DECEMBER 2024
Vol. XXV No. 11 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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Central Dakota Ag Day brings federal insights
This year’s Central Dakota Ag Day promises an outstanding lineup of speakers, including a keynote presenter who will address federal agricultural policies and their impact on local producers. The event, organized annually by North Dakota State University Extension, will be held on Monday, December 16, at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. Tom Brusegaard, field representative for Sen. John Hoeven, will present “D.C. Agriculture Update,” offering the latest developments on the farm bill and other legislative priorities affecting agriculture. “We’re excited to have Tom Brusegaard, who will share valuable insights into federal agricultural policy decisions,” says Jeff Gale, NDSU Extension agent in Foster County. “This is a terrific opportunity for producers to learn about what they can expect from future legislation.” In addition to the keynote addresses, the daylong program also includes 18 concurrent sessions covering three main areas: agronomy, livestock and agricultural life. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson will conclude the day’s program with a one-hour general session titled “Now What? 2025 Crop Market Outlook.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRODUCTION SALES
Dec 19, Bobcat Angus, Great Falls MT.........................................................A7 Jan 10, Diamond Bar S Simmental & SimAngus, Great Falls MT..............A10 Jan 20 - 25, Schriefer Red Angus, Online..................................................A15 Feb 1, Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, AB CANADA.......................A13
MATE farm and ranch trade show
Montana’s largest agricultural trade show is back! The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) and Home & Health Expo will take place February 20-22 at MetraPark in Billings. Since 1976 this show has drawn farmers and ranchers from throughout the region, to see, hear and learn about the latest in agricultural practices – just in time for the busy spring season. The MATE features implement dealers showing the latest models of equipment, seed companies with new varieties, animal health companies with products designed to optimize cattle productivity and more. Attendees are able to test new equipment, investigate new technologies, and learn the best practices to take back to the farm or ranch to improve their bottom line. With over 125,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 14,000 attendees, the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE Show) and the Home & Health Expo is the largest agricultural trade show event of the year in Montana. Everything from registration to move-out is handled smoothly and professionally by the friendly staff during the 3-day event. We invite you to join us in Billings, Montana in February to showcase your business. For more information, please visit our website www.themateshow.com or contact Traci at traci@ CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
AUCTIONS
Dec 14, Kuhbacher Auction Service, Rawhouser Ranch Equipment & Hay, Volborg MT................................................................................................. A4 Dec 17, Ophus Auction Company, Four D Farm & Ranch Inventory Reduction, Online......................................................................................................... A5
Walter Schweitzer, President of Montana Farmers Union posed with Ella Chauvet from Big Sandy, Amiya Smith for Great Falls, Huck Turville from Belt and Joseph Mikulecky from Rudyard. They all received the Mildred Stoltz Award for demonstrating a positive attitude, kindness, strong verbal skills, and knowledge of cooperative principles during the MFU’s Summer Camps at Arrowpeak Lodge this summer.
Cow Clinics focus on keys to a successful calving and breeding season
By Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator A successful calving season does not betime. The clinics will cover the how, when, gin at calving, rather it begins much earlier, and why of body condition scoring, teat and with the management of the cow herd months udder scoring, and forage sampling. Underprior. University of Nebraska Extension standing a forage analysis and developing will be hosting Cow Clinics in December diets for the last trimester will also be a part to review some of the basic management of the program. A team of Extension educafactors that can lead to a successful calving tors and specialists will lead the discussion and breeding season. with hands-on demonstrations. The Cow Clinics will begin at 10 a.m. The first 20 producers who register at each with registration and conclude at 2 p.m. local location will receive instructions on how to receive a free forage test. The cost to attend
OTHER DATED
Feb 1, Montana’s Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT............................................................................B24 Feb 10, ATP Nutrient Summit, Great Falls, MT...........B9 Feb 12, ATP Nutrient Summit, Bismarck, ND.............B9 Feb 13, ATP Nutrient Summit, Fargo, ND....................B9 Feb 18, ATP Nutrient Summit, Sioux Falls, SD...........B9 Feb 19, ATP Nutrient Summit, Des Moines, IA...........B9
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PRIVATE TREATY
Browning Angus, Fallon MT....................................... A2 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT..................... A8 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT.................................. A8 Wyse Genetics, Manhattan MT................................... A4
Soybean production webinar Soybean producers, crop advisers and people looking for research-based soybean production recommendations will not want to miss the Getting It Right: Soybean webinar on December 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The online event will be hosted on Zoom and is organized by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension, with support from the North Dakota Soybean Council. The webinar will offer the latest research
updates and actionable recommendations to help soybean farmers make informed production decisions for the 2025 growing season. Topics to be discussed include variety selection, soil fertility, plant protection (weed, disease and insect management) and soybean markets. Presentations will be led by NDSU ExtenCONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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