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Montana Spring Fieldwork Outlook: Warmer Signal, Precipitation Still a Question
Reports from ag meteorologists in the central U.S. are pointing to a spring pattern that leans warmer into late spring and early…
Farming
Dryland vs. Irrigated: Montana’s 2026 Small-Grain Outlook Splits by Region
Montana’s small-grain season is shaping up as a tale of two (or more) Montanas: places with moisture and functioning irrigation are holding…
Farming
Montana Winter Wheat: Some Fields Hanging On, Others Need a Drink
Montana’s winter wheat picture this spring is shaping up as a tale of different neighborhoods. Reports from around the state suggest some…
Farming
Montana Wheat: Pockets of Promise, Pockets Needing Rain as Spring Conditions Split by Region
Across Montana, the spring wheat picture is shaping up like it often does in a big state: uneven. Reports from producers, agronomists…
News
Patchy Spring Moisture Sets Up a Uneven Start for Montana Small Grains and Pastures
Reports from around the West suggest a familiar pattern heading into the heart of the growing season: some areas are catching timely…
News
Spring Moisture Splits Montana: Some Fields Too Wet to Roll, Others Still Waiting
Reports from around Montana suggest spring is arriving with a familiar twist: moisture is not landing evenly. Some producers are looking at…
News
Spring moisture splits Montana: soggy bottoms, dry benches as fieldwork nears
Reports from around Montana suggest spring is arriving with a familiar complication: moisture isn’t showing up evenly. Some valleys are dealing with…
Farming
Chefs Push Farm Bill Priorities—Here’s What Montana Producers Should Pay Attention To
Independent restaurant owners and chefs are stepping into the farm bill debate, urging Congress to move a bill that helps farms and…
Farming
When the Market’s Heavy: What an Oversupplied Crop Story Signals for Montana Hay and Feed
Reports out of the southern Plains point to a familiar squeeze: a crop market that’s carrying too much supply at the same…
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Drought Talk in the Western Corn Belt Is a Warning Sign for Montana Hay, Feed, and Cattle Markets
Reports out of the Western Corn Belt point to a drought pattern that isn’t letting up. That matters in Montana even if…