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BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is proud to announce that MFBF President, Cyndi Johnson, has been honored as the recipient of the 2026 Montana State University Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership, advocacy, and lifelong commitment to Montana agriculture. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of agriculture through service, innovation, impact, and leadership.

HELENA, Mont. - A new Collegiate Young Farmer & Rancher (CYF&R) Farm Bureau Chapter has recently been established at Carroll College, creating opportunities for students to connect with Montana’s agricultural industry, develop leadership skills, and prepare for careers across agriculture sectors. The newly established student-led organization held its first meeting early last week, drawing some notable attendance and creating interest across the campus in Helena. Carroll Coll

Mark your calendars and get your tickets for the Fifth Annual District 6 Farm Bureau Fall Fest. The Fall Fest, hosted by Dawson-Wibaux, Richland, McCone, and Prairie County Farm Bureaus, takes place at the Eastern Plains Events Center in Glendive, October 17, 2026. The keynote speaker for the event is nationally recognized author and speaker and Wyoming native, Ron Rabou. Rabou will be drawing from his rich personal experiences in ag and entrepreneurship to explore perceptio

BOZEMAN, Mont. - The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to announce the addition of Logan Kruse as its new Director of Communications. Joining MFBF from Elliston, Montana, Kruse brings an established passion for the agriculture industry, its people, and strategic messaging to the state’s largest agricultural organization. In his new role, Kruse will help guide MFBF’s media relations, communication strategy, member outreach, and advocacy messaging to elevate the

Bozeman, Montana—Mark your calendars and plan to join other farmers and ranchers in Billings, November 15-18, 2026, for the exciting 107th Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention. This convention offers a variety of topics with top-notch speakers, compelling workshops, the chance for a young farmer or rancher to take home a Polaris and the venerable resolutions session. The convention begins Sunday, November 15 with the ACE Leadership Class final seminar and the Convention and

My name is Amber Elliott, and I am originally from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I grew up around my grandfather’s cow-calf operation which sparked my passion for agriculture and led me to pursue a degree in Animal Science at Colorado State University with an emphasis in beef production and bovine reproduction. After college, I moved to Montana to work at a bull stud before joining Montana State University Extension as an Agriculture and 4-H Extension Agent in Carbon County. M

Hello, I’m Roberta Tilleman from Cascade, Montana. I am passionate about animals, community service, and focus on recharging so I can bring my best energy to my team. A fun fact about myself is that I enjoy hand watering plants in my yard; it helps me reconnect and find balance after a busy day. I have been a Farm Bureau member for over 20 years, having been introduced to Farm Bureau through marriage to Eric, the one who sows the seeds, teaching the world how to grow it and s

September 2026 has been a busy month in the nation’s capital, and last week seven Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) members experienced that energy firsthand during the organization's annual Washington D.C. Fly-In.

Senator Gayle Lammers, (R-SD-21) received a Silver Windmill Award from the Montana Farm Bureau Tuesday evening during the Big Horn County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at J & D Meats in Hardin.

The Montana Farm Bureau is currently accepting applications for the ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate.) premier agricultural leadership program.

Reciprocal tariffs from Canada on a variety of goods—including farm equipment—are set to go into effect on Tuesday, and the Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) warns that these actions will inflict significant financial harm on Montana farmers and ranchers.

Montana Farm Bureau’s robust policy development process begins at the local level; county annual meetings serve as both listening sessions and decision-making meetings. Members bring forward challenges they see on their farms, ranches, businesses and in their communities, discuss potential solutions and propose policy recommendations.

Bozeman, Montana -- Montana Farm Bureau Vice President Casey Mott has expressed frustration with President Trump’s announcement of importing an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States, tariff-free. “As a rancher I am extremely disappointed in President Trump’s proclamation to drop tariffs on imported beef. It will certainly affect prices paid to the rancher but I’m not so sure it will reduce the price paid by consumers,” said Mott. “The prices Montana ra

WASHINGTON - American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s plan to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef in addition to already record-high beef imports. “Farmers and ranchers are extremely disappointed to learn that President Trump plans to flood the American market with hundreds of millions of pounds of foreign-raised beef. The U.S. is already importing beef at record levels,” said Duvall. “This decision would be an

The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding proposed regulatory updates for grizzly bear management. MFBF praised the agency’s effort to expand local authority while offering constructive feedback to ensure working lands and rural families are fully protected.

The Montana Farm Bureau, along with more than 250 other food and agriculture organizations from across the country, has sent a letter to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee urging them to support bi-partisan passage of the Agriculture Act of 2026, also called the farm bill. The markup is scheduled for Thursday, August 5. The farm bill is a critical tool for ensuring our nation’s food supply remains secure. Funding for this comprehensive package includes

The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has submitted formal comments to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding its upcoming Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for grasshopper and Mormon cricket suppression.

The Montana Farm Bureau (MFBF) applauds the U.S. Department of the Interior for its decision to introduce a proposed rule change providing states more flexibility with grizzly bear management.

MFBF strongly supports the BLM's shift toward science-based land management, modernized definitions and streamlined administrative processes, while emphasizing the critical need to protect rural communities and family ranch transitions.

BOZEMAN — The Montana Farm Bureau strongly supports the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026, legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson. The legislation builds on recommendations of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group and modernizes the H-2A visa program by expanding access to a year-round workforce and eliminating unpredictable swings in wage rates, among other changes. “Montana Farm Bureau would like to thank both Represen