Hear from Bronya Willmore on her journey through the agricultural world, involvement in Farm Bureau from Collegiate YF&R, to ACE, to becoming our new State Chair at our Annual Convention in November, and more.

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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

Join Ryan Peterson, Market Development Specialist for WinField United, to discuss upcoming biological products in agronomy. He will go over their practicality, the steps to get these products implemented on your farming operation, and where he sees the future of the biologicals industry headed.

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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

Hear from Quintin and Jennifer Aune on their journey as first-generation ranchers and entrepreneurs in Victor! Learn about their business endeavors, like their direct-to-consumer farm stand, online store, and more. They can be found at auneranches.com.

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Thank you for tuning into the Montana Farm Bureau Field Notes podcast! For more information on the stories discussed in this podcast and to join the Montana Farm Bureau organization, visit mfbf.org. This episode features… Montana Agriculture News

• Horse Owners Need to Watch Out for Another Equine Virus
• Understanding the Role of AWEX Wool Price Reporting
• Canola prices continue strengthening in November
• Boar stud facility in Cascade County aims to strengthen pork industry
• Common Ground group focuses on financing young ranchers, risk protection and more

Farm Bureau News

• Montana Farm Bureau honors ACE program graduates
• Young Farmers & Ranchers top $100,000 donation to the Montana Food Bank Network
• Thomas Herefords receives Montana Leopold Conservation Award during Montana Farm Bureau Convention
• Montana Farm Bureau Delegates Elect Leaders During Annual Convention
• Southwest Counties Farm Bureau member wins YF&R Discussion Meet, wins a Polaris Ranger, MSU student first in Collegiate Discussion Meet
• Graham receives MFBF Distinguished Service Award posthumously
• Grazing groups urge recission of problematic 2024 Public Lands Rule

Members in the News

• MFBF Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck: Farm, Ranch, and Conservation Groups Sue State Over ‘Exempt Well Loophole’
• Justin & Caroline Nelson, Broadwater County Farm Bureau: Little Creek Feed sells livestock feed, home goods in Townsend
• Claire Murnin, Yellowstone County Farm Bureau: Miss American Angus 2026
• MFBF Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Nicole Rolf: Wind Energy, WOTUS, Public Lands, and Farm Bill - Critical Ag issues discussed at MFBF Convention
• Andy Schwab, Yellowstone County Farm Bureau, Riley Larson, Northwest Counties Farm Bureau, & Mackenzie Serrano, Southwest Counties Farm Bureau: MT Farm Bureau Kicks Off Annual Convention with ACE Graduation
• MFBF President, Cyndi Johnson, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau, and David Clark, Broadwater County Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Advocates for Farmers and Ranchers

Upcoming Events

• American Farm Bureau Convention, January 9 - 14, 2026, Anaheim, CA
• Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, January 23-25 at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls
• National Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, March 13‑16 in Portland, OR

Join Cadence Brown, president of the University of Montana Western Collegiate Young Farmers & Ranchers chapter, to learn about her journey with Farm Bureau involvement from her Discussion Meet success to her internship in Washington, D.C., and her leadership at the local and collegiate levels!

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Thank you for tuning into the Montana Farm Bureau Field Notes podcast! For more information on the stories discussed in this podcast and to join the Montana Farm Bureau organization, visit mfbf.org. This episode features… Montana Agriculture News

• The Beef Montanans have with Argentina Beef Imports
• Trump admin releases $3 billion in aid to support farmers amid ongoing trade war
• Montana 4-H Foundation launches new campaign
• How AI is increasing innovation in agriculture
• USDA unveils plan to reinvigorate cattle industry
• Montana Agritourism Conference set for Nov. 20-21
• Montana State FFA Officer named 2025-26 #SpeakAg Pioneer

Farm Bureau News

• Farm Bureau Urges Restraint on Beef Imports
• MFBF Hosts Water Tour Event for Gallatin County area Legislators

• Montana Farm Bureau accepting applications for Premier Agricultural Leadership Program
• National Women in Ag Study Launches

Members in the News

• MFBF President Cyndi Johnson, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau: Trade Mission with Gov. Gianforte Promotes Montana Wheat, Beef
• Raegan Nansel, Yellowstone County Farm Bureau: 2025 NILE Stock Shows are Underway
• Jodie Drange, Yellowstone County Farm Bureau: Teaching 4th Graders About Agriculture at the NILE Stockshow
• Dale & Janet Veseth, Phillips County Farm Bureau: Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History
• Scott Kulbeck, MFBF Executive Vice President: Government shutdown impacts farmers

Upcoming Events

• Accounting Program Information Session with Ambrook, November 4, Richland County Extension Office at 6 pm
• Celebrate Ag Tailgate, November 8, Bobcat Stadium kickoff at 1 pm
• 106th Annual Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Trade Show, November 17-20, Missoula
• American Farm Bureau Convention, January 9 - 14, 2026, Anaheim, CA
• Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, January 23-25 at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls