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'Where's the Beef' From?
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) is reviving efforts to force meat companies to place country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on cuts of beef sold at market. COOL was initially authorized in 2013, but was curtaile...
2021 Montana Ram and Ewe Sale Results
The 96th annual Montana Ram and Ewe Sales were held Sept. 15 and 16 in Miles City. Sheep offered included 883 commercial ewes, and 295 range-ready rams from consignors across Montana. Successful...
Opposition Mounts Against APR's Grazing Proposal
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC), and the Montana Association of State Grazing Districts (MASGD) on Sept. 15 provided verbal comments regarding the...
Montana Farmers Union Encourages Stronger Supply Chain
At a White House Press Briefing LAST week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese discussed the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to... Full story
USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs
In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating the Emerge... Full story
2021 Wheat and Barley Variety Survey Reports Available
The 2021 Wheat and Barley Variety Survey reports are now available. Funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, these reports were conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service...
Glasgow Stockyards Report for Sept. 2, 2021
The Market Report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Sept. 2 shows 704 cattle sold with cows and bulls steady. Utility and Commercial Cows brought in $63 to $75. Canner and Cutter cows brought in $52 to $63. Bulls brought in $75 to $90.50. SCHEDULE:... Full story
Glasgow Stockyards Report
The Market Report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Aug. 26 shows 477 cattle sold with cows steady to stronger on fleshy cows and bulls steady to weak. Cows and bulls coming off dry pastures carrying thin flesh, and many wet cows. Utility and...
In Addition to Drought, Farmers Face Mormon Cricket Infestation
As if the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing drought weren't bad enough, area farmers and ranchers have also been faced with swarms of Mormon Crickets this summer. The United States Department of...
Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference
Make plans now to attend the annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference at the Big Horn Resort in Billings, Mont., September 28-30, 2021. This year’s conference is packed with speakers that will deliver information on today’s most...
Lankford Appointed to Farm Service Agency
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the appointment of Ryan Lankford to serve on the FSA state committee in Montana which ensures the effective and efficient delivery of FSA federal farm programs to the state’s agricultural producers....
Young Farmers and Ranchers Fight Hunger
Over the past ten years, the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee has raised more than $62,000 for the Montana Food Bank Network through the Hoofin’ it for Hunger race. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the committee...
2021 NE Montana Fair 4H Award Recipients
2021 Showmanship Awards • Round Robin - Sr. Grand Champion - Trey Johnson • Round Robin - Sr. Reserve Champion - RyLee Mix • Round Robin - Jr. Grand Champion - William Kirkland • Round Robin... Full story
Raising Cattle in Drought takes ingenuity, perseverance and caution
Stockmen throughout much of the West are dealing a "grand slam" of tough events-severe drought, grasshoppers, fire and extreme heat. Trying to keep cattle healthy and well fed when there isn't much... Full story
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Montana Farmers and Livestock Producers
Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help...
Montana Farmer's Union Lauds Biden Executive Order to Promote Competition
President Biden has issued 72 directives to promote competition and jumpstart the US economy. According to a press release by the White House a lack of competition in the market place is estimated to...
'Git Along Little Dogies'
Kasey Forum, 16, is on his way to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Neb. to compete in cutting. The high school junior qualified for the event in early June during state finals in...
'Soil for Water' Regenerative Agriculture Project Comes to Montana
Building on a successful peer-to-peer network of Texas ranchers who are implementing innovative grazing techniques to improve soil health and increase profitability, the National Center for Appropriat...
MDOL Asks Montanans to 'Squeal' on Feral Pigs
The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is asking residents to remain vigilant about the presence of feral swine. Though there have been no confirmed sightings in Montana, populations are...
$55.2 Million to Expand State Meat Processing Capacity
As a part of his years long fight to increase local meat processing capacity in Montana and reduce consolidation in the meatpacking industry, U.S. Senator Jon Tester has secured $55.2 million in...
Conrad Whoop Up Days
Barb Stratman was in Conrad June 4 and 5 for the annual Conrad Whoop Up. While there, she captured photos of Baily Billingsley (TOP) of Glasgow riding roping and wrangling. The Whoop Up is the first...
Hi-Line Farm and Ranch December 2020
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Hi-Line Farm and Ranch October 2020
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Hi-Line Farm and Ranch Sept. 2020
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Hi-Line Farm and Ranch August 2020
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