“The first skeleton of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur to go under the hammer sold for $6.1 million at auction in New York Thursday, Sotheby’s said. The specimen is 10 feet tall (three meters) and 22 feet long, and had been expected to fetch between $5 million and $8 million. “The result places the Gorgosaurus among the…
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1st Annual 406 Grazing Academy
Ranchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day, hands-on workshop is offered cooperatively by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Montana State University Extension Range Management, and Montana State University’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Registration…
Happy National Ag Day!
Through a global pandemic, droughts, and freezing weather, our farmers and ranchers keep on going. Thank you for feeding the world, clothing us, and caring for our land no matter the cost.
Ranchers & Local Business Helps Raise Over $20,000 for a Cure
At the Second Annual Calves to Cure DMD sale, 56 head of cattle went through the ring for a cause at Billings Livestock Commission on September 17, 2020 to raise over $20,000. 406 Precision of Twin Bridges, Montana helped the cause by giving all contributors a chance to win a Ruger 6.5 Creedmore that they…
What should I look for when I select a Home Inspector?
What a great and timely question! As of January 1, 2020, all Home Inspectors must be registered with the State of Montana and they must conform to industry standards. Previously, there were no requirements and anyone who believed they knew the scope of the job could label themselves “Home Inspector.” The new registration program protects…
Ranching in Montana
Ranching is defined as “an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions; a large farm used primarily to raise one kind of crop or animal; a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.” (Dictionary.com, 2020) Ranching, one of Montana’s first industries,…
2019 Madison County Fair & Rodeo
We are proud to be sponsors of the 2019 Madison County Fair & Rodeo! Catch all the action August 7th – 10th, 2019 at the Madison County Fair Grounds! **Photo provided by the Madison County Fair**
The Best Dude Ranches in Montana
Take your next trip to Montana, the heart of the American West, where the dude ranch concept is taken to the next level offering luxury “glamping” tents and log cabins. The Resort at Paws Up The Resort at Paws Up is a 37,000 acre resort and working cattle ranch in Western Montana about 30 minutes…
Winter in Western Montana- The Dangers
In Montana, residents love to appreciate the outdoors. This is one of the things that makes our beautiful state so easy to live in; its great outdoors. In the winter season, there are dangers posed to outdoor recreators. More recently, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center declared dangerous rating for lands around Western Montana. Avalanche…
The Triple Creek Ranch
The Triple Creek Ranch is a Montana Luxury Guest Ranch Resort in Darby, Montana. The ranch is “a proud Relais & Châteaux property, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rated hotel, an ORVIS-endorsed fishing lodge and Virtuoso Preferred Supplier offering rustic elegance in a serene forested setting surrounded by endless miles of National Forest Service land.”…
