JANUARY 2025
Vol. XXV No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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Calving College scheduled
Nebraska Extension will offer a comprehensive three-part webinar series titled “Fundamental Knowledge for Successful Calving Season.” The live webinar will be offered on January 8, 13, and 15, from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. CT, and will conclude with an interactive in-person workshop offered in four different locations on January 21-23. The event will provide invaluable information for farmers, ranchers, and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process. Webinar Series Topics: January 8—Understanding Normal: The discussion includes the stages of labor, what happens to the cow and calf during delivery, recognizing and managing abnormalities, and when and how to assist delivery. January 13 - First 24 hours: post-calving care for cows and calves. Reviewing normal vitals for the cow and neonatal calf and recognizing and managing complications in the first hours of life, including the importance of colostrum management. January 15 - 48 hrs and Beyond: Keeping cow and calf healthy and thriving. Topics include nutritional requirements, common health concerns, and managing environmental stress in the first 2 months of life. Each webinar will be co-led by Dr. Becky Funk, DVM, Animal Health Teaching and Nebraska Extension Specialist, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRODUCTION SALES
Jan 20 - 25, Schriefer Red Angus, Online.................................................... A3 Jan 24, Flesch Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shelby MT.....................A6 & A7 Feb 1, Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, AB CANADA......................... A5 Feb 3, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown MT........................ A9 Feb 4, Little Bitterroot Ranch Simmental & SimAngus, Ramsey MT....... A10 Feb 5, Begger’s Diamond V Simmental & Angus, Wibaux MT................... A11 Feb 7, Baumgarten Cattle Co Hereford and Angus, Belfield ND.................. A8 Feb 10, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT................................... A13 Feb 15, Sparks & 7C Herefords, Plevna MT............................................... A30 Feb 17, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson ND........................................................ A22 Feb 17, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT....A14 Feb 25, Connelly Angus, Valier MT............................................................. A16 Mar 1, 3C Cattle, Black Angus, Stevensville MT........................................ A18 Mar 1, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT................................. A20 Mar 3, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT.................... A19 Mar 4, Apex Angus, Valier MT..................................................................... A17 Mar 6, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT........................................... A21 Mar 7, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT................................. A26 Mar 10, Veseth Cattle Co., Red Angus, Glasgow MT.................................. A23 Mar 13, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT............................................................ A25 Mar 17, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT.................................... A29 Mar 26, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT...................... A32 Apr 26, Eayrs Ranch, Glasgow MT............................................................. A33
NDSU Extension to host virtual fencing workshop
North Dakota State University Extension, in collaboration with South Dakota State University Extension and the Adams County Soil Conservation District, will host the No Wires, No Limits: Exploring Virtual Fencing workshop at the Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC) on January 28, 2025. “Producers interested in adopting precision livestock
Wickens Salt Creek Ranch was honored with the Leopold Conservation Award. Pictured are (left to right): David Bailey—Sand County Foundation, Kendall Morgan –Winnett ACES, Emma and Eric Wickens and Stacey Barta—Rangeland Resources Program. See article on A10 of this issue.
Torgerson, Martin to headline MFU Women’s Conferences
Montana Farmers Union has announced Megan Torgerson as the keynote speaker for the grassroots farm organization’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference and April Martin as the keynote for the Western Montana Women’s Conference. The popular women’s conferences are scheduled for January 31-February 2 in Malta and February 7-9 in Fairmont and focus on professional and personal growth for rural women. Participants hear from dynamic speakers and enjoy time networking with other women passionate about family farms and ranches and rural communities. The events also include time in hot springs and Montana-sourced food. Torgerson will present in Malta. Originally from Dagmar, Torgerson is a writer, farmer’s daughter, and founder of the award-winning podcast Reframing Rural, which does the much-needed work of challenging stigmas around rural places by uplifting working
OTHER DATED
Feb 1, Montana’s Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT............................................................................ A18 Feb 10, ATP Nutrient Summit, Great Falls, MT......... C37 Feb 12, ATP Nutrient Summit, Bismarck, ND........... C37 Feb 13, ATP Nutrient Summit, Fargo, ND.................. C37 Feb 18, ATP Nutrient Summit, Sioux Falls, SD......... C37 Feb 19, ATP Nutrient Summit, Des Moines, IA......... C37
people, history, and culture that don’t always get the spotlight. She holds an MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University and a BA in English with a creative nonfiction emphasis from the University of Montana. After eight years living out of state, Torgerson returned to Montana in 2023 to further her mission of advocating for rural and agricultural communities through media production and nonprofit consulting. She lives in Bozeman with her husband and son. Martin, who will present in Fairmont, is a firm believer in the power of women and community. She leads programming aimed to inspire and support all on this journey called life. She was raised on her tribal homelands in Southeast Montana, where she now raises fat, happy cows. She also acts as an ambassador of Native culture. Register for one – or both – of these events today at https://montanafarmersunion.com/ news-events/womens-conference/. Scholarships are available. Apply when registering.
PRIVATE TREATY
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT...................... A30 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT................... A30 Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT................................... A30 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.......................... A30 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A30
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AUCTIONS
Jan 13 - 23, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Sprocket’s Machine & Welding, Online................................................................................................... A12 Jan 14 - 26, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, January Sportsman & Collectibles, Online.................................................................................................. A8 Feb 2, RLP Auctions, Collectibles, Guns, Mounts, Hamilton MT................. A10 Feb 3 - 13, Booker Auction, Tractor Dispersal, Online................................ A15
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