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Reports out of the Western Corn Belt suggest drought is hanging on longer than many producers hoped, with conditions described as worsening in parts of Nebraska and neighboring areas. While that’s a long way from the Hi-Line or the Yellowstone Valley, Montana agriculture has learned the hard way that Corn Belt weather can reach into […]

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Montana is heading into spring with the kind of mixed signals that make planning tough: big temperature swings, pockets of improving moisture, and other areas still waiting on meaningful precipitation. Reports from across the broader U.S. farm belt suggest a shift toward milder, wetter patterns in some regions after a dry winter. For Montana producers, […]

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Montanans know the routine: buy a license, print it or save it to your phone, and head for the river, the mountains, or the prairie. But a recent state audit suggests the technology behind Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) licensing operations may be older than many of the hunters and anglers using it—and that […]

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In Montana, a good everyday-carry (EDC) knife isn’t a fashion accessory — it’s a small tool that ends up doing a lot of unglamorous work. One minute it’s cutting twine off a bale, the next it’s opening mineral bags, trimming a stubborn tag off a calf jacket, slicing apples for the kids, or cleaning a […]

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From branding pens to big outdoor arenas, Montana riders are showing up in growing numbers for ranch roping and team roping clinics. The draw isn’t just competition—it’s practical, ranch-ready skills: handling cattle efficiently, reading a cow, staying safe in tight quarters, and getting a horse confident around livestock. Quick takeaways Clinics can speed up the […]