Hay & Feed
Alfalfa Weevil Chews the Top Out of Your First Cutting, and the Field Looks Frosted Before You Notice
Alfalfa weevil larvae feed on the growing tips in June and can strip a stand's protein and tonnage before the damage is…
Farming
Spring Rains Lift Montana Wheat Yield Potential—But Cool, Wet Stretches Can Spike Stripe Rust and Leaf Rust Risk Fast
Montana’s spring moisture can boost winter wheat tillering, help spring wheat get established, and improve hay and pasture growth—but stacked storms and…
Farming
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…
Farming
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…
Farming
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…
Farming
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…
Farming
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…
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…