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How ranchers can prepare for drought
For those who farm or ranch in the Northern Great Plains, drought is a fact…
Why did Montana ag land values increase last year?
Here in the DAEE, we are getting excited for Celebrate Ag Weekend and our annual…
Sell or store? Making apples-to-apples comparisons of current and expected future grain prices
Harvest of small grains and pulses crops has largely wrapped up across Montana. Crop yields…
Global Beef Competition is Getting Fierce. How is the US Fairing?
Past posts have focused on the importance of international trade for Montana agriculture in both…
Tax Reform: Good, Bad, Possible?
The policy talk in Washington recently has been focusing on tax reform. The general idea…
Crop Insurance Selections in Montana
Stepping into an insurance agent’s office can be a duanting task when considering the number…
A New Use for Rabbit-Ear Antennas: Decreasing the Rural Digital Divide
Key points: Microsoft wants to use obsolete over-the-air television frequencies to provide high-speed Internet access…
What is the role of Government Employment in Montana?
The size and scope of government is a common political football that gets kicked around…
How is the Ag Sector doing Financially?
Prices in agricultural markets are lower than several years ago. This is likely not new…
March Madness 2017: Agricultural Issues Edition
It’s March Madness season and you can never have too many brackets to fill out.…