Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has directed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to develop a new wolf management plan for the state. “Given the public and legislature’s engagement in wolf management, it is an appropriate time to revisit the Wolf Plan,” Gov. Gianforte wrote in a letter to FWP director Hank Worsech. “Accordingly, I am directing FWP to collaborate with the citizens

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding today that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU, signed at the 2023 AFBF Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere. “AFBF is pleased to announce this agreement with John Deere. It addresses

Stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West have approved a merger of their associations to form Ag-West Farm Credit, a new association serving more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states. The merger was effective Jan. 1, after a rigorous due diligence and approval process and affirmative stockholder vote. The new association will be led by past