Agriculture

Dr. Goetting to headline Winter Fair Farm Forum

The Farm Forum is back again for the 2022 Winter Fair. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about and discuss agricultural issues relevant to Central Montana. Even though the event has an ag focus, anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will be held on Friday, Jan. 28; all sessions are free to attend will be held in the Eagles Club Grand Hall.

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Deadline looms for MFB campaign seminar registration

If you’re interested in running for an elected office, the deadline is fast approaching to register for the Montana Farm Bureau Campaign Seminar Feb. 10-11at the Delta Colonial Inn in Helena. The two-day, interactive, comprehensive seminar covers everything from selecting your campaign theme and setting up your campaign structure to managing money and how to win.

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The Roaring 20(21)s: Historic fires brought neighbors together

Editor’s note: This column first appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of “Spokesman,” a publication of Montana Farm Bureau Federation.

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How local is local?

It’s hard to walk through a grocery store or skim a restaurant’s menu without seeing the phrase “local food” or “buy local.” But how local is local?

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USDA to measure financial well-being of farmers and ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has begun spending several months gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and ranchers across the region, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of the 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey. To protect the health of producers, partners, and employees, NASS is unable to work with you in person to complete this survey.

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Department of Livestock reports brucellosis found in Madison County herd

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, the Montana Department of Livestock received notice that an animal from a Madison County herd located within Montana’s brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area has been confirmed positive for brucellosis.

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Williams named Montana Rural Development State Director

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced additional regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors and two Rural Development State Directors.

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NASS to gather information on farm economics, production practices

Beginning this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend several months gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and ranchers across the region, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of the 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS).

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Alfalfa Seed Committee seeks proposals to improve production

The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is inviting proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to improve the quality and expand production of alfalfa seed gown in the state. Proposals are due Feb. 9, 2022.