When it comes to making decisions regarding heifer retention, producers must be diligent in their selection to ensure they are keeping the right females to build and/or sustain their herd. While phenotype evaluation has long been the gold standard for selecting heifers, pelvic exams may be a…
Horse owners who may be considering breeding their mare this year need to be aware of some particular challenges that come with living in northern climates like Montana and North Dakota. Limited access to daylight during certain times of the year and increased winter feed demands are items t…
Cattle producers who are able to understand the “price slide,” also known as the market price discount, will be able to more effectively market their cattle this year, as the trend for lighter cattle seems to be fading.
A Montana small business that specializes in creating skincare products and wholesale tallow is getting a boost from the Montana Department of Agriculture through their Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) grant.
Ag economists and analysts are looking at the financial patterns for 2025, and they see some of the same trends as earlier economic downturns.
Editor's note- Before this article went to print, some tariffs were removed, except for 10 percent across the board and tariffs on China increased
Although the economy is aware of tariffs on imports and a promise of more to come, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and forecasted two more rates cuts later in the year.
HETTINGER, N.D. – Jose Montoro Bais, North Dakota State University (NDSU) graduate student who was in his third year in 2024, has been conducting a spring wheat management trial, using various applications of nitrogen and fungicide at NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC) over the …
More products related to sustainable beef practices may be on the market in coming years, according to a veterinary pharmacologist working in the field.
With new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, the ag industry is bracing for another financial hit. From equipment to replacement parts, rising costs will leave farmers with fewer affordable options, such as with often-used farm equipment like sprayers, according to Arthur Eric…
With much of the region experiencing drought these past few years, Dr. Sarah McCoski, reproductive biologist and assistant professor at Montana State University, has been focusing her research on how drought may impact early pregnancy and pregnancy retention in cows.
In the small Montana town of Broadus, near the South Dakota border, residents are working to “change the conversation” about their community, inspiring improvement projects and greater civic pride.
Montana farms and ranches creating products for direct sale can boost their product visibility through the “Made in Montana” label, allowing producers to claim a share of the $168 million spent by visitors to the state.
DODSON, Mont. – Calving season just started on the Robinson ranch, with Lesley Robinson reporting that 10 calves were already on the ground as of the last week of March.
WOLF CREEK, Mont. – The Blackman family is getting ready for lambing season while Scott Blackman tries to negotiate the “chick fever” that has taken hold, creating fresh demand at the North 40 store where he is a farm and ranch associate buyer.
For alfalfa growers, balancing pest management, harvest flexibility, and economic efficiency has long been a challenge. HarvXtra alfalfa is changing the game by providing a unique solution that not only improves forage quality but also plays a vital role in integrated pest management (IPM) a…
Determining the best way to communicate between different generations can be particularly challenging in agricultural operations, as parents, children, and grandparents may all be involved in the business. But learning how to effectively communicate with people of different generations start…
The continuing high cattle market is creating some shifts in feedlots in the U.S., with more heifers being sold as feeders, as well as feedlots keeping cattle on feed for longer periods.
Herd rebuilding is likely to be slow due to limited replacement heifers, as cattle herd numbers continue to decline, according to recent USDA-NASS reports.
While many horse owners struggle with behavioral issues with their horses, it has become more common in recent years to look to medication as a solution when other options have failed. However, choosing to use medications to help ease a horse’s anxiety or fear should only be done after all t…
Nathan Clemens, WestBred seed account manager, lives in Spokane, Wash., and deals with seed in western Montana, Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho.
2025 will be the 10th year of North Dakota State University’s “Field to Fork” webinar, which was created for food enthusiasts and offers information on gardening, as well as preparing and preserving fruits and vegetables.
When considering how to bring life back to small towns and rural communities, author and consultant Jeff Siegler said he has developed a list of components that are necessary to rebuilding civic pride.
DODSON, Mont. – Over the last several weeks, Lesley Robinson has been busy traveling as the President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, including trips to Washington, D.C. to meet with government officials.
WOLF CREEK, Mont. – The Blackman ranch recently completed the spring shearing of their Columbia sheep herd, a process that Scott Blackman said yielded both commercial fleece that will go to market and some choice fleece for showing this year.
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