Farming
Montana Field Notes: The Week’s Best Ranch-and-River Photos (and How to Share Yours)
Montanans don’t need a studio to tell a good story. It’s right there in the stubble after a long day of cutting,…
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Winter Wheat in Montana: Practical Moves to Protect Yield and Profit
Across Montana, winter wheat is often the crop that bridges seasons—seeded into late-summer dust or fall moisture, then asked to survive wind,…
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After Drought and Hail: Practical Next Steps for Montana Fields and Feed
Across Montana, it doesn’t take much of a weather swing to turn a promising crop into a tough decision. A few weeks…
Ranching
Montana Livestock Watch: Disease Risk, Trade Shifts, and Consolidation Pressures
From the Hi-Line to the Tongue River breaks, Montana livestock producers are balancing the usual calendar—calving, turnout, hay planning—with a news cycle…
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An EDC Knife That Works as Hard as You Do: What to Look for in Montana
In Montana, a good everyday-carry (EDC) knife isn’t a fashion accessory — it’s a small tool that ends up doing a lot…
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U.S. Beef Eyes Brazil Again: What a Reopened Market Could Mean for Montana Ranch Country
For Montana cattle producers, export news can feel far away — until it isn’t. Reports indicate the United States is poised to…
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Eyes in the Sky: How Better Aerial Imagery Can Help Montana Growers Spot Trouble Early
On a Montana farm, you can do a lot with a pickup, a shovel, and a good set of boots. But when…
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Carbon Credits on Big Sky Ground: What Montana Producers Should Know Before Signing Up
Carbon markets have moved from buzzword to real mail-in-the-box for some producers. The pitch is straightforward: adopt certain practices that can reduce…
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Montana Livestock Watch: Disease Updates, Market Signals, and What Ranchers Should Track
From the Hi-Line to the Yellowstone Valley, Montana ranchers are used to managing risk—weather swings, feed costs, and fickle markets. Lately, the…
Farming
Montana Field Notes: A Week of Working-Land Photos Worth Sharing
Montana’s working lands don’t always announce themselves with a headline. Most days, the story is quieter: a windrow drying just right, a…
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From USDA Reports to Seed Deals: The Crop News Montana Producers Watch Closely
Montana growers don’t need a Wall Street terminal to feel the ripple effects of national crop news. A few pages in a…
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After Drought and Hail: Practical Next Steps for Montana Crops and Cattle Feed
Across Montana, it doesn’t take long for a season to turn. One week you’re watching clouds slide past the Judith Basin with…
Farming
Winter Wheat in Montana: Practical Moves to Protect Yield and Profit
Across Montana’s Golden Triangle, Judith Basin, and the Hi-Line, winter wheat remains a cornerstone crop—often the one that helps spread workload, capture…
Farming
Big Acres, Real Dollars: Where Montana Fits in U.S. Farm and Ranch Rankings
Montanans don’t need an infographic to know we’re a big-land state. You can drive for hours across wheat country, skirt irrigated valleys,…
Ranching
The Calving Countdown: Montana Ranches Set Up for the Long Wait
On many Montana outfits, the calendar can say “calving starts next week,” but the ranch already feels like it’s in motion. The…
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New end-of-pivot sprinkler options aim to stretch water farther on Montana fields
In a state where a hot wind can pull moisture off a field in a hurry, small improvements in irrigation hardware can…
Ranching
A Billings Couple Builds a Business Around Livestock Trailers—and Montana Miles
BILLINGS — In a state where a “quick” run to town can mean 60 miles one way, dependable livestock hauling gear isn’t…
Ranching
U.S. Beef Eyes Brazil Again: What a New Trade Opening Could Mean for Montana Ranchers
For Montana’s cattle country, global markets can feel distant—until they aren’t. Reports indicate U.S. beef and beef products may soon regain access…
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Ranch Roping Clinics Gain Ground in Montana: Practical Skills, Safer Stock Work
From branding pens to big outdoor arenas, Montana riders are showing up in growing numbers for ranch roping and team roping clinics.…
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Before You Head Out: Where to Check Montana Closures, Restrictions, and Public Notices
Whether you’re chasing roosters on the Hi-Line, floating a spring creek, or checking cows along a river bottom, the fastest way to…
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New federal dollars could boost regenerative grazing on Montana ranches
Regenerative agriculture has been a buzzword in Montana coffee shops and sale barns for years, but the practical question on most outfits…
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Montana Hay and Grain: What’s Driving Prices, and How Ranchers Can Plan Ahead
Across Montana, hay stacks and grain bins are more than winter security—they’re a line item that can make or break a year.…
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Montana Team Ropers Are Going Digital: What a Streamed Clinic Can (and Can’t) Replace
In a state where winter roads can shut down a weekend haul and calving season eats the calendar, it’s no surprise Montana…
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College rodeo scholarships: what Montana families should ask before the next entry fee
Across the Northern Plains, more high school rodeo athletes are looking at college programs not just as a place to compete, but…
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Montana Team Ropers: How to Get More Runs In Without Burning Out Your Horse
Across Montana, team ropers are finding more ways to stay sharp between big weekends—practice nights, small jackpots, and traveling clinics that focus…