Damage to Montana Wheat and Grasshoppers Widespread
Hot early July weather has damaged crops in about half of Montana’s 20 counties. Reports note hot conditions, scattered hail in Fallon, grasshopper damage across counties, and variable prospects for wheat, corn, flax, oats, and hay. Some areas show good corn and hay gains while others see severe wheat losses and drought impacts.
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Helena
Montana
Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Fallon
Richland
Dawson
Terry
Hazel
Custer
Big Horn
Fergus
CROP REPORTS IN BEAVERHEAD SHOW MIXED CONDITIONS
Beaverhead crops show both good and bad in a week of hot dry weather. Corn and alfalfa are in strong shape while grasshoppers threaten in several areas though controlled by poison bran mash. Water shortages persist with rain needed and localized showers in the northwestern part of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senttal
Roosevelt
Drouth
Flathead
Grassf Philips
Eaiaa
Gree Steel
Beaverhead
Dijlon
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Aberdeen & Kemmerer
le Roett
Dillon
Lina
Dr. Price
Wien
Jefferson
Paine
Neook
Chinook
J. B. Egan
Betty
Monida