 2022 calendar year, Missouri River basin runoff above Sioux City, Iowa, totaled 19.3 million acre-feet, 75 percent of average. This was the 30th lowest annual runoff for the Missouri River Basin in 125 years of record-keeping. The ongoing dro...

The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the Montana Legislative Session. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on...

Right to Repair issues have been making news this week because of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Despite this MOU, the issue of Right to Repair is far from fixed and the work from NFU...

The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is seeking proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for Montana’s alfalfa seed industry. Proposals are due Feb. 8. The...

The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Nov. 5 shows 2,386 cattle sold. Happy New Year from the Glasgow Stockyards! The new year was started off with a nice auctions. Cows and feeders were selling strong with bulls steady. Utility and...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, there will be new assessment levels to be withheld on both wheat and barley at the point of first sale in Montana. This is a final notice of the change in those assessment levels. Old Assessment through Dec. 31, 2022: 20...