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GREAT FALLS - The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) Board will meet on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in-person at the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee offices in Great Falls, MT, and via Zoom. Meetings will be held on Monday starting at 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The agenda is tentatively set to hear industry and partner reports, review financials, and address general updates. The public is invited to participate at the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee board meetings. To view an agenda for the meeting and learn more about the committee, visit the...
Josh Pollari, a member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club and a sophomore at Sidney High School, is a very busy young man but he found time this summer to complete the lengthy application process for a NILE Merit Heifer. He submitted a 5- to 8- minute video, an essay, and the application in June and was notified in September that he was one of only 12 young people in the western United States to earn a heifer. The NILE Merit Heifer is part of the Youth in Agriculture program which was created by the recently deceased Bill Pelton. Breeders donate...
Montana State University Extension is excited to present the Cattle Academy conference in Miles City, MT, Nov. 19-20. Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management. The two-day event is packed with great speakers and topics including Calving Challenges with...
Montana State University Extension is excited to present the Cattle Academy conference in Miles City, MT, Nov. 19-20. Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management. The two-day event is packed with great speakers and topics including Calving Challenges with...
MSU Richland County Extension office is hosting a Rancher Roundtable: Nutrition, Toxins, and All of the Above workshop on Wednesday, Nov.13 at 6 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave. MSU Extension Beef Specialist, Megan Van Emon will be present to discuss toxins in feedstuffs, cattle nutrition during gestation, and more. Bring your questions and plan to attend on Nov. 13....
The Richland County Conservation District and the MSU Richland County Extension Office are teaming up to host an agriculture Women’s Night on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Richland County Extension Office. We invite everyone to come and join us. Women’s Night features a great lineup of agriculture speakers and topics: - Pesticide Safety and Wellness for Female Ag Producers -Wendy Becker, MSU Roosevelt County Extension Agent - Biological Control of Noxious Weeds -Melissa Maggio, MT Biological Control Project Coordinator (via zoom) - Common Tox...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University will host nearly 1,800 high school and middle school students from across the state Nov. 14-16 for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo. The event includes leadership development workshops, education about career options with industry representatives, and tours of MSU research and academic facilities. Students will also compete in FFA activities, such as quiz bowls and livestock judging, which will be hosted both on campus and at the Gallatin County fairgrounds. The expo is the result of a partnership between the u...
SIDNEY, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated National 4-H Week with young Montanans in eastern Montana last week. "Our 4-H programs in rural Montana are raising the next generation of leaders and making our communities stronger," Gianforte said. "I am always impressed to visit with young Montanans who are passionate about their projects." During a visit to the Richland County Fairgrounds, the governor got an overview from over 50 4-H members on their projects and awards won at the Summer 2...
The Market, Sidney, celebrated National 4-H Week last week by hosting former 4-Her and former Miss North Dakota Codi Miller, along with local 4-H members. Special thanks to the Market for hosting the event for the 4-H members....
A local beekeeper, Dave Moore, recently hosted the Blooming Brains Homeschool Group, a group of Richland County homeschoolers. Blooming Brains consistently hosts learning activities, field trips, and other opportunities for the children's educational enrichment. Sophia Ogbonna, a 5th grade student and regular participant of Blooming Brains wrote: "On Sept. 16, my homeschool group, Blooming Brains, was invited to visit David Moore's bee farm. We learned lots of information about how bees are...
The Richland County Conservation District and the MSU Richland County Extension Office are teaming up to host an agriculture Women’s Night on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Richland County Extension Office. We invite everyone to come and join us. Women’s Night features a great lineup of agriculture speakers and topics: - Pesticide Safety and Wellness for Female Ag Producers -Wendy Becker, MSU Roosevelt County Extension Agent - Biological Control of Noxious Weeds -Melissa Maggio, MT Biological Control Project Coordinator (via zoom) - Common Tox...
The Market in Sidney is celebrating National 4-H Week Friday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Former 4-Her and Miss North Dakota Codi Miller will be in-store to talk to kids about 4-h, sign autographs and take pictures. She participated in 4-H for 10 years and will relate how 4-H, pageants and rodeo have given her the skills to achieve career goals and build relationships. There will be pumpkin face painting. Kristen Larson, Sidney Livestock, will be speaking on beef and its nutritional values. The local 4-H office will be providing information...
Richland County 4-H held the 2024 Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging at Dynneson Feedlot near Sidney on Sept. 29. Result Summary Novice Teams: 1st: Richland County Novice 2 Oliver Becker Gunner Forbes Aspen Nagle Mallory Van Every 2nd: Richland County/Miles City Novice Owen Vitt Peyton Denowh Jolee Dougherty Lawson Dice 3rd: Richland County Novice 1 TJ Germann Olivia Reimann Cassie Reimann Mya Verschoot Individuals: 1. Mya Verschoot 2. Peyton Denowh 3. Oliver Becker Reasons: Aspen...
Scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), Sidney, completed a study that shows the use of continuous cropping systems can better sustain crop yields while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in semi-arid regions. NPARL research scientists Upendra M. Sainju, Brett L. Allen, and Jalal D. Jabro evaluated the effect of three long-term (34-year project) dryland cropping systems on GHG emissions and crop yields in the U.S. northern Great Plains. The objective was to e...
DICKINSON, ND - The Dickinson State University (DSU) Agriculture Club participated in study abroad this past May to Tokyo, Japan, and surrounding areas, where they had the chance to broaden their understanding of agriculture on a global scale. The primary goal of the trip was to compare agricultural practices in western North Dakota and eastern Montana with those in Japan, offering students a unique perspective on international systems. Victoria Moreno, an active student in DSU's Agriculture...
Sidney, MT – Montana’s short summer is winding down and now is a good time for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to conduct the field inventories and planning needed to develop a conservation plan for farmers, ranchers, and private forestland managers looking to improve their natural resources. Because the timeframe before snow is unpredictable and because the NRCS application ranking period for funding opportunities usually happens in the fall, visit the Sidney field office now. The local NRCS staff can help to figure out...
INDIANAPOLIS – The Fairview FFA chapter and Agriculture Department in Fairview, MT, has been awarded $5,000 as part of the Grants for Growing program. The nationwide program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement activities. Fairview Agriculture Department and FFA Chapter plans to use these funds to set up a soft-sided greenhouse inside a large o...
Now is a good time to be on the lookout for any suspicious pigweeds that could potentially be Palmer amaranth or waterhemp. Both species are very difficult to control and have limited management options, making prevention as well as early detection very important. Vectors of potential introduction of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp include contaminated seed, especially millet, farm equipment, sunflower screenings, bird seed, and more. Be sure to scout areas where these vectors could potentially introduce Palmer amaranth or waterhemp. Look for...
Richland Co. Fair 4-H 2024 Grand Champion Market animals were chosen during the Richland Co. Fair last weekend....
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 wa...
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...
