drought

Recent maps released by the U.S. Drought Monitor show much of southern Montana in either severe or extreme drought.

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Here's a little something to brighten your day. A flock of ducks was rescued from a bird hoarder who had never taken them to water. This is video footage of their first collective swim. But first, a wacky bit of duck herding, which i

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Campfire restrictions are still in effect in Ravalli County and Missoula County and open burning restrictions have been place for months.

Now, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has extended the fire season past its usual end date, September 30

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There appears to be a creepy correlation between extended periods of drought and high rates of suicide.

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Beef lovers will soon feel the effects of the worst drought in 50 years as the price of meat rises sharply in the coming months. The ongoing drought gripping two-thirds of the country has caused crops to wither and sent the cost of feed soaring. Experts say this will cause meat prices to skyrocket.

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The drought that is devastating the Midwest has also affected farms and ranches here in Montana. Chris Christiaens is a lobbyist and Project Specialist for the Montana Farmers Union. Christiaens says the drought has affected hay producers, which has led to higher cattle feed prices. Many ranchers in Montana and Wyoming have sold off large numbers of cattle to save money on hay. Christiaens says this will bring beef prices down briefly, but will eventually lead to higher prices by the early part of next year.

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The record-breaking heat that’s recently affected much of the country has resulted in soaring utility bills — and that may not be the only way it hits your wallet.

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We already know this past winter was a warm one for much of the US, but now we’re learning much of the country is also abnormally parched.

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