Gov. Gianforte Announces Jillien Streit as Next Director of MT Dept. of Agriculture

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in…

Rounds Presses Biden Administration to Suspend Mandated Use of Electronic Tags in Livestock Herds

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went…

Montana State Rodeo Team to Ride in Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C

BOZEMAN – The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural…

Industry Seeks to Address Bovine Congestive Heart Failure With Selection Tools

With the growing trend of heavier cattle and carcass weights, packers are seeing higher rates of bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF). Justin Buchanan, PhD, of Simplot Land and Livestock, in…

Federal Trade Commission Sues John Deere Over Right to Repair Equipment

John Deere’s practices to restrict farmers from the ability to seek repairs for farm equipment including tractors have unfairly driven up equipment repair costs, the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys…

Montana Farmers Union Foundation Offers $30k in Grants

Ag Education Centered Projects Encouraged to Apply More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation. Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects…