Montana Farmers Union

Canada is Montana’s largest trading partner. But, the ongoing U.S. trade war is putting pressure on that relationship. That's led to higher costs, shrinking markets and uncertainty for Montana farmers as they begin their planting season.

An effort sponsored by the Montana Farmers Union aims to help rural residents to prepare for 911 calls that can have wait times of more than an hour. A shrinking number of rural EMS providers are often run by small staff.

Legislators heard two hours of testimony over a bill to allow Montana producers to fix their own equipment.

The Farm Bill influences what kind of food is grown, how food is grown, and pays for the largest food assistance program in the country.

Tim Sheehy seemed to shy away from the spotlight when Don Jr. came to campaign. Congressional candidates who showed up to debate talk immigration, climate change and transplants; Schools superintendent candidate faces legal troubles.

The Montana Farmers Union is encouraging local producers to donate meat to food banks this winter.

A recent agreement allowing farmers to repair their own high-tech John Deere agricultural equipment gets mixed reviews from Montana producers. Even the deal’s skeptics say it represents an important milestone for the growing ‘right-to-repair’ movement.

Four of the five Republican primary candidates for Montana’s western U.S. House seat met in a debate hosted by Montana Farmers Union Friday. The candidates generally agreed they want to limit big government, but differed on how to address specific issues.

Republican candidates for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District will meet on Thursday, April 21st, at Miles City Community College.

Meteorologists last fall said Montana could be in store for a particularly cold and snowy La Niña winter. By late October, cold temperatures and record…