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Industrial Hemp Takes Center Stage as a Carbon-Storing Sustainable Building Material at Greenbuild 2024
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While industrial hemp is an emerging sector in the United States, it has a long-standing history in both traditional and modern construction across Europe. The Goodness of Hemp®...

Green Revolution Catalysts: Elemental Sulfur Leads Sustainable Solutions with Projected 3.2% CAGR by 2033, Reports FMI
NEWARK, Del, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global elemental sulfur market is gaining significant momentum, with its valuation projected to grow from USD 6,667 million in 2023 to approximately USD 9,135.4 million by 2033, registering a CAGR...

USDA Announces Department-wide Effort to Support Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Connectivity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on...

Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $2.7 Million, or $0.34 per Diluted Share, in the Third Quarter of 2024; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1425 Per Share
HELENA, Mont., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), (the “Company,” “Eagle”), the holding company of Opportunity Bank of Montana (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $2.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted...

U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Troy Downing for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Troy Downing to represent Montana’s Second Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free...

USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to...

WYDOT to temporarily close I-90 between Acme and Wyola Montana– detours available
Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) have rescheduled the closing of Interstate 90 between Acme Wyoming and Wyola Montana to Monday, October 21, 2024, for the aerial...

Ziply® Fiber Rolls Out New Colocation Services Across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana
Kirkland, Washington, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ziply® Fiber today announced the launch of its colocation services at more than 200 secure facilities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. With Ziply Fiber’s new leasable colocation...

Back and Better Than Ever: Raising Your Spirited Child Releases Updated Edition for Today’s Parenting Challenges
Updated edition is specifically designed for a modern generation of parents BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Parents of spirited children can celebrate the release of the long-awaited fourth edition of Raising Your...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Montana
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available for the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds that occurred on July 24, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is...

Enhancing Multistate Wildlife Conservation: Key Findings and Future Direction
Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking new study underscores the importance of coordinated efforts across state boundaries to conserve imperiled species. The study, a collaboration among NatureServe, the US Fish &...

First Western Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Second Quarter 2025 Summary Total loans increased $115 million, or 4.7%, from $2.43 billion as of Q1 2025 to $2.54 billion as of Q2 2025 Net interest margin increased 6 basis points from 2.61% in Q1 2025 to 2.67% in Q2 2025 Net interest income...

$3 million in grant funding is now available to help ensure every community in Colorado has a healthy environment to thrive in
Applications are due November 25 Denver (9/4/24) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for round three of the Environmental Justice Grants, which are due on November 25. The grant program will...

Double Dogs Weed Dispensary Big Sky Features Montana's Premier Cannabis Brands
Showcasing top Montana cannabis brands, emphasizing quality and community partnerships. BIG SKY, MONTANA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Double Dogs proudly features an extensive selection of Montana's premier cannabis...

Attorney General Knudsen leads 24-state coalition demanding answers from top asset managers supporting unpopular environmental proposals
August 30, 2024 HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in demanding answers from the nation’s top asset managers to determine if they are neglecting their fiduciary duty to their clients. The...

Fish and Wildlife Commission Holds August Meeting in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2025-26 operational budget which will begin July 2025. The Commission also heard an overview of the new deer management...

Norden Crown Announces Acquisition of Option Over the Smart Creek Copper-Gold Porphyry Project (Montana, USA) and Concurrent Non-Brokered Equity Financing
Not for dissemination in the United States or for distribution to U.S. wire services VANCOUVER, British Columbia , Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norden Crown Metals Corporation (“Norden Crown” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NOCR, OTC:NOCRF,...

Southwest Montana Invites Travels to Experience the Paranormal
Spooks, Spirits and Annual Events DEER LODGE, MONTANA, USA, August 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With fall around the corner, it might be time to start planning at road trip to uncover the spookier side of Montana. While the Last Best Place has...

Above Food's Recent Montana-Based Asset Acquisition Expands Access to High-Growth Pet Food Market and Strengthens Chickpea Market Presence
Acquisition creates substantial commercial synergies with Above Food's Saskatoon-based Ingredient Center, providing for additional opportunities to improve utilization and expand margins Expands asset base with two additional ingredient processing...

Above Food Strengthens its Pet Food Ingredient Platform with Recent Montana-Based Asset Acquisition
Acquisition expands Above Food's pet food business to approximately US$110M of combined company revenues on a proforma basis Strengthens customer base, further bolstering Above Food’s current roster of global leading pet food manufacturing...