Three Montana farmers have been selected to National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute. Montana Farmers Union members Zach Didier of Laurel, Beau Milton of Ovando and Kimberly Robinson of Kila will participate in the yearlong intensive program intended to improve the health of participants’ farm or ranch businesses. “The level of commitment and willingness to challenge themselves

used in chipping, frying or roasting. Potatoes with purple skins are available and are rich in the antioxidant pigment anthocyanin. Sometimes small bags of potatoes with varied color skins are available. Be sure to store potatoes in a cool, dark place out of the sun. When potatoes are exposed to sunlight, they may become green from the chlorophyll naturally contained in potatoes. While consuming

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods for emergency food assistance. These investments, made possible by the Commodity Credit Corporation, will help American producers by ensuring they have the certainty of access to local and regional markets as well as the financial benefits

The Montana Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention offers workshops, speakers and voting on new policy during the essential delegate session. It will take place November 18-21, 2024, at the DoubleTree and Northern Hotels in downtown Billings. Speakers include Vance Crowe, a professional communicator and founder of Legacy Interviews, a service that video records life stories to be shared

Fiscal year 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program contracts will not be subject to payment limitations identified in the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the regulatory contract limitations still apply in 2025. Producers are encouraged to apply for conservation assistance even if they have reached their 2018 Farm Bill payment limitation. The USDA Natural