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Farmers and ranchers in North Dakota are reminded that USDA’s Farm Service Agency has new acreage reporting deadlines for the coming crop year. Producers must report fall seeded crops and perennial forage, which comprises grass, hay, alfalfa, and pasture, by November 15, 2012. Aaron Krauter, State Executive Director for FSA in North Dakota, says the change comes as a result of a national effort to align acreage reporting dates between FSA and Risk Management Agency. “The big change for North Dakota producers is that we now have two acreage repo...
Effective moisture management combined with feeding the “livestock” above and below ground is the theme of the 2012 Soil Health Workshop. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, at the Biesiot Activities Center on the Dickinson State University Campus. Testimony and presentations by producers from North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota will be a big part of the workshop. In addition, research soil scientists from North Dakota State University and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide new research fin...
A Crop and Pest Management School on small grain crops will be held from Jan. 2 to 4 at the Burns Technology Center at Montana State University. Enrollment is limited so those who wish to attend are asked to register now. Guest speaker for the 2 ½-day workshop will be Tim Murray, professor and chair of the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University. Murray, who will speak about cereal diseases, has 20 years of experience researching small cereal grain pathology and an extensive publication record. Also speaking will be...
Steve Pust has been named 2012 Cooperator of the Year, by the Richland County Conservation District. The district looks at the different conservation practices implemented on the operations and if they work on a comprehensive plan of conservation. They also take into consideration their willingness to work with the District on projects and other conservation entities. Pust was chosen following consideration of all of his efforts towards Irrigation conservation and water quality issues. “This i...
Fall is here, and with the increasingly cooler weather upon us, it’s the time of year for horse enthusiasts to be thinking about how they plan to get their horses through the spring in good shape. If you’re a new horse owner or want to make sure buying a horse is right for you, the 2012 Equine Seminar at DCC will provide you with valuable information and connect you with area resources before you take the plunge. DCC will be hosting the Equine Seminar November 10. Chick in begins at 8 a.m. with the first session beginning at 9 a.m. There wil...
Sperry Horses and Reid Ranch teamed up for the 6th Annual NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals, held annually in Billings, MT. In order for teams to get to the finals, they must place well in one of the NILE sanctioned Ranch Rodeos from across the region. The team of Sperry and Reid qualified for the Finals at the local Neal Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo in Sidney. The team brought home 4 awards at this year’s finals, including 1st in Team Branding, 3rd in Wild Cow Milking, and 2nd in Ranch Bronc Riding. P...
In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law three landmark pieces of legislation creating a new “people’s department” (the US Department of Agriculture); establishing land grant colleges in every state and opening the west to homesteading. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of those historic signings, a “People’s Celebration” is planned for Thursday afternoon and evening, Nov. 8, at the Richland County Fair Event Center in Sidney. A number of local USDA agenci...
Effective moisture management combined with feeding the “livestock” above and below ground is the theme of the 2012 Soil Health Workshop. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, at the Biesiot Activities Center on the Dickinson State University Campus. Testimony and presentations by producers from North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota will be a big part of the workshop. In addition, research soil scientists from North Dakota State University and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide new research fin...
North Dakota State Executive Director Aaron Krauter announced that approximately $310.8 million in payments, including $91.4 million in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments and $219.4 in direct payments will be made to North Dakota agricultural producers this month. In 2012, North Dakota producers had more than 32,000 contracts covering over 2.39 million acres of land enrolled in CRP. The voluntary program helps farmers and ranchers safeguard environmentally sensitive land and provides habitat for game and non-game species. Final...
This past growing season came with several issues for growers from getting the crop planted in dry conditions to quality issues then having again dry conditions. Crop rotation and diversity are considerations producers must think about to while managing their farm operation. One of the biggest question marks in irrigation is how to achieve consistency in crop management and yields along with maintaining quality. To address some these questions, an irrigation workshop has been developed emphasizing research taking place in the region and specifi...
Sidney Sugars Incorporated experienced a fire in a pulp dryer last Thursday night. According to general manager David Garland, a shaft broke on a gear drive, which stopped the drum and started the pulp inside on fire. The employee in that position immediately isolated the problem to the drum, and followed procedure to a T. Sidney Sugars determined that fire department involvement was warranted and called them. The incident occurred at 6 p.m. and the fire department was wrapped up and gone by 8:30. Loss was limited to the pulp in the dryer,...
Farmers and ranchers in North Dakota are reminded that USDA’s Farm Service Agency has new acreage reporting deadlines for the coming crop year. Producers must report fall seeded crops and perennial forage, which comprises grass, hay, alfalfa, and pasture, by November 15, 2012. Aaron Krauter, State Executive Director for FSA in North Dakota, says the change comes as a result of a national effort to align acreage reporting dates between FSA and Risk Management Agency. “The big change for North Dakota producers is that we now have two acreage repo...
On October 21st, the Three Buttes had their first meeting of the 4H year. The group talked about a basket for the Nursing Home, making a Thanksgiving basket, making tie blankets, planting flowers around the Fox Lake Center, cooking a brunch for the Crestwood residents, and painting the Fox Lake letters for community service projects. They also decided mowing the St. Theresa cemetery is a good fundraiser. The Three Buttes group voted for their officers: Jared Rosaaen - president, Lane Verschoot -vice president, Christian Prevost - treasurer,...
Five 4-H youth represented Richland County at the state 4-H horse show in Miles City September 28-29-03. Riding level 1 walk trot was Randy Lander on his horse Beau. He placed 4th in Western Pleasure and Horsemanship level 1. Competing at level 2 Horsemanship were Sarah Helmuth on Cortez and Becca Deming. Myka Steinbeiser rode her horse Jet to a 5th place win in Western Horsemanship level 4 and placed 7th in Junior Freestyle Reining. Rita Wick rode her horse Mosey to a 2nd place finish in Western Horsemanship level 6, placed 4th in a large...
The Brorson Farmhands 4-H club was named club of the year at the Richland County 4-H Achievement Day. The annual event was held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Richland County Event Center and was hosted by the Brorson Farmhands 4-H Club. This event is a time for 4-H members, leaders and parents to celebrate all the accomplishments throughout the past 4-H year. Long time 4-H supporter Doug Hall received the Friend of 4-H award. This annual award is presented to an individual or business in...
True to his roots as a frontier farm boy, on May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation to create the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Over the next two months he signed additional legislation that expanded and transformed American farming, including the Homestead Act, and the establishment of the Land Grant agricultural university system. To help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of USDA, a photo contest is being hosted by the Richland County Conservation District, the Richland County Farm Service Center, and the Northern Plains...
Sidney FFA JV members were successful in the recent FFA Career Development Event held in Plentywood. These members combined for a 2nd place finish in Agronomy and a 3rd place finish in Animal Science. Ten area teams participated with over 40 individuals making up the teams. Sidney Varsity teams received a 4th place finish in both CDE events in Plentywood. Travis Obergfell, Jimmy Topp, Marianne Gartner and Emily Schaff provided for varsity scores. Sidney FFA’s next event is Livestock E...
Bruce Gjovig, director of the Center for Innovation at the University of North Dakota, will be the keynote speaker for the 24th Annual Governor’s Conference on North Dakota History coming up on October 26-27 at the Bismarck Civic Center. Gjovig’s address will be delivered Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s conference is “Partners on the Prairie: Inventing Solutions for Agriculture.” The conference is sponsored by the state’s history agency, the State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND). Governor Jack Dalrymple h...
Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) met in Great Falls on September 25 from areas around the state for their annual Sate Convention. Reports were given on their projects of calendars, with children’s ideas of farming, and free maps of Montana to be distributed around the state to travelers, hunters, and others who stop and ask directions, along with a grant to help pay expenses. WIFE is a non-partisan organization of farm and ranch women who work on issues affecting agriculture and their production of safe food. Issues discussed w...
MSU Extension and the Department of Agricultural Economics will offer a conference entitled “Agriculture 2012: A Changing Landscape” from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 in Bozeman. The conference will provide agricultural business leaders, bankers, producers, and others in agriculture with information from experts on agricultural policy, livestock and grain markets, and the Montana economy, addressing current issues facing Montana agricultural producers. The speakers include: George Haynes on the status of Montana and U.S. agriculture; Gary...
Sidney FFA chapter is providing Marion-Kay Spice Sales for its 30th fall holiday season. Contact an FFA member or Gary Schaff at Sidney High School (message at 433-2330) or email at gschaff@ sidney.k12.mt.us. An order form will be provided to you. Orders conclude Oct. 20th and delivery is projected prior to Thanksgiving. Thank you for your patronage....
North Dakota USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Aaron Krauter today announced that producers can enroll in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2011 crop year losses beginning Oct. 22, 2012. Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011. “Eligible producers who experienced a 2011 crop loss can contact their local county FSA office to learn more about the SURE program,” said Krauter. “Al...
Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan Garcia announced today the sign-up period for the 2011 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program will open Oct. 22, 2012. The SURE program is part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011. “Any eligible producer who suffered losses during the 2011 crop year is encouraged to visit a local FSA office to...
Ever have your combine burn up? The Montana Farm Bureau is urging everyone combining crops and baling hay to be extremely cautious this harvest season due to extremely dry conditions and high fire danger. Often the person driving the combine or pulling the baler can’t see what’s happening directly behind. By the time they notice a fire, it may be too late to save the equipment and the field. “We had one fire started by the sickle on our mowing machine. In another instance, we had had work done to a tractor’s engine, and an hour and a half in...
Sidney FFA chapter is providing Marion-Kay Spice Sales for its 30th fall holiday season. Contact an FFA member or Gary Schaff at Sidney High School (message at 433-2330) or email at [email protected] . An order form will be provided to you. Orders conclude Oct. 20th and delivery is projected prior to Thanksgiving. Thank you for your patronage....
