USA, MT: USDA announces $300,000 in funding for Montana State University and the Rocky Mountain Malting Barley Cooperative

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced on February 23 $300,000 in funding from the U.S Department of Agriculture for Montana State University and the Rocky Mountain Malting Barley Cooperative, KXLF Butte News reported.

The Rocky Mountain Malting Barley Cooperative is led by Dr. Jamie Sherman, the Project Director at MSU that is working to develop new barley varieties that are demonstrated to provide flavor and are adapted for dryland production in Montana and the West.

"Agriculture is Montana's number economic driver and I'm thrilled to announce funding to make agriculture sustainable and growing for generations to come," said Senator Daines.

The senator has also been a consistent advocate for robust funding of agriculture research that is essential to ensuring Montana's farmers and ranchers can continue to be among the most productive and efficient in the world.