Montana farmers are worried about being whipsawed in a trade war as the United States trades tariffs on farm products with China, Canada and Mexico. Wheat and lentil exports are likely to face tougher markets in the coming year as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China, producers told Montana Free Press in mid-March. The current trade war is in some ways similar to a 2018

A bill in the Legislature would offer free school breakfast and lunch to all students who qualify for reduced meals. Supporters say it would offer critical help for children as grocery prices increase and food security becomes scarcer for families. Kim Popham, director of Public Policy and Research for the Montana Federation of Public Employees, urged the House Education Committee to support

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Culbertson is hosting its final Friday Fish Fry of the season March 28. Wild caught Alaskan pollock is on offer, along with a quilt raffle and prizes. Prices vary for adults and children ages 6-11. All proceeds go to the Culbertson Knights of Columbus. Take out is also available. For more information, contact Mark Ellerkamp at 406787-6178.

Director Jillien Streit and the Agriculture Development Council have announced recipients of the state’s $915,360 investment in innovative, value- added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth Through Agriculture program. The winners included Bainville Meats with a $17,500 grant for “State Certification Expansion.” From Opheim to Stevensville,