Agriculture

The case for pampering those mother cows

Genetics matter when it comes to breeding great cows. But it may turn out that how you treat those cows when they are pregnant is equally important. At least that’s

Warm temperatures, moisture leave soil in good condition

Warmer temperatures along with precipitation occurred throughout the state during the past week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The high temperature

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Unique MSU lab rides wave of growth in pulse crops

Like a farmer scanning the horizon for coming changes in weather, in 2014 Mary Burrows looked to the future of Montana agriculture and what she saw prompted her to start

Pinochle winners

The results of the pinochle tournament held Wednesday at the Legion Bar in Roy show the following winners: 1) John Thomas; 2) Wayne Wyman and Wendy Overfield (tie); and 4)

Lewistown youth shine at 2018 Montana Junior Beef Expo Angus Show

Angus exhibitors led 35 entries at the 2018 Montana Junior Beef Expo Angus Show, June 16 in Lewistown. Dillon Freeman, Cheyenne, Wyo., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Three local

MSU discovers breakthrough in newborn cattle health

A Montana State University faculty member has found that, like most good things in life, a majority of healthy microbes in newborn cattle come from their mothers. Carl Yeoman, associate professor

Montana Pulse Crop Committee to hold public meeting Monday, June 25

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet at 9 am on Monday, June 25, in Glasgow at the Cottonwood Inn and Suites (54250 U.S. Hwy 2). The Montana Department of

Producers wait for drier conditions to cut hay

Light precipitation benefited crops and pastures over the past week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The high temperature for the state

Farm Bureau advisory committee meetings, tours round out summer conference

Whether agricultural concerns revolve around livestock health issues, the farm bill, noxious weeds or taxes, members of the Montana Farm Bureau advisory committees had plenty to visit about during the

Poll

The Central Montana Fair is July 25-28 ... Which of the four major grandstand events do you like the best?