Briefs for Aug. 2, 2023
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Ronan highway construction begins winding down
News from Big Sky Public Relations on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation
RONAN — Milling operations are now complete on the Ronan-North project. This week, crews anticipate finishing the northbound lanes, weather and other factors permitting.
When traveling through the northern end of the project area, north of Baptiste Road, drivers should watch for shifting lanes and expect to travel on gravel surfaces.
Work continues on the intersection of Old US 93 with 3rd Avenue to install the underground electrical conduit that will support the new streetlights.
Next week, crews will be onsite Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Email me directly at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com or call the project hotline at 406-207-4484, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the Ronan-North project, visit: bit.ly/Ronan-North
USDA extends deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance until Aug. 11
News from USDA
BOZEMAN —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to Aug. 11, 2023. This extension gives Montana organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep Montana organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions.
