Farming
USDA reports fresh corn export sale; Montana feeders and grain growers watch basis and rail
USDA daily export reporting has the market’s attention again after reports indicated a fresh “flash sale” of U.S. corn to an unknown…
Farming
Grain Markets Slip Midweek: What Softer Corn Prices Could Mean for Montana Feed and Hay
Midweek trading brought more red ink to the grain board, with reports indicating corn and other major grains moved lower during the…
Ranching
USDA March Grain Reports Could Steer Feed Costs for Montana Cattle Country
Montana ranchers don’t need a lecture on corn to feel corn prices. Even in a state where hay, pasture and barley do…
Team Roping Horses
Meet the Star Stallions of the 2026 Cinch Timed Event Championship
Explore the top stallions at the 2026 Cinch Timed Event Championship's Lazy E Tour, with insights into their significance in team roping.
Ranching
Cattle Futures Jump While Corn and Wheat Slip: Signals for Montana Feed, Calf, and Hay Decisions
Grain and livestock futures sent a mixed message on March 4, with cattle contracts moving sharply higher while key feed grains drifted…
Yellowstone National Park Oil Spill
World’s Largest Acidic Geyser Awakens in Yellowstone
Yellowstone's largest acidic geyser reawakens, stirring geological interest and tourism intrigue amid environmental concerns.
Yellowstone National Park Oil Spill
Yellowstone Bear Attack: Hiker’s Encounter Sparks Safety Concerns
A hiker injured by a bear in Yellowstone raises safety concerns. Understanding the risks and implications.
Yellowstone National Park Oil Spill
Stunning New Photographs Capture Yellowstone’s Untamed Beauty
Explore Yellowstone's diverse wonders through 15 breathtaking photographs capturing its untamed landscapes and wildlife.
Farming
USDA March Reports Could Steer Feed Costs and Grain Prices Montana-Wide
Montana producers don’t plant much corn compared to the Midwest, but corn prices still reach into every corner of the state—from feed…
Ranching
Buying First- and Second-Calf Pairs: What Montana Ranchers Should Watch For This Spring
Listings for young cow-calf pairs pop up year-round, but interest often spikes as Montana outfits line up grass, labor, and branding schedules.…
Ranching
What a 300-Head Angus Listing Signals for Montana Cow-Calf Markets This Summer
A recent online listing for a large group of Angus and Angus-cross cows (around 300 head) out of the southern Plains is…
Ranching
Bull Power and Breeding Season Prep: What a Brangus Listing Signals for Montana Ranchers
As Montana ranchers line up breeding-season plans, a recent online listing for multiple Brangus bulls out of Central Texas is a reminder…
Ranching
Regional Simmental bull sale averages top $10K; what Montana buyers should watch
ALLIANCE, Neb. — Reports from a late-February production sale in western Nebraska point to continued strength in the registered bull and female…
Ranching
Montana Ranch Note: What a 45-Head Angus Listing Signals for Cow Demand
Online cattle listings can be a useful barometer for what producers are trying to get done right now—right-sizing herds, moving older cows,…
Ranching
Angus Cow Listings Highlight a Tight Market—What Montana Ranchers Should Watch
Online cattle listings aren’t a market report by themselves, but they can be a useful snapshot of what producers are trying to…
Ranching
Red Angus Bull Listings Highlight What Montana Buyers Should Watch This Spring
As bull-sale season rolls into spring across Montana, online listings from around the region—including a recent set of Red Angus bulls advertised…
News
Spring Swings Put Montana’s Water and Forage Plans Under the Microscope
Montana is heading into spring with the kind of mixed signals that make planning tough: big temperature swings, pockets of improving moisture,…
Farming
Need ag answers fast? MSU Extension’s local offices cover every Montana county
In Montana, where a wet spring can flip to drought in a few weeks and markets can turn on a headline, having…
Fishing
Yellowstone River Fishing Report: Flows, Temps, and Early-Season Tactics
Current Snapshot: What anglers are seeing The Yellowstone is a big, honest river that changes fast with weather and mountain melt. As…
Farming
New Crop Year Starts Sept. 1: What Export “Flash Sales” Could Signal for Montana Feed and Grain
The 2025-26 marketing year for U.S. corn and soybeans begins Sept. 1, and that calendar flip matters even for Montana producers who…
Farming
Corn Pest Watch in Montana: Old Borers, New Pressures, and Where to Scout
Montana doesn’t plant corn on the same scale as the Midwest, but corn acres in the Yellowstone Valley, parts of the Hi-Line,…
Ranching
Grain Steady, Cattle Mixed: What Tuesday’s Futures Signal for Montana Ranch Country
Grain and livestock futures ended Tuesday with a familiar split: row-crop contracts mostly firmer, live cattle higher, and feeder cattle essentially unchanged.…
Farming
Grain Markets Split as Soy Holds Up: What Montana Feed Costs and Wheat Prices Could Do Next
Grain markets ended the latest session with no single clear direction: soybeans were mixed but generally firmer, while corn and wheat traded…
Farming
Montana Farmers Markets Gear Up: Early-Season Prep, Local Demand, and What Producers Need
Across Montana, the countdown is on for farmers market season. In many towns, opening day is less about a ribbon cutting and…
Farming
Census Counts and Cattle Country: Why Montana’s Headcount Still Matters on the Ground
MONTANA — It’s easy to think of the U.S. Census as something that matters mostly to big cities and political maps. But…