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Montana State University College of Agriculture experts will be co-hosting a seminar on the use of sensor-based technologies for precision agriculture on Oct. 24 at the Best Western Plus Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The seminar is organized as part of a project to educate and train wheat producers on how sensor-based technologies can increase the efficiency and profitability of their farm operations. Precision sensors enable farmers to develop crop-specific and site-specific nitrogen fertilizing recommendations to increase nitrogen use...
Dr. Jacobs of the Interlaken Centre, Waconia, MN was at Williston Saddlery mid August treating a Great Dane and a barrel racing horse using the ancient practice of acupuncture. The Interlaken Centre is probably the oldest veterinary practice devoted solely to acupuncture according to Dr. Jacobs. It was opened in 1983 by Dr. Ralph Johnson, a pioneer in animal acupuncture. Johnson was excited about the fact that he could heal an animal instead of just providing a “band aid”. Johnson’s son Blake jo...
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) 88th Annual Meeting and Convention will be held October 18-19, 2013 in Great Falls at the Heritage Inn. “We have a great line-up of speakers this year who will educate our members on wide-ranging topics,” said MFU President Alan Merrill. “Information critical to Montanans will be offered throughout the convention.” The ACA – What you Need to Know about Health Care Implementation On Friday, October 18, beginning at 4:00 PM a panel of experts on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Montana will conv...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) is seeking nominations for the 2014 Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame induction round. Every year, the MCHF & WHC honors living and historical figures that have made notable contributions to Montana’s western heritage. “We really want to encourage people from across Montana to get involved and help us identify those in their communities who are most deserving of inclusion in the Hall of Fame,” said Christy Stensland, executive director of the MCHF & WHC. “Nominations are open to...
Register now for the Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC), set to take place October 11-13 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The YALC is a collaborative effort between nine of Montana’s agricultural organizations, offering attendees a chance to discuss current ag issues, take part in various workshops, meet with industry leaders and network with fellow young people who live Montana agriculture. Anyone aged 18-40 and interested or involved in any facet of agriculture is encouraged to attend. The conference is put together by a committee of r...
A conference hosted by Montana State University Extension and the MSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics – billed “Montana Agriculture in 2014: Prospects for Growth, Future Challenges and the Role of Cooperatives” and scheduled for Oct. 25 in Bozeman – will feature experts on agricultural policy, the Montana economy and livestock and grain markets. The conference, which is part of MSU’s Celebrate Agriculture weekend, will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Procrastinator Theater in MSU’s Strand Union Building. The program is...
Andy Carda of Lambert was the winner of the Sidney FFA 75th Birthday Drawing held during the Richland County Fair. Visitors to the Sidney FFA Chapter’s fair display “75 Years of Sidney FFA” signed up for the drawing. “Lucky”, Andy is presented with a gift certificate by chapter president Emily Schaff. The gift certificate was donated by Cross Petroleum of Sidney for $75 worth of gasoline or oil. The FFA chapter salutes Cross Petroleum, other businesses or individuals who assist this year’s celebration depicting Sidney FFAs 75 Years of youth dev...
CAF Airpower Museum and the Wings of Freedom III are pleased to present Aaron Tippin and special opening act The Copper Mountain Band on Saturday, September 7th at the Richland County Fairgrounds! Gates open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce or any Sidney financial institution. Aaron Tippin: Growing up on a 110 acre farm in South Carolina, raising Black Angus, hogs, corn and soy beans, Tippin grew up with a work...
Positive mosquitoes found in 8 counties: Cascade, Blaine, Hill, Lewis & Clark, Prairie, Sheridan, Phillips and Teton Animal health officials with the Montana Department of Livestock are advising equine owners in parts of the state to be on the lookout for West Nile virus after positive mosquitoes were found in eight counties last week. Positive mosquitoes were found in Cascade, Blaine, Hill, Lewis & Clark, Prairie, Sheridan, Phillips and Teton Counties. While the mosquito season is winding down with fall approaching, state veterinarian Dr....
The weather in Montana has been unique and challenging for grain farmers. Montana Farm Bureau contacted David Weaver, PhD, associate professor, Department of Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, Montana State University to glean helpful information regarding storage and drying of harvested grain. “For many grain farmers, 2013 has been an unusual year, beginning with the weather patterns early in the crop season. Harvest has been equally unsettling, with all of the usual concerns compounded by very late planted crops that are slow to r...
The Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Montana, Inc. (SWCDMI) is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $2,000 to fund local education and outreach efforts that address nonpoint source pollution and water quality issues. Thanks to a grant from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, SWCDMI has $17,000 of federal Clean Water Act Section 319 funding available for local groups working on an education and outreach project that will increase awareness of local nonpoint source pollution issues. Examples of previously funded...
Gy Salvevold is a farmer near Culbertson, MT. He lives and works there with his wife and three children and runs the family farm corporation with his father and brother. There is, however, more than meets the eye with this working family man. Gy Salvevold is also an international pianist. In fact, it is his passion and his talent is amazing. Gy has been recognized by many foundations in many venues around the world for his mastery of the traditional black and white instrument. Gy Salvevold...
Vaccinate calves now in anticipation of weaning and preparation for sending the calves to market. I hope the calves already have had some vaccinations during branding or early summer cattle work, so now would be a good time to do booster vaccinations. If the calves have not been vaccinated, now would be a good time to establish a vaccination plan with your local veterinarian. The Dickinson Research Extension Center, in response to the recommendation of our local veterinarian, uses vaccines as an aid in preventing the infectious bovine...
The two-day NDRA Rodeo Finals event will feature the talents of North Dakota’s top 12 competitors in nine events, as they try to become the 2013 NDRA State Champion. The event is taking place Sept. 13 - 14 with rodeo action starting at 7:00 p.m. Go-around prizes will be awarded to each night’s top contestants. The beer garden opens Friday at 6:00 p.m. Other events are scheduled for Saturday including the Watford City High School Club Rodeo at 9:00 a.m. along with a team roping event to fol...
Montana farmers who want to experiment with growing winter canola should plant it in early September, says Perry Miller, professor of sustainable cropping systems at Montana State University. That way, the canola will emerge by Sept. 15 and the crop will be on a timeline most suited for success, Miller said. If plants produce five leaves before winter, they have a good chance of survival. Canola that flowers from May 15 to June 15 will have the best yields because the seeds grow during the wettest time in Montana’s growing season. ...
What makes a premium calf? There are six steps to placing premium calves that excel on the market: superior genetics, sound management, preconditioning, tag identification and certification, plus a good marketing strategy. The order of the steps is not as important as doing the steps. The first point is superior genetics. Calves are a product of a producer’s genetic program. The days have long passed when producers simply eyeball and guess what the genetic package is. The appropriate mix of growth and carcass genes that are achieved through p...
Construction has begun on the greatly anticipated Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority (DRWA) rural water project. In an attempt to supply water as quickly as possible,DRWA has begun looking into construction in phases. The first phase is officially under construction now south of Sidney and is expected to be completed and online in September 2013. DRWA and the City of Sidney have entered into an agreement in order to supply water to the first DRWA users. The first phase is being funded by Richland County and will be turned over to DRWA for op...
Local individuals interested in an in-depth look at gardening are encouraged to enroll in the Master Gardener Program to be held weekly for eight Friday mornings starting September 27 and ending November 15. Sessions will be offered over the Interactive Video Network System (IVN) from 8:30 AM CT to 12:30 PM CT at the Courthouse in Watford City. Registration deadline to enroll in the course is Friday, Sept 13. This program is offered by the North Dakota State University Extension Service and...
If you love to sew garments or even quilts from wool then you may be interested in the The Montana Make It With Wool contest coming up soon! The contest’s objectives are: to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabric and yarns, encourage personal creativity, recognize creative skills and develop life skills. Make plans now to enter this exciting contest. The District 5 contest will be held in Sidney MT on Sunday afternoon October 27. The contest is open to everyone living in District 5 and includes the categories: Pre-Teen – 12 and under...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites landowners along with hunters, outfitters, and others to get involved now to help set hunting seasons for 2014 and 2015. “FWP recognizes that hunting-season frameworks are important to the agricultural community in Montana,” said FWP Director Jeff Hagener in Helena. “Montana farmers and ranchers have a long history of wildlife conservation, providing much of the habitat for game animals in the state, along with providing hunters with valued hunting opportunities.” Hagener said FWP has already hosted...
A Montana State University professor has been tapped to join a $12 million international research effort to give farmers the ability to boost productivity while using less fossil fuel-dependent industrial fertilizer, which has undergone dramatic price increases in recent years. John Peters, MSU professor of chemistry and biochemistry and director of MSU’s Astrobiology and Life in Extreme Environments Program, will join one of four projects looking to transform future farming. Along with four investigators from other universities in the U.S. and...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced the release of the State of the Birds 2013 Report on Private Lands. A collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative, involving federal and state wildlife agencies and scientific and conservation organizations, the report shows how private land conservation incentives positively impact bird habitat. “Sixty percent of U.S. land is in private hands, making the efforts of farmers, ranchers and landowners critical when it comes t...
The Extension Entomology office has started getting calls on annoying hornets swarming, or hornet nests in homes or in trees near houses. Prairie YellowjacketHornets (or yellowjackets) belong to the family Vespidae. All yellowjackets sting and their stinging behavior is considered a defensive reaction when the colony is threatened. They can sting more than once because their stinger stays with the insect. Yellowjackets are more aggressive during August and September and more likely to sting...
New shepherds will receive educational material on managing a sheep flock. Anyone interested in starting a sheep-production operation will be able to learn more about it at a workshop the North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting Sept. 21 at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center. The New Shepherds Clinic will start at 10 a.m. Mountain time. “Sheep are a good livestock enterprise for youth, families with off-the-farm jobs or existing livestock enterprises seeking diversification,” says Reid Redden, NDSU Extension sheep...
Often called the “mother grain,” quinoa has been used for food for at least 5,000 years. While at a nutrition conference, I tasted a delicious salad made with a grainlike food called quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) mixed with fresh vegetables. I decided to make a similar salad at home. Making the recipe, however, required a bit of a scavenger hunt at the grocery store, and the ingredients became a conversation piece. “Where do you suppose I’d find the quinoa?” I asked my husband as we meandered around a grocery store on our weekly grocery shopp...
