Victoria Traxler
Stories
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The government shutdown is keeping Montana farmers from the assistance they need
Fall is when farmers apply for credit and other assistance ahead of spring planting. The federal shutdown means they can't.
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Immigration enforcement brings new level of uncertainty to Montana cherry season
Cherry harvesting is an already volatile industry dependent upon weather and market conditions. This summer a new level of uncertainty was added when Montana growers weren't sure if migrant workers would cross state lines after heightened immigration enforcement.