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This release is from the Office of Sen. Jon Tester As part of his continued efforts to advocate for Montana’s family farmers and ranchers, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., this month introduced his bipartisan Livestock Disaster Rel... — Updated 6/28/2023

Press release Last Thursday, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the United States and the Republic of India have agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. Furthermore,... — Updated 6/28/2023

Press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of do... — Updated 6/28/2023

Press release The Montana Stockgrowers Association wrapped up the 139th MidYear Meeting Thursday, June 15, in Havre. The event hosted more than 130 attendees who gathered for three days of education, policy, fellowship and fun.... — Updated 6/21/2023

Press release WASHINGTON — During the week of June 19-25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued commitment and support for pollinator health and research.... — Updated 6/21/2023

Press release Farmers and ranchers can use the Farm Loan Discovery Tool on https://farmers.gov to find information on USDA farm loans that may best fit their operations. USDA’s Farm Service Agency offers a variety of loan... — Updated 6/21/2023

Press release A new program meant to connect women in agriculture with each other and resources is expanding to more locations across the state in the coming weeks. Ladies Who Ag Luncheons through Montana Farmers Union are a way... — Updated 6/21/2023

Press release The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that it has extended the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program — ERP — Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program — PARP — to July 14,... — Updated 6/21/2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has... — Updated 6/14/2023

Press release HELENA — Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana State University Extension were recently announced as partners in a $30 million U.S. Department of Agriculture effort to establish a regional center to create... — Updated 6/14/2023

People interested in starting a career path as a crop insurance agent or adjuster can join the Building Resiliency pilot program to gain education, certification, and potential placement with an agency. Building Resiliency... — Updated 6/14/2023

Press release WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday the deployment of a tool to assist industry and small disadvantaged entities in identifying potential opportunities for selling their products a... — Updated 6/14/2023

From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program — ERP — Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program — PARP — to July... — Updated 5/31/2023

Press release WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced May 19 plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance to crop and livestock producers who... — Updated 5/31/2023

Press release BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced assistance is available for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.   ODMAP is established to help mitigate market... — Updated 5/24/2023

Press release WASHINGTON —  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced May 19 plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program assistance to crop and livestock producers who... — Updated 5/24/2023

Press release BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category, through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, and Montana Farm... — Updated 5/24/2023

Press release Registration for Montana Farmers Union’s newest Book Club selection “For the Love of Soil” by Nicole Masters is now open. Limited complimentary copies courtesy of MFU are available when people register.... — Updated 5/24/2023

Press release A new opportunity to connect with other women and resources in agriculture kicks off Friday, May 12, in Hamilton. Ladies Who Ag, sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, is a play off of the women-who-lunch idea,... — Updated 5/10/2023

RACHEL PREVOST and JASMINE KROTKOV Montana Farmers Union Government Affairs Team The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots... — Updated 5/10/2023

Press release HELENA — In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program.... — Updated 5/10/2023

Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture by June 1, 2023. Taken only once every five years by the United States Department of... — Updated 5/3/2023

Press release BOZEMAN — Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in conservation for another 30... — Updated 5/3/2023

This was released by the office of Sen. Jon Tester Continuing his efforts to lower costs for Montanans and bolster education opportunities for rural communities, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester introduced bipartisan legislation to make sure... — Updated 4/26/2023