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DNRC, American Forests unveil newest greenhouse DNRC, American Forests unveil newest greenhouse

News from DNRC  MISSOULA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and American Forests celebrated the unveiling of a new 4,320-square-foot greenhouse at the Conservation Seedling Nursery on Wednesday, June 5, to support reforestation efforts across the state.  “There’s clearly a need for more seedlings for reforestation because of bigger and more severe fires,” said Matt Arno, DNRC Forestry Assistance Bureau Chief. “The new greenhouse gives us added capacity to meet that need.”  Named after the Anaconda Mountain range, the new greenhouse is already growing 102,000 ponderosa pine seedlings for the Nort...


Montana Bumble Bee Atlas takes flight

News from USDA MISSOULA — The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas, a collaborative community science project of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the U.S. Forest Service, and Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension, needs community science volunteers to work alongside researchers ...


Congressional action urged on competition in agriculture marketplace

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently questioned experts during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, pushing for solutions to decreased competition in agricultural markets, and the need for solutions that protect family farm agriculture. Tester beg...


USDA and FarmRaise offer online tools

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new, online Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers and cooperators who help producers access USDA disaster assistance, farm loans and other federa...


Lakes to be honored at 44th annual Ag Dinner Lakes to be honored at 44th annual Ag Dinner

Jack and Susan Lake, lifelong Montanans and area farmers, are being honored for their contributions to agriculture during the 44th annual Ag Appreciation Dinner on March 29.  Both Jack and Susan grew up working in the agricultural business.  Their love of Montana and the Mission Valley kept them...


MSGA opens applications

News from MSGA HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is accepting applications for its premier leadership program, the Montana Stockgrowers M Bar Academy. The 18-month leadership program, designed to grow and develop leadership skills for individuals active in Montana’s ranchi...


Beef prices increase, locals impacted Beef prices increase, locals impacted

LAKE COUNTY — Local cattle ranchers have noticed that beef prices are rising. How will changes in the market impact local farmers, ranchers, and consumers? The prices for beef and veal are up by 7.7% as well and uncooked ground beef is up by 5.5% with the rest of beef products being up in price as w...


Where’s the beef ... coming from? Where’s the beef ... coming from?

News from U.S Senate U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Senate recently passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution authored by U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that would overturn the Biden Administration’s decision to lift a long-standing ban on beef import...


MSU Extension to co-host Montana Nutrition Conference, Livestock Forum

News from the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Feed Association will co-host the annual Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16 and 17, at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn in Bozeman, 1325 N. Seventh Ave. ...


CSA programs connect community to locally grown foods CSA programs connect community to locally grown foods

MISSION VALLEY — Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a program offered by The Western Montana Growers Cooperative that connects community members to fresh, locally grown foods. Program participants purchase small or large shares of fruits and vegetables harvested and delivered weekly to various...


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