Fourteen Montana communities have been selected to participate in the fifth Reimagining Rural virtual community gathering series. Reimagining Rural is a free program offered through Montana State University Extension that invites residents of small towns to hear new ideas for rural community vitality. The Reimagining Rural series includes three statewide sessions on Feb. 4, 11 and 18 featuring

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees will be recognized for their contributions to the history and culture of the state of Montana. Nomination criteria established by

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1. Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications

MSU News Service An analysis by Montana State University researchers has shown that replacing summer fallow with a pulse grain crop, even in dry regions, can increase profits for farmers. Farmers in regions with low precipitation, such as Montana’s Golden Triangle, know there is an economic risk to continuous small grains cropping, according to Perry Miller, professor of sustainable cropping

G and G Livestock was named the 2024 Montana Environmental Stewardship Award winners at the 2024 Montana Stockgrowers Association annual Convention and Trade Show in Billings. Each year, MSGA recognizes a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. “We are proud to award G and G Livestock with