Scarce hay was expensive, cattle sales underway in southwest Montana
8/16/2021 1:00:06 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Ravalli County, MT
Start Date: 8/8/2021
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A Bitterroot Valley rancher and hay grower came up 750 to 1,000 bales short this year. The high cost of hay at $330 per ton, nearly double last year’s price, has ranchers selling livestock.
Grain farmers were being asked to bale their straw or have it baled to use as a feed supplement.
Ravalli Republic (Mont.), Aug 8, 2021
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