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Bismarck, N.D. – The Industrial Commission today announced the expansion of the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program from Bank of North Dakota (BND) to include storms from the Aug. 7-8, …

New Weather Monitoring Tool Benefits Montana’s Farmers and Ranchers By Brett McRae, Northern Ag Network Montana’s agricultural community is set to benefit from a groundbreaking tool designed to provide crucial …

By Bryce Anderson – Ag meteorologist What a difference a year makes. USDA’s weekly Ag in Drought analysis feature, which matches U.S. Drought Monitor assessments with crop acreage and production …

Wyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 45,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2023, representing a total value of $10.08 million, according to a survey conducted by …

BOZEMAN — A Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist suggests considering spring soil water content and temperatures when making fertilizer decisions for the upcoming growing season. According to Clain …

A year ago, drought conditions were affected 75% of the Continental U.S. Today that figure has fallen to just under 55%. 2022’s drought was the most widespread the U.S. had …

This year, La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released …

As drought conditions continue to intensify across the region, many farmers and ranchers may feel like there’s not much that can be done. While we can’t make it rain, producers …

Not quite halfway through the year, 2021 is already very difficult as much of the country struggles with exceptional drought. The drought is especially hard for the many livestock producers …

Billings, MT – The biggest worry on the minds of producers across the west is drought. Rain was spotty at best through the month of April and its created concerns …