Articles from the November 2, 2016 edition


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  • Pulse Crops Allow for Diversified Income Potential

    Meagan Dotson|Nov 2, 2016

    In 2003 Beau Anderson made a decision that would change the way he farmed. The price of wheat was down; durum was only selling for $3.35 a bushel, but lentils were selling for $.12 per pound. State and federal legislation had recently made it possible for pulse crops to be insured, and so it seemed like the perfect time to try something new. Anderson is now the Vice President of the Dry Pea & Lentil Council, and it’s his thirteenth year as a pulse crop producer, and his ninth year on the B...

  • Richland County Livestock Judging Teams Place 6th at the NILE

    Meagan Dotson|Nov 2, 2016

    Nine Richland County 4-H members attended the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) in Billings, MT on Monday, Oct. 17th. Becca Deming showed market lambs and market hogs, and Sarah Helmuth and Cooper McNally showed market hogs, as well as participating on the Richland County Livestock Judging Teams. Attending Senior Livestock Judging Team members were Helmuth, Beth McMillen, Ali Merritt, and Emma Torgerson. Attending Junior Livestock Judging Team members were McNally, CJ Nevins, Gr...

  • Make It With Sugar Contest 2016 Winners

    Nov 2, 2016

    Pumpkin Fudge, 1st Place Candy 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter 5 oz. evaporated milk 1/2 cup pumpkin 7 oz. jar marshmallow crème 10 oz. package cinnamon chips Pecans (optional) 1, Line 9x13-in cake pan with foil and butter the foil. 2. In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk and pumpkin. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat and continue to boil for 5 minutes. (234o). 3. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon chips until thoroughly melted. Add marshmallow...

  • Attend the Bovine Connection 2016: Innovative Programs With a Practical Twist Nov. 29

    Meagan Dotson|Nov 2, 2016

    The 2016 Bovine Connection: Innovative Programs with a Practical Twist will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at the Culbertson Saddle Club Barn. MSU Extension, NDSU Extension, and industry leaders formed the Bovine Connection. It focuses on benefitting cattle producers in northeastern Montana and northwestern North Dakota, providing livestock operators with current information, an opportunity to listen to experts in their field, and a great networking opportunity. From 9:00 – 10am Lisa Pederson , E...