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Rare Shire horse born at family-run farm

Rare Shire horse born at family-run farm

By Dean Murray A farm is celebrating an important milestone after welcoming a rare Shire filly foal this week. Silver, a Shire mare living at Cannon Hall Farm, had her foal on Monday after a 12âmonth pregnancy. It is an important new arrival for the breed, as decreasing numbers

Bison, bureaucrats and bad politics | Thomas Baumeister

In Montana, our way of life starts with the health of the land. When the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to yank bison grazing permits from American Prairie’s allotments, after years of treating bison as eligible livestock, it turns its back on that land ethic. For decades, the

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

"Mother Range" set to premiere in Big Sky Film Festival

Hidden within the sweeping landscapes of the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness, two women balance the struggles of family life and maintaining their ranches, all while raising sustainable beef. The documentary “Mother Range” captures their story. The film — set to premiere at the Big Sky Film Festival this Saturday — tells the story

Farmers and ranchers explore solar power at Gallatin Valley Earth Day panel

Community members gathered for a panel at the Museum of the Rockies last Wednesday to learn how solar power is being used in agriculture, from powering water wells and electric fences to cutting energy costs on cattle ranches. On Feb. 11, Gallatin Valley Earth Day — a local group that puts

Montana FWP encourages hunters to test for CWD

Montana FWP encourages hunters to test for CWD

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), sometimes called ‘zombie deer disease,’ was first identified in Colorado in 1967. Since its discovery, CWD has been found in 36 U.S. states, including Montana in 2017. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that belongs to a group called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which are responsible

MSU Equestrian team wins High Point Team

MSU Equestrian team wins High Point Team

The MSU equestrian team demonstrated their talent and versatility at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) competition last month. The team took home first and second overall across three days of events. The competition was held from Oct. 24 to 26 at North Dakota State University (NDSU) and was put

Dogs bring paws-itive vibes to campus

Dogs bring paws-itive vibes to campus

Malone Mall was looking a bit fluffier than usual last week. Underneath three blue tents, students milled about, eating paw-shaped cookies and kneeling to pet the nine dogs who were visiting campus for a very special, tail-wagging occasion. “Paws-Itive Vibes” is an annual event that took place