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Committee backs plan to open Montana trade office in Israel to boost ag, tech ties
Summary
The committee approved House Bill 950 to establish a Montana trade office in Israel. Supporters said the office would expand research and trade opportunities in agriculture, photonics and water technology; the Department of Commerce said costs would be higher than other trade offices because of higher local operating costs in Jerusalem.
House Bill 950, introduced by Representative Brad Barker, would establish a Montana trade office in Israel to cultivate research, development and trade ties in sectors such as agriculture, photonics, water technology and defense-related manufacturing.
Barker said Israel imports most of its wheat and that Montana agricultural products, beef and pulse crops have market opportunities. He also highlighted potential collaboration in photonics and water-technology research with Montana businesses and Montana State University programs.
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