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Supreme Court reduces Roundup lawsuits

Supreme Court reduces Roundup lawsuits

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

The decision overturned a jury verdict in Missouri awarding $1.25 million to a man who said he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after years of exposure to glyphosate in Roundup.

Gypsy Vanners: Beautiful horses with an abundance of hair and the look of a draft

Gypsy Vanners: Beautiful horses with an abundance of hair and the look of a draft

  • Ruth Nicolaus

“A lot of people will say they are born broke. That isn’t quite the case, but they’re much calmer than other breeds.”

Montana Agribusiness Foundation announces 2026 scholarship recipients

Montana Agribusiness Foundation announces 2026 scholarship recipients

    HELENA, Mont. - The Montana Agribusiness Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. This year’s scholarship winners are Madelyn DeVries of Denton, Mont.; Avery Schubert of Hardin, Mont.; Hattie Hossfeld of Ranchester, Wyo.; and Dani Taylor of Stanford, Mont.

    Dillon student using 4-H/FFA success to mentor others

    Dillon student using 4-H/FFA success to mentor others

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    There aren’t many teenagers that are regularly awake at 5:30 a.m., but for 17-year-old Kenndyl Meine, her days have to start that early just so she even has a prayer of getting everything she needs to do done in a day.

    Lewistown native shares his passion for agriculture

    Lewistown native shares his passion for agriculture

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    It may be easy to assume 17-year-old Nathan Long from Lewistown, Mont., grew up without much of a choice when it came to joining 4-H and FFA. After all, his father, Jared Long, is the agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor for the Fergus of Lewistown chapter. But when you listen to Na…

    Farmers concerned about loss of risk management tools, unfair trade practices

    Farmers concerned about loss of risk management tools, unfair trade practices

    • Sue Roesler

    An ag roundtable organized by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven addressed current North Dakota farmer/rancher concerns with Farm Service Agency Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce at NDSU’s Barry Hall in Fargo on May 26.

    MFBF to unveil new beer at summer conference

    MFBF to unveil new beer at summer conference

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    In a full circle celebration of Montana agriculture, Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is excited to be unveiling their new beer at the organization’s 2026 summer conference to be held June 15-17 in Kalispell.

    Speaking for agriculture: College student finds her calling an ag advocacy

    Speaking for agriculture: College student finds her calling an ag advocacy

    • Katelyn Winberg

    On the Mockler family farm near Centerville, spring planting is a full-family effort.

    MSU announces new agriculture scholars’ program

    MSU announces new agriculture scholars’ program

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    Montana State University (MSU) recently announced they are accepting applicants for their new Growth through Research Opportunities and Work (GROW) agriculture scholars’ program. GROW is a one-of-a-kind program available to graduating high school students who are excited and passionate about…

    Montana Safflower provides value-added opportunities for farmers

    Montana Safflower provides value-added opportunities for farmers

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    Montana Safflower, a cold-press oil company owned by Montana Farmers Union (MFU), held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 13, in Great Falls, Mont. The business represents the crossroads where innovation and Montana-grown quality meet to create a value-added, end-use …

    Gene-edited crops and the global regulatory divide

    Gene-edited crops and the global regulatory divide

    • Katelyn Winberg

    Gene-edited crops reach farmers’ fields faster than regulators around the world can agree on how to oversee them, and the resulting divide is shaping where agricultural innovation takes place.

    More countries seek ethanol amid Iran conflict

    More countries seek ethanol amid Iran conflict

    • Crystal Reed

    The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.

    Montana 4-H Foundation welcomes new leader

    Montana 4-H Foundation welcomes new leader

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    Born and raised in Lambert, Mont., Gillette Vaira attests that 4-H is truly in her blood. With generations of 4-H leaders, members, and supporters in her lineage, Vaira naturally stepped into her new role as head of the Montana 4-H Foundation effective Feb. 17, 2026.

    Growth of Montana FFA evident at this year’s state convention

    Growth of Montana FFA evident at this year’s state convention

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    The 96th Montana State FFA Convention concluded on Saturday, April 4. Held in Great Falls this year, the event was another grand success with over 2,150 members, guests and event volunteers in attendance, making it one of the largest State FFA Conventions to date.

    Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

    Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

    • From MSU News Service

    Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension specialist Clain Jones, have provided some in…

    Annual Band Day celebrations set for May 9 in Williston, ND

    Annual Band Day celebrations set for May 9 in Williston, ND

      Northwestern farmer chosen as last year's parade grand marshal

      Corn growers learn EPA sets record-high RFS volumes for ethanol

      Corn growers learn EPA sets record-high RFS volumes for ethanol

      • Sue Roesler

      North Dakota corn growers are tired of waiting on an E15 year-round blend approval from Congress, according to Carson Klosterman, chair of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) and a corn grower near Wyndmere.

      From field robots to satellites: Tech on display at Commodity Classic

      From field robots to satellites: Tech on display at Commodity Classic

      • Katelyn Winberg

      Technology on display at Commodity Classic ranged from robots that do fieldwork to satellite-powered planting tools, as equipment manufacturers and ag tech companies showed producers new ways to stretch inputs, save time and make better decisions.

      Prepared with a plan

      Prepared with a plan

      • Janelle Atyeo

      As the fifth generation on a family ranch, Kaeloni Latham doesn’t take things for granted. She and her husband Jason, along with his extended family, have put significant effort into ensuring the future of both their operation and their remote community in northwestern South Dakota.

      REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

      REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

      • By MORGAN GARRISON

      REAL Montana, a one-of-a-kind two-year intensive leadership development program, is currently accepting applications for Class VII. Since 2013, REAL Montana has been dedicated to its mission of building a network of informed and engaged leaders to advance the natural resource industries in Montana.

      Agriculture will play a major role in upcoming corner crossing discussions

      Agriculture will play a major role in upcoming corner crossing discussions

      • By MORGAN GARRISON

      Corner crossing has long been a hot-button issue across many western states, but a recent string of litigation stemming out of Wyoming has brought the corner crossing debate into sharper focus.

      Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

      Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

      • Kristen Sindelar

      Ever feel like you’re a pawn when trying to decrypt all the different agricultural programs and incentives? Sometimes it seems like just when you're about to make a move, the rules of the game change. Instead of landing on “payday,” you’re sent back to square one.

      Trend of growing production expenses troubling for agriculture

      Trend of growing production expenses troubling for agriculture

      • Sue Roesler

      U.S. agriculture is facing an “expense problem,” where production expenses relative to farm incomes are growing too fast and are likely unsustainable, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU ag finance specialist.

      Rollins highlights trade, farm policy progress during Commodity Classic general session

      Rollins highlights trade, farm policy progress during Commodity Classic general session

      • Katelyn Winberg

      Commodity Classic’s general session drew record attendance Feb. 26 in San Antonio, Texas, as agricultural leaders gathered to discuss policy priorities, technology and market opportunities.

      Agricultural Coalition for USMCA wants Mexico to increase US ethanol imports

      Agricultural Coalition for USMCA wants Mexico to increase US ethanol imports

      • Sue Roesler

      The Agricultural Coalition for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) highlighted the agreement’s U.S. ag and rural economic boost in a press conference via zoom on Feb. 10.

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