Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has directed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to develop a new wolf management plan for the state. “Given the public and legislature’s engagement in wolf management, it is an appropriate time to revisit the Wolf Plan,” Gov. Gianforte wrote in a letter to FWP director Hank Worsech. “Accordingly, I am directing FWP to collaborate with the citizens

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding today that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU, signed at the 2023 AFBF Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere. “AFBF is pleased to announce this agreement with John Deere. It addresses

Stockholders of both Northwest Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit West have approved a merger of their associations to form Ag-West Farm Credit, a new association serving more than 22,000 customers throughout seven western states. The merger was effective Jan. 1, after a rigorous due diligence and approval process and affirmative stockholder vote. The new association will be led by past

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2023. Key topics ranged from expanding risk management programs and improving dairy pricing transparency to battling hunger. Delegates were polled regarding their farms at the beginning of the voting session. The results show almost 99% (334 delegates)

“I never thought this would happen to us,” said a mother in Montana, who asked not to be identified, in a public service announcement that urges other parents to be vigilant of their children’s activities online. In a joint PSA with the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office, the woman, who is being referred to as “Michelle,” and Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Aaron Eisner warn parents

The Montana Department of Justice and the Office of Public Instruction have announced that submissions are open for the National Missing Children’s Poster Contest. Montana fifth graders can submit their art in the theme of “Bringing Our Missing Children Home” to help raise awareness of the issue of missing children and have a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C. A winning Montana poster