News and analysis related to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
Labor Markets: Transitory or Structural Change?
Help wanted signs are visible on nearly every street corner and store hours have been…
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Market Power of the Beef Packers
In the U.S., about 80% of beef products are processed by four large companies: Tyson…
Montana’s farmland values continue moderate downward trend in latest USDA estimates
In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their annual…
Help Wanted & H-2A
Numerous “Help Wanted” signs are appearing in drive thru windows and at the entrances to…
The Northwest Power Plan and the Future of Energy
Last month the Northwest Power and Conservation Council released an update of their “Northwest Power…