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The grasshopper outlook for 2022 again looks troubling for much of Montana, and especially Richland County. The USDA-ARS Great Plains Laboratory and MSU Extension Richland County hosted a Grasshopper Workshop. The recording of that workshop is now available at: https://richland.msuextension.org/AG.html Dr. Dave Branson, USDA-ARS in Sidney explained the importance of grasshopper biology and proper identification. The majority of grasshopper species lay their eggs in the soil in late summer and fall, and they hatch in spring and early summer....
As producers are preparing to start seeding, there are many factors to consider, and pure live seed (PLS) is one of them. Recommended seeding rates for crops are given in pounds of PLS per acre. Using these seeding rates would assume that every seed is viable and able to establish a plant, when in reality not every seed that is planted will result in a plant. Therefore, you must adjust the seeding rate based on the given germination and purity percentages. On a seed tag, there should be a germination percentage, which is an estimate of how...
As grass begins to grow following the much-needed moisture, there is a potential for grass tetany to occur. Grass tetany is a serious metabolic disorder in cattle that is a result of two issues occurring simultaneously: 1) lactating animals have high magnesium requirements, and 2) lush, green grass is low in magnesium and unable to meet such requirements. Grass tetany is caused by low levels of magnesium in the blood and affects lactating cows grazing lush, green grass. Magnesium requirements are high in lactating animals and increase as their...
Please join the Richland County Health Department’s Communities in Action Program for the 2022 Action Summit hosted in Sidney on May 3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. for registration. Communities in Action (CIA) was established to provide a community platform and build partnerships, working together to improve the quality of life in Richland County. CIA consists of action groups designed to meet the goals of the strategic plan that came about from the first community health assessment in 200...
Over 40 citizens of Richland County crowded into the Sidney Elks Lodge for the 4th Candidate Roundtable on April 21. Nine candidates running for public office in the Richland County primary election went from table to table, speed dating the people in a way. Stephanie Verhasselt and Amy Metz both came and figured since their offices were close they would make the rounds together. Verhasselt is running for reelection as Richland County Clerk and Recorder and Metz is running for her first term as...
Hoping everyone faired the spring storm. As you begin to prepare to turn livestock out on rangelands, it is important to monitor both rangeland conditions and livestock water sources. Monitoring the quantity of water in your reservoirs, stock ponds, and wells is necessary, however, monitoring the quality of that is also imperative. There are two main concerns with livestock water quality: elevated total dissolved solids (TDS) and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be problematic in stagnant...
Sidney, MT – April 14 – Medical Laboratory Professionals Week occurs each year in the last full week of April. Lab Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding and appreciation for laboratory professionals. The observance is sponsored by American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Sidney Health Center laboratory is comprised of 19 employees, who have more than 320 years of professional experience combined. Their commitment to caring is evidenced by their ded...
Reynolds Market manager Loren Kutzler, right, presents Richland County Food Bank volunteers (L-R) Gloria Yockim, Duane Pust, Candy Markwald, and with a donation of $3,188.25. The money was raised as part of the Reynolds Market "Feeding the Hungry" promotion. Over $1,100 of it raised by Reynolds customers donating cash directly to the cause, another community effort for our local food bank. (Submitted by Libby Berndt)...
Richland Economic Development Corp knows that workforce is the highest challenge for our businesses. Richland County’s unemployment rate is currently at 2.9% REDC is excited to partner with Miles Community College (MCC) to introduce one new solution: the “MCC Workforce Solutions Program”. This program allows employers to create your own company specific certificate. You will work with MCC Staff in selecting the exact courses you want both current and future employees to learn. Your company specific certificate could be as small or large as yo...
Sidney, MT - Visiting Sheridan, Roosevelt, and Richland counties, Governor Greg Gianforte met with apprentices, employees, and business owners helping drive Montana's economic growth and strengthen their communities. "From Polaris to Plentywood, and Ekalaka to Eureka, hardworking Montanans are driving our state's strong economy," Gov. Gianforte said. "Not only are the businesses I visited today supporting Montanans with good-paying jobs, but they're also part of the fabric of their tight-knit...
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us! Communities in Action and AmeriCorps have been working with the community to put together a fun, Earth and tree focused event to celebrate both Earth and Arbor Day, and honor National Week of Service! They will be gathering in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to plant some trees, talk about the Earth, and enjoy some light fare. They would also like to see just how much garbage can be collected, so they are suggesting...
The grasshopper outlook for 2022 again looks troubling for much of Montana, and especially Richland County. The USDA-ARS Great Plains Laboratory and MSU Extension Richland County hosted a Grasshopper Workshop. The recording of that workshop is now available at: https://richland.msuextension.org/AG.html Dr. Dave Branson, USDA-ARS in Sidney explained the importance of grasshopper biology and proper identification. The majority of grasshopper species lay their eggs in the soil in late summer and...
SIDNEY, MT – April 26, 2022 – Lyndsee Colette Brewer, 51, was arrested on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 in Miles City, Montana in connection with the homicide of Christopher Arthur Wetzstein. On January 28, 2022, officers with the Sidney Police Department were dispatched to an apartment building on the 900 block of 3rd Street NW after receiving a request for a welfare check for an individual who had failed to show up at work. The responding officers subsequently located a male subject, Chr...
Tuesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 13 the MonDak area was struck with a snowstorm the likes of which it had not seen since 1997. Winter Storm Silas tore across eastern Montana and western North Dakota causing closures and delays all across the area. According to officials at the National Weather Service, Glasgow, the storm began in the Pacific Ocean and made landfall in Oregon. The storm was dropping record amounts of snow from the beginning, leaving the first accumulating April snow since...
For the past 34 years, the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police has been hosting the Peace Officer Memorial Day. Every year officers from all across Montana and Canada come to the one in Montana to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed into law a joint resolution of Congress making May 15 Peace Officer Memorial Day and May 15, Police Week nationwide. The Association of Chiefs of Police in Montana has been holding the event since 1988. They choose...
Hoping everyone faired the spring storm. As you begin to prepare to turn livestock out on rangelands, is it important to monitor both rangeland conditions and livestock water sources. Monitoring the quantity of water in your reservoirs, stock ponds, and wells is necessary, however, monitoring the quality of that is also imperative. There are two main concerns with livestock water quality: elevated total dissolved solids (TDS) and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be problematic in stagnant...
As producers are preparing to start seeding, there are many factors to consider, and pure live seed (PLS) is one of them. Recommended seeding rates for crops are given in pounds of PLS per acre. Using these seeding rates would assume that every seed is viable and able to establish a plant, when in reality not every seed that is planted will result in a plant. Therefore, you must adjust the seeding rate based on the given germination and purity percentages. On a seed tag, there should be a germination percentage, which is an estimate of how...
MSU Extension – Richland County will be hosting a Garden Workshop 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at the Richland County Extension Office. This workshop will cover the basics of garden soils, garden planning and planting, and common garden pests, among other things. If you are interested in this workshop, please RSVP to the office by Friday, April 22 by calling 406-433-1206 or emailing [email protected]....
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us! Communities in Action and AmeriCorps have been working with the community to put together a fun, Earth and tree focused event to celebrate both Earth and Arbor Day, and honor National Week of Service! They will be gathering in Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to plant some trees, talk about the Earth, and enjoy some light fare. They would also like to see just how much garbage can be collected, so they are suggesting that you gather some family and friends and clean...
The Richland County Fire Department consists of four different stations spread throughout Richland County. Each of them is staffed with fearless and quick volunteers ready to drop what they are doing at a moment's notice to run to the aid and protection of man, beast, and property from fire. Although it did not use to be this way, there are paid firefighters in the United States. However, as of 2022 according to the United States Fire Administration, 83.6% of all Montana fire departments are...
Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services has implemented a new system called CodeRED. This system will be used to notify residents of emergencies, notifying them of a threat or danger and providing them with information on what they should do. This system will help Richland County instantly notify specific areas of emergencies such as hazardous materials, crime, evacuations, shelter-in-place, wildfires affecting populated areas, and other times of emergencies. It will be used to...
Sheriff John Dynneson's current term expires on Dec. 31, 2022 so, June 7 voters will have a chance to allow him another term or elect a different sheriff. Shane Kyhl is campaigning against him for the position. The Richland County Sheriff is the chief peace officer in Richland County. According to the county's website, www.richland.org, the Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for Richland County, including the towns of Lambert, Savage, and Crane. In addition to the state highways,...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Bakken Brewfest at the Richland County Event Center on Friday, April 15, Sidney. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 7 p.m. for general admission. This year’s Brewfest will have more beers than ever before, featuring over 50 microbrews, ciders, and wines mostly from Montana and North Dakota. “The Bakken Brewfest has a wonderful reputation for always having a large selection of microbrews from across Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming and this year will be no dif...
With the local federal primary elections just eight weeks away, the Sidney Young Professionals are offering a fantastic chance for the community to learn more about the candidates they will have a chance to vote for. They all will have the chance to answer the public's questions face to face. Thursday, April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Sidney Elk's Lodge, the Sidney Young Professionals are offering their 4th Annual Candidate Roundtable. As always, this event is free and open to people of all ages....
In an effort to connect job seekers with employers, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Job Service, Sidney-Richland Library, Richland County Fair and Rodeo and Sidney Health Center have collaborated to host a Richland County Job Fair, April 19 from 3-7 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. “Richland County currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%, yet there are many jobs needing to be filled and many people looking for new or different employment opportunities to meet the needs of their lifestyles and f...
