AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s industry experts gather market information from various sources to deliver commodity-specific insights. All Market Snapshots are available at AgWestFC.com/industry- insights. AgWest’s

There were very few Sundays growing up when we didn’t sit down to a nice roast beef dinner with potatoes, gravy and other roasted vegetables. I grew up in Montana, where beef was (and still is) very much the king of proteins. My mom or dad did some prep on those mornings and got the meal going just before we left for church. We would return to the heavenly scent of slowcooked roast beef. It’s

costs will create tailwinds for beet grower profitability. Small Grains The outlook for small grains and pulse crops suggests slightly profitable returns. While improved from previous years, drought continues to impact winter wheat conditions. Prices are softening as Russia floods the export market with cheap wheat. Producers will face headwinds from wheat prices declining faster than production

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is accepting applications for its premier leadership program, the Montana Stockgrowers M Bar Academy. The 18-month leadership program, designed to grow and develop leadership skills for individuals active in Montana’s ranching industry, will welcome its second cohort in June 2024. Individuals who work in the ranching industry are encouraged to apply.

With the lid on, place the Dutch oven in a 325 degree oven for two hours. Then remove the lid and cook for another hour or hour and a half, checking to see when the roast is fork tender and shreds easily. Remove the roast from the Dutch oven to an oven-safe dish and place in the oven to stay warm. Take out the rosemary stem and use an immersion blender to blend the remaining contents of the Dutch