Read the latest news from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation AgNews Wire:
August 8th, 2010: Weather.com Features new Agriculture Application
Weather.com now features customizable local weather applications, including an agriculture application where farmers can get their daily forecast with precipitation, and access soil moisture conditions, precipitation reports and forecasts, wind speed and direction and other beneficial information. The application also includes an almanac, growing degree days calculator, seasonal outlooks and agricultural news from across the [...] Continue reading . . .
August 6th, 2010: MFBF comments on wolf decision
Statement by Jake Cummins, executive vice president, Montana Farm Bureau Federation – The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is extremely disappointed that U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula today set aside the decision by the United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to delist wolves in the Great Yellowstone Area (GYA). Montana’s livestock [...] Continue reading . . .
August 4th, 2010: USDA enhances system of electronic reporting for cattle pricing
USDA was directed in the 2008 Farm Bill to carry out a market news education program and improve its system of disseminating livestock Mandatory Price Reporting information. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) introduced an enhanced system. Continue reading . . .
August 4th, 2010: Weather.com Features new Agriculture Application
Weather.com now features customizable local weather applications, including an agriculture application where farmers can get their daily forecast with precipitation, and access additional information such as soil moisture conditions, precipitation reports and forecasts and wind speed. Continue reading . . .
July 30th, 2010: County Farm Bureau members encouraged to send photos of animal care
MFBF member ranchers are promoting livestock care on billboards and roadside signs across the state. For the November billboard in Billings, MFBF is looking for a great photo that demonstrates animal care. Continue reading . . .
July 29th, 2010: Check out MFBF YF&R on Facebook
The Young Farmers & Ranchers have joined Facebook! Fans of the page will find the latest news, upcoming events, and an opportunity to network with other agriculture enthusiasts. Share your story through chat, posts, messages, photos, and video. Join at www.facebook.com and search for Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers. Hope to see you [...] Continue reading . . .
July 29th, 2010: MFBF to review new GIPSA rule
The new GIPSA rule that was recently issued by USDA has brought mixed reactions from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation. “Although we applaud the publication of the rule and agree with AFBF that there are many positive aspects overall, we are adamantly opposed to the ‘livestock purchasing practices’ provision,” notes MFBF President Bob Hanson, a [...] Continue reading . . .
July 19th, 2010: Subscribe to American Farm Bureau Foodiecast
Foodiecast scans the nation’s food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the latest food trends. We’re taking a look at the foods consumers want, beyond what they need. Click here to receive email updates of FoodieCast. Continue reading . . .
July 16th, 2010: The Montana Real Meal Deal at the Gallatin County Fair
Members of the Gallatin County Farm Bureau will be talking about agriculture and serving free burgers at their “Montana Real Meal Deal” booth Saturday, July 24 at the Gallatin County Fair. The delicious, free burgers will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and fairgoers are encouraged to stop by for good food and [...] Continue reading . . .
July 14th, 2010: MFBF President urges Montana senators to support estate tax reform
Washington, D.C. — Montana Farm Bureau President Bob Hanson urged Montana’s Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester, to support an increase in the estate tax exemption. The best bet in town is a new amendment called the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297), proposed by Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) and Jon [...] Continue reading . . .