Trader's Dispatch - January 2024 by The Trader's Dispatch

JANUARY 2024

Vol. XXIV No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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South-Central Winter Ag Tour

Montana State University Extension agents in Yellowstone, Musselshell-Golden Valley, Carbon, Big Horn, and Stillwater Counties have teamed up to present the South-Central Winter Ag Tour. The workshops will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1 featuring presentations in Lavina, Columbus, Joliet, Hardin, and Huntley. Participants are encouraged to attend the workshop that best fits their schedule. Speakers include Dr. Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Lee Schmelzer, MSU Associate Specialist, Noelle Orloff, Research Associate at MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab. The presentations will cover topics such as winter-feeding cattle, annual grass identification and management, and risk management. Times and locations of the workshop series are as follows: Lavina- January 30, 4:30 pm at Lavina Senior Center, 117 Main Street Hardin- January 31, 9:00 am at Big Horn County Fairgrounds, 118 Sawyer Loop Huntley- January 31, 1:30 pm at Huntley Project Museum, 770 Railroad Hwy Columbus- February 1, 8:30 am at Stillwater County Civic CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Center, 16 Sheep Dip Rd

Celebrating 25 years of service with Conservation Districts across the state of Montana and here in Pondera County, thank you Jack Judisch, for your hard work, dedication, and time committed to local, comon-sense conservation. Photo courtesy of Pondera County Conservation District.

PRODUCTION SALES

2024 Nebraska Soil Health Conferences

Jan 12, Diamond Bar S Simmental & SimAngus, Great Falls MT.................. A2 Jan 26, Flesch Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shelby MT........................A4 - A5 Feb 2, Baumgarten Cattle Co Hereford and Angus, Belfield ND.................... A6 Feb 3, Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, AB CANADA........................... A3 Feb 5, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown MT.......................... A9 Feb 6, Little Bitterroot Ranch Simmental & SimAngus, Ramsey MT......... A10 Feb 7, Begger’s Diamond V Simmental & Angus, Wibaux MT..................... A11 Feb 12, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT..................................... A11 Feb 12, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson ND............................................................ A6 Feb 19, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT.... A13 Feb 24, Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT.......................................................... A29 Feb 27, Connelly Angus, Valier MT............................................................... A15 Mar 1, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT................................... A17 Mar 2, 3C Cattle, Black Angus, Stevensville MT.......................................... A19 Mar 2, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT................................... A20 Mar 4, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT...................... A21 Mar 4, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT............................................. A23 Mar 5, Apex Angus, Valier MT....................................................................... A25 Mar 11, Holden Herefords, Valier MT........................................................... A29 Mar 11, Veseth Cattle Co., Red Angus, Glasgow MT.................................... A27 Mar 14, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT.............................................................. A31 Mar 18, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT...................................... A33

One-day cow-calf college

The 2024 Cow-Calf College, offered by Nebraska Extension, gives producers a chance to learn about cow and calf health from some of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s veterinarians and researchers. Topics will range from newborn calf health to pinkeye, scours, causes of bovine abortion, and when to call the vet. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (CST) at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center (GPVEC), near Clay Center, Nebraska, with an optional tour of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center to follow, weather permitting. Dr. Matt Hille, assistant professor and diagnostic pathologist at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center, will kick off the program with a discussion of management of infectious disease from birth to weaning. During the provided lunch Dr. Brian Vander Ley, associate professor and assistant director of GPVEC, will give an overview of the work they are doing at GPVEC. The afternoon will include three sessions. Hille will address bovine abortion causes and how and when to use the diagnostic tools available to producers. Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, livestock systems educator with Nebraska Extension, will talk about neonatal calf care. Dr. Becky Funk, animal health and CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

The 2024 Soil Health Conferences aim to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Nebraska agricultural community. Attendees can expect: Research presentations: Leading experts and researchers will present the latest findings and advancements in soil health, shedding light on cutting-edge practices and technologies. Farmers and Industry panels: Engage in discussions with experienced farmers and industry leaders, gaining insights into realworld challenges and success stories in soil health management. Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow producers, UNL researchers, extension personnel and industry partners. Build valuable relationships that can contribute to the growth of your farm and Ag business. Exhibition area: Explore a dedicated exhibition showcasing products, services and technologies that promote soil health and sustainable farming practices. Join us in one or both of our Soil Health Conferences to learn about innovative soil health and cover crop practices from farmers, researchers and industry representatives.

PRIVATE TREATY

Browning Angus, Fallon MT..................................... A26 Double Bit Ranch, Libby, MT..................................... A29 JK Ranches, Huson MT............................................... A2 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT................... A29 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.......................... A29 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A29

Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. West Point Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Ave., West Point, Nebraska Central Nebraska Soil Health Conference Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S Baltimore Ave., Hastings, Nebraska Registration and more details can be found here. Important: Both conferences provide certified crop advisors with continuing education units (CEUs). These are sponsored events, and registration is required. Capacity will be limited, so make sure you and your team register soon. We hope you can join us! For more information, contact Carolina Córdova, Ph.D., UNL Soil Health Team lead, assistant professor and statewide soil health specialist, or Katja Koehler-Cole, UNL Soil Health Team Lead, statewide soil health extension educator.

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OTHER DATED EVENTS

Jan 27, Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT...... A2 Feb 9 - 10, G.A.T.E Trade Show, Glendive MT............. A7

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The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is seeking proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for Montana’s alfalfa seed industry. The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee will review all proposals at the first regular meeting of the year and make recommendations to the department for funding. To qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near-term application involving practices or organizational arrangements that will stimulate and expand the alfalfa seed industry. Proposals must be submitted through the WebGrants system by 5:00 p.m. MST on January 31, 2024. Please visit the Alfalfa Seed Committee Page for a complete list of guidelines and eligibility requirements. Questions on applications should be directed to the Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee, PO Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201 or by contacting Dani Jones at (406) 444-2402 or via email at Danielle.Jones@mt.gov

Annual Crop Production Update

The Northwestern Ag Research Center will hold its annual Winter Crop Production Update at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell, MT, featuring speakers from across the state on the following topics: Managing elite spring wheat cultivars in Montana: Dr. Jessica Torrion, Northwestern Ag Research Center-MSU Management and control of insect pests in cereal crops of Montana: Dr. Tiziana Oppedisano, Western Triangle Ag Research Center-MSU Winter barley for Montana, making a dream a reality: Joe Jensen, Plant Science and Plant Genetics-MSU Why didn’t my pesticide work effectively?: Dr. Cecil Tharp, Animal and Range Sciences-MSU Managing resistant weeds in Montana’s cropping systems: Dr. Tim Seipel, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences-MSU Climate trends and predictions in western Montana: Dr. Zach Miller, Western Ag Research Center-MSU

One-day cow-calf college CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Friday, January 12, 2024 1:00 pm

teaching Extension specialist at GPVEC, will provide a wet lab that gives producers a hands-on opportunity to explore bovine reproductive tracts. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested for food and supply counts. To register call the Webster County Extension office at 402746-3417 or visit https://go.unl.edu/cow-calfcollege2024.

Winter Ag Tour CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

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Joliet- February 1, 1:30 pm at Joliet Community Center, 209 E Front Ave RSVP is required to your local Extension agent or to Trestin Feagler by January 25. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MSU Extension office in Yellowstone County at (406) 256-2828 or trestinbenson@montana.edu.

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Soybean and corn are some of the most valuable commodities in the world. Therefore, soybean crop management should be performed in the most efficient way to prevent the loss of inputs (e.g., seeds, fertilizers, etc.). Planting, spraying and harvesting are complementary operations during the production process — the success of one operation depends on the success of the other. For example, if the crops are planted correctly but harvest is not performed properly, the effort made during planting will be wasted. Therefore, considering that harvest is the final step of the crop production cycle, combine calibration is a crucial step for keeping grain losses at acceptable levels. Knowing where the losses occur is key to keeping grain loss as low as possible. Losses are divided into pre-harvest and at-harvest. Pre-harvest losses occur before harvest even begins and could be related to weather and crop maturity level. Examples of pre-harvest losses include loose soybeans, pods and corn ears lying on the

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Figure 1. Sampling zones for soybean pre-harvest and harvesting losses. Adapted from SDSU, 2019.

At-harvest losses can only be measured after the combine pass. Make sure you turn the combine’s cleaning fan off before standing behind it. As mentioned before, the harvesting losses can be measured for different components of a combine. For example, shatter losses are caused because of a combination of soybeans maturity and the combine’s head calibration. To measure the shatter losses, drive backward about 10 feet, and measure the losses right below where the header was. To measure the actual harvest losses, set the frame down in random areas of the field and count the number of seeds left inside of the frame (Figure 1 — Zones 2 and 3). The sum of those two are equal to the total harvesting losses. Before beginning the calculation examples, it’s important to review some numbers: One acre is equivalent to 43,560 sq. ft. One bushel of soybean at 13% moisture weighs 60 lbs. Total losses will depend on soybean size and weight (Table 1) (Adapted from SDSU, 2019).

Now, let’s look at some examples: You have found 70 soybeans using a 10 sq. ft. frame. How do you calculate your losses? If there are 70 soybean seeds in 10 sq. ft., divide 70 by 10, and the result will be seven grains per sq. ft. Grains per sq. ft. = 70 (number of grains found in the frame) ÷ 10 (number of sq. ft. present in the frame) = 7 Now, divide seven by the numbers present on Table 1 representing the grain size (small, medium or large). If Small Grains: Bushels per acre = 7 (number of grains found in 1 sq. ft.). ÷ 5 (grains per sq. ft. equivalent to 1 bu/ac) = 1.4 If Medium Grains: Bushels per acre = 7 (number of grains found in 1 sq. ft.) ÷ 4 (grains per sq. ft. equivalent to 1 bu/ac) = 1.75 If Large Grains: Bushels per acre = 7 (number of grains found in 1 sq. ft.) ÷ 3 (grains per sq. ft. equivalent to 1 bu/ac) = 2.33 CONTINUED ON PAGE A10

Table 1. Relationship between soybean grain size and losses. Weight/bushel Grains/sq. ft. Soybean Grain Size @ 13% Moisture Equivalent to 1 bu/acre Small 60 lbs 5 Medium 60 lbs 4 Large 60 lbs 3

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You can also find the number of grains you are losing per acre by multiplying the number of soybeans found in 10 by 43,560 (number of contained in one acre) and divide it by 10 (number of used to measure the losses). Grains per acre = 70 (grains found in 10 sq. ft.) x 43,560 (number of sq. ft. in 1 acre) ÷ 10 (10 sq. ft. sampling area) = 304,920 If you have a precise scale and don’t know exactly what the seeds size is, you can weigh 200 grains from the combine and calculate the losses more precisely. For example, if 200 grains weigh 0.90 ounces, you can multiply 0.90 by the 304,920 lost grains per acre and divide it by the number of grains used to measure the weight (200) to find how many ounces you are losing per acre, and then convert ounces to lbs. following the formulas below. Grains losses (oz./ac.) = 0.90 (weight of collected grains) x 304,920 (number of lost grains per ac.) ÷ 200 (number of grains used to measure the weight) = 1,372.1 The next step is to convert the number of losses to lbs/acre, and bu/acre. Grain losses (lb./ac.) = 1,372.14 oz. ÷ 16 (number of oz. in a lb.) = 85.75 Grain losses (bu./ac.) = 85.75 lbs. ÷ 60 (number of lbs. in a bu.) = 1.42 To have a percentage, divide the preharvest and harvest losses found by the actual yield on the monitor, and multiply it by 100 to find the percentage of losses. Total losses percentage = 1.42 (number of losses per acre) ÷ 55 (monitor yield) = 2.58% In this situation, the losses are less than 3%, which is a good indicator of pre-harvest

and harvest losses combined. If your losses are more than 3%, check where most of your losses are occurring. For example, let’s suppose that the preharvest losses (checked before combining the soybeans) were 1.2 bushels per acre, and the harvest losses (after the combine pass) were 5.2 bushels per acre. By subtracting the 1.2 bushels per acre of pre-harvest losses from the 5.2 bushels per acre from harvest losses, the result is that the harvesting operation is responsible for 4 bushels per acre loss. In this case, check the machine for the possible point of losses. For corn, different values are used, but with the same principles previously seen for soybeans. For example, a bushel of corn at 15.5% moisture is equivalent to 56 lbs. Another way to quantify corn losses is to measure it separately as pre-harvest losses, head losses, and cylinder and separation losses. A previous study from Sumner, (2012) (University of Georgia) found that two kernels per sq. ft. is equivalent to 1 bushel per acre loss. Therefore, 20 kernels inside of a 10 sq. ft. rectangle is equivalent to 1 bushel per acre loss, and one whole ¾ pound ear within 1/100 acre is also equivalent to 1 bushel per acre loss. To measure the head losses, back up the combine 20 ft. and count the kernels on the ground in 10 sq. ft. sampling areas over the left, center and right rows (or all the rows you want to measure) (Figure 2 — Zone 2) in front of the combine. Determine the 10 sq. ft. areas using the table below (Table 2) (Adapted from UGA, 2012).

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Let’s suppose that you measured the losses in front of four rows of the combine and the results were the following: Row 1: 25 Kernels Row 2: 20 Kernels Row 3: 23 Kernels Row 4: 31 Kernels As those numbers were found in a 10 sq. ft. frame, divide it by 20, and the number will be equivalent to bushels per acre: Bushels per acre losses, Row 1 = 25 kernels ÷ 20 = 1.25

Bushels per acre losses, Row 2 = 20 kernels ÷ 20 = 1 Bushels per acre losses, Row 3 = 23 kernels ÷ 20 = 1.15 Bushels per acre losses, Row 4 = 31 kernels ÷ 20 = 1.55 Therefore, the average head losses is 1.23 bushels per acre. The cylinder and separation losses should be measured in the rows under the combine (Figure 2 — Zone 3). To calculate it, use CONTINUED ON PAGE A12

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the same principle as the head. Count the number of kernels inside of the 10 sq. ft. areas, divide the number by 20, and subtract the losses of the head. After measuring the cylinders loss, count the ears and pre-harvest losses. To determine the ear loss, collect the ears lying on

the ground behind the combine in 1/100 of an acre (435.6 sq. ft.) on the number of rows you are currently harvesting (Figure 2 — Zone 1). For each ¾ lb or equivalent smaller ears, there is a 1 bushel per acre loss. For measuring the 1/100 acre area, use the table below (Table 3).

Table 3. Necessary row length composing 1/100 of an acre area. Row Width/ Plant Spacing (inches) One Row Two Rows Distance (ft) 20 262 131 28 187 93.5 30 174 87 36 145 72.5 38 138 69 40 131 65.5 42 124 62 .Adapted from Sumner et al. 2012.

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Therefore, if your combine has eight rows, and your row width or plant spacing is 30 inches, select the center six rows, and use 29 ft. of length on the border rows to cover the sampling area. To verify the pre-harvest losses, do the same steps in front of the combine in the area not yet harvested. Follow the Table 3 to determine the measurement area. Subtract

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the pre-harvest losses number from the ear losses, then the result will be the ear loss in bushels per acre. To find the total machine loss, sum the ear loss to the corn kernel loss, and compare with your actual yield. Losses from 2-4% are usually common, but if your losses exceed these values, check your machine.

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What Is the Christmas Pickle and where did it come from? There are hundreds of Christmas traditions practiced every year — and even more special, family traditions — but none are as widely celebrated as the tradition of the Christmas pickle. You know, the pickle ornament that hangs on your Christmas tree? If you’ve never heard of the Christmas pickle, it’s not just a strange ornament hanging on your food-loving friends’ tree, it’s actually a tradition that’s been passed down for generations. What is the Christmas Pickle Tradition? Every year, the Christmas pickle is the last ornament to be hung on the tree hidden in the green branches — or in my family’s case, it’s rehidden on Christmas Eve to prevent cheating. Then on Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle receives a special treat or gets to open the first gift. It’s also said that the person who finds the pickle will be granted good luck in the coming year. Where Did the Christmas Pickle Come From? Many people believe, and some ornament manufacturers claim, the Christmas pickle is a tradition that originated in Germany. There is even a German name for the Christmas pickle, Weihnachtsgurke, that makes the story sound a little more plausible. While Germans do love their traditions, the issue here is the Christmas pickle tradition is all but unknown in Germany, according to a 2016 study by YouGov. The study shows that 91 percent of Germans had never even heard of the Christmas pickle tradition, let alone practice it. So, if not from Germany, where did this tradition come from? Unfortunately, no one seems to know exactly where the tradition originated, but it’s extremely popular in the Midwestern region of the U.S. — particularly Michigan, which has a lot of German immigrants. It’s possible that this was a tradition local to one region of Germany and an immigrant family brought it over, but we can’t be sure. How Did the Christmas Pickle Originate? Not only do we not have all the facts about where it came from, but also no one can seem to agree on a story about how the Christmas pickle came about. There are many legends about how it originated, so you’ll just have to pick your favorite one. One story alleges that during the Civil War, a captured German-American soldier miraculously survived after eating a pickle and he hung a pickle on his Christmas tree the next year. Another story tells the tale of two boys who were killed and placed in a pickle barrel by an evil innkeeper until St. Nicholas came and

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The 39th Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will be held February 22-23, 2024, in Kearney, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 110 Second Ave. A pre-conference workshop on business entity selection for farms and ranches will be held February 21. This training will be provided by Sheila Hansen, CPA, and agricultural attorney Katie Samples Dean, JD. During the conference, attendees can look forward to hearing from keynote speakers Ashley Machado, Dr. David Kohl and renowned photographer John Noltner, who is preparing a special surprise project for the event. In addition to the keynote speakers, participants will select from over 20 workshop options that cover the five areas of agricultural risk management: production, market, financial, human and legal. The conference will also offer Continuing Education Credits for veterinary medicine professionals and certified crop advisors. “Our annual conference is a real highlight of our programming every year,” said Jessica Groskopf, Director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program. “We look forward to bringing together producers, experts and top-notch keynote speakers to leave everyone feeling empowered, enlightened and connected to each other and their operations. This year’s conference will certainly be one to remember.” About the speakers Ashley Machado is a TedX speaker and was nominated as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through M Well, her mental health consulting firm that provides corporate wellness programs asnd mental health trainings for ag families and businesses. Machado grew up in the dairy industry and now farms and ranches with her family in California’s Central Valley. She has a bachelor’s degree in human development and a master’s in social work with an emphasis in clinical mental health. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to operate and live life fully. Dr. David Kohl is an Academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech. He has keen insight into the agriculture industry gained through extensive travel, research and involvement in ag businesses. He has traveled nearly 10 million miles; conducted more than 7,000 presentations; and published more than 2,500 articles in his career. Dr. Kohl’s wisdom and engagement with all levels of the industry provide a unique perspective into future trends. John Noltner has been telling stories with words and images for 20 years. His work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Magazine, Midwest Living and the New York Daily News, among other publications. Since 2009, Noltner has been asking people the simple (or not so simple) question, “what does peace mean to you?” for his multimedia arts project, “A Peace of My Mind.” Conference registration opens on January 3. The cost for a two-day registration is $150 for participants who register on or before February 8. The two-day registration fee increases to $175 on February 9. The pre-conference workshop has an additional registration fee. The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will award up to 15 scholarships to students to attend the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference. Any student attending a four-year college/university, two-year college, a vocational/ technical school, or a 4-H or FFA member may apply for a scholarship to attend. Applicants will need to prepare an essay that answers the question: “Why do you want to attend the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference?” The essay response is limited to 3,000 characters. Applications must be submitted online by February 1. To learn more, visit the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website at https://wia.unl.edu. ##### A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?” The boy takes the quarters and leaves. “What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!” Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream parlor. “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?” The boy licked his cone and replied: “Because the day I take the dollar the game is over!”

West Nile Encephalitis and poultry In 1999, West Nile encephalitis became a public health concern in the United States. This disease had previously not been recorded in this country. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed sixty-two human cases of encephalitis, including seven deaths. The West Nile virus, which causes the disease, was isolated not only from people but also from a large number of dead crows, a variety of zoo birds, various native bird species, and horses with encephalitic signs. Mosquitoes are the vector of the West Nile virus. Although chickens and turkeys can become infected when experimentally inoculated with the virus or bitten by infected mosquitoes, these birds do not develop the clinical disease. Their immune system quickly responds to infection by producing antibodies that clear the virus from their body. Also, because the virus can be transmitted only through the bite of an infected mosquito, infected poultry present no significant public health risk. Poultry can neither directly infect other birds, animals, or humans, nor act as a reservoir for the virus. What is West Nile encephalitis West Nile encephalitis is a brain infection caused by the West Nile virus. The majority of people and animals that become infected with the virus either have no symptoms or experience mild illness. However, a small proportion of infected people and animals (primarily horses) develop an illness that may progress to full-blown encephalitis, which can be fatal. When was West Nile encephalitis first seen in the United States? In late summer of 1999, exotic birds in a New York City zoo began to die unexpectedly at the same time that wild crows were dying in large numbers. In addition, an increase in the incidence of encephalitis in horses was seen, and several elderly people died from the same condition. Dr. Tracy McNamara, the Bronx Zoo’s veterinarian, and Dr. Millicort Edison, a New York State public health veterinarian, suspected that the cases were related and caused by an infectious agent not previously reported. They enlisted the aid of the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who subsequently isolated and identified the agent as West Nile virus. The virus had until that time been found only in Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia, and the Middle East. The virus may have been introduced into the United States by an infected bird or mosquito. How is West Nile virus spread? There is no evidence of animal-to-person or person-toperson transmission of West Nile virus. The only known way in which people can become infected is through the bite of an infected mosquito. However, even in areas where mosquitoes do carry the virus, very few mosquitoes are infected. Mosquitoes become

infected after taking a blood meal from a wild bird carrying the virus in its bloodstream. Although some wild birds may harbor the virus, most species, with the exception of crows, do not become clinically ill. American crows, however, constitute a large proportion of the dead birds that have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Because the only means of preventing transmission of West Nile Virus is through mosquito control, mosquito control efforts will be increased in any areas where West Nile virus is found to be present. Can poultry become infected? Many birds and mammals, if bitten by infected mosquitoes, can become transiently infected. There is no experimental or field evidence that clinical disease will develop in chickens or turkeys. Any infection they sustain is mild and brief. For example, during a West Nile virus epidemic in Romania in 1996, 41 percent of the chickens developed antibodies to the virus—meaning they had been bitten by an infected mosquito—but none died as a result. Because chickens develop antibodies to the virus, they are being used as sentinels to monitor for the presence of infected mosquitoes in high-risk areas. There is some evidence that waterfowl may be more susceptible to the virus than chickens or turkeys, but the susceptibility of game birds is unknown at this time.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). In an effort to streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or LIP notices of loss within a pre-determined number of days for 2023. Instead, producers have the flexibility to submit 2023 notices of loss as soon as possible, once losses are realized, following a natural disaster event or no later than the established annual program application for payment deadlines for each program. FSA county committees are also being asked to re-evaluate 2023 ELAP and LIP late-filed notices of loss to determine if the waiver applies. “Our goal is to get producers into these disaster programs, and they are always encouraged to turn in an application if they believe they are eligible,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “Program improvements are only effective if we ensure producers have sufficient time and information needed to submit their application. The ELAP and LIP waivers we are announcing today, in response to historic disasters in 2023, improve efficiencies for producers and our staff, are responsive to feedback about confusion regarding program timelines and are intended to give our staff the time needed to deliver the right support to producers when they need it most. These waivers are also reflective of FSA’s efforts to integrate improvements and accessibility into our policy decisions. It’s critical that we increase awareness of these program flexibilities so all producers can participate.” Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish ELAP provides recovery assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybee, and farm-raised fish losses due to an eligible adverse weather or loss condition, including blizzards, disease, water shortages and wildfires. ELAP covers grazing and feed losses, transportation of water and feed to livestock and hauling livestock to grazing acres. ELAP also covers certain mortality losses for livestock including honeybees and farm-raised fish as well as honeybee hive losses. ELAP is designed to address losses not covered by other FSA disaster assistance programs. For 2023, FSA is waiving the regulatory requirement for producers who are eligible for ELAP to file a notice of loss with FSA within 30 calendar days from when the loss first became apparent for livestock and farm-raised fish and 15 calendar days for honeybees. Under this waiver, notices of loss are to be completed by the eligible producer and submitted to FSA no later than the annual program application deadline of January 30 following the program year in which the loss occurred. Therefore, producers who incurred ELAP-eligible losses in 2023, will need to submit a notice of loss by Jan. 30, 2024. Livestock Indemnity Program LIP provides disaster recovery assistance to livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock deaths, in excess of normal mortality caused by eligible loss conditions including adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law, including wolves and avian predators. LIP also helps livestock

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

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By Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Former Extension Forage Specialist, Pennsylvania State University There is not a “one size fits all” answer to reducing pasture damage during winter feeding. Each individual producer should analyze his or her operation and determine if there are small steps that they can take to reduce the damage incurred annually while feeding in the winter. 1. Create a sacrifice pasture or lot. By designating one area on a farm that has the purpose of being utilized during undesirable weather conditions, this saves the other pastures from getting damaged. Feed your stored feedstuffs only in the designated sacrifice areas during the late fall, winter and early spring – or until your pastures have acquired enough growth in the spring to be grazed. 2. Split your sacrifice area into two or more sections. This further allows for control over where your livestock can be during winter feeding. By splitting an existing area into smaller sections, changes in weather patterns and precipitation can cause less destruction by confining the livestock in a “muddy” area, then allowing them to get to a drier area that they were not on previously after the ground freezes or dries. 3. Target Feeding Move hay feeders, mineral feeders, or feed bunks to different spots in the sacrifice areas to “lure” livestock to different, unpopular parts of the area. This can help to reduce damage and mud accumulation in the heavily traveled and highly popular areas of the sacrifice lot. 4. Bale Grazing Rolling out hay can be a unique way to feed livestock while reducing the high-traffic area of a hay feeder. This practice helps with nutrient distribution back to the soil as well as provides livestock a better opportunity to select the highest quality forage within a bale; however, it comes at a cost. Rolling out bales of hay for livestock to eat can lead to an exorbitant amount of forage waste – anywhere from 15–50%, depending on the quality of the hay, how much forage is available for consumption, and the grazing habits of the livestock. This practice can be utilized best when feed resources are plentiful and when feeding a lower quality forage than ideal for the class of livestock targeted. It can be used in combination with other feeding techniques, such as feed bunks or ring feeders that are being used to feed the higher quality forage. 5. Ring Hay Feeders On the contrary to bale grazing, feeding round bales in ring feeders or grinding and feeding in bunks can lead to less waste. Ring feeders can be moved across the sacrifice area to help reduce mud and wet conditions in one area of the field or can be placed on a concrete slab so the removal of mud and manure can be easily handled. Utilizing feeders often result in less waste of the forage, but if placed in the field in one area can result in more pasture damage over time. 6. Stockpile forage for deferred grazing. Stockpiling pasture for deferred winter grazing can be an excellent way to extend the grazing season, keep livestock “out on pasture” and out of the sacrifice lot, feed higher quality forage than harvested forages, and encourage nutrient distribution. Allowing the forage to grow 70–90 days prior to the end of the fall growing season after the application of 40–80 lbs of nitrogen ensures maximum forage accumulation for winter grazing. A managed strip grazing technique is necessary to optimize the utilization of the stockpiled forage and minimize trampling and waste. Although the forages are in a dormant state, we recommend still maintaining a 3-inch residue height; remember, that forage will need to regrow in the spring. Carbohydrate reserves are stored in the lowest portion of the cool-season perennial plant, just above the soil surface. If the livestock graze too low and eat the plant’s reserves, it will take longer to regenerate and regrow the following spring. More information on stockpiling cool-season perennials. 7. Select hardy forage species for your sacrifice pasture. Selecting forage species that can withstand harsh, unideal conditions with dense root systems and high tolerance to frequent grazing do the best at withstanding year after year of winter feeding. Ideal cool-season perennial forages are Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall fescue. More information on forage growth, species selection and establishment. 8. Feed on concrete or a structured feeding pad. Feeding livestock on concrete or another hard surface allows for the concentration of manure and urine to be in a centralized area and eases removal of these nutrients. If CONTINUED ON PAGE A21

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livestock are then able to go to a dry area for leisure and bedding, this further improves the benefit of the area. Following winter feeding, reseeding severely damaged sacrifice pastures that have been severely damaged with annual forages is an excellent way to optimize forage production in that area, while also suppressing weed pressure. Planting a warm season annual like Sudangrass, sorghum x sudan, or pearl millet directly into your sacrifice pasture will allow the opportunity for pasture productivity from an otherwise lower-producing field due to the winter damage it incurred. Careful management and planning can help to reduce winter damage as a result of livestock feeding. Each producer should analyze their past winter issues and assess the possibilities for overcoming severe pasture damage this upcoming year.

Maggot Therapy It sounds like something from a horror film–fat, creamcolored maggots eating their way through infected sores and wounds. It’s not. It’s medicine. Since ancient times, doctors have used maggots to prevent wound from getting infected. In the 1940s, antibiotics replaced maggots. But bacteria adapted and started to become resistant to antibiotics. RETURN OF THE MAGGOTS: Maggots work by secreting digestive enzymes that fed on dead tissue. Those enzymes also kill bacteria in a wound and speed up healing. Doctors place between 200 to 300 maggots on a wound, then cover it–maggots and all–with mesh. Beneath the mesh, the maggots feed for 48 to 72 hours. When they’re done, the doctors remove them. Wounds that haven’t healed for months, even years, often respond quickly to maggot medicine. ##### The closest living relative of Tyrannosaurus rex is the chicken.

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PICKUP FOR SALE

2002 Chevy S-10 3-door, 4wd, 104,000 miles, new tires. Will trade for older side x side. Call evenings, 406-735-4464, Geyser, MT

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Clear Creek Angus 16th Annual Production Sale

Angus Sires:

March 4th, 2024 - Sale: 1:00 pm Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT

Offering:

• 60 Angus yearling bulls • 15 Hereford yearling bulls • 40 F1 Baldy replacement heifers

Sitz Spectrum

Kesslers Commodore 6516 His sons sell!

His sons sell!

Other Angus Sires Include:

With Special Guests Weaver Herefords SAV Quarterback 7933 His sons sell!

Sitz Stellar 726D, Mohnen Reckoning 581, Clear Creek Galactic 005, Vermilion Victory

Online bidding with DV Auctions MC Fearless Leader 131F

EPDs: CED: 2.3, BW: 3.0, WW: 64, YW: 111, MM: 26, MG: 58, MCE: 1.7, REA: .65, MARB: .09, BMI: 378, CHB: 112

Bulls Bred and Fed for the Commercial Cattleman

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

Commercial bred heifers available private treaty Teddy & Sara Crowley

34075 Clear Creek Rd, Chinook, MT 59523

406-395-4962 ccangus@itstriangle.com www.clearcreekangus.com

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Deadline for advertising in the February 2024 issue is WEDNESDAY, January 31st.

FOR SALE

Degelman 7000 Strawmaster heavy harrow. Very low usage. Located near Miles City, MT........................... $32,000 obo

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1999 Ford F550 plow truck, 4WD, 7.3 automatic, with dump box..............$18,000

1999 Towmaster 30-ton ramp trailer.......................... $27,500

1995 Trail King 20-ton equipment trailer, 19-ft. deck, 5-ft. ramps... $11,000

2000 Ford F750 flatbed with 7500 lb. crane, Cummins, 6 speed.................$17,500

1999 International 4900 1310 flatbed, DT 530 engine, 9 speed, 88,000 miles.....................$18,000

2002 Freightliner drill truck, 5.7 8-speed, Red Tool Company drill, 3.9 Cummins, 719 hours....$20,000

1999 Ford F550 service truck, 6000 lb. crane, 7.3 automatic, lube system...... ..............................$22,500

2002 Ford F550 4WD service truck, 3200 crane, welder and air compressor.........................$20,000

1999 Ford 550 4x4 flatbed, V10 gas motor, automatic.. ..............................$10,000

1997 International truck 60-ft. bucket, 456 diesel, 8 speed....................$25,000

1998 Ford F800 service truck, 5000 lb. crane, Cummins..............$19,000

1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, autocrane, outriggers............................................... $8000 matic.............................................................. $10,000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, automatic. 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle .......................................................................... $2500 boom.............................................................. $12,500 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift 2006 Ford F650 ladder truck, needs a generator....... $17,500 gate................................................................... $9000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor......... 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic... $10,000 .......................................................................... $5000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 8000 Maintainer service crane, 6000 lb...................... $6000 lb Auto Crane, compressor.............................$11,000 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers........... $7500 - $12,500 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescop6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers... ic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales $10,000 ....................................................................... $12,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.................................... $6500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb crane, 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist............................... $3500 underhood air compressor, outriggers........... $15,000 1-ton utility beds, starting at................................. $1000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 2 ton dump boxes, each...................................... $1000 lb crane, outriggers........................................ $10,000 Buckets for skid steer loaders.................................Call 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane, 14-ft. dump Forklift forks.............................................................Call bed................................................................. $10,000 16” to 36” augers.................................... $750 to $1750 1979 GMC chip truck........................................... $6500 Check us out on the web!

The people behind the Montana Beef Council In action concluding its December 18 meeting in Billings, the Montana Beef Council (MBC) elected new leadership that will guide the council for the next two years. Andy Kellom from Hobson, Montana will serve as president and Travis Choat from Terry, Montana will serve as vice president. The MBC Board of Directors are all Montana volunteers, representing nearly all segments of the beef supply chain. “I am confident in the programs that our board has funded and our mission to help build beef demand. The Montana Beef Council is doing that for Montana’s ranchers, and we have been since 1954. Consumers want delicious and nutritious beef. We’re making sure that happens,” says Kellom, who was appointed to serve on the council in 2017 by the Montana Cattle Feeders. “I have a cattle and cattle feeder operation in Central Montana, and, being involved on this board, I am proud of the work we’ve set forth. I encourage fellow ranchers to take some time to learn more about all the projects we do.” The new fiscal year began Oct. 1 and programs will be funded with beef checkoff dollars collected from Montana producers. The Montana Beef Council budgeted $40,700 for in-state consumer information programs, $146,500 for instate beef promotion activities, $13,250 for in-state industry information activities, $61,500 for producer communication efforts, $144,00 for domestic marketing and $135,000 for international beef marketing. Remaining anticipated expenses funded through the budget include $479,659 for mandatory collection expenses, administration, USDA oversight, program implementation, annual auditing, Department of Livestock expenses, in-state travel and office expenses. “I am proud of the work our board has set forth and I encourage fellow ranchers to take some time to learn more about all the projects we do,” said Choat, who stepped into his role with the council in 2018 after being appointed by the Montana Stockgrowers Association. Choat and his wife own and operate Homestead Cattle Company, where they have raised crops and cattle for eleven years. “We’re here as representatives of Montana cattlemen and beef producers to do our best to direct the dollars entrusted to us to enhance opportunities to drive the demand for beef. There’s an open door here. We are always looking for input, and the office and board room are open for a reason.” Meet the full board of directors and join us at the next meeting to be held on May 15, 2024. Learn more about MBC and read the current marketing plan online at MontanaBeefCouncil.org.

Testing and feeding tobaccobrown hay and silage

By Ben Beckman, UNL Did difficult weather this year cause your hay to be baled too wet or silage chopped too dry. Now that hay and silage has heated and turned brown. How should you feed these forages? Hay baled too wet or silage chopped to dry can get excessively hot and cause certain chemical reactions to occur. These chemical reactions and the heat that produces them will darken your forage and make it smell sweet like caramel. Livestock often find such hay or silage very palatable. But, the chemical reaction that caused this heat-damaged forage reduces its energy value and also makes some of the protein become indigestible. Unfortunately, tests for crude protein do not distinguish between regular crude protein and this heat-damaged protein. As a result, your forage test can mislead you into thinking you have more usable protein in your forage than actually is there. If your forage test is done using NIR, heat-damaged protein may be one of the analyses reported. If the heat-damaged protein is high enough, the test also will report an adjusted crude protein that is different from the regular crude protein. However, the NIR test for heat-damage may not be accurate enough for you if your ration contains a lot of this forage. In these cases where a large amount of heat-damaged protein is suspected, request from your lab a chemical analysis for heat-damaged protein. This will ensure the amount of head damage is measured correctly and allow you to adjust the amount of crude protein your forage actually will provide to your animals. Forage tests can tell us a lot about the nutrient supplying ability of our forages. But we need to make sure we conduct the right tests and then use the results wisely.

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Cold stress in cattle

By Samantha Daniel, UNL While daytime temperatures have been mild so far this December, bitter cold and negative wind chills are undoubtedly on the horizon. This is a good time to consider how we can best protect our cattle since livestock performance and survival is affected by wind and temperature. The lower critical temperature, or the threshold at which cattle must use energy to maintain their body temperature, is 19 degrees F for cattle with a dry hair coat, and 53 degrees F for cows with a wet hair coat. Providing animals shelter in bad weather can help keep coats dry and limit wind chill effects, both of which will work to minimize the impact of the cold. Shelter can also help in other ways. Calving success can increase by 2% behind a windbreak according to a Kansas study. In Montana feedlots during severe winters, cattle behind windbreaks gained 10.6 lbs. more than cattle that did not have windbreaks. Cold stress increases a cow’s energy requirement which, if not met, can pull down body condition. A general rule of thumb we can use is that for every degree of cold stress a cow faces, they increase their energy requirements by 1%. In extreme cold, even high-quality hay can’t meet the increased energy demands. Corn is a great high energy option, but we need to be careful to work it up in a diet slowly. Pair it with free choice hay for fill and make sure not to give too much at once to animals whose rumen hasn’t shifted yet. Finally, it is important to remember that lactating cows have a much greater energy requirement than pregnant cows. Because of this, cold stress can reduce a lactating cow’s body condition more rapidly, so it is advisable to increase their energy intake before loss of condition is observed. If you have questions about adjusting animal diets to address cold weather stress, your local extension office is a great place to start. ##### I was in the library once when a man walked in asking for some ham and cheese. The librarian politely told him that he was in a library. The man first apologized and then whispered to the librarian, “Can I please have some ham and cheese?”

• Treat and inoculate small grains, soybean, pea, lentil • 25 and 40 bushel per minute systems • Many options available • Will be on display at: KMOT Ag Expo in Minot January 24-26 Agri-International at Bismarck Feb 13-14

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Son of DBS General 1G From 2022 Bull Sale

2024 Demand Performance Bull Sale * Monday, March 4 Offering Simmental and SimAngusTM bulls! Purebred Simmental bulls offer great opportunity for commercial producers. We have focused on calving ease, growth and carcass data for the benefit of our customers. Each sire we use is expected to produce sound udders, feet and high reproductivity. This approach guarantees you a bull with the performance you need and the longevity you should expect. We use AI bulls from top quality Angus sires. All bulls purchased from Hill’s Ranch come with a 100% Guarantee for the 1st breeding season.

Tom & Kathy Hill and Family / 1045 Simmental Ln Stanford, MT 59479 (406) 566-2479 / www.hillsimmental.com

48 Purebreds from DBS General 1G Hills Justus J43 DBS Goliath 358G DBS Guardian 409G Hills Herkeles H59 (Red)

20 Percentage sons from Connealy Black Granite Connealy Liberty 837A G A R Prophet LRS Iconic 303C Hills Yeti Guard J432

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The deadline for advertising for the February 2024 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 31st.

GRASS SEED FOR SALE

Cache Meadow Brome grass seed – $3.25/lb. Manska wheatgrass seed – $3.25/lb. Manifest wheatgrass seed – $3.25/lb.

(307) 202-0704 or (307)-645-3322

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Service & Parts for All Makes, Models & Brands

RPH Irrigation Services Limited PO Box 1201, 4056 HWY 89 • Choteau, MT 59422 • PH: 406-466-2242 • FAX: 406-466-5242 Jordan Ratliff, Manager/Sales 406-799-4746

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE *2003 Riteway Phoenix rotary harrow, model P-45, low acres, great for preparing seed bed, leveling ground, dry wet spots, rejuvenate hay fields, leaves trash on surface & fills in cracks to conserve moisture, down weeds chem free, good for no-till. *Adams scarifier motor grader, 220 Cummins. *1968 CAT DW21C scraper, engine #58C315 Series C. *IH 175 Drott skid shovel track loader with canopy, 6 cylinder diesel. *CAT bucket 60”, CAT320D/C, PC/SK/EX200. *CAT 3406B, never ran. Engine model #3406 DI, serial #6TB00948, Arrangement #4W3796. *Lorain Moto-Crane truck with boom. *Ezee-On loader bucket/arms. *Oliver 542 combine. *Melroe 284 drill seeders (3). *Victory Equipt Limited, V blade plow. *TD18 International crawler 182, parts. *IH disc, model 32B, 2 gang. *Melroe Gysler 70-ft. fixed plow. *WA 17 with Cummins. * WA TR6, Cummins, model #JF-6-BI. *1988 Bourgault cultivator 600 Series, FH 48 52 floating hitch, depth control, heavy duty shanks, qk change system; packers & harrows. *1996 Bourgault 4350H air seed cart. *Melroe chisel plow model #505 GMH-31-T. *Westfield augers (2), PTO & swing hopper. *John Deere tires (2), 20.8-34 All Traction 23. *Grain bucket, homemade 4-ft. deep x 4-ft. ht x 10-ft. wide. *Degelman rock picker. *John Deere 55 combines (2) with Hercules engine, (parts). *HD3XH gas water pump with Honda GX160, 3 inch, never used....................................................... $700 *HDG 9000E gas generator, 16HP OHV............. $1300 *Generator, diesel, model #HDD7999E. *GMC truck, cab & frame, parts.

*1960 Martin Hyster scissor (mech neck) 34-ft., king pin to axle 33-ft., belly 17-ft., air/5th wheel on back. *1981 King trailer, model #4SW-DD-TB, 32-ft. with roll tail, king pin to back axle 27-ft. *1968 Timpte dolly. *1973 Fruehauf belly dump pup, single axle duals, king pin to axle 17-ft. model #DES-W1-M11. *1991 Transcraft double drop trailer 44-ft., king pin to rear axle 40-ft., belly 23-ft. *1983 Lux grain box, model #8X20X54, 20-ft. with roll tarp. *1985 Constructor belly dump, model #3BD37A, triaxle, pintle hitch on rear with air. *22-ft. grain box wood floor. *9 wide trailer 42-ft. with roll tail. *1986 Fruehauf 45-ft. utility pup trailer with fixed dolly. *1981 grain trailer 34-ft., homemade, hoist, 5-ft. h x 8.5ft. w x 24-ft. L, additional grain boards. *1968 Dodge CT700 bridge/snooper/M137556, no crane, 413 engine. *Craftsman GT5000 mower, 48” blade. *Weatherguard box, model #115-3 crossbox. *Crossbox (s) no brands. *Pack Rat box, 39-3/4” w x 48” L x 9-1/2” h. *1992 Cadi Deville, 4 dr sedan, V8 PFI engine, parts. *Michelin X-MS-Plus (4) P235/75R15 not used. *1974 Olds Cutlass Supreme. *1976 Chrysler Cordoba. *1977 Dodge Daytona Charger. *1987 GMC bus. *1968 Chev C20 pickup 3/4 ton, manual trans, 2wd, 6 cylinder, 8-ft. box. *Bridge beams (sizes). *Metal container 12-ft. x 8.5-ft, no lid. *Hose crimpers. *Remline Pro Series tool box on wheels, 18 drawer. *Broyhill pickup sprayer. *NH3 trailer tanks (3).

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Crop insurance for specialty and organic crops grow

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s agricultural producers. To achieve this, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) accelerated its outreach efforts to hear directly from producers across the country by hosting in-person and virtual roadshows and making investments in risk management education. These improvements are part of a comprehensive effort to improve risk management tools and other programs for a wide variety of producers as well as expand access to organic markets. “We’re committed to working with specialty crop and organic producers to develop crop insurance options that fit their needs,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said. “We’ve listened, and we’re proud of our efforts to deliver crop insurance options that meet the needs of producers as well as to share information on available crop insurance options. This is part of USDA’s commitment to reach underserved and underreached producers and to help producers access new and better markets.” From 1990 to 2022, liabilities for insured specialty crops rose from $1 billion to more than $23 billion. Over the past 20 years, the number of individual specialty crops insured under crop insurance programs increased by 27%. Currently, there are over 70 individual specialty crops insured under crop insurance programs. New Insurance Options: Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program (TOGA): For 2022, RMA offered this new program reduce a producer’s overall crop insurance premium bill allowing them to continue using organic agricultural systems. Premium benefits for TOGA included: 10 percentage points of premium subsidy for all crops in transition, $5 per acre premium benefit for certified organic grain and feed crops, and 10 percentage points of premium subsidy for all WholeFarm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policies covering any number of crops in transition to organic or crops with the certified organic practice. Tropical Storm Coverage: For crop year 2023 and succeeding years, RMA added a new option to Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI) for named tropical storm weather events. The Tropical Storm Option covers damage caused by strong weather systems not categorized as hurricanes. Both a wind and precipitation trigger must occur for an indemnity to be paid. This new option helped many producers recover after Hurricane Idalia this year. About 60% of eligible policies elected this option. Grapevine: Beginning in crop year 2024, producers can insure all types of grapevines in select counties in California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. This policy complements the existing Grape crop insurance program that covers the fruit growing on the vine. The policy covers freeze, fire, hail, flood, failure of irrigation water supply, and other causes of loss. Kiwifruit: Beginning in crop year 2024, producers in 12 California counties can insure their kiwifruit against unforeseen weather perils and other naturally occurring perils. The program covers three varietal group types: Hayward; Reds & Golds; and Mega. The Hayward variety currently makes up 92% of the California crop followed by non-Hayward varieties, including reds and golds and one green variety marketed as Mega Kiwi. Pomegranate: Beginning in crop year 2023, pomegranate producers in select California counties can receive yieldbased insurance coverage for standard weather, natural, and environmental perils as well as quality losses. Coverage is available for two varietal groups: “Early” and the ‘Wonderful’ varieties and all others. The program also recognizes the different utilization values of fresh fruit, arils, and juice. Shellfish: Beginning in crop year 2024, producers can insure their commercially cultivated oysters that are grown using containerized methods. This program offers production-based coverage on an individual producer basis. This insurance option provides coverage against four perils including: named storms, excessive heat, freeze, and low salinity and will be available in select counties in Alabama, California, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia. Controlled Environment: Beginning in crop year 2024, producers can insure plants produced in a controlled environment against disease that occurs in their facility. This program will provide the following benefits: simple application and policy renewal process, like the Nursery Value CONTINUED ON PAGE A26

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Settle For More

Myers Fair N Square M39

51st PRODUCTION SALE

MARCH 5, 2024 1:00 PM MST • At the ranch • Valier, Montana

Selling:

• Performance Proven Yearling Sons

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

Apex Courage 098

Reg: *19418329

Musgrave Redemption

Reg: *19348084

Reg:19543202

WMR Ideal H30

Shipwheel Rainmaker 0538

Reg: 19887650

The Apex Advantage

Reg: *20003132

Additional Featured Sires: • Apex Frontman 316 • Math Black Rifle 5099 • Sterling Pacific 904 • Connealy Liberty 837A

Apex Value Added: • Free delivery - Montana & adjoining states. • 1st year breeding guarantee • Volume discounts

The bulls and heifers offered on 3/5/2024 will keep on doing for you what they’ve done for years at APEX ANGUS, an honest and trustworthy job.

GENETICS THAT PERFORM

Apex Angus meets the needs of both the cowherd and marketplace Our herd sire selection, outcross or in herd are based on the bulls performance record for gainability, docility, feed conversion, and a good strong maternal background.

7 Generations of Angus Cattle In Big Sky Country

THE SWANSON FAMILIES Kurt Kirby Daryle & Pam

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Black Bred Heifers For Sale Sorted by Pregnancy Dates

Contact Browning Angus (406) 486-5040 or (406) 429-7371, Fallon, MT

2021 John Deere 6145R

393 hours, IVT, AT Ready, 5YR/5000 Hour Warranty

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2021 Kubota RTV-XG850 36 hours/193 miles, gas...................................... $15,310

2019 John Deere 6155M

1372 Hours, Loader/Grapple, PQ Plus

$168,650

2021 John Deere 6120M 486 hours, 3 function loader, AQ Plus Transmission, Comp Warranty...................................... $148,460

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2013 John Deere 5075E 1543 hours, loader/bucket, forks, rear blade $45,000

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Consider your spring seed needs now! Ask us about our early season discounts and special finance options with your preferred Farm Plan Account.

FINANCING AVAILABLE

See us at MAGIE Great Falls, Montana January 17, 18, 19 • Booth F7 (406) 567-2211 1-800-567-2217 Mike DeVries 567-3022

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Select program, and insurance for controlled environment producer-selected plant categories. In addition to specialty crop and organic producers, this policy will greatly benefit urban producers. Improved Insurance Options: Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program (WFRP): Several improvements will begin in the 2024 policy year including: allowing all eligible producers to qualify for 80% and 85% coverage levels; allowing producers to purchase catastrophic coverage level policies for individual crops with WFRP; expanding yield history to a 10-year maximum (from four years) for all crops not covered by another federal crop insurance policy; making the policy more affordable for single commodity producers; and allowing producers to customize their coverage by choosing whether WFRP will consider other federal crop insurance policies as primary insurance when calculating premium and revenue to count during claim time. Micro Farm: Several updates were made to Micro Farm including: moving the sales closing date to a less busy time of year to help agents dedicate time to marketing the program, allowing producers to purchase other federal crop insurance with Micro Farm, allowing vertically integrated entities to be eligible and making the Expanding Operations feature available. Pistachios: Several revisions were made to the Pistachio policy including: allowing insurance for producers with fewer than four years of production records under the new Transitional Yields (T-Yields); clarifying simple average approved yield for APH databases containing T-Yields; clarifying variability adjustment requirements for actual production history databases; and allowing assigned yields and temporary yields if indicated in the Special Provisions. Quality Loss Option (QLO): RMA is making the QLO available to several initial specialty crops, including avocados (California only), blueberries, cranberries, grapes, peaches, stone fruit, and table grapes. RMA plans to make the option available to additional specialty crops in the upcoming months after further review. Outreach Efforts and Risk Management Education: Outreach efforts: Over the last two years, RMA has engaged with more than 700,000 producers and crop insurance professionals through a multi-faceted outreach approach, interacting with 60,000 stakeholders at 560 events across the nation and hosting 39 in-person and virtual listening sessions to discuss prevented planting updates, apples, and cherries. Additionally, RMA hosted more than 3,000 producers during the “RMA Roadshow” that featured in-person and virtual events across the country. The Roadshow informed producers about updates and improvements to WFRP and Micro Farm. Risk Management Education: In August 2023, RMA awarded about $6.5 million to 22 organizations to educate underserved, specialty, small-scale, and organic producers on farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices. Through Risk Management Education (RME), RMA partners with organizations, such as nonprofits and land grant universities, to develop training and resources for producers about risk management options. The almost $6.5 million investment builds on the $6.5 million that RMA has already provided in partnerships since 2021. More Information Specialty crop producers can learn more on RMA’s Specialty Crop Page or by contacting one of RMA’s specialty crop liaisons, who serve as points of contact for local specialty crop producers. Organic producers can learn more at RMA’s Organic webpage. Producers can receive the most up to date information about RMA insurance options for specialty crops by subscribing to GovDelivery.

Chocolate Cake Day Always observed on January 27th On this day, a white or yellow cake will not do. Nor, will part chocolate, part white suffice. It must be chocolate, all chocolate. You can make milk chocolate, dark chocolate, fudge, or any other type of chocolate. There are three objectives for today: To bake a chocolate cake. To decorate a one. And, to eat a piece or two. Of course, if you are too busy to bake or decorate a cake, then just eating a chocolate cake will certainly do! Cliché of the Day: You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Author unknown

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Farmers have heard the hype. So called “regenerative agriculture” can boost yields, reduce inputs and erosion, and reverse the impacts of climate variability. It sounds great, but...what about financial sustainability? What does it cost to farm differently? What supports are in place to help with the transition to regenerative practices? And how would you know if it was making a Overseas Flat Racks and Shipping Containers difference? 8-ft. to 53-ft., mouse proof, weather tight storage Several of Nebraska’s Natural Resources 20-ft. & 40-ft. Heavy Duty Bridges districts have joined together to provide a free regenerative agriculture conference for Phone (406) 899-4104 area producers and crop consultants, with a TCB TRANSPORT, LLC www.boxesandbridges.com focus on the financial implications of management changes, to answer these questions and more. The conference will be held on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cattle Conference Room of the Janzow Center on the campus of Concordia University in Seward. The conference is free and open to the public. However, registration is required by February 14. To register, please visit upperbigblue.org/regenerative-ag or call (402) 362-6601. The conference will feath ture keynote speaker Mitchell Hora, founder and CEO Lunch at 11:30 • Sale starts at 1:00 pm of Continuum Ag. Hora will Glasgow Stockyards in Glasgow, MT discuss the benefits of regenerative agriculture and how to implement these practices on Nebraska farms. He will also share his insights on 65 Red Angus Bulls how to make regenerative agriculture profitable. 50 Red Bred Heifers Hora is a seventh-generation farmer in Washing60 Red Heifer Calves ton County, Iowa, with a background in agronomy 15 Black Heifer Calves consulting. He is a graduate of Iowa State University, with degrees in agronomy Veseth Cattle, and ag systems technology. where the focus Continuum Ag serves to is on the Female. quantify and improve soil health through work with farmers, consultants, and 1 Genetics. Veseth Cattle Co. has an exhaustive Artificial Insemination (AI) agribusinesses. Continuum program to improve their cattle. We have AI’ed 8000 females in the last 25 years. is also leading the charge to quantify, document, im2 Selection. Veseth Cattle Co tests and verifies all production inputs and that prove, and monetize farmer Carbon Intensity scores. is why only 10% of the AI sires sampled in our program are used 4 or more years. Hora is a regular speaker on regenerative ag topics and 3 Cost. Veseth Cattle Co. is affordable. Our bulls average $3100 at auction. This is was named to a 30 Under a 43% savings per bull under the industry average bull. Only 1 in 3 bulls saved at the 30 list by Forbes Magazine ranch makes the cut for our bull sale. in 2022 for his company’s social impact. In addition to Hora, the 4 Efficiency. Cows are grazed year-round on native range. Most of our range conference will feature is 7 acres per animal unit month in the Missouri Breaks. These cows must raise good Keith Berns, co-owner of calves, rebreed, and maintain their body condition on minimal inputs. Green Cover Seed, who will speak about the benefits of cover crops and the impor5 Focused on the Female. This is where we can make our customers tance of soil health. A local the most money. Our high bred females will produce over 30% more in lifetime producer panel will present production compared to her industry average straight bred counterparts. a farm-level view of what’s working in central Nebraska when it comes to regenerative agriculture practices. www. .com During breaks and lunch, attendees will have time to visit vendor booths provided by sponsoring agencies, to learn more about products and services available to boost regenerative on-farm practices. Sponsors for this event include*: Gold Sponale anet eseth sors ($500+) Green Cover Seed, Central Valley Ag, (406) 658-2504 • djvsth@itstriangle.com Center for Rural Affairs, 22787 Midale Rd • Malta, MT 59538 The Nature Conservancy, Klein Sales and Service,

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Web-based nitrogen tool for corn growers

By Geitner Simmons - IANR Media The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has updated a digital tool to make it easier for ag producers to determine appropriate nitrogen rates for individual fields. The nitrogen tool allows users to input specifics for a producer’s individual fields, including soil characteristics, soil nitrate sampling data, organic matter, irrigation practices and economic information. The university designed the software to provide easy-to-access information sources to aid in the producer’s decision-making, drawing on decades of nitrogen management analysis and recommendation. Producers can access the tool at CropWatch. The tool automates a process that previously relied on paper documents and Excel spreadsheets. Ultimately, the update is intended to help producers increase profitability and environmental stewardship. “Our goal is to make it really user-friendly for everyone,” said Laura Thompson, a Nebraska Extension ag technologies educator and co-coordinator of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network. “It will allow people to use a researchbased guideline that can result in more sustainable nitrogen management.” The web-based tool provides robust, user-friendly capability to help producers set a yield goal under the university’s recommendation, said Nicholas Colgrove, an IANR Media software development specialist who was involved in the tool’s design. “Nebraska growers are becoming more tech-savvy all the time, and they’re hungry for more technology-based solutions,” Colgrove said. “They want the information available to them wherever they are, whether in their tractor or at home. So making sure that the digital ag tool fits the mobile devices, the phones, was very important to us. That’s some of the feedback we received right away, that people want to be able to access it anywhere.” Andrew Stech, who operates a farm in Osmond, was among the early testers of the digital tool. He described the app as “an easy-to-use tool that will help farmers finetune their nitrogen applications and maximize yield while minimizing the amount of nitrogen needed, which increases profitability. many factors in farming that can affect nitrogen efficiency,” Stech said. “Lack of time and labor is a major issue in farming, and this app helps address the issue of keeping track of how much nitrogen each field needs.” Another early tester was Jon Walz, who farms near Stapleton. Nebraska agriculture is “in a whole new era” that requires efficient digital tools such as the new app, he said. He especially liked that the app enables users to save and recall their field data, which enables efficiency and ease of use. The data-saving feature is one of several capabilities meant to maximize the app’s utility. Another example, Thompson said, are buttons that link to excerpts from Husker field management resources. Other additional features: A producer can input data for each specific field. Once data is entered and a nitrogen rate is set, the app provides information on a producer’s anticipated nitrogenuse efficiency. In addition to the nitrogen rate recommendation, the software provides breakdowns of product needed per acre, total product needed for the field and product costs. The app will be adjusted and updated over time. The software will collect limited and generalized user data to support improvements. Producers can opt in to provide more detailed information and help the university better understand user behavior and tool performance. The university will provide training sessions for interested users. “Nitrogen management is very challenging,” Thompson said. “There are very dynamic nutrient interactions in the environment, and that makes it very difficult for producers to manage. It’s important that producers have tools to help them do the best job possible to manage nitrogen efficiently. That way, they can meet their crop production needs and help with environmental considerations to make sure they’re not using excess.” Digital technology provides an important tool for doing that, she said. The new app is part of a range of technologies to support nitrogen management, including variable-rate application tools, sensor-based management, aerial imagery and fertigation. Nebraska producers “are looking for more of these technology pieces,” Colgrove said. “We’re going to try to keep it moving forward. I think there’s a real need for it.”

National Champagne Day 1697 - Dom Pierre Perignon masters “sparkling wine.” Serving as cellar master for his monastery near Epernay, Dom Perignon does not exactly “discover” this sparkling wine, but he takes it to the next level. He works particularly hard to avoid a second fermentation, which breaks the bottles.

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Respiratory protection for dairy producers

Dairy producers are exposed to a wide variety of respiratory hazards on the farm from vapors, molds, dust, and gases. By being aware of the potential hazards and recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for each hazard, producers can reduce their risk of developing health conditions such as Farmer’s Lung, Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Before choosing the most appropriate respirator, the first step is to determine the type of hazard which typically falls into three basic categories including particulate contaminants, gases/vapors, and oxygen deficient atmosphere. Particulate contaminants include dust (e.g., hay, grain, etc.), mists, fumes, and molds. Examples of gases include hydrogen sulfide from manure storage, nitrogen dioxide from silos, and carbon monoxide from certain engines. Vapors are released from things on the farm such as pesticides, cleaners, and paints. The most common oxygen deficient atmospheres on a dairy farm are sealed silos and manure storages. Identifying the Correct Respirator First, remember that an ‘all purpose’ respirator does not exist and that you need to choose the appropriate respirator based on the hazard. For pesticide usage, the label is the law! The label will provide detailed information about all personal protective equipment (PPE) you should wear, including a respirator, whenever you use that product. Your respirator should be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) which should be easy to find on the respirator. Respirators have a filter efficiency rating of 95%, 99% or 99.97% for dust, mists, and fumes. Another label will be either “N” (not resistant to airborne oils, plugs quickly; “R” (resistant to airborne oils for up to 8 hours); or “P” (oil proof, possibly resistant to airborne oils for up to 8 hours, change the filter every 40 hours of use or 30 days whichever comes first). The two main respirator types are air purifying or supplied air and their names basically describes their functions. The air purifying respirators have filters through which the air flows through as the wearer breathes. This type of respirator filters the air but does not provide oxygen and should never be worn in an area that is deemed as ‘immediately danger to life or health’ (IDLH) such as oxygen-limiting silos or manure pits. If you have any respiratory issues such as asthma or lung/cardiovascular disease, check with your physician to determine if you should use a respirator with the condition. A supplied air respirator is the only respirator recommended for use in IDLH areas such as manure pits, sealed silos, or fumigated bins. This type of respirator supplies the wearer with clean fresh air from either a hose connected to a stationary air pump/tank or a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) that has a portable air tank. The SCBA is typically worn by scuba divers or firefighters. This type of respirator is expensive and needs to be properly maintained. Users should be properly trained and practice using the respirator. Types of Air Purifying Respirators Air purifying respirators are the most typical type of respirator used on a farm operation but there are various types. Again, you need to know the environment and hazards to identify the correct one for the job. A disposable particulate respirator is an approved respirator, but they are easily confused with a nuisance dust mask which is not an approved respirator. The disposable particulate respirator functions to protect you from particulates such as dusts, mists, and sometimes fumes. The respirator is made of fibrous material which traps particulates as you breathe. It is commonly used for dusty jobs such as haying, harvesting, plowing, applying fertilizer or lime, grinding feed, and sweeping. Particulate respirators are either disposable or reusable. Disposable particulate respirators should not be reused. Remember to replace the respirator when it is difficult to breathe, it loses its shape, does not seal well on your face, or you can taste or smell the substance. The next type of respirator is a chemical cartridge respirator which filters out low levels of toxic gases and vapors. You can choose between full-face or half-mask models with the best protection available from the full-face models. These respirators are equipped with either activated charcoal to absorb contaminants or particulate filters which usually screw onto the front of the mask. For increased usability, the cartridges are changeable and can be used for protection against gas or vapor contaminant with the correct cartridge. Replace cartridges after eight hours of use or when ‘breakthrough’ occurs which is when you can begin to smell CONTINUED ON PAGE A31

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or taste the contaminant or if you feel dizziness or irritation. Remember to use the same cartridge brand as your respirator. A gas mask or chemical canister respirator is used when gases are extremely toxic or highly concentrated and are like chemical cartridge respirators. They have more chemical absorbency than cartridge respirators s so they can filter better and last longer. The Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPRs) is a positive pressure respirator that forces air through the filtering device by a motorized blower. It delivers clean air to the user which makes breathing easier, so it is recommended by some physicians for people with lung or heart conditions. The PAPR is also the best choice if you have facial hair which can make it difficult to get a good seal with the traditional cartridge respirator. Summary The proper use of an appropriate respirator can significantly reduce your risk of respiratory diseases, but you must remember to wear it. Choose the right respirator for the job, properly clean and maintain the respirator, and replace cartridges as recommended.

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Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Selling: 60 Yearling Bulls (including 6 Sim-Cross)

Fritz Red Angus - 32 miles east of Brady, MT - Lunch served at noon - Sale starts at 1:00 p.m. A sample of the bulls selling - raised with no creep feed and no irrigated pastures Tag 3006 3008 3021 3028 3030 3044 3050 3053 3057 3068 3073 3111 3117 3129 3134 3146 3152 3162 3182 3195 3206 3207

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R 111 106 108 103 107 107 102 114 105 111 111 111 111 101 107 108 115 107 114 105 107

ProS HB GM CED B 71 65 6 10 0.7 81 67 14 14 -3.2 120 87 33 19 -5.7 101 61 41 11 -0.4 78 49 29 8 0.7 114 75 39 16 -6.4 114 57 63 14 -2.2 79 55 24 8 0.4 111 50 61 12 -0.3 84 33 51 11 -0.6 93 64 28 15 -3.5 115 62 54 13 -1.8 126 65 61 15 -3.6 99 67 32 11 0.0 77 38 39 7 -0.5 113 86 26 10 1.4 116 63 53 12 -0.9 94 74 20 11 0.5 82 46 36 13 -2.1 94 68 26 11 1.3 96 66 29 12 -0.9 76 50 27 7 2.0

Breed Average EPD’s 92

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Protecting farms and ranches from wildfires

By Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator; Rob Eirich, Nebraska Extension Educator; Ryan Benjamin, Nebraska Extension Educator Wildfires affect America’s farm and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops, and livestock. Below are some tips to help avoid or minimize fire damage to your property. Measures include: Install and maintain smoke detectors. Smoke detectors should be installed in barns and buildings and checked at least once per month. Batteries should be changed at least once per year. Develop an escape or evacuation plan and practice it. The evacuation plan should also include how to transport animals and livestock that may be in danger. Post emergency numbers in a central location, including the fire department, police department, local emergency response coordinator, and others who provide emergency assistance. Place fire extinguishers in all barns, vehicles, and tractors. Check extinguishers periodically for charge. Discard damaged or used fire extinguishers. Store fuels, pesticides, medicines and other chemicals in a fire-retardant enclosure or secure location away from heat sources and combustible materials. In the event of a wildfire, these substances should be removed from the premises. Keep barns and buildings clean of trash and other combustible materials such as hay, lumber, logs, and empty feed sacks. Practice Farm and Ranch Specific Fire Safety Make sure your farm/ranch has adequate water supply, such as an irrigation ditch, a water tank, a cistern, or a pond. a. Keep stock tanks full when weather allows by turning on solar wells, windmills and pipeline fed tanks. This will help your local fire department have a water source in case of a fire. When it is dry be careful when driving atvs, vehicles, tractors, and bale feeders in dead, tall standing grass. Any kind of spark or heat source may ignite the dry grass on fire. Keep irrigation sources free of combustible material. a. It may warrant running the irrigation well to wet things down especially if a fire is headed your way. Keep farmstead areas clear of weeds, grass, and other debris. Keep areas near buildings mowed and trees pruned 6 to 10 ft above the ground and fuels away from buildings that could create a path for fire into the eave/soffit. Make sure dead trees are removed especially if they are near electrical lines. Park tractors and implements away from combustible materials such as hay bales, haystacks, and fuel storage containers. a. Have tractors hooked up to discs so you can use this equipment to make a fire break for an approaching fire. b. Fill liquid tanks when not in use with water for fire suppression. Obtain fire insurance for livestock, buildings, and equipment. Conduct random, but regular inspections and fire drills. Invite the fire department for these drills to minimize confusion during an actual occurrence. Keep above ground fuel storage at least 40 feet from buildings. During a Fire If a wildfire threatens your farm or ranch, always remember that human life must be first priority, property comes second. Keep in mind, however, that when firefighters arrive, they may ask which to save first, second, third, etc., so determine beforehand the order of importance: livestock, machinery, or feed. If you become trapped in a burning barn or building, practice fire safety: Get out quickly, but safely. Stay low since smoke rises and cover your mouth with a clean cloth to avoid inhaling hot smoke and gases. Close doors after escaping rooms to slow the spread of fire. If smoke is pouring in the room at the bottom of the door, and the door feels hot, keep it closed. Open a window to escape or for fresh air while waiting to be rescued. If no smoke is coming under the door and it is not hot, open it slowly to escape. If you have time to evacuate animals, proceed with caution. Some animals may refuse to leave, and some may CONTINUED ON PAGE A33

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even run back into a burning barn or building. Make sure to close gates prohibiting access to dangerous areas. When evacuating animals, do not lead them to where they will become trapped or to a dead end. The aftermath of a wildfire can be hazardous. A few precautions must be taken after a wildfire takes place on your property: Stay out of damaged barns and buildings and return to your property only when authorities permit you to do so. Notify proper authorities if you believe that hazardous materials were released in the fire or during firefighting. Place warning signs on contaminated areas. When disposing of some materials, such as those potentially contaminated with chemicals, check on state and local requirements for disposal procedures. Consult someone from the local Emergency Planning Committee or the State Division of Emergency for legal clean-up procedures if needed. Keep livestock away from contaminated feed or water. Wear protective gear when entering contaminated areas and damaged barns and buildings. Protective gear includes steeltoed boots, hard hat, respiratory protection, gloves and other protective clothing. Before entering a barn or building assess the true integrity of the structure. Always turn off the electrical power and other utilities

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By Ken Hellevang - North Dakota State University Extension Agricultural Engineer 0.75 cfm/bu on a 42-foot-diameter bin filled Producers may want to condition soy20 feet deep with soybeans would require beans that were harvested at lower moisture a 15-horsepower fan. The cost to operate contents to bring the moisture content up to the fan, assuming an electricity cost of 12 the market standard of 13%. On a 40-bushcents per kilowatt-hour is about $1,296 (720 el-per-acre yield, harvesting soybeans at 9% hours x 1 kWh/hp x 15 hp x $0.12 kWh). moisture content, rather than 13%, is equal Increasing the moisture content of 22,167 to 1.8 bushels of lost weight per acre. At $13 bushels of soybeans from 9-13% would per bushel, that is $0.59 per bushel or $23.40 increase the quantity of soybeans by 4.4% per acre. In addition, soybeans become more or 975 bushels. At a price of $13 per bushel, brittle, increasing the potential for handling this is worth $12,675, which is more than damage when they are too dry. the cost of operating the fan in this example. However, conditioning low-moisture soyIf the fan is operated just in periods of beans in storage can damage the grain bin. very high humidity, such as during fog or Conditioning causes the beans to expand, when the relative humidity is near 100%, which can damage the grain bin’s bolted the soybeans in part of the bin would be too connections or even cause the bin to rupture wet to be stored safely, about 20% or more. from the increased pressure on the bin wall. Mixing the wet layers with dry layers would The forces on the bin increase more rapidly reduce the spoilage risk and discounts for than by the percentage of moisture content marketing wet beans. However, stirring increase. Therefore, a moisture content increases the bean damage. Emptying the increase of more than a couple points can bin and moving the beans through a grainbe problematic and strategies to minimize handling system will provide only limited the increased pressure should be practiced. mixing because the majority of the grain The bin warranty may be voided if damage comes from the top of the bin in a funnel occurs while conditioning grain. shape with a center unloading sump. Just as grain is dried with bin fans, soyControlling the fan manually or on a time beans can be conditioned by operating fans clock and operating it during the night and during periods with the desired air temperaa portion of the day, based on the measured ture and relative humidity. Conditioning humidity, is one option, but fan and moisture requires high airflow rates for several weeks control is not as accurate with this method. using air with an average relative humidity A humidistat can operate the fan when of about 70-75% to condition soybeans to the relative humidity will average about 13% during normal fall temperatures of 3070%. Even though the humidity level varies 60°F. Be aware that the air will be heated considerably during the day, it will average three to five degrees as it goes through the about 70% if the fan is operated for a time fan, which reduces the air relative humidity when the humidity is 90% and for an equal slightly. time when it is 50%. Setting the humidiA conditioning zone develops and moves stat to operate the fan when the humidity slowly through the bin in the direction of exceeds about 60% would be a reasonable the airflow, which is similar to a drying starting point. However, the humidity setzone in natural-air drying. Conditioning octing would need to be adjusted based on a curs the fastest when the airflow rate, cubic measured soybean moisture content. feet of airflow per minute per bushel (cfm/ To avoid wetting the beans to moisture bu), is high and the air is warm and humid. levels unsafe for storage, add a second huThe moisture holding capacity of the air is midistat to stop the fan when the relative hurelated to the temperature. At temperatures midity reaches very high levels, over 90%, below about 40 degrees, the air holds very or use a microprocessor-based fan controller little humidity and little conditioning octhat monitors temperature and humidity, curs. It will be the most successful in a dryand runs the fan only when air conditions ing bin with a fully perforated floor and a fan will bring the crop to the desired moisture that can deliver at least 0.75 cfm/bu. Even content. A disadvantage of these options with this airflow, moving a conditioning is that the fan does not run as many hours. front all the way through the bin will probSoybeans expand when they absorb moisably take at least a month of fan operation. ture, so a moisture content increase of more In most cases, not enough high-humidity than a couple points could create enough hours are available in the fall to move a pressure to damage the grain bin’s bolted rewetting zone all the way through the bin. connections or even cause the bin to rupture. The conditioning can continue in the spring One way to reduce the pressure is to unwhen outside temperatures average above load some beans from the bin periodically, about 40 degrees. You would need only a maybe three times, during the conditioning. 3 hp fan to provide an aeration airflow rate Another way to reduce the damage potential of about 0.25 cfm/bu., but conditioning is to use a negative pressure system to pull the beans would take about 90 days at that humid air down through the soybeans and airflow rate. remove the soybeans from the top of the bin Soybean conditioning chart as they are reconditioned. An additional way Producers need to compare the cost of to reduce the pressure is to use a verticalfan operation with the benefit of marketing stirring auger to mix the beans periodically. at the desired moisture content. To estimate Stirring the beans will increase the amount the cost of operating the fan, assume a one of broken or damaged beans. Unfortunately, horsepower fan motor will use one kilowatt these methods of reducing pressure have (kW) of electricity for each hour of operanot been well researched and are based on tion. 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2 pounds (80/20 blend) ground beef 1 white onion, chopped 4 clove garlic, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 6 hoagie rolls 12 slices American cheese 6 Tbsp mayonnaise Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving Tomato slices, for serving Add your ground beef to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Slowly cook so the fat renders out. Stir frequently, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until crumbly, but not fully cooked. Once the beef is browned and most of the fat has rendered out, turn the heat up to medium and add onions and garlic. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften. Season the filling with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat. Slice your rolls in half and toast them in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. For each sandwich, portion out about 1/6 of the beef filling at a time and add to the skillet over medium-low heat. Let the filling get hot and then cover it with two slices of American cheese. Let it sit long enough for the cheese to melt. Add 1 tablespoon of mayo to one side of your toasted roll and cover the beef filling with half of the toasted roll, toasted side down, on top of the chopped beef mixture. After 30 seconds, use a spatula to flip the roll, keeping the filling inside. Add shredded lettuce and sliced tomato to the sandwich. Cut in half and serve immediately.

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Carrot Fries

1 pound fresh carrots, cut into 1/2-inch sticks 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt Place carrots in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. ##### Growing in the middle of the Sahara Desert with no other trees within 250 miles, Niger’s Tree of Ténéré was considered the most isolated tree in the world until a truck struck and killed it in 1973.

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2W Spreading, Choteau MT .................. A2 7W Farms, Inverness MT .................... A34 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ................ A30 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ........B14 Accelerated Metal Solutions, Glendive MT ...........................................................C15 Action Toys, Billings MT ......................B20 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT .................................. A35 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT.... .............................................................C3 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT .............................B3 Albaugh, LLC, Seed Start......................B8 Amsoil, Big Sky Synthetics, Deer Lodge MT ......................................................B12 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .......C9 BC Trucking & Livestock, Milt Hartman, Highwood MT .................................... A33 Beartooth Mahindra, Billings MT .........C29 Belle Pulses USA, Hingham MT .......... A12 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT ............B15 Big Fat Seed, Shonkin, MT .................C16 Big Horn Sainfoin Seed Co., Powell WY ... ........................................................... A24 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT ............C1 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT............... A33 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT ...................................................... A19 Big Sky Synthetics, Amsoil, Deer Lodge MT ......................................................B12 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ...........................................................B14 Bjorn Johnson Construction, Missoula MT ...........................................................C26 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau MT ...........B4 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls MT ................................................INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT .....................B15 C & B Operations, LLC, Billings, Culbertson & Plentywood, MT, Sheridan, WY, Powell, WY ............................................ C38, C39 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ...................................................... A23 Centrol Crop Consulting LLC, Brady & Conrad MT .........................................C24 Circle S Seeds of Montana, Three Forks MT ...................................................... A12 Clearview Seed, Denton MT................ A26 Cobett, Josh Wenger, Loma MT.......... A21 Crown Agro, Graham Seed Treating, Center ND ...................................................... A23 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ...............B13 Dakota Truck & Farm, Minot ND............B8 DBL Sales & Service, Coffee Creek MT .... .................................................. A14, C14 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........................................................... A34

Index

Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ......................................C32 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger MT ......................C16 Escrow Montana LLC, Whitefish MT ... A15 Faber Productions, Rozel WY ...............C4 First State Bank, Shelby, MT ............... A38 Flaman Rentals, Power MT .......... A6, B20 Floyd’s Truck Center, NE, WY, SD, MT .. A8 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ... A28 Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT......................B16 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT ............C36 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ............................ A39, C13, C32, C33 Frontier Precision (formally Triangle Ag), Fort Benton MT .........................................C25 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT .... ...........................................................C21 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT . .................................................. C16, C17 Glass Trucking, Denton MT ................... A9 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT .......C8 Graham Seed Treating, Crown Agro, Center ND ...................................................... A23 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ......................................................B10 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche, Beresford SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Hartington NE, Sundance WY ..........................................C40 Hamilton Systems, Inc. Hamilton ND ..B14 Heartland Cabin Co., Moore MT .........C24 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT ........... A37 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT ......................................................C22 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT ........................ A28 Highland Specialty Grain, Inc. (McKay Seed Co.), Moses Lake WA ........................ A14 Hillco Technologies, Inc. Nezperce, ID ...... .................................................... B7, C10 Hotsy Wy-Mont, Great Falls & Billings MT ........................................................... A16 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls & Lewistown MT ..........................................C31 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT .... .............................................................C8 J & D Auto Sales, Helena MT ................C2 J & T Equipment Sales, Stevensville MT ... ........................................................... A18 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Chester MT ...................................................... A17

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A6, B20 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT ...................................................... A24 Laurel Trading Post, Laurel MT............ A16 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & RMB Bins, M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville Fairfield MT ............................... C10, C23 MT ......................................................B16 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ..........C4 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT .... A31, C28 Mahindra, Beartooth Harley Davidson, Bill- SprayFlex, Henke Enterprises, Chester, MT ...................................................... A28 ings MT ..............................................C29 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT ....................C35 Marks Lumber, Clancy MT ....................C2 Mineral Tub Lifter, Malta MT ................C24 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT................C10 Montana Ag Safety Program ............... B19 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad Montana Fence, Billings, Bozeman, Great MT ...................................................... A31 Falls, Kalispell MT ............. A20, A22, C12 Sunrise Hoppers, Bow Island AB Canada .............................................................C6 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Great Falls MT ........................................................B8 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Avon Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ..............................................A14, A38 MT ...................................................... A10 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT..C29 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT ... Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT .............B15 ...........................................................C19 TCB Transport LLC, Geyser MT .......... A27 MQS, Montana Quality Structures, Stevens- The Gear House, Helena MT .................B7 ville MT...............................................B19 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville Forks MT ............................................C34 MT ......................................................B20 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester MT ...............B1 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre & Great Falls MT ...................................B11 MT ......................................................B13 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ...... Timberline Truck & Trailer, Missoula MTC19 ...........................................................B12 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT...............B6 NorMont Equipment Co., Great Falls MT .. Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT .........B7 ........................................................... A28 Tri-County Implement, Sidney MT.......C23 North Star Equipment, Simms MT ......C37 Tri-State Truck & Equipment, Belgrade, Billings, Great Falls MT, Casper WY, Rock Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT .................C7 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point Springs WY ........................................C15 MT ......................................................C34 Triangle Ag Service, (now Frontier PreciOxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE sion), Fort Benton MT ........................C25 Three Forks MT ....................................B6 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT........... C6, C11 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT .......B17 TT&E Inc, Victor MT.............................C20 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT .......C5 Vantage, Frontier Precision, Fort Benton Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ......................................................C25 MT ...................................................... A22 VW Mfg, Chester MT ........................... A40 Quality Sales, Great Falls MT ................B9 Weaver Grain Bins, Power MT ............ A36 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ... Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT .....C8 .............................................................C8 XB Trailer Sales, Great Falls MT ..........C27 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ............ A26 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ......................................................C10 RDO Equipment, Missoula MT ............ A26 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT. Zimmerman Manure & Silage Hauling, Fair...........................................................C30 field MT ..............................................B19

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Beef bulls after breeding season

Penn State Extension In a cow-calf operation, we often focus on just that: cows, heifers, and calves. But if you are housing a herd bull, proper off-season maintenance of your bull(s) is vital. Like cows, bulls’ body weight and body condition scores (BCS) fluctuate throughout the year, with bulls losing considerable weigåht and condition during the breeding season. This means your off-season maintenance is crucial to prepare for the next season, especially if you own a bull under two years of age. It is not uncommon to see a bull drop one or two body condition scores (1–9 scale) during a breeding season. So, when you separate the bull from the cows, evaluate his body condition and make appropriate nutrition adjustments. Unlike a feedlot steer, a herd bull should gain weight at a moderate rate. Nutrition will depend not only on the body condition but also on the animal’s age. For a younger bull (under the age of 2), his diet should support both growth and maintenance. Young bulls can lose between 50 and 200 pounds in a breeding season. Therefore, the protein and energy levels in the diet must support both growth and reproductive health. Work with a nutritionist to assess if the diet meets the animals’ needs. Producers with more than one bull should ensure that the bulls have appropriate spacing in holding pens and at the bunk due to hierarchy and the animal’s nature. Mixing older animals, especially bulls, will result in more fighting than younger cattle. Fighting and mounting are the most common problems with grouping, creating an unsafe environment for the animals and the producer, and potentially destroying facilities such as fencing. Remember, fighting and mounting utilize the animals’ energy and will affect their feed requirements too. Attempts should be made to keep bulls in stable social settings and minimize mixing to keep safety a priority. Proper spacing for the animals’ housing and bunk will also help limit the negative behavior. Separating bulls by age and diet requirements will optimize growth and maintenance by allowing bulls access to the diets that will best suit them. After separating the bull from the cows and evaluating the bull’s BCS, producers should also contact a veterinarian to perform a health evaluation. Ideally, producers observe the bull throughout the breeding season for any lameness, pink eye, or injuries. An overall health evaluation will assist in detecting any problems before they become larger problems by the next Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) in the spring. Depending on the operation’s vaccination schedule, it may also be an excellent opportunity to vaccinate and treat parasites at this time. Breeding soundness exams should be performed pre-breeding to ensure that bulls enter the breeding season in good physical health. For example, a bull may have successfully bred cows for four years with great results. However, after the fifth breeding season, several more cows remain open than expected. This should lead to a producer asking questions. A BSE performed after the breeding season should identify any issues that result in the bull being removed from the breeding program. If a BSE had been performed in the spring pre-breeding, the issue likely would have been identified, and the issue with open cows would have been prevented. Open cows can be very costly! Additionally, focusing on an older bull at this time would provide feedback on bull performance within the herd. By evaluating the older bull’s performance in last year’s calf crop, a producer can determine a bull’s overall value to production. Producers can ask themselves: Did the bull have a reasonable pregnancy rate? Did the bull’s calves perform as well as expected? Should this bull’s daughters be kept as replacements? Did this bull’s calves have any calving issues? The herd bull’s job is seasonal, but to fulfill his job to the best of his ability, the producer must ensure that the bull is well-maintained during his off-season. Breeding and nutrition are the driving forces of a cow-calf operation. Avoid overlooking bull care that could result in a bull that can’t or won’t perform well due to slacking on easily managed practices. Additionally, avoid seeking a new herd bull at the last minute; good options will likely be limited and could result in poor calf performance. It is best to confidently send the bull into the season knowing he is equipped and healthy enough to do the job. If you are seeking assistance regarding the details described in this article, contact Taylor Zahn, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator at tbz5162@psu.edu. ##### Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.

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STRAW FOR SALE

From the MSU News Service County Farm Service Agency farm loan Registration is now open for the 2024 manager, will present financial manageMontana’s Next Generation Conference in ment workshops on production and financial Shelby, which offers 35 workshops for berecordkeeping. ginning and advanced producers. Montana 4x4 big square bales Samantha Brooks, relationship manager State University Extension and NACDC with AgWest Farm Credit, will present on Phone (406) 505-0295, Conrad, Montana Financial Services, Inc. will host the conprotecting your balance sheet. ference at Shelby High School on Saturday, Amber Widhalm, vice president of Big January 27. Sky Labor Solutions, will examine labor Participants can choose from six different options and what it takes to bring in workers workshops being held during each hour of FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE through the H2A and H2B process. the conference. Topics include recordkeepJane Wolery of Sterling Solutions will ing, market outlooks, marketing, crop and discuss agricultural enthusiasm and how to livestock production, succession planning, manage a business effectively. labor options and business management. Kirk Donsbach, commodity trader with Pesticide applicator credits for the conferStoneX, will provide a livestock and crop ence are pending approval. 2024 market outlook. John Deere The workshops include: 5115 M Karoline Rose, owner of KRose ComAttorney Clint Fischer will deliver work3263 hours pany, will provide a 2024 livestock marketshops about succession planning while $70,000 ing outlook and discuss how producers can incorporating his South Dakota farming add dollars to their bottom line. An online background. One workshop is designed for Patriot WT sprayer, rebuilt marketing discussion for individuals who producers seeking to begin their careers in motor, Outback GPS............ direct market products will follow. agriculture. Another workshop will focus .....$12,000.......$32,000 obo Great Falls area resource conservationist on how to ensure a smooth transition in the Laurie Massar, business and cooperative estate planning process. Phone (406) 403-4642 programs director for USDA Rural DevelVanessa Bucklin, licensed agent for PonDutton, Montana CONTINUED ON PAGE B19 dera County Insurance, will cover how life insurance, long-term care insurance and investments can facilitate a successful transition plan for a farming operation. LIQUID - DRY - ANHYDROUS Korey Fauque, a Sunburst-area farmer and crop “Your Crop insurance agent, will present Production a workshop on the regenSpecialist” erative agriculture he has incorporated into his integrated operation. Fauque Kremlin, MT will discuss his operation and provide insight into crop insurance planning for 2024. Kate Vogel, North 40 Ag seed adviser, will discuss cover crop mixes and how they can be used in drought Wishing The conditions. You Staff Chouteau County ExtenFormulated in Kremlin, MT All at sion Agent Tyler Lane will present about grasshopper Ag Wise Wholesale/Retail outlook and control measures for range and crop Opportunities Available situations. Call for more information! Jamie Birch, operator of MT Ag, will discuss the use of pulse crops in rotations and their benefits. Hayes Goosey, Extension forage specialist, will highlight how to improve hay forage production. Joel Farkell, crop consultant and owner of Centroll LLC, will provide an update on noxious weeds, including identification and control. Rachel Endecott, rancher and owner of Grey Horse Consulting, will discuss livestock reproduction and Free Form’s Generation II liquid tank A post emergent, systemic herbicide is the perfect solution for eliminating factors that impacted 2023 breed-back rates. algae formation in water tanks. The UV light blocking black interior with no soil residual activity. coupled with the light reflecting white exterior give the Generation II Kari Lewis, Glacier tank many advantages over conventional tanks. By reflecting the UV It is generally non-selective and County Extension agent, rays the exterior of the tank and it’s contents remain cool, this also will present on using expectgives broad spectrum control of prevents loss of strength that often caused black tanks to buckle when ed progeny differences, or fastened to trucks. EPDs, within bull selection. many annual weeds, perennial Britney Tempel, CPA and weeds, woody brush and trees. tax manager with Montana Check us out for all your sprayer Roots Accounting, will presGive us a call about parts & supplies! Including hose, ent on understanding profit Top Dressing Winter Wheat! versus taxes. valves, fittings & more! Lacy Roberts, Glacier

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Wave goodbye to the old and embrace the new with hope, dreams, and ambition. Wishing you a New Year full of happiness!

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soybean seed yield data cells, wherein each has a value derivable from the intersection of a left column data cell with a top row data cell. To use this table, the reader moves downward from any top-row seed mass weight value (e.g., 2,750 seeds/pound), and rightward from any left-column seed number value (e.g., 300 seeds/square foot) to converge on an intersecting tablebody seed yield value (e.g., 79.2 bushels/acre). Next, let us assume that your soybean yield was 58.1 bushels/acre. That yield could have been obtained from the harvest of 320 seeds/square foot, but only if the seed mass was also 4,000 seeds/pound (very small seeds). Alternatively, if you had a seed mass of 1,500 seeds/pound (very large seeds), the seed yield could still be 58.1 bushels/acre, but only if you had harvested 120 seeds/square foot. Readers will likely note the diagonally arrayed set of greyhighlighted yield data cells, all of which contain an identical 58.1 bushels/acre. This is because each of those identical yield data cells arise from a biophysically constrained combination of a specific top-row seeds/pound value and a specific left-column seeds/square foot value. To convert x grams per seed into y seeds per pound, invert x value (1/x), then multiply by 453.59 grams per pound. Example: [1 ÷ 0.1649 grams per seed] = 6.064 seeds per gram x 453.59 grams per pound = 2,750 seeds per pound. To adjust x seeds per pound at a zz% seed moisture to get y seeds per pound at a market standard 13% seed moisture, multiply x seeds per pound at zz% moisture by [(100-zz) ÷ 87] to adjust seed number per pound to 13% seed moisture. Example: If zz% = 15%, then: (2,815 seeds per pound at 15%) x [(100-15) ÷ 87] = 2,750 seeds per pound at 13%. If you know the field plant population, divide x plants per acre by 43,560 square feet per acre to get y plants per square foot. Then, divide the seeds per square foot value for that field (i.e., left table column cell) by y plants per square foot to get an average number of seeds produced per plant in the field. Assume you had 100,000 mature plants per acre. Example: 300 seeds/sq ft ÷ [100,000 plants/acre ÷ 43,560 sq ft/acre] = 131 seeds produced per plant in the field. *Note: If you collect 10 consecutive plants from a row in your field, you can count the total number of pods present on the 10 stems and branches. Then divide that stem+branch pod total by 10 to get an average pod number per plant. Example: Assume you did this 10-plant pod count and found an average of 52 pods per plant. Assuming a 131 seed per plant value shown in the prior example, then 131 seed per plant divided by 52 pods per plant = 2.50 seeds per pod. A Post-harvest Protocol for Assessing the Seeds/Pound Component of Seed Yield So, how can soybean producers conveniently and quickly measure the post-harvest seed mass yield component shown in the above yield equation? Here, we provide readers with a protocol for measuring seed mass in a seed sample collected from their combine hopper to assess that yield component’s contribution to the bushel/acre yield values that the yield monitor was displaying at the time the sample was collected. Obviously, a remote on-the-go measurement would be useful for those who want a quick answer, though others will want to wait until multiple seed samples are randomly collected from across the entire field and a final field yield value has been determined. Note that in Table 1, just above the row of seeds/pound data cells is a row of data cells containing the corresponding matching values of grams/seed. That correspondence is based on a grams-to-pounds equivalency constant shown in the last term of this equation: Equation 3 Seeds/pound = [(1 ÷ grams/seed) x (453.59 grams/pound)] It is thus not necessary for a soybean producer to collect at least a pound of seed from the combine bin, and then take the time to tediously count the thousands of seeds present in that sample pound. Instead, one can simply use a 50- or 100hole seed counting plate to draw random sets of seeds from a harvested seed sample, and then obtain gram weights from at least three (or more) randomly drawn replicate seed count sets. After averaging those gram weights, the average can then be divided by the 50 or 100 seed counts to compute an average grams/seed value, which in turn can be converted to an average seeds/pound value, as shown in the above equation. CONTINUED ON PAGE B9

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Soybean producers can apply the foregoing simplified seed count-gram weight protocol for estimating seeds/pound by acquiring these mostly inexpensive items: A pocket-sized digital mini-balance capable of weighing up to 200 grams with a precision of at least 0.1 or preferably 0.05 grams; preferably one that has a lid cover for travel portability and includes a 50-gram weight for user-mediated calibration purposes (currently available online at about $15 from many companies). A lightweight 50-hole counting plate that can be easily tared on the mini-balance before randomly drawing a sample of 50 soybean seeds to weigh (available at about $2 each from online hobby stores offering beadsize hole counters that can be easily used to count soybean seed), Several quart-size plastic bags with slider-type sealable tops to use when collecting seed from combine bins during harvest; bag closure ensures that combine harvest seed moisture content is maintained in the collected seed sample until seed count-weighing protocol can be done (available at about $0.20 each from grocery stores). A lightweight plastic bowl and a ¼ cup kitchen tool to hold and manipulate soybean seed when working to draw random sets of 50-seed count samples (available at about $1 each from department CONTINUED ON B12 stores).

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2015 TerraGator 8400B spreader, 3222 hours, AGCO Power 8.4L 6-cylinder, diesel, CVT transmission, Raven Viper Pro, New Leader L4000G4 MultiApplier dry box.. ...................................... $151,000

2016 Case IH Titan 4540 floater, 1938 hrs, Case 810 air box, triple bin, 70-ft. boom, 410 hp, 8.7L Case diesel, 6 speed Allison Auto, Viper 4, Auto Steer, roll tarp. Incredibly clean, rust free..$187,000

2015 RBR Venturi 350, 3302 hours, Case 810 70-ft. air boom, triple bin, 4WD, Viper 4, Auto Steer..............................$138,500

2017 RBR Venturi 350, 2782 hrs, Case 810 70-ft. air boom triple bin, 4WD, 4 wheel steer, Raven Viper 4 Auto Steer.........$156,000

2016 Case IH Titan 3540 3 wheel floater, 810 air delivery box, deluxe cab, red leather seat, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission, 8.7L Case IH FLP engine, 1512 hours, 1050/50 R32 front and rear tires, Raven Viper 4, Agri-Cover roll tarp.......................... $168,500

2016 RoGator RG1100B, AGCO 8.4L diesel hydrostatic, New Leader L4258 G4 MultApplier – 5’ insert, dual spinners, 710/70R38 flotation tires, adjustable axles, Raven GPS, Viper 4, 2200 hours.. ...................................... $122,000

2018 RBR Venturi 380, 2088 hrs, 380 hp Cummins engine, Allison Auto, air ride chassis, 4WD, 810 flex air system, twin bin, 70ft. booms, Viper 4, Auto Steer, Accu boom.............................$216,500 2016 RoGator 1300B sprayer, AGCO diesel, hydro-static transmission, 1300 gallon stainless steel tank, 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 650/65R42 tires, fenders, Viper 4 monitor, 3143 hours..........$142,000

2015 TerraGator TG9300B AGCO diesel engine, CVT transmission, heat, air conditioning, air ride cab, Soilection Four Bin dry air flow system, 70-ft. boom, AgriCover SRT-2 spool electric roll tarp, Dakota Micro Inc. backup camera, Raven lightbar, Raven GPS; Raven Viper Pro monitor. Must see truck, amazingly clean, and well cared for. 4350 hours. ... ........................................$82,500

2016 Timpte Super tender trailer, 40-ft. aluminum trailer, hopper bottom, rear hydraulic discharge conveyor, under hopper conveyor, outer controls, electric roll over tarp, tandem axle, air ride suspension.................................. $66,000

Hyundai HL730-9A wheel loader, EROPS, Cummins, heat/air conditioning, AM/FM radio, 8-ft. bucket, 2.5 cubic yard capacity, 17.5R25 tires, operating weight 23,500 lbs, rear view camera, 5684 hours...... ........................................ $86,000

2015 Merritt Quickveyor Quickveyor unload system, tandem axle, air ride suspension, electric tarp, 4 compartment........$39,000

2004 Cat IT28G loader, Cat diesel engine, shuttle shift transmission, cab, lights, heat, Cat 2.8 yd. bucket, BKT XL-Grip 20.5-25 tires, fenders. 10,062 hours......... ....................................... $59,500

2017 John Deere F4365 Hi-Capacity Nutrient Applicator, 3435 hours, John Deere 9.0L diesel engine, IVT transmission, AutoTrac guidance, Starfire 6000 receiver, DN495 MultiApplier.......... ..................................... $198,000

1995 International dry truck, Detroit diesel engine, 10 speed Spicer transmission, tandem axle full screw, air lift cheater axle, air ride suspension, Simonsen 3 compartment hydraulic stainless steel dry tender box, side shooter auger, roll tarp, 22.5 tires. 405,268 miles................. $42,000

2004 Peterbilt floater sprayer truck, 76-ft. boom, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Envizio Pro control valves, 4368 hours... $53,000

1969 Lubbock NH3 transport trailer, 10,400 gallons, Blackmer pump. 5 to choose from............... .............................. $45,000 each

1967 Fruehauf 8500 gallon lead and 5700 gallon 1969 Beall fuel trailer.............................. $34,000

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2014 Case IH Titan floater, diesel engine, Allison transmission, New Leader L4000 G4, 14-ft. stainless steel dry spreader box, twin spinner, all hydraulic, New Leader stainless steel insert, Ag Leader monitor, 4253 hours....... $124,500

1999 Willmar side shooter 24-ton tender, on 2 axle trailer, electric roll tarp....................................$26,000

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Post-harvest measurement of soybean seed number and seed mass contributions to final seed yield CONTINUED FROM PAGE B9

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Step 2: Place the empty 50-hole soybean counter plate on the balance, and press the left button to TARE the empty counter to zero grams.

Step 5: Check to confirm that there is a seed in each of the 50 holes. Replace a split-half seed (or debris) with a random seed from the box.

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Step 3: Dump some seed from the bagged sample into the plastic box, then dip the 50-hole counter to allow seed to go into the holes.

Step 6: Place the counter with its 50 seed on the balance. The empty counter was tared (Step 2); record on paper the net 50-seed gram weight.

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National Take the Stairs Day This holiday is held on the second Wednesday in January Just look around at all of the people you see today. It’s pretty clear that Americans are not getting enough exercise. Would you like to get into peak shape and improve your health? Do you want to live longer? Are you looking for an amateur sport that you can participate, in and even compete in? Then, National Take the Stairs Day is for you! If taking the stairs is a little foreign to you, set an initial goal to always walk up one flight and down two flights. While you get the most benefit from walking upstairs, walking downstairs is good for you, too. The primary goal of this special day is to encourage you and me to improve our health, by leaving the elevator behind, and walking up the stairs. Walking up and down stairs, instead of using the elevator or escalator, is a non-impact activity that most of us can do. It helps us tone our muscles, maintain or even lose weight, and contribute to cardiovascular health. Most smartphones have an app that counts stairs. If your phone does not have it, you can download a stair-counting app. Stair Climbing Factoid: A 160-pound person who climbs for 3 minutes, expends approximately 30 calories. Did You Know? Stair Climbing, either walking or running, is an organized, amateur competitive event! Discover and enjoy the health benefits of taking the stairs today. Then, make it a daily habit.

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##### If the Moon were to slam into the Earth, the gravitational forces here would tear it apart before impact. However, the burning lunar debris raining down would raise the temperatures on Earth so high that it could wipe out all life. ##### The Moon helps regulate the Earth’s climate.

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Alternate diets for cattle in feedlots

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist, UNL A new research project at the University of NebraskaLincoln’s Panhandle Research Feedlot in Scottsbluff will be studying alternatives to distillers in feedlot diets as the future of biodiesel looks to change. In June 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Set Rule for 2023-25 that included steady growth of biofuels for the nation’s fuel supply. While biodiesel saw an increase, ethanol did not. This could mean more soybeans and their by-products would be available as livestock feed, compared to corn. Pablo Loza, Feedlot Management and Nutrition Extension Specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center is leading the new research project to increase alternatives in diet formulations. The study will have 448 steers putting on weight this 2023 winter, with a series of diets that includes different protein concentrates. The steers in the trial will be in 56 pens with seven different treatments. The project will evaluate several diets, including a non-by-product diet treatment, where neither soybeans nor distiller grains will be used, as a negative control. Since the majority of feedlots commonly use some kind of by-product diet. Loza will have a positive control diet, using distillers, a common cattle diet. “We’re going to test diets with equal amounts of protein but with different sources,” Loza said. Feeding soybean meal to animals is done worldwide, as it provides all the essential amino acids that single stomach or monogastric animals require, such as lysine and tryptophan. They are also highly digestible in soybean meals. Raw or whole soybeans are hard to digest for monogastric animals like hogs or horses because of the presence of an anti-absorption factor that inhibits intestinal enzymes. Cattle with their multi-chamber stomachs or rumen can handle raw and whole soybeans up to a level that is not clearly established. “We will be replacing one high protein component, distillers grains, with another, which will be whole soybeans, soybean meal, or roasted soybeans,” Loza said. Loza is catering his treatment plans to allow a producer to be flexible with feedstuffs. The diet will have distillers grains, dry rolled corn, silage, a supplement providing minerals and vitamins, and then the different high protein ingredients. To give producers options if one protein source supply is scarce or economically better options are present.

Fundamentals of feeding the cow

By Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator Feed costs are often the largest category of expense for cow-calf producers in Nebraska. Understanding how the cow’s nutrient requirements change throughout the year and how to cost-effectively meet those requirements with the feed resources available can greatly influence an operation’s bottom line. Nebraska Extension will be hosting a four session webinar series in January that will explain the fundamentals of understanding a cow’s nutrition requirements and the options available to meet a cow’s needs with grazed or harvested feed. The series will be held Monday and Thursday evenings, January 15, 18, 22 and 25, from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. CT. Topics to be covered include: What impacts a cow’s nutrient requirements and how do they change throughout the year? How do you read and understand a feed test analysis as well as a feed tag? What do the numbers mean? When comparing feed options, which is the best buy when all things are considered? What are things to consider when developing a year-round feeding plan? The cost of the course is $50 and includes a notebook of Nebraska Extension resources. The course is limited to 35 participants. To register, visit https://go.unl.edu/feedingthecow. Participants are asked to register by January 8 to ensure webinar resources are received before the series begins. A computer and internet connection will be needed to participate in the webinar series. For questions about the webinar series, please contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator, at 308-2353122 or aberger2@unl.edu.

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Keep adding pounds this Protein is often the first limiting nutrient on most forage programs, minerals and vitamins play an important role in helping cows stay healthy and in maintaining reproductive efficiency. winter with BGF-30 CRYSTAL-PHOS™ is a weather and waste proof mineral supplement that cows will consume readily along with BGF-30™. Place a BGF-30™ barrel with every 20-30 head of cows and a CRYSTAL-PHOS® barrel for approximately every 40-70 head. Studies have shown that cows will consume mineral better from CRYSTAL-PHOS. Try the “combo” program ~ it works!

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Pretty Peachy

Peaches are a good source of Vitamin C. The United States provides about one-fourth (25%) of the world’s total supply of fresh peaches. The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a sweet fragrance when ripe. Most peaches that are imported to the United States during winter months come from Chile. Peaches are the third most popular fruit grown in America.

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Apply for conservation assistance to improve irrigation, conserve water Agricultural producers in Wyoming interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation efficiency, or otherwise conserve ground and surface water resources are encouraged to apply for assistance through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. Wyoming has 3 priority areas for the WaterSMART Initiative (WSI), a joint effort between Bureau of Reclamation and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to coordinate investments in the western US to help farmers conserve water and become more resilient to drought impacts. “The WaterSMART Initiative provides additional funding for producers looking for help with practices to improve irrigation and conserve water,” said Jackie Byam, NRCS State Conservationist in Wyoming. “We encourage producers in Wyoming to contact their local office to learn about the WaterSMART Initiative as well as our many other programs. NRCS and the Bureau of Reclamation have identified nine new priority areas for fiscal year 2024. In total, $29.7 million in EQIP funding is available through the initiative in 45 priority areas in 16 states including Wyoming Priority areas in Wyoming include: Heart Mountain Irrigation District, Lovell Irrigation District, and Hanover Irrigation District Area. The collaboration between NRCS and the Bureau of Reclamation is a priority of the National Drought Resilience Partnership. NRCS makes funding for WSI available to producers in priority areas in the American West through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The funding helps producers apply conservation practices to complement projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART programs. Reclamation’s WaterSMART investments help states, tribes, and local entities plan for and implement projects that increase water supply by providing funds to modernize existing infrastructure and otherwise build drought resilience. Common practices to save water in irrigated agriculture include: Irrigation water management to build drought resilience; Irrigation pipeline to replace open canals; Sprinkler irrigation systems, low pressure types reduce water demand; Pumps, higher efficiency types reduce water demand; To learn more about NRCS programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center. Producers can also apply for NRCS programs, manage conservation plans and contracts, and view and print conservation maps by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today.

National Popcorn Day

This holiday is always observed on January 19th Question: Does anyone really need encouragement to eat one of America’s favorite snacks? We won’t pop (burst) your bubble, err pop your corn that is. This day celebrates healthy (until you load it with salt and butter) and addicting popcorn. Speaking of healthy, plain popcorn is very good for you. Strangely, National Popcorn Day is in January. Yet, National Popcorn Month is in October. There is some suggestion that Popcorn Day may, at one point, have been tied to the Superbowl. And, we found one reference to it being on January 30th. On National Popcorn Day, we suggest you pop up some fresh popcorn, kick back and enjoy! Most Popular Popcorn Flavors Butter and Salted Popcorn – movie theater is the best. Cheddar cheese Carmel flavored Just Butter Plain – It’s the healthiest way to eat popcorn. Kettle Corn Popcorn Bag

##### Once during an adventure, a farmer named Bryan Clay stumbled into a cave and found a magic lamp. Upon rubbing the lamp, a Genie appeared and asked him what his wish was. The farmer told him that he wished he were very rich. The Genie said okay and asked him, “Alright Mr. Very Rich Clay, what is your second wish?”

##### Lord, I locked myself out of the house, and the spare key isn’t where it should be. Oh, that’s right, I gave it to my son, and he’s on vacation. What should I do now?

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2021 FORD EXPEDITION EL 10K Miles was: $50,995 • SALE $49,900

2013 FORD F250 STAKE BED 12K Actual Miles was: $25,995 • SALE $24,900

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2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT 2500, 4x4, 75K Miles, Rare Find! was: $26,995 • SALE $25,900

2022 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 6K Actual Miles, Why Buy New? was: $42,995 • SALE $41,900

2012 FORD F350 FLATBED 4x4, Dually, 117K Miles was: $32,995 • SALE $31,900

95 SALE $47,9

1996 CHEVROLET 2500 SUBURBAN 4x4, Winch, 7.4L, 59K Actual Miles Original Beauty! was: $26,995 • SALE $25,995

2021 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4 Double Cab, LB, 74K Miles, Rare Find was: $50,995 • SALE $49,900

2017 FORD F250 4X4 Extended Cab, Long Box, 56K Miles was: $39,995 • SALE $38,900

2023 KIA SOUL LX 6800 Actual Miles, Like New! was: $26,995 • SALE $25,995

2018 FORD T150 CARGO VAN 87K Miles, Rare Find was: $32,995 • SALE $31,900

2010 CHEVROLET HHR SPORT 34K Miles, Mint! was: $15,995 • SALE $14,900

SALE $30,9 SLASHER

2021 TOYOTA RAV4 46K Miles, Like New! was: $33,995 • SALE $32,900

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2017 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA - 63K Miles was: $31,995 • SALE $30,500

2019 FORD RANGER XLT Crew, 4x4, 74K Miles was: $32,995 • SALE $31,900

95 SALE $51,9

2022 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4X4 31K Miles, 3.5 EcoBoost, Extra Equipment was: $54,995 • SALE $53,900

2014 TOYOTA TACOMA 2WD. 46K Actual Miles was: $22,995 • SALE $21,900

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Post-harvest measurement of soybean seed number and seed mass contributions to final seed yield CONTINUED FROM PAGE B12

Step 7: Dump the 50-seed back into the box, and repeat Steps 2-7 to obtain at least three (or more) 50-gram weights to assess variability. Figure 1. Graphical correspondence between soybean grams/seed on the left vertical Y-axis and seeds/pound on the bottom horizontal X-axis. The black and red symbols denoted the data points that arise from the gram-to-pounds equivalency equation shown at the top of the graph. Also shown on right vertical Y-axis soybean seed diameter values (in x/65th inch diameter units) that correspond to the grams/seed values shown on the left vertical Y-axis. Also shown are the seed diameter-scaled bars and seed circumference-scaled circles. The grams/seed and seed diameter correspondences are based on the assumption that near-spherical soybean seeds have a volume density that is known to average about 1.2 grams/cubic centimeters.

Step 8: The calculations consist of deriving an average grams/seed value, then inverting it to get seeds/gram, then converting that to get seeds/pound. Figure 1 shows a graphical depiction of the inverse relationship between various grams/seed values on the left vertical Y-axis and the corresponding seeds/pound values on the bottom horizontal X-axis. For example, the four red data symbols displaying the horizontal and vertical arrows depict four specific corresponding left and bottom axis pairs of grams/seed and seeds/ pound values. In a similar manner, readers who have measured an average grams/seed value for a given field soybean seed sample can simply draw an eyeballed imaginary horizontal line across the graph to the nearest black data symbol and from that symbol, draw an eyeballed imaginary vertical line downward to the corresponding imputed average seeds/ pound value. Also note that on the right vertical Yaxis are shown numerical seed diameters (expressed in x/64th inch units used in commercial round-hole soybean sieve screens) that correspond to the grams/seed values shown directly across the graph on the left Y-axis. This correspondence relies on the assumption that the near-spherical soybean seeds have a volume density that is known to average nowadays about 1.2 grams/cubic centimeter based on commonly occurring U.S. soybean seed contents of protein, oil, carbohydrate and water (for 13% moisture seeds). Clearly, soybean seed diameter and circumference (shown in scale as bars and circles along the right Y-axis) is larger the higher the value of the grams/seed value, for which there will be larger, but fewer, seed numbers in the corresponding seeds/ pound value. So, what is the value to the soybean

producer of being able to easily measure seeds/pound? As noted above, drought in August can lead to crop water stress during the R5-R7 seed-filling stages that can substantially lessen the size (mass weight) of the seeds developing in the pods because of a slowdown and possibly early shutdown of photosynthetic seed dry matter accumulation prior to normal crop maturation. Producers who have center-pivot irrigation fields in which the four corners are not irrigated can measure the seeds/pound parameter in seed samples collected inside the irrigated pivot area and in rainfed corners to assess the degree to which an August drought-induced reduction in seeds/pound contributed to the irrigated versus rainfed yield differential. Such comparisons can help producers identify planting date, row spacing, and varietal seed size and maturity group options that might help offset the yield reduction risk relative to the probability of drought occurrence for rainfed soybean production in their regions. Finally, extension specialists who are asked to serve as soybean yield contest judges might consider making a seeds/ pound assessment in yield contest fields. For example, consider the case of the Georgia producer who, in 2023, reported a record soybean yield of 206.8 bushels/ acre and suggested that the harvested seed in field likely had a seed mass of ~1,675 seeds/pound (Bennet, 2003). A simple rearrangement of Equation 2 shows that those two reported field-average values are biophysically plausible only if the average number of seed produced/harvested in that field was ~477 seeds/square foot. The producer stated that the final plant population was 77,000 plants/acre, which when divided by 43,560 square feet/acre is 1.7677 plants/ square foot, and dividing that value into the 477 seeds/square foot value indicates ~270 seeds/plant. Dividing that by (the foregoing rule-of-thumb) 2.50 seeds/pod value would infer a field average of ~108 pods/ plant. Clearly, soybean yield contest judges using a portable seed mass measurement kit can independently report a yield component analysis of soybean yield contest fields.

Montana Farm Bureau delegates elect leaders during convention

Cyndi Johnson, a wheat farmer from Conrad, was reelected as the Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) president during the organization’s 104th Annual Convention in Billings. Voting delegates from 30 county Farm Bureaus elected MFBF leaders during their Delegates Session where policy brought forward by the delegates was discussed and voted on. The 104th Montana Farm Bureau Convention was held November 8-11. The delegates re-elected Vice President Gary Heibertshausen, a sheep rancher from Alzada, Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Chair Nick Courville, a cattle rancher from Charlo and Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Carla Lawrence, a cattle rancher from Boyd. New faces on the board include Beth Blevins, a purebred Angus breeder and large animal veterinarian, who was elected as District 1 Director from Ronan; Wayne Stahl, a farmer from Saco as District 7 Director, and Karl Christians, a cattle rancher from East Helena as District 9 Director. Re-elected to the MFBF Board of Directors were District 3 Director Kris Descheemaeker, a rancher from Lewistown and District 5 Director Darcia Patten, a cattle rancher from Broadus. Women’s Leadership Committee District 2 – Becky Stuart, Dillon; Rhonda Boyd, Alder District 4 – Kathy Teter, Huntley; Teddi Vogel, Ballantine District 6 – Lily Jensen, Circle; Paula Steinbeisser, Sidney District 8 – Marjorie Pribyl, Cascade; Lori Miner, Cascade District 10 – Carole Plymale, Townsend; Heidi Brewer, Bozeman Young Farmer & Rancher Committee District 2 – Mark Boyd, Alder; Michael Walsh, Twin Bridges District 4 – Zach Weimortz, Fromberg; Jacob Stenberg, McLeod District 6 – Tienna Canen, Glendive; Marianne Gartner, Sidney District 8 – Karissa Floerchinger, Cascade District 10 – Brady Richardson, White Sulphur Springs The Montana Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general agricultural organization with 20,000 members. Montana Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving and improving the agriculture and natural resource industries through member involvement in education, political activities, programs and services.

Registration open for 2024 Montana’s Next Generation Conference

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3

opment Lad Barney, and Chouteau County Farm Service Agency executive director Bill Evans will present on how to work with their agencies and provide general updates from the past year. The workshop is in response to continued interest in programs available through the USDA, especially those related to the Inflation Reduction Act. Travis Clark and Holly Hovland of Leavitt Great West Insurance Services will discuss general liability policies and what items producers should include in their policies to minimize their operations’ risks. Errol Rice, U.S. market leader for Ranchers Insurance, will discuss how Livestock Risk Protection and Pasture, Rangeland and Forage policies may work for ranch operations. Brian Lee, shareholder with Lee Law Office, will lead a workshop on land issues, including what it means to legally attach something of record to a property, whether that be a first right of refusal, easement, mortgage or another encumbrance. Carissa McNamara, membership ambassador with Montana Farmers Union, will share about agritourism and her own operation. McNamara and Shannon Arnold, MSU assistant professor of agricultural education, will discuss what they have learned through the Montana Agritourism Program. Farm Service Agency borrowers can complete their training requirements by attending six workshops and completing an evaluation. For more information on conference topics and the agenda, as well as information about registration, visit mtnextgen.com. Paper registration forms are available at MSU Extension county offices. For registration in-

formation, contact Kari Lewis at kari.lewis@ montana.edu or 406-873-2239. Early registration discounts are available through January 17. Final registration deadline is January 23. Best Western of Shelby has a block of rooms reserved for $99.99 per night, and Comfort Inn of Shelby has single rooms for $89 and double rooms for $94 per night. Participants should mention “Montana’s Next Generation Conference” for the discounted rate. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend this event should contact Lacy Roberts at 406-873-5618, ext. 2, or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 by January 18, 2024. ##### One argument that creatures can exist on earth without our knowledge comes from people such as cryptozoolist and author Loren Coleman, who points out that we have continued to discover new species since Baron Georges Cuvier, considered the father of paleontology, famously declared in 1812 that the world had “little hope of discovering new species.” Since then, Coleman says, we have discovered the American tapir (1819), the giant squid (1870s), the okapi (1901), the Komodo dragon (1912), the kouprey (1937), and the ultimate “living fossil,” the coelacanth (1938). ##### Bigfoot-like creatures have been sighted all over the world, and under various names, including Sasquatch (United States), yeti (Himalayas), yowie (Australia), baramanu (Pakistan), yeren (China, and hibagon (Japan).

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Ivan and Doris Rush pictured at the 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show receiving the award “Friend of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation.” Courtesy Photo.

Scottsbluff cattleman receives award for commitment to beef industry

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist The 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show honored Scottsbluff cattleman Ivan Rush with the “Friend of the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Award” on Dec. 7. For a man who prides himself on knowing what’s going on around him, “I was absolutely surprised. When they were ready to give the next award, I thought they had the wrong slide (on the screen). I was actually quite surprised,” said Rush. Rush has been in agriculture all his life, having grown up on a small grain, beef, and dairy operation in Missouri. He was the Beef Extension Specialist at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center and has presented at countless cattlemen’s events ranging from local, area and regional to national and international in their scope. He was one of the original organizers of the Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS), a respected production-level beef cow/calf educational meeting. The first one was held in Chadron in 1969. Rush was on the committee to organize the Symposium, served on the planning committees, and continues to contribute through his retirement years. He retired from the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in 2008 and remained active in the beef industry. Rush became part of the Nebraska Cattlemen. “I was enthused to be part of the Nebraska Cattlemen, supporting youth scholarships and judging,” he said. “It wasn’t easy to start the scholarships, but with support from the cattle producers and the industry, we are successfully seeing youth get scholarships.” The Nebraska Cattlemen’s work aligns with Rush’s to see beef kept in a positive light. “We know people love beef. We continue to get education out there and make it profitable for the cow-calf producers.” He added how they also fund projects like, the “Ag Sack Lunch Program of Nebraska,” “Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS),” and Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom. Rush has served as the chair of the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska committee and is thrilled the Ball will be in the Panhandle in June 2024. The Ball’s goal is to raise funds for cancer research, something Rush said his family has a personal stake in. “Doris (wife) is recovering from cancer. We were fortunate to get her to the Buffett Center (Nebraska Medicine Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center). I’m so thankful she’s healthy and living an active life again.” Millions of dollars have been donated to the UNL Medical Center through the Cattlemen’s Ball. “I’m very honored to receive the award. My career has been wonderful and enjoyable. I’ve learned a lot from the cattlemen and women I’ve met and will continue to do what I can to help the cattle industry.”

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2016 New Holland Boomer 41 CAB hydrostatic drive, NH loader, 2 rear remotes.............................$36,500 2009 McCormick XTX145 loader tractor, semi-powershift transmission, self-leveling loader, low hours.............. .......................................................................$74,500

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT

We have a great selection of Pallet Forks and Bale Spears in stock and available in both Euro and Skid Steer mount

USED AIR DRILLS

2004 Morris Maxim II, 55-ft., 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, single shoot, 7300 towbetween tank, mechanical drive cart........................................ $29,900 2008 New Holland SD550 drill with SC430 tow-between cart, 12” spacing, 60 ft., single shoot, 4.5” steel packers. ....................................................... $47,500 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft., 12” spacing, 3.5 inch steel packers, single shoot, 3450 tow between tank, variable rate............................................................... $42,500

USED COMBINES

USED HEADERS

2010 MacDon D60 45 ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport............................. Reduced $39,900 Case IH 1015 pickup header..............................$2995

USED GRAIN CART

2017 Case IH RB565 round baler, wide pickup, net and twine, endless belt, hydraulic bale ramp.... $22,500 2016 New Holland Rollbelt 560 baler, wide pickup, roller wind guard, manual hydraulic pickup, net and twine, large tires, 1000 PTO....................... $34,900

USED SPRAYERS

2011 Apache AS1020 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. steel boom, 1000 gallon poly tank, Smartrax autosteer, AutoBoom UltraGlide, Envizio Pro monitor... .................................................................. $92,500 2005 Summers 500 gallon, 80 ft. pickup sprayer, Raven controller, Honda pump, manual fold.............$4995

USED WINDROWERS

2010 MacDon M100 self-propelled windrower with 35ft. draper header., EZ steer guidance........ $74,900

2018 J&M 750, pivot spout unload, scale.......$37,500

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Erskine 2010X 78” snow blower skid steer attachment, CNH and Bobcat electric harness, hydraulic spout turn/tilt................................................ $6500 HLA 72” snow pusher, like new....................... $2500

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2022 New Holland CR8.90 combine, full automation, duals, variable speed rock drum, full guidance, electric folding hopper, Sunnybrook concaves............... ..............................................................Contact Us 2022 New Holland CR8.90 combine, full automation, chopper & spreader, electric folding grain tank cover, DFR rock trap, twin pitch rotors, Sunnybrook concaves.....................................................Contact Us 2022 New Holland CR8.90 combine, full automation, autoguidance, chopper & spreader, electric folding grain tank cover, DFR rock trap, twin pitch rotors, Sunnybrook concaves...........................Contact Us 2019 New Holland CR8.90 combine, duals, autoguidance, chopper & spreader, electric folding grain tank cover, DFR rock trap, twin pitch rotors, Sunnybrook concaves...............................................Contact Us 1995 Case IH 2188 combine with MacDon 960 36-ft header and 1010 15-ft pickup header.........$19,995 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine....REDUCED $10,000 to...................................................$39,900 2003 Case IH 2388 combine with 2042 30-ft. head, rock trap....................................................... Just traded 1993 Massey Ferguson 8570, includes 30-ft. auger header, 13-ft. pickup header............ Make an Offer

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Nebraska Brand For Sale Cherry, Thomas, Blaine, Custer, Sioux, Morrill, and Washington counties. Cattle: Right shoulder, rib, hip

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ITEMS FOR SALE

International SX100 14-ft. swing tongue very good. 2006 Neville 26-ft. pup trailer, newer tarp, good tires, 2 compartment high hopper for air seeder. Krause 16-ft. offset disk, good blades.

Tips for winter manure application

By Javed Iqbal - Extension Nutrient Management and Water Quality SpecialistAmy Millmier Schmidt - Livestock Bioenvironmental Engineer, UNL that you can maintain storage capacity in A blanket of fresh white snow and icicles case of inclement weather. Unfortunately, hanging from the trees and fences make for “perfect manure application weather” is beautiful winter photos. They don’t, howrare and seldom lasts as long as you need ever, make for beautiful manure application it to. So, if you’re heading into winter with weather. a manure storage that hasn’t been pumped One of the key rules of manure managedown as much as it needs to be, consider ment is to pump and spread manure whenthese tips when planning for application. ever weather and field conditions allow so

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Figure 1. Do’s and Don’ts of manure application.

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Where to Apply If possible, avoid applying manure on fields with slopes; sloped land presents a greater risk for erosion and runoff (See Figure 1). Consider applying manure on the more level ground, well away from ditches or water bodies (Follow Setbacks in Figure 2). Try to apply manure on ground having at least 30% crop residue cover as this reduces the chances of manure runoff during the heavy precipitation events and snowmelt. Compared to fine textured soils, choose coarse texture soil for manure application as sandy soils have more infiltration rate and reduces the chances of nutrients runoff. Planting cover crops in fields used for manure application also reduces the risk for nutrient runoff losses (See Figure 1). Cover crops also reduce the risk for nitrate leaching since the plants use applied nutrients during growth; further, they release stored

nutrients into the soil during their decomposition in the summer growing season. For permitted livestock operations, a Phosphorus Index should have been completed for all fields receiving manure. This assessment of risk to surface water can also be used to identify lower-risk fields for winter emergency applications. Check with your advisor or contact the UNL manure team for how your P-Index might be used for this purpose. When to Apply It is best practice to apply manure outside of winter when the soil is dry and there is less risk of potential nutrient loss (See Figure 1). However, application of manure during winter months can be accomplished with low risk for runoff when certain conditions are met. In general, manure application should be avoided when fields are snow covered. If manure application cannot be avoided when soil is frozen or snow-covered, it is critical to recognize the runoff risks associated with solid vs. liquid manures before making manure application decisions. CONTINUED ON PAGE C4

MT Pulse Crop Committee seeking proposals

2014 Ford F350 Long Box with 176K miles........................ ........................................................... Sale Priced $23,000

1998 Dodge 2500 Long Box.............. Sale Priced $15,995

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The Montana Pulse Crop Committee invites proposals to fund market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry through research, promotion, and market development of pulse crops grown in Montana. For the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), list of guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, please visit, agr.mt.gov. The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will determine funding awards. Proposals must be submitted through the

WebGrants system by 5:00 pm MST on March 1, 2024. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing assessments, promotional campaigns and trade show exhibitions, and projects that expand international and domestic markets. The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will review proposals during their next meeting in March of 2024. For all Public Meeting information, please visit, agr.mt.gov/Home/News. The Montana Pulse Crop Committee’s mission is to invest in and deliver support for marketing, research, education, and policy development programming that improves return on investment for the pulse producers of Montana.

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Tips for winter manure application CONTINUED FROM PAGE C2

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FEED TRUCK FOR SALE

1984 AM General truck, 6x6 Military De, Cummins engine, Kuhn 4063 Botec mixer box, in-cab and outside scale heads, scale is fully operable, tires 40-50%, 3621.7 hours............................ $40,000 obo

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ITEMS FOR SALE

1998 Red River dump trailer.......................... $22,500

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Figure 2. Setbacks for applying manure in Nebraska.

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to create cohesion among the students in ranching systems.” Frost said that collaboration with MSU’s Veteran Services Office has been instrumental in recruiting and supporting the student service members on campus, a sentiment Collins echoed. As he prepares to graduate, he is now serving on the interview committee for students interested in ranching systems. Students join the program in their second year at MSU with a maximum annual cohort size of 10, but Collins said the smaller group makes it an ideal environment for connection. He hopes that the trend of student veterans in the program continues and had a word of advice for those interested in exploring it. “MSU has got some of the best resources. If you tap into that network, those people will guide you in the right direction,” he said. “If you know what you want to do and come with the drive, it’s very easy to flourish in this program. I hope students get into agriculture, know where their food is coming from and become that pivotal aspect in this industry. The Dan Scott program is doing a tremendous job of getting that young vigor into agriculture.”

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1995 Case 721B frontend wheel loader, quick attach, auxillary 3rd valve hydraulics, 3-yard general purpose bucket, 8.3 Cummins diesel, very nice clean, tight ex-municipal machine with 6500 hours (grapple forks available).................................. Call

2008 John Deere 310SJ backhoe, extend-a-hoe, 4x4, full cab, 4 & 1 bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, only 2900 hours, very nice............................... Call

2002 Komatsu WA180 loader, 3rd & 4th valve auxiliary hydraulics, ACS quick attach, 5.9 Cummins diesel, auto shift, air, heat, new tires only 5500 hours. Clean tight machine..................... Call

2006 International 7400 dump truck, DT570 diesel, 285 hp, (not a Max Force), 10 speed manual, 11-ft. dump body, pintle hitch........................... Call

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2011 Case SR200 skidsteer, auxilliary hydraulics, quick attach, only 450 total original hours, ex-utility company machine, extra clean........................ Call

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2003 Case 521D frontend loader, auxillary 3rd valve hydraulics, 4 & 1 front bucket, Cummins diesel, Auto Shift, Air/Heat, clean one owner (grapple forks available)................................................ Call

2003 John Deere 444H frontend wheel loader, auxillary 3rd valve hydraulics, 2.5 yard GP bucket, full cab, Air/Heat, Auto Shift transmission, 3500 original hours, clean........................................ Call

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Dry bean breeders collaborate on climate-savvy bean

By Chabella Guzman, communications specialist In what is almost an annual visit to Nebraska, Timothy Porch, research geneticist at USDA/ARS in Puerto Rico, scouted the dry edible bean plots at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center, in Scottsbluff. “I visit Carlos Urrea (Nebraska Extension dry bean breeding specialist) almost annually because we have collaborative research work together. We improve (dry edible) beans primarily for drought tolerance, heat, and multiple disease resistance.” In their research studies, Porch and Urrea send beans back and forth between Nebraska and Puerto Rico. This is called shuttle breeding, and it can double the progress of their studies. So, when Nebraska is in winter, Puerto Rico is in its growing season, and vice versa. One of the promising bean lines they are working on is with tepary beans. Tepary beans are native to areas in the Sonora Desert between Arizona, Mexico, and New Mexico. The beans are a different species than the common bean, which includes most dry bean varieties like northern and pinto beans, but they are closely related. Porch has been working with tepary beans for more than 10 years. Urrea and Santos Barrera, a previous UNL graduate student, had been working with moving genes from the tepary to the common bean in the past few years. “They have identified bridging parents for transferring genes for heat and drought. We looked at some of the lines recently (August 23), and some have promise. We’re gradually moving those into more and more commercial types. It’s a longer process cause they’re very distant genetically we have to move those traits into commercial beans, but they look very good,” Porch said. The interspecific lines are something that has just been developed between the two species. The team used lines from a few different programs to develop the lines, creating a set of 192 lines from different sources, but all have tepary bean components. “We’ll be genotyping, which means we’re doing sequencing on each line and testing for common bacterial blight, drought response, and root rot resistance. We’ll also test the seed elemental composition for protein, zinc, iron, and other elementals for nutritional value,” Porch said. The tepary beans are just one of many species growing in the collaborative nurseries, Urrea coordinates. The many cooperative nurseries growing dry beans are a key component of the many improvements in the U.S. in both public and private sectors. The companies or institutions submit their best lines to be tested in different environments, gaining knowledge of where beans are best adapted and the target environments for production. ##### While we may know more about the Moon than anything else in space, there’s still so much to discover. The world’s space agencies continue to study the Moon, sharing new findings often. ##### We all see the same moon phase, irrespective of our locations on Earth. ##### Unlike other planetary neighbors, Earth has just one natural satellite, the Moon. ##### From here, especially when it’s full, the Moon looks like a perfect sphere. In reality, it’s closer to the shape of an egg, with the broader end facing the Earth.

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Remove net wrap and twine

By Jerry Volesky, UNL Is twine or net wrap good feed? Obviously not, but it can cause health problems if animals eat too much of it. To lighten the workload when feeding hay, we often take short cuts and leave some twine or net wrap on the bales. And whether we want them to or not, animals eat some of that twine. There is the potential for twine to accumulate in the rumen of cattle and cause obstruction. Research at North Dakota State University has confirmed this risk and provided further information on what happens to twine when cattle eat it. In a series of experiments, the North Dakota research first showed that neither plastic net wrap nor biodegradable twine get digested by rumen microbes. The old-fashioned sisal twine, however, does get digested, although quite a bit more slowly than hay. In another study net wrap was included in the ration fed to steers for an extended period of time. Then, 14 days before the steers were harvested, the net wrap was removed from the feed to learn if the net wrap eaten earlier might get cleared out of the rumen and digestive system. Turns out it was still in the rumen even after 14 days. So, what should you do? First, remember that it doesn’t appear to be a health concern very often. And cows obviously are more at risk than feedlot animals. So, it might be wise to remove as much twine, especially plastic twine, as can be removed easily from bales before feeding. Twine in ground hay may be less of a problem since more of it is likely to pass completely through the animal. Think about how shortcuts and work-reducing actions you take this winter might affect your animals. Then act accordingly. ##### Water helps to push any toxins out of your body; it helps to clear your skin from any bacteria or harmful dirt, which normally would contribute to acne.

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Feedlot cattle handling practices

By Ruth Woiwode, Nebraska Extension Stockmanship and low-stress cattle handling is a topic that receives a lot of attention. Even the latest report of the National Beef Quality Audit (2022) identifies cattle handling as an area for “focused improvement,” due in part to the persistence of bruising. In a recent discussion of the Quality Audit results, I was asked to identify potential sources of these bruises. A proportion of the bruises are found across the topline of fat cattle, affecting high-value cuts from the loin. These types of bruises have been attributed to the design of cattle trailers, and more specifically the dimensions of the entrance to the bottom deck. Other bruises can occur due to riding, improper capture in the squeeze chute, catching hips on corners or gates, and slips and falls, to name a few. While a number of the potential causes of bruising are known, it’s difficult to isolate when and where these injuries occur. For many, it can be difficult to manage and prevent such injuries without being able to clearly isolate every incident and factor. Despite the difficulty in connecting a specific factor to a bruise in real time, and determining a specific cost associated with that bruise, it’s helpful to think about the causative factors holistically in order to prevent loss. The BQA Feedyard Assessment for cattle handling includes six categories that are scored during handling or processing of feedlot cattle: electric prod use, improper capture by the front catch, vocalization, jumping and/or running, stumbles, and falls. Two of these targets (prod use and catch) are handler-based measures, and the remaining four are animal-based measures, yet none of these outcomes occur independently of the other. Handler outcomes may be a function of several factors including cattle behavior and handler skill level. Animal outcomes may also be a function of many factors, including previous experience, genetics, and handling prior to the squeeze chute or window of observation. What’s important to recognize is that cattle are a product of their cumulative experiences with people. Cattle that are acclimated to handlers walking among them react less in subsequent interactions with humans on foot. Cattle that are acclimated to horseback handling are more reactive to other methods of handling until they have been acclimated to it. There is some evidence to support that some consistency and frequency of human interaction is necessary for cattle to remain well acclimated to humans. The less frequently cattle have contact with humans, generally speaking, the more stressful contact with humans can be. Of course, if all contact with humans is negative for cattle, then their aversion for human contact is reinforced. It might take extra time to walk or ride a set of cattle daily or more often, but the more regularly this occurs, the more acclimated cattle become to this practice, and the more they relax in the presence of people, which should be our goal for a number of reasons. Cattle that have acclimated to routine human interaction are less likely to mask pain or disease, allowing for earlier detection and treatment on an individual basis. Cattle that are acclimated to humans and low-stress handling techniques move more quietly than cattle that are not acclimated to handlers. While we’re all familiar with the adage, “time is money,” this must be understood through the lens of our mentor’s reminder that the ‘fastest way to work cattle is slow.’ This is actually true for any skill – think of athletes, for one. Athletes that perform at the top level and achieve the fastest times only do so through starting slowly, training for correct form, adding in countless repetitions, and slowing things back down to refine technique and improve their results. Time is money in the cattle industry. Not taking the time to acclimate cattle to handling actually sets cattle up to be more reactive, flighty, and more stressed during “routine” handling events, such as vaccination, placing implants, and more. Cattle don’t automatically adjust to low-stress handling methods if they have not been acclimated to them. Certainly, handlers can reduce the noise they make and the pressure they use during handling, but their presence alone will be a stressor if cattle are not acclimated to them, and this is a point that probably isn’t stressed enough in the discussion of low-stress cattle handling. Flighty cattle that are not well acclimated to human contact tend to travel faster when being moved from point to point, and may crowd in alleys and gates. Speed and crowding in pinch points (gates, corners, etc.) contribute to an increased risk of stumbles, falls, bruising, or other injuries. Dr. Tom Noffsinger, who is somewhat of a legend in the cattle feeding community, said about cattle handling: “whatever they do when you’re CONTINUED ON PAGE C15

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Feedlot cattle handling practices CONTINUED FROM PAGE C14

with them is because of you, not them.” Slowing things down, removing yelling and excessive pressure helps signal that we’re not a threat. Ensuring positive interactions, and establishing good communication helps reduce stress in both the short and the long term for cattle, and can significantly reduce risk of injury. Cattle that are calm can make good choices about their path of travel, for example. Cattle that are in fight or flight mode cannot make good decisions about avoiding a gate post or going around a corner too fast, because their sole focus is escape and survival. This would be a perfect example of time (cattle getting between two points in less time) being money, where faster actually costs the industry. Cattle that are agitated take longer to return to eating, resulting in loss of gain. Injured cattle have a harder time competing for feed resources, and bruising is a serious economic defect that the 2022 Beef Quality Audit reports an increase in over the 2016 report. The 2022 Audit specifically identified handling facility design, and cattle handling training as area for “focused improvement.” These findings only serve to increase my excitement regarding the potential that exists to expand our service to the industry related to these needs. Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is nearing completion, and has been designed to serve as a testbed for facility design. This new research facility is one-of-a-kind, and will allow innovative research related to cattle comfort and productivity. The Center boasts options for observing cattle handling without interfering. A training space will be available to support undergraduate experiential learning opportunities, graduate student training, non-formal industry training, and much more. If you’d like more information about current research and Extension activities related to facilities, handler skill level assessment, or cattle handling training resources, email me at ruth.woiwode@unl.edu ##### Truth is such a rare thing, it is delightful to tell it. Billings, MT 59101 5250 Midland Rd (406) 245-3188

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This holiday is always observed on January 16th Dragons must be real. Varying cultures around the world record the existence of dragons. They have been around in myth Air-gravity grain cleaners that separate grain/seeds/ and folklore since around 4,500 B.C. Surdirt from one another using a powerful airflow. prisingly, Appreciate a Dragon Day wasn’t created until 2004. • Add value to your crop We don’t know why it took so long to create this fun and exciting January 16 holiday. But, we are so glad it is finally here. • Clean your own high-quality seed All of us, young and not so young, can appreciate dragons. • Inexpensive to operate You’ll find good and bad dragons in legends, folklore, and • Simple and user-friendly myth. Dragons appear in children’s books, songs, top movies, television shows, and even in comics. With so much written Phone (406) 403-4600 about them, that can only be real, right!? According to Donita K. Paul, the creator of this special day, www.bigfatseed.com you are encouraged to learn and explore the cultural and historic significance of dragons. Also, this day celebrates literacy. So, reach for a book about dragons, and read it We are here to serve you. today! Most famous Friendly We appreciate the opportunity Dragon: Puff the Magic to earn your business. Dragon. Chinese Dragon Zodiac Sign Much is written about the dragon in Chinese myth and folklore. The dragon is one of the 12 signs in the Chinese zodiac. The dragon is noble and powerful. This zodiac Authorized NuSeed Canola Dealer and local Coors Barley Seed Supplier sign represents good fortune. If you are born under this dragon lucky you, as, you share these characteristics. There are 12 zodiac signs, rotating yearly. The year of Sunburst - 406-937-3388 or Ledger 406-278-3388 or 406-278-0151 the Dragon is a Yang year.

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There’s hormones in beef?

By Jerad Jaborek, Michigan State University Product marketing has advanced drastically in the last couple of decades, to the degree it has now become a social science and art when it comes to studying consumer purchasing behaviors and decision-making. As a result, product marketing is very competitive as sellers try to gain an edge over their competitors to receive additional income or sales. Aside from the fancy colors, pictures and packaging, informative phrases and wording are another way to persuade the consumer to purchase one product over their competitor’s product. When talking about beef, what do phrases such as, “raised without the use of hormones” or “no hormones administered” really mean and what do they imply? With consumers being further removed from the farm, often these phrases can create a sense of confusion and fear for consumers, thus encouraging them to purchase the product with these label claims. This article will focus on hormone labeling claims as they pertain to beef products. Hormones are signaling molecules naturally produced in all multicellular organisms (e.g., humans, animals, plants) that regulate physiological and behavioral responses. Humans have naturally occurring concentrations of hormones circulating in their body. Table 1 shows the naturally occurring production of estrogen in humans per day. Blood serum estradiol concentrations are low for pre-pubescent children ranging from 2 to 5 picogram (pg)/milliliter (ml), (a picogram is one-trillionth of a gram) typically ranging between 20 to 40 pg/ml for men and can vary considerably for women from 40 to 400 pg/ml, with post-menopausal women having lesser concentrations ranging from 5 to 20 pg/ml. Hormones concentrations also vary in cattle depending on sex and age. Table 1. Natural Estrogen Production in humans (ng/day) Pregnant Woman 90,000,000 Non-pregnant Woman 5,000,000 Adult Man 100,000 Pre-pubescent Children 40,000

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* Preston (1997) Oklahoma Agri. Exp. Station Report

Hormones used in beef cattle production are used for two purposes. The first purpose is for improved reproductive management of breeding females in the cattle herd. Hormones (e.g., gonadotropin releasing hormone, prostaglandin) can be administered via intramuscular injections to cycling heifers and cows that are being prepared for breeding. These hormones help to synchronize the estrus cycles of the of the heifers and cows for easier breeding management. These female cattle are intended for producing next year’s calf crop and not the immediate beef supply. The second purpose for using hormones in beef cattle production utilizes hormones via ear implants for improved rates of body weight gain, efficiency of feed required for weight gain, and leanness of growing steers and heifers raised for beef. Ear implants consist of pellets that contain hormones that are released at a slow rate over a designated period of time. Ear implants are typically administered with a strategic approach so the available hormone from the pellets is spent by the time of slaughter for maximum effectiveness. Currently, estrogen (e.g., estradioal-17β, estradiol benzoate, zeranol), progesterone and testosterone (e.g., trenbolone acetate) are used. Additionally, melengesterol acetate (MGA) is a progesterone-like feed additive that is used to suppress estrus, resulting in a greater rate of body weight gain and feed efficiency, in heifers intended for breeding or being fed for slaughter. Ear implants have been approved for safe and effective use since 1956 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has established safe maximum tissue residue levels for these hormones. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) regularly monitors and tests for potential contaminants in meat products to ensure food safety. For an additional measure of safety, implants are administered in the ear, which is discarded at slaughter and not allowed to enter the food supply. Table 2 illustrates the estrogenic activity of several common foods, including beef from non-implanted and implanted steers or heifers. Maybe surprising to some, the estrogenic activity of beef from steers or heifers that received an ear implant is only slightly greater than that of non-implanted cattle. There are numerous foods that contain much greater concentrations of estrogen than beef from implanted cattle. Hormones consumed within our diet have a relatively low bioavailability, with less than 10% of estradiol being absorbed, due to gastrointestinal and liver inactivation in the body. CONTINUED ON PAGE C19

There’s hormones in beef? CONTINUED FROM PAGE C18

Table 2. Estrogenic activity of several common foods (ng/500g of food) Soybean oil 1,000,000 Cabbage 12,000 Wheat germ 2,000 Peas 2,000 Eggs 17,500 Ice Cream 3,000 Milk 65 Beef from pregnant cow/heifer 700 Beef from implanted steer/heifer 11 Beef from non-implanted cattle 8

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* Preston (1997) Oklahoma Agri. Exp. Station Report

Overall, the use of hormones from ear implants has little effect on the hormone concentration found in beef. In fact, beef already has a relatively low concentration of hormones when compared to other common foods in our diet, including vegetables. The bioavailability of consuming hormones at this level (nanograms) is extremely small in comparison to the daily production of hormones our bodies naturally produce. If you are looking for more information on this topic, look up this other resource on hormone labeling claims, or you can reach out to me to discuss this topic further. The Michigan State University Extension Beef Team is a great resource for all your beef cattle and beef needs. ##### In my neighborhood, there was a couple who had given their twin sons very weird names. One was named Trouble, while the other boy’s name was Mind Your Own Business. So, one day they were playing hide and seek. Mind Your Business counted to a hundred and then started looking for his brother. But, somehow he couldn’t find him anywhere. He saw a police car passing the neighborhood, so he stopped it to ask for help. When the police officer asked him for his name, he replied, “Mind Your Own Business!” Feeling insulted, the police officer still asked politely who he was looking for. Mind Your Own Business replied, “I am looking for Trouble!”

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Management over Medication: Wintering your small swine facility

By Casey Zangaro, Michigan State University to prevent moisture-related health issues. Winterizing a small swine farm is esThe straw will retain heat much better than sential to ensure the health and well-being shavings but may be messier. On the flip of your pigs during the cold winter months. side, sawdust or shavings are easier to keep Here are some critical steps to consider clean but can have some respiratory effects when preparing your small swine farm for on the animals if the size is small. However, winter: having shavings on the floor and straw on Assess Your Infrastructure top of the shaving may prevent detrimental Inspect barns, shelters and fencing for respiratory effects while utilizing its absorpany damage or wear and tear. Repair or tion rate. replace any damaged or compromised Heating and Ventilation structures to provide adequate protection Fresh air in facilities is essential, even from the cold and wind. It is essential to during the winter months. Ensure proper replace or fix them quickly. This will help ventilation to prevent the buildup of moisimmensely with moisture and temperature ture and ammonia gases. Air exchange variability within the facility. Create windis necessary for removing moisture and breaks around outdoor areas or pastures to gases, which is equally vital in the winter. shield pigs from cold winds. Natural feaA multi-speed fan can be set at a low setting tures like tree lines or artificial structures in the winter and higher in the summer. A can serve as windbreaks. fan helps maintain good air quality. Install Provide Adequate Bedding supplemental heating systems, if necessary, In facilities without supplemental heat, such as radiant heaters, heat mats, or heat use deep bedding, such as straw or wood lamps in farrowing areas or where young shavings, to provide insulation and warmth piglets are housed. for the pigs. Keep the bedding dry and clean Stage of pig growth and the corresponding temperatures in Fahrenheit Stage of Pig Growth Temperature (weights are approximate) (Degrees in Fahrenheit) Pre-wean (birth to 15 pounds) 85 and up Wean pig (15 pounds) 77-85 Nursery pig (45 pounds) 70-75 Grower (55 pounds) 68-75 Grower (100 pounds) 60-65 Finishing (200 pounds) 50-60 Gestation sow (350 pounds) 60-65 Lactating sow (350 pounds) 55-65

*Table adapted from Effect of Environment of Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals

Be cautious when using electrical heat to protect it from animals and other hazards that may cause overheating or fires. If commercial heaters or fans are used, routine maintenance should be kept, and having the motor enclosed should prevent dust and particles from accumulating onto it. Feed and Water Management Always provide pigs with access to clean water. Prevent water sources from freezing by using heated waterers or tank heaters. Frozen water must be thawed, or the ice layer broken for pigs to get their required daily water. Adjust diet to meet their increased energy requirements in colder weather; even if animals are fed a maintenance diet, they will need more feed to manage the energy it takes to keep their temperature regulated. If bad weather is pending, giving more feed than usual does not hurt. Showing more feed than usual does not break in case the temperatures drop significantly or chores get delayed. Ensure feed is stored in a dry, rodent-proof area to prevent spoilage and contamination. Manure Storage Be sure to keep the swine living space clean; the manure will give off ammonia, which is detrimental to the respiratory health of animals and increases moisture. If your facility is closed for temperature and humidity control, the ammonia smell will accumulate much quicker and cause respiratory distress in pigs. Keep the manure storage far enough away from the pig’s living space so that animals cannot track it back indoors for biosecurity purposes. Having a manure management plan for your operation that follows state guidance and is workable for your farm set-up is beneficial. Manure should be stored in an area that will not result in run-off. Composting manure using a ratio of 2 parts carbon

source (sawdust, shavings, straw) to one part manure (feces and urine) will result in organic matter that can be recycled in other areas of your farm and eliminate concerns of run-off during the spring. Health Monitoring Your pigs should be observed daily. Winter health checks include vigilance for signs of cold stress, such as shivering, huddling or decreased feed intake. Keep track of coughing and respiratory distress as varied moisture levels in enclosed spaces increase respiratory diseases. Biosecurity protocols are essential for winter due to pig’s high incidence of respiratory illnesses. Parasitic infections can also happen during winter, and a deworming program should be followed. Also, some viruses survive in the winter months. Ensure that the clothes and boots you wear are the same clothing you would wear while visiting other farms. Do not share farm tools and equipment with other farms unless they can be cleaned and dried sufficiently before returning to your farms. Emergency Preparedness Have backup generators or alarms in case of power outages. Plan for addressing emergencies, such as extreme cold snaps or severe weather events, by having extra bedding, supplemental heat sources, feed, and medications. Develop a plan for snow removal to keep access roads and pathways clear for farm operations and emergency access. Remember that winterizing your swine farm may require an initial investment in equipment and infrastructure. Still, it can save you money by reducing pig health issues and ensuring optimal growth rates during the winter season. Regular maintenance and monitoring throughout the winter are also critical to success.

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By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service Casey Delphia found two bees that had museum so that in the future, researchers can never been seen in Montana before — right go back and look at that actual specimen,” in her backyard. said Delphia. Delphia, an assistant research professor in That is particularly important in a state the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant as large as Montana, where relatively little Pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture, is known about the breadth of wild species has found that her own garden is often an that call the area home. Projects like MSU’s excellent place to find pollinators. In 2021, Wild Bees of Montana and Bumble Bees of she managed to catch a small, skinny black Montana aim to fill the gaps in knowledge bee that looked unfamiliar. through ongoing exploration – both in backyards and across the region. “I brought it inside and looked at it under While the goal of cataloging every spethe microscope. It had some characteristics cies in the state is a daunting one, Delphia that reminded me of one genus, but other said the opportunities for discovery are one characteristics that reminded me of another of the most rewarding aspects of her work. genus,” said Delphia. “So, what the heck is The documentation process also creates and this?” strengthens relationships with taxonomists, Consultation of existing taxonomic literaentomologists and other experts from around ture about bee species in the U.S. showed that the country. the bee came from the genus Chelostoma, a “The idea that we can still make new distype of bee that nests in cavities such as plant coveries is astounding,” Delphia said. “When stems or holes in trees. But only one species we think about what bees live in Montana, of Chelostoma bee was known to live in it sounds like such a basic question. But we Montana, and this one clearly didn’t match. don’t know that, and then the surprises we’re The newcomer to Delphia’s garden was finding are amazing. We just keep finding ultimately identified as Chelostoma camexciting things. Maybe a lot of them have panularum, a non-native species introduced always been here and we’re just now discovto eastern North America from Europe and ering them, or maybe they’re new.” only known as far west as Michigan. The Delphia noted that the recent papers add first sighting of Chelostoma campanularum context to existing knowledge about how and a related species, Chelostoma rapunculi, bee distributions shift over time. They could another European species only known as far have found their way west on their own or west as Illinois, were documented in a paper could have been introduced by human travel. by Delphia that appeared this summer in The Since Chelostoma bees often nest in the holPan-Pacific Entomologist. low stems of plants, they could be hiding in Introduced bees frequently experience many small spaces such as outdoor furniture, habitat expansion, and documenting when birdhouses or fencing that gets transported they appear in new regions is a key part of from one place to another. Though not native Delphia’s work. to the U.S., no negative impacts of these spe“We know so little about what is present cies have been documented on the ecosystem, in Montana,” said Delphia, who has been at Delphia said. MSU since 2008 and part of the Wild Bees While inclusion of a new species record of Montana project since 2014. “People ask into the Wild Bees of Montana project all the time, how are our bee species doing requires extensive verification by experts here? And we have no idea. We need to know as well as physical samples of the species, what we have here first. And once we know Delphia says anyone can help contribute to what we have, then we can monitor what’s wild bee research by simply keeping their here and how they’re doing.” eyes open and taking pictures of pollinators The two Chelostoma species are not the they encounter. first introduced species that Delphia has Online resources such as iNaturalist and recorded in the state. In 2019, she published BugGuide allow users to upload pictures of a paper in the Journal of the Kansas Entospecimens, where a community can help to mological Society documenting the first identify them. Those kinds of resources have recorded sighting of Xylocopa virginica in helped Delphia and her fellow researchers deMontana, a species of carpenter bee that is termine how far a new bee may have traveled often confused with bumble bees, which she from an established population elsewhere, or also encountered in her own backyard garden. how their existing range may be expanding. Each time a new species is documented, “It’s a great way for us to see what people it is verified by bee experts before being inare seeing and reach out to those people or go corporated into MSU’s Montana Entomology to that location and collect specimens,” said Collection (MTEC), a museum that includes Delphia. “The more I learn, the more I realize more than 3 million invertebrate specimens. how much more there is to know. We have to “Specimens need to be properly curated, question everything, but I think that’s good.” databased, identified and housed within the

Robots in the news THINK-BOT Computer scientists at the University of Washington have figured out a way to control a robot’s actions. What’s so unique about this new programming technique? The scientists control the robots with their minds. They gave a humanoid robot a special cap outfitted with 32 electrodes. On the other end of the electrode cap was a human subject in a similar cap who, just by thinking about telling the robot to move forward or grab an object, was able to do so via the power of brain waves.

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By Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator and Shannon Sand, Nebraska Extension Educator Grain production regions allow cattle Minnesota or Nebraska Farm Business producers to harvest grain crops as grain Management Association reports and in(dry or high moisture) or green chop to be clude corn grain raised by all farms reportpreserved as silage for cattle feeding (feed ing or those with owned or rented acres crop). Corn grain production is particularly reporting (middle column). Government well suited for this purpose. Harvesting payments were excluded from the reference the ears and shank (earlage) or husk, grain, value or the calculator. Sections specific cob, and shank (snaplage) represent options to costs associated with irrigation were intermediate to harvesting grain or chopping provided for use on irrigated corn acres. the whole plant. The calculator itself is in the rightmost The energy content of feeds from harvestcolumn. 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Genchange four items to be included as refererally, as determined from feed analysis, ence customizing the user’s experience: energy concentration is lower for silage, 1) The moisture content of corn grain intermediate for snaplage and earlage, (drop-down menu), and highest for high-moisture corn grain. 2) yield (bushels) per acre, Concentrations of crude protein change 3) acres under consideration, relatively little between these crops; yet the 4) a reference corn grain price is generproportion of nitrogen content represented ally an elevator bid where corn grain would by true protein is greater from the dry grain be trucked to sell. and lower from the fermented crops (silage, The calculator column is editable to earlage, snaplage or high-moisture corn). change: The energy content of the crop (feed 1) State or region (self-reference), value), costs associated with planting, cul2) crop year (self-reference), tivating, and harvesting the crop, or market 3) feed crop to price (silage, earlage, price of corn grain complicate pricing the high-moisture grain, or grain). feed crop from corn acres. Choosing a feed crop with the drop-down From a corn-grower perspective, pricmenu does not automatically select crop ing the corn plant, portion thereof, or grain moisture or corn grain content in the feed should reflect the gross value (market price) crop (choosing grain as the feed crop asof the dry corn grain contained in it. Alsumes dry corn grain harvest and changes though this approach neglects the costs of the units to bushels). The user must choose producing corn grain, it is a starting point. expected or actual crop moisture and corn From a cattle feeder perspective, pricgrain content (dry matter basis). Common ing the corn plant, portion thereof, or grain moisture content for silage, earlage or snashould 1) reflect costs of producing the feed plage and high-moisture corn is 65%, 35% crop up to harvest and its preservation or and 25%, respectively. 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Situations the feed crop. where harvest costs may be excluded are The example contained as default in the when standing corn is priced for a buyer calculator is for earlage (drop-down menu) to harvest or to have corn harvested as one harvested in 2023, containing 33% moisof the alternative crops. Alternatively, the ture and 80% corn grain in the crop. Using user can include all costs associated with the reference price of $5.25 for corn grain harvest as may be the case in a family- or returns an equivalent value of $118.93/ton corporate-run livestock-crop operation. to compensate the corn grower for the corn For continuity, cost items listed in the grain contained in the earlage crop. An adcalculator (leftmost column) reflect those ditional statistic is at the end of this section: commonly reported in state farm business bushels of corn contained in each ton of feed management reports. Reference examples crop harvested. of cost items were drawn from the 2022 CONTINUED ON PAGE C29

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For any individual or corporation wishing to price standing corn relative to a reference corn grain price, this is all the information needed to determine the value of the feed crop derived from corn acres. If the example above represented reality, a corn grower willing to accept $5.25/bu for corn Phone (406) 658-2106, Malta, MT grain yielding 196 bushels/acre would receive an equivalent gross return from permitting a cattle feeder to harvest corn as earlage for $118.93/ton. Gross return per acre is listed under row 15 at $1,029 and is equivalent regardless of crop choice. Alternatively, if a cattle feeder or corn grower wishes to consider the costs of producing corn grain or its alternative feed crop, either using the values provided as reference or entering values obtained from the operation, direct expenses and overhead expenses, including those associated with harvesting corn as grain or by chopping the whole plant or harvesting material for earlage or snaplage will permit determination of the crop’s worth (cost per ton associated with production). In the example included with the spreadsheet, we used the reference values from a NE corn grain operation on rented acres. Corn grain from the reference example is worth $5.36/bu while earlage derived from that example would need to be priced at $130.62/ton to break even with costs of 406-759-5006 production. Using these relationships 717 Madison Ave., W. Chester, MT (near Liberty County Airport) two estimators were derived: multiplying bushel yield per acre of corn grain Honey Bee (header), REM (grain vac), Bourgault Tillage Tools, by 5% (0.05) yields an approximation to the tons of MAV Chopper, Flexxifinger, Crary (air reels), and BATCO. earlage or snaplage harvest expected. Alternatively, dividing the bushel yield per acre of corn grain by 8 reWe stock a turns an approximate value large variety of of the tons of silage harvest Honey Bee parts expected.

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Feeding corn silage to cattle can add value By now, corn silage harvest has finished across North Dakota. In well-packed, covered corn silage piles, the fermentation process to preserve the silage will be complete after about three weeks. This means that most of this year’s silage crop is ready to feed to cattle. While ranchers may be able to calculate the input costs or the price of selling the corn silage to another producer, it pays to consider the value of feeding corn silage to their own cattle. “Corn silage has significant value for cow-calf, backgrounding and feedlot operations,” says Zac Carlson, North Dakota State University Extension beef cattle specialist. “Silage is an excellent energy source, providing digestible fiber while improving the palatability and conditioning of the diet with added moisture.” The tonnage of corn silage harvested and cattle inventory throughout the year often dictate the inclusion level in backgrounding and finishing diets. A survey of farmers and ranchers of the Northern Plains and Midwest reported that the average inclusion of corn silage on a dry matter basis was between 17.1% and 22.2% in backgrounding diets and between 5.4% and 11.4% in finishing diets. However, a summary by the University of Minnesota suggested that corn silage could make up 40% to 60% of diet dry matter and still be economical. A summary of five experiments by the University of Nebraska evaluated the inclusion of 15% or 45% dry matter corn silage in finishing beef cattle diets. They reported that cattle consumed the same amount of feed dry matter regardless of corn silage inclusion level, but cattle fed 45% corn silage gained 0.2 pound less per day, leading to a 6% poorer feed conversion than cattle fed 15% corn silage. Corn prices have generally been more expensive in the past few years. Replacing a larger portion of corn in beef cattle diets with corn silage may be an economical solution. However, cattle may need to be fed longer and to heavier weights to reach similar carcass endpoints. “These decisions should be evaluated as the value of gain versus the cost of gain,” says Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialists. “The economics can get complicated and should be evaluated by each individual operation.” As with all feeds, managing corn silage to minimize shrink is critical. “Depending on the storage structure you are using, corn silage should be harvested at 65% to 70% moisture for optimum results,” Hoppe says. Moisture levels that are too low result in less favorable fermentation and poor packing characteristics in the silage, whereas moisture levels that are too high result in silage that has greater effluent losses (loss of nutrients in the water that oozes from the pile). High moisture levels also can result in a “sour” fermentation. Hoppe also advises packing the silage correctly to ensure oxygen is driven out. Excluding oxygen is a very important aspect of making good-quality silage. Adequate packing involves a number of factors, including the correct chop length for a particular silage crop and having the appropriately-sized tractor for the amount of silage being placed in the pile. Because wheeled tractors exert more pressure per square inch than crawler or track-type tractors, wheeled tractors are preferred for packing silage. Poorly managed corn silage that spoils will lose dry matter, requiring the cattle feeder to use additional feed resources to account for lost feed. Making and feeding silage affects shrink, including dry matter at harvest, chop lengths, bunker or drive-over pile filling and packing, inoculation, covering, and feedout. “Most producers realize the potential benefits of covering silage bunkers and drive-over piles to reduce dry-matter losses and spoilage,” says James Rogers, NDSU Extension forage crops production specialist. “Reasons corn silage bunkers and piles are left uncovered usually include a lack of adequate labor and available time for the task. However, often forgotten is the practice of discarding spoiled silage during feedout. This step is critical when evaluating the feeding value of your silage and the cattle’s performance.” Only a few studies have evaluated the effects of feeding spoiled silage to cattle. A study by Whitlock and others in 2000 at Kansas State University measured the effect of feeding surface-spoiled (black slime and gray mold material) corn silage to beef cattle. Adding spoiled corn silage to the diet depressed dry-matter intake and decreased crude protein digestibility. Similarly, dry-matter and fiber digestibility decreased with feeding spoiled silage. CONTINUED ON PAGE C32

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MTD 31A-611D000 22”, 2 stage snowblower. stk# 26304............................................... (G) Toro 38473 snowblower. stk# 30234.......... (G) Toro 38170 snowblower. stk# 5810............ (G) Buhler YC1080D snowblower. stk# 6771... (G) Bobcat 10-ft. snowpush. stk# 29653........... (L)

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Vermeer BPX9010R processor. stk# 29561.(L) Vermeer BPX8000 round only. stk# 11189..(L)

New Holland TN95 FA tractor. stk# 26075..(G) New Holland TS130A tractor. stk# 31403... (L) New Holland T7040 tractor. stk# 23165...... (L) Case IH Puma 165 tractor, CVT, front axle suspension, loader/grapple. stk# 22551..(L) Massey Ferguson GC1720TLB tractor. stk# 19254...................................................... (G)

New Holland BR7090 baler, net/twine. stk# 30659....................................................... (L)

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New Holland SF115 sprayer. stk# 28655... (G)

SQUARE BALERS

Vermeer BP8000 round only. stk# 11240......... ................................................... $16,900 (L) New Holland BC5080 baler, 1/4 turn, 41x48”, hydraulic lift, lights, 540 PTO. stk#28613.(L) New Holland 340P square baler, density control, tandem axle, ISO intellview, large 1000 PTO, roller chute, roller windguard. stk# 30935.(G)

RAKES

Case IH RB565 net/twine, 1000 PTO, x-wide pickup, ISO with monitor, endless belts. stk# 29795....................................................... (L) Case IH RB565 baler, ISO, laced belts, x-wide pickup, casters, roller windguard, large flotation tires, net/twine. stk# 22476................ (L) Case IH RB564 round baler, wide pickup, laced belts, non ISO, moisture monitor, net/twine, 1000 PTO. stk#23763............................. (G) Case IH RB564 net/twine, x-wide pickup, 1000 PTO, laced belts. stk# 30758................... (L) Vermeer 605L baler. stk# 31430.................. (L) Vermeer 605L baler. stk# 31351.................. (L) Vermeer 605L round baler, twine only, 540 PTO, bale kicker, hay saver wheels. stk# 21490.... ................................................................ (G) Vermeer 605N baler, 1000 PTO, net/twine/ clutch. stk#25853.................................... (G)

John Deere 569 net/twine, 1000 PTO, large flotation tires, hydraulic kicker. stk# 30997.(L) Hesston 956A twine only. stk# 9821..$6900 (G) Hesston 856A stk# 22105............... $4900 (G)

Bale King 5100 processor, round only, right hand discharge. stk# 29070.................... (G)

Massey Ferguson 1734EH tractor with 60” bucket. stk# 25232.................................. (G)

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New Holland LM7.42 Elite Telehandler. stk# 22833.......................................................(L) NEW Bobcat S66 skidsteer. stk# 28427..... (G)

NEW New Holland 1631 rake, 16 wheel high capacity, single side opening, 60”, rear tandems, rear hydraulic opening. stk# 28671.(G) New Holland 216 rake. stk# 30906............ (G) Vermeer R2800 28-ft. rake. stk# 30963.......(L) H&S MK14 14 wheel rake. stk# 31155.........(L) Hesston 12 wheel rake. stk# 30919............(L)

ROCKPICKERS

NEW Haybuster 3106 rockpicker. stk# 30518.. ................................................................. (L) Crown 400 rockpicker. stk#30664............... (G)

HEADERS

Steiger PT225 tractor. stk# 20554.............. (G)

Case SV280 skidsteer, cab, air conditioning & heat, ISO/H pattern, 2 speed, high flow, 78” bucket. stk# 22552...................................(L) Cat 259B3 CTL skidsteer with bucket. stk# 31391...................................................... (G) Cat 259D skidsteer, cab, AC, pilot control, standard flow, color display. stk# 31157..........(L) Quick Attach Sledge Pounder skidsteer mount. stk# 29228................................... (G) Toro TX525 Dingo wide track, diesel engine, stand-on platform. stk# 28506................. (G)

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New Holland 16HS header. stk# 26836..... (G) New Holland 14HS series sickle header, rubber conditioner. stk# 30722........................... (G) New Holland 971 header. stk# 19691.............. ..................................................... $3900 (G) MacDon R85 16-ft. rotary disc header. stk# 27119...................................................... (G) MacDon FD140D header. stk# 310052....... (G) MacDon FD75DK header. stk#29023.......... (L) MacDon D65D header. stk# 25890............. (G) Honey Bee SP36 36-ft. header. stk#31380..(G)

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Gradall 4,000 lb. forks. stk# 24230............. (G)

TILLAGE

Gysler 46-ft. plow with roller harrow. stk# 28579.......................................................(L) Gysler 39-ft. plow. stk# 25477.................... (G) A&B 1BP14 plow. stk# 7404....................... (G)

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HAY & STRAW FOR SALE Fairfield hay and straw in round bales. In state delivery available. Phone (406) 870-9003

2001 International 9100 with Cummins N14, 435 hp, 10 speed, 12K front, 40K rear, aluminum wheels............................ $25,500

2014 Kenworth T800 Wide nose, ISX 500 hp newly in reamed, remanufactured head, 18 speed, 46,000 lb rears on Ag400 with double lockers, 3:73 ratio, 72” studio sleeper, VIP interior, 252” wheelbase, dual air cleaners, aluminum wheels, new steer tires, wide load camera monitoring system, Auxiliary Power unit, beautiful truck ready to work................................................ $72,500

2000 Kenworth W900L sleeper truck, ISX Cummins 475 hp, 10 speed, 12K front, 40K rear ................................................ $37,500

2020 Kenworth W900L sleeper truck, Cummins X15 625 hp, overhauled 140,000 miles ago, brand new head, turbo and actuator in July of 2023, 18 speed transmission, 12K front, 40K rear with double lockers, 13K steerable lift axle, herd bumper, JBL heated lights. This truck runs daily, view by appointment only...................................... $140,000 2003 Transcraft 48-ft., 102” wide $13,500 See more inventory and photos on our web site

Caterpillar 14E grader, 14-ft. blade, 14-24 tires, power steering, manual transmission with six forward gears and four reverse gears, tire chains, nice old machine.$32,500

2008 International Durastar 4200 flatbed winch truck, VT365, 16-ft. flatbed, 8K front, 17.5K rear on spring suspension, 25,000 original miles................................... $24,500

1995 Kenworth T800 with Cummins N14 330 hp, 8LL transmission, 20K front, 46K rear, double lockers, 20-ft. flatbed, good tires. Plenty of room for a lift axle, speak with us about installing a lift axle if one is needed........................................... $37,500

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Cost of water for cattle grazing on cornstalks

By Shannon Sand, UNL Recently I have been asked about how much the cost of accessing water for grazing cattle on cornstalks should be. This is difficult to answer because of factors such as distance from the field, who is going to pay for pipes to go from the well to the cattle, and maintenance costs just to name a few. The easiest option would be to use either USDA-ERS (Economic Research Service) or (Natural Resources Conservation Service) NRCS rates. For example, -ERS estimates off-farm per acre surface water to cost between $10-85 dollars (which when $85/acre is converted it’s $0.00026/ gallon); ground water between $7-69 and on farm surface water between $0-15. This range is due to many factors such as distance to water source, materials, etc. For producers or landowners interested in pricing water for animals grazing cornstalks who bears the cost will be important. Some questions to ask are: Does the cattle producer pay the cost for materials, supplies and labor or does the landowner? Also, maintenance? No one wants a busted pipe in winter, but it does happen. The time of the year can also factor in determining water costs as dry cattle in cold weather drink on average 1 gallon per hundred weight, and twice that in summer; and lactating cows require almost twice as much water compared to dry cows. All these factors can make a lot of difference when determining the cost of water. UNL has an Extension Circular on water development costs for grazing livestock. Search online for UNL water costs for grazing livestock to find the publication and worksheet. In the end, It is up to the producer and landowner to come up with an equitable solution.

Feeding corn silage... CONTINUED FROM PAGE C30

“If there is one thing you remember, don’t feed spoiled silage,” Carlson says. “Even if you think the small amount of spoiled silage will be diluted in the diet, it may cost you more than you know.”

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Farm respiratory hazards

By Dennis J. Murphy, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Penn State Many people associate farming with fresh air and a healthy, robust environment where farmers work and live. However, farming is filled with respiratory hazards: pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps, nitrogen dioxide in conventional silos, and many other things. Farmer’s Lung, organic dust toxicity syndrome (ODTS), and silo fillers’s disease are three occupational diseases associated with production agriculture. Asthma continues to emerge as an ongoing respiratory illness for many farmers. One of the main culprits in respiratory illnesses for farmers is mold spores. Mold spores are produced by microorganisms which grow on living plants and on baled hay, stored grain, or silage with high moisture content (30 percent). These microorganisms become active when temperatures reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit in poorly ventilated areas. Farmers typically contract these diseases in the winter and early spring because the mold has had time to develop in closed storage areas and the crop is being removed from storage. Heavy concentrations of mold spores appear as a dry, white or grey powder in grain or forage. When the feed is moved, billions of these microscopic sized particles become airborne and attach themselves to dust. The particles pass through the body’s natural filtering mechanisms (e.g., nose, hair, and throat mucous) and accumulate in the lungs where they can cause an allergenic type of pneumonia. Repeated attacks can lead to scarring of lung tissue which impairs its function and can cause permanent damage. Farmer’s Lung Farmer’s Lung can also be referred to as farmer’s hypersensitivity pneumonitis (FHP) and is a noninfectious allergic disease that affects normal lung function. This condition is a result of inhaling mold spores from baled hay, stored grain, or silage with high moisture content (30%). These mold spores are so minuscule that about 250,000 of them can fit on the head of a pin so a person could easily breathe in millions of them in just a few minutes. Once they are inhaled, these tiny mold spores easily move into the lower part of the lungs causing symptoms to appear within four to six hours.

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Trucks & Trailer For Sale 2015 Kenworth T680, ISX 550 hp, 13 speed, double locker rearends, Tri axle, super clean truck........................$56,900

2000 Sterling, C10 Cat, Eaton 8LL, heavy front axle, double locking rear ends, nice steel 24-ft. flatbed with tool boxes..........................................$24,900 1996 Timpte, 42-ft. 84” side wall, new tarp, air ride................................$16,900

2004 Ford F650, 3126 Cat, 6 speed manual, 162,000 miles, Vac Master 4000 air knife excavation system, Deere motor, 100 gallon water tank, 450 spoils tank, super clean, California truck........... ...................................................$25,900

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2003 International 9200, C12 Cat 430 hp, 10 speed Eaton, 530,000 miles, very good tires, clean truck................$24,900

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Farm respiratory hazards CONTINUED FROM PAGE C33

Exposure to mold spores may produce the following symptoms: First, there is a delayed reaction of 3 to 8 hours during which the patient may develop shortness of breath; tightness in the chest; fatigue; a dry, unproductive cough; muscle ache, headache, chills and fever. The most serious stage of the reaction may last approximately 12 to 48 hours, but some effects are likely to linger for up to two weeks. Acute exposure symptoms eventually disappear with no apparent lasting effect, particularly with first time or mild exposures. A farmer’s allergic reaction to these mold spores can be acute, resembling flu or pneumonia or with chronic symptoms similar to a nagging chest cold. If a producer has been diagnosed with Farmer’s Lung, they should avoid any additional exposure to mold spores to reduce the risk that their condition could worsen to the point that it could be fatal. A farmer that thinks he or she may have Farmer’s Lung should contact their physician immediate to explain their symptoms and the occupational health risk of contracting an agricultural related respiratory illness. Follow these recommendations to reduce your risk of contracting Farmer’s Lung: Identify and reduce the contaminants in your work area. Decrease your exposure to contaminants (e.g., mold spores). Reduce mold spores by using commercially available mold inhibitors. Harvest, bale, store, and ensile grains at the recommended moisture level to reduce mold growth. Examine your feeding system to identify ways to automate feeding to decrease the release of airborne mold spores. Avoid working in dusty places in confined space areas. Ventilate (e.g., fans, exhaust blowers, etc.) to mechanically remove air contaminants. Wear a double strap dust mask or organic dust filter equipped respirator rated at least N95 to reduce your exposure to contaminants. Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome Silo Unloaders Syndrome is another name for organic dust toxicity syndrome (ODTS) because the condition often occurs during the unloading or uncapping of silos. However, other names for this condition include grain fever, toxic alveolitis, or pulmonary mycotoxicosis. Similar diseases associated with other agricultural occupations have been termed Bird Fanciers’ Lung, Mushroom Workers’ Lung, and Wood Pulp Workers’ Disease. ODTS is caused by exposure to large amounts of organic dust. Some areas on the farm that may have high dust levels include silos, grain storage, hog barns, and poultry barns. This disease can display symptoms approximately four to six hours after exposure. Symptoms include cough, fever, chills, fatigue, muscle pain, and loss of appetite. ODTS and Farmer’s Lung are both similar in routes of entry and symptoms. Since the symptoms of Farmer’s Lung and ODTS are often similar to other health conditions (e.g., pneumonia, flu, etc), the diseases are often unrecognized by farmers and family members and misdiagnosed by physicians not familiar with agricultural health hazards. To reduce your risk of contracting ODTS, follow the same recommendations for the prevention of Farmer’s Lung. Wear a respirator to reduce your exposure to organic dust. Implement best management practices to maintain good air quality in confinement buildings used for swine and poultry and always wear the appropriate respiratory protective equipment. Silo Filler’s Disease Silo Filler’s Disease occurs when a person inhales nitrogen dioxide, which is a gas produced during the fermentation of silage. The primary danger of this disease is that the person exposed to this silo gas may not experience symptoms even though lung damage has already occurred. For example, fluid can build up in a person’s lungs up to 12 hours after they have been exposed to nitrogen dioxide. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has designated 20 ppm as a moderate level exposure called ‘immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). At this level, a farmer can have the following symptoms: cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), shortness of breath, and chest pain. At a higher level of 100 ppm, the farmer may experience pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) and swelling in the lungs leading to long-term respiratory problems or death. Lower concentrations (15 to 20 ppm) are still considered dangerous and can result in a respiratory impairment. Immediately seek medical attention if you have been exposed to any level of silo gas. Follow these recommendations to reduce your risk of contracting Silo Filler’s Disease: CONTINUED ON PAGE C36

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For Non Potable Water Storage

11/4”, 11/2” & 17/8 O.D.

HOPPER BOTTOM CARS

Great for corrals

Great for grain storage

20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America

• Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate

Buying

Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries

Overseas Containers For Sale 20-ft., 40-ft. & 45-ft.

51/2’ & 6’ T1.33#

] Sucker Rod Hangers ]

12.5 ga. 2 point Barbed Wire - American Made

$500each

Round steel post caps 3 1 /2” & 2 7/ 8”

Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts

16.5 CAL tie wire 12” Standard Galvanized Guard Rails

USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” 25-ft. lengths

Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges

Overseas Flat Decks 8’x20”

We Buy Old Farm Tractors & Combines FOR SCRAP

13-ft. 6” and 26-ft. Lengths Available 20” Triple rib galvanized x 13-ft. 6” #1 Used Railroad ties $2400 each

Great for corrals

20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths

1 /4”, 1 /2” & 1 /8 O.D. 1

#2 Railroad ties - $1450 each

BLACK PIPE

Various sizes available – CALL

Leather Gloves In Stock

GALVANIZED STEEL GUARDRAIL POSTS CALL 6” New A53B well casing, 20-ft. lengths.... Call for pricing

LAND ROLLER PIPE 42”, & 60” Heavy Wall Used Guard Rail IN STOCK

Used dough mixers

NEW 20-ft. Containers

NEW! SURPLUS ROUND TUBING

CATTLE GUARDS

5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available

• Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe • Angle • Sq. Tubing • Round Bar

Used Electric Motors & Boxes

New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert

(1) Lux spiral dough mixer

Used Drill Pipe

New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert

23/8”, 27/8”, 31/2”, 4” & 41/2”

NEW STEEL plate

NEW Rebar

Call Adam, Joe, or Ty

3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths

& beams IN STOCK

Sand & Slag Abrasives

Call Jim Filipowicz 1 800-334-5964 (406) 761-4848

After Hours (406) 791-6712

Fax (406) 791-6708

Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday

USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2024 — Page C36

Fraser’s Oil Inc. Inverness 406-292-3833 • Galata 406-432-2321 • Chester 406-759-5541

3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! GIVE US A CALL TODAY!!

✔ Repair Shop ✔ Tire Repairs ✔ Wheel Balance ✔ New Tires ✔ Recap Tires ✔ Used Tires

BOOKING PROGRAM ON MERIDIAN BINS GOING ON NOW! BEST TIME TO BUY!! CALL US TODAY! Smooth-wall Hopper Bottom Bins

We are your Meridian and Grain Max bins stocking dealer

Grain, fertilizer, seed and feed storage for on-farm and agri-business

We have bins IN STOCK and ready to deliver

Call TODAY for More Info!

On-the-Farm Tire Service

Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 in stock Delivery available

Full Line Ag Chemicals

INCLUDING BULK GLYPHOSATE

A complete line of tires for agricultural applications.

Wiese Sweeps

We make hydraulic hoses

14” & 16”

In Stock

Call us about Horizontal & Vertical Poly Tanks

NOW AVAILABLE AT FRASER’S OIL!

• Increased early season vigor • Phosphorus and Zinc to drive rooting & cold start the crop. • Zinc to help with early season hormone production, ie. Auxin for root and shoot growth. • Convey Technology to help with early season stresses, such as cool soils and excess moisture. It also improves nutrient use efficiency. • Other essential nutrients target at each specific crop, ie. Boron for cell wall strength; Manganese for efficient photosynthesis.

• Second chance for a starter fertilizer • Formulations are targeted at early season root growth (more root = more efficient moisture and nutrient uptake). • Proactive way of managing the crops nutritional requirement. • Convey Technology helps with early season stresses such as cool soils, excess moisture, and drought. Also improves nutrient use efficiency. • Speeds up recovery from herbicide hangover - the correct supply of nutrients helps the crop metabolize the herbicide more quickly.

• Contains novel Phosphorus nutrition, providing increased nutrient uptake and movement within the plant. • Targeted at the reproductive phse of the plant. • Proactive way of managing the crops utritional requirement • Contains other essential nutrients targeted for each specific crop, ie. Boron to aid pollen tube growth, Zinc to help produce Auxin, to ensure healthy pollen tube growth.

Farm respiratory hazards CONTINUED FROM PAGE C34

Never enter the silo during the first 2 - 3 days after filling. If entry is required after day 3, ventilate the silo and all adjacent areas by running the silo blower for 15 to 20 minutes before and during entry. Use a portable gas monitor to monitor the gas and oxygen levels in the silo. Always have at least two people outside of the silo that you can visually communicate with at all times. Wear a harness that is attached to a life line and secure anchor point. Wear a N95 rated dust mask if entering the silo after the three week post-filling period. If entry is completely unavoidable during the three week period, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Asthma Of growing concern is the high incidence of asthma in all age groups and occupations. Typically, asthma includes airflow obstruction, bronchial hyper-responsiveness, and chronic inflammation of the airways which can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and tightness in your chest. Asthma is typically classified into two types including allergic or non-allergic. Allergic asthma or atopic is caused by exposure to an allergen (e.g., pollen, pet dander, mold, etc.). Non-allergic asthma is caused by exposure to nonallergic substances (e.g., grain dust, cleaners, wood smoke, etc.). Asthma types can be broken into additional categories that include occupational, viral induced, nocturnal, and Reactive Airway Dysfunction Syndrome (SADS). Follow these recommendations to reduce your risk of triggering an asthma attack: Store grain at recommended moisture content levels to reduce the growth of mold spores. Ventilate animal housing areas to decrease the accumulation of ammonia and other gases. Frequently remove animal waste from the barn to decrease ammonia build-up and reduce exposure to urine and fecal allergens. Identify high dust hazards around the farmstead and reduce dust exposure by cleaning these areas. When cleaning a barn or stable, lightly water areas to reduce the risk for airborne dust. Wear a NIOSH approved and properly fitted N-95 or N-100 disposable particulate respirator when completing work tasks (e.g., cleaning, harvesting, grain handling, etc.) to protect yourself from dust, bacteria, fungi, insects, and animal products. Conclusion Respirators can prevent these types of respiratory ailments related to production agriculture - but only if you wear one! Make sure you choose the right type of respirator for the hazard(s) you will encounter. Before long, wearing a respirator will become a habit.

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Always observed on January 21st Squirrel Appreciation Day is an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate your tree-climbing, nut-gathering neighborhood squirrels. This holiday is held in mid-winter when food sources are scarce for squirrels and other wildlife. Sure, squirrels spent all fall gathering and “squirreling ” away food. But their supplies may not be enough. And the variety of food is limited. So give them an extra special treat today to supplement their winter diets. Not everyone likes squirrels. While they are fun to watch skirting around the yard and trees, they are aggressive at bird feeders. Squirrels tip almost any bird feeder and spill the seeds in search of the particular seeds they want. In the fall, they attack pumpkins on front porches in search of the seeds inside. Gardeners consider them a pest, as they dig up and steal flower bulbs, and may eat some of the veggies in your garden. When you think about it, mid-winter is the best time to appreciate squirrels. In the winter they provide a little entertainment. Even gardeners may like them on a cold winter’s day when they are not feeding upon flower and vegetable gardens. According to Christy Hargrove, the founder, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group — anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species.” Feeding Backyard Squirrels Squirrels are vegetarians. They eat a variety of items, including: Nuts, bird seed, sunflowers, some fruits.

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2024 — Page C37

We Buy, Sell, and Rent Equipment, Trucks, and Trailers Call us: 406-546-1743 Simms, MT

www.northstarequipment.biz John Myers 406-546-1743

2003 Kenworth T800 Cat C15 6NZ, 550 hp, 13 speed, wet kit. 850,000 miles, recent engine work.................................$47,500

1995 Ford L9000 S/A water truck, 2000 gallons, front, side and rear spray heads, Cat engine, 7 speed manual......$19,500

1979 Cat 627B twin engine scraper.............................$39,500 2015 Kubota RTX900 diesel, 12,000 hours.......................$4000

2005 John Deere 750J LT 6 way blade, rippers, 9000 hours............ ........................................$89,500

2016 Ford F-350 Lariat, crew cab, 6.7L diesel, heated and cooled seats, 5th wheel, aftermarket wheels and tires, deleted, 107,000 miles. Previous salvage title...................................$30,000

1976 Cat 627B twin engine scraper, cushion hitch......$34,000

2006 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 18 speed, 42” flattop sleeper, 46,000 lb rears, lockers, wet kit.....................................$54,500

2007 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 10 speed, steerable lift axle, wet kit........................Coming In!

2007 Western Star 4900EX 515 hp Detroit, 13 speed, 3:42’s, wet kit, steerable lift axle, 850,000 miles................................$47,500

1985 Kenworth W900 Cat 3406, 13 speed, air ride, wet kit.............. ........................................$21,500

2003 Kenworth W900L Cat 6NZ, 13 speed, steerable lift axle, 300,000 miles on motor...$52,500

2003 Sterling water truck, Cat 3126, automatic, 20,000 fronts, 46,000 rears, 4000 gallon tank.

1989 White/GMC water truck, Cummins, automatic 4000 gallon tank, spraybars, hose reel............ ........................................$25,000

1992 Kenworth T800 water truck, 4000 gallon tank, front and rear spray bars................$32,500

2012 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 525 hp (deleted), 18 speed, disc brakes, steerable lift axle, 40,000 lb rears with full lockers, 628,000 miles..................$59,500

2011 Transcraft 53-ft. combo stepdeck, sliding rear axle, aluminum deck, tool boxes, new king pin plate...........................$30,000

2011 SiDumpR sidedump, 3 axle, electric tarp.......Rental Unit

2017 Komatsu D155AXi-8 dozer, 7000 hours, recent engine, GPS Intelligent machine with Integrated GPS, Semi-U blade, rippers... Buy or Rent... $299,500

2007 Kubota RTV900 4x4, diesel, 3500 hours...................$7500

2013 Skytrack 8042 telehandler, 2700 hours, OROPS, 4 wheel steer.................................$49,500

2014 Genie 5519 telehandler, 2500 hours, OROPS, 4 wheel steer.................................$44,500

2007 Gradall 534-9 9000 telehandler, John Deere engine, OROPS, 6000 hours. In good condition.... Buy or Rent $45,000

2016 Cat 299D 2 speed, 2500 hours................................$65,000

2005 Western 53-ft. Commodity Express Belt trailer, quad axle, front and rear axle lift, roll tarp...... ........................................$59,500

2005 Komatsu WA200 PT wheel loader, hydraulic coupler, 3rd valve, 17,000 hours. Runs and works great......................$45,000

2018 Deere 844Kiii 13,000 hours, 7 yard bucket, recent work orders................... Call For Price

2015 Cat 982M loader, lots of recent workorders.............$250,000

2003 Genie 3246 electric scissorlift, 500 hours, works good..$5000

30-ft. draper header for Agco swather, like new................$6000

2014 Peterbilt 579 daycab, Cummins ISX 500 hp, 10 speed, 980K miles, Herd aluminum bumper. Nice little truck.................$37,500

2016 Peterbilt 367 500 hp Paccar, automatic, 46,000 lb rears with full lockers, 428,000 miles..... ........................................$67,500

1999 Fontaine 48-ft. stepdeck, all steel, air ride, spread axle..$16,000

2006 Load King 55 ton, hydraulic lowboy, 3+1, dropside 26-ft. deck. ........................................$67,500

(2) 2015 Smithco side dump pups with tarps...... $35,000 each

1998 Great Dane 48-ft. flatbed, spread axle.........................$7500

1985 Western hay train, 40-ft. T/A lead with 24-ft. 2 axle pup, spring ride, hayracks sold as a set....................................$15,000

2001 Ingersoll-Rand SD122 84” padfoot roller, enclosed cab.......... ........................................$45,000

2018 Cat 349F excavator, 11,000 hours, 84” clean up bucket, 54” rock bucket, hydraulic thumb, engine pre-heat.................$125,000

2010 Kobelco SK140 excavator, zero tail swing, auxiliary hydraulic, 4800 hours, extensive work orders..............................$50,000

2021 Sany U35 mini excavator, cab, multiple buckets, hydraulic thumb............................ Rent Me!

2014 New Holland 340S 3x4 baler, Intelliview 3 monitor, folding roller chute, 25,000 bales....... ........................................$52,500

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

2005 Volvo EC290 excavtor, 9000 hours, manual coupler, multiple buckets available, 13-ft. stick.................................$44,500

1996 Hypac 84” smooth drum roller.................................$30,000

2007 Volvo ECR58 mini excavator, hydraulic thumb, 2 buckets, 3100 hours.......................$35,000

(5) 2006 Silver Eagle converter dollies........................ $2500 each

2000 Load King tri-axle, Super B, lead trailer, air ride, 32-ft. deck, 102” wide. Works great for hauling hay with a 40-48-ft back trailer... $12,500

2015 Cat 140M3 AWD grader, rippers, pushblock, 17.5 rubber.... ......................................$199,500

2014 John Deere 7290R MFWD tractor, 7300 hours, 290 hp........... ......................................$129,500

2012 Trailking 55-ton lowboy, 26-ft. well, self contained, lift axle, fenders.............................$75,000

1991 Beall 2 axle belly dump pup in good shape.....................$7500

2018 Benson 53-ft. all aluminum, 3 axle, lo-pro, stepdeck...$45,000

2008 John Deere 850J WLT 6 way blade, 6700 hours, rippers. Very clean, pre-emission dozer.... ......................................$125,000

2009 John Deere 350D excavator, 10,000 hours, manual coupler, multiple bucket options, hydraulic thumb, 13-ft. stick. recent work orders......................$82,500

2016 McCloskey 36”x80-ft. radial gravel stacker, electric drive, scales...................... Rental Unit!

FOR RENT

(4) Grader Snow wings (Cat & JD)..................... Call For Pricing 25-ft. x 102” bale bed..........$2500 Delta S3 24-ft. carted harrows. 2021 Aspen 65 ton hydraulic lowboy, 26-ft. well, self shimming booster.......................... $285,000

Meyer V snow plow............$2500

Call for pricing and availability

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2024 — Page C38

NEW-TO-YOU EQUIPMENT CBEQUIPMENT.COM • Contact Jeff Fjelstad at (406) 633-5032 for more information

1998 John Deere 9200 Retail: $96,715 Stock: 345615

2022 John Deere H561 Retail: $245,000 Stock: 348842

2022 John Deere H561 Retail: $245,000 Stock: 348843

2009 New Holland P2050 Retail: $59,500 Stock: 349163

2022 Bourgault 333575/91300 Retail: $689,850 Stock: 332991

2019 Bourgault 3420/7950 Retail: $454,085 Stock: 330673

2023 John Deere D630 Retail: $83,857 Stock: 347402

2015 John Deere XUV 625I GREEN Retail: $7,215 Stock: 347167

2016 John Deere XUV 825i Retail: $8,690 Stock: 346926

2021 John Deere XUV 835R Retail: $23,455 Stock: 336059

2018 John Deere XUV 835R Retail: $19,684 Stock: 350764

2022 Mahindra Roxor Retail: $24,000 Stock: 347642

Haybuster 2564 Retail: $21,483 Stock: 339293

Bale King Vortex3010 Retail: $9,308 Stock: 350288

Morris 881 Retail: $14,061 Stock: 348701

2012 Buhler BM4480 Retail: $27,735 Stock: 339169

International 620 Retail: $5,713 Stock: 343192

1996 Kubota F2560 Retail: $6,160 Stock: 344245

2023 John Deere X9 1000 Retail: $737,310 Stock: 346582

2016 John Deere S670 Retail: $168,002 Stock: 347820

January 2024

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2023 John Deere S780 Retail: $575,028 Stock: 345600

2022 John Deere 325G Retail: $79,905 Stock: 341130

2021 New Holland C345 Retail: $74,918 Stock: 351494

2023 John Deere 1025R Retail: $29,547 Stock: 289882

2022 John Deere 1023E Retail: $18,536 Stock: 309575

2022 John Deere 2032R Retail: $31,841 Stock: 309674

2023 John Deere 2038R Retail: $34,011 Stock: 309669

2022 John Deere 3025D Retail: $25,310 Stock: 310776

2023 John Deere 3025E Retail: $26,733 Stock: 309634

2023 John Deere 3038E Retail: $31,998 Stock: 309660

2022 John Deere 3043D Retail: $33,009 Stock: 308085

2024 John Deere 3046R Retail: $56,268 Stock: 344858

2012 John Deere 3520 Retail: $37,736 Stock: 343709

2022 John Deere 4044R Retail: $54,369 Stock: 278979

2023 John Deere 4052R Retail: $57,044 Stock: 311759

2023 John Deere 4066R Retail: $61,987 Stock: 328865

2022 John Deere 5045E Retail: $22,359 Stock: 293391

2023 John Deere 5067E Retail: $55,318 Stock: 329733

2023 John Deere 5075E Retail: $65,750 Stock: 321445

2022 John Deere 5075M Retail: $67,036 Stock: 293558

2023 John Deere 5090E Retail: $76,058 Stock: 310654

2017 John Deere 5100E Retail: $62,500 Stock: 351298

2018 John Deere 5115R Retail: $101,357 Stock: 344249

2020 John Deere 560M Precutter Retail: $64,263 Stock: 351228

2013 John Deere 8285R Precutter Retail: $187,101 Stock: 347570

Contact Jeff Fjelstad for information (406) 633-5032

Visit us at CBEQUIPMENT.COM

Trader’s Dispatch, January 2024 — Page C40

(WI) Winner, SD 605-842-2040 (SU) Sundance, WY 307-283-2971 (PI) Pierre, SD 605-224-1631

(BL) Bloomfield, NE 402-373-4449 (PH) Philip, SD 605-859-2636 (HA) Hartington, NE 402-254-3908

(BF) Belle Fourche, SD 605-892-2621 (BE) Beresford, SD 605-763-5020 (WA) Wayne, NE 402-375-3325

USED PLANTERS 1.99% FOR 60 MONTHS OR 24 MONTH WAIVER*

*IN-STOCK ONLY - 24 MONTH WAIVER FOLLOWED BY STANDARD RATE - 30% DOWN PAYMENT OR EQUIVALENT TRADE REQUIRED BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

2022 John Deere DB90 (WA), Stk #82607, 36R30, 4,461 Acres, ME5 ExactEmerge, IRHD Downforce, Dawn GFX Hydraulic Row Cleaners, Cast Closers, TruVees 14.8”.........................................$552,000 2023 John Deere 1775 (BE), Stk #80586, 24R30, 2,578 Acres, VRD, Row Command, CCS, SeedStar XP, Screw Adjust Row Cleaners, Like New Unit....$279,000 2022 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #83488, 24R30, 4,000 Acres, ExactEmerge & Exact Rate Fertilizer, 2,600 Gallon Tanks, 2X2 Fertilizer, Wing Weights......... ........................................................................$429,000 2022 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #83092, 16R30, 3,122 Acres, ME5, Markers, Hydraulic Variable Drive with Row Command, Active Air DP.................$207,000 2022 John Deere DB90 (WA), Stk #81558, 36R30, 6,286 Acres, ME5 ExactEmerge, Cast Closers, Hydraulic Frame Weight Dist, Less Markers & Fertilizer.$537,500 2022 John Deere 1775 (BE), Stk #81213, 24R30, 7,463 Acres, Loaded with Options, ExactEmerge, IRHD, Pneumatic Row Cleaners & Closing Wheels..$359,500 2022 John Deere 1775 (BE), Stk #80599, 3,341 Acres, Not Used In ’22 Due To Late Delivery, Loaded with Options, Ind Markers, IRHD ExactEmerge Unit...$267,000 2022 John Deere 1775NT (HA), Stk #80818, 24R30, 4,990 Acres, IRHD, Exact Rate In Furrow Fertilizer with 600 Gallon Tank, Frame Weight Dist System, Available April 2024........................................................$390,000 2022 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #79532, 24R30, 6,400 Acres, IRHD, Wing Weight Dist, Schagel Closing Wheels, Dawn GFX Row Cleaner, CCS, 130 Gallon Tanks...............................................................$334,000 2021 John Deere DB90 (BE), Stk #78907, 36R30, 13,899 Acres, Pneumatic Cleaners & Closers, IRHD, Heavy Duty Wing Wheels & Has New Tracks, No Fertilizer..................................................................$489,000

2022 John Deere 1775NT (BE), Stk #80602, 24R30, 8,974 Acres, ExactEmerge IRHD, Pneumatic Closing Wheels & Cleaners, Always Shedded, Will Have New Openers..................................... $349,000

2020 John Deere 1770NT CCS (WA), Stk #83575, 24R30, 7,600 Acres, Retrofit Upgrades- Electric Drive, ExactEmerge Unit, 650 Gallon Fertilizer Tank, 14.75” Tru Vees..........................................................$176,500 2019 John Deere DB120 (WA), Stk #78440, 48R30, 31,000 Acres, ExactEmerge, Martin Pin Adjust, TruVees New In 2022, 5 Section Frame, Planted All Corn.. ........................................................................$485,000 2018 John Deere 1775NT (WA), Stk #81737, 24R30, 8,200 Acres, Very Nice 1 Owner Unit, Hyd Drive with Clutches, Screw Adjustable Row Cleaners, Great Condition................................................................$199,000 2018 John Deere DB60 (HA), Stk #81041, 36R20, 16,187 Acres, Tractor Power Generator, SeedStar 4 Monitoring, Fold Control On Display, ExactEmerge....... ........................................................................$349,000 2016 John Deere 1795 (HA), Stk #75185, 12/24 & 15/30, 8,000 Acres, Very Nice Split Row Planter, SeedStar Mobile, VRD Drives, CCS, VAC Units.............$109,000 2015 John Deere 1775NT (HA), Stk #81393, 24R30, 8,625 Acres, ExactEmerge Retro Kit, IRHD Downforce, Customer Keeps Fert, Schlagle Closing Wheels........... ........................................................................$169,000 2015 John Deere 1775 NT (PI), Stk #79129, 24R30, 24,000 Acres, ExactEmerge, Planter Power Generation, Mini Seed Hoppers, In Furrow Fertilizer with Exact Rate Sensor....................................................$159,900 2014 John Deere 1770NT CCS (BE), Stk #78773, 24R30, 25,972 Acres, Variable Rate, Row Command Markers, Pneumatic Downforce, Screw Adj ustable Row Cleaners................................$111,000.....$98,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

2021 John Deere DB90 (WI), Stk #83454, 36R30, 15,000 Acres, Well Taken Care Of, 5 Section Frame, CCS, Liquid Fertilizer with RU Mounted In Furrow, Electric Drive......................................$397,500

2013 John Deere DB80 (WI), Stk #79311, 32R30, 46,370 Acres, Pre Shaft Drive with XP Row Units & Row Command Clutches, SeedStar Monitor, Mud Smith Gauge Wheels............................................................$119,000 2012 John Deere 1770NT CCS (WI), Stk #83094, 16R30, 2 Pt Hitch & Markers, Pneumatic Down Force, Regular Parallel Arms, Pro Max 40 & Soybean Disk......$59,900 2011 John Deere 1770NT CCS (WA), Stk #83044, 24R30, 20,297 Acres, Markers, Pro Series Row Units with Hydraulic Variable Drive, Row Command Clutches, Shedded When Not Used............................$99,500 2009 John Deere 1760 (WA), Stk #83417, 12R30, 14,800 Acres, Tru Count Air Clutch Package, Markers, 3.0 Bushel Boxes, Corn & Soybean Plates, Screw Adjust Shark Tooth Row Cleaners.........................$34,500 2009 John Deere 1770NT CCS (PI), Stk #83690, 24R30, 25,000 Acres, Spoked Gauge Wheels, Pneumatic Downforce, Row Command, Total Ag 4 Section, In Furrow Fertilizer System with Red Balls.................$86,900 2008 John Deere 1770NT CCS (WA), Stk #79714, 24R30, 20,000 Acres, Very Nice Unit, Equipped with Dawn Row Openers & Cast Closing Wheels, Row Command, Shedded.........................................$83,000 2005 John Deere 1770NT CCS (WA), Stk #77619, 12R30, 9,753 Acres, Very Nice 2 Owner Unit, Half Width Disconnect, Finger Pickup Meters, Spring Down Force, Hydraulic Drive, SeedStar......................$58,000 2004 John Deere 1790 (WA), Stk #79521, 16R32 & 15R30, Ground Driven, Spring Downforce, Ran From A JD Computrac Monitor, Always Shedded, No Culters ..........................................................................$46,500

COUNTY & GOVERNMENT RENTALS ARE IN CHECK THEM OUT NOW!

2023 John Deere 6175M (BF), Stk #74273, 250 Hours, County Rental Return!, AutoTrac Ready with 20 Speed AutoQuad Transmission, Triple Electronic SCV’s, Triple Link Suspension, Loader Ready withJoystick....................................................... $235,500 2023 John Deere 6155M (BF), Stk #74268, 196 Hours, County Rental Return! 20 Speed AutoQuad Transmission, Triple Electronic SCV’s, Mechanical Cab Suspension, Includes 640R Self Leveling Loader with 8-ft. Bucket & 5 Tine Grapple.. $213,000 2023 John Deere 6R 155 (PI), Stk #74168, 233 Hours, Has Original Warranty & Full Comprehensive Warranty Until 2026! IVT Transmission, 4 Electric SCV’s, Electronic Joystick & Panorama Roof, Rear Weights...................................................... $224,500 2022 John Deere 5090E (PI), Stk #79865, 56 Hours, Cab, MFWD, Dual Mid & Rear SCV’s, Loader Mounts, Mechanical 2 FN Joystick, Radio, Basic Warranty Till 6-16-24, Customer Wanted A Larger Tractor.......................................................... $68,900 2022 John Deere 6120E (WA), Stk #73125, 100 Hours, County Rental Return! 24F/12R Transmission with LH Reverser, H310 NSL Loader with 7-ft. Bucket, Warranty Till 11-2-26 or 2,000 Hours............ ................................................. $109,000.....$99,500

2021 John Deere 6145R (WA), Stk #77735, 1,246 Hours, 640R NSL Loader, Factory Warranty Til 1-824, 20 Speed PowerQuad Transmission, 3 Function Joystick, Pair Of 450lb Weights & Fluid..... $179,000 2008 John Deere 7630 (PI), Stk #83456, 7,983 Hours, Loader Tractor with Power & Girth, 746 Loader with Grapple & Joystick, Move Snow, Bale Or Farm, AutoTrac Plug & Play........................................ $94,900

1995 John Deere 1760 (WA), Stk #79776, 12R30, Very Nice Unit, Openers, Gauge Wheel Tires & Closing Frames Have All Been Done In The Last 2,500 Acres, Copperhead Closing Wheels............................$17,000

FEED WAGONS

2022 NDE 23U55)D (BE), Stk #82203, Left Hand Discharge with Walking Tandem Axles, 640XL Scale Along with Remote Display 4” LED.............. $70,500 2019 Kuhn RC260 (HA), Stk #79327, Equipped with Single Axle, LED Side Remote Display, Won’t Find A Nicer Unit, Available June 2024................... $48,000 2018 Kuhn Knight RC250 (HA), Stk #80930, Commercial Helix Reel, 1000 PTO, Scale, 36” 4 Auger Discharge, New Tires, Stainless Steel Liners From Factory......................................................... $48,500 2015 Meyerink 480 (WI), Stk #79127, 480 Cu Ft, Left Hand Conveyor Discharge, Tires Good, Small 1000 PTO, Top Augers Are Getting Thin, Will Go Thru Our Shop............................................................. $23,900 2015 NDE 2806 (WI), Stk #78460, 1,200 Cu Ft Wagon, Heavy Tandem Axles & Twin Screw Auger, Hasn’t Been Used Much, New Gearbox On Front Auger, Knives In Good Shape, RH Discharge......... $49,900 2009 Farm Aid 340 (BE), Stk #82849, Very Good Mixer, 5’ RH Discharge Replaced 2 Years Ago, 540 PTO, 640XL Scale, Good Liners, Good Auger & Ready To Use!.............................................. $18,500 Kuhn Knight 3130 (BE), Stk #81373, 300 Cu Ft Mixer In Good Shape, Single Axle, 540 PTO, DigiStar Scale, LH Unload, Poly Floor Under Bottom Auger... ..................................................................... $11,500

BALE FEEDERS

2021 NDE FS950DL (WI), Stk #83096, Walking Tandem with Flotation Tires, Knives In Good Shape, Will Be Serviced & Ready To Go......................... $86,900

2020 John Deere 6145R (HA), Stk #79560, 600 Hours, AutoQuad Transmission, 3 Electronic SCV’s, Inside Rear Weights, Gen4 Display, Mechanical Joystick... ................................................................... $189,500

2004 John Deere 7220 (WI), Stk #81551, 9,068 Hours, IVT Tractor with Miller Loader. Used On Feed Wagon & Baler, Loader Not Used Past 3 Years, Loader Has Greaseless Bearings, Electric Joystick, Weights Not Included................................................. $68,900 2020 Haybuster 2665 (WI), Stk #78828, Excellent Condition, Tires Like New, Rotor In Great Shape, Loading Spears Straight & Right.................. $27,900

2014 John Deere 6170R (BF), Stk #82905, 3,238 Hours, H380 Loader, 40K IVT Trans, GreenStar Ready, Good Hay Tractor, Will Be Serviced & Ready......................................................... $139,000

South Dakota:

2022 John Deere 6R 145 (WA), Stk #73021, 185 Hours, Comes with 640R Loader, 8-ft Bucket & Grapple, 4 eSCV’s, AutoTrac Ready, Cold Start Package, 480/80R42 Duals, 2 Sets Of 450lb Weights, Globe Not Included.. $224,500.....$219,000

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Winner (605) 842-2040 • Pierre (605) 224-1631 Philip (605) 859-2636 • Beresford (605) 763-5020 Belle Fourche (605) 892-2621

Wyoming:

2004 John Deere 7220 (WI), Stk #81551, 9,068 Hours, IVT with Miller Loader, Used On Feed Wagon & Baler, Loader Not Used In Past 3 Years, Loader Has Greaseless Bearings, Electric Joystick........ $68,900

Sundance (307) 283-2971

Nebraska:

Wayne (402) 375-3325 Bloomfield (402) 373-4449 Hartington (402) 254-3908