1994 Montana Acriculturm. Statistics 



Foreword 3 



MESSAGE FROM 

 THE DIRECTOR 



Our agricultural industry is 

 faced each year with a multitude 

 of challenges which affect prod- 

 uction, but are not controlled by 

 the producer. They include 

 weather, markets, cost of inputs, 

 competition, international relat- 

 ions, etc. 



It is imperative that 

 Montana's farmers and ranchers 

 have access to concise reliable 

 information to assist them in 

 making the best decision for the 

 continued optimum use of their 

 land and resources. With the 

 accurate and timely information 

 presented in this 31st edition of 

 Montana Agricultural Statistics , 

 our producers can respond to the 

 rapid changes in their industry. 

 We applaud Montana's farmers and ranchers who continue to 



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We applaud Montana's farmers and ranchers who continue 1 

 make agriculture Montana's number one industry and encourage 

 to use this publication in their decision-making process. 



Sincerely 



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Leo A. Giacometto 

 Director 



