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Local research results ready to roll out in your fields will be featured at the upcoming third annual MonDak Ag Research Summit in Sidney, Thursday December 12. But that’s not all. Several outside speakers are also planned to address timely questions producers have on our long term erratic weather patterns (10 inches of rain in September!) and what it means for spring planting, as well as feeding weather damaged grain to livestock, and tips on managing irrigation equipment. Addressing the first two issues is Dr. Kevin Hyde, coordinator of t...
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When Thanksgiving and Christmas time rolls around, so does the lefse making. That is why this time of year, Wild Flour Cafe & Bakery in Alexander, North Dakota, is offering lefse-making classes to the public! During the class, attendees will learn the step by step process of making lefse. All materials necessary for making lefse will be provided, including long wooden turning sticks, big round lefse griddles, and special types of lefse rolling pins. The cost to participate is $30 per person....
Watford City, ND – The Dakota West Ag Day, the first end-of-the-year agriculture show for western North Dakota, debuts on December 10 at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town. This single-day event, organized by the Dakota West Ag Day Planning Committee, features speakers addressing key topics as western Dakotans plan and prepare for the new planting year. "This ag event will create a footprint in western North Dakota, and lay the foundation for future ag events in the area," Amy Makeeff, p...
As 2019 nears a close, farmers and ranchers have a lot of questions: What's the deal with this weather? What do we need to brace for next? What can be done with all that damaged grain? What about disease....white mold? Fusarium? And what about new crop options to help battle low prices...Kernza, Hemp? Can these crops be adapted here? How do we manage them, and what about markets? These and many other questions will be addressed during the 3rd Annual MonDak Ag Research Summit to be held...
Bozeman – Opening a Montana medical care savings account by December 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on their state taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension. Goetting said that individuals who have had medical expenses during 2019 that won’t be covered by a health insurance policy, a flexible spending account, or a Federal Health Care Savings Account (HSA) can open a Montana med...
Each year, in Indianapolis, Indiana, thousands of FFA members attend the national convention and expo. We left October 27 and got back home late on November 2. The Watford chapter has been fortunate enough to make the trip to Indiana every other year and the last one was in 2017, meaning this year eight of our students along with two advisors were able to travel to Indiana together. All of us learned and experienced so many new and interesting things. We attended sessions along with 65,000...
Sidney, MT - The paintings of local artists, Afton Ray-Rossol and Trish Stevenson will be showcased at the James Memorial Arts Center, Williston North Dakota. The two-person exhibit opens with an Artists' Reception on December 6, 2019 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. CST. "The title of the exhibit, Red Dirt Rambles, refers to the deep connection we both feel to the rural lifestyle and unique geography of the MonDak region. Living in this area, it's been natural for us to be inspired by a variety of subject...
Poor growing and harvesting conditions this year have North Dakota producers concerned about the test weight of their corn. "Many factors influence the measured test weight of corn, including the physical characteristics of the kernel such as size, density, shape and surface of the kernel," says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. Hybrid differences can affect test weight. As grain dries in the field or the dryer, test weight naturally increases as long...
"I've bought and wrapped gifts for myself," one of the meeting attendees said. Most people in the room nodded, especially parents. I was among the people nodding my head. Yes, I've wrapped a lot of holiday gifts for myself. I tend to go a little overboard in the gift-giving department for my family. As we take turns opening gifts, I quickly run out of gifts to open. Even our dogs give me gifts. My family has labeled me "hard to buy gifts for." Who, me? Yes, I have a lot of stuff already. Maybe...
Bozeman - Montana State University professor, plant geneticist and spring wheat breeding specialist Luther Talbert has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society, in recognition of his decades of research in MSU's College of Agriculture. The AAAS publishes the prestigious journal Science as well as a family of related journals. Talbert is one of 443 AAAS members to be named fellows this year for their...
North Dakota State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) are hosting a webinar Thursday, Dec. 5, to provide producers with information on available disaster recovery assistance. The webinar will begin at 2 p.m. Central time. "Because of flooding and the October blizzard which impacted growing and harvesting conditions in the state this year, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue approved a secretarial disaster declaration request for 47 counties...
Funeral services for Randy Haber, 63, of Fairview are at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Fairview, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT, and a prayer service Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at St Catherine's Catholic Church in Fairview. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson...
Funeral services for Betty L. Wilson, 84 of Sidney are at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Tony SiFuentes officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 10a.m.-4p.m. with a public family service starting at 4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson...
Funeral services for Kim Rehbein, 63, of Sidney are at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 10 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Monday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kim passed away on...
A private family service for Marlene Kordonowy, 82 of Sidney will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marlene J. (Gross) Kordonowy was born on March 9, 1937 in Glendive, MT to Michael and Cecile (Cupper) Gross.She grew up and attended school in Glendive, graduating from Dawson County High School. On January 17, 1956, she was united in...
Arrangements for Manuel Maldanado, 67, are pending under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Manuel passed away December 4 at his home in Sidney, MT....
There will be no services for Ronald Stover, 71, of Lambert, MT and cremation has taken place under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ronald passed away Thursday morning, December 5 at his home in Lambert, MT....
Visitation for George Swenson, 91, of Sidney, MT was held Thursday, December 5 from 2-4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. George passed away early Monday morning, December 2 at Extended Care in Sidney, MT....
