HELENA, Montana, July 31 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:

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Governor Gianforte Announces USDA Designates Drought in Montana Counties

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Farmers eligible for loan assistance

* July 31 2026

HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently designated five Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought.