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.
Dramatically beautiful, water-rich 1,404± acre Muddy Creek Headquarters is 30 to 45 minutes from Livingston, Bozeman, and Bridger Bowl Ski Resort. Nearby, the 814± acre Sedan Pasture unit is also available.
The Dudis Farm is approximately 558 total acres, with 290± irrigated. Located 12 miles north of Hardin, with outstanding hunting, there is nearly one mile of Bighorn River frontage.
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.
Central Montana native grass ranch available for the first time in over 30 years. Unimproved 4,050± total acres with quality water and fences. Located 15 miles south of the Snowy Mountains.
3,445± acre mountain cattle ranch with extensive grazing permits. 1,000± irrigated acres and native range support upwards of 800 AU seasonally. Remote, scenic, and productive with high ecological value.
