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Governor Comments Against Fort Peck Dam Changes

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has come out against a plan that would change water release from the Fort Peck Dam in order to benefit the endangered pallid sturgeon. The draft EIS identifies and compares several alternatives and outlines in detail, the preferred alternative for assessing test flow capacity from Fort Peck Dam, to promote growth and survival of pallid sturgeon during the free swimming

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Governor Comments Against Fort Peck Dam Changes

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has come out against a plan that would change water release from the Fort Peck Dam in order to benefit the endangered pallid sturgeon. The draft EIS identifies and compares several alternatives and outlines in detail, the preferred alternative for assessing test flow capacity from Fort Peck Dam, to promote growth and survival of pallid sturgeon during the free swimming

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Posted on June 10, 2021

State Approves Hemp In Feed For Horses

Helena, Mont. – As established in House Bill 396 signed during the 2021 legislative session, hemp and substances derived from hemp are now approved for use in commercial feed for pets, specialty pets and horses in Montana, so long as they do not contain more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The Montana Department of Agriculture will regulate these new parameters for feed, feed

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State Approves Hemp In Feed For Horses

Helena, Mont. – As established in House Bill 396 signed during the 2021 legislative session, hemp and substances derived from hemp are now approved for use in commercial feed for pets, specialty pets and horses in Montana, so long as they do not contain more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The Montana Department of Agriculture will regulate these new parameters for feed, feed

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Posted on June 10, 2021

FSA Taking Conservation Program Applications

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency executive director Jill Davidson has announced that Roosevelt County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damages from drought. ECP signup began on June 1 and will end on July 1. The approved ECP practices under this authorization include installing pipe to an existing or newly developed source of water,

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FSA Taking Conservation Program Applications

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency executive director Jill Davidson has announced that Roosevelt County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damages from drought. ECP signup began on June 1 and will end on July 1. The approved ECP practices under this authorization include installing pipe to an existing or newly developed source of water,

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Montana Hail Insurance Policies Available For Purchase Until Aug. 15

In light of recent moisture, and with severe weather events on the horizon, the Montana State Hail Program is reminding producers to make sure their crops are covered. As spring plantings are wrapping up, staff are ready to assist producers with acquiring state hail insurance. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre

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Montana Hail Insurance Policies Available For Purchase Until Aug. 15

In light of recent moisture, and with severe weather events on the horizon, the Montana State Hail Program is reminding producers to make sure their crops are covered. As spring plantings are wrapping up, staff are ready to assist producers with acquiring state hail insurance. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Christian lost her brother James ….

Christian lost her brother James Joseph Christian to suicide in 2019. “Suicide is not an easy discussion,” said Anaquod. “Yet the more we talk about it, the more people will understand, they aren’t alone.” Sponsors included the National Native Children’s Trauma Center, Fort Peck Tribes, Nakona Dakota Oyate Youth Council, Nike N7, Spotted Bull Recovery and Resource Center, HPDP,

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Christian lost her brother James ….

Christian lost her brother James Joseph Christian to suicide in 2019. “Suicide is not an easy discussion,” said Anaquod. “Yet the more we talk about it, the more people will understand, they aren’t alone.” Sponsors included the National Native Children’s Trauma Center, Fort Peck Tribes, Nakona Dakota Oyate Youth Council, Nike N7, Spotted Bull Recovery and Resource Center, HPDP,

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Conservation Advances Must Do No Harm

The American Farm Bureau Federation has called on the administration to act responsibly in conservation efforts. Specifically, President Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030, commonly referred to as “30x30,” is raising questions. Three key requests are outlined in a letter to President Biden: that the administration provide clarity on the initiative;

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Conservation Advances Must Do No Harm

The American Farm Bureau Federation has called on the administration to act responsibly in conservation efforts. Specifically, President Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030, commonly referred to as “30x30,” is raising questions. Three key requests are outlined in a letter to President Biden: that the administration provide clarity on the initiative;

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Cooling Off

Students from Southside Elementary School enjoy fun in the sun during their field day held at the high school on Wednesday, June 2. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Cooling Off

Students from Southside Elementary School enjoy fun in the sun during their field day held at the high school on Wednesday, June 2. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Extension Plans Communicating For The Farm Series

Montana State University Extension in Pondera County and Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County will offer a webinar series this month to help improve agricultural storytelling and communication skills. Adriane Good, MSU Extension agent in Pondera County, and Cora Carter, Purdue Extension educator in Bartholomew County, coordinated the series. “We noticed that many agricultural producers want

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Extension Plans Communicating For The Farm Series

Montana State University Extension in Pondera County and Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County will offer a webinar series this month to help improve agricultural storytelling and communication skills. Adriane Good, MSU Extension agent in Pondera County, and Cora Carter, Purdue Extension educator in Bartholomew County, coordinated the series. “We noticed that many agricultural producers want

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Posted on June 10, 2021

ranchers are expressing concern and ….

ranchers are expressing concern and asking to know more about the Biden Administration’s “goal” of 30x30, as well. MFBF District 3 Director Kris Descheemaeker recently attended a meeting in Lewistown on the subject. “The 30x30 Initiative was done through an executive order January 27, yet there is not a lot of information forthcoming from the Biden Administration, which is making many

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ranchers are expressing concern and ….

ranchers are expressing concern and asking to know more about the Biden Administration’s “goal” of 30x30, as well. MFBF District 3 Director Kris Descheemaeker recently attended a meeting in Lewistown on the subject. “The 30x30 Initiative was done through an executive order January 27, yet there is not a lot of information forthcoming from the Biden Administration, which is making many

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Posted on June 10, 2021

Fire Involves 50-75 Acres Near Poplar

About 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, three BIA engines plus Brockton and Poplar volunteer fire departments responded to the “Highway 480” wildfire in a riparian area by White Shield Island along the Missouri River west of Highway 480 and south of U.S. Highway 2. By 4 p.m., incident commander Karl Big Hair and Poplar Fire Chief Dave Mathison estimated the fire to be 50 to 75 acres. It was first

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Fire Involves 50-75 Acres Near Poplar

About 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, three BIA engines plus Brockton and Poplar volunteer fire departments responded to the “Highway 480” wildfire in a riparian area by White Shield Island along the Missouri River west of Highway 480 and south of U.S. Highway 2. By 4 p.m., incident commander Karl Big Hair and Poplar Fire Chief Dave Mathison estimated the fire to be 50 to 75 acres. It was first

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Posted on June 10, 2021

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Governor Comments Against Fort Peck Dam Changes

Governor Comments Against Fort Peck Dam Changes

State Approves Hemp In Feed For Horses

State Approves Hemp In Feed For Horses

FSA Taking Conservation Program Applications

FSA Taking Conservation Program Applications

Montana Hail Insurance Policies Available For Purchase Until Aug. 15

Montana Hail Insurance Policies Available For Purchase Until Aug. 15

Christian lost her brother James ….

Christian lost her brother James ….

Conservation Advances Must Do No Harm

Conservation Advances Must Do No Harm

Cooling Off

Cooling Off

Extension Plans Communicating For The Farm Series

Extension Plans Communicating For The Farm Series

ranchers are expressing concern and ….

ranchers are expressing concern and ….

Fire Involves 50-75 Acres Near Poplar

Fire Involves 50-75 Acres Near Poplar

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