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Sidney Sugars honored the Top 10 Beet Growers at the annual Top 10 luncheon held last Wednesday at St. Matthews multi purpose center. Before announcing this year's winners, agricultural manager Russ Fullmer gave an overview of the 2013 growing season. Mother Nature presented Sidney Sugars and beet growers with challenges at planting, harvesting and in between. The traditional planting date saw snow still on the ground, causing delays of a week or two. Within 2 weeks of emergence, pivots were up...
Farmers are invited to attend informational meetings on industrial beet production and processing at five locations across central North Dakota the week of Jan. 27. Industrial beets, also called energy beets, are sugar beets bred for the biofuels market and industrial purposes. The beets are used to create ethanol and high-value chemicals. The meetings will update farmers on industrial beet processing development efforts in the state and answer grower questions about industrial beet production and the economics of industrial beets. “Farmer invo...
The 2013 survey summarizes more than 4,800 reports from farmers and ranchers, aerial sprayers, elevators, custom harvesters and other custom operators. The North Dakota State University Extension Service has released the results of the latest custom farm work rate survey. The publication, “Custom Farm Work Rates on North Dakota Farms 2013 by North Dakota Farming Regions,” is available at county Extension Service offices. This publication also is available on the NDSU Extension Service farm management Web page at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanag...
Terry Cayko may just have soil pumping through his veins. His career of farming spans a lifetime and he has no plans of retiring. It's his passion. His family's tradition. And something he's darn good at. As owner of 6J Farms Incorporated, he was recognized by Sidney Sugars on Jan. 15, at St. Matthews Church during an appreciation banquet that recognized area beet growers in varying categories. Cayko was recognized as the top producer in the "large, over 247 acres" category. This is the third...
The conference will focus on prospects for cover crops and soil health improvements. North Dakota State University’s Carrington and Dickinson Research Extension Centers and the Northern Crops Institute on the NDSU campus are sites for the live broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health at 9 a.m. CST on Feb. 18. Attending the nationwide broadcast of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)-sponsored conference in Omaha, Neb., is free of charge. The broadcast is open to anyone who is interested in h...
For the Lapp brothers, it was a good season to be a beet farmer. This year, they were selected by Sidney Sugars Incorporated as the top producing sugar beet farmers in the small farm, “0-247 acres” category. Winners are judged based on a formula that factors in qualities such as tonnage and sugar content levels. “This harvest was the best one ever. The soil conditions were perfect. We had little rain and no equipment breakdowns. In a normal year, those can happen often,” said Gary Lapp. For 28...
These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections. Short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota are available, says Ron Haugen, farm economist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. The publication shows 2014 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. Price projections are given for the major crop commodities,...
This is an opportunity to connect with and learn from the experts about the regulations, the science behind the issues and reclamation approaches on oil development. The second annual North Dakota Reclamation Conference is set for Feb. 24-25 at the Astoria Hotel and Suites in Dickinson. The theme for this year’s conference is “What is Successful Reclamation? The Regulation, the Science and the Application.” “This is an opportunity to connect with and learn from the experts about the regulations, the science behind the issues and reclama...
In recognition of its importance to the state’s economy and to its own mission, Montana State University is elevating its dean of the College of Agriculture to a vice presidential position within the university. The change came in the context of assessing the position as the university conducts a national search for a new leader for its College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. “We made this change with input from representatives of Montana’s agriculture industry,” said Waded Cruzado, MSU president. “Agricu...
Montana State University Extension and the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) distinguished 135 “Steers of Merit” out of over 900 entries for 2013. Out of 775 steers entered in the Carcass Division, 111 were deemed Steers of Merit. In the Ultrasound Division, 24 out of 141 entries received the distinction. “The Steer of Merit award promotes and recognizes the production of the highest quality of Montana beef with carcass characteristics that meet the U.S. beef industry’s standards of excellence,” said Errol Rice, MSGA’s Executive V...
Montana State University Extension has a new research bulletin on glyphosate-resistant kochia. The guide outlines best management practices and herbicide recommendations for growers, and it is available from MSU Extension at no cost. “Glyphosate-resistant Kochia in Montana,” gives an introduction to kochia weed biology and helps readers understand the development and spread of the evolutionary weed, and the best practices to contain and manage herbicide-resistant weed populations. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, known as Roundup, or...
The 36th annual GATE (Glendive Agri-Trade Expo) is quickly approaching – so mark your calendars and plan to spend an enjoyable weekend Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th, 2014. Doors open Friday from 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM – 4PM Join us for exceptional seminar speakers: Friday 11:00 AM Echelon Ag “Advanced Technology – Precision Ag Now & In The Future” Friday 1:30 PM Estate Planning “When the South Forty Needs a 1040” Saturday 10:00 AM Estate Planning “When the South Forty Needs a 1040” Saturday 1:30 PM 4-H is Great Raffle tick...
The NILE Scholarship program funded by the NILE Foundation, is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. Since 1990, the NILE has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students that have been actively involved in their respective programs and communities, excelled in the classroom, and participated in NILE events. “New this year are the Joe Fouts Memorial 4-H and FFA Scholarships. Awarding this scholarship to both a 2014 graduate and 4-H member as well as a graduating FFA member is truly an honor. All...
Mamie Kieson, daughter of Craig and Carol Kieson of Keene was recently selected to receive the $250 scholarship from the Watford City Education Association. Mamie is a senior at Dickinson State University majoring in math education. She is currently doing her student teaching in Ellendale, ND. Anyone, from McKenzie County, who is a junior or senior majoring in education, is eligible to apply for this scholarship. It is given during the semester that the person is student teaching. To apply, contact Joy Patten at the Watford City Elementary...
Sidney High School Speech and Drama Team travelled to Huntley Project to compete in the largest meet of the season. Competing against 27 schools (Class AA, A, B & C), the Speech team led by the amazing Gail Staffanson took 3rd in Sweeps and the Drama team following the direction of Christy Pierce dominated and took 1st in Drama Sweeps. Speech Team: Extemp: Danny Johnson placed 2nd, Zach Sommerfield placed 4th. Impromptu: there were 24 competitors and Kasey Gorder placed 3rd, Micheal Stevens...
