Montana Department of Ag Current Director Christy Clark Appointed as Director of the Montana FWP

HELENA, Mont., – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). “Christy Clark is a strong…

Trichomoniasis Confirmed in Wyoming’s Lincoln County

Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as “trich,” was recently identified in a Lincoln County herd. Trichomoniasis is a venereal disease of cattle caused by the protozoa Tritrichomonas foetus. The disease is…

Federal Judge Blocks Reporting Requirements Under Corporate Transparency Act

A federal court in Texas has blocked rules for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), including the provisions that required farmers, ranchers and other businesses to provide their ownership information to…

Montana State University Extension’s Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar scheduled for January 6 – 10, 2025

Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series January 6-10, 2025, in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as noxious weeds, pulse insect…

Montana Pulse Crop Industry Expands to Largest in the US in 2024

In 2024 Montana Farmers produced more pulse crops like lentils, chickpeas and dry peas, than growers in any other state. A report from the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council…

Webinar Covers Licensing, Shipping, and On Farm Slaughter Regulations

Despite Montana being home to over 100 Custom Exempt Meat Processing Facilities, more than 25 State Inspected Facilities, and over 30 Federally Inspected Facilities, ranchers are still looking at waiting…