The American Farm Bureau Federation has called on the administration to act responsibly in conservation efforts. Specifically, President Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030, commonly referred to as “30x30,” is raising questions. Three key requests are outlined in a letter to President Biden: that the administration provide clarity on the initiative;

Montana State University Extension in Pondera County and Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County will offer a webinar series this month to help improve agricultural storytelling and communication skills. Adriane Good, MSU Extension agent in Pondera County, and Cora Carter, Purdue Extension educator in Bartholomew County, coordinated the series. “We noticed that many agricultural producers want

ranchers are expressing concern and asking to know more about the Biden Administration’s “goal” of 30x30, as well. MFBF District 3 Director Kris Descheemaeker recently attended a meeting in Lewistown on the subject. “The 30x30 Initiative was done through an executive order January 27, yet there is not a lot of information forthcoming from the Biden Administration, which is making many

The numbers are clear: no matter recent rains, continuing drought is making our fires grow quicker on the Fort Peck Reservation. The solution is using EVERY opportunity to reduce unwanted fires, if it rained the last few weeks or not. For 2021 as of May 21, 35 human- caused fires burned 1,143 acres on the Fort Peck Reservation. One April fire burned 849 acres burned. About half the last 20 years,

Kai Irwin Leigh Underdahl changed his plea to guilty on two counts during a hearing in district court on Tuesday, May 25. Underdahl made guilty pleas to two counts of criminal endangerment. One of the charges involved discharging a firearm during a vehicle chase. The other count involved chasing another vehicle. Three counts of assault with a weapon were dismissed. The charges pertain to

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department for May 24-30. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: May 26 Jaray Battiest, 25, male, 400 block of Dayton Street, burglary, tribal court. David Moran, 39, male, U.S. Highway 2 and Blaine Street, driving without a license, driving in violation