Agriculture

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

Ag producers invited to attend Farm Bill meeting

The USDA Farm Service Agency and Montana State University are hosting a Farm Bill meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, at 3:30 p.m. at the Eagles, 124 W Main Street in

USDA extends deadline for producers to enroll

The USDA is extending the deadline to Nov. 8, for eligible agriculture producers to enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program Grassland Conservation Initiative, which was created by the 2018 Farm

Warmer weather reported, some crops degraded to feed quality

Warmer and drier weather conditions 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

Root weevil found to be effective at houndstongue control

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The Montana Invasive Species Council issued recommendations to guide the potential for approval of Mogulones crucifer for classical biological control of houndstongue in the U.S. Houndstongue is a state noxious

A day in the life of a young Montana rancher

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It was a typical day for Jake Brown. The sun had barely peeked over the mountain and the temperature was brisk as he stepped outside his home, whistled for his

Ongoing precipitation continues to hamper harvest and degrade crops

Continued precipitation and cool temperatures 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

Living with oil and gas in the rural West

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What’s it really like? Join us for an overview of how coal, oil and gas extraction impacts rural communities in the West, how residents adapt and how they can benefit,

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