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Only 7% of Montana Cropland Is Irrigated—But It Generates $737 Million and More Than a Quarter of Crop Value
Read More: Only 7% of Montana Cropland Is Irrigated—But It Generates $737 Million and More Than a Quarter of Crop ValueMontana State University’s Nick Hagerty analyzed the 2022 Census of Agriculture and found a striking imbalance: irrigated acres make up just 7% of Montana cropland, yet they produce more than a quarter of the state’s crop value—about $737 million. Here’s what the data shows about yields, crop mix, and why irrigation punches far above its…
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USDA Provides Final Round of $300 Million Aid to Support Struggling Farmers
Read More: USDA Provides Final Round of $300 Million Aid to Support Struggling FarmersThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the final distribution of approximately $300 million in aid to nearly 13,000 […]
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Hay Scam Hits Montana Ranchers
Read More: Hay Scam Hits Montana RanchersIn 2021, a severe drought led to a significant hay shortage in Montana and Wyoming, leaving ranchers desperate to secure […]