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Deadline Is March 15 For Public Lands Programs

Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program or the Public Access Land Agreement Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service)

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Deadline Is March 15 For Public Lands Programs

Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program or the Public Access Land Agreement Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service)

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Posted on February 10, 2022

BLM Seeks Nominations To Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils in Montana and the Dakotas. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. The Western Montana RAC covers BLM lands in the western third of the state, and the Missouri Basin RAC encompasses BLM lands in the eastern two-thirds

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BLM Seeks Nominations To Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on two Resource Advisory Councils in Montana and the Dakotas. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. The Western Montana RAC covers BLM lands in the western third of the state, and the Missouri Basin RAC encompasses BLM lands in the eastern two-thirds

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Tester Explains New Right To Repair Legislation For Farmers

During a conference call with state newspapers last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., explained his “Right To Repair” farm equipment legislation that he introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tester noted that in “real life” he is a farmer, and that he understands “time is literally money on the farm.” With advanced technology now being incorporated into production agriculture, it

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Tester Explains New Right To Repair Legislation For Farmers

During a conference call with state newspapers last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., explained his “Right To Repair” farm equipment legislation that he introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tester noted that in “real life” he is a farmer, and that he understands “time is literally money on the farm.” With advanced technology now being incorporated into production agriculture, it

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Clark Appointed Director Of Agriculture

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the appointment of Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture. “Montana producers work hard to feed the world, and today they have a partner and established advocate in Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Ag,” Gianforte said. “A fifth-generation rancher, Christy understands the challenges and opportunities

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Clark Appointed Director Of Agriculture

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the appointment of Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture. “Montana producers work hard to feed the world, and today they have a partner and established advocate in Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Ag,” Gianforte said. “A fifth-generation rancher, Christy understands the challenges and opportunities

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Snowpack Percentages Drop Slightly In Most Montana River Basins

On the heels of a December which brought exceptional moisture to the Treasure State, January largely lacked needed precipitation. Monthly Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL site totals across Montana show that January precipitation was below to near normal. “The first week of the month looked promising. The mountains received at least one to two feet of snow, but westerly flow brought

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Snowpack Percentages Drop Slightly In Most Montana River Basins

On the heels of a December which brought exceptional moisture to the Treasure State, January largely lacked needed precipitation. Monthly Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL site totals across Montana show that January precipitation was below to near normal. “The first week of the month looked promising. The mountains received at least one to two feet of snow, but westerly flow brought

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Department of Agriculture Rolls Out Pesticide Container Recycling Grant Program

The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Pesticide Container Recycling Collection Point Improvement Grant Program established to assist with the installation, maintenance, and improvement of collection sites structures throughout the state. The new grant program protects Montana’s environment by keeping pesticide container plastic out of landfills. “Montana’s

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Department of Agriculture Rolls Out Pesticide Container Recycling Grant Program

The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Pesticide Container Recycling Collection Point Improvement Grant Program established to assist with the installation, maintenance, and improvement of collection sites structures throughout the state. The new grant program protects Montana’s environment by keeping pesticide container plastic out of landfills. “Montana’s

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Daines, Rosendale Fight For Montana Truckers’ Rights

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale urged the Biden administration to extend the deadline for the Entry Level Driver Training program for all new commercial driver license applicants to give the State of Montana time to implement the necessary change, protect Montana trucking jobs and prevent more issues with the supply chain. “We write in response to the impending Feb. 7, 2022,

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Daines, Rosendale Fight For Montana Truckers’ Rights

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale urged the Biden administration to extend the deadline for the Entry Level Driver Training program for all new commercial driver license applicants to give the State of Montana time to implement the necessary change, protect Montana trucking jobs and prevent more issues with the supply chain. “We write in response to the impending Feb. 7, 2022,

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Posted on February 10, 2022

District Judge Denies Request To Temporarily Block House Bill 702

District Judge Olivia Rieger said on Tuesday, Feb. 1, she will not temporarily block a new state law resulting from House Bill 702 that bans discrimination based on vaccine status and employers from requiring workers to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Joel Krautter, an attorney at Netzer Law Office in Sidney and a former state Republican representative, filed the lawsuit in October

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District Judge Denies Request To Temporarily Block House Bill 702

District Judge Olivia Rieger said on Tuesday, Feb. 1, she will not temporarily block a new state law resulting from House Bill 702 that bans discrimination based on vaccine status and employers from requiring workers to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Joel Krautter, an attorney at Netzer Law Office in Sidney and a former state Republican representative, filed the lawsuit in October

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Posted on February 10, 2022

County Reports 122 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 122 active cases as of Monday, Feb. 7. There have been 70 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled

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County Reports 122 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 122 active cases as of Monday, Feb. 7. There have been 70 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Extension Release New MontGuide On Differences In Basis Of Inherited, Gifted Property

Property owners have several decisions to make when it comes to estate planning, and one of those is whether to give property to heirs before or after death. Montana State University Extension has released a new MontGuide that gives information on how to approach that choice. According to university educators across Montana, it is important to consider the income tax consequences of the timing

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Extension Release New MontGuide On Differences In Basis Of Inherited, Gifted Property

Property owners have several decisions to make when it comes to estate planning, and one of those is whether to give property to heirs before or after death. Montana State University Extension has released a new MontGuide that gives information on how to approach that choice. According to university educators across Montana, it is important to consider the income tax consequences of the timing

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Posted on February 10, 2022

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Deadline Is March 15 For Public Lands Programs

Deadline Is March 15 For Public Lands Programs

BLM Seeks Nominations To Resource Advisory Councils

BLM Seeks Nominations To Resource Advisory Councils

Tester Explains New Right To Repair Legislation For Farmers

Tester Explains New Right To Repair Legislation For Farmers

Clark Appointed Director Of Agriculture

Clark Appointed Director Of Agriculture

Snowpack Percentages Drop Slightly In Most Montana River Basins

Snowpack Percentages Drop Slightly In Most Montana River Basins

Department of Agriculture Rolls Out Pesticide Container Recycling Grant Program

Department of Agriculture Rolls Out Pesticide Container Recycling Grant Program

Daines, Rosendale Fight For Montana Truckers’ Rights

Daines, Rosendale Fight For Montana Truckers’ Rights

District Judge Denies Request To Temporarily Block House Bill 702

District Judge Denies Request To Temporarily Block House Bill 702

County Reports 122 Active COVID Cases

County Reports 122 Active COVID Cases

Extension Release New MontGuide On Differences In Basis Of Inherited, Gifted Property

Extension Release New MontGuide On Differences In Basis Of Inherited, Gifted Property

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