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Bozeman - Programs promoting precision agriculture, youth development, agriculture scholarships and the state’s farm and ranch heritage will all benefit from a newly announced $10 million gift to Montana State University. The anonymous donation will establish a series of endowments focused on programs based in the MSU College of Agriculture and MSU Extension. The largest portion of the gift, $5 million, will endow a dedicated faculty chair in precision agriculture who will lead development of new technologies and their data-driven a...
The Roundup held their Annual Sugar Beet Decorating Contest Thursday, Oct. 13 at Neu's Super Valu, Fairview. A special thanks to Neu's for sponsoring the contest, Sidney Sugars for the beets and the Powder Keg, Fairview, for the prizes. Thanks also to the kids who entered their decorated beets. (Not pictured 10-12 Years Old: 2nd Place-Taylor Unruh)...
Throughout history honey has been a highly valued commodity, but simply pulling a bottle from a store shelf doesn't always bring to mind the hard work and time that goes into it. Having a partnership with Mother Nature is, after all, not always the easiest thing to do. It all begins in the hives that can be spotted around various fields. For owners and operators of Busy Bee Apiary, Derek Lawrance and his wife Angela, every year begins with the hives in Visalia, CA where the bees are fed to keep...
Missoula - Coming in at a weighty 143 pages, Montana's 2022 book of deer, elk and antelope hunting regulations is an impressive tome listing license costs, permit drawing stats, season start dates, tag requirements and the ominous penalties for breaking any of its stated rules. It's a valuable resource in the management of the state's beloved big game animals and a must read for hunters heading out into the field, but it also can be an intimidating opus for even the most experienced hunter,...
Helena, MT - Governor Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of the inaugural Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10-17. “Hunting is a proud tradition in Montana that will be carried on by the next generation,” Gov. Gianforte said. “To celebrate our hunting heritage, I invite Montana’s youth and apprentice hunters who harvest an animal this year to be a part of the first-ever Youth Hunting Story Contest.” “We’ll read about their adventures, and recognize ten young hunters as the contest...
Kim and Reid South, Sidney had the typical, seldom used basement so they decided to remodel and make better use of the space. They definitely succeeded and turned their typical downstairs into an area that is now well used by lots of family and friends. This now fun and functional area is open-concept, thanks to a support beam and showcases a living area with a custom fireplace and mantel, pool table, poker/pub table that is built from a whiskey barrel and replica guns and a full-service bar...
Plan to attend the fun old-fashioned event at the Dawson County Fairgrounds. On Sunday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the Glendive Junkapalooza Harvestfest will offer food, fun and shopping for all ages as we celebrate the local harvest and artisan's crafts and antiques. It's the last farmers market of the season. Activities include horse drawn hayrides, entertainment, food vendors, unique shopping, salsa contest, cider press, a huge pumpkin patch, butter making and antique grain grinders for the kids...
Richland County Family Planning and Richland County Coalition Against Domestic Violence are hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This contest is open to people of all ages. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence and show support for victims and survivors. Prizes for most creative, most impactful message, and people's choice will be awarded on Monday, Oct. 31. Pumpkins with registration forms...
Tickets are now on sale at the MonDak Heritage Center for the return of HarvestFest on Saturday Oct. 8. Purchase your tickets before they sell out and join us for HarvestFest, a fun filled evening of seasonal beer tasting, Redneck Brats, and entertainment. As always for the non-beer drinkers, there will be wine, punch or apple cider available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the entertainment scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 8. HarvestFest this year features eastern Montana’s own MBJ Band! MBJ Band is a regional Rock band originall...
Meyers Department Store, 200 W. Main St., Watford City, is a store that is known as always having," something for everyone". It is a must stop, especially in the Fall. Walking through the front door, your eyes will be pulled into all the colors styled together in their beautiful displays. Meyers' staff says that styling the colors together on the racks makes it easy to pull together matching outfits for any occasion The buying staff and current owner of 11 years, Beth Veeder, spare no detail...
When a storm is approaching, cows and buffalo have two very different responses. Cows will attempt to outrun the storm, thus prolonging their suffering as they often run with the storm. Buffalo, however, turn and face the storm. They instinctively know that charging directly into the storm will get them out of the inclement weather quicker. Montana residents have faced many storms and challenges over the last few years. Many residents have chosen to face these challenges head on attempting to...
With the houseplant craze in full swing, many people are jumping on the bandwagon of introducing plants into their homes. One of the many questions we get, in addition to those questions on how to care for these plants, is; will these plants be toxic to my pet(s)? While plant toxicity is not something that we worry too much about here, many wish to err on the side of caution. Since that is the case, we present to you a series of blog articles filled with foliage plants that are totally safe for...
The Lone Tree Archers held their annual Henry Schwenke 3-D Archery Shoot Aug. 13 and 14, with 35-40 archers in attendance. In addition to the 22 targets that are left up all year long, 24 life-size animal targets are set up at various distances and elevations for the 3-D shoot. "The targets are set up in realistic positions and it's a great way to practice for the upcoming archery hunting season," said Tom Hedegaard, Lone Tree Archers president. The event is put on by the organization's nine...
North Dakota’s deer bow season opens Friday, Sept. 2 at noon and continues through Jan. 1, 2023. Bowhunters can buy a license online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or at vendors linked to the department’s online licensing system. Hunters should plan accordingly and allow for time to receive their tag in the mail, as the tag will arrive by postal mail and not over the counter while the customer waits. This applies while purchasing a bow license at a license vendor, or at the Game and Fish Department’s main...
Jace Johnson, Sidney, shows off this non-typical deer that he almost missed. He spotted it the day before but let it go. But when he spotted it again the next day it was fate! The antlers are still in full velvet. The deer was found southeast of Sidney Nov. 27, 2021. (Photo submitted)...
Four years of hard work by the members of the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club came to fruition on July 30. Having finally had their grand opening with the brand-new range and education center. The range and education center consists of a building containing an indoor archery range, trap simulator, and an education classroom. It sits on 40+ acres leased to the club by Brooks and Carol Kummer, in the hills southeast of Watford City, 14 archery shooting ranges dot the property. The McKenzie...
Montana’s archery hunting season for deer and elk begins Sept. 4, and just like in every other form of hunting, being successful while hunting with a bow requires careful planning and preparation. If you plan to hunt during the archery season, here are five tips for being safe, responsible and successful: - Practice, practice, practice. Being proficient in archery takes patience and repetition. Practice shooting your bow in the same manner in which you’ll be hunting. Begin practicing well before the hunting season. Know and respect your per...
The McNally family had a successful season at the Richland County Fair. Seventeen-year-old Cooper McNally had the 2022 Grand Champion market hog, breeding gilt, and he won the Champion of Champions title with his gilt. He was also titled 2022 Grand Champion Senior Showman for both hogs and beef projects and he won the Round Robin. His 9-year-old sister Brynlee had the 2022 Reserve Champion market hog, goat, and steer. She was also the 2022 Grand Champion Novice Pig and Goat Showman and Reserve...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is not too far away. All the rip-roaring fun that Richland County has been waiting for all year long will be Aug. 3–6 and it is right around the bend. Chase Rice is doing the Saturday night concert with special guest, Casey Donahew. According to www.iheart.com, Chase Rice grew up in North Carolina listening to Garth Brooks and other singers who reshuffled and updated country music into something more in line with pop in the 1990s. Rice first came into the p...
Amid the rodeo, performances, booths, displays, and 4-H animals it can be easy to miss the other exhibits. In the commercial building on the far east side of the fairgrounds is Department G, Culinary. The Culinary department includes 20 different classes within two different divisions of all kinds of creations. Division A is for baked goods. Class 1 is for bread. Class 2 is for cake. Class 3 is for decorated cakes. Class 4 is for cookies. Class 5 is for fried pastries. Class 6 is for pastries. Class 7 is for pastries from other nations. Class 8...
It is that time of the year again and competitors, entertainers, and spectators alike are getting ready for the Richland County Fair. Shelling out money for gas, lodging, buttons, tickets, souvenirs, and food can get a little pricy but, there will be lots of quality free entertainment to be had at the fair this year. There will be lots of free music performances. Huckleberry Road will be playing a free concert at the grandstands Wednesday at 7 p.m. According to their website,...
Amid the rodeo, performances, booths, displays, and 4-H animals it can be easy to miss the other exhibits. In the middle of the commercial building on the far east side of the fairgrounds is Department E, Fine Arts and Crafts. The Fine Arts and Crafts department includes five different classes within five different divisions of all kinds of creations. Division AA is for professional artists, BB is for artists ages 17 and older, and CC is for artists ages 13-16. First place for these divisions...
Thursday, Aug. 4, is Co-op Day at the Richland County Fair and Rodeo. A single day dedicated to the co-ops in the area. Not only will banners be hanging across the promenade, but there will also be treats and fellowship. Seven co-ops will participate this year. They are Mid-Rivers, Horizon Resources, LYREC, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Richland Federal Credit Union, Western Choice Cooperative, and Nortana Grain Co. There will be a tent between the Boy Scouts and the Rangers Hockey booth with...
Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight, Richland County Baseball, a fair staple, will faithfully serve up burgers, hot dogs, and pop just west of the fair office. Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight. The baseball fair booth is the biggest and most important fundraiser for the Richland County Baseball Club. Travis Bower and his wife, Kelly, manage the fair booth while the parents of players, players, and anyone who wishes to volunteer man the booth. They were able to start taking volunteers to man the booth...
