JULY 2024
Vol. XXV No. 6 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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NDSU Research Extension Center field days
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers’ annual field days are set. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, tours and field demonstrations for farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, landowners, horticulturalists and local stakeholders. “The agricultural research conducted at our NDSU Research Extension Centers provides research-based solutions that advance agricultural production systems in a variety of areas, including agronomy and crop production, livestock and rangeland management, precision agriculture, and valueadded activities,” says Greg Lardy, the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for NDSU Agriculture. “During the NDSU Field Days, our researchers showcase the work they’ve invested in developing timely, practical solutions for agriculture in North Dakota and across the region.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
Annual summer stocker/yearling tour
The stocker/yearling sector of the cattle industry offers flexibility and an opportunity for new producers to get started in the business. Nebraska Extension beef systems team is offering a chance to learn from producers with established stocker/yearling operations July 11 during the fifth annual Summer Stocker/ Yearling Tour near Bassett, Nebraska. “A stocker/yearling component in a cattle production CONTINUED ON PAGE A4
AUCTIONS
July 9 - 23, Pate Auction Inc, Sologub Ranch Living Estate Auction, Online.... ..................................................................................................................... A3 July 14, RLP Auctions, Vehicles, Trailers, Tractor, Tools, Hamilton MT......... A7 July 20, Weishaar Auction Service, Mitchel Ellison Estate & Jeff Ellison, Lemmon SD........................................................................................................ A9 Aug 3, Weaver Auctions, Butch Rice, Anaconda MT................................... A12 Aug 24, Weaver Auctions, Fall Consignment, Drummond MT.................... A26
Women in Ag conference scheduled for August
“Sowing Seeds for Generations” is the theme of this year’s Women in Agriculture Conference, which will be held Friday, August 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1040 Jackson Street in Sidney, Montana. “Past years have been very successful, and we are excited to offer another great conference,” said event organizer Carmen Draper. “This is a wonderful event for all women to learn new skills in a fun environment.” Keynote Speaker Kaelyn Armstrong of Ogallala, Nebraska, will present “Saved By The Well.” A registered Nurse and small business owner, Armstrong will share her perspective on healing and her realization that physical needs are not always the most important part of healing a person. Conference topics include: Backyard Ag - Jami Theone, USDA NRCS Conservationist, a beginning farmer and specialty crop grower, will share her experiences working with producers of all sizes, crops, and backgrounds. Pollinator Habitat on Farms, Ranches, and in our ComCONTINUED ON PAGE A2
These Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the recent 4-H Camp. They are: (front row, left to right) Krystal Venegas-Villezcas, Lexington; and Elsie Cool, Gothenburg; (second row, left to right) Megan Walahoski, Overton; Bristol Kubert, Johnson Lake; Mckenna Reiman, Cozad; Gabby Caraway, Lexington; Bristol McConville, Lexington; Brynlee Reil, Overton; Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; Cassidy Reiman, Cozad; Kristina Burns, Cozad; Rebecca Burns, Cozad; and Maggie Venegas-Villezcas, Lexington; (back row, left to right) Samuel Venegas-Villezcas, Lexington; Grant Walahoski, Overton; Bodee Klemm, Lexington; Rylan Kubert, Johnson Lake; Meagan Lassen, Overton; Kamery Schledewitz, Sumner; Cadey Wolf, Cozad; Owen Lassen, Overton; Romeo Ramirez, Johnson Lake; Jovani Venegas, Johnson Lake; Kylee Kubert, Johnson Lake; Paige Walahoski, Overton; and Mickailee Reil, Overton. Article on page B22 of this issue.
Montana 4-H youth to exhibit at fairs across the state this summer
From the MSU News Service and specialized learning, highlighting their Montana State University Extension efforts and the behind-the-scenes support invites community members from across of their families. Montana to attend local and county fairs Community members are invited to fairs this summer to see Montana 4-H program for 4-H exhibits and livestock sales and to displays and events. Montana 4-H is the learn more about the youth development youth development program of MSU Extenprogram and how to participate through sion, and for 4-H youth, the fair is a public volunteering for events, leading a project opportunity to show what they have learned and more. and to continue developing civil service Fairs are scheduled in Montana this sumand social skills while running events like concession stands, petting zoos or exhibits. CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 “Time spent in 4-H allows kids the opportunity to gain valuable life and work readiness skills, setting them up for a successful future,” said Montana 4-H Center for Youth McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT................... C30 Pharo Cattle Company, Three Forks MT..................... A8 Development Director Teri Antilley. Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ C30 Brett Schomer, Montana 4-H program and events coordinator, said 4-H learning happens all year long, and that the opportuJuly 27, Carbon County 4-H/FFA Sale, Red Lodge MT... nity to complete a project and participate at .................................................................................. A17 the fair lets kids celebrate accomplishments
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