Unusually Warm Winter Impacts Montana Agriculture
• Montana's unusually warm winter, with temperatures 5-10 degrees above average, is impacting local agriculture.
• Below-average precipitation coupled with warm conditions is causing stress on plants and forcing farmers to adjust their practices.
• The lack of snow and altered weather patterns are raising concerns about soil moisture, pest outbreaks, and long-term agricultural sustainability in Montana.
Montana's warm winter affects agriculture significantly
Montana is experiencing an unusually warm winter, with January temperatures reported to be 5-10 degrees above average, according to the National Weather Service. Billings, in particular, recorded its fifth warmest January, with temperatures 8 degrees higher than the average. This warmer weather is coupled with below-average precipitation, which is affecting local agriculture.
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