AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Agriculture: Montana Farm Bureau warns reciprocal Canada tariffs tied to stalled USMCA talks could hit ranchers and farmers hard, with Canada still the state’s biggest export market. Public Safety Costs: A new 100% federal tariff on thermal-imaging drones is raising costs for fire departments and police using Drone as First Responder programs, with no comparable domestic alternative. Local Economy & Jobs: Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation hired Sylvia Carney as its Food & Agriculture Development Center specialist for a five-county eastern Montana region. Healthcare Leadership: Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 board, with three candidates listed. Community Events: Carter County Museum will host author Paul Hedren Sept. 10 for “Sitting Bull’s War,” launching a new lecture series. Montana Culture: Montana’s cannabis industry is getting national spotlight as the High Times Cannabis Cup heads to Billings, with winners announced during the event. Tech & Security: Montana Supreme Court says hackers breached a vendor’s case management system, potentially impacting personal information. State Policy: Gov. Gianforte announced USDA drought disaster designations for five Montana counties, unlocking possible emergency loan help for producers.
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