Guest Opinions

When people speak, Congress still listens

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Washington politics have become so polarized that it can be tough for Democrats and Republicans to come together to tackle big challenges. But that’s exactly what happened recently on Capitol

Clearing up some misconceptions

After reading recent letters to the editor, the Extension Office staff would like to clear up some misconceptions regarding recent changes to the 4-H/FFA Department of the Central Montana Fair.

Connecting housing and economic development

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The Center for Rural Affairs has long focused on strategies to support economic vitality for small communities. Our work to assist small businesses, develop valueadded agriculture, and improve policy all

Guest Opinion

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In October, the United States Cattlemen’s Association submitted a petition for rulemaking to U.S.D.A.s Food Safety and Inspection Service requesting the use of certain labeling claims, such as “Product of

The weather rules

I woke up Tuesday morning with “Good King Wenceslas” playing in my head. I wondered why I was suddenly murmuring the lyrics to a Christmas carol I haven’t thought about

Japan’s final appoval on trade deal a win for farmers

Farmers and ranchers in Montana and across the country are applauding Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower tariffs for U.S. exports to that nation. The deal

Group urges caution for pets during trapping season

Footloose Montana reminds you that trapping season for most furbearers—beaver, otter, muskrat, mink and swift fox—started Nov. 1 and lasts until April 15. Traps are not signed. They can be

Why trust matters

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To me, it was a thunderclap. Years ago, when I was in Congress, we were in the midst of a tense, contentious debate. Members had gotten irritated, levying charges back

Farm to School and Kids Eat Local acts would provide more local foods on lunch trays

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Each day, 29 million students participate in the national school lunch program. The Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Food Council advocate for the Child Nutrition Act reauthorization, with inclusion

Radical politics and the swamp

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Politics have become absurd as the Democrats continue pushing this ridiculous anti-Trump Impeachment circus. To this professional historian, these hearings are nothing more than an effort to undercut our Rule

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