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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 name four new wheat and barley varieties released to the public this year. The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee funds local research to develop superior plant varieties that earn premium prices and are recognized throughout the world for their superior quality. In partnership with the Montana State...
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 members will review proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to advance Montana’s pulse industry. For more information, people can email Dani Jones at the Montana Department of Agriculture at danielle.jones@mt.gov. The Montana Pulse Crop Committee’s mission is to inves...
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 15 to sign a contract. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support to farmers experiencing substantial declines in crop prices or revenues. “The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs provide critical financial protections...
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 run 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. MFU President Walter Schweitzer said the event is scheduled to optimize producers’ time as they travel to Billings for the MATE. A complimentary meal will be served to attendees as they learn about processing and funding opp...
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: • Recreationist/Wildlife Group. • Consumer Group. • Montana Weed Control Association. • Eastern County Weed District Representative. • At-Large Member. Appointed by the MDA director, the council provides guidance related to noxious weed programs and the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program assisting counties, l...
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 Conference. The conference, held Feb. 4-6 at Fairmont Hot Springs, provided opportunities for professional development and networking through panels and speakers tackling hot topics in agriculture and rural communities, organizer Rachel Prevost said. “Women are the strongholds of our rural com...
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 pursuing an agricultural related degree at the college of their choice. Applicants or their parent, grandparent or legal guardian must be a current producer member of MGGA. MGF will award two $2,500 scholarships to Montana State University juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Ag E...
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 Extension and its partners and will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pondera Shooting Sports Complex, 972 Granite Road. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Speakers from MSU will include Pat Carr from the Central Agricultural Research Center in Moccasin, barley breeder Jamie Sherman with the D...
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 Agriculture for its state hemp production plan which took effect Jan. 1. “Montana’s hemp industry continues to advance and present opportunities for growers, especially with regard to fiber and grain,” Montana Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark said. “Our department is proud to operate a hemp pr...
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 in the Biden-Harris Administration effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits. The General CRP signup will run from Jan. 31 to March 11, and the Grassland CRP signup will run from April 4 to May 13. Producers and landowners enrolled 4.6 million acres into CRP signups in...
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 Association of Conservation Districts and Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting the 2022 Montana Soil Health Symposium Feb. 9-10 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. The event will feature Allen Williams, Ph.D, from Understanding Ag LLC and Dan Kittredge with the Bionutrient Food A...
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 milk pricing and beef market transparency to urban agriculture. "Delegates from all 50 state Farm Bureaus and Puerto Rico came together to demonstrate the power of grassroots leadership," said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. "The policies set forth will guide Farm Bureau in its mission to advocate for...
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 statewide non-profit organization, facilitated this donation through its mission of farmers and ranchers working together to end hunger in Montana. Established in Spring 2020 by Matt Pierson, a sixth-generation Park County rancher, the Producer Partnership reached out to Montana Food Bank Network...
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 Flora Kearful of Chinook will receive the legacy award in the 14th class inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture...
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 to announce the administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. “In too many industries, a handful of giant companies dominate the market. And too often, they use their power to squeeze out smaller competitors and stifle new ent...
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 program that ranchers donate cull cows. Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation pays for the processing and the beef is donated to programs in need. It is totally volunteer and the donated proceeds go 100 percent toward feeding the needy of Montana. Just before Christmas, two beef were donated to “Beef On Every Plate.” Mon...
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 members/alternates take oath of office. Jan. 3: 2022 acreage reporting deadline for honey covered under NAP — or 30 days after placement of colonies. Please note that this is the final date that FSA can accept late-filed 2021 reports for these crops. Jan. 17: 2022 acreage reporting deadline established stand alfalfa s...
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 economic relief to biofuel producers and restore renewable fuel markets affected by the pandemic. The department will make the funds available through the new Biofuel Producer Program authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — CARES — Act. Additionally, in the coming month...
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 trials and integrated pest management, or IPM, concerns; forage management practices during drought; conditions that influence nitrate toxicity; and building relationships between locals and newcomers. Interested individuals can attend in Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fort Benton, Great F...
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 trials and integrated pest management, or IPM, concerns; forage management practices during drought; conditions that influence nitrate toxicity; and building relationships between locals and newcomers. Interested individuals can attend in Chester,...
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 electing new officers. Tryg Koch, Kalispell, was elected to serve as the president. "I'm hoping to bridge the gap between suits and ties on the hill and the boots on the ground in agriculture. We need to fully understand how the two work side by side, while one grows the food and the other one keeps...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for the 2022 Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium, which will be held Jan. 12-13 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings. The event is hosted by the Mountain States Crop Education Association, or MSCEA, which is comprised of industry representatives as well as Montana State University Extension faculty members. The first day of the event will focus on barley production. Presentations will cover topics including precision a...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping to ensure that underserved farmers, ranchers and foresters have the tools, programs and support they need to succeed in agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Nov. 24 that USDA will provide approximately $75 million in American Rescue Plan funding to 20 organizations to provide technical assistance to connect underserved producers with USDA programs and services. Organizations were selected for their proven t...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, an online event that will be held Feb. 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth” and the program will focus on innovations to minimize the environmental footprint of agriculture and ensure sustainability while improving crop yields. “If we are to produce enough to feed a growing global population while minimiz...
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. 31: 2022 NAP application for coverage deadline for honey. Jan. 1: Newly elected COC members/alternates take oath of office. Jan. 3: 2022 acreage reporting deadline for honey covered under NAP — or 30 days after placement of colonies. Please note that this is the final date that FSA can accept late-filed 202...
