Friday, July 17, 2026 · Montana

Markets Feeder Cattle $3.39/lb ▼ -0.4% Live Cattle $2.21/lb ▼ -1.2% Wheat (HRW) $7.34/bu ▲ +2.4% Diesel (ULSD) $3.95/gal ▲ +0.9% as of Jul 17, 16:00 MT

Tag: hay moisture

Round hay bales stacked in a Montana field after first cutting with foothills in the background at golden hour

Hay & Feed

Bale It Too Wet and It’ll Cook: Watching Moisture on the First Cutting

Hay put up a little green feels like a win in a short weather window, but bales stacked too wet heat, mold,…

Harry Ward · July 1, 2026