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  • Dr. Audrey Kalil Hired as Agronomist/Research Specialist at Horizon Resources

    Jan 24, 2024

    Dr. Audrey Kalil obtained her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in 2007 and worked in the commercial inoculant industry in research and development for three years prior to entering her graduate program. Audrey obtained her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology with a minor in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied beneficial plant symbiosis with rhizobia and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. After completing her PhD in 2015, Audrey moved to Williston and joined North...

  • Rambur Charolais: Unique Opportunities Keep Sidney Ranch Thriving

    Rebecca Colnar|Jan 3, 2024

    Howard Rambur started his herd as a youngster with two crossbred Charolais heifers and a purebred Charolais bull. “I got a small loan from the local bank and was on my way to having my purebred business. Of course, I’ve been borrowing money ever since,” said Rambur, who raises purebred Charolais cattle near Sidney, MT. Even though his father was primarily a sugar beet farmer, young Rambur’s interest in livestock was piqued when he began working with cattle as 4-H projects. He wanted to own something different than Angus, and the powerful, white...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Dec 27, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, has bought their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer’s Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that “we are here to help”. They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. Farmer’s Choice is owned by farmers and the seed and...

  • Biofuels Company Brings New Hope To Local Sugar Beet Growers

    Dianne Swanson|Dec 6, 2023

    After American Crystal made the decision to close the Sidney Sugars beet processing plant last spring, multiple companies reached out with ideas to revive the industry. But according to Jeff Bieber, one company really stood out from the rest and is now actively exploring a renewable energy plant near Fairview that would create biofuel from sugar beets. Greenwood Renewable Ventures (GRV), a Colorado company, was formed in September 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pulse Energy Partners,...

  • More Industries May Be Coming Soon To MonDak Region

    Jaymi Mozeak|Nov 1, 2023

    A group of Richland County leaders met with Rich Garman, North Dakota Department of Commerce Economic Development and Finance director on Friday, Sept. 29. He had good news for the MonDak region. Five different industrial companies are looking into building a facility in northwestern North Dakota. Cerilon, a company based out of Alberta, Canada, whose facilities generate premium-quality, cleaner-burning transportation fuels, synthetic base oils, and specialized products, according to their website, www.cerilon.com. The company wants to put a...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Nov 1, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer’s Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that “we are here to help”. They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and will be open to the public soon. Farmer’s Choice is...

  • Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area

    Katelyn Sponheim|Oct 25, 2023

    With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer's Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those products to Sidney. Duane Peters, Sidney, former Sidney Sugars agronomist, will represent Farmer's Choice in Sidney. He wants local farmers to know that "we are here to help". They have purchased the former Trans-Systems building at 1120 E. Main St. and...

  • More Industries May Be Coming Soon To The MonDak Region

    Jaymi Mozeak|Oct 4, 2023

    On Friday, Sept. 29, a group of Richland County leaders met with Rich Garman, North Dakota Department of Commerce Economic Development and Finance director. He had good news for the MonDak region. Five different industrial companies are looking into building a facility in northwestern North Dakota. Cerilon, a company based out of Alberta, Canada, whose facilities generate premium-quality, cleaner-burning transportation fuels, synthetic base oils, and specialized products, according to their website, www.cerilon.com. The company wants to put a...

  • Winter Named North Dakota Stockmen's Association Top Hand

    Oct 4, 2023

    The North Dakota Stockmen's Association (NDSA) awarded McKenzie County cattleman Keith Winter, a 49-year NDSA member, with the organization's most prestigious award, the Top Hand Award, at the banquet during its annual convention in Watford City. The Top Hand Award recognizes Winter's unselfish concern for the land, the country and the cattle industry. Winter joined the exclusive class of 26 ranchers who have received this elite award over the NDSA's 94-year history when he accepted his bronze...

  • Winter Named North Dakota Stockmen's Association Top Hand

    Oct 4, 2023

    The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) awarded McKenzie County cattleman Keith Winter, a 49-year NDSA member, with the organization’s most prestigious award, the Top Hand Award, at the banquet during its annual convention in Watford City. The Top Hand Award recognizes Winter’s unselfish concern for the land, the country and the cattle industry. Winter joined the exclusive class of 26 ranchers who have received this elite award over the NDSA’s 94-year history when he accepted his bronze statue. The lifelong rancher and longtime grazing a...

  • James Dean McRae, 61 Sidney, MT, formerly of Gillette, WY

    Sep 13, 2023

    James Dean McRae was anxious to be born and came a month early on May 22, 1962, to Patricia (Boyer) Sather and Frank McRae in Sidney, MT. He was the easiest baby to raise and always content. Jimmy Dean grew up surrounded by a large family which included his siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and lifelong friends. He attended school in Sidney & Savage where he participated in wrestling, football, and boxing. Seismic work took him to Wyoming where he found the loves of his life...

  • James Dean McRae, 61

    Sep 6, 2023

    James Dean McRae was anxious to be born and came a month early on May 22, 1962, to Patricia (Boyer) Sather and Frank McRae in Sidney, MT. He was the easiest baby to raise and always content. Jimmy Dean grew up surrounded by a large family which included his siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and lifelong friends. He attended school in Sidney & Savage where he participated in wrestling, football, and boxing. Seismic work took him to Wyoming where he found the loves of his life...

  • Reichenbachs Chosen As Fairview Festival Honorees

    Jul 12, 2023

    Gerhard (Gerry) and Beverly Reichenbach will be honored for their dedication to the community during this year’s Summer Festival and Old Timers’ Reunion, July 14-16, Fairview. Bev (Biehl) is a Fairview native who graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. At the urging of her father to see more of the world, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she worked at Montgomery Wards and at First National Bank, but soon returned to Fairview where she worked at the bank and met the handsome Gerry, marrying him in 1964. Gerry immigrated from Germany wit...

  • 2023 MSU-EARC & NDSU-WREC Preparing For Annual Field Days

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jul 5, 2023

    The 2023 MSU-EARC Field Day, Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave., will start at 9 a.m. on July 11. They have an agenda packed with speakers who will be covering their current research projects, all of which affect our local farmers and crop choices. Marie Dorval, MSU Ph.D. student, will be discussing intercropping chickpea and flax for Ascochyta disease management. Followed by, Dr. Frankie Crutcher, MSU-EARC plant pathologist, will speaking on cover crops affecting pulse crop root diseases. Dr. Chengci...

  • Agricultural Research Centers In Sidney & Williston Preparing For Annual Field Days

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jul 5, 2023

    The 2023 MSU-EARC Field Day, Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave., will start at 9 a.m. on July 11. They have an agenda packed with speakers who will be covering their current research projects, all of which affect our local farmers and crop choices. Marie Dorval, MSU Ph.D. student, will be discussing intercropping chickpea and flax for Ascochyta disease management. Followed by, Dr. Frankie Crutcher, MSU-EARC plant pathologist, will speaking on cover crops affecting pulse crop root diseases. Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC superintendent and agronomist, will...

  • Reichenbachs Chosen As Fairview Festival Honorees

    Jun 28, 2023

    Gerhard (Gerry) and Beverly Reichenbach will be honored for their dedication to the community during this year's Summer Festival and Old Timers' Reunion, July 14-16, Fairview. Bev (Biehl) is a Fairview native who graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. At the urging of her father to see more of the world, she moved to St. Paul, MN, where she worked at Montgomery Wards and at First National Bank, but soon returned to Fairview where she worked at the bank and met the handsome Gerry, marrying...

  • Agricultural Research Centers In Sidney & Williston Preparing For Annual Field Days

    Katelyn Sponheim|Jun 7, 2023

    The 2023 MSU-EARC Field Day, Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave., will start at 9 a.m. on July 11. They have an agenda packed with speakers who will be covering their current research projects, all of which affect our local farmers and crop choices. Marie Dorval, MSU Ph.D. student, will be discussing intercropping chickpea and flax for Ascochyta disease management. Followed by, Dr. Frankie Crutcher, MSU-EARC plant pathologist, will speaking on cover crops affecting pulse crop root diseases. Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC superintendent and agronomist, will...

  • A Sweet Donation

    Cassandra Markwald|May 3, 2023

    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...

  • A Sweet Donation

    Cassandra Markwald|Apr 26, 2023

    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...

  • Dale Weil, 71, Sidney, MT

    Apr 5, 2023

    A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale Weil, 71, Fairview, MT, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT. Dale Paul Weil was born June 28, 1951, to Paul and Bernice Weil,...

  • February Meeting Offered Options & Hope For Sidney Sugars Employees

    Meagan Dotson|Mar 29, 2023

    Approximately 100 Sidney Sugars employees attended a meeting held in conjunction by Richland Economic Development and the Sidney Job Service on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the MSU Extension Office, Sidney. “Normally, the Job Service would take the lead on something like this, but because of the great partnership we have, the Job Service did what they do best and then allowed me to bring other resources in,” said Richland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) director, Leslie Messer. During the two...

  • Dale Weil, 71, Sidney, MT

    Mar 29, 2023

    A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday April 3, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale Weil, 71 of Fairview, MT passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT. Dale Paul Weil was born June 28, 1951, to Paul and...

  • McKenzie & Williams Counties To Meet With Sugar Beet Growers This Month

    Meagan Dotson|Mar 22, 2023

    Sugar beet growers across the region are finding themselves having to make some tough decisions. Approximately 32,000 acres throughout McKenzie, Williams, Roosevelt and Richland counties have been previously dedicated to sugar beet production, and the recent announcement of Sidney Sugars' closing will impact all of them. The next closest sugar beet factories are located in Billings or Hillsboro, ND, however federal sugar allotment is tied to the factories themselves, making switching crops growe...

  • Closure Of Sidney Sugars Causes Countywide Concern & Prompts Support For Employees

    Meagan Dotson|Feb 22, 2023

    With the announcement that Sidney Sugars will be closing, questions and concerns have arisen countywide and beyond. "It's going to cause a major ripple effect," commented Sidney Mayor Rick Norby. "Right now we just don't know what those effects are going to be. It's a devastating loss. I raised sugar beets myself for 20 years and my heart goes out to the employees and the farmers." For first generation farmer Matt Stedman, who began farming in 2011 and took over after Rocky Norby passed away in...

  • Rosendale Visits Sidney

    Robyn Heck|Feb 22, 2023

    Congressman Matt Rosendale visited Sidney last week. Rosendale has served Montana for over 10 years. In 2010, he was elected to the Montana House of Representatives, where he served for two years, followed by four years in the Montana Senate, where his colleagues elected him to serve as the Senate Majority Leader. He most recently served as the state auditor and commissioner of the securities and insurance, where he focused on reducing operating expenses, cutting regulations, and increasing access to high-quality affordable healthcare. Matt...

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