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Published on April 6, 2021 - 09:23 GMT

USDA Announces Funding Available to Organizations to Assist Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers under Pandemic Assistance ...

FSA Accepting CFAP2 Applications Beginning April 5, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance …

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Published on April 1, 2021 - 18:02 GMT

USDA FSA Quality Loss Program Deadline Extended

FSA extended deadline from March 5 to April 9 for producers to apply for Quality Loss Adjustment Program FSA extended the deadline from March 5 to April 9 for producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program because of recent winter storms …

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Published on March 30, 2021 - 13:08 GMT

Governor Gianforte Lifts Regulations for Fertilizer Delivery to Support Montana's Ag Industry

Hours of service regulations temporarily suspended for certain carriers to facilitate and expedite the delivery of fertilizer to Montana's farmers Governor Greg Gianforte issued an executive order that temporarily suspends hours of service regulations …

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Published on March 29, 2021 - 18:00 GMT

Oilseed Crop Checkoff Proposed to Montana Growers

Montana growers of canola, camelina, flaxseed, mustard, safflower, soybeans and sunflower crops will vote on 0.5% checkoff Montana oilseed growers will soon receive a ballot in the mail proposing a 0.5% checkoff for canola, camelina, flaxseed, mustard, …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 03:14 GMT

USDA Announces Disaster Designation for Wyoming with Contiguous Counties in Montana

Carbon, Carter, Gallatin, Park and Powder River named contiguous counties in disaster designation for Wyoming drought The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a primary agricultural disaster designation for counties in Wyoming. Under this …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 03:14 GMT

Online Testing Now Available for Montana Pesticide Applicators

MT Dept. of Agriculture partners with Metro Institute Centers to provide online applicator testing The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is providing a new opportunity for pesticide applicators to take exams online through the Metro Insititute …

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Published on March 24, 2021 - 05:05 GMT

Governor Gianforte Proclaims March 22 - 26 Montana Agriculture Week!

Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed March 22 - 26, 20201 Montana Agriculture Week! National Ag Day is celebrated every to celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. This year, Montana ...

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Published on March 24, 2021 - 05:05 GMT

Governor Gianforte Celebrates National Ag Day at Multi-Generational Potato Farms

Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated National Agriculture Day today by visiting the Lake Family farms, potato farms in operation for more than eighty years in the Mission Valley. “We’re celebrating Montana agriculture today and the farmers and ranchers that …

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Published on March 20, 2021 - 10:46 GMT

Governor Gianforte Proclaims March 20th "Montana Meat Day"

Governor Gianforte proclaims "Montana Meat Day" in honor and support of all MT farmers and ranchers that feed Montana, the nation, and the world In honor and support of all MT farmers and ranchers that feed Montana, the nation, and the world, …

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Published on March 17, 2021 - 16:20 GMT

Governor Gianforte Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Open to All Montanans on April 1

Vaccines will be available to all Montanans beginning April 1, 2021 Governor Greg Gianforte announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all Montanans beginning April 1, 2021. “A few months ago, projections estimated Montanans 16 and older would …

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Published on March 12, 2021 - 17:14 GMT

USDA Announces Disaster Designation with Contiguous Counties in Montana

Big Horn, Carbon and Powder River named contiguous counties in disaster designation for Wyoming drought The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a primary agricultural disaster designation for counties in Wyoming. Under this designation, …

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Published on March 11, 2021 - 21:29 GMT

Public Meeting Notice: MT Pulse Crop Committee - March 29, 2021

Virtual MT Pulse Crop Committee Meeting March 29, 2021 The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet virtually via Zoom on Monday, March 29, 2021 beginnig at 9:00 a.m. A meeting agenda will be posted soon. To receive Zoom meeting information, please contact …

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Published on March 9, 2021 - 04:26 GMT

Invasive Mussels Found in Aquarium Moss Balls Sold in Montana

Customers asked to dispose of moss balls properly Invasive zebra mussels found another avenue for potential infestation of Montana waters. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks was notified Wednesday that zebra mussels were detected in aquarium moss balls …

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Published on March 9, 2021 - 04:26 GMT

Growth Through Agriculture Program Awards Over $830,000 in Grants and Loans

Governor Gianforte and the Ag Development Council Announce Growth Though Agriculture Program Awards for Value-Added Projects Governor Gianforte and the Agriculture Development Council announced the recipients of $834,646 in grants and loans awarded through …

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Published on February 27, 2021 - 01:40 GMT

USDA Grants Available to Spur Innovation Technologies in Montana

Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants due April 23, 2021 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants until April 23, 2021, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of …

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Published on February 26, 2021 - 07:00 GMT

How to Determine Farm Status for FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Produce Safety Program requests growers complete Farm Status Determination Form The Montana Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Program encourages all produce growers to submit the status of their farm in relation to the Food Safety Modernization Act …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:40 GMT

Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee Funds 2021 Projects

Nine new projects have received funding from the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee Nine new projects have received funding from the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee to explore the science and best practices of various aspects of agricultural …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:39 GMT

National Invasive Species Awareness Week

February 22-26, 2021 National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. WATCH FOR NOXIOUS WEEDS. If you spot some, notify …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:39 GMT

Public Meeting Notice: MT Pulse Crop Committee - March 10, 2021

Deadline for market development proposals is fast-approaching: Proposals due March 1, 2021 The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet virtually through Zoom on March 10, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The committee is currently seeking proposals to fund …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:39 GMT

Montana Wheat & Barley Committee will Host Research Review Panels in Cooperation with Montana State University

“The Future’s Promise in Agriculture” research review panel scheduled for March 3, 2021 The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee will host a series of research review panels on March 3, 2021 in cooperation with the Montana State University College of …

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