Trader's Dispatch - July 2021 by The Trader's Dispatch

JULY 2021

Vol. XXII No. 6 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

Workshop for fruit growers

The Yellowstone Valley Fruit Grower Workshop, hosted by Montana State University Extension Yellowstone County, will be held on July 24 from 9 AM – 1 PM. The workshop will begin with presentations from local experts at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Worden, Montana and will conclude with a tour, lunch, and panel discussion at Township Road Farm. Presentations will cover the following topics: the basics of fruit production, organic production considerations, marketing your product, and funding opportunities for producers. During the farm tour, there will also be a soil testing demonstration and fertilization discussion. Anyone interested in learning about growing fruit is welcome. The cost of the workshop is $10 which includes lunch. Register by July 21 at yellowstone.msuextension. org/agriculture/. If you have any questions, contact Callie Cooley, MSU Extension Yellowstone County Agricultural Agent, at 406-256-2828 or callie.cooley@montana.edu.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

July 10 - 18, Smith Sales Co., Ellis Ranch, Online................................... A4, A5 July 10 - Aug 11, Big Iron Auctions, Brooksfield Farms, Online................... A2 July 15, Ophus Auction Co., Morse Farm, Big Sandy MT............................... A3 July 24, Stan Buckholz, Emineth Septic Tank Business, Billings MT........... A6 July 24, Matt’s Auction Service, Retirement, Great Falls MT........................ A6 July 31.. Toavs Premier Auctions, Jens Nielsen Retirement Farm, Reserve MT ..................................................................................................................... A7 Aug 7, Bass Auction Co., Machine Shop Liquidation, Lewistown MT........... A8 Sept 25, Weaver Auctions, Robinson Ranch & Fall Consignment, Racetrack MT................................................................................................................ A8

Extension hosting manure composting workshops

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension, is hosting two in-person manure composting workshops. The workshops will be on July 21 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, North Dakota, and on August 11 at the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, Minnesota. Workshops will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Central time. The workshops, sponsored by the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, will focus on the basics of turning raw manure into compost. Compost producers who make up the producer panel will be available to answer questions throughout the day at each workshop. Topics for the workshops include: • Site selection • Temperature management • Moisture management • Turning the compost • Spreader calibration demonstration • Sampling demonstration CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

OTHER DATED EVENTS

Sept 17, Montana Organic Association, Bitterroot MT................................ A25 Oct 26, Montana Organic Association, Havre MT........................................ A25 Dec 2 - 4, Montana Organic Association, Bozeman MT.............................. A25

Sustainable Agronomy Conference expands virtual format The American Society of Agronomy will host the 4th Annual Sustainable Agronomy Conference in a new, extended virtual format. The event series is free to all attendees. The conference will be hosted over a period of six weeks starting on July 20th, with one two-hour session released each week. Attendees can watch live or later. Topics will include: • July 20: Navigating Carbon Markets • July 27: Measuring and Improving Soil Health • August 3: Utilizing 4R Nutrient Management Best Practices • August 10: Managing Scarce Water Resources • August 17: Protecting Pollinators and Managing Their Habitats • August 24: Growing a Regenerative Crop Production System In addition, the American Society of Agronomy is partnering with the Conservation Technology Information Center to offer a four-part virtual Conservation in Action Tour in conjunction with the confer-

ence. Each tour will include a video with interviews from the field, followed by a live panel discussion. “Certified Crop Advisers, agronomists, farmers, and other attendees will gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ to implement sustainable agronomy in the field,” says Sally Flis, Chair of the Certified Crop Adviser Board. Unlike other sustainability or agronomy conferences that describe broad research findings, this conference will be actionoriented, practical, interactive, and applied with a focus on decision support and execution. For more information about the Sustainable Agronomy Conference and to register, visit: https://www.agronomy.org/meetings/ sustainable-agronomy Media representatives are invited to attend the virtual 2021 Sustainable Agronomy Conference. Please register through the standard portal on the website. For media inquiries, please contact Rachel Schutte (rschutte@sciencesocieties.org).

4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day set for July 15 University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is excited to offer the first annual 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on July 15, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, Ithaca. The 4Rs is a nutrient management and water stewardship approach which emphasizes fertilizer use with the right source, right rate, right time and right placement of fertilizers. This science-based approach focuses on the best nutrient management practices and sustainable crop production with increasing crop yield and farmer’s profit while protecting the environment. Key advantages of following 4Rs Nutrient Management Stewardship include: • An efficient and effective soil fertility program for optimizing the crop nutrient requirements. • Reducing the cost of fertilizer input while ensuring crop nutrient needs. • Increasing synchrony of soil nutrients availability and crop growth and develop-

ment. • Reducing the potential for nutrient loss to surface water, groundwater and air. • Enabling efficient use of water with the combined interaction of nutrients availability, crop growth and water use. • Improving soil organic matter and soil health benefits with more crop biomass production. • Increasing nutrient use efficiency by minimizing nutrient losses. Speakers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts and National Resources Conservation Service will be presenting topics related to 4Rs strategies to improve crop yield and profits while protecting the environment. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRIVATE TREATY

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT............................ A43 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT..................................... A43 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A36

ADVERTISING DEADLINE The deadline for August issue is WEDNESDAY, July 28. Advertiser Index B1 Recipe Patch A32 Email: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

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NH Bale Wagons & Retrievers FOR SALE & WILL PURCHASE

Sod Buster Sales, Inc.’s Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118

MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE A true one iron, blotch free brand Horses - right shoulder, Cattle - left hip

$5500 obo

Phone (406) 853-2070

Points to Ponder:

It’s really snowflake times when people get offended even at compliments. What has the society gotten to? Only yesterday I complimented somebody on a lovely mustache and she was beside herself! ##### Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny?

Skinner Harvesting LLC Dan & Stephanie Skinner seeking Montana acres for 2021 crop year

Long term commitment Winter, Spring Wheat, if possible. Barley, Peas, Canola or Daily production print outs. other crops References available from 3 John Deere 770 combines MacDon flex drapers with pea augers Pickup headers available 5 semi trucks and full support equipment

Call Dan (620) 340-2843 or Stephanie (620) 340-2785

5 state area.

If you are not satisfied with the service you now receive, or have expanded your operation please give us a call

It is never too early to talk about harvest skinnerharvesting.com dsskinner@osprey.net

4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

The event counts as 4.5 CEUs on Nutrient Management. The field day is free, but registration is required for participation. More information is at https://agronomy.unl. edu/4rs-nutrient-stewardship-field-day Coordinating the event is Javed Iqbal, Extension specialist and assistant professor of agronomy, and can be reached at jiqbal2@unl.edu or 402-472-1432.

Extension hosting manure composting workshop CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

• Understanding analysis reports • Economics • Regulations • Q and A with expert compost producer panel This workshop will provide a chance for people who have questions to learn the process of composting. They also will have a hands-on opportunity to practice various management techniques they may need to use when making their own compost in a low-stress environment. Registration is free but required. Go to https://z.umn.edu/ Compost2021 to register. The registration deadline for the North Dakota workshop is July 14. The registration deadline for the Minnesota workshop is August 4. For more information, email mary.keena@ndsu.edu or cmodderm@umn.edu.

Capture the Sunset Week

Date When Celebrated: Third full week of July Sunsets are one of nature’s prettiest pictures. Not every night produces a brilliant tapestry of color at sunset. The conditions have to be just right. When a brilliant sunset does occur, it can take your breath away. So, it’s only fair and proper, that we take a moment to show recognition and appreciation for glorious sunsets, and to snap a few pictures to capture the moment. The sun sets every night. But, many nights it is hidden by clouds. Some nights, the sun just sets into the horizon, with just the reddening of the sun. Other nights, clouds keep the sunset from view. As a result, we need a full week of watching sunsets, in hopes of catching one or two brilliant, magnificent sunsets. When this happens, grab your camera and capture the moment. Then, share it with others on social media. Or, frame it for your living room! Sunset watching tip for the guys: Watching a beautiful sunset with the young lady of your dreams can create a magical moment. Make sure to tell her that while the sunset is indeed beautiful, it is not nearly as beautiful as her.

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Watch for Sparks! Grease the bearings and check exhaust system. Keep equipment clean from excess fuel and oil. Have water and fire extinguisher on hand.

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GLASS TRUCKING, INC.

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

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

Ophus Auction Company invites you to the

Lee Morse Farm thAuction Thursday July 15 , 2021

To be held at the Ophus Auction Yard ,Highway 87, Big Sandy, Montana

This will be a live and virtual online auction. You can bid on items right now. Then at 10 AM Thursday July 15th we will sell out live and on your computer ** You can preview equipment at any time at ** Ophus Auction Yard, Highway 87, Big Sandy, Montana

2012 Top Air TA1600 suspended boom pull type sprayer, 120 Ft, 1,600 Gal poly tank, 100 Gal fresh water rinse tank, triple nozzles, Auto fold, Auto height control, Auto boom mapping, boom gage wheels, 380/90 R-46 dual wheels, sells with a Trimble 500 & Trimble EZ boom controller, wireless sprayer control for checking nozzles, includes a new boom section for a repaired one

2002 Volvo tandem axle truck, air ride cab with AC Radio, 400Hp ISX Cummins replaced at 613,010 miles, 10 speed auto shift, air ride passenger seat, air ride 40,000 # rear axles, 12,000 # front axle, all aluminum wheels, 285/75 R 24.5 tires, 19 Ft ITB aluminum box with 60 inch sides, roll tarp, remote hoist & remote tailgate controls, 757,257 miles front bumper has cracked fiberglass ends, (this truck runs as good as it looks)

1990 Case IH 9170 tractor, 335 Hp 855 Cummins, 12 speed power shift, 24.5-32 duals, Trimble auto steer, 6,526 Hr. Serial Num. JCB0006094

Eversman Model 600 Hyd pull type dirt scraper, 6 yard, 4 wheels in the rear, serial Num. 3405

2013 John Deere 318D skid steer, cab with air/heat, suspension seat, hand controls H pattern, 2 speed, high flow hydraulics, hydraulic detach 66” bucket with bolt on cutting edge, block heater, 1268 hours. SN 1T0318DBTCG237194

1996 Peterbilt 379 XH, 400 HP Cat 3406 E, new injectors in 2020, 15 speed, air ride cab & suspension, 60 inch flat top sleeper, outside aluminum wheels, new 11R-24.5 drive tires, 12,000 # front axle, 38,000 # rear axles, 276 inch wheel base 1,403,383 miles ( nice older pre emissions truck)

2007 New Holland CX8080 combine, cab, air, heat, radio, 360 hp 9 litre 6 cylinder charged Iveco diesel engine, hydro, 900/60R-32 bar tires, 600/65 R-28 steering tires, contour tilting feeder house, self-leveling cleaning shoe, grain bin extension, holds approximately 330 bushels, 2977 engine hours, 2156 separator hours, SN 311564045 (This is a Class 7 high capacity walker machine).

2007 New Holland 76C 16-ft. full width belt-type pickup header. SN PPP003196 with SwathMaster pickup.

2012 John Deere 635F HydraFlex 35 Ft header, full finger auger, pickup reel, air reel, single point Hyd hook up, sells with a homemade tandem axle bumper pull header trailer

2004 John Deere 9650 STS combine, cab air heat radio, single point Hyd header hookup, 30.5LR32 drive tires, 18.4-26 steering tires, new clean grain auger, 1 season on feeder house bottom, elevator chain & chopper knives, 2 seasons on new concaves, grain tank input auger is poly, has been updated to run 600 series headers, 2,668 engine Hr. 2,067 separator Hr. Serial Num. HO9650STS701413 (the paint on this is great)

Le Turneau Model LP 12 yard cable control pull type scraper, it needs 4- 18.00-24 tires, this unit is located at 7739 Fresno Rd N north of Havre Mt. serial Num. S-23219-LP ( buyers responsibility for loading)

New Holland 94C 36-ft. draper header, pickup reel with hydraulic fore and aft, SN 360600283. Adaptor fits New Holland or Case IH. 100 gallon fuel tank with 12 volt pump & meter

Auctioneers Note: Lee has leased out his farm due to health reasons. His equipment is very clean and well maintained. We have some guest consigner’s machinery added and included also. You will have to watch our web site for the complete listing. Thanks Shane

OPHUS AUCTION COMPANY

2010 Timpte 40 Ft aluminum grain trailer, 2- Ag hoppers, spring suspension, excellent 11R-24.5 tires, new roll tarp, pintle hitch 1977 John Deere 8630 4WD tractor, cab, air, 225 hp, 12 speed SyncoRange transmission, 20.8-38 dual tires with cast centers, 1000 RPM PTO, 3 hydraulics, front lights are LED, SN 8630H 005037R (Nice cab and seat) John Deere Model 165 3 point backhoe, 24 inch bucket, serial Num. 00697GT Brandt 7x35 Ft auger, 10 Hp electric motor, poly flighting, sells with wet kit & Wheat Heart drag auger, remote on/off control, has had 2 repairs on the tube

Shane & Gwen Ophus, Owners • Shane, Blaine & Taylor, Auctioneers • Mason Ophus, Clerk

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL SHANE @ (406) 788-6662

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Auctioneers Note: there will be many other items posted online. This list is prepared about 30 days out. The Ellis family sold the ranch last year. As a buyer you need to read the terms for payment and removal. Items at the ranch sale site must be cleared out the Sunday following the sale date. Ranch is located about an hour from our auction center. Plan accordingly, you can’t just run to Ace if you forget a chain or a strap. Load out details posted online. Thanks & Happy Bidding! - Matt Smith

Lots Start Closing Sunday July 18, 2021 @ 6 pm Bid Online at www.SmithSalesCo.com

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Ellis Ranch Online Auction

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Sunday July 18, 2021 6 pm - Miles City & Ismay, Montana

, Posted 2021 online @ 6pm

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Preview in Person July 16 & 17th 9 - 4:30 pm in Ismay, MT 6 - Farm Trucks 1985 Chevrolet C70 tandem axle; GM diesel; 13 speed; 20 ft. 2012 Aulick bed 1995 IH 2674 tandem axle Cummins M11; Allison Automatic; Aulick 22 ft. bed 1982 Ford tandem axle, diesel; Allison Automatic; Aulick 20 ft. bed GMC Farm truck; tandem axle; 427 gas; Allison Automatic; 20 ft. bed Chevrolet S/A 16 ft. flatbed w/ bale rack Chevrolet S/A Grain truck 16 ft. bed w/ drill hst 4 - Mixer Feed Trucks Volvo Cab Over Mixer truck w/ TMR 1130 bed 2000 IH 2654 Mixer Truck w/ Harsh 900 bed, IH diesel; Allison Automatic 1998 IH Mixer Truck with flotation tires, Harsh 810H bed, IH Diesel; Allison automatic. 1990 Ford F900 AWD Mixer truck w/ 4090 Botec bed, Ford Diesel; Allison Automatic

CAT ROPS

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ners && salvage; nners salvage; Industrial Industrial salvage, salvage, upp 6 inch pump; Rupp 6 inch pump; 44 Pallets Pallets Steel Steel Station; Station; Reed Reed Prentice Prentice metal metal lathe; lathe; Fuel hopFuel tank; tank; Fork Fork Lift Lift Dumping Dumping hopdd Fall Arrest System’s; JD Tractor Fall Arrest System’s; JD Tractor tiple ltiple Culverts; Culverts; Boxes Boxes of of Fire Fire ExtinExtinhhWire Wire Cable; Cable; Kubota Kubota 44 cyl; cyl; Engine Engine n HYD on HYD Press; Press; Volvo Volvo Fuel Fuel & & Lube Lube avy 2 avy haul haul truck; truck; Fuel Fuel Island Island with with 2 ; roll e; roll of of 5/8 5/8 cable; cable; Kubota Kubota Loader; Loader;

Fuel Tanks 2 - 19 ft. x 6 ft. round fuel tanks on stands 2 - 12 ft . X 64 inches round tanks on feet 1 - Large Upright Fuel tank 12 ft. tall 2 - 500 gallon tanks on stands; others PVC Pipe & Water Storage Unused 4.7 +/- Miles of 3 inch PVC water line; sold 3 bunks at a time; 20 ft. lengths. Unused Quantity of 1 1/2 PVC 20 ft. lengths Unused Quantity of 2 inch PVC pipe 20 ft. lengths 3 – Endura 3000 gallon upright tanks; 1- Endura 1900 gallon horizontal tank; 14 ft. slip tank for truck; 450 gallon slip tank for pickup; others

Farm / Tillage Farm King 8700 Disk 36 ft. wide; 27 1/4 inch disks; near new, less than 1000 acres of use Parma Roller Harrow Model 30F4, 30 ft. under 500 acres of use, hyd wings, very clean! Bale King Bale Processor; looks near new Tree Truck IH Loadstar, gas engine, 5/4 trans, Vermeer TS- Unverferth Roller Harrow Model 220 37 ft. wide John Deere 960 S-Tine cultivator; 34 ft. wide 66T tree spade; 24 ft. JD 1010 Drills Super clean boxes 2– John Deere 900 rippers Pickups 14 ft. Miller offset disk. Nice shape 4 - Square Body Chevy pickups 3/4 & 1 ton Melroe 8 Bottom plow; IH 20 ft. 5 bottom plow; 4x4’s Eversman Land Scraper 2 - 1960’s F250 4x4’s John Deere 7300 Max Emerge 18R Planter w/ 2– 1990’s Ford 4x4 pickups hyd markers; Smaller 3 Point Ripper 6 - Salvage Vehicles 28 ft. Heavy harrow 5/8ths thick drag spikes Harvester & Headers Heavy Equipment John Deere 7800 four wheel drive harvester, CAT D8K 13.5 ft. semi u blade; ripper, runs runs great; fresh battery, 600 hp. Cummins w/ good operates good; 2,786 engine hours; 1,990 separator hours CAT D6C; Starts easy runs good; operates Krone Easy Collect 6000FP head, 8 row 20 ft. 2014 Capello 520 header 17 ft. multi crop rotary good, updated undercarriage, add on ripper John Deere 644H Wheel loader, 9 ft. 10 inch cutter head bucket, Grabtech grapple; runs / works good, JD 630 9 ft. head 22,000 hours; 4 matching newer tires, Tractors John Deere 9520T 36 inch belts; 450 hp, glass Trencher’s is good; Cold AC, Shows 6100 hours, fresh en- Ditch Witch Model R100 trencher, diesel engine, gine from John Deere in Miles City, MT 3 point, 8 ft. stinger, dozer blade Ditch Witch Model R100 for parts, 1000 pto, very easy to operate, Wired for GPS John Deere 8430 18.4 duals; 12 ft. Dozer; Oil field Pipe, Big Pipe & Ranch Related Shows 4133 hours; Quad range; Starts / runs 80 Sticks of 2 7/8 tubing; 6 - 60 ft. sections of 12 good; 3pt., 1000 pto; 3 aux hyds; clean tractor. inch ID gas line pipe; 2 - 60 ft. curved 12 inch gas line pipe; 4– 38-40 ft. 30 inch round pipe; Bottomless Bunks & Tire Feeders Multiple lots of misc. steel; Quantity of 10 ft. 2 31 + bottomless bunks, Werkmeister & home made. 7 - used round bale feeders; Large Quan- 3/8 post; Small Quantity of Guardrail; Quantity of rail road ties; Quantity of Unused t post’s; Paltity of Turn tire feeders lets of Unused Barbwire; 2– Older Cattle chutes; Powder River head gate; Multiple Generators; Semi One large pile of Scrap Iron 1995 Kenworth T600; Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed, 3.70 ratio’s, 52,000 GVW, Ali Arc Front Ranch Location: 1155 Road 421 Ismay. MT From bumper, Merrit Headache rack; decent rubber, MC take HWY 12 to Mizpah Road, take Mizpah road runs / drives good, sleeper, clean inside & out to the Power River Bridge, Cross Bridge, Continue Auctioneers Note: This Auction has items at our on County Road 428 till it intersects with RD 421 then Auction Center and items at the former Ellis Ranch. take RD 421 to the sale site. Signs will be posted. No Preview for items at ranch is only available the days early preview, gate locked / inaccessible. listed. Call with questions. Thanks, Matt Smith

Auctioneers The Auctioneers Note: Note: The mine mine is is cleaning cleaning house like never never before. before. There will be many many additional additional items as the the warehouses warehouses get cleaned cleaned out. out. Read terms online. online. Thank Thank you - MS

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Online Bidding at www.SmithSalesCo.com Phone: 406-234-7355 hSalesco.com hSalesco.com

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2011 Case IH 8120 combine, 1001 separator hours. Sells with 2152x40-ft. draper header and 3016x15-ft. like new belt pickup header................................................................. $175,000 2005 Freightliner Century tandem truck, 450 hp Mercedes, SmartShift, air tag, pintle, 20-ft. ITB aluminum grain box........................................................................................... $60,000 2012 Brandt 1370XL grain auger with manual swing hopper..................................... $15,000 2002 Westfield MK 100, 10”x61-ft. grain auger with manual swing hopper................... $4000 1981 Versatile 875 tractor, radial duals at 90%, 5500 hours....................................... $14,000 Flexi-Coil 300B 36-ft. cultivator with mounted harrows.................................................. $8000 1975 Chevrolet single axle train truck, 16-ft. box and hoist........................................... $5000 Hesston 8100 swather with 25-ft. draper and 16-ft. auger hay head. Well used........... $5000 MDB heavy duty rock bucket, Ezee-On loader mounts.................................................. $2000 Call (406) 590-1595 for more information or to schedule appointment

LARGE SELLOUT!!

AUCTION

Saturday, July 24th, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. • 5 Miles N of Billings, MT Septic Tank Business Selling - Owner: Ted Emineth • Septic tank frames • 2 semi delivery trucks • Very clean forklift • 30-ft. motorhome with air ride • Several excellent boats • 26-ft. Starcraft aluminum boat • JCB Site Master backhoe - 4 CM, less than 80 hours on new motor

• Pallets of granite slab countertops • Very clean items • Permalube standard oil barrels with oil return pumps • John Deere (A) with added 3 pt. & other ranch items • Good antiques throughout the auction. It willl be a very interesting auction!

PLAN TO ATTEND! BRING YOUR TRAILERS! Auctioneer: Stan Buckholz, 406-855-5555

Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:00 am

Location: 183 Sun Meadows Rd. Great Falls, MT 59404

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2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Mega cab 4X4 Diesel (automatic, leather seats, short bed, 165K, turn-over goose neck ball hitch, custom wheels, 60% rubber, Frontier heavy-duty bumper grill guard)((VERY CLEAN & SHARP!!))

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2000-16’ Keifer Built bumper pull Steel Stock Trailer w/ cut gate,1993-18’ Tandem Axle Flatbed bumper pull Trailer, 16’ Glastrom fiberglass hull Boat on Trailer w/115 HP Johnson outboard motor, 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV 4X4 2-speed, Mult. Sets of Scaffolding, Foam Insulating Unit in 16’ Titan goose neck Steel Trailer 14000 GVWIncludes Graco E-30 Reactor Foam Pump, Quincy 5 HP 80 gal. 17.7 CFM@ 100psi air compressor (unit comes fully equipped & ready to work) Loose Fill Blow Insulation Unit in 8x16 LOOK enclosed Trailer includes Capital Insulation machine w/self-contained gas power unit (approx. 40 bags Owens Corning Fiberglass insulation(This unit is also fully equipped & ready to work)

~FURNITURE, HOUSEWARES & PATIO~

HORSE, TACK, HUNTING GEAR & FIREWOOD

TRAILERS, TRUCKS & INSULATION EQUIPMENT •

3 yr. Old Welsh/Halflinger Pony(green broke), misc. Tack, Gun Scabbards, Bridles, Packing Gear, Farrier Tools, 8x12 Wall Tent w/4’ side wallsno frame, 2-wdn horse Hay Feeders, Elect. Step-in Fence Posts, ¾ Semi-load firewood logs

SHOP, WOODWORKING TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN •

16” Jet Planer(220 V. 3-HP motor), 10” Sears Craftsmen Table saw on stand, Rigid Sander post & belt attach., 8” Dewalt Chop Saw, Porter Cable Table Router, Sears Craftsmen Drill Press, Bostitch 6 gal. port. Air Compressor, Hotsy Infrared Kerosene Heater(118,000 BTU), Dewalt angle grinder, 1/2” Dewalt elect. Drill, 1/2” Pneumatic impact, Nail guns, Misc. hand tools & wrenches, 3/4” socket set w/ ratchet, Lg. open end Wrenches, Yard fert. Spreader, Yard & Garden tools, J.D. Garden Wagon, J.D. X360 Lawn Tractor w/48”deck(hydro static—375 hrs), S.E.P. Rototiller,

Auctioneer’s Note: John & Susan are retiring and downsizing. Items are very clean and in good condition, John owned & operated “Quality First Insulation” These trailers and equipment will be in operation up to Sale date. This is a Prime Opportunity for someone to start an insulation business!

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3-cushioned sway sofa, desk w/drawers & storage cabinet, bookcase, 4-pc. hardwood office desk w/shelves, Queen size Log bed, Antique Dresser w/mirror, 3-pc. Library bookshelf set, small dry sink, Oak toy box, 6’ solid wood church pew, Rd. Oak Table, Maple Veneer Table w/9 leaves, 4 -old wooden kitchen chairs, 4-pc. Oak Queen bedroom suite(2 night stands, bed & chest of drawers), Apt. size bar with 2-stools, patio table w/ 6-chairs, 17 1/2 cu. ft. chest freezer, 2-seat patio glider, Kid’s playset w/ watchtower, swings, sandbox & slide, Large Trampoline, solid Oak extendable bench, Kid’s bench w/seat storage, Maytag Elect. Range w/Oven, 2-Metal storage cabinets

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE! DIRECTIONS:

From Vaughn Exit 290, take Frontage Road South to Ulm-Vaughn Road, approx. 3 miles, then turn Right/West on Sun Meadows Rd., then approx. 2 miles to auction. Watch for Auction Signs!!

CONDITIONS OF SALE: All items sell “as is”, no returns. The condition and serviceability of any piece of equipment is expressed only by the owners and absolutely no warranty or guarantee is given or implied. This flyer is only a guide and is subject to additions or deletions. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. All purchases become the responsibility of the buyer upon the Auctioneer’s acceptance of the final bid on said items. Neither the Auction Company nor the Seller assumes responsibility for accidents. PAYMENT: Cash, Check, or Credit Cards (3% Charge) are accepted. Everything is sold “as is” with no warranty. No refund or exchanges, all sales final. You must have a state ID to obtain a buyers number. No purchases are to be removed until settled for.

MATT’S AUCTION SERVICE MATT OTTO (AUCTIONEER) CALL OR TEXT: 406.531.0919

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AUCTIONZIP.COM TYPE IN MY ID# 47108

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MSU women’s rodeo team wins national title at CNFR

By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU News Service After a strong regular season performance, the Montana State University rodeo team turned its attention to the College National Finals Rodeo in mid-June with the hopes of making a statement. And in front of the country’s finest in Casper, Wyoming, the women’s rodeo team did just that. The team captured its third national championship — its first since 2011 — as well as an individual title in barrel racing and a share of the all-around title. MSU finished with 590 team points to defeat Southwestern Oklahoma State, with 432.5, and Cochise College of Arizona, with 403.3. The MSU men finished 11th with 415 points. Junior tie-down roper Caleb Berquist finished runner-up in his event, the best individual finish of the Bobcats. “As a coach I always have confidence in our team. They put the work in the offseason and regular season, and I thought we had a good chance when we got to Casper,” said Andy Bolich, head coach for the rodeo team. “Sometimes at the finals it doesn’t go the way you want it to, but I was confident in this group of girls, and they did really well.” Coming into the CNFR, Tayla Moeykens, a freshman marketing major in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, had won the Big Sky Region barrel racing title and was ranked third in the nation in that event. She had won two of the three rounds in the CNFR but found herself sitting in fourth place entering the championship round on Saturday, June 19. Being down in the standings didn’t faze Moeykens, as she and her horse, Blue, clocked a time of 13.99 seconds, the fastest of the week, to capture the title. It is MSU’s first individual title in any event since 2011 and the first barrel racing title in MSU women’s rodeo history. Moeykens earned her team 360 points in the event and was also named Women’s Rookie of the Year. Bobcat sophomore Shai McDonald placed fourth in barrel racing with a time of 14.21. “It’s a dream come true, I honestly can’t put into words the emotion I felt to be able to win the nation,” said Moeykens, who is from Three Forks. “I entered the short-go (round) in fourth and Blue went out there and did what she did to win it. It’s such an honor. And to find out after the award ceremony that I was the first to win the barrel racing title for MSU made it extra special.” Sophomore Paige Rasmussen, who competes in the goattying event, shared the women’s all-around title with Jill Donnelly of Cochise College. Rasmussen is the first women’s all-around winner since Jan Walter in 1971. Going into the final night of competition, Rasmussen was in first place and clocked a time of 6.3 seconds, appearing to win the national title. However, her goat did not stay tied, which dropped her to 12th place. Rasmussen said she was heartbroken by the outcome, but says it felt amazing to pull off the shared all-around title. “Everything works out for a reason, and I was excited when I found out I split the all-around,” said Rasmussen, who is originally from Choteau but graduated from high school in Belgrade. “I was so blessed and happy. It’s still sinking in, but feels really good.” Rasmussen, who majors in psychology and minors in Spanish, said the team recognized their opportunity going into the CNFR and knew they could rise to the occasion. By the fourth day of competition the women’s team captured the lead, thanks to points contributions by several athletes. Rasmussen credited her teammates’ well-rounded talents for MSU’s victory and said despite competing against each other in some events, they know the final outcome is to accumulate points for the team overall. Moeykens added that the depth of their roster and the consistency each athlete brings to their competitions are some of the team’s biggest strengths. “At every single rodeo we went out and did the best we could,” she said. “We were very consistent and solid in how we performed, and that’s the biggest key factor. We didn’t let the pressure get to us, made our runs and remained constant.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A7

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The wins were not just personal for Rasmussen and Moeykens but stood for something bigger for Montana rodeo and the university. Rasmussen has been competing in rodeo since the sixth grade. Her mother competed on the MSU rodeo team, and her grandparents are also MSU alumni. Moeykens has been walking the barrel pattern since she was 3 years old and had a role model in her mother, who was also a successful barrel racer in the state. For Rasmussen, the CNFR win puts MSU on the map as a smaller school that can compete with larger programs, while also showcasing the hard work the team puts in both in competition and the classroom. “This win says a lot about us, not just about us competing but us as a four-year university,” she said. “Not only are we taking a lot of time to train and practice, but MSU is not an easy school and all of us have to split our time and work hard. Not only are these girls great athletes but great students as well.” “It was really exciting because I’m born and raised in Montana and it was really cool to bring the title back home,” Moeykens added. “I was born in Bozeman, so to be able to compete for my home school was really cool and bringing home the title was extra special.” With the season over and several MSU athletes competing on the rodeo circuit all summer, Bolich said he anticipates the women’s team will continue to be a force on the national scene. Though this year is his last as MSU’s rodeo coach, he said he has faith in the continued success of the program. “They’re going to be really tough. We got some good recruits coming in alongside our returners and those girls are going to win a lot more in their college careers,” he said. “There’s nothing bigger to win than a national championship and it won’t be their last one.”

Growing upward

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they have ever with a 98 percent survival rate,” noted Johnson. “That $33.5 billion in appropriations certainly won’t be enough to stop the economic devastation if the dams are removed.” She explains that after seeing the dams and learning about the success rate of the fish, removal of the dams is a poor idea not only for trade, but for the environment. “We learned that one four-barge tow to take grain down this river uses a quarter of the fuel and causes no pollution compared to the 538 trucks that would be needed to haul that same amount of grain,” Johnson said. In addition, the dams provide clean energy to 1.87 million homes. “Utilizing the waterways provides for safe, affordable and low-emissions form of transportation for moving commodities to market and consumers benefit with access to high quality grains.” MGGA President Mitch Konen said, “MGGA will continue to work with and support industry leaders in the region to ensure waterways are accessible to move commodities to global markets.” The participants strongly recommend that the House Appropriations Committee visit the dam to see firsthand that the fish are thriving and how dam removals would greatly harm the economies of the states who rely on the dams. Although only one percent of Montana grain moves via the Snake River System, should its dams be eliminated, Idaho, Washington and Oregon grain production would suddenly switch to rail transportation, creating bottleneck situations for Montana grain flow. In addition, it would set a dangerous precedent for other dam removals. In addition to touring the Lower Granite Dam Complex, the group had the opportunity to visit the Port of Lewiston and the Lewis-Clark Terminal.

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The design has the benefits of a traditional auger and a conveyor combined. clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner ....RETAIL $23,142 SALE $15,500 BIN SWEEP PLUMBINGAUGERS KIT c/w Motor, Flow control hose, swivel bracket, weld in spidermuffler, & mounting peg installed .......electric add $900 8” x39’ MERIDIAN with 26.5 HPvalve, EFI Kohler engine, cold weather Meridian Mover, 8” clutch, x39’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric 8”x46’ Meridian augers with 26.5 HP EFIHPKohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian mover, electric x46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner ....RETAIL $23,142 SALE $15,500 10” x shovel 39’ shovel &shovel 10” xkit, 46’ NOW IN STOCK clutch, reversing gear box, light package, spring belt tensioner ....RETAIL$23,882 $23,142 SALE $15,500 clutch, reversing gear box, light package, kit, spring belt tensioner .....RETAIL SALE $16,000 clutch, reversing gear box, light package, kit, spring belt tensioner. . .................RETAIL $24,582 Call for pricing 8” x46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric 8” clutch, x46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric Added bin sweep plumbing kit to above auger, c/w motor, flow control valve, hose, swivel bracket, weld in spider BIN SWEEP PLUMBING KIT c/w Motor, Flow control valve, hose, swivel bracket, weld in spider & mounting peg installed ....... add $900 reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner .....RETAIL $23,882 SALE $16,000 GOOD USED EQUIPMENT clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner .....RETAIL $23,882 SALE $16,000 and mounting peg installed. . ............................................................................................................................... add $900 10” control x 39’valve, & 10” x swivel 46’ NOW BIN SWEEP PLUMBING KIT c/w Motor, Flow hose, bracket,IN weldSTOCK in spider & mounting peg installed ....... add $900

BIN SWEEP PLUMBING KITConvey-All c/w Motor, FlowConveyor control valve,hydraulic hose, swiveldrive bracket, weld in spider & mounting peg installed ....... add $900 1435 Stainless Steel w/Isuzu diesel Motor ...............NTP $15,000

10” x 39’ & 10” x 46’ NOW IN STOCK

GOOD USED x 39’ & 10” x 46’EQUIPMENT NOW IN STOCK 10x60 Brandt XL Swing Away10” Auger.....................................................................................NTP $7,000 GOOD USED EQUIPMENT Used Pacer Transfer Pump 2” w/ 5.5 HP Honda motor ...........................................................NTP $450 1435 Stainless Steel Convey-All Conveyor hydraulic drive w/Isuzu diesel Motor ...............NTP $15,000 1435 stainless steel Convey-All conveyor, hydraulic drive EQUIPMENT w/Isuzu diesel motor...................................... NTP $15,000 GOOD USED 70’ Brandt Harrow Model 7000 SN114737-15.....................................................................NTP $39,000 10x60 Brandt Swing Away Auger.....................................................................................NTP $7,000 1435 Stainless Steel Convey-All Conveyor hydraulic drive w/Isuzu diesel Motor ...............NTPNTP $15,000 10x60 Brandt XL XL swing away auger.............................................................................................................. $7000 1435 Stainless Steel Convey-All Conveyor hydraulic drive w/Isuzu diesel Motor ...............NTP $15,000 F9552 PTO Shaft CV (2-6 SPL Ends), fits Farm King 70’ auger................................................NTP $500 Used Pacer Transfer Pump 2”5.5 w/ HP 5.5Honda HP Honda motor ...........................................................NTP $450 10x60 Brandt XL Swing Away Auger.....................................................................................NTP $7,000 Used Pacer transfer pump 2” with motor................................................................................. NTP $450 10x60 Brandt XL Swing Away Auger.....................................................................................NTP $7,000 LR8064-36 Degelman Land Roller 64’, #LR6106 ................................................................NTP $50,000 70’ Brandt Harrow Model 7000 SN114737-15.....................................................................NTP $39,000 Used Pacer Transfer 2” w/ 5.5 HP Honda motor ...........................................................NTP $450 70” Brandt harrow Model Pump 7000, 70’, SN114737-15..................................................................................... NTP $39,000 Used Pacer Transfer Pump 2” Ends), w/ 5.5 HP Farm HondaKing motor $450 LR7651-51 Degelman Land Roller 51’.................................................................................NTP $33,000 F9552 PTOHarrow Shaft CV (2-6 SPL fits 70’...........................................................NTP auger................................................NTP $500 70’ Brandt Model 7000 SN114737-15.....................................................................NTP $39,000 P9552 PTO shaft CV (2-6 SPL ends),SN114737-15.....................................................................NTP fits Farm King 70’ auger....................................................................... NTP $500 70’ Brandt Harrow Model 7000 $39,000 1075 Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washer, Portable, diesel ...................................................NTP $6,000 LR8064-36 Land Roller 64’,fits #LR6106 ................................................................NTP $50,000 F9552 PTO Degelman Shaft CV (2-6 SPL Ends), Farm King 70’ auger................................................NTP $500 LR8064-36 Degelman land roller 64’, #LR6106......................................................................................... NTP$4,500 $50,000 F95527 PTO Shaft (2-6 SPL Ends), fits Farmaxle, Kingwith/ramp 70’ auger................................................NTP $500 2008 x 12 MirageCV Enclosed Trailer, tandem and walk-in door .................NTP LR7651-51 LR8064-36 Degelman Degelman Land Land Roller Roller 51’.................................................................................NTP 64’, #LR6106 ................................................................NTP $33,000 $50,000 LR8064-36 Degelman Land Roller 64’, #LR6106 ................................................................NTP $50,000 2007 M2 Freightliner with Mercedes engine, auto trans. flatbed.............................NTP $25,000 OBO LR7651-51 Degelman land roller 51’. . ........................................................................................................ NTP $33,000 1075 Hotsy Degelman Hot WaterLand Pressure Washer, Portable, diesel ...................................................NTP$33,000 $6,000 LR7651-51 Roller 51’.................................................................................NTP LR7651-51 Degelman Land washer, Roller 51’.................................................................................NTP $33,000 Champ 8,000 lb. Forklift.........................................................................................................NTP $5,000 1075 Hotsy hot water pressure portable, diesel. . ............................................................................ NTP $6000 2008 7 x 12 Mirage Enclosed Trailer, tandem axle, with/ramp and walk-in door .................NTP $4,500 1075 Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washer, Portable, diesel ...................................................NTP $6,000 1075 M2 Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washer, Portable, diesel ...................................................NTP $6,000 Renn 1014 Farmboy Grain Bag Unloader, with optional bag roller rewind kit ....................NTP $29,000 2007 Freightliner with Mercedes engine, auto trans. flatbed.............................NTP $25,000 OBO 2008 7x12 enclosed trailer,Trailer, tandemtandem axle, withaxle, rampwith/ramp and walk-inand door. ............................................. NTP $4500 2008 7 x Mirage 12 Mirage Enclosed walk-in door .................NTP $4,500 2008 7 x8,000 12 Mirage Enclosed tandem axle, and walk-in door .................NTP$34,500 $4,500 Tridekon Grain Boss 13”, GrainTrailer, Bag Extractor, Likewith/ramp New...................................................NTP Champ lb. Forklift.........................................................................................................NTP $5,000 2007 Freightliner Mercedes engine, auto trans. flatbed. - flatbed.............................NTP $25,000 2007 M2M2 Freightliner withwith Mercedes engine, auto transmission, .......................................... NTP $25,000OBO OBO 2007 Freightliner with Mercedes engine, auto trans. bag - flatbed.............................NTP $25,000 OBO 7 TubeM2 Electric KwickGrain Kleen Consigned..................................................................................NTP $8,000 Renn 1014 Farmboy Bag Unloader, with optional roller rewind kit ....................NTP $29,000 Champ 8,000 lb. Forklift.........................................................................................................NTP $5,000 Champ 8000 lb. forklift . . ................................................................................................................................ NTP $5000 Champ 8,000 lb. Forklift.........................................................................................................NTP $5,000 Tridekon Grain Boss 13”, Grain Bag Extractor, Like New...................................................NTP $34,500 Renn1014 1014 Farmboy Grain Bag Unloader, with optional bag roller rewind kit ....................NTP $29,000 Renn Farmboy grain bag unloader, with optional bag roller rewind kit............................................. NTP $29,000 Renn Farmboy Grain Bag Unloader, with optional bag roller rewind kit ....................NTP $29,000 7 Tube1014 Electric Kwick13”, Kleen Consigned..................................................................................NTP $8,000 Tridekon Grain Boss Grain Bag Extractor, Like New...................................................NTP $34,500 Tridekon Grain Boss 13” 13”, grainGrain box extractor, like new.............................................................................. NTP $34,500 Tridekon Grain Boss Bag Extractor, Like New...................................................NTP $34,500 7 Tube Electric Kwick Kleen Consigned..................................................................................NTP $8,000 RENTAL DISCS FOR SALE 7 Tube Electric Kwick Kleen Consigned..................................................................................NTP $8,000 7 tube electric Kwick Kleen, consigned........................................................................................................... NTP $7500 Degelman RDSofter, 320 rock digger, consigned..................................................................................................... $9500 36’ Farmet high speed disc with double roller basket ............................................NTPNTP $65,000

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Leaders from agricultural commodity organizations examine the massive array of fish ladders at the Lower Granite Dam Complex. The leaders were in Lewiston, Idaho to discuss dams on the lower Snake River.

Mixing up the lawn

By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County If you are thinking about doing something different with your lawn space, you are not alone. Lawn trends are moving toward environmentally conscious practices that balance green space with plant diversity for wildlife and pollinators. Renovating areas of your lawn might be an option for you if your yard has areas that receive very little foot traffic or areas where getting grass to grow is difficult because of poor soil or too much shade, or if you want to add more plant diversity. You have several different choices for mixing up your lawn, depending on your needs. Groundcover plants are low-growing plants that, once established in the landscape, can reduce landscape maintenance, and prevent soil erosion and weeds. Groundcovers can be woody plants such as creeping juniper or herbaceous perennials that spread via creeping roots. If you struggle to grow grass or other plants underneath the heavy shade of trees, use mulch. The mulch will prevent weed growth, conserve water and prevent your lawn mower and trimmer from getting too close to the trees. Use garden beds or borders to increase plant diversity. Native gardens, pollinator gardens or edible landscapes can be created to benefit you and the environment. Start small and use mulch to help control weeds and conserve moisture. Time spent maintaining gardens will be similar to the time spent maintaining your lawn. For large areas of land, a meadow can be created in areas that receive at least six hours of sunlight a day. Meadows are mostly native grasses with some flowering native perennial plants. However, meadows can be expensive and time consuming to establish. Incorporating grasses that require less mowing and care into the existing turf is an option. For sunny areas that are not watered or fertilized and mowed not more than once a week, consider using a mix of half common type Kentucky bluegrass and half fine fescue. In partially shady areas, the mix would be 80% to 100% fescue, with the remainder being Kentucky bluegrass. Fine fescues can be mowed less often, and they tolerate poor soil and dry conditions, but they do not tolerate foot traffic as well as Kentucky bluegrass. I am slowly starting to incorporate some of these options into my own lawn. I use mulch under my trees, and I am establishing pollinator gardens. I have saved myself some time and I still have plenty of space for my kids to play and my dog to dig. Happy gardening! ##### PEZ flavor flops: yogurt, eucalyptus, and chlorophyll.

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00 each

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

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##### Q: What did one eye say to the other eye? A: Between you and me, there’s something that smells.

AIR SEEDER FOR SALE

Bourgault 40-ft. air seeder, 10” spacing, single shoot with Trimble 750 GPS unit..........$18,000 Call for more info. 406-866-3250 or 406-899-5094

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Autumn Canaday, Agricultural Research Service Researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and US Biologic, Inc., have developed an oral solution to an antibiotic alternative that fights against poultry coccidiosis, which costs the poultry industry $3.5 billion in annual losses worldwide. Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that develops in an animal’s intestinal tract and can spread between animals via the ingestion of infected feces or tissue. The study — published in the June issue of Frontiers in Veterinary Science — showed that infected chickens that were fed the oral solution did not experience the same weight loss as non-treated birds. The treated chickens also experienced improved gut health, less infectious bacteria in their feces, and a great reduction in the spread of disease. These changes were not seen in birds fed with probiotics only, showing changes only occurred in the presence of cNK-2. “This oral method will help greatly reduce the clinical impact of coccidiosis, lessen spread of the disease, and improve gut health in poultry,” said USDA-ARS Research Molecular Biologist Hyun Lillehoj. “This means that birds fed with cNK-2 will have an overall healthier gut and less disease.” The newly developed oral product is delivered in a probiotic powder that can be mixed into current feed processes and then fed to the birds across their lifetime, without requiring additional steps or new ingredients. “Poultry solutions must be practical and economical,” said US Biologic CSO, Dr. Jolieke G. van Oosterwijk. “Oral delivery of the cNK-2 accomplishes both goals and can lead to increased global protein sustainability and food equity.” The USDA-ARS and US Biologic have patented the technology, and US Biologic has signed an exclusive global commercialization agreement with the goal of developing and licensing the technology for industry use. This project was funded in part by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Small Business Innovation Research Program, and in part by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Big Horn County

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New oral solution to combat major poultry disease

Montana Department of Livestock On Tuesday, June 15th, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation of the third case of terrestrial (non-bat) rabies in the state this year. The rabies-infected skunk was in Big Horn County and was submitted for testing after it was found acting aggressively toward an individual near their home. In response, MDOL has issued a 60-day county-wide quarantine in Big Horn County for dogs, cats and ferrets that are not currently vaccinated for rabies (MCA Title 81, Chapters 2 and 20). The quarantine is in effect from Tuesday, June 15th until Saturday, August 14th. Animals past-due for a rabies vaccine booster, animals that are not 28-days past the date of first vaccine administration, and animals that have never been vaccinated are all subject to the quarantine. Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can spread through the saliva of an infected animal. The virus can infect any mammal, including people. However, it is virtually 100% preventable in domestic animals through the administration of rabies vaccine. Non-vaccinated animals that are exposed to rabid or potentially rabid wild animals may be subject to an extended isolation and quarantine. The most common animals infected with rabies in Montana are bats but cases involving terrestrial species do occur. The last documented cases of terrestrial (non-bat) rabies in Big Horn County was in February 2020. Residents should report any contact between a pet and a wild animal, including skunks and bats, to their veterinarian or the MDOL to ensure potential rabies exposure are assessed for risk and managed accordingly. “This is yet another reminder that rabies is present in Montana wildlife populations,” says Dr. Anna Forseth with the Department of Livestock. “This may be the beginning of an active rabies season and we are asking pet owners to make sure their animals are properly vaccinated.” The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the MDOL, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

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2012 John Deere S670 • 1758 hours • Duals • Power cast • Extended auger Was: $130,000

Now Only: $104,970 2015 John Deere S670 JUST IN

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• Pea auger • Poly shields • Very clean Buy or Lease to own

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2013 John Deere S670 • 1730 hours • Always small grains • 900 singles • Full GPS Was: $136,000

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2013 John Deere 640D

2018 John Deere S770

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POST DRIVER FOR SALE Energy class 750-ft./lb., 2 year warranty.............$5300

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Fertilizer recommendations for Idaho cereals production and enhanced soil health By Walsh OS, Spackman JA, Adjesiwor AT, Lamichhane R, and E Owusu Ansah

University of Idaho (UI), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty are celebrating an announcement of their success in securing a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. In partnership with the U of I College of Engineering, the newly funded project (2021-2025) focuses on nutrient management and aims to enhance sustainability of Idaho agriculture. Led by Dr. Mark McGuire, Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Director, the team of 21 UI researchers from 4 academic departments will lead research, teaching, and extension activities, including mentoring 23 graduate and 37 undergraduate students, 4 postdoctoral fellows, and 10 research assistants. The grant will support the adoption of methodologies and technologies that transform nutrients from dairy manure into commercial fertilizers. Updating fertilizer guidelines for Idaho crops (including wheat and barley) and evaluating the longterm effects of nitrogen fertilizers and new manure-based bioproducts on soil fertility and soil health are among the top priorities. Fertilizer recommendations for Idaho cereals need to be updated to better address modern cultivars with varied genetics and greater yield potential, changes in production practices, and to enhance nutrient use efficiency. Regardless of the class, cereal grain must meet specific end-use quality characteristics that strongly affected by growing environment including nutrient and water availability. The task of updating the fertilizer guidelines for Idaho wheat and

barley has begun with nitrogen response trials. Once optimal nitrogen rates are determined, research can continue to focus on other nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and micronutrients. Other aspects of cereal crop production will also be evaluated. Field experiments were initiated in spring 2021 by planting spring barley (malt, feed, and food) and spring wheat (hard white, soft white, and hard red) at three locations in Southern Idaho. Five nitrogen rates were applied at planting based on the preplant soil test results, and current University of Idaho recommendations for yield goals typically achieved in Southern Idaho for evaluated varieties. Additional experiments will be initiated in fall 2021 for winter wheat and winter barley classes. This collaboration is between Dr. Olga Walsh’s cropping systems agronomy team at Parma, Dr. Jared Spackman’s barley agronomy team at Aberdeen, and Dr. Albert Adjesiwor’s weed management team at Kimberly. Two MS students, Emma Owusu Ansah and Ritika Lamichhane (University of Idaho – Plant Sciences) are assisting with data collection under the supervision of agricultural technician Jordan McClintick-Chess (Parma). In Aberdeen and Kimberly, data collection is being performed by one MS student, Prranoyaw Eeturu (University of Idaho – Environmental Sciences), two interns, Matthew Cramer (Brigham Young University – Idaho) and Rahul Bhusal (University of Idaho), and two part-time employees, Elizabeth Serna and Tayden Jacob. In addition, Dr. Jared CONTINUED ON PAGE A16

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ence (WSCS) conference that took place virtually June 22-23. The WSCS is a Crop Society of America branch that comprises the states and provinces of Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, American Samoa, Baja California, Baja California Sur, British Columbia, California, Chihuahua, Colima, Colorado, Durango, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Jalisco, Montana, Nayarit, Nevada, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Sinaloa, Sonora, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Yukon Territory. The annual meeting represents an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and students from around the West and exchange scientific information. The teams at the University of Idaho at Parma, Aberdeen, and Kimberly would like to thank the Idaho Wheat and Barley Commissions for their continuous and generous support of research and extension activities. The updates related to this, and other research projects conducted at the University of Idaho cropping systems agronomy team are available at IDCrops web-page maintained by Dr. Olga Walsh (owalsh@ uidaho.edu).

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News During dry conditions, establishing a sacrifice area may help prevent livestock from overgrazing and damaging a small farm’s grazing resources, a North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agent and specialist say. “Overgrazing can lead to weed overgrowth and ultimately will be time consuming and costly to re-establish grass in the future,” warns Penny Nester, NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Kidder County. A sacrifice area is an area where animals stay at times when pasture grazing is detrimental to land and plants. This area can be in a dry lot pen or a fenced-off area of the pasture. This can be used during times that animals do not need to graze or dormant seasons, drought times or periods of excess moisture. “The goal of these areas is to sacrifice a small part of your resources to ensure the majority of your land has the rest it needs to stay healthy and productive,” says Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. To establish a sacrifice area, keep the following factors in mind: • Location - Where will you store manure in relation to surface and groundwater? • Soil characteristics and structure - Will the soil type be able to withstand continuous hoof action? Does the site drain water well? Where does water flow after a large rain event? • Ease of use - Where is the sacrifice area relative to the water source, food storage and manure storage areas? • Manure collection - Collecting manure and moving it out of the dry lot area will help reduce fly infestations. Where is the manure storage area relative to the sacrifice area? If you think long term, how will you manage the manure storage area? Will you compost the manure or will you spread it raw? If you plan to spread the manure as raw material on a pasture, experts recommend you spread a thin layer and refrain from grazing that area so hot weather can disrupt the parasite life cycle. If you plan to spread the manure, will you do it or will you hire a custom applicator? When hiring a custom applicator, do you have the land to spread the manure on and is your manure storage area large enough for the applicator’s equipment? • Fly control - How will you manage for external parasites such as flies? Flies lay their eggs in the top few inches of manure and the eggs can hatch every seven days. By keeping your sacrifice area clean and turning manure piles in the storage area weekly, you can compost manure and stay ahead of the fly cycle. • Space - Does your sacrifice area provide an adequate exercise area?

Managing alfalfa weevil post-harvest

Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Generally, alfalfa weevils are cool-weather insects. During this time of year adult insects would be exiting alfalfa fields seeking cooler spots for over-summering in nearby shady areas or under leaf litter. Although our extended cool and wet spring may have favored cool-season plant growth, it has also dramatically increased alfalfa weevil feeding. A second flush of these 3/16” green caterpillar larvae with a white back stripe may be feeding under windrows remaining in wet fields. So, what management strategies are recommended for late spring alfalfa weevil infestation? In some cases, producers are chopping their alfalfa for silage to reduce field cover for the insects. Usually, weevil development is controlled by hotter temperatures, but cooler temperatures are keeping these insects in the field. Therefore, insecticide treatments with pyrethroids (active ingredient ending in “thrins”) will likely be needed following harvest to aid alfalfa regrowth. Remember pyrethroid insecticides can also have detrimental effects on any beneficial insects present, so field scouting is still encouraged before making final treatment decisions. Remember that these cool-weather insects seek shelter during the heat of the day, so scouting can be a challenge when they move into the alfalfa crowns seeking shade. You can find economic threshold recommendations in our Nebraska Extension Guide for Weeds, Insecticide and Fungicide Management (EC130).

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Feet issues such as vertical cracks can be a concern at calving time. (NDSU photo)

Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Many cattle operations will find themselves without enough forage and feedstuffs to maintain their current herd size. “Unfortunately, often decisions are made more with emotion than logic during stressful times,” says Lisa Pederson, Extension livestock specialist at North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter. Producers have several strategies to manage herds with limited feed resources, including developing a culling plan. “Operations that are more resilient to drought generally have a strong, welldeveloped culling strategy in place,” Pederson notes. Culling parameters should remove cattle that do not help the farm or ranch meet its goals. A good question to ask before developing a culling plan is: “What are my goals, and what culling criteria will help my operation and cattle achieve them?” Every operation has different goals. “You cannot manage what you do not measure,” Pederson says. “Keeping records of traits your operation identifies are important is key to developing a strategic culling plan.” Here are some traits to consider when deciding which cattle to cull: • Ornery cattle: Cattle with poor dispositions can be dangerous to humans, other cattle and other livestock. They can damage equipment and facilities, and they are less productive and profitable in the feed yard and on the rail. • Open and/or dry cows: Cows that are open and/or dry (without a calf at their side) are animals that are on a free ride. They are eating limited resources without having a calf to produce income. Unless the operation has really great reasons to keep an open or dry cow, these should be near the top of the cull list. • Old cows: Old cows that are less productive, thin or lame and have poor teeth are those that will have a tough time rebreeding and maintaining condition through the breeding season. Their calves also may be poorer performers at weaning time. • Thin cows: The fact that cows with a body condition score of at least 5 at calving are more likely to breed back in an established breeding season is well documented. “Cows that are thin will take greater nutritional resources to cycle and breed back,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s Hettinger

Research Extension Center. “During times of forage shortages, these cows may not regain condition adequate enough to rebreed.” • Cows that calve later in the calving season: Later-calving cows typically have lighter calves at weaning and are more likely to be open when exposed during an established breeding season because they have to return to estrous and be bred quite quickly after calving. • Cattle with udders that don’t meet the operation’s standards: Cows with poorer udder quality often cause more labor at calving time to get a calf to suck. They may have calves that have not received enough colostrum, which can affect calf health and survival. In addition, low-hanging udders can more easily transfer scours-causing pathogens to suckling calves. Calving time provides a nice opportunity to score cows’ udders and note those scores in the calving records. • Cattle with structure and feet that don’t meet the operation’s standards: Cattle with poorer structure typically have more lameness issues. They are less productive and may not be able to travel longer distances for feed and water. Additionally, some feet issues are genetic in nature, including vertical cracks and corkscrew claw. Note feet and leg concerns at calving in the calving records. • Poor performers and producers: Cows that continually have been poor producers when compared with their herd mates are typically less profitable. Producers should evaluate the last three years of records if possible. • Fence crawlers: In times of increased management, the additional time spent on cattle that are often out is time that might be needed for other tasks, such as hauling water or feeding harvested forages. • Additional negative traits: This group includes cows that don’t like to claim their calves at calving or maul their calves, and other animals that don’t meet the operation’s goals and criteria. “Once culling criteria has been established, go through your records and make a list of your easier culls,” Pederson advises. “These cattle should be among the first to exit the herd. As culling needs arise, continue down the list. Your herd can improve in terms of traits that meet your goals with a strategic culling plan in place.” NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist Tim Petry offers this advice for when the time comes to market cattle: “It is very important to contact your auction market as early as possible when the decision CONTINUED ON PAGE A23

Protecting your vegetable garden from pesky rabbits

By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension As a child, I used to feel great sympathy for fluffy little Peter Rabbit in his battle to obtain Mr. McGregor’s prized lettuce. As an adult growing a vegetable garden as well as costly ornamental plants, my sympathies have changed. Nothing is more devastating than discovering that a row of young pea shoots has been clipped to the ground overnight. What are your options? When it comes to your vegetable garden, consider elevating the height. Raised garden beds can place those succulent vegetables beyond the reach of rabbits. Surprisingly, rabbits have a limited vertical jump height. A raised garden bed of 24 inches or higher is sufficient to deter cottontail rabbits. If jackrabbits (or the mythical jackalope) are the problem, the raised bed should be at least 36 inches high. Your back will thank you for the raised bed! If you have an in-ground garden, fine-mesh fencing is the best bet. Those cute baby rabbits have no problems squeezing through a chain link fence. One-inch mesh such as chicken wire is small enough to deter the smallest rabbit. Make sure that the bottom of the fence is snug to the ground or better yet, buried a few inches to deter the most determined rabbit. If you have a chain link fence, you can line the bottom with chicken wire to make it rabbit-proof. Rabbits love tender leaves such as lettuce and spinach. If you can fence only a portion of your garden, grow vegetables that are less palatable in the unfenced area. Less preferred vegetables include onions, garlic, corn, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, rhubarb, cucumbers and squash. Keep in mind that no plant is completely safe because individual rabbits have their own taste preferences and may be desperate for food, depending upon the time of year. I once planted a row of stinky marigolds around my garden to test whether the plants could serve as a deterrent. The rabbits in my area thought the marigold flowers were a gourmet treat! The vast majority of rabbit repellents cannot be applied directly to vegetables or other edible crops. These repellents coat the foliage and stems with hot pepper, putrefied eggs, predator urine or other chemicals that make the plants taste or smell foul. They are suitable for landscape plants and not for plants that will be consumed by humans. If using a repellent that is not labeled for edible plants, consider spraying the odor repellent on the soil around the perimeter of the plants rather than on the vegetables that you will consume. When in doubt, thoroughly read the label. Finally, make your yard an inhospitable place for rabbits. Fill in existing burrows. American rabbits do not dig burrows but rather utilize abandoned dens from other mammals. Eliminate debris and brush piles. If you have rabbits nesting under your deck, consider enclosing the area. Don’t feel bad if you feel more in common with Mr. McGregor than with Peter Rabbit. We adults just want to be able to harvest the fruits of our labor.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News alfalfa in the United States, showing the Over the last few months, I have been immediate need for identifying new methrelating the stories of a group of plant pathoods of control for this emerging disease. genic bacteria known as “Gram positive,” The U.S. Department of Agriculture and which refers to the reaction of bacterial several state agricultural experiment stacell walls to microscopic dyes that divides tions began evaluating methodologies, but bacteria into two primary groups, negative genetic resistance was concluded to be the and positive. This was originally developed only practical method available to solve the by Danish bacteriologist Hans C. Gram. problem rapidly. Curiously, Nebraska appears to be the None of the domesticated cultivars being original home for a number of these pathoused at that time possessed disease resisgens that have historically been extremely tance; thus Peltier, partnering with USDA’s important to certain major crops grown H.S. Tysdal and University of Nebraska’s here. This is a strange phenomenon because Department of Agronomy, developed the the majority of plant pathogenic bacteria are first winter-hardy, wilt-resistant variety, Gram-negative. Ranger, and it was released for commercial The pathogens causing bacterial wilt in production after 1940. It was the first alfalfa dry beans, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens cultivar utilizing a specific gene for disease pv. flaccumaciens (Cff), and Goss’ wilt and resistance and winter hardiness and served leaf blight in corn, Clavibacter michiganenas an industry standard for decades. sis subsp. nebraskensis (Cmn), are two BACTERIAL MOSAIC OF WHEAT examples as members of this group of bacBacterial mosaic, caused by Clavibacter terial pathogens and are probably more famichiganensis subsp. tessellarius, (Cmt) miliar due to recent epidemics in Nebraska. was first identified as a new disease of wheat However, did you know that two additional in the spring of 1976 and was simultaneousdiseases caused by Gram-positive bacterial ly shown to be distributed widely throughpathogens have been observed in Nebraska out Nebraska. By 1979 the disease was that are likely lesser known – bacterial wilt identified from wheat fields representing 17 of alfalfa and bacterial mosaic of wheat. counties erratically spread over a 500-mile This article will focus on these two pathorange extending from far western Nebraska gens and relate them to the other two dry eastward to western Iowa. Surprisingly, by bean and corn pathogens. 1980, the disease had completely disapBACTERIAL WILT OF ALFALFA peared from wheat production. Alfalfa wilt, caused by Clavibacter Symptoms and conditions favoring michiganensis subsp. insidiosus (Cmi), was disease first noted in the mid-1920s from the river The disease was characterized by small, valleys of Nebraska and Kansas and from yellow lesions with undefined margins fields in southern Wisconsin and northern densely and uniformly scattered over entire Illinois. But it is now thought to have been leaf surfaces, and symptom development present in the United States unnoticed for was specific to wheat only. The optimal many years prior to that. By 1926, it had temperature for natural infection and sympbeen reported from every major alfalfatom development was never established, producing state. but development of symptoms from artifiSymptoms and conditions favoring wilt cially inoculated plants only occurred when Wilt is favored by cool, wet conditions incubated at cooler temperatures of 66-68 with an optimal pathogen growth temperadegrees Fahrenheit. ture of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. It can agBacterial mosaic has historically been gressively kill plants so rapidly that alfalfa very rare in wheat production. Other than crops become unprofitable two to three the widespread distribution throughout Neyears following infection, but disease rarely braska between 1976 and 1979, the pathoappears in stands under three years of age. gen was only reported from one county in Irrigation also enhances infection, while western Iowa and from breeding material in fields cultivated under dryland conditions Alaska. The disease never became a serious are seldom affected. The bacterium readily problem to Nebraska wheat production. survives in infested plant material within MORE QUESTIONS? soil, hay, or seed for several years, and is The well-known Gram-positive pathomost common in low, poorly drained areas gens Goss’ wilt of corn and bacterial wilt of the field. The pathogen spreads throughof dry beans both re-emerged in Nebraska out fields after injury to the crop, such as at approximately the same time in the winter damage (freezing and thawing), mid-2000s, after similarly vanishing just insect feeding, or mowing and bailing hay. as suddenly 20 years previously. We have Research Begins identified some likely factors that explain Through the 1920s, alfalfa acreage in their resurgence in Nebraska; however, we Nebraska decreased dramatically. Experiare baffled as to why the three pathogenic ment Station plant pathologist George L. Clavibacter subspecies (Goss’ Wilt, alfalfa Peltier, one of the first to study the disease, wilt, and bacterial mosaic of wheat) and the concluded that wilt was the primary factor distantly related bacterial wilt of dry beans, responsible for this sudden decline. In fact, have behaved so differently from each other. there was enough concern that the Nebraska The alfalfa wilt pathogen is still a perLegislature created a special appropriation sistent and common resident in Nebraska of $25,000 for conducting research (equalsoils. However, the breeding process has ing more than $350,000 today). essentially eliminated this pathogen as a In 1930, Peltier published the first comproduction problem since the development prehensive report for wilt in Nebraska in the of disease-resistant cultivars in the 1940s. Experiment Station’s Bulletin 240. Peltier Likewise, corn breeders rapidly created also concluded that previous losses from productive, disease-resistant field corn culwilt were very likely attributed falsely to tivars. Goss’ wilt then disappeared in the winter injury and asserted that the disease early 1980s but has mystifyingly returned occurred in virtually every irrigated field in in a similar manner as that of bacterial wilt Nebraska over two years of age. of dry beans, which also disappeared, but Breeding and the development of without the widespread use of resistant disease-resistant cultivars cultivars. By 1930 bacterial wilt was recognized as the most significant disease problem for CONTINUED ON PAGE A27

National Daiquiri Day

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always observed on July 19 It’s the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. The weather is hot and sultry. It’s time for a cold and refreshing drink. Enjoying a daiquiri on National Daiquiri Day is the perfect solution, to ease the effects of the heat and humidity. The original Daiquiri consists of rum, lime juice and sugar, with plenty of ice added to the glass. The Daiquiri was first created in 1898 by Jennings Stockton Cox, an American mining engineer. The Daiquiri was named after the local mining village of Daiquiri, Cuba, at the Venus bar. Needless to say, the local miners loved the sweet summer cooler, and it’s popularity quickly spread. As its popularity grew, so did the number of varieties. The original lime based recipe remains the most popular, along with strawberry. The number of different Daiquiri flavors is only limited by the number of berries and other fruit. In the 1940’s Ernest Hemming way conceived the frozen Daiquiri at El Floridita in Havana, Cuba, when he had bartender Constantino Ribalaigua run the drink filled with ice through a blender.

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Additional Gram-positive bacterial diseases in Nebraska crop production CONTINUED FROM PAGE A26

Conversely, bacterial mosaic of wheat seemingly vanished without a trace but has not come back. New resistant cultivars were rapidly developed in response to this new disease, but they were never deployed due to its short tenure in Nebraska wheat fields. The reasons for its sudden arrival and abrupt disappearance after only three to four years, and its failure to resurface in the same manner as Goss’ wilt of corn and bacterial wilt of dry beans, have never been explained. Thus, we are still left with a number of unanswered questions on the origin, survival, and spread of this group of bacterial pathogens.

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The early life of a sorghum plant

By Sorghum Checkoff Agronomy Director Brent Bean, Ph.D. inches tall (Figure 1). The roots should be Similar to people, the sorghum plant is rapidly expanding and the growing point greatly influenced during its early developis still below the ground surface but not ment on what it is going to be later in life. for much longer. If a grower plans to apply How it is treated and what it experiences 2,4-D or dicamba, the best application time in its first 30 days will impact its health is between the third- and fifth-leaf stages. and potential yield afterward. To establish After the fifth-leaf stage, labels of other a solid foundation for high yield the first herbicides should be carefully examined objective is to obtain a healthy, uniform prior to application to determine if and how stand at the correct plant population for a the herbicide can be applied safely. A good given environment. Good moisture contime to apply nitrogen fertilizer as a sideditions and adequate nutrition close the dress treatment is between 20 and 35 days germinating seed is critical. Since roots after emergence. have not yet expanded a starter fertilizer At 30 to 40 days after emergence, the crop will often help in establishment. Once the reaches the critical growing point differencrop is established, a grower should know tiation (GPD) stage, where the plant shifts the importance of recognizing the differfrom producing only leaves to beginning the ent vegetative stages and understand how formation of the grain sorghum head. The management during each specific stage can GDP stage occurs at the seven- or eight-leaf impact yield. Although infrequent, cutworm stage, when the plant is 12 to 15 inches tall. damage can occur during the first few days If one or two of the lowest leaves fall off after emergence. An insecticide application of the plant, a grower may find it difficult should be considered if the majority of the to determine the actual leaf stage. To detercutworms are less than 1/2 inch long. mine if the plant has reached the GDP stage, Early growth stages are determined by the grower can slice the stalk open and look counting fully expanded leaves with the for the growing point, as shown in Figure presence of a leaf collar. The first leaf is 2. If the growing point is visible above the the coleoptile leaf, which is shorter than ground, the plant is in the GPD stage. Prior the later-emerging leaves and has a rounded to the GPD stage, the plant can withstand leaf tip. Usually within 10 to 14 days after considerable stress, including hail damage, emergence, the sorghum plant has three with minimal effect on yield. Herbicide apfully expanded leaves and is only 3 to 4 plication becomes much more risky at the inches tall. If a preemergence herbicide, GDP stage and any stress on the plant can such as Dual or Outlook, was not applied reduce head size and potential seed number prior to emergence, the herbicide should per head. The GDP stage means the crop is be applied during this stage. Atrazine also entering into a phase of rapid growth with can be applied without any risk of sorghum accelerating uptake of water and nutrients. injury. Even if these herbicides were applied preemergence, growers should access if these herbicides were fully activated and reapply at this time if necessary. Both drought and too much rainfall can sometimes cause preemergence herbicides to fail. In the first 20 days any productive tillers will appear at the base of the plant. The number of these tillers is determined by hybrid, row spacing and seeding rate, as well as the early environmental conditions. Because the plant is very small, competition from weeds over the first 30 days of the life of the sorghum plant can greatly impact yield. If weeds have emerged, growers should control them with a postemergence herbicide.

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A sorghum plant typically reaches the five-leaf stage 20 to 25 days after emergence, when the plant is approximately 8

These ‘teenage years’ culminate in the boot stage which occurs just before head emergence and flowering. In the boot stage, collars of all leaves are visible and the sorghum head or panicle is located just below the flag leaf collar, enclosed in the flag leaf sheath. Just below the flag leaf, the stalk appears swollen. The sorghum head will emerge within as few as three days. Moisture and heat stress over the next 20 days can greatly influence final yield. Water and nutrient use are at their peak. Growers should closely monitor sugarcane aphid infestation levels prior to and throughout the boot stage. If sugarcane aphid populations increase above the established regional threshold, an insecticide should be applied immediately.

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1 pound ground beef 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in black beans and red bell pepper; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Cut four 13x13-inch pieces of aluminum foil. Place 1 tortilla on each piece of aluminum foil. Spoon beef mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. Divide cheese evenly among tortillas. Fold opposing edges of each tortilla to overlap the filling. Roll up in the shape of a burrito, sealing ends. Rinse and dry 4 half-gallon waxlined milk cartons. Cut several 1-inch diamond-shaped vents into 2 corners of each milk carton, near the bottom. Place a wrapped burrito inside each carton. Place milk cartons in a safe cooking area outdoors. Light each on fire at one of the vents; cook until cartons burn down, about 2 minutes. Gently unwrap burritos with heatproof gloves.

Campfire Banana Splits

6 large bananas, unpeeled, stems removed 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows Preheat the grill for high heat. Spray 4 sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap bananas, with cooking spray. Slice the peel of the banana from stem to bottom, while slicing the banana inside lengthwise. Carefully open the banana just wide enough to place the chocolate chips and marshmallows inside the peel with the banana. Stuff with as much of the chocolate chips and marshmallows as desired. Wrap the bananas with the aluminum foil and place on the grill or directly in the coals of a fire. Leave in long enough to melt the chips and the marshmallows, about 5 minutes. Unwrap bananas, open the peels wide, and eat with a spoon.

Bacon Apples

2 apples, cored ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Build a campfire and allow the fire to burn until it has accumulated a bed of coals. Rake the coals into a flat bed on one side of the fire. Alternatively, preheat an outdoor grill. Place apples in a loaf pan. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; spoon into each apple. Place the loaf pan into the campfire or on the grill; cook for about 3 minutes. Carefully remove the pan from the fire and sprinkle bacon over apples. Place in the fire or on the grill for about 5 minutes more.

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Outdoor Grill Beef Kebabs

1 zucchini, cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup ketchup 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons steak sauce (such as A1®) 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup water 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes 12 bamboo skewers Place the zucchini, bell pepper, and pineapple in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Divide the mixture into freezer bags. Whisk the ketchup, salt, steak sauce, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water together in the same bowl until smooth. Add the beef cubes, and toss until evenly coated. Divide the beef into freezer bags. To cook: Soak the skewers in warm water at least 30 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Make the skewers by alternating beef, vegetables, and pineapple on the skewers. Discard any remaining marinade. Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 10 minutes total for medium-rare.

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

2005 John Deere 724J payloader, diesel engine, shuttle shift transmission, 118” bucket, Michelin750/65R25 tires, 6442 hours.............................. $82,000

2016 TerraGator 8400B AirMax Precision 2, Raven Viper 4, 3678 hours........................................................... $158,000 2006 Peterbilt 335 floater truck, Newton Crouch spreader bed. Bed built like a Chandler bed, twin spinners, 2860 hrs...$86,000

2016 TerraGator TG8400B, Agco diesel engine, CVT transmission, 2132 hours. New Leader L3220 G4 stainless steel dry spinner box, belt/chain, MultiApplier ready..................... $151,000

2015 TerraGator TG8400B Airmax Precision 2, 70-ft. boom, granular bins, Viper Pro, autosteer, 3640 hours.............................. $132,500

2009 Terra Gator 8203 floater, Air Max Precision, 70-ft. stain2014 TerraGator TG8400 Airmax less steel boom, electric roll tarp, Precision 2, 70-ft. boom, granular Ravin Viper Pro controller, Smart bins, Viper Pro, autosteer, 3500 Trax auto steer, 3948 hours......... . hours.............................. $123,500 ....................................... $79,000

2014 RoGator 1300, 3220 hours, New Leader bed..............$89,000

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

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

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

2005 Peterbilt Stahly Cummins, Allison automatic, New Leader L3020 G4, monitor, New Leader controller, Starlink GPS, 4145 hours.............................. $86,000

2000 Freightliner FL70 fuel truck, Cummins diesel engine, 6 speed transmission, single axle, 5 compartment fuel delivery body, dual metered hose reels, air brakes, cruise control, 22.5 tires, 202,001 miles........ $27,000

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

2004 Peterbilt floater sprayer truck, 76-ft. boom, 20” nozzle spacing, Raven Envizio Pro control valves, 4368 hours... $79,000

2014 Case Titan 4530 Dry Floater, Flex-Air 810 - VRT dry flow system, 70-ft. boom, Raven Viper Pro, 2 product, 5017 hours.......... ....................................... $98,500

2010 Case IH 4020 dry floater, diesel engine, automatic, Viper 2007 Case 4520 3 bin, autosteer, Pro Monitor, New Leader L4000 3000 hours..................... $98,000 G4 twin bin dry box, 750/45R26.5 front tires, 1000/50R25 rears, 3690 hours...................... $94,500 2015 Case IH Titan 4030, New Leader L4000 G4, multi-bin, Ag Leader monitor, 3451 hours......... . ...................................... $153,500

2011 Case IH 4520, 810 box, 2912 hours, variable rate, Autosteer, Viper Pro.......$99,500..........$115,500 2014 Case IH 4430 sprayer, diesel, hydrostatic drive, 1200 gallon stainless steel liquid system, AIM Command, 120-ft. boom, stainless steel chemical inductor, Raven Viper IV controller, 650/65R38 flotation tires, 2234 hours.....$157,000

2014 RBR Vector 300, New Leader L4000 G4 MultiApplier dry spreader box, twin spinner, all hydraulic with insert, roll over tarp, Viper Pro monitor, 2953 2014 Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayhours............................ $124,500 er, 1200 gallon, 100-ft boom, Wilger nozzles with AIM Command solenoids, 20” nozzle spacing, Autosteer, Raven auto boom height, rear camera, GPS, AIM Command Pro, Raven Viper 4 monitor, 4348 hours....... $121,500

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

1998 Ford Louisville petroleum truck, Cummins, manual transmission, single axle, tag axle, 1997 Progress 5 compartment fuel body, 3000 gallon, dual meters, dual hose reels, 11R22.5 tires, 459,846 miles........ $34,000

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

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

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

2012 Willmar Wrangler 4565, 2176 hours..................... $27,500

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Needle size and care recommendations

K-State Research and Extension News Anyone who’s ever received a vaccination will verify that needle size matters. And that is true with cattle as well. Kansas State University veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White took up this topic on a recent Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast. “Many animal health products given to cattle to prevent or treat diseases are injected with a syringe and needle,” Larson said. “Selecting the correct size of needle to deliver injections under the skin or into the muscle is important to ensure that the products perform as intended and meet Beef Quality Assurance guidelines.” When it comes to needle selection for cows, he recommends using a 16- or 18-gauge needle. The gauge refers to the diameter of the needle. “An 18-gauge needle is actually smaller than a 16 and in calves we may go even smaller and use a 20-gauge needle,” Larson said. White added that the chosen needle size relates to the thickness of the animal’s skin. He said, “Needle size also depends on the viscosity of the product that I’m giving.” Another factor is the needle length. Larson said the recommended length of the needle is guided by the type of injection given, which is either under the skin or into the muscle. “With an under the skin injection the needle length should be 5/8- or 3/4-inch needle, and with an intramuscular injection the length is closer to 1 1/2-inch needle,” Larson said. He added that with calves the recommended length would be closer to an inch. Lastly the veterinarians discussed the recommended frequency for changing needles. “One needle per cow is ideal but depending on the situation you could give up to 10 injections with one needle,” Larson said. He added that it is important to make sure the needle is sharp and clean to keep from causing trauma or contamination. For more information on this topic Larson and White advised producers to review the information on the beef quality assurance website at bqa.org. To hear the full discussion, tune it to the Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci.org/2021/04/23/brazil-production-system-mineral-selection-plans-calving-timingneedle-size/).

Managing seeding year alfalfa

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Alfalfa seeded this spring is ready, or soon will be ready, to cut.  Hot dry weather means proper care and management now could have big impacts on cuttings later this year. Use the following harvest guidelines to get the most from your first-year alfalfa. Seeding year alfalfa is different from established stands.  Stems are spindly, roots are small and shorter, and growth is a little slower. You can harvest seeding year alfalfa as early as 40 days after seedlings emerge. Again, this is 40 days after emergence, not planting.  Alfalfa takes about 40 days to develop the ability to regrow from the crown after cutting.  Plants cut before this point need at least one set of leaves remaining to regrow. So, if you need to cut early for something like weed or insect control, cut high. Although alfalfa seedlings can be harvested 40 days after emerging, I think it’s better to wait until around 60 days after emergence, at late bud to early bloom stage, before the first cutting.  Yield will be a little higher and plants will withstand weather stress easier with a little extra growth. This extra time also allows increases root development, helping avoid problems from soil compaction or surface soil dryness. After the first cutting, regrowth of seedling alfalfa will become more similar to established alfalfa, giving you the opportunity for two or three cuts the first year. One last point – while it may seem like a long way off, never cut seeding year alfalfa during the four-week period before a killing freeze.  Winter injury can be severe due to reduced winterhardiness of new plants. Look ahead at the calendar now to plan when future cuts might be taken to avoid cutting during this sensitive time. First year alfalfa can be productive, just manage it right.

Planning tool for nonmonthly expenses

MSU News Service While some people find monthly bills easier to plan for and expect, non-monthly bills can be harder to keep track of. If not planned for properly, a bill that’s due every six months, such as auto insurance, may end up on a credit card or other form of payment. To ease the burden for individuals who struggle with non-monthly bills, Montana State University Extension has a free financial planning MontGuide available to help with calculations. “‘The Schedule of Non-monthly Family Living Expenses’ MontGuide will give you a clear picture of how your nonmonthly payments are distributed throughout a 12-month period,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “At a glance, you can see what bills are due in what months and plan ahead for them.” The form will help individuals calculate how much to set aside each month so they can avoid the stress that arises when several major bills come due during the same month, Goetting said. The MontGuide contains a sample form and directions for filling it out. A blank form is also provided. “The Schedule of Non-monthly Expenses” MontGuide can be found at https://store.msuextension.org/publications/ FamilyFinancialManagement/MT198910HR.pdf. Users can go to the same site and click on the worksheet to calculate their monthly and yearly averages. Paper copies are also available at local Extension and reservation offices.

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Farm Equipment Reduction Sale 1983 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, excellent running condition, 9567 hours, in frame overhaul at 4500 hours.......... .................................................................................................................................................................... $9000 Calkins grain cleaner, mounted on trailer....................................................................................................... $1000 Small metal grain cleaner extra screens........................................................................................................... $400 Valmar 2055 air applicator, ground drive, hydraulic orbit motor for fan, spreaders (20) for 50-ft.................... $1000 Fertilizer spreader homemade, 50-ft., designed for a Flexi-Coil six tower air cart.......................................... $1000 White 2-180 tractor 2 wheel drive, duals, 1000 RPM large PTO, three speed shift on the go. 3208 Cat engine. Starts and runs excellent. .............................................................................................................. $8000..$7500 A & L grain cart, 650 bushel, tarp, single tires.................................................................................... $3500..$3000 International 485 diesel tractor, 3 cylinder 50 HP, 2 wheel drive, 540 PTO. Loader with bale forks..$8000..$7500 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup V8, 5 speed manual, 4 doors, clean & runs good, 158,000 plus miles.. $5000..$4500 1988 International 2300 semi, single axle, nearly new rear tires....................................................... $6500..$6000 1977 Kenworth cab-over, Cummins, 20 ft box and hoist. .................................................................. $5000..$4500 Freightliner FL-70 truck sprayer, hooded Summers sprayer, 80 ft booms, Raven monitor, 750 gallon plastic tank. Sprayer truck set up by Ag Trucks & Equipment...................................................................................... $17,500 1973 Ford pickup sprayer, 400 gal tank, Honda engine, 50 ft Blumhardt booms........................................... $1200 10K propane generator mounted on pickup box trailer, 2 cylinder Honda engine.......................................... $3500 20K PTO generator, trailer mounted ............................................................................................................... $1800 New Holland 275 baler, small square baler, PTO drive ................................................................................. $2500 Morris rod weeder, 36 ft...................................................................................................................... $1200..$1000 Dynafab swather transport trailer, used for hauling 30 ft Hesston swather sideways..................................... $4000 Header transport trailer, 30 ft., tandem axles, could be extended................................................................... $1000 2 Melroe pickup attachments, 11 ft............................................................................................................ $1000 ea John Deere 9350 drills, 50 ft , 7” spacing, factory rear transports.................................................................. $5000 Minneapolis Moline drills, 24 ft, 7” spacing................................................................................................... $1000 Rock roller, 12-ft. cement filled........................................................................................................................ $1800 (4) 12-ft. church pews, stored inside................................................................................................................. $250

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1978 Grove RT765 50 ton crane, 112-ft. boom, jib, 2 winches, PAT.. ........................................$32,500

2009 Peterbilt 367 ISX, 18 speed, tri-drive, 70” bunk, full lockers.............................$49,500

2001 Cat IT38 loader, hydraulic coupler, 3rd valve, 20k hours........ ........................................$42,500

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2011 John Deere 310SJ backhoe, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, ride control, front coupler, cab with heat and air conditioning.........$52,500

Cat 627G scrapers, push/pull cushion hitch..................$195,000

2012 Fontaine 55MX 3 axle, 55 ton extendable lowboy, 7-ft. deck insert and 2 flip necks available as well..............................$75,000

2004 Trail King 3 axle belly dump................................$24,500

John Deere 772D AWD grader, 14-ft. moldboard with 2-ft. ext. front scarifier, rear hydraulics, excounty machine, 19,000 hours, motor and transmission have been rebuilt......................$50,000

1989 Peterbilt 379 grain truck, Cat 3406B, 13 speed, 20-ft. steel box...................................$27,500 2007 Freightliner Classic XL C15 Acert, 18 speed, full lockers, 60” flattop sleeper............$42,500

1997 Volvo daycab, Detroit 11L, 330 hp. 10 speed................$8000

Cat 627F scraper, push/pull cushion hitch, 10,000 hours.......... ......................................$135,000 2013 Cat TL1055C telehandler, cab with heat, air conditioning, outriggers, 4500 hours. Rent it or buy it............................... $62,500 2013 Genie 5519 telehandler, 1900 hours...................... $36,500

2009 Kenworth W900L ISX, 13 speed, lift axle, 70,000 on new motor, no emissions!....... $60,000

2003 Peterbilt 378 C15 (6NZ), 18 speed heavy spec, 16,000 fronts, 69,000 rears, full lockers, double frame, 36” flat top sleeper............. ....................................... $50,000

Generator trailer, 42-ft. van trailer with Cat EGC550V, 300kw Cat generator in it with control panel, switch gear and 2000 gallon diesel tank inside................. $20,000

1982 Link-Belt 8040 RT crane, 40 ton..............................$25,000

2003 Kenworth T800 dump truck, Cat C12 430 hp, 18 speed, steerable lift axle, 16-ft. steel box with high lift tailgate........ $60,000

1988 Great Dane 48-ft.x102” flatbed trailer, closed tandem..$8000

1996 Peterbilt 379 Cat 3406E, 18 speed, 20,000 lift axle, wet kit.................................... $32,500

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2015 Komatsu PC390 LC10 5700 hours, hydraulic thumb, coupler. Buy or Rent!.....$125,000

John Deere 770BH enclosed cab, 14-ft. moldboard, snow wing. ........................................$30,000

2005 Reinke 48-ft. combo step deck................................ $17,500

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2000 Kenworth T800 dump truck, Cat C12, 430 hp, 18 speed, 16-ft. box, high lift tailgate, 625k miles................................$42,500

2005 Wilson 53-ft. flatbed with Conestoga tarp system on it, sliding axles, air ride............ $17,500

Bomag 84” smooth drum roller, enclosed cab, 500 hours, like new..................................$85,000

2009 Wilson 53-ft. quad axle cattle pot, nose decking, 3/4 doghouse, 40-50% floors...... $30,000

2008 SiDump’R side dump, 3 axle with lift axle............. $37,500

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Compaction • Hydraulic Breaker • Buckets John Deere 4000 Series H, winch, includes all controls for each, mounting plate, drive shaft.......................... $14,000

BACKHOES

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Deere 450G...................................................................... Call 2006 Deere 450J............................................................... Call International TD15BP, right side final is bad, very good undercarriage, very good engine, good winch, less than 2000 hours. Very good throughout, very good parts......... $5000 2006 Komatsu D61 PX-15, 6-way blade, 5888 hours...$60,000

EXCAVATORS

1989 Cat EL 200B............................................................ Call 2013 Cat 308E, 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb............... $52,000 2012 Cat 312EL............................................................... Call 2006 Cat 320CL, cab, air, heat, wedge coupler, hyd thumb, 48” smooth bucket, 36” dig bucket, pattern changer. Very good undercarriage........................................................ $62,500 Deere 50G, cab/air/heat, QC, 24” bucket, front blade, undercarriage at 60-70%, auxiliary hyd, 2800 hours. Hyd thumb on order..................................................................... $52,500 Deere 85G excavator, extra bucket, 1000 hours........ $89,000 2002 Deere 200C, 48” bucket, 79,800 hours............. $49,000 Deere 230LC, bucket, hyd thumb.................................... Call Hitachi ZX120-3, good undercarriage, 2700 hours. Thumb available..................... Going through shop at this time 2007 Hitachi ZX135, 2 buckets, hyd thumb, blade.......... Call 2002 Hitachi ZX200LC, cab, air, heat, forestry cab guard, thumb, 42” dig bucket, Hendrix pin-grabber coupler, auxiliary hyd. Very good undercarriage............................ Call John Deere 892D-LC, good undercarriage, hyd thumb. Starts and operates as it should..................................... $32,500

FORESTRY

Cat 320B LL log loader. For parts.................................... Call Cat 966C loader, open station, average tires. Starts and operates as it should...........................................Call for Price Clark Ranger 668, runs well, hole in radiator, 6V53 Detroit engine...................................................................... $7500 Danzco PT20 delimber, high mount, comes with trailer and lights..................................................................... $10,000 Deere 690E log loader............................................ For parts Hitachi EX270 log loader, elevated cab, can come off, good undercarriage and miscellaneous. Runs good..... $29,900 John Deere 740 skidder, good tires, swing boom grappler. Good older skidder, will go to work..............Call for Price Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call 2003 Valumet 890 forwarder, good working condition..... Call Several slide booms for parts available

2006 Deere 772D, cab, air/heat, powershift transmission, LED lights, 17.5x25 tires at 55-85%, 6WD capable, 14-ft. moldboard, wing addition with blade, 5 shank rear ripper, 13,290 hours. Runs good, operates good............ $79,000

LOADERS

2010 Case 321E, cab, air/heat, QC, forks, bucket, 2900 hours..................................................................... $53,000 Cat 966C, 4 yard bucket............................................. $25,000 Deere 210LE.................................................................... Call 2015 Deere 344K, 3rd valve, QC, 5300 hours........... $68,000 1999 Deere 544H loader, 3 yard bucket, straight loader, good matched tires, 12,500 hours................................. $49,000 Deere 624H loader........................................................... Call

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Tennant 830-II sweeper, ex-county owned, 5600 miles.......... .............................................................................. $29,000

SKIDSTEERS

2013 Deere 328D, cab/air/heat, new tires, new bucket, hyd QC, standard hyd with electrical connectors, hand control iso/H, 2 speed, creep mode, float mode, block heater, 4973 hours..................................................................... $28,500

TELEHANDLERS

Ingersoll-Rand VR90B telescopic forklift, open cab, joystick controls, all 3 steering options, 3 speed forward/reverse, 5-ft. x 4” wide tires, front tires 35%, rear tires 85%, . Runs and operates good................................................ $29,000 JCB 506C telehandler, full cab, window guard, 6000 lb lift capacity, 42-ft. reach, 3 steer types, FNR switch with manual transmission, side tilt function, front auxiliary hyd, Perkins engine, 3208 hours. Good operating, good running telehandler............................................................ $35,000

TRACTORS

John Deere 2355 tractor.................................................. Call John Deere 4010 tractor, hyd front blade, hyd angle snow wing, PTO, 2 hyd remotes, lights, plug in block and oil heaters, new rear tires, studded chains, good front tires, studded chains................................................................... $11,000

TRUCKS

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Weeds in my pasture

By Catherine Wissner, UW Extension Laramie County There are several major weed issues facing landowners in Laramie County, the big ones are Dalmatian Toadflax, Cheat grass and Thistle. This is the time of year when they become much more noticeable, however it may not be the right time to control them. By this time of the year most weeds have become herbicide resistant and spraying will not work. Mowing weeds can make the problem much worse. Mowing weeds will just disperse the seeds. With perennial weeds like Thistle and Dalmatian Toadflax mowing will encourage the patch to spread out larger via underground rhizomes. Cheat grass is an introduced species from Eurasia, it thrives in cool moist conditions, it is considered a winter annual that germinates in the fall when temperature are in the 40’s. It will continue to grow until temperatures drop below 28 degrees. It has a very flexible lifecycle and will continue to germinate in the spring under cool wet conditions. Cheatgrass becomes a highly competitive one grass monoculture, suppressing native vegetation, with negative impacts. Such as; loss of grazing and wildlife and pollinator habitat. Livestock will not eat Cheatgrass once it becomes mature and importantly it creates a serious fire hazard. Cheatgrass is shallow rooted and creates a mat of roots and litter that steals available resources of water and soil nutrients enabling it to out compete native grasses and flowers. It changes from green to purple to straw brown as it matures. The purple stage is an indicator of hazardous fire conditions within two to three weeks. While Cheatgrass provides forage when used by livestock in the early spring it can have negative effects when consumed with seed heads present, as these seeds contain long stiff awns that often puncture the mouth and throat tissue of livestock. This seed head with its awns can burrow into the fur of dogs, cats, along with grazing animal where it may cause skin related problems. Please remember to check your dogs, cats, horses and other livestock if they’ve been out in grass that’s gone to seed. Once established, Cheatgrass can be very persistent, the integration of cultural methods of good prairie management along with herbicide controls and reseeding can be successful management tools. Disturbing the soil by disking, tilling, excess grazing, mowing, off road vehicles, heavy grazing all favor Cheatgrass establishment. Herbicides are the current recommendation for control, they should be used with care and caution to surrounding plants and waterways. Always read the label for exact instructions on use and plants to protect. Another weed causing problems here is Dalmatian Toadflax, this was introduced into the western U.S. as an ornamental in 1874 and escaped cultivation. Toadflax readily spreads into adjacent non-disturbed areas. Much of this spread is by vegetative means, reflecting a vigorously-growing root system. Dalmatian toadflax roots may grow 20 inches deep or more nine weeks after seedlings have emerged and have vegetative buds that give rise to new shoots. Patch expansion can be dramatic. Dalmatian toadflax, typically a bright yellow snapdragon like flower begins in late May or June in and may continue until fall. It spreads by horizontal or creeping rootstocks as well as by seed. A mature plant can produce up to 250,000 seeds. Dalmatian toadflax may be controlled with herbicides labeled for toadflax, always read the label to be sure. Researchers in Wyoming sprayed Dalmatian toadflax in early September, then seeded the following year in April with Crested Wheatgrass, Pubescent Wheatgrass, Thickspike Wheatgrass, Russian Wildrye, and ‘Sodar’ Wheatgrass. The combination of spraying and seeding competitive grasses controlled Dalmatian toadflax better than spraying alone. The best times to spray is just before and during blooming. Another more effective time to spray, mid-September to the first of October after the first frost. Again, the more you mow your prairie the more problems you will create. ##### One day Danny was suprised to see a police car pull up to the house. The officer got out and came around to help Danny’s elderly father out of the backseat. The officer guided him by the arm over to Danny. “Dad, what is it?” Danny asked anxiously. “What in the world is wrong?” He looked to the officer, who was the first to speak. “Your father was lost in the park. He had his ID on him, so I thought I’d better bring him home.” After the officer left, the father let Danny in on a little secret: “I wasn’t exactly lost. I was just too tired to walk home.”

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SS advance designation form

MSU News Service When planning for your financial future, Montana State University (MSU) Extension reminds individuals to consider the unexpected, such as preparing for a time when you are not able to manage your finances. While Montana has a statutory financial power of attorney whereby residents can appoint an agent to make financial decisions for them when they are not able, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not accept the document for managing another person’s Social Security payments. But under the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018, the Social Security Administration provides an advance designation for adults and emancipated minors who are applying for or receiving Social Security benefits, supplemental security income or special veterans benefits, according to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “If you need help with the management of your benefits at some point in the future, the Social Security advance designation lets you to choose up to three people to serve as your ‘representative payee,’” Goetting said. “A representative payee is someone who the SSA appoints to manage your Social Security benefits if you are unable to do so. You can change your designees at any time.” When someone chooses advance designees, the SSA will send a notice each year for individuals to review the people they chose. Goetting recommends choosing a designee who has genuine concern for your well-being. An organization cannot be assigned as advance designees. “An advance designation is not an appointment of a representative payee, nor is it a power of attorney,” Goetting said. “The document simply provides you a way to nominate someone you want to handle your finances. The form is optional, and you can update or withdraw your advance designation at any time. “If you become unable to manage or direct others to manage your Social Security benefits in the future, you will have peace of mind knowing that someone you trust may be appointed to manage your benefits for you.” To sign up for an advance designation visit ssa.gov/payee/ advance_designation.htm.

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News very economical price. Managing infectious diseases in cattle • Enteric conditions such as calf enteroherds involves all aspects of the beef cowtoxemia and gut stasis - These conditions calf system. result in dehydration and an electrolyte The systems approach includes matchimbalance and can cause the appearance ing genetic selection to resources, meeting of bloat in young calves. One way to deal nutrition requirements, reducing environwith this condition is to encourage cows and mental stress and the use of specific vaccine calves to pair up even during feeding time, protocols. which encourages regular nursing. Products That vaccine protocol is part management that provide “insurance” are clostridium and part product/protocol selection, accordperfringens (enterotoxemia) vaccines given ing to North Dakota State University Extento cows, which then pass immunity to the sion veterinarian and livestock stewardship calf through colostrum. Alternatively, enspecialist Gerald Stokka. terotoxemia vaccines can be given to the Here is advice for good management: calf at birth so the calf can develop an active • Move cows to new calving grounds or immune response to reduce its susceptibility move cows that have not calved to provide to this specific toxin-producing pathogen. more space to decrease some of the risk • Respiratory (summer pneumonia) conassociated with the buildup and spread of ditions - These conditions typically occur environmental pathogens to susceptible in calves that are at least 4 weeks old. They animals. may be related to viral and bacterial infec• Assess body condition scores (BCS) tions such as IBR (infectious bovine rhiand change cow management to improve notracheitis), BVD (bovine viral diarrhea), the opportunity for thin cows to re-breed BRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus), in a timely fashion. Cows that are too thin Mannheimia, Histophilus, Pasteurella and (BCS of 4 or less) will need extra portions Mycoplasma. However, deficiencies in of high-quality feed to regain lost condition. passive immunity and environmental conExcellent spring grass growth can meet ditions such as cold, wet or extremely dry, these needs, but dry conditions may require dusty conditions and abrupt temperature cows to be fed stored feed longer than norchanges increase the risk. Additionally, mal this spring and early summer. Heifer commingling and sorting procedures that calves that have been limit fed and were occur at breeding times, artificial inseminaon restricted growth during the winter will tion and estrous synchronization programs, need a higher-quality diet to begin cycling and even pasture movements can increase and conceive early in the breeding season. the risk of disease. Purchasing “insurance” • Have a veterinarian give bulls a comvaccines and reducing the risk for respiraplete breeding soundness and physical exam tory conditions must be combined with atbefore the breeding season to assess their tention to other risk factors. Consult your feet, legs and BCS. Mature bulls should be veterinarian about specific products and able to maintain weight during the winter viral and bacterial vaccines. on a hay diet and gain weight rapidly on • Pinkeye - This condition is one of the good grass. most frustrating to manage. It involves an “Bulls should not be overly thin prior to infection of the cornea of the eye and is breeding because young bulls may lose conpainful. Without intervention, it may result siderable weight during the breeding seain a temporary or permanent loss of sight. son,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock Vaccines are available, but their efficacy systems specialist at NDSU’s Hettinger and the reduction of risk are very difficult Research Extension Center. “In addition, to evaluate. bulls should not be overly fat because of • Footrot - This bacterial condition does the potential for scrotal fat to reduce the not seem to cause outbreaks in young testicles’ cooling capabilities in hot weather calves, but it occurs more often in bulls, and subsequently reduce semen quality. All yearling cattle and young cows. Without bulls also should have a semen evaluation proper intervention and treatment, permabefore the breeding season.” nent lameness may result. Product and vaccine protocol selection “Remember, not all cattle that are lame involves an assessment of the risk for cerhave footrot,” says Lisa Pederson, Extentain diseases, and the efficacy and safety of sion livestock specialist at NDSU’s Central specific products such as vaccines. Grasslands Research Extension Center. “This aspect of cattle ‘insurance’ must be “Other conditions that may cause lameness done in consultation with your veterinarare cracked hooves, and knee and joint ian,” Stokka says. injuries. “Newborn calves receive immune protecThe effectiveness of footrot vaccines is tion through the nursing and absorption of difficult to evaluate in these cases. The use the dam’s colostrum,” he notes. “Calves that of footrot vaccines may be targeted toward are shortchanged in this process will be at high-risk animals such as young bulls and a greater risk of sickness, death and loss of heifers. productivity, and vaccines cannot overcome “An important aspect of the protocol this deficiency. However, vaccines can deportion of herd management is to do your crease the risk to the individual and to the very best to reduce the likelihood of disease group of specific diseases most common to pathogens having the opportunity to prothe nursing calf.” liferate in herds,” Stokka says. “Protocol Here are conditions related to bacterial steps to reduce disease proliferation include and viral infections that present some level segregating newly purchased animals from of risk to young calves: the rest of the herd for a period of time, • Clostridial diseases, commonly called conducting routine evaluations of the herd, “blackleg” - The risk of this infection is having protocols in place for treatment of difficult to assess. However, this organism animals, rapidly identifying and treating lives in the soil and can cause severe illness sick animals, and ensuring that all animaland death in susceptible animals. 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Corn Fritters Day Date celebrated: July 16th Corn Fritters Day is a celebration of comfort food and simple cooking. With some corn, egg, flour, milk, and melted butter, anyone can throw together a batch of these side dish favorites. With some creativity, you can add your own favorite ingredients to spice them up or create your very own fritter monstrosity. Sardines and chocolate chips, anyone? History of Corn Fritters Day This snack is savory and sweet, and it has its origins in Native American cuisine. Native Americans have been using maize, which is ground corn, as food for thousands of years – long before explorers from Europe came to the New world. In PreColumbian Americas, corn-based products were considered staple foods. This includes the likes of cornbread, arepa, and corn flatbread. Deep drying techniques were not used by Native Americans at this time, though, as ample supplies of cooking oil were needed, as well as equipment that was able to handle oil being cooked at extremely high temperatures. When European settlers came to America, they started to learn about different processes and recipes for corn dishes. They then started to make their own variations of cornmealbased dishes, including European breads. The corn fritter was invented in the South of the United states. This is a cuisine that is known for having a lot of deep fried foods! In South America, traditional corn fritters will use melted butter, milk, flour, egg, and corn kernels. They can be baked, shallow fried, and deep fried. They can also be served with cream, honey, fruit, or jam. Some people also make them with creamed corn, after which they are baked and served with maple syrup. How to celebrate Corn Fritters Day The best way to celebrate Corn Fritters Day is to enjoy this delicious treat. If you have never made corn fritters before, don’t worry. All you need to do is a quick search online and you will see that there are many different recipes to help you get started.

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How does BVD impact the herd?

K-State Research and Extension News Calves with respiratory problems, cows that naturally abort their calves, deformed calves and scours in the herd are just a few of the signs that a cow-calf producer may have Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) circulating among the cattle, according to Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White. Talking on a recent BCI Cattle Chat podcast, Larson said though diarrhea is part of the name, BVD presents itself in many ways. “BVD is a unique virus because it impacts animals of all ages through multiple body systems,” Larson said. The biggest source of the virus, Larson said, comes from the persistently infected animals in the herd. So, if a calf is born with this virus, it will shed the virus throughout its entire life. “These calves were actually infected in gestation as a fetus,” Larson said. If those cattle survive to birth, they will continually shed the virus as they move about the herd to expose other animals, according to Larson. He explained this can occur when a pregnant cow is exposed to a persistently infected calf. While she may recover from the virus, the fetus in the womb becomes persistently infected. If the calf survives, it perpetuates the infection when it enters the herd. White said if a producer suspects they have the BVD virus in the herd, it is important to consult with a veterinarian and explore a testing strategy prior to breeding. This strategy involves testing all the calves in the herd. “If the calf is persistently infected, it will need to be removed from the herd and likely euthanized, so it doesn’t expose other animals. Producers need to be prepared for that possibility when they opt for testing,” White said. Larson added the test is highly accurate. Both veterinarians agreed that the likelihood of having BVD in the herd without signs is low. “Our best estimate is that BVD is circulating in about 7% of the herds in the country,” Larson said. To help producers evaluate their risk, Larson and his team have built a BVD Consult app (http://129.130.128.84/ openlabyrinth/mnode.asp?id=qf4jesn1rx7jzqajxhq) that they can use. To hear more of the discussion, go to the BCI Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci.org/2021/04/16/news-updatebvd-summer-pasture-utilization-listener-question/). ##### Did you know? Nutella was invented just after WWII ended because chocolate was so expensive.

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Big Box stores like Walmart and Target are certainly convenient, offering so much of the things we need in one place, and the prices they offer can’t be beat. However, there is a section of our local commerce that brings us a local flavor, a taste of home, and makes sure that your purchases really support your local community. Independent Retailers are our neighbors, friends, and family, whether they’re running the corner store providing gas to keep us on the move, or local craftsman who bring us the best in cheeses and handcrafted furniture, Independent Retailer Month reminds you to help support them to support your community. History of Independent Retailer Month Independent Retailer Month was established by Clare Rayner, known throughout the world as “The Retail Champion” to help get local communities working with their local retailers to help keep local money local. There’s been a lot of loss of culture and community throughout the years as big box companies move in and start driving the smaller companies out of business. Without being able to deal in the sheer variety of products and services, and to purchase in the sheer quantities they do and thus getting better prices, the independent retailers are in a significant amount of trouble. The only way for them to survive is with the support of their community, and the loyalty of these people to their local businesses. Since the creation of Independent Retailer Month, millions of dollar in revenue have been returned to local businesses as people start shopping locally and discovering the hometown feel you get from shopping with your friends and neighbors. How to Celebrate Independent Retailer Month There are a few ways to celebrate independent retailer month, but the most prominent is getting out there and shopping at local stores and farmers markets. Don’t buy honey from some distant apiary when you can pick it up from your local beekeeper and know that it’s all been born and bred locally. And, you know that when you buy from a local store, all of that money stays in the community helping to keep the local flavor alive.

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K-State Research and Extension News With spring and summer comes awareness of severe weather – plus the need to plan ahead – and this year is no exception, said Jan Steen, community vitality specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “We have insurance on our crops, vehicles and homes should disaster strike, but how are we protecting our important data? Digital photos and videos, documents, and spreadsheets can be gone in a blink of an eye in a tornado or flood – and fire or theft at any time of year,” said Steen, a co-coordinator of the Kansas PRIDE Program and social media specialist. Steen provided tips to prepare for a disaster, whether it’s a flooded basement in your own home or a community ravaged by fire: • Take photos or videos of your property and valuables. This visual inventory can help with the insurance claim process and will make identifying items to replace easier. Be sure to back those photos or videos up and to update them when you purchase new items. • Have an emergency plan. Know where to go in case of severe weather or fire. • Have an emergency kit you can grab on your way to a storm shelter or as you exit for a safer place in case of fire or flood. • Print paper copies of your most important documents. Business and household spreadsheets, insurance policies, bank account details, passports and drivers’ licenses. Put copies in your emergency kit or store off-site in a safe deposit box or with a family member. Add phone numbers of family and work contacts that aren’t memorized. • Consider using a cloud storage service (Google Drive, OneDrive, Drop Box, etc.) and back up your files regularly. In the event your computer is damaged or stolen you’ll have access to the files you need from another computer, tablet, or phone. • Perform regular backups to physical removable storage (thumb drives, secure digital or SD cards). These can be easily placed in your emergency kit or safe deposit box along with your paper copies. • Have an extra phone charging cable and plug for your emergency kit. The power may be out where you are, but if you need to shelter elsewhere, you have a way to charge your phone for important calls or for filing insurance claims. • For charging, also consider a portable power pack. These are about the size of a smartphone and allow you to charge a device anywhere from once to multiple times, depending on the model and brand. Be sure to keep the battery pack itself charged for when you need it most. Some portable NOAA weather radios have hand cranks to generate power and a USB port to charge your phone, which may be useful for long-term power outages. More emergency preparedness information can be found on the K-State Research and Extension Prepare Kansas blog (https://blogs.k-state.edu/preparekansas/), produced by extension agents and specialists committed to education aimed at reducing the impact of disasters for Kansans. They are affiliated with the national Extension Disaster Education Network (https://extensiondisaster.net), comprised of extension personnel across the country focused on disaster education.

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We all know the situation: being subjected to someone else’s conversation while in a public space. Speaking on a cell phone makes some of us forget our manners! Celebrate Cell Phone Courtesy Month by following these tips for cell phone etiquette. • When you are in a meeting, don’t check your phone constantly for texts and emails. Concentrate on the people you are with. • Set your cell phone to silent or vibrate when in a courtroom, theatre, or place of worship. • Don’t embarrass yourself; if you need to make a call which you know is going to get intense and emotional, save it for when you are somewhere private. The rest of the world doesn’t need to know about your relationship issues! • Finally, check your personal volume control. It’s all too easy to start yelling into your cellphone. Everyone in your vicinity will appreciate your good manners in avoiding “cell yell”!

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Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Not only will the winner of the MonThe Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmtana YF&R Discussion Meet receive a ers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee anPolaris Ranger, but they will also receive nounced that for the seventh consecutive an expense-paid trip to participate in the year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet Young Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger January 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. ® Side by Side UTV to the winner of the During the YF&R Committee meeting, competition. The announcement came durthe group talked about MFBF’s transition ing the YF&R Committee meeting at the to take the lead on the Young Ag LeaderMFBF Summer Conference in Great Falls ship Conference (YALC) which will be held June 7-9 in Great Falls, MT. October 15-17 in Bozeman. In addition, The Discussion Meet contest is designed they heard a legislative update and took a to simulate a committee meeting where tour of Ag Processing Solutions in Vaughn. discussion and active participation are exPrincipal Engineer Andrew Bishop dispected from each participant. This compecussed his company’s mission to add value tition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas to agricultural products, such as hemp. and information on a pre-determined topic They are currently working with the plant and is an excellent way for young people to to develop processing that will make fiscal learn more about agricultural issues. sense and have a market for hemp. “We are excited and honored to have “The hemp processing plant is in its Polaris and our Montana Polaris dealers infancy, and Ag Processing Solutions sponsoring our young farmers and ranchis building facilities to process it,” said ers again this year and donating the grand Bishop. “We’re not going to save the world prize Ranger for our 2021 Discussion with hemp, but farmers need to be incentivMeet winner,” said MFBF YF&R Chair ized to grow it. There are uses for it such J.M. Peck. “In addition, we appreciate that as “bricks”, hempcrete, bedding for horse their generous donation attracts interested competitors.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A44

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Bayers Ranches, Inc.

Elings Polled Herefords

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT www.bayersherefordranch.com

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

Marty & Leslie Bennett 406-221-6350, Butte, MT

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

Churchill Cattle Co

406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Feddes Herefords

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

Frank Herefords

G & R Farming, LLC

Garrison Ranches Inc

M/D Herefords

Hop Creek Ranch

McKechnie Land & Cattle Inc.

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

406-799-2264, Lavina, MT www.hopcreekranchcompany.com

Indreland’s Grasshaven Ranch

MK Black Herefords

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

J Bar E Ranch

Mohican West

JZ Livestock

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

Hanly’s

Dallas Polled Herefords

Dave Hanson & Kelsey Cooper 406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT

Hyer McKechnie, Pres. (406) 432-2296 Dave Hanson (406) 570-5519 Chad Murnin (406) 947-5322 Jon Bouma (406) 799-2973 Austin Frank (307) 631-6012 Carl Loyning (406) 425-2484 Jane’a Ehkle (406) 202-2799 Johanna Bouma, Sec. (406) 240-2587

406-489-2414, Molt, MT

Northern Ag Research 406-265-6115, Havre, MT

On Point Cattle Co Otis Ranch

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

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

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

Modest birth, massive meat

Wichman Herefords

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

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

L Bar W Cattle Company

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

Vandeberg Ranch

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-445-2315, Roberts, MT

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406-670-8529, Laurel, MT www.mohicanpolledherefords.com

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Thomas Herefords

Opportunity, MT

K & C Herefords

Curlew Cattle Co

Storey Hereford Ranch

McMurry Cattle

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

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Montana Hereford Association Directors

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

Houck Ranch, LLC

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

406-880-9211, Frenchtown, MT

Sparks Herefords

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT

Griffin Polled Herefords 406-821-0247, Darby, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-788-2393, Baker, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-239-9907, Evaro, MT

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

406-214-5120, Missoula, MT

406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT

Rocky Mountain Mini Herefords 406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com

406-795-8118, Wibaux, MT

307-631-6012, Roscoe, MT

Rockin’ Double R Ranch

406-445-2280, Red Lodge, MT

406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT www.LuckyUCattle.com

Holden Herefords

406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

Lucky U Cattle Company

605-866-4495, Reva, SD www.herefordamerica.com

Ehlke Herefords

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

The Livestock Link

605-210-1956, Reva, SD www.thelivestocklink.com

Wilson Hereford Ranch

406-370-4074, Trout Creek, MT

XA Cattle

308-320-1110, Moorefield, NE

Yorlum Cattle Co

406-882-4086, Trego, MT

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The deadline for advertising in the August 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be July 28th. Phone (406) 271-5533 or email: advertising @tradersdispatch.com

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Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on July 27 Who’s thinking about houseplants right now? If you are like alot of folks, you’re giving all of your attention to your outdoor vegetable garden, and to your flower beds. If you stop and think about it, you might not have given those beautiful indoor plants any time or attention in quite a while. Chances are, those indoor plants are feeling a little neglected. Like other houseplant owners you likely want to provide your houseplants with the very best plant care. Here’s an opportunity for you to bond with your houseplants. Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day is a great day for you and your house plants to get some exercise. It will be good for them. It will allow you to bond with your plants, helping them to reach their maximum potential. Along the way, you can get your houseplant accustomed to your neighborhood!? Did You Know? Bonding with your plants helps them to be the very best plants that they can be. In addition to taking them for a walk, to can bond with your houseplants by talking to them, or playing encouraging music.

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stalls and insulation, as well as producing alternatives to petroleum products.” For more information on the MFBF YF&R Committee, the YF&R Discussion Meet and more, visit www. mfdf.org or contact Sue Ann Streufert, sueanns@mfbf. org, 406-587-3153. Thanks to these participating Polaris dealers for supporting our Young Farmers and Ranchers: Beaverhead Motorsports – Dillon; Bliss Cycle – Conrad; Gallatin Recreation – Bozeman; Helena Cycle Center – Helena; Jesco Marine and Power Sports – Kalispell; Kurt’s Polaris – Seeley Lake; Lewistown Honda & Polaris, Lewistown; Montana Power Products – Ronan; Redline Sports, Inc – Butte; Riverside Marine & Cycle – Miles City; Russell Motorsport – Missoula; Sports City Cyclery – Great Falls; Yellowstone Polaris - Billings. Be sure to stop by their dealerships to say thank you for supporting the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers and check out their inventory. ##### The band the Village People are out touring again, after so many years. They have a new hit single: “It’s Fun to Play for the A-A-RP!” ##### Old night owls never die, they just don’t give a hoot if they get out anymore.

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2W Spreading, Choteau MT...............................A20 3V Distributing, Conrad MT ..................................C9 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT...............................C10 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......................A27 Action Toys, Billings MT .......................................C3 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ...........................................................C13 Ag Efficiency, Ryan DeBruycker, Dutton MT ......A23 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT ............C39 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT .........................................C19 Aggressor, Limagrain Cereal Seeds, Ft. Collins CO .........................................................................C28 American Manufacturing, Hogeland MT.............A41 ATP Nutrition, LTD, CANADA.............................A37 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT ....................C30 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT ..................A8 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT ..........................C31 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT ..................C14, C15 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT .........................C35 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT..........A42 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT .............................A16 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT....A24 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ........A27 Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT...........A18 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT....................................C31 Buckley Auction MT............................................C25 Carbon County 4-H/FFA, Red Lodge MT ...........A20 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT .....C19 Central Machine & Ag Repair, Big Sandy MT ......A7 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND .........................A28 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT ....A14 CoAXium, Limagrain Cereal Seeds, Ft. Collins CO . .........................................................................C25 Commercial Lynks, Inc. Ledger MT ...................B10 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT................C40 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT ................................C43 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT ...................................................................C43 Croplan by Winfield United, Mick Miller, Fairfield MT .........................................................................C33 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ..............................C20 Dakota Truck & Farm, Minot ND ........................A39 Darling Ingredients, Inc ...............................C6, C12 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT ................................................C29, C42 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........A12 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................................C36 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger MT .....................................C23 Ear Mountain Machine, Choteau MT .................C12 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT .......A29 EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT ........C27 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT...............C34 First State Bank, Shelby MT ..............................A32

Index

Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton MT .............C42 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT ........... A23, C32 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ..................A16 Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT ....................................C38 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT ..........................C16 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT .... ..................................................A13, A41, B11, C1 Frontier Fence, Billings MT ................................C33 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT .............C11 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT .............................C6, C7 Gateway Arch & Fence, Wayne Thiem, Bozeman MT ...................................................................C20 Glass Trucking, Denton MT..................................A3 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT ..............A18 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ...................C28 Great Falls Fence, Great Falls MT .....................C24 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT .....A33 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY....................................................B3 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad MT ................A40 HCL Truck Equipment, Billings & Belgrage M......A23 Heartland Ag Systems, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, WA ...................................................................A19 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT .........................B13 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT....C18 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT .....................................................C30 Highline Communications, Cut Bank MT .............B5 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT ......A30, A31 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT.............C28 Ironhide, Williston ND ........................................B14 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT ...................................................................A22 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT..............................................C8 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT............ A12, C8 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte MT................A39 Joe Judisch Custom Swathing & Baling, Conrad MT ...................................................................A20 Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND .. ...........................................................................B6 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls MT ...................B2 Krogmann Mfg. ..................................................A43 Landmark, Billings MT........................................A19 Lane Judisch Swathing, Conrad MT ..................A34 Larry’s Tractor & More, LLC, Missoula, Columbia Falls, Hamilton MT...........................................B12 Lattin & Sons, Power MT .......................... A23, C32

Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ....A14 Limagrain Cereal Seeds, Zach Gaines, Ft. Collins CO ...................................................................C25 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MTB4 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ......................A19 Mahindra, Big Sky Harley, Great Falls MT .........A42 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT ........C36 Missouri River Realty, Glasgow, Malta, Sidney MT.. .........................................................................A39 Montana Ag Safety Program ..............................C22 Montana Farm Bureau, Bozeman MT ................C22 Montana Farmers Union ....................................C27 Montana Farrier Supply, Livingston MT .............B12 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT ...............C4 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Great Falls MT .................................................A32 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT ..........C17 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT .....A34 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville MT ....B15 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls MT ..............A27 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY .........................A24 Mountain States Oilseeds, LLC, American Falls ID . .........................................................................A44 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT ............C29 Mountain West Ag Services, Garneill MT...........C23 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT.....C12 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT.....B8, B9 Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients Inc ...........C6, C12 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT...............B16 NM Machinery, Missoula MT ..............................A26 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT......A35 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ................................C5 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT .......C26 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE ..........................A21 Oxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE Three Forks MT..........................................................A26 Paramount Service & Supply, Glendive & Sidney MT ...................................................................A34 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT .....................C21 Poteet Construction, Missoula MT .....................C40 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton MT ........C21 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree MT ..............A16 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT...................C37 Prescription Tillage Technology, DBL Sales, Denton MT ...................................................................C29 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...C32 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ...........C28 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ............................B4 RDO Equipment, Missoula MT.............................B4 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT .........A36 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT ...A42

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Chester, Montana

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New Spotlyte 15-gallon sprayers attach easily to your ATV or garden tractor.

Hub, sprocket and pulley assortment for 40, 50, 60 chain and pulleys up to 16 inches.

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Rockwell Scales, Simms MT ..............................B12 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River MT ........................C40 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT ...A42 Rydelle Enterprises, Drummond MT ..................A18 Safflower Technologies International, Fairview MT..B6 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT ...........................................................................C4 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown MT ...................................................................A40 Shop Specialties, Valier MT ...............................C41 Shortline Ag, Scobey MT...................A10, C22, C32 Skinner Harvesting, Emporia KS .........................A2 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT ......................A2, A38 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ...............C9 SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ................C30 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT .................................. A11 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT ..............................C34 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT .......A37 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT ................................................... B2, C33 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT ......... B7, C17 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT ...........................C31 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT A40 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre MT ........................C41 The Fagenstrom Co. Great Falls MT ...................A9 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks MT .........................................................................C26 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester MT .............................B1 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre MT..........C44 Tilleman Motor Company Dodge, Havre MT......C44 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT ...........................A26 Torgerson’s LLC, Ethridge, Glasgow, Great Falls, Havre, Billings, Lewistown, Belgrade, Hysham, Kalispell, Denton MT..........................................C3 Transport Equipment, Missoula MT ...................C34 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT .....................A25 Tri County Implement, Sidney MT........................A9 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton MT ...................B5 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT ................................A15 TT&E Inc, Victor MT .............................................C2 Up In Smoke Diesel Tuning, Brian Keller, Great Falls MT ...................................................................C38 Valley Trailer Sales, Belgrade MT ......................B10 Vaughn Truck, Havre MT ...................................A44 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester MT...................A17 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad MT .......................A32 West River Equipment, Mandan ND ..................B15 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula MT ...C24 Westfield, Power Motors, Fort Benton MT .........C21 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT ..................C28 Winfield United, CropLan, Mick Miller, Fairfield MT . .........................................................................C33 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT.......C4 Zomer Truck, Conrad MT .....................................C3

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H 23-hp H 57” cut H 2” to 8” cutting height H Four tire design for added support on rough ground

New Honda Replacement Engines IN STOCK

5.5 hp - 27 hp We also have pumps: 4 and 5.5 hp 1”-3” pumps. 132 and 152 gpm water pumps, 220 gpm chemical pump. 3” pumps at 275 gpm

Flexilla 1/4”, 3/8” & 1/2” air hose 5/8” water hose All fittings available swivel & standard straight fittings. Hose splicers available as well.

See us for DOT truck inspections

Wheatheart Grain Augers

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Recently, pines and spruce trees throughout much of North Dakota have shown symptoms of decline. “The causes are varied, and treatment recommendations are equally diverse,” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension forester Joe Zeleznik says. In 2020, many ponderosa pine trees across the state died in shelterbelts or yards. “We believe that the extremely wet fall of 2019 is to blame,” Zeleznik says. “Soils were saturated in many areas, especially following the big snowstorm on Oct. 10-13, 2019. Even areas that were not necessarily low spots accumulated a large amount of moisture. The saturated soil either killed the pines’ root systems directly or else kept the trees from developing full hardiness before the winter.” Symptoms on pines were dramatic. Entire trees died, showing symptoms throughout the whole tree, seemingly all at once. In most cases, the trees showed no progression of symptoms from bottom to top or interior to exterior. Instead, trees began to grow in the spring of 2020, then simply stopped, with the needles turning brown. Additional deaths of ponderosa pine trees are expected in 2021. More recently, spruce trees have been showing a variety of symptoms that have been diagnosed with the broad term of “winter injury.” Winter injury generally shows up as early as February but is more commonly seen in March or April. Needles often turn a purplish-brown as they die. This dieback often has no pattern. The needles that die may be on one side of the tree or on the bottoms of branches, but they also may be scattered throughout the tree crowns. Sometimes, only needle tips are dead, while in other cases, entire needles die outright. Affected trees can be right next to trees that are showing no symptoms. On occasion, entire trees may turn brown and die. “Wildly fluctuating temperatures in February and March are often to blame for winter injury,” Zeleznik says. “This year, the drought of 2020 is likely a major factor in the damage. Additionally, pests such as spider mites or pine needle scale may play a part, especially in those trees where the damage doesn’t follow a pattern.” Treating trees is difficult because most of the damage is due to environmental problems. “Where trees lost most of their needles, they likely will not recover no matter what we do,” Zeleznik notes. “For those trees that retain most of their needles, we need to make sure that we keep the trees otherwise healthy. “Specifically, water those trees that are suffering from drought,” he adds. “A long, slow soaking is better than multiple, brief additions of water. Move the hose around because the tree’s roots extend in all directions from the stem.” The roots go out far beyond the drip line of the tree crown, extending to as far as four or five times the height of the tree. The ground should be moist, not saturated, after watering. Zeleznik also recommends scouting for pests such as insects and diseases and being prepared to treat them appropriately. Scouting is important because treatment timing is critical to be effective. Spraying for a pest at the wrong time of year is ineffective and a waste of time and money. Contact your county Extension agent for more information about taking care of evergreens and other trees. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties to find the Extension office for your county.

Notable bulbs of history

If you were a bald man in ancient Egypt, or if you had tuberculosis, backaches, gas, or low sex drive, garlic would have been the medication of choice. Garlic has also been used to treat arthritis and rheumatism, dysentery, chicken pox, measles, malaria, typhoid, dandruff, constipation, and the common cold. Eighteenth-century doctors thought it could cure the plague. (It can’t.) In the early 20th century, garlic was considered low-class in the United States. Immigrant, working-class people from the south of Italy received most of the scorn: Garlic was called “Italian perfume” and “Bronx vanilla” (because of the large Italian community in the Bronx in New York City). That may seem unthinkable today, when Americans of every income level, religion, background, and ethnicity eat nearly three pounds of garlic per person annually. When did garlic start repelling vampires? In Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. This superstition most likely came from the fact that garlic in the blood was a common way to fend off another bloodsucker: the mosquito.

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2020 John Deere S780 (WA), Stk #66665, 336/231 Hours, Pro-Drive Transmission, Combine Advisor Packge, Big 650 Metric Duals, Deep Tooth Shoe, Sidehill Kit............. $419,000

2019 John Deere S770 (PH), Stk #68942, 781/515 Hours, Field Ready, Very Nice Unit, Cab Is Clean...................................... $329,000

2017 John Deere S660 (WI), Stk #68172, 2,161/1,348 Hours, Premium Cab, 2630 Display, 22.5’ Auger, Small & Round Bar Concaves................................................. $192,500

2016 John Deere S690 (WA), Stk #63946, 1,699/1,073 Hours, Michelin 650 Drive Tires & Michelin 750 Rears, 4WD, Powercast Tailboard ............................................................ $215,000

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2014 John Deere S660 (WA), Stk #64321, 2,058/1,429 Hours, 520/42 Duals, High Wear Package, Tank Extension, 3 Speed Transmission, 22.5’ Unload Auger..................... $142,500

2012 John Deere S660 (WA), Stk #67817, 1,711/1,100 Hrs, Nice Pre-Def Combine, Always Shedded, All Unloading Augers Replaced. .............................................................$127,000

2014 John Deere S680 (HA), Stk #69730, 2,516/1,599 Hours, Big 125 50R32 Drive Tires & 281-26 Rears, 4WD, 5 Speed Feederhouse, Pro Drive..............................................$170,000

2013 John Deere S680 (PI), Stk #68860, 3,412/2,351 Hrs, Loaded W/Power Fold, Duals, PowerCast Tailboard, 2630 Display.......$85,000

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2020 John Deere 735FD (WI), Stk #66808, Flip Over Reel, Poly Tine Pickup Reel, Header Height Sense In Rigid Mode, About 3,500 Acres..................................................... $81,900

2019 John Deere 735FD (WI), Stk #63334, About 1,300 Acres On Unit, Long-Short Course Knife. .............................................................. $74,500

2018 John Deere 645FD (WA), Stk #63531, 6,666 Acres, Long/Long Knife, Belts Look Good......... .............................................................. $79,000

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2020 John Deere R4038 (WA), Stk #70138, 400 Hours, 120’-ft. 20” Spacing, Boom Air Purge, Front Fill, Halogen Lights, 380/90-46 Tires........ ............................................................ $341,500

2018 John Deere R4045 (PH), Stk #70102, 3,500 Hours, 120-ft. 15” Spacing, Been Thru Our Service Inspection Last 2 Years, Boom Pins & Bushings Gone Thru........................... $205,000

2014 J&M 750-18 (HA), Stk #65550, 18” Unload Auger, Big 1000 PTO, Tarp, Scale, Lower Auger Will Be Replaced.................................. $26,000

2013 Brent 1596 (PI), Stk #69093, Quality Cart A Lot Less Than New, Well Kept, Electric Tarp, 520 Scale.............................................. $73,000

2012 Brent 1394 (HA), Stk #67639, 1,300 Bushel Cart, Tarp, Scale, Large 1,000 PTO, 1250 Single Tires, Lower Auger Great Shape.....$50,000

2010 Brent 782 (BL), Stk #66004, Corner Auger, Button Tires, Scale, Tarp, Large 1000 PTO, Nice Clean Cart.................................... $22,900

2018 John Deere R4045 (PI), Stk #70081, 2,700 Hours, 120-ft. 15” Spacing, Well Cared For Unit, Good Booms & Tires Good, AutoTrac & Display..................................................... $215,000

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2019 John Deere L341 1800 bale count....................... $149,230

2018 John Deere 6110M 194 hours, loader/grapple, warranty thru 8/27/21........ .................................................... $119,630

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Land values, irrigation needs increase when ethanol plant opens

K-State Research and Extension News ethanol market expansion is being supported Kansas State University agricultural econoby government policy and subsidies spent on mists have found that the growth of ethanol fuel mix mandates and things like that, then plants in the state over the past 20 years has to the degree to which land values go up due had an impact on irrigation and land values. to ethanol market expansion, those land valGabe Sampson, an agricultural economist ues staying high might depend on continued with K-State Research and Extension, said government support for those policies going that during the past 20 years, Kansas has seen forward. If those policies go away, one might an increase from three ethanol plants to 12, be concerned there would be a corresponding boosting the state’s capacity from 40 million drop in land values.” gallons produced per year to more than 500 Sampson said the research findings will be million gallons per year. used to inform agricultural policy on groundIn a study of that growth, Sampson and his water in arid and semi-arid states, such as colleagues found that when an ethanol plant Kansas. opens, irrigated land values within a 30 mile “If we continue to see ethanol market radius go up by 9-10%, and non-irrigated land expansion in these arid and semi-arid states, values improve by 5-6%. there might be concerns about added stress But growth in the ethanol market has also placed on socially valuable groundwater put greater demand on water resources since stocks,” he said. “It’s something we need to corn is the staple fuel stock for production in take into considerations when we’re evaluatKansas. Corn also is the most water intensive ing these bio-energy policies.” crop grown in the state. Sampson said the research will be published “The two questions we were most inlater this summer. Updated information on a terested in is whether the ethanol market variety of agricultural economics topics is also growth in Kansas has affected irrigated water available online from K-State Research and use through incentivizing corn acreage, and Extension at https://agmanager.info. what has been the effect on irrigated and non-irrigated land values,” Sampson said. The researchers studied 23,000 irrigated fields in Kansas over a 15-year period Let Triangle Ag-Services help you (2003 to 2017). “We looked at irrigated fields in the neighborhood of an ethanol plant (within 30 miles) and we compare irrigation water use before and after the plant opened relative to water use for fields outside the neighborhood,” Sampson said. “We find pretty clear evidence that irrigation water use does increase for a field when The GFX-750 with NAV-900 will work with an ethanol plant opens up,” five different steering systems, but APMD he added. “We find that for a 10% increase in ethanol refincombines the best features with easy ing capacity in that neighborinstallation and affordable pricing. hood, total irrigation water use increases by about five Trimble RTX Corrections for your NAV-900 acre inches per field per year, include five constellations from five so that’s about a half of an different countries, including the New GPS acre foot per field per year.” L2C, L2D, and L5 GPS satellites That’s a significant amount of irrigated water dedicated to ethanol production: “If we tally the cumulative effects Integrate with more tractors and implements over the past 15-20 years of with ISO compatibility ethanol market expansion, we predict that the cumulative effect on water use is about 4% Add AutoSync and Farmer Core to easily keep per year currently,” Sampson your data safe and available said. The tradeoff of increased irrigated corn acres, he added, may be the decreased irrigated acres of two other waterintensive crops: soybeans and alfalfa. Regarding the research team’s findings on land values, Sampson said “there’s www.triangleag.com 406-622-3887 nothing inherently wrong PO Box 1476 2705 Front Street about land values going up.” Fort Benton, MT 59442 “But there’s two points I would make: The value of land is often times the largest component of a producer’s wealth, so any factor that is affecting land values is important from a policy perAnd Lunch! spective because it’s affecting producer wealth. “The second point is if

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Date celebrated: July 14th There are few things in life that bring us back to childhood like the taste of macaroni and cheese, its rich flavorful combination of pasta and rich cheeses never fails to satisfy our palette. Some fascinating facts about Mac & Cheese • Mac & cheese is not only a delicious dish, but it is an official crayon color as well. In 1993, Crayola named one of its crayon colors ‘Macaroni and Cheese.’ • Mac & Cheese is considered a national dish in Canada. Plus, a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese is actually the most-purchased grocery product in the country. • Did you know that American president Thomas Jefferson was a huge fan of mac & cheese? He imported Parmesan cheese and macaroni for use in his Virginia estate after trying the dish in both northern Italy and Paris. • While mac & cheese is considered a response to the great depression, there have actually been similar recipes that have been around for centuries. In fact, in medieval England, there was a cookbook called Forme of Cury, and there was a pasta and cheese casserole dish, which was known as makerouns. The recipe is very similar to mac & cheese. History of Mac & Cheese Day The History of Mac & Cheese Day is the history of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, known throughout the world by various names, including simply Kraft Dinner in the Canada. While it seems a simple thing, a dish of macaroni with cheese, it was in fact quite an innovation for its time and started an important tradition in ready to prepare foods. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese was created as a response to the trying times of the great depression, there was a salesman who had an innovative idea. That idea being the sale of both cheese and macaroni together, so he began attaching packages of grated cheese to boxes of pasta. In part due to the conditions of its release, it became an absolute success. World War II saw the rationing of milk and dairy products, and due to shortages, many families were relying on dishes that had little meat in it. Macaroni and Cheese seemed the obvious solution and so its popularity spread like wildfire. James Lewis Kraft patented an important method of processing cheese that gave Kraft Macaroni & Cheese its unique orange color and has served as a signature trait of the product ever since. How To celebrate Mac & Cheese Day Celebrating Mac & Cheese Day is best done by buying one of those beautiful blue boxes and indulging in its flavor. But don’t stop there, mac & cheese is an incredibly versatile dish, and you can make an entirely new one by adding a container of tuna fish to the mix. Prefer something a little more traditional? There’s always hot dogs and peas, an old American favorite. Or you can add a can of processed chicken, a dollop of ranch dressing, and a sprinkling of bacon bits to make an incredible dish that will fill the hungriest belly.

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Take care of your skin. As outdoor cooking season heats up, enjoy a wide variety of foods, including fish, chicken, steak and/or burgers on the grill. Try grilling fruits and vegetables, too. Healthful foods and beverages provide nutrition and hydration to nourish our skin and the rest of our body. Check out the NDSU Extension publication “Grill Something Different” (available at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ publications/food-nutrition/quick-facts-grill-somethingdifferent). This is one of the tasty recipes included in the publication. Grilled Salmon 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. black pepper (or to taste) 1 tsp. salt 1 pound salmon steaks About 4 tsp. honey Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over the salmon. Grill for five minutes per side, drizzling lightly with a squeeze from the honey container (about 1 tsp. per steak) just before they’re done. Makes four servings. Each serving has 190 calories, 23 grams (g) protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, less than 1 g fiber and 630 milligrams sodium.

Water Law 101: Part 4, groundwater terms and definitions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News groundwater context, the doctrine of corPart 4 of a six-part series about basic relative rights generally limits the approwater law in the United States, predomipriation of groundwater to the landowner’s nately in the western part of the country, proportionate share of the water available and how it affects this finite resource. Water – “share and share alike.” law can be traced back to Roman times However, some NRDs have implemented and also has roots in English common law. groundwater pumping restrictions that limit Across the United States, it varies from the amount of water that each irrigator can state to state, and from East to West. When pump per year (or period of several years), conflicts arise, courts usually determine the for a certain number of acres. Sometimes outcome, unless there are state or federal these NRDs allow water that has not been laws or previous case studies to resolve the utilized to be “moved” or “banked” and issue. Exceptions to the law can arise from pumped from another well that the grower differences in each state’s water laws. manages to meet the water needs of certain Part 1: Basic concepts and legal terms, crops. including riparian doctrine and prior apReasonable use doctrine (the American propriation. rule) states that a water user can use as Part 2: Other types of water rights and much groundwater as desired as long as legal doctrines and concepts. the user is not wasting it (waste is per se or Part 3: Terms and definitions used in automatically unreasonable); and the water administering surface-water rights. must be used on the land where the well is Part 4: Groundwater terms and defini(the use of groundwater on non-overlying tions land is per se unreasonable). Otherwise, Groundwater refers to subsurface water, there are no restrictions on pumping and a as distinct from surface water, specifically pumper cannot be stopped from drying up water in the saturated zone of an aquifer – a neighbor’s well, unless the neighbor can the water stored underground in rock crevprove that person is wasteful or that his use ices and in the pores of geologic materials is non-overlying. that make up the earth’s crust. Groundwater Subflow doctrine refers to when groundlies in the ground’s zone of saturation, and water that is hydrologically connected to is also referred to as phreatic water. a stream is legally considered part of the An aquifer is an underground layer of stream, and therefore subject to surface porous rock, sand, or gravel containing large water law (prior appropriation). The courts amounts of water. The term is usually rein Nebraska have not followed this rule. stricted to water-bearing structures capable Templeton doctrine is one basis for surof yielding enough water to constitute a usface water-groundwater interface policy. In able supply. This is a geologic formation, this case, the surface irrigator drilled a well group of formations, or part of a formation because the streamflows were declining (a that contains sufficient saturated permeable common response to a common situation; material to yield significant quantities of other hydrologically connected wells were water to wells and springs. probably causing the streamflow to decline). Nebraska is rich in ground water due The new well induced recharge from the mainly to the Ogallala / High Plains aquifer. stream (pumped water from the stream into There are different types of aquifers: the well). A New Mexico court treated this An Artesian aquifer, generally synas a change in the appropriator’s point of onymous with confined aquifer, is bounded diversion from the stream to the new well. above and below by formations of imperThis allowed the appropriator to transfer meable or relatively impermeable matehis senior priority date from the stream to rial. Also described as an aquifer in which the new well, a significant legal advantage. ground water is under pressure significantly So, the otherwise junior well becomes a greater than atmospheric and its upper senior well. limit is the bottom of a bed of distinctly Induced recharge is the designed (as lower hydraulic conductivity than that of opposed to the natural or incidental) rethe aquifer itself. plenishment of groundwater storage from A perched aquifer is a groundwater surface-water supplies. unit separated from the main groundwater Artificial recharge is the addition of supply by a relatively impermeable stratum surface water to a groundwater reservoir and by the zone of aeration above the main by human activity, such as putting surface water body. water into a spreading basin. It can also be Hydrologically connected groundwater the designed (as opposed to the natural or is the flow that a perennially flowing stream incidental) replenishment of ground water reduces to during the dry season. It is supstorage from surface water supplies such ported by groundwater seepage into the as irrigation or induced infiltration from channel or the discharge entering streams streams or wells. There are five common channels as effluent from the groundwater techniques to effect artificial recharge of reservoir. a groundwater basin: water spreading, In Nebraska, groundwater is managed by recharge pits, recharge wells, induced rethe 23 natural resources districts (NRDs). charge, and wastewater disposal. Correlative (water) rights (or the CaliTo repeat the question that concluded fornia rule) refers to rights of landowners previous parts of this series: What is water over a common groundwater basin that worth? are coequal, or correlative, so that any one NEXT: Groundwater, part 2. owner cannot take more than his share even if the rights of others are impaired. In the ##### One fast-food burger can have meat ##### from 100 different cows. It sounds like a Crackers have holes in them for a reason. crazy amount, but the ground beef used to During the baking process, if the crackers make burgers, both in fast food places and have holes in them, it prevents air bubbles grocery stores, is made of a collection of from ruining the product. muscle tissues. ##### ##### Research indicates that siblings may Do English people eat English muffins, have more say in who we become than our or are they just called muffins? parents.

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Shark Awareness Day

Date When Celebrated: Always observed on July 14 The real goal of this day, is to provide education and awareness of the importance of sharks to the ecosystems of our world’s oceans. Sharks date back 420 million years ago, much farther back than dinosaurs, which roamed the earth a mere 230 million years ago. Along the way, sharks have gotten a bad reputation from movies, and from the media (what would the media be without media sensationalism!?), which constantly provides graphic reports of shark attacks. While we are made to be deathly afraid of sharks, the truth of the matter is that sharks are generally more afraid of us. And rightly so, as humans kill 100 million sharks (of all sizes) a year. World-wide, sharks only cause an average of 7 deaths and 70 reported attacks a year. Many sharks are endangered species. For example, the sharks are sought for shark fin soup and shark tooth jewelry. We don’t mean to underplay the importance to be alert to the dangers of sharks. Rather, we want to make you aware of their importance of sharks to the health of our oceans. Did You Know? The odds of being attacked by a shark is 1 in 11.5 million. The odds of being struck by lightning is 1 in 600,000. Museums around the world celebrate Shark Awareness Day by holding educational awareness programs, teaching us the importance of sharks in maintaining a healthy balance in the ocean ecosystem. At the top of the ocean food chain, sharks help to eliminate weak and sick members of ocean fish species, and keep the whole system in balance.

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University of Wyoming Extension said Pokorny. “I think all of these differA new generation of young ranchers ent backgrounds allowed us to have some gathered to learn about ranch management unique ideas and a different perspective on from University of Wyoming (UW) Extenthings.” sion educators at the Broadbent Ranch near The winning team members each reEvanston in late May. ceived a $500 award from the College of “Anything educational I think is imporAgriculture and Natural Resources to be tant, and we want to support that,” said used toward tuition and fees. Vance Broadbent, owner of the Broadbent While Kent didn’t grow up in agriculture, Ranch. “I thought it was a good cause and she was interested to apply what she has a good program. We wanted to help support learned in the classroom. it in any way that we could.” “With soil science the department does Eleven students from Wyoming, Coloa good job of integrating a lot of the range rado and Utah were taught on topics in meat and soil and all the different aspects, but it’s science, animal science, economics, ranch still not the same as actually going out and recreation and range management. Students getting the experience in those settings,” were placed on teams that presented a ranch said Kent. “I was curious to take what I was management business plan to a panel of learning these last two years and seeing how extension educators and Broadbent at the it actually works in the real world.” end of the week. Kent was also intrigued by the oppor“We had the perfect teams put together,” tunity to see another part of Wyoming she said Hudson Hill, UW extension educator. may not have otherwise had the opportunity “We brought in the perfect specialists to to explore. enhance the experience, and we really had it “There was no other way I could have in the perfect place. We had a lot of support gone to the Broadbent Ranch and seen that from the landowners.” operation,” said Kent. Four extension educators including Hill, The students said the best part of the Chance Marshall, Brian Sebade and Barton week was being able to interact with the Stam, put together the camp. Whit Stewart, Broadbent family, said Hill. extension sheep specialist; Shelby Rosasco, Similar to Kent, Lily Hughes, a junior at extension beef specialist; Dereck Scasta, Utah State University majoring in agriculextension range management specialist; and ture education, didn’t grow up in agriculBrian Lee, extension sustainable agriculture. She fell in love with agriculture after ture specialist, presented on their fields of taking an introduction to agriculture class expertise. Bridger Feuz, associate director in high school. for extension, also helped with teaching. “I was really interested in getting to know Students were able to get their hands dirty different aspects of how to manage a ranch,” working with livestock one day and taking said Hughes. “When you are in college, you soil samples another. don’t really get the hands-on experience, Flint Pokorny grew up on a cow/calf opand I wanted to know all sides of what it eration east of Lander and was interested to takes to run a ranch.” see how the fundamentals of ranch manageShe was worried about attending the ment work on a different operation. camp without having a background in ag “Our presenters knew a lot about what but was relieved to find students with difthey were talking about, and the level of ferent backgrounds who offered different depth we went into on all the different topperspectives. ics really exceeded my expectations,” said “I liked that there were a lot of differPokorny, a senior pursuing a double major ent backgrounds there, like just from the in agricultural business and rangeland ecolstudents and they all ask different quesogy at UW. tions,” said Hughes. “I don’t have an ag Pokorny will graduate in December and background and was worried it would be hopes to return to his family ranch after a people who know everything already, but few years to take it over. This camp was it’s not like that.” the opportunity he needed to explore new Pokorny, Kent and Hughes believe anyperspectives. one with any interest in the industry can “My parents always told me life is all benefit from attending the camp. about perspective and if you stay in your “Beginners are taught a lot of the fundasame little pond, that’s all you’ll get to exmentals. and more advanced students with perience,” he said. “But if you go out and higher knowledge in the topics can expand see what other people have done, it gives on that,” said Pokorny. “I think it’s really you the chance to open your eyes and kind unique because it can benefit people on both of makes your own opportunities endless.” sides of the spectrum.” The camp reminded Pokorny to never The camp was partially funded by a grant forget to use his resources when it comes from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation. to managing a ranch. “We had lots of individuals around the “Sometimes, ranchers tend to be a little state who were willing to sponsor a student stubborn and stuck in their ways and for a at ranch camp this year,” said Hill. “We had lot of things that’s great because they have about 80 percent of students sponsored this a lot of background knowledge that has year.” allowed them to be successful thus far,” said Pokorny. “But the only way to grow and continue to improve is to think outside ##### the box. In my opinion, this experience exChickpeas and garbanzo beans are the emplified that by showing just how many same things – along with sanagali, ceci resources there are out there.” beans, chana, and bengal gram. AdditionPokorny’s team included Brandon Zoally, they come in red, black, brown, and pale yellow. bell, Hailey Holden and Meghan Kent. Zo##### bell’s dad works for the forestry service and Wild salmon is naturally pink because of Holden grew up around sheep and cattle in all the shrimp they eat. Meanwhile, farmUtah. Kent didn’t grow up with agriculture raised salmon have a different diet and but received an undergraduate degree in end up being white. However, they are fed anthropology and is pursuing a master’s in specific plant pigments to get the same hue soil science at UW. as wild salmon. “Our team dynamic was really good,”

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MSU team publishes coronavirus vaccine and antibody research

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service a bunch of us already had antibodies?” A team of scientists from Montana State As it turned out, asymptomatic infection University’s Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology published research earlier in the community was less prevalent than initially thought, especially when a person this month evaluating the effectiveness of hadn’t been in close contact with someone COVID-19 vaccines and seeking to learn diagnosed with COVID-19. But Hedges more about how long the resulting antibody and her team found that asymptomatic protection may last. infection still led to an antibody response, The study, “Titers, Prevalence and DuraHEADER FOR SALE so they sought to learn more about those tion of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in a Local antibodies. 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From MSU News Service and interpersonal skills, and knowledge A community partner of Montana State of relevant federal resources have enabled University (MSU) Extension has been MSU Extension and tribal college and recognized nationally for her outstanding university Extension faculty to be effecsupport of Extension efforts. tive in working with those communities to Carrie Schumacher, interim vice presimeet their Extension and outreach program dent for academic and vocational educaneeds.” tion at Fort Peck Community College and Over the years, Schumacher’s connecowner of BCS Consulting, was selected as tions have resulted in workshops and grants a 2021 National Epsilon Sigma Phi Friend that have enabled MSU faculty and local of Extension honoree. The award will be partners to deliver more than 200 outreach presented in October at the national conferprograms. Her efforts have also supported ence in Savannah, Georgia. the publication of more than 20 research paSchumacher has lived on or near the pers and more than 60 educational bulletins Fort Peck Indian Reservation her entire that have been used by tens of thousands life, dedicating time and expertise to local of American Indians and other farmers, communities. Over the 20 years she has ranchers and policymakers over the past worked at Fort Peck Community College, two decades. she has supported the efforts of more than a Schumacher has worked with MSU dozen MSU Extension and research faculty. faculty for approximately 18 years. She The resulting relationships, scholarship and has helped MSU Extension and research Extension programming are invaluable to faculty to deliver culturally relevant proMSU, residents of the Fort Peck Reservagrams in partnership with American Indian tion, and Montana’s six other reservations, agricultural producers, agribusinesses and and to tribal colleges and universities decision makers in Montana reservation throughout the region, according to letcommunities, said Cody Stone, MSU Extenters and documents nominating her for the sion executive director. award. “We have been especially appreciative “Carrie Schumacher has an amazingly of her expertise, commitment and direction detailed knowledge of the cultures and inover this past year,” Stone said. “COVID-19 formation needs of rural American Indian has affected American Indian communicommunities in Montana and other northern ties more severely than many other rural Great Plains states,” wrote Vince Smith, a areas. Her guidance and communication longtime collaborator of Schumacher’s, in skills have been even more important to the nominating materials. Smith is also dieffectively deliver Extension programming rector of the Agricultural Marketing Policy since the start of the pandemic. While we Center at MSU and an MSU professor of have changed our programming strategy agricultural economics and economics. over this past year, we have been able to “Her acute understanding of agricultural maintain connection and provide timely production, marketing, conservations and policy updates through Carrie’s efforts.” policy issues, considerable organizational

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2013 John Deere 569 baler with 1000 PTO, #70327 net and twine, MegaWide Plus pickup, push bar, hydraulic pickup, 21.5L-16.1 tires, variable core valve, monitor, 15,273 bales. Stock #72600........................... $28,750 (11) 2015 John Deere 569 baler with twine and surface wrap, 1000 PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, MegaWide Plus pickup, bale push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, 24,460 bales. Stock #71799.......................................$27,000 (3) 2012 John Deere 568 baler with 1000 PTO, 2017 John Deere 340 large square baler, 3x4, pivoting gauge wheels, bale roller chute, 4net and twine, MegaWide Plus pickup, 2020 John Deere 560M baler with MegaWide, tandem axle, 550/45/22.5, 13/4” 1000 RPM push bar, 21.5L-16.1 tires, hydraulic pickup, both twine and surface wrap, cover edge, PTO, tandem axle without brakes. Stock 12,000 bales. Stock #74442. . .....$20,000 (1) 1000 PTO, 5-ft. bale size, push bar, hydrau#70327...................................$103,000 (15) 2010 John Deere 568 baler with MegaWide lic pickup lift, 21.5-16.1 8-ply tires, 3916 2018 Massey-Ferguson 2290 large square Plus pickup, twine and surface wrap, 1000 bales. Stock #74410.................$47,500 (12) baler, 4x4 bale size, 33 strokes/minute, 89” RPM PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, bale push 2019 John Deere 560M baler with MegaWide pickup, tandem wheels, roller chute. Very bar, hydraulic pickup lift, variable core valve, pickup, surface wrap only, 1000 PTO, 5-ft. low bale count. Stock #67506..$147,500 (4) 21,000 bales. Stock #74440..... $18,000 (12) bale, 21.5-16.1 8-ply tires, pushbar, hydrau2009 John Deere 568 baler with MegaWide lic pickup lift, 2882 bales. Stock #65635...... . Plus pickup, both twine and surface wrap, Go to our website today: ................................................. $45,000 (11) 1000 RPM PTO, 21.5L-16.1 10-ply tires, John Deere 560R round baler, cover edge wrap push bar, hydraulic pickup lift, variable core www.frontlineagsolutions.com only, 1000 RPM, hydraulic pickup lift, Mega valve. Stock #76777.................. $18,000 12) wide pickup, push bar, large tires, 3167 bales. Premium baler. Stock #73948.....$49,000 (15) 2015 John Deere 569 Premium baler, 14269 www.frontlineagsolutions.com bales, MegaWide pickup, ISO wiring (monitor NOT included), twine & net, 1000 PTO, 21.5L16.1 tires, hydraulic pickup lift, HarvestTec innoculant tank. Stock #65539....... $25,000 (11) 2017 John Deere 569 baler with 13/8” 1000 RPM hookup, 21.5-16.1 tires, MegaWide Plus pickup, pushbar, hydraulic pickup lift, 15,645 bales. Stock #74523.....$29,500 (16) 2016 Vermeer 605N baler with wide pickup, large tires, twine & wrap, 1000 PTO, push bar, moisture sensor, weight scale kit, 8500 bales. Stock #74004.................$30,000 (15) 2012 Massey-Ferguson 2856A baler with 1=Conrad: 888-397-6851 1000 PTO, net and twine, bale kicker, 2=Cut Bank: 888-673-9310 11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 21.5L-16.1 tires, stored indoors, 12,500 3=Choteau: 888-728-9254 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932 bales. Stock #71870.................$21,500 (12) 4=Dillon: 888-213-2793

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2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber booms, ExactApply, full GPS with activations, auto solution control, eductor, boom air purge, LED lights, VF 420/95R50 tires, PowerGard warranty through March 2023 or 2000 hours. Stock #69560...$447,500 (1) 2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber booms, ExactApply, front fill, auto solution control, 5 sensor boom leveling, 20” spacing, VF 420/95R50 tires, 630 hours, extended warranty 3/2022 or 2000 hours. Stock #74434........................ $425,000 (12)

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2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber, 20” spacing, ExactApply, 420/95R50 tires, auto solution command system, GPS, extended warranty 3/2022 or 2000 hours, 630 hours. Stock #74435............... $435,000 (4) 2015 John Deere 4045, 120-ft. steel boom without ExactApply, 20” spacing, 5 body nozzles, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank, Eductor, manual solution control, VF420/95R50 at 50%, boom air purge, end nozzles, 1814 hours. Stock #72956.............. .............................................. $249,500 (14) Case IH Patriot 4440, 120-ft. boom with Aim Command Pro, 620 float tires, 1200 gallon SS tank and plumbing, 372 receiver, Pro 700 display, navigation controller, Auto Boom height, front fill. Stock #73404............ .............................................. $247,500 (14) 2016 John Deere R4038, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, auto solution command system, VF380/90R46 tires, boomtrac pro, boom air purge, complete GPS system, 1882 hours. Stock #74923.......................... $227,500 (1) 2007 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, GPS system with activation, Hiflow pump, 50 gallon foam marker, 480 80R/50 tires. Stock #70851..... $99,000 (14)

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Did your harvest not go as planned with unexpected break downs and expensive service bills?? We still have several affordable units to choose from! 2020 John Deere S780, 403/305 hours with full GPS, standard light with extremity, premium cab and radio, 26-ft. auger, power folding tops, premium residue system, CM feederhouse with fore/aft, 520/85R42 duals and 750/65R26 rear. Stock #72783............. .............................................. $435,000 (14) 2020 John Deere S780, 198 engine/151 separator, full GPS and warranty, premium cab, Advanced tailboard, Active Yield and Combine Advisor, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals and 750/65R26 tires. Stock #73376........................ $439,000 (14) 2020 John Deere S780, 450 engine/326 separator, Combine Advisor package, TriStream rotor extended wear, power fold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 1100/45R46 drive tires, 750/60R30 rear tires, extended warranty 6/2023 or 1000 hours. Stock #73587........... ................................................ $417,500 (1) 2019 John Deere S780, 473 hp, 2WD, ProDrive transmission, PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank extensions, fixed speed feederhouse, small wire concaves, 1100 R46 front tires, 750R 26 rear tires, full guidance system. Stock #72732.................................... $410,000 (1)

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2017 John Deere S690, 1147 engine/816 separator, Active Terrain adjustment, 28.5ft. unload auger, powerfold grain tank, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, complete GPS system, 1100/45R46 drive tires, 710/60R30 rear tires, extended warranty 6/2023 or 1900 hours. Stock #72745........... ................................................ $299,000 (1) 2017 John Deere S680, 1016 engine/716 separator, IF900/60R32 drive tires, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, interactive combine adjustment, Active Yield, complete GPS system. Stock #72744.................................... $290,000 (1) 2016 Case IH 8240, 1188 engine/817 separator, dual drive tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, HID lighting, hydraulic fold grain tank and cover. Stock #71959................ $235,000 (3) 2011 Case IH 7120, 2265 engine/1714 separator, leather seat, dual 20.8R42 drive tires, 540/65R30 rear tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, internal chopper with spreader. Stock #75578........................ $102,500 (14)

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2016 John Deere S680, 1007 engine/717 separator, IF800/70R38 drive tires, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, Interactive Combine Adjustor, complete GPS system. Extended warranty through 7/2022 or 1430 hours.. Stock #72016.................................. $275,000 (14) 2017 John Deere S680, Premium cab with leather, Contour Master, fore and aft adjust 2630 with AutoTrac activation, 3000 receiver, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unloading auger, power folding tops, fine cut chopper, 792 engine hours, 583 separator hours. Stock #69030.................................... $330,000 (3) 2014 John Deere S670, 2014 engine/1396 separator hours, 800/70R38 drive tires, manual van tailboard, manual grain tank extensions, complete GPS system. Stock #72620.................................. $159,000 (11) 2014 John Deere S670, 4WD, single 800/70R38 tires, Contour Master, Command Touch variable speed feederhouse, ProDrive transmission, powerfold grain tank, leather cab, custom cutter extended wear package, manual vane tailboard, includes 2630, SF3000, AutoTrac activation... ................................................ $139,900 (1) 2016 John Deere S670, 3204 engine hours, 520/85R42 duals, lateral tilt, VS feederhouse with fore and aft, extended wear grain handling system, powerfold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, premium cab and radio. Stock #70500.............. $145,000 (12) 2011 John Deere 9870STS 3315 engine/2215 separator hours, 2WD, dual 520/85R42, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master (lateral tilt feederhouse), PowerCast tailboard, 26-ft. unloading auger, Premier cab. Very nice unit. Local machine. Stock #74294....... ................................................ $102,500 (2) 2007 John Deere 9860, 2739 engine/ 2032 separator hours, level land feederhouse with fixed speed drive, Premium header control package, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 22-ft. Hi-Cap unload auger, 30.5LR-32 tires. Stock #72605..$83,500 (3) 2003 John deere 9650STS, 2WD, 30.5L-32 singles, no lateral tilt, fixed speed, Dial-ASpeed header, Green Star yield monitoring, 20-ft. auger, chopper with spreader. Stock #72069.................................... $60,000 (15)

COMBINE PLATFORMS

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2005 John Deere 936D 36-ft. draper platform, transport, pickup reel. Stock #72260............ ................................................ $21,000 (12) 2014 MacDon D65040 40-ft. rigid draper with a pea auger, transport, John Deere feeder house adapter. Stock #74211.. $49,000 (14)

4WD and ROW CROP TRACTORS

Are you ready to make the spring field work easier? Take a look at the many options of 4WD and row crop tractors that we have available! Anything to match your operation and budget! 2019 John Deere 9620RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 3500 tracks, 5 SCVs, premium light package, radar, complete GPS system, 550 hours. Extended warranty through 10/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73199......... .............................................. $495,000 (14) 2018 John Deere 9620RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 3500 tracks, 6 SCVs, PTO, no 3-point, Active Command steering, complete GPS system, extended warranty 11/2022 or 1500 hours, 749 hours. Stock #73321.................................... $492,500 (4)

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2020 John Deere 9520R, 18/6 PowerShift, IF800/55R46 tires, 4 SCVs, PTO, complete GPS system, 8500 lb weight package, 515 hours. Extended warranty through 2/2023 or 1500 hours. Stock #73200.$440,000 (14) 2019 John Deere 9470RX,18/6 PowerShift, 30” Duradrive 3500 tracks, 4 SCVs, PTO, deluxe light package, premium cab, complete GPS system, 459 hours. Stock #69880.................................. $457,500 (14) 2019 John Deere 9470R, 581 hours, fully loaded, includes full GPS, PTO, 18-speed PowerShift, LED lights, LSW800 tires, heavy weight package, 4 remotes with 58 GPM pump. Stock #69856...... $367,500 (2) 1997 John Deere 9400, 4WD, 425 hp, 4 hydraulics, deluxe cab, true ground speed, 24/6 manual transmission, 710/70R 38 dual tires 30%, less differential lock, 2-165# and 6 450# rear weights. Stock #75862.............. ................................................ $62,500 (12) 2020 John Deere 8345RT, AutoPwr IVT, 16” tracks, 5 SCVs, radar, poly mid rollers, complete GPS system, 22 front weights, 10 rear weights, 400 hours, extended warranty to 12/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock 73198....... .............................................. $372,500 (14)

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2019 John Deere 8320R, IVT, 420/85R34 single fronts, 480/80R50 rear duals, 6 SCVs, 85 gpm dual hydraulic pump, PTO, front and rear weight packages, Premium LED light package, complete GPS system, 653 hours. Stock #74729............... $332,000 (4) 2007 John Deere 8430T PowerShift transmission, 25” tracks, wide spacing, 42 gpm hydraulic pump, 4 SCVs, deluxe comfort cab, front and reat HID lights, 3-point, PTO, dual beam radar, 22 front weights, 5653 hours. Stock #73428.......................... $93,000 (15)

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John Deere 6155, 155 hp, 1199 hours, MFWD 20/20 Command Quad+, 3 SCVs, 520/85R38 rear, 4208/85R28 front, 660R loader/grapple, warranty to 5/22. Stock #71094.................................. $147,500 (11) 2009 John Deere 7830, MFWD, 205 hp, 165 PTO, IVT transmission with LH reverser, 4 SCVs, 540/1000 RPM PTO Cat, 3-3N 3-point with quik coupler, 45 GPM hydraulic pump, 480/80R46 rear tires with duals, 420/90R30 front tires, HID lighting front and rear, front and rear weights. Stock #75140.. .............................................. $115,000 (15) 2013 New Holland T9.615, 36” quad track, complete GPS system, cab suspension, HID lights, 2838 hours. Stock #74546.......... $199,000 (12) 1988 Case IH 9170, 335 hp, 4WD, PowerShift, 4 SCVs, no 3-point/PTO, single tires 24.5x32, 40 GPM hydraulic pump, 6437 hours. Stock #72007................. $37,500 (1) 2011 Cat Challenger MT765C, 25” track, 15/4 transmission, 5 SCVs, PTO, 3 point with quick coupler, deluxe cab, 20 front weights, Auto Guidance ready, 2755 hours. Stock #74425.................................. $124,000 (15)

John Deere 740D 40-ft. draper, with poly skid shoes, integrated transport. Stock #73402.. ................................................ $92,500 (14) 2020 John Deere 730D, dual knife, 30-ft. draper with pickup reel. No factory transport. Stock #72785.................. $69,500 (14)

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Livestock nutrient management important CONTINUED FROM PAGE C6

Parasites move in a continuous life cycle. Eggs are deposited in manure and through time, those eggs turn into infective larvae. The infected animals are moved to pasture, where they deposit infected manure, and the parasite is ingested and the cycle starts anew. Parasites need cool and moist conditions to thrive. Eggs can hatch in as little as six days and larvae can last as long as 120 days. Egg development does not occur when temperatures are at or below freezing and eggs and larvae are killed when temperatures are hot and dry. Most larvae will be found within the first 2 inches of plant growth from the base of the plant, so managing to ensure overgrazing does not occur will help decrease ingestion of parasites. “Unfortunately, parasites can go dormant inside the host animal during unfavorable

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conditions, so while you may not think parasites are an issue during a drought, any change to favorable conditions can result in a rapid flush and quick development from egg to infective larvae,” warns Mary Keena, livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. If rotation of animals from pasture to pasture isn’t possible, removing manure daily or weekly from the grazing area is another management strategy. Another method for breaking the parasite life cycle is to use multispecies grazing. Parasites are host-species specific, so if an infestation occurs in sheep or goats, horses or cattle could rotate into that pasture and not be affected by those parasites. Different species also typically eat and select for different plants, which can help extend the forage supply.

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Powder River County

Montana Department of Livestock On Thursday, June 3rd, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation of a second terrestrial (non-bat) rabies case in the state in 2021. A rabies-infected skunk was captured in Powder River County. One dog was exposed to the rabid skunk and is being managed for exposure to rabies. In response to the rabies diagnosis, MDOL has issued a 60-day county quarantine for dogs, cats and ferrets in Powder River County that are not currently vaccinated for rabies (MCA Title 81, Chapters 2 and 20). The quarantine is in effect from Thursday, June 3rd, to Monday, August 2nd. Animals past-due for a rabies booster, animals that are not 28 days past their first rabies vaccine, and animals that have never been vaccinated are subject to the quarantine. The purpose of the quarantine is to reduce the risk of further disease spread in case the rabid skunk had contact with other animals in the county. Rabies is a fatal viral disease that is spread through the saliva of an infected animal. The virus can infect any mammal, including people. However, it is virtually 100% preventable in domestic animals through the administration of the rabies vaccine. “Rabies vaccines not only protect the health of an individual animal, they also protect the health of animal owners and other animals,” says Dr. Anna Forseth with the Department of Livestock. “Vaccination is a low-cost, safe, and effective tool that we encourage all pet owners to pursue.” Rabies vaccines are available for dogs, cats, and ferrets, and most livestock species. Livestock owners of animals of substantial financial value or animals that have frequent contact with the public should consider vaccinating their animals. Non-vaccinated animals that are exposed to rabid or suspected rabid animals may be subject to long-term quarantine, an expensive and labor-intensive process. The most common animals infected with rabies in Montana are bats, but cases involving terrestrial species do occur. The last documented cases of terrestrial (non-bat) rabies in Powder River County was in 2013. Contact between a pet and a wild animal, including skunks and bats, should be reported to a local veterinarian or the MDOL to ensure potential rabies exposures are assessed for risk and managed accordingly. To protect yourself, your family, and pets against rabies: • Keep pets currently vaccinated for rabies. • Keep garbage in tight containers to avoid attracting animals. • Stay away from domestic animals that act aggressive and wild animals that seem unafraid. • Avoid night animals, like raccoons, that are active during the day. • Contact your local animal control agency if you see an animal behaving suspiciously. If you or someone you know is bitten by an animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water, consult a doctor right away, and call your local public health department to report the bite.

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Date When Celebrated: Always held on July 13 It’s name might suggest a French origin, but French Fries are believed to have originated in Belgium in the 17th century. Fried potatoes were substituted in the Belgium diet in winter months, when fish were not available to fry. From Europe, their popularity spread literally around the world. French fries were introduced to the U.S. by President Thomas Jefferson. In the U.S., french fries are the most popular fast food item. High in fiber, you can enjoy eating french fries anywhere in the world. Did You Know? Americans consume 30 pounds of potatoes per person per year. 25% of those potatoes are made into french fries. You can call French Fries by many, many names. Just be certain to order or make French fries today in celebration of National French Fries Day.

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The buzz about pollinators in canola fields

Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy Farmers pay attention to many aspects of their crops. They carefully track how much water they are giving them and the amount of fertilizer they are using. But what about how many bees and butterflies are visiting? Mariana Paola Mazzei, a researcher specializing in crop pollination, and her collaborators think it’s time to start caring more about pollinators. They stress that it’s important to have what are called semi-natural areas around crop fields. This helps more pollinators visit the crops. Their recent research tested if canola plants in Argentina have a better yield if they are close to semi-natural areas. These areas have more pollinators. They looked at how pollinators affected different aspects of canola production. This included the total number of fruits, seeds per pod, and seed mass. “Pollinating insects visit flowers to feed on nectar, pollen, or both,” Mazzei explains. “This flower-pollinator interaction allows pollen flow between flowers, carried on insects.” Pollinators can help increase yield by putting a higher number of pollen grains on a flower. This means there will be more seeds produced per pod. Also, if more flowers per plant are fertilized, there will be more total seeds in a field. Their results showed that the closeness of the crop to semi-natural habits can indeed increase the yield of canola. The closer the canola was to the pollinators, the more yield increased. The team also looked at what pollinators were present in the canola fields. The types of pollinators, quantity of pollinators, and diversity of pollinators visiting crop fields are all important factors. Honey bees were the most common and important pollinator. Researchers also found native species, such as types of hoverflies, flies, butterflies, wasps, and carpenter bees. Some of the species were found pollinating canola for the first time. “The number of pollinating species is important because a higher diversity means more chance of fertilization and seed production in this crop,” Mazzei says. “Seeing new species of pollinating insects in this crop allows us to make better recommendations to help semi-natural habitats. It also helps design future ideas to help the pollinators.” The research team offers many strategies for increasing the number of pollinators. The most important is to diversify the landscape to make it more welcoming to pollinators. This can start with diversifying the crops themselves. “A diversity of crops that bloom at different times will attract more pollinators throughout the year,” Mazzei explains. “Having a lot of the landscape be the same crop reduces the stability of pollinating species and how many there are.” “These plots of diverse crops should be merged with semi-natural habitats,” she adds. Having semi-natural areas throughout the landscape helps pollinators move between them. “These sites provide shelter, nesting sites, and different food items for the pollinators along the season,” says Mazzei. “The main policy recommendation to help crop pollination is having a minimum level of semi-natural habitats around crop plots.” A last strategy is to create a crop management plan that is good for pollinators. This means, for example, reducing chemical use or using them at night or evening. This is when pollinators are less likely to be affected by them. “People usually think of insects as bad for crop plants,” Mazzei says. “They may not understand why pollinating insects are good. We showed that even in landscapes of central Argentina with a lot of agriculture and a low natural biodiversity, pollination is an important input for canola production.”

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UM News Service There’s an old saying in the West: Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over. University of Montana (UM) third-year law student Brooke Reynolds is learning firsthand just how contentious water rights can be in Montana, serving this summer as an intern on the Montana Water Court. Reynolds has learned in her short time on the court that water claims can stretch back decades, even to Montana’s statehood, and the process for determining who truly owns rights to a body of a water can be extremely complicated. “There are a lot of nuances and paperwork involved. Some claims go back so far they are actually handwritten decrees,” Reynolds said. “We work to consolidate cases and quantify water claims. The state needs to determine where all the water is going.” The court was created by the Montana Legislature in 1979 to adjudicate more than 219,000 state law-based water rights, as well as Indian and Federal reserved water rights claims made before 1973. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation handles cases after 1973. “Water law is a complex area and something you have to learn as you go,” said Professor Michelle Bryan, who teaches water law at UM’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law and calls Reynolds “impressive” in her enthusiasm for the subject, attention to detail and creativity. “The court has been excellent at mentoring students like Brooke, and we very much appreciate the ability they give them to learn about this important issue.” For Reynolds, the attraction to water goes back to her days growing up in New Jersey – not exactly the landscape that seeded water rights during the Homestead Act. “I get a lot of questions about that,” Reynolds said. “But my parents were public school teachers, and in the summer they worked as fly-fishing guides in Montana. It’s why they named me Brooke.” Those summers spent in resource-rich Montana instilled a passion for the state, and early in high school Reynolds developed an appreciation for the importance of water, particularly to the ranchers and farmers who depended on it for their livelihoods. Her interest in the subject grew laser-focused, alongside her goal of attending law school to learn and ultimately practice environmental law. It led to her decision to get an environmental science degree from Montana State University (MSU). She chose MSU because her parents had moved permanently to Montana by then and “Bozeman was the closest big town,” Reynolds said. When it came to applying to law school, there was one choice, she said. “I applied only to UM’s law school, and I told them that in my application,” Reynolds said. “At the time, I had never been to Missoula, but I love living here now. Love it.” Reynolds enrolled in UM’s unique joint degree program in law and public administration. The program allows students to complete both their J.D. and MPA in a shorter time period than if taken consecutively, and it prepares them for careers in government service that require specialized legal knowledge. Reynolds will do a clinic rotation next year at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and hopes one day to work for a government agency where she can combine her legal and administrative interests. She has two main goals for wherever she lands. “I want to stay in Montana,” she said. “And, of course, I want to be a water lawyer.”

Einstein’s eyes Did you know that Albert Einstein’s eyes are sitting in a bank vault in New Jersey? About the same time that pathologist Thomas Stoltz Harvey absconded with the brain mere hours after the famed physicist’s death in New Jersey in 1955, Einstein’s ophthalmologist, Dr. Henry Abrams, removed the eyes. Abrams placed them in a jar and locked them away in a bank vault. Although rumors pop up from time to time that the eyes will be put on the auction block, Abrams maintains that he has no plans to sell them. “When you look into his eyes, you’re looking into the beauties and mysteries of the world,” he said. “They are clear as crystal they seem to have such depth.” Bonus Fact: Stars Wars creature designers based Yoda’s eyes on Albert Einstein’s eyes.

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The medieval knight was an elite mounted warrior sworn to uphold the code of chivalry, which promoted the values of faith, loyalty, courage, courtesy, compassion and honor. Jousting tournaments became a popular entertainment, with two mounted knights competing to display their combat skills and win a fortune in prize money. The knights would charge, or tilt, at each other with a lance, trying to unhorse their opponent with it. King Henry II of France died at the age of 40 when a shard of his opponent’s broken lance penetrated his visor, pierced his eye, and came out through his ear. Modern-day jousting to tilting takes place under the auspices of the International Jousting Association, using breakable lance tips for safety.

Walahoski tops Dawson County 4-H Meats Contest

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These Dawson County 4-H’ers earned ribbons for participating in the 2021 4-H Meats Contest at Plum Creek Market Place recently. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Emma Mariel, Lexington; Lorelai Rickertsen, Lexington; Addison Luther, Overton; (back row, left to right), Jaelin Wolfinger; Lexington; Spencer Walahoski, Overton; Emma Peterson, Gothenburg; Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; Helene Keiser, Gothenburg; Regan Schroeder, Cozad; and Greta Rickertsen, Lexington. Photo courtesy of Dawson County Extension

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UM Family Medicine Residency program to graduate 10

UM News Service Underserved and rural areas in Montana and other states will gain 10 new family medicine physicians when the University of Montana’s (UW) Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana graduates its sixth class on June 27. “FMRWM is proud to announce the graduation of our sixth class of family medicine physicians,” said Dr. Robert Stenger, the program’s director. “Our program continues to meet its mission of providing well-trained family physicians for rural and underserved communities in Montana. This year’s graduates will enter practices in Butte, Columbia Falls, Miles City, Missoula and Ronan.” The class of 2021 and their future practice sites are: Emily Anderson, doctor of osteopathic medicine (Ronan); Carey Downey, medical doctor (Butte); Ariel Fillmore, MD (Salt Lake City); Geoff Holman, MD (Missoula); Sarah Horne, MD (Missoula); James Jennings, DO (Oneonta, New York); Kelsey Morgosh, MD (Flagstaff, Arizona); Margie Albers, MD (Miles City); Chelsie Russig, DO (Columbia Falls); and Eric Weber, MD (to be determined). Based in Missoula and Kalispell, FMRWM is sponsored by UM and affiliated with the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Residents are involved in continuity clinic training at Partnership Health Center in Missoula and Greater Valley Health Center in Kalispell. The program works with an extensive rural training network at 16 sites: Barrett Hospital and HealthCare, Dillon; Blackfeet Community Hospital, Browning; Central Montana Medical Center, Lewistown; Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Plains; Community Hospital of Anaconda; Deer Lodge Medical Center; Eureka Healthcare, North Valley Hospital; Madison Valley Medical Center, Ennis; Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Hamilton; Northwest Community Health Center, Libby; Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson; Ruby Valley Medical Center, Sheridan; St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan; St. James Medical Group & Southwest Montana Community Health Center, Butte; Stoneybrook Medicine, Stevensville; Tribal Health of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, St. Ignatius. Reed Humphrey, UM College of Health dean and acting provost, serves as the designated institutional official for the FMRWM and leads UM Health & Medicine program. “The residency program is a critically important element of our interprofessional collaboration efforts at UM,” he said. “We are pleased to be able to sponsor and work closely with the residency program in our widening portfolio of contemporary health education programs.” For more information visit http://health.umt.edu/fmrwm/.

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Greater Yellowstone area expected to become warmer, drier with changing climate

From MSU News Service more precipitation to fall as rain instead of According to a new scientific report, the snow,” said report co-author Bryan Shuman, temperature has increased, and snowfall has Wyoming Excellence Chair in geology and decreased in the Greater Yellowstone area COMBINE AND SWATHER geophysics at the University of Wyoming. since 1950 as a result of climate change, draper header belts and The report also found that earlier snowmelt trends that are likely to continue through the PICKUP header belts shifted the peak streamflow eight days earlier rest of the century. since 1925, reduced water supplies in summer Published recently, “The Greater Yellowavailable and contributed to wildfires. stone Climate Assessment,” was authored by “Based on nearly 50 interviews with comscientists at Montana State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the University munity leaders, city officials, agencies, busiof Wyoming (UW). nesses, citizens and ranchers, water and the The researchers studied past, present and need for more climate information are top future climate change in the Greater Yellowconcerns for folks in the GYA,” said co-author Charles Wolf Drimal from the nonprofit stone area, or GYA, including from 1950 to Greater Yellowstone Coalition. 2018, and evaluated how those changes could The new report is a collaboration between progress by the year 2100 based on different scientists, resource managers, nonprofit greenhouse gas emission scenarios. organizations and tribal communities from They found that the average temperature in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. For more the area increased by 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit information on research in the GYA, visit the since 1950 and could increase by 5-10 degrees websites of USGS Northern Rocky Mountain by the year 2100. Science Center (https://www.usgs.gov/cen“The GYA is valued for its forests, rivers, fish and wildlife,” said Steve Hostetler, ters/norock), MSU (https://www.montana. 401 4th Avenue South • Great Falls, MT 59405 a USGS scientist and co-lead on the report. edu) and University of Wyoming (http://www. “The climate changes described in this study uwyo.edu). 406-453-8100 FAX: 406-453-1127 will likely affect ecosystems in the region and the communities that depend on them.” The new report also found that by the end of the century in the GYA: • Annual precipitation Glyphosate HERBICIDE could increase by 9-15%, but the combination of elevated temperatures and higher evaporation rates will likely THE ONLY ADJUVENT make future conditions drier in the summer. YOU WILL EVER NEED • Reduced soil moisture in summer will be an additional stress on plant communities Why Hook and could make drought and Outperforms the wildfires more common. CPDA Competition • With little to no mitigaA post emergent, systemic herbicide with no soil Certified • Eliminates off-target spray drift tion of future emissions, there residual activity. It is generally non-selective and • Maintains the droplet spectra gives broad spectrum control of many annual weeds, could be 40-60 more days per • Reduces evaporation and pesitiperennial weeds, woody brush and trees year exceeding 90 degrees in cide volatization Bozeman and Jackson, Pine• Optimizes leaf coverage by Call for more information! dale and Cody, Wyoming. spreading droplets Hook is Designed to • Hold the tank mix in solution “The assessment is inand reduces foaming be Used with Every tended to provide the best • Creates a positive charge that Spray Tank Mix available science on past, attracts the droplets to the plant Spreader - Sticker present and future conditions • Keeps the pesticide on the plant in the GYA so that people and and is “rain-fast” in 30 minutes Deposition Agent communities have needed Activator - Penetrator • Eliminates unwanted barriers on the leaf and allows for ininformation to plan ahead,” Drift Control creased penetration said Cathy Whitlock, Regents Professor Emerita of Earth Check us out for all your sprayer parts & supplies! sciences at MSU and report Including hose, valves, fittings & more! co-lead. The report also documents the effects of climate change on the GYA over recent decades, including: • The average temperature LIQUID - DRY - ANHYDROUS was as high or higher than any period in the last 20,000 years — and likely the warmest in 800,000 years — according to geologic studies. • The growing season has lengthened by nearly two weeks since 1950. • Average annual snowfall decreased by 23 inches since 1950, and measurable snow has become rare in June and September. “The decrease in snow is due to the increase in temperature over time, which caused “Your Crop Production Specialist” Kremlin, Montana

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Autumn Canaday, Agricultural Research Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced that an African Swine Fever Virus vaccine candidate has been adapted to grow in a cell line, which means that those involved in vaccine production will no longer have to rely on live pigs and their fresh cells for vaccine production. “This opens the door for large-scale vaccine production, which is a valuable tool for the possible eradication of the virus,” said senior ARS scientist Dr. Manuel Borca. African Swine Fever is known to cause virulent, deadly outbreaks in wild and domestic swine, causing widespread and lethal outbreaks in various countries in Eastern Europe and throughout Asia. African Swine Fever is not a threat to humans and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. However, outbreaks have led to significant economic losses and pork shortages on local and global scales. No commercial vaccines are currently available to prevent the virus from spreading. There have not been any outbreaks in the United States, but it’s estimated that a national outbreak could cost at least $14 billion over two years, and $50 billion over 10 years. This discovery, highlighted in the Journal of Virology, overcomes one of the major challenges for manufacturing of an African Swine Fever Virus vaccine. The newly developed vaccine, grown in a continuous cell line — which means immortalized cells that divide continuously or otherwise indefinitely—has the same characteristics as the original vaccine produced with fresh swine cells. “Traditionally we used freshly isolated swine cells to produce vaccine candidates and this constitutes a significant limitation for large-scale production” said senior ARS scientist Dr. Douglas Gladue. “But now we can retain the vaccine characteristics while simultaneously replicating the vaccine in lab-grown cell cultures. We no longer have to rely on gathering fresh cells from live swine.” The continuous cell line vaccine candidate was tested in a commercial breed of pigs and determined to be safe, protecting pigs against the virus. No negative effects were observed. This research was supported in part by an interagency agreement between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Some of the scientific personnel were part of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center Research Participation Program, administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. All animal studies were performed at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, following a protocol approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. ##### French fries originated in Belgium, not France! They are only called French fries because they are French cut.

Pests causing problems for alfalfa

Melissa Bartels, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Insects are causing problems for alfalfa across Nebraska. Stay tuned as I describe what to look for in your fields and what to do if an issue does arise.  From alfalfa weevil larvae and adults to potato leafhoppers, to army worms, cutworms, alfalfa caterpillars to all kinds of aphids, somebody, somewhere has had enough of each of these insects feeding on their alfalfa, damaging new seedlings or regrowth. If you have been lucky enough to avoid these pests thus far, don’t assume you are safe for the remainder of the year.  Be sure to get out and scout your fields. I’d love to be able to generalize and tell you exactly how many insects per square foot or sweep of a net is needed to economically justify a control treatment for alfalfa. But each insect and disease are different. It can range from one spotted alfalfa aphid per seedling to 100 pea aphids on 20-inch alfalfa. Or from one or two armyworms per square foot in new stands to at least 10 alfalfa caterpillars per sweep in established stands. Not all diseases cause issues. What we use for control also varies. Simply cutting often works for many soft bodied insects. Control using natural organisms like the Bt in Dipel and Thuricide will work for some insects. And of course, insecticides. But what insecticide or fungicide to use will be different depending on the insect.  So, my take home message today is scout and identify what is plaguing your field. Look for slow regrowth or weak seedlings and scout for insects or diseases that might be causing the issue. Be sure to dig in the soil and dead litter to find insects hiding during the day. Then identify exactly what you are dealing with. If you need help, stop in at your county extension office. Remember, many insects you find will be beneficial and some diseases don’t cause yield issues.  And finally, use appropriate treatments to protect your alfalfa.

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Every year, just before Memorial Day, I work with colleagues at the North Dakota Forest Service (NDFS) and North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) to do an informational campaign during “Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week.” Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an insect from Asia that attacks and kills ash trees, such as our native green ash and black ash. We don’t exactly “celebrate” the week, but instead we use it as an opportunity to remind people about the importance of tree species diversity and the role of firewood in the spread of this harmful insect. As a scientist, though, I’d like to start with some data: • 35 – Number of states in which EAB has been found. Fortunately, North Dakota still isn’t one of them, but the insect has been found in the Sioux Falls area of South Dakota, Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and even in Winnipeg, Manitoba. • 5 mile per year – The average spread of EAB, just by flying • 55+ mph – The rate of spread of EAB when moving within infested firewood • 55 – Average number of eggs laid by a female EAB • 150 – Maximum number of eggs laid by a female EAB • 30% – Proportion of North Dakota conservation plantings consisting of green ash • 60% – Proportion of North Dakota native forests consisting of green ash • 65%+ – Amount of green ash in many communities in North Dakota • 250 – Estimated number of EAB traps to be distributed this summer by the NDDA • 0 – Number of EAB found in North Dakota so far Every year, my colleagues and I inspect dozens of ash trees around the state to see if they’re infested with EAB. So far, we’ve found no EAB, and we’re hoping the same holds true for 2021. But the insect gets closer every year, and that’s worrisome, given the large percent of ash trees in our forests. Fortunately, we have several things we can do to minimize the risk of EAB. First, when using firewood, “Buy it where you burn it.” When you go camping, get your firewood at your destination; don’t bring it with you. Moving infested firewood is one of the main methods of EAB spread. Most campgrounds have firewood for sale on-site or they list nearby vendors. Second, we can treat our forests like the long-term investment that they are. As my financial adviser likes to say: Diversify! Diversify! Diversify! Check out the North Dakota Tree Selector (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/tree-selector) for a listing of a number of tree (and shrub) species that are broadly adapted across North Dakota. Finally, if you think your ash trees might be infested with EAB, please don’t hesitate to contact your county Extension agent, the NDFS or the NDDA to arrange for a site visit. If this destructive insect is in North Dakota, we want to find it sooner rather than later. I’m grateful that EAB hasn’t been found here yet. Every year that we delay gives us more time to plant new/different tree species. What will you plant this year? ##### Unlike most veggies, cooking spinach intensifies the health benefits. Half a cup of cooked spinach will grant you with threefold the nutrition as one cup of raw spinach.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News What’s more fundamental for society than water? Now more than ever, so much depends upon this vital natural resource. Which is why the University of Nebraska’s Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL) is proud to debut its unique course on water this fall. NRES 439, or Environmental Laboratory Instrumentation and Methods, is a one credit hour, in-person and online class for students who want to learn in a real-world setting. Students will expand their knowledge of environmental laboratory operations, testing, methods, safety, and documentation. Furthermore, students will complete lab training and prepare samples using state-of-the-art analytical equipment. Prerequisites for this course are CHEM 106A and CHEM 106L or CHEM 110A and CHEM 110L. Graduate credit is available for independent study. With 40 years of combined laboratory experience, Drs. Daniel Snow and Saptashati (Tania) Biswas will teach and share their expertise of water sciences throughout. When asked about the importance and necessity of offering this class to UNL students, Snow emphasized that “Studying and protecting the quality of our environment requires professionals who understand how to produce high quality results in a testing laboratory. NRES 439 will give students a practical introduction to environmental testing and a handson guided experience in laboratory testing methods. I think anyone using data from a testing laboratory or who intends to produce their own test results should take this class.” In its 30-plus years on campus, the WSL has trained hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students and visiting scholars. Similarly, the lab has amassed over $3 million worth of groundbreaking instruments, including the recent addition of a Xevo TQS triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. However, the researchers and students who devise the experiments and methods of testing are the lab’s most valuable assets. Ultimately, students who complete this course will have a competitive advantage for a future paid internship at WSL. If you are looking to strengthen your water science knowledge and skills in a dynamic, working lab, sign up today as the course is capped at 12 students and will fill up fast! The WSL is part of the Nebraska Water Center and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska. Learn more at https://watercenter.unl.edu/wsl

Irrigating alfalfa in-season

Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Alfalfa is a relatively drought-tolerant forage, but irrigation makes it possible to produce higher yields. This perennial crop does not have specific critical growth stages when it is less sensitive to water stress. If water is not available, the plant will slow or stop growing and go dormant. Then, when water becomes available, growth resumes. Alfalfa has a longer growing season, and it uses more water annually compared to other crops. However, you can over-water alfalfa resulting in plant injury and possibly weed invasion. Maintaining water use efficiency can be complicated due to multiple harvests preventing irrigation for about 7 to 10 days per growth cycle and frequent heavy equipment traffic compacting soils. To reduce compaction, stop irrigating 2-3 days before cutting the alfalfa and irrigating again when alfalfa regrowth begins. Heavy irrigation of alfalfa stubble may encourage weed growth. Irrigation scheduling efficiency can be improved with using ET gages and/or soil moisture monitoring technology. Accurate weather forecasts can also allow growers to take full advantage of rainfall events and reduce irrigation applications. Now that our summer temperatures and growth rates are increasing, daily water use is also increasing. Generally, the most yield impacting irrigation occurs just before the second cutting followed by the third and fourth growth periods typically requiring 6 to 7 inches of irrigation. Peak water usage is about 1/3 inch per day in July and August. However, hot, windy, and dry days can move the maximum water demand up to 1/2 inch per day; so, ET scheduling can provide economic benefits. For more details about alfalfa irrigation, visit our UNL website: https://water.unl.edu Our NebGuide, G1778, “Irrigation Management and Crop Characteristics of Alfalfa” is a free useful resource.

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These Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the 2021 4-H Presentation Contest in Lexington. Those who presented were: (left to right) Cassidy Reiman, Cozad; Carson Reiman, Cozad; Brooklyn Reiman, Cozad; Terrence Bliven, Lexington; and Griffin Owens, Lexington. Extension Photo

5 area 4H’ers have been working hard preparing their presentations for Dawson County’s 2021 4H Presentation Contest. The contest was held Tuesday, June 22. Judge for the event was Elaine Redfern of Holdrege. Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator, conducted the event. The Dawson County Bankers presented all the 4H contestants with a $10 bill as a bonus for their efforts. Each year a plaque sponsored by Dawson County Farm Bureau is awarded to the top Home Economics and Agriculture 4H Clubs. Tail Twisters 4-H Club of Gothenburg won the Agriculture Plaque. The alternate was Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club of Lexington. Representing Dawson County at the State Fair competition will be Carson Reiman. The following purple ribbons were awarded: • Carson Reiman, Cozad – “How to Build a Diorama” • Griffin Owens, Lexington – “Fired Up, Not Tired Out” Blue ribbon winners were: • Brooklyn Reiman, Cozad – “Fantastic Fudge” • Cassidy Reiman, Cozad – “Tip-Top Table Setting” • Terrence Bliven, Lexington – “Double Delight” ##### Horace was, as usual up to his old complaints. “If you ask me, these young kids with all of their pierced ears and noses and tongues and other places have ruined going to the beach with a metal detector.” Tom Stoppard

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Where in Montana can you find a Tibetan Yak and a resident camel? Nestled near Kalispell is Spring Brook Yak Ranch, home to Tibetan yak, horses and Carlos the Camel. Jim and Carol Watson own the 1,000 acre ranch which is under a permanent conservation easement with the Montana Land Reliance. The Watsons received Carlos the camel in a trade for a yak heifer and bull from a ranch in Colorado. Christy Novak is the rancher manager and lives on the property. Spring Brook Ranch produces national champion show stock, fiber, pack stock and meat stock. The yak are raised as high-end breeding stock for other yak breeders. Jim grew up on a ranch in Mississippi. He moved to Bozeman in the 1980’s to work as a mechanical engineer. The ranch was originally started by Carol’s parents with mostly bison. When Carol’s parents passed away they took over the operation. Jim Watson said his background in agriculture has come in handy. “We have learned a lot by trial and error and much of it is standard cattle animal husbandry,” said Watson. “Nutrition of the animal is very important. With each animal we slaughter we take liver samples to give us a greater understanding of the nutrition program we should be following.” Montana makes for an ideal environment for yaks because the higher altitude accommodates the yak’s lung capacity. They survive at 14,000 feet in the mountains of Tibet and need a good cold winter to flourish. They can stand heat as long as the climate is dry. There are less than a handful of yak breeders in Montana. The highest concentration of yak breeders is in Colorado because of its close proximity to the nation’s largest stock show in Denver. Novak says what differentiates yaks from beef cattle is their personality. “They are so much smarter than cows. That gives them a rich personality. They are as tame as you want to make them. When the yak cows develop trust they pass that on to the calves.”

A Knack for Science and Genetics Not only does Spring Brook Ranch breed high-end stock, they also pride themselves on their studies of yak genetics. Their primary customers are in North America, with business expanding in Alaska. Their artificial insemination program is robust. “We have gotten quite good at it. For instance in Alaska they haven’t had new genetics in many decades. Shipping semen to Alaska has resulted in five bulls. Spring Brook Ranch strives for more of a bison conformation. Novak said they focus their genetics on breeding yaks with docility which comes down to strong bloodlines and good genetics. Secondly, is good conformation. “Our yaks tend to be 100 to 200 pounds larger than the typical yak. We like big stocky shoulders, a heavy bottom, a really strong back and good spring of rib. It’s also important their legs aren’t too straight as they are mountain cows. If their legs are too straight it can make breeding more challenging.” Nutrition is a very important aspect of raising yaks. Novak said it’s important to regularly sample soil and water. She has heard of yaks that despite having access to knee deep grass in California because of the clay type soil they were starving to death. The yaks eat native range and local hay in the winter which comes off an organic farm. “This fits in with the story of our local customers,” said Watson. “They don’t want anything artificial and our customers trust us to do the right thing.” The Business Model Evolves Watson said the industry has changed in recent years. Their business for high-end breeding has dried up. “One of their primary focuses is selling the meat which Watson said tastes much like bison. Yak meat is packed with protein and very lean. Like many others COVID hit the business pretty hard. “It killed our meat market for a time with restaurants shutting down and people not willing to pay a premium for our product. We continued to butcher and donate to the food banks and Blackfeet Tribe.” Watson said they are starting to see things take a turn for the better. They sell their meat to a few area restaurants and two small grocery stores in Kalispell. Watson recommends the short ribs. They also make nitrate and MSG free sausage. “It gives our restaurants an opportunity to upsell to something different,” said Watson. “We focus on quality versus quantity.” Advice for Aspiring Yak Breeders “I start out by questioning why they want yaks,” said Watson. “Someone who wants a fiber animal for hand spinning is going to want a very different phenotype than someone who wants strictly a meat animal. Some just want pasture pets. We have an opportunity to choose our customers wisely.” Novak said facility and land are important if a person is going to raise yaks. “They don’t do well in a penned in stall.” Said Novak. “They are range and grazing animals. They need room. They are so multi-purpose. You can plow with them and ride them. Every part of the meat is useable and of course there is the fiber component.” Social media has helped with the education of the yak breed. Novak started the Facebook page Yak 101. “I started it six years ago and have over 2,000 members. People from all over the world responding to different situations. Whether it be minerals, nutrition, calving, fencing or grazing. It covers everything from hoof to horn.” The next time you are in the Kalispell area contact Spring Brook Ranch for a once in a lifetime experience!

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Tail Twisters 4-H Club of Gothenburg was the winner of the Agriculture plaque sponsored by the Dawson County Farm Bureau. Tail Twisters 4-H Club members include (left to right) Cassidy Reiman, Carson Reiman, and Brooklyn Reiman, all of Cozad. Extension Photo

Revised MontGuide about MSAs

MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has updated its MontGuide “Montana Medical Care Savings Accounts (MSAs) for the 2021 Tax Year.” The revised guide is available at https:// store.msuextension.org, and paper copies are available from county or reservation Extension offices. A medical care savings account is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers individuals several benefits, including a reduction on state income taxes. For example, if a person has taxable income over $18,400, they could save approximately $276 in state income taxes by opening an MSA and depositing up to $4,000. The MSA earns interest free from Montana income taxation and the balance at the end of the year rolls over for use in the future. Goetting added that an MSA can also be passed to others after death. By placing a payable-on-death (POD) designation on the account, individuals can provide a legacy for spouses, children or grandchildren to use on their medical expenses. There are also no inheritance taxes on MSAs, and as long as an individual’s estate is valued at less than $11.7 million, there is no federal tax either. “Without a POD beneficiary, the money passes to your heirs according to your written will,” said Goetting. “If you do not have a written will, the MSA passes by Montana law to your heirs with priority given to a spouse. Either way, a legacy is provided. If you do not have heirs, you could name your favorite nonprofit as the POD beneficiary.” Although the maximum amount used to reduce a Montanan’s taxable income annually is $4,000, Goetting said a person can also put less than $4,000 in an MSA. The amount used to reduce income for Montana residents is the total deposit in the MSA during the tax year, not the amount withdrawn for eligible medical care expenses during the year. Eligible expenses include medical insurance premiums; prescription drugs; medical, dental and nursing home care; eyeglasses; crutches; and transportation for medical care. “Montana considers eligible medical care expenses as any items the IRS accepts,” Goetting said. IRS publication 502 provides a detailed list of eligible expenses and can be found at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p502/index.html. All resident taxpayers are eligible to establish an MSA, even if they have another health care plan provided by their employer, a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account or a Federal Health Savings Account. A taxpayer does not have to be in a high deductible health insurance plan to be eligible for the MSA.

Stockpile extra summer growth for winter pasture

Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum While the amount of spring rain has varied significantly across the state, those areas that have had abundant rain will likely have abundant grass. If this describes your situation, your pastures may produce more growth than needed for your current summer stocking rates. Options to use the extra growth are needed. Most often, we cut and bale extra growth as hay. This is a good plan if you need the hay, or you anticipate high hay prices this fall and an opportunity to sell that hay. Other times we simply let cattle graze what they want and leave the excess in the field, rebuilding surface litter. How about another option? Try stockpiling or saving some extra pasture growth for grazing during the winter. There are lots of advantages to winter grazing. For starters, less hay needs to be fed next winter. Thus, you won’t need to make as much hay this summer. And stockpiling in summer and fall followed by winter grazing is one of the best methods to improve the health of your grasslands, especially native range. A full growing season without grazing will benefit vigor and reproductive ability of the grasses. Poor condition and low producing pastures are often the best candidates for winter grazing. Cattle will do a pretty good job of picking high quality plant parts to eat while winter grazing. However, as winter grazing progresses, supplementation will likely be needed as the dormant grasses are relatively low in crude protein content. Extra growth is an opportunity to both reduce winter feed costs and improve pasture condition. Get it by stockpiling extra summer growth for winter grazing. ##### When I was a teenager and a pretty girl looked at me, I thought I was hot stuff. When I was middle-aged and a pretty girl looked at me, I thought, “Not bad for a guy my age.” Now when a pretty girl looks at me, I think I better make sure my fly is zipped.

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4-H meat judging contest winners named

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Teams from Grand Forks and Stark-Billings counties took HENKE ENTERPRISES INC. first place in their respective divisions of the state 4-H meat 40-ft., 45-ft. and 48-ft. header trailers judging contest. WE ARE NOW The Stark-Billings team of Quinn Polensky, Jess Schulz, Starting at $5400 SELLING BIGDOG Katie Schmidt, Taylor Downing, William Schmidt, Wyatt eDrive Coming for John Deere & Case Sprayers!! Dorner and Justin Kathrein placed first in the senior division. MOWERS!!! The Stark-Billings County team of Tony Dorner, Rawley Kessel, Joel Schulz and Mark Schmidt took first place in the intermediate division. The Grand Forks County team of Cody Draxton, Madison Todd, Bernt Draxton and Levi Todd received first place in the junior division. Individual placings by division were: Senior Division eDrive Sprayer is MANY USED SPRAYERS FOR SALE, MORE COMING!!!!! • First - William Schmidt, Stark-Billings County (also working GREAT! $49,900 AND UP!!!! received Head of the Herd Award) • Second - Taylor Downing, Stark-Billings County Website - trucksprayers.com • Third - Wyatt Dorner, Stark-Billings County Henke Enterprises Inc. offers- BUILDING ~ COMING IN • Fourth - Katie Schmidt, Stark-Billings County * Complete Spray Truck assembly * Truck Frame work 2013 Sprayflex sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1300 * Hydraulic work * Welding of steel, aluminum, stainless steel • Fifth - Justin Kathrein, Stark-Billings County gallon tank, 2004 International 4300 truck, * Machining - lathe work (18”x80”) and milling floater tires ........................................$59,900 * Custom built wheels for floaters & etc. - Powder Coated • Sixth - Jess Schulz, Stark-Billings County 2012 International 7400 with 120-ft. sprayer ... * Crane truck work 50-ft. of height ................................................................ 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Kansas State University researchers are reporting that shattercane, a grass weed found in grain sorghum fields, is showing resistance to herbicides designed to stem its growth. Vipan Kumar, a weed scientist at the K-State Agricultural Research Center in Hays, said the findings are particularly important as producers decide on whether to plant three new grain sorghum hybrids this summer. “Three new herbicide-tolerant sorghum (varieties) – Igrowth, Inzen and Double Team – have recently been developed that will allow growers to apply registered over-the-top herbicides for grass weed control,” Kumar said. Shattercane and johnsongrass are the primary grass weed problems in Kansas grain sorghum fields. In the K-State study, the researchers applied herbicides recommended for the three new sorghum varieties to determine their effectiveness against shattercane and johnsongrass. “What we found was the first report of imazamox-resistant shattercane from Kansas,” Kumar said. Imazamox is the active ingredient found in IMIFLEX, which is the registered herbicide recommended for use with the new Igrowth sorghum variety. Kumar noted that shattercane populations from three northwest Kansas counties (Graham, Decatur and Phillips) showed as much as a five-fold resistance to IMIFLEX compared to a susceptible population in neighboring Rooks County. Some alternative herbicides – Zest, Aggressor, Select Max and Roundup PowerMax – were more effective in controlling the three shattercane populations, according to Kumar. Zest, which contains the active ingredient nicosulfuron, is the registered herbicide for the recently developed Inzen variety. Kumar said more shattercane and johnsongrass populations from western Kansas, western Oklahoma and north Texas are still being studied at the K-State Agricultural Research Center. He anticipates those studies will give further clues as to why shattercane, in particular, is building resistance to imazamox. Igrowth is readily available for the 2021 growing season. Inzen and Double Team are available only in limited supplies. “If producers are planning to plant Igrowth sorghum this summer, I suggest they closely watch the response of their shattercane and johnsongrass populations to IMIFLEX applications,” Kumar said. “I also recommend they adopt proper IMIFLEX use stewardship guidelines, including right rate, right application timing, right adjuvants, and more, and that they use alternative herbicides and cultural and mechanical practices to prevent the evolution of imazamox-resistance shattercane in their production fields.” Producers also are urged to check herbicide labels for specific grasses listed for control. ##### Did you know? 7% of American adults believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. That actually works out at 16.4 million American adults.

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Record high total red meat, beef, and pork in April

National Agricultural Statistics Service April 2020 contained 22 weekdays (including 0 holidays) and 4 Saturdays. April 2021 contained 22 weekdays (including 0 holidays) and 4 Saturdays. Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.71 billion pounds in April, up 22 percent from the 3.86 billion pounds produced in April 2020. Beef production, at 2.35 billion pounds, was 29 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.85 million head, up 27 percent from April 2020. The average live weight was up 13 pounds from the previous year, at 1,366 pounds. Veal production totaled 4.3 million pounds, 12 percent below April a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 27,400 head, down 18 percent from April 2020. The average live weight was up 16 pounds from last year, at 268 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.34 billion pounds, up 15 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.8 million head, up 15 percent from April 2020. The average live weight was up 1 pound from the previous year, at 290 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 13.6 million pounds, was up 22 percent from April 2020. Sheep slaughter totaled 222,800 head, 23 percent above last year. The average live weight was 122 pounds, down 1 pound from April a year ago. January to April 2021 commercial red meat production was 18.9 billion pounds, up 4 percent from 2020. Accumulated beef production was up 6 percent from last year, veal was down 16 percent, pork was up 2 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was up 6 percent.

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Summer temperatures will warm grain, can increase from being barely noticeable which could lead to insect infestations and to major infestations in three to four weeks mold growth. when the grain is warm. “The goal for summer storage should “Grain temperature cables are a wonderbe to keep the grain as cool as possible ful tool, but do not rely on them to replace to extend the storage life and limit insect inspecting for insects or crusting and deactivity,” says Ken Hellevang, North Datecting odors or other indicators of storage kota State University (NDSU) Extension problems,” Hellevang says. agricultural engineer. Another option for monitoring grain that Insect reproduction is reduced at temis beginning to be used is to measure the carperatures below about 60 F. bon dioxide level. Mold growth and insect Hellevang recommends ventilating the activity produce carbon dioxide. top of the bin to remove the solar heat gain Work Safely that warms the grain. Provide air inlets near Make sure everyone, including family the bin roof eave and an outlet near the peak and employees, working around stored grain to exhaust the hot air at the top of the bin. understands the hazards and proper safety It’s much like venting an attic; the heated procedures. air rises and is exhausted at the peak. “Too many people ignore safety practices A ventilation fan to exhaust the hot air is and suffer severe injury or death while another option. Hot air under the bin roof working around grain,” Hellevang says. will heat several feet of grain at the top of Never enter a bin while unloading grain the bin to temperatures conducive to mold or to break up a grain bridge or chunks that growth and insect infestations. may plug grain flow. Flowing grain will Hellevang recommends periodically runpull you into the grain mass, burying you ning grain aeration fans to keep the grain within seconds. Before entering the bin, use temperature near or below 40 degrees as the “lock-out/tag-out” procedures to assure long as possible during early summer. Night equipment will not start. air temperatures are near or below 40 deBridging occurs when grain is high in grees in May. moisture content, moldy or in poor condiRunning the aeration fan for a few hours tion. The kernels stick together and form to push air up through the cool stored grain a crust. A cavity will form under the crust will cool grain near the top. Pick a cool early when grain is removed from the bin. The morning every two to three weeks during crust isn’t strong enough to support a perthe summer to run the aeration fan, and only son’s weight, so anyone who walks on it run the fan a few hours to minimize heating will fall into the cavity and be buried under grain at the bottom of the bin. several feet of grain. Cover the fan when it is not operating to Determine if the grain has a crust before prevent warm air from blowing into the bin any grain has been removed. If work needs and heating the stored grain. The wind and to be done with a crust, it must be done a natural chimney effect will push warm air before any grain is removed. through the grain. If the wind blows primarTo determine if the grain is bridged after ily during the daytime, the grain will be unloading has started, look for a funnel warmed to the daily maximum temperature. shape on the surface of the grain mass. If Hellevang encourages producers to monithe grain surface appears undisturbed, the tor the grain temperature. grain has bridged and a cavity has formed “Temperature sensors on cables are an under the surface. Stay outside the bin and excellent tool, but they only measure the use a pole or other object to break the bridge temperature of the grain next to the sensor,” loose. he says. “Because grain is an excellent inIf the grain flow stops when you’re resulator, the grain temperature may be much moving it from the bin, a chunk of spoiled different just a few feet from the sensor and grain probably is blocking the flow. Enternot affect the measured temperature.” ing the bin to break up the blockage will Common locations to place a temperature expose you to being buried in grain and cable are near the middle and a few feet tangled in the auger. from the south wall of a bin. If grain has formed a vertical wall, try to Grain Summer Storage Moisture break it up from the top of the bin with a Content long pole on a rope or through a door with Having grain at an appropriate warma long pole. A wall of grain can collapse, or season storage moisture content is very avalanche, without warning, knocking you important to store grain safely during the over and burying you. summer. The maximum moisture content Never enter a grain bin alone. Have at for warm-season storage is 13% to 14% least two people at the bin to assist in case of for corn, 11% to 12% for soybeans, 13.5% problems. Use a safety harness and rope that for wheat, 12% for barley and 8% for oil prevents you from descending rapidly more sunflowers. than a couple of feet when entering a bin. Mold growth will occur at summer tem“Take time to think of all options before peratures if the grain exceeds the recomentering a bin,” Hellevang advises. mended moisture content. 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The leading experts in the field of plant nutrition have long reported, for the major crops grown around the world, that seeds are nutrient imbalanced and can benefit from the fortification of essential nutrients as part of the seed coating. This international research shows that nutrient fortification increases germination, seedling vigor, rooting, and overall crop productivity. The History of the Seed Nutrient Dressing The value of enriching seed with nutrition was first documented in 1626 by Sir Francis Bacon. At the time, Sir Bacon soaked seeds in a “nutrient” solution that is a little crude by today’s standards. It included a blend of animal dung, human urine, chalk and wine which provided a stimulatory effect on the young seedling. Fast forward four centuries and technology has transformed that initial “blend” both in performance and user convenience. Today, people in China, India, Europe and Australia have taken Sir Bacon’s findings and enriched cereals and rice seed with essential nutrients such as Zinc (Zn) and/or Iron (Fe) with fantastic results. In North America, treating seed with nutrition is still a young market. Over the past 30+ years, there has been significant research focused on adding biological populations to the seed (eg. Bacillus, Penicillium) to provide a plant stimulating effect, but none of these organisms is a replacement for the essential nutrients required by seed. The good news is considerable research has been done to determine the essential nutrients required to balance the seed and ultimately maximize seedling vigor. Which Nutrients does the Seed Require? When we analyze Sir Bacon’s original work, we can replace his sources of nutrients with today’s synthetic versions and various biological activators/biostimulants. Working in conjunction with leading nutritionists, we have determined the key essential nutrients required to overcome the imbalances within the seed. These essential nutrients include: Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Boron, and Calcium. Let’s not forget the biostimulants that improve the efficiency of these nutrients and provide a stimulatory effect - just like Sir Bacon did with wine. It is critical to understand that the amount of each nutrient and the ratio between nutrients will vary from crop to crop. ZINC When the seed starts to germinate, it takes in water and this initiates numerous enzymatic activities. Zinc is the key nutrient that drives these processes, including auxin production. During germination, all the nutrients required for initial root and shoot growth are stored within the seed. If the seed has low zinc levels, there will be a reduction in early season vigour and root development. PHOSPHORUS When we consider Zinc, we should always look at it in association with Phosphorus, as the nutrients have a synergistic effect on the plant. Phosphorus is critical for photosynthesis (ATP production) and drives early season rooting. Phosphorus needs to be placed on the seed or in very close proximity to the seed since it is not a mobile nutrient and not readily available, especially in cold soils. MANGANESE Manganese is critical for photosynthesis. During this process, its primary role is to split the water molecules. Manganese is also involved in lignin production within the plant. Low levels of Manganese will lead to poor photosynthetic activity, resulting in a smaller root system and a “limp” above-ground portion of the seedling. BORON Boron is mainly associated with pollen production but is also important during the plant’s early life. If a plant is Boron-deficient, the root system will have very poor cell wall integrity, releasing amino acids, sugars and Potassium (K) into the rhizosphere rather than being utilized by the roots. The end result is the soil pathogens benefit from the release of metabolites and the plant has poor root health. CALCIUM Calcium is important for cell wall integrity and overall strength of both the roots and the leaves. Calcium needs to be correlated to Boron levels to ensure the proper ratios are established to maximize seedling strength, plant health and ultimately overall vigour. Seed Nutrition for Winter Wheat A crop like winter wheat can benefit greatly from a seed nutrient dressing containing all the essential nutrients for germination, rooting and early season vigor. CONTINUED ON PAGE C38

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Before you plant your winter wheat, consider applying a seed nutrient dressing in combination with your seed treatment that contains all the essential nutrients to kick start the crop, drive rooting, and maximize your yield production.

Top Ten Silver Linings of COVID-19 Pandemic If you look hard enough, there’s a silver lining in just about everything. The deadly COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Here are the Top Ten Silver Linings resulting from the Coronavirus: • Everyone found out whether or not they are truly essential. • We all learned to enjoy exciting, action filled hobbies like gardening and bird watching. Wow, watch that pumpkin grow! • Everyone has learned how to measure and judge distances. You no longer need a yardstick to measure six feet. • There was no thirty minute wait to get a table at your favorite restaurant. • You had a valid excuse not to go to church. • With nothing to sell, there were far fewer robo-calls. • There was more time to lose weight, so you should fit into your spring wardrobe. • Everyone had time to get more sleep. Aren’t two hour naps a wonderful thing!? • You really didn’t want to see your mother-in-law for Easter anyways. And the top silver lining of COVID-19 - - People in polluted cities all over the world no longer have to wear masks to breathe fresh air. Pretty ironic, isn’t it!? Bonus Silver Linings: • With a garage full of hoarded toilet paper, you can relax and really “enjoy the go”. • Parks have never been more popular. They’re so crowded, that it’s hard to stay six feet away from people.

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Dates for CRP general and grasslands signups

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set a July 23, 2021, deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup 56. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications for CRP Grasslands from July 12 to August 20. This year, USDA updated both signup options to provide greater incentives for producers and increase its conservation benefits, including reducing the impacts of climate change. Both signups are competitive and will provide for annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. “We are excited to roll out our new and improved CRP General and Grasslands signups,” said Acting FSA State Director Jodene Johnson. “Bottom line, CRP now makes more financial sense for producers while also providing a bigger return on investment in terms of natural resource benefits. The General and Grasslands signups are part of a broader suite of tools available through CRP to integrate key conservation practices on our nation’s working lands.” General Signup Through CRP, producers and landowners establish longterm, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Lands enrolled in CRP also play a key role in mitigating impacts from climate change, and FSA has added a new ClimateSmart Practice Incentive for practices that sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. FSA is also adding a one-time “inflationary” adjustment for payment rates, as well as having more flexibility on adjusting soil rental rates. FSA opened the General Signup in January 2021 and extended the original deadline to July 23, 2021, to enable producers to consider FSA’s new improvements to the program. Grasslands Signup CRP Grasslands helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland and certain other lands, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. Protecting grasslands contributes positively to the economy of many regions, provides biodiversity of plant and animal populations, and improves environmental quality. FSA has updated the Grasslands Signup to establish a minimum rental rate of $15 per acre, as well as new National Grassland Priority Zones. How to Sign Up To enroll in the CRP General signup, producers and landowners should contact their local USDA Service Center by the July 23 deadline. To enroll in the CRP Grasslands signup, they should contact USDA by the August 20 deadline. While USDA offices may have limited visitors because of the pandemic, Service Center staff continue to work with agricultural producers via phone, email, and other digital tools. To work with FSA, producers and landowners should contact their local USDA Service Center. Contact information can be found at farmers.gov/service-locator. More Information on CRP Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest voluntary private-lands conservation programs in the United States. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits. The program marked its 35-year anniversary this past December.

Horses in art

Horses have been depicted in art since prehistoric times. The images of horses found in the famous Lascaux Cave paintings in southwestern France date back 16,000 years. George Stubbs (1724-1806), one of the greatest equestrian painters, earned the label “Mr. Stubbs the horse painter” in his own lifetime. He brought a new dimension to animal art with his natural and anatomically accurate depictions–he dissected horse carcasses and had engravings made of his studies to help him. Despite his anatomical knowledge, even Stubbs was unable to depict a fast-moving horse realistically. Those artists who did try to depict a galloping horse tended to portray them with all four legs outstretched–an impossibility. It was not until the freeze-action photographic studies of animal motion by Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) that artists began to understand horse gaits and how to represent them.

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Prescribed burns have little effect on snake populations

K-State Research and Extension News A study on the impact of prescribed burns on the Konza Prairie showed that fire has minimal effect on the state’s snake populations, especially when there are adjacent unburned areas. Charlie Lee, a retired wildlife specialist with K-State Research and Extension, said the researchers trapped snakes before and after prescribed burns in the spring (May through June) and fall (August through October) to determine the effects of prairie fires on reptile numbers. “We know in woodland situations, the effects really depend upon the changes to the habitat,” Lee said. “In those wooded areas, when the fire is of high enough temperature and frequent enough to reduce canopy cover, it can (negatively) effect reptile and amphibian populations.” However, he added that most woodland fires are not at a high enough temperature to change habitat conditions too much, so the impact to reptiles is “virtually non-existent.” “What’s been done in prairie situations shows that fire effects do impact arthropod numbers, primarily grasshoppers,” Lee said. “We know that fire changes the abundance of small mammals – it often increases small mammal populations. It can have either a positive or a negative impact on birds.” In the Konza Prairie study, researchers trapped a total of 92 snakes of six different species during the two phases of the study (spring and fall). The species caught were the North American Racer, Great Plains Rat snake, King snake, Milk snake Gopher snake and the common garter snake. Lee said the researchers actually found all six species in burned areas, and just five of those same species in the unburned areas, though there were just 32 snakes on the burned prairie compared to 60 on the unburned prairie. The North American Racer and common garter snake composed about 79% of all the snakes that were captured. “The research suggests that snakes could have a short-term negative response to spring burning, but they could quickly re-appear on burned areas of the prairie when there are (adjacent) areas that are unburned,” Lee said. “This suggests that the unburned areas are an important element for prescribed burns if we’re concerned about snake populations.” ###### There’s a chemical in chili peppers called capsaicin that tricks your mouth into feeling like it’s being burned – that’s why spicy food hurts. The pain is all in your head! ##### Nutella is so popular, 25% of all hazelnuts end up in a jar! Since they’re in such high demand, some universities are trying to grow them in labs in order to negate global shortages.

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Dead or sick calves are a scenario that is reported every year in a number of beef herds in the northern Plains. “A list of all possible causes for this case can be very confusing to producers,” says Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. “However, depressed, feverish calves with an increased respiratory rate most likely will fit the diagnosis of ‘summer pneumonia.’” The common question generated by this diagnosis is: Why would nursing beef calves in the pasture with little stress in their lives come down with respiratory disease or pneumonia? What is Summer Pneumonia? Summer pneumonia is a respiratory disease/pneumonia that occurs in beef calves nursing their dams. The age range of calves affected can be as early as 3 to 4 weeks and from 3 to 5 months of age. Calves are born with little to no immunity and are dependent on receiving a passive transfer of immunity from their dam through colostrum. This passively acquired immunity declines through time, and unless the calf develops active immunity through vaccination or exposure to infectious agents, they eventually will become susceptible to pathogens that can cause respiratory disease. “This is why some calves are susceptible at a very young age (3 to 4 weeks) and other calves become susceptible later,” Stokka says. Conditions Leading to Summer Pneumonia Stressful conditions that may precipitate an outbreak of summer pneumonia in nursing calves: • Certain weather events can increase the risk of developing summer pneumonia. For example, mid to late spring blizzards or rain can deprive the calf of normal nursing patterns and produce hypothermia/chilling in calves. Late spring or summer high temperatures can produce heat stress in cows and calves, resulting in greater susceptibility to infectious agents. Also, dry, dusty conditions can increase susceptibility because the calves’ normal innate, clearing defense mechanisms can be overwhelmed, which allows for pathogens to proliferate and gain access to the lungs of young calves. • Mixing groups together after calving, such as moving cow-calf pairs to pasture or mixing groups together for heat synchronization and artificial insemination procedures, can result in cattle re-establishing their social order and allowing the transmission of infectious agents. • When calves are sorted for moving or synchronization programs, they can have separation anxiety and nurse infrequently, which increases stress. These organisms are commonly found in summer pneumonia cases: • Bacterial organisms, which include Mannheimia hemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni • Viral agents including BRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus), BRCV (bovine respiratory coronavirus), IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis) and BVDV (bovine viral diarrhea virus) “Vaccination can be effective in reducing the risk of summer pneumonia when caused by agents for which a vaccine is available,” Stokka says. “However, vaccination in young calves does not equate with a 100% response rate. Nor does it reduce the stress associated with weather, dry, dusty conditions, sorting and mixing. In addition, while some pathogens may have commercially available vaccines, information to evaluate effectiveness is limited.”

New MontGuide on selecting an attorney for estate purposes

MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) Extension has released a new MontGuide providing information about selecting an attorney to develop and implement an estate plan or to provide legal help with the probate process. “When selecting an attorney to help develop an estate plan, it is helpful to have one who is well-informed about Montana will and trust laws and other legal tools,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “You want the attorney to develop an estate plan tailored to your needs by considering your age, health, family, income, assets, goals and other circumstances.” “If the goal is to find an attorney to help settle an estate or CONTINUED ON PAGE C43

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