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DARBY, Mont. - For Montanans farming and ranching has deep roots but, when fire and haying season coincide, unexpected disasters have a possibility to strike.

It’s been a rough summer for journalism traditions in Montana, but an instructive one about the value of local reporting.

Forecasts made last January about a recession havent come to fruition, but that doesnt mean everything is fine with Montanas economy.

Barkley and Todd O'Hair, president of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, were the featured speakers at the Big Horn Resort for the presentation titled "2023 Midyear Economic Update."

MISSOULA –  While many economists anticipated a recession in 2023, it has not happened in Montana, according to Patrick Barkey, director of the University

Dr. Barkey said the property tax reflects the value of that property, which actually enhances the overall wealth of the property owner.

Dr. Barkey said the property tax reflects the value of that property, which actually enhances the overall wealth of the property owner.

Dr. Barkey said the property tax reflects the value of that property, which actually enhances the overall wealth of the property owner.

Dr. Barkey said the property tax reflects the value of that property, which actually enhances the overall wealth of the property owner.

These changes will have an impact on Montana's economy as a whole, and directly on individual local businesses that have been impacted by the shows.