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The 40th Swank Variety Plot Tour on Monday, July 19 will be held at the Swank farm north of Poplar. This event has two pesticide applicator points available. Beginning at 5 p.m. at Swank test plots, introductions by Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC Superintendent, will lead into presentations by four invited plant breeders and new varieties of durum, spring wheat, and pulse crops. From MSU-Bozeman, Dr. Mike Giroux and Dr. Jason Cook; and from USDA-ARS, Dr. Rebecca McGee; and a presentation about genes related to protein concentration in grains by Dr....
BOZEMAN – With spring on the horizon, Montana State University Extension is offering a sale on a set of two guides to help homeowners identify and care for trees and shrubs in Montana. The Tree and Shrub Selection Guide (formerly titled Choosing Trees and Shrubs for Montana Landscapes) is an illustrated 68-page resource for Montana landscaping projects and home reference. It describes size, shape and ideal climate for 35 evergreen shrubs and trees, five broadleaf evergreens, 94 deciduous shrubs, 83 deciduous trees and nine vines adapted to Mont...
Because of this summer's weather – Montana has been hot, cold, rainy and, in some parts, snowy – the grain harvest was delayed in many areas, and some barley and wheat have sprouted in the seed heads. These sprouted grains, although not suitable for traditional markets, can be used as a feedstuff for livestock. Based on research, sprouted grains have similar feed value to non-sprouted grains. Daily gains and feed efficiency in the feedlot are similar between cattle consuming non-sprouted or spr...
