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The USDA has announced that nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year. “Unlike the old direct payments program, which paid farmers in good years and bad, the 2014 Farm Bill authorized a new safety-net that protects producers only when market forces or adverse weather cause unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “For example, the corn price for 2...
As a result of seeing several late-season stem diseases, Sam Markell, Extension Plant Pathologist has republished the following article in the Sept. issue of the NDSU Extension Service Crop and Pest Report. We are seeing several late-season stem diseases show up in North Dakota; notably, brown stem rot and charcoal rot. Now is a great time to examine your soybeans for diseases; particularly stem disease whose symptoms appear late in the season; brown stem rot, charcoal rot and sudden death...
Acting State Director Jangle Gustafson announced $1.1 million in loans and grants for 13 projects to help small rural businesses in Montana. “These funds are part of nearly $20 million USDA has invested in small rural Montana businesses this year,” Gustafson said. “These dollars represent our commitment to supporting and growing Montana’s rural businesses and agriculture industries which in turn, strengthens Montana’s economy and creates jobs.” USDA is awarding the $1.1 million through the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP), the Rural Busin...
The Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging was held Sunday, October 4th at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Sponsors for this year’s awards included Joe Steinbeisser and R&J Ag Supply who awarded belt buckles to the first place winners, Murdoch’s, Prewitt Company, Sidney Livestock Market Center, Gary and Laura Schieber, and Tim and Molly Fine. Winning first place and top reasons in the FFA division was Kyle Topp. The top FFA team was Kyle Topp, Liz Hill, Kelton Lefores, and John Bey...
Sidney Sugars is pleased to welcome Kathryn Cayko to the team. Cayko’s first day as the new Agriculturalist for Sidney Sugars was Mon., Sept. 28. Cayko is managing the Fairview pile grounds, taking over for Duane Peters who was recently promoted to Agricultural Manager. “I’m very excited about the position. I’m jumping in at the busiest time of the year. The pile grounds are busy and there is a lot going on, but it’s new and exciting for me,” said Cayko. The Maine native graduated from Montan...
Janelle Gustafson, USDA Rural Development Montana acting state director, has announced that Eric Joyce has joined Rural Development Montana as a loan specialist in the Billings office. “Eric brings years of diverse financial lending experience to the Community Programs team. We look forward to the great service we know he will provide to our Rural Development customers and partners,” said Gustafson. The University of Iowa alumni is a new transplant to Montana, relocating from the Midwest. Joyce’s background is in lending, with years of exper...
It's a rancher's dream. Over a million acres of land. Fresh water in abundance. Thousands of cattle belly deep in rich, lush grass. No predators, no disease. Except.... The ranch is in the Aleutians, on Umnak Island, south of Dutch Harbor where storms are frequent and the only transportation is by small plane or helicopter. Howard Rambur, owner of Rambur Charolais and Ryan Obergfell representing Prewitt and Company visited Bering Pacific Ranches on Umnak Island in late August. They flew from...
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) issues the following statement regarding the published ruling of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) regarding the classification of red and processed meats as a carcinogen. The statement may be attributed to USCA Dietary and Nutrition Committee Chair Linda Chezam: “The IARC, an agency of the World Health Organization, is charged with promoting international collaboration in cancer research. However, the report issued differs greatly from current research on the nut...
Blueberry Crumble Pie Kysa Rasmussen Pie crust 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. flour Stir together and add: 1/3 c. oil 2 tbsp. cold water Mix together until well incorporated. Place between 2 pieces of waxpaper & roll out. This crust works best in a cool setting. Blueberry filling 16 oz. frozen blueberries 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice Cornstarch slurry (1-2 tbsp. cornstarch, mixed well with cold water) Heat sugar, blueberries, lemon zest & lemon juice until bubbly, add the slurry & let boil for 1 min. & simmer until it thickens. Put...
The state of North Dakota currently has a pipeline restoration and reclamation oversight program in place through the Department of Agriculture. This program was created to connect landowners and tenants experiencing pipeline issues, reclamation and restoration, with an independent ombudsmen. After the ombudsmen has been notified of the issue, they will contact the landowner or tenant to asses and discuss the issue. The ombudsman will then write a report, contact the specific pipeline company...
The Lone Tree Gun Show will celebrate its 25th year August 14-16 at the Richland County Fair Event Center in Sidney. Hours for the show are 5-8 pm Friday; 9am – 6pm Saturday and 10am – 3pm Sunday. Admission is only $5 per day with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Co chairs Jim and Leann Pelvit and Tim and Brenda Larson offer a quality experience for vendors and attendees alike. The show is operated under the rules and regulations of the Weapons Collectors Society of Mon...
Taylor Searer, a 2015 graduate of Sidney High School, is in his eleventh year of 4-H and his fourth year as an Ambassador, or representative of the 4-H program in Richland County. He is entering hogs, steers, and goats to be judged at his final Richland County Fair 4-H judging and showing. Searer will be showing one of his two steers, which he began working with over the 2014-2015 winter and one of his three hogs that he got in February of this year. Wednesday August 5th from 10:00 am until 2:00...
The 2015 beet crop is growing steadily with the summer heat, rapid irrigation and harvest is estimated to begin on schedule. Planting began slightly early this year, about the second or third week of April as the ground was warm and moisture came up through the ground evenly in many fields. Growing conditions have been good throughout the spring and summer, minus the hail. Approximately 9,500 acres have seen hail at different times with varying severities. Fields that were hailed on early in...
Growing up on the eastern Montana plains I have many harvest memories, from my mother driving beet truck while I played on the edges of the fields, to my grandma blanching and freezing corn my grandpa brought in from the garden. Canning produce has been something that all of the women in my family have done and I can fondly recall standing in the back of my grandpa's truck picking choke cherries by the bucket-full which my grandma would then turn into her beloved choke cherry syrup. The house...
Eight 4-H members proudly represented Richland County at Montana 4-H Congress from July 7th to 10th. Montana 4-H Congress provides youth from across the state an opportunity to come together on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman and participate in an event like no other. Congress offers both youth and adults a venue in which to learn, be challenged, and most of all, have a great time with their peers. Montana 4-Hers have been attending an event like Congress for over 77 years. Congress has become an important tradition for many 4-H...
Despite over a decade of study of over 150 alternatives multiple times, millions of dollars spent by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation and other entities and a determination of the best possible solution to ensure the survival of the pallid sturgeon in the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, a lawsuit filed by the Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council threatens to derail the entire process and put the survival of the fish and the communities along the rivers in jeopardy. An administrative court hearing...
The musical talents of Tigirlily will be at the Richland County Fair in Sidney, Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, 19 and 17, will be performing their unique blend of sound incorporating country, pop, blues, and folk stylings. Both sing and write music and Krista plays the guitar and drums while Kendra plays piano. The duo have recorded three albums with the first two, “A Good Place to Start” and “North Dakota”, being recorded in their high school band room....
Martina McBride with special guest Love and Theft will be in concert Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The highly anticipated event will be held during the Richland Co. Fair and Rodeo Aug. 5-8 in Sidney. The chart topping singer songwriter has won Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association four times and has won Top Female Vocalist by the Year by the Academy of Country Music three times. McBride is a 14-time Grammy Award nominee and is well known for songs such as “Wild A...
Wondering just what kind of bug that is? Or that funny looking plant? Concerned that you may have unwanted weeds or insect pests encroaching on your garden or field? Bring your samples to the Richland County Fair and get them identified. Insect and plant specialists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL) in Sidney MT, will be on hand Friday evening of the fair to help identify plant or insect samples brought in by interested fairgoers. The plant and insect identification station w...
The Re-Tree Richland County event will be held Saturday May 16 at the Sidney Country Club from 10:00 am until noon. This is a free workshop which teaches people proper tree planting and care techniques and also gives instructions on how to determine the appropriate tree for a given space, taking into consideration how big the tree will get, how close it’s planted to surrounding trees and structures, and power lines. It will be a hands-on class with MDU giving a presentation and Tim Fine from t...
I used to read a book about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad to my fifth graders. It was a strange concept for them at the beginning of the book since kids think of a railroad as a set of tracks with a train running on the metal rails. We discussed the willingness of these people to sleep in the barns and haystacks of helpers to finally gain what we know so much about—freedom. The Freedom Trail was a long journey during a scary time in our history but worth the risks for those who chose the trip. I co-sponsored and carried the raw m...
Richland County 4-H Speech and Demonstration Day was held Sunday, April 19th at Sidney High School. Speech and Demonstration is one of many 4-H events that offers a unique learning opportunity for members who choose any topic that interests them. For the demonstration portion, this also includes topics they can give instruction on.This builds valuable communication and public speaking skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives in addition to allowing members to expand on...
The site of a newborn lamb taking its first breath, or a chick pecking through its shell to explore a brand new world are annual events that capture the curiosity of all ages, but especially our youth. That’s why the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Department of Livestock are collaborating again this year to help prevent illnesses transmitted from animals to humans. “We encourage fun and safe interactions with animals,” said DPHHS epidemiologist Dana Fejes. “Connecting with animals allows children of all ages to...
The Lower Yellowstone Wool Pool has been a great asset to area producers for many years. In case you are not familiar with the reason for the existence of a pool, its sole purpose is to gather wool from area sheep producers in one central location, grade said wool, and then combine that wool with other producers’ wool to make a larger shipment. By combining these graded pools of wool together, instead of one person trying to market their product, there is now a greater amount of wool being marketed at one time. This process of combining and g...
