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Feds to give $165 million to boost telehealth and help rural hospitals buy PPE and more testing equipment

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USDA service centers remain open

USDA Service Centers in Montana continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. In the event a Service Center is closed, producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Please contact the Terry USDA Service Center 406-635-5381.

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Reopening Montana responsibly

Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and friends.

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Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives to face-off in virtual primary debate on May 2

Great Falls — Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives will have the opportunity to state their positions on rural and agriculture issues by virtual primary debate on May 2. Cowles Media Television Network and Northern News Radio Network will air the debates statewide beginning at 7 p.m. Jim Sargent will serve as moderator.

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‘Intense’ times for health officers Keltner, Eaton

Rancher, farmer and hospital administrator, Burt Keltner has many irons in the fire these days.

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Spring Black Bear Hunting to close in BMU 510

The hunting of all spring black bears in south-central Montana BMU 510, which includes portions of Big Horn, Carbon and Yellowstone counties, will close one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

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Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling for beef, pork and dairy petition gets 26K signatures in first 30 hours

Billings — Last week, R-CALF USA along with some of its members launched a petition urging the President and Congress to immediately pass Mandatory Country-of- Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef, pork and dairy products to strengthen national food security and help stimulate economic growth. The petition has gained an unprecedented number of signatures in a very short period of time and continues to gain new signatures rapidly. The petition can be viewed at www. DemandUSABeef.com.