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The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on Friday, March 13 to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: * Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist - Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist * Recommendations for surface use agreement, easements and surface issues - David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments *...
In the Directors Cut on February 13, 2015, Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, gave a monthly update on the current activity in the North Dakota oil patch. Rig count: November rig count 188 December rig count 181 January rig count 160 On February 13th the rig count was at its lowest since July, 2010. The all-time high was 218 on May 29, 2012. The statewide rig count is down 37 percent from the high and in the five most active counties rig count is down as...
In a Feb. 5, 2015 news release, Triangle Petroleum Corporation announced their capital expenditures budget for its fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2016, a budget that represents a 71 percent year-over-year capex reduction. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Triangle Petroleum Corporation holds leasehold interests in the Williston Basin, the majority of which are located in McKenzie and Williams counties in North Dakota and eastern Roosevelt and Sheridan counties in Montana. Since entering the basin...
In a January, 2015 News Release, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service states that “In response to the rapid and severe decline of the northern long-eared bat – a species important for crop pest control – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a special rule under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that would provide the maximum benefit to the species while limiting the regulatory burden on the public.” The Service proposed to list the northern long-eared bat as endangered under the ESA in...
MOUNT CARBON, WV: A train carrying more than 3 million gallons of crude oil from North Dakota’s Bakken shale derailed in a snowstorm in an unincorporated area near Mount Carbon, West Virginia on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, shooting flames into the sky and evacuating hundreds of nearby residents from their homes. At this time, it is unsure how many gallons out of the 3 million gallons of crude oil onboard spilled into a Kanawha River tributary. According to the train company, CSX, one h...
In 2014 a New York Times investigation reported that 18.4 million gallons of oil and chemical substances had leaked into the North Dakotn air, water and soil between 2006 and October 2014. Since this investigation, two more major occurrences have taken place in the area, leaving some residents wondering how safe the air is they're breathing. More than 4 million gallons of a mixture of fresh water, brine and oil have been pumped from the area affected by the largest saltwater spill of North...
SIDNEY, MT: The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating their 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate event on February 7, 2015. Tickets for the event went on sale Sunday, December 14th at the Hawaiian Holiday Christmas event. Guests can look forward to chocolate sampling, a silent auction, hand crafted items, gift baskets and photography. Entertainment will be provided by the touring duo – Tumbledown House. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to table sponsors for a VIP Opening and 7:00 pm to general t...
WASHINGTON: Earlier this month, White House press secretary Josh Earnest, said "As a general matter, the impact of falling energy prices has been good for the U.S. economy... It certainly is good for middle class families that are being pinched, and when they go to the pump and they see that the prices at the pump are up to $1.00 cheaper than they were last year - that certainly means more money in the pockets of the middle class families. . . It's also a testament to the success that the U.S ha...
Join University of North Dakota's, Leon Osborne, Jr., Director of Regional Weather Information Center, on Tuesday, February 3rd as he kicks off the 2015 National Hard Spring Wheat Show. Osborne is scheduled to speak during the breakfast meeting of the Wheat Show on Tuesday, February 3rd. He is a nationally recognized speaker for his ability to predict long-term weather patterns and has been asked to share his outlook for the 2015 growing season. Professor Leon Osborne has been on the faculty of...
Join Dr. Mike Boehlje, on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00 am for his presentation on ‘New Directions for Agriculture.’ Dr. Boehlje, a Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at Purdue University conducts research and teaches in the area of farm and agribusiness management and finance. His research interests include alternative systems of coordination of the food and industrial product chain, innovation and risk and uncertainty. Professor Boehlje teaches a gra...
An article recently written by Professor and Food and Nutrition Specialist Julie Garden-Robinson claims that, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation, an estimated 1 percent of the population has celiac disease. They must avoid gluten in all foods, as well as other gluten-containing items they might swallow such as toothpaste, mouthwash or glue on an envelope. People who are female, Caucasian and of European descent appear to have a greater risk of celiac disease. People with celiac disease m...
WILLISTON: Selected from dozens of potential candidates by the Talkin' the Bakken editorial board, Jon McCreary, owner of JMAC Resources, was chosen as the first annual Bakken Person of the Year 2014. The title of Bakken Person of the Year is given to a person who affects the community in a very positive manner: somebody who displays leadership, selflessness, innovation and gives back to their community. McCreary, who grew up on a farm in the Columbian Basin Irrigation Project in a giving...
7 proved to be a great year for ONEOK, one of the nation's premier energy companies involved in the natural gas and natural gas liquids businesses. In February 2014, ONEOK successfully completed the separation of the company's natural gas distribution business into a stand-alone, publicly traded company that is now called ONE Gas, Inc. The separation allowed each company to have a greater focus on its individual strategy, financial strength and growth potential. The "New ONEOK" is now the...
WILLISTON: The combination of the discovery of the Bakken shale, fracking technology, and horizontal drilling has brought with it many things including: an economic boom, catapulting employment rates, steeply heightened rental rates and increased crime rates. Oil production in North Dakota has grown approximately 600 percent over the past decade and the Bakken region itself is producing over a million gallons of crude oil a day. This growth has meant major investments in infrastructure and...
On Friday, January 16 at 10:15am, Kenneth Hellevang will be presenting on "Maintaining the quality of stored grain." Ken Hellevang has a Ph. D. degree in engineering, is a registered professional engineer, and has obtained the academic rank of tenured Professor at North Dakota State University. As an Extension (outreach) Engineer of Agricultural & Bio systems Engineering at North Dakota State University, he has provided education and technical assistance in grain drying and storage, structures...
On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 1:15 pm, Sheridan County Extension Agent Sheila Friedrich, will educate you on the importance of proper food preservation methods to prevent food borne illness. Friedrich says, "We are finding that there is a renewed interest in food preservation among a population of young families. The problem that may come with that is they find an old canning book that their mom or grandmother may have used and follow those instructions. Many of those resources are out of date...
Join Dr. Jeanne Rankin on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8:30 am as she covers "Dealing with accidents involving livestock." What are the options in humanely treating, removing and securing the animals involved with the least risk to responders and the public? What are my liabilities? What if Canadian livestock are involved, do I have to treat them differently? Who do I need to call? Come and learn some basic guidelines for responding to various types of livestock accidents and what can make a...
On Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 am, Toby Day, Montana State University Extension Horticulturist and Montana Master Gardener Coordinator, will be presenting new gardening technology, new websites on the internet, and applications for smart phones and tablets to help make better decisions around your yard and garden. Day will help you navigate what works, what doesn't and will show you how the websites and applications can make you a better gardener. He will also show some websites that will...
Rachel Endecott is the MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist located on campus in Bozeman. She was raised on a family cow-calf operation near Ennis, MT, and is still an integral part of the ranch today. She received her BS in Animal Science at Montana State University, and her MS and PhD in range beef cattle nutrition at New Mexico State University. Rachel spent 5 and one-half years as the Extension Beef Cattle Specialist in Miles City before moving her program to campus in July 2012. She also...
Ag Days will kick off at 9:00 am, on Friday, January 16th with Richland County FSA Executive Director, Tammy Lake and her staff, providing an overview on what is currently going on at the Farm Service Agency. Lake states, "Our main topic of discussion will be the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program better known as ARC/PLC. There are many phases to this new signup, so we are hoping to give area farmers an overview of the different signup periods and what requirements they...
Friday, January 16 at 3:30 pm, Tim Fine, MSU Extension Agent, will be presenting on the Richland County Community Garden. 2014 was the first year for the Richland County Community Garden. While the early growing season was not favorable to the growing of vegetables, by the end of the growing season many participant’s gardens were flourishing. In 2015, the garden spots will be available for a $20 rental fee once again. If you are interested in renting a garden spot for the year, would like to h...
SIDNEY, MT: The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating their 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate event on February 7, 2015. Tickets for the event went on sale Sunday, December 14th at the Hawaiian Holiday Christmas event. Guests can look forward to chocolate sampling, a silent auction, hand crafted items, gift baskets and photography. Entertainment will be provided by the touring duo – Tumbledown House. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to table sponsors for a VIP Opening and 7:00 pm to general t...
In 2006, Montana's First lady Nancy Schweitzer began the Montana Department of Transportation Geological Roadsign program. That program came to an end a few years ago, but has since been reestablished by first lady Lisa Bullock and Lt. Gov. Angela McLean. The program was designed to educate people on the geological wonders and colorful history of Montana through roadside markers which depict stories through geology. Since 2006, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Montana Department of...
SIDNEY, MT: The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating their 8th Annual Celebrating Chocolate event on February 7, 2015. Tickets for the event went on sale Sunday, December 14th at the Hawaiian Holiday Christmas event. Guest can look forward to chocolate sampling, a silent auction, hand crafted items, gift baskets and photography. Entertainment will be provided by the touring duo – Tumbledown House. Doors will open at 6:30pm to table sponsors for a VIP Opening and 7:00pm to general ticket h...
WATFORD CITY: There is something about the holidays that makes everyone feel spirited. Each of us have special holiday memories and I thought it'd be fun to ask some of the residents of the Good Shepherd Home (GSH) to share their memories with us. Activity Director, Jackie Beasley, asked the following three questions to four residents of the Good Shepherd Home: 1.) When you think of Christmas, what is your best memory? 2.) What do you like best about the holiday season? 3.) What did you do on...
