Green continues to feed cattle, supplement sheep

Morgan Rose
Dec 30, 2021
Dec 30, 2021 Updated Jan 1, 2022

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COHAGEN, Mont. – Life on the Green Ranch, which lies north of the historic town of Miles City, Mont., has come to reach a sort of peace this time of year. Garfield County, which has been experiencing historic drought conditions for most of the year, gladly welcomed snow around the first part of December. With a healthy layer now blanketing the landscape, Lane Green’s main daily task is taking care of his livestock.

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