Bearing in mind recent storms throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available

In recognition of her commitment to agriculture and community, Montana Farmers Union member Tammi Fladager has received a $1,500 scholarship from the National Farmers Union Foundation. Each year, NFUF proudly supports the next generation of agricultural professionals by awarding several scholarships to students in various fields of study who are attending accredited two- or four-year colleges,

Boyce finished fourth at 5.7 and Great Falls’ Cole Denton took fifth at 5.9 seconds. Dawson Graham and Dillon Graham claimed the team roping title with a time of 5.2 seconds. Talan Cummins and Casey Cummins took second at 5.9. Cameron Handy of Recluse, Wyo., and Nick Albrecht of Sheridan, Wyo., placed third at 6.3 seconds. Hysham’s Tiffany Ogren earned first in breakaway roping at 2.8

Montana Farm Bureau has a long history of advocating for and protecting their members’ property rights including water rights. The state’s largest general agricultural organization helped craft and support HB 286 during the 2019 Legislative Session which called for the DNRC to remove the state’s name from water rights that were added without due process. The now law also created a process