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Department of Agriculture reminds Montanans to sow safe seeds
from Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Following the first day of spring and beginning of Ag Week in Montana, the Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to ensure their seeds and plant materials are sourced from... — Updated 3/22/2022
Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Montana meat processors expands
from U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the State of Montana have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement, which provides an... — Updated 3/22/2022
People invited to vote for new Montana wheat and barley variety names
Press release GREAT FALLS - The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee and the Montana State University Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department are inviting the public to help... — Updated 3/2/2022
USDA extends ReConnect application funding deadline to March 9
from U.S.D.A. Rural Development BOZEMAN — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the Department is extending to March 9 the application deadline for funding to expand... — Updated 3/2/2022
Montana Pulse Crop Committee meeting at Northern Ag Research Center March 22
from Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Northern Agricultural Research Center southwest of Havre at Fort Assinniboine. Committee... — Updated 3/2/2022
March 15 is deadline to enroll in ARC, PLC
from U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage — ARC — or Price Loss Coverage — PLC — programs for the 2022 crop year have until March... — Updated 2/23/2022
Winter Rendezvous with ag, rural development leaders planned
from Montana Farmers Union BILLINGS — The new Winter Rendezvous, sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, provides an open forum to share and ask questions of leaders in agriculture and rural development. The free, public event will... — Updated 2/16/2022
Positions open on Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council
from Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council. The following council terms expire June 30: ... — Updated 2/16/2022
MFU Women's Conference held
from Montana Farmers Union Nearly 70 women connected over topics ranging from mental health to entrepreneurship to fitness to the rural brain gain to social media marketing during the ninth-annual Montana Farmers Union Women’s... — Updated 2/9/2022
Grain growers, and grains foundation offer scholarships
Press release GREAT FALLS — The Montana Grain Growers Association and the Montana Grains Foundation will each offer scholarships to be used for the 2022-2023 school year. MGGA will award two $1,000 scholarships to students... — Updated 2/9/2022
Golden Triangle Barley Conference set for Feb. 22 in Conrad
from MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The Golden Triangle Barley Conference, a triennial event featuring updates about the barley industry, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Conrad. The event is hosted by Montana State University... — Updated 2/2/2022
2022 Montana state hemp license applications available
from Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2022 hemp growing season after receiving federal approval from the United States Department of... — Updated 2/2/2022
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signups for 2022
from U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program, a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a key tool... — Updated 2/2/2022
Soil Health Symposium registration open
Press release BOZEMAN — Registration for the 2022 Montana Soil Health Symposium has been extended to Feb. 2, 2022, including special pricing for students and interns enrolled in educational agriculture programs. The Montana... — Updated 1/25/2022
American Farm Bureau establishes 2022 policies
ATLANTA - Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 103rd Convention adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2022. Key topics ranged from... — Updated 1/19/2022
Producer Partnership donates 10 tons of burger to help end hunger in Montana
From Montana Food Bank Network Thanks to a generous gift from a collection of agricultural producers across the state, 19,800 pounds of hamburger were delivered to the Montana Food Bank Network Jan. 11. The Producer Partnership, a... — Updated 1/19/2022
Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees announced
Press release The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center has announced that John W. "Jack" Young of Lloyd will receiving the living award and Jerome "Jerry" and... — Updated 1/12/2022
President holds roundtable on competition in meat and poultry supply chain
Press releases President Biden convened a roundtable Monday with farmers, ranchers, an independent poultry processor and members of his cabinet to discuss the need for greater competition in beef, pork and poultry processing and... — Updated 1/5/2022
'Beef On Every Plate' donates beef to those in need
from Montana Cattlemen’s Association Montana Cattlemen’s Association created Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation several years ago. The foundation has a program called “Beef On Every Plate” “Beef On Every Plate” is a... — Updated 1/5/2022
Montana FSA program dates, deadlines listed
From https://www.fsa.usda. gov/state-offices/Montana Dec. 15: First day to enroll in the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program Dec. 31: 2022 NAP application for coverage deadline for honey. Jan. 1: Newly elected COC... — Updated 12/29/2021
Economic relief available for biofuel producers and to restore renewable fuel markets hit by the pandemic
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and infrastructure. The announcement includes $700 million to provide... — Updated 12/22/2021
MSU Extension to host January cropping seminars in area
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series Jan. 10-14 in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as wheat stem sawfly management and new research; new crop variety... — Updated 12/15/2021
MSU Extension to host January cropping seminars in area
BOZEMAN - Montana State University Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series Jan. 10-14 in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as wheat stem... — Updated 12/8/2021
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MGGA sets policy and elects officers
GREAT FALLS - Montana Grain Growers Association wrapped up their 66th Annual Convention and Tradeshow Thursday, with members setting the organization's policy for 2022 and also elec... — Updated 12/8/2021
Montana FSA program dates/deadlines listed
From https://www.fsa.usda. gov/state-offices/Montana Nov. 1 was last day of 2021 CRP Summer/Fall Non-Emergency Grazing Period — prior approval required. Dec. 6: Voted FSA county committee election ballots due to FSA. Dec.... — Updated 12/1/2021
