House Bill 27 in the Montana Legislature is the solution to address this problem. It would classify land taken out of ag production as “idle” and tax it at a higher rate. The intent is to create an ...

The West has long captivated Americans’ imaginations with its iconic vistas and mythical lore. Mountains jutting toward the ...

As we continue our salute to the women of agriculture, we meet a Dupuyer area rancher who is leading efforts to minimize ...

Hundreds of individuals from Billings and surrounding counties gathered at the Lincoln Center on Friday, March 21, for a town ...

Celebrates National Agriculture Day at the Capitol HELENA, Mont. – Joining Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit, Governor Greg Gianforte today in the State Capitol thanked Montana ...

Montana State University has been named one of the world’s top universities for studies of Agriculture & Forestry in the ...

Wheat and lentil exports, a $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy, are likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode ...

The second half of the legislative session kicked off the week with St. Patrick’s Day, a festive way to get back to the hustle and bustle of the 69th Legislative Session. Irish eyes were no ...

Under a portion of tax code that is often called a “loophole,” agricultural property over 160 acres is valued based on its ...

Daunted by the idea of completely changing her life, she decided she would simply try out ranching in Montana for a month to ...

The bill targeted properties that claim an agricultural exemption, but aren’t actually being used for raising livestock or crops. Currently, agricultural exemptions are automati ...

Montana's largest trading partner, by far, is Canada. Farmers, ranchers, home builders and gasoline prices could be impacted by tariffs.