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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” will drop April 28. The Richland County Fair & Rodeo is still waiting to announce the opening act, but, according to Pam Shelmidine, fair manager, they have scheduled a ‘young, up and coming opener’. Of course, there will be rodeos Thursday and Friday nights, w...
Bozeman - Growing up on a guest ranch near Emigrant meant that Cayden Rose had no doubts about his career aspirations when he arrived at Montana State University in 2019. Now a graduating senior from the College of Agriculture's Dan Scott Ranch Management Program, he's confident he made the right choice. "It was a perfect fit," said Rose of the new degree program, which was introduced during the 2019-20 academic year and graduated its first student in December 2021. "I was excited about it when...
Hayley Darnielle and her husband, Shayn, are first generation farmers, operating Darnielle Farms about 30 miles outside of Sidney, and in 2021, just prior to Covid, Hayley bought her first milk cow and the wheels were set in motion for Crooked Creek Farms. "I've always been an animal lover and wanted to ranch full time, but as first-generation farmers, I couldn't be at the ranch full time," Hayley explained. She was managing the local feed store and bottle feeding 20-30 bum calves at a time. The...
(Updated 4-26-23) MonDak Ag Days was held Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, at the Richland County Event Center. A recap of the events held: Weiland Presented “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts MonDak Ag Days kicked off Thursday morning, March 2 with the trade show opening at 8 a.m. “Drainage Tiles Dos and Don’ts.” Jerry Weiland is the Midwest and Western region salesman for Fratco. Prior to that he spent numerous years serving the people of South Dakota and Nebraska with Hefty Seed. He has extensive experience in agribusiness and economics...
Ahead of farmer’s market season, Montana farmers are encouraged to join the state’s Farm Direct Program. “This is an excellent opportunity for farmers to get additional sales on their locally grown fruits and vegetables,” said Lacy Little, Montana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program director that oversees Farm Direct. “It also helps WIC participants access locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer months.” Farm Direct is administered through nine local WIC agencies including: Gallatin County WIC, Lewis and Clark Count...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo is in its final stages of completion in preparation for the grand opening during the McKenzie County Fair. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the Bulls & Broncs event. The idea was rooted in giving the McKenzie County Fairgrounds an upgrade, but it was quickly determined that an entire new facility would be the better option, as the fairgrounds were limited on surrounding land to expand onto. Three potential building sites were...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health met last week and amended the policy for the suspension of poultry/bird events. Effective immediately, following a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), comingling events such as poultry and bird shows, sales and swaps will only be prohibited in the affected county, unless the 10 km control zone extends into an adjoining county, in which case, that county will also be restricted. If no new cases emerge in 30 days after a detection, the suspension will be a...
Youth will be able to learn about safe farm and ranch practices during three statewide Farm Safety Camps that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting this year. Camping dates and location are: - May 23-25, Williston State College Campus, Williston - May 30- June 1, NDSU Campus, Fargo - June 26-28, Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck The camps cover the basics of safe tractor and machinery operation, general farm hazards, livestock handling, use of personal protective equipment,...
Ranchers should make plans for moving feed and livestock to higher ground before flooding this spring, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. The latest flood forecast shows a high probability of moderate to major spring flooding along the Red River Basin, as well as minor to moderate flooding potential along portions of the Souris River. In addition to riverine flooding, there is the potential for overland flooding due to snowpack across the state. The risk of...
Retained placenta in a cow is typically defined as failure to expel the fetal membranes within 24 hours after following parturition or birth of the calf. Under normal circumstances, expulsion of the placenta occurs within eight hours after the calf has been born. The point as which nourishment from the cow is passed to the fetus through the placenta is called a placentome. This placentome is made of the joining of the cotyledon (fetal side) and the caruncle (cow side). When the placenta is retained, the cotyledons do not detach from the...
The MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show, a Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture event has been set for Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 at the Richland Event Center, Sidney. The Ag Days Banquet will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge starting at 5 p.m. March 2. Breakfast will be held on Friday, March 3. Lunch will be available both days. A Free Education Schedule has been set up at the events center. Thursday, March 2 10 a.m.: Drainage Tile: The Dos & Don'ts by Jerry Weiland 11 a.m: Getting...
This year at the MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show, Hailey Vine Director, Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC), will be presenting 'Value Added Agriculture Opportunities'. Vine has been in her current position at the FADC under the Great Northern Development Corporation for two years this June. She describes her position as "being a walking resource" to assist food and agricultural entrepreneurs through market research, putting together business plans, assisting with grant writing, and...
Area farmers and ranchers are invited to gain some valuable knowledge from NDSU Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen at 10 a.m., Friday, March 3 during MonDak Ag Days. In his 30 plus years at NDSU, Haugen has seen the highs and lows of the ag industry and is pleased to share what he sees happening during the current crop year. He said, "Changes are happening all the time in terms on input costs, market prices and farm programs" With the cost of almost everything except fertilizer going up,...
Jerry Weiland, a Fratco sales representative, will be speaking about 'Drainage Tile: Dos and Don'ts at this year's MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show, March 2 and 3. The annual event is a Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural event which provides educational presentations and showcases the newest in ag-related technologies. Weiland's presentation will explain why drainage tile is one of the best investments a grower can implement on their farm, how drainage tile will pay for itself, and how...
Dr. Manbir Rakkar will be presenting ‘Getting more Bang for Your Fertilizer Buck’ on Friday, March 3 during the MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show in Sidney at the Richland County Event Center. Rakkar’s research aims to resolve soil issues using inter-disciplinary approaches. Currently, she is focused on preventing, mitigating and adapting to soil acidification in Montana. The first part of the presentation will address how to put more nutrients in crops and keep the remainder in the root zone to he...
Katelyn McCullock, Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) director and senior agricultural economist, will be speaking at the MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show March 2 and 3. LMIC is a non-profit cooperation between land grant universities, USDA and industry partners that was established in 1955 to collect data for market analysis that is made available to participants, and support Extension efforts. This is beneficial as it reduces the time, energy and resources each state would have to put...
Marley Manoukian, MSU Richland County Extension Agent will be giving a presentation on Prussic Acid & Nitrates in Forages during MonDak Ag Days’ educational program. Prussic acid and nitrates can both be fatal to our livestock. Prussic acid is most prevalent in sorghum and sudangrass crops, while nitrates are found in cereal grains, sorghum, sudangrass, millet, corn, and some weed species. Many environmental factors affect the levels of both prussic acid and nitrates within a plant. Drought and grasshopper damage in recent years have i...
Local veterinarian Gary Schieber will be presenting 'Updates to Medically Important Antibiotics' at this year's MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show March 2 and 3 at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney, MT. Schieber graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2003 and moved to Sidney in 2004 when he began his practice at High Plains Veterinary Clinic. "I am a mixed animal practitioner that focuses mostly on large animals with an emphasis on production animal medicine," Schieber explained. His presen...
Charlie Lim, NDSU Williston Research Extension Center (WREC) Extension weed specialist, Williston, is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. March 3 at MonDak Ag Days in Sidney. Lim will offer farmers, ranchers and gardeners up to date information relating to effective control of weeds using pre-emergent herbicides. He will explain the differences in herbicide modes of action and requirements for effective weed control. He will also have updates on herbicide resistance. Lim will cover control of weeds in...
The McKenzie County Soil Conservation District presented the soil health summit on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Rough Rider Event Center, Watford City, ND. Burke Teichert spoke about grazing to close out the summit. He not only spoke about agriculture but he talked about life. Teichert said, "Follow your principles everywhere you go. Obey the principles but also be flexible about the context. Teichert spoke on Tuesday about an article he wrote in 2013. This article was about more efficient grazing...
North Dakota State University Extension will offer the "2023 Getting It Right Canola Production" webinar on Thursday, March 9. The Zoom webinar begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon CST. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. The conference will consist of two parts. The first half features live presentations about canola cultivar considerations, plant establishment and plant development, weed management, fertilizer recommendations, and intercropping in canola....
The hardy, performing Angus cattle raised on Regency Acres Angus look good wearing their work clothes – and get their jobs done. "Our environment here is quite brutal," says owner Russ Thiessen. "We believe that our cattle are unique in that if they can survive our extremes in weather and on our short grass, they can survive anywhere." The Thiessen family: Russ and Jill and their children, daughter Téa, who teaches math in Stanford, MT and Tyler, who is now the fifth generation on the ranch, ra...
The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation and the Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee are offering several scholarships for students pursuing higher education. “Our Montana Farm Bureau Foundation and Women’s Leadership Committee are pleased to once again provide students with some financial assistance as they work toward furthering their education,” said Montana Farm Bureau’s Director of Events and Foundation Development Alena Standley. Scholarships Available: The Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Scholarships: Two $1,500...
Soil samples from North Dakota counties indicate low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2023 season, says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist. A total of 2,040 soil cores were collected from 22 counties in the fall of 2022 to estimate the statewide risk for wheat midge for the 2023 spring wheat growing season. The risk for wheat midge is based on unparasitized cocoons found in the soil samples. "The majority of the soil samples had zero...
