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Is the 2017 Tax Bill a Possible Trojan Horse for US Agricultural Exports?
Key insights: Proponents of the 2017 tax legislation argue that reducing the corporate tax rate…
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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…
Montana Protein and Test Weight Schedule Survey, 2017/18 Update
Key insights: Another poor protein production year has resulted in high protein premiums and steep…
Managing Bozeman’s Population Growth
Having lived in Bozeman for a little over a year, one of the most frequent…
Local Meat Processing Plant or Improved Beef Traceability System
In his recent post on the trade agreement between Montana Stockgrowers Association and the…
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…