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Freshman Brady Bell, Kory Halvorson, Holly Papineau, Hailey Steinbeisser, Taylor Thiessen, Tucker Heller, Kortney Mayer, Logan Thiel, Natasha Uran, Tate Getchell, Mark LaPan, Sean Smith, Raymond Jolley, Austin Lange, Tyler Messer, Jose Reyna, Brandon Falkenhagen, Adam Lake, Tessa Dahl, Ethan Graves, Gresh Jones, Lakayla Nentwig, Tessah Desjarlais, Cody Christian, Morgan Kohntopp, Douglas Rooney, Taylor Searer, Halee Taylor, Augusta Wick. Sophomores Ariana Gaskin, Rietta Iversen, Victoria Hill, Taylor Utgaard, Alexis Prevost, Juan Aguilar,...
The Oilers defeated the Rangers 8-2. The next action for the Oilers and the Rangers will be at the State Hockey Tournament in Langdon March 1-3....
North Dakota had its share of production problems in 2011. Approximately 5.6 million acres of cropland were not planted because of wet conditions, and crops that were seeded often suffered lower than normal yields. Many producers may receive some help through the federal Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program. SURE is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “SURE is a critical part of the safety net for our producers because it provides a good level of protection against sha...
Experts estimate that by 2050, nine billion people will live on planet Earth. These extra people will require farmers to produce more of everything, including animal products, yet available agricultural land will continue to shrink as developers gobble it up for far less important uses. Farmers will have to produce more using less, which means increasing efficiency and production with each passing year. For years, farmers and ranchers have done an outstanding job in bettering their production...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) Board of Control has hired James W. Brower, Milton-Freewater, OR, to take over the responsibilities of manager. Brower, who officially began his duties as manager of the irrigation project on Feb. 17, replaces Jerry Nypen, who retired from the manager position effective Feb. 16. Brower unofficially began work Feb. 8 however as he wanted to familiarize himself with all aspects of the Project prior to Nypen’s departure so he could gain insights a...
In recognition of National Agriculture week (National Agriculture Day March 8, 2012), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics) invites Montana’s school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE’s 26th statewide calendar art contest. Winning entries grades K-8 will be awarded a cash prize at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place levels in each grade’s division. Winners whose pictures are used will also receive a calendar. All entries are to be done horizontally on 8 ½ x 11” white paper with dark, black lead pencil o...
If the MonDak experiences a summer as above normal in temperatures as we’ve enjoyed this winter, hot humid summer days will carry the potential to cause a lot of stress in animals. Heat stress affects performance levels and if left untreated, the stress can lead to death. Carl Dahlen, NDSU Extension beef specialist, explains that heat stress is caused by an animal’s inability to keep its core body temperature at normal levels. “Animals have internal body temperatures, thermo neutral zones that...
Todd Hermanson, owner of Hermanson Fencing, gave a demonstration on fencing materials, tools, and techniques during some down time during the Big Muddy FFA mechanics CDE held in Sidney on February 20. While waiting for awards, an estimated 100 FFA students and advisers from thirteen surrounding towns watched Hermanson show and explain what he and his employees do at Hermanson Fencing. Hermanson, his son Tel and Donald Johnson, demonstrated the type of work they do on gates and fences, and the...
The Montana State University has appointed agronomist Dr. Joyce Eckhoff as interim superintendent for the Eastern Agricultural Research Center (EARC), Sidney. Eckhoff takes over the position vacated by Dr. Jerry Bergman, who retired from the EARC to accept the position of director at the Williston Research and Extension Center. Eckhoff’s duties include 25% administration, 60% research and 15% outreach activities. Administrative responsibilities include general oversight of new construction or re...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on Montana’s 2012 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report. The 2012 draft list update is now available for review and comments will be accepted during a 60-day public comment period that began Jan. 4 and extends through March 3, 2012. The report includes a list of Montana waterbodies that are impaired and in need of water quality restoration, the sub-set of impaired waters that require specific total maximum daily loads or TMDLs to be developed, known as the 303(d) li...
The International Safflower committee honored Dr. Jerry Bergman, longtime safflower breeder and pioneer in developing new safflower varieties used in a wide variety of products, as the guest of honor at the 8th International Safflower Conference held in Hyderabad, India from Jan. 19-23. The conference, held every three to four years, seeks to gather together safflower breeders from around the world to discuss strategies and share new information. “I didn’t know I was to be the guest of hon...
Very few occurrences upset our daily routine more than when the family dog tangles with a skunk and comes home reeking unbearably. The hideous odor skunks emit, which does contain sulfuric acid as part of the odiferous stench, lingers for days, takes quite some work to eradicate from a dog’s coat sufficiently so that we can stand to have the animal around, and of course the risk of rabies always exists with skunk encounters. However, skunks really do serve a good purpose. They eat whatever t...
World record sugarbeet grower, Ben Abatti, Jr., Baja Farms, was honored at the California Beet Growers annual meeting for setting a new yield record using a Betaseed, Inc. variety. Baja Farms planted Betaseed’s 4521R sugarbeet variety in a 70-acre field that averaged 78.71 tons per acre, with 15.89% sugar content. Overall, Abatti’s crop produced 25,014 lbs.of sugar per acre, breaking the old record by 500 lbs. Knowing the land and matching it to a variety that works, is key in growing a top crop. “I have used various Betaseed varieties for t...
Uncle Kracker’s upcoming performance at the Richland County Fair & Rodeo on Aug. 4, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. John Anderson has been contracted to replace Uncle Kracker, and to open for Joe Nichols. It’s been over a quarter century since John Anderson changed country music the first time. That was back in the ’80s when that jaw-dropping country voice combined with huge hits like “Wild And Blue” and “Swingin’” to pave the way for the decade’s neo-traditional movement. In the early ’90s, he did it again with ‘Seminole Wind...
A project that will develop an advanced biofuel from energy beets and provide growers across North Dakota with a new industrial crop is taking another important step forward, fueled by a significant two-year North Dakota Renewable Energy Council grant. “This project truly is a public-private partnership with the Green Vision Group (GVG), Fargo, and Heartland Renewable Energy, Muscatine IA, plus research by North Dakota State University, to develop the energy beet biofuels industry in North Dakota,” says Cole Gustafson, NDSU Department of Agr...
The 59th National Hard Spring Wheat Show is history. Being heavily involved, along with over 20 other farm producers, agri-businesses and NDSU co-workers, I may be a bit biased in proclaiming the event a total success starting with the Bread Fair which focused on teaching area 5th grade students how to make bread. The instruction started by showing the students where the flour comes from and some of the steps in processing wheat into white and whole wheat flours. At first, it appeared a...
Major pipeline company, Enbridge, recently announced plans to build a Bakken oil pipeline crossing from one side of Lake Sakakawea to the other, but will need an environmental go ahead from several federal agencies before it can be built. Enbridge, a Canadian pipeline company, is already a major transporter of North Dakota oil. The pipeline would be built 36 miles east of Watford City, boring under the lake, to a point 9 miles southeast of Tioga. From there oil would go into a second east-west...
Some ranchers, as well as those who operate feedlots, often use containment ponds to prevent excessive nutrient laden water waste from contaminating streams, ditches, or surface water. Chris Augustin, NDSU Extension area nutrient management specialist, explains that with last year’s wet weather, those with containment ponds need to check them for possible erosion and to repair any damage now, before the pond collapses. “Most containment ponds are designed for evaporation,” says Augustin. “Last...
The last of the water may leave the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) main canal at the finish of the irrigation season, but this does not signify the end of the work for LYIP employees. In fact, many major repairs and a lot of maintenance work must wait for winter’s arrival as crews need dry ditches to move dirt, repair banks, and replace or improve structures and underground pipes within the system. LYIP employees spend a lot of time during the winter making these repairs. One s...
Many variables contribute to the successful management of a beef production enterprise. Adverse environmental conditions, fluctuating commodity markets and individual management decisions all have a dramatic impact on profitability. “In order to proactively take advantage of available opportunities or to respond to situations as they develop, producers need pertinent educational materials delivered to them in a timely manner,” says North Dakota State University Extension Service beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen. Each month, Dahlen and oth...
The Montana Farm Bureau is urging anyone with on-farm fuel storage to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s new regulations under the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) program. The SPCC is a program working to prevent oil spills from reaching the waters and adjoining shorelines of the United States. “Farmers and ranchers need to be diligent in ensuring they have properly developed a spill plan that complies with the regulations specified in the law,” notes MFBF Vice President of Governmental Relations John Youngb...
Northern Crops Institute (NCI) announces the Pasta Production and Technology Short Course will be April 10-12 at Northern Crops Institute, Fargo. This short course introduces pasta manufacturers to the fundamental and applied aspects of manufacturing extruded and sheeted pasta products. Raw material quality criteria, specifications and processing variables and their impact on final pasta product quality are presented in detail. Participants will have an opportunity to do actual hands-on pilot-scale pasta processing, followed by a cooking...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) invites minority farmers and ranchers across the nation to voluntarily join the USDA Minority Farm Register to receive information and opportunities from USDA agencies. “The new Minority Farm Register is an outreach tool to reach underserved farmers and ranchers who are not currently enrolled in USDA loan, farm or conservation programs,” said Russell Snedigar, Richland County FSA county executive director. “The Register is a shared outreach list that will help USDA, communi...
Sexual indiscretion has been known to get folks into real trouble. But with hormones bein’ what they are I suppose that it’s inevitable that it will happen on occasion, and our outfit isn’t any exception. I don’t think he was really to blame. After all, she’d bat the long lashes on those big liquid eyes of hers and flash the most seductive looks his way until self control was entirely out of the question. That’s not even to mention her alluring auburn hair glowing in the dim light of evening,...
