Daines Promotes Montana Ag, Trade in Visit to India     

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U.S. Senator Steve Daines is returning from a successful trip to India where he met with India’s top trade official, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Indian pulse crop buyers to improve market access for Montana farmers and promote Montana pulse crops.  Daines’ visit comes ahead of the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum later this month, in which Daines urged Montana […]

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Holds Elections    

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Todd Fornstrom, of Laramie County, was elected to his sixth term as President of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) at the organization’s 102nd annual meeting in Cody.  “I enjoy the people and the policy development process,” Fornstrom said.  “It is fun and an incredible honor to represent the members of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation.”  “Bringing people together for […]

NCBA Urges Vilsack to Halt Brazilian Beef Imports 

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called on Secretary Vilsack to immediately suspend all imports of fresh beef from Brazil to the United States.  In a letter to USDA, NCBA asked for a suspension until the agency conducts a thorough risk assessment and review of the processes that Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) uses to detect […]

Students Celebrate at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo 

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More than 60,000 FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this October.   The event, which was virtual last year, was held in person October 27-30.  The event celebrated the achievements of FFA members, advisors, and members as they networked with one another, and national […]