News
Montana Drought Tracking: How Ranchers Can Put Local Conditions on the Map
Dry years in Montana rarely show up evenly. One operation in the Bitterroot Valley can be watching grass stall out while a…
News
Montana drought reports: how ranchers can put on-the-ground conditions on the map
Dry spells don’t hit Montana evenly. One week the Hi-Line is watching wheat and range grass stall out, while parts of the…
Farming
Winter Wheat Ratings Slide Nationally as Dryness Lingers — What Montana Growers Should Track
USDA’s latest national look at winter wheat suggests the crop is coming out of dormancy with more stress than growers saw this…
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…
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
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…
Farming
South American Crop Weather Looks Mostly Favorable — Here’s Why Montana Producers Should Care
Reports from market analysts indicate weather across much of South America has been generally supportive for corn and soybean production so far,…
News
Dry Pattern Lingers: What Regional Drought Signals Could Mean for Montana Hay, Pasture, and Cattle Markets
Reports from ag meteorologists watching the central U.S. indicate drought has been hanging on across parts of the western Corn Belt, with…
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
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…