Governor Gianforte Signs Hours of Service Exemption for Fertilizer Delivery

Governor Greg Gianforte signed an emergency executive order on April 16, 2024 providing a 2 week window of reduced hours of service regulations for fertilizer delivery in Montana.  This order…

BLM’s Finalized Public Lands Rule Draws Criticism

The Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. DOI says the final Public Lands Rule provides tools…

EPA Releases Update on Herbicide Strategy

Farmers and pesticide applicators grappling with how to comply with EPA’s impending Herbicide Strategy learned this week that new requirements may not be as stringent or widespread as the agency…

Mountain States Legal Foundation and Others Sue USDA Over Discriminatory Relief Programs

On behalf of Texas farmers, Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), together with Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF), filed a motion for preliminary injunction in federal court to stop the Biden Administration…

Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee Funds MSU Research to Support Growers

BOZEMAN – Ten agricultural research projects in the Montana State University College of Agriculture received support from the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee last month, seeking to advance knowledge around cropping systems, environmental preservation, water…

Record Low Snowpack Results in Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions

HELENA, Mont. – Today, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) released the 2024 Montana Water Supply Outlook Report, which shows much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to…