Voices of Montana

Montana producers and public officials returned recently from a trade mission to Colombia to explore new markets for our state’s ag products, especially pulse crops — Montana leads the nation in pulse production. Did the group broker any new deals? […] The post Getting a Stronger Pulse on Montana/Colombia Trade first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Grace Parret, Philipsburg, Molly Arnold from Billings, and Katelyn Suta, from Cut Bank! The post July 4-H Spotlight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Leadership, scholarships, networking, and fun. The annual Miss Montana Volunteer Pageants pack all of that into a few short days for the pageant contestants. Click on the podcast to hear Alissa Bohle, from the Board of Directors, and a former […] The post 2024 Miss Montana Volunteer(s) first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The 51st Annual Montana History Conference is coming to Great Falls Sept. 26-28. The agenda is packed and impactful. Click on the podcast as Montana Historical Society Historian Christine Brown goes through some of the keynote address, events, tours, and […] The post 51st Montana History Conference Taps Our Central Montana Roots first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Taking good care of our pets and animals could become more of a challenge as the number of veterinarians is projected to lag far behind the growing demand for services. Between 1980 and 2010, there was only one new Veterinarian […] The post On the Need for a New Vet Clinic first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Nearly a year-and-a-half of digging, communicating, and collaborating has paid dividends for Montana’s growing tech industry. In October, 2023, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated Montana as a regional tech hub, and awarded $500,000 to start it up. Business and […] The post Headwaters Tech Hub Making Waves for Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana’s mule deer population has struggled in recent years, with the state responding by altering hunting tags and other measures. What are the reasons for the decline, and what measures are needed to turn those numbers around? Click on the […] The post Mule Deer Foundation Working Hard in Big Sky Country first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Two constitutional initiatives, CI-126 and CI-127, would change Montana’s Primary Elections from a semi-open primary where the winning vote-getter from the qualifying major parties moves on to the general election, to one where the top four vote getters, regardless of […] The post Supporters Discuss Merits of Montana Primary Election Reform first appeared on Voices of Montana.

It’s become one of the west’s best — the Red Ants Pants Festival in White Sulphur Springs. It’s coming in late July, but folks are happily making plans now. Founder of the festival, and the Red Ants Pants clothing company […] The post Getting Ready for Red Ants Pants first appeared on Voices of Montana.

It’s been over 7 months since the brutal Hamas attack on Israel. The ensuing response by the Israeli government has been both decisive and destructive, but where are we at now? University of Montana Professor Mehrdad Kia is one of […] The post Israel-Hamas: Where Are We Now, with UM Professor Mehrdad Kia first appeared on Voices of Montana.

A federal judge in Kansas this week granted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s request to block the administration’s unconstitutional student loan forgiveness orders. AG Knudsen will join us to discuss this developing story, as well as an earlier court win […] The post Update on Title IX, Student Loans, w/ AG Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as FWP Director Dustin Temple leads a discussion on what biologists have found in completing the annual spring survey for mule deer. Populations are struggling in some areas, though progress is also noted. FWP has reduced […] The post FWP Spring Survey Shows Areas of Concern for Mule Deer first appeared on Voices of Montana.

It’s Shakespeare in the studio today, as we celebrate a Montana summer tradition now in its 52nd season. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has endured all the elements that a Montana summer can muster, and it’s still going strong, much […] The post Shakespeare in the Studios first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Governor Greg Gianforte stopped in with news updates on St Mary‘s, the fire season, property taxes, and an update from his recent Economic Summit, where Berkshire-Hathaway announced a major energy investment they are making along the Hi-Line. The post Governor Gianforte Stops By with News Updates first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Illegal immigration and the country’s open border policies are among the biggest issues this election season. Today, we get the inside view of why the open border is such a big issue – with a visit by former Border Patrol […] The post Former Border Chief Shares Need to Shore Up Security first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana researchers have spent the better part of the last two years digging into where, how, and why Montana businesses, new and established, are accessing capital. Their findings are critical data for public officials who are working to improve the […] The post Access to Finance in Montana: A Study first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Another failure of the St Mary’s Diversion project has local project and irrigation managers coming together quickly for solutions. A canal siphon blowout, northeast of Babb, caused local flooding, erosion, and property damage, but repairing and replacing a large section […] The post St. Mary Siphon Failure – What Happened, What’s Next first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Only one percent of beef consumed in Montana is raised and processed in the state. Guest Host Gabe Erickson is joined by the owners of Ranch House Meat Company and The Marble Table to discuss the decisions they make for […] The post Eating Montana Beef? A Local Businesses Discussion first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Joe Cantwell, Age 14, Butte, Silver Bow County, Western Region Nominee Joe Cantwell is always challenging himself through 4-H. He works hard at each of the projects he enrolls in, showing up to meetings, taking on new roles within projects […] The post June 4H Spotlight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Nearly 4,000 Montana youth have earned a new lease on life through the Montana Youth Challenge Academy, a program 25 years strong that’s graduating it’s 50th class on June 15. Every part of what makes MYCA tick can be found […] The post MYCA Celebrates 50th Graduating Class first appeared on Voices of Montana.