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Helena, MT – The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting donations for its Wildfire Relief Fund which benefits Montana livestock producers affected by fires. Currently, donations are focused on the Remington Fire in southeastern Montana, which as of last Tuesday morning has grown to over 196,000 acres. In addition to financial support, which is the most immediate need, the Wildfire Relief Fund page also offers a form that can be filled out for in-kind donations like hay, feed, pasture, fencing supplies, etc. In-kind donation s...
(Miles City) - Stockman Bank has set up a fire relief fund with a $10,000 matching grant to assist those affected by the massive Remington fire, which started in Wyoming last week and has now crossed the state line into southeastern Montana. “Damage from the Remington Fire has been devastating. Many in the area have lost land and livestock,” stated Brian Cooley, Stockman Eastern Montana regional manager. “As Montana’s largest ag bank, we need to do what we can to help our neighbors who have lost much of their livelihood to this fire, as well...
Marett Schieber, one of Richland County’s graduating senior 4-H members, knows the power of consistency. In her novice years, she earned the title for the Richland County Fair’s Grand Champion Market Hog, but overall is extremely proud to have always been “in the blue” with her ribbons. Starting with lambs, Marett had her own breeding ewe group at one point but has since moved onto steers and has shown them for the last 7 years. This year, she will have a market steer and possibly a breeding heifer to show at the Richland County Fair. The dau...
BOZEMAN - Montana State University's Steer-A-Year program will return for the 2024-25 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed. A program housed in the College of Agriculture's Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Steer-A-Year combines academic courses with hands-on experience and exposes students to the many aspects of raising cattle. Students spend the year feeding, caring for and managing steers through the winter and spring, collecting data on feed efficiency and...
"We are deep-rooted in our community and want to focus mainly on connecting local customers to our local ranches." claims C.J. Thorne and Luke Taylor, Watford City. "We both live near Watford City and chose to form a partnership," they stated. "Our families have always had our custom processing done locally and we know how handy that is to help the farmers and ranchers," Thorne chimes in. The young entrepreneurs purchased Yellowstone River Beef, 6 E. Dakota Parkway, Williston, in May and were...
As temperatures remain high, it is important to consider not only the quantity of water that your livestock have access to, but also the quality of the water source they are on. The amount of water livestock require depends on the animal’s size, production stage, moisture content of their diet, and temperature. For example, a 1,300-lb. mature beef cow requires approximately 9.2 gallons of water when temperatures are at 40°F, and this requirement increases to 14.3 gallons a day when temperatures are 90°F. When cows are lactating, water req...
As the Fair quickly approaches, 4-H members and their families often reflect on past Fair experiences. Last year Liam Steinbeisser raised a Charolais cross market steer to exhibit at the County Fair. In the live show Liam did well, receiving a blue ribbon, however, he exceeded his expectations in the carcass contest. He placed first place in the Richland County Market Beef Carcass Contest. He then went on to win the Steer of Merit contest for the entire. This is a great achievement. When Liam was asked about placing first in the entire state...
OMAHA, Neb. -- The 2024 flow test from Fort Peck Dam was the first in a series of test flows intended to comply with the 2018 Biological Opinion. The 2024 flow test was comprised of the following: An attraction flow, which began April 26 and continued through early May, and was intended to encourage Pallid Sturgeon to enter that reach of the Missouri River. A retention flow of release rates lower than the attraction flow and designed to keep the fish in the designated river reach. Then, a second spawning peak release took place in late June...
The Montana Department of Agriculture’s pesticide container recycling program provides pesticide applicators with the means to recycle their clean and rinsed HDPE plastic pesticide containers. The mobile grinding unit and a 40 ft. drop down trailer will be making a stop in Sidney at the Richland County Weed District on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It is required that all pesticide containers be rinsed of product, adjuvants, and oils, that containers are dry, and that foil seals and label booklets are removed. Larger 30-50-gallon drums must be c...
Proactive management of livestock prior to and during heat events is critical in protecting livestock from heat stress. North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists encourage livestock owners to monitor weather forecasts and anticipate when conditions may pose a significant risk to livestock. Such conditions exist when above-average temperatures collide with increased humidity. These conditions are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week, with many cities...
The Williston Research Extension Center will host their annual Field Days July 10 and 11 at their Williston and Ray locations. The Dryland/Horticulture Tour will start Wednesday, July 10, at 3 p.m. CT with registration, and the welcome and tour starting at 4 p.m. The location for the first tour is 14120 Hwy. 2 W., Williston. The Irrigated Field Day on July 11 will take place at the Nesson Valley Irrigated Research site at 5154 112th Ave. NW, Ray, ND. Tentatively, stop one on the tour will be...
Over 40 people, including lots of little kids gathered at the Gustafson ranch, south of Culbertson, on Sunday, June 9 for a good old-fashioned branding. Twenty horsemen showed their skill either rounding up calves or roping and throwing over 100 calves which now bear the Gustafson 2 hanging 3 brand, while four more have Julie Rehbein's AR+. Julie got her calves when they were just babies, needing to be bottle fed. Like most brands, the two have a long history. Rehbein's grandmother, Agnes Rehbei...
Blister beetles are here once again, and it is a good idea to scout for them in your fields, particularly alfalfa, prior to cutting. Blister beetle larvae feed on grasshopper eggs, which is why we’ve seen such large populations the last few years. Adult blister beetles contain a cantharidin toxin in their body fluids which is released when the beetle is crushed. This can blister people’s skin and can also be deadly to livestock and horses. There are a few species of blister beetles that are common in this area: ash-gray, black, and gray wit...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers held their spring meeting on June 13. The night included updates from both the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA), scholarship presentations, and the goat roping. Currently, MSGA is working on protecting livestock grazing on federal lands. MSGA is actively opposing proposed solar developments and carbon storage facilities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, as these developments would adversely impact livestock grazing. Additionally, MSGA has also filed a...
BOZEMAN – Eastern Montana may be typecast for its sparse population and rolling landscape, but its vast expanses make it an optimal region for the state's largest industry. Along the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border, Montana State University's Eastern Agricultural Research Center serves 13 counties that produce nearly three quarters of Montana's pulse crop acreage, which leads the nation, and almost half its wheat. Serving such a wide area can be a tall order for a facility with l...
Stripe rust has been observed in winter wheat at the Eastern Agricultural Research Center here in Sidney. The cooler weather and moisture recently have been ideal conditions for the disease. This article will review some information on stripe rust disease and management options at this point in the growing season. Stripe rust is a fungal disease that is appropriately named, as the disease forms in a linear pattern of yellow-orange powdery pustules along the leaf blade. This disease is polycyclic, meaning that it will continue to produce spores...
In a cow-calf operation, open cows bring disappointment on the day of pregnancy diagnosis. To ensure that a bull is capable of breeding, North Dakota State University Extension specialists recommend that bulls undergo a breeding soundness exam prior to the breeding season. "The role of bulls on cow-calf operations is to get cows pregnant," says Lacey Quail, Extension livestock management specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center. "Considering that 92% of cows and 76% of...
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers’ annual field days are set. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, tours and field demonstrations for farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, landowners, horticulturalists and local stakeholders. “The agricultural research conducted at our NDSU Research Extension Centers provides research-based solutions that advance agricultural production systems in a variety of areas, including agronomy and crop production, livestock and ran...
The 101st Annual Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will start Wednesday, July 10, and runs through Saturday, July 13 at the Marvin Brookman Stadium, Wolf Point. Each night will see a Wild Horse race, and there will be a carnival all four days. This year’s Grand Marshal is 58 -year-old Don Whitmus, who serves on the Wild Horse Stampede Committee. On Wednesday, the stampede kicks off with a Pitchfork Fondue from 4:30-6 p.m., with the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo following, and a Breaking Eight concert to close the evening. The PRCA Rodeo will take p...
Research looking at pulse crop diseases, native pollinators and new options for wheat stem sawfly and grasshopper management are just a few of the research topics to be presented at the 2024 joint ARS-MSU Dryland Field Day in Sidney, Wednesday morning, July 17. The tour is presented by Montana State University's Eastern Ag Research Center (EARC) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab (NPARL) and features speakers from both Sidney research...
Mark your calendars for the highlight of summer in Richland County! From July 31-Aug. 3 the Richland County Fair & Rodeo invites you to join in the festivities celebrating the theme of Back Roads & Tractor Shows. Get ready for four days packed with excitement, entertainment, and the best of rural Montana culture. CowTown USA invites visitors of all ages to experience the charm of rural life with a petting zoo open all day. From cuddly farm animals to interactive exhibits, there’s plenty to delight animal lovers and there’s even pony rides! Plu...
The Fairview FFA Chapter awarded five area adults with honorary chapter degrees for their contribution to the program during its awards banquet April 29. Honored were Mark and Sheila Neu, Shaun and Michelle Jensen and Vicky Cayko. Officials said that the Neus have been strong supporters of the Fairview FFA chapter for many years. They have provided a lot of behind-the-scenes help because of their love for FFA. Mark was even an FFA officer himself. The Jensens, parents of 2023-2024 Fairview FFA...
Join the MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association for an evening of family fun as it hosts its Spring Meeting on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Sidney Livestock Market Center. Dinner and Goat Roping are on the agenda. Meat will be provided by the Stockgrowers; those whose last name start with A-K, please bring a salad and those whose last name starts with L-Z, please bring dessert. Goat Roping should provide some excitement for contestants and spectators alike. The contest will be divided into two age groups; 10 and under and 11 and...
Sidney Sugars Inc. discontinued operations at its sugarbeet processing facility in Sidney in April 2023. As a result of the closure, the sugar and agricultural products processing, packaging, shipping and warehouse facility on 325.47 acres will sell via sealed bid auction. Sealed bids are due by Monday, July 8, at 4 p.m. MDT. The 270 acres of surplus farm, hunting and recreational land, and processing/support equipment and vehicles will be sold via a timed online auction ending Monday, July 15,...
