Montana Wheat

Missoulian: Montana farmers eye another $1B wheat crop

 

 Montana Elevator Cash Grain Prices

Global Crop Production Review

“Global wheat production rose 6 percent in 2011. Wheat production increased in Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Romania, Turkey, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, India, and Australia. Production declined in the United States, France, Germany, Iran, and Argentina.”

Stop Sign Stealing

Missoulian: Signs stolen at Lake Como; illegal dump discovered

Stolen Signs at Lake Como 

“Stealing signs and vandalism on Forest Service lands is prohibited and violators face substantial fines of up to $5,000.  Please respect your National Forest lands and sites and help the Forest Service cut back on the unnecessary costs associated with theft by reporting any illegal activity or vandalized property.  Anyone with information about the stolen signs or illegal dumpsite at Lake Como is encouraged to call 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668) or the Darby Ranger District at (406) 821-3913.  Callers can remain anonymous.”

Winter Weather / Wind Farms

Missoulian: National Weather Service issues winter stormwarning 

WinterStrom Warning 
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A WINTER

STORM WARNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4500 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW...

WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON MDT TUESDAY.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 4500 FEET HAS ALSO

BEEN ISSUED. THIS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW

4500 FEET FOR SNOW IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON

MDT TUESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

Missoulian: Ground broken on turbine farm

Wind Energy Atlas

“The Montana Wind Energy Atlas is a comprehensive analysis of wind energy data available as of 1987. Data collected by a variety of public and private organizations at 158 wind monitoring sites around Montana were reviewed. Data from 56 sites are analyzed in the Atlas. Information on the sites and the data collection programs is included. ”