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Why the Census Count Still Matters on Montana’s Farms and Ranches
Montana’s farms and ranches don’t run on federal funding alone, but anyone who has tried to keep a county road passable during…
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After Drought and Hail, Montana Producers Weigh Next Steps for Stressed Crops
Across Montana, it doesn’t take much of a weather swing to turn a decent-looking crop into a question mark. Dryland acres can…
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Montana Ag Through the Lens: A Week of Field Work, Calving Checks, and Big-Sky Sunsets
Scroll any feed long enough and you’ll see it: a header rolling off the Crazy Mountains, a windrow laid just right, a…
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Montana on the Feed: The Week’s Best Field, Range, and River Photos
Scroll long enough in July and you’ll see it: a state in motion. Swathers laying down hay, combines chewing through wheat, calves…
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Steadier Milk Checks in Big Sky Country: Practical Ways Montana Dairies Can Strengthen Their Price
Milk prices can feel like Montana weather: you can watch the forecast, but you can’t control the front rolling in. Still, a…
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Montana Ag on Instagram: Hay Season, Calving Pens, and Big Sky Sunsets Worth a Look
Scroll any summer evening and you’ll find it: windrows lined up like corduroy, a baler kicking dust in the last light, calves…
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Montana Dairies and Milk Checks: Practical Levers to Steady the Mailbox Price
In Montana, a milk check can feel a lot like river flows in July: you can’t control the weather upstream, but you…
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From the Air: How Better Field Imagery Could Help Montana Producers Spot Trouble Early
On a good year in Montana, you can drive a section line and feel like the crop is doing fine—until harvest proves…
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Montana Producers’ Morning Brief: Grain Prices, Market Signals, and Weather That Moves the Needle
In Montana, a “good plan” can change between breakfast and the first pass with the sprayer. A wind shift can ground a…
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Yellow-Striped Corn in Montana? Here’s Why Sulfur Is on the Short List
When corn starts showing pale, yellow striping across the newest leaves, it can turn a calm drive-by into a stop-and-scout moment. Across…
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From USDA Reports to Seed Deals: What Today’s Crop Headlines Signal for Montana
Crop news can feel like it’s written for the Corn Belt, but the ripple effects reach Montana fast—through input prices, grain bids,…
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Carbon Credits on the Hi-Line: What Montana Producers Should Know Before Signing Up
Across Montana, conversations about soil health have moved from coffee-shop theory to line-item budgeting. A big driver is the rise of “carbon…
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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…
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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 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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…