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Sugarbeet growers Tim and Adam Cayko of the Sugar Valley district conduct strip trials each year to determine which variety of beet seed works best in their heavy soils. In addition to cooperating with Sidney Sugars, Caykos do their own real world testing, some through strip trials. "The best fields are the ones with the least amount of work, where the seeds come up well and the ground doesn't crust," Tim said. "The digging is more weather dependent." With two passes of each seed, side by side i...
Strip tillage, the method where only the narrow strip of land to be planted is actually tilled, is in the trial stages. With only a 4 to 6” strip disturbed, the process leaves a lot of residue on the ground, helping to reduce inputs and erosion from wind and water. Sidney Sugars agriculturalist James Johnson for the Savage, Pleasant View, and Powder River areas, has more growers in his area doing no till and strip till. About 30% of his growers use the reduced tillage practices. The trials involve multiple variables including irrigation m...
In an ongoing quest to improve production in sugarbeet fields, Sidney Sugars and a small group of cooperators have been testing spent lime on fields in the factory growing area. The lime is part of the process of making sugar. It starts out as calcium carbonate limestone, is heated up in the lime kiln where it separates into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide, then hot water is rushed over the calcium oxide to create a milk of lime which is injected into the sugar purification process. It attaches to impurities in the juice and is recombined...
Information is critical to the success of any operation and farming is no different. Pure Ag is the database used by Sidney Sugars to store all grower information, providing quick accurate information to the factory and the grower. The previous years’ seed varieties, fertilizer amounts and production levels as well as cultural practices such as soil type, seed spacing and row width are all readily available to the grower and the factory. It compiles the facts for individual growers and gives them information based on what other growers did. I...
Soccer provides a safe and fun environment for kids to get great exercise and enjoy the outdoors, all while learning physical and social skills that will last a lifetime. Registration for the 2018 season is open now through Friday night, February 16. Late fees will kick in on February 17, with all registration closing at 11:59 p.m. MST on Friday, February 23rd. Go online to sidneysoccer.gotsports.com to register with your computer, phone or tablet. Fees are $55 per player for pre-school through...
U.S. Senate candidate Russ Fagg made a campaign stop in Sidney last week. He is running as a Republican to unseat current senator Jon Tester. Fagg is a 4th generation Montanan, a former prosecutor, a Republican legislator for the 1991 and 1993 sessions and a judge for 22 years. Fagg spent 2 ½ days in Sidney, touring the highlights such as Sidney Sugars and Blue Rock Distributing, as well as visiting coffee shops and The Meadowlark Brewery. He said he really enjoyed his time in Sidney and...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department moved into its spacious new fire hall in time to answer its first call December 30th. With ample space to house the seven fire trucks as well as all the gear needed to fight fires and handle accidents, the new fire hall is a vast improvement over the old, crowded one. The previous hall, which was on the same site, needed either an expensive renovation or to be torn down. The one newer section of the hall was moved and is now being used by the city. The new...
The Richland County Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013 with the promise of a brand new fire hall in the works. The present was a long time coming and one of needs, not wants; they had simply outgrown the space on 2nd St. in Sidney. Equipment mandates have changed with a 3 man crew necessitating a 4 door truck now required and with trucks already bumper to bumper, there was not enough room to update. For at least the last 15 years, the garage door had to be opened in order t...
J'z Fashions and Coffee House completed its expansion into the former Saddle Up building next door just in time for the holiday season, and the store has been bustling with customers eager to see the new space and all the exciting new merchandise. There's ample room to browse in this tastefully designed store, with delightful surprises waiting at every turn. In addition to their fantastic fashions and footwear, J'z Fashions added western wear, infant and children's wear, and home décor. Levis...
On Monday, December 4, attorneys for Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project filed the final reply brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to end the injunction on construction of the concrete weir and fish bypass at Intake. Oral arguments in the case should be heard in March, probably in Portland, OR. The Plaintiffs (Defenders of Wildlife, et al) are asking for further delay until after Judge Morris makes his final decision. To further complicate matters, Montana Trout Unlimited and the American Fisheries Society have asked to file an amicus...
Cheryl Peterson was presented the Outstanding Local JSEC Coordinator award last week for her exemplary job at helping the JSEC committee achieve the goals they have deemed beneficial to the business community. In the nomination letter, JSEC cited Peterson's willingness to assist in any project that needs to be done. Peterson has guided the committee in determining what classes, speakers and workshops the community feels are essential for employee and employer growth and improvement, resulting...
It's a bit unusual to see a Sno Cat driving on top of a huge pile of sugar beets, but Richard Albin was doing just that last week at the Sugar Valley station, Fairview. Now that beet harvest is complete, the goal at Sidney Sugars is to keep those beets at their optimum quality until all the processing is done, about mid-February. The science of storage has been studied extensively by Kelly Thomas, plant physiologist/ genetics with American Crystal. Through years of study, Thomas has documented...
The Winner's Pub in Sidney has been a destination for sports fans and gamers for 20 years. Started in 1997 by Arnie and Lola Hansen at 120 South Central, the Pub features gaming machines, big screen TVs and sports memorabilia from the area. It soon became the popular place to go for sports fans wishing to watch the games on TV, or hash out the night's win or loss. The pictures and articles covering the walls and table tops detail the area's sports history from way back, and new ones are added...
Larry and Tami Christensen have been remodeling their home in Sidney ever since they moved in over 25 years ago. Larry learned the art of building from his father who is a contractor and has an eye for detail while Tami contributes her ideas and enjoys the redesign. Their latest project involved a complete remodel of the kitchen and dining room. First to go was a support wall which necessitated reinforcing the trusses above. A partial wall, which separated the kitchen and dining area, was also...
Bev and Dale Salmen opened Home Comforts at 619 2nd St. W.in Williston in May of 2017 to "help people Love the place they call home." Customers are treated to a charming, relaxing atmosphere as they browse the rooms full of home decorating treasures. Salmens owned an art gallery in Minnesota before moving to Williston, while a friend had a design shop. Home Comforts is a melding of the two featuring home décor, original art, and a mixture of refurbished, handcrafted and new pieces. "We love...
Golfers rejoice! Dan and Monica Cayko have opened ParTee Golf in Fairview, offering golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to play year round. Two top of the line Premium Commercial golf simulators accommodate your golf needs with driving range and short game practice, virtual tournaments and online play. There are different modes of play such as stoke, scramble, best ball, stable ford, skins and more. The simulators let you play on 63 courses from around the world, allowing you to change...
Sidney Sugars is predicting above average tonnage at 32 and average sugar at 17 to 18 for the 2017 sugarbeet crop, based on root samples taken last week. Not all samples were processed at press time so the results are preliminary but encouraging. “We’re happy with the crop considering the rough start this spring,” agricultural manager Duane Peters said. “But, we’ll wait and see what happens on the 12th.” Early beet harvest, which used to be common but hasn’t been done for many years, will start on September 12 with all districts hauling some...
In the most exciting news for the Sidney retail community in a long time, J'z Fashions has announced its expansion into the former Saddle Up building next door. Customer concerns and requests have fueled the move, with people wanting to shop in Sidney. In addition to their fantastic fashions and footwear, J'z Fashions will be adding western wear, infant and children's wear, and home décor. Levis for the entire family, Dockers, cowboy hats and plus sizes are just some of the exciting new offering...
Once again, our farmers and communities are threatened by the Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council. In a brief filed with District Court, those plaintiffs are not only asking for another injunction against the construction of the concrete weir and fish bypass, they are also asking that the entire dam be removed from the Yellowstone River, in order to protect the pallid sturgeon. The plaintiffs are not only directly contesting the previous NEPA and ESA analysis of the bypass project, but the very existence of the...
Once again, our farmers and communities are threatened by the Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council. In a brief filed with District Court, those plaintiffs are not only asking for another injunction against the construction of the concrete weir and fish bypass, they are also asking that the entire dam be removed from the Yellowstone River, in order to protect the pallid sturgeon. The plaintiffs are not only directly contesting the previous NEPA and ESA analysis of the bypass project, but the very existence of the...
The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta will take place on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Admission is only $5.00 with children 5 and under admitted free. The five events of the rodeo: team branding, team trailering, team doctoring, wild cow milking and saddle bronc riding promise great action and fun as the cowboys show off their skills. Little buckaroos can get in on the action too, by participating in mutton bustin', stick...
Once again, our farmers and communities are threatened by the Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council. In a brief filed with District Court, those plaintiffs are not only asking for another injunction against the construction of the concrete weir and fish bypass, they are also asking that the entire dam be removed from the Yellowstone River, in order to protect the pallid sturgeon. The plaintiffs are not only directly contesting the previous NEPA and ESA analysis of the b...
The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta will take place on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Admission is only $5.00 with children 5 and under admitted free. The five events of the rodeo: team branding, team trailering, team doctoring, wild cow milking and saddle bronc riding promise great action and fun as the cowboys show off their skills. Little buckaroos can get in on the action too, by participating in mutton bustin’, stick horse races and ribbon pulling. The rodeo has been h...
The Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and Calcutta will take place on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Admission is only $5.00 with children 5 and under admitted free. The five events of the rodeo: team branding, team trailering, team doctoring, wild cow milking and saddle bronc riding promise great action and fun as the cowboys show off their skills. Little buckaroos can get in on the action too, by participating in mutton bustin', stick...
