Agriculture

The Little Belt Snowmobile Club to meet

The Little Belt Snowmobile Club will meet at the American Legion Bar on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. . Included on the agenda are membership dues to be paid, and

Local ranchers re-enrolled in Angus MaternalPlus program

Braden and Stacie Arntzen of Hilger, and Hilltop Angus, owned by Gary and Cory Poser of Denton, recently re-enrolled in the American Angus Association’s MaternalPlus program as a commitment to

Montana CattleWomen actively educating consumers and producers

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The Montana CattleWomen have been busy with their “Boots on the Ground for Beef,” all over the state of Montana, from beef promoting and education to leadership training. We would

Feral swine summit scheduled for Nov. 15 in Billings

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Responding to the potential threat of feral swine entering Montana, the Department of Livestock, Montana Invasive Species Council, and USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services will host a feral swine summit on Nov.

Farm Bureau ACE program applications being accepted

The Montana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2020 Advocate Communicate Educate program. The ACE program is designed to empower Farm Bureau members to actively advocate on key

Harvest still behind — or non-existent — because of moisture

Cooler temperatures and scattered precipitation were observed across the state last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Topsoil moisture conditions for

Montana’s Hutterite business plays significant role in the state’s economy

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Located in rural communities, Montana’s Hutterite businesses are highly self-sufficient and little known to other Montanans, yet they play a significant role in the state’s economy, supporting production, employment and

Producers reminded of new Livestock Loss payment requirements

Montana’s Livestock Loss Board pays livestock owners for verified livestock losses due to wolves, grizzly bears and mountain lions. SB 133 was passed during Montana’s 2019 legislative session and requires

Sheep seminar to be held Nov. 16

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MSU Extension is hosting a sheep seminar on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Pine Meadows Golf Course. The workshop will include hands-on training, indoor presentations and a sheep-inspired lunch available

MFU members elect Schweitzer as president

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At the annual MFU State Convention in Great Falls members elected state officers including Walter Schweitzer to serve as president of the statewide grassroots organization. In addition officers were re-elected

Poll

A handful of states are making efforts to eliminate daylight savings time in favor of one standard time. Would you support this change in Montana?