New Legislation Would Expand LRP Insurance for Cattle Producers

New legislation introduced in Congress aims to give cattle producers additional tools to manage financial risk as the U.S. begins to rebuild its cattle herd, which remains at its lowest…

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ASI Prepares to Present Lamb Import Injury Testimony to the U.S. International Trade Commission

Tomorrow, October 16, 2026, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) will present testimony documenting the serious injury to American lamb producers caused by lamb imports to the U.S. International Trade…

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NDFU to Celebrate 100th State Convention

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU), the state’s largest farm organization, will celebrate its 100th annual state convention Dec. 11-12 at the Bismarck Event Center. The two-day event will honor the organization’s 100-year…

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Approximately $400,000 Available for Livestock Loss Prevention

Helena, Mont. – The deadline for Montana’s Livestock Loss Board’s (LLB) 2027 grant cycle is fast approaching. Approximately $400,000 is available for prevention measures such as livestock fencing, carcass composting,…

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Cattle Market Faces Volatility as Drought, Trade Policy Pressure Prices

Drought-driven feed costs, changes in beef processing capacity and increased imports are creating headwinds for cattle markets heading into the final quarter of 2026, according to Terrain Ag analyst Dave…

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Opportunity Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Invest $25,000 in Montana FFA Students

The Montana FFA Foundation is proud to announce a generous $25,000 gift from Opportunity Bank of Montana and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) to…

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