Her sensors and software help Montana's grain growers squeeze more from every acre. Beyond the ranches and rivers, a quieter revolution is reshaping how Montana does business.

Reyes builds soil-moisture sensors for dryland wheat farms.

What sets it apart

Her data tools help growers cut water and fertilizer waste. For those who know the region well, it is a point of quiet pride.

The startup partners with cooperatives across the Golden Triangle.

Why it matters

In the end, the story here is really a story about the northern Rockies and the people drawn to them. Their bets on Montana may well shape the state's next chapter.