The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level. The information collected directly from producers shows a decrease in the total number of Montana farms. The data shows

Kameron Dale Beston was sentenced by District Judge David J. Cybulski during a hearing in district court on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Based on a joint plea agreement, Beston’s charges for multiple counts was deferred for three years. He was given credit for 64 days for time served. Beston originally faced the felony charges of distribution of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs with

Just days after announcing he’d square off with Republican Tim Sheehy in Montana’s Republican U.S. Senate primary, Congressman Matt Rosendale dropped his bid, in part because former President Donald Trump quickly endorsed Sheehy. A spokesperson for Rosendale confirmed Thursday afternoon Rosendale was ending his campaign just six days after he officially started it and provided a statement

The Fort Peck Tribal Board held their full meeting Monday, Feb. 12. The council passed resolutions impacting the Head Start facility in Wolf Point, compensation for tribal police officers and licensing for marijuana dispensaries. During Law and Justice, the council approved Jakeb Bushman and Blaine Vielle for permanent appointments as case manager and correctional officers. A memorandum of understanding

Wolf Point’s AAU wrestlers earned placings during the folkstyle meet in Poplar. Wolf Point will host a meet on Saturday, Feb. 24. Results for Wolf Point at the Poplar meet included: Tot: Aviana Berglee, second, Addison Lilley, first, Archer Higgins, second, Parker Stensland, fourth. Bantam: Elvira Clark, first, Kwynn Paulson, first, Tenzin Gonzales, second, Kelly Dionne, sixth, Avery Hall,

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced last week it was reopening public comment periods into early March on the state’s new grizzly and wolf management plans, both of which have drawn scrutiny from animal protection groups and conservationists. FWP said reopening the comment window through March 9 will ensure it is adhering to Montana statute when it comes to giving county commissioners

The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species — deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey —

Addressing his property tax task force at the group’s first formal meeting Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte had two big messages: Figure out how to bring some permanent tax relief to Montana homeowners — and don’t do it by recommending a statewide sales tax. “As we and all Montanans know too well, property taxes are too high. That’s why we’re here — Montana homeowners need relief,”