Trader's Dispatch February 2020 by The Trader's Dispatch

FEBRUARY 2020

Vol. XXI No. 1 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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Pesticide applicator classes offered in Basin, Cody, Powell

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From University of Wyoming Extension Several classes to obtain or renew private pesticide applicator licenses are being offered in February and through March in Basin, Cody and Powell by the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. The four-hour classes include integrated pest management, how to properly read and understand the label, types and use of personal protective equipment and federal reporting requirements. The classes will also count for four hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) for commercial pesticide applicator CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 license holders.

PRODUCTION SALES

February 17, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT... ...............................................................................................................................A3 February 22, Gnerer Angus, Olive MT................................................................A4 February 25, Landmark Angus, Atkinson NE.....................................................A6 February 25 , Connelly Angus, Valier MT............................................................A7 March 2, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT.....................A11 March 3, Apex Angus, Valier MT........................................................................A13 March 3, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT..............................................A17 March 5, Split Diamond Ranch, Dillon MT........................................................A15 March 6, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT..................................A21 March 6, L Bar W Cattle Company, Absarokee MT...........................................A19 March 7, Bulls of the Bitterroot Black Angus, Stevensville MT......................A27 March 7, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT..................................A26 March 7, Stone’s Blackrock Cattle, Geraldine MT............................................A28 March 7, DK Red Angus & Charolais, Williston, ND.........................................A29 March 7, Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT.............................................................A25 March 9, Holden Herefords, Valier MT...............................................................A19 March 9, Veseth Cattle Co., Glasgow MT..........................................................A35 March 10, Veltkamp Angus, Manhattan MT.......................................................A37 March 10, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek MT......................................A18 March 12, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT..............................................................A39 March 13, Flesch Angus, Shelby MT.................................................................A41 March 16, Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls MT.............................................A43 March 17, Open Gate Ranch, Simms MT..........................................................A45 March 19, Kicking Horse Ranch, Great Falls MT..............................................A49 March 22, Hi-Line Show Pigs, Havre MT.............................................................B7 March 23, Cole Creek Angus Ranch, Columbus MT........................................A51 March 25, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT.........................B3 March 30, Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch, Great Falls MT........................................B5 April 2, Arntzen Angus Ranch, Hilger MT...........................................................B9 April 6, Gollaher Ranch, Cascade MT.................................................................B8 April 8, Pass Creek Angus, Wyola MT...............................................................B11 April 9, Montana’s “Northern Premier”, Chinook MT.......................................B13 April 10, Thiessen’s Regency Acres, Sidney MT..............................................B14 April 14, Hager Cattle Co., Karlsruhe, ND.........................................................B15

Pondera County 4-H took a team to the KMON livestock judging contest Saturday, January 18 during the MAGIE. The team brought home a 6th place finish. Team left to right: Cole Waldusky, Sadie Vermulm, Payton Vermulm, Makenzie Kujava & Lydia Vermulm

Initial pesticide trainings in Fort Benton, Chester and Great Falls

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News Release-Extension Article acquire their initial applicator license, they The MSU Golden Triangle Extension must either attend a private pesticide applicaAgents are facilitating four private applicator initial trainings this winter. Currently 104 tor initial training or pass a 50 question open Chouteau County producers have not met book Montana Private Applicator Certification the minimum requirements of six private apExam at their local Extension office. Speakers at the classes will include MSU plicator credits. All private applicators will Golden Triangle Extension agents, Montana need to earn a minimum of six credits before Department of Agriculture Reps, County December 31, 2020 in order to re-new their Weed Department Reps, and MSU Extension private applicators license. All four trainings CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Specialists. are open to the public. Individuals who have a current private or commercial applicator license will receive six recertification credits PRIVATE TREATY toward their license. Those individuals not Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn MT.........................A18 holding a private applicator license will be Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida MT............ A18 & B7 licensed as private applicators at the program. Curlew Cattle Co., Whitehall MT..................................A18 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT.................A8 • February 24: Fort Benton at the Ag CenDuncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT......................................A18 ter located at 1205 20th Street. Ehlke Herefords, Townsend MT...................................A18 • February 25: Chester at St. Mary’s CathoFeddes Herefords, Manhattan MT...............................A19 Frank Herefords, Absarokee MT..................................A19 lic Youth Center located at 11 W. Quincy Ave. J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT...................................A19 • March 11: Great Falls at the Montana K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT........................A19 ExpoPark’s Paddock Club located at 400 3rd Lazy D Red Angus, Williston ND.................................A16 Little Bitterroot Ranch, Hot Springs MT.....................A44 Street NW. Maloney Angus & Simmental, Turner MT....................A20 Registration for all trainings will begin McKechnie Herefords, Shelby MT...............................A19 at 8:30 a.m. Class will begin promptly at McMurry Cattle, Billings MT........................................A19 9:00 a.m. Trainings will conclude with the O’Hara Land & Cattle, Fort Benton MT.......................A23 R & A Vanek Shorthorns, Stockett MT........................A23 Montana Private Applicator Certification R & R Cattle, Roy MT....................................................A14 exam between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. IndividuSidwell Ranch, Columbus MT......................................A19 als must be licensed as a private applicator Storey Herefords, Bozeman MT...................................A10 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.............................A19 before purchasing and using a pesticide desTurner Angus, Shelby MT.............................................A31 ignated by the Department of Agriculture as Wichman Herefords, Moore MT...................................A19 a restricted-use pesticide. For applicators to

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From University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News The annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will celebrate 35 years February 20 and 21 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney. Workshops and presentations will offer tools and information to help women better manage risk, improve their farms and ranches and become more successful operators and business partners. “We are so excited, 35 years later, about the growth this conference has experienced,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture. “We are grateful for the

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Applications will be submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance of licenses upon course completion. Obtaining a private pesticide applicators license allows individuals to purchase and apply restricted-use pesticides for private use. Dates, times and locations are: • Friday, Feb. 14 – 1-5 p.m., Grizzly Room, Park County Library, Cody • Thursday, Feb. 27 – 8 a.m.-noon, Homesteader Hall, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell • March – Basin, details to be determined. For more information, contact Park County University of Wyoming Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman at 307754-8836.

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All participants in receiving pesticide certification will be charged a $12.00 fee, which will be sent to the Department of Ag. Participants who are already certified and are participating to earn credits may attend the training free of charge in Fort Benton. Lunch will be provided free of charge in Fort Benton. Registration is not required in Fort Benton. Registration, lunch and fees vary per location. For more information, contact Chouteau County Extension (Tyler Lane) at 622-3751, Liberty County Extension (Jesse Fulbright) at 759-5625 or Cascade County Extension (Rose Malisani) at 454-6980. Montana State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating. MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach.

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opportunity to continue supporting women with the tools, skills and relationships they can use to become even more effective in agriculture.” Both single- and two-day registrations will open January 6 on the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website (https:// wia.unl.edu). The costs are $75 for one day and $125 for both days through February 9; after that, the two-day cost is $150. Scholarships are available for students, 4-H members and FFA members. Designed to educate and uplift women who are involved in any aspect of Nebraska’s agricultural industry, the event will focus on the five areas of agricultural risk management: production, market, financial, human and legal. The conference will feature more than 30 workshops and five speakers, including author Michele Payn, blogger Lauren Eberspacher and beef advocate Amanda Radke.

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From University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Central Montana Area horses.” The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Dryland alfalfa/grass and sainfoin in big square bales. This one-day clinic will provide live (UNL) Extension is pleased to announce Tested and covered. shoeing demonstrations, evaluation techits first Equine Foot and Hoof Care Clinic, Phone 406-473-2293 niques for the healthy foot and for problem 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., February 22, 2020, at the feet, a discussion on fostering and mainR.B. Warren Arena, UNL Animal Science taining an effective, respectful partnership Complex. between veterinarians, farriers, and horse This hoof care clinic is for animal health owners, and questions and answers on what professionals, horse owners, farriers, veteriis best for the equine. narians, and students and is an opportunity Cost for the clinic is $75 for veterinarto hear and learn from some of the best in • 1/3 Weight of Aluminum ians, animal health professionals, farriers, the equine podiatry field. • UV Inhibitor and horse owners, if pre-registered by Clinicians Dr. Scott Fleming, DVM, and • 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2” & 3/4” thick February 1, 2020. After February 1, the Sam Zalesky, both from the Rood & Riddle • 8-ft., 10-ft., 12-ft. & 16-ft. wide x Widths cost is $100. Cost for students is $25 before Equine Hospital podiatry department in Any length February 1, 2020 and $50 after February 1. Lexington, Kentucky, will be the featured • Dump trucks & belly dumps More information can be found at https:// presenters. • Wood floor trailers go.unl.edu/w485. To register, please visit Fleming, originally from northeast Texas, • Manure spreaders https://go.unl.edu/uxib. You must pay in full grew up riding western performance Quar• Fertilizer hoppers to reserve a spot. Checks can be made out to ter Horses and working with cattle. After • Chutes UNL Animal Science and mailed to Kathy graduating from high school, he attended dirt, landscaping materials, • QuickSilver Liners Haul Anderson, C204 Animal Science Complex, farrier school and maintained his own farclay, sand, manure, rock, grain, etc. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, rier business in central and northeast Texas. ALSO Hot Asphalt Liners Available • Durapro Liners NE 68583-0908. He served in the Marine Corps Infantry for • Eco UHMW Liners Please note that continuing education four years. Fleming graduated from Texas hours are available for this clinic for DVMs A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and and Vet Techs in Iowa and Nebraska. Biomedical Sciences in 2013 and then comLunch is available on site. For more inpleted an internship and fellowship at Rood 1-406-257-5993 TOLL FREE 1-877-368-3097 formation, contact Kathy Anderson at 402& Riddle Equine Hospital. Fleming has a 472-6414 or kanderson1@unl.edu. special interest in participating in Equitarian Initiative trips to Central America to advance equine podiatry in the region. Zalesky, a resident farrier, is a native of Colorado. He th grew up around horses and apprenticed with a long-time farrier in Durango, Colorado while attending high school. After graduating from college, Zalesky attended Heartland Horseshoeing Simmental Angus Simangus™ School in Lamar, Missouri and earned Certified Journeyman Farrier credentials from the American Farrier’s Association (AFA). Also, February 17, 2020 Zalesky is a past recipient of 1:00 Pm the AFA Rising Star award. Zalesky sees clients in the Billings livestock commission greater Lexington area and billings, montana in Florida. “These clinicians are two 175 YEARLING BULLS SELL of the most knowledgeable hoof care experts who excel at teaching others,” Kathy Lot 24 Lot 8 Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist, said. They both have great experience dealing with a vast array of soundness issues in horses of all levels. As most horse owners, farriers, and Lot 25 Lot 191 veterinarians know, quality hoof care is essential for long term soundness of our

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Temple Grandin to give two lectures in Bozeman on Feb. 20

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Internationally recognized animal behavior researcher and advocate Temple Grandin will visit Bozeman next month for a pair of lectures. She will speak February 20 on the Montana State University campus at noon and at Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre at 6 p.m. Grandin’s visit is part of the Bair Ranch Foundation Seminar Series hosted by the Department of Animal and Range Sciences in the MSU College of Agriculture. The series brings nationally and internationally recognized scientists, agriculturalists and educators to speak to students and community members about agricultural topics. All of the series’ events are free and open to the public. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Grandin to Bozeman,” said Sreekala Bajwa, MSU’s vice president for agriculture, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. “Her innovations and advancements in agriculture cannot be overstated, and it will be a privilege for all of us to have the opportunity to hear from her firsthand.” Grandin, currently a professor at Colorado State University, pioneered novel techniques for calming animals and lowering stress in feedlot situations. Her research has touched upon topics ranging from animal behavior during handling and transport, effective designs for stockyards and corrals, humane slaughter techniques and impacts of animal stress on meat quality. Her life and work were portrayed in the 2010 film “Temple Grandin,” and she was honored on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world the same year. Grandin is also known for chronicling her life as an individual on the autism spectrum. In her book “Thinking in Pictures,” Grandin noted that she often found it easier to relate to and understand animals than people and she applied that connection to rethinking and redesigning animal holding and processing facilities. She helped create “hug boxes,” devices which have proven calming and effective both to animals under stress and humans struggling with anxiety. Grandin has designed livestock facilities in use in North America, Europe and Australia. Many North American meat plants use a restraint system she designed to be less stressful for cattle. The first of Grandin’s two lectures in Bozeman, “Improving Cattle Stockmanship,” will be held Thursday, February 20 on the MSU campus in the Animal Bioscience Building Room 134 from noon to 1 p.m. Her second lecture of the day, “Understanding Animal Behavior and Autism” will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. with the main lecture at 6 p.m., both at the Ellen Theatre, 17 W. Main St. Tickets are not necessary for either event. “Dr. Grandin’s visit is sure to be one of our best-attended events in this year’s seminar series,” said Patrick Hatfield, head of the animal and range sciences department. “Her life story and research are so compelling, and each of us has a lot to learn from her contributions to agriculture and insight into human nature.”

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Oilseed growers petition MDA to create advisory committee

From Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee. MDA will hold a listening session to receive additional grower input regarding the proposal in Glendive on February 14th at the Glendive Agricultural Trade Exposition (GATE). Meeting information details are provided below. Growers will have the opportunity to learn about the process for creating a commodity advisory committee and provide input regarding its composition, crops to be included, and rate of assessment. Based on feedback received during the legislative session, MDA will decide whether to propose an oilseed research and market development program for adoption by administrative rule. Oilseed Listening Session • February 14, 2020 – Glendive, MT – 11:00 am – Glendive Agri-Trade Exposition (GATE), Sobotka Conference Room (313 S. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT) Montana ranks second in canola production nationwide. Canola production in Montana totaled a record high 200 million pounds in 2019 which is a 54 percent increase from Montana’s 2018 crop. Flaxseed production totaled 1.34 million bushels and more than doubled from 2018 according to the Annual Crop Summary conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). MDA currently administers the Montana Potato Advisory Committee and the Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee along with the statutorily enabled Montana Wheat and Barley Committee and Montana Pulse Crop Committee. In total, these programs annually contribute over $8 million in checkoff funds towards research, marketing, and education. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.

2020 Montana State Hemp License Application Period

Montana Department of Agriculture will accept hemp applications through April 30, 2020 The Montana State Hemp Program is now accepting license applications for the 2020 growing season. The Indoor/Outdoor Hemp License Application is available on the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) website and is due by April 30th. In 2020, hemp growers can expect licensing procedures very similar to those that were in place in 2019. MDA will continue to operate its Montana State Hemp Program under authorities provided in the 2014 Farm Bill. “Montana’s hemp industry shows incredible potential,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “I’m looking forward to another year of continued growth.” Hemp licenses are issued in two progressive stages: planting and production. First, the department issues a Planting License to approved applicants so they can purchase seed or live plants to plant or propagate hemp. A fee of $850 is due with the initial application. Next, applicants are required to submit a Planting Report to confirm information about their hemp varieties and crops planted. Based on the four riskbased categories of hemp varieties (A, B, C, D) developed by the department, the level of review and frequency of crop testing are determined. If Category C varieties are planted, a $250 fee for each variety is required along with planting reports to cover sampling costs. Hemp Variety Categories can be viewed here. The second stage, a Production License, is issued to successful applicants after Planting Reports are received so they may produce and harvest compliant hemp. Licenses are valid from the time of issuance until April 30, 2021. Montana’s hemp program grew significantly from 58 licensees in 2018 to nearly 300 in 2019. Acreage more than doubled in 2019 to over 50,000 acres which makes Montana a leading state for hemp production. Questions about hemp licenses can be sent to hempinfo@mt.gov. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.

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FWP News Release It’s time to sign up for the first hunter education course of 2020 in Great Falls. Online registration is going on now through March 8. Everyone must register online, however there will be a twoday opportunity at Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), 4600 Giant Springs Road, for those without access to a computer. Classes will run 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 9, 11, 12, 16, 18 and 19 at North Middle School, 2601 8th St. NE. A field day will take place March 21 at FWP. To register online go to the FWP website, http://fwp. mt.gov, and follow the links, starting at Education. Go to March 9 and select one of the 10 classrooms reserved at North Middle School. When registering, students must pick a four-hour time slot for the March 21 field day, either 8 a.m. to noon or 1-5 p.m. For the morning time slot register in one of the following classrooms: 104, 105, 106, 107, or 108. For an afternoon time slot on March 21 register in classrooms 111, 112, 113, 114, or 115. After registering, downloading and printing the attached files, students must pick up a course manual at one of the following locations: North 40 Outfitters, 4800 10th Ave. S.; North 40 Outfitters, 1000 3rd St. NW; Scheel’s in Holiday Village; or FWP. Those without computer access may register at FWP, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 5 and 6, or 7-8 p.m., March 5. Before the first night of class, students must read the manual and answer the questions at the end of each chapter, or they may be excluded from the course. Everyone born after January 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course before he, or she, can hunt in Montana. A child must be at least 10 years old to take the course.

Farm/ranch transition planning classes

By NDSU Extension Service Many North Dakota farmers and ranchers know that when they retire, they want their business to stay in the family, but they aren’t sure how to make that happen. They aren’t alone. Studies indicate that while 88% of farm families hope to pass the farm on to the next generation, only 30% of farms survive the second generation, 12% survive the third generation and 3% survive the fourth generation. To reverse that trend, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension is offering “Design Your Succession Plan” educational programs at a number of sites across the state this winter. This program is designed to assist farm and ranch families in getting started on their succession plan and help them shape the future ownership of their business. During the multisession program, participants will: • Get started on a succession plan using a workbook • Open lines of communication in the family to create a shared vision for the family business that extends into the next generation • Learn how to be prepared to work with professionals to develop a succession plan and documents that put the family’s vision into action The locations, dates, starting times and contacts for the sessions are: • McClusky, McClusky City Hall - March 10, 12 and 17 at 5:30 p.m.; Nicole Wardner, 701-363-2242, nicole.wardner@ ndsu.edu The program is open to families interested in shaping the future ownership of their farm or ranch, whether that’s transferring the business to the next generation or determining how to divide the farm or ranch assets. “Succession planning is a critical need for North Dakota producers,” says NDSU Extension personal and family finance specialist Carrie Johnson, who leads the effort to deliver the program statewide. “Not having a succession plan for the family farm or ranch business may have real impacts on not only the business but also the families involved.” Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/succession for more information about the Design Your Succession Plan program.

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CONNELLY ANGUS RANCH Breeding durable, common sense, moderate-framed, low maintenance, functional Angus cattle with proven bred-in longevity.

Genetics for the Long Run Production Sale • February 25, 2020, at the Ranch, Valier, MT - Sale 1 p.m.

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POLLED HEREFORD BULLS Yearling and two year olds. Excellent pigmentation, easy calving and quiet dispositions. Dallas Polled Herefords

Box 532, 8210 Little Prickly Pear Rd - Canyon Creek, MT (406) 368-2244 ranch (406) 410-0406 cell

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BELLE PULSES USA GROWER MEETING February 19, 2020

HEDA, Inc. (old Hingham School, enter on north side of building) Lunch at Spencers Bar & Grill

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Fort Benton Realty, LLC

1426 Front Street

Fort Benton, Montana 59442

Blaine County Ranch 400 acres with approximately 260 acres irrigated hay land, nice building site with homes, barn & good corrals, and working feedlot, all located along the Milk River and east of Chinook. Good whitetail deer and pheasant hunting..............................Total price is $675,000 Also, 85-90 acres of more land (35-60 acres more irrigated land could be included in sale............................................For a Total Price of $800,000

E Hanging T Ranch located 18 miles south of Chinook: in foothills of Bears Paw Mountains with 7,000 +/- deeded acres plus 1,170 acres State lease. Multiple reservoirs & wells & spring & water rights, older ranch home plus outbuildings including large calving barn and horse barn......... ..............................................................................Sale price $5.5 million

Montana Farm 9,200 acres: located in central MT, north of Lewistown. Includes 7,200 acres of dry cropland, two homes & two sets of farm buildings with feedlot set-up. Local cropping practices include Winter & Spring Wheat, Barley and Pulse crops. Irrigation rights and development are possible. There’s elk, deer, antelope & bird hunting & fishing in this area........ .....................................Farm is priced at $16.8 million, terms possible

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2019 Montana Durum variety trials

By Montana State University, College of Agriculture In 2018, twelve experimental durum was the shortest entry followed by Alzada lines and twelve elite durum varieties were (29.6 in.), and both are semi-dwarfs, while tested at six Montana Agricultural Experithe tallest lines were MTD16002 (41.1 in.) ment Stations (Table 1). This year’s trial inand MTD16006 (40.2 in.) (Table 2). Alzada cluded 11 experimental lines (MTD16001and MT112219 also had a significantly MTD16011) developed at Montana State earlier heading date (-4 days) compared to University-Bozeman that carry genetic Mountrail (Table 2). markers associated with reduced cadmium Under irrigated conditions, MTD16001 accumulation and/or a licensed gene that had the highest yield (120.6 bu/ac), which increases pasta firmness and one experiwas significantly higher than Mountrail, mental line (MT112219) developed by and Alzada had the lowest yield (90.1 bu/ Dr. Joyce Eckhoff (MSU-EARC) with ac) (Table 3). MTD16010 had the highreduced cadmium accumulation. Elite est test weight (64.0 lb/bu) which was durum lines tested include releases from significantly higher than Mountrail (Table North Dakota State University, the Cana3). MTD16009 had the lowest test weight dian Crop Development Center-University (61.1 lb/ac) and the highest protein content of Saskatchewan, and Westbred. Rainfed (15.5%). MTD16003 had the lowest protein experiments were grown in Bozeman, MT content (12.9%) followed by MT112219 (MSU-Post Agronomy Farm), Havre, MT (13.7%), both were significantly lower than (MSU-NARC), Sidney, MT (MSU-EARC), Mountrail (14.8%) (Table 3). Conrad, MT (MSU-WTARC), Huntley, In rainfed trials, MTD16001 (73.2 bu/ac) MT (MSU-SARC), and Moccasin, MT was highest yielding, significantly higher (MSU-CARC). Irrigated trials were grown than Mountrail (67.7 bu/ac) (Table 4). in Bozeman, MT (MSU-Post Agronomy MT112219 had the highest test weight (62.9 Farm) and Sidney, MT (MSU-EARC). lb/bu), was the shortest (28.8 in.) and had There were three replicates of each line/ the lowest protein content (13.9%) (Table variety grown at each location in a ran4). CDC-Dynamic (16.1%) and MTD16009 domized complete block design except (16.0%) had the highest protein of the lines. for at SARC where plots were planted and QUALITY RESULTS SUMMARY: analyzed using an alpha-lattice design. Seed Grain quality results from USDA-ARS was treated with CruiserMaxx Vibrance for showed significant differences for all traits Cereals® (Syngenta) (5 fl oz/100 lb), and measured (Tables 13, 14). MT112219 Mountrail was considered the check variety. had the highest test weight (62.7 bu/ac), The individual research centers/cooperators whereas Alzada had the largest individual provided agronomic data and grain subseed weight (45.0 mg), individual kernel disamples from the three replicates per line ameter (3.0 mm), and percent large kernels per location were bulked and submitted (81.5 %). MTD16009 had the lowest test to Dr. Linda Dykes (USDA-ARS, Fargo, weight (57.9 bu/ac), lowest number of large ND) for analysis of seed traits, milling and kernels (49.1%), and the highest grain prosemolina quality, and mixing strength. tein (15.7%). MT112219 and MTD16003 Overall statewide agronomic perforhad the lowest grain protein (13.7%). mance can be found in Table 2 with agroMTD16003 had the highest milling yield nomic performance separated by irrigation (63.3%) followed by MT112219 (63.2%) environment (irrigated or rainfed) presented while MTD16009 had the lowest milling in Tables 3 and 4. Agronomic data for each yield (59.1%). Semolina protein results individual location is in Tables 5-12 with reflected the grain protein results with overall quality data summarized in Tables MTD16009 having the highest protein 13 and 14. Individual location quality data content (14.5%) followed by Dynamic can be found in Tables 15-32. Agronomic (14.1%) while MTD16003 (12.2%) and data for off-station variety trails grown in MT112219 (12.5%) had the lowest protein the north central and north-eastern part of content. Dynamic and Precision had the Montana can be found at the end of this rehighest grain ash content (1.59%) while port (Tables 33-38). All the off-station trials Alzada, MT112219, and MTD16009 had in north central Montana were conducted the highest semolina ash content (0.69%). and data summarized by Peggy Lamb MTD16001 had the lowest grain ash (MSU-NARC) and all the off-station trials content (1.43%) and lowest semolina ash in north-eastern Montana were conducted content (0.59%). Alzada had the highest by Dr. Chengci Chen (MSU-EARC). falling number (439.8 s), while Vivid had AGRONOMIC RESULTS SUMMARY: the lowest falling number (391.4 s). Across eight locations in 2018, Though significant differences existed MTD16001 (84.6 bu/ac) was highest for semolina whiteness (L*) the range was yielding followed by MTD16004 (81.0 very small (1.5 units), with the whitest bu/ac). MTD16001 yielded significantly line being Mountrail (85.4) and the least more than the check Mountrail (78.5 bu/ white lines being MTD16008 (83.8) and ac) (Table 2). MT112219 had the largest MT112219 (84.4). Semolina yellowness test weight (62.9 bu/ac) overall but had had a larger range (6.5 units) with the the second lowest protein content (13.7%) highest yellow values coming from Preciafter MTD16003 (13.6%), which were both sion (31.8), Dynamic (31.7), Vivid (31.6,) significantly lower than Mountrail (Table and Fortitude (31.1). MTD16007 (21.8) 2). Dynamic (15.6%), MTD16009 (15.6%) had the least yellow semolina which was and Vivid (15.5%) had the highest protein significantly lower than Mountrail (25.3). content which was significantly higher than The range for yellowness in the MSU Mountrail (Table 2). MTD16009 had the experimental lines ranged from 25.5 to highest protein content of the experimen28.8. As measured by mixograph, Alzada tal lines (15.6%) but also had the second had the strongest gluten strength with a lowest yield (74.1 bu/ac) and lowest test mixograph pattern of 6.6 while Mountrail weight (58.6 lbs/bu) in the trial (Table 2). had the weakest gluten with a mixograph MTD16008 (15.3%) also had significantly pattern of 3.0. The MSU experimental lines higher protein than the check Mountrail had mixograph patterns that ranged from (14.7%) (Table 2). MT112219 (28.7 in.) 3.8 to 5.3. ##### Crows can be found in every continent of this planet barring Antarctica. No matter where you go, you will find this bird.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A14

##### Donkeys enjoy rolling on ground. This is in fact their best pastime.

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(WI) Winner, SD 605-842-2040

(PI) Pierre, SD 605-224-1631

(PH) Philip, SD 605-859-2636

(SU) Sundance, WY 307-283-2971

(BL) Bloomfield, NE 402-373-4449

(HA) Hartington, NE 402-254-3908

(BF) Belle Fourche, SD 605-892-2621 (WA) Wayne, NE 402-375-3325

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2017 John Deere 1895 & 1910 (PI), Stk #61679, 43-ft. 1895 & 350 bushel TBT Cart, Low Acre (7,000) On Unit! Liquid Fertilizer Openers…...............................$179,000

2013 John Deere 1830 (WI), Stk #61067, 61-ft. 12” Spacing, 350 bushel Tow Behind Cart, Ingelligent Ag Section Control, Duals On Wings…............................$96,500

2009 John Deere 1830 (PI), Stk #63599, 61-ft. 12”Spacing Single Shoot, Hoses Nearly New, 350 Bu Tow Behind Tank.............. $72,000

2005 John Deere 1890 (WI), Stk #60085, 30-ft. 7.5” Spacing Single Shoot, One Owner Unit-Fertilizer Option Was Not Used, 270 Bu 2 Tank Cart.......................... $59,500

2016 John Deere 1890 & 1910 (WA), Stk #61454 & 61455, 60-ft. 7.5” Spacing, 350 bushel 2 Tank, Single Shoot w/Blockage, Only Used On Soybeans........ $198,500

2010 John Deere 1990 (WI), Stk #61185, 40-ft. 10” Spacing, Always Shedded, Boots & Gauge Wheels Look Good, Does NOT Come W/ Tank Or Markers…........... $88,500

2009 John Deere 1895 (PH), Stk #63283, 36-ft. 10” Spacing Double Shoot, Includes 1910 430 Bu Cart, Very Well Cared For......... $79,000

1998 John Deere 1850 (PH), Stk #61898, 42-ft. 7.5” Spacing Single Shoot, Includes 1900 Cart, Includes 2 Different Meters, Available Spring 2020.............. $31,000

2017 John Deere 1795 (WA), Stk #61486, 3 Seasons On Planter, About 4,800 Acres, Hydraulic Drive, CCS, ME5 Units, Active Down Force.................... $161,000

2015 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #61503, 24R30, New Performance Upgrade Kit Being Installed, Too Much To List, Run On 2600 Or 2630 Display.................. $215,000

2011 John Deere 1770NT CCS (HA), Stk #61483, 13,000 Acres On Unit, Row Command Clutches, Variable Rate Drive, Smart Boxes. ............................................ SOLD

Case IH 900 (WA), Stk #57844, 8R38, Great Food Plot Planter, Insecticide Not Used In Years, Shedded, Only Used For Corn... $2,500

ROW CROP TRACTORS

2019 John Deere 6155M (WI), Stk #58547, 286 Hours, AutoQuad Trans, Loader Ready, 3 SCV’s, 2 Pairs Of 450lb Rear Weights, Serviced & Field Ready............ $122,500

2019 John Deere 6155R (PI), Stk #58608, 206 Hours, IVT 40K Trans, Triple Link Suspension, GreenStar Ready W/4600 10” Display, Premium Radio & Lights..$154,000

2017 John Deere 8320R (WA), Stk #61510, 695 Hours, PowerShift Trans, Suspension, Super Single Metric 600 Front, Super Metric 2017 John Deere 6155R (WA), 800/70R38 Rear Duals......... Stk #61819, 322 Hours, Par............................... $252,000 tial PowerShift Trans, GreenStar Ready, 45 GPM Hyd Call for more info on Pump, 3 SCV’s, Single 450lb any of these listed units, Rear Weights......... $127,000 or to find out what else we have available!

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South Dakota

Winner (605) 842-2040 Pierre (605) 224-1631 Philip (605) 859-2636 Belle Fourche (605) 892-2621

2018 John Deere 8400R (PI), Stk #63621, 875 Hours, E23 Transmission, Leather Interior, AutoTrac W/4600 Monitor, Active Command Steering, Rear Weights......... $287,000

2014 John Deere 6210R (HA), Stk #60048, 6,227 Hours, Partial PowerShift Trans, TLS Front Suspension, H380 Loader, 4 SCV’s, Weighted Up On Rear............ $105,500 Wyoming

Sundance (307) 283-2971

2017 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #60190, 24R30, Dawn GFX Hydraulic Row Cleaners, Schlagel Closing Wheels, Seed Firmers, Nice Looking Unit........... $197,500

2015 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #61504, 24R30, 27,167 Acres, Yetter Floating Row Cleaners, Rubber Closing, ME5 Units........ $122,000

2011 John Deere 1790 (HA), Stk #61482, 16/32R Split Row, ProMax 40 & Bean Plates, Coulters On Every Row, SeedStar Monitor. ......................................... $94,000

John Deere 7300 (WI), Stk #62682, 6R30, Nice Clean Unit Used For Food Plots, Always Shedded, 1.6 Bu Boxes............................ $7,900

2015 John Deere 1795 (WA), Stk #61509, 16/32R Split Row, Low Acres- 11,041, Only Used On Soybeans, Always Shedded.$116,000

2014 John Deere 1775NT (HA), Stk #60110, 16R30, 9,000 Acres On Unit, Yetter Screw Adjust Row Cleaners, Variable Rate Drive w/ Row Command Clutches... $95,000

2011 Great Plains 3PYPA-1625 (HA), Stk #59654, 16R30 Stack Fold Planter, Central Fill, Schlagel Closing Wheels, Dickey John Monitor System................ $28,000

1997 John Deere 1750 (HA), Stk #61484, 6R30, Dry Fertilizer w/ Openers, Vac Planter, Insecticide Setup, Finger Trash Openers........ ......................................... $19,500

ARTICULATED 4WD’S

2019 John Deere 9420R (WI), Stk #63523, 234 Hours, Has PTO, 3 Point, Dual Hyd Pump, 5 SCV’s, Available May 2020..............$318,000

2013 Case IH Steiger 350 (PI), Stk #63540, 3,705 Hours, PS Trans, 5 Rear Hyd Outlets, Power Beyond Outlet, Big Pump, Pro 700 Monitor, Leather, 480/80R46 Tires....$137,000

2017 John Deere 9520R (PI), Stk #60076, 1,342 Hours, 18/6 PowerShift Trans, 2630 Gen 3 Display W/10” Screen, Hi-Flow Hydraulics, 5 SCV’s, Premium Lights..... ..............................$290,000

2004 John Deere 9220 (WI), Stk #62721, 6,705 Hours, Interior Is Good, Tires Are Ok, Tractor Runs Well, Used To Pull Strip Unit.....$67,000

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2017 John Deere 9520R (WI), Stk #60075, 1,037 Hours, CommandView III Cab W/ Premium & Satellite Radio, Hi-Flow Hydraulics, Dual Firestone 800/70R30 Tires... ..............................$261,000

2000 John Deere 9400 (PH), Stk #61855, 5,880 Hours, Interior & Tires Are Fair, Extra Suitcase Weight Above Rear Axle, No PTO Or 3 Point........................$52,000 1990 John Deere 8760 (PI), Stk #61521, 9,389 Hours, 3 Point Hitch, 3 Remotes, PowerSync Transmission, Standard Hydraulic Pump.... ................................$29,000

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page A10

Enroll soon in ARC and PLC programs

TREE SPADE FOR SALE Vermeer TSD50 50-ft. tree spade with slide and swing frame mounted on 1996 Ford F700 with Cummins diesel, Allison transmission, Splicer axle, very clean, great condition, 75% tires................................................................ Phone (406) 581-5297, Bozeman, MT

$25,000

United States Department of Agriculture News Release USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the deadline nears. “FSA offices have multiple programs competing for the time and attention of our staff. Because of the importance and complexities of the ARC and PLC programs; and to ensure we meet your program delivery expectations, please do not wait to start the enrollment process,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “I cannot emphasize enough the need to begin the program election and enrollment process now. Please call your FSA county office and make an appointment soon to ensure your elections are made and contracts signed well ahead of the deadlines.” ARC and PLC provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms. The programs cover the following commodities: barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Until March 15, producers who have not yet enrolled in ARC or PLC for 2019 can enroll for both 2019 and 2020 during the same visit to an FSA county office unless yield updates are requested. Additionally, farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC payment yields that take effect beginning with crop year 2020. If the owner accompanies the producer to the office, the yield update and enrollments may be completed during the same office visit. More Information For more information on ARC and PLC, download our program fact sheet (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/arcplc_overview_fact_sheet-aug_2019.pdf) or our 2014-2018 farm bills comparison fact sheet (https://www.fsa.usda. gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/ arc-plc_farm_bill_comparisons-fact_sheet-aug-2019.pdf). Online ARC and PLC election decision tools are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. To enroll, contact your FSA county office for an appointment.

National Chili Day

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Date When Celebrated: Always the 4th Thursday of month. There’s nothing better to eat on a cold winter’s day than a bowl of hot, spicy Chili Con Carne. It’s one of America’s favorite winter time meals. So, it’s only fitting that today is National Chili Day! Chili was believed to be first created in San Antonio, TX. Contrary to popular belief, chili is not common on menus in Mexico. There is no shortage of chili recipes. Everyone has their own personal or family recipe with very secret ingredients to make it blazingly hot. It’s the chili pepper and other hot peppers that puts the fire in the recipe. The basic chili recipe, by definition includes tomatoes, beans, chili pepper, meat (usually hamburger), garlic, onions, and cumin. Then, comes a whole bunch of other possibilities, ingredients that personalizes the recipe as our very own. Favorite chili toppings are important, too. They often include: Cheese, crackers, cornbread, sour cream, tortilla chips. The Chili pepper itself adds both flavor and heat. How much heat, depends upon what hot peppers you add and the amount you use. Chili peppers can be many colors, progressing from green to yellow, then orange and finally red. Just for the record: Chili Con Carne is defined as a stew with meat. Meatless recipes, should be called vegetarian chili or simply “chili”. It’s easy to celebrate National Chili Day. Eat a bowl of chili. You can make a pot of chili for dinner. Or better still, organize or participate in a Chili Cook-Off. Ps. Don’t forget to have a big “bowl of red” for the Superbowl.

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page A11

Bulls Bred & Fed For The Commercial Cattleman 12th Annual Bull Sale

March 2, 2020 Bear Paw Livestock ~ Chinook, MT Sale 1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch at Noon S pe cia l G ue st. ..

WEAVER HEREFORDS

O ff e r in g . . .

70 Angus Yearling Bulls P lu s. .. 5 Registered Replacement Heifers by Baltrusch Angus 38 F1 Baldy Replacement Heifers, Clear Creek - Weaver Genetics 12 Hereford Yearling Bulls 25 Two Year Old Pairs, Clear Creek Genetics

Sires Represented: Vermilion Huntley, Mill Bar Hickok 7242, Jindra Acclaim 1500, KM Broken Bow 002, Connealy Jet 4405, Connealy Artillery 4236, Clear Creek Hickok 713, Felton Capitalist 10F5

C lear Creek

H u n t l e y 9420

C lear Creek

Huntley

Lot 4

Lot 2

AAA# 19543301

AAA# 19543272 Sire: BW

Vermilion Huntley MGS: Stevenson Surenuff 2017 92 lbs 205wt 762 lbs WR 110 YW 1392 lbs YR 110

EPDs BW

3.5

+67

+132

+.80

Hickok

C l e ar Creek 713

+28

Vermilion Huntley MGS: BTR Pioneer 310 98 lbs 205wt 701 lbs WR 101 YW 1319 lbs YR 104 Dams NR 2@101 EPDs BW 3.7 WW +57 YW +112 SC +.53 M +24 $W +48 $B +144

Sire: Dams NR

4@102

+63

+156

920

Hickok

C l e ar Creek 713

Lot 6

Clear Creek Hickok 713 MGS: AAR Ten X 9903 BW 92 lbs 205wt 760 lbs WR 110 YW 1464 lbs YR 116 Dams NR 6@107 EPDs BW 1.9 WW +71 YW +135 SC +1.03 M +32 $W +74 $B +159 Sire:

R e d B u l l 1911

AAA# 19543284 Clear Creek Hickok 713 MGS: Connealy Artillery 4236 BW 82 lbs 205wt 762 lbs WR 110 YW 1325 lbs YR 105 Dams NR 1@110 BW+1.2 WW +69 YW +124 SC +1.39 M +20 $W +63 $B +154 Sire:

C lear Creek

Artillery

AAA# 19543281

AHA# 44018905 Sire:

Sire: Connealy

BW: 92

BW BW

Artillery 4236 MGS: Connealy Jet 4405 65 lbs 205wt 794 lbs WR 114 YW 1381 YR 109 Dams NR 1@110 -2.4 WW +70 YW +137 SC +.56 M +26 $W +75 $B +147

WEAVER HEREFORDS Don & Dolly Weaver 28108 Warrick Rd., Big Sandy, MT 59520 406-386-2244 • dwhrfrd@gmail.com weaverherefords.com

900

Lot 14

Lot 75

Frenzen Craftsman CO3 MGS: TH 223 71I Victor 755T lbs 205wt: 630 lbs. WR: 105 Dams NR: 3@102.6 EPDS: CED +5.7 BW +2.1 WR +51 YW +92 SC +1.0 M +27 M&G +52 CEM +4.6 FAT +0.043 REA +.28 IMF +.10

912

Lot 10

AAA# 19543289

D W C03

947

CLEAR CREEK ANGUS Find us on

Teddy & Sara Crowley 34075 Clear Creek Road, Chinook, MT 59523 406-395-4962 • ccangus@mtintouch.net

Download catalog at:

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page A12

METAL LATHE FOR SALE

Clausing 8000 Colchester engine 17” x 90” metal lathe, 10 hp, 3ph, Newall digital readout, coolant system, steady rest, lathe follow, Tailstock, 2-12” 3 jaw chucks, 1-16” 4 jaw chuck, quick change tool post L & R boring bats, crate of used soft chucks in various configurations. Full set of S-C Collits with chuck sold separately. Tooling under power for inspection.

9500

Phone Bill at (406) 431-1678 Will rig and load in Helena, Montana

Trucks For Sale

2005 Peterbilt, Cummins diesel, 10 speed, long double frame, good tires, nice clean truck............................................ $19,950

2007 Kenworth T800, Cummins diesel, 8LL transmission, 16,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. double locking rearends, double frame............................................................................. $29,950

2004 International 7600, Cat C12 at 430 hp, 10 speed, 18,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rears, double lockers, long double frame, Hendrix walking beam suspension................................ $24,750

Please call 406-855-4465

2003 International 4400 DT530, 325 hp, 10 speed, long frame, spring tandem suspension, good running truck.............$17,950

114 East Washington Avenue Chester, Montana 59522

(406) 759-6489

GROWERS MEETING

at the Golden Triangle Community Center Joplin, MT (Joplin Gym) Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Roof snow removal probably not necessary

By NDSU Extension Service This winter’s heavy snowfall has people wondering whether they need to remove snow from the roof of their house or agricultural building. “Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter,” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says. “Just because one roof has gone down doesn’t mean every roof in the area is in danger. The collapse may have been a case of poor workmanship or design, unusual amounts of snow or some other special circumstance.” Most house roofs in eastern and northern North Dakota should hold 30 to 40 pounds of snow per square foot, according to Hellevang. In the southwestern part of the state, where snowfall typically is lighter, roofs are built to hold less - about 30 pounds per square foot. “Agricultural buildings usually aren’t designed to those same standards,” Hellevang says. “That’s because the risk of damage or injury from collapse is considered to be lower.” Agricultural buildings should carry 20 to 35 pounds of snow per square foot, depending on location. However, agricultural buildings normally are not required to be built to carry a specified snow load and may have been built for a lighter amount of snow. Also, snow load standards may not have been in place when older homes and buildings were erected, but if those buildings have withstood the test of time, they’ll probably withstand a normal winter’s snow load, Hellevang says. Determining if the snow load on your roof is excessive can be difficult. “The weight of snow varies greatly,” Hellevang says. “Light, fluffy snow may only weigh about 7 pounds per cubic foot. More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot, and drifted, compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more. Ice buildup also adds weight rapidly.” If the roof has more than a couple of feet of compacted snow on it, the load may be excessive, he adds. He urges people to monitor the roof for deep drifts caused by surrounding buildings or trees. Roofs that have more than one level often accumulate deep snowdrifts, but those roofs should have been built to carry that added load. Ultimately, however, the decision to shovel off a roof will be based on an educated guess unless you can get a recommendation from an engineer or building official, Hellevang says. He recommends that home and agricultural building owners check their insurance policy because roof failure due to snow is not covered by all policies. Those who decide to shovel off their roof need to remember that snow and ice can make the job dangerous. Agricultural buildings with metal roofs can be especially treacherous, and power lines can be an added hazard. Ladders can slide easily on frozen ground, so they need to be anchored in some way. Shoes also can slide easily on the ladder and the roof. Select footwear that provides a good grip in cold weather. People who are not agile and comfortable with working on the roof should hire someone to remove the snow. “You also can damage your roof,” Hellevang says. “Cold temperatures make shingles brittle, so they break more easily. You’re also more likely to remove many of the little pebbles from the surface of the shingles, shortening the life of your roof.” Hellevang advises using a roof rake, which allows a person to remove snow while standing on the ground. Some snow rakes have rollers that keep the rake just above the shingle. If using a shovel, take care to not impact the shingles, and shovel down the roof in the direction the shingles lie.

February 16th will be... Almond Day

Now offering 2020 Harvest Contracts on: Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Flax, and Mustard

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED!

We have 2 facilities in Chester, MT to meet your delivery needs!

It’s generally believed and agreed by historians (and food historians in particular) that almonds were one of the earliest cultivated foods by mankind. Almond Day celebrates this and all things almond, and rightly so, given their high vitamin E content, their effectiveness at reducing cholesterol levels and helping with weight loss!

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page A13

SETTLE FOR MORE...

PE A X Angus

47th Annual

PRODUCTION SALE

MARCH 3, 2020 At the ranch • Valier, MT

Lot 2

Reg: 19640699

Sire: WMR Resource 6112

MGS: Apex Wide Track 545

Lot 3

Lot 20

Reg: 19648106 Sire: Apex Payweight 653

Reg: 19645041

MGS: Lost Lake Vanguard 1504

Sire: Apex Iron Mountain 7105 MGS: H A R B Imus 117-341

Selling: • Performance Proven Yearling Sons • Solid Foundation Yearling Heifers • Bangs Vaccinated • Ready to Breed

• Select Cow/Calf Pairs • Apex Angus Raised

2020 Sale Sires:

• Apex Chairman 014 • Apex Iron Mtn 7105 • FF EZ Money D217 • BSF Hot Lotto 1401 • WMR Resource 6112 • Epic 3F • Apex Element 027 • Apex Payweight 653 • S Whitlock 179 • Byergo Boomer 6351 • MR Vertical • WMR Truegrit 520

Apex Value Added:

• Free delivery - Montana & adjoining states. Or Sale day pickup discount • 1st year breeding guarantee • Volume discounts The bulls and heifers offered on 3/3/2020 will keep on doing for you what they’ve done for years at APEX ANGUS, an honest and trustworthy job.

GENETICS THAT PERFORM The Apex Angus cowherd does quite a quick turn around. At 15 months of age heifers and yearling bulls are in the breeding pastures. The steers are already on the kill floor producing a high percentage of CAB carcasses.

THE SWANSON FAMILIES 8056 Valier Hwy • Valier, MT 59486 Kurt Kirby Connor Daryle & Pam

406-279-3341 406-472-3245 406-279-3777 406-279-3548

apex@3rivers.net • www.apexangus.com

Lot 5 Reg: 19640693 Sire: BSF Hot Lotto 1401

Lot 10

MGS: Apex Wide Track 4401

Reg: 19648105

Sire: Apex Iron Mountain 7105

MGS: Sitz Upward 307R

PRIOR TO SALE: 406-279-3548 SALE DAY PHONE: 406 279-3350

Dish Channel 997 Videos of the bulls at www.superiorlivestock.com

406-671-5100

Prior to the sale: Bill Pelton: 406-671-5100

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page A14

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE A8

2013 MacDon M155 rotary swather, excellent condition, field ready. 1977 John Deere 4630 tractor with loader. 1983 Case 580D backhoe with dirt bucket, hay grapple fork, 18” and 24” backhoe buckets. Eversman 10-ft. land plane with hydraulic ram. PK tank, sprayer/water tank on trailer. Ford 4-bottom rollover 16” plow. Phone (406) 860-9094

We welcome you to check out our 2020 offering of 28 yearling Charolais Bulls Please contact Ryan or Riley Knerr for more information Riley Knerr (406) 464-5211 M (406) 366-6788 Ryan Knerr (406) 464-2004 M (406) 301-4333

Call Now & Book Your Seed Today! It’s not too early to start talking about

SPRING SEED 4

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Post Office Box 130 Three Forks, MT 59752

406-285-3269 www.circlesseeds.com

WestBred®, Improving Nature’s Grains and the Wheat design are trademarks of Monsanto Technology, LLC

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29th Annual Value Added Angus Bull Sale

130+ Yearling Angus Bulls to Sell

march 5th, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. mst

Featured Sires Include...

Marda Blacksmith 683 | HA Cowboy Up 5405 Jindra Acclaim | BUBS Southern Charm AA31 3F Epic 4631 | RB Indeed 4515

PAP Tested

Fertility Tested

Beaverhead Livestock Auction • Dillon, MT Maternally Minded

Lot 1

32 PAP

Range Functional

Lot 8 BW -1.1 WW +82 YW +139 MK +32

sd epic 4024-9039 w

Lot 13 BW +0.5 WW +96 YW +171 MK +31

BW +2.9 WW +74 YW +135 MK +40

42 PAP

Lot 14

Lot 16

Lot 25

BW +2.0 WW +79 YW +137 MK +28

44 PAP

Lot 32

Lot 39

Lot 29

sd blacksmith 357-9658

BW +2.7 WW +65 YW +108 MK +40

BW -0.2 WW +65 YW +116 MK +25

40 PAP sd master plan 0009-9286

sd southern charm 2933-9259w

Lot 56

BW +3.4 WW +78 YW +127 MK +26

sd indeed 9067

Lot 114

41 PAP

sd cowboy up 185-9258

BW +2.6 WW +73 YW +132 MK +31

35 PAP sd black magic 713-9034

sd confirmed 9307-9255

sd acclaim 4114-9241 w

BW +3.1 WW +89 YW +166 MK +25

Lot 20

BW +2.7 WW +68 YW +113 MK +17

BW +2.3 WW +88 YW +152 MK +29

37 PAP sd master plan 0070-9284

41 PAP sd blacksmith 7269-9678

Lot 79

with lots of peformance!

Lot 11

39 PAP sd whitlock 4114-9621 w

BW +3.5 WW +94 YW +168 MK +28

Easier Calving

BW +0.1 WW +84 YW +152 MK +31

42 PAP

sd epic 9169

Lot 131 BW +1.3 WW +55 YW +100 MK +12

sd ten speed 9027

34 PAP

BW +0.6 WW +60 YW +109 MK +25

sd active duty 9521

Steve & Linda Buckner | 406-498-3005 | steve@splitdiamond.com Online Bidding At: Hans & Diana Buckner | 406-581-0612 | hans@splitdiamond.com

View Videos at www.splitdiamond.com! | 53 Ridder Lane, Whitehall, MT

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NEW SURPLUS HDPE PIPE FOR SALE Excellent for stock water or conduit use 11/4”, 2” & 4” (128-200 psi) on 8-ft. x 4-ft. metal reels. $.32/ft and up Call Ed – Big Sky Pipe – Great Falls, MT 406-453-7299 or toll free 844-453-7299

Gopher Traps by Lee’s TrapWorks • Easy to set • Easy to empty • Built-in stake is part of trap • Kills quickly • Very visible if painted bright color • Traps are sold unpainted, paint them your favorite color • Traps are currently $20 each Canadian and approximately $16 US at today’s exchange rate • Postage for package of 10 traps is around $42 Canadian • Check us out at www.leestrapworks.com Call 306-778-2083 evenings for more information or to order

22-ft. HILLSBORO In Stock

Flatbeds Available

in Steel & Aluminum 2006 Exiss Sport Weekender

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2020 BULL SALE

Tuesday, March 3rd * Stanford, MT Son of GW Substance 107C-- PB SM

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 66 99 4.9 -0.46 0.28 0.70 134 73

Lot 18 8.2

Son of WS Outcross C164 -- PB SM

All EPDs as of 1/30/2020 All EPsCE as ofWW 1/30/2019 YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI

Lot 36 13

74 115 8.1 -0.41 -0.01 0.84 143 79

Son of DBS Hombre -- PB SM

Lot 7

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 5.6 86 125 1.8 -0.53 0.12 0.98 129 79

Son of FF Black Gold -- 1/2 SM

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 79 122 9.4 -0.10 0.43 0.44 143 83

Lot 61 14

Son of Bieber Rouse Samurai -- 1/2 SM

CE WW YW MCE YG Marb REA API TI 62 94 8.5 -0.08 0.54 0.19 137 75

Lot 39 12

Tom & Kathy Hill and Family 1045 Simmental Ln, Stanford, MT 59479 (406) 566-2479 hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com

www.hi l lsimmental.com

Selling Red & Black Simmental & SimAngusTM Bulls

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Montana Hereford Directory A & L Livestock Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Sam Anderson

406-848-2588, Emigrant, MT

Bar Star Cattle

406-947-5322, Musselshell, MT www.barstarcattle.com

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Brownell Polled Herefords 406-788-3242, Pendroy, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-284-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Duncan Ranch Co

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Feddes Herefords

Holden Herefords

406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-874-8200, Miles City, MT

Frank Herefords

307-631-6012, Absarokee, MT

G & R Farming, LLC

Garrison Ranches Inc

Dallas Polled Herefords

Griffin Polled Herefords

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

r Polled Hereford n c ho

Hanly Loyning

406-425-2344, Roberts, MT

Lucky U Cattle Company

406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT

M/D Herefords

406-891-0973, Baker, MT www.facebook.com/MD-Herefords

McKechnie Hereford Ranch 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

Indreland Ranch

Fort Keogh Livestock Research

Curlew Cattle Co

Harper Herefords

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

406-549-4442, Missoula, MT

406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Dave Hanson

406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT

Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com

406-539-6885, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com 406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

H Hanging J

406-880-9211, Frenchtown, MT

J Bar E Ranch

McMurry Cattle

406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com

Mohican West

JZ Livestock Hamilton, MT

K & C Herefords

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords 406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

Laurel, MT

NJW Polled Herefords

307-672-3248, Sheridan, WY www.njwherefords.com

On Point Cattle Co

570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT

L Bar W Cattle Company

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com

Otis Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT www.sparksherefords.com

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT www.facebook.com/ Storey-Hereford-Ranch

Thomas Herefords

406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

Wichman Herefords

406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

Yorlum Cattle Co

406-882-4086, Trego, MT

EASTERN MONTANA GENETICS

Matt 406-979-5720 • 406-773-5721 www.beeryherefords.com

PROFIT DRIVEN • GENETICS IN VOLUME • DEVELOPED TO LAST

Selling Private Treaty 140 BULLS

Quality Bulls - reasonable prices

Select your bulls now and we will feed and deliver them at your convenience this spring

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

B 110 Yearling and Two-Year-Old Horned “Like” us on Facebook Beery’s Land & Livestock Co. - BEERY Herefords

B B

& Polled Hereford Bulls 30 Yearling Red Angus Bulls Select now – Free wintering – Delivery in spring

Duncan Ranch Co. Private Treaty Silent Auction Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords

Bruce Duncan • 406-292-3503 • Joplin, MT btduncan@itstriangle.com • catalog available

Hereford Bulls for Sale Private Treaty

Female Production Sale in September Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 266-4121 (406) 439-4311 ehlke@mt.net www.ehlkeherefords.com

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Montana Hereford Directory

“The Best in Line One Breeding”

54TH ANNUAL Holden Herefords PRODUCTION SALE 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd Valier, MT 59486

www.holdenherefords.com email: jtholden@3rivers.net

Jack cell: 406-450-1029 Jay D. Evans cell: 406-450-0129

March 9, 2020 at the ranch

SELLING

150 Powerful Performance Tested Bulls 40 Elite Line One Females

Your Northern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls

J Bar E Ranch

Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.

Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602

Bulls, Registered Heifers, and F1 Baldy Heifers Available Now!

Plentywood, MT

Arvid Eggen - 406-765-7068 Lorrie Eggen - 406-765-8219 Jay-De Eggen - 406-671-7149

McMURRY CATTLE

Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales

Fred & Doreen McMurry 2027 Iris Lane Billings, MT 59102

Sidwell Herefords

30 bulls & 30 heifers selling March 16 Private Treaty Richard and Becky Sidwell Richard: (406) 861-4426 Becky: (406) 670-4227 sidwell@sidwell-land.com Box 834 Columbus, MT

LCC 002Bingo329 (DLF, HYF, IES) Sire: PHH PCC 812 TrueGrit002 Calving ease bull with vigorous calves

THOMAS HEREFORDS - Performance Tested - Carcass Ultrasound Scanned - Breeding Soundness Examined - BVD-PI3 Screened - Complete Balanced EPD’s - Ranking in the top of the breed for all traits - First Year Breeding Guarantee - Free Delivery within Montana

Richard & Shirley Bruce & Tammy (406) 544-1536 bruce@thomasherefords.com WWW.THOMASHEREFORDS.COM

Yearling Hereford Bulls for Sale Private Treaty Wintered until end of April, Flexible Payment, Multi-Bull Discount

SIRES:

Genetic 2U Britisher 1415 AGA 18Y Standard 46Z AGA 2Y MO LE Domino 119A AGA 60H BO LE Domino 29B AGA 15H Brit Candidate ET 97C AGA 60H Mo Le Domino 80E AGA 43K Stanmore Ernie 70E LBH 237B Billy Lad 124F

Moore, MT

Justin Wichman (406) 350-3123 www.wichmanherefords.com

HP 406 254 1247 Cell 406 697 4040 mcmurrycattle@gmail.com www.mcmurrycattle.com

Gold Creek, MT

KT Built Tuff 1010

Many sons of this polled Calving Ease trait leader selling at private treaty

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords Since 1922

Performance tested bulls and heifers

For sale private treaty at the ranch

Kenny Lars (406) 584-7571 cell (406) 939-0252 671 Fas 470 Lindsay, MT 59339

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Maloney Angus & Simmental Turner, Montana

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE A16

Registered Angus bulls for sale Private Treaty /2 and 3/4 brothers available High Growth Easy Calving Maternal Function Phone (406) 654-7115 1

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USW board of directors elect officers for 2020/21

U.S. Wheat Associates News Release The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board of registered and certified seed on 3,400 acres directors elected new officers for the 2020/21 annually. Previously, Padget held positions on (July to June) fiscal year at their meeting Januthe Oregon Wheat Growers League board of ary 17, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The board directors and executive committee for seven elected Michael Peters of Okarche, Oklahoma, years, serving as president in 2010. He chaired as Secretary-Treasurer; Rhonda Larson of East the Research and Technology Committee for Grand Forks, Minnesota, as Vice Chairman; Darthe National Association of Wheat Growers ren Padget of Grass Valley, Oregon, as Chairman. (NAWG) and served on the Mid-Columbia These farmers will begin their new leadership Producers board of directors, for which he was roles at the USW board meeting in June 2020 an officer for 10 years. when current Chairman Doug Goyings of PauldDoug Goyings’ family has been farming in ing, Ohio, will become Past Chairman. USW is northwestern Ohio since 1884. Together with the export market development organization for his wife Diane, son Jeremy, daughter-in-law the U.S. wheat industry. Jessica and his twin grandsons, Goyings grows “I’m excited. We have a great team here at soft red winter (SRW) and has hosted numerU.S. Wheat Associates,” Peters said after his ous trade teams on their farm. With more than election as the next USW officer. “I’m sure there 35 years of experience representing wheat and will be many challenges ahead but I’m looking Ohio agriculture, Goyings has been a member forward to tackling them.” of the USW board while serving as a director Peters said being asked to represent Oklahoma for the Ohio Small Grains Checkoff Board wheat farmers in Italy, Israel and Morocco first since 2009 and is a past chairman of the USW piqued his interest in the work being done overLong-Range Planning Committee. He is also seas to promote U.S. wheat. “It is very important a past-president of his local Farm Bureau and to for us to build upon those relationships and previously sat on the board of directors for the support to increase overseas demand,” he added. Ohio Veal Growers Inc., Creston Veal, Inc., and Michael Peters is a farmer and rancher growPaulding Landmark, Inc. ing hard red winter wheat and canola, and winter grazing stocker cattle on wheat. Peters is President of his local CHS Coop Board, is a member of the Okarche Rural Fire Fighters’ Association Board. He has also served as President of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He currently serves as a Commissioner and Secretary of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. As a USW Director, Peters serves as Chairman of the Wheat Quality Committee. He has participated in several farm leadership programs sponsored by CHS and the National Wheat Foundation. Peters and his wife Linda have two teenage boys who work with him and his father on their farm. Rhonda Larson was raised on her family’s Red River Valley farm and has been engaged in the operation full-time for nearly 30 years. Her father started the farm 51 years ago growing potatoes, wheat and barley. With her two brothers and her son, the third generation on the farm, they currently grow wheat and sugarbeets. Larson has been a board member of the Minnesota Wheat Research & Promotion Council for 17 years; serving as chair from 2010 to 2012. She served on the Wheat Foods Council board and is a longtime member of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. As a USW director, she served on the Long-Range Planning Committee and the Budget Committee. Larson received a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a juris doctor’s degree in law from the University of North Dakota. Darren Padget is a fourthgeneration farmer in Oregon’s Sherman County, with a dryland wheat and summer fallow rotation currently producing

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Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig 44/45/357 500/460/454 1911’s Taurus Judge Great for Horseback Riding, Bowhunting, Backpacking, ATV riders Carry your gun with comfort • Fully lined • Premium American tanned leather Norm Schertenleib 406-965-2253 • Great Falls, MT www.montanaholster.com

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COWS FOR SALE

9-Young, bred Scotch Highland cows

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Call Sylvia or John at (406) 567-3118 or see at 12780 Montana Highway 81, Denton, MT

M & W MACHINE 3 CNC Lathe Work with 81/2" spindle bore ✓ Irrigation Pump Repair ✓ Heavy Duty Industrial Machining and Repair ✓ Portable Line Boring ✓ Welding ✓ Large Lathe and Mill Work ✓ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Machine Work

Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring & Line Boring within 500 mile radius

1-855-285-0179 or 406-285-0179 Mark Oelke – Owner 20 W. Cedar • PO Box 788 • Three Forks, MT 59752 Visit us on the web at: www.mwmachine.net

Mineral Tub Lifter Work Smart...Not Hard

We make it easier for you to handle your Mineral Tubs - plastic, metal & biodegradable! Can be used with all bale beds. Purchase a Mineral Tub Lifter TODAY!!! Call or email to order!!

Mineral Tub Lifters make GREAT GIFTS for the hard-to-shop-for! SEE US AT MATE IN BILLINGS, MT FEBRUARY 20-22 BOOTH #397

Jason 406- 390-0826 • Shyla 406-390-1339 email: shyla@mtintouch.net Malta, Montana See photos and videos on our Facebook Page:Mineral Tub Lifter and check out our website at: www.mineraltublifter.com

•DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME•

Properties For Sale • Ronan, MT - 170 acres irrigated hay operation. Includes shared well and pipe corral system. Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. • Ronan, MT - 120 +/- irrigated acre livestock operation planted in hay & pasture. Nice home and older outbuildings. Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. • Ronan, MT - 210 acres (138 acres irrigated). Corrals, calving shed & water system. Currently in hay, pasture & native breaks. Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. • St. Ignatius, MT - Mission Mountain views, 28+ acre irrigated horse or small livestock operation. Home + large combo barn & shop. Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. • Choteau, MT - Grazing & CRP income with potential appreciation from Rocky Mtn. Front location SW of Choteau. 7,700 deeded acres plus leased acres.

(406) 393-2380 www.daveheine.com

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UW livestock judging team season performance among best-ever

From University of Wyoming Extension A top-10 finish at all seven livestock judging contests this fall continues to be the success story for the University of Wyoming (UW) livestock judging team. The team was the most successful over the past 30 years of which there are records, said Caleb Boardman, who coached the team with graduate assistant Laurel Rigby, both in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. They started the fall season by placing third overall at the National Barrow Show in Austin, Minnesota, where Shanan Davey, Olathe, Colorado, placed eighth overall. The team finished sixth overall at Aksarben in Grand Island, Nebraska. Logan Despain, Laramie, won the swine division and finished 10th overall. The team placed eighth at the Flint Hills Classic in Hutchinson, Kansas. Davey won the sheep and goat division and finished seventh overall. Continuing on to the contest at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the team placed fourth. Stephanie Connelly was first in sheep and goat, and Tiffaney Connelly was third in sheep and goat and sixth overall. Both are from Bridgeport, Nebraska. Both junior and senior teams competed against Colorado State University (CSU) at a contest hosted by CSU. UW had the top four teams and all 10 of the top individuals. The team finished ninth out of 25 universities at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Alexi Goodnow, Craig, Colorado, led the team in sixth place and Despain was seventh out of 111 contestants. Davey was top 10 in reasons, swine and sheep divisions. The final contest was the North American in Louisville, Kentucky, with 130 contestants from 30 universities. UW tied for third in reasons, second in sheep and goats, sixth in cattle and finished seventh overall, marking the third consecutive year with a top-10 finish at this contest. Tiffaney Connelly led the team finishing sixth overall and first in sheep and goats. UW was one of two universities, along with Oklahoma State, to have a team member in the top 10 at every contest throughout the year. “I am extremely proud of what this team accomplished,” said Boardman. “While they have been the most successful team over the past 30 years of which we have contest records, more importantly the team is comprised of 10 outstanding individuals who are going to go on and do big things in life and continue making the University of Wyoming proud.”

##### A rushing tourist, out of breath, stops at a small country house where a grandpa is sitting on the porch and asks, “Excuse me, how can I get the fastest to the train station?” “No problem,” waves the grandpa, “let me just let the dog loose.”

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

YEARLING SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE Reds, Whites & Roans

R&A Vanek Shorthorns - Stockett, MT (406) 736-5409, or (406) 899-5409

www. CMPMontanan.com

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HAY FOR SALE Grass hay in 3x4 square bales. Excellent quality. • Delivery Available •

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Barney Hay - Southwest Montana (406) 491-5616 cell or (406) 494-5616 home

STOKES FENCING Conrad, Montana

Lance Stokes (406) 450-2149 Fencing Done Right Call us today to get a quote!

We do all types of insulation!

• Polyurethane Spray Foam • Blow-in Fiberglass • Cellulose • Fiberglass Batting • Roof Foaming & Coatings

Conrad, MT • 406-450-4232

Beefcake by DewEze • Tackle daily livestock feeding chores • Designed to fit any feeding style

• Featuring electric or hydraulic models

2020 Chevrolet 3500HD SRW, 6.6L gas, regular cab, 4x4. SOLD 2016 Ford F350 supercab, single rear wheel, gas, automatic. 2015 Chevrolet 2500HD double cab, 4x4, gas with used Krogmann. SOLD

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Tick off

Although many horsemen still practice the primitive method of using a lighted cigarette to draw out ticks from a horse, it is not considered wise because it can cause the tick to dispel its stomach contents, resulting in disease transmission. Most disease transmission from a tick occurs within the first 24-36 hours of attachment, so prompt removal is recommended. The most common removal practice is to use tweezers on the tick at the front of its body, as close as possible to the horse’s skin surface, and slowly pull out the tick. Be aware that is you grab the rear portion of the tick, it can cause the tick’s gut to rupture its infectious contents, and the head may stay within the horse and form a hard nodule (tick bit granuloma). Dispose of the tick and put antiseptic on the wound. ##### With proper maintenance and care, a donkey can live for more than 40 years.

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Reference Sires Efbeef Schu-Lar Proficient N093 DR Advance 1618 DR Proficient 1412

Saturday, March 7, 2020 Reference Sires Stevenson Bravado 60661 PAHR Yeti B5 KG Focal Point 2022 LD Capitalist 316 BTD Tenfold B644 BTD Concensus B649

For information or catalog contact: Bruce Duncan 406-399-6300-cell or 406-292-3503 Neal Duncan 406-945-0785-cell Email--btduncan@itstriangle.com

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Inc.

Box 852, Shelby, MT 59474 Phone: 434-5011 FAX: 406-434-5014 e-mail: bigskyseeds@3rivers.net

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IT’s ! NEW

HERCULES TALL WHEATGRASS

Alkar

Hercules

One of two grasses that does well on low fertility or high alkali soils! Hercules will establish on soils with a PH as high as 10.1 More forage and better quality than Alkar or Jose Good growth early in the spring As with Newhy, be sure to graze before heading Over 40 years experience

Greenway Seeds Caldwell, Idaho Alan Greenway, Seedsman Cell: (208) 250-0159 Msg: (208) 454-8342 www.greenwayseeds.com

Lunch at noon

Selling: 85 Yearling Red Angus & Gelbvieh/Balancer Bulls Carried by:

RED Exceptional 907 Son of LSF SRR Exceptional 5464C

Lot 3

Bob & Cathy (406) 342-5859 Chad & Jenny (406) 740-2854 redland@rangeweb.net www.redlandredangus.com

ACT BW 66 EPD’s

HB 185

BW –3.8 WW 54

205 WT 726 GM 47 YW 82

Milk 24

Nourish and protect your skin this winter

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension I noticed my husband sliding his back on the doorframe near our living room. I knew the reason. “Where’s the back scratcher?” he asked. I retrieved it and handed it to him. Evidently, the doorframe wasn’t doing the trick. Yes, it’s winter, I thought to myself. As I watched him scratch his back, I became aware of the itchiness of my skin. I reached down to scratch my lower legs. Driving around with hot air blowing on my legs from our vehicle’s heater wasn’t doing my skin a favor. However, heat is a necessity in the winter. The palms of my hands were rough like fine-grade sandpaper. I had ventured outside without mittens the other day, and my skin did not approve. I got up out of my easy chair to get some lotion for my hands and legs. Actually, my back was feeling itchy, too. We all need to take care of our skin all year long, but especially in the winter. Skin is the largest organ in the body. It serves as a protective barrier to help prevent harmful substances from entering the body. Sun and the dry air of winter can be damaging to our skin. For example, wearing sunscreen throughout all seasons of the year helps protect our skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Applying moisturizer helps keep our skin hydrated to serve as an effective protective barrier. Staying hydrated can help prevent wrinkles and lines from becoming noticeable, too. Two of the most important barriers protecting the skin are sebum, a substance secreted by sebaceous glands to reduce water loss and prevent infection, and pH (alkalinity or acidity). The low pH of the skin’s surface helps protect against disease-causing bacteria. Most of us maintain a supply of moisturizers especially during the cold, dry winter months. We also can nourish our skin from the inside by enjoying a variety of foods: • Include about 4 to 5 cups of colorful antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. All forms of fruits and vegetables, including canned, fresh and frozen, count toward the daily goal. • Get your omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish, such as albacore tuna, halibut, mackerel and sardines, and nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and pumpkin seeds. • Make half your grain choices whole grains for a variety of vitamins. Grains provide a variety of vitamins. • Enjoy lean meat, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy, beans and other protein-rich foods to provide your body with a variety of nutrients for building and repairing tissues. Stay hydrated during the winter months and all year. Monitor your hydration by checking the color of your urine. It should be light yellow, about the color of straw. On average, women need 9 cups of liquid from beverages and food, and men need 13 cups daily. Fruits and vegetables are very high in water. Keep a pitcher of cold water in your refrigerator to promote water consumption, and drink warm beverages such as herbal tea. We have many other ways to take care of our skin during dry, cold months, according to these tips that I adapted from the American Academy of Dermatology: • Shorten your baths or showers to five to 10 minutes. Use warm water instead of hot water, which is more drying. Use a limited amount of a gentle fragrance-free cleanser, and blot skin gently dry. • Choose gentle skin care products. Deodorant soaps and/ or products with alcohol and fragrances tend to be harsh on your skin. • Apply a moisturizer right after washing your hands or face or drying off after taking a shower. Ointments, creams and other moisturizers work by trapping moisture in your skin. • Read the ingredients on the moisturizer. Shea butter, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil and petrolatum are among the ingredients that are most effective in trapping moisture. • Don’t forget to wear lip balm to help prevent your lips from cracking. • Don’t forget your mittens. Protect your skin when you go outside in cold weather. • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your home. • Remember that cozying up to a heater or fireplace can be drying to your skin. Keep a little distance and keep your moisturizers nearby. CONTINUED ON PAGE A28

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Succeeding in your career field

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It is all in who you know these to help them stand out in the industry. As days right? This rural setting does not reI contemplate the numerous experiences ally provide many networking opportunities I have had at trade shows throughout the for farmers, ranchers, investors, real estate year, I am more convinced than ever that it agents, and such. However, this is the seais essential to include at least one event like son of trade shows! There is no better way this on your calendar every year. Especially to connect with commercial real estate if being a leader in your industry is on your decision-makers and increase your profesradar. Being around other industry leaders sional network than by attending industry has a way of getting both the competitive events. In addition to hosting an annual fall and the creative juices flowing. conference, Corder and Associates sponsors At these trade shows, you can expect to and participates in trade shows nationwide see the latest models of tractors and equipthroughout the year, because we realize the ment. Seed specialists will have their new significance of networking. Allis Chalmers tractors varieties on hand. Livestock nutritionists Industry trade shows allow you to meet will be ready and willing to answer quesnew people in your career field. As I was 4W305, 4W220, D21, 220, 8010-8070 mfwd tions and give you ideas. 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Top 5 ways we can support soil

From Soil Science Society of America We walk on it, dig into it, and build with it. We depend on it to grow food and clothing, filter water, and support natural ecosystems. Soil is essential to life. You can make a difference, too! Check out the top 5 ways we can support soil. Reduce food waste The food we buy at the grocery store impacts the entire food supply system. One of the easiest ways we can support the soil is by limiting the amount of food that ends up in our garbage. All the food that ends up in our shopping carts requires land, water, nutrients and energy to produce. By consuming more and throwing away less, we will prevent valuable nutrients from ending up in a landfill! Eat a diverse diet By eating different types of foods, we can help create demand for a wide variety of agricultural products, which is better for soil. Food diversity helps with biodiversity and soil fertility when land is used to grow multiple crops. For protein sources, the United States Department of Agriculture recommends varying “your protein routine.” Compost So maybe our eyes were bigger than our appetites at the grocery store, and we end up with food we can’t finish. Instead of throwing it in the garbage, consider investing in a compost system! Composting can return nutrients in food back to nature. And, compost will be great for our gardens next growing season. To learn more about our first three tips, read “What is ‘soil friendly’ eating?” on SSSA’s Soils Matter Blog (https:// soilsmatter.wordpress.com/2018/09/01/what-is-soil-friendly-eating/). Read labels on lawn and garden products Walking through the aisles of any home improvement or garden store, there is a seemingly endless array of products for our lawns and gardens. No matter which product we end up selecting, the most important step before applying is to thoroughly read the label and all instructions. Over- and under-application of the product can both cause problems. Perform soil tests If we are looking to fertilize our lawn or garden, we need to know what nutrients are already in the soil before applying more. We might be able to save money and apply less fertilizer. Or, we might just need to add one specific nutrient, and not others. A simple way to get reliable results is to have our soil tested. Local university extension services can help provide information on testing soil. It’s usually a matter of scooping up soil from a few areas of the yard and sending it in to the lab! To learn more about our last two tips, read “What should I consider before using fertilizers and pesticides at home?” on ASA’s Sustainable, Secure Food Blog (https://sustainablesecure-food-blog.com/2018/04/07/what-should-i-considerbefore-using-fertilizers-and-pesticides-at-home/).

Nourish and protect your skin this winter CONTINUED FROM PAGE A26

See https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourishyour body to learn more about taking care of all of your body systems, from bones to skin. Click on the “skin” link to learn more. We invite you to sign up for the free monthly e-newsletter. Here’s a nutrient-rich, colorful salsa that will have your holiday guests requesting the recipe. It’s also fairly low in calories and will help balance the treats of the holidays. Festive Corn Salsa 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (or 2 c. frozen corn, thawed) 1 c. green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c. red onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh squeezed) or vinegar 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Prepare ingredients as directed. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Serve with chips or crackers. Makes 10 (1/2-cup) servings. Each serving has 60 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 60 milligrams sodium.

Communication team member receives creative excellence honor

From University of Wyoming Extension A member of the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension communications and technology team received the organization’s Creative Excellence Award at the annual extension training conference in November in Laramie. Steve Miller joined extension in 2005 as editor. He writes and edits news releases and also articles and magazines for internal use and public distribution in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Prior to joining extension, Miller worked as a reporter, photographer and editor at newspapers in Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, Montana and Wyoming. “At every turn, Steve works diligently to connect the work of extension with the human lives we touch and let those real voices shine through,” said David Keto, UW Extension communications and technology manager. His writing has been recognized through numerous awards from the Association for Communication Excellence, an association of colleges of agriculture in land-grant universities, and the Wyoming Press Association. Miller is able to find new perspectives and new voices to help tell stories of extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that truly resonate with audiences, noted Keto. Jennifer Thompson, small acreage outreach coordinator for UW Extension, has worked with Miller on many extension projects, including over 14 years of collaboration on the quarterly Barnyards & Backyards magazine. Thompson notes that many might not consider the amount of work and creativity it takes to be a good editor. “Whenever I am reviewing an article and find myself stuck wondering why the piece just isn’t working and where to even start, I can send it to Steve and he’ll quickly put his finger on where the issues lie,” said Thompson. Miller has helped with over 560 articles in the Barnyards and Backyards magazine, which is just one part of his efforts. He writes numerous stories and press releases, as well as edits stories, edits internal college publications, takes photographs and posts to social media. “His titles still catch my interest, his bylines make me laugh as they do many others across our state and his creativity gives life and meaning to our words,” said Thompson. Keto also recognizes Miller’s creative mind can sometimes be understated. Miller is a quiet and practical innovator and an important member to the communications and technology team, Keto said. “Steve possesses a great talent for quiet observation and his eye toward innovation, and his ability to see where innovation can fit within UW Extension are invaluable to our organization,” said Keto. Miller has a unique ability to re-inspire the traditional and true through his creativity, said Whit Stewart, extension sheep specialist. “Without Steve’s storytelling ability, I think many of extension’s efforts would go unknown and underutilized,” said Stewart.

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Coalition focused at increasing sustainability with cover crops

From K-State Research and Extension News Agriculture’s grand challenge of feeding the world’s growing population while protecting the environment just got a big boost. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) awarded eight institutions nearly $80 million to fund ground-breaking research aimed at transitioning today’s agriculture into more sustainable and resilient systems. As part of that effort, the AFRI-Sustainable Agriculture Systems program awarded $10 million to the project “Enhancing the Sustainability of U.S. Cropping Systems through Cover Crops and an Innovative Information and Technology Network”, led by Chris Reberg-Horton with North Carolina State University and Steven Mirsky with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service. The funding will support a coalition of about 100 university, non-profit, and government scientists at 35 institutions with expertise in crop management, systems modeling, social science, technology, including sensing technology, computer science, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, plus human-centered design (farmer-driven research, technology, and outreach). Kansas State University researchers on the coalition include agronomy professor DeAnn Presley, an environmental soil science and management extension specialist and associate agronomy professor Peter Tomlinson, an extension specialist in environmental quality. The five-year project aims to increase crop profitability, resilience, and sustainability (regenerative agriculture) by enhancing the effectiveness of cover crop-based conservation tillage systems for commodity crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton. “This project will provide critical answers to questions producers ask about how to adjust their management systems (soil fertility, pest, and disease) as they integrate cover crops into their crop rotation,” Tomlinson said. The researchers are part of a group that makes up a precision sustainable agriculture team (http://precisionsustainableag.org/) designed to enhance research, education, and extension through real-time data flow, edge and cloud-based platforms, decision support tools, and on-farm monitoring systems. By focusing on cover crops and conservation tillage, the project will contribute to both improved profit for farmers and reduced environmental impacts of agriculture. Cover crops are plants, such as legumes, grasses, and brassicas, that are grown to protect and regenerate soil and improve water, nutrient, and pest management; they are not typically harvested for cash income. When cover crops and reduced tillage are used together, farmers can also accelerate carbon sequestration in the soil. These farming practices increase soil health, allowing for more climate-resilient production of food and fiber. The research focus for Tomlinson and Presley includes: • Defining how the environment and cover crops interact to influence nitrogen and water use efficiency and availability, including subsequent crop productivity and resilience. • Quantify the optimal strategy for planting into cover crops to help define the best disease, pest, and weed management strategies. • Identify on-farm implications of cover crops on abiotic (water and nitrogen) and biotic stresses (disease, pests, and weeds) influencing crop performance. “I’m excited to be a part of this large project that touches so many states,” Presley said. “It has the potential to generate an extensive amount of useful, practical information that Kansas farmers have been asking for, particularly about how cover crops can be part of an integrated pest management system for sustainable crop production.”

Pet hamsters

The natural habitat of golden (or Syrian) hamsters, as the pet variety is known, is limited to one area: the desert outside the city of Aleppo, Syria. (Their name in the local Arabic dialect translates to “saddlebags,” thanks to the pouches in their mouths that they use to store food.) In 1930 a zoologist named Israel Aharoni found a nest containing a female and a litter of 11 babies in the desert and brought them back to his lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The mother died on the trip home, so did seven of her babies. Virtually all of the millions of domesticated golden hamsters in the world are descended from the four that survived.

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Drones effective tools for fruit farmers

By Susan V. Fisk, American Society of Agronomy People have used the phrase “drone on and on” for a long time. Webster’s dictionary defines this figure of speech as “to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting.” Yet, in agriculture, drones aren’t dull, at all! Farmers use drones to be more efficient. Drones help farmers improve yields and stay ahead of problems before they become too big. Olga Walsh, University of Idaho, is researching the use of drones for fruit trees. Most of the agricultural applications for drones - or, more technically unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) - have been on grain crops like wheat, corn and soy. “Adoption and use of crop sensors in production agriculture saves thousands of dollars every year in many crops,” says Walsh. “Crop sensors also help to significantly improve the efficiency of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers and water. Finally, drones can minimize negative impacts of agricultural activities on environmental quality.” In Idaho, the fruit industry grows grapes, cranberries, apples, and even alternative fruits like Asian pears. Apples are the largest fruit crop in Idaho, with over 60 million pounds of apples produced per year.1 Walsh’s research team focused on applying UAV technology to fruit trees. Her previous work has been with wheat and other crops. “We know drones can be used in orchards,” says Walsh. “But there aren’t any grower recommendations regarding what data needs to be collected and what kind of data is most useful, depending on the grower objective.” The most promising ways the drones could be employed for the orchards and tree nurseries are: • taking inventory of tree height and canopy volume; • monitoring tree health and quality; • managing water, nutrients, pests and disease in-season; • estimating fruit/nut production and yield; and, • creating marketing tools (videos for promotion of the orchard, or sale of trees and fruit). Like with other uses of drones in agriculture, Walsh’s work helps to collect detailed information about the crops, faster than humans could by physically “scouting” the fields. “The UAVs are capable of acquiring images with high resolutions that are ideal for detecting various crop issues,” says Walsh. “The UAV systems allow scanning the crops from above. They obtain high quality images and high-resolution spectral data. This is correlated with plant growth, health, water and nutrient status, and can be used to estimate biomass production.” All are indicators of potential yield. It’s not just about the speed of scouting a field. “Sensors can function within regions of the electromagnetic spectrum where human eyes can’t,” says Walsh. “Sensors are much more reliable and objective than visual assessment. They provide quantitative information (numeric data that can be measured and compared) versus qualitative information (descriptive data that can be observed).” Team members also perform outreach. “We conduct grower education on the use of remote sensing and using UAVs for crop monitoring,” says Walsh. “We do demonstration flights and produce publications to boost grower adoption of precision agriculture methods.” “The overall goal of this work is to strengthen sustainability and competitiveness of Idaho fruit tree producers,” says Walsh. “Our findings increased awareness, knowledge, and adoption of crop sensors and UAVs.” And, that’s not dull at all! 1 https://agri.idaho.gov/main/about/about-idaho-agriculture/idaho-crops/

Don’t mess with Crows

Crows are very much capable of remembering faces. In Seattle, a group of scientists wore a specific type of mask and captured seven crows but later released them. The crows remembered the masks and later, whenever they saw the mask, they attacked. Interestingly, they didn’t attack the researchers when they wore different types of masks. They attacked only the specific type the researchers used for abducting the crows. They didn’t just remember, they actually spread the news among friends. So, when the other crows saw the horror mask (the heard stories of), they attacked too. Crows don’t forget easily. Two years after the Seattle scientists conducted the experiment, the crows still remembered the mask and attacked again!

Experts discuss tips for raising stocker cattle

K-State Research and Extension News ond protocol for those that don’t respond Cow-calf producers, stocker operators to the initial treatment. and feedlot managers all have the same Larson stressed the importance of stickend goal in mind: raise high quality beef profitably. Experts at the Kansas State ing with the treatment plan. “This is a University Beef Cattle Institute say there protocol. Treat every animal the same so are many ways that producers can do that we can evaluate if this protocol is worksuccessfully. ing,” he said. Stocker cattle are typically newlyMore information on this topic is availweaned calves weighing between 300 and able on a weekly podcast produced by 800 pounds. They are often co-mingled the Beef Cattle Institut (https://ksubci. with other calves and developed on a org/2019/11/29/dustin-questions-agforage-based system with some feed credit-survey-listener-question-tips-forsupplementation before moving to the managing-profitability-in-stocker-cattlefeedlots for finishing. health-protocols/). “Successful stocker operators do a good job of buying and selling the cattle, while keeping them healthy at an effective cost of gain,” said K-State veterinary medicine professor Bob Larson. In respect to the markets, agricultural economist Dustin Pendell advises stocker operators to follow a buy low, sell high strategy. “There are a lot of considerations to include such as pricing inputs, output price and marketing strategies,” he said. “Producers need to have a risk management strategy when purchasing inputs and selling calves.” Once the cattle arrive, identifying the appropriate feedstuffs is also going to be key to an operator’s success, according to Larson. “It is not just pricing feed on a per pound of feed basis but looking at how much growth can come from that feed source.” For some operations, it may be more cost effective to calculate a slower rate of gain by feeding a foragebased diet, and for others more feed supplementation may be needed to provide adequate nutrients for a faster gain. K-State Research and Extension cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber also said there is another reason for supplementation. “Following a higher rate of gain may also allow operators to meet a marketing window due to the seasonality of feeder calves,” he said. Along with market price considerations and feeding strategies, the experts agreed that it is vital to follow a health protocol for the calves. “It is important to establish a logical plan of first and second treatments,” Larson said. “The veterinarian is going to help select an antibiotic that is a good match for the bacteria that is causing the disease.” Another part of the plan is to outline treatment frequency and establish a sec-

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SWATHER FOR SALE

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2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE A30

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Paints vs. Pintos

Question: All Paints are Pintos, but not all Pintos are Paints. How can that be? Answer: Pinto is an American term for horses with large patches of white and another color on their bodies. In other Englishspeaking countries, this pattern may be referred to as colored. Saddlebreds, Half-Ara-

bians, Miniature Horses, and non-purebred horses can be Pintos. Paints are horses that are predominately of Quarter Horse lineage that are considered to be pinto in color. The American Paint Horse is a breed based on color and lineage. Pintos can be registered as a color breed, regardless of lineage.

Connecting agriculture, public gardens and science

From Soil Science Society of America North America’s agricultural and natural landscapes are vital to feeding humanity. They are home to many populations of important food plants and their wild relatives. Climate change is projected to significantly impact the agricultural sector, and any efforts to adapt food and agriculture systems today will benefit us both now and in the future. In order to look for ways to collaborate on both public education and scientific studies, the American Public Gardens Association partnered with the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and the Soil Science Society of America. The results are published in a special section of Crop Science, released in November 2019. “The need to engage urban audiences in agricultural research has never been greater,” says Ari Novy. Novy is the former Executive Director of the US Botanic Garden and led the efforts to create the collaboration. He is now directing the San Diego Botanic Garden. “Many of the agricultural researchers and farmers of tomorrow will come from urban areas,” says Novy. “They will not have grown up living on the land. We must do everything we can to serve urban markets at all stages of agricultural production. This includes bringing agricultural education to our urban centers to ensure informed democratic decision-making and to create agricultural opportunities for urban populations.” Tara Moreau is associate director at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden. According to Moreau, “botanic and other public gardens have become areas of interaction between agricultural sciences and the urban audiences public gardens serve. Collaborating with researchers, other leaders from botanic gardens, universities and other interested parties helped us develop this special section.” “There is much work to be done to safeguard North America’s agriculture and food system,” says Moreau. “Connecting agricultural researchers, botanical gardens and others to bring together diverse perspectives, expertise, approaches and solutions is essential for biodiversity in food and agriculture, and for conserving food plants and their wild relatives in our natural landscapes.” Last April (2019), these groups worked together to create a symposium hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines. It drew over 100 participants from more than 26 botanical/public gardens, 18 colleges and universities, and four federal agencies, as well as professionals from science centers.

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The deadline for advertising in the March 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 26th.

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Balewagons & Retrievers

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE A36

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Swathers New Holland HW325 swather, 1 6 H S h e a d e r, new conditioning rolls, 2450 hours $47,500

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Rakes

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Haying Equipment

New Holland 1425 square baler, diesel..............................$10,500

Miscellaneous

John Deere 650 grain cart.....................................................$8500 1972 Freightliner 20-ft. box and hoist, with drill fill auger..$10,500 1973 International 4300 truck with 20-ft. box and hoist, Detroit diesel, 13 speed...................................................................$7500

Tractors & Accessories

1995 Agco Allis 9655 MFWD, FEL, grapple, 155 hp, 18 speed powershift, duals $29,500

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John Deere 8630 275 hp, 2156 hours, tires 80%...............$21,500 Case 4690 tractor...................................................................$9500 Great Bend 870 FEL, grapple, new condition.......................$7500

Industrial Equipment

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February 21st will be...Sticky Bun Day

Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer a carbohydrate filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the brief. Fortunately for those who enjoy a good sticky bun, an entire day is dedicated to celebrating and eating them – Sticky Bun Day. The exact origins of the sticky bun are

debatable, as is the history of Sticky Bun Day. While some attribute the sticky bun to the Ancient Egyptians, others argue that it originates in Germany. However, one thing that is agreed on is that German settlers brought the sticky bun to Pennsylvania in the United States. These pastries were originally called ‘schnecken’ and are a speciality of Philadelphia. Of course there is only one thing you can do to celebrate Sticky Bun Day in all its glory and that is to make or eat as many of these delicious snacks as possible!

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Fritz Red Angus 32nd Annual Production Sale

Thursday March 12th, 2020 610G - GOO son • BW 82 • 205 wt 806 • R 120 • 365 wt 1350 • R 120 HB 218 • GM 51 • CE 13 • B -0.1 • W 78 • Y 130 • M 28 • S 20 • MA 0.58 • RE 0.23

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Lunch at noon Sale time 1:00 pm

618G - GOO son • BW 75 • 205 wt 797 • R 118 • 365 wt 1297 • R 115 HB 220 • GM 51 • CE 13 • B -0.7 • W 82 • Y 134 • M 25 • S 21 • MA 0.60 • RE 0.18

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620G - Anvil son • BW 75 • 205 wt 686 • R 100 • 365 wt 1301 • R 107 HB 201 • GM 49 • CE 13 • B -2.4 • W 66 • Y 111 • M 32 • S 20 • MA 0.45 • RE 0.07

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626G - Anvil son • BW 72 • 205 wt 688 • R 101 • 365 wt 1230 • R 102 HB 197 • GM 48 • CE 14 • B -3.2 • W 63 • Y 107 • M 31 • S 19 • MA 0.41 • RE 0.23

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Free care

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Fertility Tested Progeny By:

687G - Impec son • BW 62 • 205 wt 716 • R 106 • 365 wt 1203 • R 107 HB 191 • GM 49 • CE 17 • B -3.3 • W 72 • Y 112 • M 28 • S 15 • MA 0.55 • RE 0.10

707G - D End son • BW 93 • 205 wt 678 • R 102 • 365 wt 1280 • R 110 HB 192 • GM 52 • CE 10 • B 1.0 • W 75 • Y 126 • M 25 • S 17 • MA 0.55 • RE 0.25

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701G - GB son • BW 68 • 205 wt 716 • R 105 • 365 wt 1230 • R 102 HB 190 • GM 46 • CE 11 • B -0.3 • W 65 • Y 99 • M 27 • S 20 • MA 0.33 • RE 0.00

709G - Seneca son • BW 74 • 205 wt 689 • R 105 • 365 wt 1235 • R 104 HB 177 • GM 47 • CE 13 • B -2.8 • W 64 • Y 103 • M 28 • S 17 • MA 0.27 • RE 0.30

FRITZ RED ANGUS

746G - Warden son • BW 72 • 205 wt 753 • R 110 • 365 wt 1256 • R 104 HB 189 • GM 46 • CE 14 • B -2.7 • W 67 • Y 107 • M 29 • S 19 • MA 0.32 • RE -0.04

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766G - GB son • BW 98 • 205 wt 817 • R 119 • 365 wt 1364 • R 113 HB 177 • GM 49 • CE 8 • B 2.4 • W 78 • Y 123 • M 23 • S 18 • MA 0.42 • RE 0.18

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By Kym Pokorny, Oregon State University A parasitic wasp has shown tremendous potential attacking and controlling spotted wing drosophila – an invasive, destructive fruit fly that costs Oregon growers close to a billion dollars a year, Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have found. Biological control is the use of beneficial insects to manage other insects, which means using less pesticides. “Spotted wing drosophila is very difficult to control,” said Vaughn Walton, professor and Extension entomologist in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “It’s got a very, very high reproduction rate, many generations a year. Because of that, when using pesticides, they have to be applied constantly, sometimes two to three times a week.” Using that much pesticide is not economically or environmentally sustainable, Walton said. On average, spotted wing drosophila, also known by the acronym SWD, destroys 10% of fruit value. Management in the blueberry industry alone costs $100 million a year. Other crops affected include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries and, if conditions are right, grapes, a worrying possibility for Oregon’s wine industry. In Europe and the eastern U.S., the pest is already a serious problem in wine grapes. But a tiny wasp (Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae) being studied by Walton and colleagues at OSU, could help stop spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). “Based on the survival and host-killing capacity of the wasp, we have concluded that it has tremendous biocontrol potential against SWD,” Walton said. The researchers published their findings in the journal PLOS ONE. Usually a parasitic insect burrows into its host, which can then produce antibodies to fight it off. But P. vindemniae lays its eggs on the outside of the larvae skin, avoiding the antibodies. That’s what makes it so effective, Walton said. Chances of deterring spotted wing drosophila will improve by adding cultural practices like good sanitation, correct pruning, drip irrigation and weed cloth to a holistic pest management plan (IPM). Drip irrigation lowers the longevity and reproductive ability of spotted wing drosophilia. Weed cloth provides a barrier to keep the flies that drop from the fruit from burrowing into the ground and laying eggs. A native of Southeast Asia, spotted wing drosophila arrived in Oregon in 2009 and has now spread throughout the world. The P. vindemmiae wasp is one of only two parasitoid species that have been naturally found to successfully attack and kill spotted wing drosophila in the field, according to Walton. Adult drosophila flies resemble the small fruit or vinegar flies that buzz around the kitchen or rotting fallen fruit outdoors. Infested fruit show small scars or speckles made when the adult female lays its eggs. The eggs soon hatch and the maggots begin feeding inside the fruit, causing damage that results in severe crop losses. “The wasp helps, but you must do the other things as well,” Walton said. “None can stand on its own. If you’re doing all of the cultural practices, you’re going to have a much lower problem. I had a call from a grower who was doing everything right and he wanted to know if he could spray less pesticides. Even removing one application is a significant cost savings – $150 an acre. That’s a lot of savings if you can do all of these things together.” The parasitic wasp has gone through rigorous testing and Walton is awaiting a permit to raise and release the wasp in large numbers.

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Pilatre De Rozier, the first person ever to ascend in a balloon in 1783, tried to combine the two early methods of ballooning: hot air, which used ordinary air heated by an open flame, and hydrogen gas, which is lighter than air but is highly explosive when exposed to fire. (Helium, which is not explosive was not discovered until 1868.) When he attempted to float across the English Channel on June 15, 1785, he used a “hybrid” balloon–one compartment filled with air heated by an open flame, the other filled with explosive hydrogen gas. About 15 minutes into the flight, the flame found the hydrogen, and De Rozier’s ballooning career ended with a bang as he plunged more than 3,000 feet. De Rozier, the first person to ascent in a balloon, also became the first person to die in one.

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31st AnnuAl production sAle

March 13, 2020 1:00 pM • shelby, Mt

Selling

75 anguS bullS 10 Simmental bullS 2 hereford bullS 45 heiferS

featuring progeny by FF EZ Money D217

FF Black Gold C19 LD Capitalist 316 Vermilion Trigger Stevenson Statement

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FF Raindance G61

FF Capitalist G59

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LD Capitalist 316 X Conneaky Right Answer

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G59 is a sale feature by LD Capitalist 316. He’s a maternal brother to FF Black Gold C19.

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P.O. Box 574, Shelby, MT 59474 John: 406.450.1080 Joe: 406.239.2660 Jeff: 970.290.4353 or 406.337.3402

g17 FF Black Gold G17

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FF Black Gold JF C19 X Limestone 338

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ALL I WANT IS MELTON ALFALFA! MSU Bozeman’s latest Certified Alfalfa Seed Release Other varieties available

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If ever there was an excuse to load up on sweet treats and take indulgent eating to the next level, Fat Thursday is just the ticket. A celebration of all things dough-related, this Polish tradition offers a gilt-edged, guilt-free opportunity to gorge on doughnuts or paczki. Paczki are traditional fried delicacies that contain rose jam. The idea behind Fat Thursday is treating the taste buds and enjoying the flavor of rich, decadent foods before Lent begins. Lent is a time that many people choose to cut out certain foods or alcohol, for example. In Polish, Fat Thursday is known as Tlusty Czwartek. History of Fat Thursday An appreciation of doughnuts is nothing new for the Poles, and it is believed that the tradition of buying and sharing paczki to celebrate Fat Thursday dates right back to the 16th century. Although the focus of the celebration hasn’t shifted throughout the ages, notes from history suggest that the recipe has evolved. In the 18th century, well-known historian, Jędrzej Kitowicz, made reference to the density and texture of the doughnuts, joking that the contemporary light paczki was a marked improvement on the baked goods of old, which could have done some damage if scoring a direct hit to the face. While Fat Thursday is often thought of as a means of treating oneself and indulging prior to a period of abstinence during Lent, the act of eating doughnuts is also believed to bring good luck in Poland. History suggests that it’s lucky to eat doughnuts and that those who refuse these sugar-coated, doughy delights face a run of misfortune. Rose jam was traditionally used to fill the paczki, but

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today, there’s a variety of fillings on offer, including sweet, smooth vanilla custard, zingy strawberry jam, and silky rich chocolate ganache. There’s scope for a degree of creativity when it comes to crafting modern versions of traditional paczki, but all respectable chefs must comply with one request: every doughnut should be light and fluffy. Nobody wants to end up with something reminiscent of a medieval weapon. How to celebrate Fat Thursday The only way to celebrate Fat Thursday is to make like the Poles and take a trip to the bakery. This is a day to treat those taste buds and revel in the sugar high than ensues. In Poland, it’s common for lines for the most popular bakeries to stretch around the street on Fat Thursday. It’s also a nice gesture to gift doughnuts to colleagues, friends, and relatives, so why not share the love and introduce others to the brilliant celebration that is Fat Thursday? Statistics indicate that the average person consumes 2.5 paczki, so don’t hold back! With most people making a concerted effort to eat healthily, Fat Thursday offers the perfect excuse to enjoy a treat day and celebrate a much-loved morsel of confectionary that has delighted crowds throughout the ages. Eating doughnuts is not just a means of satisfying the stomach before Lent. According to folklore, stocking up on these delights is also bound to bring good luck. What’s not to like?

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The Indians: Several Native American legends tell the same story of the night sky’s most ubiquitous constellation: A party of hunters set out on a bear hunt. The first hunter carried a bow and arrow. The second hunter brought along a pot or kettle to cook the bear in. The faint star Alcor, just above the middle star of the Dipper’s handle, was the pot. The third hunter carried a bundle of sticks to build a fire to cook the bear. In the fall, the first hunter shot the bear. Blood from the wounded animal stained the fall leaves in the forest. The bear died, was cooked, and was eaten. The skeleton lay on its back in the den through the winter months. When spring returned, the bear came out of the den and the hunters started to chase her again, and so it went from year to year. The Greeks: Calisto was the daughter of the king of Arcadia, who caught the eye of Zeus. The god took her, and she later gave birth to a son named Areas. Hera, queen of the gods, changed Calisto into a bear in a jealous rage. Years later, Areas was hunting when he saw a bear. Not knowing it was his mother, Areas raised his spear. But Zeus rescued Calisto by placing her in the sky–where she remains today. The Greeks called Ursa Major Arktosh, which means “Bear.” This is where we get the word “Arctic.”

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Who doesn’t like a big, tasty muffin to start their day in the morning? Muffins are an essential morning staple for many people (and great in the evenings too). Muffin Day is an opportunity for you to celebrate everything you might love about muffins with the people around you. Muffins are fantastic: they come in a variety of flavors, they’re super easy to make, and they’re fun to eat. Everyone has their way of eating muffins. Some chew through them in a couple of bites, while others take their time, spreading the butter and jam to make a muffin sandwich. However you eat your muffins, they’re well worth celebrating. History of Muffin Day Muffin Day might be a big celebration today, but the concept has humble beginnings. It all started with the work of tech company employee Jacob Kaufman. Every morning on the way to work, Kaufman would take a bag of muffins with him and hand them out to homeless people in the city in which he worked. For years, Kaufman was a source of giving and inspiration to the less fortunate than him, providing them with delicious food that they could enjoy. For many, it was the highlight of their day. Kaufman continued doing his work under the radar until blogger Julia Levy picked up on his story. She reported what he was doing on a blog post about ordinary philanthropists. After talking with one another, the duo soon realized that they could use the appeal of the muffin to help more homeless people living in other places. The result of the conversation was the inception of Muffin Day, an opportunity for people to bake muffins and raise money for homeless shelters. Muffins would go from something that served consumers to a vehicle for helping less fortunate people on the streets. The need for Muffin Day is enormous. There are thousands of people living on the streets who need warm, delicious muffins made with love. How to celebrate Muffin Day You’ll be pleased to know that celebrating Muffin Day is easy and there are lots of things that you can do. The organizers of Muffin Day encourage people to bake their own muffins and hand them out to people experiencing homelessness in the communities around them. To sweeten the deal Kaufman and Levy have set up an organization that will donate money to homeless people in a specific city every time participants bake muffins and hand them out to people who need them in their local areas. People can also celebrate Muffin Day by going out and searching for the best bakery in town. Why not advertise Muffin Day on your social media account, gather up a group of people, and then do a bakery crawl? Try each muffin individually and then decide which offers the most exceptional culinary experience. Finally, Muffin Day is an opportunity to try different kinds of muffins from all around the world. Why not hunt down all the different varieties and try them out?

February 28th will be... Floral Design Day

Take out the flowers! Flower Design Day is all about appreciating floral design as a unique and creative art form. It all started with the idea to create a special way of celebrating the birthday of Carl Rittner, founder of the Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston. And yes, the day is official – the Governor of Massachusetts William F. Weld proclaimed it in 1995. History lesson aside, today is an excuse to go wild about flowers and let your inner creativity spark. There are so many things that can be done with flowers – the sky’s the limit. On this day, show off your floral talent and create a spectacular floral design with flowers – real, dried or fake. Draw pictures of floral designs and get the kids involved. Guys can get in on the fun too. Why not arrange an impressive floral bouquet for your leading lady?

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3V Distributing, Conrad MT ................................A49 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT .................................B4 Action Toys, Billings MT ......................................A21 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ...........................................................C35 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT .............C23 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls MT ...........C51 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ..........................................C22 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .....................C51 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford MT ...........................A10 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT .................A16 Bell Motor Co., Cut Bank MT ..............................A40 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham MT .........................A8 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT ...........................C43 Bergan Construction, White Sulphur Springs MT....A46 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT ............................C15 Big Horn Sainfoin Seed Co., Powell WY .............C14 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT ...........................C1 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT ..........C27 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls ....................................A16 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT....A43 Big Sky Synthetics, David Hayden, Deer Lodge MT .........................................................................C20 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby MT ...............A25 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT .........B16 Billings Kubota, Billings MT ................................C48 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau MT ...........................A6 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT ....................................C43 Buckley Auction MT ............................................C18 Cahill Seeds, Scobey MT ...................................A36 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ........A6 Central Steel Building & Construction, GSI Bins, MT & ND ..................................................................C6 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ............................C6 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT.....A14 Clearwater Properties, Pete Schultz, Great Falls MT .........................................................................A23 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT ................B18 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT .................................C49 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT ...................................................................B12 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ...............................B10 Darling Ingredients, Inc.............................. A52, B19 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell MT ..........A22 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT ................................................ A47, C28 Diamond Seed, Garrett Herden, Vida MT...........B15 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........C50 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................................C50

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Ear Mountain Machine, Choteau MT ..................A52 East Slope Kennel & Game Bird Farm, Conrad MT . .........................................................................A51 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT...C30, C31 Erickson’s 9:25 Insurance, Hobson MT ................C2 EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT .........A24 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT ...............A48 First State Bank, Shelby MT ...............................A46 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton MT..............C39 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT .............. A4, C48 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT .....................A8 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT .............................C4 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ..... ................................ A33, A47, B8, C17, C33, C45 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT .............C25 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT .........................C28, C29 G&M Bins, LLC, Mark McInerney, Fairfield MT ...C42 Glass Trucking, Denton MT...................................C2 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT ...............B16 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard MT ..................A43 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ....................B24 Greenway Seeds, Caldwell ID ................... A26, C20 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ......C11 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY ....................................................A9 GSI Bins, Central Steel, MT & ND ........................C6 Hampton Truck Sales, Idaho Falls ID ..................C46 Harlow’s Truck Center, Missoula MT .....................B7 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin MT ...........A28 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT ..........................B25 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT..C40 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT .....................................................A29 Highline Communications, Cut Bank MT ............C38 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT ... C7, C8, C9 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank MT .........B17 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT .............B24 I-State Truck Center, Missoula ............................B22 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek MT................C22 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT ...................................................................A30 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT............................................C24 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT ............ B6, C36

Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lefleche, SK Canada ...........A5 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte MT.................C19 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester MT .................C38 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings MT ......................A20 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................C18 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ......A16 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown MT ......................C34 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT .........................B2 Liphatech, Rozel .................................................C38 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT...C26 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT .......................A22 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT .........A50 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ..........................A34 Mineral Tub Lifter, Malta MT................................A22 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT ...............C5 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb MT ...................................................................A21 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT ............C2 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ........B4 Montana Post Driver, Shepherd’s Garage, Dillon, Jackson, Helena MT ........................................C49 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT ...........C13 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY..........................A32 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT .............A44 Mountain West Ag Services, Garneill MT .............B3 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT....C33 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT......A31 Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients Inc.......... A52, B19 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ...............C14 NM Machinery, Missoula MT ..............................C20 NorMont Equipment Co., Black Eagle MT ..........B18 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT .C13 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ................................C3 Northwest Plastics, Libby MT ...............................A3 Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc, Conrad & Great Falls MT ...........................................................................A2 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT ......................C39 Poteet Construction, Missoula MT ......................B13 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton MT .........A36 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT ......................C5 Prescription Tillage Technology, DBL Sales, Denton MT ...................................................................C28 Price Contracting Inc, Stevensville MT ...............C36 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ....C44 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ............B24 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT..........C16 Rehbein Ford, Inc., Plains MT ............................B10

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By Chris Branam, Oregon State University In 2001, forest pathologists in Oregon discovered what was killing trees in Curry County in southwest Oregon – a devastating disease known as sudden oak death. Almost 20 years later, sudden oak death hasn’t spread beyond the county’s borders. Although the initial goal was eradication, limiting sudden oak death’s spread proved to be a success, said Everett Hansen, a now-retired Oregon State University (OSU) professor who helped spearhead the effort to contain the spread of the disease. “From day one, we invoked legal machinery to mandate the destruction of diseased trees,” Hansen said. “Every time we found a diseased tree, we cut it down as fast as we could. We were going full bore. So, we went through all these years without any published data to suggest what we were doing was working.” Until now. In a new study published in the journal Forest Pathology, Hansen and colleagues at the Oregon Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service highlight the successes of the two-decade effort to manage and reduce the spread of sudden oak death in Oregon. In 2001, federal, state and local agencies marshaled their resources to manage the outbreak. They quarantined areas where the trees had been infected and cut down and burned sick trees. “We focused on local treatments instead of landscapes, sometimes by design but sometimes out of necessity,” said Hansen, lead author on the study. “If it was one tree and we cut it down and all the surrounding trees for a mile we might well have eradicated it. But we never had that chance. We didn’t have enough chainsaws.” However, the researchers found that these treatments did demonstrably reduce the infestation. They concluded that eradication of sudden oak death is difficult — the pathogen that causes the disease may survive in soil for several years – but not impossible. “This is pretty strong evidence that the state and federal agencies in Oregon did the right thing in actively managing this disease,” said Jared LeBoldus, a forest pathologist at Oregon State who, like Hansen before him, has a dual appointment in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Forestry. Through the years, studying sudden oak death during eradication and management efforts in Oregon proved difficult, Hansen said, because there wasn’t an opportunity to set up a classic experiment using an untreated control group to measure success. “By state law, we can’t leave replicated patches untreated,” he said. “There was no opportunity to sit back and look to see if what we were doing was working or not.” Sudden oak death was first reported in North America in 1995 in Mill Valley, California. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Agriculture formed a rapid response task force to limit the spread of sudden oak death in nurseries across the country but in tanoak forests the disease traveled north unabated for several years. Hansen thinks sudden oak death was likely present in southwest Oregon for five years before it was detected. “Based on the biology, based on what happened in California, I would have expected sudden oak death by now to be north of the Umpqua River – two counties to the north,” he said. “But it isn’t. It’s because we’ve been really aggressive in going after it.” In trees, it takes about two years from the time of initial infection to death. But the pathogen that causes sudden oak death affects far more than just oaks. About 130 plants that define Oregon landscapes can harbor the pathogen, including rhododendron, madrone and huckleberry. If sudden oak death spreads north up the Oregon coast, timber exports could be crippled. That’s the conclusion of a recent Oregon Department of Forestry economic analysis. Protecting neighboring Coos County from sudden oak death would prevent the closure of the Port of Coos Bay, according to the analysis. Other benefits of managing the spread are cultural impacts to Native Americans, preserving forest aesthetics and related property values, and a lowered risk of wildfire. In 2017, a team of scientists including OSU reported a second strain of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death disease has infected Douglas-fir and grand fir saplings in southwest Oregon. The strain, identified in 2012 and reCONTINUED ON PAGE B3

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ported first in Europe, spreads more aggressively than its North American counterpart. This study didn’t include the European strain. Co-authors on the study are Paul Reeser and Wendy Sutton with the Department of Botany Plant Pathology in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences; Sarah Navarro and Alan Kanaskie with the Oregon Department of Forestry; and Ellen M. Goheen with the U.S. Forest Service Southwest Oregon Forest Insect and Disease Service Center. “This study demonstrates the importance of the initial eradication program and our current slow-the-spread efforts,” said Navarro, an OSU graduate and forest pathologist for the Oregon Department of Forestry. “The disease treatment work continues to buy us time to research and develop better management options for this destructive disease.” Funding for the study was provided by the U.S. Forest Service, including the Pacific Southwest Research Station, and Forest Service Forest Health Protection groups in California and Oregon. OSU Extension has published two guides for preventing the spread of sudden oak death. “Sudden Oak Death: Prevention, Recognition, Restoration,” is targeted to homeowners, small woodland owners, resource managers and conservation groups. The other is “Sudden Oak Death and Phytophthora ramorum: A Guide for Forest Managers, Christmas Tree Growers, and Forest Tree Nursery Operators in Oregon and Washington.” ##### Getting premium gas for a car is said to make almost no difference in performance. ##### Smelly shoes? Pop a couple of dryer sheets inside for an incredibly effective show deodorizer. ##### You can remove underarm seat stains by spraying lemon juice on the area before washing. ##### Wet shoes? Stuff crinkled newspaper inside and replace every couple of hours until dry.

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By Colleen Buck, MSU Extension Sheridan County (colleen.buck@montana.edu) Montana State University (MSU) Extension and North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension personnel have been collaborating for 20 years to bring an annual quality pulse production extension program to the producers of the MonDak region. The event alternates between being held in North Dakota and Montana. This year MonDak Pulse Day will be held on February 19, 2020 at the Elks Club (309 2nd Ave S) in Glasgow, MT. As pulse acreage and production increases in the MonDak region, the need for unbiased, research based, quality information also increases. In the past five years attendance at the MonDak Pulse day has averaged 100 participants, which correlates to the quality of the program and the increase in pulse acres across the region. The program will start at 8:30 AM MST with registration and the start of the Trade Show. There is a $20.00 registration fee that can be paid at the door. Throughout the day there will be breaks in the program to attend the Trade Show and lunch has been sponsored by Northern Pulse Growers Association (NPGA). Presentations will start at 9 AM as Bryan Neville, an animal scientist at the NDSU Carrington Research Center, will discuss using pulse crops as forages for livestock. Neville’s research focuses on utilizing alternative feeds and co-products. Following Dr. Neville’s talk will be Dr. Ken Hellevang, Extension Engineer of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering at NDSU. Dr. Hellevang has over 40 years of experience in the mechanics of storing and handling grain and he will lead a discussion on grain storage and handling. Our Keynote Speaker, Shawn Fladager, will round out the presentations before lunch. Mr. Fladager serves as the branch Manager for Northwest Farm Credit Services and has ties to the Peerless area, he will be giving us an overview of crop insurance and how it can work for you. Brian Gion, NPGA Marketing Director, will provide a Pulse update to the group and Dr. Gautam Pradham, NDSU Williston Research Extension Center Agronomist, will discuss Soybean Production in the MonDak Region. Dr. Pradham has led the dryland research program since 2014 and had been focusing on crop varieties and breeding lines that adapt well to the semiarid no-till condition of the MonDak Region. Finishing up the program will be an informative presentation on Palmer amaranth by MSU Extension Agents Tim Fine (Richland County) and Shelley Mills (Valley County). Found in North Dakota in 2018, Palmer amaranth is a highly competitive plant and should be on everyone’s watch list. Pesticide applicator credits and CCA continuing education units will be available. For further information on the MonDak Pulse Day, contact your local MSU Extension office (Daniels County 406.487.2861, Fort Peck Reservation Agent 406.768.3431, Richland County 406.433.1206, Roosevelt County 406.787.5312, Sheridan County 406.765.3406 or Valley County 406.228.6241) or the Williston Research Extension Center (701.774.7315).

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From Soil Science Society of America When Hennig Brandt discovered the element phosphorus in 1669, it was a mistake. He was really looking for gold. But his mistake was a very important scientific discovery. What Brandt couldn’t have realized was the importance of phosphorus to the future of farming. Phosphorus is one of the necessary ingredients for healthy crop growth and yields. When farms were smaller and selfsufficient, farmers harvested their crops, and that nutrients rarely left the farm. The family or animals consumed the food, and the farmer could spread manure from their animals onto the soil to rebuild nutrients. This was a fairly closedloop phosphorus cycle. But, as the world’s population increased, so did food and nutrition needs. More of a farmer’s harvest, and therefore nutrients, was sold off the farm. Agriculture adapted by developing many new growing methods, as well as fertilizers. Most phosphorus fertilizers use the world’s supply of phosphate rock as a main ingredient. That main modern source is a finite resource and it’s running out. Phosphate rock is also hard to mine and process. “There is an urgent need to increase phosphorus use efficiency in agroecosystems,” says Kimberley Schneider, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “There are many chemical, physical and biological processes that affect the availability of phosphorus to crops.” This is why farmers place great importance in having enough phosphorus for their crops. Crop breeding and cultivar selection Different plants can use phosphorus more efficiently than others. “Phosphorus use efficiency is the ability to yield more crop per unit of phosphorus taken up by the plant,” explains Schneider. “There is potential for crop breeders to develop new varieties that use phosphorus in even more efficient ways. They can also breed crops that work with mycorrhizal fungi in the soil to help increase their phosphorus absorption. Focusing on breeding plants that work well in low phosphorus soils will take an interdisciplinary approach.” Cropping system design and phosphorus use efficiency Since some crops can increase soil phosphorus availability for future crops, growers could focus on crop rotations that take advantage of this. Cover crops and green manures can also contribute to phosphorus availability in many conditions. For example, one study found sorghum did well with phosphorus use after alfalfa or red clover, but not after sweet clover. Getting the right combinations for the right crops and fields will be important. Soil organic matter’s role in mineralizing phosphorus Soil organic matter is known to indicate soil health. It can improve plant phosphorus availability by allowing for greater root access to phosphorus and by releasing plant available P. Currently, soil organic matter is not part of the soil fertility measurements on farms, so this is an area of future research potential. Naturally occurring soil fungi to the rescue Many soils contain one or more types of friendly fungus called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. They work with plant roots to exchange “life chores.” The fungi help free up phosphorus and other nutrients, while the plants make sugar compounds that the fungi use for growth. Of course, the fungi and roots must be able to be near one another for this exchange to happen. Researchers are looking at the promise of building up and better utilizing mycorrhizal fungi populations in soils. Recycling and recovering phosphorus Phosphorus is the 6th most common element on earth. Yet, it is a limiting factor in crop yields. Excess phosphorus in the wrong place – streams, lakes and other waterbodies – causes pollution. How did this come to be? Let’s trace the “life cycle” of a phosphorus molecule. Most phosphate rock is mined on the contents of Europe and Africa, although some deposits are available elsewhere. After it is made into fertilizer, this phosphorus is then moved to farms. From there, the phosphorus is used by a plant to make a product, perhaps a soybean. The soybean is removed from the farm and manufactured into tofu. It is then transported to your local grocery store, where you buy it and bring it home. If you live in a city, after you enjoy your meal of fried tofu, the waste your body produces flushes down the toilet. If you live in a rural area, it goes into the septic system. Thus, the life cycle of this illustrative phosphorus molecule shows a broken cycle. The molecule originates far away from its final resting place. Because of modern day life, CONTINUED ON PAGE B7

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the phosphorus cycle that used to exist on farms is broken. The more urban society becomes, the more broken the phosphorus cycle is – unless scientists come up with answers to close the loops again. Agricultural scientists are working with wastewater managers to develop ways to put those deserving phosphorus molecules back to work on the farm. “While most currently available phosphorus recovery technologies may not seem economically viable, the environmental and social benefits are important,” says Schneider. “There are also other valuable products of phosphorus recovery, such as organic matter, other nutrients, and even water.” “Increasing phosphorus use efficiency in agroecosystems must be a priority to reduce reliance on fertilizer and to minimize the effects on the environment,” says Schneider. “There are many possibilities for the agricultural system to improve the use of phosphorus. The outcome will be an agroecosystem that still feeds the world, while protecting the natural resources that help us grow our food and live healthy lives.”

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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Declining bee populations have been widely discussed by scientists and the public over the past decade. But while colony collapse disorder and diseases impacting European honey bees are well known, native bee populations are frequently overlooked. A team of researchers in Montana State University’s Montana Entomology Collection (MTEC) are working to fill that knowledge gap and learn more about Montana’s wild bees. “We are in year two of a 15-year project to document the 500 to 1,000 species of native bees in Montana,” said Michael Ivie, an associate professor of entomology in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture and the MTEC’s curator. “Montana is a huge area, and our knowledge is so limited that we don’t have a more accurate estimate of how many species are here.” The project started when one of Ivie’s graduate students did a study of the bumble bees of Montana in 2016, and it became obvious how many holes there were in the knowledge of Montana’s native bee diversity. Ivie secured funding from the Montana Department of Agriculture in 2017 for the “(Wild) Bees of Montana Project,” to create a complete collection of samples and determine just how many species of native bees the state has. He and Casey Delphia, the project’s chief taxonomist, recruited a graduate student and volunteers to help. But to examine all 147,000 square miles of the state would require more manpower than they could muster, and to fill that need, an unlikely partnership was created. “One of the ideas I had in proposing the project was to capitalize on two facts about one-room schoolhouses,” said Ivie. “They are located in remote places where we need samples, and few curriculum projects are specifically aimed at them. So, this project was born.” This May, graduate student Zoe Pritchard and volunteer Cheryl Fimbel, a retired wildlife ecologist who studied wild bees in western Washington before moving to Bozeman, put together boxes that included curriculum and bee-sampling tools and sent them to oneroom schoolhouses across the state. Seven schools, from Conrad to Glendive, responded by sending bee samples back to Marsh Lab. It gave the students a chance to become citizen scientists, said Pritchard. CONTINUED ON PAGE B9

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Call Greg Woods (406) 399-0488 or Matthew Woods (406) 399-3640 To collect samples, students placed “bee bowls” – colorful 7W Farms, Inverness, Montana 59530 plastic bowls filled with soapy water that look to bees like giant flowers – on the edges of their schoolyards among grass and wildflowers. After a day, they came back and collected the bees, packaged the samples in special equipment that Pritchard and Fimbel included in the kits, and mailed them back to Bozeman. “It’s a simple collecting process, but it teaches them a little Your Only FULL SERVICE bit about the scientific method that they might not have seen before,” said Pritchard, who received her undergraduate degree Spring Shop.........Since 1912 at Iowa State University before moving to Bozeman this January to join Ivie and Delphia’s team. She and Fimbel got to see Great Falls, MT the success of the schoolhouse partnership firsthand, visiting 3257 Vaughn Road (406) 452-1246 — 1-800-378-1246 students this spring to help teach them about the project. Both 3257 Vaughn Road – Great Falls, MT students and teachers greeted the opportunity enthusiastically. “The students and I were amazed at the quantity and variety ✓ AUTO ✓ TRUCKS of insects in the bowls,” said Kristi Borge, teacher at Polaris School northwest of Dillon. Borge’s students collected and ✓ MOTOR HOMES ✓ 4x4’s examined both bees and other insects before sending them to ✓ FARM EQUIPMENT MSU, and the experience sparked lasting curiosity for the kids. “We look forward to learning about the species in our area.” ✓ ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS Back in Bozeman, the scientists worked to identify any new varieties and add them to the 399 species currently documented ✓ Leaf Springs - Custom Made & Repaired Get Engel in the state. ✓ U-Bolts - Made to Order “One of the most important things for us to do to protect Coolers here! ✓ Axle straightening bees is getting distribution information, because you can’t help something if you don’t know where it is,” said Fimbel. “Having See us on the web - www.swainsspring.com baseline information, especially from a place that has no data, is a starting point for managing any kind of species.” While students across the state helped collect bee samples this spring, Pritchard and Fimbel were also driving all over Montana to find as many species as they could. Pritchard’s graduate studies are focused on the genus 1:00 p.m. • at the ranch Megachile, a native group often known as leafcutter A A R Kendall 9032 A A R Justified 9112 bees. As of right now, about 30 species of Megachile are Selling known to be native to Montana, but Pritchard predicts All bulls have genomicaly enhanced EPDs. that number will increase once the whole state has been A A R Justified 9707 canvassed. Previous graduate Reg. 19551444 Reg. 19555928 students in the department BW WW Milk YW BW WW Milk YW have worked on other types -1.5 +67 +28 +111 +0 +77 +24 +141 of bees, and those who follow Pritchard will continue A A R Stunner 9524 A A R Justified 9832 until 2032. “We’re building our reference collection in Montana Reg. 19628383 here, and it’ll be a great reBW WW Milk YW source,” Pritchard said. +1.1 +74 +29 +119 And in the meantime, students in rural schools across A A R Load Up 9709 Reg. 19538246 Reg. 19536023 the state are getting to learn BW WW Milk YW BW WW Milk YW a little more about the world +2.9 +72 +38 +121 +1.2 +59 +26 +105 around them and contribute to a project that connects A A R Outside 9052 A A R Consistent 9131 them to the rest of Montana’s extreme diversity – the reason Pritchard moved from the Reg. 19535967 Midwest in the first place. BW WW Milk YW “It’s really interesting +0.9 +68 +28 +125 coming here because we have so much native bee diReg. 19555929 Reg. 19555023 versity, but we have this big BW WW Milk YW BW WW Milk YW View bulls knowledge gap due to lack and bid online +0.8 +71 +28 +125 +1.7 +77 +22 +131 of sampling in these remote areas,” she said. “It’s this giSIRES INCLUDE ant puzzle that you’re going through, but that’s why we’re GDAR Load Up 7104 • KG Justified 3023 building this collection: so A A R Kendall 7015 • Ellingson Consistent 6235 that future scientists can build A A R Foreman 7733 • LD Capitalist 316 on our work.” A A R Creed 5802 • Musgrave 316 Stunner Thanks to the team’s HA Prime Cut 6207 • TEF Outside 514 unique partnership with MonKeith Arntzen (406) 462-5557 Crouthamel Protocol 3022 • A A R Frontman 3132 tana’s rural schools, they may Doug Arntzen (406) 462-5553 have just met and inspired 577 Arntzen Lane • Hilger, MT 59451 some of those future scien64 Years of producing cattle for the commercial cowman arntzen@mtintouch.net tists. www.arntzenangus.com that excel in calving ease, maternal and structure.

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February 18th will be... Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day

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Beef specialist receives UW Extension’s top honor

From University of Wyoming Extension Helping with one of the livestock industry’s most critical programs and his outreach efforts on behalf of 4-H are some of the reasons a beef specialist has received the University of Wyoming Extension’s top honor. Steve Paisley, director of the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle, received the Jim DeBree Award during the organization’s annual training conference in Laramie in November. Paisley leads state-wide efforts with extension educators to conduct beef quality assurance (BQA) training for producers. Beef quality assurance is one of the most critical and rewarding programs fostered by the livestock industry in recent years, said Jim Magagna, Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) executive vice president. Paisley is a recognized leader in BQA training in Wyoming and at the national level, said Magana in his nomination letter, and has provided BQA training at WSGA conventions and will again this month. Paisley joined UW Extension in 2001. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UW and his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He is an associate professor in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Paisley’s research focuses on management of the young beef female and includes heifer development and selection as well as economical and practical management and feeding programs. He has guided numerous graduate students and teaches academic courses at UW. His ability to listen, to take direct input from others is a key characteristic of Paisley, said extension educator Scott Cotton in his nomination letter. Cotton is based in the Natrona County extension office. “His outreach efforts with 4-H programs exceeds those done by other beef specialists in the U.S. with literally thousands of 4-H and FFA members learning from him firsthand,” said Cotton.

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Paisley also has conducted hundreds – if not thousands – of ultrasounds on 4-H swine, sheep and cattle. Paisley “Has contributed greatly to Natrona County 4-H programs as well as many others across the state of Wyoming,” said Joddee Jacobsen, Natrona County 4-H educator in her nomination. Paisley also co-leads the annual Range Beef Cow Symposium every other year (an effort between universities in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota and UW). He has assumed extension’s role in collaborating with the WSGA to organize and identify speakers for the association’s Progressive Rancher Forum, which provides a series of concurrent educational sessions on topics important to cattle producers. Magagna said Paisley has demonstrated leadership in Wyoming’s cattle industry by serving as regional vice president of WSGA for the past three years. “The Wyoming cattle industry is clearly stronger because of the dedication of Dr. Steve Paisley,” said Magagna. The Jim DeBree Award is named in honor of the retired Wyoming extension administrator and given to those who demonstrate a high level of professionalism, performance and leadership within their program areas and communities.

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February, 2020 will be... Cherry Month

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Because cherries are so… very. Cherries are an amazing fruit, little jewels dangling from branches that not long ago painted the sky with a cloud of pink petals. They come in an amazing array of flavors and colors, from the rich black cherry to the deliciously light and sweet Rainier cherry. While most people enjoy cherries in the middle of summer, Cherry month serves to remind you that cherries can be enjoyed at any time of year, in all their forms. History of Cherry Month Cherry month was established to help bring awareness to the availability of the fruit throughout the year. Leelanau Fruit Co. celebrates it in some of the most outrageous ways 3460 Grant Creek Road possible, including such competitions as pie eating competiMissoula, Montana tions, where cherry pies are consumed en masse as tribute to their crimson deliciousness. Call Steve - (406) 241-7077 There’s also the Cherry juice flip cup, and the decidedly less tasty and perhaps somewhat disconcerting pit spitting FOR SALE: Used W-Beam Guardrail located in Missoula, Montana. competitions. Thankfully cherries aren’t about showing decorum, but lavishly enjoying this most delicious fruit and Short Used GR Panel: 13’6” @ 93 lbs - (12’ 6” lineal) relishing in all of its glory, right down to the pit! Long Used GR Panel: 26’ @ 182 lbs - (25’ lineal) Cherries as we know them originated with the sweet $2 per lineal foot cherry, a tree that ranges all throughout Europe and into Private trucking can be arranged at additional cost. some of Northern Africa. It’s been eaten since times prehistoric, and was ultimately introduced to England in Teynham by order of the King, Henry VIII. Since then they spread throughout the world and are now enjoyed everywhere in all their variations. This is particularly surprising given that cherry trees are somewhat finicky and difficult to keep alive, especially in wet climates. Here’s looking at you England, how you managed to keep them alive on that great foggy island North North-East of Spain is nothing shy of amazing. But that’s the power of people’s love of cherries. They’ll do anything to get their fix. How to celebrate Cherry Month 14th Annual Sale Cherry Month is best celebrated by indulging Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT in massive consumption of cherries. Start your day with a fresh bowl of cherries chilled from the fridge, and pack a few for lunch. Share them with your friends at AAR Justified work, and bring a few variJ & J Weigh Up eties you hadn’t tried up till now! Throughout the month KB Full Measure you can add a glass of tart BW -.2 BW +1.9 KM Broken Bow WW +82 WW +73 cherry juice, well known for Stevenson Turbo Power YW +154 YW +121 its ability to help ease sore Milk +38 Milk +23 Mill Bar Hickock muscles, and on at least one $B +188 $B +146 night indulge in a piping SAV Raindance Stevenson Declaration 70748 #18836115 HA Prime Cut 4493 #17943466 hot slice of cherry pie. You Sire: Jindra Acclaim • Dam’s Sire: SAV Thunderbird Sire: Vermilion Sirloin • Dam’s Sire: HA Program SAV Rainfall know you love it, we do!

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MSU Extension calls for pollution prevention award nominations

MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) Extension is accepting applications and nominations for the annual EcoStar award, which highlights the efforts of small businesses and organizations that embrace and advance pollution prevention as a key component of their business. The deadline for nominations and applications is March 1. Pollution prevention is any practice that reduces or eliminates pollution at its source, according to Jenny Grossenbacher, coordinator of MSU Extension’s Montana Pollution Prevention Program. Reducing the amount of pollution produced means less waste to control, treat or dispose, said Grossenbacher. She added that less pollution means fewer hazards to public health and the environment. The EcoStar awards, now in their 19th year, recognize Montana small businesses and organizations that are creating more environmentally and economically sustainable communities by reducing solid and hazardous waste, conserving resources such as water, energy and clean air, and serving as role models for the state with their pollution prevention efforts. Pollution prevention reduces both financial costs, such as those incurred through waste management and cleanup, and environmental costs like health problems and ecosystem damage for individuals and businesses alike, according to Grossenbacher. It protects the environment by conserving natural resources while strengthening economic growth through more efficient production in industry and less need for businesses, households and communities to handle waste, she said. “We are looking for Montana’s business and community leaders that are preserving and prioritizing the health of not only our environment but also our economic resources,” Grossenbacher said. “These folks deserve to be honored for their contributions and leadership to the entire region.” According to Grossenbacher, last year’s 22 EcoStar award winners represented 18 Montana communities, saved approximately 31 million gallons of water, conserved 179,000 kilowatt hours of energy, reduced 56,000 pounds of hazardous waste and saved $355,172 through their pollution prevention efforts. This year’s winners will be recognized by Gov. Steve Bullock in a ceremony at the Capitol in April. For more information on the EcoStar award program or to submit an application or nomination, contact Grossenbacher at 406-994-4292 or jenniferg@montana.edu or visit: http://www.mtp2. org/ecostar.html. ##### On the way home from a hunt one day, a hunter stops by the grocery store and says, “Give me a couple of steaks.” “We’re out of steaks but we have hotdogs and chicken,” replies the butcher. “Hotdogs and chicken?” says the hunter. “How can I tell my wife I bagged a couple of hotdogs and chickens?” ##### Cherry blossom, a Chinese delicacy, is actually raw horsemeat.

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From Freedom Ranger Hatchery Anyone who has had chickens most likely already knows how difficult sexing chicks can be. When the birds are young, the ways to tell what gender your chicken is aren’t always 100 percent foolproof. Whether you’re a new hatchery owner or you just purchased a straight run of chicks from Freedom Ranger Hatchery, we want to provide you with helpful information to increase your success in raising your flock. That includes sexing chicks as accurately as possible. Methods for Sexing Chicks Depending on your experience with raising chickens, you may already have a few favorite techniques of sexing chicks. When it comes to sexing baby chicks, not being able to tell if your birds are pullets (female chicks) or cockerels (male chicks) can be detrimental to your flock. The following are a few methods we tend to use here at Freedom Ranger. Feather Sexing Feather sexing your chicks is one of the best methods that you can use, but it will also depend on the breed of your chickens. In certain breeds, your pullets will be born with wing feathers, while the cockerels will not. Most of the time, you can only tell the difference between the feathers within the first few days of hatching until they look the same. It’s important to note that feather sexing can be a 100 percent accurate method if the parent lines are sexed properly. With the parent flock, you’ll want to know if the males are fast feathering and if the females are slow feathering (or vice versa). If you’re going to be sexing chicks using their feathers, be sure to examine the chicks’ wings gently. The wing feathers will seem longer or vary in size if the bird is a female. If the feathers look to be all about the same length, it’s probably a male. This isn’t always a guaranteed method of sexing baby chicks, but it’s much more comfortable than the vent method. Vent Sexing While a very accurate method of sexing chicks, vent sexing is usually done as a last resort method. If you haven’t done it before, you’ll want to hire a chicken sexer to get it done for you and avoid harming your chicks. Vent sexing is a more delicate way of saying you’re checking the reproductive organs of the chick. This is done by carefully holding a chick upside down and squeezing it so that it empties its body of fecal matter. From there, light pressure is AHCC SOUTH DAKOTA 923F applied around the chick’s 50% Lim-Flex • Sire: Mohnen South Dakota 402 cloaca so that the vent area turns outward. A trained chicken sexer will be able to identify a slight bump that signifies that the chick is male. While this method is an accurate way of sexing baby chicks, it’s essential to know that it can take years of practice to perfect the techAHCC FINISH LINE 296F nique. Vent sexing chicks 62% Lim-Flex • Sire: AHCC Angus Valley 911B is not the easiest method to do, and you don’t want to accidentally harm your bird while checking its gender. You always want to make sure your birds are happy and healthy so we recommend only using this as a CONTINUED ON PAGE B16

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last resort. Auto Sexing and Color Sexing Another (and safer) way to tell apart the gender of your chickens is by understanding their coloring and how their genes work. Auto sexing, for example, is done by the natural markings on your bird. Certain breeds, particularly Rhode Island Reds or the New Hampshires, have an identifying white spot on the wing of their down feathers. As they age, the spot goes away, which is why it’s crucial to sex the chicks before they’re too old. Color sexing is usually done by using a male (which has a gold gene) with a female (a silver gene). For example, when you use a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Delaware Hen, the females will be brown and the males will be white. This trait is due to “sex-linked” characteristics where certain genes are carried differently in males versus females. It’s also important to note that certain breeds can be sexed just from observing the hue of their down color. A few broiler breeds can sometimes be cross-bred so that the down of the female is gold in hue, while the males will be brighter and almost white. Observing Behavior Sexing chicks when they’re just a few days old is very difficult. Fortunately, if you have a little patience, it becomes easier to tell their gender as they get older. As your birds age, they’ll likely start showing particular behavioral signs. The cockerels may be first to the food dish, while pullets will probably stay to the corners. You may also notice some of your chicks fighting and flapping at each other, which is another sign that you have a few little roosters in your flock. They may even start to make little crowing noises! How Old Do Chicks Need to Be to Determine Gender? If you are vent sexing chicks, a professional chicken sexer can tell how old they are from very early on. As we previously mentioned, this method can be very accurate, but only if you know what you’re looking for. Otherwise, sexing chicks will have to wait until the birds are older using one of the other methods mentioned above. Methods You Shouldn’t Trust Among all of the different ways of sexing chicks, there are a few old wives’ tales that are floating around and aren’t usually accurate. Here are a few that we’ve heard of: • Shape of the Egg: Some people have said that you can determine the sex of a chick by what shape the egg is before it has hatched. When the egg is longer and more narrow, it supposedly male. When the egg is rounder, it’s supposed to be female. The shape of an egg has nothing to do with the gender of your chick, and the egg may not even be fertile. • Egg Candling: If you hold a bright light underneath an egg in a dark room, you can see some of what’s inside. The misconception, though, is that you can tell the gender of your chick before it’s hatched (which is not true). Candling can be used to check the growth of a chick and to see if it’s progressing along healthily. • Weight on a String: Another inaccurate method of sexing chicks is by tying a small weight to a string and hovering it over the chick. According to the myth, if the weight swings in a circular motion, it’s female. If the weight swings in a linear motion, the chick is male. Contact us today (https://www.freedomrangerhatchery. com/contact.asp) for more information on our birds or how to go about sexing chicks yourself. We ship all across the United States and will be happy to answer any of your questions.

February 15th will be... Hippo Day

Phone: 406-378-2112 After hours: Roger Terry 406-378-3220 Dealer for:

Dealer for:

Bet you didn’t know that Hippo loosely translates to River Horse in ancient Greek. Hippo Day, then, celebrates the third largest land mammal on Earth. Why not take some time to waddle in a mud bath, get angry with some tourists, and yawn a lot whilst opening your mouth really-really widely? ##### In the United States, 64 percent of men do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts.

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HUGGY BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL

Phone 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana Website: www.huggybearsconsignments.com “If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.

GRAIN DRYERS

M&W grain dryer with 75 hp electric motor, portable dryer, new bearings. Tag #Vermulum0919....................................................................................$7500 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1018. Keho grain drying equipment........................................................Call for prices

COMBINES

Case 2388 combine with 40-ft. draper header and 1015 pickup header, 3527 engine hours, 2856 separator hours. Tag #Vince0719..........................$55,000 1986 New Holland TR 86 combine with 30-ft. header and 13-ft. pickup header with RakeUp pickup attachment, 3650 hours. Tag #Lyle0919. 2001 Case IH 2388 combine with 2856 separator hours, 40-ft. 1042 draper header and 1015 pickup header with Sund pickup. Tag #Vince0919.........$55,000

TRUCKS

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

See Me about your bale processor needs. Highline 6800 multi bale processor. Tag #JR1019...................................$14,900 2013 Haybuster T1130 tub grinder. Tag #CodyY0219............................ $28,000 New Fair bale processors. Tag #Larry0419. New Harsh mixer wagons. Tag #Larry0419. New Luck Now Tmr mixers. Tag #Larry0419. Vermeer BPX 9000 bale processor, round and square bales. Tag #KlintS1019... ................................................................................................Price Pending International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0419...................$400

NEW ITEMS

New PJ trailers for sale. Tag #Eequip0220.. Morris 4-drill hitch, may fit John Deere drills. Tag #JohnP0220................. $1900 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0220........................................$11,500 2-Massey Ferguson 12 hay baler. As Is. Tag #PatH0220............................. $2000 John Deere 4020 tractor for parts. Tag #ANF0210. Versatile 2000 42-ft drills on transport hitch, 12” spacing. Packers have been recapped. Tag #GaryS0220................................................................. $6500 25-ft. air reel for JD 925 header. Tag #JohnP0220. 30-ft. air reel for JD 930 header. Tag #JohnP0220. 2006 New Holland 57-ft. air seeder with 430 tow behind cart single shoot. Tag #Rog0220......................................................................................... $65,000 2001 John Deere 4890 windrower with 16-ft double sickle header, 1700 cutting hours. Tag #Harvey0220...................................................................... $42,000 New Fair bale processors & snowblowers. See Huggy Bear. John Deere ground drive manure spreader. Tag #VicC0220....................... $750 Fertilizer spreader wagon. Tag #VicC0220................................................... $750 Dura 100 amp welder. Tag #HowardW0220. Farm Saw chainsaw. Tag #HowardW0220. Pulse 1750 portable generator. Tag #HowardW0220. Power Day portable generator. Tag #HowardW0220. Animal traps. Tag #HowardW0220. 2013 Loftness bagger & extractor. Tag #KevinB0220................................ $71,000 Case 4490 4WD tractor, 18.4x38 tires with 1000 PTO. Tag #BillB0220....$12,000 1991 Case IH 2188 combine, 4400 engine hours, 3021 separator hours, 36-ft. Honey Bee draper header. Tag #DaveP0220.....................................$28,000 International 1150 grinder mixer, 20” mill, 2 screens, new drive belt, shedded. Tag #ANF0220......................................................................................$5500 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 air seeder with 1720 tow behind cart, 7.2” spacing. Tag #Paul0220......................................................................................... $25,000 1998 Flexi-Coil System 82 60-ft. harrow with straight tines, down pressure springs. Tag #Paul0220..................................................................... $13,000 2005 Case 2388 combine with 36-ft. 2042 draper header, 2610 engine hours, and 1899 separator hours. Tag #Paul0220........................................ $65,000 Case 1010 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #Paul0220...............................$10,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer with wind screens. Tag #Paul0220......................................................................................... $15,000 Steiger PT225 tractor. Tag #Paul0220......................................................$12,500 Case IH 1015 pickup header with Rakeup pickup attachment. Tag #Paul0220..... ...........................................................................................................$10,000 Canola roller. Tag #Hugh0220..................................................................... $1500 2001 Case IH 2388 combine with bin extensions, yield monitor, Auto Steer, 30-ft. MacDon draper header, 2130 separator hours. Tag #Hugh0220...... $70,000 Case 810 pickup header with Sund pickup attachment. Tag #Hugh0220... $5000 Case 810 pickup header with Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #Hugh0220....... ............................................................................................................. $6500 Compu Spray 60-ft. sprayer. Tag #Hugh0220............................................ $3500 1973 Ford F250 pickup, set up as a fire truck. Tag #Hugh0220................. $6000 Mayrath 28-ft. auger with mover and bin sweep. Tag #Hugh0220.............. $6500 John Deere 396 grain auger. Tag #Hugh0220............................................. $250 Versatile 54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #Hugh0220........................................ $500 Versatile 4400 22-ft. DSA header. Tag #Hugh0220.....................................$3500 Westgo 1310 10”x60-ft. side delivery auger. #Hugh0220...........................$2500 1985 Cat 627B scraper with cab and heat. Tag #Riley0220.....................$75,000 2 new scraper tires, 32.25x29 E-3 32-ply. Tag #Riley0220....................$5500 ea. 1995 Cat D6H dozer. Tag #Riley0220.......................................................$65,000 1994 Cat 322BL excavator with hydraulic thumb. Tag #Riley0220...........$40,000 Cat 988 wheel loader, 7.5 yd. bucket, cab and heat. Tag #Riley0220.......$25,000 2008 Cat 420E tractor/loader/backhoe. Tag #Riley0220...........................$48,500 1987 International service truck with crane. Tag #Riley0220..................$28,500 2015 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup, 145,000 miles. Tag #Riley0220................$22,500 Spectra lazer. Tag #Riley0220.....................................................................$1400 John Deere 4520 tractor with 158 loader/grapple. Tag #Riley0220.........$14,000 Vermeer R2800 hydraulic rake. Tag #Riley0220.......................................$18,500 Versatile 895 4-wheel drive tractor. Tag #Riley0220................................$17,500 Versatile 855 4-wheel drive tractor, rebuilt engine, new clutch, new tires. Tag #Riley0220.........................................................................................$27,500 Wheatheart drive-over unloading auger, like new. Tag #Rilery0220. 2008 TravAlong 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #Riley0220..................$8000 1978 TrailMaster 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailer. Tag #Riley0220.................$2850 New Holland 425 baler. Tag#Riley0220......................................................$2800 New Holland 905 gas swather. Tag #Riler0220............................................$750 Meyer pull-type ditcher. Tag #Riley0220......................................................$1500 2000-ft. of 4” ball and socket center riser handline. Tag #Riley0220.....$85 per ft. Rome 8-ft. offset disc. Tag #Riley0220........................................................$1000 Melroe rockpicker. Tag #Riley0220..............................................................$1000 Slide-in stock rack. Tag #Riley0220.............................................................. $300 Meyers 10-bale sweep. Tag #Riley0220........................................................$250 John Deere 12-ft. hoe drill, 7” spacing. Tag #Riley0220................................$600 1978 Chevrolet 3/4-ton 2WD pickup. Tag #Riley0220....................................$800 John Deere 16-ft. cultivator. Tag #Riley0220.................................................$750 International M tractor, wide front. Tag #Riley0220....................................$3500 1970 Buick LaSabre Tag #Riley0220...........................................................$200 Antique cream separator. Tag #Riley0220.....................................................$200 Kenworth cabover truck with Cummins 903 engine. Tag #GaryB0220.......$6500 John Deere 655 air drill with 40-ft. JD 600 or 610 plow. Tag #GaryB0220..$6500 John Deere 535 round baler with net wrap. Tag #GaryB0220....................$4500 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500

GRAIN AUGERS

Brandt 1060 swing hopper grain auger. Tag #JohnA1118..........................$8500 Spray-Air 10”x70-ft. grain auger, swing away hopper. Tag #PhilA0916......... $4500

Financing Available

1994 Ford L9000 Aeromax Tag #Marshal0619.......................................$25,000 1999 Sterling semi truck. Tag #Marshal0619...........................................$25,000 1993 Ford L9000 truck for pulling trailers. Tag #Marshal0619.................$35,000 1975 International 4300 conventional truck, 19-ft. Rtena box, 13 speed transmission, tandem axle, good rubber. Tag #JohnA0619........................$25,000 1981 Kenworth flatbed truck, Cummins diesel engine. Tag #Marhsal0619...$4500 1979 International cab-over grain truck, 20-ft. ITB box, Cummins engine, 452,000 miles, tandem axle, 13 speed transmission. Tag #JohnA0619.............$25,000 1972 Ford F900 dump truck with 10-yard. Tag #JackW0419......................... Call 1952 rockpicking truck with 12-ft. box and hoist. Tag #JackW0418................. Call 1952 GMC truck, 12-ft. steel bed with hoist. Tag #CarlT1019.

TRAILERS

Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 2019 PJ 18x43 trailer Tag #EquipC0419.....................................................$2450 Eddie Bauer gooseneck trailer with new brakes, new LED lights. Tag #DBK1118.............................................................................................$4800 1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0419............................................................................................ Call 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 Fire trailer with 3 fire hoses, 500 gallon tank, Honda, great for upcoming harvest. Dave T0819...........................................................................................$6500 1991 Aljo 21-ft. gooseneck travel trailer, sleeps 6, has refrigerator and sink, air conditioning, sound system. Tag #Mary0919........................................$8500 Donahue 24-ft. trailer. Tag #CarlT1019.

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

International 444 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 38 HP, 540 PTO, 1976 hours. Tag #Wayne1019.........................................................................................$7500 John Deere 6140 MFD tractor with loader and grapple, only 212 hours on tractor. Tag #Doug0519............................................................................$68,000 John Deere 2750 2WD tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, loader., 5232 hours, has 18.4x30 rear tires. Tag #ArtH0619.....................................................$19,500 1996 New Holland 9030 bi-directional, 6000 hours, with Case 18-ft. auger header, loader and grapple fork. Tag #Tanner0619............................................$59,000 Case 1486 2WD tractor. Tag #Gary0919.....................................................$9500 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO.Tag #Neal0519...$7500 John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, power steering. Loader is available. Tag #ANF0819......................................................................................$6500 Big Bud HN360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0519..$45,000 John Deere 730 tractor with narrow front. Tag #ANF0719. International FAA tractor, 540 PTO, saw blade. Tag #SteveF1019. International FC tractor, 540 PTO. Does not run. Tag #SteveF1019. Versatile 850 4WD tractor. Tag #BobS1118........................................Just listed 1946 International W9 on rubber. Tag #RogWill0919. John Deere H tractor, restored. Tag #ANF0519..........................................$4000 1986 International 560 loader. Tag #Brent0719......................................$22,000 John Deere 80 tractor with power steering, 540 PTO. Tag #ANF0618.......$8500 Versatile 895 4WD tractor. Tag #Riley0219............................................. $17,500 International M tractor, wide front. Tag #Riley0219................................... $3500 2018 Case IH 580Q quad track tractor, twin hydraulic pumps, PTO, Luxury cab, full auto steer, 1330 drive line hours. Next to new. Tag #Kem1219...$275,000 John Deere 7520 tractor, 1000 PTO. Tag #ANF1219. John Deere 8630 tractor, 23.1x34 tires, 3-point, PTO, 9681 hours. Tag #Karen1219.

PLOWS

Ford 145 roll over plow. Tag #HiddenL0819................................................$2500 Friggstad B3-31 34-ft. plow, 1 1/4” shanks. Tag #JohnA0619.......................$9500 Gysler 36-ft. plow with 12-ft. center section, AM rod weeder, Degelman mounted harrows. Tag #GaryS0819.................................................................... $5600 Melroe 501 42-ft. plow, no wing lift, new tires, 1” shanks. Tag #JohnA0619..$4500 1982 Friggstad 80-ft. plow with 3-bar Flexi-Coil harrow. Tag #Rog0619. Flexi-Coil 600 36-ft. plow with air rank. Tag #BillO0519...........................$12,000 John Deere 335 3-bottom roll over plow. Tag #Hug0219........................... $3500 Melroe 36-ft. plow, no wing lift, Honey Bee rod. Tag #JohnA0619...............$4500 John Deere 16-ft. plow. Tag #JackW0419...................................................... Call 2-John Deere 628 28-ft. plow, Noble mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0419...... Call

PICKUPS & CARS

1999 Ford E350 van, 15-passenger, 459,893 miles. Tag #Lorenze0619....$6000 2012 Ford F150 pickup, 4x4, 68,500 miles, automatic. Tag #Doug0819..$17,000 1993 5-seat bus, 138,000 miles. Tag #Lorenze0619...................................$6000 1984 Ford F250 pickup, 4-speed manual, 2 wheel drive. Tag #Jack0419...... Call 2008 Dodge 3500 pickup, grill guard, flatbed with tool boxes, 299,000 miles, Cummins, 10,000 miles on new transmission. Tag #TagLorenze0619....$15,000

Harsh Feeder Equipment ----------------------------------Wacker-Neuson Construction Equipment FINANCING AVAILABLE

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

• Supreme Mixers, new and used • Ezee-On post drivers. • Ezee-On air seeders with special discounts. • Keho and Edwards aeration equipment. • Many more products can be obtained. • Call me for your parts needs for any make.

BALE MOVERS

3-point round bale retriever. Tag #BigSkyC0617..........................................$1500 1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0519. New Holland Super 1049 3-wide bale wagon. Tag #BobB0619..............$14,000

MOWERS & MISC. HAY TOOLS

Kubota out-front mower, 6-ft. deck. Also has rotary broom, hydrostat 4x4, 3 cylinder diesel, 2201 hours. Tag #Leon0419..........................................$12,500

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEM

Melroe 30-ft. plow. Tag #GaryS0120.......................................................... $4000 Gysler 13-ft. plow. Tag #CarlT0120...............................................................$2500 Lowe 30C trencher. Tag #CartT0120............................................................$6500 2012 New Holland P1060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, steel packers, stealth opening, complete with 430 bushel V-R tow between cart. Tag #Rog0120. 2008 Case IH 535 4WD tractor, 20.8x46 triples, PTO, PowerShift transmission, 3800 hours. Tag #Roger0120. 2014 Case IH 550 quad track tractor, 1200 hours. Tag #Roger0120........$280,000 Utility bucket for skid steer loader, new cutting edge. Tag #Hug0120............$1500 Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air seeder, 1720 tow behind tank, 7.5” spacing. Tag #Paul0120. H&S 2212 manure spreader, 125 bushel, 540 PTO. Tag #FredV0120.......$10,500 New Danuser hammer skid steer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0119....$4995 2011 JCB 330 skid steer loader, 1300 hours, 3300# lifting capacity, 84” bucket. Tag #Austin0120.................................................................................$38,000 1985 Versatile 956 set up for air seeder, 8078 hours. Tag #JackW0120..$35,000 1993 Versatile 876 tractor with only 2500 hours. Tag #JackW0120.........$45,000 1976 Ford F250 pickup, manual transmission, gas. Tag #JackW0120........$6500 1996 GMC 3500 pickup with service box. Tag #JackW0120.......................$7500 2002 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup, automatic transmission, crew cab, gas engine. Tag #RichT0120.................................................................................$10,500 Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0120...............................................................................................$4500 1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0120..................................................................................... $5500 Mayrath 60-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #BrokenP0120.................................... $750 1989 GMC 7000 gravel truck, 5-speed transmission, 2 speed, 47,116 miles. Tag #BrokenP0120..................................................................................... $4500 Gysler 36-ft. plow with Degelman mounted harrows and rod weeder. Tag #GaryS0120......................................................................................... $5000 2012 Case IH 8230 combine complete with 2015 pickup header, extended warranty, MegaCut chopper, 1600 separator hours. Tag #Roger0120. Allis-Chalmers 650 3-point backhoe attachment. Tag #Lyle0120.................$1500 New Holland 1032 bale wagon. Tag #Lyle0120. Wilmar 1600 nurse wagon mounted on 1998 IH 9200 truck. Tag #Roger0120....... .............................................................................................................$35,000 2-John Deere Model A tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere Model B tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere Model AR tractor. Tag #ConradN0120.

SKID STEERS and MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Valmar 320 Fargo spreader mounted on 54 harrow cart, good shape. Tag #JackW0419............................................................................................ Call Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms with John Deere rate controller. Tag #BigSky0719...........................................................................................$5500 Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0419................................................................ Call 2007 New Holland SF216 sprayer, 80-ft. booms, windscreens, 1600 gallon tank. Tag #Dale0319.................................................................................. $15,000 Valmar 245 pull type granular spreader. Tag #Karen1219. Simonsen granular trailer type spreader. Tag #Karen1219.

SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

MacDon 9352 swather with 30-ft. 972 header and header trailer. Tag #Kim1118.. ...........................................................................................................$38,000 MacDon 25-ft. pull type swather. Tag #RogWill0919....................................$6000 John Deere 590 36-ft. swather. Tag #JeffH0718. Massey 35 25-ft. pull type swather in excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug0419................................................................................................$2500 Challenger SP 185 windrower with 14-ft. auger head. Tag #Karen1219.

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

Badger Hopto trailer mounted backhoe. Tag #Hug1019............................$1500 New Wacker Neuson skid steer loader and other construction equipment . Kohering C66 bantam excavator, 4005 hours, hydraulic thumb. Tag #ArtH0519. .......................................................................................................... $15,000 Bale spear for skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0619............................................$650 Bale spear for skid steer loader. Tag #Fey0619.............................................$750 1998 Harris skid steer loader. Tag #Marshal0619.......................................$4500 Ford 655C tractor/loader/backhoe, rebuilt engine. Tag #Lorenze0619.....$18,000 New Holland L220 skid steer loader. Tag #Pack1019. Bobcat 863 skid steer loader. Tag #Debbie0519........................... Price Coming Cat 6-way blade to fit skid steer loader. Tag #Pack1118..............................$4800 John Deere 30 3-point backhoe. Tag #Tanner0619....................................$2000 Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1018.........................................................$3500 Stihl forklift 8000 lb. capacity, 18,883 hours, propane, side shift. Tag #Leon0419. 2016 New Wacker Neuson WL34 wheel loader. Tag #LarryB0617. Hyster 1140 forklift, 2650 hours, side shift. Tag #Leon0419. Snow blower for John Deere 304. Tag #Brent0718......................................$7000

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Great Plains 40-ft. air drill with 7.5” spacing, 1400 bushel tank. Tag #RogWill0919.............................................................................................$62,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder with Flexi-Coil 3450 tow behind tank, 12” spacing, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0519................................$49,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. 9.5” spacing air drill with 1720 tow behind cart, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0519.........................................................................$45,000 2013 Sunflower 60-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3 Rank Edge on shank with 360 bushel air cart. Tag #KevinB1118............................$145,000 Concord 6012 3 rank air seeder with Fargo 3350 stainless steel air cart. Tag #DBK1118..........................................................................................$25,000

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

2013 John Deere 569 Premium round baler. Tag #Abe0919..................$16,500 John Deere 567 twine tie round baler, 10,500 bales, new chains and belt drive. Tag#Harvey0918................................................................................$18,000 Case IH 3450 soft core round baler, makes 900# bales. Tag #JohnP1019...$4500 2003 John Deere 567 round baler, twine wrap, 1000 PTO, 13,000 bales, fairly new belts. Tag #Harvey1019........................................................................$12,000 2005 Challenger RB 56 round baler, twine wrap, 1000 PTO, only 4400 bales. Tag #Harvey1019.............................................................................. $13,000 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0519......................$12,000 2008 John Deere 568 round baler, net wrap, Gandy Hat preservative kit.$25,000 New Holland 275 small square baler. Makes 14x16 bales. Tag #Ben0619......$2500

HARROWS

Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow. Tag#RogW1019......................................$42,500 3-Spike tooth harrows. Tag #JackW0419.................................................$125 ea.

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

Hesston 65SD 21-ft. header, fits 6450 or 6550 swather. Tag #HarryV0719..$4500 New Holland 21-ft. DSA header, fits New Holland 1100 or 1116 swathers. Tag #KemA0719..............................................................................................$4500

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Stretch limited hay supplies

By NDSU Extension Service Although growing conditions for hay production were favorable throughout much of North Dakota this year, challenges associated with harvest and transport have left many livestock producers facing a shortage of hay. North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agents from across the state have reported that 10% to 30% of this year’s forage crop is unavailable (that is, it was not harvested or it was harvested but bales are still out in fields). Although conditions vary by county, agents in some areas reported that up to 50% of producers do not have enough forage on hand at this time to meet winter feed needs. Inventory Available Feed “There are numerous strategies that can be used to help stretch limited forage supplies,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center. “However, the first step is to get a good estimate of what is currently available.” She recommends producers conduct an inventory of all forages, which includes bale weights and number of bales for each lot of hay. A lot is defined as the same species grown on the same field and harvested within a 48-hour period. Storage losses should be included by using estimates of 20% for hay stored outside and 7% for hay stored inside. The next step is to determine the number of livestock in each production group (mature cows, bulls, replacement heifers, etc.) and estimate the number of feeding days. In general, dry-matter intake needs can be estimated at 2.5% of body weight. “This estimate can be refined further with known forage quality, but this is a good place to start,” Block says. Feeding waste also should be included in calculations for feed needs. Waste can vary significantly, depending on how forage is delivered to the herd, but rolling out bales on pasture typically results in the highest waste due to trampling, overconsumption and contamination from urine and feces. Research indicates that losses for this feeding strategy may range from 25% to 45%. Assume that a 200-cow operation requires 553 tons of hay on an as-fed basis for a 150-day feeding period. If hay is valued at $80 per ton, monetary losses from hay waste easily could approach $20,000. That does not include additional hay or supplement that would have to be provided due to waste to meet livestock needs. Use Barrier to Reduce Waste “When substantial amounts of forages must be fed to livestock on a daily basis, it is a good idea to use some type of barrier to reduce waste,” Block says. “These could include hay feeders, panel feeders, bunks, tire feeders or some other type of barrier. Grinding and/or processing forage also can reduce waste and increase utilization by livestock; however, increased costs are a factor that must be considered.” More information on assessing forage supplies and calculating feed needs is available from the archive of an NDSU Extension webinar titled “Assessing and Stretching Forage Supplies.” It can be found at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/livestockextension/2019-agchallenges-webinar-series. “An understanding of cattle nutrient requirements and nutrients supplied by forage is critical to use hay supplies in a cost-effective and efficient manner,” Block notes. “Proper sampling and laboratory analysis of forages is important for any given year and becomes even more so with extreme weather conditions like the ones experienced this year.” Results of a forage analysis can be used to allocate certain lots of hay to production groups and determine when or if supplementation will be necessary. Sort, Feed by Production Groups If possible, producers should sort and feed livestock by production groups to allow for the best use of forages with varying nutrient concentrations. For example, in general, lower-quality forages (minimum of 50% total digestible nutrients, or TDN, and 7% crude protein, or CP) can be fed to dry, mature beef cows in midgestation. Moderate-quality forages (55% to 58% TDN and 8% to 9% CP) can be used to meet cow requirements during late gestation. The highest-quality forages (59% to 65% TDN and 10% to 13% CP) should be reserved for first-calf heifers throughout pregnancy, growing calves and mature cows during early lactation. “It is important to remember that factors such as breed, cow body condition, milk production, age and environment will influence requirements,” Block says. “Computerized ration balancing is typically necessary to determine specific needs for an individual group of animals.” Also, if possible, cows should be sorted and fed based on nutrient requirements (that is, first- and second-calf heifers, old cows, mature cows, etc.) to use forages most efficiently. In addition, producers should keep an eye on body condition scores (BCS) of the cow herd to evaluate the effectiveness of winter feeding programs. Mature cows should be fed to calve at a BCS of 5, with first-calf heifers fed to achieve a BCS of 6 to allow for increased nutrient requirements for growth. CONTINUED ON PAGE B19

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Research has shown a strong relationship between BCS at calving and subsequent reproductive performance. Cows in better condition also are better able to withstand extreme weather conditions. Therefore, achieving and then maintaining desired condition scores now will allow cows to manage colder temperatures without sacrificing condition. Feeding groups may need to be re-evaluated throughout the winter so that lactating, thin and old cows with increased requirements can be fed separately. “When hay supplies are extremely limited, producers could consider developing a limit-fed ration that contains minimal amounts of forage and greater levels of nutrient-dense feeds such as corn silage, grain and/or byproducts,” Block says. “These alternative feeds will be in high demand this winter across the state, so it is important to determine feed needs as soon as possible to ensure an adequate supply.” Consider All Expenses When comparing feed options, include all transportation, storage, waste and feeding expenses. Depending on facilities, available feed resources, costs and management strategies, limit-feeding can be implemented with cows on the ranch or at a commercial lot. Visit https://tinyurl.com/NDSU-DrylotBeefProduction and https://tinyurl.com/AlternativeFeedingStrategies for more information on this and other alternative winter feeding strategies. In addition to looking into alternative feeds, considering whether to use ionophores to stretch feed resources this winter might be worthwhile. Ionophores are feed additives that alter rumen microbial populations to increase efficiency of energy use. These products are inexpensive and can be mixed into dry or liquid commercial feeds or mineral mixtures. Research has shown that cows can maintain body condition while consuming 7% to 10% less hay when fed an ionophore. “Winter feeding represents a significant portion of input costs and is even more challenging when facing current market conditions,” Block says. “All options must be closely evaluated while keeping an eye on the bottom line to ensure that carrying animals through the winter is feasible. Culling strategies should be developed and producers should be prepared to reduce livestock inventory if necessary.” For more information about managing nutritional needs of livestock through the winter, contact your county’s NDSU Extension office.

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USED TRACTORS

2009 Case IH 535 Steiger 4WD, hi-cap hydraulics, 3300 hours, luxury cab, 5 hydraulics, HID lights, Pro 600 monitor, AutoSteer, 520/85R46 triples... ..............................................................$159,000

USED SKIDSTEER

USED HEADERS

2013 Case IH 2152 (MacDon) 45-ft. draper header, double knife, transport package, cross auger. #UHCA20................................................$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87........................$19,000 2016 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, transport, cross auger, double knife, AWS air bar & finger reel with JD adapter. #UHMD51............................$69,000 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft., trailer package, cross augers, double knives, gauge wheels, flex drapers, Case New Holland adapters...................$61,000 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., flex draper, double knife, finger reel, cross auger, transport...........$54,000 2005 MacDon 973 39-ft. draper transport package, upper cross auger, finger reel, gauge wheels, JD adaptor. #UCM044..................................$19,000 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper header, finger reel and transport with cross augers, fits NHCR. #UCNH93................................................$10,500

USED AIR DRILLS

1999 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 4” VW spread, Goose shooter, 2340 tow between, variable rate drive, 5.5” rubber packers. #UDF244............................................... $50,000

2005 New Holland SD440 58-ft., 12” spacing, 550# trips, 51/2” rubber packers, 4350 tow between cart, double shoot. #UDNH25.........................$89,000 2005 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. drill, 12” spacing, 550 lb. trips, 5 1/2”rubber packers, single shoot, dual wing castors, with 2340 tow between air cart, mechanical drive. UDF259...................................$45,000

MISC. HAY EQUIPMENT 2003 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 9” spacing, 550 lb trips, 31/2” steel packers, single shoot with steath bodies, 3450 tow between air cart, dual fan, variable drive, 30.5x32 tires. #UDF254..........................$65,000

2015 New Holland L218 skidsteer, 60 HP diesel, cab with heater, hydraulic quick coupler, block heater, 237 hours. #USNH72..........$29,500

USED COMBINES

2004 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, 973 MacDon 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel and transport. #UCAG20.............................................. $88,000 1992 Gleaner R72 8.3 Cummins conversion, 260 hp, 600 hours on new engine, 2667 separator hours. ............................................................... $19,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28.............................................. $15,000

2013 Bale King 5100 round bale processor, hydraulic chute. #UHBK03.....................................$11,000 2006 Haybuster 2650 Bale Buster, 12.5Lx15 tires, mechanical chute. #UHHY52.....................$7500 Vermeer R23 twin rake, hydraulic drive baskets, nice shape.........................................................$5500

USED PULL TYPE & SUSPENDED BOOM SPRAYERS

1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139....................................................$3500 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$20,000

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2012 Seed Hawk 8412 air drill w/800 TBH cart, section control, conveyor, single side band openers, ViperPro.................................................. Just In!

2013 New Holland S1070 suspended boom sprayer, 100-ft., 1600 gallon, 380/90R46 tires, screens, rinse with wand wash............ $25,500 2012 New Holland S1070 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon, windscreens, 46” tires, rinse tank with wash............................ $35,000 2009 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 46” tires, rinse tank with wash, with auto boom................... $13,000 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, SP655 auto rate..$20,000 2006 New Holland SF115 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1500 gallon, 14.9R46 tires, SP655 control, rinse tank w/wash, windscrews..$6000

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USED SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

2017 Apache AS1220 Plus II 868 hours, 275 hp Cummins, 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, 380/90R46 duals, deluxe cab, premium seat, AutoBoom, AccuBoom, AutoSteer, Viper 4 monitor with varitarget nozzles, duals................................ Just In 2008 Apache AS1010 1949 hours, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon, Envisio Pro monitor, Auto steer, AutoBoom, 215 hp Cummins diesel. #USAP30.......$110,000

1981 New Holland 1037 balewagon, 540 PTO drive, 104 bale capacity, 3 wide 7 high, 11Lx15 tires...... $8000

John Deere 714A forage wagon, 540 PTO drive, 11Lx15” tires, LH discharge.......................$3000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader.........................................................$2500

CONSIGNMENTS

2006 Versatile 2145 MFD, 5800 hours, 145 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 42” rear tires, 3895 loader w/bucket & grapple..................................$65,000 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2010 Kinze 3600 planter, 16 row, 30” spacing, rubber closer wheels, coulters & row cleaners w/liquid fertilizer 2-160 gallon tanks.....................$61,000

2016 Vaderstad CR400 carrier, vertical tillage tool, 13-ft., 5” spacing, steel runner packers, weight package, 3 point mount w/Vaderstad #250 Biodrill seeder..................................................... Just In!

2007 Brent 7 shank ripper w/rear disc.........$15,000

2015 New Holland “Guardian” SP275R 1230 hours, 120-ft. boom, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 275 hp Cummins diesel, 520/85R38 tires, auto steer/auto boom, loaded. #USNH73......................... Just In 2003 Case IH MXM175 MFD, 46” rear duals, 540/100 PTO’s, 3 pt hitch, Powershift, 7400 hours, loader, bucket & grapple fork..............................$45,000

2013 New Holland SP240FXP Guardian front boom, 275 hp Cummins, 100 ft., 1200 gallon tank, deluxe cab, 985 hours, Auto Steer/Auto Boom/Accu Boom. #USNH62...................................$219,000

2012 Apache AS1220 sprayer, 1430 hours, 250 hp Cummins, 6 speed PowerShift, 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, Viper Pro, 10 section, rear duals, AutoSteer, AccuBoom, AutoBoom........$135,000 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$12,000 2008 Case IH ATX700 70-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 550 lb trips, 5.5” rubber packers, single shoot, Stealth body with 4” Dutch spread tip, all run blockage, ADX3430 tow behind air cart, 430 bushel, duals, variable rate drive...................................$66,000 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air drill with 1720 tow between and 1720 tow behind air carts, 9” spacing, stealth boots, goose shooters, 31/2” steel packers....................................................$25,000

USED ROUND BALERS

1999 Hesston 856T 5x6 bales, 75” wide pickup, bale kicker. #UHHS43........................................ $8500

2012 New Holland BR7090 twine & net wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO drive, new belts, rebuilt pickup, float tires, approx. 12,000 bales.............. $28,000 2005 New Holland BR780 twine & net wrap, 1000 PTO drive, x-tra sweep pickup, Bale Command monitor................................................... JUST IN 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $5500

1967 John Deere 4020 tractor, cab, 9991 hours, Powershift, 540/1000 PTO’s, no 3-pt., 2 remotes ith JD 148 loader & bucket......................$11,000 1961 John Deere 3010 tractor, 60 hp gas, 540 PTO, 3 point hitch, w/John Deere 46 loader, 5-ft. bucket. ...................................................................$5500 2008 New Holland T7050 MFD, 2600 hours, 165 PTO hp, 18.4R42 rear duals, 19x6 Powershift, 3-pt. hitch, 540/1000 PTO’s.....................$72,500

2013 New Holland T9.670 Smartrax tractor, 1625 hours, Hi Flow hydraulics, PTO, new 36” tracks... ..............................................................$289,000

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2011 New Holland P2050 58-ft. hoe drill, 10” spacing, double shoot, Stealth openers w/ Goose shooters, w/P1060 430 bushel TBT air cart, dual fan, variable rate, 10” auger, duals................$90,000

2013 Seed Hawk 8412 drill, double shoot, side band openers, w/800 TBT cart, conveyor, section control, Viper control...................................$239,000 2010 Seed Hawk 80-ft. drill, 12” spacing, twin wing openers, double shoot, SBR hitch, Ag-Tron monitor, 30.5x35 tires, dual fans...................$140,000

1996 Wishek 842T disc, 23”, 24-ft., w/3 bar gates harrows...................................................$35,000

Farmhand CM41 roller harrow........................$7000 2016 New Holland 366 belly mower, 66”, mid PTO drive, came off 37 Boomer tractor..............$2800 2017 Premier H015 post digger, 2” hex drive, w/12” heavy duty auger, skid steer mount...........$2500 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 936D header....................................................$65,000 2009 New Holland 88C flex draper header, 36-ft., upper cross auger, transport, finger reel..$25,000

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New microbe discovered in wheat stem sawfly

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A team of researchers in Montana State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture has discovered a previously unidentified microbe that lives symbiotically with the wheat stem sawfly, a pest that causes hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to wheat crops each year. The discovery, the result of a years-long project, provides the basis for future research that could be vital to combating losses due to wheat stem sawflies in Montana and beyond. Carl Yeoman in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences and David Weaver in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences published a paper in the journal PeerJ in August along with a team of colleagues. The paper outlines the discovery of the microbe Spiroplasma sp. WSS – its name a nod to the wheat stem sawflies in which it was discovered. The project was inspired by knowledge of similar symbiotic relationships between other insects and microbes inside them. Yeoman said wheat stem sawflies cause as much as $350 million in damage to wheat crops each year in the Northern Great Plains. The motivation for looking into those symbiotic relationships stemmed from a hypothesis that if the microbes in wheat stem sawflies could be identified and their functions determined, maybe they could be manipulated to work as a management tool for sawflies. “Many insect species have microbial symbionts, and these relationships are often essential to the survival of both organisms,” said Yeoman. “Microbial symbionts have been shown to affect everything from the reproductive success of their insect hosts to their nutrition – allowing them to survive on poor quality diets – and even their ability to defend against pathogens.” So, the team set out to determine what microbes are associated with wheat stem sawflies, and if they could be manipulated to affect the sawfly’s ability to damage wheat crops. Wheat stem sawflies are one of the more widespread wheat pests in western North America, said Weaver, damaging wheat by penetrating the stem to insert their eggs. The larvae then eat tissues lining the stem, inhibiting photosynthesis and causing lodging – weakening the stem to the point where the plant simply falls over in large swaths. The project was supported by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, which has long been in search of new ways to manage the pest. “We’ve reported 20% to 30% reductions in seed weight as a result of sawfly feeding,” said Weaver. “But if the stem falls and a combine doesn’t pick it up, it goes from a 30% loss to a 100% loss of that stem. It’s a pretty big problem, and it really frustrates growers.” Other members of the research team included Curtis Fowler of animal and range sciences; postdoctoral researcher Laura Brutscher and undergraduate Furkan Ibaoglu, who graduated in 2018, of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology; and Kevin Wanner of the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, along with researchers from the University of Chicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The team began their study by collecting wheat stem sawflies from two locations at the larval and adult stages. They brought those back to their labs and began to examine them, where they observed three types of genomic material in their samples: wheat plant DNA, sawfly DNA and a previously undescribed species of microbe belonging to the genus Spiroplasma. Based on elements of the microbe’s genome in comparison to the sawfly genome – which was fully sequenced through another project Wanner and Weaver worked on – the team inferred that Spiroplasma sp. WSS might help sawflies break down sugars they eat and helping them to manufacture other nutrients they don’t get from their carbohydrate-heavy diet, including key B vitamins. “[Spiroplasma] plays a role in certain functions the sawfly may not be able to do as well by itself,” said Weaver. “These functions are what we’re trying to understand, and potentially how these things could be adapted, and the role of the symbiont truncated to be used as a potential management tool.” That method has shown potential in other research: A group of scholars working in China examined a similar system in pea aphids and found that when symbiotic microbes were inhibited with the use of antibiotics — or in another case, using scorpion venom — the fertility of the aphids fell significantly, reducing their population and the risk they posed to pea plants. It is possible that similar approaches could be used with wheat stem sawflies and the newly identified Spiroplasma symbiont, Weaver said. CONTINUED ON PAGE B24

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Applicator training across southeast Wyoming

From University of Wyoming Extension Several trainings to obtain or renew private pesticide applicator licenses are being offered across southeast Wyoming in February and March by the University of Wyoming Extension. The four-hour training includes integrated pest management, how to properly read and understand the label, types and use of personal protective equipment and federal reporting requirements. The training will also count for four hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) for commercial pesticide applicator license holders. Applications will be submitted to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture for approval and issuance of licenses upon course completion. Obtaining a private pesticide applicators license allows individuals to purchase and apply restricted-use pesticides for private use. County, dates, times and locations are: • Goshen County: Please RSVP to Caleb Carter, Goshen County Extension educator, at 307-532-2436. All sessions are at Platte Valley Bank. – February 18, noon-4 p.m. – March 18, 8 a.m.-noon • Platte County: Please RSVP to Platte County Weed and Pest at 307-322-3210 – February 20, noon-4 p.m., Platte County 4-H Building, Platte County Fairgrounds, Wheatland • Albany County: Please RSVP to Brian Sebade, Albany County Extension educator, at 307-721-2571 – March 4, 1-5 p.m., Albany County Fairgrounds, Laramie • Laramie County: Please RSVP to Laramie County Weed and Pest at 307-245-3213 – March 3, noon-4 pm, Building M, Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer • Carbon County: Please RSVP to Carbon County Weed and Pest at 307-324-6584 – March 11, 1-5 p.m., Saratoga Library – March 12, 1-5 p.m., Higher Education Center, Baggs There is no registration fee for the training, but please RSVP to plan accordingly, said Carter. For more information, contact Carter at 307-532-2436 or Sebade at 307-721-2571.

Horse sense: IQ

Horses have small brains relative to their body size. They should not be compared to animals that are predators, such as dogs and cats. Horses are prey animals and behave differently, according to their flight or fight instincts. Horses are trainable, even though many of a rider’s commands contradict their natural instincts. Horses learn through a process of positive and negative reinforcement, involving lots of repetition in small increments of time and content. They remember things very well, often putting an elephant to shame. This can be a problem because they seldom forget and forgive poor training experiences. They recognize sound pertaining to certain people, feed buckets, vehicles, and so on. They learn to respond to simple verbal cues such as “whoa,” “move on,” and “click-click.” A belief is that the lower the IQ of a horse, the more submissive the horse is, and the easier it is to train. Some trainers make IQ assessments based on the horse’s problem-solving abilities, rate of learning, and retention of knowledge.

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Yeoman and Weaver plan to make future proposals to further their understanding of the role Spiroplasma sp. WSS plays in sawflies and other insects. “We set out to identify the symbiotic microbes of wheat stem sawflies…so that we could begin to determine if these insect-microbial relationships could be exploited as alternate measures to control WSS damage in crops,” Yeoman and Weaver concluded in their paper. “The identification of Spiroplasma sp. WSS and greater genetic insight into its metabolism provide a critical first step toward our pursuit of a novel biocontrol approach.”

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Initial Private Applicator Trainings offered across Montana From Cecil Tharp, MSU Pesticide Education Specialist

The Montana State University (MSU) Extension Pesticide Education Program and MSU County Extension programs are coordinating Initial Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings across Montana. These seven-hour training opportunities are designed for individuals desiring to learn more about pesticides, while simultaneously qualifying for a Montana private applicator license. A private applicator license allows individuals to apply restricted use pesticides on land an individual owns, rents or leases. Training opportunities are available in Chouteau County (Fort Benton) on February 24th, Liberty County (Chester) on February 25th, Cascade County (Great Falls) on March 11th, Daniels County (Scobey) on March 17th, Madison County (Ennis) on April 8th, and Deer Lodge County (Anaconda) on April 9th. Each program will cover many subject areas of interest including integrated pest management, pesticide movement in the environment, pesticide safety and toxicity, pesticide law, calibrating ground sprayer equipment, understanding the private applicator license, and reading and understanding the pesticide product label. Trainers speaking at these events, although variable by location, include county MSU County and Tribal Extension agents, Dr. Cecil Tharp (MSU Pesticide Education Specialist), Amy Bowser (MSU Pesticide Education Technician), Dr. Kevin Wanner (MSU Cropland Entomologist) and multiple MDA District Officers. Cost and Private Applicator Credit Opportunities Training fees range from free to $35 depending on location. This variance is due to certain locations catering snacks and lunches as well as variable program costs. See program agendas for more information (Table 1). By attending an Initial Training, applicators meet the qualifications to obtain a private applicator license. After the program, individuals will need to mail in the application along with a licensing fee to the MDA (Table 1). Recertifying applicators may attend the entire event for six private applicator credits. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Salmonella: What it means for broilers and egg-layers From Freedom Ranger Hatchery

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations, and 450 deaths in the United States every year.” Those are staggering numbers, and most of those salmonella infections come from food. While you can find the bacteria in foods such as beef, pork, fruit, sprouts, vegetables, and certain processed foods, we’re here to talk about salmonella in chickens and their eggs. What is Salmonella? Simply put, salmonella is a bacteria that lives in the digestive tracts of animals and birds. It causes a foodborne illness called “salmonellosis.” Most of us actually already have salmonella bacteria in our stomachs or intestines, but thanks to our stomach acid and natural bodily functions, it usually passes through our systems unnoticed. When you do get sick from salmonella, it’s typically because you have come into contact with an infected animal (or its feces) and don’t properly wash your hands. This can cause symptoms of fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping for about 4 to 7 days, though does not usually require medical treatment. It’s also important to understand that you can get a salmonella infection when you don’t practice proper food safety and eat raw or undercooked food—like eggs or chicken, for example. How Can I Tell if My Flock is Infected with Salmonella? So now that you understand what salmonella is, you’re probably wondering how you can keep it out of your hatchery and away from your birds, right? At Freedom Ranger Hatchery, we’re all about practicing proper biosecurity and providing you with healthy birds, certified by the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). It’s important to us that you understand what to look for in your birds to avoid salmonella infections in the future. Symptoms While there are several different strains of salmonella that your birds can become infected with, the most common are Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium, which are what cause salmonella infections in humans. Unfortunately, it is not the easiest type of infection to spot. In young birds, you can sometimes see symptoms like depression, poor growth, diarrhea, dehydration, and general weakness, but this could also be a sign of other bird illnesses and needs to be confirmed by a vet. Even if your flock is not sick, they can still pass on the salmonella bacteria. As we mentioned earlier, most people already have small amounts of salmonella in their systems, and the bacteria can be “found in small concentrations nearly everywhere in the environment.” Since your birds are likely walking around and pecking in possibly contaminated areas, the likeliness that they are carriers of the bacteria greatly increases. And once your birds have it, they can vertically transmit it to their eggs, as well.

What Are the Risk Factors for Egg-Laying Chickens? Having a clean environment for your flock is essential for keeping your birds healthy from a variety of diseases, and not just salmonella. Egg-laying hens—who are likely inside a coop more often than your broilers—may be at a higher risk for contracting salmonella. This is because of the usually warm environment in your chicken’s housing, as well as salmonella’s ability to survive within the same location. When you have freerange birds with environmentally-friendly farming methods—as we do here at Freedom Ranger—you’re going to get higher-quality eggs from your birds. Also, practicing proper food safety when handling and cleaning your eggs will go a long way in keeping salmonella infections from spreading. What Are the Risk Factors for Broiler Chickens? Another risk factor in the spread of salmonella is with your broiler chickens. You will need to practice strict biosecurity with your broilers to keep the chance of infection low. It’s advised that you minimize the birds’ exposure to other animals, birds, insects, and visitors, as well. Even if your broilers appear healthy, the bacteria can still be on their bodies, in their cages, feed, and water supplies, or anywhere that the birds roam. The birds may not even be infected, but they can still transmit it to you or other birds if you’re not careful. How to Treat Salmonella in Chickens Like any disease, the first step to having healthy chickens and preventing salmonella infections is to avoid the bacteria in the first place. The prevention process starts with a healthy flock and vaccinating your birds before the bacteria can spread. As we mentioned earlier, it’s also essential to ensure you have a solid biosecurity plan for your flock. Keep your birds’ environment clean and try to avoid any cross-contamination where possible. If your chickens are already showing signs of infection, have a vet take a look at them. There are antibacterial medications available to help treat salmonella.

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The deadline for advertising for the March 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 26th.

FARM/RANCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Erika Kujava and Makenzie Kujava admiring the ice sculpture when Pondera County 4-H took a team to the KMON livestock judging contest Saturday, January 18 during the MAGIE.

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THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO RUN YOUR FARM! New Harvest Equipment In Stock Case IH 8240 Combine Case IH 3152 40' Header

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IH Farmall 75C, cab loader 2013 BrillionCase WLS360 30-ft. mulcher, very&good condition......... CaseIH Puma 130 • CaseIH Maxxum 125 . .................................................................... $32,000 CaseIH Maxxum 140 • CaseIH Puma 165 Concord CaseIH 4710 air Puma drill, 3400 towCaseIH behind Magnum cart.............. 185• 260 $28,000 Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. booms... $19,900 Used Tractors In Stock John Deere 2100 inline ripper................................... $3500 Case IH Farmall 356B w/loader

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New Haying Equipment In Stock ProAg 1400 bale carrier Twinstar GS3-7 rake Case IH 1504 windrowers Case IH WD 2104 windrower

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Many factors influence corn test weight

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By NDSU Extension Service grades the integrity of the kernel can affect test weight. The planting date also can affect test weight. Early planting helps hybrid maturity and leads to higher test weight. Studies have shown that earlier-planted corn had 1 to 1.5 pounds higher test weight per bushel than corn from the same hybrids but with later plantings. Poor growing and harvesting conditions Heat and drought stress tend to decrease this year have North Dakota producers contest weight because they affect the photocerned about the test weight of their corn. synthetic process and reduce kernel weight. “Many factors influence the measured test Below-normal temperatures during final kerweight of corn, including the physical charnel filling impact the photosynthetic process, acteristics of the kernel such as size, density, resulting in less than optimum starch deposhape and surface of the kernel,” says Ken sition in the kernels. Higher temperatures Hellevang, North Dakota State University after physiologic maturity or the black layer (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer. tend to increase the test weight if kernels are Hybrid differences can affect test weight. mature. As grain dries in the field or the dryer, test Do a search for NDSU grain drying and weight naturally increases as long as kernel storage for more information. integrity remains intact. Test weight inLeaving Corn Standing creases as grain dries partly because kernel Some producers are thinking about leavvolume tends to shrink with drying, so more ing their corn unharvested for the winter. kernels pack into a volume bushel, and partly Here are some factors Hellevang says they because drier grain is slicker, which tends to need to consider: encourage kernels to pack more tightly in a • Field drying is extremely slow during volume bushel. winter months and corn will dry only to “Starch is heavier than moisture,” Helabout 20% moisture content, based on the levang notes. “As the moisture decreases, the equilibrium moisture content for the average kernels shrink, allowing more kernels with monthly air temperature and relative humida higher weight to occupy a volume bushel ity conditions in North Dakota. Corn that or test weight container.” remains in the field during the winter may dry Test Weight Increases Variable from 25% to 30% moisture in November and How much the test weight increases as to 17% to 20% when harvested in February the corn is dried is variable. Factors such as and early March. hybrid, amount of mechanical damage dur• Corn losses will depend on stalk strength, ing combining and “gentleness of drying” are ear shank attachment to the stalk, winter conprimary factors. The test weight of corn with ditions and wildlife. Go in the field and check a high percentage of damaged kernels will the corn by pushing on the stalks and pulling increase less than corn that is hand shelled. on the ears before deciding to leave the corn. Corn at higher moisture contents and cold Accumulated winter snow adds water to the temperatures likely will have more mechanisoil as it melts. Plus, standing corn shades cal damage. the ground, which reduces drying and may Corn dried at lower temperatures in a drylead to wet fields in the spring, so consider er with mixing in the dryer column generally harvesting the corn before the ground thaws. will have a higher test weight. Grain dried at • Leaving the corn unharvested may not be temperatures in excess of 180 degrees genercost effective. Estimate propane drying costs ally will have less increase in test weight. per point of moisture removed per bushel by “The length of time the corn is in the dryer multiplying the propane cost per gallon by also may impact the test weight, so corn dried 0.02. For propane at $1.50 per gallon, the from 27% to 15% moisture may have less propane cost would be $0.03 per bushel per test weight increase per point of moisture point of moisture removed. If corn is dried removed than corn dried from 20% to 15%,” 10 percentage points, that is a cost of $0.30 Hellevang says. “Corn with typical harvest per bushel. If the corn price is $3 per bushel, mechanical damage and dried gently might the $0.30 drying energy cost is equivalent to be expected to have a test weight increase a 10% ($0.30/bushel / $3 = 0.10 = 10%) field of about 0.25 to 0.33 pound per point of loss during the winter. moisture removed. However, corn may not • The ability to plant on time in the spring have any increase in test weight under other could be affected by leaving corn standing. conditions.” Other Influencing Factors Other factors influencing test weight include plant stresses caused by diseases, insects, soil fertility and environmental conditions. Drought stress tends to decrease the test weight because it affects the photosynthetic process. Anything that impacts the movement of nutrients to the kernel during grain fill or de-

Big Timber Livestock Judging closes 2019 with a National win By Marc King, Sweet Grass County Extension Agent

The Big Timber Livestock Judging Team of Morgan Anderson, Mollie Ruth, Camryn Niebur and RaeAnna King competed at the Arizona National Livestock Judging Contest on December 30th. The team traveled to Phoenix, Arizona. The contest was held on December 30th, with twenty-four teams in the junior division, with 95 total contestants. The teams were from Ohio, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, California and Montana. The contestants had to place eight classes of livestock and give two sets of oral reasons. The classes were market steers, Angus heifers, market lambs, two classes of ewes, market goats, gilts and market hogs. Morgan Anderson finished ninth overall, and placed second in reasons, twentieth in cattle and seventh in swine. Mollie Ruth placed sixth overall, and was fifth in reasons, fourth in swine, fifth in sheep and goats and twenty-eighth in cattle. Camryn Niebur finished nineteenth overall and placed seventh in reasons and twelfth in swine. RaeAnna was third overall and finished fifteenth in reasons, sixth in cattle, tenth in swine and second in sheep and goats. Big Timber won the contest as a team by fifty-seven points. As a team Big Timber was first in reasons, fourth in cattle, first in swine and first in sheep and goats.

Shipwrecks aplenty

In 1829, four days out of Sydney, Australia, a heavy storm struck the vessel Mermaid, and drove it into a reef. All 22 on board jumped ship and swam to a large rock. After three days of waiting, another ship, the Swiftsure, found and rescued them. Five days later another storm struck. The Swiftsure was swept into a ridge and wrecked. Both crews escaped and waited for rescue on some nearby rocks. They were soon picked up by the schooner Governor Ready, which caught fire three hours later. Once again they abandoned ship, this time in lifeboats. Along came the cutter Comet, which had been blown off course by a storm The crew of the Comet loaded the crews and passengers of all three vessels on board. Five days later a storm snapped the Comet’s mast, ripped her sails, and ruined her rudder. The Comet’s crew loaded into the longboat, leaving the passengers to cling to floating bits of wreckagte. After 18 hours passed, the mail boat Jupiter came along and rescued everone, only to hit a reef and sink two days later. Fortunately, the passenger vessel City oif Leeds was nearby and picked up everyone, finally delivering them back to Sydney. The entire incident resulted in five ships being sunk–but incredibly, not a single life was lost.

Outdated concepts: Blending inheritance

This debunked way of thinking goes that hereditary characteristics of the father and mother are averaged, or “blended,” in their offspring. For example, if a tall man has children with a short woman, the children will be of medium height. The problem with this theory is that if it were true, in relatively few generations the features that distinguish one person from another would fade away, and everyone would be the same. Yet over the thousands of years of humanity, it hasn’t happened. The theory of blending inheritance fell out of favor as botanist Gregor Mendel’s theory of dominant and recessive genes gained acceptance at the turn of the 20th century.

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Big Sky Equipment Co. Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Kurt Christiaens 450-3277 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

USED TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor, 4 remotes, GreenStar, PTO....... $219,500 2005 Massey Ferguson 481, MFD, synchro shuttle, cab, 540 PTO, loader (Westendorf - NEW)........................ Just Traded 2001 New Holland TC35, MFWD, ROPS, hydrostatic transmission, 1 hydraulic outlet, loader...................... Just Traded 1990 Case IH 9180, 4WD, PTO, Atom Jet hydraulics added, powershift transmission, 4 remotes, triples...... Just Traded 2012 Case IH Puma 170 with loader, auto-guide ready, NEW Alo Quicke loader. .................................................. $89,900

NEW & USED HEADERS

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

2003 New Holland HW320 self-propelled windrower, 18-ft. sickle header. Very well maintained.................................. $44,900 New Holland 1116 self-propelled windrower, 16-ft. sickle header, rubber conditioner, gas engine..................................... $7900

MacDon A30 16-ft. swing tongue mower conditioner, rubber-on-rubber roller. Very good condition............................ $21,900 2009 Vermeer R2800 hay rake....... $19,900 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..... ...........................................................Call New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..... ...........................................................Call New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..... ...........................................................Call

Service Corey Combs 271-5435 home, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown 278-3373 home, 788-9033 cell

USED COMBINES

2014 New Holland CR8090, S3 small grain rotors, IntelliSteer, rock trap, yield and moisture............................... Just Traded

2009 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture............. $114,900 1990 Case IH 1660 combine....... Let’s Deal

2013 New Holland CR7090, low hours, ASP stone protection, yield & moisture........... .................................................. $228,900 New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only....... $16,995

2018 John Deere S780, extended wear concaves, lateral tilt fixed speed feeder, power cast tailborad. Excellent condition. .................................................. $349,900 2018 John Deere S780, extended wear concaves, lateral tilt fixed speed feeder, power cast tailborad. Excellent condition. .................................................. $349,900

GREAT VALUE ON ALL DRILLS IN STOCK 2018 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. flex draper, upper cross auger, split reel, single hookup. Excellent condition................ $89,900 2018 John Deere 640FD 40-ft. flex draper, upper cross auger, split reel, single hookup. Excellent condition................ $89,900 2014 MacDon D65 40-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $51,900 2014 MacDon D65 35-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $49,900 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport............................. $49,900 2011 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter (from 7088), gauge wheels, slow speed transport package.............................................. $44,900 Case IH 1010-30 combine header, pickup reel.......................................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010-25 header, pickup reel........... ............................................. Just Traded Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oilbath wobble drive................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oilbath wobble drive................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 combine pickup header......... ................................................ Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 15-ft. pickup header, Victory attachment..................................... $6500 Case IH 1015-12 pickup header........ $4900 International 810-13 pickup header............ ................................................ Let’s Deal

2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 1910 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, capped steel press wheels, single shoot, 350 bushel cart, variable rate.......................... $74,500

USED BALE PROCESSORS

Bale King 880 bale processor........... $6900 Vermeer BPX7000 bale processor.... $7500

2004 New Holland SD440 51-ft. air drill with 380 cart, 12” spacing, single shoot, blockage sensor.................................... $62,500 Ezee-On 7400 40-ft. air drill, 12” spacing, 160 bushel cart, ground driven fan. Very good condition........................................ $12,900

USED SPRAYERS

2014 Apache 1220 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel boom, Auto-Boom UltraGlide chemical eductor, Envizio Pro monitor, Ravan Smartrax.................................. $139,900 2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, Auto-Boom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section control......................$159,900............... PRICE REDUCED................... $129,900 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel booms, 1000 gallon tank.... $89,900

SKID STEER LOADERS Now Scheduling Off-Season Inspections! Combines, sprayers, loader tractors, round balers We are carrying an excellent selection of skid steer loaders with great pricing available. Huge inventory Call 800-332-7541 of pallet forks and bale spears on hand, call today.

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FAIRFIELD HAY FOR SALE Grass/Alfalfa hay in round bales.

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE A50

Call for delivered prices – (406) 870-9003, Power, MT

Dealer For:

97 Central Ave. Hobson, MT 59452 • www.ericksons925.com Erlonna Erickson • 406.366.3273 erlonna@ericksons925.com

Tater Erickson • 406.366.1287 tater@ericksons925.com

GLASS TRUCKING, INC.

Grain, Liquid, Hay & Livestock Hauling • In business since 1960 • Visit us at www.glasstrucking.com

Denton, MT 406-567-2232 800-325-8859

MONTANA LIVESTOCK AG CREDIT, INC. For All Your Farm and Ranch Credit Needs

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CONTINUED ON PAGE C6

Next of skin

WANT TO BUY:

New Holland bale wagons. Model 1032, 1033, 1036, or 1037.

In 1881 a murderous train robber named “Big Nose” George Parrot was captured by angry townspeople in Rawlins, Wyoming, and hanged. After no next of kin claimed the body, two local doctors–Thomas Maghee and John Osborne–claimed it in the name of science. Dr. Maghee examined Big Nose George’s brain (and gave the skull cap to his wife.) Then he removed the skin from George’s chest and thighs and mailed the flesh to a tannery in Colorado, where it was made into human “leather.” Dr. Osborne

than had leather made into a coin purse, a doctor’s bag, and a pair of shoes. Osborne loved his Big Nose George shoes. He wore them while practicing as a country doctor, and when he was elected Democratic governor of Wyoming in 1892 (in what some claimed was a stolen election), he wore the shoes to his inauguration–which must surely make him the only elected official in U.S. history sworn into office while wearing another man’s skin. Let’s hope so, anyway.

##### Yellowstone National Park existed a full 20 years before Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming were officially granted statehood.

##### Since light travels faster than sound, isn’t that why some people appear bright until you hear them speak?

WHY PAY MORE?

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C3

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C4

We now carry Nachurs G22 Liquid Fertilizers! G22 liquid fertilizer is manufactured by utilizing quality raw materials to provide a very agronomically efficient source of micronutrients.

The Nachurs Rebate Program is open to any NEW customer using NACHURS liquid fertilizer (Group 1 Product Line)

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*see dealer for details

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Master Gardener program gets adults, youth growing

By NDSU Extension Service Joan Zettel enrolled in North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension’s Master Gardener program when she decided to take her gardening to the next level. She has been a Master Gardener (MG) for 7 1/2 years and doesn’t regret her decision for a minute. “The program was all that I expected it to be and so very much more,” says the Breckenridge, Minnesota, woman. “It has taken me down several very interesting and rewarding paths. “ For example, after volunteering as a MG at the local park and zoo, she was hired as park and zoo horticulturist at the Chahinkapa Zoo in neighboring Wahpeton, North Dakota. “I love growing flowers for other people to enjoy instead of just in my own backyard,” she says. “I also teach kids flower gardening and vegetable gardening at the zoo. We grow vegetables so the animals get some fresh food in their diets, and we grow herbs that are used to make scent trails in the big cats’ habitats for enrichment. “I also pick browse for the animals since I know the tree species that can be fed,” she adds. Browse is vegetation such as twigs and young plant shoots. “Who would have guessed that bears love willow and camels love boxelder?” Zettel is among about 325 MG volunteers and interns trained through NDSU Extension’s program. “The numbers just keep growing,” says Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist and Extension MG director. MG is a volunteer service organization that beautifies communities, educates the public about gardening, works with youth and encourages conservation of natural resources. The MG core course runs once a week for 10 weeks. The 40 hours of classes are offered in a traditional classroom setting and online, which gives participants the opportunity to watch recorded class videos on their computers at their own convenience. “These online options allow students to continue taking the class even if they are wintering in another state,” McGinnis says. Course topics include annual and perennial flowers, tree selection and maintenance, soil health, composting, plant diseases and insects, vegetable and fruit production, and lawn maintenance. “We have a mix of NDSU faculty and Extension personnel who teach the classes, which gives the program a very diverse flavor,” McGinnis notes. Once participants complete the training, they are known as MG interns. They must volunteer 48 hours of time during a two-year period on horticultural projects in cooperation with NDSU Extension. Volunteer projects include answering gardening questions in the Extension office, organizing horticultural workshops, managing school and community gardens, designing and maintaining pollinator gardens, and providing horticultural therapy. After that, they will be certified as MGs. Being a MG has given Zettel a variety of experiences. “Three years ago, the MG program funded pollinator gardens across North Dakota to help save our bees,” she says. “We built one at the zoo, which I use to teach people about saving our pollinators. “Two years ago, Cargill heard about the pollinator garden and approached me about building a Monarch garden,” she adds. “They provided funding and manpower, and now we have a beautiful garden that helps to save the monarchs, and I use it to teach butterfly conservation.” What she learned also gave her an idea for preserving some irreplaceable flowers. “When I was helping to weed the Historic Daylily Collection at NDSU, I formed a partnership and have been taking plant divisions from the NDSU garden and planting them at the Wahpeton Park and Zoo as a back-up source, so if they should ever have winter kill at NDSU, we can replace them. Also, it beautifies our park. Win-win!” New this year is a MG therapeutic horticulture program that provides grants for MGs to help senior citizens expand their psychological and spiritual well-being through gardening. McGinnis says that gardening helps seniors maintain their fine motor skills and stimulates their brains. NDSU Extension also has a youth component to its MG program called Junior Master Gardener (JMG). It provides funds for gardening projects across the state, such as establishing school gardens, beautifying parks, growing food for the needy and constructing raised beds for senior citizens. Approximately 3,660 youth participated in 53 projects CONTINUED ON PAGE C5

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in 2018. For example, youth in the McKenzie County JMG program learned to grow vegetables and shared flowers with the elderly. “I learned how to plant and grow things,” program member Crystal Smith says. “I didn’t know that before. It’s really fun to see things grow.” JMG also was a big success for Luke Walls, another McKenzie County JMG program member. “I think that gardening is a good thing to do,” he says. “I learned how to garden 10 times better.” Here are a few of the other 2018 JMG projects: • Pembina County - planted shrubs and perennials at a community’s main intersection • Ransom County - planted flowers at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon • Sargent County - established a community orchard with apples and berries • Emmons County - learned to grow spinach in garden boxes • Bottineau, Cass, Grand Forks, Kidder and Mountrail counties - grew food for the needy JMG projects provided 22,250 pounds of fresh vegetables to food banks, churches, school lunch programs, senior care centers and other needy families in 2018, according to Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist and a member of the JMG leadership team. “The Junior Master Gardener Program provided our district with an opportunity (for a school garden) that some have wanted for years but could not obtain,” says Alex Hoffmann, science teacher at Maple Valley High School in Tower City, North Dakota. ##### More people get attacked every year by a cow than by a shark. ##### If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP? ##### Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Mark Reinmuth 406-262-3842 $29,900

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C5

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Precision Truck & Trailer

Dealer For New

2027 Hwy 2 NW • Havre, MT 59501 • (406) 265-4563

FRONTIER

Grain Trailers

• FRONT DOOR DELIVERY AVAILABLE • Quality Used Trucks & Trailers • 888-453-4563 $44,500

2000 Peterbilt 379

Cat 3406C manual, 425 hp, 10 speed, pre ELOG, pre EGR, 208” wheelbase, new radiator & starter.

$23,000

2005 Freightliner Columbia MBN 4000, 475 hp, 10 speed, Emissions deleted, 226” wheelbase, 732,000 miles.

$12,500

1997 Dodge Ram 3500

4x4, 5.9L Cummins, PTO, hydraulically driven fuel pump and air compressor.

$25,000

2009 Freightliner M2

MBN 4000, 450 hp, Super 10 speed, double lockers, double frame, heavy haul truck

$31,000

1992 Peterbilt 379

Series 60, 450 hp, 18 speed, double lockers, headache rack, Pre ELOG.

$26,500

1997 Peterbilt 379 EXHD

Cat 3406E, 470 hp, 13 speed, pre ELOG, pre EGR, Webasto heater, Right Weigh on board scale, headache rack.

1992 Ford L9000 Aeromax Detriot Series 60, 10 speed, 16-ft. dump box

$29,900

1999 Kenworth T800

C12, 430 hp, fresh motor, 13 speed

$20,000

1978 International F1850 Box Truck

DT466, 250 hp, 10 speed, fresh overhaul, 19-ft. box.

$7500

1997 Freightliner FLD 70

Cummins 12V, 190 hp, 6 speed, spring suspension, 215” wheelbase.

$52,000

1999 Kenworth W900L

3406E, 550 hp, 18 speed, GOLD Cat rebuild, New head & cam, wet kit, 4 new tires on back, Pre ELOG

Trailers For Sale: $48,900

Cat 3406E 5EK (Inframe w/paperwork), 550 hp, 18 speed, 256” wheelbase, pre E-LOG

$31,000

1992 Peterbilt 379

Series 60 Detroit, 450 hp, 18 speed, double lockers, headache rack, New virgin rubber, 270” wheelbase.

1992 Freightliner FLD120 Pup trailer 13-ft. box, spring, hydraulic lift $5000 2013 Frontier 47-ft. Ag Hopper 3 axle with steerable lift axle......$32,900 1997 Alloy 48-ft. flatbed.....$8500 1980 Great Dane 40-ft. step deck.....$12,900

1995 Kenworth T600 Box Truck

Detriot S60, 430 hp, 9 speed, lift axle, pintle hitch, 4-stage head lift hoist, 21-ft. grain box

$32,000

1999 Peterbilt 379

$49,900

Series 60 Detroit, 333 hp, 13 speed, COZAD ramps, freshly painted.

$32,900

$31,900

1979 Peterbilt 359

855 Cummins, 400 hp, 13 speed, 30,000 on engine overhaul, new paint, new virgin rubber, new lighting, new glass

$15,000

1992 Peterbilt 379 EXHD

Detroit, 460 hp, 18 speed, pre ELOG, pre EGR, push axle.

$43,000

2009 Kenworth T370

Cummins ISC 8.3, 330 hp, Allison automatic, EGR DPF deleted, 190,000 miles.

We are your Dealer for Time To Go Electric

Tarps and hoppers use the same remote to make loading and unloading hassle free

1986 International S2500

L10, 280 hp, 9 speed, flatbed, gooseneck ball, 2 tool boxes.

see these units and more info at www.precisiontruckandtrailersales.com

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C6

HAY FOR SALE • Alfalfa • Alfalfa Grass Mix • Hay Barley/Oats/Peas Forage Mix

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE C2

Hay Tests Available. Large Rounds. Bulk Discounts Available. Located at Broadview, MT

Call Travis, (406) 855-1065

Salois Construction Pivot Sales, Parts, Irrigation pipe, fittings and supplies Phone (406) 278-7910, cell 289-7910, Justin 289-0030 Conrad, Montana

STORAGE CONTAINERS & BRIDGES

Overseas Flat Racks and Shipping Containers 8-ft. to 53-ft., mouse proof, weather tight storage 20-ft. & 40-ft. Heavy Duty Bridges

Phone (406) 899-4104

TCB TRANSPORT, LLC

www.boxesandbridges.com

WANTED TO BUY

Fire damaged or non-running tractors

TRACTORS WANTED

Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, IHC, Moline, Massey-Ferguson or what have you got? NEED ALL MECHANICAL FRONTS. International 806, 1206, 1256, 1456; Allis Chalmers D21, pieces or parts; Minneapolis-Moline AT1400 or AT1600; Oliver 4WD’s

Phone Circle G Salvage

Robert Grube, 403 Emmerling Circle, Walhalla, ND 58282

Tractor and Combine Buyers

Phone 701-549-2737 or 701-265-2220 leave message Please send pictures to: E-mail: bomar@utma.com

CONTINUED ON PAGE C10

The untalented Mr. Ripley

Next time you make a choice to “go with the lowest bidder,” keep this story in mind. Colonel James Ripley, chief of U.S. Army Ordnance in the Civil War, outfitted Union troops with 50-year-old short-range smoothbore rifles that dated to the War of 1812. He declined to buy the more random, long-range Enfield rifles on the grounds that they were too expensive…and they were made in England, which Ripley still hated fiercely, even half a century after the War of 1912.

But the Enfield company eventually found a buyer: the Confederate army. At the first Battle of Bull Run in July 1861, the Confederates devastated the Union troops and suffered a third fewer casualties because their Enfield rifles could hit targets at 800 yards, compared to Ripley’s guns, which had a range of only 500 yards. The Union did end up winning the Civil War, but according to some historians, Ripley’s ill-fated gun order made it last two years longer than it should have.

##### Did you know that the King James Bible mentions garlic only once in the Book of Numbers 11:5?

##### A list of things that look good in leopard pattern: 1. Leopards *End of list*

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C7

The smarter, more powerful way to better hay.

We Are Now Selling

BOBCAT Compact Tractors IN STOCK Turbo Drums for the draper headers

$500 OFF

The WR9900 Series Self-Propelled Windrower

Introducing the next leap forward from the company that developed the category: the WR9900 Series. No other windrower helps you produce quality hay faster, more efficiently or more comfortably. New models feature the added power to handle all crop conditions, a brand-new cab for more comfort and greater hydraulic capacity for increased productivity.

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USED SWATHERS Massey Ferguson WR 9870 swather.$135,000 New Holland HW340 16-ft. rotary disc............ .......................................................$28,000 Case WD1504 swather.......................$92,000

Hesston 8400 swather.......................$17,000 Hesston 6450 15-ft. draper header.......$9500 MacDon M205 with R85 header, return.......... .....................................................$104,000 MacDon 7000 with 16-ft. head...........$14,500

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USED PROCESSORS

Vermeer BPX9000 round & square.............$19,900 Vermeer BPX9000 round............................$18,900 Vermeer BPX8000 with final cut.................$15,500 Vermeer BPX8000 processor......................$11,900

2012 Highline CFR650 final cut processor.............. ......................................................... $18,500 (L) Highline 6800 processor with Highline 500 mover... ..................................................................$7900 Haybuster 256 Plus processor......................$5900 Bale King 3010 processor..............................$9000

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Ag Shield 7700, 1500 gallon tank......... $9900 Melroe 7650 spra-coupe................Coming In Miller 3275 HT sprayer....................... $64,000 Brandt 85-ft. pull type sprayer............... $2001 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer...................... $14,000 Demco skid mount sprayer. #23959...... $2700

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Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C8

Don’t let the smaller size fool you. The newly improved Massey Ferguson® compact and utility tractors are bigger than ever on performance and comfort. Best of all, every tractor comes with world-renowned Massey Ferguson DNA in its bloodlines, assuring you get legendary quality, versatility and durability. These are the perfect all-around machines for tackling hay, hauling, plowing or whatever else you need to get done. Today. And tomorrow. Visit you Massey Ferguson dealer to learn more.

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USED TRACTORS

Valtra C120 with loader......................$40,000 Versatile 835 tractor...........................$14,900 Massey Ferguson 8650 tractor........$114,900

Agco RT135 with loader, FWD, grapple.......... .......................................................$58,900 Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

We Are The NEW DEALER For HAYBUSTER Products

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USED AUGERS

Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger.........................................................................................$1500

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77335 US HWY 87 - Lewistown, MT

USED SKID STEERS AND ATTACHMENTS

Bobcat T740 track..............................$55,000 Bobcat S650......................................$44,000 Bobcat MT52 mini track.....................$15,900

Bobcat LR65 land rake.........................$6000 Gradall telehandler forks, hydraulic angle.$900

Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028

Trader’s Dispatch, February 2020 — Page C9

Vermeer BPX9010 Round and Square Bale Processor 406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT

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Plant more acres per day with the new 15 inch shank spacing and ShieldCore paired row opener. Rapid uniform crop emergence is the hallmark of well-designed seeding equipment.

USED AIR DRILLS

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77335 US HWY 87 - Lewistown, MT

CONSIGNMENTS

Gradell MT80 fork lift.......................... $16,250 Degelman 4100 round & square processor.... ....................................................... $15,000 Schuler SRM 262 mixer........................ $6825 Morris CP743 chisel plow................... $14,900 Melroe 501 with Valmar......................... $6500 Renn 5501 39-ft. chisel plow.................. $6500 International 75 39-ft............................ $3500 Case IH MX150 tractor/loader............ $52,000 John Deere 8870 tractor.................... $39,750 John Deere 3020 tractor, no loader with Shaver post pounder...................................... $8500 Versatile 800 tractor........................... $12,000 Ford 5000 tractor with mower................ $5000 Case IH 1680 30-ft. head, pickup head........... ....................................................... $19,000 Massey Ferguson 9540 combine.... $190,000 Agco 400 header.......................................Call Gleaner R72 combine........................ $41,900 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel.................................. $4500 New Holland TR97 combine, 36-ft. Honeybee header, 13-ft. pickup with Swathmaster pickup attachment.......................... $42,500 International 1660 combine. #13168..$12,000 John Deere 9610 combine................. $44,275 John Deere 8820 combine................. $18,000 White 9700 combine............................. $5294 New Holland 971 header...................... $6000 MacDon 962 36-ft. header.................. $16,900 Case DHX302 draper header............. $15,000 Honeybee 36-ft. header, MF bracket..$14,900 Farm King 10x60 auger........................ $6000 Feterl 7x41 electric auger...................... $2000 Brandt drive over transfer auger......... $17,000 Wheatheart PT13 drive over deck........ $5675 New Holland 200 rotary swather with 416 disc head & 430HB 30-ft. draper head with pickup reel............................................... $138,755

ROUND BALERS

New Holland BR780 net & twine....... $13,600 New Holland 688 net & twine................$7200 Case RB564 baler..............................$23,000 Case RB564 baler..............................$19,900 Vermeer 605 Super M baler...............$21,900 Vermeer 605XL baler. Stk #23475........$9000 Vermeer 605L mesh & twine baler........$7900 Vermeer Super 605J twine only............$2500 John Deere 569 net & twine..............$39,500 John Deere 569 net & twine..............$28,000 John Deere 568 net & twine..............$18,000

SQUARE BALERS

Massey Ferguson 2190 baler............$39,000 Case IH LBX432 3x4 with cutter........$39,000 Hesston 4910 large square baler.......$42,000 Hesston 4790 3x4 with accumulator............... .................................................. Coming In New Holland BB960 big square baler, 3/4..... .......................................................$28,000 John Deere 466 small square baler..Coming In

406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT

Lewistown, MT

Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028

USED DRILLS

Case 800 50-ft., 10” spacing, 43 VRT Preci- John Deere 9450 40-ft. with 12” spacing. Sold individually......................................... $1500 sion SS drill, 3430 cart tow between, single chute.............................................. $59,000 John Deere 50-ft. drill hitch................... $1400 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing, Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; 4350 cart....................................... $45,000 Andy – 590-0372; Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing and Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028 2320 air cart.............................$17,000 (L) “Partners in Production” Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing....... www.hovenequipment.com .................................................$17,000 (L)

MacDon M205 swather with R85 head........... ..................................................... $100,000 MacDon M200 swather with D60D 35-ft header............................................ $65,000 New Holland 1112 swather................ $18,000 New Holland BR7090 net/twine baler.............. ........................................................$26,000 Case IH RB564 round baler...............$25,750 Case 8465 round baler.......................... $5000 New Holland 269 square baler............... $900 Case WRX301 rake........................$10,900 (L) Morris 1400 Hayhiker......................... $16,750 New Holland 1000 bale stacker............. $2500 New Holland C1002 balewagon........... $2300 Spra-Coupe 4640, 60-ft. booms......... $29,500 Versatile SX275 sprayer................... $127,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank......................................... $8000 1977 GMC/Summers sprayer................ $8500 1987 International 9670 truck with 3000 gallon stainless steel tanks....................... $19,000 Morris Contour I 41-ft. air drill with 7240 cart. .................................................$99,000 (L) Case 2400 40-ft.x10” spacing air drill with 240 cart...........................................$23,450 (L) John Deere 9400 40-ft.x12” drills....... $12,000 150 grass seeder..................................... $800 Chevrolet C60 truck.............................. $9500 2500 gallon poly tank............................... $900 1500 gallon poly tank............................... $500

USED COMBINES

New Holland 9060............................$134,000 New Holland TR98 combine...............$14,900 New Holland TR97 combine...............$14,900 Gleaner S88 combine.......................$199,500 Gleaner R75 combine.........................$60,000

USED HEADERS

Case IH FD70 40-ft., pea auger..... Coming In MacDon FD75 40-ft., Gleaner adapter..$56,000 MacDon D60D 40-ft. with cross auger, JD adapter DS.....................................$33,000 MacDon D60D 40-ft., JD adapter DS..$30,000 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header....$29,900 MacDon 973 30-ft. header..................$20,000 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header.......$14,000 MacDon 960 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel....................................................$9900 MacDon 960 25-ft. – 30-ft. headers................. ............................................$5000 – $6000 MacDon A40D 18-ft. header...............$19,900 Massey Ferguson 5200 36-ft. draper header.. .......................................................$12,500 Gleaner 400 header..............................$6500

USED MISCELLANEOUS

700 manure spreader......................Coming In New Holland LM 445A telehandler.... $45,000 Kelly 47 3-point backhoe....................... $3100 International 2-ton truck....................... $1900 Gysler 39-ft. chisel plow........................ $3500 Spear with 4-ft, & 2 1-ft., fits Westendorf quick attach................................................... $500 Roller, 16-ft................................................Call

HAYING EQUIPMENT

Allen 8803 26-ft. hydraulic rake..........$18,000

406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT

Lewistown, MT

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

2019 Montana Durum variety trials CONTINUED FROM PAGE C6

Scott Schmiedeke (406) 240-2572 Victor, MT

Henry Kallis (605) 639-1904 Spearfish, SD

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2007-2013 Sky Jack SJIII 3219 scissor lifts, electric with onboard charger, extendable platform, nonmarking tires, 32” width, 19-ft. platform height, 25-ft. working height, low hour machines with recent batteries. Located in Victor, MT and Spearfish, SD........................$5490

2017 Cat 926M HL wheel loader, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, 7150 +/- hours, air ride heated cloth seat, ride control, differential lock, Bluetooth AM/FM radio, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, new radial tires, 3 CY bucket, maintained very well by Cat. Super clean loader, Located in Spearfish, SD...... ...................................................................................................... $98,900 2007 Cat 930G wheel loader, 8500 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic coupler, 3 CY bucket, 48” quick attach forks, dual auxiliary hydraulics, ride control, bucket leveling, 50% plus radial tires, fresh service, job site ready. Located in Victor, MT..................................................................... $69,000 2014 Volvo MC135 skid steer, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 60 +/- hours, AM/FM radio, ride control, 2 speed travel, Quick attach, pilot controls, 12x16.5 tires, 92 hp, 8500 lbs. 6000 lb. max lift load, 3000 lb. operating load. Like new. Located in Spearfish, SD........ ..........................................$46,900 2013 Volvo MC95C skid steer, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 215 +/- hours, AM/FM radio, ride control, 2 speed travel, Quick attach, pilot controls, 10x16.5 tires, 46 hp, 3800 lb. tip load, 1900 lb. operating load. Like new. Located in Spearfish, SD................................................................................ $31,900 2014 Case 580SN 3085 hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 4x4, Extend-A-Hoe, ride control, front hydraulic coupler, rear hydraulic coupler, front auxiliary hydraulics, rear auxiliary hydraulics, pilot controls with control pattern changer, power shuttle transmission, 18” backhoe bucket with new teeth, new front tires, new rear tires, has been through the shop, just serviced, super nice clean and tight backhoe. Located in Spearfish, SD........................................................ $55,900 2013 Deere 310SJ 2900 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 4x4, Extend-A-Hoe, air ride cloth seat, ride control, power shift transmission, 2 lever backhoe controls, 24” backhoe bucket, new front tires, rear tires approximately 40%, recent service, very clean. Located in Spearfish, SD..................................................... $59,500 2016 Cat 259D 1770 hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, air ride heated cloth seat, 2 speed travel, advanced display with rear view camera, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics and electrics, just serviced, very nice condition. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................... $45,900

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Half-Wit

A man owned a small ranch in Montana. The Montana Work Force Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to interview him. “I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,” demanded the agent. “Well,” replied the farmer, “there’s my farm hand who’s been with me for 3 years… I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board. “The cook has been here for 18 months,

and I pay her $150 per week plus free room and board. “Then there’s the half-wit. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally.” “That’s the guy I want to talk to…the half-wit,” says the agent. “That would be me,” replied the rancher.

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2016 Case IH Titan 4530 810 Flex-Air 70-ft. boom, 3 product, Viper 4, 1425 hours................. ...............................$173,000

2014 Case IH 4530 810 box, 3 bin variable rate, Auto steer, Auto greaser, DEF tank, buddy seat, back up camera, sling shot, ViperPro, 4353 hours........$104,000 ........................................$99,000 2014 Case Titan 4530 1856 hours, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom, leather, Viper controller, SmartTrax...........................................................$148,000

2010 Case IH Titan 3520, 3 bin, 2800 hours....................$109,000 2011 Case IH Titan 3520 3 BIN, Viper Pro, 3000 hours.... $111,000

2012 RBR Vector 300 Case IH 810 Flex-Air applicator box, 70ft. boom, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, tarp, Cummins, Allison automatic, tires: 650/65R38, air ride, 4 wheel drive...............................$106,000

2015 Terra-Gator 8400B 2 product with chemical granular bin, 70-ft. stainless steel boom, Accuboom, electric roll tarp, Raven SmarTrax, Viper Pro monitor, 2855 hours........... ..................................$139,000

2010 Case IH Titan 4020 Cummins, automatic, 1800 gallon, 85-ft. boom, defco pump, Envizio Pro, 3753 hours...............$88,000

Free Freight

2012 RoGator RG 1300, 1300 gallon, SS liquid system, 120ft. boom, Raven ViperPro, 2200 hours.......................... $133,000

Up To 1200 Miles

2010 International 7400, Max Force engine, Allison auto, New Leader L4000 G4, 3066 hours...........................$88,000

2014 RBR Vector 300 New Leader L4000 G4 MultiApplier dry spreader box, twin spinner, all hydraulic with insert, roll over tarp, Viper Pro monitor, 2953 hours...... ......................................$112,000

2006 Peterbilt 335 floater truck, Newton Crouch spreader bed. Bed built like a Chandler bed, twin 2014 RoGator 1300, 3220 hours, spinners, 2860 hours.......$78,000 New Leader bed.......... $112,000

2016 Terra Gator TG8400B, Agco diesel engine, CVT transmission, 1662 hours. New Leader L3220 G4 stainless steel dry spinner box, belt/chain, MultiApplier ready..............................$149,500

2005 Peterbilt Stahly Cummins, Allison automatic, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader 2002 Loral 400 Cummins Air- controller, Starlink GPS, 4145 max 1000, 4100 hours... $45,000 hours.............................. $82,000 2007 Case 4520 3 bin, autosteer, 3000 hours......................$98,000

1996 Freightliner 5 axle tender, Cummins, Rayman 24 ton side discharge.........................$39,500

1989 Kenworth T800 dry, Cummins, tandem with tag axle, Ray Man 20 ton, 5 compartment, top auger...............................$33,500

1999 Felling trailer, spread axle with 24-ton Willmar side shooter, ShurLok tarp....................$32,000

2012 John Deere 4940 liquid system, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing..........................$23,000

1988 GMC Cat, automatic, Willmar ground drive spinner.$16,000

1993 International 20-ton Rayman top auger, Cummins L10 diesel, cheater axle, shows 689,222 miles................................$29,500

1988 Kenworth T800 Cat, tandem axle, full screw, Willmar 16 ton stainless steel dry tender box, rear discharge auger.......$24,500

2006 Peterbilt 387 conventional, Cat C-13 diesel engine, 430 hp, 659,741 miles................... $29,500 2000 Caterpillar 924G high lift wheel loader, 20.5-25L tires, 13,095 hours...................$42,500

Case IH MX110, 6286 hours, Power Quad transmission with left hand reverser, 16 speed front wheel assist, triple hydraulic remotes, 540/1000 rpm PTO........... ........................................$29,500

2004 KBH 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained.... ........................................$32,500

2003 Ray Man 24 ton, 7 compartment dry tender trailer, top swivel discharge auger...............$36,500

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2013 Willmar Wrangler 4565, 1800 hours......................$29,500 2010 Willmar Wrangler 4550...... ........................................$24,000 1962 Lubbock 9200 gallon transport, 265 psi.....................$31,000

2-12,000 gallon Nh3 tanks, loaded....................................$44,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi...................$15,000 for the pair Case 921E wheel loader, QSM 11, Cummins diesel engine, shuttle shift trans., AM/FM, heat, air, 5430 hours. Incredible Loader Big bucket. Like new tires......$99,000

New Holland W80B front quick tach, 1000 hours........................... ........................$43,500...$51,000

2011 Merritt Belt Tender, with rapat conveyor system, self contained, 4 compartment, with side view window, electric roll tarp....... ........................................$41,500

2000 Sterling C12 with fresh overhaul, 4000 gallon Nh3 transport..................................$29,000

Greyn’s Crop Specialists

GREYN FERTILIZER SUPPLY INC.

We have been your locally owned full service fertilizer dealer for over 35 years!! Thank you for your support. Three locations to serve you: Choteau - Larry Greyn - 406-466-5356 Dutton - Vern Greyn - 406-476-3402 Valier - 406-279-3255

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A new ARS strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’

HAY FOR SALE Grass/Alfalfa Mix

Call (406) 249-2417, Heart Butte, MT

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Rockwell Scales Home of the Strongest Scale in America

• Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales • Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard • Custom sizes and special projects welcome • Scoreboards, printers, automated, wireless, and many other options to choose from

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Tined Weeder

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Better soil respiration The tines of the Tined Weeder AS penetrate the soil while harrowing to break up and crumble the upper soil crust. This ensures better soil aeration and the capillarity is interrupted. Combat weeds! While the tines sweep over the soil; the weeds are pulled out and deposited on the soil surface to wither and die.

By Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service percent). These fruits have outstanding A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, flavor with very high soluble solids (sweetwas released by the U.S. Department of Agness) and moderate acidity (tartness). They riculture (USDA). ‘Keepsake’ is a midseaalso have a pleasing texture and are juicy son, spring-bearing, or short-day strawberry when eaten. ‘Keepsake’ is very closely re(Fragaria xananassa Duch ex Rozier). The lated to ‘Flavorfest’, a strawberry plant also new strawberry is the first resulting from an developed by this project in 2012, which increased effort by the USDA Agricultural is available for purchase and popular with Research Service (ARS) at Beltsville, Marycommercial growers in the Mid-Atlantic land, to develop strawberries with improved and Northeast. shelf life. ‘Keepsake’ fruits are attractive with good Plant geneticist Kim Lewers, horticultursize, color, gloss, and a showy calyx, or alist John Enns, and visiting scientist Patricap. They are firm and tough enough for cia Castro, at the ARS Beltsville Agriculhandling during harvest and packaging. It tural Research Center’s Genetic Improveis expected that this berry will perform well ment of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, for growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northdescribe ‘Keepsake’ in the February 2019 eastern United States and adjacent areas. issue of HortScience. ‘Keepsake’ primarily fruits with midCompared with other current strawberry season cultivars, and sometimes fruits with cultivars and breeding selections evaluated late-midseason cultivars. In Beltsville, after 2 weeks in cold storage, ‘Keepsake’ Maryland, ‘Keepsake’s first harvest date had a low proportion of degraded and ranged from May 10 to May 27. decayed fruits. The proportion of fruits deOver nine years of testing, ‘Keepsake’s graded at one week was 29 percent, lower average total yield was 1.3 pounds/plant. than for all the other cultivars, including This ranks ‘Keepsake’ yield as slightly Chandler (81 percent) and Camarosa (93 less than ‘Flavorfest’ and ‘Allstar’, and greater than ‘Camarosa’ and ‘Chandler’. Like ‘Flavorfest’, ‘Allstar’ and ‘Earliglow’, ‘Keepsake’ is resistant to anthracnose fruit rot, one of the most serious fruit rots worldwide. With no fumigation or fungicides in annual plasticulture at Beltsville, Maryland. ‘Keepsake’ total fruit rot decay was 14 percent, similar to that of ‘Flavorfest’ and lower than that of ‘Chandler’ at 16 percent. ‘Keepsake’ was approved for release in 2018, and licensing information can be obtained through the USDA-ARS Office of Technology Transfer. This strawberry cultivar was increased for distribution by Lassen Canyon Nursery, Redding, California.

Grassland Pro Harrow

D& B N A SL REHA S A GR TURE S PA Full eﬃciency for reseeding Six Tasks in One Pass: Grass & pasture rehabilitation in our 9'8''wide implement: The Grassland Pro Harrow meets today‘s requirements of intensive pasture maintenance. With its unique combination of strong 0.6 in and 0.4 in tines the turf is optimally processed. The trailing roller assures soil contact with the seeds.

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Pneumatic Seeders

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Pneumatic Seeders Universal use on a wide variety of machines results in a combined application tilling and seeding, saving you time and money! Seeds are conveyed by air through hoses to the dispersion plates and then evenly distributed close to the soil. This enables precise seeding even in windy conditions!

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Arena footing

The extensive and expensive process involved in making an arena that has quality horse footing is now quite scientific. Various layers and sublayers of footing materials must be properly applied at the right depth and slope. The top layer may consist of various materials, such as finely shredded tires, tennis shoes, or carpet. Many new and innovative footing materials are available that can be mixed with sand or soil to provide a dust-resistant footing that maintains moisture and provides a cushioned, stress-free surface for horse’s legs. If the footing is too deep, horses may strain their tendons and ligaments. If the footing is too hard, concussion can cause serious bonerelated lameness.

February 23rd will be... International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Every dog has its day – and this is it. Nobody seems to know the origins of Dog Biscuit Day, but every canine in the world knows the best way to celebrate it. Pets will be wagging their tails with glee when their owners serve up unusual or home-made doggy snacks to mark the occasion.

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BALE STACKER FOR SALE

Stacks 6, 3x4x8 bales, new tires............. $18,000 Call (406) 788-9934, Conrad, MT

Valley 365

The first dog biscuits were developed in the mid19th century by American manufacturer James Spratt. He came up with the idea after he visited Liverpool in England, where he observed stray dogs hungrily tucking into ship’s biscuits. The first Spratts biscuits were produced in London, with a secret recipe including both meat and vegetables. Today, dog biscuits are often used in training and as rewards in the show ring. There are even special types of biscuit which clean dogs’ teeth – so giving your best friend a treat can help to keep him healthy!

CONNECTED CROP MANAGEMENT

Valley 365™ is the ultimate command center that puts you in control 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Combining the key functionality of existing technology like AgSense®, Valley Scheduling™, Valley® Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) and Valley Insights™* – it’s single signon remote management that grows with you.

THE TIME IS NOW. OWN YOUR TOMORROW. *Valley Insights is in limited release, available only in select regions.

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2002 GMC 2500 Duramax, ™ 2009 Wilson extended cab, Valley long bed, 4x4, 365 is the ultimate command center that53-ft. putsquad youaxle in control cattle pot, nose decking, 3/4 dog- 2011 John Deere 329D skid 108,000 miles................. $11,000 24 hours a day, days a year. Combining the floors.. key ....functionality house, 40-50% $39,500 steer, enclosed cab, bucket, 3050 2007365 Hitachi ZX240 excavator, hours, very nice...............$32,500 ® 9,000 hours..................... $37,500 , Valley Scheduling™, Valley of existing technology like AgSense ®

Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) and Valley Insights™* – it’s single signon remote management that grows with you.

2003 Kenworth T800 C15 6NZ, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rears, steerable lift axle..................... $35,000

1997 Jet 40-ft. grain trailer, T/A..... THE TIME IS NOW. OWN YOUR TOMORROW. ....................................... $16,500 2015 Ford F250 XLT 6.7 diesel, 4x4 long bed, 54,000 miles........... ....................................... $30,000

*Valleywheel Insightsmais in limited available444H only inwheel select regions. 2014 Bobcat S750 2002 release, John Deere chine, enclosed cab, bucket, joy- loader, 18,000 hours, 3rd valve, sticks............................... $22,500 hydraulic coupler............ $29,500

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2003 Kenworth T800 C15 6NZ with rebuild history, 10 speed, Thermaflow wet kit.......... $29,500 2015 John Deere 329E track skid steer, enclosed cab......... $32,500

2006 Arnes T/A belly dump, air ride................................. $22,500

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON SELECT UNITS CALL FOR DETAILS

1974 Kenworth W900A dump truck, Cummins, 13 speed, walking beam suspension, 14-ft. bed, new radiator.................... $12,500

2005 John Deere 772D AWD grader, 14-ft. moldboard with 2-ft. ext. front scarifier, rear hydraulic. Ex-county machine, 19,000 hours, motor and transission have been rebuilt..................... $50,000

2004 Liddell 55 ton hydraulic lowboy, 26-ft. well, self-contained. ....................................... $47,500

2003 Peterbilt 379 6NZ C15, 18 speed, 63” flattop sleeper, 3/4 lockers............................. $45,000

2011 Peterbilt 367 48” stand up sleeper, Tri-drive, 0 miles on out of frame pre-emission C15, 18 speed, 16,000 lb front axle, 69,000 lb rears, 500,000 original miles............................... $79,500

1989 Timbco 2515 fellerbuncher, newer engine, bar saw.... $17,500

1990 Grove TM250 truck crane, 25-ton, rebuilt Cummins motor, lots of work been done, current valleyirrigation.com/365 2001 Genie Z60 manlift..$25,000 certification..................... $17,500

2019 Aspen 75 ton lowboy, 3-32.....................................$290,000

2006 Peterbilt 379 EXHD C15, 18 speed, 46,000 lb. rear lockers, lift axle being installed, 292” wheelbase, 48” flat top sleeper, 475,000 miles................. $70,000

2004 Doonan triple axle, 53-ft. drop deck........................ $17,500

2012 Gehl Z35 mini excavator, hydraulic/thumb, 1500 hours........ ....................................... $29,500

1999 Daewoo Mega 200 hydraulic coupler, 3900 hours ... $35,000

Mack manure truck for Rent! ....... ............................ Call for prices

NOW OFFERING FREE DELIVERY 2011 Ford F150 crew cab, 3.5 Ecoboost, 4x4, 199,000 miles..... ....................................... $11,000

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PACKER GANGS FOR SALE 3 - All new packer gangs (1 - 5 gang, 1 - 6 gang, 1 - 8 gang) fits Flexi-Coil 5000 9.5” spacing air seeder with 41/2” steel packers.

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Phone (406) 374-2313, Moore, MT

Tate Miller Welding

• Cattle Guards - any size • Panels - 24-ft. • Wind Break Panels - 24-ft. • Calf Hutches Any height - Delivery available Phone 701-220-1350, Golva, ND

SAINFOIN & GRASS SEED FOR SALE CERTIFIED MANIFEST –

Intermediate Wheatgrass - $3.50/lb.

• The Newest Grass Seed Developed by the Univ of North Dakota • Very High Production • Out of Foundation Seed • 98% Germination • 95% Purity

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LIQUIDATION SALE 1975 Graham double drop lowboy (yellow), overall 44 feet long, 20-ft. bottom deck, 13-ft. top deck, ramps, tires 255/70R22.5, 10 hole, semi trailer axles............................................... $6000 1982 Alloy pup, 285/75R24.5, 22-ft. deck, 3 axles, overall length 28.6-ft.............................................................................. $4000 Super B Train 295/75R22.5, 35-ft. 8” deck, 40-ft. 6” overall length, 3 axle. B Train pup, 2 axle, 24-ft. 4” overall length, 18-ft. 4” deck............................................................................. $12,000 1978 Utility rusty pup, 3 axle, 20-ft. deck, 26-ft. total length, turntable, tires are junk.......................................................... $3000 1980 Fruehauf 25-ft. deck, 2 axle, 31-ft. 6” total length, tilt bed, 10.00R15 Daytons.......................................................... $3000 1992 Homemade (wrecked) aluminum, 3 axle, 18-ft. deck, 25-ft. overall length, no tires.............................................Make Offer 20-ft. deck, Dayton wheels, 23-ft. overall length, ramps, 3 single axles, mobile home......................................................... $1800 1990 Comet 40-ft. aluminum deck, grain sides, pintle hitch, good tires 295/75R22.5............................................................ $8000 16-ft. box & hoist, 2”x4-ft. metal sides, no tail gate................. $500 1972 Chevy crane truck (9000 lbs), 14-ft. bed, V8, 4 speed with 2 speed axle....................................................................... $5000 1974 International roll back, hydraulic towbar, 20” box hydraulic tail gate........................................................................... $5000 Call George @ S&C Auto, Inc. – (406) 799-1977 or 453-6950

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February 14th will be... International Book Giving Day

Devoted to instilling a lifelong love of reading in children and providing access to books for children in need, Book Giving Day calls on volunteers to share their favorite book with a young reader. Although the holiday originated in the UK, book lovers around the world now join in the celebrations every year. Book Giving Day has few organized events. Instead, individual volunteers are encouraged to give a favorite book or books to children. This can take many forms; some people give books as gifts to

their own children or to those of friends. Others donate books to children’s libraries, schools or charities. Still others leave books in places where they’ll be found, such as doctors’ waiting rooms or train/ bus stations.

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2015 Versatile SX280 100-ft. booms, 3 auto, 3 sensors, full guidance Raven controls, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 3” side fill, mixing cone, 200 gallon fresh water tank, triple nozzle bodies, 5 boom control. Very clean $259,000

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2015 Seedmaster 6012 Nice, clean 60-ft. double shoot air drill with Onboard $230,000

2019 Wil-Rich 2550 CPW55-59 Heavy duty harrows, 12R225 tires $128,000

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Versatile 825 with 12-ft. Leon blade, 250 hp, 7666 hours, 3 hydraulic remotes Just In - Call!

2009 Versatile 435 Very clean one owner tractor. Tractor has been professionally tuned up to 480 hp $160,000

2 Case IH ATX700’s with ADX3430 carts to choose from!!! $98,000

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Versatile 450 1900 hours, PTO, high flow hydraulics, Powershift $207,550

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3 Big Bud 400/30’s to choose from!!

2008 John Deere 1830 60-ft., 12’ spacing, with 1910 430 bushel tow behind air cart $82,500

Great Plains 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, double disc drill, liquid fertilizer, 4500 acres $75,000

1979 Big Bud 525/50 4290 hours, 900 Trellaborg tires, very clean tractor $180,000

Flexi-Coil 800 Harrows, shanks and frame are good $27,500

Big Bud 525/50 $125,000

2019 Versatile 345 Soil razor blades, 9” spacing, heavy duty scrapers, bearing wear plates, rolling basket $98,000

1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good. Ready to go to work $20,000

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Case 1150 8990 hours, 118 horse power, ripper $49,000

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BACKHOES

2013 Deere 310K EP, 4x4, 600 hours from new extend-a-hoe, 11/8 yard loader bucket, 24” dig bucket, cab, AC. Nice as they come............................................................. $60,000

CRAWLERS

Deere 450C, 6-way hyd blade, good undercarriage, winch with fair lead, block heater, starts very good. Operates very nice. Serviced and ready to go...................................... $17,000 (3) Deere 550G LGP, 6-way hyd blade, winch. Very nice........ ................................................................................... POR 1996 Deere 650G LGP, low ground pressure machine, torque converter, 26” shoes, John Deere 4000 series winch, 6-way hyd blade that’s very tight, has had very light work load. This is a very nice crawler......................................... POR John Deere 850B, enc cab, ripper, angle dozer with tilts. Runs excellent, needs to go through shop. Before shop.$22,000 2006 Komatsu D61 PX-15, 6-way blade, 5888 hours..... POR

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1989 Cat EL 200B............................................................ Call 2012 Cat 305.5E CR, enc cab, dig bucket, hyd thumb, blade. Runs excellent, quality machine........................... $42,000 Cat 312 EL....................................................................... Call 2005 Cat 314 CLCR, blade, long arm, 36” dig bucket, blade, 10,500 hours......................................................... $45,000 2008 Deere 35D, AC, heater, JD hyd thumb, QC, auxiliary hyd, 16” dig bucket, short arm, Yanmar engine, 69” dozer blade, 4600 hours............................................................ $29,900 Deere 50D, open station, hyd thumb, new tracks, hyd angle blade, 4800 hours................................................. $28,000 Deere 50G, QC, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, 42” smooth lip bucket, 16” dig bucket, 49” blade.......................... $41,000 2004 Deere 135C, blade, 36” bucket, hyd dual link thumb. Nice, operates very well and job ready.......................... $47,500 2006 Deere 200CLC, hyd thumb, low hours.................... Call 1998 Deere 270LC, hyd thumb, new engine.................... Call Kobelco SK150LV IV....................................................... Call Komatsu PC138 USLC-8, hyd dual link thumb, hyd QC, 36” dig bucket, blade, rear camera, 8644 hours. Very nice work ready machine...................................................... $69,000 2012 Hitachi ZX60 USB, bucket, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, 4000 hours................................................................. POR 1988 Hitachi EX 200LC, 42” bucket, hyd thumb, no rust, runs excellent. Very good older machine. We have bucket cylinder to reseal.................................................. $32,500 Hitachi ZX200LC-3, bucket, thumb.................................. Call Hitachi ZX225US, bucket, thumb..................................... Call Hitachi EX450-5, bucket, thumb...................................... Call 2012 Volvo ECR 145DL, hyd QC, hyd thumb, 2 dig buckets (24” and 36”), like new pin wheel compactor, rear view camera, low hours (2400). Very good excavator................. $79,000

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Carelift ZB6037-44, enc cab, heater, Cummins engine, 44-ft. reach, good tires, all wheel steering. Good operating lift... .............................................................................. $23,500 1993 JLG 60HA lift, 4WD, 60-ft. reach....................... $10,900 1992 JLG 120HX lift, 4WD, Deutz diesel engine, telescopic boom, 120-ft. ........................................................ $12,500

Many 5 - 10,000# forklifts available

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Cat 320B LL log loader. For parts.................................... Call 1990 Cat 518 skidder, Esco swing grapple, 23.1x26 tires, chains, winch, extra tire. Will be serviced with a new hyd pump. A good swinger.......................................... $35,000 Danzco PT20 delimber, high mount. Good operating condition........................................................................ $11,500 Deere 693D Denis carrier/delimber, good undercarriage, top saw. Starts right up and can go to work................ $25,000 Hurricana 20 saw head, accumulator arm, hyd tilt, low hours on saw motor rebuild, came off a 2520 Timber Jack, a very good head................................................................ $7250 Timbco T425D feller/buncher........................................... Call Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Several slide booms for parts available

GRADERS/COMPACTORS

2006 Bomag BW211D compactor, 84” drum, 3200 hours. Operates excellent, very good condition............... $38,500 2008 Deere 770-D, 14-ft. moldboard, 4 shank ripper, good tires, push block, 7757 hours. Real nice grader.... $72,000 2010 Deere 770GP, new cutting edges, good tires, operates well, 168” moldboard extension length, 14-ft. moldboards. .............................................................................. $92,000

LOADERS

Clark Ranger 45C, 4BT engine, 17.5x25 tires in good condition. Good older loader......................................... $14,500 Komatsu WA250-3, QC, forks, bucket............................. Call

SKIDSTEERS

Bobcat S185, auxiliary hyd, traction lock override, very nice tires. Runs and operates very well, work ready.... $16,900 2015 Cat 259D................................................................. Call 2013 Kubota SVL75W, OROPS, new tracks, 74” bucket, aux hyd, open station, forks, 3200 hours..................... $29,000

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1971 Ford F9000, roll back bed, winch. Ready to haul your equipment............................................................. $11,000 1982 Freightliner Conventional for parts including: Cat 3406A with low miles, 15 speed, Rockwell differential, SQHD, hi/ low lockers, good components................... For parts only 1980 Kenworth, 14-ft. box, 12R22.5 radial tires, Cummins engine, Jake brake, walking beam suspension, pintle hitch on back. Good older dump truck........................... $10,500 Deere 2950 4WD tractor, new tires, loader, enc cab.. $17,500

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First online Master Gardener class has 131 participants

From University of Wyoming Extension About 131 hopeful gardeners took 16 weeks of online training last fall and this winter to learn how to become better gardeners and put that knowledge to use in their communities this coming growing season. The weekly course started in September and ended the second week of January. Master Gardener training – that had been offered faceto-face in 20 counties – went online to help accommodate those who work, have families or simply can’t make it to an in-person training. The fall number compares to about 150 who had taken face-to-face training the previous two years. “The great thing about online classes is that all of the participants and the speakers can join from their home or office, and it doesn’t require driving through a blizzard to get to class,” said Hilgert. “And the classes are live, so participants are able to interact with instructors to ask questions and have discussion.” Recordings are available for those who could not attend the live class. Hilgert also noticed many in the live class were tuning into the recording to take notes or review lessons. Master Gardeners receive training in horticulture from UW Extension educators. Classes included botany, soils, growing fruits and veggies, season extension, lawn care, trees and shrubs, annuals and perennials, plant diseases, weed management, entomology, landscape design, house plants, back yard greenhouses and the Master Gardener volunteer program. Out of the 23 Wyoming counties, 21 were represented in the online class. Hilgert said there were also a few snowbird participants, those who live in Wyoming in the summer and elsewhere in the winter, and a Wyoming resident serving in the Air Force participated from a military base in Italy. Almost all who took the course said they were going to implement practice changes, like selecting plants suitable for Wyoming, improving soil quality, using natural resources wisely, managing pests in sustainable ways and managing their landscapes and gardens in sustainable ways, said Hilgert. Completing the training is the first step to becoming a Master Gardener. To become a certified Master Gardener, individuals also volunteer 40 hours of time and offer gardenrelated educational events in their communities. Last year, over 200 Master Gardener volunteers reported over 9,700 hours of volunteer service across Wyoming. “The online class will help those numbers grow,” said Hilgert. Master Gardeners work with their communities to put together educational workshops, support farmers markets, community gardens and demonstration gardens, and promote youth activities through school gardening programs and partnerships with 4-H. “The knowledge they gain through the program is knowledge they can share to their communities,” said Hilgert. There are active Master Gardener programs in most Wyoming counties, and UW Extension plans to continue offering training online and face-to-face.

Privy Digging 101

Before trash collection, people threw lots of stuff down the outhouse hole. Today, antique collectors can find all sorts of interesting treasurers down there. Know where to dig. The outhouse themselves are long gone. In areas with harsh winters, the outhouse is likely to have been closer to the house. On city lots, look to the back of the property line, usually in a corner. Pick an outhouse that’s on private property. Privies on public land may be protected by historical preservation laws, which usually don’t apply to private lands. Ask before you dig. Getting permission to dig in someone’s backyard may be easier than you think–just offer to share the artifacts you find. Keep digging. Most of the best artifacts are likely to have sunk all the way to the bottom. Check the sides and corners. When an outhouse is in use, material “mounds up in the center,” just below where people sat, says privy digger Peter Bleed. “Things tend to roll off to the sides.” But wait, there’s more! When one privy vault filled up, a new one was dug–frequently right next to the old one. So, if you find one privy vault, don’t stop! Look for more nearby.

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HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE 500 ton Alfalfa/grass hay, 1350# bales. 100 ton Grass/alfalfa, would make nice horse hay. 50 ton barley straw. All in net wrap rounds – Can arrange trucking

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2012 Seed Hawk 84-ft. air drill with 800 bushel tow behind tank, 12” spacing, sectional control, all run blockage, single side band with cast fertilizer and seed knives, anhydrous NH3 system, seed between the row hitch, bag lift, tank cameras, stainless steel seed and fertilizer pipes going to manifolds, all current frame updates, stored inside, field ready............................................................. $160,000 Phone (701) 629-1654

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We have auctions booked for spring 2020 but not yet dated. If you are planning an auction or appraisal give us a call. We specialize in farm, ranch, industrial and business type auctions. We do it ALL from start to finish. Including advertising, setup and display work, auctioneering and clerking. We also do all types of appraisals in farm and ranch equipment and inventory, business properties, collectibles, etc. Remember - auctioneers make excellent appraisers as we see everything saleable being sold at our auctions. 58 years in the business. Phone (406) 450-2244, leave a message or call 278-5880.

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HAY FOR SALE 4 Alfalfa/Grass mix 50/50 4 Grass hay with some alfalfa 4 2018 & 2019 crop 4 Discounts for volume buyers Phone (406) 263-1319 for more information – Glasgow, MT

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Williamson 10-ft. gravel box w/ hoist. Complete, very clean - No Rust! Big Sky Equipment of Conrad, Montana had a spot at the Montana Grain Growers Convention and Trade Show in late December at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Montana.

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Researcher aids discovery of new cellular mechanism related to aging and chronic illnesses

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When cells are exproblems associated with aging and some posed to external stressors — from things chronic illnesses. humans eat, chemicals the cells are exposed Ed Schmidt, a professor in the Departto or any number of other sources — that ment of Microbiology and Immunology in oxidative stress can damage parts of the MSU’s colleges of Agriculture and Letters proteins. It was previously thought that and Science, worked with research teams cells had no way to reverse that oxidation, from Hungary, Sweden and Japan on the instead relying upon making new proteins project, published earlier this month in the to replace the damaged ones. However, said journal Science Advances. The mechanism, Schmidt, it appears that our cells are someSchmidt said, is a previously unknown tool times able to protect themselves by adding that cells can use to protect their proteins an extra sulfur atom onto existing sulfurs from being irreversibly damaged by celluin certain protein molecules. Then when lar processes called redox reactions, which the cell is exposed to stress, only that extra are common and necessary but which, in sulfur is damaged and can then be cleaved excess, can cause extensive damage. 1980 CAT 12G rippers, pushblock, 14-ft. mold board, good ruboff by the cell, leaving behind a whole and “Redox reactions are any reaction where ber................................................................................ $42,800 undamaged protein. you’re moving electrons from one molecule Check out our website www.nm-machinery.com for pictures and prices “We suspect that once exposure begins, to another,” said Schmidt. “Almost everyor email Neil neil.marjerrison@gmail.com • Phone 12:02:20 406-544-2940, Missoula, MT it’s too late for the cell to do this,” said thing that goes on in our cells, chemically 360-D Ad at Traders Dispatch 2-18-2019.pdf 1 2/18/2019 PM Schmidt. “We think that cells have a suband energetically, involves the transfer of set of proteins already in this state with extra sulfur atoms, which makes them probably inactive, but kind of on reserve. 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BUMPER PULL 5-ft. x 10-ft. 7000 lb. GVW......................................$5795 82” x 12-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW....................................$9195 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW....................................$9595 GOOSENECK 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW.................................$10,495 82” x 16-ft. 21,000 lb. GVW.................................$14,500

Diamond C tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, engineered I-Beam frame, torque tube........................................................ 32-ft. $13,395 ............................................................... 30-ft. $13,195 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 2 piece with folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks........$9995 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket..................................$10,995 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket..................................$10,795 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 2 piece with folding beavertail................$7995

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7..................................................................$1650 71/2x81/2...........................................................$1650 71/2x9..............................................................$1700 8x9..................................................................$2000 8x11................................................................$2350

LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS 5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft. Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

Give us a call about any of our trailers or let us find what you need!

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse 1997 Titan 3-horse slant, bumper slant, walk-in tack compartpull.............................. $4500 ment............................ $7500

1980 Alray 22-ft. stock trailer stocktrailer ................. $2500

1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20-ton equipment trailer...............$8500

1980 Kentucky van trailers, offices in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other ...$6500

2014 Kaufman 24-ft. gooseneck flatbes, no ramps ...... $5500 1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail.... ............................................ $8500

2002 Container chassis, like new........ ............................................ $7500

USED SEMI TRAILERS

1995 Wilray 24-ft. pintle hook flatbed trailer, 2-7000 lb. axles, slide-in ramps, always shedded, excellent shape ...$4500

Load King lead trailer, 42-ft., triple axle.................................$25,000 & pup..............................$15,000 As a pair.........................$39,000

Ford F250 with flatbed & 8-ft. Western snow plow ......$6500

2018 Look 6-ft. x 12-ft. enclosed trailer ............................. $3595

2001 Belly Dump Pup 20-ft., roll-up tarp, aluminum wheels ..$10,000

Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! . ........................................$6500 1995 51-ft. wedge car hauler, winch, 1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch................$14,500 Country Side carriers, 3-7000 lb. axles..................................$7500

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

(2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers..................$6995 & $8995

1997 Ford F250 extended cab 351 5 speed, 160,000 miles, Hydrabed ....................$13,000

Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders Straps •Tie-downs Jacks Bearings & seals • Etc.

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New Diamond C Car Haulers 3500, 5200 & 7000# axles 16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft. IN STOCK

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t

1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool boxes ............................ $9595

COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats $65 each Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166

14-ft. snow pusher .............. $4200 8-ft. skid steer snow pusher $. 2000

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

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New tool provides producers with impacts of diseases

By Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment calculator includes disease information for Kentucky grain producers have a new, 2012 through 2016, and the soybean disfree tool at their disposal to see the past ease data covers 1996 through 2017. More yield losses and economic impacts of comrecent data are currently being added to the mon diseases affecting corn and soybeans. calculator. This tool can help them plan their disease “We can use this historical data to management strategy for the upcoming estimate the impacts of diseases on our growing season. crops,” said Kiersten Wise, the network’s Developed by the Crop Protection Netco-director and extension plant pathologist work, the Field Crop Disease Loss Calculain the UK College of Agriculture, Food and tor can tell producers how much in losses a Environment. “This tool not only gives us particular disease cost farmers in their state the average bushels lost in the state and the in any given year. resulting economic impacts of a particular Each year, extension plant pathologists disease but can help us see which diseases and researchers at land-grant universities are becoming more or less problematic over and members of several corn and soybean time. Knowing this information can help disease working groups review and revise us prioritize research needs and ultimately disease loss estimates. They review data help farmers manage diseases to prevent from producer and university surveys, U.S. economic loss.” Department of Agriculture reports, personal For example, the tool shows that damage observations, and other metrics. Then, they from the soybean cyst nematode annually calculate loss estimates based on the excosts Kentucky producers about $9.58 per pected production prior to the loss. Average acre, with average losses ranging from losses are determined by dividing statewide $3.99 per acre in 2010 to as high as $20.69 economic losses by acres planted. The corn per acre in 2013. In corn, southern rust is an annual threat, but only periodically causes significant economic damage. For example, in 2016, Kentucky producers lost $23.83 per acre on average due to the disease, but in the three years prior, producers only lost, on average, $1 to $5 an acre due to the same disease. Kentucky producers can also see the impacts of diseases in other states, regions and Ontario, Canada. The calculator is availFree Form’s Generation II liquid tank is the perfect solution for eliminating able at https://loss.cropproalgae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior coupled with tectionnetwork.org. Plant the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II tank many advantages over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV rays the exterior of the tank and pathologists will update it it’s contents remain cool, this also prevents loss of strength that often caused each year as they calculate black tanks to buckle when fastened to trucks. disease loss estimates. The Crop Protection Network is a multistate and international partnership of university and provincial extension specialists and public and private professionals that provides unbiased, research-based information.

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the world. Next steps in this research, Schmidt said, include investigating exactly how cells manage to add those extra sulfur molecules and how that process is regulated. “It’s possible that by understanding this system more, we could make progress,” said Schmidt. “Understanding some of these mechanisms allows us to come up with new ideas.”

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2200 hours, 1000 gallon SS tank, 120-ft. boom, 5 way nozzle bodies, JD 2630 Controller, section control, boom height, two sets of tires. Very nice condition.........................................................$185,000

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Simonsen 6 ton spreader very nice 2 year old Simonsen 6 ton, PTO fan drive, ground drive feed chain, tandem axle, always shedded...................................................... $11,500 2007 Flexi-Coil 95XL 1500 gallon tank, 132-ft. Caster wheel boom, boom shields, Flex controller, very nice shape........................... $9000

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1976 Chevrolet C65 tandem truck, 427 gas, 13 speed, 20ft. box & hoist, good condition............................... $7000 1990 Chevrolet 4x4, 1/2-ton pickup, V6, automatic, regular cab, 8-ft. flatbed with headache rack.................... $2400 Shaver HD8 post pounder.......................................... $500 Round bale feeder....................................................... $300 Call (406) 450-5359

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2013 Bourgault 3320 67-ft. wide air drill, 12” spacing, custom 6455 Leading Series tank with three metering systems. 18,000 acres on monitor. ALSO SELLING: Ag Shield 52-ft. roller and a Batco 120-ft. belt conveyor. Call (406) 788-0483 or HuskyandHatz@gmail.com

ITEMS FOR SALE

World War II Items

1999 Ford F550 XLT, 4x4, loaded service truck, 7.3 Power Stroke diesel, automatic performance transmission, welder, generator and air compressor, 6500# hydraulic mechanic crane with winch remote, 13-ft. main boom & 10-ft. jib, custom bumper, low miles, runs good, clean.$19,500

1942 Cletrack M2 high speed tractor, runs and steers good, front and rear hydraulics, front blade for snow or dirt, rubber tracks. Decent tractor with parts................................$5500 1940s GMC Dukw 6x6. Hull only, no running gear.............................$850 TD18 beach tractor, front winch only, with grill guard..........................$500 Fiat Allis 945B wheel loader, 7 yard bucket. Runs good, needs transmission work, with spare parts and tires, works as forklift...............$6500 obo 5-yard pup trailer, air brakes, 18,000# axle, 8.25x15 rubber, pintle hitch, like new...................................$4900

1979 Oshkosh 6x6, water truck, 290 Big Cam Cummins and jake brake, 8LL transmission, 4000 gallon tank with new 2” self load pump and pressurized spray bar, 2” water cannon and hose reel, will run highway speeds. Great Ranch truck or for snowplow.............................$12,500

National 10-ton crane, rebuilt, lift cylinder, 47-ft. boom with pump, useable, you mount......................$2900

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2019 Haybuster 2660’s in stock...Call for pricing MISCELLANEOUS

2011 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, tandem axle, 41,503 bales................................................................................$73,500 2018 Massey Ferguson 2290, 4x4, 0 bale count.. Call for Pricing 2009 Massey Ferguson 1841 16”x18” baler.........................$21,500

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2018 Lemken Rubin 12 KUA 16-5-ft. speed disk, solid packer wheel on back, mounted draw bar, hydraulic folding..................$92,000 2018 Lemken Karat 9 KUA 16.5-ft. intensive cultivator, rolling basket on rear, mounted draw bar, hydraulic folding...................$70,000 2018 Lemken Karat 9 KUA 13-ft. intensive cultivator, solid packer wheel on rear, semi-mounted (3-pt.), hydraulic folding....$70,000 2018 Brillion WLS-3003 25-ft. pulvi-mulcher, S-tines, notched wheels, hydraulic folding. Brand new............................................$49,900 2015 Brillion WLS-360 30-ft. pulvi-mulcher, S-tines, notched wheels, hydraulic folding. Brand new............................................$57,750 2005 Brillion WL-03 25-ft. roller harrow, hydraulic S-tines, hydraulic folding, rear hitch.............................................................$19,500 2008 McFarlane Quadra-Till, 7 shank.................................$22,000 John Deere 726 23-ft. field cultivator, harrow basket............$15,750 2016 John Deere 2720 17.5-ft. disk ripper, 7 shank, narrow fold...... ............................................................................................... Call Ezee-On 3590 24-ft. disc..........................................................$6500 Case IH 22-ft. offset disc.......................................................$10,500 1983 John Deere 210 tandem disc, 14-ft. Rigid, 9” spacing....$4000

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2014 John Deere 569 net wrap & twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide hydraulic pickup, 11,355 bales......................$34,000 2013 John Deere 569 Premium net wrap and twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide with hydraulic pickup, push bar, approximately 18,500 bales.................................................$35,500 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap and twine, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, bale push bar, 19,000 bales..............$33,500 2009 John Deere 568, 36,000 bales....................................$23,000 2007 John Deere 568, 34,900 bales....................................$19,500 1998 John Deere 566, twine only, 13,000 bales. Good condition...... ............................................................................................$9000

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2005 Haybuster 2650 bale processor..................................$13,000 Haybuster 256+2 tub grinder/bale processor..........................$3000 1984 New Holland 359 grinder/mixer, scales, hydraulic folding auger, 1000 PTO. 1980 New Holland 359 for parts.... $8500 for the pair 2017 John Deere 659 header, front roller, hydraulic gauge wheels. NEW.................................................................................$39,000 (2) John Deere 659 headers, hydraulic gauge wheels. Each.$25,000 New Holland HW300 swather, HS12 header, 3031 hours....$26,500 2014 Massey Ferguson 1375 rotary mo-co, 15-ft. 3” cutting width, steel conditioner, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, 3-point hitch..................................................................................$19,000 2004 John Deere 730 mo-co, equal angle hitch, flail conditioner...... ..........................................................................................$12,000 1999 John Deere 945 mo-co, 13.5-ft. with flail conditioner......$8500 New Holland 499 pull type mo-co, 540 PTO, 12-ft. header with rubber conditioner..........................................................................$5000 Vermeer 2300R rake................................................................$7000 2014 John Deere 569 round baler........................................$34,000 John Deere 569 round baler, net wrap & twine, bale count 11,109... ..........................................................................................$32,000 2000 John Deere 566 round baler, net wrap & twine, 19,431 bales.. .............................................................................................$6900 2015 John Deere 778 8 row corn head, low acres...............$59,500 2015 John Deere 8600 forage harvester, 1354 engine hours, 767 header hours, Premium cab and lighting package, kernel processor, auto lube, air compressor, HarvestLab....................$259,000

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2018 John Deere 6155M, approximately 500 hours, cab, MFWD, PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 640 loader/ grapple, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard warranty........$135,900 2018 John Deere 6195R, IVT transmission, 6000 receiver with AutoTrac activation, Triple-Link Suspension, 5 SCV’s, duals, loader ready, 650 hours............................................................$179,900 2019 John Deere 6155, loader...........................................$139,900 2016 John Deere 6155M, cab, air, heat, 1787 hours, no loader........ .........................................................................................$91,500 (2) 2019 John Deere 6145, loader. Each............................$133,900 2018 John Deere 6145M, MFWD, cab, PowerQuad transmission, left hand reverser, 640 loader, grapple, approximately 500 hours, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard warranty.....................$129,900 2018 John Deere 2038R, open station, loader, backhoe, 400 hours. .........................................................................................$30,000 2018 John Deere 2032R with 220R loader, hydrostatic transmission, 540 PTO, 50 hours, block heater.....................................$26,250 2016 John Deere 1023, hydrostatic transmission, H120 loader, 160 hours................................................................................$13,500 2006 John Deere 6715 cab tractor, PowerQuad transmission, 540/1000 PTO, MFWD, 740 loader/grapple, approximately 9500 hours...................................................................................... Call

RAKES

John Deere 705 basket rake....................................................$7750 2018 New Holland 216 rake. Like new.................................$28,000 2011 New Holland 216 rake.................................................$12,500 2008 New Holland 216 rake....................................................$9500 2007 New Holland 216 hydraulic v-rake...............................$12,000 1998 New Holland 216 rake....................................................$8500 2002 Vermeer R-23A hydraulic v-rake.....................................$8500 H&S MK12 12 wheel rake........................................................$8000

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NEW Stinger 6500 square and round bale stacker............$295,000 NEW Higginbotham bale squeeze, for John Deere 544 loader........ .........................................................................................$12,000 2012 Case IH 3520 boom spreader, 3566 hours..................$93,000 2012 Caterpillar 289C skid steer, cab, air, heat, auxiliary control, tracks, backup camera, vertical lift, standard hydraulics, 1525 hours................................................................................$42,500 2015 New Holland L216 skid steer, 5-ft. bucket, 1354 hours............ .........................................................................................$28,000 2017 Haybuster 980 tub grinder...........................................$55,000 2016 Haybuster 980 tub mixer/feeder, right hand dog leg discharge, scales..............................................................................$49,500 2012 ProAg Hay Hiker 900 excellent shape........................$18,800 Sitrex MK-10-12 ground driven wheel rakes, hydraulic fold.....$8000 2014 John Deere S680 combine, 1000 engine hours, 795 separator hours, 3000 Globe AutoTrac, ProDrive, small wire concaves, Premium cab and lighting, PowerCast tailboard............$245,000 2014 John Deere 630D header, transport kit.......................$52,500 2016 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grain boxes, no grass box.........................................................................$44,000 2019 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes..................................................... Call for Pricing McFarlane 32-ft. spiked tooth carted harrow, new spikes........$8000 2012 John Deere RSX 850i, camo, soft cab, 2056 miles.....$10,500 2012 John Deere RSX 850 gator, 15,000 miles......................$8750 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade.........................................................$575

2018 John Deere 8320R IVT transmission, ILS, front & rear duals, six selective control valves, 10” color display, 22 front weights, 2100 lbs. weight on each side on rear, Premium Light Package, refrigerator. PowerGuard Warranty till 6-2023, 256 hours........... .......................................................................................$302,500 2012 John Deere 8235R MFWD, IVT transmission, GS3 Green Star ready, 4 SCV’s, duals, weights, 3444 hours...................$139,000

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Farm Bureau to address mental health concerns, farmer stress

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union (NFU) have partnered on a program to train individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and offer help. Based on the farm stress program Michigan State University (MSU) Extension developed for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), this combination of online and in-person trainings is designed specifically for individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers. It provides participants the skills to understand the sources of stress, learn the warning signs of stress and suicide, identify effective communication strategies, reduce stigma related to mental health concerns and connect farmers and ranchers with appropriate mental health and other resources. The Montana Farm Bureau has been addressing the mental health issue closer to home. At their convention in November, Darla Tyler McSherry talked about what to look for with depression and encouraged farmers and ranchers to visit her website, askinearnest.org. The Lewis & Clark County Farm Bureau hosted a speaker promoting mantherapy.org which provides a lighter way to address the fact that it’s okay to talk about mental health. In addition, Montana Farm Bureau is actively working with other groups and agencies as a part of the statewide Farm/Ranch Stress Prevention Council and preparations are being made to provide materials and support to Montanan’s facing stress and mental health issues. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, “Farm Bureau is a family, and when a member is hurting, we all feel it and are eager to help. But we may not always know how to spot the warning signs that someone is overwhelmed. This training program will help our members recognize the warning signs and empower them to get help for their friends, family, neighbors or even themselves. We’re honored to partner with Farm Credit and Farmers Union to strengthen rural resilience in farm communities.” In a national Morning Consult poll (https://www.fb.org/ newsroom/new-national-poll-shows-impacts-of-rural-economy-on-farmer-mental-health) commissioned by AFBF in April 2019, a strong majority of farmers and farmworkers said financial issues (91%), farm or business problems (88%) and fear of losing the farm (87%) impact the mental health of farmers and ranchers, and nearly half of rural adults (48%) said they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were a year ago. “Many of us think of farms as idyllic,” said Jeff Dwyer, director of MSU Extension. “And what is portrayed is ideal, but what is not often shown is how hard farming is on both the body and the mind.” Research also shows that while farmers experience higher levels of psychological distress and depression than the general population, they are less likely to seek help for mental health issues. Even for those who do seek help, resources may not be readily available, as 60% of rural Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages. Early feedback from the FSA trainings showed strong results. Ninety-one percent of participants indicated that the training improved their ability to serve customers experiencing stress, and 80% said it improved their ability to manage their own stress. “Things have been really tough for farmers for several years now, and it’s taking a significant toll on their mental well-being,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “But between stigma, a lack of mental health care in rural communities and poor broadband access, there are so many barriers to getting help. By training trusted neighbors and friends to recognize and address stress, this program will bring help closer and make it more accessible when farmers really need it.” In response to the many economic and environmental challenges confronting farmers, National Farmers Union compiled financial, legal and mental health resources at its online Farm Crisis Center (https://farmcrisis.nfu.org). The organization’s partnership with Farm Bureau and Farm Credit will build on that project by further increasing farmers’ access to the information and services they need to get through financial and personal emergencies. Resources may also be accessed on MSU Extension’s “Managing Farm Stress” website (https://www.canr.msu.edu/managing_farm_stress/). The trainings, which will begin in the coming weeks, are funded by a grant from Farm Credit.

Star fruit could be the new “star” of Florida agriculture

By Susan V. Fisk, American Society of Agronomy It’s not just oranges that grow in Florida. Carambola, or star fruit as most in the United States call it, is gaining popularity. One researcher from Florida International University is researching how cover crops can help the sustainability of star fruit farms. “Tropical fruit production has become a prominent practice in Miami-Dade County,” says Ariel Freidenreich. “For this reason, it is vital that sustainable farming practices are applied to these systems to ensure healthy soils and economically viable fruit production.” “Star fruit are a great snack while working in the sun because they are juicy and sweet,” says Freidenreich. “The Arkin variety is the most popular and widely planted in south Florida. Some growers are now expanding to sweeter and juicier varieties from Hawaii and other areas. They go great with salads and are used for juicing. There is even a winery that makes a delicious star fruit wine (tangy and not too sweet). While these fruits are not very popular in American culture, they are popular in Asian and Hispanic cultures, which are very prominent in south Florida.” Besides being tasty, there’s another reason for finding a variety of crops that grow well in Florida. “Increasing the diversity of crops that are grown in various areas is important for several reasons,” says Freidenreich. “First, crops like oranges are under pressure from a disease called citrus greening. It’s a blight disease that causes trees go into decline and die within three years. The disease destroys the production, appearance, and economic value of citrus trees and their fruit, and there is no cure. Similarly, laurel wilt has been greatly impacting the avocado industry in south Florida. Different crops are being planted to replace avocado groves.” Establishing crops like star fruit will help diversify the biological system of a farm. It also diversifies the income stream for growers. Just like a well-balanced retirement portfolio, balancing the mix of crops on a farm can reduce overall risk. This is good for the environment and the sustainability of our food sources.

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TRITICALE HAY & OAT HAY FOR SALE

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FOR SALE: OIL FIELD TUBING-PIPE-SUCKER RODS Large quantities for all your fence/corral building needs. Delivery available Call for pricing - Faber Productions, 307-660-5160, Rozet, WY

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Star fruit could be the new “star” of Florida agriculture CONTINUED FROM PAGE C27

Freidenreich’s research with carambola includes cover crops. Cover crops are grown, not to be harvested, but to assist with soil health. Two cover crops the team studied are sunn hemp and velvet bean. Both are in the legume family and can take nitrogen from the air and metabolize it into a plant nutrient. “We established cover crops within this young carambola stand to enhance overall soil quality,” says Freidenreich. “We grew sunn hemp and velvet bean between trees. We cut them and incorporated them into the soil as green manure for two summer growing seasons. This helps ensure healthy tree development without the addition of synthetic inputs.” The research is taking place on a certified organic farm, and these practices are being developed to help farmers transitioning to organic production or those interested in sustainable practices. Cover cropping should improve the soil organic matter. “The soil [at the research site] is rock-plowed limestone with little natural organic matter content,” says Freidenreich. “These soils have a basic pH, so improving organic matter content is necessary to help lower pH. This, in turn, should inspire healthy crop growth.” Improving soil organic matter “should have positive effects on soil nutrient availability,” says Freidenreich. “It should also improve soil structure and microbial interaction. We expect fruit yield improvement over time. South Florida has a subtropical climate, so hot and humid weather inspires quick turnover for organic matter degradation. Continually adding these treatments should have positive benefits season to season. The cover crops can be great for weed suppression in the growing season and after termination.” Future research means Freidenreich might get to snack on more star fruit while in the field. “Star fruit are very wind sensitive. They can defoliate with strong gusts. Sunn hemp has the potential to act as a windbreak for starfruit trees. Additionally, star fruit is truly tropical and can be sensitive to cool temperatures in the winter months in subtropical south Florida. Cover crop mulches might insulate the roots of carambola trees.”

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100 HP+ MFWD TRACTORS

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#68921

2016 John Deere 8345R, IVT transmission, ILS with hydraulic differential lock, 480/80R50 dual rears, 420/85R34 dual fronts, 4 SCV’s, PTO, Active Command steering, 2584 hours. Stock #66279......................... $220,000 (12) 2018 John Deere 6195R, 25 mph IVT with TLS, 4 SCV’s, PTO, 520/85R42 rear singles, 480/70R30 fronts, (3) 450 lb rear weights, loader, grapple, 252 hours. Stock #68921..... ................................................. $202,500 (1) 2018 John Deere 6175R, 25 mph IVT with TLS, PTO, 4 SCV’s, 520/85R42 rear singles, 420/90R30 fronts, rear weights, loader, grapple, 277 hours. Stock #66378................. ................................................. $190,000 (1)

2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 AutoQuad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, AutoTrac ready, 640R loader, grapple, 587 hours. Stock #68887............... $152,000 (15) 2018 John Deere 6145M, 24/24 AutoQuad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 480/80R42 rear singles, 420/85R28 fronts, cold start package, loader, grapple, 742 hours. Stock #68016............ ............................................... $145,000 (15) 2012 John Deere 6170R, 20/20 AutoQuad+, TLS+, 118” rack and pinion axle, 4 SCV’s, PTO, loader, bucket, grapple, AutoTrac ready. Stock #69750............... $121,000 (11) 2017 John Deere 6120M, 24/24 PowrQuad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 460/85R38 rear tires, 420/70R28 fronts, standard cab, cold start package, loader, grapple, 1212 hours. Stock #69444..................................... $88,500 (16) 2017 John Deere 6105E, 24/12 PowrRev, 3 SCV’s, 460/85R38 rears, 380/85R24 fronts, air seat, standard cab, loader, grapple, 225 hours. Stock #69446................. $74,000 (11)

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#66279

1993 John Deere 7600, 19/7 PowerShift, 2 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, loader, grapple. Stock #69425....................................... $33,500 (1) 1998 John Deere 6310, 16/16 PowrQuad, 2WD, 540 PTO, 2 SCV’s loader, bucket, 460/85R34 rear ballasted tires, 99 hp, 7241 hours. Stock #69572................. $29,500 (15) 2012 Case IH Puma 185, powershift transmission, PTO, 3 SCV’s, electric joystick, 3-pt., AFS 700 display, loader, grapple, front weights, 2500 hours. Stock #69480.............. ............................................... $105,000 (14) 2014 Case IH Farmall 140A, 16 speed syncro, 3-pt., 2 SCV’s, PTO, loader, bucket, grapple, 1163 hours. Stock #69817........ $63,000 (11) 2002 Case IH MX110, partial powershift, PTO, MFWD, 3 SCV’s, loader, bucket, grapple, 9400 hours. Stock #69479........ $25,000 (11)

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Wheeled or track skid steers, we’ve got the equipment to help make any job easier.

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Railroad Ties 1=Conrad: 877-278-5531 2=Cut Bank: 800-273-5530 3=Choteau: 866-466-5741 4=Dillon: 888-213-2793

SKID STEERS

Available at Conrad, Cut Bank and Dillon locations

2016 John Deere 333G, NEW tracks, cab, heat, air conditioning, standard hydraulics, counterweights, ISO switchable controls, 84” bucket, 950 hours. Stock #64618.................. ................................................. $60,000 (15) 2014 John Deere 326E, 12x16.5 Beefy Baby tires, cab, heat, air conditioning, high flow hydraulics, 3-way switchable controls, 78” bucket, 133 hours. Stock #61487.................. ................................................... $46,500 (2) 2016 John Deere 320E, 12x16.5 Beefy Baby tires, cab, heat, air conditioning, high flow hydraulics, switchable EH controls, construction bucket, 300 hours. Stock #66060.... ................................................... $44,500 (1) 2013 Case IH SV300, 90 hp, cab, air conditioning, EH controls, standard flow hydraulics, 84” bucket, floatation tires, 1300 hours. Stock #69229........................... $36,000 (11) 2007 New Holland C185 CTL, NEW wide tracks, cab without air, high flow hydraulics, manual bucket attachment, 84” bucket, 1085 hours. Stock #69432................. $28,000 (11)

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50+ new units added this month! Contact your local salesman to be the first to hear about new inventory!

SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS

Several used efficient John Deere sprayers in stock! Variety of boom widths available. Several units are ready to roll with turnkey GPS!

#69673

2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber booms, 20” spacing, ExactApply, VF420/95R50 tires, boom air purge, front fill, complete GPS system, 207 hours, extended warranty 03/2022. Stock #69531................... ................................................. $450,000 (1) 2016 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, IF 380/105R50 tires, foam marker, boom air purge, Capstan Pinpoint, 1545 hours. Stock #69748...... $267,500 (12) 2017 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, section control, 420/95R50 tires, boom air purge, auto solution command system, complete GPS system, 1750 hours. Stock #69654................. $252,500 (1) 2017 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, VF 420/95R50 tires, section control, auto boom level, boom air purge, fence row nozzles, complete GPS system, 1984 hours. Stock #69658........ $235,000 (1) 2019 John Deere R4044, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, high flow pump with dual flow meter, IF420/80R46 tires, auto boom level, 493 hours. Stock #69472.......... $339,000 (1)

COMBINES

Frustrated with equipment breakdowns & longer hours in the field? Now is the time to upgrade your combine! Lots of in stock units to pick from!

#66210

2018 John Deere S780, 369 engine/275 separator hours, combine advisor, Active Yield, LSW 1100/45R46 singles, advanced Powercast tailboard, TriStream rotor, Powerfold grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger. Stock #66210..................................... $420,000 (1) 2018 John Deere S780, 659 engine/462 separator hours, Active Yield, LSW 1100/45R46 tires, full GPS system, advanced Powercast tailboard, Powerfold grain tank covers, 28.5ft. unload auger. Stock #64576.$400,000 (3) 2017 John Deere S670, 487 engine/361 separator hours, Contour-Master with variable speed feederhouse, Powercast tailboard, manual grain tank extensions, 28.5-ft unload auger, single IF 800/70R38 tires, full GPS system. Stock #64854............ $337,500 (14) 2016 John Deere S670, 1243 engine/811 separator hours, 520/85R42 duals, Powercast tailboard, TriStream rotor, manual fold grain tank, 28-ft. unload auger, full GPS system. Stock #62231......................... $285,000 (11) 2014 John Deere S680, 1317 engine/968 separator hours, 520/85R42 duals, fine cut chopper with manual vane tailboard, TriStream rotor, manual fold grain tank extensions, 26-ft. unload auger, full GPS system. Stock #68123........................... $260,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 9870, 2502 engine/1847 separator hours, dual 20.8R42 tires, 3 speed transmission, CommandTouch variable speed feederhouse, Powercast tailboard, 22.5-ft. unload auger. Stock #62981............... .................................................$117,500 (11) 2008 John Deere 9770, 2887 engine/2189 separator hours, Level Land feederhouse, chopper, yield monitor, 22.5-ft unload auger, 800/65R32 tires. Stock #67394.$95,000 (12) 2013 Case IH 8230, 2312 engine/1715 separator hours, Contour Master, duals, chopper, yield monitor. Stock #69613... $127,500 (11) 1998 Agco Gleaner R72, 4181 engine/3217 separator hours, 30.5L-32 singles, 16.9-24 tires, chopper/spreader, extended unload auger. Stock #61343................ $25,000 (14)

2019 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, section control, IF 420/80R46 tires, boom air purge, high flow 3” pump, chemical eductor, complete GPS system, 177 hours. Stock #69673........ $332,500 (14) 2013 Case IH 4430, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon, AIM Command, full GPS, 2397 hours. Stock #64860...... $152,500 (14) 2001 Case IH SPX4260, 90-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon tank, stainless tank/ plumbing, skinny tires, John Deere Rate Controller. Stock #67051.......... $43,000 (14) 2013 Agco Terra-Gator 8400, 70-ft. air boom, Airmax box, 1050/50R32 rear tires, electric tarp. Stock #64419................... $182,500 (1) 2008 Marflex truck sprayer, 115-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1450 gallon stainless tank, 3-way nozzle body, full Trimble guidance system, 24,570 miles. Stock #64853..... $97,500 (14)

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4WD TRACTORS

Options available include PTO, high flow hydraulics, and complete GPS guidance systems!

#63373

2018 John Deere 9620R, 18/6 PowerShift, high flow hydraulic pump, dual IF800/70R38 tires, 5 SCV’s, no 3-pt., no PTO, Active Command steering, 16 front weights, rear big weight package, 241 hours. Stock #63373.... ............................................... $417,500 (12) 2018 John Deere 9470RX, 18/6 PowerShift, quad 30” tracks, standard hydraulics, 4 SCV’s, PTO, deluxe light package, full GPS system, 428 hours. Stock #68474................. ............................................... $452,500 (14) 2016 John Deere 9470RX, 18/6 PowerShift, quad 30” tracks, standard hydraulics, 4 SCV’s, PTO, premium cab, deluxe radio package, complete GPS system, 1467 hours. Stock #66414............... $362,500 (14)

AIR DRILLS

The options are endless! Several different widths and spacings in stock with a variety of cart sizes and configurations!

2018 John Deere 1895, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, double shoot, C850 cart with SectionCommand, spoked gauge wheels, all run blockage, 12” conveyor with wireless remote. Stock #67436........................... $525,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 1890, 60-ft. 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, 550 bushel TBH cart, hydraulic drive, 12” conveyor, SectionCommand. Stock #65270......... $263,500 (1) 2015 John Deere 1890, 50-ft., 7.5” spacing, all run blockage, 350 bushel tow between cart, SectionCommand, hydraulic auger lift, 10” auger. Stock #64099.............. $170,000 (15) 2013 John Deere 1890, 50-ft., 10” spacing, AgTron all run blockage, spoked gauge wheels, 350 bushel tow between cart with 10” auger. Stock #64862......................... $147,500 (12) 2011 John Deere 1835, 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 4” capped steel press wheels, all run seed blockage, primary blockage on fertilizer, 430 bushel TBH cart, ground drive, 10” fill auger.Stock #68666..... $132,500 (11) 2014 John Deere 1830, 61-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, 430 bushel TBT cart. Stock #69797........... $145,000 (1) 2009 John Deere 1830, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, capped 3” steel press wheels, 270 bushel tow between cart, 8 run, 12” conveyor, mechanical drive. Stock #68765........................... $75,000 (12) 2013 Bourgault 6550, 66-ft., 10” spacing, capable of double shoot, currently set up as single, primary blockage, 550 bushel TBT cart, duals. Stock #66530....... $142,000 (12)

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2011 Seedhawk 6612, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 500 bushel tow behind variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid tow between fertilizer cart. Stock #58822...... $125,000 (1) 2010 Morris Contour 1, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, primary blockage, 445 TBT cart, 10” auger. Stock #55622.. $80,000 (14) 2009 Morris Maxim II, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Ag Tron primary blockage, 1” carbide tips, 3.5” capped press wheels, 450 bushel TBT cart with 10” auger. Stock #58850... $80,000 (14)

2014 John Deere 9460R, 18/6 PowerShift, 710/70R42 duals, high flow hydraulics, 5 SCV’s, no PTO, deluxe lighting package, motor seal drain kit, 2960 hours. Stock #68964................................... $205,000 (11) 2006 John Deere 9620, PowerShift, big hydraulic pump, 4 SCV’s, differential lock, 7750 lb weight package, complete GPS system. Stock #69561........................... $140,500 (1) 2001 John Deere 9400, 12 speed PowerShift, 710/70R42 duals, 4 SCV’s, differential lock. Stock #68916........................... $62,000 (11) 1997 John Deere 9200, 24 speed PowrSync, differential lock, 710/70R38 duals, 3 SCV’s, no PTO, no 3-pt., rear wheel weights, 10,500 hours. Stock #67642................. $45,000 (12) 1982 John Deere 8640, 16/6 partial PowerShfit, 3 SCV’s, PTO, no 3-pt., 18.4-34 duals, 12-ft. manual angle blade, 17,000 hours. Stock#69424.............................. $15,000 (1) 2012 New Holland T9.615 Stock #67900......... ............................................... $167,500 (12) 1997 Case IH 9370, 12 speed powershift, big hydraulic pump, 3 SCV’s, case drain, 20.8R42 duals, differential lock, no PTO, no 3-pt., 6750 hours. Stock #67281.$57,500 (2) 2015 Buhler 550DT, 16/4 powershift, quad 30” tracks, high flow hydraulics, 6 SCV’s, front and rear diff locks, no PTO, no 3-pt., tow cable, 949 hours. Stock #62132.$272,000 (11)

COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS Small yard projects?! We have the compact tractor for any job! Please inquire about the variety of attachments available too!

#68778

UTV’s

Great side-by-side options with glass or poly cabs, power dump box, power steering, and many more options.

2018 John Deere 835R Gator, cab, air conditioning, heat, cloth bench seat, power lift cargo box, turn signals, side mirrors, horn, 3330 miles. Stock #68788........ $21,750 (11) 2015 John Deere 825i Gator, poly cab, doors, bench seat, heater kit, alloy wheels, deluxe cargo box, power and front protection package, 7500 miles. Stock #68787.. $14,000 (3) 2016 John Deere 825i S4 Gator, 4 seater, canvas cab, no heat, power lift cargo box, alloy wheels, front and rear fenders, 3330 miles. Stock #69238................. $13,500 (14) 2014 John 825i Gator, roof, no windshield, power steering, like new tires, 13,175 miles. Stock #68224.............................. $9500 (11) 2011 John Deere 825i Gator, camo, canvas cab, poly windshield, front cargo rack, alloy wheels, front and rear fenders, 4857 miles. Stock #69443.............................. $8900 (16)

2015 John Deere 5055E, 12F/12R, left hand power reverser, open station, 1 rear remote, 540 PTO, 3-pt., loader, bucket, 206 hours. Stock #68778........................... $29,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 4044R, open station, hydrostatic transmission, 44 hp, new seat, H180 loader, bucket, includes rear blade and bale spear, 300 hours. Stock #69584.$29,500 (1) 2018 John Deere 2032R, open station, hydrostatic transmission, 32 hp, 2 rear SCV’s, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 60 lb rear weights, 220R loader, bucket, 50 hours. Stock #65662........ ................................................... $24,000 (4) 2015 John Deere 1025R, open station, hydrostatic transmission, 540 rear PTO, 3-pt., loader, 91 hours. Stock #66350.$15,000 (11) 2006 John Deere 3320, open station, hydrostatic transmission, 32 hp, 540 PTO, 15-19.5 rear tires, loader, 3389 hours. Stock #65495. ................................................. $14,500 (14)

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SMALL SQUARE BALER FOR SALE - USED ONCE

2017 John Deere 338 square baler, 250 bales..... $19,500 (425) 301-6020, Philipsburg, Montana area

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2016 Volvo ECR88D excavator cab, heat, air conditioning, blade, quick attach, 879 one-owner hours. Nice machine!

John Deere 770 BH grader cab, heat, 6800 hours, 13-ft. moldboard, auxiliary hydraulics, mounts for side blade. Fresh service, good machine.

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$4500

$47,600 2013 International ProStar 383,000 miles, 10 speed AutoShift, pusher axle. Nice truck.

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2006 Genie 844 telescoping forklift 8000 lb lift, 44-ft. reach, Deere engine. Nice machine!

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Scag Giant-Vac TL20W-26CH-EFI 26.5 hp Kohler engine, 12 inch x 10-ft. hose.

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2007 Genie 844 telescoping forklift 8000 lb lift, 44-ft. reach, Deere engine. Nice machine!

Erskine power angle 7-ft. broom

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2020 PJ 16-ft. x 83” 3 axle dump trailer (3) 7000 lb. axles, scissor hoist, bumper pull.

$10,250

2020 PJ 14-ft. x 83” high side dump trailer scissor hoist, tarp, (2) 7000# axles, spare tire, 4-ft. sides Also available:16-ft.........$10,100

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2020 PJ 16-ft. x 83” bumper pull dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp.

$8850

2020 PJ 12-ft. x 72” tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200 lb. axles, tarp, split gate, ramps Also available: 10-ft. .....$7650

$9250 2020 PJ 12-ft. x 83” dump trailer (2) 7000# axles, scissor hoist, spare, tarp. 2020 PJ 14-ft.x96” deckover dump trailer fold-down sides, 14,000# GVW, 16” rubber

2020 Southland 280 THD 14-ft. dump trailer 16,000 lb GVWR, hydraulic jack, 14-ply rubber, tarp, spare.

2020 PJ 14-ft. x 83” dump trailer tandem axle, 16” rubber, tarp

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2020 PJ 5 x 10-ft. tandem axle dump trailer (2) 5200# axles, tarp.

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2020 Southland 270T 14-ft. dump trailer 14,000 lb GVWR, 10 ply rubber, tarp, spare.

PJ Car Haulers & Equipment Trailers $4250

2020 PJ 16-ft. carhauler trailer (2) 5200 lb axles, rear ramps, spare tire. Also available: 18-ft.....$4300 and 20-ft.....$4500

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2020 PJ 28-ft. gooseneck tilt trailer 22-ft. tilt, 6-ft. front stationary, winch plate, (2) 7000 lb axles, spare.

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2020 PJ 22-ft (16+6) gooseneck tilt trailer (2) 7000# axles. Also available: 3 axle.....$9750

2020 PJ 14-ft. x 83” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front. Also available: 12-ft. x 77”.....$2450 12-ft. x 77” tandem axle....$3450 14-ft. tandem axle.....$3650

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2020 PJ 8-ft. x 60” utility trailer rear ramp, spare tire, 15” rubber. Also available 10-ft.x60”.....$2400 10-ft.x77”....$2300

2020 PJ 20-ft. equipment trailer bumper pull, 14,000 lb. GVW, 18-ft. deck, 2-ft. beavertail with standup ramps.

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2020 PJ 16-ft. x 83” landscape trailer 7000# GVW, 4-ft. expanded metal sideboards, front landscape box, rear ramp gate, spare tire. Also available: 14-ft, single axle.......$3250

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2020 PJ 30-ft. gooseneck with duals trailer (2) 12,000 lb axles, beavertail with monster ramps. Also available: 25-ft......$13,300

2020 PJ 18-ft. channel utility trailer heavy duty rear ramp, sides, spare wheel and tire, (2) 3500 lb axles. Also available: 16-ft......$3650 20-ft......$3950

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2020 PJ 16-ft.x83” XL dump trailer scissor hoist, 15,000 lb GVW, ramps, spare tire. Also available: 3 axle...$11,200

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2020 PJ 22-ft. powered full tilt (2) 7000# axles, spare tire, winch plate.

2020 PJ 22-ft. Deckover Tilt Trailer 22-ft. deck, 8’6” wide, (2) 7000# axles, power up/ down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plate. Also available: 24-ft......$8750

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2020 Royal 8-ft. 6” x 22-ft. Tandem Axle Enclosed Trailer 78” rear ramp door, side door, (2) 5200 lb. axles, radial tires, spare tire. Also available: 8-ft. x 16-ft.....$6950 8-ft. x 20-ft.....$7950 8-ft. x 24-ft.....$8450

2020 Royal 6-ft. x 14-ft. Enclosed Trailer Single axle, V-nose, rear ramp door side door, radial tires.

$9100 2003 John Kerr 45-ft. gooseneck trailer (3) 10,000 lb axles, 45-ft. deck, 7-ft. deck on the neck, 8-ft. wide, electric over hydraulic brakes, (3) flip-over ramps, cold weather wiring.

$13,500 2020 Royal 8.5-ft. x 26-ft. Car/Sled Trailer (2) 6000# axles, rear and front ramp door, side RV door, aluminum wheels, rubber floor, translucent roof.

2017 PJ 22-ft. low pro gooseneck trailer (2) 12,000 lb Dexter axles, Monster ramps, 17-ft. deck with 5-ft. beavertail, mounted spare, cold weather wiring.

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2020 Royal 7-ft. x 16-ft. Enclosed Trailer Tandem axle, V-nose, rear ramp door, side door, 78” height.

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By NDSU Extension Service The Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) program has honored an individual and an organization for their continuous support. The recipient of the 2019 RLND Leader Award is Michael SPOKANE, WA MISSOULA, MT O’Keeffe of Bismarck, North Dakota. The North Dakota Farmers Union is the recipient of the 2019 RLND Champion Award. 509-927-2525 406-541-9097 RLND is North Dakota State University (NDSU) ExtenJames Cell: 509-714-8232 Brad Cell: 406-239-8188 sion’s 18-month leadership development program. Participants learn leadership skills, such as thinking critically and cree l b atively, communicating effectively, self-awareness, decision a il 2 Ava making, strategic planning and managing conflict. They also learn about agricultural and rural policy, marketing, civic engagement, the value of coalitions and partnerships, industry and community advocacy, the agricultural economy and future trends that could affect North Dakota agriculture, and finding innovative ways to fund local and regional development projects. O’Keeffe, a native of Lansford, North Dakota, was em2016 Hino 268A Still in service with only 125,000 miles. ployed at Farm Credit Services of Mandan, North Dakota, Will de-identify when sold. 25,950 lb. GVW, 220 hp with automatic transmission, 16-ft. Morgan box with curbside 1980 John Deere 670A Motor Grader only 1327 hours, from 1979 until his retirement a few years ago. He was CEO man door and 3,000 lb. rail gate........................ $39,500 12-ft. moldboard, front blade and scarifier. Also available of Farm Credit Services of Mandan for many years prior to his retirement. is a 1981 with comparable hours. Both run and operate great!................................................................. $32,500 “Through Mike’s dedicated leadership and numerous contributions to the RLND program, he has been instrumental in creating the premier statewide leadership program in North ilable a v A 3 Dakota,” says Marie Hvidsten, RLND program director. O’Keeffe has been part of the RLND program in the following ways during the past nine years: • Served on the RLND Council from 2010 to 2019 and as chair from 2015 to 2018 • Served as RLND secretary/treasurer from 2013 to 2014 • Served on the Executive Committee from 2013 to 2018 Superior 4000 gallon water tanks. Includes pump and • Served on the RLND Curriculum and Financial commitNEW Marotta 3500 gallon water tank. Never been mounted............................................................. $13,500 partial plumbing kits.................................. $14,500 each tees • Promoted the RLND program within his organization and had one to two participants from Farm Credit Services of Mandan offices in RLND classes VI, VII, VIII and IX • Made a grant connection with the Farm Credit System, which awarded RLND a $10,000 grant • Made personal contacts with the leaders of AgriBank in St. Paul, Minnesota, which resulted in them presenting to RLND classes during their Minneapolis, Minnesota, seminars Tyrel and Tara Hendrickson - 406-759-5006 or 406-799-8576 The North Dakota Farmers 717 Madison Ave., W. Chester, MT (near Liberty County Airport) Union was organized in 1927 to be a resource for North Dakota’s grain growers and cattlemen. The organization was developed to give support, education and aid in helping farmers’ voices be heard. “We greatly appreciate the leadership the North Dakota Farmers Union has provided in supporting the We stock a RLND program,” Hvidsten large variety of says. “Without its support, the program would not be as Honey Bee parts successful as it is today.” The North Dakota Farmers Union has been supportive including rod weeder supplies. of RLND for the past nine years. Here are some examples: • Was a tuition sponsor for participants in classes V, VI, VII, VIII and IX • Had employees who served on the RLND Council • Became a Leader Corps seminar sponsor for classes VI, VII and VIII Call today for New VR12 • Helped arrange for Grain Vac pricing and speakers at RLND’s national seminar in Washington, D.C. availability We Sell • Hosted several RLND We also have parts for 1” and 2.5” air seeder hose Council meetings REM Grain Vacs • Financially supported the 6”, 7” and 8” rubber/flexible RLND Alumni Association’s grain vacuum hose International Leadership Parts and We are your MAV Chopper Dealer UII and Hart Cart reel parts Alumni Conference in July Conveyors 2019

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There’s something about the taste of rich dark chocolate blended with refreshing peppermint that just can’t be beat. In fact, the entire holiday of Peppermint Patty Day was centered around this delicious blend, and the company that brought it into existence. If you’re a fellow Peppermint Patty lover, then this holiday will be your favorite time of year, and each year will be a new opportunity to show how much you love this delicious treat. History of Peppermint Patty Day The York Peppermint Pattie was created in York, South Carolina by Thomas Ravenel in 1920, and marketed by his York Cone Company throughout the Northeast United States. So successful was the York Peppermint Patty that the York Cone company stopped producing the cones for which it was named, and focused its entire effort on making the new candy sensation its creators had unveiled. In 1972 the York Cone Company was sold to Peter Paul, who made sure that the rest of the nation was able to enjoy its dark chocolatey, pepperminty deliciousness. The best thing about the York Peppermint Patty is that you just can’t eat too many, who could get tired of that special blend of flavors? You don’t even need to worry about getting a tummy ache, after all the best thing to eat when you’ve got an upset stomach is peppermint, everyone knows that! How to celebrate Peppermint Patty Day The best way to celebrate Peppermint Patty Day is by eating this delicious candy! Or, find recipes that include the inclusion of this little delicacy.

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Consider sorghum for 2020

By Brent Bean, Ph.D., Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist Many growers will be glad to see 2019 behind them. To say 2019 was a stressful year is an understatement. Weather conditions were simply not conducive for crop production in many regions of the country. However, grain sorghum actually had a decent year compared to some of the other crops. Its ability to withstand short periods of drought and high temperatures allowed the crop to produce a good yield across many areas. The final average expected yield across the U.S. will be around 76 bushels per acre, which is just below the record set in 2016 at 77.9 bushels per acre. This number is a testament to better hybrids being planted today and implementation of better management practices by growers. Grain sorghum will respond to favorable growing conditions like other crops, but when conditions are less than ideal, sorghum tends to stand out by producing sustainable yields in tough environments. In an environment with low commodity prices, input costs must be considered and minimized when possible. The cost of growing sorghum is less than other major commodities, and lower costs begin with seed costs. The cost of seed varies considerably depending on the crop, seeding rate, traits and treatments applied to the seed. The table below reflects the range in seed cost per acre for dryland production of various crops.

High infestation levels and wide distribution of the sugarcane aphid in 2015 caused some growers to move away from sorghum. Since then, tolerant hybrids are now being planted in those areas most at risk from sugarcane aphid. Additionally, nature has adjusted to the presence of the aphid as beneficial insects have adapted to the new food source. As a result, most fields do not have to be treated with an insecticide, and when they do, one application is generally sufficient for season-long control. The rotational benefits of sorghum with other crops should be an important consideration. Cotton yields are often higher following sorghum, sometimes by as much as 20 percent. Sorghum breaks up soil disease cycles such as verticillium wilt, and crop residue the following year increases soil moisture storage and protects emerging cotton from wind damage. By splitting an irrigated field between cotton and sorghum, water can often be concentrated on each crop during their critical growth stages. In the years where irrigation water is in greater demand than anticipated, growers can take comfort in sorghum’s ability to tolerate short periods of drought. Higher soybean yields following sorghum are attributed to less disease, nematode and insect pests. Sorghum is a non-host plant to the soybean cyst, root knot and reniform nematode species. Growers are often surprised to learn that corn yields are often higher following sorghum. A five year Kansas study showed an 8.4 percent yield increase when corn followed sorghum compared to continuous corn. Splitting an irrigated field with corn and sorghum also has its advantages. Irrigation water can be concentrated on corn at critical growth stages while supplementing the more drought tolerant sorghum crop when water is available. We all hope for better weather conditions for crops in 2020. However, regardless of weather conditions, consider sorghum in your crop rotation. With sorghum’s input costs, tolerance to short periods of drought and heat, as well as it’s rotational benefits to other crops it has many benefits to offer growers. For more information on using sorghum in different cropping systems visit the Sorghum Checkoff website, sorghumcheckoff.com.

Gymkhana

The word gymkhana is derived from the Hindi language and refers to a place where sporting events are held. In India, it is commonly interpreted as a gymnasium. The term is not only used for horse events but may also include competitions for car racing and gymnastics. Horse gymkhanas usually involve timed pattern races and games. These thrilling speed events may include barrel racing, pole bending, ring spearing, keyhole racing, quadrangle stake racing, two-man relay, and single-pole racing. Rodeos are primarily made up of events for male competitors, so it is not uncommon to have women’s barrel racing in conjunction with a rodeo.

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After an early-season storm dropped snow in Montana’s high country at the end of September, it seemed like the new 2020 water year was off to a strong start. The wet and cold weather patterns that dominated October boosted snowpack and precipitation totals in many basins east of the Divide by early November, with some mountain SNOTEL (SNOwpack TELemetry) sites reporting the first or second most snow water equivalent contained within the snowpack for that date. “While we got off to a great start early in the year, the major change in weather patterns during November weren’t kind to the western half of the state with regards to precipitation or snowfall. While the eastern half of the state received above normal precipitation, the mountains were largely left high and dry,” said Lucas Zukiewicz, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 202 North Central Avenue, Cut Bank, MT 59427 (406) 873-2984 l hilinecomm@gmail.com

(NRCS) water supply specialist for Montana. Precipitation totals west of the Divide were well below normal, ranging from 29 to 56 percent of normal at mountain locations while basins east of the Divide ranged from 46 to 76 percent of normal. Precipitation totals along the Idaho border were particularly low, with many mountain SNOTEL sites reporting their first or second lowest November precipitation on record. The large-scale weather patterns over western Montana remained the same throughout most of December, but unlike the previous month, December resulted in a lack of precipitation statewide. “The first three weeks of the month were very dry in most locations across the state, but more favorable weather patterns began to emerge during final week,” said Zukiewicz. The last ten days of December featured an “atmospheric river” pointed squarely at the northwest corner of the state that provided abundant moisture at the SNOTEL sites along the Canadian border in northwest Montana and interior British Columbia. The weather patterns through the end of the month remained active, dropping significant amounts of snowfall at mountain locations across western Montana. Water year precipitation totals, which began on October 1, reflect the lack of November and early December precipitation. Water year deficits are the largest west of the Divide, where water year totals range from 66 to 84 percent of average. East of the Divide, totals are slightly better with water year precipitation ranging from 71 to 100 percent of normal. CONTINUED ON PAGE C39

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Snowpack on January 1, which looks at the accumulated snowpack on the ground and not the total amount of precipitation, ranges widely across the state. Snowpack in river basins west of the Divide ranges from well below normal in the Lower Clark Fork to near to above normal at high elevations in the Flathead River basin. Mountain snowpack east of the Divide received an early boost in September and October and now ranges from below normal in southwest Montana to above normal as you move north along the Divide. While snowpack totals may look grim in some regions on January 1, there is time for improvement, and seven- to tenday weather forecasts indicate continued wet weather across the state. “The January 1 snowpack totals are more like a progress report than a report card. Only 35 to 45 percent of the seasonal snowpack has typically accumulated at this time, meaning there is plenty of time for snowpack to make improvements by the time the final report card comes out in April,” according to Zukiewicz. “That said, as winter progresses, a close eye will be kept of the basins west of the Divide where snowpack and water year deficits are the largest.” Monthly Water Supply Outlook Reports can be found at the website below after the fifth business day of the month: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/mt/snow/

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The hidden cost of cow depreciation

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USED TRACTORS Zetor 5211 with Ezee-On loader, 42 HP, low profile, good rubber........ .........................................$6500 Oliver 1655 2WD, gas, 3-pt., PTO with loader........................$8500 Ford 4000 gas tractor, loader.$6500 Ford Major 2WD, 3-pt., PTO..$1000

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Allied/Farm KingYC74 snow blower w/hydraulic chute control.. $3500 John Deere 6600 combine, gas, pickup header......... COMING IN Massey-Ferguson 510 combine with Perkins diesel............$3250 Hesston 1014 12-ft. swather........... .......................... NEEDS WORK New Holland 855 round baler.$3850 New Holland 1033 balewagon........ ......................................... CALL

Tarter Equipment 6-ft. rotary mower...................$1595 5-ft. rotary mower...................$1395 4-ft. rotary mower...................$1295 7-ft. heavy duty disk plow.......$1500 6-ft. heavy duty disk plow.......$1000 3-ft. 1 bottom plow....................$695 7-ft. rock rakes, 3-point............$600 (3) 6-ft. rock rakes, 3-point.......$575 7-ft. back blade.........................$475 6-ft. back blade.........................$425 Super Spear quick attach bale spear..................................$499

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K-State Research and Extension News When asking cow-calf producers what it costs to raise cattle, often they will list feed and equipment as two of the largest expenses they have. Others might include labor on the list. But experts at Kansas State University say that one cost not often thought of or accounted for is the decreasing value of the cow over time. “Labor, interest, machinery and feed are all cash expenses,” said agricultural economist Dustin Pendell during a recent Beef Cattle Institute podcast (https://ksubci. org/2019/12/06/cattletrace-industry-impacts-cattle-cyclecow-depreciation-top-3-tips-for-managing-cow-depreciation-dollar-cost-averaging-approach/). “Cow depreciation is a non-cash expense, which is why a lot of times people don’t think about it.” Assessing the depreciation value In accounting for cow depreciation, Pendell said cattle producers need to calculate the purchase price minus the salvage value divided by the productive life of the animal. “The price you pay for the cow or replacement heifer will have a huge impact on the depreciation value,” he said. As an example, veterinarian and Beef Cattle Institute director Brad White said: “As you think about your herd, there might be years when a pregnant replacement heifer could be added for $1,300, and other years when that same heifer might cost $2,100 depending on the cattle cycle. That purchase price greatly impacts the level of depreciation.” Another factor is the span of time the cow is in the herd. White advises producers to think broadly about the whole herd. “We are talking about more than just one cow. How long do she and her cohorts stay in the herd on average?” he said. Then there is the final sale price. Market trends will influence that decision, according to Pendell. “Producers need to decide if it is better to sell her as a cull cow now or feed her over the winter and try for a better price in the spring.” Understanding a dollar cost averaging approach Along with accounting for cow depreciation, White recommended producers consider a dollar cost averaging approach. With this strategy, cow-calf operators budget a fixed dollar amount annually for buying or raising replacements. White made an analogy to the stock market to explain this concept. “Think about how we invest in the stock market. We don’t know when the highs and lows will be so we just allocate a set dollar value to invest,” he said. “And that is the difference between keeping 15 heifers every year versus keeping $15,000 worth of heifers. With the second approach, that $15,000 will buy us 20 heifers in some years and in other years just 10.” White said this approach allows producers to plan more and take some of the guesswork out of their budgeting. “This is a cost that producers can manage that will impact the overall profitability of the herd.”

Leap Day

When : February 29, 2020 Leap Day is every fours years....almost. It’s every four years except years ending with “00” that are not divisible by 400. The year in which Leap Day occurs, is called a Leap Year. Why the fancy calculation? The earth rotates around the sun once every 365 and about 1/4 days. So, by adding an extra day every four years, we get mighty close to keeping the calendar consistent with the earth’s annual trip around the sun. And to be very precise, the earth orbits the sun every 365.242190 days. So, on years ending in “00”, (except those not divisible by 400) we skip Leap Year and Leap Day. With all that fancy calculating out of the way, let’s just celebrate the day. Did you know? There are occasional “Leap Seconds”. We will spare you the detail on those, except to say it helps to correct minor variations. On December 31, 2015, the folks who maintain the official time for the planet, added an extra second to the day! If your birthday is on Leap Day, congratulations, you finally get to celebrate your birthday on your birth date. Just how many of us are celebrating our birthday on Leap Day? Only about one in 1,461 people. If you were born on this day, consider yourself very, very special.

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The magpie’s colors

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Some of the hardest questions to answer start with why. Why will fish bite one day and not the next, or even stop biting when they were having a feeding frenzy a minute ago? Why did prehistoric people use a particular cliff face to draw a petroglyph? Why can I not win the lottery? Okay, scratch that. Just the other day, an acquaintance asked why magpies are black and white. First, magpies are not just black and white. Their colors include shades of gray, green and blue. In the right light there is a beautiful iridescent sheen to their dark feathers. If the question is “Why do magpies look black and white?”, we should start with how animals use color in nature. Animals generally have color for one of two reasons: to avoid detection, think camouflage, or to attract a mate. Yes, there are exceptions, like those creatures that are toxic and proclaim it as a warning for all to see. But they are the minority. Avoiding detection can serve two purposes, depending on whether the animal is a predator or prey. Members of the wild cat family – mountain lions, bobcats and lynx – combine their mottled colors with stealth to sneak up on an unsuspecting critter. That unsuspecting animal, however, tries to avoid said predator by blending in with its surroundings. Here exist many examples from a female duck on a nest to rabbits to the lowly field mouse. Even fish will have a dark back to escape a predator from above, either fish or avian, and blend in with a stream bottom or the blackness of deep water. The opposite of using color for camouflage is color for breeding. Typically, the males of many bird species are gaudiest in the spring as they flaunt themselves shamelessly. Male animals may use other mating methods like bird songs, mammalian antler size, or fighting for dominance. But coloration might be the easiest for humans to recognize. According to the book “Bird Feathers” by S. David Scott and Casey McFarland, colors come from a bird’s pigmentation or the structure of a feather. Sometimes both in a single animal. Pigmentation has three types: melanin, carotenoids and porphyrin. Melanin is responsible for black, gray and brown feathers. Carotenoids produce brilliant reds and yellows and are mostly on body feathers. The interesting part is carotenoid pigments are found exclusively in plants not birds. As “Bird Feathers” states: A northern cardinal eats bright red berries and the pigments are processed in the liver, delivered to the bloodstream, then transported to a developing feather. If lacking these carotenoids, a cardinal will lose its vibrant coloration. Porphyrin pigment produces pinks, browns, reds and greens. Porphyrins are made in the bird’s body and not affected by its diet. The other factor in color production comes from a feather’s structure. For example, blue, like in a blue bird, does not originate from a pigment. Rather, the structure of the feather scatters light waves sending only the color blue to the observer. Back to our friend the magpies and other iridescent birds, bits of the pigment melanin in their feathers act like tiny reflectors, scattering different wavelengths of color like a prism. So next time you see a magpie give it a tip of the hat for its coat of many colors. ##### Horses have a third eyelid, which is a nictitating membrane that originates from the inside corner of the eye and closes horizontally to protect the eye while grazing.

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2002 Skytrak 4290H telehandler, 9000 lb, 42-ft., Cummins, solid tires....................$32,500 2000 Case 460, 6-ft. trencher, backhoe, front blade...$10,000

2006 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow............................$12,500

1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, automatic............ $2500 2000 Ford F550 4WD, service truck, 7.3 diesel, 6 speed, 11-ft. box, IRT030 compressor, outriggers, PTO, set up for crane....... $15,000 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......................... $10,000 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate............ $9000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5/2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor......................................................................... $11,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb. crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers................................................................................. $10,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane 14-ft. dump bed... $10,000 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 7500 crane, hydraulic air compressor.................................................................... $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 spd, 18-ft. flatbed dump...... $12,500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1988 International 1800 2-ton diesel 4x4 flatbed..................... $9000 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom$12,500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 Pesci 6000 KG knuckle boom................................................... $5000

1993 International 4800 4x4 bucket truck, DT466, 10 speed, 61-ft. reach.....$20,000

1998 International bucket truck, 7.3 automatic, High Ranger 54-ft...............$15,000

1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed, 12.5-ft. cabto-axle........................$10,000

1997 Volvo water truck, 3600 gallon, M11 automatic, 2 lift axles.......................... $25,000

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Montana Farm Bureau wins awards at national convention

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire The Montana Farm Bureau (MFBF) was recognized for its exemplary work during the American Farm Bureau (AFB) Federation’s 101st Annual Convention and Trade Show January 17-22 in Austin, Texas. Montana Farm Bureau captured four Awards of Excellence. These awards are presented to state Farm Bureaus that demonstrate outstanding achievement in four program areas based on membership category size. These included Advocacy; Engagement and Outreach; Leadership and Business Development and Membership Value. The state’s largest agricultural organization received an Apex Award which is achieved when a state has donated 10 percent more to the American Farm Bureau Foundation than during the previous year. The donation total includes gifts from individual members, Silent Auction purchases and investments from state Farm Bureaus. In addition, MFBF was presented with the Scholar Award which is presented to the state Farm Bureau that has the most donations to the AFB Foundation in their membership category. “It’s very rewarding that Montana Farm Bureau has received these exemplary awards. Having 38 of our members attending this convention makes receiving these awards especially rewarding,” noted MFBF President Hans McPherson. “Our volunteers are essential to Montana Farm Bureau’s success. It’s their dedication that makes our Farm Bureau especially distinctive. I thank everyone who puts so much effort into making our state Farm Bureau award-winning. The Apex and Scholar Awards show how much our members value the work of the AFB Foundation.”

Accreditation marks 85 years of forestry education at UM

UM News Service The University of Montana’s (UM) bachelor’s degree in forestry has been reaccredited by the Society of American Foresters, marking 85 years of UM delivering an exceptional, professional forestry education. UM’s forestry program was one of the first in the country to be accredited in 1935 and remains the only professionally accredited forestry degree in Montana. “For more than a century, UM’s graduates have grown an international reputation for our forestry program,” said David Affleck, chair of the Department of Forest Management in UM’s W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC). “Our reaccreditation signals to our students and to the profession that UM forestry students are well equipped to meet the demands of the field.” To achieve reaccreditation, the program underwent a rigorous assessment by an outside team of educators and practicing foresters, in addition to a comprehensive review by the Society of American Foresters’ (SAF) national Committee on Accreditation. UM’s forestry program had to demonstrate that it fully prepares graduates for the profession, is administered by faculty with diverse expertise and engages in continuous improvement through assessment and amendment. Currently serving 120 students, UM’s forestry program teaches students how to promote, sustain and conserve forest resources, from water and wildlife to wood products. Students build expertise in the biological, physical, social and management sciences vital to the stewardship of forested landscapes by studying ecology, fire, silviculture, sustainable timber harvesting and many other topics. Students learn how to integrate these disciplines to manage forests for resources as diverse as wildlife habitat, wood products, recreation and terrestrial carbon. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning and students spend extensive time outdoors working on realworld projects, often in conjunction with partners in public and private forest management agencies. UM forestry alumni oversee forestlands across the country working as foresters, fire management officers, forest planners, timber managers, business owners and more. “I am exceptionally proud of our forestry degree and the faculty that teach in this program,” said Tom DeLuca, FCFC dean. “Achieving SAF accreditation is valuable as a recruiting tool, is an enormous value to our forestry students when they enter the job market and serves as an affirmation of the enduring strength of our forestry degree program.”

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By Marshall Swearingen, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The leftovers of the tall industrial hemp plant often languish on Montana farms because they’re difficult to till back into fields or otherwise dispose of. But it’s because those stalks are so tough and woody that this agricultural byproduct is finding a new purpose in a lab at Montana State University. In a research project funded in part by the Montana Farmers Union, Drew McNally, a junior majoring in civil engineering, combines the plant’s chipped-up inner stalk, called hurd, with a lime-based binder to make what’s called hempcrete. “It doesn’t really flow like normal concrete,” said McNally as she explained how she tamped the material into forms to make standardized cylinders for testing. The material is relatively lightweight and could be used to provide insulation and structure in walls, she said. Working with Kirsten Matteson, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, McNally uses massive hydraulic pistons to measure the crushing strength of soup can-sized cylinders of hempcrete made with different proportions of cement and lime. “I really like the hands-on side of it, seeing how each of the different mixes perform,” said McNally, whose involvement is funded by MSU’s Undergraduate Scholars Program. The team, which includes associate professor of civil engineering Michael Berry, will also measure the insulating properties of the different hempcrete mixes. “As far as we know, this hasn’t been done yet for hempcrete,” said Matteson, who has years of experience in materials testing and is leading the project. “We’re always exploring possible uses for what would otherwise be waste materials,” said Matteson, who is also studying new applications for recycled plastics in plasticaluminum composite beams. “When we use waste materials in these applications, we often sacrifice some strength, but that’s OK if we get other properties that are desirable.” The results of the project could help builders fine-tune their mixing of the material as well as provide data necessary for building officials to approve its use in structures, according to Kirby Hancock, lead architect at local design-build firm Constructive Solutions, who approached MSU with the research idea and secured funding from the multi-state Farmers Union Enterprises to cover the project’s material costs. “I think there’s a lot of potential for this material, which is why I’m excited about it,” said Hancock, who earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental design and master’s in architecture at MSU. According to Hancock, hempcrete is commonly used in many parts of the world, especially Europe and Asia, and is sought-after by those trying to minimize their environmental impact — the material is made mostly of the crop byproduct and requires little energy input. Hempcrete is also valued for its resistance to fire, mold and pests, and as a more natural alternative to foam-based insulation, he said. It is typically packed into wall spaces between wooden members to create a solid, insulating panel, but the MSU research could lead to other construction applications. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp cultivation in the U.S., and last year, 209 licensed growers in Montana planted 50,000 acres of the crop, more than double the amount of the previous year. Industrial hemp is regulated to ensure the plants have minimal THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. Most hemp is grown for its CBD, a compound touted for its medicinal properties, or for hempseed oil used in food and cosmetics. Once the seeds and flowering parts of the plant are harvested, the remaining stalks are problematic for many growers, said Justin Loch, a director with the Montana Farmers Union. “It just sits there and farmers have to figure out what to do with it — bale it and use it as animal bedding, or even burn it,” he said. “Being able to use the whole plant would mean more revenue and more markets for growers.” McNally will present initial findings from the study at the 2020 National Conference on Undergraduate Research, which MSU will host on March 26-28. She said she appreciates applying what she has learned in her classes to a real-world problem. “I like working on something that can have a positive impact,” she said. ##### Donkeys hate rain. Their coat is not waterproof and staying out in rain for a long period actually damages their health.

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The short and skinny on Industrial Hemp

By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Extension Wyoming farmers are always exploring for future markets and crops that can be produced here. The most recent focus has been on industrial hemp production. Currently, industrial hemp is not legal to grow in Wyoming until the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves the Wyoming’s state plan for industrial hemp regulation and guidelines. So, what is hemp? Industrial hemp is an annual herbaceous plant that is classified in the Family Cannabaceae, which also includes hops and hackberries. Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is related to marijuana, but unlike marijuana only contains trace amounts of THC. THC is the psychoactive component in marijuana that gets a person “high”. The legal classification of hemp is Cannabis with THC levels at or below .3 percent, while marijuana is Cannabis with THC levels above .3 percent (usually 3 to 15% THC levels). In other words, hemp would not be a good choice for psychoactive use. Hemp is an erect bushy herbaceous plant that is dioecious and photoperiod sensitive. Dioecious means that there are female plants and male plants, thus both plants are needed for seed production. There are a few modern cultivars that are monecious, which means there are male and female flowers on the same plant, however, is not the norm. Interestingly enough, male and female plants cannot be distinguished prior to flowering. Male plants are taller and spindlier than the female plants and die directly after shedding all their pollen. Male plants can produce up to 350,000 grains of pollen per flower, however the pollen viability decreases after three days. One important characteristic is that hemp is a wind pollinated plant, with research documenting pollen moving up to 10 miles away from the plant. It is also a photoperiod sensitive plant, which means that the plant is triggered to reproduce based on the length of day light, hemp will not start forming flowers until day length is less than 12 hours. This also means that the plant will mature approximately the same time each year almost no matter when it was planted. Hemp is comparable to corn in terms of maturity, approximately 85 to 115 days. Hemp can be grown for three general categories: fiber (ropes, nets, canvas, twine, etc.), grain (used as seed, food, feed or oil), and cannabinoids (CBD oil for medicinal and health products). Typically, hemp is grown for one of the three categories. However, hemp can be grown for multiple purposes, though this usually results in lower quality commodities to market in turn fetch lower prices. Hemp grown for fiber and grain is produced from seed, while cannabinoids are generally produced from clones. Current grain equipment, such as grain drills and combines, can be used for the planting and harvesting of hemp seeds. Hemp seeds should be planted 1/2 inch to 1.25 inches with a 6 to 7 inch row spacing in well drained, mediumtextured soils. Seeds germinate best in soil temperatures around 50ºF and requires 20 to 30 inches of available water per year. In contrast, high quality cannabidiol (CBD) is generally produced from clones and only from female flowers. At this time hemp breeders are still fine tuning the genetics for CBD. The most consistent high quality CBD is generally not produced from seed because the genetics for high CBD decreases during the cross pollination process when the seeds are created. Currently, the primary way to keep the high quality CBD genetics is by cloning the parent plant. Clones are produced asexually (not sexually) from cuttings made from a parent plant, which duplicates the plant with the same genetics. Hemp grown for cannabinoids are produced under more horticultural practices, which spaces clones on a 4 foot grid system and is conducive to drip irrigation systems. This type of cultivation can be grown inside a greenhouse or in the field. Indoor production is most likely a container production system, while field production is in beds with or without plastic mulch. The complexities of hemp production arise when production of various purposes are grown in the same area, mainly because of cross pollination issues. Cross pollination can occur between plants grown for fiber, grain, and cannabinoids. For example, cannabinoid growers are only wanting un-pollinated female flowers, but grain and fiber crops grown in the surrounding area could jeopardize this crop because of the pollen blow (pollen in the wind). Due to these factors, stringent management techniques are utilized to create appropriate isolation zones to keep the purity of CONTINUED ON PAGE C49

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Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) professor John Priscu was recently awarded a prestigious, yearlong fellowship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, an honor that will facilitate further research into polar ecology in the Himalaya and other extreme terrains. Priscu, a Montana University System Regents Professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in the MSU College of Agriculture, first visited China in the 1990s to lecture about his work in Antarctica. He is one of the nation’s leading researchers in Arctic biogeochemistry and his 36-year career includes publications in magazines such as Time and Scientific American and academic journals such as Science and Nature, among dozens of others. “You think of Antarctica and you typically think of this giant, lifeless iceberg,” said Priscu. “It’s pretty hard living on the surface, but underneath it’s not so bad. Beneath the Antarctic ice sheet lies our planet’s largest wetland. It might not have the red-winged blackbirds and the cattails, but it’s permanent water overlying water-saturated sediments, and it’s got bacteria that drive reactions such as methane production, all of which are defining elements of a wetland.” About a decade ago, Priscu began receiving academic manuscripts from colleagues in China that focused on research similar to his own. He formed a partnership of editing and reviewing those manuscripts for publication. Then in 2011, he received an email from Yongqin Liu at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Tibetan Research Institute who was interested in pursuing her sabbatical in Priscu’s MSU lab. Liu spent the 2012-2013 academic year in Bozeman where she and Priscu studied data collected from Himalayan glaciers, examining the climate record contained in ice cores extracted from a depth of about 300 feet. “The cores act like a time machine,” Priscu said, “or like the rings of a tree.” Those 300-foot cores held insights into what those environments were like dating back to around 1959. DNA sequences of bacteria showed that before 1990, bacteria in the northern Himalaya had origins from windblown soils in eastern Europe, whereas those in the southern Himalaya originated from the marine waters of the Bay of Bengal and were carried to the mountains via Asian monsoons. To Priscu’s and Liu’s surprise, after 1990 the bacteria in the southern Himalaya began to look more similar to those from the soils of eastern Europe, a trend that was related to increases in soot, or black carbon, deposited on the glacial surfaces, drawing a connection between the industrialization of western China and the dynamics of Himalayan glaciers. “Glaciers in the Himalaya represent the third largest reservoir of ice on our planet,” said Priscu. “Glacier-fed rivers originating from the Himalayan mountain ranges influence the lives of about 40% of the world’s population. These glaciers are melting faster than the polar ice sheets due to factors like industrialization and climate warming.” His work with Liu is providing important new insights into the fate of Himalayan glaciers. After publishing a series of papers with Liu and further collaboration with other members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Priscu began traveling to Xinjaing in northwest China and to Tibet to conduct research on mountain glaciers and give lectures. He recently hosted a doctoral student from the Tibetan Research Institute and continues to collaborate with Liu, head of her own laboratory back in China. They have recently worked together on Priscu’s field teams to study icy systems in Antarctica and Alaska. This winter, Priscu was awarded the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Presidential Fellowship for Distinguished Scientists for 2020. The fellowship will take Priscu, who routinely visits five or six continents each year, on an extended trip through China this summer. He will give a series of lectures in Beijing, Nanjing and Lanzhou in northwestern China, followed by conducting hands-on research on glaciers around 18,000 feet above sea level in the Tangula Mountains in Tibet. The study will focus on microbial communities that live in sediments on the surface of those glaciers and examine the roles that these microbes play in glacial chemistry and the absorption of solar radiation, the latter of which can enhance surface melting. For Priscu, it will be the continuation of more than 36 years of international teamwork, discovery and scientific advancement. “I have been lucky to have received funding from the National Science Foundation and NASA to study the geobiology of ice in Greenland, Antarctica, Alaska and the icy worlds in the outer solar system,” Priscu said.

NDSU offers updated crop compare program

By NDSU Extension Service North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives. The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2020 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota, but producers are encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm. The user designates a reference crop and enters its expected market price. Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared. The program provides the prices for competing crops that would be necessary to provide the same return over variable costs as the reference crop. “Producers can compare these ‘break-even’ prices to expected market prices to see which crop is most likely to compete with the reference crop,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. “Grain prices can move quickly. The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.” It should be noted that an underlying assumption is that fixed costs, such as machinery ownership, land, and the owner’s labor and management, do not vary among crop choices and therefore do not need to be included in the analysis. “In practice, there may be differences in fixed costs that should be considered,” Swenson says. “For example, there may be additional labor, management and risk associated with a competing crop,” Swenson adds. “If all the labor and management is provided by the owneroperator, it would be considered a fixed cost and could be excluded. However, the producer should add some cost if he or she would only want to produce the crop when an adequate reward would be received for the extra time and management required relative to the reference crop.” A similar rationale could be used if a competing crop is considered higher risk. The Crop Compare program is available online at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/tools.

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3 - 3000 Gallon Tanks Liquid Fertilizer • Fire Fighting

1010 & 1610- Gallon Total Drain Tank & Trailer

Bring in any competitor’s AD and we’ll match their price!!

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2019 MASSEY-FERGUSON 4707

2018 MASSEY-FERGUSON 6716S

New & Used Vermeer Bale Processors

DEMO DISCOUNTS!

2019 VERMEER BPX9010 - CALL Meet the new BPX9010 bale processor. This workhorse combines simplicity, durability and versatility — an all-around processor ready to perform a variety of applications.

$67,095

Great loader tractor! 70 engine hp and 57 PTO. Has 3 hydraulic remotes, heat, and air. Loader has skidsteer attachment on it for availability to use various attachments. 3rd function kit is available but not installed.

2019 VERMEER BPX9000 - CALL Simple, durable, versatile – the all-new BPX9000 from Vermeer combines the things you want and need in a bale processor.

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158 hours, brand new with full warranty

2-2019 Massey Ferguson WR9980 deluxe cab, air suspension, deluxe radio, leather seat, header quick disconnect, AG3000 auto guide, 390 turf tires, C2100 monitor, standard lights, auger/draper connect, reel fore/aft, counterbalance weight kit.................Call

2019 VERMEER CPX9000 - CALL The new Catapult™ CPX9000 bale processor is a machine that offers power, versatility and easy operation. The Catapult CPX9000 bale processor allows material to be thrown 60-100’ (20-30m), whether that be up and over feed bunks in a cattle operation or for land reclamation and erosion control purposes.

2019 VERMEER FPX9000 - CALL The Final CutTM FPX9000 bale processor from Vermeer allows you to process the amount of forage material you need, on your own time.

2016 MASSEY-FERGUSON 5713SL New loader, grapple

$99,500

2019 Bobcat V519 New, 5,000 lb. lift capacity, 19’ reach, enclosed cab, heat/ac...................... Call

2017 Massey Ferguson 6716S new loader, grapple

2019 Bobcat S770 New, heat/ac, 2 speed, hiflow, air seat, bob-tach, 80’’ bucket............Call

Tilleman Equipment Co. is a Challenger Dealer! 2015 Bobcat T650......................................... Call

USED EQUIPMENT

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Challenger MT865C....................................... CALL

2018 Challenger MT975E 600hp, 85 GPM hydraulic pump, full factory warranty upon purchase, Auto Guide 3000, deluxe cab, tow cable and XM radio.........................................................CALL 2016 Challenger MT515E.....................COMING IN

CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY OF CHALLENGER PRODUCTS ONLINE AT 2014 Challenger MT855C GPS, C15 motor, 30” tracks, 780 hrs..................................... $237,000

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2019 Gleaner S97 deluxe cab, power-fold ladder, standard radio, 480/80r26, 900/60r32 drives, variable speed feeder house, quad display cameras, led lights, trimble lights, hi wire concave, yield monitor, hyd shaff spreader......................Call

FRESH TRADE! 2015 Gleaner S88 COMING IN!

2019 Bobcat S850 New, heat/ac, 2 speed, hiflow, air seat, bob-tach, 80’’ bucket............. Call

PROCESSORS

2004 Highline Bale Pro 7000 Plus Great used processor, had new knives installed 2 years ago and are in great shape. Grain tank attachment is harder to find these days..... ..................................... $8,500

WINDROWERS AND SWATHERS

EXCAVATORS

(2) 2012 Gehl 383Z Zero Tail Swing, Equipped with; Cab with Air Cond, 8000# machine. Brand new thumb just installed......... $33,000 Mustang 3803Z 1200 hours.. $28,000

MISC

2016 MacDon M1240 1242 hours................................... Call

TILLAGE

2018 Summers DT2510 Diamond Disk 28.5-ft., rolling baskets 2018 Summers DT2510 Diamond Disk 38.5-ft., rolling baskets 2017 Summers DT2510 Diamond Disk 21-ft., rolling baskets, used. .................$62,000

2018 Parker 839 grain cart, red, scale, PTO, tarp 2017 Schulte 8000 rock picker 2008 Schulte H1000 mower 2005 J&M 875 grain cart, green......... ........................................$19,900

2016 Summers Diamond Disk 47-ft., notched disks, rolling baskets, rental discounts Constantill 10-ft. deep tillage tool

MOWERS

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4 - XH1000 used mowers 10-ft. w/ tandems................$10,000 each 2019 Schulte FX1200 New, 10-ft., single safety......................... Call Schulte FLX10 Flex arm for XH1000. .........................................$9500 2018 Schulte FX1800 15-ft. bat wing mower, single chain, fork lift tires. ............................................ Call 2019 Schulte FLX1510 flex arm, to fit 10-ft-15-ft. mower................ Call 2019 Schulte FX318 18-ft. mower.... ............................................ Call 2018 Schulte XH1000-S4 10-ft., heavy duty, walking axle, severe duty tires, heavy duty drive shaft & gear boxes, 5’’ blades, flex arm mount................................... Call Schulte XH1000-S2 10-ft., heavy duty mower.......................... Call

Johnson blades....................$19,995

TRACTORS

1994 Ford 9280 250 hp, 4WD, duals, 9780 hours .....................$29,900 Ford 8670 170 hp, FWA, 16,900 hours...............................$22,000 1981 Versatile 875 8435 hours. For parts.

BALERS

2000 John Deere 566 10,000 bales 2006 New Holland BR780 17,000 bales 2019 Vermeer 605N NEW, net/twine, pickup clutch 2016 Vermeer 605N 4400 bales 2008 Vermeer 605M net/twine, 5500 bales

2000 Ag-Chem Terragator 8104 Used terragator in excellent shape! Save some $$ and spread your own fertilizer!....... ...................................$35,000

GIVE OUR EXPERIENCED PARTS DEPARTMENT A CALL FOR ANY OF YOUR PARTS NEEDS. DIRECT PARTS PHONE NUMBER IS: 406-395-6798