Fertilizer Prices Under the Microscope: What a Federal Probe Could Mean for Montana Farms
Montana producers have spent the last few seasons juggling high interest rates, volatile cattle markets, and weather that can turn on a…
Montana producers have spent the last few seasons juggling high interest rates, volatile cattle markets, and weather that can turn on a…
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast you host Downrigger Dale checks in with the two fellas that were on the Mack…
Montana producers have been living with high input costs for several seasons, and fertilizer remains one of the biggest line items for…
Grain markets started the week with a familiar tailwind: energy. Reports from national market analysts indicate crude oil moved higher overnight, and…
Grain markets don’t always feel local in Montana, but price moves in soybeans, corn and winter wheat often ripple into what ranchers…
Thursday’s midday-to-afternoon grain trade featured a notable push higher in soybeans, with corn and winter wheat also holding firm, according to market…
Weekly U.S. export sales numbers can feel like a distant coastal story, but they often reach all the way to Montana’s grain…
Grain markets have been sending a message lately: pricing opportunities may be opening back up. Reports indicate soybeans have been trading around…
Grain and livestock futures moved in opposite directions in mid-March trading, a reminder that Montana’s cow-calf country and feed buyers often get…
Reports from national market outlets indicate soybeans traded higher overnight alongside a sharp move up in crude oil. Montana producers don’t raise…
Across the Northern Plains, reports indicate agricultural land values have stayed firmer than many producers expected, even with higher interest rates and…
Grain and livestock futures finished mixed on March 10, with cattle contracts showing notable strength while several grain contracts drifted lower. Reports…
USDA’s latest supply-and-demand update kept projected U.S. ending stocks for corn, soybeans, and wheat essentially unchanged from the previous month, according to…
Animals are not fleeing Yellowstone due to an eruption. Understand the facts and implications.
Viral footage claims a 200-meter Norris Geyser Basin eruption in 2026. Here's what's real about Steamboat Geyser and Yellowstone's most dynamic thermal…
Discover the 150-mile march to Yellowstone National Park and its cultural significance. Learn about the journey's impact and future.
Reports out of national water-quality research circles suggest something important for working producers: changes in what gets grown—and how plants use nitrogen—may…
Grain futures ended the session without a clear direction, with soybeans and wheat finishing mixed and corn giving back some earlier strength.…
Grain futures ended the day with a split personality: soybeans and wheat were mixed, while corn gave back part of its earlier…
Explore how global events are affecting trail access in Glacier National Park. Learn about safety tips and planning your visit.
Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado receives highest NFU honor for meritorious service to American agriculture. Learn about his contributions and what this…
MeatEater's 'Our Way of Life' with Heather is back for a new season, with fresh episodes dropping every Monday at 6pm MT.…
Short-stature corn isn’t a new idea in plant breeding, but it’s getting fresh attention after reports from the 2026 Commodity Classic that…
MeatEater's Flying V Waterfowl takes a 4-year-old on his first duck hunt at a hot-water hole called The Redneck. A heartwarming reminder…
Discover early spring river walleye fishing below a dam with MinnDak Outdoors, featuring tips and a catch-clean-cook session.