Articles from the January 7, 2015 edition


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  • MT Dept. of Agriculture Seeks Two Producers for Australia Beef Genetics Trade Mission

    Jayson O Neill|Jan 7, 2015

    Helena, Mont. – In a rare opportunity to participate in Montana’s rapidly expanding beef genetics export market, the Montana Department of Agriculture is seeking two representatives from the Montana beef genetics industry to join in a trade mission to Australia in May. Australia is currently Montana’s second largest customer for beef semen purchases, yet Montana has never been on a trade mission to the country. “This is an exciting opportunity to grow in an important market and build on existing relationships,” said Marty Earnheart, Meats and...

  • Tree Talk

    Jan 7, 2015

    On Saturday, January 17 at 11:30 am, Tim Fine and Stephanie Ridl, MSU Extension Agents, will present "All about trees." Fine states, "Although it is not present in Richland County at this time, in all likelihood we will be dealing with Emerald Ash Borer in the future and the demise of ash trees that comes with it. To try and help prepare for this destructive pest should it come, the City of Sidney is making a concentrated effort to diversify the species of trees that currently grow in and...

  • Community Garden Talk

    Tie Shank|Jan 7, 2015

    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...