Jim Peterson

1 week ago | ndwheat.com | Jim Peterson

By: Jim PetersonPosted: May 1, 2025The initial survey of US producers in March indicated that 2.015 million acres will be planted to durum in 2025. This is down 2 percent from 2.06 million in 2024. Many analysts had anticipated another year of higher planted area, due to the price premium of durum to HRS for the past few months.

2 weeks ago | ndwheat.com | Jim Peterson

By: Jim PetersonPosted: May 1, 2025Planting of the 2025 US HRS wheat crop was roughly one-third complete, as of the end of April. This is well ahead of the 5-year average pace. Lower than normal snow levels in many areas this winter, combined with dry soils going into winter have enabled producers to make early and quick progress in much of the region. There are exceptions, like most years, with some parts of the region facing wetter and colder soil conditions, delaying planting, in isolated areas.

Sep 16, 2024 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Jim Peterson

I’ve lived my life by what I and many others consider true Montana values. Sometimes, I call those values the “Cowboy Code of Conduct.”Those of us born and raised in Montana know the myths of the American West that have drawn thousands of people to our state aren’t just myths: we believe in knowing our neighbors, lending a helping hand, and above all else, doing things our own way. Sadly, those shared values of freedom and independence are at risk. Our “purple” politics no longer exist.

Sep 11, 2024 | dailyinterlake.com | Jim Peterson

I’ve lived my life by what I and many others consider true Montana values. Sometimes, I call those values the “Cowboy Code of Conduct.” Those of us born and raised in Montana know the myths of the American West that have drawn thousands of people to our state aren’t just myths: we believe in knowing our neighbors, lending a helping hand, and above all else, doing things our own way. Sadly, those shared values of freedom and independence are at risk. Our “purple” politics no longer exist.

Sep 11, 2024 | flatheadbeacon.com | Jim Peterson

I’ve lived my life by what I and many others consider true Montana values. Sometimes, I call those values the “Cowboy Code of Conduct.” Those of us born and raised in Montana know the myths of the American West that have drawn thousands of people to our state aren’t just myths: we believe in knowing our neighbors, lending a helping hand, and above all else, doing things our own way. Sadly, those shared values of freedom and independence are at risk. Our “purple” politics no longer exist.