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Jim Peterson, Marketing Director of the ND Wheat Commission out of Mandan, will be speaking on the Advantage of U.S. HRS and Durum in the World Market. Jim has been with the Wheat Commission for over 20 years and he assists with three major program areas: export marketing, trade policy and issues, and research/customer service. His goal is to optimize export and domestic sales opportunities for North Dakota grown wheat, and ensure North Dakota wheat meets the agronomic needs of producers and...
Karst Farms, one of Sidney Sugars Top 10 growers in 2012, does not believe in waiting for it to rain. “The year started out dry. We had to irrigate our crop to get them to start,” stated James Karst, of Fairview, MT. Karst currently farms around 2000 acres with his sons, Tim and Ted, to whom he gives much of the credit for their success. “They know how to do everything. If I’m not around, I can count on them and know it’ll get done.” Karst also contributes a big part of their success to...
Terry Cayko and his right hand man of 4 years, Toby Miller, came in first place for the second year in a row in the Sidney Sugars Top Ten Growers of the year for 2012. Terry and his wife, Vicky, are the 3rd generation owners of 6J Farms in Fairview, MT. They are currently farming approximately 1100 acres and about 363 of those acres are sugar beets. Cayko knew going in to the year that the soil conditions were very dry, “We didn’t have much for sub-moisture,” commented Cayko. “As soon as the...
Karst Farms, one of Sidney Sugars Top 10 growers in 2012, does not believe in waiting for it to rain. “The year started out dry. We had to irrigate our crop to get them to start,” stated James Karst, of Fairview, MT. Karst currently farms around 2000 acres with his sons, Tim and Ted, to whom he gives much of the credit for their success. “They know how to do everything. If I’m not around, I can count on them and know it’ll get done.” Karst also contributes a big part of their success to...
Terry Cayko and his right hand man of 4 years, Toby Miller, came in first place for the second year in a row in the Sidney Sugars Top Ten Growers of the year for 2012. Terry and his wife, Vicky, are the 3rd generation owners of 6J Farms in Fairview, MT. They are currently farming approximately 1100 acres and about 363 of those acres are sugar beets. Cayko knew going in to the year that the soil conditions were very dry, “We didn’t have much for sub-moisture,” commented Cayko. “As soon as the...
The Airport International Inn in Williston will be hosting the 60th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show February 4th, 5th & 6th. This year’s show will be targeting a program which addresses the following: 1) providing relevant information relating to public policy, 2) Providing information offering substantial profit opportunities, 3) challenge the thought process of those involved in all levels of food production. This year’s show will offer several featured speakers including Jolene Bro...
Connie Wold’s memory will go on forever in the hearts of all those she knew, but now her dream of a wellness center for the entire family is coming true. The Connie Wold Wellness Center, a 24,000 square foot facility, is expected to open on 8th St. in Watford City, ND in the winter of 2013. The center will offer aerobics, spinning, a large workout room – both cardio and strength, a walking and running path and physical therapy. It will meet the needs of youth through senior citizens and peo...
Nearly one year ago, Joel Lundeen and his partner purchased the old Elks building on 1st St. in downtown Williston and began renovating it in to one of the classiest places in town. The walls were torn down to the studs, and 67 windows and over 100 doors were replaced. The cosmetic surgery, so to speak, was completed and the doors to the beautiful new restaurant opened in August. While restoration was taking place, the owner and construction crew were careful to preserve as much history as possi...
5 goes out with a bang and 2013 comes in with a boom – Oil Boom that is . . . It’s been an interesting year to say the least. While most states and communities are feeling the effects of a slow economy, businesses in the Williston Basin continue to prosper. Companies struggle to compete for employees to fill their vacant positions and housing for job seekers continues to be an issue. Mitchell’s Oilfield Service – headquartered in Sidney, MT and serving all of the Williston Basin since 1...
Christmas, though a festival of Christian faith, is celebrated (and not celebrated) in various ways around the world by many Christians and many non-Christians alike: Some decorate trees, drink egg nog and sing Christmas carols, while others enjoy a steamy sauna and eat roasted suckling pig. Traditions vary by country and in some cases, even by state and the ways in which they are celebrated around the world are very interesting. Below is a listing of a few countries and the ways in which they...
Vernon Boline is no stranger to hard work and manual labor. His family homesteaded the land he grew up on in Oliver Township over a century ago and he never left. While Vernon worked for neighbors on their farms, his brother farmed the family land until he had a stroke and could no longer work. Vernon then stepped up to the plate, took care of his brother and ran the farm. At the time, they had 40 to 50 head of cattle, grew wheat, barley and some oats. There’s more to the story though. n 1...
23 Eagles graduate, Chuck Rossol, begins his first season as head coach for the Williston Coyote wrestling team with high expectations of bringing home hardware. Rossol wrestled for Eagles coach, Guy Melby, until he graduated in 1994 and then wrestled as a walk on for South Dakota State University. He admits he’s been put in charge of a dedicated and very talented group of young men that are “Poised to make a pretty good run at the State Finals,” which are scheduled to take place in Fargo...
The Williston State College is accepting steer donations through December 10th from area livestock producers for their 3rd Annual Carcass Challenge. Donated steers will be used to raise funds for establishing and maintaining an Ag Ambassador program to help recruit and maintain enrollment for the WSC agriculture program and advocate for agriculture. By donating a steer at weaning time and you’ll be providing educational opportunities for students which include: * Brand inspection process * Brand...
The Williston State College is accepting steer donations through December 10th from area livestock producers for their 3rd Annual Carcass Challenge. Donated steers will be used to raise funds for establishing and maintaining an Ag Ambassador program to help recruit and maintain enrollment for the WSC agriculture program and advocate for agriculture. By donating a steer at weaning time and you’ll be providing educational opportunities for students which include: * Brand inspection process * Brand...
Vernon Boline is no stranger to hard work and manual labor. His family homesteaded the land he grew up on in Oliver Township over a century ago and he never left. While Vernon worked for neighbors on their farms, his brother farmed the family land until he had a stroke and could no longer work. Vernon then stepped up to the plate, took care of his brother and ran the farm. At the time, they had 40 to 50 head of cattle, grew wheat, barley and some oats. There’s more to the story though. n 1...
Coming soon to Arnegard, heart of the Bakken in McKenzie County, is the largest crew lodge offering a full meal service program to its guests along with many other amenities. The InstaLodge Centre will sit on 160 acres on HWY 85 – just 45 minutes south of Williston and 6 miles west of Watford City. It’ll be a state-of-the-art facility offering its guest all of the comforts of home plus so much more. With the depressed economy in many states, many people have no other option but to live and wor...
On November 15th, The Basin United Way announced they had just reached 25% of their $250,000 campaign goal for 2012. With just over $63,000 collected, the board has confidence and faith in the community that they’ll be able to reach their target by the end of the year. Each year, thousands of individuals, organizations and businesses come together in efforts to raise money to help the United Way help their local communities in the areas needed most. The Basin United Way currently supports t...
Life is always full of changes and we face many choices throughout our lifetime. As you approach retirement age, the time many of us look forward to, you also have other choices to make about how you are going to spend your “Golden Years.” The Williston Senior Center – Heritage Center, located at 18 Main St in downtown Williston, is there to help make your life easier, healthier and more enjoyable. They serve congregate meals Monday – Friday at 11:30am for a suggested donation of $4.00 to senior...
Many people are sadly mistaken in to thinking domestic violence is a younger woman’s issue, but unfortunately, violence and abuse have no discriminating factors. Age is no protection against sexual or domestic abuse and perpetrators are often those you’d never expect: home health aides, nursing home staff or residents or one’s own family members. In 2010 the National Center for Victims Crime Publication found that in sexual abuse cases involving adults 60 years and older, only 15.5 Perce...
Many of you know Dr. Jerry Bergman as a longtime safflower breeder and pioneer in developing new safflower varieties, but what many of you don’t know is the health benefits that safflower offers: Safflower oil is a healthier version of oil. It’s lower in saturated fats than canola or olive oil and higher in monosaturates than olive oil. Safflower oil is an excellent product for people with high cholesterol and high LDL, but it also helps to reduce the fat verses muscle ration in women who are...
The Mourning Dove is a uniquely identifiable gamebird with its sorrowful woo-OO-oo-oo-oo call giving the bird its name and with the sharp whistling sound of their wings on take-offs and landings they’re easily recognizable. It’s a leading gamebird in North America with over 20 million being shot annually nationwide. North Dakota has approximately 5000 hunters who actively pursue this bird for its meat and for sport. The Dove is an early migrating bird and puts a new spin on the meaning of the sa...
