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.
- Crystal Reed
The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
Northwestern farmer chosen as last year's parade grand marshal
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Crystal Reed
Farmers facing a reduction in farm income have tough decisions to make when it comes to budgeting for family expenses.
- Sue Roesler
White-flowered perennials swaying in a light breeze makes Haley Klosterman, owner and operator of Wild Roots Farm near Wyndmere, N.D., think of spring planting season and growing flowers.
- By MORGAN GARRISON
Local FFA alumni organizations can be most easily described as “booster” organizations, whose chief purpose is to raise funds and provide logistical support to the FFA chapter advisor, if and when it is needed. You do not have to have been a former FFA member to be an alumni member, nor do y…
- Sue Roesler
BILLINGS, Mont. – K.R. Rauch Company, the Montana/Wyoming dealer for Wilson livestock trailers, is operated by a couple, Ken and Virginia, who married each other – and then “married” Wilson trailers.
- Ryan Crossingham
BILLINGS, Mont. – The 2026 Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) will be held Feb. 12-14 at the MetraPark in Billings. MATE Show hours on Thursday and Friday are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- By MORGAN GARRISON
Winter is the season of feeding cattle across the Northern Great Plains. For Dennis and Mykal Kirkpatrick, who ranch on the banks of the Big Hole River between the rural towns of Wisdom and Wise River, Mont., the soundtrack of their morning feeding routine is hooves on barnwood floors and oa…
- Sue Roesler
GLENDIVE, Mont. – The annual Glendive Agri-Trade Expo (GATE) show comes to the Eastern Plains Event Center (EPEC) in Glendive on March 13-14. The trade show will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
- By MORGAN GARRISON
Growing up on a dairy farm in his home country of Italy, Ivan Negri developed an undisputable work ethic and a deep love for agriculture. He studied agriculture science in college before immigrating to the United States where he spent several years working on ranches and farms across Texas, …
- Kristen Sindelar
Fat lambs are sourced from all over the Midwest, with the majority procured in-state from local producers. Kevin Coan delivers lambs from Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and sometimes Kansas.
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The award-winning documentary podcast Reframing Rural launched its fourth season, “Succession Stories,” this fall to encourage farm and ranch families to create a succession plan and educate consumers on the complexities of family agriculture today. Created in collaboration …
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