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The Hettinger, ND Ram Test recently released results of the January 112-day weigh-in, and two Montana rams topped the gain data. Veteran Columbia producers, Luanne Wallenwein of Timber Coulee Columbias in Sunburst, Montana and Loni Blackman of Wolf Creek, Montana, deserve a shout out.

Timber Coulee's test consignment, TC 546, posted an ADG of 1.29 lbs/day, the highest rate of gain among all 68 rams on test and all breeds on test, including Columbia, Rambouillet, Targhee, Dorset, and Merino!

Loni Blackman's consignment, L. Blackman 23880, earned the 2nd highest rate of gain among all rams and a...