Agriculture

RDO Equipment Launches Montana Apprenticeship Program

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Story By: Cody Ross, Northern News Network RDO Equipment Launches Registered Apprenticeship Program for Service Technicians In a significant step toward strengthening Montana’s workforce, RDO Equipment Co. announced in May the launch of a registered apprenticeship pathway for heavy equipment service technicians in partnership with the Montana ...

Montana Faces Drought Concerns Despite Stormier Summer Outlook

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Warm Winter Worries Montana Farmers By Courtney Kibblewhite, Northern Broadcasting Montana could see a more active summer storm pattern this year, but drought conditions and wildfire concerns remain major challenges heading into the growing season, according to meteorologist Eric Snodgrass during Thursday’s edition of Voices of Montana. Snodgr...

SBA Visits with New Programs to Boost Meat Processors and Rural Businesses

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Focus on meat processing and rural business growth A regional official with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) says new federal loan programs and regulatory reforms could help expand small meat-processing operations across Montana. Justin Everett, who oversees SBA operations in the Rocky Mountain region, recently visited several Mont...