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The 72nd Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be held Jan. 28, 2025, at the Grand Hotel, Williston, ND. It will start at 7 a.m. with the free Ag Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by American State Bank, and be followed by a welcome and roll right into their speaker lineup. First up will be the “Weather Outlook” with Mark Ewens of Home on the Prairie Weather. Climate crops and change will be discussed. Brian Jenks will follow with his “Weed Control Update”. Rob Sharkey, known from his podcast “The Shark Farmer” will give two presentatio...
HELENA, MT – Montana Stockgrowers Foundation’s (MSF) Cattle Drive Program continues to grow and is quickly becoming the premier feed out contest in the state of Montana. The Cattle Drive Program allows producers and supporters to donate a steer, or the value of a steer, and watch that donation grow. Donors also receive data on the growth and performance of that steer. MSF is proud to announce that the 2023 Cattle Drive program raised over $220,000. The funds raised will be invested in educational programs, scholarships, leadership dev...
Most of North Dakota received good moisture over the growing season, producing ample hay availability. As a result, the hay market has slowed and prices have dropped, indicating a buyer’s market. This has some livestock growers speculating whether they should purchase hay now to create a carry-over surplus as a forage insurance policy if forage supplies are tight in 2025. Considering moisture conditions across the state since July have been low and spring moisture conditions are unknown, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops s...
The North Central Food Safety Extension Network will present a trio of webinars about food trends for entrepreneurs. This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. Each webinar is from 11 a.m. to noon. "Through the power and popularity of social media and farmers markets, some home chefs are choosing to use their skills to sell food items following the requirements in their states," says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU professor and Extension food and...
BOZEMAN — Calendars featuring drawings by artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2025 calendar features the artist’s pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars cost $15. They are sold by 4-H members and are available at most Montana State University County Extension offices across the state. They can also be purchased directly from the Montana 4-H Foundation online or by...
Eight-year-old Ella Taylor is a lot like other kids in Watford City, she loves the farm and the animals. But unlike her older brother, Jett, 14, and her 11-year-old sister, Piper, Ella is a Cloverbud and wasn't old enough to sell animals in 4-H yet. Her brother and sister show steers at the McKenzie County Fair. Ella has always watched from the sidelines, waiting for the day she will be a part of it too. Last spring, Ella got a surprise from her grandparents. When they calving season came...
If you are looking to get started with a new lease, re-negotiate one that has expired, or review lease rates, Montana State University Extension has resources to assist you whether you are the landlord or the tenant. There are four main types of ag leases, including cash leases, flexible cash leases, crop share leases, and pasture leases. A cash lease tends to be the simplest option, as the tenant pays a flat fee for the use of the land for a specific period. A flexible cash lease is an agreement that is drafted to vary depending on prices and...
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...
