A fifth generation Montanan, Wes was born and raised on his parents’ ranch in the Judith Basin. Since graduating from Montana State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Business, Finance Option and a minor in Economics in 1987, Wes has been involved in grain and livestock marketing throughout the Midwest and Pacific Northwest including nearly a dozen years with CHS, Inc. in Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota. During his eight-year stay in Minneapolis, he spent time as a floor broker at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange and served as president of CHS Inc.’s subsidiary, Country Hedging, Inc. Wes is also a past Director of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Wes has been with Hall & Hall Inc. since 2000 and has been a principal and director of the firm since 2003.
This is a rare opportunity to own a farm that has not changed hands in over four generations. It greatly represents what makes the Judith Basin special; quality farmland, hay meadows along Louse Creek for over 1.25 miles, and a complete set of improvements. The average yearly rainfall is 15.3 inches with half of that coming during May, June, and July. Winter wheat yields at the nearby Central Montana Experiment Station have averaged 54 bushels per acre over the last seven years.
80± acres with Horsethief Creek, a 3,000± square foot home with full basement, decks, and a 50'x50' pole barn and lean-to. Comfortable country living with room for animals, hobbies, or recreation.
Brand Rock Ranch represents a solid combination of trophy big game, upland bird, and waterfowl hunting in concert with production ag suitable for registered or commercial cattle in a great location.
Dramatically beautiful and water-rich 2,217± acre working ranch, a short drive north of Livingston, Bozeman, and Bridger Bowl Ski Resort. Also offered as separate 814± and 1,404± acre units.
Dryland farm near Bozeman with mountain views, rolling terrain, and abundant wildlife. Private, unimproved homesite in the historic Amsterdam community with farm lease or personal operating farm options.
Adjacent to the town of Philipsburg, this 7,230± acre mix of irrigated pasture and native range offers a 350 AU cattle operation and recreational amenities just over one hour to Missoula.
