News and analysis related to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
Trends in Organic Agriculture
I love ag trade shows in a big way. Lately I’ve been following the happenings…
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How the JD.com Deal Could Boost the U.S. Pulse and Barley Sectors
Key insights: The recent deal between Chinese-based online retailer JD.com and the Montana Stockgrowers Association…
What’s On Tap for the 2018 Barley Market?
Key insights: Barley prices have increased after several years of downward trends. Malt barley spot…
Early-2018 Pulse Market Update
Key insights: After India imposed significant tariffs on pea, lentil, and chickpea imports in late-2017,…
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…
What’s Behind the Recent Oil Price Surge?
For my first post on ageconmt.com over a year ago, I opined on which factors…
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…
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…