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The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 100th year July 5-8, in Wolf Point hosted by the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit 2020 Medium Rodeo of the Year Stampede committee, along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. The weekend festivities will start Wednesday evening July 5 with a steak fondue at the Big Sky Corral and the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo at 6 p.m., followed by the Kyle Shobe & The Walk ‘Em Boys concert, located at Marvin Brookman Stadium. Grand marshals chosen for the 100th are Clint and Arlyss L...
In the MonDak Ag Days Recap that ran in the April 2023 issue of the April Ag Roundup on page 4 and the March 15 issue of The Roundup on page 14A where it talked about Jerry Weiland there are some corrections. It said Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and West region salesman for Franco and it should have been Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and Western Region salesman for Fratco. Where it said “the excess water from the soil is siphoned away” and it should have said the water is moved only by the force of gravity which moves the EXCESS water down in...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease carried by wild birds and affects domestic birds. Avian influenza is caused by the influenza Type A virus (influenza A). The virus is shed in the feces and respiratory secretions of infected birds and is able to survive for weeks in cool, damp environments. While the transmission rate from animals to humans is low, it is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be shared between species. There have been several detected cases in wild mammals,...
The North Dakota 4-H Foundation recognized its 4-H Hall of Fame inductee and five North Dakota 4-H Century Families during its Awards and Donor Recognition Luncheon in Bismarck March 28. "We're glad to recognize these 2022 honorees after a December blizzard postponed this recognition," said Deb Clarys, North Dakota 4-H Foundation chair from Center, ND. "These honorees represent the best of long-term service to North Dakota 4-H." Dean Aakre, recently retired North Dakota 4-H activities...
The Sidney Chamber Ag Committee, Sidney and Lambert FFA and MSU Extension held Ag in the Classroom day for Richland County students at the Richland County Event Center April 20....
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home first place honors in the Barebow Beginner Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on April 25. Team members were: KayDee Ceynar, Payton Schultz, Paul Smith and Noah Ellis. KayDee captured third place individually and Payton received fifth place honors. In addition, the Senior Freestyle team placed second. Members were, Ryan Pingel, Dawson Beadle, Dylon Cargo and Hailey Wendlandt. Lastly, the...
This year's long winter and late spring have eaten into livestock hay supplies. "North Dakota ranchers will need another good year of hay production to restore what was fed during this winter and build a cushion for future hay demands created by environmental conditions," says James Rogers, North Dakota State University Extension forage specialist. NDSU Extension specialists recommend several annual forage crops that will produce a quality hay product that can meet nutritional needs of many...
“Working with kids and the elderly is always fun,” states Marcia Hellandsaas, retiring McKenzie County Extension Agent after nearly 34 years. Hellandsaas graduated from Regent High School, has a BS degree in home economics from NDSU and began her career in Williston working for the North Dakota Health Department as an environmental health inspector, inspecting restaurants, bars, motels, campgrounds, in northwest North Dakota. She noticed an opening ad for an extension agent in Watford City, which was an opportunity to work with 4-H kids and...
More than 35 women enjoyed a weekend of learning and networking during the first ever Eastern Montana Women's Conference hosted by Montana Farmers Union in Sidney. "It brought people together in the community and celebrating women and agriculture," said Rachel Prevost, MFU's member services director. The inaugural event held earlier this month featured panel discussions on cooperatives, succession planning, managing stress in agriculture, leadership development; hands-on workshops; and plenty...
The 2023 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held on April 25 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-1) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on his...
The Richland County Food Bank has relied on Sidney Sugars for help meeting our client’s needs. Company operations are winding down. The food bank has been supported by Sidney Sugars for 20+ years. At the food bank we have begun to put our relationship with the company and our community in focus. The food bank board would like to thank Dave Garland, and the employees of Sidney Sugars for their support through the years. Wednesday, April 12, Sidney Sugars employees delivered 2,000 lbs. of sugar to the Food Bank building. This donation will a...
Get ready to be entertained at the 2023 Richland County Fair & Rodeo, happening Aug. 2-5. Country artist Kip Moore will be headlining this year’s concert on Saturday night. He recently released two new singles and his album “Damn Love” will drop April 28. The Richland County Fair & Rodeo is still waiting to announce the opening act, but, according to Pam Shelmidine, fair manager, they have scheduled a ‘young, up and coming opener’. Of course, there will be rodeos Thursday and Friday nights, w...
Bozeman - Growing up on a guest ranch near Emigrant meant that Cayden Rose had no doubts about his career aspirations when he arrived at Montana State University in 2019. Now a graduating senior from the College of Agriculture's Dan Scott Ranch Management Program, he's confident he made the right choice. "It was a perfect fit," said Rose of the new degree program, which was introduced during the 2019-20 academic year and graduated its first student in December 2021. "I was excited about it when...
Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the award of 36 scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 34 $2,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2023. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in eastern and central Montana after c...
In 1964, 25-year-old Wyoming native Larry Garman rolled into Sidney with his wife, Rita, and their young family. Larry was born in the country and grew up outside Casper, WY. He met Rita when he was a kid and they grew up together. They had married and moved to Denver, CO to start their family but the company Larry worked for, F.W. Woolworth, needed him to relocate to manage their store in Sidney. Being in the mountains, Denver can be cold and the Wyoming winds can make Casper's winters brutal,...
MonTECH is a statewide assistive technology program that provides technology, support, and services that improve the quality of life for Montanans with any physical or cognitive challenges, including those associated with aging. They will be holding two events Wednesday, April 19, at the Fairview Senior Center, 217 5th St. W. Liz Kuehn, MonTECH Eastern Clinic coordinator, will be there at 12:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. According to their website, www.mt-at.org, MonTECH provides free, confidential information about assistive technology (AT)...
In the April 5 issue of The Roundup on page 1 in the Eastern Montana Women’s Conference Held in Sidney story it said that the Mountain West Farm Bureau book club launched “Farmers Lawyer,” by Sarah Vogel and it should have the Montana Farmers Union book club....
In the March 29 issue of The Roundup on page 2A in the February Meeting Offered Options & Hope For Sidney Sugars Employees, Paddy Flemming’s name was misspelled and it should have been Paddy Fleming. Also, the acronym for the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is MMEC instead of MMC....
Hayley Darnielle and her husband, Shayn, are first generation farmers, operating Darnielle Farms about 30 miles outside of Sidney, and in 2021, just prior to Covid, Hayley bought her first milk cow and the wheels were set in motion for Crooked Creek Farms. "I've always been an animal lover and wanted to ranch full time, but as first-generation farmers, I couldn't be at the ranch full time," Hayley explained. She was managing the local feed store and bottle feeding 20-30 bum calves at a time. The...
(Updated 4-26-23) MonDak Ag Days was held Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, at the Richland County Event Center. A recap of the events held: Weiland Presented “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts MonDak Ag Days kicked off Thursday morning, March 2 with the trade show opening at 8 a.m. “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts.” Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and Western region salesman for Fratco. Prior to that he spent numerous years serving the people of South Dakota and Nebraska with Hefty Seed. He has extensive experience in agribusiness and economics...
Ahead of farmer’s market season, Montana farmers are encouraged to join the state’s Farm Direct Program. “This is an excellent opportunity for farmers to get additional sales on their locally grown fruits and vegetables,” said Lacy Little, Montana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program director that oversees Farm Direct. “It also helps WIC participants access locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer months.” Farm Direct is administered through nine local WIC agencies including: Gallatin County WIC, Lewis and Clark Count...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo is in its final stages of completion in preparation for the grand opening during the McKenzie County Fair. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the Bulls & Broncs event. The idea was rooted in giving the McKenzie County Fairgrounds an upgrade, but it was quickly determined that an entire new facility would be the better option, as the fairgrounds were limited on surrounding land to expand onto. Three potential building sites were...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health met last week and amended the policy for the suspension of poultry/bird events. Effective immediately, following a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), comingling events such as poultry and bird shows, sales and swaps will only be prohibited in the affected county, unless the 10 km control zone extends into an adjoining county, in which case, that county will also be restricted. If no new cases emerge in 30 days after a detection, the suspension will be a...
Youth will be able to learn about safe farm and ranch practices during three statewide Farm Safety Camps that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting this year. Camping dates and location are: - May 23-25, Williston State College Campus, Williston - May 30- June 1, NDSU Campus, Fargo - June 26-28, Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck The camps cover the basics of safe tractor and machinery operation, general farm hazards, livestock handling, use of personal protective equipment,...
Ranchers should make plans for moving feed and livestock to higher ground before flooding this spring, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. The latest flood forecast shows a high probability of moderate to major spring flooding along the Red River Basin, as well as minor to moderate flooding potential along portions of the Souris River. In addition to riverine flooding, there is the potential for overland flooding due to snowpack across the state. The risk of...
