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Timely Rains Save Crops, Livestock in Montana

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29 Jul 2013 32 views
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Timely Rains Save Crops, Livestock in Montana
Across much of Montana, the transformation from a desperate, drought-stricken landscape to fairly average conditions has been nothing short of miraculous for many farmers and ranchers. Two thirds of the state has near or above-average soil moisture after late spring rains in May and June erased what appeared to be a second year of drought.

Just two months ago, Brett Nedens wasn't sure this day would come, or whether he'd want to witnesses it if it did. Harvest time.

Across much of Montana, the transformation from a desperate, drought-stricken landscape to fairly average conditions has been nothing short of miraculous for many farmers and ranchers. Two thirds of the state has near or above-average soil moisture after late spring rains in May and June erased what appeared to be a second year of drought.

(READ the story in the Billings Gazette)

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