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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on June 27 show 1,059 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows were sold for $137 to $156; canner and cutter cows $125 to $137; young feeding/turnout cows, $150 to $236; and bulls $155 to $183.50. Consignors were: Saco 1753 Bulls 178.50 Saco 1994 Bulls 179.50 Whitewater 2260 Bull 183.50 ($4136) Malta 2308 Bulls 181.00 ($4177) Whitewater 2705 Bull 175.00 ($4734) Hinsdale 1075 Young Cows 203.00 Wolf Point 1045 Young Cows 201.00 Scobey 1043 Young Cows 209.00 Zortman 1409 Cows 147.50 Wolf Point 1430 Cow...
To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, the National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) proudly announces the 2024 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Each year, NFUF awards scholarships to students in various fields of study who are attending accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities or technical schools. These students have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to their communities. “To secure a bright future for our organization, our communities and American agriculture, we must e...
In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acr...
The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee is soliciting applications to fill vacant stakeholder representative member positions. Members are sought to fill vacancies on the committee to represent various categories of interests within the Missouri River basin. The MRRIC was formed to advise the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a study of the Missouri River and its tributaries and to provide guidance to USACE with respect to the Missouri River recovery and mitigation activities currently underway. USACE established MRRIC as required...
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced a significant expansion of its efforts to address agricultural issues, with a plan to increase staffing dedicated to civil and criminal enforcement in the sector. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Antitrust Division Michael Kades made this announcement on June 24 at R-CALF USA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Deadwood, S.D. The DOJ intends to expand hiring of lawyers for its Chicago office, who will primarily focus on antitrust, competition and fairness issues within a...
Montana Farm Bureau has a long history of advocating for and protecting their members’ property rights including water rights. The state’s largest general agricultural organization helped craft and support HB 286 during the 2019 Legislative Session which called for the DNRC to remove the state’s name from water rights that were added without due process. The now law also created a process for State Trust Lands to follow, should they wish to exert co-ownership on post-1973 water rights. The new process ensures that water right holders are notif...
The Biden Administration announced on July 5 they will immediately begin rehabilitation work along the Milk River Project following last month’s siphon burst. The Bureau of Reclamation agreed to fund the repairs through existing emergency authorities under Public Law 111-11. “This is an important step forward for North Central Montana water users who rely on the Milk River Project to support their farm operations that feed the world and to keep their small businesses running,” said Tester. “I called on the Bureau of Reclamation to use their eme...
For the week of June 16 through 23, there were six motor vehicle stops, one report of a missing dog, five reports of loose livestock and three reports of dog bites. Friday, June 14 1232 – Caller reported a van that passed in a no passing zone as well as on a curve when there was traffic coming. A description of the van was provided as well as the occupants. The reporting party is willing to sign a statement as to what he witnessed. 1447 – Reporting party called in about a vehicle. He thinks it may be stolen. He stated the driver’s side door...
