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Montana Agriculture News

• 8 new cases of New World screwworm reported in Mexican border state
• Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana
• Canola prices continue strengthening in November
• Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry
• USDA raises projections for US, global wheat ending stocks
• New Durum Variety Creates Exciting Opportunities for U.S. Farmers and Baking Enthusiasts
• Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' comments on the cost of eating healthy
• Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee Requesting 2026 Research Proposals

Farm Bureau News

• BLM’s proposed decision on American Prairie’s grazing permits a win for ranchers
• MFBF policies successful during AFBF policy session
• Montana Farm Bureau members join peers at national convention
• Montana student shines at national Farm Bureau competition
• MFBF captures national awards for programs during American Farm Bureau Annual Convention

Members in the News

• Merrill McKamey, Cascade County Farm Bureau President: Grant secured for wool mill feasibility study
• Logan Anderson, Hill-Liberty-Blaine County Farm Bureau: Jim Bjelland and Logan Anderson Join MWBC

Upcoming Events

• Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, January 23-25 at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls
• Northwest Counties Calving Countdown Event, February 1, 11:30 am at Kalispell Fairgrounds
• Montana Farm Bureau Campaign Training Seminar, February 26th-27th, 2026, Bozeman, Montana Home Office
• National Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, March 13‑16 in Portland, OR