AUGUST 2023
Vol. XXIV No. 7 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising @ tradersdispatch.com
Registration open for ARSBC symposium
In partnership with the University of Wyoming, the Beef Reproduction Task Force will host the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) symposium at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne September 6-7. The event will take place at 2800 W. Lincolnway, running from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on September 7. Producers, veterinarians, artificial insemination technicians, students and others interested in beef cattle production are encouraged to attend. “This is a producer-focused meeting that brings in speakers from across industry and academia to speak on topics relevant to the reproductive management of beef cattle and the implementation of reproductive technologies,” says Shelby Rosasco, University of Wyoming Extension beef specialist. The Beef Reproduction Task Force is made up of research and extension specialists from across the U.S. The annual ARSBC symposium, co-hosted with state extension programs, distributes the latest information about reproductive technology in cattle production, nutritional management, herd health, male fertility and genetic selection. This year, presentation topics include estrus synchronization and artificial insemination; nutritional management for the cowherd; brucellosis; selecting for sires to perform at high altitudes; calving management; and bull development. To view the conference program and register for the event, visit beefrepro.org. For those who register before August 18, the cost is $200, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Aug 14 - 20, Smith Sales, Co., JD 3970 w/Dion F64, Online..........................A3 Aug 19, Kuhbacher Auction Service, Brower & Townsend, Ekalaka MT.......A6 Aug 25, CANCELED, Weaver Auctions, CANCELED, Drummond MT...............A4 Aug 26, Barnes Auction Service, Bill Haney Construction, Sheridan MT......A7 Aug 26, Shobe Auction Service, Horse Progress Days, Moore MT................A5 Sept 9, Kuhbacher Auction Service, Formerly George’s Roustabout, Gillette WY.................................................................................................................A4 Sept 9, Logan Auction Service, Inc., Gary & Angelika Morton Estates, Reed Point MT........................................................................................................A8 Sept 10, RLP Auction, Collectibles, Native American, Hamilton MT..............A4 Sept 10 - Oct 15, Smith Sales, Co., Fall Project Car & Machinery, Online.....A3 Sept 16, Weaver Auctions, Billy Willis & Guest Consignor, Potomac MT....A10 Sept 16 - 30, Pate Auction Inc., 2023 State of Montana Surplus Property, Online............................................................................................................A9 Sept 23, Brownell Auctions, Consignment Auction, Pendroy MT................A14 Oct 3, Fritz Auction, Vince & Carla Sullivan Farm Retirement, Cut Bank MT.... .......................................................................................................................A8
OTHER DATED
Aug 18 - 20, Lone Tree Gun Show, Sidney MT............................................... A8 Aug 19 - 20, South Central Montana Antique Tractor Show & Threshing Bee, Huntley MT.................................................................................................... A6 Sept 15 - 17, Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Assoc, Threshing Bee and Bazaar, Choteau MT.................................................................................... A22 Sept 19, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Kalispell MT....... A11 Sept 20, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Hamilton MT...... A11 Sept 21, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Helena MT......... A11 Sept 22, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Three Forks MT...A11
Food preservation class
Join MSU Extension Yellowstone County for a food preservation class on water bath canning basics on August 30th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at the North Park Recreation Center Kitchen. Participants will learn about canning a high quality, safe salsa product. Pre-registration and $20 fee must be received by August 25 to reserve a spot. Register at www. montana.edu/extension/yellowstone/family_consumer_sciences. Contact MSU Extension Agent Sara Fluer at 406256-2828 with questions.
Ever wondered how many tires (and men) it takes to cover all the silage used for feed in a large feedlot? It takes a lot to cover a 5 acre silage pit at the feedlot near Hobson, Montana. Photo courtesy of Suzy Benzing.
Nominations sought for outstanding ag leaders
The College of Agriculture at Montana State University is seeking nominations for its Outstanding Agricultural Leader award, which will be presented during the annual Celebrate Agriculture Weekend November 3-4 at MSU. The deadline to submit nominations is August 30. The award recognizes individuals, families or businesses that have gone above and beyond for the Montana agricultural industry in the realms of public service, advocacy, production or business. Awardees will be honored during the Celebrate Ag breakfast event on Nov. 4 ahead of the Bobcat football agriculture appreciation game against the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks. Nominations can be submitted online at ag.montana.edu/celebrateag/aggie_nomination.html. A list of past recipients can be found at ag.montana.edu/celebrateag/outstandingaggie.html. Jay Bodner of Helena received the award in 2022. “Celebrate Agriculture Weekend is always a highlight of our fall semester, and the opportunity to recognize the many people who help our agricultural industry thrive is something we look forward to all year,” said MSU Vice President for Agriculture and Dean Sreekala Bajwa. “Collaboration and connection are what make our work so gratifying, and welcoming our friends and colleagues to Bozeman is always a welcome opportunity to deepen those connections.” The selection committee for the Outstanding Agricultural Leader award comprises past chairpersons of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Advisory Council; the College of Agriculture’s Aca-
demic Advisory Committee and development board; a current faculty member; and a member of the College of Agriculture Student Advisory Council. To be considered for the award, nominees must be well respected in their agricultural community with accomplishments that have wide impact; be an industry leader or an emerging and active innovative producer; and be actively involved in the agriculture industry. Active MSU or government employees are only eligible for the award’s “Friend of the COA/MAES” category. Retired university or government employees will be considered if they have been retired for at least two years and have shown service above and beyond their job description. Nominees who are not selected will be reconsidered in future years, but application forms should be updated. Hard copies of the nomination form can be requested by calling the College of Agriculture dean’s office at 406-994-3681. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRODUCTION SALES Aug 26, Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Show &
Sale, Lewistown MT.............................................. A2 Sept 13 - 14, Hughes Newford Co. & Sampsel Livestock, Miles City MT....................................................... A10
PRIVATE TREATY
McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT..................A32 Shoco Red Angus, Augusta MT.................................A5 Sleeping Willow Ranch, Irish Black & Irish Red, Stevensville MT...........................................................A2
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