Northern Plains Resource Council

Bozeman Congressional Primary Debate 05/09/22

The third in a series of four Congressional Primary Debates continued to focus on agricultural and rural issues as District 1 democratic candidates Cora Neumann, Monica Tranel and Tom Winter took to the stage in Montana State University’s Inspiration Hall. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, Unit...

Havre Congressional Primary Debate 04/28/22

Voters got a chance to hear from democratic candidates for the Eastern District U.S. House of Representatives seat Thursday during the second of four debates featuring candidates vying for Montana’s two seats. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Catt...

Miles City Congressional Primary Debate 04/22/22

Montanans got to hear where Republican candidates for one of Montana’s two U.S. House seats stand on the issues during the first Congressional Primary Debates at the Miles City Community College. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Cattleman...

Northern Plains Resource Council Highlights Solutions For Climate Change

The Northern Plains Resource Council begins its 51st year this week standing up for family agriculture in Montana. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy, says climate change presents a major challenge to Montana and the rest of the world but she doesn’t believe people should feel despair. https://...

Summit Next Month Will Address Stopping Climate Change In Montana

The Energy Future Summit October 1st hosted by the Northern Plains Resource Council will explore renewable energy in Montana. The summit’s topics have gained urgency as the effects of climate change were felt this summer. As late as last Wednesday Northern Plains board member Joan Kresich said the subject of a just transition is important for ...

Upcoming Energy Summit To Be Held Virtually

The Energy Future Summit will be held virtually October 1st with topics including a transition to renewable energy and the role of power companies. Northern Plains Resource Council board member Joan Kresich says she hopes the summit can demystify the process of how energy is produced and how it gets to the average home or business to turn the ...

Montana Food Challenge Offers Relief For Local Producers

This month is the Montana Local Food Challenge in which residents are asked to eat locally produced foods every day as a way to help Montana farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges from the drought and the Northern Plains Resource Council is hosting its sixth. Annika Charter-Williams is a rancher outside of Billings and a Northern Plain...

Montana Rancher Applauds Recent Anti-Trust Legislation For Meat Industry

Ranchers see opportunities for reform in the wake of a cyberattack on the world’s largest meatpacking company. JBS controls nearly a quarter of beef processing in the United States and a ransomware attack on the Brazilian-based company in late May sent shockwaves through in industry. Democratic Senator Jon Tester and two of his Republican coll...

Commercial Buildings Get Improved Access To Energy Efficient Renovations

According to the Tax Foundation, Montana ranks 5th in the nation for having the best taxes for business success a position it has held since 2019. Montana ranked 21st in terms of corporate taxes and 25th in terms of individual income taxes. The Big Sky Journal reports the Treasure State is 28th for property taxes and 20th as to the impacts of ...