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, 15:00 MT

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Close-up of Montana alfalfa with weevil-damaged upper leaves, a swather cutting windrows in the background under morning light

Hay & Feed

Alfalfa Weevil Chews the Top Off Your First Cutting Before You Ever Drop the Sickle

Weevil larvae skeletonize the leaves off your best alfalfa in June, right when the stand should be filling out. Here's how to…

Harry Ward · July 14, 2026