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Gone, but not forgotten, is the blight of the fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum which happened last year. In the wake of this rainy-day loving fungus, many questions cropped up which Plant Pathologist Dr. Audrey Kalil is now answering. From the laboratories and test plots at the North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center, Kalil has been intentionally planting seed which was infected with F. graminearum. This type of "scabby" seed is contaminated with a mycotoxin called...
Stored grain needs to be cool and dry during summer storage, a North Dakota State University Extension Service grain-drying expert says. “Cold or cool grain has been safely stored through the summer for many years,” notes Ken Hellevang, an Extension agricultural engineer. “Keeping the grain as cool as possible should be the goal of summer grain storage.” Allowing grain to warm to average outdoor air temperatures during the summer can lead to insect infestations and mold growth. The optimum grain temperature for insect activity is approxi...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Tammy Lake in Richland County today announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2017. According to Lake, “Richland County recently met qualifying drought criteria to ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program on non-irrigated acres used for grazing.” LFP provides compensation to livestock producers who have suffered grazing...
Enjoy an afternoon of cowboy poetry Sunday, August 20th from 11a.m. to 5p.m. CDT at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Center. Poets/musicians include D.W. Groethe, Linda and Terry Schwartz, Jarl Kavalie, Bill Lowman and Mark Kerr. Performers will rotate in 20 minute sessions throughout the afternoon. Admission is free but donations are welcome....
Jenny Lavey, for the MSU News Service A regional, interdisciplinary team led by Montana State University, Colorado State University and a group of northwest barley growers, maltsters and brewers has received $300,000 to research sustainable ways to support barley growers and the craft brewing industry. The three-year grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will establish a Rocky Mountain Malt Cooperative and will allow MSU, CSU, regional brewers, maltsters and barley growers...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director Tammy Lake today announced that Richland County is approved to accept applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from the fire that occurred July 20th – 23rd. ECP signup will begin on July 27, 2017, and end on August 25th, 2017. According to CED Lake, approved ECP practices under this authorization include, but are not limited to, restoring permanent fences, reestablishing permanent vegetative cover and restoring conservat...
MT U.S. Congressman Greg Gianforte traveled to the area to visit Intake on Sunday, July 23. The purpose of the visit was for Gianforte to get a better understanding of the current and newly proposed structures that provide water to area agricultural producers and to speak directly with producers and citizens that the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District benefits....
The North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center (WREC) will showcase dryland agronomy and horticulture at its annual field day on July 13 and host an irrigation field day on July 14. The July 13 event begins with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. CDT. The dryland crops tour starts at 9 a.m. Topics to be highlighted during the dryland crop tour are: * Durum wheat breeding and genetics * Foundation seed increase program overview * Interseeding demonstration plots * Northern...
The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project is looking for a graphic artist to render a drawing of the proposed new weir design at Intake. Three government agencies, LYIP and the community are currently awaiting a decision from Judge Brian Morris on a Motion of Preliminary Injunction filed by environmental activist groups trying to halt the construction of the new weir and fish passage channel that was slated for construction next month. The new drawing will be used to better illustrate the improvements the new weir will have and show the various...
The Williston Research Extension Center, located 4.5 miles west of Williston, will be hosting their annual Dryland Tour on Thursday, July 13th. The event will start with coffee and rolls at 8:30 a.m. and the tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. The dryland tour will feature NDSU Extension specialists and researchers. After the morning tours, there will be a traditional barbecue chicken lunch starting at noon. Also featured at Williston Field Days is a Plant Dr. booth, where gardeners and local...
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today authorized emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. All or parts of these states are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions – indicated as categories D2 and D3 on the U.S. Drought Monitor. “Due to reduced availability of forage, ranchers in the hardest hit locations have already been culling their herds,” said Perdue. “Without alternative forage options like grazing CRP lands, livestock producers are faced with the economi...
The EARC/MSU Extension in Sidney will hold its 2017 Field Day July 19. The morning will begin with registration at 8:30am. At 9:00am Chengci Chen, EARC Superintendent will welcome everyone and give an introduction. At 9:15am Duane Peters will discuss sugarbeet variety selection and agronomy Mr. Duane Peters is the Agriculture Manager with Sidney Sugars, Inc. Duane has many years of experience in sugarbeet agronomy. He is going to talk to growers about sugarbeet variety selection and update...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is still a few weeks away, but concert tickets are going quickly, and for good reason. On August 5th, long-time country music star Trace Adkins and newcomer Lauren Alaina will take to the stage. Trace Adkins broke in to country music with his debut album "Dreamin' Out Loud" in 1995, and since then has had a career peppered with number one hits and top music awards, including both CMT and ACM awards. Some of Adkins' hits include "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing" an...
Registration for golfers and sponsors is now taking place for the 18th annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament scheduled for July 10 at the Sidney Country Club. Back this year is the Partnership sponsor, which costs $1,000. This is for local businesses who want to be more involved in the network process. Partnership sponsors will have the opportunity to talk with participants and sponsors throughout the course while having a cart with beverages. Cost for a team sponsor for two golfers remains at $200. A hole sponsorship costs $150 and provides...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director Tammy Lake in Richland County today announced that producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage, can prevent the potential loss of FSA program benefits. “In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Richland County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline,” said Lake. The following upcoming acr...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 94th year July 6 – 8, 2017 in Wolf Point hosted by the WPRA National Small Rodeo of the Year committee along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. PRCA RAM Rodeo action will be held each evening at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6 – Saturday, July 8. Other events and festivities set for the 94th weekend celebration include the KVCK Country Showdown, Class Reunions, “Stirrup Some Country Fun” 2-day Parade, Carnival, the famous Catholic Hamburger Stand on Main Street, Toug...
The CCC-576, Notice of Loss, documents a producer’s loss or damage to a crop or commodity due to an eligible cause of loss, as well as failed acreage and prevented planting. A CCC-576, Notice of Loss must be provided for prevented planting claims, within 15 calendar days after the final planting date established for the crop, and for low yield claims, the earlier of: 15 calendar days after the disaster occurrence or date of loss or damage to the crop first becomes apparent 15 calendar days after the normal harvest date established for the c...
This year’s McKenzie County Fair has many opportunities for you to “find your happy”, the 2017 fair theme. The fair begins on Thursday, July 6th, and runs through Saturday, July 8th, at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, in Watford City. The Fair officially begins with the Fair parade down Main Street in Watford City at 4:00 on Thursday, July 6th. Join the community for a free beef barbeque at the multi-purpose building at 5:30, served by the cattlewomen. Be sure to wear your fair button! A staple of all county fairs, the 4-H livestock shows...
Youngsters ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to participate in the Lil Buckeroo Rodeo. This special event will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, July 8 in the Livestock Arena on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroos are invited to dr...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 6 to 8 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in The Show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County...
The Three Buttes 4-H club mowed and cleaned up St. Theresa Cemetery in Lambert for the summer as a community project. The members brought lawn mowers, weed eaters, and clippers that were convenient for getting the tricky grass around the flowers and making the cemetery have a clean and neat, finished appearance. (Submitted by Amariah Hier, Three Buttes club reporter)...
Froid, Sidney, and Williston have held annual Field Day Tours for many years to showcase their involvement and research within the agricultural world. The main purpose of Field Days is to inform and make the public aware of what the research centers around our area are performing and accomplishing. It is now that time of year where research centers are planting seeds in the ground and getting ready to present new ideas and studies for the public to analyze. Froid Research Farm Field Day will be...
Once again, our farmers and communities are threatened by the Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council. In a brief filed with District Court, those plaintiffs are not only asking for another injunction against the construction of the concrete weir and fish bypass, they are also asking that the entire dam be removed from the Yellowstone River, in order to protect the pallid sturgeon. The plaintiffs are not only directly contesting the previous NEPA and ESA analysis of the b...
