(Big Sky Connection) Small Montana meat processors are on the front lines against the large companies that control the industry. Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping these processors compete.
Nearly eight million dollars were secured for 30 Montana businesses from the COVID relief legislation. That includes $450,000 for Hamilton Packing Company in the Bitterroot Valley.
Montana's economy saw significant growth last year that outpaced the country's growth rate, according to federal data.
During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct two major mid-year surveys.
Montana is facing an "unprecedented" avian influenza risk this season, according to the state's top veterinarian.
Montana's oil and gas industry welcomes the continuation of lease sales on federal lands, but it could still be tough economically, industry representatives say.
As human development spreads ever farther around the world, very few large ecosystems remain relatively intact and uninterrupted by highways, cities or other human-constructed obstacles.
First quarter 2022 milk production highlights for the USDA mountain states region and United States.
The U.S. Department of Interior announced it is making only 20 percent of eligible acreage for oil and natural gas production available for leasing on federal lands to comply with a federal court order.
(The Center Square) - A favorable tax climate may draw businesses and entrepreneurs to Montana, but two economic development experts think the quality of life is the state's stronger draw.
Brian Obert, executive director of the Montana Business Assistance Connection in Helena, thinks the idea that low taxes will attract businesses is a mantra that probably is not as strong as it used to be in the past. Quality of life and availability of talent have become increasingly important, he told The Center Square.
Februrary 2022 mountain states grain stock report from the USDA.
