MT Stockgrowers Raise Questions Regarding the BLM Utility-Scale Solar Plan

The Montana Stockgrowers Association submitted comments questioning multiple facets of the BLM’s Utility-Scale Solar Development Plan Draft Programmatic Impact Statement (PEIS). The plan includes a swath of alternatives detailing the…

Student Loan Assistance Available to Young Farmers and Ranchers

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s college-educated youth…

Montana Farmers and Ranchers Concerned About DNRC Seizing Private Water Rights

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking the Montana Board of Land Commissioners to remove the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s decision-making authority over private water rights at…

Governor Gianforte Signs Hours of Service Exemption for Fertilizer Delivery

Governor Greg Gianforte signed an emergency executive order on April 16, 2024 providing a 2 week window of reduced hours of service regulations for fertilizer delivery in Montana.  This order…

BLM’s Finalized Public Lands Rule Draws Criticism

The Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. DOI says the final Public Lands Rule provides tools…

EPA Releases Update on Herbicide Strategy

Farmers and pesticide applicators grappling with how to comply with EPA’s impending Herbicide Strategy learned this week that new requirements may not be as stringent or widespread as the agency…