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The Richland County Farmers Market will once again be in Sidney this summer. The market will be held the second Saturday of July through the second Saturday of October, July 8-Oct. 14. The farmers market will again be located at the Richland County Courthouse parking lot, on the corner of 2nd St. NW and 2nd Ave. NW and will be open from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be a variety of handmade items and crafts, produce, and food products available at the market. Individuals interested in becoming a vendor at the Richland County Farmers Market can...
McKenzie County and Ag Expo Staff hosted a grand opening ceremony for the new Ag Expo Facility located at 12880 25th St NW on Thursday, June 15 after the first section of the Bulls & Broncs event. The Ag Expo Facility includes an exhibition hall, livestock expo, and an outdoor arena and will provide the space to host rodeo shows, various recreational and social events, and livestock shows. For more information, please visit mcagexpo.com or call 701-842-3976....
Blister beetles have made their appearance in North Dakota and are feeding on alfalfa fields. "The name 'blister beetle' stems from a naturally occurring toxin called cantharidin produced by the beetle that causes blistering of skin when the beetle is crushed and the toxin is released," says James Rogers, Extension forage crops production specialist at North Dakota State University's North Central Research Extension Center. Adult blister beetles are attracted to blooming alfalfa fields and...
The Food and Drug Administration is changing guidance for using implants in beef cattle after June 2023. Implants for beef cattle are placed under the skin of the ear and promote growth and improve feed efficiency. "The new guidance from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine redefines beef cattle's production phases, which will affect the label claims of existing and new drugs," says Zac Carlson, North Dakota State University Extension beef cattle specialist. "This affects implants for beef...
Former Sidney resident, Cye Franzen, recently was crowned Texas Junior High State Champion Bronc Rider and Rookie of the Year. I caught up with him on the road to Nationals in Perry, GA. For his wins in Texas; Franzen took home a saddle, eight buckles, and several other prizes. While a competitor always hopes to add to their winnings, especially after an 18-hour drive to Nationals, he was looking forward to some sight-seeing as well. Little Rock, AR, and the ocean were two he wanted to experience. At the junior high level of rodeo, bronc...
Bozeman - Research from a Montana State University alumna published recently in the journal, Physiological Entomology could have tangible impact for Montana agricultural producers who deal with perennial damage from wheat stem sawflies. Laissa Cavallini, who completed her master’s degree in entomology in spring 2022, worked alongside professor David Weaver and department head Bob Peterson in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in MSU’s College of Agriculture. The project examined two species of parasitic wasps that act...
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" which dropped April 28. Neo-traditional country singer and songwriter Chancey Williams will be opening. The Wyoming native was named iHeartRadio's 2022 Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year. Williams also won Songwriter of the Year for "The S...
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Bronc Miller Memorial Team Roping, Saturday, June 17 at the Burns Creek Arena located seven miles south of Savage off Highway 16. The first event will be the #11.5 handicap with a pick one/draw one for $200, 1.5 second handicap per number, capped at 7.5 heeler, and four steer progressive. The second event is #8.5 roping, with a pick one/draw one for $100 and three steer progressive. You can enter three times or draw up to six for both events. Enter the day...
The McKenzie County Fair is happening Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17. The county fair will be the debut event for McKenzie County Ag Expo, with the ribbon cutting ceremony being held during the Bulls & Broncs event. The carnival will run Thursday-Saturday; be sure to check out the vendors and take in the exhibits. There is free admission to the Olaf Leiseth Memorial Draft Horse Event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Events include an obstacle course, pole bending, swamper race, and corn...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1-3 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, and 8-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City. Judging takes place from 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, June 14. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving...
The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the standard events of bull riding, bareback, calf ropin...
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...
The annual 4-H Communications Day was held on April 18, at Pella Lutheran Church. Speech and Demonstration Day is a local 4-H event, where 4-H members get to practice public speaking skills that build self-confidence and self-esteem in these young people. This year 26 4-H youth competed in this event and were evaluated by 11 community judges. This year, three Cloverbuds, 4-H members aged 6-8, presented a piece of their choice. Oliver Becker presented a poem entitled “Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall”; Claira Coryell presented the 4-H pledge and...
Grasshoppers have started to hatch and now is the time to begin scouting your crops and rangeland. Grasshopper Life Cycle In the fall, adult grasshoppers deposit their eggs in the soil where they overwinter and begin to hatch from May-July. Juvenile grasshoppers develop through five nymphal instar stages (30-40 days) before developing into an adult with fully formed wings. Adults live for 40-60 days. There are a few species of grasshoppers that overwinter as nymphs; however, these species are not economically damaging. Management The majority...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association will host a spring meeting on Thursday, June 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Sidney Livestock Market Center. On the agenda will be scholarship presentations, a Montana Stockgrowers Association update, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association update, and the Cattlemen’s Ball donation to area fire departments. Meat will be provided by the MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, but we ask that those whose last name begins with A-K please bring a salad and those whose last name begins with L-Z please bring a des...
Lewistown, MT - The Agriculture Development Council will meet Friday, June 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to review, GTA FY2024, FADC applications, and address general updates. Meetings will be at the Yogo Inn, Lewistown and on Zoom. To request information to join the meeting virtually, please email Dani Jones at [email protected]. The Agriculture Development Council establishes policies and priorities to enhance the future development of agriculture in Montana. To view an agenda for the meeting and learn more about the governor-appointed...
The Froid Research Farm Field Day is back and this year’s event features a special presentation on native bees and other pollinators in agricultural systems, along with a special Beekeeping 101 workshop for those interested in adding honeybees on their farms. Grasshoppers, their biology and management, are also a topic of discussion as is new research underway on field pea. Learn about all of these topics and more at the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 22, beginning at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by the S...
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...
The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. “Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community,” added Watford...
The McKenzie County 4-H Range Judging team came home as national champions after attending the 2023 National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, OK. The contest was held May 2-4 at the Canadian County Expo Center. The team consists of Paige Delaney, who was named the individual national champion, Ryan Pingel, Luke Smith, Sylvia Boekelman along with Head Coach Morgan Wisness and Coach Devan Leo. Kevin Sedivec assisted with coaching while the team was in Oklahoma. Range Judging challenges...
A hundred years is a long time to keep a great show going, but Killdeer has been doing exactly that as of 2023. Sam Rhoades started the event in 1924 with true wild horses off the Porter and McCloud ranches, but today Sparky at J Bar J Pro Rodeo, Circle, MT, and Pickett Pro Rodeo, Fairfield, TX, supply the roughstock. While the rodeo evolving from a wild show of cowboy ability to a professional rodeo on the PRCA Badlands circuit isn't a new change, there are plenty of new events this year!...
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...
