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Spring Travels, Population and Goldilocks
In 2018, I have had the opportunity to travel to 10 different counties in Montana…
Finding the Role for Smaller Family Farms in an Era of Rapid Consolidation
U.S. agriculture is trending towards greater consolidation. The number of U.S. farms in operation has…
Taking the pulse of Montana’s overall economy
No, this is not another post on pulse crops. This week, I’m writing from a…
The “5% rule” of farm management shows how all the pieces matter
I am preparing to teach Farm and Ranch Management to juniors and seniors here in…
Reader Question: How many acres or cows are required to make a living?
A comment was received recently from a reader of our blogs. The reader wanted to…
Will the New Tax Bill Really Harm Privately-Owned Grain Handlers?
Key insights: The Hoeven-Thune Amendment allows farmers to claim a 20% deduction on income associated…
Managing Bozeman’s Population Growth
Having lived in Bozeman for a little over a year, one of the most frequent…
Public Schools in Montana: Rural and Urban
Montana has 171 public high schools and even more elementary schools. Over my past few…
What does JD.com and China mean for the future of Montana beef?
The Montana Stockgrowers Association and Chinese e-commerce company, JD.com, recently agreed to a memorandum of…
Is the Population of Rural Montana Stabilizing?
Montana has been growing a remarkably steady rate of approximately 0.8% per year over the…