Montana Department of Agriculture

The agriculture industry is facing acute challenges: high input costs, tariffs, and a lack of federal support. The state faces limitations as it tries to help. MTPR’s Victoria Traxler spoke with Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit to learn more.

Gov. Gianforte names new Department of Agriculture director. Montana's DEQ to develop emissions reduction roadmap

Flathead electric receives $3 million for wildfire mitigation. Montana's outdoor rec industry bolsters state economy and boosts job market. Gov. Gianforte appoints a new director of FWP.

Baristas at a Missoula Starbucks will be voting Friday on whether to unionize. The state’s first report of rabies has led to a countywide quarantine for some pets in southeastern Montana. Montana’s Department of Agriculture is asking residents along the Rocky Mountain Front to lookout for a newly detected noxious weed.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a director to the state Department of Agriculture.

An agricultural grant and loan program in Montana has received a record number of applications this year.

Gov. Greg Gianforte is tapping former Montana Department of Agriculture Director Mike Foster to oversee the rollout of $1.5 billion of COVID relief…

Farmers and educators in the Bitterroot Valley are researching how to make a healthier and more local school lunch. The two-year research project in…

Gov. elect Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he’s appointed Mike Foster to take over the state Department of Agriculture. Foster has worked as the…

Montana Governor elect Greg Gianforte on Nov. 17 announced more transition advisory teams to review candidates to serve in his cabinet.