In recent years, many parts of Montana have had to deal with drought and other environmental conditions that create lower quality forage production. Many producers are forced to buy whatever forage they can acquire, which sometimes means lower quality. So what can be done to still meet livestock needs? The first thing that is critical in creating an adequately balanced ration is to get a forage

Pasture and grazing management is an integral part of land stewardship for landowners with livestock, whether the property is big or small. Understanding how plants and animals interact in grazing systems is a critical component of sustainable land management and using a combination of native pastures and introduced forages can be beneficial to both the plants and animals across the landscape.

Montana’s abundant clean water and thriving populations of trout and other fishes are revered worldwide. Enjoying these amenities is a wonderful benefit to citizens and visitors of our state. Ensuring that land stewardship sustains and enhances these incredible resources is a tremendous responsibility of Montana landowners. Grazing land stewards rely on Best Management Practices (BMPs) to keep

Pasture improvement can be achieved with numerous approaches. Minor improvements can be achieved by implementing better grazing management strategies, such as rotational grazing or resting pastures, or by controlling unwanted weeds that compete with desirable forage plants. However, sometimes minor improvements simply cannot achieve the desired outcomes for your pasture. If that is the case, you

Senator’s HAULS Act increases hours-of-service flexibility for ag and livestock haulers, allows for more efficient transport of agricultural commodities U.S. Senator Jon Tester is fighting to ensure Montana ag and livestock haulers have the flexibility they need to safely deliver their products to market with the reintroduction of his bipartisan Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety

crested wheatgrass all have the potential to regrow in the fall when conditions are favorable. All three species provide highquality forage in the fall and both wildrye species provide high-quality winter feed. Warm-season species, which are less abundant in Montana due to our climate, begin growing in summer when temperatures are higher and can provide high-quality forage in summer and fall.