Miles City ewe, ram sale strong despite challenging year in Montana

Jamie Henneman
Oct 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2024

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The annual Montana Wool Growers Association (MWGA) Ewe and Ram sale held in Miles City last month showed strong returns for breeding stock, despite a challenging year for producers in Montana.

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