Traders Dispatch February 2021 by The Trader's Dispatch

FEBRUARY 2021

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

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com

2021 Dry Edible Bean Day

The 2021 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Day will be a virtual event this February, featuring the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association’s annual meeting and updates on bean-related research in Nebraska. Dry Edible Bean Day is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, on the Zoom webinar platform. To receive the Zoom address, contact the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association at 308-633-1387 or email, nebeangrower@allophone. com NDBGA business will include a welcome from NDBGA President Dan Hinman, financial reports, announcement of scholarship winner, and board elections. Four positions on the NDBGA board are up for election; additional nominations and voting will be conducted online on Zoom. Growers who are interested in being nominated for these vacancies should contact the NDBGA office at 308-633-1387. UNL specialists and educators will present report on their research programs conducted at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center. They include: Welcome from Interim Director Jeff Bradshaw Dry Bean Breeding Specialist Carlos Urrea, UNL Dry Bean Releases Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw, Western Bean Cutworm – Update from 2020 Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist Bijesh Maharjan, Optimized Nitrogen Management for Dry Bean Production Water and Irrigation Management Specialist Xin Qiao, Irrigation Management of Dry Edible Beans Integrated Weed Management Specialist Nevin Lawrence,

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Ever wonder how those big piles of grain around the local elevators disappear so fast? Beaver VandenBos of Beaver Transport, and Jeremy Carter of J Carter Trucking, have just the equipment to move them in a hurry. Pictured above is one of the three trucks they uses to move the grain to the elevator in the background. Ty Aaberg, Jeremy Carter and Beau Bokma take turns loading their trucks and then emptying them into the elevator. Beaver runs the tractor that runs the loading auger. The equipment was purchased in Kansas and trucked to Montana to do the job. (below)

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PRODUCTION SALES

Feb 15, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT....... A3 Feb 15, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson ND............................................................... A4 Feb 20, Gnerer Angus, Olive MT........................................................................ A6 Feb 20, Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT................................................................ A8 Feb 22, Circle L Angus, Dillon MT...................................................................... A7 Feb 23, Connelly Angus, Valier MT................................................................... B24 Feb 27, Never Sweat Ranch, Missoula MT......................................................... A9 Mar 1, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT........................ A11 Mar 2, Apex Angus, Valier MT........................................................................... A13 Mar 2, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT................................................. A15 Mar 4, Split Diamond Bulls, Angus, Dillon MT................................................ A17 Mar 4, Bieber Red Angus Ranch, Leola SD..................................................... A19 Mar 5, L Bar W Cattle Company Hereford, Absarokee MT.............................. A21 Mar 5, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT..................................... A23 Mar 6, DK Red Angus & Charolais, Williston, ND............................................ A25 Mar 6, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT..................................... A26 Mar 6, Bulls of the Bitterroot Black Angus, Stevensville MT......................... A27 Mar 8, Veseth Cattle Co., Glasgow MT............................................................. A29 Mar 8, Holden Herefords, Valier MT.................................................................. A21 Mar 9, Veltkamp Angus, Manhattan MT............................................................ A31 Mar 9, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Fort Benton MT................................................. A32 Mar 11, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT.................................................................. A33 Mar 12, Flesch Angus, Shelby MT.................................................................... A35 Mar 13, Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT.............................................................. A39 Mar 15, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT......................................... A37 Mar 15, Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls MT.................................................. A2 Mar 18, Malek Angus Ranch, Highwood MT.................................................... A38 Mar 18, Kicking Horse Ranch, Great Falls MT................................................. A42 Mar 20, Sidwell Ranch & Frank Herefords, Columbus MT............................. A21 Mar 24, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT.......................... A43 Mar 27, Valley View Charolais, Polson MT........................................................ A46 Mar 29, Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch, Great Falls MT......................................... A47 Mar 31, Open Gate Ranch, Simms MT............................................................. A49 Apr 1, Arntzen Angus Ranch, Hilger MT............................................................ B3 Apr 5, Gollaher Ranch, Cascade MT................................................................ A48 Apr 13, Hager Cattle Co., Karlsruhe, ND............................................................ B5

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Feb 10 - Mar 1, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Land, Online................A4 Mar 13, Big D & E Auction Service, Farm Equipment, Dickinson ND.............A36 May 2, Smith Sales Co., Spring Fever, Miles City MT........................................B2 May 15, Stan Howe & Associates/Front Range Auctioneers, Matteson EstateCollector Car, Shelby MT.....................................................................................B4

2021 sign-up for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

USDA NRCS News Release USDA’s Natural Resources Conservaceived and determined eligible by the cutoff tion Service (NRCS) in Wyoming has set date will be considered for funding. February 22, 2021 as a cutoff date to batch The ACEP program was reauthorized applications for the Agricultural Conservation through the 2018 Farm Bill to fund easements Easement Program (ACEP). for agricultural lands and wetland reserves. NRCS accepts applications year-round for ACEP has two components, one for ALE, the Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and and one for WRE. Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) under Under the ALE program, funds are proACEP. Applications for ALE and WRE revided to eligible entities that can use ACEP funding to purchase agricultural land easements that protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land. ApAnchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn MT.........................A21 proved agricultural easements would prevent Anderson Ranch, Raynesford MT...............................A41 productive working agricultural lands from Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida MT........................A8 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY.................................A16 being converted to non-agricultural uses Cross Three Quarter Horse, Conrad MT.....................A18 and maximize conservation of land devoted Curlew Cattle Co., Whitehall MT..................................A21 to food and fiber production. Cropland, Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT...............A12 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend MT...................................A21 grassland, pastureland, rangeland, and nonFeddes Herefords, Manhattan MT...............................A21 industrial private forestland are eligible. Geib Red Angus, Dagmar MT........................................A4 Under the WRE program, funding is proJ Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT.....................................A8 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT........................A21 vided directly to landowners for the purchase Lazy D Red Angus, Williston ND.................................A14 of an easement, and for restoration. WREs McMurry Cattle, Billings MT........................................A21 would restore and enhance wetlands and imSleeping Willow Ranch, Stevensville MT......................A5 prove wildlife habitat. Restoration funds are Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.............................A21

PRIVATE TREATY

Wichman Herefords, Moore MT.....................................A8

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TRUCKS FOR SALE 2006 International 9400i Cat C13, 430 hp, RTLO-18918B, Meritor RT-40-145P with rear locker, 236” wheelbase, nice truck. 610,000 total miles, 200,000 miles on complete Cat overhaul. No DEF, Merritt cab guard/drom included. 2001 International 51” cab, Cat C12, 430 hp, recent complete overhaul by T&E, Fuller FRO-15210C transmission, Meritor RT40-145 rears at 3.90, air ride. This is a one owner, low mileage unit we have owned and maintained since new with complete maintenance records available. 1998 Freightliner FLB (yes it is a cabover), four axle truck with a 12,000# steerable lift axle, Detroit Series 60 engine overhauled by Interstate Diesel, Fuller RTLO 16713A transmission, Meritor RT40145 rears at 4.10, cab and chassis, set up for up to 24-ft. box and pintle hitch. We have a 24-ft. flatbed and a 28-ft. Western flatbed trailer available as a complete package. Phone Roger Rader (406) 264-5475, Sun River, Montana

Sun River Red Angus is Rated as a Top Dollar Angus Herd.

MARCH 15, 2021 Western Livestock Auction • Great Falls, Montana

Spring Production Sale

SUN RIVER RED ANGUS Where Maternal & Carcass Specialists Are “Born Again” Every Year!

For breeding questions and advice call:

Bill at 406-799-5323 and Silas at 406-621-3541 email: srreds@3rivers.net 321 Ramble Inn Rd • Fort Shaw, Montana 59443

Trucks For Sale

2006 International 7400 DT 466, 6 speed, air conditioning, air ride.................................................................................... $8900

2004 Freightliner M2 275 hp Cat, Allison automatic 3000 RDS with PTO gear, locker rear end. Make a great feed truck........... ...................................................................................... $14,750

Please call 406-855-4465

2009 Sterling 9500 60 series Detroit, 10 speed, single axle, nice clean truck.............................................................. $9900

2021 Dry Edible Bean Day CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Managing Palmer amaranth in Dry Bean Plant Pathologist Bob Harveson, Diseases in Nebraska Pulse Crops Extension Educator John Thomas, Dry Edible Bean Population and Inoculant Studies 2020 Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf, Ag Economics Update For more information check the NDBGA Association website at www.beangrower.com

Easement Program CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

used to restore and enhance wetlands, improve habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, improve water quality, reduce flood damage, and encourage outdoor education and recreation. Eligible lands include farmed or converted wetlands that can be successfully and cost-effectively restored. ACEP – ALE applications are to be submitted by eligible entities to the Wyoming NRCS State Office, attention Katie Vaporis. ACEP – WRE applications are to be submitted to the local Field Office by the participant. Please contact your local NRCS Field Office, or Katie Vaporis at (307) 233-6760 for more information.

Private pesticide training

University of Wyoming Extension Wyoming private pesticide applicator license training for central Wyoming will be offered in Natrona and Niobrara counties in January and February and commercial applicators can also receive continuing education credits. Natrona County sessions are Wednesday, January 27, and Wednesday, February 17, at the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Rd., in Casper. • Training is 4-7 p.m. both days. • Registration for January 27 is at bit.ly/ncjan27training. Registration for February 17 is at bit.ly/ncfeb17training. Niobrara County training is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, in Lusk. Register by calling the Niobrara County extension office at 307-334-3534. Those wanting to attend must pre-register so materials will be available, said Scott Cotton, UW Extension educator based in Natrona County. Registration for each class will end three days prior to the date. Cotton said masks are required during the sessions. Masks will be provided if attendees do not bring their own. The classes are a collaborative effort between UW Extension, Natrona County Weed and Pest, Converse County Weed and Pest, Niobrara County Weed and Pest and the Casper College Agriculture Department. For more information, contact Cotton at 307-235-9400 or at scotton1@uwyo.edu.

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February 2021 — Vol. XXII No. 1 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States. Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Conrad, MT and at additional mailing offices.

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Counties designated as natural disaster areas

USDA News Release Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Wyoming counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Crook, Lincoln and Sublette counties who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans (https://www.fsa. usda.gov/programs-andservices/farm-loan-programs/emergency-farmloans/index) This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. Producers in the contiguous counties listed below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans: • Wyoming: Campbell, F r e m o n t , S w e e t w a t e r, Teton, Uinta and Weston • Idaho: Bear Lake, Bonneville and Caribou • Montana: Carter and Powder River • South Dakota: Butte and Lawrence • Utah: Rich The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is August 17, 2021. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster declaration include: Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; and the Tree Assistance Program. Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at farmers.gov/recover

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Join us... Bulls big sky

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Lot 88

Lot 10

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Lot 97

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Meeting the industry’s demands and our customers’ needs, with one of the largest selections of Black and Red Simmental and SimAngus™ bulls in the United States. Unmatched customer service and the no-nonsense, commercially focused bulls you’ve come to expect. Bulls for everyone, even AI sires that have gone on to impact the breed nationwide.

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Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions

Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Corey Wilkins 256-590-2487 Rocky Forseth 406-590-7984 www.alliedgeneticresources.com

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GEIB RED ANGUS Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale

Registered Red Angus Bulls For Sale Quiet dispositions, Yearling bulls for your consideration out of: KCC Excellence, Supremecy, WFL Merlin, Perseverence, GMRA Triology, Sleep Easy, No Worries, Night Focus, Profitbuilder, Feddes Patriot, and other sires.

These bulls will make quality heifer bulls and herd sires. Please call, text or email for more information.

406-480-1148

geibredangus@nemont.net • Geib Red Angus on Facebook

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Selling 30 Powerful Bulls!

Big Sky Salers Bill and Floreta Helm Family Box 174 • Angela, MT 59312 (406) 557-6259 • (406) 853-0344

TIMED ONLINE ONLY

ENDS: MONDAY,

MARCH 1 • 5 PM Harlem, Montana 2640 Everett Rd

2 3/4 Miles SE of Harlem

By Order Of The U.S. Bankruptcy Court

320 ACRE IRRIGATED FARM HARLEM

Field to Fork Webinar schedule set

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension again will host the Field to Fork Wednesday Webinar series starting in February 2021. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, processing and serving specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely in this sixth annual webinar series, which has reached thousands of people. The Field to Fork Wednesday Weekly Webinars will begin February 10. The webinars will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time through April 21. They also will be archived for later viewing; however, participating in the “live” webinar allows participants to interact with the presenter. The webinars are free of charge but preregistration is required. The webinars will be held on Zoom. The Field to Fork website (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork) has a link to register for the webinars. Participants will be sent sign-in reminders with the link for viewing. “We are pleased to have Extension faculty from several states providing this learning opportunity for people across the region,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist. “This has become a collaborative effort with the North Central Region Food Safety Team.” Topics that will be covered are: • February 10: Shopping in a Garden Center: Tips for Customers and Managers - Don Kinzler, Extension agent horticulture, Cass County, NDSU • February 17: Growing Safe Produce for Distribution to Food Pantries - Barbara Ingham, professor and Extension food science specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison • February 24: Hot Topics in Food Preservation - Karen Blakeslee, Extension associate, Kansas State University • March 3: High Tunnel Cut Flower Production - Esther McGinnis, associate professor and Extension horticulturist, NDSU • March 10: The Best Vegetable Varieties for 2021 - Tom Kalb, Extension horticulturist, NDSU • March 17: Weed Control in the Home Garden - Randy Nelson, Extension home horticulture and agriculture production systems educator, University of Minnesota • March 24: The “Good” Creepy Crawlers in Your Garden - Janet Knodel, professor and Extension entomologist, NDSU • March 31: Maple Syrup Production - Joe Zeleznik, Extension forester, NDSU • April 7: Hot Topics in Nutrition: Why Eat Fruits and Vegetables, Anyway? - Garden-Robinson • April 14: Tips for Selling Food Safely at Farmers Markets - Londa Nwadike, food safety specialist, Kansas State University and the University of Missouri • April 21: How to Start a New Food Business - Amy Illg, program administrator, North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Food and Lodging This project is made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. For more information, visit NDSU Extension’s comprehensive Field to Fork website or contact Garden-Robinson at 701-231-7187 or julie.garden-robinson@ndsu.edu

Free online personal finance class

320 Acres Farmland includes 293 acres irrigated, 26 grazing and 1 acre farmsite • 1472 Square foot single family residence • 16x32 Barn • 24x36 Pole Shed • 12x14 Shed • 32x56 Implement Shed • 4 Grain Bins • Irrigation shares from Harlem Irrigation District • Recently cropped in grass/alfalfa and grain

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PRIOR TO BIDDING: Bidders must issue MUSSER BROS INC a Deposit of $10,000 & Bidder Certification Form. Unsuccessful bidders will have deposits returned in full after auction ends. Successful bidder must tender 10% earnest money deposit of total contract price. Balance due within 45 days after conclusion of auction. 5% buyer’s premium added to final bid. Complete TERMS posted on website

University of Wyoming Extension The University of Wyoming (UW) Extension is offering a free, five-session online class to learn about personal finances. Sessions are Tuesdays February 9-March 9 over the noon hour. “Participants can attend any of the classes, but they’ll get the most from attending all of them,” said Cole Ehmke, extension personal finance management specialist. Topics include: • Financial basics, • Managing money, • Investing, • Insuring success: Retirement and insurance, and • Life events. To register and for information about the classes, go to https://moneytalkwyo.eventbrite.com. Ehmke and extension educator Mary Martin are presenters. For more information, call 307-733-3087.

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Ferris Wheel Day

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Date When Celebrated: Always February 14 Can you imagine a carnival or festival without a ferris wheel? We have George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. a civil engineer, to thank. In 1893, he made the first Ferris Wheel for the World’s Colombian Exhibition in Chicago. The purpose of this day is obvious... to celebrate the birthday of this great inventor and to enjoy his invention. The trouble is, there aren’t many carnivals, amusement parks or fairgrounds operating in mid-February in North America. You may have to settle with enjoying old photos of trips to a fair or amusement park. Origin of Ferris Wheel Day: Ferris Wheel Day commemorates the birthday of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., the creator of the first Ferris Wheel. Austria, a country in love with their Ferris Wheels, also claims to have created this day. Their claim is that this date was chosen because in Austria this is historically the most weather friendly day of the year.

Case IH Farmall 120A

For Sale!

Registered Irish Black and Irish Red Bulls, Cows and Heifers

Sleeping Willow Ranch ~ Stevensville, Montana Tim Hamilton at 406-360-4710 or email swrcattle@gmail.com

Case IH Puma 185 CVT

Case IH RB564

New Holland 9682

TOUGH EQUIPMENT FOR TOUGH JOBS New Tractors

Used Tractors

2011 Magnum 235 4500 hrs, RTK autoguidance, front and rear duals, 380/54 tires rear. ...............$89,000 New Holland 9682 4600 hrs, Trelleborg duals, weight kit, EZ-steer guidance.... .....................................$69,000

Used Haying Equipment

2003 Case IH RB562 twine & mesh....... .....................................$22,000 Case IH RB564 round baler, net & twine, only 5900 bales................. $22,500

• Case IH Puma 185 CVT

New Haying Equipment Case IH 1504 Windrower

Used Sprayers & Tillage

Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. boom...................$19,900 John Deere 2100 inline ripper... $3500

Used Combine Headers

2013 Case IH 3152 40-ft., uppercross auger kit, transport.............. $40,000

New Haying Equipment In Stock ProAg 1400 bale carrier Twinstar GS3-7 rake

New Grasshopper Mowers In Stock Grasshopper 725D 61” or 72” deck Grasshopper 524V 42” deck

Used Lawn Mowers

2016 Grasshopper 729 liquid cooled, 72” deck, mulching kit.......... ........................................................................... $9500 335 Big Block 61” deck, 64 hours................................... $8900

Miscellaneous Used Equipment Case IH 330 Turbo till, 34-ft., consigned.... ......................................... $30,000 2013 Haybuster 2650 bale processor........ ......................................... $15,000 2014 John Deere 520 20-ft. shredder good condition.............................. $14,000 Phoenix rotary harrow, 60-ft., very nice condition, consigned................ $20,000 Rem VRX grain vac, 300 hours...... $17,500

New Miscellaneous Equipment In Stock

Danuser Pallet Forks - 48”, 4000 lb. Danuser Hydraulic Post Hole Digger & Augers Danuser T3 Hydraulic Post Drivers REM VRX grain vac Garfield 10-ft. drag scraper Danuser Hammer post pounder Schulte FX1800 rotary mower Parma 30-ft. land plane

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WANTED - International Model 46 small square baler Complete or parts machine – Will consider all – Especially interested in complete hay pickup table (assembly) in good condition.

Call Steve (406) 736-5374, Stockett, MT

Annual Bull Sale on

February 20, 2021 at the ranch at Olive, MT

Lunch at 11:30am - Sale at 1pm

Sale held in a heated facility!

Sons of

TEX Playbook, McCumber Titan 8154, VDAR Winston, Tehama Tahoe, VDAR Showdown, Mr Son Shine, VDAR Stout, Gnerer Really Windy 6924 & more!

www.GnererAngus.com Chris: (406) 427-5293 Joe: (406) 498-6113 Sale Day Conference Call

Live & Online Auction

Nutrition program helps residents eat healthier

University of Wyoming Extension Serving families with limited resources, the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) helps Wyomingites stretch precious dollars to obtain more nutritious food. CNP offers nutrition education classes and community intervention to help families in every Wyoming county and the Wind River Indian Reservation. CNP classes are free to anyone who meets household monthly and yearly income guidelines, and classes help participants manage budgets and make buying nutritious foods easier, said Mindy Meuli, CNP state director. Adults can take an eight-lesson series focused on food resource management, general nutrition and food preparation. Children grades K-2 can participate in a lesson series, called Happy, Healthy Me; grades 3-5 participate in Grazing with Marty Moose, a five-lesson series; and the most recent curriculum, Real Kids, Real Skills, Real Meals, is for grades 5-8. Participants of all ages get a lot out of the classes, said Meuli. “We do an activity in the adult curriculum where we figure out how much sugar you consume in a year, just by drinking things like soda or coffee,” said Kali McCrackin Goodenough, CNP marketing coordinator. “That’s a huge eye-opener for participants.” Helping participants focus on their spending habits is one of the more challenging activities CNP does during the adult education series, but it is also one of the biggest positive changes participants see, said McCrackin Goodenough. “People end up saving $30-40 a month, and they have more money for fruits or vegetables,” said McCrackin Goodenough. “That is the biggest outcome for participants learning they can save money and eat healthy while doing it.” Participants saved an average of $50 a month in 2019. This past year, with COVID, savings were not as high, but participants still saved around $14 a month, according to Meuli. “The COVID-19 pandemic is really challenging for our participants,” said McCrackin Goodenough. “They are really at risk during the pandemic.” One participant who took the class two years ago shared that CNP classes helped her remain financially secure during the onset of the pandemic. The classes helped her stretch food dollars and make sure everyone in her family had food all month, said McCrackin Goodenough. COVID changed classes from in-person to online, but it also allowed CNP to gain new and strengthen old partnerships and increase its presence online, said Meuli. The CNP website and Facebook were essential tools during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. CNP connected with the Food Bank of the Rockies and strengthened their relationship with the Wyoming First Lady’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative. They also strengthened their partnership with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to help provide education, according to Meuli. “Nutrition classes are just part of what we do,” said McCrackin Goodenough. “The other part is community level interventions that work to make the healthy choice the easy choice.” CNP uses four focus areas to help create community-level changes to assist community members and families make the healthier choice. They utilize Marty Moose at the school setting to help schools make their classrooms and lunchrooms healthier. In Wyoming communities, CNP educators work with local partners on projects focused on local food, like community gardens and farmers markets; food pantries; and early childhood education centers. “We work with food pantries and identify ways we can work together to make changes that support healthier choices,” said McCrackin Goodenough. “Some of that is as simple as what’s on the shelves so healthier choices are more at eye level, and some of it is a bit more complicated like rearranging the pantry to better facilitate a shopping style.” Some bigger CNP projects included helping connect some food pantries to gardens and providing refrigeration to help preserve and provide fresh produce and dairy products, said McCrackin Goodenough. “Nutrition classes really hit an individual level of influencing healthy choices,” she said. “But if people go to the food pantry and they can’t find whole wheat bread or low-sodium beans, that’s kind of limiting, so if we work in that environment, we can influence the availability of healthy choices.” For more information about CNP or to get involved in classes, reach out to your local CNP educator at your county extension office or call the state office at 1-877-219-4646 or 307-766-5375 or visit the website at www.uwyocnp.org.

Data corrected in COVID-19 publication

University of Wyoming Extension Data in a report about the early effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming unemployment mistakenly counted weeks of unemployment rather than individuals and has been corrected. Effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming Employment details some of the early economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment across Wyoming. Anders Van Sandt, University of Wyoming assistant professor of regional economics and extension specialist, who wrote the report said he was informed of the data error by the agency that calculated some of the data. “The original bulletin used weeks of unemployment claims each month rather than unique individual claimants,” said Van Sandt. The data in Figure 2 and Table 3 in the bulletin were inflated since a unique claimant may claim multiple weeks of unemployment per month, shared Van Sandt. “This means that some of the figures presented in the report overestimate unemployment across industries,” said Van Sandt. The updated bulletin reflecting these changes is at https://bit.ly/covid-wy2020-employment

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The deadline for advertising in the March 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be March 24. Phone (406) 271-5533.

Annual Production Sale MONDAY,

DILLON LIVESTOCK AUCTION, DILLON, MONTANA

Offering... 120 Yearling & Long Yearling Bulls 10 Registered Heifers

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75 Commercial Heifers

Circle L Charm 112H

AnGUS with Altitude

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Steaks

A man walks into a bar, he sees two pieces of meat hanging from the ceiling. He asks the barman, “Why are those two pieces of meat hanging from the ceiling?” The barman replies, “It’s a competition which we run every night. If you can jump up and touch the meat, you get free drinks for the whole night.” “Great!” says the man, “but what if I can’t reach them?” “Then you have to buy all the drinks for everyone all night,” the barman answers. “Do you want to try?” “No, but thanks anyway.” “Why not?”, asks the barman. “The steaks are too high.”

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Reg: 19789056 CED

CED

+.2

+67 +119 +20 +.57 +.63 +53 +133 +226

Circle L Gus 18H

PAP:39 Reg: 19789130 CED

+0 +3.5 +107 +176 +21 +.11 +.95 +67 +158 +272

+10 -.6

Circle L Magic 135H

Circle L Mtn Program 185H

+65 +108 +22 +.50 +.61 +60 +142 +244

PAP:39 Reg: 19789065 CED

RE $M

+12 -1.0 +67 +108 +26 +.33 +.55 +74 +121 +231

Reg: 19789141 CED

MK MB

Circle L Broken Bow 200H

PAP: 34 Reg: 19810455

+4 +1.9 +79 +150 +27 +.70 +.76 +45 +176 +273

PAP: 38 Reg: 19789179 CED

CED

+.9

+48 +94 +38 +.70 +.62 +59 +133 +232

Bid online:

+12 -2.7 +72 +118 +28 +1.17 +.51 +83 +150 +278

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Winter houseplant care

By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County Houseplants were one of the many trends during this past year. Even if your outings were limited, you may have snuck one or two houseplants home with your groceries or made a stop at the local garden center to see what you could add to your collection, just speaking from my experience. How do you care for your indoor plants to ensure they don’t get relocated to the compost pile this winter? Four of the hardest things for houseplants to face during the winter are a lack of light, low humidity, cold drafts and drying heat. Let’s start with light. Make sure your plants are getting the correct amount of sunlight as the days grow shorter and the position of the sun changes. If the new growth on your plants is thin and spindly, you might have to move plants to take advantage of the brighter light from south-facing windows. Our homes can have low relative humidity of 10% to 20% during the winter. In general, houseplants prefer a relative humidity of 40% to 50%. One way to increase the relative humidity around houseplants is to group the plants together in a room. Another way is to place plants on a tray with pebbles and add water. Make sure the bottom of the pot is above water level. You also can place plants that need more humidity in a bathroom or kitchen, provided the room has enough light. You also can buy small humidifiers and place them near the houseplants. Houseplants favor temperatures between 65 and 75 ̊F, which are achievable for us in the winter. However, fast changes in temperatures can hurt plants, which may result in leaf drop and stressed plants. Keep your houseplants away from cold drafts from outside doors. If you have plants on your windowsill, be mindful of the changes in temperature as our weather gets colder. Don’t let leaves touch cold windows. Move houseplants away from the drying warmth of heat sources. Remember to water houseplants thoroughly. Place the pot in a sink and water until water runs out the bottom of the pot. Then water one more time. This ensures the potting soil is thoroughly moist. If your houseplants are too large to move to a sink, you can use a tray or other container that is large enough to fit the pot and catch the excess water. Houseplants do not need fertilizer during the winter because the reduced light and temperatures result in slower growth. The ideal time to fertilize is during the spring and summer. Happy gardening!

Research on occupational licensing published

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From MSU News Service Research by a Montana State University (MSU) economist was recently published in the prestigious Journal of Political Phone Don at (605) 580-5886 Economy examining the impacts of licensing requirements for midwives on infant and maternal mortality rates. Mark Anderson is an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics in MSU’s College of Agriculture and College of Letters and Science. With colleagues at the University of Colorado Denver and Yale, Anderson published “Occupational Licensing and Maternal Health: Evidence from Early Midwifery Laws” last month. The research synthesizes decades worth of U.S. Census BuExtended Discount Pricing reau data relating to maternal and infant mortality rates from • 1900-1940, a period in which nearly half of the U.S. adopted state-mandated licensing requirements for midwives. Crews Available “Unlike today, American women in the early 20th cen• tury…were attended by a single health care provider — a Grain Bins, Full Floor doctor or a midwife — who had sole responsibility for the Aeration and Unload Systems health of the mother and infant,” write the authors. “Licensure Farm and Stiffened Bins has historically been justified on the grounds that requiring licensees to pass an exam or receive formal training should Available up to 50,000 Bushel ls ecia p S put low-quality providers out of the market and raise the r le • te Win Availab quality of those who remain, both of which should improve Still Call TODAY for your the health and safety of consumers.” Grain Storage & Handling Needs! The timeframe chosen for the study allowed the team to specifically examine mortality trends pre- and post-licensing as states adopted the requirements. Their data analysis revealed that while licensed practitioners are often more expensive for patients, which led to concerns that fewer women would use them, T the adoption of licensing ,M A L requirements led to a 7-8% O U S TO C K S S I decrease in maternal morE • M S LIV tality during that period, as M Y 0 P LLE well as a reduction in infant 1:0 E VA mortality. FIV “This publication is an extremely prestigious one, placing Mark in a small group of researchers from MSU to be featured in the Journal of Political Economy,” said Greg Gilpin, Offering... head of the Department of Agricultural Economic and 35 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS Economics. “This work is very important because it Plus Select... is the strongest evidence YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS to date that licensing restrictions can improve indiFIRST CALF HEIFER PAIRS Lot 22 vidual health and is directly COMING 2-YEAR-OLD ANGUS BULLS relevant to ongoing policy debates on the merits of licensing midwives.” While the topic is historical, the authors argue that the results have important applications today. “Given the levels of health, medical technology and wealth that prevailed in the United States during the time period we study, our results are directly relevant to ongoing policy debates about the merits of licensLot 13 ing and training midwives Lot 6 in developing countries today,” write Anderson and EIFER H E K his team. “In many developO R B R E THIS HALT ing nations, the majority of births are attended by traditional birth attendants, or TBAs. Experts have claimed O that replacing TBAs with ST S U L licensed midwives would ACT E BUL T N substantially reduce infant CO W TH and maternal mortality, yet VIE there has been a paucity of T ,M causal evidence to support n o ilt this claim.” am H Their research, Anderson • RAFFLE S R E Y U B R S. U O IN said, helped address that 3 9 lack of evidence to prove wy H the importance of licensing 025 1 to patient health.

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Prolonged dry spell decreases early season snowpack totals

Natural Resources Conservation Service News Release Entering the 2021 Water Year on October 1 there was a great deal of excitement about the possible “La Nina” winter forecasted for the fall and winter seasons. What would this mean for Montana’s winter air temperatures and one of Montana’s most precious resources, the snowpack? October delivered the predicted outcome, well below normal temperatures statewide and above average precipitation for most areas of Montana. Only the eastern border and southwest corner of the state would be missed by passing storms. Ending the month, snowpack was off to a strong start in most mountain locations. Weather patterns changed in November. The northern half of the state was favored for precipitation while the southern half of the state experienced below normal monthly totals. November air temperature was reported as near to slightly above average for many locations in the western half of Montana, but well above average in the southeast corner of the state. “Unfortunately, as we have seen in previous La Nina years in Montana, a forecasted La Nina winter isn’t a guarantee of cold and wet conditions during every month of the snow season, it’s only an increased probability of that occurring over a given period of time,” reported Lucas Zukiewicz, NRCS water supply specialist in Montana. The last week of November marked the beginning of a prolonged dry period for almost all mountain locations, with many mountain Snowpack Telemetry (SNOTEL) sites receiving little snowfall between November 20 and December 12. This prolonged dry period caused snowpack percentages to decline across the state, especially at low- to mid-elevation mountain locations. “The weather over the final two weeks of December was more active, and storms before the new year began helped to build the mountain snowpack and stop the decline in percentages,” said Zukiewicz. Snowpack on January 1 varies widely across Montana. Snowpack in some river basins along the Rocky Mountain Front is above normal for this date while snowpack is near to slightly below normal in other western Montana river basins. “Southwest Montana, which didn’t receive the early boost in snowpack totals during October, is the only region in the state with snowpack that is well below normal for this date,” stated Zukiewicz. Snowpack in the Gallatin, Madison and Jefferson River basins ranges from 66 to 87 percent of normal. On January 1, around 35 to 45 percent of the seasonal peak snowpack has typically accumulated at mountain locations across the state, leaving plenty of time for snow totals to recover before runoff begins this spring and summer. “You don’t have to look far back in time to find a winter where early season snowpack totals weren’t looking good in certain parts of the state,” said Zukiewicz. “Just last winter, snowpack totals in many river basins in western Montana along the Idaho border were below normal, only to have the weather patterns change and improve conditions before we got to runoff.” According to forecasts published January 6 by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, the next two weeks are predicted to bring higher probabilities of above normal precipitation to many parts on Montana and the warmer than normal temperatures are likely to persist. “At this point we’ll take what precipitation we can get, especially in southwestern Montana,” said Zukiewicz. The NRCS will continue to monitor conditions across the state, and a full report of conditions for Janu 1 can be found in the monthly Water Supply Outlook Report available on the Montana Snow Survey website on Friday, January 8. 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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Clear Creek Angus

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13th Annual Production Sale March 1, 2021 - Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT Sale: 1:00 pm • Lunch: Noon

Bulls Bred and Fed for the Commercial Cattleman HERD SIRE PROSPECT

Lot 1 - Clear Creek Galactic 005 AAA #19895490 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D MGS Felton Capitalist 105 BW: 76, 205 day wt: 822, WR: 125; 365 day wt: 1446, YR: 120 EPD’s: BW: -0.2, WW: +69, YW: +119, SC: +.48, M: +23, $M +75, $W: +74

Lot 11 - Clear Creek Homeraised 077 AAA #19900610 Sire: Mohnen Homeraised 3758 MGS Sitz Upward 307R BW: 92, 205 day wt: 670, WR: 102; 365 day wt: 1355, YR: 113 EPD’s: BW: +3.3, WW: +55, YW: +98, SC: +1.48, M: +30, $M +74, $W: +61

Offering:

• 65 Angus yearling bulls • 15 Hereford yearling bulls • 3 Registered Angus replacement heifers • 25 First calf heifer pairs • 50 F1 Baldy replacement heifers • 20 Bred F1 Baldy heifers

Lot 21 - Clear Creek Resource 045

AAA #19879363 Sire: Clear Creek Resource 757 MGS Vermilion Bear Paw BW: 85, 205 day wt: 675, WR: 103; 365 day wt: 1325, YR: 111 EPD’s: BW: +0.8, WW: +74, YW: +143, SC: +1.72, M: +25, $M +54, $W: +76, $F: +94

Teddy & Sara Crowley 34075 Clear Creek Rd Chinook, MT 59523 406-395-4962 ccangus@mtintouch.net www.clearcreekangus.com

Lot 10 - Clear Creek Stellar 018

AAA #19895496 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D MGS AAR Ten X 9903 BW: 78, 205 day wt: 680, WR: 104; 365 day wt: 1323, YR: 110 EPD’s: BW: +1.8, WW: +65, YW: +121, SC: +1.01, M: +19, $W: +53, $F: +87

Lot 3 - Clear Creek HomeField 038

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AAA #19879361 Sire: Mohnen Homemade 3398 MGS AAR Ten X 9903 BW: 80, 205 day wt: 736, WR:112, 365 day wt: 1290, YR: 107 EPD’s: BW: +1.1, WW: +55, YW: +91, SC: +1.28, M: +19, $M +58

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Reg. #44140436 Sire: MC Fearless Leader 131F MGS TH 233 71L Victor 755T BW: 92, 205 day wt: 648, WR: 108; EPD’s: CED +1.9, BW: +3.0, WW: +61, YW: +102, SC: +1.0, M: +26, M&G: +57, CEM: +3.4, FAT: +0.063, REA: +0.49, MAR: +0.07, CHB: 108

Lot 67

Reg. #44140438 Sire: MC Fearless Leader 131F MGS Churchill Judge 1121Y ET BW: 91, 205 day wt: 633, WR: 105; EPD’s: CED +3.2, BW: +2.8, WW: +57, YW: +93, SC: +1.1, M: +25, M&G: +54, CEM: +3.6, FAT: +0.043, REA: +0.51, MAR: +0.18, CHB: 117

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Lot 71

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USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s claims of quality loss or nutrient loss in the (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) ancase of forage crops. For crops that have nounced that signup for the Quality Loss been sold, grading must have been comAdjustment (QLA) Program will begin pleted within 30 days of harvest, and for forWednesday, January 6, 2021. Funded by age crops, a laboratory analysis must have the Further Consolidated Appropriations been completed within 30 days of harvest. Act of 2020, this new program provides asSome acceptable forms of documentasistance to producers who suffered eligible tion include sales receipts from buyers, crop quality losses due to natural disasters settlement sheets, truck or warehouse scale occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline tickets, written sales contracts, similar to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021. records that represent actual and specific “Farmers and livestock producers naquality loss information, and forage tests tionwide experienced crop quality losses for nutritional values. due to natural disasters in 2018 and 2019,” Payments Calculations and Limitasaid. Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary tions for Farm Production and Conservation. QLA payments are based on formulas for “We have worked diligently over the past the type of crop (forage or non-forage) and couple of years to roll out meaningful diloss documentation submitted. Based on this saster assistance programs to help alleviate documentation FSA is calculating payments the substantial financial loss experienced based on the producer’s own individual loss by so many agricultural producers and are or based on the county average loss. More pleased to offer quality loss assistance as information on payments can be found on added relief. Many of the eligible producfarmers.gov/quality-loss. ers have already received compensation for FSA will issue payments once the apquantity losses.” plication period ends. If the total amount Eligible Crops of calculated QLA payments exceeds Eligible crops include those for which available program funding, payments will federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop be prorated. Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverFor each crop year, 2018, 2019 and 2020, age is available, except for grazed crops the maximum amount that a person or legal and value loss crops, such as honey, maple entity may receive, directly or indirectly, sap, aquaculture, floriculture, mushrooms, is $125,000. Payments made to a joint ginseng root, ornamental nursery, Christmas operation (including a general partnership trees, and turfgrass sod. or joint venture) will not exceed $125,000, Additionally, crops that were sold or fed multiplied by the number of persons and to livestock or that are in storage may be legal entities that comprise the ownership eligible; however, crops that were destroyed of the joint operation. A person or legal before harvest are not eligible. Crop quality entity is ineligible for QLA payment if the losses occurring after harvest, due to deteperson’s or legal entity’s average Adjusted rioration in storage, or that could have been Gross Income exceeds $900,000, unless at mitigated, are also not eligible. least 75% is derived from farming, ranching Assistance is based on a producer’s haror forestry-related activities. vested affected production of an eligible Future Insurance Coverage Requirecrop, which must have had at least a 5% ments quality loss reflected through a quality disAll producers receiving QLA Program count; or for forage crops, a nutrient loss, payments are required to purchase crop such as total digestible nutrients. insurance or NAP coverage for the next two Qualifying Disaster Events available crop years at the 60% coverage Losses must have been a result of a qualilevel or higher. If eligible, QLA participants fying disaster event (hurricane, excessive may meet the insurance purchase requiremoisture, flood, qualifying drought, tornament by purchasing Whole-Farm Revenue do, typhoon, volcanic activity, snowstorm, Protection coverage offered through USor wildfire) or related condition that ocDA’s Risk Management Agency. curred in calendar years 2018 and/or 2019. More Information Assistance is available for eligible proFor more information, visit farmers.gov/ ducers in counties that received a qualifying quality-loss, or contact your local USDA Presidential Emergency Disaster DeclaraService Center. Producers can also obtain tion or Secretarial Disaster Designation one-on-one support with applications by because of one or more of the qualifying calling 877-508-8364. disaster events or related conditions. All USDA Service Centers are open for Lists of counties with Presidential Emerbusiness, including those that restrict ingency Disaster Declarations and Secretarial person visits or require appointments. All Disaster Designations for all qualifying Service Center visitors wishing to conduct disaster events for 2018 and 2019 are availbusiness with FSA, Natural Resources Conable at https://www.farmers.gov/recover/ servation Service, or any other Service Cenwhip-plus/eligible-counties. For drought, ter agency should call ahead and schedule an producers are eligible for QLA if the loss appointment. Service Centers that are open occurred in an area within a county rated by for appointments will pre-screen visitors the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a D3 based on health concerns or recent travel, (extreme drought) or higher intensity level and visitors must adhere to social distancing during 2018 or 2019. guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear Producers in counties that did not receive a face covering during their appointment. a qualifying declaration or designation may Our program delivery staff will continue to still apply but must also provide supporting work with our producers by phone, email documentation to establish that the crop was and using online tools. More information directly affected by a qualifying disaster can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus. event. To determine QLA eligibility and pay##### ments, FSA considers the total quality loss My parents grew so fond of my girlfriend, caused by all qualifying natural disasters they’ve come to see her as their own kid. in cases where a crop was impacted by Recently, my mom started to look out for a multiple events. proper boyfriend for her. Applying for QLA ##### When applying, producers are asked to Hay bellies in horses are likened to beer provide verifiable documentation to support bellies in people.

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48TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

MARCH 2, 2021 | 1:00 PM MST At the ranch • Valier, Montana • Lunch: 11:00 Selling:

• 120 Performance Proven Yearling Sons

• 120 Solid Foundation Yearling Heifers • Bangs Vaccinated • Ready to Breed

By Additional Featured Sires: WMR Timeless 791, MR Vertical 202461, WRAF Party Top 810, Vermilion Huntley, Stevenson Statement 70750, Apex DJ 417, BSF Hot Lotto 1401

• 20 Select Cow/Calf Pairs Apex Value Added: • Free delivery - Montana & adjoining states. Or Sale day pickup discount • 1st year breeding guarantee • Volume discounts

Lot 2 Reg: 19942027 Sire: Shipwheel Keystone 7543

MGS: Connealy Arsenal 2174

The bulls and heifers offered on 3/2/2021 will keep on doing for you what they’ve done for years at APEX ANGUS, an honest and trustworthy job.

Lot 3 Reg: 19942011

SETTLE FOR MORE

Sire: Apex Pay Dirt 055

MGS:Apex Guinness 9206

Apex Angus remains dedicated in producing seed stock that will enhance the commercial cattlemen from “birth” to “plate”.

Lot 6 Reg: 19951032

GENETICS THAT PERFORM

Sire: Musgrave 316 Exclusive

MGS: WMR Timeless

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.

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Lot 7 Reg: 19957400 Sire: Apex Courage 098

MGS: Musgrave Aviator

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The deadline for advertising for the March issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be February 24.

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By Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC Are you in the market to purchase a chunk of ground to call your own? While buying land can be a lengthy process, here are a couple of steps to ensure that you make it through closing without a hitch. The first step should be to find your piece of land. To do this, you will need to know what goals you have for the land. Will you be looking for a residential lot to build a home on? Do you want a lot that can be used for commercial use? If you intend to sell the land in the future, think about what criteria you will want to highlight for selling it. The different types of land that you can search for are hunting land, timberland, farms or ranches for sale, developmental sites or home sites. A good way to learn about different properties for sale is to search online. There are websites that are solely focused on land listings such as www.landandfarm. com, www.landleader.com and www.landwatch.com. Some things to consider while perusing listings might be what utilities are available, accessibility to the property, or cell phone coverage. After deciding your goals for your purchase and choosing your ideal land, you will want to push up your sleeves and dig into the details before digging a foundation. Learn and familiarize yourself with the zoning laws or rules and regulations that the local government use to control how the property is developed. Additionally, if you are looking to invest and subdivide, restrictions may prevent that. The most common types of restrictions are the types of buildings allowed, specific kinds of businesses, the size and height of buildings and the location of utility lines. These matters may greatly affect your plans so you will want to research them. Other issues to consider include permits and obtaining them. There are several permits for different construction projects: building permits, sewer service permits, water permits, environmental permits and zoning permits. Approval of permits can sometimes take weeks or even months, so it is important to apply for them early on. Next, assess your finances and establish proof of funds. This can be a document on an official letterhead from the institution in which your funds are at. Details such as the date, the name on the account and the balance of funds available should be included. Some sellers will accept a bank statement, a copy of a money market account balance or an open equity line of credit as an adequate form of proof. Now you are officially ready to make an offer. In real estate, verbal agreements rarely hold up, so a contract will need to be in writing. The location of the parcel that you are making an offer on, the price you are offering, and any contingencies are significant components of a contract. If you haven’t already sought out the expertise of a licensed real estate agent, it is strongly suggested that you acquire one at this stage in the process. A real estate agent can help you reveal any hidden risk factors and avoid problems. Along with assisting you in the process of buying, a buyer’s agent comes at no extra cost to you! Buying or investing in land is an exciting venture. Follow these ideas to warrant a positive experience and enlist the help from your trusted real estate experts.

Coldwater

John went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of Georgia. After spending a great evening chatting the night away, John’s grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. However, John noticed a film like substance on his plate, and questioned his grandfather asking, “Are these plates clean?” His grandfather replied, “They’re as clean as cold water can get them. Just you go ahead and finish your meal sonny!” For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, “Are you sure these plates are clean?” Without looking up the old man said, “I told you before Sonny, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don’t you fret, I don’t want to hear another word about it!” Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby town and as he was leaving, his grandfather’s dog started to growl, and wouldn’t let him pass. John yelled and said, “Grandfather, your dog won’t let me get to my car.” Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, the old man shouted… “Coldwater, go lay down!!!”

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2021 BULL SALE

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12 Montana counties officially establish rail authority

Twelve Montana counties have officially founded the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to advocate for the return of passenger rail service across southern Montana. The finalized joint resolution, fully executed this week, seals the commissioner actions and provides for the appointment of one representative from each county to serve on the authority. Gallatin County was the first to act on July 28, and Powell County the last on November 18. “Counties in Montana have done what has never been done before: establish the first regional passenger rail authority in the state. This will set the stage for re-establishing regular passenger rail service through the southern tier of the state — a transformational project for Montana that will add to and complement the Empire Builder along the Hi-Line,” Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier said. “We hope to schedule our first board meeting of the authority in December or January and get this train moving!” Per MCA 7-14-16 (https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0070/chapter_0140/part_0160/sections_index.html),” the purpose of the authority is to provide for the preservation and improvement of abandoned rail service for agriculture, industry or passenger traffic and to provide for the preservation of abandoned railroad right-of-way for future transportation uses, when determined to be practicable and necessary for the public welfare.” The authority constitutes the governance structure to investigate, analyze, seek funding for and develop long-distance, inter-city rail service to further the health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity throughout Montana. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority board comprises commissioner-appointed representatives from each of the following counties: • Broadwater • Missoula • Butte-Silver Bow • Park • Dawson • Powell • Gallatin • Prairie • Granite • Sanders • Jefferson • Wibaux “The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will foster a more connected Montana,” Butte-Silver Bow Commissioner Shawn Fredrickson said. “Butte-Silver Bow is looking forward to working with the rest of the state to make it become a reality.” “Glendive/Dawson County stands to benefit greatly both economically and socially through the restoration of passenger rail service,” Dawson County Economic Development Executive Director Jason Stuart said. “Economically, having passenger rail service and restoring the use of our historic passenger rail depot will draw more visitors and tourists through and to Glendive, creating greater economic opportunity for our Main Street businesses. With Makoshika State Park topping 100,000 visitors for the first time in its history in 2020, we have no doubt that providing passenger rail service to the gates of Montana’s largest and most spectacular state park will help drive visitation to Makoshika and Glendive even higher. Socially, having passenger rail service will be a great boon to our residents’ travel options, in particular for travel to the western side of the state. Dawson County could not be more pleased to be a founding member of the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, and we look forward to lending our voice to this important effort.” Strohmaier and partner counties began working on the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority in the spring of 2020. In September, nearly 400 people across the nation attended the virtual Montana Passenger Rail Summit hosted by Missoula County. The summit featured passenger rail experts from Washington, D.C., to Washington state and received support from Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Steve Daines, Rep. Greg Gianforte and Gov. Steve Bullock. A recording of the summit is available online at https://montanapassengerrailsummit. org/summit. For more information, contact Strohmaier at dstrohmaier@missoulacounty.us or 406-529-5580.

Mystery Theater

A man had a ticket for the theater but when he was seated by the usher, he found that he was just too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, “This is a mystery play and I have to watch a mystery close up. Get me a better seat, and I’ll give you a great tip.” The usher discreetly moves him up to the second row and the man hands the usher a crisp $1.00 bill. The usher looks at the dollar, frowns at him, then leans over and whispers . . . “The butler did it.”

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Managing weed seeds in manure

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By Chryseis Modderman, University of Minnesota, Extension Educator Small but mighty, weed seeds in manure can be problematic when they result in overgrown, weedy fields after manure application. A survey found that fresh manure on dairy farms had an average of 75,000 seeds per ton. But, luckily, there are some measures that can be taken to reduce the viability of those weed seeds. First of all, don’t assume that animal digestion will take care of the problem. Though it will reduce weed seed viability, simply feeding the material to livestock will not eliminate all seeds. Grass and soft-coated broadleaf weed seeds are more easily destroyed in digestion than hard-coated seeds. In a study conducted on rumen animals, such as cattle, 27% of hard-coated seeds remained viable after digestion. The gizzard digestive system of poultry is highly effective at destroying weed seeds, and only 3.5% of hard-coated seeds fed to ducks were recovered and found viable in a similar study. So what can you do to reduce weed seed viability beyond the gut? In general, heat is the enemy of weed seed survival. The benchmark for good seed mortality is 140°F (60°C) sustained for three days. Hot temperatures that fall below that mark or a shorter duration will still kill some weed seeds, but not as thoroughly. How you subject the weed seeds to heat is up to you, but below are a few suggestions. Minimize weed seeds in feed and forage by ensiling What goes in, must come out; so killing seeds before they get to the animal is a good strategy. One way to do that is to ensile the feed (if appropriate for the feed type). The fermentation and heat generated during ensiling is quite effective for killing weed seeds. One study found that just one month after seed-contaminated alfalfa haylage was stored, viability of the toughest seeds dropped by 41%; and in corn silage, the drop was even greater at 60%. Logically, seed viability continues to decrease as silage storage time increases. Eight weeks of ensiling was shown to kill up to 87% of viable seeds; and when feed went through both ensiling and rumen digestion, the seed mortality increased to 89%. Minimize weed seeds in manure by composting Composting is an effective method of weed seed control in manure. What if ensiling isn’t feasible? What if your manure is already contaminated with weed seeds? In those cases, composting is a very effective method for killing weed seeds – more effective than ensiling. Internal heat generated by properly composting manure will kill most weed seeds – even the hard-seeded weeds. The key word here is “properly.” Aged manure is not composted manure. I’ll say it again: aged manure is not composted manure. Proper composting requires active management and must be monitored and aerated for correct weed-killing conditions to develop. Temperature and moisture are the two most crucial elements for seed mortality in compost. Studies have shown that sustaining the compost at that benchmark of 140°F for three days can reduce weed seed viability 90-98%, so long as a minimum of 35% moisture is maintained. Another study found that overall duration was important and that it took between 21 and 50 days of composting for best results. Even under the most diligent composting program, there can be seeds that survive. It is theorized that since manure is not a uniform product, this mortality escape is due to cooler pockets that do not sustain high temperatures for long enough. Therefore, just because manure has been composted does not necessarily mean it is weed seed free. Field application of contaminated manure Remember, even if the feed was ensiled and the manure was composted before spreading, it’s still possible for weed seeds to remain viable. A 98% reduction in viability seems sufficient, but even low seed survival rates can be problematic. A 2% survival of 75,000 seeds would leave 1,500 viable seeds remaining per ton. Applied at 8 tons per acre, that would increase the weed seedbank by 12,000 seeds per acre! Therefore, it is crucial to scout fields that receive manure to head off any severe weed infestation. ##### Did you hear about the cattle farmer that experimented with feeding his cow cannabis? The results were promising at first but it turned out the steaks were too high.

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Higher feed prices pose problems for producers

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News GET THE MOST FOR With corn prices increasing more than have increased in price due to more deYOUR EQUIPMENT AT $1 per bushel since last summer, cattle mand and higher grain prices. Hoppe producers are seeking feed alternatives. warns that feeders should be careful about D! D! L L While many feed alternatives are availpurchasing grain screenings, however, beSO SO able, producers need to consider multiple cause they could contain noxious weeds. factors, according to North Dakota State He advises producers to grind the feeds University (NDSU) Extension specialists. finely or not purchase grain screenings Dry matter, protein and energy contents, to avoid weed infestations. Only a few $92,250 | 170 BIDS $38,250 | 134 BIDS as well as freight costs, are among them. 2016 Case IH Puma 185 MFWD Tractor W/Loader unwanted weed seeds can lead to a big “Corn sets the price of energy for alterproblem in a few years. D! D! native feeds,” says Karl Hoppe, Extension Alternative high-fiber feeds such as soy L L SO SO livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s hulls and wheat midds have increased in Carrington Research Extension Center. price as well. “As corn prices increase, this drives up This was a good year to contract feed the price of other feeds.” supplies during the summer, when prices $71,750 | 244 BIDS $32,750 | 115 BIDS Soybean prices also have risen rapidly were lower, Petry says. 2004 John Deere 8220 MFWD Tractor 1993 GMC TopKick C7500 S/A Feed Truck since last summer. “We get complacent about purchasing D! D! “When the soybean meal price increasfeeds until we need them,” he adds. “This L L es, then the price of competing protein SO SO year’s unanticipated rise in feed prices feeds increases correspondingly,” Hoppe reminds us that grain prices can change says. quickly as worldwide supply and demand Other North Dakota-produced protein conditions change.” $36,500 | 130 BIDS $52,000 | 156 BIDS feeds include canola meal, sunflower meal For more information, visit NDSU 2004 Kenworth T800 T/A Truck Tractor 2003 John Deere 1050C Dozer and linseed meal. Extension’s “Alternative Feeds for RumiGot Equipment to Sell? Give Us a Call! Distillers grains are unique in that the nants” publication at https://tinyurl.com/ (800) 937-3558 | www.bigiron.com price of this byproduct of ethanol proAlternativeRuminantFeeds. duction is usually priced relative to the corn market. However, with high corn prices and low gasoline prices, distillers grains prices have increased in line with protein markets. Pulse crops - field peas, chickpeas and lentils - are high in protein (22% to 27%) and contain energy content similar to other feed grains. These legume seeds can be used as a replacement for other protein and energy feeds in cattle rations. Cooler weather in North Dakota is favorable for pulse crop production. Field peas previously were priced for human food markets. Presently, field pea prices are competitive NLiNE OR iN PERSON AT ThE ANCh NEAR EOLA as cattle feed because corn and soybean prices have risen substantially. Other options are limited with high priced feeds. “If feed prices remain STOCkMARkET E119, STOCkMAN E116, TiBERiUS E254, MAxiMUS E294, SPARTACUS high and slaughter cattle A193, hARd dRivE y120, FOREFRONT B281, ANd PROFiTMAkER E7030 prices don’t increase, the only other option is for the feeder calf price to decrease,” says Tim Petry, Extension livestock economist. Roughly, for every 10 cents per bushel price increase in corn, the price for feeder cattle decreases $1 per hundredweight. Freight costs need to be included in alterative feed or coproducts prices. With long distances from coproduct plants to feed yards or cow herds, feed prices can increase $15 to $30 per ton rather quickly due to freight costs. Highmoisture feeds with water Visit www.BieberRedAngus.com or call content greater than 50% ® cannot be hauled very far (605) 439-3628 to join our mailing list! without freight costs making the feeds not competitively priced. Grain screenings also

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Elk, mule deer harvest numbers down for 2020 season FWP News Release Final numbers from the 2020 general deer and elk season on a portion of the Rocky Mountain Front put mule deer and elk taken by hunters lower than long-term averages, said a Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) wildlife biologist. “The mule deer harvest was 22 percent below the 10-year average and 36 percent below the 20-year average,” said Brent Lonner, FWP wildlife biologist. “Elk harvest was 44 percent below the 10-year average and 37 percent below the 20-year average.” The numbers were collected at the Augusta check station – FWP Region 4’s sole biological check station – and apply only to a handful of hunting districts on the Rocky Mountain Front. Whitetails taken by hunters, however, were consistently above average all season. Overall harvest was the highest for at least the last 25 years, Lonner said. “Antlerless white-tailed deer harvest was 53 percent above the 10-year average,” Lonner said. “With about half the total whitetail harvest coming the last two weeks of the season.” The majority of whitetail harvest came from hunting districts 425, 442 and 444. Hunter numbers were down: 2,901 hunters stopped at FWP’s Augusta check station this year. That’s a drop of 22 percent from the 10-year average, and 16 percent below the 20-year average. Lonner said weather was probably a factor: “Weather this season gave way to both extremes with two early winter blizzards and mild and windy weather in between and to end the season.” Like whitetails, the majority of mule deer harvest occurred the last two weeks of the season, about the same time as the peak of the deer breeding season. Most of the mule deer harvest came from HDs 422, 425 and 442. Elk hunters this year brought in 181 animals (80 bulls, 81 cows and 20 calves) compared to the 10-year average of 325 elk. Mule deer numbered 176 bucks, 22 does and one fawn for a total of 199. The 10-year average is 254. With whitetails, the count in Augusta was 367 (185 bucks, 150 does and 32 fawns), while the 10-year average is 305. Looking at individual elk hunting districts, HD 442, which had a quota of 50 brow-tined or antlerless elk, finished at 62 elk harvested (27 bulls, 25 cows, 10 calves), compared to 86 last year and 93 the year before. The quota was closed on November 13. Hunting district 424 had a quota of 10 elk and finished at 15 (14 bulls and one cow) and was closed on Nov. 10. Total Sun River elk harvest (HDs 424, 425 and 442) amounted to 125 elk (46 bulls, 60 cows and 19 calves). A total of 43 antlerless elk were checked out of HD 425 (Sun River Wildlife Management Area and adjacent lands). All five of HD 425 either-sex elk licenses were filled. By the end of the season on November 29, it was estimated there were nearly 1,000 elk on the Sun River WMA. In HD 422, elk harvest was 36 percent below the 10-year average with a total of 55 elk checked (34 bulls, 20 cows, one calf). The Rocky Mountain Front is also popular with bighorn sheep hunters, who took rams to fill all 10 either-sex licenses in sheep hunting districts 421, 422, 423 and 424. Average age (horn growth rings) of the 10 rams taken was 10.1 years old, which is considerably higher than the minimum average age (7.5 years) FWP tries to maintain for hunter harvested rams, Lonner said. “More than any other year in recent times,” Lonner said. “recognition needs to go to check station technicians: Houston Thompson, Ali Morgan, Laurie Stone and Kerry Bouchard. Their efforts in helping collect biological data and be a key local source of information for hunters was certainly appreciated, especially with this year’s COVID-19 precautions. It certainly made for a different season, and the crew’s ability to adapt was appreciated.” ##### Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble. One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes. Then he started looking in and under cars until a police man approached him and asked, “What are you doing?” “Playing a game,” the boy replied. “What is your name?” the officer questioned. “Mind Your Own Business.” Furious the policeman inquired, “Are you looking for trouble?!” The boy replied, “Why, yes.”

Adding livestock to your property? Goats, may be an option

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By Catherine Wissner, University of Wyoming Extension Laramie County

Every breed of goat can be found in 4-H and FFA projects through-out the United States, from pygmy goats, fiber goats, and dairy to meat goats. They are easy to train and easy for young children to handle. They are excellent choices for people with small acreage or limited budgets. They eat approximately 3 to 4 pounds of good quality grass hay or alfalfa a day, need a safe enclosed barn especially for kidding and clean water just as any other animal. They do need good fencing, 36 inch high woven wire works well to keep them contained. Goats tend to be very hardy with few aliments. As a pet, they are loyal and affectionate animals. They make excellent pack animals, having minimal impact on the environment and love going for a hike. Historically, goats have provided back to people in the form of meat, fiber, milk and milk by-products to 80 percent of the world’s population. Records of this date back thousands of years including biblical reference to Moses. They are a source of food to every country, including the United States. Specific meat breeds are Boer, Spanish, and Kiko, all are very hardy and now the top choice for people raising meat type goats for market. These breeds are a very important source of food for ethnic groups in America and command top prices. Goats being agile and browsers (they like to eat vegetation that is eye level) are great for cleaning up grounds that are fire hazards due to brush overgrowth. Are excellent for noxious weed control along streams and hilly areas where herbicides are ineffective or neighborhoods that are sensitive to chemical controls. Goat’s milk is recommended for people or babies who have lactose intolerance to cow’s milk. Goat’s milk can be found in most grocery stores, liquid and powdered formula. Goat’s milk is naturally homogenized and makes excellent cheese. Dr. Jon R. Addizzo, M.D. Staten Island Medical Center, New York, wrote a thesis titled “Use of Goat Milk and Goat Meat as Therapeutic Aids in Cardiovascular Diseases” touting their benefit. http:// goatdocs.ansci.cornell.edu/ Resources/GoatArticles/ GoatProducts/GoatProductBenefits.pdf The demand for goat meat out strips the current U.S. supply. Australia is now the top exporter of goat meat to the U.S. with a 2019 value of $166.2 million (1). Most meat goats are taken to market around the 60 to 90 pound range depending on the season. They reach market weight at 4 to 5 months of age. The current fall/ winter prices per animal at Centennial Livestock Market in Fort Collins, Colorado remain strong and range

from: kids at an average of $146, yearling goats at an average of $237, breeding does at an average of $185 and bucks are averaging $250. Prices paid for goats are based on a per animal a departure from the normal per pound for cattle and lambs According to the USDA 3.5 oz. of roasted goat meat has 143 calories, 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of protein and 3.7 grams of iron and 75 milligrams of cholesterol. This is less than 3 oz. of roasted chicken, which. Incidentally, goat meat tastes like a cross between pork and beef with a slight buttery flavor. For more detailed information, The Goat Rancher, Sheep and Goat Marketing www. SheepGoatMarketing.info, Maryland Small Ruminate page www.sheepandgoat.com, American Goat Federation. (1) http://www.worldstopexports.com/ top-goat-meat-exports-by-country/ ##### Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu: You get what you deserve.

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The birds and the trees

By Joe Zeleznik, Forester, NDSU Extension I love feeding the birds in the winter. We set out several different types of feeders in the backyard and get a variety of birds: blue jays, black-capped chickadees, nuthatches, four different kinds of woodpeckers. It’s a pleasure watching their dance. The woodpeckers go for suet and the blue jays prefer peanuts, when we can keep that feeder filled. The other birds compete for the smaller seeds and other food: sunflower seeds, millet, cracked corn. And the squirrels compete for all these foods. So that overall dance is complicated. Some species aren’t competing with each other while others vie for the same food resources. Competition is tough enough, much less avoiding becoming prey for some other critter. While the birds feast at our feeders, they also forage for food on our trees or elsewhere in the neighborhood. The nuthatches hunt for insects in bark crevices or under plates of bark on the stems. They don’t dig into the stems like the woodpeckers do, but instead they cling to the stem with their heads pointed down (which is weird, but cool), searching in bark cracks for a little snack. The woodpeckers are beautiful, but they worry me. When they forage for insects, they dig into the stem, which can cause a lot of damage. About 15 years ago, my colleagues and I noticed that many young bur oak trees were showing dieback of their branches in the spring. Those branches showed a “shredded” appearance on their bark. We needed a few years to figure out the problem. Apparently, the downy woodpeckers and possibly the hairy woodpeckers were digging for the larvae of a stingless wasp. The damage caused by the birds is amazing, but I can’t blame them. They’re going for the wasps. If we can control the wasps, then the birds won’t dig for them. We just haven’t quite figured out yet how to control the wasps. It’s a challenging ecology. The pileated woodpeckers are amazing. We call them “pterodactyls” because they’re so big and look menacing. They’ve knocked off some pretty big chunks of bark from our maple and oak trees. I’m worried about those trees as well. Early last year, an ash tree fell over in my neighbor Bill’s woodlot during a storm. The tree had been declining for several years and had a number of large holes in the stem, probably from pileated woodpeckers. The tree also had a large rotten area at the bottom, weakening its structure. I was able to find a solid section about 10 feet up the stem and cut a cross-section. The tree was more than 200 years old! In the summer, I struggle with another type of woodpecker called a yellow-bellied sapsucker. These birds drill small holes - called “wells” - in a straight line in tree bark. The sweet sap collects in these wells and the birds collect the sap and sometimes insects with their specialized tongue. Constructing and maintaining the wells can cause considerable damage to the tree. I’m still trying to get my apple tree back into shape after the sapsuckers nearly girdled it. One online source states that sapsuckers feed on more than 150 different tree species, including deciduous trees and conifers. Another source says more than 1,000 different tree species host sapsuckers. Regardless of the exact number, sapsuckers clearly can be a big problem. I most often see their damage on birches, mountain-ash trees, elms, maples and apples. I’ve also seen them kill spruce and pine trees on occasion. It’s quite a dilemma. Do I discourage the birds and try to eliminate or minimize damage to the trees? Or do I keep encouraging the birds to come into the yard and use it for habitat? So far, the birds are winning.

Remembering An elderly farmer and his wife visit their doctor when they begin forgetting little things. Their doctor tells them that many people find it useful to write themselves little notes. When they get home, the wife says, “Dear, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? And maybe write that down so you won’t forget?” “Nonsense,” says the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream.” “Well,” says the wife, “I’d also like some strawberries and whipped cream on it.” “My memory’s not all that bad,” says the husband. “No problem - a dish of ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream. I don’t need to write it down.” He goes into the kitchen; his wife hears pots and pans banging around. The husband finally emerges from the kitchen and presents his wife with a plate of bacon and eggs. She looks at the plate and asks, “Hey, where’s the toast I asked for?”

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Amid the pandemic, some Montanans are experiencing unemployment or otherwise need financial help and have turned to friends or relatives for a loan. If approached, individuals have options to consider before making a loan, says Montana State University Extension educators. The MontGuide “Lending Money to Family Members” discusses how individuals can navigate the sensitive topic. First, if a person does not have the money to lend or does not feel comfortable making the loan, they should politely, yet firmly, say no, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. A person does not have to explain their answer if they do not feel comfortable doing so. However, if a person is financially secure and willing to lend money, there are four basic options: make the loan, co-sign a loan, consider the loan as a gift or reduce the family member’s bequest by the loan amount. “No matter how casual or small the loan, put the verbal agreement into writing,” Goetting said. “Although promissory note forms are available on the web, the services of an attorney to set up a contract to protect both the lender and the borrower may prevent future misunderstandings among family members.” Co-signing is a legal commitment transferring risk from the institutional lender to the co-signer, Goetting explained. A lender asks for a co-signer when the borrower poses more risk than the lender is otherwise willing to accept. As a co-signer, individuals may have to use their own assets as collateral for the loan. Goetting said potential co-signers should consider if they are prepared to make payments themselves if their family member is unable to do so. Other things to consider include the potential emotional consequences to the borrower should the cosigner have to repay the loan and whether the relationship will be negatively impacted. If a person is not confident the loan will be repaid, the loan could instead be a gift to the family member. “Federal law allows the annual transfer of up to $15,000 without the necessity of filing a federal gift tax return,” said Joel Schumacher, MSU Extension economist. “If you decide to make a gift of a loan requested by a family member, make it clear to the recipient that the money is a gift. Loans between family members are seldom secret, and by making the transaction clear in the beginning, family disagreements could be avoided.” If it is the intention to sub##### Q: How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it? A: Any way you want, concrete floors are very hard to crack.

tract the loan from a bequest to the family member upon your death, make the clarification in your will, Goetting said. If there is no will, Montana law does not automatically reduce the bequest to the family member. For example, say a parent leaves an estate of $90,000 equally divided among their three children. Even if they had previously given one child $20,000 during the pandemic, the child will inherit another $30,000 according to state law. The amount will not be adjusted unless there is a contract or a will clarifying the situation. “If a family member approaches you about a loan during the pandemic, consider your options carefully,” Goetting said. “Some people find borrowing from family can create guilt, pressure, worry and emotional trauma for everyone involved. For others, family loans have resulted in a sense of family unity and a feeling of satisfaction in helping a family member.” A copy of “Lending Money to Family Members” is available at https:// apps.msuextension.org/montguide/guide. html?sku=MT199323HR. Physical copies are also available at local MSU county or reservation Extension offices.

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USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $12 million for use in making payments to forest landowners with land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in exchange for their implementing healthy forest management practices. Existing CRP participants can now sign up for the Forest Management Incentive (FMI), which provides financial incentives to landowners with land in CRP to encourage proper tree thinning and other practices. “We are offering CRP landowners an opportunity to use forestry practices for a more targeted approach to improve forest health and wildlife habitat on their land,” said Richard Fordyce, administrator for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “The Forest Management Incentive enables landowners to maximize the conservation outcomes on their land, such as supporting wildlife, conserving soil and improving water quality.” Right now, less than 10% of land currently enrolled in CRP is dedicated to forestland. But these nearly 2 million acres of CRP forestland, if properly managed, can have enormous benefits for natural resources by reducing soil erosion, protecting water quality, increasing water quantity, and diversifying local farm operations and rural economies. Only landowners and agricultural producers with active CRP contracts involving forest cover can enroll. However, this does not include active CRP contracts that expire within two years. Existing CRP participants interested in tree thinning and prescribed burning must comply with the standards and specifications established in their CRP contract. CRP participants will receive the incentive payment once tree thinning and/or other authorized forest management practices are completed. The incentive payment is the lower of: • The actual cost of completing the practice; or • 75% of the payment rate offered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) if the practice is offered through NRCS conservation programs. More about CRP Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest privatelands conservation programs in the United States. It was originally intended primarily to control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits. The program marks its 35-year anniversary this month. Program successes include: • Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks. • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95% and 85%, respectively. • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road. • Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world seven times. • Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increasing populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows and many other birds. More Information CRP signup begins January 19, 2021. FSA will announce deadline later this year. Interested producers should contact their local FSA county office.

For Pete’s Sake Day

Celebrated on: February 26th Oh, for Pete’s sake! Not another pointless holiday? For Pete’s Sake Day celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society. Other examples include ‘For crying out loud!’, and ‘Sugar!’. Such euphemisms have been used for centuries whenever people hit thumbs with hammers, burn hands on hot plates, or sit on sharp things while in polite company. Why has Pete been singled out for special attention? In the case of this particular minced oath, Pete is likely to refer to St Peter. However, if there’s a Pete in your life, why not do something for his sake? It doesn’t have to be much – making him a cup of tea or a nice sandwich would be good! If you are Pete-less, perhaps you can celebrate by saying ‘For Pete’s Sake’ whenever you get an opportunity.

Increase to incentive payments for Continuous CRP

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USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing incenPhone 406-590-8916 or 562-3645 tive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices, from 5 percent to 20 percent. Additionally, producers will receive a 10 percent incentive payment for water quality practices on land enrolled in CRP’s continuous signup. FSA administers CRP on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides agricultural producers and landowners with a tool to conserve natural resources on their land that is less suitable for farming,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “We offer a number of CRP initiatives, including continuous CRP, which greatly benefits natural resources like water. Increasing the incentive payment gives farmers even more reason to participate in continuous CRP, one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors.” Under continuous CRP, producers can enroll environmentally sensitive land devoted to certain conservation practices with signup available at any time. FSA automatically accepts offers provided the land and producer meet certain eligibility requirements and the enrollment levels do not exceed the number of acres FSA is allowed to enroll in CRP, which was set by the 2018 Farm Bill. Serving all of Montana and Idaho Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest privatelands conservation programs in the United States. It was originally intended primarily to control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits. The program marks its 3510th Annual Angus Bull Sale year anniversary this month. Program successes include: • Preventing more than 9 GC 3C GROWTH FUND 013919840486 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to Sutherlin FarmS Feedlot • StevenSville , mt fill 600 million dump trucks; Sale begins at 1PM Mountain Time Lunch served at Noon • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative 19840487 3C PATRIARCH 0168 to annually tilled cropland by 95% and 85%, respectively; • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND X CONFIDENCE to taking 9 million cars off 50 Yearling the road; 3C 406 JET BLACK 023019889053 Angus Bulls • Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wet60+ Fancy TEHAMA PATRIARCH X ULTIMATE ANSWER lands while protecting more No Brand 19840487 than 175,000 stream miles 3C STELLAR 0105 Commercial with riparian forest and grass Angus Heifers buffers, which is enough to go around the world seven times; and • Benefiting bees and other BAR R JET BLACK X RENOWN pollinators and increasing populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, 3C BROKEN BOW 0127 19889199 prairie chickens, grasshopper Bar R Jet Black SITZ STELLAR X RAMPAGE sparrows and many other Broken Bow 19888956 birds. 3C SPUR 0163 Bubs Southern Charm The successes of CRP Byergo Titus contribute to USDA’s AgriDeer Valley Growth Fund culture Innovation Agenda Musgrave Feature and its goal of reducing the Sitz Stellar environmental footprint of Stevenson Declaration U.S. agriculture by half by Tehama Patriarch 2050. Earlier this year, U.S. KM BROKEN BOW X GENERATION 2100 Secretary of Agriculture Vermilion Spur E870 KM Sonny Perdue announced VERMILION SPUR X PAYWEIGHT 1682 the Department-wide initia3C Cattle 406 Cattle Co. Genetic Connection tive to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture 406 to better meet future global 406/ 360-1875 406/ 360-1246 demands. 406/ 207-9176 Chad, Lacey & Cayden Sutherlin Loren & Dorothy Brubaker For more information on Cody, Mindy & Tripp Sutherlin Chad 406-360-1875 • Lacey 406-544-0043 Loren 406-360-1246 • Dorothy 406-777-3503 CRP, visit fsa.usda.gov, or contact your local FSA counwww u l l s f h e i T T e r r O O T cOm ty office.

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Funding for USDA agriculture research facility at Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, was successful in achieving $11.2 million in federal funding for the planning and design of a USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility. The funding is included in the federal 2021 omnibus appropriations bill, which was approved by Congress yesterday. Fortenberry said the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will be the site of the facility. “Congressman Fortenberry has been a tremendous supporter of moving agriculture into the 21st century and continuing America’s role as both the leading innovator and food producer in the world. He’s also been an incredible supporter of the ground-breaking work being done at our university,” Chancellor Ronnie Green said. “This project wouldn’t have happened without his hard work and diligence in obtaining funding. It’s an incredible opportunity for partnership between UNL and the USDA, fueling the future of agriculture and food production.” “As the ranking member on ag appropriations, and through tough negotiations, I am very pleased that a new USDA building for ARS is slated for the Nebraska Innovation Campus at UNL,” Fortenberry said. “With this new funding, USDA will expand its strategic research investments in areas such as agricultural innovation and precision agriculture. This effort aligns the needs of our country and the university’s agricultural research mission.” Nebraska is the nation’s third-largest ag economy, with agricultural production contributing more than $21 billion annually. Nebraska is known for the scale and diversity of its crop and livestock commodities, as well as for the abundance of its natural resources. The university is consistently ranked among the top agricultural colleges in the United States, with respected, established research programs in food, agriculture, climate, water and natural resource sciences. “Nebraska is the epicenter of agriculture in the United States,” said Mike Boehm, vice president and vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources at Nebraska. “News of this facility is a bold step to ensure American agriculture remains the leader in feeding and fueling a growing world in a sustainable way.”

Online Master Gardener training

University of Wyoming Extension Cultivate basic and advanced skills to grow plants in Wyoming’s varied climates and landscapes with the Master Gardener online training program February 10-May 12. “This 14-week online Master Gardener training provides over 40 hours of gardening education,” said Chris Hilgert, University of Wyoming Extension Master Gardener statewide coordinator. “Whether you are a new or an experienced gardener, you can expect to learn how to successfully grow plants in your Wyoming landscapes and gardens.” Registration is at https://bit.ly/master-gardener-2021. Live classes are 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays taught by UW Extension specialists and educators experienced in their fields. Classes are also recorded for those unable to attend the live classes and for review. Topics include: • Introduction and overview of the UW Extension Master Gardener program • Basic botany • Soils • Season extension • Growing vegetables and herbs • Fruit trees and berry crops • Site analysis and landscape design • Herbaceous plants • Wood plants • Lawn care • Integrated Pest Management and understanding pesticides • Plant diseases and diagnosing plant problems • Entomology • Volunteering in the UW Extension Master Gardener program Registration costs $75. For questions or more information, contact Hilgert at chilgert@uwyo.edu.

Design Your Succession Plan virtual workshop

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Recognizing the educational needs of Participants will receive weekly emails farming and ranching families, North Dakota with links to the virtual workshops (via State University (NDSU) Extension will Zoom), links to videos and homework assignments. Participants are asked to comoffer Design Your Succession Plan (DYSP) 1997 Kenworth T-800 dump 1997 Kenworth T-800 lowplete activities before the live workshops so workshops virtually in March 2021. truck, newer rock box with boy tractor, Cummins N14, high lift tailgate, Cummins 13 speed, 8 bag air ride, they are prepared for the discussion. The curriculum includes information deN14, 13 speed, 50% rear rub- plumbed for wet kit, 75%+ veloped specifically for those considering During the live workshops, Extension ber, 90% front, tarp, 254,455 rubber, 245,062 actual transitioning away from full-time farming or agents from across the state will engage with miles....$64,500.......$62,000 miles...$59,500.......$57,000 ranching, as well as information for the next participants through various discussions and generation of farm/ranch owners. learning activities. These trucks are only one serial number apart. “Preparing the next generation to weather Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/succession Phone: Dennis (307) 683-3206 or Alex (307) 461-2196 this uncertain environment is an important for more information and to register. part of these potential retirements and important to the future farm/ranch legacy,” says Carrie Johnson, NDSU Extension’s personal and family finance specialist. The dates for live sessions are March 4, March 11 and March 18. Each live session 14th Annual Sale is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Central time. DYSP workshops help farm and ranch families Lunch at 11:30 • Sale starts at 1:00 pm think about what they want — Selling — for their business, explore Glasgow Stockyards in Glasgow, MT 47 Red Angus Yearling Bulls the options and consider the consequences of each option 75 Red Bred Heifers before making any decisions. 90 Red Heifer Calves Some may wish to transfer a viable business to the next 60 Short Term Red Cows generation. Others may wish 20 May/June Bred Red Cows to divide the farm or ranch assets and want to determine an acceptable way to do that. “Very often, the two or more generations already are working together but have not yet taken the steps toward succession planning,” Johnson says. “It is often one of those things all parties know they should be doing, but they just haven’t gotten around to it, or they don’t 1 Genetics. Veseth Cattle Co. has an exhaustive Artificial Insemination (AI) know where or how to start. program to improve their cattle. We have AI’ed 7000+ females in the last 23 years. “Family farms and ranches are the family legacy,” she adds. “DYSP workshops 2 Selection. Veseth Cattle Co tests and verifies all production inputs and that give the owner and the idenis why only 10% of the AI sires sampled in our program are used 4 or more years. tified successor generation an opportunity to begin shap3 Cost. Veseth Cattle Co. is affordable. Our bulls average $2900 at auction. This is a ing the future ownership of 50% savings over the industry average black Angus bull. Only 1 in 3 bulls saved at the the family farm or ranch.” ranch makes the cut for our bull sale. Family discussions about the future of the family farm can be difficult conversa4 Performance. 92 Steers were sent to Hy-Plains Feedyard in 2020. Their tions. DYSP workshop paraverage daily gain was 4.40 lbs/day and they converted @6.02 lbs dry matter conversion. ticipants learn how to start These steers graded 87% Choice and Prime. and sustain those discussions and get started on developing a succession plan. They also 5 Focused on the Female. This is where we can make our customers learn about choosing and the most money. Our high bred females will produce over 30% more in lifetime preparing to work with legal production compared to her industry average straight bred counterparts. and financial professionals who will help make sure the plan is workable. “I felt this was what I really needed,” says David Miller, a Donnybrook, North Dakota-area producer who attended the workshops. “It gave me a road map to do what I want to do.” Families who begin the ale anet eseth succession planning process during the DYSP workshops (406) 658-2504 • djvsth@itstriangle.com and continue it at home can 22787 Midale Rd • Malta, MT 59538 cut costs because they are well-prepared to meet and www. eseth attle .CoM work efficiently and effectively with legal and financial professionals.

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Nebraska Extension will offer ProHort Lawn and Landscape Update Workshops in late February for nursery and green industry professionals, public works employees, landscape managers, arborists, tree board volunteers, and cemetery and grounds keepers. A pair of virtual workshops will be offered Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, available on Zoom. Interested people can attend one or both workshops. Expert speakers will cover turfgrass diseases, wildlife in turfgrass, trees and the changing environment, and countering emerald ash borer. The workshops will run from 8-11a.m. Mountain Standard Time both Fridays. To register online, go to https://go.unl.edu/ ProHort. Deadline to register is February 12. Cost is $20 for one day or $30 for both days. Registered participants can receive continuing education credits for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and National Arborists Association (NAA). For more Information contact Nebraska Extension in Scotts Bluff County, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, phone 308-632-1480. Or email Extension Educator Gary Stone at gstone2@unl.edu Both days, February 19 and February 26, begin with a welcome at 8 a.m. MST. In addition to presentations by experts, the agenda will include online quizzes. Participants will compete for prizes in the quizzes. The list of topics for the February 19 program: Weathering the Storms of Turfgrass Diseases: Turfgrass diseases are not always actively damaging the plant and require supportive environmental conditions and a susceptible host to inflict damage. Dr. Lee Miller, Turfgrass Pathologist, University of Missouri, who leads the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic, will present research-based information to explain the interaction and swing it in the favor of a healthy plant. Is Your Turf Another Animal’s “Home Turf”? Dennis Ferraro, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska – Lincoln School of Natural Resources and a regular contributor to NET’s “Backyard Farmer” TV program, will cover the basics of determining, preventing and resolving wildlife-turf grass complications in the landscape. Learn how to recognize the most common wildlife inhabitants of turf grass habitats and how to minimalize destruction and resolve conflicts from native wildlife. What are the safest, most effective and economically feasible solutions? Topics for the February 26 program: It’s Not Easy Being Green: Trees in a Changing Environment. As long-lived urban denizens, trees endure and are often viewed as unchanging components of our communities. With changes in climate, development, and new pests, our community forests are facing increased pressure to do more with less. Learn about some of the challenges for our community trees and how to address those challenges from the speaker, Eric North, Assistant Professor of Urban & Community Forestry, University of Minnesota. Countering Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): An In-depth Look at Common Systemic Insecticides. Learn about the three main insecticides used to treat EAB and other tree borers – imidacloprid, dinotefuran and emamectin benzoate – including the pros and cons of each, as well as modes of action, applications, and history. Speaker Dave Olson, Forest Health Specialist, Nebraska Forest Service, will also cover potential risks and limitations of each product. Olson’s work focuses on insects, diseases, and abiotic conditions impacting trees.

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Date When Celebrate: Always February 18 Now here’s a day we all can enjoy, assuming you are 21 or older, of course. Today is National Drink Wine Day. Go down to the wine cellar, or the nearest liquor store, and select a very fine wine. Or, go rent a limo and go on a winery tour. We all know that apples were the first fruit, in the garden of Eden. Grapes were most likely there, too. It was probably soon after, that wine was discovered. This author envisions an early Cave Man, finding some grapes that he had stored in his cave. His kids had accidentally stomped on them some time before, while playing in the cave. Food was scarce back then. Our Cave Man drank the juice lying in a puddle on the shelf, and the rest is history! Did You Know? Wine bottles have been discovered dating back to 325A.D. Important: Please drink responsibly. And, if you do drink, don’t drive.

Culturally appropriate efforts on Wind River Indian Reservation

University of Wyoming Extension “The billboard of the dancer with the Creating culturally appropriate messages message ‘More your way every day’ was for the Wind River Indian Reservation has beautiful and touched a lot of native people helped boost better nutrition and healthier on the Wind River Indian Reservation,” said lifestyles, earning diversity honors from the Mitchell. “CNP has really worked to include University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. the native peoples into their program and Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) curriculum.” educators Kelly Pingree, Kali McCrackin More about the project and diversity Goodenough and Billie Spoonhunter reaward is at https://youtu.be/kgcHJmXKceived the Diversity Enhancement Award MY0 in December. CNP is a free, income-qualifying cooking and nutrition education program in Wyoming that aims to help people cook and eat better for less money. The program is administered through the University of Wyoming Extension. “I believe CNP has worked very hard with the Wind River Indian Reservation to fit the needs of the native people,” said Rhonda Bowers, administrative assistant for the Wind River 4-H program, in her nomination. “CNP gears their marketing materials, billboards, pamphlets and recruitment to the native people using native dancing, games and teaching to get adults and children to exercise more and to promote a healthier lifestyle,” she said. CNP provided education on the benefits of a healthy diet, exercise and nutrition for at-risk students, said Glenda Michell, student advocate for the Arapahoe School in Fremont County School District 38. The program also provided education for a women’s group on healthy diet, food safety, cooking lessons and traditional recipes and nutrition through using native customs and traditions of the Shoshone and Arapahoe tribes, said Mitchell, who is also a certified addiction practitioner assistant with the Wind River Casino Employee Assistance Wellness Program. The video recipes of traditional foods incorporate wild meats, root vegetables, herbs and wild berries. The videos are local and anyone can access, she said. She also highlighted the “Move your way every day” billboard campaign on the reservation, which featured John Pingree in a traditional dance. One billboard was south of Riverton and the other near Lander. The goal was to raise the overall health of residents. ##### More than 80,000 newspapers in the United States use soy ink. ##### Each soybean plant grows 60-80 pods and each pod has three beans inside.

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Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame postpones gathering

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) has postponed its 2020 Inductee Recognition Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering, normally held in early February each year, to Saturday, August 14, 2021. “Due to local restrictions and an abundance of caution related to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are pushing back our annual celebration,” said MCHF & WHC Executive Director, Christy Stensland. “Although these have been challenging times for all Montanans, we look forward to the future and the honor of gathering with you in August.” The planned Inductee Recognition Ceremony Brunch at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls will celebrate the notable accomplishments and lasting legacies of the inductees to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The MCHF & WHC annual membership meeting will be held virtually during March 2021. Date and time to be determined. The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Gallery at the Charles M. Russell Museum in Great Falls is projected to open in February. More information will be released when available. For further information, contact the MCHF & WHC at 406-653-3800 or email Christy@montanacowboyfame.org. The mission of the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center is to “honor our cowboy way of life, American Indian cultures and collective Montana Western heritage.” We exist to serve as a resource to all who wish to see this way of life passed forward to the next generation. To learn more, visit www.montanacowboyfame.org.

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Fritz Red Angus 33rd Annual Production Sale

Thursday March 11th, 2021 0237 - Ylstn son • BW 78 • 205 wt 792 • R 112 • 365 wt 1346 • R 112 ProS 128 • HB 74 • GM 53 • CE 12 • B -2.0 • W 78 • Y 129 • M 31 • MA 0.41 • RE 0.35

At Fritz Red Angus 32 miles east of Brady, Montana

Lunch at noon Sale time 1:00 pm

0172 - Seneca son • BW 91 • 205 wt 848 • R 113 • 365 wt 1324 • R 109 ProS 93 • HB 84 • GM 9 • CE 10 • B -0.3 • W 77 • Y 118 • M 27 • MA 0.17 • RE 0.28

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013 - Ylstn son • BW 93 • 205 wt 754 • R 103 • 365 wt 1283 • R 102 ProS 118 • HB 75 • GM 43 • CE 9 • B 0.6 • W 66 • Y 114 • M 24 • MA 0.24 • RE 0.20

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001 - FSN son • BW 75 • 205 wt 752 • R 103 • 365 wt 1267 • R 101 ProS 131 • HB 91 • GM 40 • CE 16 • B -3.9 • W 62 • Y 98 • M 25 • MA 0.57 • RE 0.13

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until April 1, 2021 on Bulls 005 - Impec son • BW 73 • 205 wt 782 • R 107 • 365 wt 1275 • R 101 ProS 147 • HB 114 • GM 33 • CE 17 • B -4.1 • W 67 • Y 103 • M 31 • MA 0.43 • RE 0.15

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0135 - Forged son • BW 84 • 205 wt 800 • R 114 • 365 wt 1277 • R 112 ProS 143 • HB 97 • GM 46 • CE 11 • B 1.7 • W 86 • Y 138 • M 28 • MA 0.53 • RE 0.28

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0253 - FSN son • BW 83 • 205 wt 770 • R 109 • 365 wt 1306 • R 109 ProS 135 • HB 95 • GM 41 • CE 15 • B -2.7 • W 65 • Y 104 • M 27 • MA 0.54 • RE 0.09

Fritz Anvil 747C Fritz Fusion 21D Fritz Monarch 464F Fritz Merlin 421F Fritz Yellowstone 420F Fritz Forged 434F BHR Impeccable 675 Erks Makin Cash 8922 Fritz Warden 299E Fritz Golden Oscar 8006 RReds Seneca 731C PIE Quarterback 789 Bieber Deep End B597 PIE Cinch 4126 Collier Finished Product Bieber High Roller C553 Fritz Full Moon 298E 1/2

0139 - M 421F son • BW 85 • 205 wt 796 • R 112 • 365 wt 1360 • R 113 ProS 121 • HB 96 • GM 25 • CE 12 • B -1.2 • W 85 • Y 131 • M 24 • MA 0.33 • RE 0.30

Sale and videos on 019 - Impec son • BW 83 • 205 wt 781 • R 107 • 365 wt 1329 • R 106 ProS 132 • HB 102 • GM 30 • CE 14 • B -1.0 • W 74 • Y 116 • M 25 • MA 0.38 • RE 0.14

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0117 - M 421F son • BW 81 • 205 wt 752 • R 114 • 365 wt 1305 • R 113 ProS 119 • HB 92 • GM 27 • CE 10 • B 1.3 • W 84 • Y 129 • M 31 • MA 0.36 • RE 0.26

FRITZ RED ANGUS

0179 - Anvil son • BW 67 • 205 wt 742 • R 103 • 365 wt 1273 • R 102 ProS 133 • HB 86 • GM 46 • CE 15 • B -5.5 • W 65 • Y 109 • M 30 • MA 0.43 • RE 0.27

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0148 - D End son • BW 89 • 205 wt 794 • R 105 • 365 wt 1342 • R 110 ProS 164 • HB 98 • GM 66 • CE 13 • B -1.2 • W 73 • Y 125 • M 28 • MA 0.47 • RE 0.35

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Lice infesting cattle herds

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News of lice will enable the examiner to have a In the midst of one of the mildest winters higher level of confidence in attaining acin North Dakota history, many ranchers are curate results,” Stokka says. faced with lice infestations in herds even Lice Control though they have treated their cattle. The pioneer avermectin (macrocyclic Some even have treated more than once lactone) products such as Ivermectin and and still are seeing the effects of lice in their Dectomax have been used extensively to livestock. control lice because of their effectiveness. “We are experiencing lice populations With the development of the systemic “pour that are apparently much more difficult to on” products, along with generic products, control than previously,” says Gerald Stokthe use increased and, in some cases, these ka, North Dakota State University (NDSU) products have been used multiple times Extension veterinarian. “We cannot be sure per year. as to the reason for reduced lice control, but These products are absorbed through the possibility of resistance to our control the hair follicles, so dirt and other foreign products is certainly on the minds of our material on the backs of cattle will limit abveterinary practitioners.” sorption. Other control products are strictly Lice Species Common in U.S. topical with no absorption. Five species of lice commonly are found “So, whether we are dealing with resisin the U.S., with certain regions of the countance in lice or less efficacy at the appropritry seeing variation in the species present. ate dose, the result is the same - a lack of The common species are categorized as adequate control,” Stokka says. sucking (pierce skin and suck blood) or Here are a few options to help curb lice biting (feed on skin debris). outbreaks: Sucking lice include the short-nosed • Leave the lice alone. At this time of the cattle louse, long-nosed cattle louse and year, colder weather will be an issue, thus little blue louse. The most common biting treatment will be necessary. However, in louse is the red louse, also known as the March and April, the best solution may be cattle-chewing louse. to let the cattle itch for a while. Lice popuLice infestations increase during cold lations will begin to decrease in activity weather and subside during warm weather rapidly as the weather warms. in response to the increased surface tem• Treat only those animals showing perature of their host. Although most cattle clinical signs of itching and hair loss. Some become louse free in the summer months, animals may be more sensitive to the effects carrier animals (about 1% to 2%) remain of lice infestations, while others can handle infected and serve as a source of reinfestasome lice with natural resistance. If the tion during fall and winter months. entire herd is showing hair loss consistent Lice essentially spend their entire life with a lice infestation, then herd treatment on the animal and cannot survive off the is necessary. host for more than a few days, according • Determine the type of lice causing to Stokka. The life cycle of lice on cattle the infestation and use the correct control varies from three to six weeks. methods for that type. For example, suckTransmission generally requires animaling lice feed on blood and serum from the to-animal contact. However, lice have been animal. These lice are controlled more efshown to grasp the legs of horn flies or fectively with a systemic injectable product. houseflies and take a trip to another animal. In contrast, biting lice feed on the dander Diagnosing a Lice Infestation and scurf on the skin. They are controlled Determining a lice infestation in cattle is more effectively with a topical treatment. generally an easy diagnosis for veterinarians • Use an injectable and topical treatment and many producers. One indication of a to control both types of lice. However, no lice problem is cattle that appear to have licensed products are labeled to be used itchy skin. concurrently. Another sign is characteristic hair loss “When looking at topical treatments to patterns in the neck, across the shoulders treat biting lice, it maybe in your best interand withers, and in the udder area. Some est to look for name-brand products, and hair loss may be significant enough to result to use one with a higher volume dosage,” in frostbite to hairless areas, especially in Stokka says. “Biting lice will be controlled extended cold winter weather. more effectively by the parasiticide if they However, light infestations are easy to come in contact with it. Thus, the higheroverlook when examining animals individudosage products will give you more coverally unless the veterinarian or producer does age on the animal and more area for the lice a careful inspection. A detailed exam starts to come in contact with the product.” with looking for nits, then exploring for lice For more information on controlling lice, by carefully parting the hair. contact your veterinarian or the NDSU Ex“A systematic and defined approach to tension office in your county. the examination of cattle for the presence

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80 Angus Bulls 10 Simmental Bulls 3 Hereford Bulls 60 Angus Heifers

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Updated MontGuide on recording livestock brands

MSU News Service While ranchers were allowed to begin rerecording their Montana brands on January 1, Montana State University Extension recommends they wait until reading its updated MontGuide on the topic. “Livestock Brands in Montana: An Important Component of an Estate Plan” can be found at https://store.msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/ MT201805HR.pdf. Printed copies are available from county or reservation Extension offices. When a brand’s owner dies, a key factor in determining who inherits the brand — and livestock bearing it — is how the brand was recorded. Ranchers who have multiple owners on a brand need to be aware of the differences in inheritance between a brand recorded as “joint tenancy ownership with right of survivorship” and one recorded as “tenants in common,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. When one of the multiple owners dies, Goetting explained, the inheritance results may be different than expected. “Joint ownership with right of survivorship — sometimes referred to as ‘joint tenancy’ or ‘joint tenancy with right of survivorship’ — is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons own the same property,” Goetting said. Under that arrangement, when one of the owners dies, their share passes to the surviving joint owner or owners who continue to own the brand and livestock bearing the brand. The last surviving joint tenant owns the brand and all the livestock on which it appears, Goetting explained. For example, three siblings consider rerecording a brand in their names and indicate themselves as joint owners. If one dies, their ownership passes to the two surviving siblings. Each survivor would then own 50% interest in the brand and livestock. Similarly, if there was only one surviving sibling, that person would own the brand and all the livestock on which it appears. In this example, a sibling’s children would not inherit any interest in the brand or cattle because the title was between the three siblings. If two or more people own a brand as tenants in common, however, there is no automatic right of survivorship for the remaining tenant or tenants in common, Goetting said. Instead, co-tenants may give away their undivided interest while living or as an inheritance under a written will. So, in the example from above, if the three siblings instead recorded the brand as tenants in common, the deceased could leave their share of the brand and livestock to children in a will. The other two siblings would then keep their initial one-third interest intact. “Brand owners should know exactly how their brand is recorded with the Department of Livestock before they automatically rerecord,” Goetting said. “An attorney can advise and assist a person in drafting a will to assure the brand and the livestock on which it appears pass to the persons wanted on death.”

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How to maximize chicken egg production

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Annual Monday Production Sale

1:00

March 15 2021

at the Ranch

14504 Road 6 North Hingham, Montana

Offering 35 Bulls!

WW Stellar 0817

CED

sire Sitz Stellar 726D birth date 02/05/20 Act BW 83 205 Wt 801 WR 106

+5 +0.9 +69 +119

Milk

Marb

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sire S A V Rainfall 6846 birth date 02/06/20 Act BW 80 205 Wt 795 WR 105

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Milk

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David Sattoriva 406-390-1471 cell 406-397-3386 home

www.WhistlingWindsAngus.com

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

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

BRAND, IRONS & CLIPPERS FOR SALE...$4000

KD-

Cattle - Right Rib Horses - Right Thigh Steel and electric irons. Plus heavy duty clippers. Phone (406) 278-3068, Conrad, Montana

RETIRING – FOR SALE 2017 GMC Denali 3/4-ton, Duramax diesel, all options, new tires, excellent condition, 47,000 miles........................................... $52,900 Wheatheart 8x36 grain auger with 10 hp electric motor............ $5000 Westfield 8x36 grain auger with 18 hp twin cylinder, Briggs & Stratton Vanguard motor..................................................................... $3800 Brandt 5000 grain vac................................................................ $6500 Ready Heat 155,000 BTU space heater...................................... $300 Generac 540 PTO generator, 30KW continuous, 60KW surge, on trailer with transfer switches. Bear Vac 8-ft. PTO snowblower.................................................. $1500 Melroe 5503 45-ft., 5-section chisel plow with 11/4” shanks, hydraulic drive rod weeder, extra new sweeps...................................... $4700

MALEK ANGUS RANCH

Phone 406-450-5359, Conrad, MT

Three free registered Targhee sheep to be awarded to deserving youth

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again, for the 13th straight year, be offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2021 USTSA National Show and Sale, held July 15-17, 2021, in Redfield, South Dakota. In previous years, the generous members of the USTSA have awarded 19 starter flocks, totaling 63 head of sheep, and have also donated almost $13,000 towards buyers credits for the award winners to purchase additional sheep at USTSA national sales. The winner must be present to receive the flock and will be awarded one (1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donated by members of the USTSA. Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal, and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype. The winner will also receive a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the 2021 national sale. Applications, due April 1st, are now available to download at www.ustargheesheep. org or by contacting Mardy Rutledge at the USTSA office (ustargheesheep@gmail.com or 702-292-5715). Any young person, ages 9-17, as of January 1, 2021, whose family does not raise Targhee, sheep may apply.

Applicants should possess a keen interest in the U.S. sheep industry, commitment to raising Targhee sheep over time, and a firm belief in the abilities of the breed. Applicants must demonstrate proof of care, facilities, and transportation. Aside from receiving the flock of sheep, the winning youth, will be paired with a Targhee breeder living near them who will act as a mentor. The Association is committed to helping the winner succeed. Targhee sheep are one of the few breeds developed in the United States at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho. Withstanding harsh environments and minimal human intervention, while still producing high quality lamb and wool are hallmark traits of Targhees. Mothering ability and gentle dispositions are additional positive traits of the breed. The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association believes in the future. The success the program has had thus far has only affirmed it is the right thing to do for young people. Please pass the word along to a young person you know. Visit the USTSA website at www.ustargheesheep.org for more information.

National Pizza Day

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL BULL SALE

MALEK ANGUS

Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 1:00 pm At the ranch near Highwood, MT M A R TITUS CED

MARB

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026

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+150

Featuring 70 elite herd sire prospects, as well as private treaty heifers.

*19880377 *Byergo Titus 6340 x MAR Lass 1620

MAR CED

+10 -.3

ALTERNATIVE 025 MARB

+64 +118 +1.01 +.98

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+*19579734 *Poss Maverick x +*MAR Erica 1806 12 traits ranks in the top 1% of the Angus breed.

M A R MAVERICK BW

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*19878977 +*Baldridge Alternative E125 x *MAR Miss Amy 1614

CED

M A R MAVERICK

9505

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+*19896967 *Poss Maverick x +*MAR Erica Rito 1401 7 traits rank in the top 2% of the Angus breed.

9502

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M A R ENHANCE CED

MARB

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016

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+*19879076 SydGen Enhance x +*ACC/MAR Rita 6120 AUCTIONEER Kyle Shobe

Sale will not be online so show up to bid! Lunch noon - Sale at 1:00 PM sharp.

M A R TITUS CED

MARB

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19927342 *Byergo Titus 6340 x MAR Eileenmere 1431

Ty and Tami Malek 406-899-4360 malekangusranch406@gmail.com 22700 Highwood Road - Highwood, MT 59450

HERD SIRE HEADQUARTERS

ADVANCED BEEF SOLUTIONS Jason Judge 559-288-8142 Joel Judge 805-234-7191

Date When Celebrated: Always February 9 The vast majority of people, in America and around the world, love pizza and eat it on a regular basis. It is very versatile, with a huge assortment of things you can put on it, including meats, vegetables and fruits. And, don’t forget the fish.. Anchovies! With all this variety, there is is a pizza for just about everybody. Pizza is eaten for breakfast (often cold), lunch, dinner and as a late night snack. It is a very popular food for parties and events. Here is some interesting trivia on the ever popular pizza: • Pepperoni is the most popular, preferred by 36% of the people. • Over 3 Billion pizzas are sold n the U.S. each year. • More pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday, than any other day of the year. • Halloween is the second most popular day for eating pizzas. • Over 17% of restaurants are pizzerias, or serve pizza. • The first pizza was sold in Naples Italy in 1738. • Pizzas most likely evolved as a variation of flatbreads. • Americans consume over 23 pounds of pizza per year. It is very easy to enjoy National Pizza Day. Have some pizza today. To enjoy this day to the fullest, you need to make homemade pizza and have pizza for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack.

Pasture fertility: Olsen phosphorus

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum After we receive soil tests back from the lab, the next step is developing a plan for pasture fertility. The main nutrients to consider are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sometimes sulfur. Today, let’s take a look at phosphorus. Phosphorus plays a critical role in many plant processes, including root development, N-fixing ability in legumes, plant strength, and a central role in the photosynthetic process. Research in Nebraska and other states has shown that the combined effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization often produces higher yields than application of either nutrient alone, especially when phosphorus is low. In addition to soil test results, phosphorus application will depend on whether or not the pasture is irrigated and how many legumes are present. If legumes make up 25% or more of the pasture’s production, phosphate should be applied at 50% more than for grass alone. Soil phosphorus can be tested in three ways, Bray, Mehlich, and Olsen. All three tests give results in parts per million (ppm), but values for the Bray or Mehlich test will differ from those of the Olsen. It is important to know what test you are using before making a fertilization plan. Recently we went over the Bray/Mehlich test. This week we will look at the Olsen. For the Olsen tests, values over 17 ppm do not need any phosphate applied for either dryland or irrigated pastures. • 0-3 ppm apply 60 lb. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 40 lb. P2O5/acre for dryland • 4-10 ppm apply 40 lb. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 20 lb. P2O5/acre for dryland • 11-17 ppm apply 20 lb. P2O5/acre for irrigated or 10 lb. P2O5/acre for dryland Phosphorus is fairly immobile, so fertilizing can be done yearly or every other year, as long as applications match recommendations for the length of time desired. The NebGuide G1977: Fertilizing Grass Pastures and Hayland is a great resource if you want more information, and as always, for additional help or information, contact your local extension office.

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SMALL ANIMAL SHELTERS FOR SALE

Made of fiberglass, half pipe, 38” tall x 8-ft. long. Would make good calf shelters... $100 each

Phone (406) 930-1586, Big Timber, Montana

Single or Double Rollers

Extra Heavy Duty - 42”x 7/8” pipe

Optional Hydraulic Cutting Blade for gopher and badger mound leveling on single or tandem rollers H 12-ft. H 14-ft. H 16-ft. H 18-ft. H 20-ft.

Tandem rollers

Fisher Metal can more than double the size of your single roller!

FUEL STORAGE ~ SINGLE WALL & DOUBLE WALL ~ FUEL SYSTEMS WELDERS NEEDED! Call Don for more info!

Horizontal Fuel Tanks from 500 to 6000 gallons

Vertical Fuel Tanks 2000 to 10,000 gallons ALL TANKS are UL 142 Certified Available in Split Compartment Turnkey System features: Tank Mounting Base • Pump Stand • Fuel FilterLevel Gauge • Required Venting and Valves

Service Body Tanks • Pickup Fuel Tanks • Stainless Steel Aviation Fuel Storage

Fisher Metal Products 406-622-5233

Fort Benton, MT

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Hereford Reference Sires ***

KT Small Town Kid 5051 Efbeef Schu-Lar Proficient N093 DR Advance 1618 DR Proficient 1412 DR Achiever 1610

Angus Reference Sires *** FF EZ Money D217 Stevenson Bravado 60661 KG Focal Point 2022 BTD Duncan 10X B842 BTD Tenfold B644 BTD Concensus B649

For information or catalog contact: Bruce 406-399-6300-cell or 406-292-3503-home Neal 406-945-0785 Reece 406-399-6312 Email--btduncan@itstriangle.com

42nd ANNUAL BULL SALE

Saturday, March 13, 2021

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TRUCK FOR SALE

1966 GMC 351 V6, 16-ft. bed with grain & gravel sides, stock & hay racks, spare tire, 88,000 original miles, well maintained and shedded. Excellent condition...... $6500 or make an offer Call (406) 289-0685 or 271-3450, Conrad, MT

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CRP general signup ends February 12

USDA News Release Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program until Feb. 12, 2021. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. “This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an opportunity to enroll for the first time or continue their participation for another term,” FSA State Director Lois Van MARK said. “This program encourages conservation on sensitive lands or low-yielding acres, which provides tremendous benefits for stewardship of our natural resources and wildlife.” Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to their local region and the nation’s environment and economy. CRP general signup is held annually and is competitive; general signup includes increased opportunities for wildlife habitat enrollment through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative. New cropland offered in the program must have been planted for four out of six crop years from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, producers with land already enrolled but expiring on September 30, 2021, can re-enroll this year. The acreage offered by producers and landowners is evaluated competitively; accepted offers will begin October 1, 2021. Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States. The program marked its 35-year anniversary in December 2020. Program successes include: • Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks. • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95% and 85%, respectively. • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road. • Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world seven times. • Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increasing populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows, and many other birds. All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict in-person visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will continue to work with our producers by phone, email, and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus

Rare Disease Day

Phone: 406-378-2112 Dealer for:

Dealer for:

Celebrated on: February 28th Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness about diseases that most people will not know of, as well as to improve access to treatment. EURORDIS (The European Organization for Rare Diseases) says that treatment for many rare diseases is insufficient, and some people’s quality of life is greatly hindered by inequality, simply because people have never heard of their disease, or do not understand the disease and the patient’s needs. Since 2008, EURORDIS has been putting in place social networks to help support individuals with rare diseases and their families, as well as Co-Ordinating events for Rare Disease Day at an international level. 2010 featured balloon releases, marathons, auctions and tree planting events to raise awareness, and each year people affected by rare diseases are encouraged to share pictures and their stories with the world.

Fencing

By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Fence is useful in keeping animals where we want and establishing a border along adjacent pieces of land. However, when it comes time to replace or repair a property division fence, who gets to foot the bill? First off, I am not a lawyer, and if you have a specific situation or question, contact a legal professional. In general, however, Nebraska law currently dictates that fence cost and upkeep is split 50/50 by adjoining landowners. When both parties are able to negotiate and agree upon a fence style, whatever mutual agreement reached is fine. However, when one landowner wants a fence, but the other does not, the 50/50 rule still holds true. Nebraska law then defines 6 fence types that can be built so the installer is legally entitled to reimbursement for half of the labor and materials. While some of these like board and rail fences are uncommon, a wire fence is legally defined as consisting of at least 4 wires with posts no greater distance than one rod (16.5 ft.) apart. Fence in disrepair that one neighbor refuses to mend require a written notice and legal action to ensure compensation for repairs. At that point, get professional advice before you do anything. For those producers with sheep or hogs, you know that a standard 4 wire fence doesn’t quite do the trick. If both landowners run these animals, the 50/50 rule holds true, but if only one does, only a basic 4 wire fence is required and the person with sheep or hogs will have to cover the extra cost. Fencing woes can be tricky, but an agreed upon solution with those involved is the easiest way forward. If things aren’t solvable that way, remember the 50/50 rule, build a fence that meets legal definitions, and get professional legal advice.

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MACHINERY FOR SALE

PJ 20-ft. trailer .............. $5500 obo

1996 Case 2188 combine, 3100 separator hours, 2WD, LOTS of new parts, includes Case IH 1010 30-ft. straight cut header & Case IH 1015 pickup header....... ...................................... $25,000

Case IH 2020 35-ft. flex header ...... ..................................$4000 obo

Brillion packer 13-ft. wide............... ..................................$2500 obo

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2021 NPGA Excellence Award recipients

Northern Pulse Growers Association As the industry continues to grow, it’s important to recognize those individuals that have contributed to the development of the pulse industry. Producer Excellence Award Jerry & Kathy Sikorski from Baker, MT are outstanding ambassadors that exemplify dedication and commitment through their strong support of the pulse industry and agriculture. “After a trip from visiting friends in Coleharbor, North Dakota who planted pulses, we started planting lentils in 1995 for forage for livestock because it was wonderful feed, high in protein and the cattle loved it. Once we discovered the soil benefits, we found a market and it became part of our rotation,” stated Kathy. Dalton Beyer, Jerry & Kathy’s grandson and Scott Wilson will be taking over the management of the farm – “hoping to carry on our vision,” says Kathy. When the COVID-19 pandemic set in, they immediately sought out opportunities to help others. They began donating their own farm-grown lentils to food kitchens, shelters, and people in need throughout Montana. They delivered their lentils by the pickup load and even by airplane throughout Montana. As of late December, they had donated over 9,000 lbs. to people in need which would have costed over $30,000 if purchased commercially. Their kindness and benevolence have been noticed across the state with media reports on television, newspaper, magazine and radio. The Sikorski’s truly are an excellent example of neighbors helping neighbors within the pulse industry. The NPGA would like to thank Jerry & Kathy Sikorski for their dedication, generous contributions, and development of the pulse industry, and is proud to present them the “NPGA Producer Excellence Award.” Congratulations! Industry Excellence Award Emily Paul earned her Associates of Science Degree in Agriculture, Industry & Technology from Bismarck State College and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Business from Colorado State University. Her journey in the pulse industry began in 2013 when she started working for Pulse USA as their Eastern Sales Representative. During the past eight years, she has experienced many changes and advancements within Pulse USA and the pulse industry. She has greatly contributed to the growth of the pulse industry and has formed strong partnerships with many members within the pulse industry. Paul’s commitment and drive to growing the pulse industry through outreach activities via, social media, newsletter articles, grower meetings and field days has shown her efforts in promoting pulse crops. She is constantly looking for ways to improve and advance the pulse industry while focusing on the needs of customers, the environment, and the end users. Paul is an excellent representative of the pulse industry and is highly respected by the people with whom she works with, including co-workers, vendors, customers, competitors, and industry affiliates. “At the end of the day, I want to ensure that the work I did will have a positive impact and lasting impression on our farmers, those around me, the environment and future generations,” states Paul. The NPGA would like to thank Emily for her dedication and developments to the pulse industry. NPGA is proud to present the Industry Excellence Award to Emily Paul of Pulse USA. Congratulations Emily! ##### A boy with a monkey on his shoulder was walking down the road when he passed a policeman who said, “Now, now young lad, I think you had better take that monkey to the zoo.” The next day, the boy was walking down the road with the monkey on his shoulder again, when he passed the same policeman. The policeman said, “Hey there, I thought I told you to take that monkey to the zoo!” The boy answered, “I did! Today I’m taking him to the movies.”

Recognizing hoof issues in cattle

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K-State Research and Extension News R Hay Barley Round Bales - Net wrap contact with the ground because the toes Anyone who has ever walked barefoot Call (406) 279-3256, Valier, MT turn inward. White said the toe looks like a through the yard can attest to how painful it corkscrew; hence, the name. is when the foot accidently gets cut on a rock The veterinarians debated about the herior stick. In much the same way, cattle crosstability of this ailment. ing the rocky terrain of the Flint Hills can “There is no hard, objective data about experience hoof issues from time to time. Fort Benton Realty, LLC 1426 Front Street Fort Benton, MT 59442 the heritability, but once an animal exRecognizing common hoof ailments and presses the condition, it will be chronic for treatment protocols was the topic of discusFarm/Ranch, Home & Gardens: 19 Acres with 14 acres cropland lothat individual,” Miesner said. sion on a recent Kansas State University cated 20 miles East of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage/barn buildings, and grain/ Larson added: “If there is a genetic Beef Cattle Institute podcast. feed storage. Large garden area and tall matures trees around buildings. component, it isn’t a strong one or we Joining K-State veterinarians Bob Larson Water storage for agricultural, livestock and garden use. Water District would have found that out by now through and Brad White was their colleague Matt provides 120,000 gallons of water annually, and more water could be research.” Miesner, DVM, clinical professor and head available. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby For cattle producers who have cattle of livestock services for the College of Vetin Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir......... with this condition, the choice is to cull the erinary Medicine. ..................................................................................................$499,500 Call Mark 406-788-9280 animal or manage the condition. Miesner “As veterinarians we see a lot of cases said some his clients choose to manage it with feet. It is hard for cattle producers to Home, Cafe’ and Casino: Ma’s Loma Cafe’ and Casino localed N of through regular hoof trimming of the aftreat that on the ranch because of the labor Great Falls, MT on the busy US Hwy 87 at confluence of the Teton, fected animal. and facilities needed to treat the problem,” Marias, and Missouri Rivers. Good hunting and fishing are right here! No matter the aliment, Larson said, Larson said. Nice income as well-established business, and home is “right next door”. “Oftentimes one hoof problem can lead to Miesner said at the K-State veterinary Includes Liquor and Gaming Licenses, plus restaurant equipment as “Turn-Key” sale...$350,000, with terms possible. other problems with the feet and legs, so it is clinic it is common to evaluate cases of foot Call Roger Axtman, 406-899-4098 important to consult with your veterinarian rot and toe abscesses. about the best way to manage it.” “Basic foot rot is an infection between the “We look forward to assisting you To hear more on this topic, listen to the toes that will cause a symmetrical swelling with all of your Real Estate needs” full Cattle Chat podcast online at https:// of the foot, whereas a toe abscess may not ksubci.org/2020/12/18/foot-problems-fallshow any swelling, or if it does swell it will 406-622-3803 www.fbrealty.com calf-health-issues-screw-claws-shelter-andbe on one side or the other,” Miesner said. cows-in-pasture/ To treat foot rot, Miesner said antibiotics are given and it typically clears up. However, that is not always the case with The key to our bull power... abscesses. “With abscesses, there will be a sudden onset of severe lameness that may OF COW FAMILIES get better with antibiotics, but it wasn’t the antibiotics that cleared it. Rather, it was the pressure release from the draining of the abscess under the hoof,” Miesner said. 100 Performance Bulls He added that unless treated Performance tested bulls you can rely with a thorough hoof cleanon. Fertility tested, guaranteed, ing, it may not be healed. gentle dispositions. Sired by our If it doesn’t get better select, trait-leading herd sire line-up. with the first round of treatment, Larson advised cattle producers to have the hoof 100 Yearling Females evaluated by their veteriGuaranteed to breed. narian where the cattle can Powerhouse registered and commercial females. be lifted onto a turn table Representing historic, generational to take a closer look at the cows familes deep in VGW bloodines. hoof. 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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

1974 Noble 28-ft. blade, NBA 4700.......................... $1000 Case 1020 30-ft. flex header, pickup reel.................. $2000 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320 45-ft. air drill/tow between cart, single shoot, 10” spacing, light shanks................. $5000 Sakundiak 8x60 PTO auger..................................... $1000 Sakundiak 10x70 swing auger................................. $1000 1994 Flexi-Coil 67XL 130-ft. pull-type sprayer parts, windscreens, bodies, other parts................ Accepting offers Brandt 16-ft. hydraulic drill fill auger, orange.............. $100 1988 Versatile 846 red tractor, very good tires, 9700 hours.................................................................. $20,000 Call (406) 480-4965, Plentywood, Montana

Beaver VandenBos loads his own truck, run by Beau Bokma, in a little over 6 minutes. Beaver Transport and J Carter Trucking are just getting started running the equipment they purchased in Kansas to load out the large piles of grain around the country. In the background is a second pile at United Grain in Conrad.

UW college of agriculture students learn hands-on livestock slaughter skills

By McKensie Harris, University of Wyoming me toward the class.” Ditching laptops and donning rubber He also mentioned taking a variety of difboots and coveralls, University of Wyoming students prep within five minutes for class. ferent classes helps him get better at his job. This isn’t the standard dress for COHe generally works with first-year students who are either academically at-risk or undeVID-19 precautions but for class on the UW Meat Laboratory kill floor. clared and need guidance on courses to take. This is just one of the many courses McK“It helps me be better at my job if I take an undergraduate class because it keeps me ensie Harris, assistant lecturer and internship connected to what they are experiencing,” program coordinator for the Department of said Herdt. Animal Science, teaches in fall. He explained his job requires him to be a “The livestock slaughter practicum class great generalist, of knowing what is generis just that,” said Harris, in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “A place ally offered around campus because students where students can develop skills in the often don’t know what’s out there until they animal harvest industry.” talk to someone who has tried it before. During Phase 1 and 2 of UW’s approach “It’s nice to find these little corners of to reopening this semester, the class was campus where really great things are haptaught online with an academic focus propening,” said Herdt. “I’m super impressed with what McKensie is doing and Kyle viding students virtual lectures on principles (Phillips, UW Meat Lab manager), who runs of animal handling, food safety and meat the meat lab, and Warrie (Means, interim asscience. During Phase 3, when all students were sociate dean and associate professor in meat allowed back on campus, the class went right science). Their whole corner of campus is to work in the UW Meat Lab. very impressive.” “McKensie did a great job during those The class was required for Vogl’s major first four weeks to prepare us to hit the in animal science with a concentration in ground at full speed,” said Ben Herdt, production, meat and food technology, but a student in the class from Laramie and she wanted to step out of her comfort zone. manager in the academic advising office “I was intimidated but after seeing the with the Advising, Career and Exploratory process a few times, I feel way better,” said Studies Center. Vogl. “If someone were to approach me in “When I went in that very first day of inthe grocery store and say, ‘How could you person instruction, I suited up and was on the eat meat? It’s unethical,’ this course will give meat lab kill floor within five minutes going me a stronger platform to combat that and to work, and that’s a tribute to the preparahave experience to back up my thoughts.” Vogl shared that the class was a lot of hard tion we were doing in the weeks before.” work but with proper technique anyone can For three weeks the class will use handsharvest an animal. on learning to harvest a pig, then focus for “Ag can be a very male-dominated industhree weeks of beef harvest and round out the class with two weeks of lamb harvest. try but for a woman to take interest in it is a “The class has been one of my favorite really big deal, because a lot of the practices courses I think because it’s so hands-on,” we learned requires a lot of strength and you said Brittany Vogl, a sophomore in the class would normally associate that with a man,” from Elizabeth, Colo. “The first day McKsaid Vogl. “However, what McKensie has taught us is it’s all about technique. It doesn’t ensie said, ‘We are going to be here, we are matter what you look like, who you are, what going to help you every step of the way, but your gender is, it’s all about technique and we aren’t doing it for you.’” how you do it.” Students work with the animal from the Both Herdt and Vogl believe they are gainbeginning - when it comes into the facility as a live animal and to the end - preparing ing a greater understanding of the livestock and putting the carcass in the freezer. slaughter process and would recommend the For Herdt, as a UW staff member, he has course to others who are interested in this the opportunity to take classes. A coworker area of study and like hands-on learning. who has kids in 4-H and raises animals rec“The community the meat lab provides to those students is great,” said Herdt. “Those ommended this course to him. are the kinds of communities we need. That “I really enjoy cooking,” said Herdt. “I over there supports those students so much, enjoy cooking meat, and I enjoy the idea and their persistence and retention is going that we need to become more connected to to be so much better.” the food we eat. So that’s what really drew

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Emily Matzke, American Society of Agronomy decide how to spend their energy,” says Drought stress has been a major roadColeman-Derr. “Microbes can manipulate block in crop success, and this obstacle will the system and cause the decision-making not disappear anytime soon. Luckily, a dyPhone (406) 278-3068, Conrad, Montana process of plants to be altered.” namic duo like Batman and Robin, certain Some bacteria and fungi are destined to root-associated microbes and the plants they inhabit certain plants. And bacteria want the inhabit, are here to help. roots they inhabit to be their dream homes. Plants and animals have a close connecEQUIPMENT FOR SALE If a bacterium partners with a plant to help tion to the microbes like bacteria living 1972 Chevy crane truck (9000 lbs), 14-ft. bed, V8, 4 speed with 2 it grow during dry weather, it is essentially on them. 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• Free board on bulls until April 15, 2021 commercial Angus ranch to the current predominantly registered •• •On-line sale and bidding Karen (Harrer) Davis owns and operates registered registered Win herWindy operates andher owns Davis (Harrer) • Karen Angus ranch, operated bySELLING: Grant and Deanna Harrer. Harrer’s Satisfaction Guarantee including 84 years of experience. • Free board on bulls until April 15, 2021 Ridge Angus Ranch in conjunction with Lost Lake Ranch. Ranch. Lake Lost withProgram on conjuncti Grandpa W. J. “Wib” Harrer began farming/ranching in 2021 inoperates Ranch Angus Ridge Features of the Lost Lake Extra Value Karen (Harrer) Davis owns and her registered Windy 12 Yearling Registered Black Angus Heifers • •Harrer’s Satisfaction Guarantee including 84 years of experience. Belgrade, in the Great Depression era. • All registered bulls are sire-parentage verified by DNA testing Ridge Angus Ranch MT, in conjunction Lost Lake Ranch. (Ready towith Breed) • •All registered bulls have genetically-enhanced EPDs He Real purchased his first(Production) registered Angus cattle in 1936. Lost Lake Ranch “In The World Sale” • All cattle BVD-free • Vaccination program, comprehensive Angus cattle allowed (Production) him toCattle get Nutrition, yet retain Condition make a down payment on Green • •Balanced EPDs • Lost Lake Ranch “In The Real World Sale” Meadow in Helena, MT, in EPDs 1947. as of 1-21-21 EPD’s of Leading Sires of Calves • inPerformance tested • 2021 LLRRanch Sale (as of 12/31/20) Extra docility Western Auction • Great Falls, •Fertility testing = physical exam + scrotal size + semen test Angus cattle allowed that ranch to MT flourish. Sire Reg. No CED Livestock BW • WW YW SC DOC Milk Marb RE $W $B $C Many “heifer bulls” with retained growth EXAR Monumental 6056B 18379347 +10 +1.11 +1.40 +.70 +68 MTto make a+181 •+66 +122 Angus cattle allowed son, Wm. T. "Bill" Harrer, down 273 Falls, Great Top AI Livestock sires of • 2020 calves • EPDs as of 6/1/20 •+6 +26 nhis Auctio ck Livesto Western Auction • Great Falls, MT n-0.8 Wester Krein PT Socket 534 18313282 +8 +2.1 +62 +115 +1.95 +8 +30 +.67 +.54 +66 +120 202 • WW Volume discounts on bull purchases payment on the Lost Lake Ranch inMarb Ft. Benton, MT $W in 1968.$B Name Reg. No CED BW YW SC DOC CEM Milk RE Top AI sires of 2020 calves • EPDs as of 6/1/20 Lost Lake 10-4 19068221 +13 +0.5 +69 +136 +1.50 +8 +18 +.71 +.49 +58 +154 233 as of 6/1/20 EPDs calves of a2020 sires• for Call, Write, or AI Email Catalog or•other information. Top Livestock Insurance (Loss of Use and Mortality) Shared Premium • Over time, that ranch morphed from a Hereford ranch to a EXAR Monumental 6056B 18379347 +11 -.7 +66 +122 +1.09 +9 +13 +26 +1.33 +.69 +67 +184 Lost Lake Arrogance D67 18563876 -3 +4 +87 +150 +1.36 +8 +28 +.46 +.47 +84 +149 248 Name Reg. No CED BW of WW YW inYW SC DOC CEM Milkof Marb Milk RE Marb $W RE$B • Delivery is Free within Montana and discounted to adjacent states $ $W CEM DOC SCother BW CED EPD’s18882375 of Leading Sires Calves 2021 LLR Sale (as 12/31/20) No Reg. Call, Write, or +11 Email for aWW Catalog or commercial Angus ranch toinformation. the current predominantly registered Name Marda Blacksmith 683 18460820 +11 +1.1 +70 +126 +1.39 +33 +32 -.00 +.76 +84 +78 +113 213 Hilltop Edge 3747 +.5 +81 +141 +.81 +13 +13 +24 +.78 +.65 +156 EXAR Monumental 18379347 +11 -.7BW +122 +1.09 +9 SC +13 +26 +1.33 +.69+.32 +67+67 +121 225 +184 $W •+66 On-line sale and bidding Sire Reg. No CED WW YW DOC Milk Marb RE McCall Consensus 4092 6056B 17876966 +8 +.8 +69 +123 +1.47 +23 +21 +.46 Angus ranch, operated by+9 Grant and Deanna Harrer. +67 $B+1 +.69 +1.33 +26 +13 +1.09 +122 +66 -.7 +11 18379347 EPD’s of Leading Sires of Calves in 2021 LLR Sale (as of 12/31/20) 6056B tal Monumen EXAR KCF Bennet The Rock A473 17849954 +9 +1.8 +77 +143 +1.92 +26 +10 +20 +1.18 +.61 +67 +185 • Free board on bulls until April 15, 2021 Hilltop Edge 3747 18882375 +11 +.5 +81 +141 +.81 +13 +13 +24 +.78 +.65 +84 +156 MGR Treasure +12 +131 +1.02 +20 +12 +1.20 +.41 EXAR Monumental 6056B 18156972 18379347 +11 -1.3 BW -.6 +66 +66 +121 +1.09 +6 Milk +26 Marb +1.39 +52 +.70 +151 251 +68 +180 Sire Ultimate Reg. No CED WW YW SC DOC RE •+70 Karen (Harrer) Davis owns and operates her registered Windy +1 +84 $B +.65 +.78 +24 +13+1.18 +13 +.81 +141 +81 +11 • +.5 Harrer’s Satisfaction Guarantee including 84 years of experience. 18882375 Marda Blacksmith 683A473 18460820 +11 +1.4 +74 +130 +1.41 +32+1.95 +11 +32 +.36 +.92 +84 +143$W OCC Answer 520 18228919 +9 +1.6 +118 +.92 +20 +29 +.17 +.81 +79 +148 264 3747 Edge Hilltop Krein PT Socket 534 18313282 +8 +2.2 +62 +114 +8 +31 +.66 +.54 +67 +118 KCF Bennet The Rock 17849954 +9 +1.8 +77 +143 +1.92 +26 +10 +20 +.61 +67 +185 EXAR Monumental 6056B 18379347 +11 -.6 +66 +121 +1.09 +6 +26 +1.39 +.70 +68 +180 Ridge Angus Ranch in conjunction with Lost Lake Ranch. S S Black Granite D4 463 18538491 +11 +1.8 +69 +119 +1.57 +30 +31 +.59 +.54 +77 +139 245 +67+118 +.61 +1.18 Lost Lake 10-4 19068221 +13 +.5 +69 +136 +1.49 +8 +18 +.70 +.48 +58 +154+1 +20 Marda Swagger 17864907 +6 +.6+2.2 +87 +151 +.18 +24+1.95 +13 +26 +.36 +.75 +91 +146 +10+.36 +26+32 +1.92 +143 +77 +1.8 +9 Marda Blacksmith 683A473 18460820 +11 +1.4 +74 +130 +1.41 +32 +11 +.92 +84 +143 17849954 Rock The Bennet KCF Krein PT Socket 534 714 18313282 +8 +62 +114 +8 +31 +.66 +.54 +67 Windy Ridge Swagger 18960623 +8 +1.1 +86 +140 +1.28 +23 +28 +.32 +.62 +94 +133 244 Lost Arrogance 18563876 -3 +12 +4 +87 +.18 +150 +24 +1.33 +7 +28 +.46 +.47 +84 +149+1 MGR Treasure 18156972 -1.3 +69 +74 +133 +.94 +17+1.49 +18+32+26 +12 +1.19 +.52 +56 +155 +84+154 +.92 LostLake Lake 10-4 19068221 +13 +69 +136 +8 +18 +.70 +.48 +58 Marda SwaggerD67 463 17864907 +6 +11 +.6+.5 +87 +151 +13 +.75 +91 +146 +.36 +32 +11+.36 +1.41 +130 +1.4 18460820 683 h Blacksmit Marda Marda Blacksmith 683 18460820 +11 +1.1 +70 +125 +1.44 +33 +33 -.03 +.74 +79 +108 We think priorities are clear-3 when you compare our sires with current breed averages! 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University of Wyoming Extension Strong leadership, programming, work ethic and commitment to clients has earned a southeastern extension educator in agriculture and horticulture the Wyoming Association of County Agriculture Agent’s Outstanding Educator award. Brian Sebade, based in Albany County, has been working with UW Extension since 2011. He provides leadership and educational programming for range management, plant identification, fruit trees, vegetable production, season extension, small acreage management, ATV safety, native plants and more. “No matter what initiative team, county office, or programming focus, Brian seamlessly serves his clientele,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, agriculture and horticulture extension educator based in Park County. Sebade has served as county coordinator in two different counties and is the team chair for the agriculture and horticulture initiative team in extension and co-editor of the Barnyards & Backyards magazine. “Saying he is ambitious is definitely an understatement,” said Mary Louise Wood, Albany County extension 4-H/youth educator. “He can be quite detail-oriented and looks at the big picture, not just the task at hand.” Sebade took on the ATV safety program, Wyoming Good Riding Practices (WyGRIP), in 2017 to help reduce the number of accidents within the state. He maintained an active role in providing 10 programs in two states for 737 participants. He also took initiative to develop programming for the emerald ash borer, a newly developing pest, shared Vardiman. The emerald ash borer, while found in Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota, has not yet been detected in Wyoming. Sebade works well with age groups across generations, helping youths in 4-H, young producers and retired gardeners, shared Wood. “Mr. Sebade fits right in with young adults, middle-aged and senior citizens,” said Wood. “His people skills are to be envied.” He may be known for his laid-back personality and ability to provide a comical quote to lighten the mood, but he is a powerful force within UW Extension, shared Vardiman. “He is not the most vocal or loudest voice in the room, but when he speaks, everyone listens. His focus is concentrated on the greater good,” said Vardiman.

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Farmers increasingly turning to non-traditional lenders

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FOR THE CHUCK ROAST: 1 2-lb. beef chuck roast 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. brown sugar 1 1/2 kosher salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 (12-oz.) can Mexican beer, such as Tecate FOR THE NACHOS 1 (13-oz.) bag corn chips 3 c. Monterey Jack cheese 1 c. drained pickled jalapeños 1 avocado, cubed 2 radishes, sliced into rounds 1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves 1/4 red onion, finely chopped Lime wedges, for serving In a small bowl, whisk to combine oregano, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Rub spice mix all over roast. Heat Instant Pot to Sauté and add vegetable oil. Sear all sides of chuck roast until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove roast. Pour beer into Instant Pot, then add chuck roast back to pot. Scatter onions over pot roast and secure Instant Pot lid. Select Pressure Cook and cook on high for 55 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining air. Remove roast from instant pot and use two forks to shred into bite-sized pieces. Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread an even layer of chips onto the baking sheet, then top with 1/3 of the cheese, jalapeños, and shredded beef. Top with more chips, and another 1/3 of cheese, jalapeños, and beef. Finish with one more layer of chips and the remaining cheese, jalapeños, and beef. Bake until cheese is melty and chips have crisped slightly, 10 minutes. Garnish with avocado, radishes, cilantro, and red onion. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

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3V Distributing, Conrad MT ................................C49 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ...............................A10 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................C20 Action Toys, Billings MT ......................................C22 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ...........................................................C33 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT .............C25 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls MT ...........B11 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ............................................C1 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .....................B16 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford MT ...........................A48 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT .................C40 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT .............................C9 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT .......................C6, C7 Big Iron Auctions ....................................... A19, A23 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT .........................C52 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT ..........C29 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT..............................A34 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT .C50 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby MT ...............B10 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT .........C20 Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT ...........C16 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT ......................................C9 Buckley Auction MT ............................................C40 Cahill Seeds, Scobey MT .....................................A2 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ......C26 Central Steel Building & Construction, GSI Bins, MT & ND ................................................................C49 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................A51 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT.....A34 Clearview Seed, Denton MT...............................A18 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT ................C35 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT .................................C35 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT ...................................................................C34 Crown Agro, Graham Seed Treating, Center ND.....A28 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ...............................C28 Darling Ingredients, Inc.............................. A22, A42 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT .................................................. A6, C19 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ..........C4 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................................A22 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MTC26, C27 EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT .........C36 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT ...............C48 First State Bank, Shelby MT ...............................A50 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton MT..............A39 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT ............ A24, C34 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ...................A43

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R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ............C18 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT............C8 Rehbein Ford, Inc., Plains MT ............................C31 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester MT ...................B4 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT ...A32 K.R. Rauch Company, Billings MT ......................A12 Rockwell Scales, Simms MT ..............................A49 Kimmel Ranch, Union Forage, Turner MT ............B6 Rocky Mountain Compost, Billings, MT ..............C24 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................C22 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River MT.................. A2, C46 Lattin & Sons, Power MT ........................... A24, C34 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT ...A32 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ......A37 Rydelle Enterprises, Drummond MT ..................C16 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT....A45 Safflower Technologies International, Fairview MTA7 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT .......................C50 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT . ................................................................C11, C48 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT ...........B5 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND ..........................A28 Shop Specialties, Valier MT ................................C16 Mineral Tub Lifter, Malta MT................................C40 Shortline Ag, Scobey MT........................... A14, C10 Missouri River Realty, Glasgow, Malta, Sidney MT .. Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT ...................... A8, C32 .........................................................................C45 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............C36 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT .............B14 SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ...................C8 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Staheli West, Ryan DeBruycker, Fairfield MT .....C26 Great Falls MT .................................................C46 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT...................................B21 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT ..........C46 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT ...............................B14 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ........B6 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT .......C47 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls MT ...............C29 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT..................................................C24, C49 Montana Specialty Mills, LLC, Great Falls MT ......A3 Synthetic Resources, Pretty Good Twine, Peabody Montech Seed Group, MT ..................................B20 KS ....................................................................B10 Morris Land Surveys, Choteau MT .....................A27 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY..........................C14 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT ............ B3, B8 Mountain West Ag Services, Garneill MT .............C2 Tate Miller Welding, Golva ND ............................A45 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT ........ Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT ..............................C9 .........................................................................C15 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT....C2 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT............ That Guys Fab Shop, Havre MT .........................C21 ................................................................ B14, B15 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester MT.............................B19 Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients Inc.......... A22, A42 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre MT ..........C19 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ...............C21 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT ............................C46 NM Machinery, Missoula MT ................................B2 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT ......................A45 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT.....C11 Tri County Implement, Sidney MT.........................A5 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ..............................B17 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton MT..................A51 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT..........C3 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT ........................C20, C51 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE .............................C5 TT&E Inc, Victor MT ...........................................C42 Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc, Conrad & Great Falls MT Union Forage, Kimmel Ranch, Turner MT ............B6 .........................................................................A44 Up In Smoke Diesel Tuning, Brian Keller, Great Falls MT .....................................................................C4 Paramount Service & Supply, Glendive & Sidney Vaughn Truck, Havre MT.....................................A26 MT .....................................................................C2 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT ......................C15 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester MT ...................B23 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT ....................C13 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad MT ........................A50 Prescription Tillage Technology, DBL Sales, Denton Western Montana New Holland, Missoula MT ...C45 MT .....................................................................A6 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT ..................C18 Pretty Good Twine, Synthetic Resoures, Peabody Wild Horse Seed, Havre MT ...............................A41 KS ....................................................................B10 Willie’s Farm Repair, Scobey, MT .........................C2 Price Contracting Inc, Stevensville MT ...............A24 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT .....C48 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ....C28 Zomer Truck, Conrad MT ......................................C3

HUGGYPhone BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana NEW ITEMS

International 454 2WD tractor, power steering, 3-point, 1000/540 PTO, shuttle transmission, good tires. Tag #BobC0221...............................................$5000 Cub Cadet 782 18 hp Kohler engine. Tag #BobC0221...............................$1000 Flexi-Coil 67 XL, 50-ft. suspended boom, dual sprayer nozzles, windscreens. Tag #TysonR0221..........................................................................................$9500 Versatile 800 4WD tractor, 5908 hours, Cummins 85 engine. Tag #Tyson0221.... .............................................................................................................$10,000 Case IH 9280 4WD tractor, new Power Shift transmission, 4000 hours on engine overhaul. Tag #Randy0221...................................................................$55,000

GRAIN AUGERS

M&W grain dryer with 75 hp electric motor, portable dryer, new bearings. Tag #Vermulum09201..................................................................................$7500 Keho grain drying equipment..........................................................Call for price Versatile 54-ft. PTO grain auger. Tag #Hugh0220........................................ $500 Farm King 10”x70-ft. swing hopper auger. Tag #HiddenLake0420.............$3500 Feterl 7”x27-ft. grain auger with Wisconsin engine. Tag #Jack#W0420.......... Call

Several air seeder and conventional drills available. Call me with your needs.

TRAILERS

Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500 1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0420............................................................................................ Call Tulsa 12-ft. flatbed with tail roll and winch. Tag #Jack0420............................ Call Doepper Super 8 hay trains, hauls 40 round bales. TAg #JeffH04201.....$10,500 Fire trailer with 3 fire hoses, 500 gallon tank, Honda, great for upcoming harvest. Dave T0820...........................................................................................$6500 2012 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0720..........................$36,000 2013 Cross Country belly dump trailer. Tag#Brent0720..........................$38,000 Wilson 18-ft. pup trailer. Tag #TagKyle0520.............................................$26,000

BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS

John Deere HH80 hammer. Tag #Brent0720..............................................$9500 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0520..........................................$15,000 Cat D8 dozer with 3 shank ripper and cable dozer. Tag #TomH0920.......$28,000 Cat #70 Cat can. Tag #TomH0920............................................................$14,000 New Holland L220 skid steer loader. Tag #Pack0920. Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1018.........................................................$3500 John Deere 30 3-point backhoe. Tag #Tanner0620....................................$2000 2011 JCB 330 skid steer loader, 1300 hours, 3300# lifting capacity, 84” bucket. Tag #Austin0820.................................................................................$38,000 2012 John Deere drum roller. Tag #Brent0720...........................................$9000 2012 John Deere 73” sheepsfoot roller. Tag #Brent0720............................$8000 New Danuser hammer skid steer mounted post pounder. Tag #Hug0119....$4995 Utility bucket for skid steer loader, new cutting edge. Tag #Hug0120............$1500 Ford 655C tractor/loader/backhoe, rebuilt engine. Tag #Lorenze0620.....$18,000

Several size plows and discs available

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ANTIQUE TRACTORS

2-John Deere Model A tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere Model B tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere B tractor, tricycle front. Tag #ANF0216 John Deere 520 tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., new paint, runs great. Tag #RonA0316. ..............................................................................................................$6500

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0916 Flexi-Coil 50 boom sprayer with 50-ft. booms, double nozzles, windscreens and 650 gallon tank. Tag #Chuck0520...........................................................$300 Brandt SB4000 sprayer, double nozzles. Tag #TomH0920......................$12,000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms with John Deere rate controller. Tag #BigSky0720...........................................................................................$5500 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer with wind screens. Tag #Paul0220......................................................................................... $15,000 2007 New Holland SF216 sprayer, 80-ft. booms, windscreens, 1600 gallon tank. Tag #Dale0320...................................................................................$15,000 Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0420.................................................................. Call John Deere 335 pickup sprayer with 35-ft. booms, QuickJet nozzles. Tag #Ruth0620. Valmar 320 Fargo spreader mounted on 54 harrow cart, good shape. Tag #JackW0420. Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms with double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0520.

TRUCKS

1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0120..................................................................................... $5500 1988 Kenworth T600 with 18-ft. box and hoist, pusher axle, plumbed for tailgate auger, 3406 engine, 9 speed transmission. Tag #TimK0820..............$31,000 1978 GMC 6500 truck with 18-ft. Knapheide box and hoist, 366 engine, 5 speed. Only 29,000 miles. Tag #HarveyK0520.................................................$9500 1948 Dodge grain truck with Knapheide box. Tag #Ruth0420.....................$1900 1999 Sterling semi truck. Tag #Marsh0620..............................................$25,000 1982 Ford truck with 12-ft. blade. Tag #RichT0820.....................................$5500 Ford F900 lineman’s truck. Tag #DaveT0820. 1993 Ford L9000 truck for pulling trailers. Tag #Marsh0620....................$35,000 1981 Kenworth flatbed truck, Cummins diesel engine. Tag #Marsh0620...$4500 1994 Ford L9000 Aeromax Tag #Marshal0620.......................................$25,000 1999 Kenworth W900 truck. Tag #Brent0720..........................................$26,000 1994 Ford LT9000 truck. Tag #Brent0720................................................$22,000

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

New Holland 16H hay header with Versatile 276 tractor adaptor. Tag #Russ0820. Versatile 2400 24-ft. draper header to fit bi-directional tractor. Tag #KerryC0512. ................................................................................................................$500 (2) Allis Chalmers 313 pickup headers with belt pickup attachments. Tag #WSpeich0715 Versatile 24-ft. header for bidirectional. Tag #EarlC0813 Case IH 810 pickup header with pickup attachment. Tag #TomH0115

Aeration Equipment Available MISCELLANEOUS

New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0520. NEW!! Danuser pallet forks for skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0420.......................... ............................................................................................Preseason price

LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS

John Deere 2010 tractor, 2WD, 3-point, 540 PTO, front weights. Tag #ANF0121. ................................................................................................................$5500 6-ft. canola roller. Tag #DonD0121...............................................................$1000

PICKUPS & CARS

2008 Dodge 3500 pickup, grill guard, flatbed with tool boxes, 299,000 miles, Cummins, 10,000 miles on new transmission. Tag #TagLorenze0620....$15,000 1973 Ford F250 pickup, set up as a fire truck. Tag #Hugh0220................. $6000 2012 Ford F150 pickup, 4x4, 68,500 miles, automatic. Tag #Doug0820...$17,000 2009 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup, automatic transmission, crew cab, gas engine. Tag #RichT0120..........................................................................................$10,500 2005 Dodge 3500 pickup, 4WD, Cummins 5.9 engine. Gets good mileage. Tag #HarveyK0720......................................................................................$16,000 1999 Ford E350 van, 15-passenger, 459,893 miles. Tag #Lorenze0620....$6000 2003 Ford F350 Lariat with PowerStroke diesel engine, 5th wheel ball, rubber mat in box, 250,000 miles. Tag #Hillcrest1120........................................$9500

TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS

New Fair bale processors. Tag #Larry0419. New Harsh mixer wagons. Tag #Larry0419. New Luck Now Tmr mixers. Tag #Larry0419. Farmhand 82C grinder/mixer. Tag #BobS1219...........................................$4500 Used Bale King bale processor. Tag #Larry0320......................................... $8500 See Me about your bale processor needs. Highline 6800 multi bale processor. Tag #JR1019...................................$14,900

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.

COMBINES

1995 John Deere 9600 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #TimK0820... $32,000 1990 John Deere 9600 combine. Tag #TimK0820. Case 2388 combine with 40-ft. draper header and 1015 pickup header, 3527 engine hours, 2856 separator hours. Tag #Vince0720..........................$55,000 Massey Ferguson 550 combine for parts. Tag #LonP0619................ Best Offer White 5542 combine with 18-ft. header. Tag #BillO0520.............................$3000

HARROWS

1998 Flexi-Coil System 82 60-ft. harrow with straight tines, down pressure springs. Tag #Paul0220..................................................................... $13,000 Bougault 7200 84-ft. heavy harrow. Tag #Rog0420.................................$40,000 18-ft. drawbar spike tooth harrow. Tag #JackW0420....................................... Call New Wessex pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0420......................... $170 per section 2- 6-ft. spike tooth harrow with drawbar. Tag #JackW0420............................. Call 4- 6-ft. mounted harrow. Tag #JackW0420...................................................... Call 40-ft. spring tine harrow cart. Tag #JohnA0620...........................................$1500

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Big Horn Basin private pesticide applicator classes

University of Wyoming Extension Five private pesticide applicator classes are being offered in Park, Big Horn and Washakie counties during February and March. “These classes are an opportunity for individuals to renew or obtain a private pesticide applicator license,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension educator based in Park County. “Any landowner who anticipates applying restricted use pesticides must acquire a private pesticide application license through this class, complete the take-home workbook, or pass the exam administered in the extension office, prior to purchasing and use of said pesticides.” The class includes weed and pest district updates, worker protection standards, pest management, pesticide labels, pesticides in the environment, sprayer calibration, the license form and more. Class space is limited. Please RSVP in advance. “This year we are recommending folks consider getting their license with the take-home workbook because of limited space in the classes due to COVID health policies,” said Vardiman. Locations, dates and times are: • Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull - February 11, 8 a.m.-noon. • Park County Library, Grizzly Room, Cody – February 16, 1-5 p.m. • Big Horn County Weed and Pest, Greybull – February 23, 1-5 p.m. • Park County Fairgrounds, Homesteader Hall, Powell – March 4, 8 a.m.-noon. • Washakie County Extension Office, Worland – March 16, 9 a.m. For more information or questions, to receive a take-home workbook, or reserve a class spot, contact the Powell UW Extension office at 307-754-8836.

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Economist explains benefits of profitability maps

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K-State Research and Extension News they go about their work, should be properly Satellites, yield monitors and numercalibrated to account for such things as the ous other technologies have given farmers combine speeding up or slowing down, or massive amounts of information about how running on a hill side. crops perform on their land. Information on inputs, particularly when The challenge they often find, however, a farmer is using a third-party to apply variis how to make sense of that data. 20-40% LONGER WEAR able rate applications, can be much more Terry Griffin, a precision agriculture LIFETIME WARRANTY ON BREAKAGE difficult to collect, according to Griffin. economist at Kansas State University, said “One of the things I’d ask farmers to yield maps – developed from the volumes INCREASED RESISTANCE TO BREAKAGE consider, as part of the agreement with your of data collected in a field -- have become RETAINS A SHARP CUTTING EDGE service provider, is to receive not only a more common, providing guidance on soil map on paper, but also receive the electronic moisture, yield and other characteristics of 3 ZONES OF HARDNESS FOR INCREASED data from the as-applied applications for the land. But those maps are not enough. FLEXIBILITY, DURABILITY AND WEAR your record, and for the ability to create the “All of us who have been dealing with profitability maps,” he said. yield monitor data have been making maps BLADES TO FIT Griffin was recently featured in a podcast for a few decades,” Griffin said. “But rather CNH & JOHN DEERE from the University of Nebraska in which he than a map of the yield for that field, we can 1 2 talked in-depth about profitability mapping. convert that to a map of profitability, which 3 A link to that podcast is available online at then gives us site-specific information about https://agmanager.info/news/leveragingwhether parts of the field are profitable or yield-data-podcast not.” More information on precision agriProfitability maps, he said, combine inculture and profitability also is available formation on yield, sale price of the crop and Tyrel and Tara Hendrickson online from K-State Research and Extenthe inputs applied to each section of a field. 406-759-5006 or 406-799-8576 sion (https://agmanager.info/machinery/ Maps are color-coded, clearly indicating to precision-agriculture). farmers what parts of their field are making 717 Madison Avenue West • Chester, MT (near Liberty County Airport) money, losing money or breaking even. “This is especially important when we are looking at profitability maps over time,” Griffin said. “One year may be an anomaly, but if we see certain parts of the field that are unprofitable year after year, then we have 1:00 p.m. • at the ranch information to make different long-term decisions, A A R Justified 0042 A A R Foreman 0806 especially if our land rental agreements are conducive Selling to do so.” Simply put, profitability maps allow farmers to target All bulls have genomicaly enhanced EPDs. the use of inputs in a way that will make the most A A R Stunner 0919 Reg. 19848301 Reg. 19855532 money. For example, using BW WW Milk YW BW WW Milk YW information from a profit-1.2 +68 +24 +111 +1.4 +76 +31 +142 ability map, a farmer may choose to apply fertilizer A A R Knockout 0503 A A R Outside 0277 only in sections where soil conditions are conducive to growing successful crops. Reg. 19858184 Doing so reduces inputs and BW WW Milk YW the area that an applicator +1.9 +70 +22 +113 has to travel to nourish that field. A A R Load Up 0198 Reg. 19858545 Reg. 19850539 Farm mapping software BW WW Milk YW BW WW Milk YW – some of which farmers al+0.7 +65 +32 +117 -0.3 +65 +32 +117 ready own -- can help them build their own profitability A A R Knudson 0077 A A R Justified 0725 maps, Griffin said. The challenge, though, is getting accurate data on yield, fertility, Reg. 19850489 inputs and crop prices. BW WW Milk YW Yield monitors, which al+1.4 +74 +35 +132 low such farm equipment as combine harvesters or tracReg. 19855523 Reg. 19850452 tors to gather information as

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Hydrogen-supported life beneath glaciers

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service trying to study.” Using years’ worth of data collected from Over months of preparing and observing ice-covered habitats all over the world, a the microbial cultures, Dunham found that Montana State University (MSU) team has not only was it possible to track the comdiscovered new insights into the processes munities’ growth in the lab environment but that support microbial life underneath ice also that the type of bedrock underlying a sheets and glaciers, and the role those orglacier influenced how much hydrogen gas ganisms play in perpetuating life through was produced, which in turn led to the presice ages and, perhaps, in seemingly inhosence of microbial communities that were pitable environments on other planets. better adapted to metabolizing hydrogen. Doctoral candidate Eric Dunham of Samples taken from the Kötlujökull Glacier MSU’s Department of Microbiology and in Iceland, which sits atop basaltic bedrock, Immunology in the College of Agriculture, produced much more hydrogen gas than the along with mentor Eric Boyd, published samples from Robertson Glacier in Alberta, their findings in the journal Proceedings Canada, which has carbonate bedrock beof the National Academy of Sciences this neath it. week. The work examines the ways water As they use that hydrogen gas to generand microbes interact with the bedrock ate energy, said Boyd, the microbes also beneath glaciers, using samples of sedipull carbon dioxide out of the air to create ment taken from glacial sites in Canada biomass, replicate and grow. That ability to and Iceland. “fix” carbon is a critical climate regulation “We kept finding organisms in these sysprocess, another similarity to photosynthetems that were supported by hydrogen gas,” sis in plants. said Boyd of the inspiration for the project. “Considering that glaciers and ice sheets “It initially didn’t make sense, because we cover about 10% of the Earth’s landmass couldn’t figure out where that hydrogen gas today, and a much larger fraction at times was coming from under these glaciers.” in the planet’s past, microbial activities such A team of researchers, including Boyd, as the ones Eric measured are likely to have later discovered that through a series of had a major impact on Earth’s climate, both physical and chemical processes, hydrogen today and in the past,” said Boyd. “We’ve gas is produced as the silica-rich bedrock known for a while that microorganisms underneath glaciers is ground into tiny living beneath ice sheets or glaciers can fix mineral particles by the weight of the ice carbon, but we never really understood how. on top of it. When those mineral particles What Eric’s pioneering work shows is that combine with glacial meltwater, they let not only are these organisms completely off hydrogen. self-sustainable in the sense that they can What became even more fascinating to generate their own fixed carbon, they also Boyd and Dunham was that microbial comdon’t need sunlight to do it like the rest of munities under the glaciers could combine the biosphere that we’re familiar with.” that hydrogen gas with carbon dioxide Looking further afield at the other planets to generate more organic matter, called in our solar system, Boyd notes that two biomass, through a process called chemoof the critical elements scientists look for synthesis. Chemosynthesis is similar to when evaluating habitability are water and a how plants generate biomass from carbon source of energy. The newfound knowledge dioxide through photosynthesis, although that self-sustaining microbial communities chemosynthesis does not require sunlight. can flourish in icy environments through To learn more about what those chemothe generation of hydrogen gas is a critical synthetic microbes were doing, Dunham step toward identifying potentially habitable used samples of sediment from the glaciers environments on other planets. in Canada and Iceland. He grew samples of “There’s lots of evidence for ice and glathe living organisms found in the sediment ciers on other planets,” he said. “Are they in a laboratory, watching them over several habitable? We don’t know. Could there be months to see if they would continue to microbes living under ice sheets on plangrow in the simulated environment. ets with bedrock similar to those that Eric “The organisms we were interested in studied? Absolutely. There’s no reason to rely on hydrogen gas as food to grow, and think otherwise.” most are also anaerobes, meaning oxygen For Dunham, whose undergraduate and will kill them,” said Dunham, who is origipost baccalaureate research focused on nally from Billings and is entering the final health sciences and virology before shifting semester of his doctoral studies. “One of the to biogeochemistry, the most rewarding part most critical steps in preparing these experiof the new discovery is exploring how variments, and easily the most stressful element, ous Earth processes fit together and influwas getting those samples into bottles and ence one another in ways that the scientific flushing out all the oxygen as quickly as community is only beginning to unlock. possible, so I didn’t kill the organisms I was

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University of Wyoming Extension Developing Facebook Live shows and other innovative methods for the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension to deliver resource information to small acreage owners in the face of COVID-19 has led to the originator receiving extension’s creative excellence award. Jennifer Thompson organized the digital delivery effort earlier this year when COVID-19 halted all UW Extension in-person events across Wyoming. Thirty-five shows were aired April to September as part of the Barnyards and Backyards small acreage project in Wyoming. The project’s goal is to provide Wyoming landowners with the information and resources they need through workshops, its www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard website, and the Barnyards & Backyards quarterly magazine, to sustainably manage their land. “Jenny took the 2020 in-person programming challenges in stride and created a mechanism to deliver educational opportunities on a wide variety of subjects under the umbrella of Barnyards and Backyards,” said Jeff Edwards, extension pesticide training coordinator. The Facebook Live programs launched April 8. Thompson had researched delivery methods and solved the technical challenges. “None of which would have been executed so flawlessly without her dedication to the continued education of others,” said Edwards. The recordings are available by going to www.uwyo.edu/ barnbackyard. Thompson coordinated every show, invited guest speakers, explored the possibilities of Zoom software and advertised the shows, said Jeremiah Vardiman, extension educator based in Park County. Viewers could interact with the hosts and guest speakers. Shows were also recorded for later viewing and related materials made available. “The Barnyards and Backyards Live was a new creative twist on virtual program delivery because it provided educational information in a casual conversation with the hosts and guest speakers and also allowed participants of the show to ask their specific questions,” he said. Thompson organized meetings after each show to discuss what may or may not have gone well, edited the recordings and posted the videos to the web for later viewing, said Abby Perry, an extension educator based in Carbon County. “She would be the first to point out everyone else’s contributions,” said Perry. “But she recognized an opportunity to blaze the trail and created a solution to a difficult situation.” More about Thompson is available at https://youtu.be/ mF-5j3nmsWE.

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Meats judging team places high in spring, fall competitions

The University of Wyoming (UW) meats judging team placed within the top five of all contests but two this season despite setbacks from COVID-19. The honors included winning the American Royal contest, held virtually this year. Members include Grace Corrette of Brighton, Colorado, Hunter Valasek of Savannah, Missouri, Abby Vogl of Elizabeth, Colorado, and Sam Wolf of Biggsville, Illinois. Practices this past spring looked a lot different than their traditional practices, said coach Sierra Jepsen, an assistant lecturer in the Department of Animal Science. Instead of meeting at the meat lab at 5 a.m. during the weekday and the traditional six-hour long Saturday practice, the team met via Zoom for virtual practices. Jepsen shared the team missed some of the traditional team building components, like traveling together in the van to get to contests, team dinners and other team building activities, but the team was still grateful to have some normalcy and consistency meat judging provided. “It was something normal for them to base their semester around,” said Jepsen. “When the rest of the semester was turned on its head, our practices, our team unit and competing was all very consistent for them. They knew what they

University of Wyoming Extension were getting, they knew what to expect and it gave them something positive for a semester that was very non-traditional and challenging.” The team attended four contests in person during the spring, including the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Southwestern in Fort Worth, Texas, Iowa State Invitational in Ames and Houston Stock Show in Texas. They finished the season with three virtual contests during the fall, including the virtual South Plains, virtual American Royal and virtual High Plains contest. “This has been one of the most resilient meat judging teams we’ve had in recent history,” said Jepsen. “They were extremely competitive in the spring, and then they had to continue on with that success in an untraditional way.” At National Western Stock Show they placed seventh overall, fifth in pork judging, sixth in reasons and sixth in specifications. Valasek was 12th overall, 12th overall beef, 13th total placing, 13th beef judging, 14th beef grading and 15th reasons. Corrette was first in pork judging, ninth reasons and tenth specifications. At the Southwestern, the team placed fifth overall, fifth beef grading, fifth pork judging, fifth beef judging, fifth reasons and fifth total beef. Corrette was seventh overall, third pork judging, seventh reasons, ninth lamb judging, tenth specifications

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Generating methane gas from manure By Charles D. Fulhage, Dennis Sievers and James R. Fischer, Department of Agricultural Engineering

At first glance, the idea of generating methane gas has considerable merit because it appears to offer at least a partial solution to two pressing problems — the environmental crisis and the energy shortage. Unfortunately, present-day large-scale methane generation requires rather high investments in money and management, which considerably reduces the idea’s practicality. This guide is intended to provide quantitative information so that the feasibility of methane generation can be evaluated for a given situation. Anaerobic process Livestock manure contains a portion of volatile (organic) solids, which are fats, carbohydrates, proteins and other nutrients that are available as food and energy for the growth and reproduction of anaerobic bacteria. The anaerobic digestion process occurs in two stages. The volatile solids in manure are initially broken down to a series of fatty acids. This step is called the acid-forming stage and is carried out by a particular group of bacteria, called acid formers. In the second stage, a highly specialized group of bacteria, called methane formers, convert the acids to methane gas and carbon dioxide. The anaerobic process depends on methane formers because they are more environmentally sensitive than acid formers. Methane bacteria are strict anaerobes and cannot tolerate oxygen in their environment. They function best at 95 degrees Fahrenheit; therefore to obtain maximum gas production, heat usually must be added to a digester. Methane bacteria are slower growing than acid-forming bacteria and are extremely pH-sensitive (pH 6.8-7.4 optimum). The acid formers will grow rapidly if an excess of organic material is fed to a digester, producing an excess of volatile acids. The accumulated acids will lower the pH, inhibiting the methane bacteria and stopping gas production. To help buffer the system against increases in acids, high alkalinity must be maintained. Lime has been added to

digesters during start-up or periods of slug loading to maintain pH control. A variety of materials can become toxic to anaerobic bacteria — salts, heavy metals, ammonia and antibiotics. Bacteria require minimum amounts of salts for optimum growth. However, if salts are allowed to accumulate beyond bacterial requirements, they can become toxic and inhibit digestion. Soluble heavy metals (copper, zinc, nickel) may be toxic to digester bacteria. Most heavy metals can be precipitated out with sulfides and will cause no problems in the sludge. Livestock feeds containing significant amounts of heavy metals may require special attention. Most livestock manure (particularly swine and poultry) contain appreciable amounts of nitrogen, which will be converted to ammonia in the digester. Most of the ammonia will accumulate in the digester material and will become toxic if not controlled. Ammonia toxicity is a major concern in the anaerobic digestion of livestock manure. To avoid the problem, loading rates must be carefully controlled. Methane production potential The immediate and obvious benefit from methane production is the energy value of the gas itself. Hence, the question most frequently asked concerning the process is: “How much gas will I get?” The answer to this question depends on several factors that determine the efficiency of the operation. In the anaerobic process, a certain amount of gas is produced per pound of volatile solids broken down or destroyed by the bacteria. This is referred to as “gas yield.” Average values are given for the various animal species in Table 1. During digestion, only a fraction of the volatile solids contained in the raw manure are broken down or destroyed by the bacteria. Average percentages for volatile solids break-down for different animal species are also given in Table 1. If the weight of volatile solids produced by an animal or bird per day is estimated, the potential gas production for each spe-

cies on a daily basis can be calculated. For example, a 150-pound hog will produce about 0.7 pound volatile solids per day. Of this, 49 percent (or 0.34 pounds) is broken down by bacteria. Since about 12 cubic feet of gas per pound of volatile solids is produced by bacteria, a 150-pound hog has the potential to produce about 4.1 cubic feet of gas per day. These data are also summarized in Table 1 for each species. The gas obtained in anaerobic digestion of animal wastes is a mixture of carbon dioxide and methane with trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen gas. Typically, the mixture is composed of about 60 percent methane and 40 percent carbon dioxide regardless of the type of waste. Pure methane has heat value of about 1,000 Btu per cubic foot, so we can expect the methane-carbon dioxide mixture to have a heat value of about 600 Btu per cubic foot. Heat value data for the various species on “per hour” basis is given in Table 1. Typically about one-third of the energy in the manure gas is needed to maintain the necessary 95 degree F temperature in the digester. Hence the energy available for other uses is twothirds of the total energy produced. These values are listed in the last row of Table 1. To be meaningful, these heat values must be compared with some typical heat requirements that might logically use the gas as an energy source. Table 2 lists several typical farm heat requirements that could possibly use manure gas as an energy source and the numbers of the various animals needed to supply energy at the required rate. Obviously, the best possibilities for using manure gas are the various heating requirements associated with the home. High-energy requirements such as grain dryers and tractors are not compatible with methane generators because of the numbers of animals required. It should be noted that most farm heat requirements are seasonal and the problem of how to best use the gas in the “off” season exists. Storage of the gas is one possibility and will be discussed later. CONTINUED ON PAGE B19

Generating methane gas from manure CONTINUED FROM PAGE B18

Data presented in Tables 1 and 2 were generated entirely from laboratory experiments. In many cases there is a considerable loss in efficiency when such an operation is conducted in a large-scale field situation. For example, in calculating the potential gas production per animal it was assumed that all the volatile solids voided by the animal were introduced into the digester. In the practical situation, a portion of the volatile solids will likely be lost en route to the digester. Perhaps a more significant loss would be the degradation of a portion of the volatile solids between the time of excretion and introduction into the digester. Such losses indicate the need for an efficient manure handling system that continuously feeds manure into the digester. It is possible that the gas production values listed in Table 1 could be decreased by as much as 50 percent, depending on the efficiency of the system. Design and equipment The design volume of an anaerobic digester is sized according to the amount of volatile solids that must be treated daily and the period of time the material remains in the digester (detention time). Loading rates are normally expressed in pounds of volatile solids (#VS) per cubic foot of digester volume. Loading rates and detention times for various livestock are presented in Table 3. The loading rates as listed in Table 3 are designed to maintain the necessary bacterial balance and prevent ammonia toxicity from occurring. Table 3 Loading rates, detention time and digester volume for swine, dairy, poultry and beef Loading rate, pounds volatile solids per cubic feet digester volume per day • Swine: 0.14 • Dairy: 0.37 • Poultry: 0.12 CONTINUED ON PAGE B20

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Generating methane gas from manure CONTINUED FROM PAGE B19

• Beef: 0.37 Detention time, days • Swine: 12.5 • Dairy: 17.5 • Poultry: 10 • Beef: 12.5 Digester volume, cubic feet per animal • Swine: 5 • Dairy: 26 • Poultry: 0.37 • Beef: 13.5 Digester volume for a typical livestock operation cubic feet per gallon • Swine (500 head): 2,500/20,000 • Dairy (75 head): 1,950/15,000 • Poultry (15,000 birds): 5,550/42,000 • Beef (300 head): 4,050/30,400 The primary structure consists of a digestion tank, usually cylindrical in shape to promote better mixing. Most tanks are constructed of concrete and must be strong enough to withstand the weight and pressures of the contained liquid. The bottom is generally coneshaped to facilitate sludge removal. The top can be fixed or floating. A floating top provides expandable gas storage with pressure control but costs more and is more difficult to manage. Regardless of the tank shape or top used, the structure must be airtight. Methane gas when mixed with oxygen is highly explosive. Most tanks are set at least partially below ground level. This helps support the structure and provides some insulation. That portion of the tank above ground may have to be insulated to minimize heat losses. Mixing aids digestion by continually bringing the bacteria in contact with the waste material and by distributing the heat more uniformly. Mixing can be accomplished by: Recirculating the gas collected from the top of the tank Mechanical mixers. Gas recirculation does a better job of mixing but equipment costs are higher. Heat may be added by circulating the digester material through an external heat exchanger as shown in Figure 1 or by pumping heated water through a heatexchange coil inside the digester (not shown). External heat exchangers are difficult to use because of the corrosive nature of the digester liquid. The special, non-corrosive materials required are expensive and the heated water approach is normally used. Pumping of digester contents and sludge removal will necessitate using special solids (sludge) handling pumps. All piping must be of sufficient size to prevent clogging. To use the methane gas as an energy source requires some gas collection and pressure regulation equipment, including the necessary safety devices to prevent explosions. Digester management A digester must be loaded with manure on a regular basis to ensure a continuous supply of food for the anaerobic bacteria. Manure collection from the livestock production facility and feeding to the digester should be done at least once daily. Intermittent or slug loading of manure can cause acid build-up, upsetting the bacterial balance and reducing gas production. Once the bacterial populations are disrupted, several months may be required to stabilize them. A manure slurry of the proper solids content is required to maintain correct loading rates and detention times and to facilitate mixing and pumping. Loading rates given in Table 3 result in solids content of 2 to 10 percent in the feed material. Depending on the livestock enterprise and manure collection systems, some method of diluting and mixing the raw manure must be incorporated into the manure-handling system. Sustained performance of an anaerobic digester depends heavily on proper management of the chemical and physical environment within the digester. The contents of the digester should be monitored at regular intervals. The best indicators of digester imbalance are: • Decreasing gas production CONTINUED ON PAGE B22

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Generating methane gas from manure CONTINUED FROM PAGE B20

Figure 1: The basic components required to operate a continuous-mix, heated anaerobic digester is not simple and requires a substantial investment.

• Decreasing pH • Decreasing methane/carbon dioxide ratio • Increase in volatile acids. Imbalance in the system may be due to a change in temperature, loading rate or nature of the waste. The addition of toxic materials such as antibiotics can also cause unbalance. When an unbalanced condition is discovered, maintain pH control until the cause of the upset is discovered. The pH can be controlled by reducing the feed to the digester and/or adding lime. If the feed is reduced, the waste flow from the production facilities will have to be handled in an alternative manner. Management of digester gas Even with energy shortages, problems exist with how to best handle or use gas generated from manure. Basically two things can be done: store the gas as it is produced or burn the gas as it is produced to fulfill some energy requirement. In reality, a practical system would involve a combination of the two, but for purposes of discussion we will consider them separately. Methane, unlike propane, does not liquefy under reasonable pressures and temperatures. While propane can be liquefied at pressures in the 130 to 250 psi range at ambient temperatures, methane does not liquefy at any pressure if the temperature is greater than -116 degrees Fahrenheit. Fuel contains the greatest heat value per unit volume when in liquid form. Methane has a relatively low heat value per unit volume because it does not liquefy at normal storage pressures and ambient temperatures. For example, assume that we wanted to store two months’ accumulation of gas from a 500-head swine methane generation unit. From Table 1, we see that this amounts to 70 BTU’s per hour. x 720 hours per month x 2 months = 100,800 BTU’s per hog. At 600 BTU’s per cubic feet. this amounts to 168 cubic feet per hog, or 84,000 cubic feet for 500 hogs. If the methane is compressed at 5500 psi, a 224-cubic-foot storage tank would be required 3 feet in diameter by 32 feet long. By comparison, an equal number of Btu (energy) is contained in 548 gallons of propane. This would require a tank only 3 feet in diameter and 10 feet long at a pressure (130 to 250 psi) much less than that of the methane. Another important factor is the strength required in the walls of a tank in which gas is stored at very high pressures. For pressures greater than about 1000 psi, storage tanks more than a foot or so in diameter must have extra wall thickness, which makes such storage impractical. Because of the relatively low heat value

of methane (compared to propane and other liquid fuels) and its difficulty to liquefy under reasonable pressures, methane is impractical to store in large amounts. Hence most storage applications would likely involve only shortterm accumulations of methane. The other obvious alternative to storage of methane is to use it as it is generated. The easiest way to accomplish this is to burn the gas as it flows from the digester. Obviously this isn’t efficient use of the gas unless the flame is used to fulfill a heat requirement. The most frequently proposed use is home heating with the methane gas. From Table 2, notice that 535 hogs would be required to heat a 1,500 square foot home and almost 800 hogs would be required to fulfill the heating, water heating, cooking range and refrigeration demands of a typical home. This illustrates that it may be feasible to use methane to some extent in fulfilling the energy demands of the household. Such demands are seasonal, however, and gas use in the off-season remains a problem. For reasons already mentioned, storing off-season (summer) gas until winter probably is not feasible. Energy demands of grain dryers and tractors are high enough that using methane is not practical. Because of the relatively low heat value of methane, tremendous volumes are required to fulfill such demands. Most livestock operations simply do not have sufficient numbers of animals available to meet those demands. An alternative often proposed that would solve the seasonal problems of heating energy demands involves the burning of methane in an internal combustion engine. The engine in turn drives an alternating current generator, which supplies power to the farmstead electrical system. With proper regulating and controlling equipment, this power could be used to its maximum availability, and at the same time power supplier electricity need would be proportionately reduced. However, in such a scheme there is a significant energy loss in converting energy from the gas form to the electrical form. Internal combustion engines are about 25 percent efficient and generators are about 85 percent efficient. Consider, for example, a 500-hog production facility that would yield about 103 Btu per hog per hour (Table 1). In this example, we are using the higher Btu production rate (103 as opposed to 70) because excess heat from the engine coolant can be used to heat the digester. For 500 hogs producing energy at the rate of 103 BTU’s per hour, we have a total energy production of 51,500 BTU’s per

hour. If we were able to convert this energy directly into electricity with 100 percent efficiency, we would have about 15 kilowatts of power, or about 15-horse power. However, since our total efficiency is only 0.25 x 0.85 = 0.21 we will realize only 51,500 BTU’s per hour. x 0.21 = 10,815 BTU’s per hour. or about 3.2 kilowatts of electrical power from the original 15 kilowatt equivalent. Hence the advantages this system offers in eliminating seasonal energy demands may be offset by the heavy loss in efficiency in converting the energy from gas to electricity. Efficient management and use of digester gas will continue to be a problem. Research is needed to investigate more efficient methods of energy conversion and methods of concentrating the energy in methane gas to eliminate storage difficulties. Digesters as waste management components The above discussion has been concerned with the energy aspects of anaerobic digestion. A digester will also be an integral part of the waste management system. The advantages and disadvantages should be reviewed from a waste management viewpoint. A primary advantage of an anaerobic digester is its ability to nearly completely stabilize raw manure. As a result, the effluent from a properly operating digester is relatively odor-free and odor problems usually associated with production facilities and disposal operations may be reduced. Another advantage of anaerobic digestion is nearly complete retention of the fertilizer nutrients (N, P, K) that were in the raw manure. Nutrient losses may occur in subsequent handling of the effluent. This advantage may become more significant in the future if fertilizer shortages become more acute. Another advantage of the anaerobic digester is its ability to stabilize more waste per unit volume than other treatment facilities such as lagoons. This advantage is offset in most cases by the fact that a lagoon will probably be required for storage of digester effluent until such time that it can be used in irrigation or otherwise distributed over the land. This brings up the point that a digester is not a complete disposal tool in itself. The volume of liquid effluent from a digester is the same as the liquid volume of waste introduced into the digester. Hence there is no reduction in liquid volume of waste to be handled due to the action of the digester. The digester does reduce the amount of solids to be handled and provides relatively odor-free treatment. Digester effluent is not suitable for discharge into streams. There usually are less expensive systems that conform with the pollution regulations set forth by the Missouri Clean Water Commission. Summary Some energy can be extracted from manure through anaerobic digestion. But this would likely comprise only a small fraction of the total energy needs of a typical farm. High investments in money and management along with difficulties in efficiently using methane make anaerobic digestion a questionable venture for most farmers. If energy and fertilizer shortages become more acute and pollution regulations concerning odor become more strict, methane generation may become a feasible process in waste management systems. Research is needed to reduce capital costs of methane generation systems and provide techniques for proper management of such systems.

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MSU News Service a written will, the property passes to their Montana State University (MSU) Extendevisees, or beneficiaries.” sion has released the MontGuide “Quitclaim Instead of holding property as tenants in Deeds in Montana.” According to Marsha common, Goetting and Wolery said multiple Goetting, family economics specialist, a grantees may specify to the grantor of a quitquitclaim deed is a legal form that allows claim deed that they want the title to appear an owner to transfer real property, like land as a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. or buildings, to a grantee, who then holds This means that if one of the joint tenants the title to the property. dies, the surviving tenants become owners The grantee of a quitclaim deed accepts of that tenant’s share of the property. the risk of any known or unknown problems “For example, if there were three joint with the real property, Goetting cautioned. tenants and one joint tenant died, the two Unknown claims against the property could survivors own 50% each,” Goetting said. “A include a defect in a title, collection liens, joint tenancy with right of survivorship also missing heirs, unknown easements, survey avoids probate, unlike holding the property disputes or a previous mortgage. An owner as a tenant in common.” may have placed restrictions on the use of Wolery said the grantors must sign a the property, commonly called covenants. quitclaim deed and acknowledge it before Or a former owner may have established a notary. The grantees submit the deed for rules against parking a recreational vehicle recording in the clerk and recorder’s office in a driveway or having a car on blocks for in the county where the property is located. a repair job on the lawn. “Quitclaim Deeds in Montana” can be A quitclaim deed can be more comfound at https://store.msuextension.org/ plicated if the real property has multiple publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/ owners, said Jane Wolery, co-author of the MT202102HR.pdf. Paper copies are availguide and Extension agent for Teton County. able at Extension and reservation offices. She added the two most common ways to hold a title to real property are the arrangements called “tenants in common” and Dealer for Dutch Openers “joint tenancy with right of survivorship.” Come see us or call for more information! Using a quitclaim deed to grant real property to more than one grantee creates a tenants in common arrangement unless the quitclaim deed clearly states otherwise. That means two or more people each own a portion of the total value of the real property — which is also called having an “undivided interest,” Goetting and Wolery explained. If there are two grantees on the quitclaim deed, their unDealer for divided interest is 50% each; Chembine if there are four grantees, it’s 25% each. There is no Chemical right of survivorship in this Handling arrangement, meaning that Tanks if one owner dies, the other A cutting edge way of mixing co-owners do not automatiand blending your chemicals cally inherit their interest in for your agricultural needs. The the property. Chembine™ incorporates all “When title to real propthe features of a typical chemierty is tenants in common, cal mixer plus adds some userall co-tenants have equal friendly features. rights to manage and live on the property,” Goetting said. Call TODAY for more information! “Each tenant in common has the right to transfer their share of the real property by sale or gift. When a tenant in common dies, the deceased’s interest in the real LIQUID - DRY property passes to the deceased’s heirs. This assumes the deceased died without a will. If the deceased had ##### In England, the Romans, who had taken over the country, introduced a pagan fertility festival held every February 14. Nearly a century later in 496 A.D., the pagan ritual was abolished by Pope Gelsius, who established St. Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love.

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Reimagining Rural program challenges small towns

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Report about the importance of highways to U.S. agriculture

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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service dents here at MSU,” said Dougher. Montana State University’s College of Currently, Dougher said, 4.3% of stuAgriculture partnered with Blackfeet Comdents in the College of Agriculture are munity College to receive a grant from the self-identified American Indian students, U.S. Department of Agriculture to facilitate compared to 6.7% of the population of greater opportunities and new programs for Montana. She said she hopes the New Native American students. Beginnings program can be a catalyst for The New Beginnings for Tribal Students increasing Native American representation project is a cooperative effort with Blackfeet at MSU and in the College of Agriculture Community College in Browning, Brownby recruiting and retaining students. Led ing Public Schools and Heart Butte Public by Blackfeet educators, the program posiSchools, said Tracy Dougher, associate tions conventional courses in agriculture dean of the College of Agriculture and one alongside Blackfeet-led approaches to of the program’s leaders. It will include the the traditional ecological knowledge of development of high school and commuthe Amskapi Piikani Blackfeet people to nity college curriculum focused on general improve understanding between academic agriculture as well as a “2+2” bachelor’s institutions and maximize cooperation and program between Blackfeet Community student success. College and MSU, whereby students would The $339,000 in funding comes from spend two years studying at the community the USDA’s National Institute of Food and college before completing their bachelor’s Agriculture and will fund a two-year pilot degree with two more years at MSU. program between the two colleges, with “This project will help us build relationBlackfeet Community College receiving ships across the College of Agriculture and the main award and MSU receiving a subwith other institutions in our state so that award. One of the project’s MSU-based more people can be involved and engaged with our tribal communities and our stuCONTINUED ON PAGE C12

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faculty, Kristin Ruppel of the Department of Native American Studies in the College of Letters and Science, points to this project as a model of the type advocated by the Indigenous Research Initiative at MSU — itself an Indigenous-led research and data governance project facilitated by Piikani Lodge Health Institute in Browning in collaboration with MSU. “This project is a model of equitable, Indigenous-led partnerships,” said Ruppel, who along with Katz Endowed Chair in Native American Studies Loren BirdRattler and Native Land Project fellow Jill Mackin, engaged with the New Beginnings project from its inception. As envisioned by the Amskapi Piikani Blackfeet program leaders, the program will include eight seasonal educational institutes hosted in both Browning and Bozeman; the development of an agricultural associate degree program at Blackfeet Community College designed to complement four-year degree programs at MSU; the hiring of an academic support and mentoring adviser dedicated to the College of Agriculture’s Native students; and the education and professional development of participating faculty focused on tribal culture and Indigenous agricultural knowledge. Seasonal institutes will begin next spring, Dougher said, and will include training for high school and college instructors on topics including Indigenous culture, food sustainability, recruitment and retention of Native American students and the role of native plants and animals in Montana’s past, present and future ecology. The institutes will be held during each season in order to tailor subject matter to different parts of the year. “This project is strengthened by offering the opportunity for students and faculty to learn together through Traditional Ecological Knowledge, or TEK, approaches by observation of Iinii, the bison,” said Melissa Weatherwax, Director of Institutional Development for Blackfeet Community College. “We are excited to build relationships as educators to support tribal students in their success of accomplishing degrees in agriculture-related sciences.” Over the next two years, Dougher said, the program will constantly be evaluated through student feedback, surveys and faculty experiences. She said the hope is to facilitate the smooth transition of students interested in bachelor’s degrees from Montana’s tribal colleges into programs at MSU, and that the College of Agriculture could pursue similar collaborations with Montana’s other tribal colleges in Montana and the region in the future. Project leaders at Blackfeet Community College include President Karla Bird, Director of Institutional Development Melissa Weatherwax, Provost Carol Murray and Native Science Field Center co-founder Helen Augare Carlson, along with faculty in the Division of Math and Science. Besides Dougher and Ruppel, collaborating MSU faculty and staff include associate professor Florence Dunkel of the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, professor Bruce Maxwell of the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, and program administrator Barbara Komlos of the Graduate School. “We are all really excited to get started on this,” Dougher said. “This grant will open some new doors for us and hopefully set us on a great path for the future. It’s an exchange of teaching and being taught, and we’re looking forward to what it can accomplish.”

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Using crop residue as a beef cattle feed source

K-State Research and Extension News Most cattle producers will agree that hauling feed and delivering hay to the cattle in the winter can be labor intensive and expensive. Experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute point to grazing crop residues as one option to reduce feed expenses and minimize daily labor with proper planning and regular monitoring. “Many producers have made grazing crop residues part of their management strategy because of the low winter feed costs associated with it,” said veterinarian Bob Larson. In Kansas, these residues are typically corn and sorghum. To be successful, Larson said producers must plan for a water source, which may take extra labor to deliver it to the field where cattle are grazing. “A lot of times there isn’t a pond on the crop field, so you have to haul out a tank in a way that doesn’t tear up the field,” Larson said, adding that producers need to plan for the cattle congregating around the water source and potentially damaging the ground. Another step in preparing the field for gazing is making sure there is adequate fence to keep the cattle contained, said Bob Weaber, beef cattle specialist and head of the Northeast Kansas Research and Extension Center. “Many of these fields are leased ground and they don’t always have good perimeter fencing on them,” Weaber said. “It isn’t uncommon to see cattle out grazing on stalks with a single-wire strand of electric fence surrounding them.” Weaber said it is especially important to check electric fence often so cows don’t get out, and he stressed the importance of having a reliable fence charger. Nutritionally speaking, Larson and Weaber agreed that cattle often select plant leaves and fallen corn ears when they first arrive on the field. “The leaves and fallen ears hold a higher quality energy content as compared to the stalks,” Larson said. To manage the crop residue resource, Weaber advised producers follow strip grazing protocols. “Strip grazing allows producers to monitor how much of the field has been grazed and forces the cows to clean up a section before moving them off,” Weaber said, noting that it also allows producers to assess the body condition of the animals in the herd to make sure their nutritional needs are being met. If strip grazing isn’t an option, Larson said cattle producers may need to consider additional supplementation as the winter months pass by. “The longer you leave cattle on crop residues, the quality of what they are consuming decreases while at the same time the nutritional demands for gestating, spring-calving cows goes up,” Larson said. “In that case, you may need to increase the protein supplementation as the season progresses.”

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MDA requesting Specialty Crop Block Grant applications

Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for an estimated $3 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. The purpose of the SCBG program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, and lentils, dried fruits, as well as horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. State and/or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other specialty crop stakeholders are eligible to apply either as single entities or in combined efforts. Eligible projects include research, education, developing new and improved varieties, improving the capacity of the distribution chain, enhancing food safety, pest and disease control, improving efficiency and sustainability. For a complete list of guidelines and eligibility requirements, visit https://agr.mt.gov/Portals/168/Documents/GrantsandLoans/ SCBG/2021%20SCBG%20Grant%20Proposal%20Manual. pdf?ver=2019-12-17-150106-377 Grant proposals are due to the Montana Department of Agriculture by 2:00 p.m. February 19, 2021. Technical assistance calls will be held on January 30 and February 18, 2021. For more information, visit agr.mt.gov/SpecialtyCropGrantProgram or contact Grace Aklestad, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Manager, at (406) 444-3407 or email scbg@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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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Farming and ranching are among North Dakota’s most dangerous occupations. North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension have partnered to offer a series of one-hour farm safety webinars this winter. The webinars will be held at 11 a.m. Thursdays between January 21 and March 18. The webinar dates and topics are: • January 21 - grain bin safety • February 4 - tractor and equipment safety • February 18 - youth farm safety • March 4 - livestock safety • March 18 - mental health Presenters will include NDSU Extension agents and specialists, producers, emergency responders and University of Minnesota Extension educators. “We’re always in a hurry,” says Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension agent and farm and ranch safety program coordinator. “Mother Nature has us racing against the clock to get tasks done. When we’re rushed, we increase our chances of making a mistake, and that’s when accidents will happen. The goal of the Farm Safety Webinar Series is to start the conversation of safety as a priority at the farm/ranch level.” The webinars are free of charge. Visit z.umn.edu/FarmSafetyWebinars to preregister. Preregistration is required. For more information, contact Johnson at angela.b.johnson@ ndsu.edu or Emily Krekelberg, farm safety and health educator with University of Minnesota Extension, at krek0033@ umn.edu. To learn more about farm and ranch safety, visit NDSU Extension’s website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/ farmsafety.

Planning spring and summer forages

Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum While we are still early in the new year, it may be time to start planning and thinking about any spring or summer annual forages that we might plant. Part of the process may be anticipating some dry conditions this summer and a need for extra feed or booking seed early for possible discounts. First, an important consideration would be to decide whether we plan to hay, graze, or silage this crop; and secondly, what is the time period that we want to be able to graze or hay. For spring or cool-season annual forages, the planting period is typically late March to early April. This would include things like oats, field peas, or other spring cereal grains. With that planting date, these would provide grazing in late May and through June. For the summer annual forages, the planting period is typically late May and on into the summer months. This would include things like forage sorghum, sudangrass, sorghumsudan hybrids, pearl millet, and foxtail millet. Additionally, other species or legumes that are typical of some cover crop mixes could be part of the package as well. With a late-May or early-June planting of a summer annual, grazing should be available in July. One should also consider the herbicides that may have been used on a field the previous year. Some herbicides have long residuals that could hinder establishment even into this spring. Doing your homework and planning ahead can help make your forage season run smoothly.

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MSU News Service With the holiday season comes the idea of giving gifts, and, according to Montana State University Extension, gifting an asset can be not only a great opportunity to express love and affection but also an opportunity for the gift to become a living legacy. Children and grandchildren could have the opportunity to participate in the management of a family business or could finance their education using assets gifted from family members. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, the types of property that can be living legacies include almost any item with monetary value. Examples include real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, U.S. savings bonds, cars or trucks, livestock, and cash. “Giving away assets may sound simple at first, but federal gift tax laws should be followed to avoid potential problems later,” Goetting said. “While Montana does not have a gift tax, the federal government levies one upon transfers of real and/or personal property made during life if the person making the gift does not receive something of similar value in exchange.” For example, if a father gives his son land with a fair market value of $100,000, the father has made a $100,000 gift. If the father sells the same land to his son for $1,000, he has made a gift of $99,000, the difference between the fair market value and the value received. Federal law permits an annual exclusion of up to $15,000 on gifts below which payment of gift tax is not necessary, Goetting said. The recipients do not have to be family members and no gift tax return needs to be filed for gifts up to $15,000. “The gifts can also be used in other efficient ways,” Goetting added. “A grandmother in Billings gifted $15,000 to her adult granddaughter. The granddaughter split up the gift by putting portions in Montana Medical Care Savings Accounts, an IRA and a Montana First Time Home Buyer’s Account. In doing so, the grandmother’s gift saved her granddaughter $1,635 in state and federal income taxes.” A copy of the MontGuide “Gifting: A Property Transfer Tool of Estate Planning” is available at https://store.msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/ MT199105HR.pdf. Physical copies are also available at local MSU county or reservation Extension offices.

Feeding moldy hay

By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum No matter how great we are at putting up hay, we’ve probably fed hay that was moldy. Some has more some has less. But how do we know what’s safe to feed? Feeding any moldy hay is a risk, but that risk level will change depending on the amount of mold. Any bale of hay can have mold, but the ones with noticeable mold need to be paid special attention. Most times, mold will make the hay much less desirable and palatable to livestock. This can cause refusal or decreased intake. The real concern with mold is the mycotoxins that are created by some fungal molds. Some are more toxic than others and are extremely difficult to identify. Some of the effects of feeding moldy hay include calf abortions. Mycotoxins can be found in hay as well as silage and distiller’s grains. Respiratory problems can also be seen. Horses are much more susceptible to mold effects than other livestock. Not only can livestock be affected, but us humans can too. Farmer’s lung is a condition where mold spores enter the lungs causing allergic reactions that can become chronic. If we have moldy hay we have to use, try to reduce the risk when fed. Feed the hay to less susceptible animals such as steers and open cows. Take special care with horses. Diluting the moldy hay by feeding good hay is also an option. Grinding can be an option but can eliminate the animal’s natural ability to refuse eating bad hay. Don’t just grind the moldy hay to make animals eat it. Only grind to help dilute with good hay. For bales of particular concern, roll out the bale and let animals pick out the good parts. Have additional feed available so hunger doesn’t lessen selectivity. Mold is something to be aware of and manage. Reducing the risk by making sound sensible decisions will help keep you and your livestock safe.

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Measuring genetic success at sale time

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Legume frost seeding in pastures

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Anyone who has ever driven on a highway or rural road in the early morning or after dark – especially in the fall – has a pretty good idea of an ever-present, lurking danger. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, nearly one in six vehicle crashes across the state in 2018 involved a deer. That year, there were 10,734 crashes that were deer-related, roughly 16.5% of all reported crashes on the state’s roadways. KDOT also notes that the majority of deer-vehicle collisions occur between October and December, when deer are mating and on the move, looking for secure habitat. While a keen eye can help drivers avoid an unintended encounter, Kansas State University wildlife specialist Charlie Lee said early findings of a research project may provide a valuable assist. “There is a project being done at the NASA Plum Brook Station near Sandusky, Ohio by scientists at the National Wildlife Research Center, in which researchers are looking at ways to make vehicles more apparent to deer,” Lee said. He notes that deer may be disoriented by vehicle headlights and do not immediately recognize cars. Thus, cars become something of a “high speed predator” that deer fail to flee from until it’s too late. The new study focuses on a lighting system for the car that illuminates a larger portion of the vehicle’s front surface than standard headlights alone. In early work, researchers have found that the new lighting system takes advantage of the deer’s ‘flight behavior,’ or its natural instinct to avoid predators. “Their results are surprising in that the interactions between deer and vehicle decreased,” Lee said. “They considered a dangerous interaction to be when wildlife and a vehicle get within 50 meters of each other. That decreased with the use of light shining back toward the vehicle.” In fact, the wildlife researchers noted a big difference: the number of dangerous interactions fell from 35% to 10%. “The deer were perhaps better able to see the vehicle rather than being blinded by the lights,” Lee said. “They recognized it as something that was dangerous and got out of the way or did not cross the road in front of that vehicle.” Previous methods to spook deer from the road – such as whistles, roadside reflectors and mirrors, repellants and others – don’t seem to work. “The only thing that seems to have been effective over the years is roadside fencing,” Lee said. “When you put adequate fencing up in the right locations with animal overpasses or underpasses, we seem to see a substantial reduction in collisions with animals.” The National Wildlife Research Center is in the process of obtaining a patent for its lighting technology, so the product is not yet on the market, Lee said. “They have said that future work is necessary to fine-tune the approach, keeping in mind whatever species is most atrisk,” he said.

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By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Insects are the ultimate survivors. While we shiver outdoors in our heavy winter coats, insects are using amazing strategies to survive. Some are producing “antifreeze” inside their bodies and others are migrating thousands of miles, while others are snuggling together in giant clusters. One of the toughest insects is the woolly bear caterpillar. It produces “antifreeze” chemicals inside its body that allow it to stay alive even when its body is frozen solid. A woolly bear caterpillar can survive in an ice cube for months. The Arctic woolly bear caterpillar can survive temperatures of 70 degrees below zero. Other insects understand the best way to survive winter is to escape from it. In late August, monarch butterflies in North Dakota begin a flight to Mexico covering more than 2,500 miles. These delicate butterflies will soar in the sky like hawks, gliding 25 miles or more a day. What’s really amazing is these monarch butterflies, which were born this year, will fly to the same villages and sometimes even the same trees in Mexico as their ancestors flew to in previous years. That’s what I call a “family tree.” How does this happen? They are not using any maps or GPS. It must be in their DNA. These exhausted butterflies will find a mate and die in Mexico, but their offspring will fly back north when winter is over. A flight of 2,500 miles is a long trek to escape winter. The escape routes for other insects are much shorter. For example, immature dragonflies in North Dakota migrate only a few inches, digging in the soil beneath frozen ponds to survive winter. Likewise, grubs in your lawn burrow only several inches down to escape freezing to death. Many insects in North Dakota survive by working together as a group. For example, honeybees form a ball inside their hive and vibrate their wing muscles to make warmth. This vibration creates temperatures around 90 degrees near the inside of the ball, where the queen stays. The bees take turns being in the warm center and they all share honey to maintain their strength during the winter. Ladybugs also group together to stay warm. In the fall, they swarm together into clusters to snuggle and conserve heat. One cluster may have thousands of ladybugs. They seek shelter near homes, under rocks and leaves, in tree crevices or other debris and rely on the fats stored in their bodies to survive. Not all insects can survive winter here in North Dakota. Many of us have heard about emerald ash borer, a pest that has killed millions of ash trees in the U.S. This insect from China produces antifreezing chemicals inside its body that may allow it to survive temperatures of 20 degrees below zero. The pest has become established in Minnesota and South Dakota. The good news is our winters in North Dakota are colder. I never thought I would be happy about that! Our frigid winter is our best protection against most insects.

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The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) continues to prepare for a foreign animal disease (FAD) introduction into the state. The Animal Health Bureau (AHB) and the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL) were recently awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to increase practical livestock biosecurity measures and address needs related to receiving, testing, and reporting diagnostic test results, respectively. The AHB was awarded over $29,000 to conduct outreach to Montana cattle producers about biosecurity measures that will be required for permitting movements of agricultural products during an outbreak. In the coming months, the AHB will hold 10 biosecurity tabletop courses around the state, focusing on biosecurity recommendations from the Secure Beef Supply program. The tabletop exercises will serve as a 3D interactive model to help illustrate biosecurity principles and why they are fundamental to decrease the risk of disease introduction. The tabletop activities will be supplemented by on-farm biosecurity assessments for interested participants. “On-farm biosecurity is a critical management tool for producers to protect livestock from foreign or domestic diseases,” said Dr. Anna Forseth, veterinarian with the Department of Livestock. Additionally, the MVDL has been awarded $94,500 to progress efficiencies of data entry, and analysis of diagnostic test results. “Readily available data will be critically important to veterinarians and producers during the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak,” said laboratory Director, Gregory Juda, PhD. “Veterinary diagnostic laboratories play a key role in disease surveillance and livestock business continuity, and these activities will be best served by a laboratory information system that can provide State Animal Health Officials with accurate and timely information.” The MVDL partnered with veterinary diagnostic laboratories at South Dakota State University and the University of Illinois as part of a multi-laboratory joint grant submission. Biosecurity and diagnostic efficiency will be key factors in the success of a FAD response. The DOL is excited about the opportunity to advance its preparedness for a FAD and will look to producers in the coming months to take advantage of these opportunities. The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the Montana Department of Livestock, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

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Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Choosing the right protein may help bring the cost of feed down and more accurately meet the needs of our cattle. In some rations, alfalfa might be that choice. Whether cattle are on winter range, corn stalks, or being fed prairie/grass hay, they often will need extra protein in their diet. Protein sources vary in cost and effectiveness. Protein is important because it is used by the rumen microbes to help break down low quality forage and then used by animal itself as microbial protein as they pass through the digestive tract. It’s essentially used twice. Many times, alfalfa is one of the cheapest natural source of protein, easy to use, and doesn’t require additional equipment. Non-protein sources of nitrogen such as urea may be cheap but won’t be as effective with low quality forage. The first steps to finding out how much extra protein your cattle need include testing your feeds and forages for protein and estimating consumption rate. Then determine the amount of supplementation needed which will depend if you are dealing with weaned growing calves, dry pregnant cows, or lactating cows and nursing calves. Some winter diets such as winter range, corn stalks, or grass hay may require approximately one pound of extra protein per day. This can be supplemented every day or every other day and still keep cows productive, healthy, and meet requirements. Feeding the right amount and choosing the right protein you need can save money. Alfalfa might just be the golden ticket.

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Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy By late fall, much of the Midwest is a after cattle were done grazing. The team pleasing landscape of dry, harvested corn repeated the experiment over two years. fields. It makes for a bucolic rural scene on “Much like previous fall grazing studies, highway drives. But the corn litter that’s minimal effects were seen on soil properties left over doesn’t seem useful, at least to and yield due to spring grazing, regardless untrained eyes. of the number of cattle and area grazed,” But to those in the know, that corn residue says Grabau. is a valuable resource. Scattered leaves, The soybean productivity of the fields husks, kernels, and cobs can serve as food following grazing did show some changes. to grazing cattle. When managed well, corn The highly concentrated grazing for just 15 residue can increase farm income, provide days actually increased yields slightly. affordable food for cattle, and efficiently “This yield increase could be due to more use the land to feed people. residue removed, causing warmer soil temMorgan Grabau, a member of the Ameriperatures for plants to grow,” Grabau says. can Society of Agronomy, studies the interThe cattle did cause some soil compacactions of cattle grazing and crop productivtion. But their effects were limited to the ity. She recently presented her research at surface level of fields. the virtual 2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual “Compaction isn’t permanent,” Grabau Meeting. says. “Soil can loosen up again as it dries “Corn residue is an under-used resource. and saturates over and over, and microbial Only 15% of the corn residue acres in the activity in the soil also reduces compaccentral U.S. are grazed,” says Grabau. tion.” One big concern farmers have about catFortunately, soybean seedlings had no tle grazing corn residue is soil compaction. problem establishing themselves in the If cattle compact the soil too much, future soil after grazing even with some surface crops might not grow well. Addressing the compaction present. issue of soil compaction is the main focus “Even when we created a worst-case of Grabau’s work. scenario, grazing in the spring when the In the past, Grabau’s research team has ground was wet, compaction was minimal shown that compaction isn’t too bad during and subsequent soybean yields were not fall and winter grazing. When the soil is dry negatively affected,” Grabau says. and frozen, it resists stamping cattle hooves. Although Grabau says that fall and winter “My research was focused on the effect of grazing is probably still the best solution, grazing in the spring when the soil is thawed farmers shouldn’t be afraid of grazing cattle and wet,” she explains. in the spring. Grabau studied two different grazing “The integration of crops and livestock systems. In one system, researchers let a is a beneficial production system,” says small number of cattle graze corn fields for Grabau. “Grazing cattle on corn residue can 45 days starting in mid-February. The other be a great way to make even more food for system tripled the number of cattle but cut human consumption from corn fields, as grazing time to just 15 days in March. This both the corn grain and plant residue can way, the total amount of grazing was equal. be used as feed for livestock.” But the time the cattle spent on wet fields Morgan Grabau is a graduate student in varied, which could affect how the soil animal science at the University of Nebrasresponds to all that trampling. ka-Lincoln. This project is supported by the The researchers studied corn fields in NeNebraska Agricultural Experiment Station braska, where around half of the corn fields with funding from the Hatch Multistate are grazed after harvest. The team measured Research Program of the United States Devarious soil properties that contribute to partment of Agriculture National Institute of compaction and the yield of the soybeans Food and Agriculture. planted in the fields the following season

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News The universities’ efforts already are Farming and ranching are businesses that making an impact. In two years, the This is often involve the entire family. (Not) About Drugs program reached 2,086 So, when the farm or ranch operation youth in 30 schools across North Dakota. faces challenges such as poor growing The 1,424 North Dakota youth who comand harvesting conditions, low commodity pleted a survey assessing their knowledge prices, trade wars, a shortage of livestock before and after participating in the program feed for winter or injuries, the stress affects reported a 15.2% increase in their knowleveryone in the family. These stressors are edge of prescription opioid misuse after risk factors for prescription opioid misuse. participating. North Dakota State University (NDSU) “The change in knowledge is notable, Extension has partnered with South Dagiven the brief one-hour nature of the prekota State University Extension to provide sentation,” Hoffman says. services that prevent opioid misuse in rural The Opioid Public Health Crisis program communities, particularly in the farming/ has reached 287 adults in seven locations ranching industry, across the two states across North Dakota: Williston, Minot, St. through a program called Strengthening the John, Devils Lake, Bismarck, Fargo and Heartland (STH). They received a $563,825 Lisbon. grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Lupita Espana, the school counselor for Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Ray (N.D.) Public Schools, was impressed and a $319,926 Rural Health and Safety with the youth program. Education (RHSE) grant two years ago to “Last year, our students in grades seven carry out that work. to 12 participated in the This is (Not) About “With opioid misuse a rising problem in Drugs opioid misuse prevention programNorth Dakota, this grant allows us to proming,” she says. “The presenter went to vide the resources and tools to individuals in each grade to present at their level and the rural communities who may not have access student were able to ask questions and into health care and resources,” says Meagan teract with the presenter. Scott Hoffman, a 4-H youth development “I really enjoyed this particular presentaspecialist in NDSU Extension’s Center for tion because it was not like others where the 4-H Youth Development and one of the STH message to students is to stay away from project’s leaders. drugs; rather, it took a more informative “Overall, we are striving to empower and approach: what are drugs, the types of drugs equip the citizens of North Dakota with the people use and why people use drugs,” tools needed to address opioid misuse,” she Espana adds. “The students didn’t feel like adds. “It is our team’s hope that we can work they were told not to do drugs; rather, they together to promote rural prosperity and were given the information to make that rural wellness across the Dakotas.” decision. Research shows that in North Dakota, “It was interesting to see with the older 65.9 percent of those who abuse prescripstudents that they didn’t really know much tion opioids obtained them from family about some of the drugs and the potency,” or friends. In the U.S., drug overdoses are she notes. “Overall, it was a great presentathe leading cause of accidental deaths, and tion.” opioids are the most common drug used. The program also was an eye-opener for One concern when addressing substance Mandan High School students. misuse is access to mental health care. Ru“The majority of students were very surral areas routinely experience inadequate prised at the numbers of addicted in North access to services. 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2.7L Ecoboost, bronze fire exterior, tan leather interior, remote start, 44,500 miles.

3.5L V6, caribou exterior, black leather interior, remote start, keyless entry, 70,521 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $36,000

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2000 Mercury Villager Minivan

3.3L V6, blue exterior, power locks & windows, 197,139 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $3000

2018 Ford F350 SD Crew

6.2L EFI V8, white exterior gray interior, tow package, heavy duty shocks, 30,471 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $42,995

COURTESY PRICE: $38,000

2017 Ford F150 SuperCrew

2016 Ram 1500 Sport

Crew cab, 5.7L V8, gray exterior, cloth interior, privacy glass, power locks & windows, 93,308 miles.

3.5L V6 Ecoboost, silver exterior, black leather trim interior, heated/cooled seats, 60,658 miles

COURTESY PRICE: $37,000

2016 Ford Explorer LTD

3.5L V6, magnetic exterior, black leather interior, remote start, navigation, 109,819 miles

COURTESY PRICE: $19,000

2019 Ford F150 SuperCrew

3.5L V6 Ecoboost, white exterior, gray cloth interior, remote start, engine block heater, 19,309 miles

COURTESY PRICE: $39,000

COURTESY PRICE: $27,000

2012 Ford F150 Crew Cab

3.5L V6 Ecoboost, race red exterior, black leather interior, remote start, 61,428 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $27,000

2016 Ford F150

Crew cab, 2.7L V8, white exterior, camel leather interior, rear view camera, push button start, grille guard, 56,933 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $35,000

2019 Ford F150 SuperCrew

5.0L V8, white exterior, grey cloth interior, engine block heater, rear view camera, 29,701 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $38,000

2015 Ford F150

Crew cab, 3.5L V6, white exterior, black leather interior, moonroof, remote start, keyless entry, 68,086 miles.

COURTESY PRICE: $37,000

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WHEELS FOR SALE

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Beaver VandenBos of Beaver Transport, and Jeremy Carter of J Carter Trucking continue hauling grain as the sun sets near Conrad, Montana. The equipment made quick work of the large piles of grain at the United Grain Elevator. Jeremy Carter waits in the truck as Beaver uses the auger equipment to load his trailer and pup. In a little over 6 minutes both trailers were loaded and ready to haul the load to the nearby elevator to have it ready for the next 110 car train.

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2015 Freightliner Conventional FLD120

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2021 Neville 42-ft. Grain Trailer

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Graduate returns as Rochelle Chair in animal science

University of Wyoming Extension A Washington State University (WSU) professor who received his Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming (UW) has returned as the Rochelle Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science. James Pru began Monday in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His research area is in reproductive physiology, said Bledar Bisha, associate professor and interim head of the animal science department. “We are thrilled to have a scientist of professor Pru’s caliber join the department,” Bisha said. “He has the expertise and temperament required to allow him to become a leader in research and teaching at UW.” The Rochelle Chair was established in 1992 by university benefactors Curt and Marian Rochelle to attract and retain nationally and internationally recognized scholars and teachers who enhance the university’s reputation, research earnings and student recruitment. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources dean Barbara Rasco said Pru joining professor Brenda Alexander and assistant professor Jeremy Block in animal science will enhance the department’s reproductive physiology research efforts. “His work is significant - addressing fertility and pregnancy outcomes using molecular methods that are important for both people and animal agriculture,” said Rasco. Prior to returning to UW, Pru had a split appointment between the Agricultural Research Center and academic programs at WSU in Pullman, Washington. He also served as associate director at WSU’s Center for Reproductive Biology. Pru graduated from Northwest College in Powell in 1988 and obtained his bachelor’s (1991) and master’s (1993) degrees in zoology and physiology and his Ph.D. in reproductive biology in 2000, all at UW. He was a post-doctoral fellow in molecular reproductive biology at the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston until 2003. Pru served as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at Harvard Medical School from 2007-2009 and then joined WSU as an assistant professor. He was promoted to associate professor in 2011 and full professor in 2017. Bisha said Pru plans to conduct research leading to reduced production costs by enhancing reproductive efficiency in livestock, development of strategies to mitigate spontaneous recurrent miscarriages, both in women and domestic animals, endometriosis and endometrial cancer (women) or intrauterine growth restriction (bovine and human pregnancies). “Based on his record, I am certain he is capable of working collaboratively with faculty within the department and university-wide,” said Bisha.

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2015 Case IH Titan 4530 Dry Floater, Flex-Air 810 - VRT dry flow system, 70-ft. boom, Raven Viper Pro, 2922 hours $148,000

2005 John Deere 724J payloader, diesel engine, shuttle shift transmission, 118” bucket, Michelin750/65R25 tires, 6442 hours.............................. $77,500

2017 TerraGator 8400B AirMax Precision 2, Raven Viper 4, 2533 hours....................................................... $177,000

2006 Peterbilt 335 floater truck, Newton Crouch spreader bed. Bed built like a Chandler bed, twin spinners, 2860 hrs...$86,000 2016 TerraGator TG8400B Airmax Precision 2, 1178 hours, 70-ft. boom, Raven Viper 4...... $184,000

2015 TerraGator TG8400B Airmax Precision 2, 70-ft. boom, granular bins, Viper Pro, autosteer, 3640 hours..................... $132,500 2005 Peterbilt Stahly Cummins, Allison automatic, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS, 4145 hours.............................. $86,000

2014 TerraGator TG8400 Airmax Precision 2, 70-ft. boom, granular bins, Viper Pro, autosteer, 3500 hours.............................. $123,500 2014 TerraGator TG8400 Airmax Precision , 70-ft. boom, granular bins, Viper Pro, autosteer, 3229 hours.............................. $118,000

2016 TerraGator TG8400B, Agco diesel engine, CVT transmission, 1662 hours. New Leader L3220 G4 stainless steel dry spinner box, belt/chain, MultiApplier ready ..$151,000... $156,000

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

2014 Case Titan 4530 3000 hours, 70-ft. boom, single product............................... $123,500 2014 Case Titan 4530 Dry Floater, Flex-Air 810 - VRT dry flow system, 70-ft. boom, Raven Viper Pro, 2 product, 1469 hours.......................... $143,500 2014 Case Titan 4530 5007 hours, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom........... 2010 Case IH 4020 dry floater, .....................................$98,500 diesel engine, automatic, Viper Pro Monitor, New Leader L4000 G4 twin bin dry box, 750/45R26.5 front tires, 1000/50R25 rears, 3690 hours..................... $88,000

2007 Case 4520 3 bin, autosteer, 3000 hours...........$98,000

2012 International 16 ton Willmar side shooter tender with roll tarp, 455K miles............. $69,000

2011 Case IH 4520, 810 box, 2912 hours, variable rate, Autosteer, Viper Pro.......$99,500........ $115,500

2014 RoGator 1300, 3220 hours, New Leader bed............$112,000

2013 Merritt With Rapat conveyor system, electric roll tarp, 4 hoppers, air ride suspension......... $44,500

2005 KBH 25-ton semi tender with back auger, self-contained. $34,500

Hyster 6-ton forklift, gas engine. Was propane, changed to carburetor, could use some carb work. . .......................................... $6000 Hyster 9-ton forklift, diesel engine.................................... $9000

1994 Kenworth T800 tender, Cummins, 10 speed, air lift cheater & pusher axles, Rayman 24 ton hydraulic stainless steel dry fertilizer tender box, roll tarp, top swing auger, 151,982 miles........ $39,000

1986 John Deere 644D payloader, turbo charged 6 cylinder 155 hp diesel engine, shuttle shift transmission, cab, lights, heat, Am/Fm radio, 3 yard 103” bucket, quick attach. 5313 hours.$39,500

2004 Peterbilt floater sprayer truck, 76-ft. boom, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Envizio Pro control valves, 4368 hours... $97,500

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.................$124,500

Free Freight

Up To 1200 Miles 2010 International 7400, Max Force engine, Allison auto, New Leader L4000 G4, 3066 hours...........................$88,000

2000 IHC 2674 fuel truck, N14, Allison automatic, 4000 gallon, LectroCount LCR 600 meter, LectroCount remote displays, electric hose reel with hose, high volume output, rear tires are like new................................. $37,000

1985 Ford fertilizer tender, truck runs good, bed needs hydraulic control valves repaired... $12,500

Case Patriot 3330 with Aim Command, 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, CNH 6.7L diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, Viper Pro Controller, Smartrax, boom height control, auto fold, 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, 3474 hours....................$97,000

2014 Case IH 4430 sprayer, diesel, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel liquid system, AIM Command, 120-ft. boom, stainless steel chemical inductor, Raven Viper IV controller, 650/65R38 flotation tires, 2234 hours........................... $157,000 2014 Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayer, 1200 gallon, 100-ft boom, Wilger nozzles with AIM Command solenoids, 20” nozzle spacing, Autosteer, Raven auto boom height, rear camera, GPS, AIM Command Pro, Raven Viper 4 monitor, 4348 hours..$121,500

2-12,000 gallon Nh3 tanks, loaded................................... $44,000 (2) 6000 gallon propane tanks, 250 psi.................. $15,000 for the pair

Greyn’s Crop Specialists

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

1966 Lubbock 9200 gallon transport, 265 psi............ $31,000

1997 Hart 2 hopper semi tender.. ....................................... $19,500

2012 Willmar Wrangler 4565, 2176 hours..................... $29,500

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4-WAY BLADE FOR SALE

Degelman 14-ft., 4-way blade, 46/47, used very little, A-1 shape. Mounts for John Deere 8000 Series powershift........................................ $15,700 Phone Larry at (406)-855-8076, Billings, MT

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Wyoming Make It With Wool contest

University of Wyoming Extension State winners were named during the December 2020 Wyoming Make it With Wool competition in Laramie. Due to COVID-19, there was no in-person modeling of garments. Contestants submitted 39 entries from 12 districts across the state. The top two junior and senior entries are selected for the state contest, said Carol Macy, state contest director. Judging was at the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena near Laramie. First place in the senior division went to Alicia Downaire of Buffalo, followed by Meghan Hanson of Gillette Cassie Downaire of Buffalo received first in the junior division, followed by Emma Hill of Riverton, and Karlie McDonald of Laramie. Freda Dixon of Laramie won the adult division, followed by Jamie Wilkinson of Torrington, and Stacy Berger of Saratoga. Dixon also won the adult construction division, Alicia Downaire won the senior construction, and Emma Hill the junior construction. Normally, contestants model their garments and then answer questions asked by judges. “This year that process was done by a video supplied by each contestant,” said Macy. “It is a little challenging because the judges are not able to ask any questions.” Forty percent of entry scores are on the overall construction of the garment, 10 percent marketability and presentation and 50 percent on overall appearance, she said. Garments must be 100 percent wool or wool blends containing a minimum of 60 percent wool or specialty wool fiber for each fashion fabric, fiber or yarn. Specialty fibers include alpaca, angora, camel, cashmere, llama and mohair. Adult, senior and junior winners advance to the national contest, said Macy, normally in person in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry National Contest. “This year, winners will mail their garments with an information packet and a 90-second video of them modeling their creation,” said Macy.

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100 HP+ LOADER TRACTORS

Any chore is easier when you have a little muscle and horsepower. Look at these great work horse units we have in inventory!

#71092

#69893

2019 John Deere 6145M, 24/24 PowrQuad+, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, 640R loader, grapple, 600 hours. Extended warranty through 6/2024. Stock #70748..................$142,000 (16)

#74299

2019 John Deere 5075E, 12/12 power reverser, standard cab, dual mid valves, 16.9-28 rear tires, 9.5-24 front tires, 540 PTO, 1091 hours. Stock #73257... .........................................$38,500 (15) 2016 Case IH Maxxum 150 T4B, partial powershift, PTO, 3 SCV’s, suspended cab, L755 loader, grapple, 6 rear weights. Stock #74184.....$84,000 (12)

#72984 2019 John Deere 6175R, IVT 50k, PTO, 4 SCV’s, 650/85R38 rear tires, 480/70R34 front tires, receiver, 660R loader, bucket, grapple, 440 hours. Stock #71092....................$212,500 (1) 2012 John Deere 6210R, IVT, 40K, limited slip TLS+, 4 SCV’s, PTO, 620/70R42 rear tires, 600/65R28 front tires, premium plus cab, cold weather package, H380 loader with grapple, 7200 hours. Stock #74297..$94,000 (1)

2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 AutoQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/80R42 rear wheels, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, PTO, 640R loader, grap- 2014 John Deere 6140D, 24/12 power ple, 342 hours. Stock #69893............... reverser, PTO, corner post exhaust, .........................................$151,000 (3) heavy duty drawbar, 3 SCV’s, 18.4x38 2019 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 Powrrear tires, 14.9x24 front tires, H310 Quad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 420/80R38 rear loader w/grapple, 1831 hours. Stock tires, 420/85R28 front tires, 640R load#74299................................$67,800 (1) er, grapple, 847 hours. Extended war- 2015 John Deere 5085M, 16/16 power reranty through 10/2025. Stock #71444.. verser, open station, air seat, 3 SCV’s, .......................................$149,500 (14) 460/85R30 rear tires, 320/85R24 front tires, 595 backhoe, 161 hours. Stock #74538..............................$62,000 (15) 2009 John Deere 6230, 16/16 power reverser, corner post exhause, PTO, 16.9-34 rear tires, 13.6-24 front tires, 673 loader with grapple, 350 hours. Stock #74290......................$64,900 (1)

2015 Case IH Maxxum 140, CVT 40K, 3 SCV’s, 3-point, PTO, 6 rear weights, 18.4-42, L755 loader with grapple, 2400 hours. Stock #72984..$79,900 (1) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125, 16/16 partial powershift, 2 SCV’s, 3-point, PTO, suspended cab, air seat, 480/80R42 rear, 380/85R30 front, 6 rear weights, L755 loader with grapple, 2494 hours. Stock #67897..............................$66,500 (16)

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4WD and ROW CROP TRACTORS

Are you ready to make the spring field work easier? Take a look at the many options of 4WD and row crop tractors that we have available! Anything to match your operation and budget!

2019 John Deere 9620RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 3500 tracks, 5 SCV’s, premium light package, radar, complete GPS system, 550 hours. Extended warranty through 10/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73199......... .............................................. $495,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 9570R, 18/6 PowerShift, IF800/70R38 tires, 5 SCV’s, ActiveCommand steering, high-flow hydraulic system, dual hydraulic pump, complete GPS system, 5600 lb weight package, 2752 hours. Stock #72827.................................... $280,000 (1)

2019 John Deere 9470R, 18/6 PowerShift, IF800/55R46 duals, 4 SCV’s, PTO, premium light package, complete GPS system, 581 hours. Extended warranty through 2/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #69857....................... .............................................. $367,500 (14)

#73198

#70503

2010 John Deere 9630, 18/6 PowerShift, differential lock, 4 SCV’s, 48 gpm hydraulic system, radar, complete GPS system, rear wheels weights, 22 front weights with support, 4152 hours. Stock #70503................... .............................................. $156,900 (12) 2020 John Deere 9520R, 18/6 PowerShift, IF800/55R46 tires, 4 SCV’s, PTO, complete GPS system, 8500 lb weight package, 515 hours. Extended warranty through 2/2023 or 1500 hours. Stock #73200....................... .............................................. $440,000 (14) 2019 John Deere 9470RX,18/6 PowerShift, 30” Duradrive 3500 tracks, 4 SCV’s, PTO, deluxe light package, premium cab, complete GPS system, 459 hours. Stock #69880.................................. $457,500 (14)

#74546

2020 John Deere 8345RT, AutoPowr IVT, 16” Camso Ag 6500 tracks, 5 SCV’s, radar, poly mid rollers, complete GPS system, 22 front weights, 10 rear weights, 400 hours. Extended warranty through 12/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73198............. $372,500 (14) 2019 John Deere 8345R, IVT 40K, ILS suspension, 6 SCV’s, PTO, 420/85R34 front duals, 480/80R50 rear duals, 85 gpm dual hydraulic pump, complete GPS system, extended warranty through 04/2024 or 5000 hours, 807 hours. Stock #70674.................. .............................................. $351,000 (15) 2010 John Deere 8345R, IVT transmission, 480/80R50 rear duals, 420/85R34 front duals, 5 SCV’s, PTO, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, ILS front axle, cold weather package, 3800 hours. Stock #73472............. $145,000 (16)

Did your harvest not go as planned with unexpected break downs and expensive service bills?? We still have several affordable units to choose from!

#69034

#64833

2018 John Deere S780, 398 engine/285 separator, Contour-Master, Combine Advisor, ActiveYield, power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rears, complete GPS system. Stock #64833........................ $420,000 (12) 2017 John Deere S690, 827 engine/593 separator, Contour-Master with feederhouse tilt, power folding grain tank, advanced Powercast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Active Terrain Adjustment, LSW1100/45R46 front, LSW710/60R30 rear, complete GPS system. Stock #73174................ $329,500 (14) 2016 John Deere S690, 1000 engine/735 separator, Interactive Combine Adjustment, power fold grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger, advanced Powercast tailboard, LSW1100/45R46 drive tires, LSW710/60R30 rear tires, complete GPS system. Stock #69908.................................. $319,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S680, 1004 engine/717 separator, IF800/70R38 tires, lateral tilt, fixed speed feederhouse, advanced Powercast tailboard, power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, interactive combine adjust, complete GPS system. Extended warranty through 7/2022. Stock #72016.................................. $310,000 (14) 2016 Case IH 8240, 1188 engine/817 separator, dual drive tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, HID lighting, hydraulic fold grain tank and cover. Stock #71959................ $235,000 (3) 2013 Case IH 8230, 2312 engine/1715 separator, dual drive tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, MagnaCut chopper, GPS. Stock #69613.................................. $127,500 (14)

2016 John Deere S680, 1093 engine/776 separator, IF800/70R38 tires, lateral tilt, advanced Powercast tailboard, power fold grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger, interactive combine adjust, complete GPS system. Stock #69034............. $270,000 (1) 2015 John Deere S680, 936 engine/618 separator, 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, Powercast tailboard. Extended warranty through 6/2022. Stock #70512........... $267,500 (14)

#72028

2014 John Deere S670, 1060 engine/677 separator, IF900/60R32 drive tires, 620/75R26 rear tires, TriStream rotor, advanced Powercast tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger. Stock #72028.................................. $218,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S670, 1860 engine/1304 separator, ProDrive transmission, Contour-Master, 800/70R38 drive tires, manual vane tailboard, manual grain tank extensions, complete GPS system. Stock #72619.................................. $159,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 9770, 2101 engine/1777 separator, level land feederhouse with fixed speed drive, extended wear grain handling system, 22-ft. hi-cap unload auger, chopper, chaff spreader with powercast tailboard. Stock #73494................. $94,000 (3) 2005 John Deere 9760 2422 engine/1940 separator, level land fixed speed feederhouse, deluxe header control with header height sensing, 26-ft. unload auger, 800/70R38 singles, chopper/spreader. Stock #72843.......................... $81,000 (12)

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

2020 John Deere R4060, 132-ft. carbon fiber, 20” spacing, ExactApply, VF420/95R50 tires, hi-flo pump with dual flowmeter, auto solution command, front fill, boom-leveling, complete GPS system, extended warranty through 03/2024 or 2000 hours, 295 hours. Tag #73959............................. $465,000 (1)

#69560

2013 New Holland T9.615 36” quad track, complete GPS system, cab suspension, HID lights, 2838 hours. Stock #74546.......... .............................................. $199,000 (12)

AIR DRILLS

Be prepared for spring seeding with an upgraded John Deere air drill. Several configurations to choose from!

#72860

2005 Case IH STX375, 30” quad track, differential lock, complete GPS system. 4650 hours. Stock #74177............... $89,000 (12)

COMBINES

2019 John Deere S780, 378 engine/257 separator, Combine Advisor, dual VF520/85R42 drive tires, rear 750/65R26 tires, advanced Powercast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, power fold grain tank, complete GPS system. Stock #70403................ $435,000 (14)

2019 John Deere 8320R, IVT transmission, ILS suspension, 420/85R34 front duals, 480/80R50 rear duals, 6 SCV’s, PTO, 85 gpm dual hydraulic pump, complete GPS system, 1088 hours. Extended warranty through 4/2024 or 5000 hours. Stock #69801.................................. $321,000 (15) 2008 John Deere 7930, IVT 40K, Intelligent Power Management, 4 SCV’s, electro-hydraulic controls, 45 gpm hydraulic pump, PTO, 480/80R46 rear tires, 420/90R30 fronts, 5660 hours. Stock #74161................ ................................................ $91,000 (16)

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2020 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Intelligent Ag all run blockage, ProSeries Opener, wide spoked gauge wheels, crumbler closing wheel, float tires on tool, 430 bushel tow between cart, 10” auger, KSI hopper, 800 tires on cart. Stock #72860...... .............................................. $312,500 (14) 2014 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Intelligent Ag all run blockage, single shoot, spoked gauge wheels, 550 bushel tow behind cart, hydraulic drive, KSI conveyor, section command. Stock #70581....$219,000 (1) 2013 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, John Deere all run blockage, solid gauge wheel, 550 bushel tow behind cart, 10” auger, duals on cart, hydraulic drive. Stock #70823................ $194,800 (3) 2011 John Deere 1835, 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1” points, 4” capped steel press wheels, all run blockage, 430 bushel tow behind cart, 10” auger, ground drive. Stock #68666.........................$115,000 (11) 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. Stock #68765.................................... $75,000 (12) 2013 Bourgault 6650, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, 550 bushel tow between cart, duals on cart. Stock #66530.................................. $129,000 (12) 2006 New Holland SD440A, 45-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, spread stealth tip, 3.5” packers with rib, 230 bushel tow between cart, variable rate. Stock #71813................. ................................................ $49,000 (12) 2009 Case IH 700 Flex, 70-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, no blockage, 1” point, steel press wheels, 430 bushel tow behind cart, dual fan, 3 tank, hydraulic drive, 10” fill auger. Stock #70854..................... $38,000 (1)

2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber, 20” spacing, ExactApply, 420/95R50 tires, boom air purge, auto Solution Control System, complete GPS system, 503 hours. Extended warranty through 3/2023 or 2000 hours. Stock #69560............... $447,500 (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, 5 body nozzles, eductor, manual solution control, VF420/95R50 tires, complete GPS system, 1812 hours. Stock #72956.................................. $249,500 (14) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” nozzle spacing, manual solution control, IF 380/105R50 tires, front fill, complete GPS system, 2185 hours. Stock #69659..... ................................................ $235,000 (1) 2011 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 380/105R50 tires, hi-flo solution pump, BoomTrac Pro 5, fence row nozzles, deluxe cab, 3210 hours. Stock #69458........ .............................................. $135,000 (12) 2016 Case IH 4440, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 620/70R38 tires, AutoBoom height control, complete GPS system, Aim CommandPro, active hydraulic suspension, 1450 hours. Stock #73404.... $247,500 (14) 2015 Case IH 4440, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 620/70R38 tires, AccuBoom section control, AutoBoom height control, complete GPS system, Aim CommandPro, luxury cab, active hydraulic system, 2050 hours. Stock #73405........................ $205,000 (14) 2011 Case IH 4420, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon tank, 650/65R38 tires, Aim CommandPro, complete GPS system, 3216 hours. Stock #71958...... $104,000 (2)

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dietary innovations for altering the gut microbiome to improve health,” Ramer-Tait said. “Germ-free mice are critical to this mission, because we can ‘humanize’ them with the same human stool microbiomes that we test with food crops in the laboratory. Leading crop lines and molecules will first be evaluated in germ-free mice before moving forward for feeding to healthy humans. These mice represent an integral step in a pipeline that eventually narrows our initial findings to the best candidates for medical food interventions in patients. “Despite my excitement, the logistics of feeding a large number of individual crop lines to many germ-free mice harboring unique human microbiomes was just overwhelming. It made my head spin to think about how we would do all that in the limited space we had and continue to support all the other collaborations and projects that needed our facility.” Undertaking more studies meant more room, which meant more infrastructure, which meant money. So, Ramer-Tait, Benson and the center teamed with the University of Nebraska Foundation. Four years and $5 million in private donor support later, the researchers are celebrating the opening of the Gnotobiotic Mouse Facility, which sits adjacent to the previously allotted space. The pandemic turned what would have been a grand opening into a much smaller affair, Ramer-Tait said, but it hasn’t dimmed her enthusiasm. “We’re the only food science department in the United States that has a gnotobiotic mouse program,” she said. “You typically find these facilities at major medical schools. “Our new facility can now house 50 isolators, plus specialized equipment. I would say this puts us in the top 15 around the world for footprint and scale.” Fittingly, though, it’s as much the guts as the footprint of the new space that should speed the team’s progress toward cracking the secrets of the microbiome. Given that virtually all gut bacteria die in the presence of oxygen, the facility’s laboratory houses a sealed, oxygen-free chamber to culture individual bacterial species from humans or preserve an entire gut microbiome. Team members can remove those bacteria via an airlock, send them into a pass-through that connects the laboratory with a procedure

room, then go gown up in a nearby locker room before entering that procedure room, where they feed the bacteria to the germfree mice. The mice themselves are getting upgraded digs, too. Before, Ramer-Tait’s team relied on sealed isolators that could hold up to 18 cages apiece. Because those cages weren’t isolated from one another, though, any mice kept in the same isolator would need to be fed the same bacterial species to prevent cross-contamination, limiting how fast the team could test new ones. But with recent funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the team will purchase a new system that can hold up to 96 cages — each of which also acts as its own isolator. That logistical multiplier alone will accelerate the rate at which studies can progress, RamerTait said. “If you want to screen microbiomes from 10 different humans for how they each respond to 10 different lines of maize or sorghum, then you’ll need a lot of isolators to complete that study,” she said. “It was impractical. You’d never do it. But now we can facilitate that work with this piece of equipment and evaluate hundreds of microbiome-by-diet interactions.” The extra 3,500 square feet devoted to housing the mice will also push the pace, allowing the team to support the center while taking on more collaborative projects with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and other scientists in the United States, Canada and elsewhere. Ramer-Tait’s team moved the mice into their spacious new home just before Christmas — putting a bow on a capital project long in the making. “We are incredibly fortunate to have this resource,” Ramer-Tait said. “There should be a lot of pride in the fact that we have something like this in Nebraska.” ##### A teacher was testing her students’ knowledge of words’ antonyms. She asked, “What is the opposite of go?” A student answered, “Stop.” “Very good,” the teacher replied. “What is the opposite of adamant?” Another student said, “Eveant.” ##### More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones. – Teresa of Avila

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Extension Master Gardeners put their hands in the soil for science

Jack Lazareck dug some soil out of his garden, swabbed the surface of his hand and sent the samples off to Gwynne Mhuireach for testing. Lazareck is president of the Multnomah county chapter of the Oregon Master Gardener Association – a nonprofit that enhances and supports the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program. He’s taking part in a community science project to provide the samples that Mhuireach, a postdoctoral researcher at University of Oregon, requires for her research on soil microbes and their transfer to human skin. When Mhuireach opens the boxes of samples from 40 volunteer Master Gardeners collaborators, she has what she needs to complete a project called “Microbes under your fingernails? Using community science to understand transfer dynamics of soil microbes to humans during gardening.” “We’re studying whether microbes get on your hands when working in the soil and how it affects the skin microbiome,” Mhuireach said. “Obviously, they do. When you’re in the garden, you’re really in there, down and dirty. But how long do the microbes stick around and what kinds are they?” The research will inform future studies on how soil affects human health and gives information on the types of microbes living in the soil. Mhuireach assumes she will find some virus that cause disease but assures that the microbes in soil mostly live in harmony with humans. “Just remember people have been growing things through the entire evolution of humans,” she said. “They would brush it off and eat it. People may be grossed out by the idea of microbes on skin, but in general, the community that lives on our skin and in our gut is incredibly beneficial and helps us maintain good health.” Lazareck and the other Extension Master Gardener community scientists collected soil samples from their gardens. They swabbed microbial samples off their hands before gardening, immediately after, another 16 to 24 hours later and 24 hours after that. Mhuireach then extracts bacterial DNA from each sample to determine which microbes have transferred to skin. Gail Langellotto, statewide Master Gardener program coordinator, serves as one of Mhuireach’s project advisors and encouraged the volunteers to participate in the study. She points out that soil health and biodiversity are closely linked to human health but very little is known about interactions between gardeners and soil microbes, even though gardening offers extensive op-

portunities for such interactions. “While soil science is well-developed in terms of nutrients and organic matter needed to keep plants healthy, less is known about the diversity and composition of microbes present in soils, particularly in gardens,” she said. “Astonishingly, despite the likelihood of substantial exposure to soil microbes while gardening we lack even the most basic understanding of how much microbial transfer from soil to skin occurs, what types of microorganisms are transferred, or how long they persist. Through this project, we seek to answer these questions.” Langellotto started the Garden Ecology Lab at OSU and has, with the help of OSU graduate students, undergraduates, and volunteers, studied subjects like pollinators, organic material in garden soils, and native plants. “We anticipate that this community science project will not only answer our original research questions, but also shed light on how different management practices can impact garden soil health in different climate zones of Oregon,” Mhuireach said. “We will also share our findings with other researchers, farmers/gardeners, and the broader public online and through the Master Gardener network.” Knowing the microbiome of your soil helps gardeners know the health of their soil, which is important because of all the beneficial things they do like increase soil structure, allowing water and air to move freely and release nutrients as they eat each other. Lazareck looks forward to the information that will come out of the research. He knows microbial activity is an important factor in effective gardening, but most of the present information is based on hypotheticals. The assumption is that the higher the level of microbes, the more efficient plants are at absorbing nutrients. Getting soil information drew Lazareck to sign on, but participating as a community scientist is important to him. “I think it validates my own interest in science,” said Lazareck, a former science teacher. “Research that involves citizen scientists provides data to get meaningful research done and it’s more economically feasible. We provide data that the scientists would not otherwise have.” Mhuireach agrees. “Community science is a way to engage the broader community in scientific endeavors,” she said. There are more eyes to make valuable observations. It’s mutually beneficial. They learn something and contribute to science.”

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Ranchers with drought plans make some pivotal moves sooner

By Cory Matteson, NDMC Communication during drought, but not others. Once a drought develops, ranchers must “Ranchers with drought plans were more make decisions in rapid succession to prelikely than others to destock through some vent problems from compounding. Do you means due to drought conditions in 2016, cull cows or send home contracted grazers controlling for operational factors, drought from other operations? Do you purchase severity and any type of use of drought early more feed to make up for the herd’s lack warning information,” Haigh wrote. “Howof grazing options? Do you graze fall or ever, ranchers with a drought plan were no winter pastures earlier than you previously more or less likely than others to purchase planned? supplemental feed, early graze fall/winter To manage not only the operation, but pastures or cull their breeding herds because the stress of running it when water is lackof the drought.” ing, many ranchers are developing drought Haigh said the survey results also showed plans in advance. Based on research by that having a drought plan was linked with Tonya Haigh, a rural sociologist with the keeping a watchful eye on drought condiNational Drought Mitigation Center, those tions. Ranchers with drought plans reported plans allow ranchers to make decisions increased use and influence of on-farm rain based on specific “if-then” circumstances gauges, National Weather Service reports and triggers. The journal Rangeland and and their own assessments of conditions Ecological Management recently published on the land. an article by Haigh detailing the results of Having a drought plan in place and monia survey of ranchers. She led a team that toring for conditions that would lead them to surveyed a collection of Northern Plains utilize if-then strategies, led many ranchers ranchers who endured a 2016 flash drought with drought plans to destock early enough that significantly altered forage production to take advantage of better market prices in the area. Some had drought plans on file. or secure more forage for their core herds. Others did not. “As ranchers in the region contemplate Haigh said that while the drought center current dry conditions and wonder what and other drought-preparedness agencies 2021 will bring, this study shows that it stress the importance of developing plans would be worthwhile to spend time putting for drought, there is not much data that together or updating their plan for drought,” quantifies the difference between having Haigh said. “And it also suggests that by one and not. This survey, the final piece of monitoring drought and the conditions Haigh’s dissertation research, was an opon the ranch over the winter and into the portunity to examine the differences in an spring, ranchers can be ready to implement isolated area, western South Dakota, followtheir plans if needed and not be caught ing a localized drought event. The survey unprepared.” was part of a project funded by the National The study was led by Haigh. Co-authors Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s included Michael Hayes of the School of Sectoral Applications Research Program, Natural Resources, Jolene Smyth of the designed to improve agricultural drought Department of Sociology, Charles Francis early warning capabilities in the Missouri of the Department of Agronomy and HorRiver Basin. ticulture, Mark Burbach of the ConservaOf the 250 ranchers who responded to tion and Survey Division in the School of a mail-in survey, 59% reported having an Natural Resources and Linda Prokopy of if-then plan for drought. Haigh said there the Department of Forestry and Natural was no education or experience-based disResources at Purdue University. crepancy between those who had a plan on To learn more about the development of file and those who did not, but ranchers with drought plans on ranches, visit the National drought plans tended to run larger-scale Drought Mitigation Center’s collection of operations. The survey, Haigh wrote, found rancher case studies at https://drought.unl. that having a drought plan increased the edu/droughtplanning/PlanningHome.aspx likelihood that ranchers took some actions

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University of Wyoming Extension A Platte County Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) educator has been recognized for her positive attitude, mentorship and community partnership and has received the Linda Melcher Award from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. Mary Evans started a community garden, developed a weekend food bag program, helped pilot the Real Kids, Real Skills, Real Meals curriculum for middle school students and provided direct education to the Wyoming Cowboy Academy. CNP is administered through UW Extension and is a cooking and nutrition program that serves families and individuals with limited resources in Wyoming. The award is named in honor of the past CNP director who developed the Cent$ible Nutrition Program in Wyoming. The award goes to an educator who embodies the spirit and essence of CNP. Evans was able to create online instruction during COVID-19 and made herself available to other educators and clients. A co-worker shared that Evans is passionate about her duties to make healthy living the easy choice for all in the community and takes great pride in her work.

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USDA seeks members for advisory committee on urban agriculture

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture may nominate qualified individuals for (USDA) is seeking members for a new admembership. Self-nominations are also visory committee on urban agriculture, part welcome. of a broader effort to focus on the needs of Nominations should include a cover leturban farmers. The 12-person committee ter, resume and a background form (https:// will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ the development of policies and outreach docs/2012/AD-755-Approved_Masterrelating to urban, indoor, and other emergexp-3.31.22_508.pdf). Nomination packing agricultural production practices as well ages must be submitted by mail or email by as identify any barriers to urban agriculture. March 5, 2021. They should be addressed “We are looking forward to a robust to Ronald Harris, Designated Federal Offigroup of nominees to serve on this imporcer, Director of Outreach and Partnerships, tant new advisory committee,” said Astrid Natural Resources Conservation Service Martinez, State Conservationist for USDA’s (NRCS), Department of Agriculture, 1400 Natural Resources Conservation Service Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 6006(NRCS) in Wyoming. S, Washington, D.C. 20250, or emailed to Added Lois Van MARK, State Executive Ronald.Harris@usda.gov. Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency The 2018 Farm Bill established the Of(FSA) in Wyoming: “This group will underfice of Urban Agriculture and Innovative score USDA’s commitment to all segments Production and directed USDA to form of agriculture and has the potential to supthis advisory committee as well as make port innovative ways to increase local food other advancements related to urban agriproduction in urban environments.” culture. It is led by the NRCS and works in USDA is seeking nominations for indipartnership with numerous USDA agencies viduals representing a broad spectrum of that support urban agriculture. Its mission expertise, including: is to encourage and promote urban, indoor • Four agricultural producers (two agriand other emerging agricultural practices, cultural producers in an urban area or urban including community composting and food cluster and two agricultural producers who waste reduction. More information is availuse innovative technology). able in this notice on the Federal Register • Two representatives from an institution (https://public-inspection.federalregister. of higher education or extension program. gov/2020-29077.pdf) or at farmers.gov/ur• One representative of a nonprofit orgaban. Additional assistance is available Ask. nization, which may include a public health, USDA.Gov or by calling (202) 720-2791. environmental or community organization. All USDA Service Centers are open for • One representative of business and ecobusiness, including those that restrict innomic development, which may include a person visits or require appointments. All business development entity, a chamber of Service Center visitors wishing to conduct commerce, a city government or a planning business with Farm Service Agency, NRCS organization. or any other Service Center agency should • One individual with supply chain expecall ahead and schedule an appointment. rience, which may include a food aggregaService Centers that are open for appointtor, wholesale food distributor, food hub or ments will pre-screen visitors based on an individual who has direct-to-consumer health concerns or recent travel, and visitors market experience. must adhere to social distancing guidelines. • One individual from a financing entity. Visitors are also required to wear a face • Two individuals with related expericovering during their appointment. Our ence or expertise in urban, indoor and other program delivery staff will continue to work emerging agriculture production practices, with our producers by phone, email and usas determined by the Secretary. ing online tools. More information can be Any interested person or organization found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

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Starting at $6895 • 20-ft. • 22-ft. • 25-ft.

w/ 7000 lb. axles, 8000 lb. axles, 10,000 lb. axles

PRONGHORN UTILITY

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7200 lb. New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............$11,695 axles, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..................................................................$13,395 New Circle D 24-ft. stock trailer, 8K axles, 14 ply tires, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package.............. $13,995 New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.....$12,695

LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS

Stop in or call for more info. IN STOCK NOW!!!

TURNOVER BALL

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

NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS

5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft. Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

Diamond C 26-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..................................................$10,500

BOSS SNOW PLOWS

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.

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT • USED SEMI TRAILERS •

New Diamond C Car Haulers IN STOCK!

2017 Chevrolet extended cab, blue, with NEW Hydrabed ..... $41,500 Kentucky 53-ft. van trailer, for storage ....................................... $7000 Great Dane 48-ft. van trailer ....................................................... $8000 1980 Kentucky 42-ft. van trailer, office in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other ................................................................................ $6000 53-ft. van trailer, air ride suspension .......................................... $7500

(2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers....................$6995 & $8995 1997 Trailmobile w/1997 Trailmobile pup......... $14,500/pair

1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch......$12,500

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

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

Cat V100 forklift, gas, 10,000 lb. 18-ft. lift ...................................$8500 Champ forklift, gas, 5000 lb. 21-ft. lift .........................................$8900

2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse slant, walk-in tack compartment............................. $6900

1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool boxes ....................$9595 14-ft. snow pusher ......................$3900 John Deere 210C skip loader w/ 8-ft. skid steer snow pusher ........$1900 hydraulic Gannon box scraper...... ...........................................$5995

Your Local HydraBed Dealer

Wilray 20-ft. with dovetail..$2500

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats - $65 ea.

Diamond C 12-ft. x 83” ATV trailer, excellent shape............$2100

Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! .........................$6500

See us for your HydraBed needs!

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Big Sky Equipment Co. Service Corey Combs, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown, 788-9033 cell

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

Parts After Hours/Weekends 450-6463

SPECIAL PRICING ON HOLD-OVER DEMO UNIT

Great pricing available on hold-over Speedrower 160 sickle machine

New Holland P2080 60-ft. disc drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, wireless blockage, P3440 tow between cart.......... Call today for a great deal!!

USED SPRAYERS

2014 New Holland SP.240F front boom self-propelled, 1200 gallon poly tank, 100ft. booms, IntelliView IV monitor, fence row nozzles, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab, low hours.......................... $182,500 New Holland SP.295F front boom self-propelled sprayer, 1200 gallon poly tank, 120-ft. booms, Intelliview IV monitor, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab........... ................................................. $214,900 2016 Apache AS1230 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, Raven Hawkeye PWM nozzle control, AutoBoom UltraGlide, Smartrax Autosteer Raven Viper 4 monitor........ Just Traded

2015 Apache AS1020 100-ft. steel boom, 1000 gallon poly tank, Smarttrax Autosteer, AcccuBoom, Autoboom UltraGlide, Envizio Pro monitor.................. $145,900 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 2015 Apache AS720 self-propelled sprayer, 60/90-ft. booms, 750 gallon poly tank, Top-Con X30 monitor......... Just Traded 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel booms, 1000 gallon tank.. $89,900

USED HAYING USED AIR DRILLS EQUIPMENT New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call

New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call

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

SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT COMBINE HEADERS

2016 MacDon FD75 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $59,900 2012 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $45,000

USED COMBINES

2014 New Holland CR8090, S3 small grain rotors, IntelliSteer, rock trap, yield and moisture.................................. $198,900 2006 New Holland CR960, ASP stone protection, yield and moisture, straw chopper, extended unload auger........... .................................................. $75,900 New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only....... $16,995

2012 John Deere 568 round baler, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap, bale push bar, pickup gauge wheels. Very clean unit............................ $22,900

Now Stocked with Highline CFR650 Bale Processors

2004 New Holland SD440 51-ft. air drill with 380 cart, 12” spacing, single shoot, blockage sensor..........$62,500.............. $54,900 Flexi-Coil 5000 drill with 3850 cart, 12” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, single shoot Stealth openers, dual fan.......................... $45,900

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT Unverferth 8250 grain cart, 850 bushel,

2009 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture............. $114,900 1990 Case IH 1660 combine....... Let’s Deal 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine......... .................................................... $49,900

2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport.................. $49,900 Case IH 1010 30-ft. headers in stock with mixed reel options.............................Call Good selection of new and used Case IH and MacDon pickup headers on hand............ .................... Call for details and pricing

Now scheduling off-season inspections on combines, sprayers, round balers and loader tractors. Call today as limited spaces are filling up fast! 800-332-7541 We are also equipped to handle rotor balancing, draper and auger header repairs, etc.

USED HEADERS

2014 MacDon D65 35-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $49,900 2011 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter (from 7088), gauge wheels, slow speed transport package.............................................. $44,900 Honey Bee GB40 40-ft. header, New Holland adapter....................................... $34,900 Case IH 1010-25 header, pickup reel.....Call Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath 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 1015-12 pickup header........ $4900 International 810-13 pickup header............ ................................................ Let’s Deal

USED TRACTORS

2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, loader. Very low hours............Call 2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, 60” mower, loader. Very low hours... ......................................................Just In

SKID STEER LOADERS

tarp, PTO or hydraulic drive................... ...........................................Just Traded

We are carrying an excellent selection of skid steer loaders with great pricing available. Huge inventory of pallet forks and bale spears on hand, call today.