Property owners have several decisions to make when it comes to estate planning, and one of those is whether to give property to heirs before or after death. Montana State University Extension has released a new MontGuide that gives information on how to approach that choice. According to university educators across Montana, it is important to consider the income tax consequences of the timing

The American Farm Bureau Federation has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking the Department of Justice to provide an update on its investigation into the meatpacking industry. The Department of Justice began an investigation after excessive volatility in the live and fed cattle markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. “With over 80 percent of the fed cattle market

Montana gas prices have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.43/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 6.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.04/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $3.23/g while the most expensive is $3.69/g,