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Cody and Jace Johnson attended Lifetime Kicking Academy’s football kicking camp at Montana Tech in Butte on July 27. Cody took 1st place in the High School Varsity Field Goal Competition completing field goals from 32, 39, 46, and 51 yards. Cody also placed 2nd in punting and 3rd in kickoffs. In the Middle School division, Jace placed 2nd in punting, 2nd in kickoffs, and 2nd in PATs. Pictured is Cody Johnson. (photo by Lifetime Kicking Academy)...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will hold a public hearing to address proposed new rules and amendments to North Dakota Administrative Code Title 30. The hearing is scheduled for 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 at the agency’s main office in Bismarck. The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to implement statutes. The proposed rules changes are not expected to have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000. The purpose and an explanation of the proposed rule changes follow: Chapter 30-03-01.1 – Bait Vendors. Cha...
For the past 16 years our community has benefited from the generosity of the Richland Federal Credit Union for hosting and sponsoring the Farmer’s Market. We want to give a big ‘Thank you’ to the folks at the Credit Union for volunteering their time and resources all these years for managing this local market that has brought local, fresh produce to our community. The success in the Farmer’s Market can be observed in its continually expanding size. For that reason, the Credit Union has now passe...
Dr. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, recently reported finding a relatively uncommon insect, cereal leaf beetle, feeding on barley and winter wheat in three new countries of North Dakota. These insects were found at the North Dakota Research Extension Center at Minot, in Burke County near Flaxton, and in Renville County near Mohall. Adults and larvae both feed on the leaves of cereal crops with the larvae being responsible for a majority of the damage which looks like elongated windowpan...
Montana farmers and ranchers can purchase state hail insurance at Department of Revenue Property and Assessment county offices until August 15. With crop values high, now is the time to evaluate crop insurance needs. Montana state hail insurance is designed to cover basic crop inputs and, for many farmers, supplements crop insurance offered by private companies. All of the commonly grown crops in Montana are eligible for state hail insurance. The Montana Legislature recently increased coverage limits under the program. However, the law takes...
Agricultural production is in full swing in North Dakota, and flowering field crops or weeds in the field are important food sources of many species of pollinators, including honey bees and native bees. Bees are attracted to blooming field crops, such as canola and sunflowers, and even weeds, such as dandelions, wild mustard, white clover and goldenrod, in the field for nectar and/or pollen. Remember if you need to spray a flowering crop with insecticide or any other pesticide, please read,...
Hydroponics is a combination of two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. It is a method of growing plants using a mineral solution in water, without using soil. Research has proven soil is not required for plants to thrive. When a plant root is placed in a mineral nutrient solution or in an inert medium, such as gravel, mineral wool, expanded clay, coconut husk or pebbles, it will grow at a rate of 30-50 percent faster than plant roots planted in soil and will produce a...
Searching for the longhorn beetles of Montana has transformed Charles Hart into a night stalker who pursues his prey with nets, traps and a crowbar. The 33,000 mile quest over three summers has also turned the Montana State University graduate student into a published author and demonstrated that undergraduate research can foster success, said MSU entomologist Michael Ivie. Hart was an MSU undergraduate in biology when he joined the Montana Wood-Boring Insect Survey, a joint effort of the...
Don Kress, professor emeritus at Montana State University, has received the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Fellow Award in honor of his research in the beef industry. Kress received the award July 9 at the ASAS national awards program in Indianapolis. Kress was recognized for improving the beef industry through the study of genetics and breeding. He studied the genetics of a variety of traits under Montana range conditions, including calf growth rate, cow size, cow milk production,...
The Dickinson Research Extension Center had three pens of yearling steers. One pen (A) was harvested when the steers were 18.1 months old. The next pen (B) was harvested when the steers were 21.4 months old and the last pen (C) was harvested when they were 22.1 months old. The world of beef revolves around the steer because it is the principle product of a beef production system. The efficiency of a beef production system is perceived to be based on rapid growth with an early harvest. Is that true? Having personally assumed that for years,...
An ATV and lawnmower pull will again be a feature of the MonDak Harvest Fest held by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture on August 24th. This event will be held at the grandstand arena of the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, MT. Classes will include ATVs under 500cc, 500 to 700, over 700, steering wheel class, along with lawnmowers. A specific pulling sled designed and provided by Marvin Varner of Terry, MT will offer the challenge for anyone wanting to compete. Entry fees and a purse will be awarded to the top finishers...
The other day, I stopped at a convenience store to fill my vehicle with gas. A nationally produced canning book with a colorful, attractive cover beckoned me. I plucked a book from the shelf and quickly paged through it as I awaited my turn in line. The author talked about “great-grandma’s recipes” and provided recommendations for canning based on yesteryear. I am interested in food history, so that aspect caught my attention. Unfortunately, the processing times for several foods would not be considered safe by today’s standards. If my great-g...
Last week, an industry colleague forwarded to me an article that criticized corn-based ethanol on a number of fronts. Among the article’s major criticisms was that corn-based ethanol uses more energy to produce than it delivers, a very powerful claim that resonates well, true or not. To investigate the issue, scientists often calculate a fuel’s energy return on energy invested, or EROI. The arithmetic is simple because it’s just energy output divided by energy input. However, the results can vary greatly depending on the data and assum...
Lee Pourroy, Parts Manager of Tri-County Implement Inc., in Sidney, MT., is pictured with his new 2013 RAM pickup truck that he won at the CNH Parts & Service EXPO dealer event held earlier this year. At the bi-annual dealer event, more than 5,000 dealers, suppliers and CNH employees were introduced to the newest products and business initiatives from Case IH and its after sales unit, CNH Parts & Service. Every registered dealer had a chance to win prizes, including a RAM pickup truck, as part of a random drawing. Mark Reed of CNH parts and...
Seth Indergard, son of Stacey & Kelly Indergard, Sidney MT. is teamed up with his team roping partner Hayes LeMieux, son of Mary & John LeMieux, Manning ND. The two qualified 3rd at the North Dakota State High School Finals in Bowman ND in team Roping. Only the top 4 placers at state get to go to National High School Finals in Rock Springs, Wyo July 14-20. This is quite an accomplishment as they went in to state sitting in 9th and had to really rope well to make it. The boys are freshmen in high school and friends....
Alfalfa is the second most important crop in Montana after small grains, and alfalfa weevil is the most serious pest of alfalfa in the High Plains region. The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Sidney has been monitoring weevil populations since 2009, and last year (2012), represents the first year in which economically damaging levels of weevils were observed in irrigated fields in the Yellowstone and Missouri river valleys, according to Tatyana Rand, a Research Entomologist with the...
Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders to honor during its 2013 “Celebrate Agriculture!!” on Oct. 25-26. “The weekend is about sharing ideas and developing relationships,” said Jeff Jacobsen, college dean and director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. The College of Agriculture annually presents Outstanding Agricultural Leaders awards to those who have exhibited outstanding leadership in Montana public service, as an agricultural producer, industry advocate, ag...
A beekeeping workshop for beginners will be offered Saturday, August 24 in Billings. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yellowstone County Courthouse. Participants will learn how to buy bees and equipment, establish a new beehive, register their hives, conduct yearly hive maintenance, prevent pests and harvest honey and wax. They will also taste some varietal honey types and look at hobby-scale honey harvesting equipment. Cost of the workshop is $25. Those who want to attend should make out a check or money order to MSU and...
Agri Industries hosted an open house and ribbon cutting July 17 to celebrate their expansion....
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held its annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament July 8. 1st Place Team, Sponsored by Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project 2nd Place Team Sponsored by 1st Bank. 3rd Place Team Sponsored by XTO Energy The team prizes were provided by Dr. Laqua at Yellowstone Chiropractic, Cowboy Crane Service, and Mark Voll representing Zoetis....
