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MSU ag researchers share advice for fertilizer use as Iran conflict impacts prices

MSU ag researchers share advice for fertilizer use as Iran conflict impacts prices

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Rising fertilizer prices tied to conflict in the Strait of Hormuz are putting more pressure on Montana producers, and Montana State University researchers are saying soil testing and careful planning could help farmers manage costs. Clain Jones with the MSU Extension is studying fertilizer practices as prices have

Davis Gulch Fire near Big Timber expected to smoke for days

Davis Gulch Fire near Big Timber expected to smoke for days

BIG TIMBER, Mont. — A wildfire is burning about 20 miles south of Big Timber, according to an update by Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF). Forest officials said the Davis Gulch Fire is smoldering with light smoke on a ridge top in the Derby burn scar, about 1.5 miles southwest

Fairy Lake Road closure near winter parking lot starts Monday

MONTANA — The Custer Gallatin National Forest announced in an official notice that Fairy Lake Road No. 74 will close starting Monday. The closure covered the section of road shown by the forest and blocked access past the winter parking lot. That included vehicle, foot and bike traffic. The area was

Record Store Day 2026 Draws Fans Lining Up For Rare Releases

Record Store Day 2026 Draws Fans Lining Up For Rare Releases

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Music fans in Montana turned out for Record Store Day 2026 as stores across the state marked the annual event with limited releases and a focus on physical records. The event, in its 18th year running, had music fans lined up outside of their local stores well before

Yellowstone National Park Opens North And West Entrances For Early Season Visitors

Gardiner, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park opened its north and west entrances on Friday, April 17 for the spring and summer season, bringing early visitors into the park even with snow still on the ground. Some visitors arrived with a clear goal in mind. “The bison. We really want to see

Butte air purifier loan program opens April 27 for fire season

Butte air purifier loan program opens April 27 for fire season

BUTTE, Mont. — According to the Butte-Silver Bow City-County Health Department, the county’s Air Purifier Loan Out Program ill return for a fourth year on Monday, April 27, 2026. The program is part of Butte-Silver Bow County’s public health response plan for wildfire smoke events. The

Ballots go out April 17 for Bozeman school trustee, levy election May 5

Ballots go out April 17 for Bozeman school trustee, levy election May 5

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Ballots with two trustee seats and two general fund levy requests from Bozeman Public Schools are set to go out to registered voters starting April 17, 2026. Ballots have to be returned to the Gallatin County Election Office by 8:00 p.m. on May 5, Election Day.