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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently launched its new Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program. That means more funding for Montana farmers and ranchers who prioritize the health of the land they work.

Blackfeet tribal officials declared a state of emergency due to extreme winter temperatures impacting the region. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 6 below zero in Browning Wednesday morning, and a low of negative 13 on Wednesday night. Wind gusts may also reach up to 50 mph.

A group of former elected officials and citizens are suing the state over a new law that raises the threshold for ballot initiatives to go before voters, saying it's unconstitutional. A portion of the Jefferson River in Three Forks has been closed to recreationists due to safety concerns.

Montana’s Food Bank Network is slated to lose $400,000 worth of food from a federal program intended to provide emergency food assistance to low-income populations. That’s according to the food bank network President Gayle Carlson, who said she learned of their financial loss on March 21.

State Legislators are considering a bill that would offer training on state and tribal history. It’s an effort to ensure all lawmakers understand the cultural and legal context between the government and tribal nations.

More than 500 agricultural groups from around the country are urging congress to pass a farm bill. But, they say it must support local farmers.

Many U.S. Department of Agriculture services are frozen as a result of the government shutdown. The freeze could have significant impacts for Montana’s farmers.

A Flathead nonprofit is suing over a state law that allows local police to check immigration status during traffic stops.

Public libraries across the state will soon have one more resource available to check out. A new program is bringing telescopes to rural communities.

A recent report analyzed how national monuments affect their local economies. National Monuments protect places of historic or scientific interest, but some argue these areas hinder local development.