18 July 2024

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Rodeos Highlight Summer For Ag Families

Rodeos Highlight Summer For Ag Families


Summer time means attending rodeos throughout the state, especially eastern Montana, for those families with agricultural backgrounds. In fact, for many of these families, participating in rodeos is a way of life. Some of the last names have become a tradition in area rodeos throughout the years. “If you know rodeo at all, you recognize family names,” announcer Robert Toavs said during

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Barrels

Barrels


Haven Linder competes in barrel racing during the rodeo held in Poplar this year. She tied for third place with a time of 15.28 seconds. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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JC Crowley

JC Crowley


Poplar’s competes in tie down roping. He took third place during the rodeo in Poplar. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Katie Crowley

Katie Crowley


Poplar’s heads around a barrel during the Poplar rodeo. She finished first in the event at 15.26 seconds. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Nathe

Nathe


Sophie of Redstone races in barrels. She has loved the sport for most of her life. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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State Breaks Ground On New Combined Laws Building

State Breaks Ground On New Combined Laws Building


At a ceremony attended by over 150 people, three Montana agencies broke ground on a new facility that will house three agricultural laboratories conducting research and analysis for Montana’s producers. The Combined State Laboratories building, which will be located near Marsh Laboratory at the corner of South 19th Avenue and Lincoln Street in Bozeman, will house the Montana Department of

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Governor Hears From Farmers In Conrad On 56-County Tour

Governor Hears From Farmers In Conrad On 56-County Tour


Continuing his 56 County Tour in Pondera County, Governor Greg Gianforte last month visited Frontline Ag Solutions in Conrad and heard from farmers in the area. “I was glad to get an update from our producers in Montana’s Golden Triangle, home of the production of our worldclass grains,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Agriculture remains the bedrock of our economy and communities. We will continue

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