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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Nominations Accepted for 2027 Environmental Stewardship Award

 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and…

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New Farm Bureau Collegiate YF&R Chapter Established at Carroll College

A new Collegiate Young Farmer & Rancher (CYF&R) Farm Bureau Chapter has recently been established at Carroll College, creating opportunities for students to connect with Montana’s agricultural industry, develop leadership…

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MSU Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Study Adaptive Grazing Management

BOZEMAN — Montana State University researchers from the Department of Animal and Range Sciences and the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences have received a $1.5 million grant from…

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Lt. Gov. Juras Issues Executive Order to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement of Dyed-Fuel Provisions for Commercial Vehicles

HELENA, Mont. – Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras today issued Executive Order 11-2026 to temporarily suspend enforcement of dyed-fuel provisions for commercial motor vehicles engaging in agriculture and timber business purposes.…

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