1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (376+ words) Northern Ag Network Gov. Gianforte Highlights Ag Producers in Montana's Golden Triangle BIG SANDY, Mont. " Governor Greg Gianforte continued his annual 56 County Tour, highlighting ag producers along the Hi-Line. "Agriculture is Montana's number one industry," Gov. Gianforte said. "Across our…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (381+ words) The Montana Seed Trade Association is offering scholarships of up to $1, 000 for eligible students. Applicants must be connected to an active MSTA member (employee, dependent, or customer), be a full-time student in a 2- or 4-year program, have completed at least…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (241+ words) In a recent Op-Ed published in the Northern Ag Network, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) affirmed the importance of protecting senior water rights. But that position seems at odds with MSGA's pursuit of a legislative remedy that seeks to enlarge…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (510+ words) by Karli Johnson " Director of State Governmental Affairs, Montana Farm Bureau Federation Water is one of the most critical issues to address, and exempt wells are at the heart of that challenge. So how can a subdivision qualify as a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (206+ words) In 2025, total cattle slaughter was 29. 252 million head, down 6. 4% year over year and down 13. 1% from the recent cyclical peak in 2022. Cattle slaughter in 2025 was at the lowest level since 2015. On average, fed slaughter is about 80% of total cattle slaughter. These eleven…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated ten Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. In a letter received from USDA Undersecretary Brooke Appleton, the governor was notified that the following counties were…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (463+ words) Minnesota cattle producers have voted against a proposed increase to the state's beef checkoff program, keeping the assessment at the current $1-per-head level. The proposal would have added a refundable 50-cent state assessment on top of the existing federal beef…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (377+ words) The Montana Seed Trade Association is offering scholarships of up to $1, 000 for eligible students. Applicants must be connected to an active MSTA member (employee, dependent, or customer), be a full-time student in a 2- or 4-year program, have completed at least…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (631+ words) Coming out of a two-day summit in China, U. S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday China agreed to buy more than "double-digit billions" in agricultural products over the next three years, though there were no specific details on what would be…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) From Nashua to Noxon, a total of 17 agricultural businesses throughout the state were awarded funds to advance Montana's agricultural economy." "The Growth Through Agriculture Program has grown to be a vital investment into the backbone of Montana," said Director Jillien…...