Leviticus 26:18-20 “And if in spite of this you will not listen to me, then I will discipline you again sevenfold for your sins, and I will break the pride of your power, and I will make your heavens like iron and your earth like bronze. And your strength shall be spent in vain, for your land shall not yield its increase, and the trees of the land shall not yield their fruit.

Important Takeaways:

• Drought continuing to impact Montana hay producers
• The U.S. Drought Monitor shows approximately one-third of Gallatin County is in the D3 intensity level — “Extreme Drought” — with the remaining in D2 intensity level.
• “The growing conditions are worse,” Goosey said. “The top surface of the soil is so dry — even the moisture that we’ve got has only wet the top 6″-to-8″.
• “A chain reaction. Hay comes at a higher price, ranchers liquidate portions of their herd so fewer cows go to market, and those that do come at a premium cost at the grocery store. All of this, coupled with the transportation fee and rising gas prices,” says MSU Associate Professor Dr. Jane Boles.

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