News and analysis related to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
An Economist’s Take on the Plastic Straw Debate
Three controversial bills were recently introduced in the Montana legislature to prohibit restaurants from providing…
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The Latest on how Climate Change will Impact Montana
The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA) was released back in November. The NCA is a…
Thoughts from the Road
I recently spent a week in South Eastern Montana contributing to a series of two-day…
Do Organic Producers Want Crop Insurance?
This weekend I had the opportunity to go Gallaudet University in Washington DC to meet…
Why has Bozeman Resisted the Growing Urban-Rural Divide?
As Bozeman residents are extremely aware, Bozeman is one of the fastest growing cities in…
New Tool for Accessing Historical Montana Wheat Basis
Recently, my colleague Kate Fuller and I developed a new online tool that’s intended to…
New Report Shows Evidence of Tightening Farm Labor Supply
The government shutdown continues into its second week, and one of the primary issues is contention over…
Four Bold (But Possibly Wrong) Predictions for Wheat Markets in 2019
Each year, I read and enjoy critiquing others’ thoughts about what will happen in the…
How Much Do Markets Value Protein Premiums? The MGEX-KCBT Spread Might Help
Key Insights: Understanding markets’ valuation of wheat protein content levels can be an important aspect for…
Growth Through Alcohol
Montana for better or worse has consumed alcohol, and thus supported businesses producing and selling…