Articles with the Tag: Agriculture

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...

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...

News from USDA SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, reminds small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho of the May 6, 2024, deadl...

RONAN — Area farmers and ranchers gathered in the Ronan Community Center for the 44th Annual Agriculture Appreciate Dinner on Friday, March 29. The Ronan Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event to express appreciation for the positive impact the ag community makes in the local economy. Dinner, pr...

CHARLO — Governor Greg Gianforte shared a locally sourced meal with farmers and ranchers at the Ninepipes Lodge on Wednesday, March 20, during Agriculture Appreciation Week. Nick Courville with Double Cross Livestock in Charlo organized the event to share the local bounty during the governor’s...

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...

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...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte BUTTE — On March 18, Governor Gianforte visited with Silver Bow County 4-H members to kick off Montana Agriculture Week and hear from young Montanans on how the program has impacted their lives. “Montana 4-H has earned a well-deserved reputation ...

News from the MT Farm Bureau Federation BOZEMAN — The American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference brought together more than 900 young farmers and ranchers from across the country to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau. Eighteen Montana Farm Bureau YF&am...

News from the American Angus Association RONAN — Jacob Dean Koehler of Ronan, Montana, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligibl...