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Montana Agriculture News

• Tips for Posting Private Land
• Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application Incomplete
• Texas Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration To Prevent NWS Fly Infestation
• House Ag Chair Aiming for Late February Farm Bill 2.0
• Montana Department of Livestock Confirms Avian Influenza in Carbon County
• New Durum Variety Creates Exciting Opportunities for U.S. Farmers and Baking Enthusiasts
• Wheat market trends, sentiments unchanged

Farm Bureau News

• Today's episode features a special reading of a letter to Montana Farm Bureau's membership from Montana Farm Service Agency Director Mike Foster

Members in the News

• Ben Lefeldt, Wheatland/Golden Valley County Farm Bureau, and Andy Schwab, Yellowstone County Farm Bureau: Sheep Producers in Reno for ASI Annual Convention
• Sam Wyffels, Gallatin County Farm Bureau: Precision Agriculture has many uses for livestock
• Carl Mattson, Hill-Liberty-Blaine County Farm Bureau, Gene Curry, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau, and Bob Lee, Fergus County Farm Bureau: MFBF Members appointed to the Montana FSA State Committee

Upcoming Events

• UMW YF&R x Southwest Counties Farm Bureau Kickoff Dinner, February 4th at 5:00 pm in Dillon, Engine 18 55 MT HWY 91
• MSU YF&R Valentine's Day Dance & Silent Auction, February 13th at 7:00 pm in Bozeman at the Montana Farm Bureau Home Office
• Montana Farm Bureau Campaign Training Seminar, February 26th-27th in Bozeman at the Montana Farm Bureau Home Office
• Park County Calving Seminar with Dr. Katie Rein, February 26th at 4:00 pm in Livingston at the Park County Fairgrounds
• National Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, March 13‑16 in Portland, Oregon