March 2025

MARCH 2025

Vol. XXVI No. 2 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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

Horse management webinar

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Horse owners, stable managers and equine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn management strategies and ask questions during a webinar series North Dakota State University Extension is hosting at noon on March 12, 19 and 26.

Topics will include breeding management of mares in Northern climates, foaling and foal management in Northern climates and managing horses on small acreages in North Dakota.

“The goal of these webinars is to empower our equine owners in North Dakota to confidently apply what we share to their breeding and foaling experience as well as management of facilities and small land bases,” says Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

PRODUCTION SALES

Mar 17, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT..................................... A3 Mar 18, O’Hara Land & Cattle Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus & Maine Tainer, Online......................................................................................................... A5 Mar 20, Rough Country Breeders, Martin Red Angus & Koss Angus, Glasgow MT.............................................................................................................. A6 Mar 25, Open Gate Ranch, Black, Red, Simmental, SimAngus, Augusta MT.. ................................................................................................................... A9 Mar 25 - 27, Kicking Horse Ranch, Gelbvieh, Online MT............................ A8 Mar 26, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT...................... A11 Mar 26, Peterson Grain & Cattle, Angus, Havre MT................................... A39 Mar 27, Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow MT..................................................... A16 Mar 27 - 29, Danell Diamond Six Ranch, Gelbvieh & Angus, Online......... A32 Mar 31, Sidwell Ranch & Frank Herefords, Columbus MT........................ A14 Apr 2 , Nissen Angus, Chinook MT............................................................. A13 Apr 3, Arntzen Angus Ranch, Lewistown MT............................................ A12 Apr 16, Milk River Angus, Chinook MT...................................................... A18 Apr 26, Eayrs Ranch, Glasgow MT............................................................. A21 May 8, Koenig Ranch Reds, Glasgow MT.................................................. A20 May 30-31, Roundup Horse Sale, Roundup MT......................................... A16

Private Applicator Course

By Colleen Pegar, MSU Extension, Hill County Agent Hill County will host an Initial Private Applicator Course for those who wish to obtain their Private Pesticide Applicator License. The course will be held on April 16, 2025 at the 4-H Chuckwagon on the Great Northern Fairgrounds in Havre MT. The day will start at 8am with registration and will wrap up at 5pm. There will be a $20.00 Registration Fee and lunch will be provided. Topics that will be covered include; Private Applicator License, Pesticide Law, Reading the Product Label, Calibration of Spray Equipment, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticides in the Environment, and Pesticide Safety. Presenters will be local MSU Extension Agents and Montana Department of Agriculture personnel.

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AUCTIONS

Feb 26 - Mar 12, Big Mountain Auctions, Online.......................................... A4 Mar 12 - 19, Booker Auction, Early Spring Offsite, Online.......................... A7 Mar 23, RLP Auctions, Tractors, Equipment, Trailers, Tools, Hamilton MT... A8 Mar 24, Weishaar Auction Service, Ray Greff Estate Farm and Ranch, Mott ND............................................................................................................... A10 Apr 17 - 22, Yellowstone Auction, Annual Spring, Online........................... A19 Spring 2025, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Equipment, Conrad MT..... .................................................................................................................... A30

Hotsy of Billings and Great Falls, Montana received the BEST OF SHOW ribbon at the MATE Show in Billings, Montana the weekend of February 19-21.

Registration open for suicide prevention webinars

Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of two upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The 90-minute webinars will address concerns about high stress levels in agriculture-related jobs and the toll on mental and emotional well-being. The sessions will be offered on March 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and May 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. The QPR training will provide participants with skills to recognize and respond to warning signs of a mental health crisis or suicidal thinking and how to respond in an appropriate and supportive way.

“Ongoing farm and ranch stress takes a toll on health, including mental and emotional well-being,” says Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family science specialist. “We say,

‘Sometimes you need help and sometimes you are help.’”

The webinars will be facilitated by NDSU Extension agents Katie Henry from Cavalier County and Jill Sokness from Cass County as well as Extension pesticide specialist Madeleine Smith.

Though the webinars are focused on people working in and around agriculture, anyone interested can register. There is no cost for the training, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Registration is limited to the first 30 participants per webinar. To learn more or to register for the March training, visit ndsu.ag/ qprmarch25. To register for the May training, visit ndsu.ag/qprmay25.

If you have questions or want additional information, contact Adriana Drusini at adriana.drusini@ndsu.edu or Brotherson at sean. brotherson@ndsu.edu.

PRIVATE TREATY

OTHER DATED

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Herefords, Vida MT.. A14 Brownell Polled Herefords, Pendroy MT.................. A15 Browning Angus, Fallon MT....................................... A2 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY................................. A4 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT............. A10 Duncan Ranch Co, Herefords, Joplin MT.................. A5 Geib Red Angus, Dagmar MT.................................... A22 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT...................... A15 Lone Spring Ranch, Moore MT................................... A4 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT................... A14 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.......................... A15 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A15

Apr 1, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Kalispell MT............................................................ A38 Apr 2, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Plains MT................................................................ A38 Apr 3, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Drummond MT....................................................... A38 June 30, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Polson MT............................................................... A38 July 1... Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Hamilton MT........................................................... A38 July 2... Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Butte MT................................................................. A38

Chemigation training rescheduled

A Nebraska Chemigation Training will be held on Tuesday, March 18, at the South Platte NRD in Sidney. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

The chemigation training was scheduled for February 19 but was postponed due to inclement weather. For more information or to register, contact the Cheyenne County Extension office in Sidney at 308-254-4455.

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NDSU Extension Calving School

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North Dakota State University Extension will host a calving school on Thursday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot, North Dakota.

Topics will include calving preparations, such as assembling calving supply kits, recognizing the stages of calving and understanding normal delivery expectations. The program will also cover managing abnormal births, optimizing nutrition during late gestation and early lactation, caring for newborn calves and maintaining effective record-keeping practices.

New this year, a cow and calf model will allow participants to practice assisting with abnormal deliveries, providing participants with hands-on opportunities to learn to navigate various calving complication scenarios.

The calving school will be led by NDSU Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail, Kelly Schaefer of Schaefer Veterinary Service and NDSU Extension agents Paige Brummund in Ward County and Kathryn Slavick in McHenry County.

“Whether you are well seasoned or new to calving cows, this workshop will provide you with tips, tools and hands-on activities to be better prepared for the upcoming calving season,” says Brummund.

The school is free to attend. Lunch will be provided, but registration is requested for meal count and materials.

To register, visit ndsu.ag/calvingschool25 or call 701-8576444.

For more information, contact Brummund at 701-857-6444 or Slavick at 701-537-5405.

Horse management webinar CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

“Northern climates present unique management situations for our animals, land and facilities,” says Paige Brummund, NDSU Extension’s agriculture and natural resources agent in Ward County. “We experience extreme cold, mud, freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, drought and sometimes a lack of available land. Understanding various animal and facility management strategies when it comes needs and comforts of our horses can lead to a more pleasurable ownership experience.”

The webinar presenters are Keena and Brummund. Visit ndsu.ag/horsewebinar25 to register for the webinars.

Private Applicator Course CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

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Region 3’s recertification cycle will come to a close on December 31, 2025. Applicators who still need recertification credits are encouraged to attend as this course has been submitted for points, however recertification points are pending. Applicators in Region 3 need six credits by the close of the year to be able to renew their Private Applicator License for the next 5 years.

To register, please contact MSU Extension – Hill County

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How to find the right trusted tax pro

By Cameron Nakashima, Media Engagement Manager, Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific We’re in the middle of tax season. As you gather forms from employers, banks, and other sources, you’re faced with a crucial decision: should you file your taxes yourself or hire a professional? If you’re filing on your own, will you use the IRS’s free filing software or opt for a commercial tax preparation service with added features? And if you’re considering hiring a professional, how do you know what kind of expert is right for your situation?

No matter the choice, one factor is paramount: trust.

Whether you’re using a website or a local business, you need confidence that your tax preparer will not only deliver accurate results but also safeguard your money and personal information. Here’s what you need to know about the types of tax preparation services available, the benefits they offer, and how Better Business Bureau can help you find one you can trust.

Types of Tax Professionals Not all tax professionals are the same. Understanding the differences between them can help you choose the right fit for your needs: Tax Preparers: These individuals hold a valid IRS-issued Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Their qualifications can vary by state, so verifying their credentials is essential.

Enrolled Agents (EAs): Authorized by the IRS, these professionals pass rigorous exams or meet experience requirements. They specialize in complex tax situations and financial planning.

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs): CPAs are licensed accounting experts who excel in detailed tax planning and preparation. They must meet state-specific requirements and continue education to stay updated on tax laws.

Tax Attorneys: These legal specialists handle tax-related legal issues, represent clients in tax court, and draft relevant legal documents. They are best for complex tax disputes and high-stakes legal matters.

What to Watch Out For While most tax professionals are reputable, some red flags can indicate potential scams or unethical practices. Keep these in mind: Unrealistic Promises: Avoid tax preparers who guarantee large refunds or base their fees on a percentage of your refund. These are often warning signs of unethical behavior.

Vague Credentials: Be wary of preparers who cannot verify their qualifications or are evasive about their certifications.

Tips for Choosing a Trustworthy Tax Professional Finding the right tax preparer doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow these tips to ensure you’re making a safe and informed choice: Do Your Research: Start with BBB.org to find BBB Accredited Businesses that are vetted and trusted. When you find a professional that interests you, check ratings, reviews, and complaint histories of tax professionals in your area.

It’s also smart to consult referrals from trusted sources and review websites and verify credentials with your state’s licensing board.

Ask Questions: Before committing, have a detailed conversation with the preparer. Ask about their experience, services, and security measures for protecting your information.

A reputable professional will be transparent.

Trust Your Instincts: If something feels off, it probably is. Don’t hesitate to walk away if a preparer cannot answer your questions or provide verification of their qualifications.

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Make Informed Decisions This tax season, let trust and preparation guide your decisions. Whether you’re filing online or partnering with a local expert, a little due diligence can make all the difference.

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Frost seeding or interseeding legumes

By Jerry Volesky, UNL Are you looking to increase production from pastures or hay fields? Frost seeding or interseeding legumes might just work in your operation.

Nitrogen is one of the key ingredients for productive pastures. A way to get more nitrogen in a pasture is to plant legumes. Alfalfa, red or white clovers, birdsfoot trefoil, and other legumes all fix atmospheric nitrogen and can reduce nitrogen costs. These legumes are also very high in forage quality.

Not all pastures are good candidates for adding legumes, however. First, legumes need adequate phosphorus and a pH usually above 6 while some prefer a pH closer to 7. Frost seeding is a method where legume seed is simply broadcast in winter to allow the natural freezing and thawing of the ground to plant the seed for you. Because frost seeding requires seed to be close to the soil surface after broadcasting, snow-free or very little snow is preferred.

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Planning for the calving season

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd. The following are reminders of things that are helpful to address before starting the calving season.

First off, pay attention to the nutritional needs of bred heifers and cows prior to calving. Adequate body condition at calving is important as it impacts cow stamina during delivery of the calf, colostrum quality, calf vigor, and impacts Marion L. Jones subsequent rebreeding.

406-544-4766, cell Review your herd health plan with your veterinarian.

Discuss where management could reduce risk and improve • Sale and erection of herd health. Address ways to prevent health problems that Brock grain storage have been an issue in the past.

• Sale and erection of grain legs, Examine calving facilities to make sure they are in good conveyors, and towers working order. Check gates, pens, alleys, and head catches,

by Brock fixing or replacing broken items. Also, check the lights and • Complete millwright and have replacement bulbs on hand. concrete service Check your calving supplies. Inventory plastic sleeves, 140,000 bushels of storage at • Projects completed in Montana, obstetrical lube, obstetrical chains or straps, esophageal feedCut Bank, MT Idaho and Washington ers, and calf feeding bottles. Check halters, ropes, and other tools that will be needed. Make sure the calf puller is clean and working properly.

Review the stages of parturition (calving) and know when assistance is needed.

Nebraska Extension has resources available to help identify and understand the stages of calving. See “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time” at beef.unl. edu for more information.

As calving approaches AAA 21097410 RAA 5029457 have colostrum or colostrum replacement products on hand. The calf’s ability to absorb immunoglobulin antibodies across the intestine decreases rapidly 6-12 hours after birth. It is critical the calf receives colostrum during this time. If the quality or quantity of the colostrum is a concern, consult your veterinarian as to which replacement products are recommended.

Be prepared with a plan and equipment for warming calves during cold weather.

Calves born during cold, wet conditions can quickly succumb to hypothermia.

For mild hypothermia (body temperature between 94 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit), giving a calf warm, body temperature colostrum or colostrum replacement products and drying the calf off with towels and warm air can quickly bring a calf’s temperature back to normal.

A rectal thermometer is a Rising 4 good tool to know the state of a calf’s body temperature.

Cattle Finally, wind protection David & and a clean, dry environment Micaela Score for the new calf should be Heather Martin 406.654.7664 Kendall & Iris Koss 406.654.7695 406.390.6680 provided. Wet, muddy con2346 Fourchette Bay Rd • Malta, MT 2405 Martin Rd • Malta, MT ditions are stressful both for score_2010@hotmail.com kosskendall@gmail.com heather_martin1990@hotmail.com cows and calves and provide a situation where disease is likely to occur.

Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd.

Nebraska Extension has a number of resources for producers to review to assist the cow and calf at beef.unl.edu.

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Hay feeding strategy

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service To help reduce waste and stretch the food dollar, many people look for ways to use items in the refrigerator before they spoil.

Beef producers with old hay stored on their operation often look for appropriate ways to incorporate that into the forage feeding strategy. This was the topic that Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts addressed on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

In this case, a listener runs spring and fall-calving cows in the same pasture and is trying to determine how to best meet the varied nutritional requirements with hay that is 2-3 years old.

“Depending on the type of hay, when it was cut, and how it was stored, there could be a lot of variability in the quality of that forage,” K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said.

To help determine the quality of the hay, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson recommended producers keep track of the harvest date.

“If we know the harvest date and are familiar with the maturity pattern in the area, we will have a pretty good idea about the nutrient quality of that hay,” Larson said.

Lancaster said the highest quality hay needs to be fed to lactating cows that have high maintenance energy requirements.

He said producers can use older hay, but they will likely need to offer a vitamin and mineral supplement as well.

“In 2-3-year-old hay that is stored outside, the beta carotene in those bales deteriorate rapidly, so it is important to offer them a vitamin A supplement,” Lancaster said, adding that the minerals need to be fresh.

In some herds, producers can separate the fall and spring calving cow herds, allowing them to offer the older hay to cows with lower maintenance requirements, such as cows in mid-gestation. But in this case, the cows are maintained together and that leads to a different strategy, the experts said.

“With the fall-calving cows just coming out of the breeding season and the spring-calving cows in their last trimester, I recommend primarily offering them hay cut this year, but every once in a while, you could throw them a bale of the older hay to try to use it up and that should allow them to keep from getting too thin,” Lancaster said.

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As of February 7, 2025, the mountain Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 10 am snowpack across most of Montana remains at RLP Sale Barn, Hamilton, MT slightly below normal at around 80-90% 31/2 miles north of Hamilton on Hwy 93 of median, but there are exceptions. The Smith-Judith-Musselshell basin is reportPreview: Saturday, March 22 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm ing a 120% of normal snowpack with most These items are being auctioned through I Collector. of that snow arriving since the last week You may bid in-house or online. Go to rlpauctions.net in December. Several SNOTEL sites in to register for online bidding. the Little Belt and Big Snowy mountains received their largest January snow accu12 TRACTORS EQUIPMENT mulation in 20 years. In contrast, the SunTRAILERS TOOLS Teton-Marias and St. Mary currently have a 65-75% of normal snowpack. Snow water 100,000+ ROUNDS OF AMMO equivalent deficits in that region are 2-7 100+ GUNS inches; however, that could be recovered in GOLD, SILVER & a couple upslope storms aimed in the correct direction. Snowpack percentages in the DECORATING ITEMS Gallatin, Bighorn, and Tongue River basins are currently about 100% of normal and additional snow is forecasted over the next couple days. All other basins are reporting a (406) 369-2640 snowpack about 80-90% of normal, except www.rlpauctions.net the Bears Paw near Havre. “Don’t forget, last year was one of the lowest snow years on record. While recent snow conditions have been excellent for recreating, lack Kathleen Rankin Jim Bjorkman 1285 Nine Mile Rd. 406.460.0535 of early season snowfall left Oilmont, MT 59466 krankin@northerntel.net most of Montana with a defi406.937.4815 www.kickinghorseranch.com cit. Most mountain ranges are still recovering from that deficit,” said Larson.

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by February 1. March 1 conditions will give a better indication of what spring runoff might bring.

A full report of conditions on February 1 can be found in the monthly Water Supply Outlook Report available on the Montana Snow Survey website. In addition, realtime snow survey data can be found at nrcs.usda.gov/ montana/snow-survey.

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Since then, much of Montana has received significant snowfall, however gains were not equivalent across the state,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. Northwest Montana was an exception, receiving near normal precipitation mid-October through early December. Aside from several storms early in January, last month was relatively dry in that area. The region extending from the Sun-Teton-Marias to the Kootenai only received 30-50% of normal January precipitation. In contrast, central Montana and the Bighorn Mountains were impacted much more by recent weather receiving over 190% of normal January precipitation. Southwest Montana and southcentral Montana received about 80-110% of normal January precipitation, with some higher elevation SNOTEL sites receiving slightly more than that. The snowpack is making gains during the first week of February

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How to incorporate older hay into the diet

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service To help reduce waste and stretch the food dollar, many people look for ways to use items in the refrigerator before they spoil.

Beef producers with old hay stored on their operation often look for appropriate ways to incorporate that into the forage feeding strategy. This was the topic that Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts addressed on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

In this case, a listener runs spring and fall-calving cows in the same pasture and is trying to determine how to best meet the varied nutritional requirements with hay that is 2-3 years old.

“Depending on the type of hay, when it was cut, and how it was stored, there could be a lot of variability in the quality of that forage,” K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said.

To help determine the quality of the hay, K-State veterinarian Bob Larson recommended producers keep track of the harvest date.

“If we know the harvest date and are familiar with the maturity pattern in the area, we will have a pretty good idea about the nutrient quality of that hay,” Larson said.

Lancaster said the highest quality hay needs to be fed to lactating cows that have high maintenance energy requirements. He said producers can use older hay, but they will likely need to offer a vitamin and mineral supplement as well.

“In 2-3-year-old hay that is stored outside, the beta carotene in those bales deteriorate rapidly, so it is important to offer them a vitamin A supplement,” Lancaster said, adding that the minerals need to be fresh.

In some herds, producers can separate the fall and spring calving cow herds, allowing them to offer the older hay to cows with lower maintenance requirements, such as cows in mid-gestation. But in this case, the cows are maintained together and that leads to a different strategy, the experts said.

“With the fall-calving cows just coming out of the breeding season and the spring-calving cows in their last trimester, I recommend primarily offering them hay cut this year, but every once in a while, you could throw them a bale of the older hay to try to use it up and that should allow them to keep from getting too thin,” Lancaster said. ##### In the Philippines, peanut butter has been part of local traditions for years, and it’s enjoyed in everything from bread spreads to desserts.

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Nebraska Extension is providing a handsCalving on, multi-session educational program deLocation: Eastern Nebraska Research, signed to equip participants with essential Extension and Education Center near Mead, skills for success in the cattle industry.

NE (1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE) The Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, Cost: $750 per individual; $1,300 for and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) is a two; $500 for each additional participant.

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Setting up calves to respond to vaccinations

By Karla Wilke Cow-calf & Stocker Management Specialist UNL Most veterinarians recommend vaccinatNutrients Delivery Available Phone (406) 531-1036 ing nursing calves against clostridial, respiraA lot of emphasis has been placed on imtory, and digestive pathogens at two months munoglobulins in colostrum, and rightly so. of age to bolster immunity against those However, colostrum has also been shown pathogens until the calf can be given another to have greater concentrations of protein, round of vaccinations just prior to weaning, fat, both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitaoften referred to as preconditioning. Veterimins, and both macro- and micro-minerals narians, industry consultants, and university than milk taken 3 days post-calving. Proper personnel often emphasize the importance nutrition plays a large role in the health and of proper vaccine handling and administrawell-being of calves, and since the calf was tion as being paramount to benefitting from once receiving nutrition through the umbilithe long proven efficacy of a good vaccinacal cord and must now develop a digestive tion program. However, what is less often system, it stands to reason the first meal must emphasized, is setting up the calf to have a be very nutrient dense. While cows can pull good response to that vaccination schedule. some nutrients from tissue storage, some It Starts with the Cow nutrients must come from her feed to produce Immunoglobulins adequate colostrum, making the nutrition in Unlike humans, cattle do not get immunity her diet critical for the success of the calf. A across the placental wall. All immunity calves vigorous calf at birth gets up and consumes receive from the dam has to come through that very important first meal within the first the colostrum, which is the first milk the cow hour of life. Cows who are thin and have not produces. Cows need to have adequate nutribeen able to properly partition nutrients to tion during the third trimester of pregnancy fetal development often give birth to calves to produce high quality colostrum. Research who are weak and slow to get up and nurse. has shown that calves born to cows in a body Coupled with poor colostrum quality, this calf condition score 5 or 6 (1-9 scale) have more is not being set up well for success. immunoglobulin G in their blood serum after Managing the Environment consuming colostrum than calves from cows In many regions where spring calving in a 4 or less. Immunoglobulins are critically occurs, the weather can be cold and wet. important for the calf to mount a defense These conditions can encourage pathogen against pathogens. growth, and in confined areas such as calving lots, pathogen loads can increase rapidly. When a calf is stressed because of the weather and muddy lot POWER OF conditions, their immune system is challenged. PathoPREDICTABILITY gen loads can be minimized What does 69 years of breeding by cleaning pens before calvwith the same goal in mind get you? ing, moving pairs away from pregnant cows, keeping pairs A consistent, predictable product in groups by calf age in that has stood the test of time. two-week age intervals, and providing a place for calves to rest away from cows. Calf Simonson Stryker 942 sheds can also be a very beneficial place for calves to stay Koupals B&B Bridger 2041 as dry and warm as possible Reg. 20515570 during storms and cold snaps.

Vaccines are not a Substitute for Proper Nutrition and Management Vaccines are designed to give the calf a small dose of a pathogen to challenge their immune system to mount a Reg. 20491771 defense against that pathogen CED BW WW Milk YW Marb REA so they can stay healthy as +11 +0.5 +68 +26 +120 +.31 +.57 they get older. A calf who CED BW WW Milk YW Marb REA has an already challenged +14 -2.4 +59 +33 +106 +.43 +.67 OTHER SIRES INCLUDE immune system due to poor GDAR Load Up 7104 environmental conditions or an underdeveloped immune Pine Coulee Hannibal H316 system due to poor nutrition Millars Duke 129 • Diamond Goalkeeper J160 A A R Justified 2616 will not benefit much from a Reg. 20457765 KG Justified 3023 • A A R Load Up J277 vaccine.

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Gift leaseback

HELP WANTED

By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension ag economist For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal.

Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity, as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for bringing another family member into the operation. If this is the first article you are seeing in this series, I would encourage you to go back to the previous articles for background and additional guidance.

In a previous article, we discussed gifting as a tactic to transfer wealth between generations. Simply gifting assets helps reduce estate value and potential taxes for the owners, and increase the wealth of the heirs. However, some families are hesitant to engage in gifting strategies because the farm or the ranch needs access to those assets to remain viable.

This article expands on gifting strategies by combining gifts with a lease agreement.

Remember, the person gifting assets is called the donor, usually a parent, and the person receiving the gift is the donee, usually a child.

In the scenario below, the donor will be gifting farmland to the donee. If it is a true gift, the donee could do anything with the farmland they want. If the donee wants to, they could lease the farmland back to the donor at fair market value.

This scenario greatly benefits the donor. First, the donor would continue to farm the land allowing them to maintain their standard of living. Second, the asset would be removed from their estate and if completed outside of the applicable lookback periods could reduce the assets counted toward long-term care, and/or estate tax. Depending on the nature of the asset, removal of the asset may also decrease the donor’s property taxes. Finally, like with other leases, the donor would be able to deduct the rent as a business expense, potentially lowering their income tax liability. However, the donor also has the risk of the lease being terminated.

The donee benefits by receiving the asset as a gift, and the income from the lease. Additionally, they may also be able to depreciate the asset, if it is depreciable and there is value to depreciate. If the terms of the lease are not followed, the donee has the flexibility to terminate the lease.

Land is not the only asset that could be used in this scenario. Any physical asset used on your farm or ranch could be employed in a gift leaseback. However, land, machinery, and equipment are the most logical as they are often leased by farm and ranch operations.

The IRS is very critical of these types of transactions.

Work with your financial team to make sure it is handled correctly. There needs to be a written lease agreement in a gift leaseback scenario, and the agreement needs to be followed.

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Prepare now in case of drought

By Jerry Volesky, UNL Last fall and this winter has been dry leaving most parts of the state in some level of drought. We are a few weeks away from another growing season and who knows how much moisture lies ahead. Today I’ll suggest some ways you can limit the forage problems drought could cause.

Drought is likely to be a problem again this summer, at least somewhere. Because hay can be costly when pastures are short, we need to consider ways to minimize damages if we receive less than average rainfall. Fortunately, early spring is a time you can take action that can minimize some of drought’s problems.

For starters, prepare a strategy for using any remaining hay. One of the better options is to feed hay a bit longer into spring before turning cows out to permanent pasture.

I know this action is exactly opposite of my usual recommendation to graze more and feed less hay. But, allowing pastures to accumulate a bit more growth before grazing begins will provide more total grazable forage if drought prevents much regrowth later on. Leftover hay also can be used later during the grazing season to give pastures more time to recover between grazings.

Another strategy is planting annual forages for pasture or hay. Some excellent choices are oats planted as early as possible or summer annual grasses like sudangrass, sorghumsudan hybrids, and pearl millet planted once soils are good and warm. Late May or early June usually is best for these grasses. So, reserve some ground now for these droughtinsurance grasses, before you plant everything to corn, beans, and other crops. And don’t forget about possibly planting these grasses or even some fall cover crop forages into wheat stubble as a double crop after harvest.

If the rains don’t come, planning and acting now to reduce potential forage losses from drought will pay big dividends.

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By Ben Beckman, UNL In Nebraska, February is typically the half way mark through winter. As we move toward the later half of the season, now may be a good time to take stock of feed resources.

How is your hay stockpile looking at this point in the winter? We really want to avoid having to purchase more this late in the game to make it to spring, but if that is the case, how can we avoid it next year? If we decide to raise our own, annual forages can provide a quick yield. If this problem keeps occurring, maybe expanding grass or alfalfa acres is worth consideration. Of course we need to keep an eye on the forecast. If irrigation isn’t an option, forage plans require adequate precipitation to happen.

Speaking of perennial fields, how did they yield last year? Is it time to renovate grass or alfalfa hayground? If we need to tear out an old alfalfa stand to give a year’s rest before a new seeding, we need to start planning now. Even planning to interseeding a grass field with legumes should happen quickly.

Maybe a full renovation isn’t needed, but some fertilization to boost yield would help. Plan for soil sampling if it hasn’t already been done in the fall and figure out timing of applications now. Remember not all plants grow at the same time of year, so the timing of fertilizer needs to be matched with your predominant species.

Finally, it’s worth looking at the overall financial standing of your forage operation. Is new equipment needed? Can the costs be justified? We might even weigh the pros and cons of producing hay ourselves vs. buying it or having it custom harvested. This isn’t limited to the balance sheet, but labor, scheduling, and quality of forage all need to be considered.

While we might not appreciate the hardships, winter brings time to take stock of our current operations and plan for the future. Looking at current hay stocks, last year’s yields, and weighing out all options available may not be a task we look forward too, but it can make a huge difference in success for the upcoming year.

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By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service Many thriving business owners agree that a key component to their success begins with selecting quality products.

For cow-calf operations, selecting the right bull to bring into the herd has an impact on their ranch’s bottom line, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

Setting a bull budget The first step in the selection process is to establish a budget, K-State agricultural economist Dustin Pendell said. uld be asking themselves what value will that bull bring to my herd in terms of future calf sales,” Pendell said, adding that producers also need to see how the qualities of the prospective herd sires match with the goals of the operation and the environmental resources available.

In herds where the bulls will be siring replacement heifers, K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said the value will also include what types of genetic change can that bull bring.

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Yearling bull selection and management Once producers have a dollar value in mind, they can begin to evaluate the bull prospects. One important health evaluation is to make sure they’ve passed their breeding soundness exam, Larson said.

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“The most common reason a young bull fails a BSE is because he hasn’t reached puberty; I am going to interpret those results based on how old he was at the time of the test,” Larson said. “For example, if he is 11 months of age and fails, he needs to be retested; but a bull that fails at 15 months of age I am prejudiced against.”

Once the bull gets home, it is important to give him time to transition to the new ration before turning him out with the cows because yearling bulls sold through an auction are often carrying extra body condition, the experts said.

To help the bull adjust, Lancaster said it is important to step him down from a grain-based diet and move him to a forage-based diet.

“If bulls go from the sale to the pasture without that time of transition, they will lose body condition because the rumen hasn’t been able to adapt to digesting forage and he’s not getting the nutrition that he needs,” Lancaster said.

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Can pine needles cause abortions in cows?

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator Can pine needles cause abortions in cows? The short answer is “yes.”

Pine needle abortion can cause significant losses for producers, but simple strategies can reduce the risk.

Check and repair fences around ponderosa pine trees to prevent losses in your herd, especially during the second and third trimesters. By excluding pregnant cows, you can avoid devastating losses.

Here are two real-life examples of producers who experienced premature calf losses.

Example 1: The Prairie Blizzard. The four lone pine trees were all that remained from the pioneers who tried to settle on the prairie. During a recent blizzard that dropped over a foot of snow, it took several days for ranchers to reach their pregnant cows with hay. With drifts underfoot, the cows were tall enough to reach up and eat the pine needles out of the trees during the blizzard. A week later, half the cows prematurely lost their calves.

Example 2: The Old Farmstead. A neighbor purchased an old farmstead, which included a pasture where a shelterbelt of trees surrounded the buildingspine and cottonwood trees.

The buildings and wire fence that kept the cows out of the old shelterbelt had fallen down in disrepair, so the neighbor pulled the fence. His bred heifers ran there that winter, and more out of curiosity, nibbled on the pine needles. Several heifers aborted that winter.

Both producers lost calves to pine needle abortions, as the cows and heifers “slinked” or calved too early, and the fetuses died.

Why do pine needles cause abortions in cows?

Since the 1920’s, cattlemen wondered if ponderosa pine needles were causing abortions in their herds.

In the 1980’s to 1990’s, researchers were able to determine that ponderosa pine needles did indeed cause abortions in pregnant beef cows.

Compounds in the Pinus ponderosa (or ponderosa pine tree) needles interferes with blood flow to the uterus and fetus, leading to premature births or fetal death.

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Both green or dried needles from ponderosa pine trees, if ingested by pregnant cows, can be harmful. Cows would need to eat 3-5 pounds of needles for several days to trigger an abortion. The later the trimester, the more susceptible cows are to “pine needle abortions.” The third trimester, especially the last 30-60 days, can cause more abortions than early in the pregnancy. Low temperatures also seemed to increase pine needle consumption.

What animals are not affected by eating pine needles?

Cows that are not pregnant, steers, and bulls are not affected if needles are ingested, as well as pregnant elk, sheep, or goats.

How to prevent pine needle abortions What are solutions to avoid pine needle abortion? The simplest solution is to fence out ponderosa pine trees so that cattle cannot reach the needles to ingest them.

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Reduces the Amount of Feed Needed: The Fermenting Process Begins: Cover Dry feed is soaked in water during the feryour container with a loose-fitting lid to menting process, naturally expanding as it keep out other contaminants and bacteria absorbs the liquid. This process makes the but allow gasses to escape. Let it sit at food softer and easier on the stomach, and moderate temperature for three to four days, because it’s grown in size, the birds remain stirring it each day and adding additional satisfied for longer. In addition, it can also water, if necessary, to keep the water level help increase the feed’s protein content, consistent and the grains covered. so your chickens can get more beneficial Drain and Feed: Drain off the excess waprotein without consuming more feed (and ter when the feed is ready for your chickens. saving you money).

You can either save the water to kick-start Better Egg Quality: Chickens who eat a new batch of fermented feed or discard fermented feeds will produce heavier eggs it. Then, simply feed your chickens the and have a thicker shell. Grains, seeds, fermented grains. nuts, and other legumes in the food you How Long Do You Ferment Grains for feed chickens contain phytic acid, a nutrient Chickens? blocker. Fermentation causes the grains to Fermenting chicken feed takes about sprout and release some of that acid through three to four days. You’ll see tiny bubbles the soaking process, so chickens can better begin to appear on the surface by day two absorb the nutrition. The better food your or three. That’s a sign that the fermentation birds have, the bigger and better-quality process has started. eggs and meat they produce.

The mixture should smell slightly sweet, Cost Savings: Since chickens can absorb tangy, or sour—like yogurt, yeast, or sourfermented chicken feed more easily, they’ll dough bread. The water may look cloudy consume less of it than dry feed. With food or foamy. However, if you notice mold being a chicken grower’s most expensive developing or putrid odors, throw out the input cost, buying less of it results in cost whole batch and start over. savings for you. In addition, the beneficial How Long Can Fermented Feed Last? bacteria, yeasts, and probiotics help your The fermented feed gets sour the longer flock build up a strong immune system, so it sits, so your chickens may not like it past you’ll spend less money on medical care four or five days. In addition, the feed will for sick chickens. spoil faster when it’s no longer in the brine, What Kind of Feed Do You Ferment for Chickens?

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The Waste to Worth Conference will be hosted at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Organizers expect 100 to 150 participants representing Cooperative Extension, other research entities, producers, regulators, conservation groups and industry to attend.

The Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (LPELC), which is a network of professionals from the U.S. and Canada involved in animal agriculture and environmental stewardship, hosts the conference every few years in a different region. Assistant Professor Linda Schott, a UI Extension specialist of nutrient and waste management, and Professor Mario de Haro-Martí, a UI Extension educator based in Gooding County specializing in agricultural nutrient and waste management, are co-chairing the 2025 conference, along with Professor Rhonda Miller, Utah State University’s agricultural environmental quality Extension specialist.

ISAID is funded with a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and involves 78 U of I faculty, Extension educators and students, with the goal of converting excess nutrients from dairy production into valuable bioproducts including commercial fertilizers and bioplastics.

The conference encompasses all aspects of animal agriculture including management of swine, poultry and cattle feedlot waste. It represents an opportunity to showcase the diversity of Idaho agriculture and the scope of the state’s dairy industry. Idaho is the nation’s third largest dairy producing state, and the dairy industry will be emphasized at the forthcoming conference.

“Idaho is a really unique location and climate for dairy production, which is different from other dairy states in the U.S.,” Schott said. “The sizes of our dairies are large, and they’re irrigated, which is a different production system. We also have small agricultural producers and lots of diversity in Idaho agriculture in general that folks coming in from other parts of the country

may never have experienced before.”

Schott envisions attendees from other states will benefit by learning about Idaho’s unique approach to dairy production. In turn, Idaho participants will glean fresh ideas through their interactions with participants from other states facing different challenges.

“By hosting folks from elsewhere, we can hear feedback of, ‘Oh, we did this in Wisconsin, or we did this in Texas or New York,’ and get the ball rolling for collaboration,” Schott said.

On the night of April 9, faculty, graduate students and undergraduates will present about 40 posters featuring relevant research. Every student involved in ISAID will present a poster. Student researchers will be eligible to win cash prizes for their presentations.

Michael Parrella, J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will speak during the conference about the university’s forthcoming Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE), which will include the nation’s largest research dairy in Rupert.

Mark McGuire, a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences who leads the ISAID grant, will discuss accomplishments of the ISAID research team. Other speakers will address water issues and the rise of the bio-circular economy that involves converting waste into useful products.

A panel of industry officials will discuss the increasing emphasis on sustainability, and a panel of producers will address how they’re approaching increasing demands to incorporate sustainability practices into their production.

The conference will include three tours highlighting Idaho agriculture on April 8.

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so be sure only to put enough food out that your chickens will eat in one sitting.

If they finish eating and there’s fermented feed left, discard it or return it to the brine.

You can also refrigerate the unused portion to halt the fermenting process and preserve it for an extra day or two, stretching your food dollar even further.

Start Fermenting Chicken Feed for Healthier, Happier Birds When you have chickens, you want the absolute best for them. We recommend fermenting chicken feed. Not only will your chickens love this version of their favorite food, but it will also improve their nutrient

absorption, aid digestion, create bigger, stronger eggs, and create significant cost savings for you.

Now that you know more about the fermentation process and how to select the best grains to ferment for chickens, you can start trying this process for your flock.

Remember that the best grains to ferment are chicken starter feeds and chicken rations because they already have the necessary vitamins and nutrients. Some chickens are more particular than others when it comes to their food, so try feeding them fermented feed at various stages in the fermentation process to see when they like it best.

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Scientists of all disciplines are invited to participate in accelerating soybean innovation during the fifth annual NDSU Soybean Symposium on March 20, at the NDSU Memorial Union in Fargo, North Dakota. The symposium begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m.

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“The main goal of the symposium is to bring a mix of specializations together, including new research and end-use partnerships,” says Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension broadleaf crops agronomist and symposium organizer.

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This holiday is always celebrated on March 21.

The olfactory nerves in your nose will enjoy the aroma of this special day. Ladies, in particular, will enjoy today because they just love perfumes. And guys, you’ve gotta admit that your gal’s perfume attracts you to her.

Perfumes have been in use for hundreds of years. In ancient times, they were used to hide body odors. At the time, baths were infrequent. After a few days, things began to smell less than ideal. Perfumes played an important role in making the atmosphere more palatable. Today, the daily shower eliminates the bad odors. But, we still like the smell and attraction of perfume.

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see how it’ll connect with what we’ve been learning,” said Lynsey Ayers, St. Agnes fifth-grade teacher.

She added it was a great experience for her students, as they don’t teach a lot of STEM activities. “They are excited about the science and engineering parts. They want to buy drones and build robots now.”

The popular event had four schools, Geil Elementary, Minatare Elementary, Morrill Elementary, and St. Agnes Catholic School, participating in the day’s events. “This is the only activity that I have teachers sign up with me before I even send out invitations.

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The council will review applications for the 2025 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 10-12, 2025. Funding deliberations will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Meetings will be conducted in-person with the option to join online through Zoom. An agenda is available on the Montana Department of Agriculture website at agr.mt.gov.

To request information to join the meeting virtually, please contact Greta Dige, Noxious Weed Trust Fund Coordinator, by email at greta.dige@mt.gov.

The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program was established by the 1985 Montana Legislature to provide funding for the noxious weed research projects, state and community education/development projects, and local cooperatives.

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By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service A Kansas State University weed specialist says farmers should be on the lookout for early-emergence of a troublesome weed that competes with farm crops for nutrients, water and light.

Sarah Lancaster said kochia is among the first summer annual weeds to emerge in the spring. In 2024, kochia was found as early as Feb. 7, following a snowstorm in late January, and temperatures that hit the 50s and 60s in early February – conditions that were very similar to what much of Kansas experienced this year, as well.

“Early-emerging kochia seedlings use the limited spring soil moisture in dryland production fields,” said Lancaster, noting that good control of the first dense flush of kochia is essential for obtaining a good crop yield later in the season.

Lancaster said that kochia seedlings emerge in dense populations, which makes adequate herbicide coverage difficult. In addition, glyphosate-resistant kochia is prevalent across western Kansas.

“For these reasons, it is important to apply pre-emergence herbicides in late winter or early spring to control kochia before it emerges,” Lancaster said.

According to Lancaster, an herbicide program needs two components in order to successfully manage kochia: A very soluble and effective herbicide that can be incorporated with very little precipitation, such as dicamba.

A herbicide that has longer residual activity, which will require perhaps ¾ inches or more precipitation for adequate incorporation, such as atrazine.

“Precipitation events during late winter are often too small to activate longer-lasting residual herbicides, but dicamba may control kochia for 4-6 weeks until atrazine is incorporate,” Lancaster said.

For those reasons, the best time to apply herbicides is generally January through the first week of March, according to Lancaster.

Other herbicides with good pre-emergence kochia activity include mesotrione, metribuzin, saflufenacil (Sharpen) and sulfentrazone. Lancaster urges farmers and herbicide applicators to check product labels for crop-specific planting intervals.

More information on controlling kochia and many other weeds is available in a recently released publication from the K-State Research and Extension bookstore, Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland and Noncropland.

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Either way, thanks to the Bohemian army, the dance spread from dance hall to dance hall all over Europe, making it a huge fad in the mid-19th century. Much like rock ‘n’ roll would be 100 years later, the polka was embraced by the youth culture and vilified by grown-ups, who had only recently accepted the much slower waltz as their dance of choice.

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By Elizabeth Chambers, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Communications and Marketing Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.

A clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week causes positive changes in the gut microbiome and improves glucose tolerance and fat oxidation.

Elderberry, a small dark purple berry found on elder trees native to Europe, is commonly used as a medicinal plant and supplement to promote immune function. Its other potential health benefits are poorly understood, however.

“Elderberry is an underappreciated berry, commercially and nutritionally,” said corresponding author Patrick Solverson, an assistant professor in the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. “We’re now starting to recognize its value for human health, and the results are very exciting.”

The researchers tested the effects of elderberry on metabolic health in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial with 18 overweight adults. Participants consumed either elderberry juice or a placebo with similar coloring and taste, specially designed by North Carolina State University’s Food Innovation Lab, while maintaining a standardized diet.

Clinical testing following the intervention showed that participants who consumed elderberry juice had significantly increased amounts of beneficial gut bacteria, including firmicutes and actinobacteria, and decreased amounts of harmful bacteria, such as bacteroidetes. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for nutrient absorption and supports physical and mental health.

In addition to positive microbiota changes, the elderberry intervention resulted in improved metabolism. Results showed that the elderberry juice reduced participants’ blood glucose levels by an average of 24%, indicating a significantly improved ability to process sugars following carbohydrate consumption. Results also showed a 9% decrease in insulin levels.

Additionally, results suggested that elderberry juice can enhance the body’s ability to burn fat. Participants who received the elderberry juice showed significantly increased fat oxidation, or the breakdown of fatty acids, after a high carbohydrate meal and during exercise.

The researchers attribute these positive effects to elderberry’s high concentration of anthocyanins, plant-based bioactive compounds that have a variety of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and antimicrobial effects.

“Food is medicine, and science is catching up to that popular wisdom,” Solverson said. “This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that elderberry, which has been used as a folk remedy for centuries, has numerous benefits for metabolic as well as prebiotic health.”

Other berries contain anthocyanins, but typically in lower concentrations. A person would have to consume four cups of blackberries a day to achieve the same anthocyanin dose contained in 6 ounces of elderberry juice, Solverson said.

Although elderberry products are less popular in the U.S. than in Europe, demand exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic and elderberry continues to be a growing market.

The researchers have filed for a provisional patent for using the bioactive components of American black elderberry for weight management and gut health through supplements or other applications. The WSU Office of Commercialization is assisting with commercialization opportunities with more information available at commercialization@wsu.edu.

This research was supported by a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under award number 202067018-30851. The research team included collaborators at Colorado State University, North Carolina State University and the University of Vermont.

With an additional $600,000 in NIFA funding, the researchers plan to explore other applications of elderberry juice, including whether it can help individuals who have discontinued weight loss medications maintain their weight.

They note that further studies are needed to both confirm their initial findings and to determine the long-term effects of elderberry in various populations.

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Scaff recommends first contacting the North Dakota Board of Animal Health to establish a farm’s premises identification number (PIN). A form is available on their website at https://www.ndda.nd.gov/update-premises-identificationnumber-information.

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Inside, a 24-hour-old Shire filly lay limp, barely clinging to life.

“Opening the back door was one of the scariest moments in my life,” Shockey said. “We honestly didn’t think she was going to make the drive to Pullman.”

In the days that followed, the filly, since named Vienna, received round-theclock intensive care and the most advanced treatments at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital as she battled a condition known as septicemia, a dangerous bloodstream infection. Two weeks later, surprising even her veterinarians, Vienna was finally healthy enough to return home.

“We really didn’t have high hopes when she arrived,” equine surgery resident Dr. Sebastian Larriva said. “She was in really rough shape, but she pulled through.”

Shortly after Vienna was born, it became clear something wasn’t quite right. A test revealed Vienna had not absorbed any of the crucial antibodies from her mother’s colostrum, leaving her with zero immunity.

Without specialized care, Vienna’s chances of survival

were slim. After discussing

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the bloodstream and cause blood poisoning. The condition can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection that causes tissue damage and organ failure. Foals younger Early order for than four weeks old are particularly susceptible to septice2025 starting mia, as they are born with weak immune systems and rely June 2024 heavily on the colostrum they receive from their mothers to gain immunity.

“Foals are born immunodeficient, so they can’t really fight against pathogens on their own,” Larriva said. “That’s why they need colostrum from the mare. The main concern was that the bacteria would spread throughout her body and into her organs, creating a more severe case from there.”

Vienna was treated with intravenous antibiotics, which helped her battle the infection. While the treatments appeared to be working, Vienna’s weakened state was preventing her from standing or walking properly, leading to what is known as severe tendon laxity. Fortunately, physical therapy — or play in Vienna’s eyes — alleviated that issue. Daily, veterinary students would move the filly from her stall in the hospital to an area outside where she could get exercise.

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Office phone: 406-567-2632 • Cell: 406-350-2266 or 406-350-2886 The Shockeys normally take the first few weeks of a foal’s life to get to know its personality before choosing a name, but since they couldn’t be with Vienna, they asked the hospital staff for suggestions.

“One of the names was Vienna, and that struck a chord with us because her mother’s name is Midnight in Paris and we have a geldPlant On Dryland Plant If Your Pivot Only Pumps 400gal/ ing named Midnight Star over Rome,” Shockey said.

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By Curtis Braun, SDSU Extension Food Safety Field Specialist reversible adverse health consequences, or It’s not always frequent, but periodithe probability of serious adverse health cally we hear of some of our favorite foods consequences is remote. being recalled or a food company issuing Class III: Use of or exposure to a violaa recall. Recalls can be surprising, as the tive product is not likely to cause adverse consumer generally believes that foods health consequences. are always manufactured with controls in As mentioned above, there are three difplace to prevent such an event. However, ferent classes of recalls, with Class I being there are unplanned issues or events that the most hazardous. A recall is initiated can take place at a manufacturing plant when the firm has identified that a product where the manufacturer is no longer in that may cause injury or illness and is out possession or control of the product and the of the firm’s control and into commerce. product becomes adulterated or contains Once a firm has identified that a recall a defect. Sometimes the defect with the needs to be initiated, they will notify the product can be hazardous to the consumer, FDA, and the FDA will send out a release and sometimes it may be non-hazardous. of the details and will also visit the firm.

In this article, we’ll discuss the difference An example of a recall is Kellogg issuing a between a market withdrawal and a recall notice on their Honey Smacks Cereal due to and then discuss how a consumer can use Salmonella concerns FDA Kellogg Honey this information to stay safe.

Smacks Recall. The press release for the Market Withdrawals recall will include the product that is being A market withdrawal is a formal process recalled, the reason the product is being reof retrieving product from customers for called, information on the hazard and health performance or quality reasons. Regulatory implications on exposure to the hazard, and agencies are not involved in a quality withhow to identify the recalled product. If you drawal. When a product has a minor violaare ever concerned that you have purchased tion or quality defect that is non-hazardous, a product that may be implicated in the reit would not be subject to FDA legal action. call, it is important to check the following An example of a market withdrawal turninformation: UPC code, Best If Used By ing into a recall is the Chobani case of 2013.

Date (or BIUB), and Product Description In the initial assessment, it showed that the (see Table 1 below). mold found in the yogurt was a “common WHAT TO LOOK FOR mold,” which was a quality issue, but not In this instance, the firm is saying that a food safety issue and did not violate any product with a BIUB date from June 14, food safety regulations, which would reTABLE 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR THE 2019 HONEY SMACKS RECALL Description (Retail) UPC Code Size BEST If Used By Date Honey Smacks 3800039103 15.3 oz Jun 14, 2018 through Jun 14, 2019 (with limited distribution outside the U.S.)

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quire a recall. However, more people who consumed the yogurt were reporting illness, which escalated the severity and eventually was classified by FDA as a Class II recall.

In this specific instance, it’s important to consider that the firm’s risk assessment needs to be ongoing as more information is gathered and analyzed.

Another example of a market withdrawal could be a snack bar that was stored in very warm conditions where the confectionary coating melted, the quality characteristics of the product were lost, and consumers began to report the defect. Another example could be a popsicle having an off taste or odor but not having any food safety risk and subsequently begins to melt creating a quality issue. As you can see by these examples, market withdrawals are typically associated with non-hazardous defects with products.

However, as in the Chobani case, it is also important to note that market withdrawals can change to recalls as more information is gathered and analyzed.

Product Recalls Recalls may be conducted on a firm’s own initiative, by a regulatory agency’s request, or by the order of a regulatory agency under statutory authority. A recall is a set of actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the marketplace. Regulatory agencies are involved in a recall. The recall is intended to remove food products from commerce when there is reason to believe the products may be adulterated or misbranded. There are three classes of recall, which are as follows: Class I: There is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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2018 through June 14, 2019 and with UPC codes 3800039103 and 3800014810 may be unsafe and potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA will also post pictures to assist the consumers in positively identifying the product (see Figure 1 and Figure 2)

Figure 1. “Best if Used By” information is printed in pink the box in the top left corner. (Courtesy: U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

Figure 2. UPC codes used to identify recalled Kellog’s Honey Smacks. (Courtesy: U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

In Summary In summary, it is important to know the difference between a market withdrawal and a recall, along with the potential implications to your health for each. A market withdrawal is used to withdraw product from the market that is non-hazardous and has some sort of a quality defect, while a recall is a process used to retrieve product from the market that may be potentially hazardous.

If you are ever concerned that the product you’ve bought may be implicated, check the FDA Recall Website. The website allows you to search for the product and provides you with the product description, UPC code, and BIUB so you can positively identify potentially implicated product and keep yourself safe from consuming potentially hazardous and adulterated product.

Producers should make ARC-PLC election decisions by April 15

Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop Agricultural Risk Coverage-County (ARC-CO) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs within each Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm unit, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2025 crop year, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist.

With the second extension of the farm bill, the election is in play again this year, Haugen says. The effective reference price formula has kicked in for major crops. The soybean reference price increased from $9.26 to $9.66, the corn reference price increased from $4.01 to $4.26, and the wheat reference price increased from $5.50 to $5.56. This makes the ARC-PLC decision a more important choice.

The election deadline has been moved from March 15 to April 15.

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Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, longgrain rice, medium- and short-grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

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No performance loss with varying distillers grains in cattle finishing diets

The seasonal variability of distillers grains, a byproduct of ethanol production, has been one drawback of using it in a cattle finishing ration. New research from the University of Nebraska — Lincoln is indicating that may not be the drawback the industry thinks it is.

Feeders and researchers have assumed disruptions in the supply of distillers’ grains would affect the performance of feeder cattle accustomed to the feed source. An ongoing study at UNL looks to quantify how much.

According to the research so far, it doesn’t.

“Ever since COVID, the supply and deliveries of distillers grains has been inconsistent,” said Paige Madison, a master’s student in the UNL ruminant nutrition department who worked on this research project. “We wanted to see what it would do to the cattle if producers ran out of distillers and had to pull it out of the diet and then a week later, they got a delivery and could put the full inclusion back into the diet.”

When the diet is not consistent, cattle can experience ruminal acidosis, which is when the pH of the rumen becomes low, said Jim MacDonald, UNL professor of animal science and principal investigator on this research project.

“Acidosis may cause cattle to go off feed, reducing intakes and subsequently causing a reduction in average daily gain and hot carcass weight,” MacDonald said. “Rumen acidosis contributes to economic losses from reduced hot carcass weight, increased liver abscesses, and increased death loss.

The economic impact of liver abscesses alone is estimated to be $41.6 million, annually.”

Distillers grains are used in feedlot diets as a source of energy and protein. Distillers can be wet, dry or modified based on the moisture of the byproduct. This research project used modified distillers grains, which have a moisture level of about 48%.

Research on variable amounts of distillers grains included in the feedlot diet can help producers manage feedlot diets for maximum efficiency and cattle health. “The current strategy to manage variable supply is to limit the inclusion of distillers grains,” MacDonald said. “We have seen the inclusion of distillers grains reduced significantly over the past decade due to an increase in the price relative to corn, a perceived reduction in the feeding value of the distillers grains, and variable supply.”

Phase one of the study looked at a ration that included distillers only at 25% of the ration. In this study the distillers grains were replaced with a blend of high-moisture corn and dry-rolled corn. Since the distillers grains also provide protein, urea was added to the control diet so the study was evaluating only the feed source to ensure cattle were not deficient in protein when the distillers grains were removed.

The results of this study showed no significant differences in the performance—intake, average daily gain, and feed efficiency—between the constant versus variable inclusion groups of cattle.

Phase two focused on constant versus variable distillers at 10% and 25% of the diet, with a control of corn with no distillers. The researchers were surprised to find there was still no significant difference between the constant versus variable inclusion groups.

The research was conducted at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska and is funded by the Nebraska Corn Board.

This winter UNL researchers started a third phase of the variable distillers grains research at UNL’s recently-opened at ENREEC’s Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center using Hokofarm RIC2Discover technology feed bunks, which measure the pattern and amount of feed consumption by individual animals.

Instead of using just cattle performance to determine if there are differences between the constant and variable groups, phase three is also using pH probes in the rumen to detect rumen acidosis that may not result in visible symptoms.

“While we would never recommend that anyone should make sudden dramatic changes to their finishing diets, these data do provide some peace of mind that if supply disruptions or sudden changes in price occur, there is flexibility in making diet changes without negatively impacting animal performance,” MacDonald said. #### An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.

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How duck eggs vs. chicken eggs compare in nutrition, taste, and allergy sensitivity

From Freedom Ranger eggs—they can come in various colors.

The egg has been a staple of the human Other colors include pale gray, green, blue, diet since ancient times. It’s popular even and black. today and is especially important in highWhen you crack open the egg, you’ll noprotein diets. While most people likely think tice the yolks are a deeper shade of golden of chicken eggs when we talk about eating orange and nearly twice as large as the egg eggs, duck eggs are an exceptionally nutriyolk from a chicken. Duck egg whites are tious option. They have a richer, creamier also much clearer than chicken egg whites. taste than chicken eggs, and some people Do Duck Eggs Taste Different? find that duck eggs make for a better omelet!

If you’re wondering whether duck eggs In the case of duck eggs vs. chicken are better than chicken eggs, it depends on eggs, which is better? The answer to that who you ask. When it comes to duck eggs question depends on the person’s unique vs. chicken eggs, those from a duck have taste, dietary needs, and overall health. a richer flavor than those from a chicken.

Since most individuals aren’t as familiar The taste is more intense, almost as if you with duck eggs, we thought we’d cover the added an extra chicken yolk to your omelet. differences between the eggs and let you They are also creamier than chicken eggs, decide for yourself which is better for you thanks to the larger yolks. and your family.

Which Is Healthier—Chicken Eggs or Can You Tell the Difference Between Duck Eggs?

Duck and Chicken Eggs?

Because duck eggs are bigger, they have Yes, duck eggs are larger than your avmore vitamins and minerals than chicken erage chicken egg—anywhere from 50 to eggs and more calories, fat, and cholesterol.

100% larger. Duck eggs also have a thicker Just look at this chart detailing the nutrishell than eggs from chicken, making them tional differences in cooked duck eggs vs. slightly more difficult to break open, but it chicken eggs: also gives them a longer shelf life. While some duck eggs are white—just like chicken Duck Eggs (100 grams) Chicken Eggs (100 grams) Calories 223 149 Fat 18.5 grams 11 grams Carbs 1.4 grams 1.6 grams Protein 12 grams 10 grams Cholesterol 276% of the Daily Value (DV) 92% of the DV Vitamin B12 168% of the DV 32% of the DV Omega-3 Fatty Acids 71mg 37mg Nutritional information provided by Healthline and The Spruce Eats As you can see from the chart, both are packed with many nutrients. However, they both contain lots of fat and cholesterol, so if you eat a lot of eggs, it may contribute to an increased risk of high cholesterol, which could lead to heart disease. One of the main differences between duck and chicken eggs is that duck eggs contain three times as much cholesterol as a chicken egg, despite only being 1.5 to two times larger.

It is interesting to note that duck eggs have slightly fewer carbohydrates than chicken eggs, even though they are larger.

So, the type of egg that’s healthier for you depends on your overall health and your health goals. If you practice a low-carb lifestyle, duck eggs give you more egg to eat with fewer carbs, so you’ll be fuller quicker and longer. If you are concerned about fat in your diet, chicken eggs may be a better option to consume in moderation.

What Is the Best Way to Use Duck Eggs?

Eat them! Prepare duck eggs in any way that you prepare chicken eggs. Remember that since duck eggs are larger, using two can be equivalent to three to four chicken eggs.

Because of their size, one duck egg can take longer to cook than one chicken egg.

Overcooking duck eggs can give them a rubbery texture, thanks to their low water content—especially if you hard boil them—so just be sure to watch your duck eggs carefully.

You’ll want to account for their larger size and higher fat content when baking with duck eggs. Since recipes generally use chicken eggs, you likely only want to use one duck egg if the recipe calls for two chicken eggs. Your baked goods may not turn out the same. However, if you reduce other liquids and fats in the recipe, for instance, reduce ½ cup oil to ¼ cup oil, you may have better results. Experimentation might be helpful here if you want to develop a recipe yourself!

Because of their larger egg yolks and increased albumen (egg white), duck eggs will make your cakes fluffier, breads and cookies lighter, and meringues and souffles higher.

I’m Allergic to Chicken Eggs. Can I Eat Duck Eggs?

Some people with chicken egg allergies can safely consume duck eggs. However, before trying duck eggs, consult with your physician. There isn’t sufficient clinical evidence to support this claim. It has been noted in some studies that people who are allergic to chicken eggs can eat duck eggs and vice versa.

The reason for this phenomenon is the difference in proteins between duck eggs and chicken eggs. Chicken eggs contain more proteins like ovalbumin, conalbumin, and lysozyme than duck eggs. Since there are fewer of these proteins in duck eggs, you may be able to consume them, depending on your sensitivity. If your body is sensitive to these proteins, you may develop a food allergy to chicken eggs and possibly duck eggs.

Duck Eggs vs. Chicken Eggs—The Choice Is Up to You! Now that you understand the differences between duck eggs vs. chicken eggs, you may be interested in trying duck eggs for the first time. If so, and if it’s safe for you to consume, please do so! They are a delicious alternative to chicken eggs and may even inspire you to begin raising ducks of your own!

Suppose you decide to begin selling duck eggs. You can generally get more money per dozen than chicken eggs in that case.

Thanks to their excellent foraging capabilities, it also costs less feed for a duck to produce an egg than a chicken.

Ducks generally lay eggs year-round, while chickens stop during the winter months. Adding ducks to your farm or backyard is a fantastic addition for you, your business, and your family.

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By Nebraska Extension

The feedlot at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC) in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, has temporarily closed its gates as of mid-January. This closure, prompted by a recent faculty departure, provides an opportunity to reassess and retool the facility to better meet the evolving needs of cattle producers in the region.

“The feedlot has been a cornerstone of our research, teaching, and extension mission for decades,” said John Westra, director of PREEC. “It’s critical to our mission that this facility continues to support the Panhandle beef industry and provide valuable insights for producers in western Nebraska.”

Operational since the 1950s, the feedlot expanded significantly in 2007, adding 61 new pens to accommodate more than 900 head of cattle. It has been integral to PREEC’s efforts to develop and share feedlot management practices tailored to the region’s unique conditions. Western Nebraska’s higher elevation, drier climate, and reliance on alternative feedstuffs distin-

guish its cattle industry from that of Eastern Nebraska, presenting both challenges and opportunities for producers and researchers alike.

The beef industry is a major economic driver for Nebraska, contributing more than $1 billion to the western region’s economy alone. While the feedlot has long played a central role in advancing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) beef-related research, teaching, and extension missions, PREEC also supports other critical programs, such as Nebraska’s Beef Quality Assurance initiative and cow-calf nutrition General truck and trailer research. maintenance and repair In response to the closure, PREEC leaders, along with representatives from UNL’s Agricultural Research Division (ARD), Nebraska Extension, and the UNL Animal smithtruckservice11@gmail.com Science Department, have held three listen9 Liberty Lane ing sessions with stakeholders, including Manchester Industrial Park cattle producers, feedlot owners, and comGreat Falls, Montana munity members. These conversations aim to identify how the feedlot can better serve the Panhandle beef industry going forward.

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Chobani Scholars program awards $80K to support agricultural innovation

The Chobani Scholars program has awarded a total of $80,000 in scholarships to four University of Idaho students who are pursuing careers in agriculture, including its first two recipients from the College of Engineering.

Chobani Scholars awards $20,000 scholarships distributed over four years, granting priority to students from the Magic Valley who intend to pursue a career in food production and the dairy industry and may not have the financial means to attend college on their own.

Chobani, the maker of America’s No. 1 yogurt brand, operates one of the largest yogurt manufacturing facilities in the country, located in Twin Falls, and has offered the scholarships to U of I students from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) since 2018. This year’s cohort has been expanded to include students from a variety of degree fields connected to agriculture and food production, including students from the College of Engineering.

“Kudos to Chobani for stepping up and working with us to develop this impactful program that lifts gifted students, Idaho agriculture and the state’s important dairy sector,” CALS Dean Michael Parrella said. “This is an ideal partnership between academia and industry that’s established a pipeline of creative minds to fill in-demand positions in agribusiness while expanding opportunities for Idahoans.”

Of the students in the first Chobani Scholars cohort, who earned their bachelor’s degrees in the spring of 2023, two are currently in their second year of veterinary school at Washington State University, one is selling John Deere farming equipment, one is a reproductive specialist for a dairy genetics company and one is a U of I graduate student studying dairy science.

“Chobani’s recognition of the collaboration between agriculture and engineering is a testament to the industry’s leadership in food production, sustainability and resource management,” said Suzie Long, dean of the College of Engineering. “These scholarships maximize our students’ ability to contribute to innovations that will change the way we think about our food, our health and our world.”

The new cohort brings the total number of U of I Chobani Scholarships to 25.

About the 2024 Chobani Scholars • Jack DeJong of Wendell is an agricultural economics major with an emphasis on agribusiness. “Agriculture and the food industry are extremely important to the economy of Idaho. The agricultural and food industries of Idaho are large contributors to the economy in the form of jobs, revenue, taxes and exports. I hope that by earning my degree in agricultural economics I can help sustain the agricultural industry in our area. There are so many avenues that my degree could lead me toward. Farming, dairy, banking, commodity sales and risk management are just a few of them.

I want to explore all my options, and I believe attending University of Idaho will be the best place to prepare me for my future in agriculture.”

• Megan Taber of Shoshone is a mechanical engineering major with a minor in animal science. “The Chobani Scholarship enables me to prioritize my time in favor of my education. Growing up on my family’s dairy and crop farm, the intimate realities of farming are an intrinsic aspect of my life.

I was drawn to engineering through experiences with heavy equipment on the farm. I want to be a part of the new era of advancement in ag machinery and the automotive industry.

I am a member of the U of I Clean Snowmobile Challenge Team and am currently leading a project for implementing a vehicle emissions control strategy on our competition sled to ultimately reduce the emissions output of our machine.”

• Tori Albritton of Filer is a mechanical engineering major. “Before joining a robotics team and competing in the global nonprofit robotics program FIRST Robotics, I did not believe that I had a place within agriculture. I grew up on a small farm. I know the life. But I’d never successfully kept a garden alive and have always been too queasy to go into veterinary medicine. Robotics might not be the typical route for agriculture, but it’s what sparked my interest in mechanical engineering to pave the way for innovation in agriculture and to continue allowing agriculturalists to feed the rest of the population. As a first-generation college student, the only way for me to attend college has been through sheer grit and determination. Every late night I’ve worked and opportunities like the Chobani Scholarship have allowed me to continue to pave a pathway for not just my own future, CONTINUED ON PAGE A47

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but also for my younger siblings. As I continue my education, my driving force is knowing that I will one day get to join the 2% that feeds the other 98% of the nation, but from an engineering perspective.”

• Kaycie Theurer of Buhl is majoring in agricultural education. “Watching my ag teacher throughout the years, I discovered that I have a passion for advocating for agriculture. I finalized my decision when I got the opportunity to do an ag in the classroom lesson with my local third graders. There were about 100 kids and watching the way they asked questions and got involved made me realize I want to do this for the rest of my life. Honestly, it’s sort of scary going into this field, but I know that’s why I need to do it. Now more than ever, our society needs to be reminded where their food comes from, and that’s why ag education is so important. I hope to continue bringing agriculture into society one student at a time.”

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2 W Spreading, Choteau MT .............................. B20 360 Rain, Chester, MT........................................ A40 3V Distributing, Conrad MT .................................. C6 5 Gen, Great Falls, MT ....................................... B21 7 W Enterprises, Inverness MT .......................... C47 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ............................... C40 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS.......................... B9 Accelerated Metal Solutions, Glendive MT......... C18 Acciacca Agriculture Repair, Fairfield MT ........... C22 Acciacca Sales and Service, Fairfield MT .......... A34 Action Toys, Billings MT...................................... A26 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ........................................................... C19 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT ............ C31 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT .......................................... A35 AgraSyst Dealers................................................ C41 ASH Supply, St. Ignatius, MT ............................. B12 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .................... C35 Beartooth Mahindra, Billings MT .......................... A2 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT .......................... A23 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT ............................ B13 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT ........................... B7 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT ............................. A28 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT . B30 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby MT ...................... .........................................................A31, A46, C34 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT........... B9 Bison Ford, Great Falls MT ................................ A29 Bjorn Johnson Construction, Missoula MT ........... C2 Bouma Post Yards, Choteau MT .......................... C6 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls MT .......... ...................................................................INSERT BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT .................................... A23 Bull Mountain Fencing, Yoder, Dan, Roundup MT..... ......................................................................... C28 C & B Operations, LLC, Billings, Culbertson & Plentywood, MT, Sheridan, WY, Powell, WY .................... ................................................................. B16, B17 C & R Trailer Sales, Kalispell, MT ...................... A39 Cahill Seeds, Scobey MT ................................... C24 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ...... B20 Central Heating & Air Conditioning, Billings, MT....B30 Centrol Crop Consulting LLC, Brady & Conrad MT ... ......................................................................... C36 Churchill Equipment, Manhattan & Belgrade MT....A38 Circle S Seeds of Montana, Three Forks MT ..... A22 Clark Fork Posts, Plains MT ............................... B30 Clearview Seed, Denton MT................................. B2 Crown Agro, Graham Seed Treating, Center ND ...... ................................................................. A16, A30 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ............................... A36 Dakota Truck & Farm, Minot ND........................... B4 David Steed Company, Idaho Falls, ID............... C48 DBL Sales & Service, Coffee Creek MT .....A37, C34 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........ C29

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Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ................................................................... B18 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger MT ..................................... C45 Dunkle Auction Services, Inc. Castor AB Canada...A17 Dutch Openers ................................................... C26 Ellingson Air Seeder Repair, LLC, Braham MN .... B1 Equipment Share, Billings, MT ........................... B10 Evergreen Wood Products, Moore MT. .............. B30 Flaman Rentals, Power MT ........................B12, C36 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ................... A43 Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT..................................... A18 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT............................. C8 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT...... ................................. A27, A47, B3, B21, C25, C33 Frontier Precision, Fort Benton MT .................... A44 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT ............. C13 Frontline Ag Solutions, Multiple locations MT ............ .................................................................C10, C11 Glass Trucking, Denton MT ................................ C16 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT ............... C22 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard MT ................. A20 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT .................... C20 Graham Seed Treating, Crown Agro, Center ND....A30 Great Plains, Dealers ......................................... B15 Greenway Seeds, Caldwell ID ................................... ...........................A13, A36, A37, C4, C5, C25, C46 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ...... A48 Grossenburg Equipment, Multiple Locations SD, Multiple Locations NE, Sundance WY ..... A32, B19 Hall & Hall, Billings MT ....................................... B28 Hamilton Systems, Inc. Hamilton ND ................... B6 Heartland Cabin Co., Moore MT......................... C43 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin MT ........... B14 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT .......................... C23 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT.....C30 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT ..................................................... C14 Henry Building Systems, Pelican Rapids MN ..... C18 Highland Specialty Grain, Inc. (McKay Seed Co.), Moses Lake WA............................................... B31 Holst Truck Parts, Ucon, ID ................................ C37 Hotsy Wy-Mont, Great Falls & Billings MT ........... A2 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls & Lewistown MT ......................................................................... A45 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT ............. C20 J & T Equipment Sales, Stevensville MT ............ A42 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Chester MT ....... C42 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT .............B8, C14 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte MT ................ C41 Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND ... ......................................................................... B27 Krogmann Mfg. ..................................................... C1 Lakeland Feed & Supply, Dillon & Hamilton MT....A24

Lattin & Sons, Power MT ............................B12, C36 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada..... C16 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown MT ...................... B12 Limagrain Cereal Seeds, Ft. Collins CO.......A26, C9 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT....B6 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT....................... C43 Mahindra, Beartooth Harley Davidson, Billings MT...A2 Marias River Farms, 360 Rain, Chester MT ....... A40 Marks Lumber, Clancy MT.................................... A3 MDSS, Inc. (Montana Dakota Scale Service), Fairview MT ................................................................... B30 Meridian Seeds, Casselton ND .......................... C18 Montana Ag Safety Program .............................. A24 Montana Automation, Cut Bank MT.................... A40 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Great Falls MT....C4 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ..... B24 Montana Seed Trade Association ......................... C3 Montana Seeds, Conrad MT .............................. C32 Montana’s Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT ......................................................................... C24 Montech Seed Group, MT .................................... B5 Mountain View Canvas, Fairfield MT .................. B30 Mountain View Metalworks, Wilsall MT .............. C15 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT....C38 Muddy Creek Truss, Fairfield, MT ...................... C44 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT ............ ........................................................ A25, B31, C29 Neal Hay Sales, Augusta MT.............................. C10 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ............... A42 North Star Equipment, Great Falls MT ............... A43 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT .............................. A41 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT........ B10 Novonesis, Chris Berg, Conrad MT ............A28, C12 Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc, Conrad, Great Falls, Billings, Fort Benton, Belgrade, Hardin ,Chester, Shelby, MT ..................................................................... A5 Oxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE Three Forks MT.......................................................... C28 Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales, New Salem, ND....C44 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT...................... A33 Platinum Auto Center, Big Timber MT ................ C38 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT ..................... C7 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT.... C26 Pro-Tech Steel LLC, Great Falls MT................... C27 Quality Custom Sheds, Moore MT ..................... A31 Quality Sales, Great Falls MT............................. C45 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ............ C20 R & M Exterminators, Cheney WA........................ B4 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ........................... C39 RDO Equipment, Missoula MT ........................... C39 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT.......... C32 Redhead Equipment, Regina SK Canada .......... C17 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT ..... B5

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By David K. Weaver, Professor, Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, Montana State University; Susan M. Tallman, CPAg, State Agronomist; USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Montana; Tyler J. Lane, Montana State University Extension, Chouteau County Overview The wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus Norton) is the dominant pest of dryland wheat production in Montana and across much of the Northern Great Plains (Figure 1). Based on empirical models, it is estimated the average farm can lose 13.5 percent of the winter wheat yield and 11.5 percent of the spring wheat yield in areas with large, damaging populations of the pest, making successful management a top priority for Montana farmers.

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Figure 1. States (purple) with known populations of wheat stem sawfly in the Northern Great Plains. Distribution adapted from and first created

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1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 lb.)

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup chicken stock 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. lemon juice In a small bowl, combine the salt, lemon pepper, paprika and dried thyme. Season both sides of the chicken breasts all over with the spice mixture.

Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and let the insert heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the base of the pot, then two of the chicken breasts.

Sear until lightly golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side, about 2 more minutes. Remove the breasts to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and repeat with the remaining two breasts, then transfer to the plate. Turn off the Instant Pot. Add the chicken stock and scrape the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Place the trivet into the Instant Pot and arrange all 4 breasts over top.

Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and lock into place.

Seal the steam release handle. Select high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes. When timer is up, let the pressure naturally for 4 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate.

Remove the trivet from the Instant Pot and return it to the sauté function. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add this to the pot and cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let simmer, whisking frequently, for 1 minute, until thickened.

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Baked Chicken Breasts

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Brine the chicken. (Check the label of your chicken breasts. If they have already been pre-brined in a sodium solution, please skip this step.) Fill a large mixing bowl with 2 cups of lukewarm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir to combine until most of the salt is absorbed. Add 2 cups of cold water (or a few ice cubes) to lower the temperature of the water so that it is cool to the touch. Add the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes, or you can also also cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts from the brine, rinse them with cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.

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The wheat stem sawfly has only one generation per year.

Adults normally emerge between mid-May and early July and live five to eight days. During this time, the females lay 30-50 eggs into the interior pith, or lumen, of wheat stems.

Adults typically do not have to travel long distances to reach a suitable host stem and have a limited flight range of a few miles from their emergence location. Purposeful longer flights are rarely necessary. The period of adult emergence and flight lasts 3-6 weeks.

The egg stage lasts 5-7 days, followed by a larval stage of about one month. The larvae feed up and down the interior of the stem, descending toward the base of the plant, breaching the stem nodes, and almost completely cutting through the stem horizontally (“girdling”). This girdling point can be from about 0.75 inches below the soil surface to about 1.5 inches above the soil surface. Girdling causes the stem to sever and lodge on the soil surface, causing crop yield loss and requiring special harvesting techniques to pick up the lodged grain heads (Figure 4). These lodged grain heads have lower yield than non-lodged heads due to the decreased water and nutrients from the damaged stem.

Pest activity that eventually leads to stem girdling is difficult to detect during the vegetative green phase of crop development, as the plant looks normal and pest activity is hidden within the stem interior. The first visual indication of pest damage from grain lodging occurs as the plant dries CONTINUED ON PAGE B8

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Figure 4. Wheat stem lodging (displacement of stem shoot from the upright position) with approximately 80 percent stem cutting by larval WSS. Photo: L. Ermatinger and D. Weaver, MSU.

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After girdling the stem, the larvae create a plug of frass, or excreted, digested plant material, inside the stem and below the girdling point (Figure 5D). The larvae then overwinter inside the stem below the plug, in sealed chambers (hibernaculae) typically 1-1.5 inches below the soil surface.

After winter, metamorphosis begins with spring warming and eventually the pupa transforms into an adult, chews through the plugged tip of the cut stem, and emerges to begin flight as part of the subsequent year’s generation. (See Montana State University MontGuide MT201107AG Wheat Stem Sawfly Biology for more information on the wheat stem sawfly lifecycle.)

Wheat stem sawfly life cycle: A) May - June, a pupal wheat stem sawfly inside a cut wheat stem, adults emerging through frass plugs at top of cut wheat stems, B) June - July, wheat stem sawflies flying to green wheat stems, with mating and oviposting adults on stems, C) July - August, interior of wheat stem with whitish wheat stem sawfly eggs and small

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Figure 5. A) Overwintering in wheat stem with metamorphosis in late spring. B) Adults mate immediately after emergence. C) Eggs are deposited in the wheat stem, and larvae feed on the stem interior. D) Surviving larvae migrate within the wheat stem to base at senescence and ripening.

Life cycle adapted from Robertson et al. (2018) with image created by M. Hofland and N. Irish, MSU. CONTINUED ON PAGE B9

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Parasitoid Wasp Lifecycle Insect natural enemies of WSS are also native to North America and are present across the Northern Great Plains landscape (Figure 6). Two species (Bracon cephi and Bracon lissogaster) are parasitic wasps that have two generations per year (compared with only one generation per year of WSS). The adult females paralyze the larvae of WSS, and their offspring consume the immobile larvae. WSS larvae are their only known host. A female wasp deposits one or more eggs near the paralyzed WSS larvae, and when these hatch, the grub-like parasitoid larva feeds on the WSS larva, eventually killing it (killing the host makes these parasitoids rather than parasites).

In early summer, the adults of these bivoltine parasitoids emerge and live for 30-45 days. During this time, the adults lay eggs into stems infested with WSS larvae. After about one week, parasitoid eggs develop into larvae. These larvae feed on the WSS larvae for a week to 10 days, after which they spin a cocoon for metamorphosis. Inside this cocoon, development into adults takes about one week. The new adults exit the cocoons within the stem and chew a small hole in the side of the stem to emerge from the plant. This generation of parasitoids will mate before harvest and then find a second group of WSS larvae to parasitize and kill.

However, these remain in the larval stage within overwintering cocoons inside the wheat stems for 9-10 months, surviving both harvest and winter and emerging as adults early the following summer. Most of these overwintering larval cocoons of the parasitoids are in the lower third of the stem, but they can be found at various heights along the stem length, wherever they initially paralyze and kill the WSS larval host. As a result, conserving standing stubble and maximizing stubble height is very important for WSS suppression, as it protects crucial overwintering habitat for the beneficial parasitoids.

Best Management Practices Agricultural producers can suppress WSS by using best management practices such as resistant variety selection and proper residue management. Often, the best management practices for WSS control are the same as those for increasing soil health; maintaining adequate soil cover and residue, minimizing soil disturbance, increasing biological diversity, and keeping a living root in the soil (Figure 7).

Figure 7. NRCS soil health principles are also beneficial for control of wheat stem sawfly.

Best management practices for WSS control include: 1. Plant solid-stem wheat varieties. This is the most foundational and critical management practice for WSS management. Solid-stem varieties kill about 40 percent of WSS larvae as they feed in the pith of the stem in the spring (Figures 8 and 9). Producers often do not choose solid-stem varieties, as the yields of these varieties can be slightly lower (3-5 percent) than hollow-stem varieties. However, infested hollow-stem varieties may yield 1525 percent less than uninfested hollow-stem varieties, greatly outweighing the slight yield decrease of solidstem varieties. Note that solid-stem varieties should only be grown in fields with significant WSS pressure to minimize the potential for the pest to develop resistance to the solid-stem trait. Lists of solid-stem winter and spring wheat varieties can be found at plantsciences. montana.edu/foundationseed/quickfacts/.

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RETIREMENT SALE

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2014 Versatile SX 275 sprayer, 90-ft. booms, Raven AutoSteer. Larger rear tires, stock rear tires with rim comes with sprayer.

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1985 International 3288 With 1221 hours, 90 hp, both PTO’s and 3-point.

1997 Case IH 9380 Cummins N14, 450 HP, 4WD, 24 speed Synchro transmission, front and rear weights. $90,000

2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 5 angle adjustment, rolling basket, packers very good condition, $89,000

Versatile 946 24.5x 32 duals 75%, air drill ready, 350 hp.

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John Deere 1820 60-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 1900 tow behind tank. $60,000

Big Bud 600/50 power shift transmission.

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Tires - Trelleborg 900 x 32 75. $295,000

2014 Versatile 550 550 hp, Powershift, 2306 hours.

Bourgault 5710 chisel plow $40,000

Renn 5501 50-ft., 5 section, field ready. $35,000

Degelman 60-ft. heavy harrow $25,000

SeedHawk 40-ft. air drill with on-board tanks $35,000

Agco 6690 with loader, 80.85 PTO hp. $19,500

Morris 7240 240 bushel tow between with 39-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot steel packers. $35,000 Farm King 28-ft. heavy duty disk.

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25-ft. pull type scraper, great condition $25,000

Versatile 856 Very nice tractcor.

Tires are good.

Mechanically in great shape.

Sale priced $27,500

1998 Concord 3612 230 bushel tank, 36-ft., 12” spacing. $38,500 Peterbilt grain truck, box and hoist.

Good condition Sale price $25,000

Versatile 856 power shift, 75% tires, 7643 hours, good condition $39,500

Seedmaster 50-ft. drill with new packers, 12” spacing $95,000

1978 Versatile 855 4WD, 250 hp, 4 remotes, duals, rubber 50%, local trade $25,000

Versatile 835 Clean tractor inside and out. Tires are good.

Sale priced at $22,500

1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on, runs great. $85,000 1982 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 225 hp, 4WD, 4 remotes, duals, 9100 hours. $25,000

1998 John Deere 9610 2WD, conventional, chopper/spreader combo, 6317 hours, 4480 separator hours. $40,000

1983 Versatile 835 III 250 hp, 4WD, 4932 hours, duals, 4 rear remotes, high flow hydraulics. $28,000 Friggstad 53 Clean Chisel Plow Nichols knock on shovels $22,000

Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft., 9” spacing with steel packers. Excellent condition. New black frame Series 2340 tow between tank. $49,500

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1976 Versatile 850 II Nice older tractor, well taken care of, runs great. $28,000

1980 Versatile 875 280 hp, 6285 hours.

Runs great, tires are not the best. $28,000

Flexi-Coil 5000 Black Series with 3450 tank, 12” spacing steel packers. $49,000

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Wheat Stem Sawfly: Best Management Practices CONTINUED FROM PAGE B10

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2007 TrailEze hydraulic equipment trailer, 97,430 lb. GVW, Warn hydraulic winch..........................................$32,900

2007 Freightliner M2 new Reviva Mercedes engine, Eaton fuller 10 speed, 250K miles, 17-ft. FBE service body, PTO, 2006 Palfinger PSC6000 3 section hydraulic crane...........................$16,900

2007 International 4400 DT466, Eaton Fuller 10 speed, 22-ft. of frame behind cab............................................... $28,900

Figure 8. Solid-stem wheat variety (top) compared with a hollow-stem wheat variety (Yellowstone, bottom). Solid-stem varieties should be used only in areas with wheat stem sawfly infestations. Photos: USDA-NRCS.

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Figure 9. Dead wheat stem sawfly larvae; newly hatched from eggs inside solid stem wheat pith (top, Photo: E. Nichols, MSU) and larval feeding trail ending (i.e., a dead, larger larva) when solid stem wheat pith dries and hardens to become impenetrable (bottom, Photo: W. Morrill, MSU).

2. Conserve parasitoid wasp residue habitat by leaving wheat, barley, and triticale stubble as tall as possible.

Parasitoid wasp larvae require tall, standing stubble as a habitat to survive through harvest and the winter. They will not survive inside residue that passes through the combine chopper or is compressed into straw bales.

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Figure 10. A stripper header leaves tall stubble which provides habitat for parasitoids of the wheat stem sawfly. Photo: USDA-NRCS.

3. Conserve tall, standing residue by cutting wheat, barley, and triticale above at least one-third of the total plant height. For example, if the wheat crop is 27 inches tall, set the combine or swather cutting level at nine inches or greater (Figure 10). Header or swather height should be increased as harvest progresses from the field edge towards the field interior, and farmers can gauge when to do this by visually assessing stem cutting while driving around the field, progressing from the edge to the interior. After several passes, the worst of the typical WSS edge-effect infestation has often already been cut, and there is more to gain from parasitoid conservation via a raised header than the occasional loss of some WSS-cut stems. Likewise, cut stems farther into a field are more likely to be held up by the surrounding stubble than the stems along the field edge where WSS cutting is much worse, making harvest recovery of the stem in the crop interior more likely. CONT. ON B18

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Wheat Stem Sawfly: Best Management Practices CONTINUED FROM PAGE B14

The combination of solid-stem varieties and tall, standing residue is complementarily beneficial. Several years of these practices together should greatly reduce the damaging WSS population size.

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Figure 11. Approximately 70 percent stubble cover on a field. Leave this much or more small grain residue to provide adequate parasitoid habitat. Photo: USDA-NRCS.

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Figure 12. A single-disc (top) or double-disc (bottom) drill is often needed to implement a high-residue, no-till management system, and to successfully seed into tall, standing residue. Photos: USDA-NRCS.

4. Use a no-till management system. No-till systems preserve the standing stubble and maintaining 70 percent residue cover is needed for parasitoid habitat (Figure 11).

Heavy tillage buries residue and kills parasitoids while minimally affecting WSS as the adults are large enough to dig through the soil after metamorphosis. In general, singleor double-disc drills are best for WSS management rather than hoe drills, as they have a greater ability to seed into tall, standing, no-till stubble (Figure 12). Hoe drills can plug when seeding into tall, standing stubble because the residue is captured on the shank and does not readily dislodge.

However, hoe drills may achieve better seed-to-soil contact in specific situations, including seeding into lodged, horizontal stems from WSS damage and in drought conditions on heavy clay soils. If using a tilled system, use light tillage methods that leave more than 70 percent residue cover on the soil surface to conserve parasitoids and their habitat.

5. Do not burn residue. Burning of standing residue, either intentionally, or from natural (lightning) or accidental (sparks from equipment on rocky ground) causes, is devastating to parasitoids. All WSS larvae in standing residue are contained in sealed hibernation chambers within the stems below the soil surface. The fleeting heat from a residue fire is neither intense nor long-lasting enough to kill WSS larvae, but it will kill all parasitoid larvae in the standing straw.

6. Do not re-crop wheat, barley, or triticale in a field with an existing WSS infestation. Planting wheat after wheat or barley optimizes WSS population growth and should be avoided in areas with damaging levels of WSS. CONTINUED ON PAGE B20

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Figure 13. Oats (Avena sativa) are a lethal trap crop for wheat stem sawfly. Photo: USDA-NRCS.

7. Grow oats, a lethal trap crop for WSS. Oats (Avena sativa) have long been known to be a viable trap crop for WSS (Figure 13). Adult female WSS readily lay eggs in oats, and 100 percent of the feeding larvae eventually die.

Consider planting oats at least once in the crop rotation in WSS-infested areas and leave tall, standing oat stubble to increase snow-holding capacity and reduce the risk of wind erosion. Time the planting of the oats early enough to provide sufficient vegetation (stem elongation) during WSS flight and egg-laying activity, typically a 6-week time window from late May to early July.

Use one of the following methods to include oats in the crop rotation: • Oats grown as a grain cash crop.

• Oat trap crop planted around the perimeter of a wheat, barley, or triticale crop. The oat trap crop should be a minimum width of one seeder pass around the field perimeter, or approximately five percent of the total field acreage. Plant the trap crop within 2-3 days of the wheat or barley crop (preferably before) and use the same crop season type for the trap crop as the attractant crop. For example, plant spring oats with spring wheat and winter oats with winter wheat. In northern latitudes with no winter-hardy oat varieties, spring oats can be planted as a trap crop with winter wheat if the spring oat is planted as early in the spring as possible.

• Cover crop or forage crop with a minimum 15 percent oats as a portion of the total seed mix. Timing of cover crops with oats is crucial for successful WSS suppression.

Cover crops with oats planted later in the summer or fall after the 6-week May to July WSS flight window will not be effective. Plant the cover crop at a time when the oat growth stage will match the growth stage of adjacent wheat or barley cash crops.

7. Replace fallow years with a non-host crop. Adult WSS emerging in a fallow field exert minimal effort to f ind an adjacent wheat crop to infest. They simply fly upwind and land at the nearest host crop (wheat, barley, or triticale). In contrast, adult WSS emerging in a nonhost crop field (pea, lentil, canola, or safflower) will lose time and energy foraging in the non-host crop before eventually leaving to find a host crop. Because adult WSS are short-lived (5-8 days), any lost time and energy f inding a host crop results in fewer eggs being deposited when they do find it.

8. Plant a more attractive wheat variety on the outside field border of a less attractive wheat variety. Wheat varieties differ in their attractiveness to adult female WSS by producing different amounts of volatile compounds. Using a more attractive variety on the exterior border will limit WSS damage to the field interior. Informed wheat breeders should have records of which varieties are more cut by mature WSS larvae. Typically, lines that are more WSS-cut are also more attractive because they receive more eggs. Do not plant less attractive wheat around a more attractive crop, the females forage through the unattractive crop exterior to find the attractive crop in the interior.

9. Plant a solid-stem winter wheat variety on the outside field border of a spring wheat crop. As in the previous point, adult WSS are more attracted to stems with greater development and growth. Wheat at a later development stage will be more attractive to WSS than wheat at an earlier development stage and can help protect the younger crop.

10. Follow pollinator conservation practices to preserve parasitoid populations. There are no current insecticides that can adequately suppress WSS. However, CONTINUED ON PAGE B21

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WSS adults are susceptible to some insecticides that may be applied for other insect pests, such as grasshoppers or cutworms. At times, the numbers of dead adults from such treatments can appear impressive, but the benefit is negligible. In addition, the more long-lived parasitoids of WSS are very susceptible to insecticides, with impacts on parasitoids more severe than on the WSS. Avoid the use of insecticides such as pyrethroids, carbamates, or organophosphates to preserve parasitoid populations. It is believed that the use of benzoylphenylurea insecticides, such as diflubenzuron, will not harm adult parasitoids f lying in fields because the mode of action targets immature stages such as nymphal grasshoppers and caterpillars. Therefore, larval WSS, and the developing immature parasitoids feeding on them are protected because they are in the stem interior.

11. Provide nectar on the landscape for parasitoids. The original prairie habitat for WSS and its parasitoids included flowering species interspersed among grasses. Recently, Montana State University research has shown that adult parasitoids surviving only on nutrient reserves carried over from eating immature WSS larvae do not live as long as those that also feed on supplemental nutrition, like floral nectar.

However, it can be challenging to provide supplemental nutrition sources in fieldgrown crops, since parasitoids are quite small and have difficulty accessing nectar from many commonly planted f lowering cash crop species such as pea, lentil, canola, and camelina. Alternatively, buckwheat is an excellent nectar source for parasitoids, but care should be taken to not plant buckwheat in areas where it could potentially contaminate a wheat crop at harvest (Figure 14). Avoid planting buckwheat immediately adjacent to a wheat crop.

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See USDA-NRCS National Bulletin 190-23-14 for more information (USDA-NRCS, 2023).

Many flowering species will benefit a diverse array of native pollinators, and some will benefit parasitoids, such as safflower, deerhorn clarkia, native sunflowers (not commercial sunflowers), fava bean, and cowpea. Pollinator plantings adjacent to wheat fields will benefit parasitoid populations by

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providing supplemental nutrition, potentially increasing parasitoid lifespans from as many as 50 days or more and giving greater opportunity for these parasitoids to locate more WSS larvae to parasitize. This is an ongoing research area, and more beneficial plant species may be identified in the future.

12. Extend latest wheat harvest dates by planting spring wheat near winter 3x3 and 3x4 bales in tarped stacks wheat. WSS produces only Figure 14.

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Due to its late ripening and relatively high levels of immature WSS mortality, it serves as a sink that limits WSS populations while providing some active WSS larvae for second-generation parasitoids to consume long after wheat harvest. Conserve existing smooth brome areas to serve as parasitoid reservoirs, especially when summer rainfall is limited (Figure 15). Other grasses like western wheatgrass could also serve as reservoirs for parasitoids but are also highly susceptible to WSS and could thus also be considered pest reservoirs.

14. Do not rely on swathing to control WSS. In areas with severe WSS stem cutting, serious crop loss can be avoided by using a swather to windrow the wheat before combining. However, swathing will not kill even some of NEW HEADACHE RACK DESIGN: 4” WIDE, LOUVERED, the WSS larvae inside the stem unless the standing wheat STRIP LIGHTING AND BACK-LIT NAME BADGE is quite unripe, which results in loss of grain quality. WSS 3.5” SQUARE TUBING ARMS ON ALL MODELS larvae are located higher in the stems when the wheat is unripe. In contrast, when the wheat is mature, the WSS 8” LONGER ARMS ON SINGLE WHEEL BEDS larvae have migrated down the stem to at or below the soil COMPREHENSIVE LED BED LIGHTING surface and are located below the swather cutting height.

FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES Swathing mature wheat only serves to destroy parasitoid 3 FORMS OF CONTROL habitat. If swathing, cut as high as possible (minimum of one-third of the total plant height) to maintain parasitoid habitat. Swathing alone will also not protect from yield loss. In addition, because swathing is harmful to parasitoids, this practice results in larger WSS populations and increased crop loss over time.

15. Know the cost of WSS damage and swathing.

Producers are encouraged to do a partial-budget analysis of the ownership and operating costs of swathing equipment. Producers in areas with high WSS infestation who continue to plant the highest-yielding hollow-stem wheat variety with the intent to swath are likely seeing decreasing profitability due to the costs of owning both a swather and a combine and the potential need for two machinery passes at harvest. When these costs are added together with decreased wheat yield due to WSS, the long-term effect of swathing results in a protracted loss to the bottom line. A good partial budget comparison helps make this loss more visible to the producer. Producers may only be looking at the acceptable yields in these imperfect swathing approaches, not realizing their profitability could be much greater by following a complete package of best management practices.

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This research, highlighted in this month’s One Earth journal, will continue within ARS and with research partners at North Carolina State University, University of California Berkeley, Rice University, The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, University of California Davis, Iowa State University, University of Minnesota, The Pennsylvania State University, The Ohio State University, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Michigan State University, and University of Guelph.

Wood-burning stoves If you wanted to heat your home in the mid-18th century, there was only one way: your fireplace. But because they were usually built into an exterior wall, fireplaced were inefficient – much of the heat was lost to the outside air.

In 1742 Benjamin Franklin invented a freestanding metal stove that could be placed in the middle of the room, so all the heat radiated into the room. The “Franklin stove,” as it came to be known, remains one of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous inventions. One problem: it didn’t work. Smoke rises, which means you have to put the chimney outlet at the top of the stove. Franklin connected his at the base, and because of that the fire would not stay lit. His stove didn’t become practical until another inventor, David Rittenhouse, connected the chimney above the fire. ##### A young man who is an avid golfer was driving home from a work trip when he passed a course he had never played before.

The golfer checked his watch and surmised that if he played quickly, he could squeeze in nine holes before dark. However, as he was about to get started, an old man shuffled toward the tee box and asked if he could join. Although the younger golfer was worried that the older player would slow him down, he reluctantly said, “Of course.” To the young man’s surprise, the older golfer played quickly. Although he didn’t hit the ball very far, the senior player hit it straight and didn’t waste any time.

On the last hole, the junior player faced a tough shot when his ball landed behind a tree. The older golfer, who noticed the perilous predicament, said, “When I was your age, I would hit the ball right over that tree. The young man thanked him for the advice and gripped and ripped his shot, but unfortunately he watched in dismay as his ball rattled around in the branches and fell listlessly three feet away from where it started. The experienced golfer couldn’t suppress a smile and stated, “You realize, of course, when I was your age that tree was only four feet tall.”

Anonymous gift elevates veterinary oncology care at WSU

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The deadline for advertising in the April 2025 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be April 2nd.

Phone (406) 271-5533 or email: advertising @tradersdispatch.com

By Keith Powell, WSU Foundation For Dr. Rance Sellon, a professor and veterinary oncologist, it began with a simple consultation. He had no way of knowing this routine request would lead to one of the most significant gifts in the history of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

A couple from western Washington brought their dog to WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) to learn about treatment options for their dog’s tumor. However, given the dog’s medical history and some increased respiratory effort and noise, Sellon suspected something more was wrong.

“I said we need to put the tumor on the back burner and figure out why your dog is having trouble breathing,” Sellon said.

With the help of Dr. Bonnie Campbell, a VTH veterinary surgeon, the diagnosis was clear: laryngeal paralysis, a condition that prevents the muscles controlling a dog’s or cat’s larynx from properly letting air into the windpipe. If left untreated, for some dogs, the condition can lead to suffocation. When the dog did, in fact, experience a respiratory crisis shortly after its visit to the VTH, the owners knew what their dog needed and sought the necessary emergency care. For Sellon and the team at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, it was just another day on the job. Or so he thought.

Several months later, he received an unexpected message.

Deeply grateful for their experience with Sellon and the rest of WSU’s VTH team, the couple, who wish to remain anonymous, wanted to make a lasting impact. To ensure WSU veterinary oncologists could continue providing cancer care while also training the next generation of practitioners, they decided to establish a faculty chair in his name — the Dr. Rance Sellon Endowed Chair in Veterinary Clinical Oncology.

Offering new hope in critical times At $6 million, the anonymous gift is the largest in support

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2009 Merritt quad axle livestock trailer.

2008 Side Dump Industries side dump, triple axle, air ride.

2023 Wilson lead and pup, 41x102x79 lead trailer and 21x102x79 pup trailer. Very nice trailers.

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View our website for more photos and information on all of our trailers.

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TIBER TRACTOR CO. Phone 406-759-5188

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See us for DOT truck inspections!

Come see us for your trailer hitches and balls

Good selection of hub, sprocket and pulleys for 40, 50, 60 chains and pulleys up to 16 inches.

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

Hose splicers available as well.

Grade 5 Bolts HUGE SELECTION! 1/4” - 1” diameter, up to 6” long.

We also carry fine thread, some metric and Grade 8 bolts.

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Large selection of Batteries And, we make BATTERY CABLES! 4 ga. up to 2/0

Stop in and see us!

Valves and Spray Fittings In Stock

We have what you need.

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HAY FOR SALE 400 ton 1st and 2nd cut alfalfa in 3x4x8 square bales........

All stored inside....................................... $125 to $145/ton Phone (406) 590-5375

Zimmerman Bale Stacking Can stack all big bales 3x4s, 3x3s, 4x4s, and round bales

Zimmerman Manure & Silage Hauling • Any job big or small • Loader and skid steer available.

• Vertical beaters for even spreading • Silage pushing

Will also do wheel loader work

Phone (406) 788-9480 or (406) 467-2845 Arnold Zimmerman, 661 4th Rd NE, Fairfield, MT 59436

2009 JOHN DEERE 4995 FOR SALE S/N: E04995X351112 - last year produced. Second owner machine. Purchased from an estate sale in Manhattan, Montana five years ago. Only 1255 engine/1093 cutter hours.

Completely serviced 11/2023 - 81 engine hours ago. All new John Deere filters, 0/40 engine oil and hub oils changed. Field ready - new knives, cutter box oil changed. Full of fuel. Factory GreenStar ready. New ATU300 steering system. John Deere StarFire 7000 receiver - 345 hours. John Deere 4240 monitor with permanent AutoTrac activation - 211 hours. Still have boxes for the monitor and receiver. John Deere V-steel conditioner. Never been in rock. Stored in heated shop under my ownership. Meticuous maintence program. Recently inspected by Gooseneck Implement. Nicest 4995 you will ever find and pre-def. Update to a new one is why selling.

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of a faculty chair in the university’s history.

“I was completely surprised,” said Sellon. “It’s overwhelming, to be honest. It wasn’t something I expected at all.”

Sellon began his veterinary career in small animal internal medicine, but his path took a pivotal turn in 1997 when he arrived at WSU Pullman. At the time, the College of Veterinary Medicine had no dedicated medical oncologist, and he quickly came to appreciate both the growing interest in veterinary oncology and its unique challenges. What inspired him most were the people who came to the hospital believing there was no hope for their tumor-bearing pets, only to discover that they had options.

“If you have to wait 2–3 weeks before seeing an oncologist, that can be time you don’t have,” Sellon said.

“Time can be critical.”

More than an honor, a gift with rippling impact “The Dr. Rance Sellon Endowed Chair in Veterinary Clinical Oncology is a tremendous investment that will help us recruit top talent and drive forward innovative cancer research and treatment at Washington State University,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz.

“This gift not only honors Dr. Sellon’s career but will also shape the future of veterinary medicine, improving the lives of countless animals and their families. We are profoundly grateful for this generous gift and all the good it will make possible.”

An endowed faculty chair is one of academia’s highest honors, offering permanent funding that enables universities to recruit and retain exceptional faculty. The Dr. Rance Sellon Endowed Chair in Veterinary Clinical Oncology will not only supplement the chairholder’s salary but support salaries for research assistants and cover research-related expenses. This essential funding will allow future chairholders to focus on research, mentorship, and clinical care with fewer concerns associated with obtaining such funding from other, often limited, resources.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Barley straw irrigated small square bales..$4.00/bale 1990 John Deere 8560 tractor with Top Air 1600 sprayer................................................ $29,500 obo

Call (406) 229-0506, Cut Bank, MT

WANTED TO BUY:

Allis Chalmers tractors 4W305, 4W220, D21, 220, 8010-8070 mfwd Any condition considered Phone Nathan at 701-240-5737 or 1-800-735-5846, email: swensonrv@srt.com

TRUCKS FOR SALE

1972 International 4300 12-yard dump truck.

1981 Freightliner with Cat 450 hp, 5th wheel, good tires.

1978 International Transtar II 400 Cummins Big Cam II. 1982 40-ft. utility flatbed 5th wheel trailer.

1987 Farmbed 42-ft. trailer, roll tarp.

1984 Mack RL700L V8, 5th wheel.

1974 IHC 1600 truck, 16-ft. grain box with hoist.

1976 GMC 6000 truck, 16-ft. grain box with hoist.

1974 Ford 750 truck, 16-ft. grain box with hoist.

1978 International 1700 truck, 5 yard dump.

1967 Ford 600 truck, 16-ft. bulk box, 20” belt.

1978 Chevrolet C60 line truck, 5000 lb. crane, 40-ft. boom.

1959 Chevrolet C60 truck, 16-ft. bulk box, 24” belt.

1978 GMC C70 tandem, 20-ft. grain box with hoist.

1982 Chevrolet tandem, 20-ft. bulk box, self unload.

1974 Chevrolet C65 tandem, 20-ft. bulk box, self unload.

1954 GM military 21/2-ton truck with 5th wheel, 302.

1956 GM military 21/2-ton truck with 1200x20 tires.

Lots of truck tires with wheels.

Phone cell Lots of trucks for restoration.

(406) 490-3795 Lots of bumper pull trailers.

Anaconda, MT Lots of trucks not listed.

Havre, MT 59501 406-265-6387 jim@vaughntrucksales.com Website: www.vaughntrucksales.com

2009 Wilson 43’ X 66”, ag hoppers, air ride, 11-24.5 tires, steel wheels, 90% brake shoes, s-cams and bushings, good tarp, 23” ground clearance..........................................................................................$27,000

1997 Utlilty flatbed, 30’ X 102”, single axle, spring suspension, 60” tool box on passenger side, 10 sliding winches, aluminum floor, steel frame and cross members, aluminum side rail, 90% brake shoes........ ....................................................................................................$6800 Check out our website for more inventory and photos.

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Contact Dave Taylor: 1-406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 mile west of Chinook

LOADS OF TRAILERS COMING IN EVERY WEEK! CALL FOR MORE INFO! IN STOCK

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Diamond C low profile, scissor lift trailer, 12-ft.x77”, tread plate floor, 7000 lb. axles, 16” tires...........................................................$5995

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LPD 210 12-ft. gooseneck with (2) 10,000 lb. axles...............................$24,595 LPD 207 14-ft. gooseneck with (2) 7000 lb. axles..................................$16,995 LPT 207 14-ft. bumper pull with (2) 7000 lb. axles, telescopic hoist......$15,995

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2002 Wilray 20-ft. equipment trailer, 7000# axles.....$3000

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2009 Fastline 6x12 ATV trailer $1800

Diamond C 30-ft., (2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps............................ $21,995 Diamond C 32-ft., (2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps............................ $22,495 Doolittle 32-ft., (2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps................................ $18,495 Circle D 31-ft. 2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps................................... $16,995 Circle D 31-ft., (3) 7000 lb. axles, Max ramps.................................... $15,995 Doolittle 30-ft., (2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps................................ $17,995 Circle D 29-ft., (2) 10,000 lb. axles, Max ramps................................. $15,595 Circle D 25-ft., (2) 7000 lb. torsion axles, Max ramps........................ $12,995 Diamond C 28-ft., (3) 7000 lb. axles, Low Profile tilt trailer................ $18,995 Diamond C 26-ft., (2) 7000 lb. axles, full tilt....................................... $15,595

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National Agriculture Day is celebrated on March 19th National Agriculture Day is a salute to American agriculture and everyone who plays a role in it. According to the Agricultural Day website and sponsors of this holiday, the purpose of National Agriculture Day is to “celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture”.

Agriculture has been around since the caveman first learned how to plant seeds and grow food. The industry has evolved from simple tools for growing and harvesting crops, to horse or ox-drawn plows, and now employs modern tractors and harvesting equipment.

Note: National Agriculture Day, is sometimes referred to as World Agriculture Day. Agriculture is a vital industry to feed the billions of hungry people on the planet.

History and Origin of National Agriculture Day On February 29, 2012, Agriculture secretary Thomas J. Vilsack proclaimed March 8, 2012, to be National Agriculture Day. This proclamation stated a specific date and year. It can vary each year. The Agricultural Secretary annually proclaims the date of National Agriculture Day. In 2022, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. made the proclamation.

This special day originated in 1973. It is organized and promoted by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA).

Thought for Today “Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own.” – – Samuel Johnson

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A tip o’ the cap It’s always tough to return to the home park of your former team, but Casey Stengel came prepared when he and his fellow Pirates showed up at Ebbets Field to play the Dodgers (who’d recently traded him) in 1919. The Dodger fans booed mercilessly as Stengel walked up to the plate, when he suddenly paused and turned to the hecklers. Then, to everyone’s astonishment, he tipped his cap and out came…a sparrow. It fluttered a few circles around the plate and then flew off LLC into the sky. The fans roared and – at least temporarily – were in love with Casey again.

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Prices good while supplies last 4) 5x7-ft......................$8.75 4) 5x8-ft....................$10.15 5) 6x7-ft.................... $11.50 5) 6x8-ft....................$13.00 4) 5x10-ft..................$13.00 4) 5x12-ft..................$12.75 4) 5x14-ft..................$14.50 4) 5x16-ft..................$15.75 3) 4x8-ft......................$6.75 3) 4x12-ft..................$10.00 3) 4x14-ft..................$12.25 3) 4x16-ft..................$16.00 6) 7x8-ft....................$15.50

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instruction, and clinical support.

“These donors exemplify philanthropy through their deep-rooted appreciation for education and animal welfare.

Their commitment stems from their gratitude for the support they received during their educational journeys. It instilled in them a strong belief in reciprocating that generosity,” said Dori Borjesson, dean of WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “Their gift recognizes and values the institution’s tireless efforts in training compassionate, knowledgeable veterinarians and providing exemplary care to their beloved four-legged companions.”

Sellon, who describes himself as “a grunt in the trenches,” remains humbled by the gift and its lasting potential: “They’re going to get the best I have,” he said. “I’m going to do what I can to make sure this is used wisely and do as much good as possible.”

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Krause 30-ft. cultivator with harrows 2 ) Westgo 1310 grain augers, 65-ft., hydraulic swing load augers, one left and one right side.

Trimble EZ Guide 250 light bar.

Electric drive for EZ-Steer.

Phone (406) 278-3068, Conrad, Montana

o r e u q a Forage Barley Highland Specialty Grains

Announces the release and availability of ‘Vaquero’ forage barley. ‘Vaquero’ is a hooded, spring-planted barley developed specifically to produce forage for livestock.

National Joe Day

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Always celebrated on March 27 National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today.

Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day.

So, let’s expand on the purpose of this day. Let’s celebrate today with a “cup of joe”.

Many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”!

This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.

Vaquero is a nutritious, palatable, and economical forage that can be grown alone or in blends with other species. It is generally harvested as hay or silage.

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March is National Caffeine Awareness Month

Glacier County 4-Hers Alec Morrisett, Miles Geer, Sammie McCauley, and Colt Laverdure along with leader, Hapi Seewald, had the honor of being introduced on the Senate floor January 21 by local Senator Susan Webber. Miles Geer noted, “We learned to talk with legislators,” through the event and now has personal political aspirations! Photo courtesy of Hapi Seewald.

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Do you start your day with a cup of coffee? Need that candy bar in the middle of the day? It could be that you are using caffeine as an energy boost.

National Caffeine Awareness Month is a great time to get the low down on exactly how much caffeine you are consuming in a day and if that is having any harmful effects on your body.

History of National Caffeine Awareness Month In 2003 the Caffeine Awareness Alliance was formed to advocate for a caffeine-free industry. Their goal is to provide information and resources for everyone in the industry from executives, retailers, and media. It is this organization that has sponsored the creation of National Caffeine Awareness Month. The stated goal for the month is to be a health awareness campaign that can help people to make informed decisions about the consumption of caffeinated products.

There are some facts about caffeine that may come as a surprise to you. There are about 60 different plants that have caffeine in them including cocoa, coffee beans, tea leaves, and kola. This means that you may not always know if there is caffeine in a product because, in the United States, the Federal Food and Drug Administration does not require companies to list the amount of caffeine in the nutritional information.

Some sodas that you would think did not have caffeine in them, actually, do. Sunkist’s Orange, A&W Cream Soda, and most diet drinks. Chocolate is another food that has caffeine in it. Because of this, ice cream that has either chocolate of coffee as a flavor can rack up the amount of caffeine you consume as well. Most surprisingly, you will get caffeine from pain relievers and weight loss pills as well!

How to celebrate National Caffeine Awareness Month Learning about what products contain caffeine allows you to make better choices when shopping. For some people, the effects of caffeine are prominent and troublesome. Some of the effects are trouble sleeping, nervousness, shaking and increased heart rate. The amount of caffeine needed to cause this differs from person to person. The commonly held safe amount of caffeine consumed in a day is 400mg. That is equal to about 10 cans of soda, 5 cups of coffee or 2 energy drinks. It is possible to use the internet to find charts of what products contain caffeine and the estimated amounts.

This can be helpful in tracking the amount of caffeine that you consume and help you stay away from some products if needed. Activities such as brisk walking, running or other forms of working out will let the body release chemicals that can lift your mood and increase energy. Changing what drinks you have during the day can help alleviate the effects of caffeine. ##### Pufferfish is a delicacy in Japan, but if it’s prepared wrong, it can kill the person eating it. ##### Although Hawaii consumed the most Spam per capita than any other state, it was invented in Minnesota. There’s even a spam museum in Minnesota! ##### Dogs can be allergic to humans – specifically, their dander. While being treated for this allergy, it can take up to 12 months for a dog to recover. ##### In ancient Egyptian days, radishes, onions, and garlic were given to workers as wages. Radishes specifically were given because they helped with infectious diseases!

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By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service Montana State University’s leading wool can hold up to 35% of its weight in water, and sheep expert was featured recently in so incorporating it into soil via products like Time magazine, highlighting ongoing work wool pellets or mats can keep water in the to explore novel uses for wool. soil longer and reduce the need for irrigation.

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Is straw the best chicken coop bedding for your flock?

From Freedom Ranger You want to create a comfortable environment for your chickens for maximum egg production—but you also wish to have a coop and egg boxes that are easy to clean and stay fresh for as long as possible. Is straw for your chicken coop the answer? Or is the best chicken coop bedding another material, like pine shavings, hemp bedding, or wood chips?

The Purpose of Bedding for Chickens If you’re new to raising chickens, you might wonder why you need bedding. Bedding provides several benefits to you and your flock, including: Litter Absorbency Odor Control Cushioning Warmth/Cooling Egg Protection Your chicken coop needs bedding to maintain cleanliness, make your chickens comfortable, and keep eggs from cracking on hard surfaces.

Now that you know why you’ll need some type of bedding for chickens, let’s talk about what kinds of bedding you should never use for new chicks and how you can choose the best chicken coop bedding for your growing flock.

Avoid These Types of Chicken Bedding When Raising Baby Chicks Before we get into the best chicken coop bedding options, we want to take a moment to warn you about the types of bedding that can be harmful to day-old chicks. These babies are more sensitive than grown chickens, so it’s essential to avoid the kinds of bedding that could cause problems.

In general, we suggest not using fine sawdust, cedar shavings, newspaper, sand, or wet bedding.

The Five Most Popular Types of Bedding for Chickens There are many chicken-bedding options, but we’ve narrowed them down to the five most popular. We’re not suggesting one type over another. Instead, we’d like you to choose from these bedding options based on what’s most important to you: cost, renewability, sustainability, safety, labor, and more.

1. Straw for Chicken Coops Straw has been a staple on farms for centuries. However, even though this material provides a comfortable barrier between cattle or pigs and the ground, it’s not ideal for chickens.

One of the main reasons we use chicken bedding is its absorbency. We also use bedding that dries quickly, so it won’t grow the mold that can harm chickens’ respiratory systems.

Straw does not have either of these qualities. Furthermore, straw does nothing to hold heat in the winter or dispense it in the summer. Plus, hens will scratch straw out of the way before laying their eggs—defeating the purpose of lining nesting boxes with it.

2. Pine Shavings or Cedar Shavings for Chicken Coops Wood shavings are one of the most popular bedding materials for chickens. They are relatively inexpensive, but they also drink up moisture, dry quickly, are resistant to mold, cushion eggs nicely, and help keep coops warm in the winter.

A drawback of using cedar shavings and pine shavings is that the dust from these products can have carcinogenic qualities, damage chickens’ livers, and cause respiratory disease. Young chicks may mistake the shavings for food, and chickens of any age can experience health problems when they breathe the dust.

As an alternative to shavings, you might choose to use wood chips. There will be little or no dust, and they will counteract the nitrogen in waste that causes odor. You can still use wood chips in the deep litter method, which involves placing eight to 12” of material on the floor and in nesting boxes to allow waste and bedding to compost in the coop.

3. Hemp Bedding for Chicken Coops Hemp bedding for chickens is made from the hemp plant’s inner stalk or hurd. It has excellent odor-control qualities, is highly absorbent, is compostable, produces very little dust, and retains heat. Because it clumps when soiled, it’s accessible to spot-clean and will last longer than most any other type of bedding for chickens, putting it at the top of the list for its sustainability.

4. Grass Clippings for Chicken Coops Grass clippings can be an enticing bedding option because they’re free and chickens will enjoy snacking on them—but you should take caution.

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and will pack down and become slippery when they decompose. All of this means you should not use them as a sole bedding option, but instead, add them to shavings, chips, or hemp bedding as part of the deep litter method.

5. Sand for Chicken Coops Finally, we should mention the use of sand in coops. It is highly absorbent, and you’ll find that it’s easy to remove clumped waste from a bed of sand. Coarse sand will help keep your chickens’ beaks and claws from becoming too sharp but beware of fine playground sand—if your chickens overeat it, it could cause digestive-tract impactions.

The Best Chicken Coop Bedding: The Choice is Yours We hope that the information provided here will help you decide on the best chicken coop bedding for your birds.

Whether you use hemp, sand, wood shavings, wood chips, or straw for chicken coops, know that each comes with advantages and disadvantages. Give a few methods a try to see which one works best for you. And if you would like specific advice for your unique chicken coop, be sure to contact us.

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“This study successfully demonstrated that fifteen molecules cluster very close to each other in what we call a ‘functional methanogenesis inhibition space,’ meaning they seem to contain the same enteric methane inhibition potential, chemical similarity, and cell permeability as bromoform,” added Chowdhury.

Scientists believe AI can play a significant role in understanding how known molecules interact with both proteins and the microbial community of the rumen and thereby discover novel molecules and potentially key interactions within the rumen microbiome. This type of predictive modeling can be particularly helpful for animal nutritionists.

“There are other promising strategies currently available to mitigate enteric methane emissions, but the available solutions are relatively limited,” said USDA-ARS Research Leader Jacek Koziel. “This is why combining AI with laboratory research, through iterative refinement, is a valuable scientific tool. AI can fast-forward the research and accelerate these several pathways that animal nutritionists, researchers, and companies can pursue to get us closer to a very ambitious goal of limiting greenhouse gas emissions and helping mitigate climate change.”

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by Kathryn Markham, ARS Office of Communications When it comes to irrigation, one of the greatest dangers is salt – the tiny molecule that can wreak havoc on the plants’ ability to function. Yet some plants, in all their complexity, have developed tools that can help them resist even this challenge. Now, ARS scientists are looking to build on these tools to create new varieties of crop plants that have even greater ability to withstand salinity. In doing so, they may dramatically expand the type and amount of land and irrigation that can support agriculture.

Devinder Sandhu is a research geneticist in the Agricultural Water Efficiency and Salinity Research Unit in Riverside, CA. His most recent work includes developing more salt-tolerant varieties of alfalfa. His focus on this key forage crop is no accident: the crop plays a critical role as a high-protein food source for dairy cattle, and as a legume, it can fix atmospheric nitrogen, thereby improving soil quality.

With enhanced salinity tolerance too, the new alfalfa varieties can thrive on degraded lands or with recycled water, reducing competition with high-value crops for premium agricultural resources.

That ability to make use of less-than-ideal conditions has significant implications: Recurring droughts and increased demand for surface water have led to greater reliance on groundwater, often of lower quality. In addition, factors like groundwater aquifer subsidence and reduced snowpack are further reducing the availability of high-quality irrigation water.

As a result, growers are increasingly looking to alternative or degraded water sources, such as treated sewage, runoff from greenhouse operations, and saline groundwater. However, these water sources often have high salt concentrations.

Developing salt-tolerant crops like alfalfa can help farmers use these degraded water sources in a sustainable way.

In developing the new lines, Sandhu used traditional plant breeding approaches. Beginning with a germplasm collection of 2,700 alfalfa lines, he and his colleagues chose 12 lines with superior performance, then propagated and evaluated them in trials with various salinity levels. Two lines stood out, showing no biomass reduction under salinity levels equivalent to 1/3 seawater. Interestingly, while both lines performed well, their gene expression profiles revealed that they did so using different mechanisms for salinity tolerance.

Devinder Sandhu checking alfalfa plants in a greenhouse.

Researchers achieved rapid advances in salinity tolerance by crossing diverse genotypes with traits related to their salttolerance mechanism.

To enhance salinity tolerance further, the researchers combined component traits from these lines through breeding and continued to test resulting generations against water with higher and higher salt levels. Ultimately, they tested the resulting new alfalfa lines using real seawater from the Pacific Ocean, and they demonstrated the ability to survive – a result that impressed and astonished colleagues in the field.

The team is already thinking about how to get their results into the hands of growers.

“Right now, we are focused on producing sufficient seed for broader testing and potential distribution,” said Sandhu.

“We anticipate completing this phase within the next year or two, paving the way to introduce it to the market. What’s really important to us is to ensure that these salt-tolerant alfalfa lines are accessible to farmers, providing a sustainable solution for agriculture in saline environments.”

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By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service With new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists in Montana State University’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology will seek to fill knowledge gaps surrounding an agricultural weed that has caused problems for Montana producers for decades.

Jennifer Lachowiec, an associate professor in MSU’s College of Agriculture, received two grants from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture totaling more than $900,000 to study how wild oats develop herbicide resistance and to explore management techniques for the weed.

Lachowiec’s work blends several disciplines including plant genetics, remote sensing and molecular biology. The project, which includes collaborators William Dyer and Barbara Keith in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology and Tim Seipel and Paul Nugent in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, aims to give agricultural producers recommendations for either precise herbicide applications or alternative management practices.

“Wild oats are a major weed pest in Montana,” said Lachowiec. “It’s a problem not just for our local farmers, but also for the people they serve. They don’t want to lose some of their productivity due to wild oats.”

Wild oats can be a large problem when in competition with barley, a commodity in which Montana is the national leader, making the research particularly applicable closest to home. Approximately 920,000 acres of barley were planted in Montana in 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, which releases annual reports for major crops. Montana has been the top barley-producing state in the nation for several years, and approximately a quarter of the state’s total barley acreage in 2024 was planted with MSU-developed varieties of barley used for malting, forage and feed.

Lachowiec and the other MSU scientists are examining a variety of qualities in wild oats. Past research in Dyer’s lab revealed that the pigments in leaves of herbicide-resistant plants make them appear darker green in color than those susceptible to herbicides. Upon that discovery, the researchers began using drones to take images of fields, looking to see if the same color pattern would emerge in fields that they observed in the lab.

“If we observe plants in the field that we know are resistant or not, can we see that difference?” said Lachowiec.

“A second big aspect is working with farmers to have them take pictures of the wild oats that they see in the field, to also analyze the color of the weeds and get a perspective of what people are encountering.”

With continued precision research involving drone imagery and plant color data collected at different wavelengths, Lachowiec said the ultimate hope is to develop a tool which farmers could use to more easily identify resistant weeds without having to collect their seeds and send samples to a lab for testing. Producers can aid in the research themselves by sending images of wild oats on their own land, which the scientists can then analyze. MSU Extension specialist Tim Seipel has worked to communicate with farmers around the state to learn more about the issues they are facing with wild oats. Interested farmers can find resources and information on research collaborations on the website for Seipel’s Cropland Weed Ecology Lab. “We hand out color calibration cards to deal with whether you take a picture on a cloudy day versus a sunny day, since those plants will look different,” Lachowiec said. “If you put the color card in the background, we can calibrate the pictures. And then with those calibrations, we’ll be able to compare the color of plants directly between the different locations and different farms. And that will enable us to have a better perception of what the wild oats look like across the state.”

Further scientific studies will explore the effectiveness of herbicides in different environments. While many herbicides are better at controlling weeds in warmer conditions, Lachowiec said wild oats show the opposite trend, becoming more resistant in hotter weather. The MSU team will aim to identify how wild oats become more herbicide resistant in warmer climates, using genetic mapping and gene transcription to identify cellular mechanisms for resistance and potentially testing new tools that may target those mechanisms.

Lachowiec said that wild oats have been a concern in Montana since farmers have been growing small grains, and CONTINUED ON PAGE C9

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that their degree of resistance to herbicides has changed significantly in recent years.

Because resistant wild oats are now found more widely in Montana and are frequently resistant to all common agricultural herbicides, applying those products where they won’t work costs producers unnecessary money and can cause further herbicide resistance to develop, as well as potentially harming other, beneficial plants nearby.

“By understanding how herbicide resistance can be induced by stressful environments, like high temperatures, we can inform the development of new tools and strategies to overcome weeds and prevent ineffectual use of herbicides,”

said Lachowiec. “This will contribute to better environmental health and economic outcomes for agricultural markets.”

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2015 John Deere R4045 with Command View II Plus cab, guidance, section control, 120-ft. boom with auto boom leveling, stainless steel tank, foam markers, RH and LH fence row nozzles, no eductor, 420/95R50 tires. Stock #86591......... ......................................... $169,000 (12) 2017 John Deere R4045 with 120-ft. steel boom, 20” spacing, No Exact Apply, 5 tip nozzle body, manual solution control, large eductor, 5 sensor BoomTrac, premium cab/radio, wheel slip, LED lights, L/R end nozzles radar, boom air purge, 480/80R50 tires with fenders, 2630 display with AutoTrac and section control and receiver. Stock #91898..................... ......................................... $195,000 (14) 2017 John Deere 4038 with 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon tank, 5 sensor BH, boom air purge, VF380/90R46 tires, high flow pump with dual flow meter, premium cab/radio, R/L end nozzles, LED lights, 6000 receiver, 2630 display with AutoTrac and section control and receiver. Stock #91139.... $259,500 (14) 2014 Case IH Patriot 3340 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon SS tank, Aim Command Pro, boom height, section control, 650/65R38 Viper 4 control, Nav II controller, section command. Stock #89336.............................. $147,500 (2)

2012 John Deere 4940 with 120-ft. boom, 15” spacing, 380/105R50 tires, Hi-Flo solution pump, stainless steel plumbing, BoomTrac Pro 5 leveling, SF3000 receiver, AutoTrac and section control activations. Stock #88812......$118,000 (1)

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Melroe 24-ft. chisel plow with Noble harrow............. $2400 Gysler 24-ft. chisel plow with Noble harrow, no wing lift..... ................................................................................ $1200 International 810 24-ft. header.................................. $750 International 810 13.5-ft. header with Sund pickup... $500 International pull-type V-ditcher............................... $1300 International 1480 combine. Salvage parts.

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International draper header, 24-ft., fits 4000/5000..... $250 International 19.5-ft.draper header, pickup reel, fits 4000/5000................................................................. $800 Friggstad Force V air cart, ground drive, deep banding.... ................................................................................ $1000 Farmhand F226 loader............................................. $1000 Farmhand F236 loader............................................. $1200 2) John Deere 500 rod weeders, 14-ft. with Zunit hitch...... .................................................................................. $400 Edwards 30-ft. rod weeder......................................... $200 Wagner loader............................................................ $150 3) International 150 10-ft. x 10” drills with fertilizer, high speed, hitch............................................................... $600 10:00x22 10-hole wheels and tires.

John Deere 50A 40-ft. sprayer, well maintained......... $400 John Deere oneway. Cool antique.............................. $350 Meyers 8-bale sweep.................................................. $300 2) Farmhand 10-bale clamps............................. $1200 ea.

International #30 7-wheel rake.................................. $250 New Holland BR780 baler. Salvage parts.

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Know the signs of impending calving in cows or heifers

By Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist that the calving season is here.

As calving season approaches, the cows Signs within 24 hours of calving will show typical signs that will indicate The immediate signs that usually occur parturition is imminent. Changes that are within 24 hours of calving would be relaxgradually seen are udder development, or ation of the pelvic ligaments and strutting making bag, and the relaxation and swelling of the teats. These can be fairly dependable of the vulva or springing. These indicate the for the owner that watches his cows several cow is due to calve in the near future. times a day during the calving season. The There are many differences between casual observer who is knowledgeable of individuals in the development of these the signs but sees the herd infrequently signs and certainly age is a factor. The cannot accurately predict calving time from first calf heifer, particularly in the milking these signs. breeds, develops udder for a very long time, The relaxation of the pelvic ligaments resometimes for two or three months before ally can not be observed in fat cows, (body parturition. The springing can be highly condition score 7 or greater). However, variable too. relaxation of the ligaments can be seen very Typically, in the immediate two weeks clearly in thin or moderate body condition preceding calving, springing becomes more cows and can be a clue of parturition within evident, the udder is filling, and one of the the next 12 - 24 hours. These changes are things that might be seen is the loss of the signs the producer or herdsman can use to cervical plug. This is a very thick tenacious, more closely pinpoint calving time. mucous material hanging from the vulva. It Strutting of the teats is not really very may be seen pooling behind the cow when dependable. Some heavy-milking cows will she is lying down. Some people mistakenly have strutting of the teats as much as two think this happens immediately before calvor three days before calving. On the other ing, but in fact this can be seen weeks before hand, a thin poor-milking cow may calve parturition and therefore is only another sign without strutting of the teats.

Another thing that might be seen in the immediate 12 hours before calving would be variable behavior such as a cow that does not come up to eat, or a cow that isolates herself into a particular corner of the pasture. However, most of them have few behavioral changes until the parturition process starts.

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Tea for Two Tuesday

Date When Celebrated: Third Tuesday in March (3/18/25) Tea for Two Tuesday is established for two or more people to enjoy a cup of tea together. Tea is a very relaxing beverage. And, how much more pleasant it is, when it is enjoyed with others. While the name of this very special day, is Tea for Two Tuesday, we encourage you to have “a spot of tea” with any number of people.

Go ahead.... make it a Tea party. The more, the merrier!

Call yourself a “Teetotaler” if you like. But, drinking tea does not make you a Teetotaler. (Sometimes spelled Teatotaler, Tee Totaler and other variations) By definition, a Teetotaler is someone who has sworn off alcohol, often turning to tea as a substitute.

They say variety is the spice of life. We encourage you to try different types of tea today. There is no shortage of tea flavors, some have caffeine, some are caffeinefree.

Please drink responsibly!

If your drink tea, you can still drive. And, it is good for you.

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Stock #90255.................................................................$373,000 2021 John Deere 8R 230 Signature Edition, IVT with RHR, ILS, 6 SCVs, 380/90R54 duals, 320/80R42 front singles, full GPS, 1023 hours. Extended warranty till 7-2027. Stock #90440....$275,000 2022 John Deere 7R 290 cab tractor, MFWD, IVT transmission, Command Pro, air seat & cab suspension, triple link suspension, front & rear fenders, Ultimate Visibility package. PowrGard Warranty good till 10-23-2029 or 5000 hours. Which ever comes first. 446 hours. Stock #91693......................................................$328,000 2023 John Deere 6R 195 cab tractor, MFWD, IVT transmission, triple link suspension, 5 rear SCVs, cab suspension, front weight bracket with 10 suitcase weights, GPS with Gen 5. Approximately 700 hours.......................................................................$258,900 2017 John Deere 8245R IVT with RHR, ILS, 6 SCVs, 480/80R50 dual rears, 420/85R34 front dual, full GPS, 3200 hours. Stock #90799...........................................................................$188,000 2019 John Deere 8345R 2000 hours, IVT transmission, ILS, full GPS, 6 SCVs, front duals 480/70R34, rear duals 480/80R50. Stock #88843...........................................................................$278,000 2013 John Deere 7230R tractor, 3250 hours, IVT, TLS, 4 SCVs, 480/70R34 fronts with 480/80R50 rears, No GPS. Stock #92101...........................................................................$135,000 2018 New Holland T6.170 cab, MFD, 16 speed, Dual Command transmission, 845TL loader & grapple, 888 hours. Stock #86681...........................................................................$126,000 New Holland T6.165 cab tractor, MFD, 16 speed Powershift transmission, 3 selective control valves, 855LA 2 function loader 1220 hours. Stock #92103........................................................$99,000 2015 New Holland T7.210 T4A MFD, 165 hp, Powershift, 3 SCVs, 2380 hours. Stock #91852.............................................$120,000 2009 John Deere 8330 cab tractor, MFWD, IVT with right hand reverser, 3 SCVs, deluxe cab with Instructional seat, 480/80/46 rear duals, front & rear weights, 7384 hours. Stock #90320..........................$108,000

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Many beef cows and calves may not be getting enough vitamin A in their diets

From Applied Animal Science Unlike cows maintained on pasture or fresh green forages, cows in confinement systems cannot get enough vitamin A from their diets without supplementation. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) recommends 31,000 IU/day of vitamin A, but a new study published in Applied Animal Science finds that beef cows being managed on nongreen stored forages and concentrates for long periods of time have inadequate amounts of retinol--an indicator of vitamin A status--in their livers.

David K. Beede, PhD, editor in chief of the journal, noted, “This research demonstrates the effects of supplementation of vitamin A to beef cows from mid-gestation through early lactation and subsequent liver retinol concentrations of their calves. The study highlights that current recommendations are likely not adequate compared with typical reference ranges. Greater supplementation of vitamin A is needed when diets consist mainly of concentrates and brown forages fed in a confinement system.”

As lead author Mary Drewnoski, PhD (Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA) explained, “Liver retinol concentration was selected as the indicator of cow and calf vitamin A status because it is a more sensitive measure of status compared with blood plasma retinol concentrations. Approximately 90% of total-body vitamin A is stored in the liver and will increase as dietary vitamin A intake increases--but not in a linear fashion.”

Drewnoski continued, “The objective of this study was to determine the effects of 3 different supplemental vitamin A amounts on liver retinol concentrations of gestating beef cows and their calves in a production system where cows were fed stored forages and concentrates year-round. Our hypothesis was that current NASEM recommendations for supplemental vitamin A would not be sufficient to meet the vitamin A needs of confined gestating cows and their calves as indicated by liver retinol concentrations.”

Accordingly, cows were divided into three groups; these groups received either the NASEM-recommended vitamin A supplementation of 31,000 IU/day (1X) or three (3X) or five (5X) times that amount. The cows’ mean initial liver retinol concentration was 186 μg/g of dry matter (DM), and that concentration was maintained between 172 and 192 μg/g of DM throughout the study, well below the target liver retinol concentration of 300 to 700 μg/g of DM, despite receiving the recommended supplementation in addition to the 14,433 IU/day of vitamin A that was provided by their diets.

Effects of cow supplemental vitamin A level (1X = 31,000 IU/day; 3X = 93,000 IU/day; 5X = 155,000 IU/day) on calf liver retinol concentration at 32 days of age. The dashed line indicates the liver retinol concentration considered adequate for calves at that age (100 μg/g of dry matter [DM]). (Image and caption credit: M. E. Drewnoski) A newborn calf is at greater risk of vitamin A deficiency than the cow, especially if the cow experiences low vitamin A during pregnancy. According to Drewnoski, “Liver retinol concentrations of 100 to 350 μg/g of DM are considered adequate for calves at 32 days of age,” but the researchers observed values of only 51 μg/g of DM in calves of dams fed the NASEM-recommended supplemental amount. However, calves from cows fed the 3X and 5X supplemental CONTINUED ON PAGE C15

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amounts of vitamin A had retinol concentrations of 119 and 165 μg/g of DM, respectively. “Despite cows on the 3X and 5X treatment reaching adequate liver retinol status by day 81, only 60% of the 3X calves and 80% of the 5X calves reached liver retinol concentrations greater than 100 μg/g of DM,” added Drewnoski.

Drewnoski concluded by noting, “Overall, our results demonstrate that for cows fed primarily brown forages and concentrates long term, supplementing gestating cows with the current NASEM recommendation for vitamin A will not result in their calves’ liver vitamin A concentrations being within the adequate reference range. It is important to note that both cow liver concentrations and dietary vitamin A intake will affect calf vitamin A status, because 60% and 40% of vitamin A contributions to colostrum come from diet and cow liver stores, respectively. Thus, while feeding 93,000 IU/day resulted in a continued increase in cow liver stores, feeding less than 93,000 IU/day to cows who are of adequate status may not result in sufficient vitamin A concentrations in colostrum for the calf, given that dietary vitamin A contributes slightly more to colostrum than cow liver stores.”

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The Black Angus cow breed is America’s They have fairly good milk yield, grow most popular beef breed with strong and fast with large muscles and mature early. ever-increasing demand as consumers seek They are extreme fertile and are easy beef with good marbling and rich flavor calving because the calves are small. and texture.

They are good-natured, generally, and Here’s an overview of the Black Angus relative calm’ cattle breed to help you decide if it’s right The only weakness is the bulls can be for your farm. angry and aggressive making it challenging Where Does The Black Angus Cow for ranchers or farmers to handle singleBreed Come From? handedly.

The Black Angus cattle share a similar Black Angus cows and bulls are famous history with the Red Angus cattle as defor their natural marbling, which makes scendants of cattle brought by Vikings from the beef stay moist for a long time during Europe to Scotland, where they bred with cooking. It also makes the meat have a rich black Celtic cattle to produce solid black texture and flavor. cattle called Aberdeen Angus.

Angus beef scores Choice or Prime Also called black Aberdeen Angus cattle, grades from the USDA, which requires black Angus bulls and cows borrow their Certified Angus beef to have medium to name from the shires of Aberdeen, Banff, fine marbling texture, a ribeye area of 10 Kincardine, and Angus, where they were to 16 inches, superior muscling, and a fat locally called the Doddies or the Hummlies. thickness below 1 inch.

The Angus cattle were first recognized Black Angus cows are excellent natural in 1835 as a breed, although they were mothers with great mothering abilities. formerly registered together with their The Black Angus breed has a remarkably close relatives, the Galloways, as polled high tolerance to cold climates, making it cattle. The first herd book for the Scottish the cattle of choice for beef production in arAberdeenshire cattle was started in 1862, eas where temperatures drop to snow levels. recording both Red and Black Angus cattle.

High-quality Angus beef is highly deAmong the earliest and most prominent manded because of its natural marbling. black Angus herds were the cattle of breedThe black Angus breed is less prone to ers such as George Grant of Victoria, Kansun- or snow-burned udders and eye cancer sas, Hugh Watson of Scotland, and William because of their black skin pigmentation.

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This makes black Angus cows and bulls From their origin in northeastern Scotlow-maintenance and slashes vet bills. land, Black Angus cows and bulls were Black Angus crosses are sought for imimported to Canada, Europe, Africa, Ausproved carcass quality, enhanced milking tralia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, ability, and propagation of the polled gene Sweden, Germany, Brazil, Denmark, and (passed as a dominant gene for genetic deSpain. horning in other breeds of cattle).

In the US, the first black Angus cattle Purebred Black Angus bulls are used for arrived as George Grant’s herd, which he crossbreeding with Brahman to produce crossed with Texas Longhorn cattle. The Brangus cattle and Hereford heifers to prospread of the breed after this led to the forduce Black Baldy. mation of the American Angus Association to oversee its development.

Black Angus are medium to large, with ##### a short-stature and compact, low-profile If you ever travel back to the medieval body. They are solid black but some have age, don’t take a sip from the rivers. They white udders. served as public bathrooms.Without water Both bulls and cows are hornless (natucloset toilets or running water, people had rally polled. limited options. Some high-income houseCalves weigh between 68 and 77 pounds. holds had latrines, while others relieved The mature cows weighs 1,210 pounds themselves in nearby bodies of water. As and the mature bull weighs 1,870 pounds. you would imagine, water hygiene became Black Angus are ready to breed at around a problem pretty quickly. Most surrounding 12 months of age with a 9 month gestation water bodies were too dirty for drinking. period.

The best time to slaughter is at 2 years with a carcass weight of up to 1,050 pounds. ##### The expected lifespan is 14 to 25 years You can’t use pennies to pay at tolland are productive for at least 14 years. booths–unless you’re in Illinois. Lincoln’s They are known for high carcass yield home state has a soft spot for pennies

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By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on the use of a popular food dye will create a new challenge for home bakers aiming for a signature cherry red color in candy, cakes, icings and other food products.

Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said there are foods that can substitute for FD&C Red No. 3 – such as beets, cranberries, raspberries and more – “but these may also add flavors to food that may not be wanted.”

She added that food manufacturers and researchers will look at how these new colors react with other ingredients or temperature changes.

The FDA announced on Jan. 15 that it is banning the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in any food product or drugs that are ingested. The government agency cited two studies indicating cancer in laboratory male rats that were exposed to high levels of the dye, due to a rat-specific hormonal mechanism.

To date, there are no scientific studies that have shown a connection between consuming FD&C Red No. 3 and cancer in humans, but a provision within the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (called the Delaney Clause) prohibits the use of food or color additives if they are proven to cause cancer in humans or animals.

The FDA will require manufacturers using FD&C Red No. 3 to reformulate their products by January 15, 2027 or January 18, 2028, depending on the size of the business.

Imported foods may not contain this ingredient.

If shopping for food colors, consumers can avoid products containing FD&C Red No. 3 by reading the ingredient statement on the packaging, according to Blakeslee.

“Look for FD&C Red No. 3, Red 3, or if the product is imported, it may be called erythrosine,” she said. “FD&C Red No. 3 is a certified color additive and it must be specified in the ingredient statement if it is included in the product.”

Other examples of color substitutes for FD&C Red No. 3 include red beet extract or paprika extract. Blakeslee said future decisions on food additives by the FDA will be based on the best science available. The agency shares information regarding recalls, outbreaks and more on its website.

More food safety tips are available online from KState’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science. Blakeslee publishes a monthly newsletter, called You Asked It!, with timely tips for safe food in and out of the home.

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By Rose Malisani, MSU Extension, Cascade County Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Cascade County Extension office at 3300 Third Street NE in Great Falls, Montana.

The core classes will cover soils, nutrients, and fertilizers, plant growth development, vegetables, herbaceous ornamentals, landscape design, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, turfgrass, irrigation, small fruit, tree fruit, composting, and integrated pest management.

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By Jacob Klaudt, K-State Research and Extension news service It’s inevitable; winter weather always leads to cattle producers feeding their livestock supplemental forage, something that can be quite costly depending on the hay’s quality and availability.

Kansas State University beef production specialist Emma Briggs said choosing the right hay feeder will help reduce the waste of this valuable input and improve an operation’s efficiency and profitability, “especially in Kansas.”

“Everyone has different needs,” she said. “But how you feed your hay can significantly impact how much forage you feed during the winter, as well as how much can get wasted due to trampling or other environmental factors.”

Briggs sees many ranchers using open-bottom hay rings, which are typically light and easy to move around from place to place. However, their circular design and unobstructed foundation contribute to a large portion of hay never making it past an animal’s mouth.

“Open-bottom feeders make it easy for cattle to pull the hay out and increase waste,” she said. “Research shows that 16-21% of that original bale weight can get wasted with them due to cattle trampling the hay. This type of waste can add up very quickly.”

Yet, this does not mean an entirely new hay ring has to be purchased. Ranchers can modify their existing ones to become sheet-bottom feeders by welding a 16-18 inch tall piece of sheet metal to the base of their open feeders.

“These help in the later stages of feeding when that bale starts to collapse, and it helps maintain the feeding area by keeping it clean and making sure that the loose hay stays within reach of the cattle and in the feeders,” Briggs said.

She added: “Researchers have seen about a 39% reduction in hay squandering compared to the open-bottom design.

Some studies say that only around 12% of the original bale weight gets misused.”

If the cost of a new feed container is not an issue, purchasing a cone or basket feeder may be the best choice to minimize unnecessary hay loss.

“Those (feeders) either keep the bale suspended or help keep the upper third of the bale restricted in more of an upright position, so it doesn’t explode and go everywhere within the feeder,” Briggs said. “It holds it more tightly, and so we’ve seen hay waste as little as 2-5% of the total weight in some cases.”

Unfortunately, cone and basket feeders weigh a lot, which makes it difficult for producers to transport them. Additionally, freshly weaned calves may have issues reaching into these feeders, leaving the bale’s core unused.

According to Briggs, it may be more beneficial for some ranchers to unroll their bales instead of using a hay ring. This feeding strategy doesn’t afford continual access to feed like sheet-bottom feeders.

“If you have the land and the resources to do so, unrolling hay can be a good option,” she said. “But you need to ensure that you’re only unrolling enough to where the cattle can clean up everything that you provide within the first 12 hours, or else that will likely get converted to bedding.”

Incredible Kid Day

This holiday is celebrated on the third Thursday in March Are your kids incredible and wonderful!? Sure, they are! Use this special holiday to let your kids know just how wonderful they are. And, today is an opportunity for you to brag about them, too.

Did you Know? “Kids” are baby goats. Does that mean this day is really about incredible goats!? …….Nah! How to Celebrate Incredible Kid Day • Let Your kids know how good they are, and how much you love them.

• Recognize recent accomplishments or good behavior.

• Encourage your kids to excel in whatever they do.

• Write a handwritten letter of praise to your child.

History and Origin of Incredible Kid Day Campfire USA created Incredible Kid Day in 1997. The objective is to show kids they are loved and cared for. Among other things, they suggest you write a letter of encouragement to your children today.

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Montana MIWW State Contest and National Event

Following several MIWW District contests held in October 2024, the Montana Make It With Wool state contest was held on December 6-7, 2024 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana, in conjunction with the 141st Annual Montana Woolgrowers Convention.

There were 6 sewists competing in three categories at this year’s State contest - Junior, Senior, and Adult. The Junior category for those ages 13 to 16 as of January 1st of the contest year had one very worthy contestant in Ella Grainey of Polson. The Senior Division for those ages 17 to 24 show cased two contestants, namely Rose Baeten of Billings, and Kiara Sherman of Ronan. Our largest category this year with three contestants was the Adults for those 25 years of age and older – Claudia Andrade of Ronan, Briana Baeten of Billings, and Judy Smith of Ronan.

After several hours of modeling and construction judging, Joan Hansen of Big Timber, and Leslie McMillen and Sara McMillen both from Sidney, came away with the final placings. Winners and awards were announced during the Woolgrowers’ banquet on Saturday night which featured the MIWW Style Show presented to the theme of “The Nutcracker”. The style show featured ballet dancers from The School of Classical Ballet Company of Billings who danced several pieces from “The Nutcracker”. It was a huge hit!

First place finishers at the Montana MIWW contest were Junior – Ella Grainey, Senior – Kiara Sherman, and Adult – Briana Baeten.

Montana MIWW also had 4 PreTeen contestants this year – lots of up and coming talent with Kayla Grainey, Caleb Wallace, and Naomi Wallace all of Polson, along with Esther Jensen of St. Ignatius.

Jasmine Powell of Havre crocheted another wool afghan this year for the Afghan contest. The afghan is crocheted with 100% pure wool yarn from Plymouth Galway. Her color choices were Bubblegum, Palest Pink, Medium Grey Heather, Bleach, Black, and Glacier Grey. Jasmine calls her afghan “Sheep Patchwork Adventure” and it features a variety of blocks – solid granny square, circular granny square, and the sheep granny square block. Some of the blocks are the same with color variations. Others are just a variety. And there are several sheep granny square blocks wandering sporadically around the patchwork and carefully placed looking in all directions so there is not necessarily a top or bottom to the piece. Jasmine taught herself how to crochet about 6 years ago from watching You tube videos.

She does a lot of trial and error, but it looks like she is getting the hang of it with this year’s beautiful afghan.

Ella and Kiara represented Montana to the theme of “Natures Threads: Celebrating the Great Outdoors!”” during the 77th annual National Make It With Wool competition as part of the 2025 American Sheep Industry (ASI) Convention held January 16-19, 2025, at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Briana competed in the National contest by mailing in her garment along with a video and photos. In the National MIWW contest there were 24 Junior contestants, 20 Senior contestants, and 17 Adult contestants representing 26 states.

Junior contestant, Ella Grainey constructed a dress out of a blue denim lightweight wool fabric. The asymmetrical skirt line is Ella’s favorite feature of her dress as she loves the flowy look it gives to the dress. Ella learned several new skills this year that she can put in her arsenal for new patterns in the years to come. Ella has been sewing for 7 years however this is her first year entering the Make It With Wool contest. We hope to see Ella back again next year with another great outfit that markets wool in its best way.

Kiara Sherman designed a three-piece ensemble to wear to work at the local bank for her 2024 Senior category entry. Animal print is trending in the fashion world, so Kiara hopped on the train with her self-styled zebra print suit. Kiara hand-stitched a black bling trim to her jacket and skirt which gives the outfit some extra sparkle. This bling dresses up the suit so Kiara can wear it to holiday parties if she chooses. The edges of the jacket and skirt are fringed for another great accent to her outfit. To complete the look, Kiara added a caramel colored top accented with tulip sleeves. This is Kiara’s 10th year participating in the Make It With Wool program and she continues to enjoy exploring the many uses of wool.

Montana’s Adult winner, Briana Baeten constructed a Jedi cloak along with a Rebel Legion skirt and a kimono style top to complete her Star Wars costume. Briana will wear her outfit to charity events, Star Wars gatherings, and to church. Briana adds pockets to all of her outfits and this CONTINUED ON PAGE C24

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Montana MIWW State Contest and National Event CONTINUED FROM C22

year she used a new slim pocket in her skirt. Briana has participated in the MIWW contest for five years and enjoys creating wool clothing that fits her style.

Montana’s representatives had a memorable time in Scottsdale where they traveled in the warm weather to Old Town Scottsdale to listen to the Pendleton store manager while she gave a tour and shared some history on the Pendleton wear designs. Ella and Kiara enjoyed a treat at the Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor, visited museums, and did some shopping.

The National contestants also took in a couple of workshops where they learned several hand embroidery stitches along with an overview of machine embroidery skills.

When the judging results came in, Kiara placed 3rd runner up in the Senior division. Congratulations Kiara on a job well done representing Montana. Ella did not place in the top 10 Junior group, but enjoyed her experience, met new friends, and is excited to sew again next year. Briana did not place in the top 6 Adult placings this year.

Ethan Barner of Missouri won the Junior Division, Henry Lemke of Minnesota won the Senior Division, and Marcia Mankin of Alaska in the At-Large Contest because Alaska does not have a contest won the Adult Division. New this year was the RE Synergy Sweater contest and the winner was Rebekah Salazar of New Mexico. The Fashion Apparel Design winner was Ann Moorman from the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in Lakewood, Colorado. Pictures of the National winners can be seen on the National MIWW website and Facebook page.

Some interesting statistics collected from the 2024 MIWW year are that participation is on the rise with a total of 404 contestants across the nation and split by category with 74 Adult contestants, 48 Seniors, 94 Juniors, 154 PreTeens, and 23 Made for Other entrants. There was a total of 1,215 yards of wool fabric and 206 skeins of wool yarn used to construct the MIWW garment entries for the 2024 year.

Montana dipped a bit in the participation ranking this year to 15th out of 27 participating states.

There are lot of new things coming up in 2025 for the MIWW program. There will be updated information for the sweater contest and other revisions to the contests coming out soon. To keep up to date on the changes and the contests themselves, please visit and like our Montana Make It With Wool facebook page, Montana Wool Growers Association facebook page or website at mtsheep.org, or email Montana MIWW Director Amanda Powell at aspowell11@hotmail. com.

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Winner Photo – left to right – Jasmine Powell – 1st Place Afghan; Briana Baeten – 1st Place Adult; Kiara Sherman – 1st Place Senior; Ella Grainey – 1st Place Junior

Adult Winners – Left to right – Briana Baeten – 1st; Claudia Andrade – 3rd; and Judy Smith – 2nd.

Senior Winners – Rose Baeten – 2nd; and Kiara Sherman – 1st

Montana MIWW State Contest and National Event CONTINUED FROM PAGE C24

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1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......$10,000

1993 International service truck, 8000# crane, air compressor, bad motor.................................. $10,000 1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers............................................... $8000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, auto..$2500 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate................................................................... $9000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor.............................$11,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers... ....................................................................... $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........... $15,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................ $10,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane, 14-ft. dump bed................................................................. $10,000

March 25 - The First Easter celebration is held. (31) • RCA manufactures the first color television. (1954) • The Concorde jet makes its maiden supersonic flight. (1970) March 26 - Greek Astrologer and mathematician Ptolemy begins his observations of the heavens. (127) • Ludwig von Beethoven dies in Vienna, Austria. (1827) • The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.

(1830) • The Eastman Dry Plate and Chemical Company manufactures the first motion picture film. (1885) • U.S. Marines raise the American flag at Iwo Jima. (1945) March 27 - Abraham Gesner receives a patent for kerosene.

(1855) • Fingerprints are used as evidence in a murder trial for the first time. (1909) • The biggest earthquake ever recorded strikes Anchorage, Alaska. It measured 8.3 on the Richter scale. (1964) March 28 - Nathaniel Briggs patents the washing machine.

(1797) • The first ambulance goes into service. (1866) • The AFL’s NY Titans become the NY Jets. (1963) • Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident occurs in Middletown, Pa. (1979) March 29 - At age 24, Ludwig von Beethoven debuts as a pianist in Venice (1795) • Ice jams stop the flow of water over Niagara Falls. (1848) • The Knights of Columbus is founded. (1882) • Coca Cola is invented. (1886) March 30 - First recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet. (240 B.C.) • Ether is used as an anesthesia for the first time by Doctor Crawford Long in Georgia. See Doctor’s Day. (1842) • A pencil with an attached eraser is patented by Hyman L. Lipman of Philadelphia, PA. (1858) • The United States buys Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.

(1867) • The 15th Amendment goes into effect, giving black men the right to vote. (1870) • Jeopardy debuts on television. (1964) • The International Olympic Committee announces the postponement of the 2020 summer games until 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. (2020) March 31 - Wabash, Indiana claims to be the first town to be illuminated 100% by electricity. (1880) • The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. (1889) • Daylight Savings Time goes into effect for the first time in the U.S. (1918)

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1979 GMC chip truck........................................... $6500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic.............................................................. $10,000 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom.............................................................. $12,500 2006 Ford F650 ladder truck, needs a generator....... $17,500

12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor.$5000 Maintainer service crane, 6000 lb...................... $6000 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers........... $7500 - $12,500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales $10,000 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.................................... $6500 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist............................... $3500 1-ton utility beds, starting at................................. $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each...................................... $1000 Buckets for skid steer loaders.................................Call Forklift forks.............................................................Call 16” to 36” augers.................................... $750 to $1750

Earmuff Day Always celebrated on March 13th This holiday celebrates a warm invention…the earmuff!

People in cold climates can really appreciate this day. And they are ever so thankful to the person who created them.

If you live in Florida, you might not even know what an earmuff is.

Earmuffs keep your ears warm and protect you from ear infections and earaches resulting from icy cold wind and weather. Manufacturers have responded to their popularity with a variety of designs and colors, making one fit almost anyone’s personality.

How to Celebrate Earmuff Day It is really easy to celebrate Earmuff Day…. just wear your earmuffs today!

You can also use your earmuffs to reduce loud noises.

Your ears will thank you.

History and Origin of Earmuff Day Big-eared Chester Greenwood is the father of the Earmuff. Greenwood patented the “Champion Ear Protector” on March 13, 1877. It later became known as “ear mufflers”, and was eventually shortened to “earmuffs”. While easily recognize why this date was selected, our research has not yet uncovered who created this special holiday. Perhaps, it was a descendant of Chester Greenwood!?

We recognize that this date was selected to celebrate the date they were invented. But, wouldn’t it be more logical to celebrate Earmuff Day in January or February, during the coldest days of the winter!? ##### In 1969, the first astronauts to land on the moon carried Tootsie Rolls with them on their journey.

March is Mad for Plaid Month Mad for Plaid Month is a lively celebration dedicated to the timeless pattern known as plaid. This monthlong event invites everyone to embrace the vibrant and diverse designs that plaid offers. It’s a great time to showcase your favorite plaid outfits, explore new styles, and enjoy the cultural significance of this pattern. From fashion runways to everyday wear, plaid remains a beloved part of our wardrobes. During this month, plaid enthusiasts have the perfect excuse to indulge in their love for this classic design, making it a fun and engaging time for all.

Reasons for Celebrating Mad for Plaid Month First, it highlights plaid’s iconic status in fashion, giving people a chance to appreciate its versatility and timeless appeal. Wearing plaid connects us to various cultural histories, especially Scottish traditions.

Secondly, it encourages creativity, whether through fashion, crafts, or home decor. People love incorporating plaid into their lives, and this month gives them a special reason to do so.

Finally, the celebration provides an opportunity to learn about the pattern’s rich history, making it both educational and enjoyable.

History of Mad for Plaid Month Mad for Plaid Month started in 2008. The celebration was created to honor the iconic plaid pattern, which has a rich history and cultural significance. The idea originated from the growing popularity of plaid in fashion and everyday life.

Plaid patterns have been a staple in various cultures, especially in Scotland where tartans represent different clans.

The roots of plaid go back centuries. In Scotland, tartans were used to signify different regions and clans. The pattern became more widespread and popularized in the 19th century in America. Woolrich Woolen Mills, a company in Pennsylvania, played a significant role by producing the famous Buffalo Check Plaid shirt.

Over time, plaid has become a symbol in fashion, from high-fashion runways to everyday clothing and even pop culture.

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##### Tootsie Rolls originally sold for a penny. ##### Tootsie Pops were introduced in 1935.

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By Autumn Canaday, ARS and remediate a rapidly growing PFAS The U.S. Department of Agriculture challenge in U.S. agriculture and food (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service systems.”

(ARS) announced several key outcomes PFAS is a class of man-made chemicals from a workshop to develop a research that have been manufactured and used in roadmap that would lead to short and longa variety of industries around the globe, term science-based solutions to meet the including in the United States, since the emerging challenges posed by the discov1940s. The chemical has been placed in ery of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances the category of “forever chemicals’ because (PFAS) in agricultural soils and waters. they bioaccumulate in animals and plants PFAS have become increasingly found in and do not breakdown naturally in the anithe environment, posing significant challenges for producers, and farming commumals or plants or in the environment. These chemicals in agricultural landscapes can nities, highlighting the need for agricultural cause food producers numerous challenges researchers to develop innovative and practhat require innovative scientific solutions tical solutions. from agriculture research, research and ARS, its Center of Excellence for Endevelopments, and strategic partnerships. vironmental Monitoring and Mitigation, “Currently, our data shows that PFAS is and the University Maine, collaborated an environmental hazard that does not come recently during a three-day workshop to from agriculture,” said Acting Assistant bring together more than 150 interagency Administrator Marlen Eve. “But, producers researchers, state partners, university partneed efficient, cost-effective ways to deal ners and other subject matter experts to enwith the challenges when it is detected in gage in discussion and identify key research our agricultural soils and waters.” and innovative solutions that address the Federal and stakeholder workshop attop challenges PFAS poses to agriculture, agroecosystems, food systems, and farming tendees plan to move forward with next communities. steps by crafting documents that will Many within the agricultural community communicate solutions to the ag research are facing new challenges when PFAS community – especially in locations where chemicals are detected within their farms, PFAS has critical impacts on agriculture resulting in this being a new challenge – and to engage in partnerships to realize to farmers’ continued capacity to sustain those research solutions into impactful healthy soil and water on their farms, as tools and practices for producers and the well as continued capacity to provide safe agricultural community. and dependable food and fiber supplies to “The University of Maine is pleased to our nation and the world. The suggested expand our partnership with USDA ARS long-term roadmap solutions for improving to find solutions to this national environthese circumstances include finding new mental crisis. With our collective expertise means of detecting when PFAS contamina— supported by the ingenuity and resolve of our researchers and students — we can tion is a problem, better understanding of accelerate breakthroughs in basic and aphow it moves through the agricultural system, and innovating new ways to interrupt plied science that will result in new tools that movement or remove the chemicals and strategies for protecting food systems before they can do harm. in Maine and beyond.” said Joan FerriniOther topics of discussion at the workMundy, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation for the University of Maine shop included a strategy for data standardSystem and President of the University of ization and integration, how to develop Maine. “Together, we will also expand scientific solutions to management of mueach other’s research capacities, grant fundnicipal biosolids, and ways of effectively removing existing PFAS chemicals from ing efforts and infrastructure, all of which the production environment. will be essential for mitigating the spread “The meeting’s focus on the gap between of PFAS and other toxic compounds like it.

PFAS challenges and solutions has empowThank you to U.S. Senator Susan Collins for securing funding for the Center and for ered and offered hope to ARS, its partners her ongoing support of research informing and sister agencies - to address and resolve practical solutions for rural farmers and agriculture-centric problems arising from communities.” the use of PFAS in our communities and ARS will continue to expand its PFAS everyday consumer products,” said ARS research to address its impact on U.S. agriSenior Management Advisor, Dr. David Knaebel. “The workshop’s overarching culture. Future research will ensure that the impact will assist the U.S. agricultural renation maintains a safe and abundant high quality food supply that is undergirded by search community and stakeholders to find sustainable natural resources. creative and innovative ways to mitigate ##### Question: Why do superheroes wear their underwear on the outside?

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Fly to your tomorrow, seagull To this day, Dave Winfield swears he didn’t do it on purpose. Between innings of a game in Toronto on August 4, 1983, the Yankee outfielder caught one last warm-up toss and then threw it to the ball boy sitting along the foul line.

Perched on the field between Winfield and the boy, however, was a small white gull. After taking a short hop, the baseball hit the bird hard…and killed it. As the groundskeepers quickly came in and took it away, Winfield raised his cap.

Stunned Toronto fans saw this as disrespectful and threw things the Yankee slugger for the rest of the game. And after the game, a group of Mounties arrested Winfield (in the visitor clubhouse) for “willfully causing unnecessary cruelty to an animal.” Winfield denied it was willful, but cooperated and paid the $500 bail. The charges were later dropped, but Winfield’s reputation in Canada was severely damaged.

(When the Blue Jays later brought in a falcon to try to curb the ballpark’s gull population, they named it “Winfield.”)

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Decreased egg production can result from various factors such as inadequate nutrition, heat stress, or the natural cycle of laying hens. It can be challenging to navigate through these obstacles without proper guidance and knowledge.

Our comprehensive guide will provide you with expert insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to optimize the egg-laying process in your flock. From ensuring adequate nutrition and calcium supplementation to managing environmental factors, our tips will help you achieve consistent and abundant egg production. Remember, happy and healthy chickens lead to exceptional egg-laying results.

What Is Involved in the Egg-Laying Process?

Understanding the intricacies of the egg-laying process is essential for maximizing production in your flock. It all starts with the physiology of laying hens. These remarkable birds have a complex reproductive system regulated by hormonal factors that influence egg production. On average, hens begin laying eggs around 6 months of age, although this can vary among breeds. The process begins with the development of an egg within the hen’s reproductive tract.

Once a mature egg enters the reproductive system, it undergoes a remarkable journey. The yolk travels through the oviduct, where it is enveloped by albumen (egg white) and then finally encased in a shell. This entire process takes several hours, and after that, the hen prepares to lay the egg.

Understanding the physiological aspects of egg-laying can help you identify any potential issues that may affect production and take appropriate measures to optimize the process.

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Hens exhibit specific behaviors that indicate they are ready to lay eggs. One significant behavior is nesting. As hens approach the laying cycle, they instinctively seek out suitable nesting areas in their environment. These spaces provide a sense of security and privacy for the hen to lay her eggs comfortably. Providing appropriate nesting boxes or secluded areas with soft bedding materials can encourage hens to exhibit their natural nesting behavior.

Another behavior associated with the laying cycle is broodiness. Some hens may become broody, which means they develop a strong desire to incubate eggs and raise chicks.

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What Factors Impact Egg Laying Production?

Several factors play a crucial role in determining the productivity of your flock when it comes to egg-laying.

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Breed of Chicken One influential factor is the breed of chicken you choose.

Certain breeds, such as Rhode Island Reds, are known for their excellent egg-laying capabilities. Conducting thorough research on different breeds and selecting those specifically bred for egg production can significantly impact the overall productivity of your flock.

Novogen Browns are also known for their consistent and prolific egg production. They will typically lay nearly 400 eggs during their first 72 weeks of egg-laying.

Nutrition Another critical factor is nutrition. Providing hens with a well-balanced diet is essential for optimal egg production.

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March 10 - The U.S. government issues paper money for the first time. (1862) • Alexander Graham Bell places the world’s first telephone call, to his assistant in the next room. (1876) March 11 - The Blizzard of 1888, the most famous storm in American history begins. (1888) • The ashes of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry are launched into space. (1997) • Paul McCartney is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. (1997) March 12 - Coca Cola is sold in bottles for the first time in a candy store in Vicksburg, Mississippi. (1894) • Girl Scouts of USA were founded by Juliette Low of Savannah, GA. (1912) • Baseball great Joe DiMaggio agrees to a new contract with the NY Yankees and gets a $6,250 raise. (1942) • The song “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and Pharaohs is released as a single. (1965) March 13 - Harvard University is named after clergyman John Harvard. (1939) • The Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. (1868) • Greenwood patented earmuffs, originally called the “Champion Ear Protector”. (1887) • Work on the Boulder Dam is completed. (1936) • Disney releases the movie “The Love Bug”. (1969) • Encyclopedia Britannica announces it will no longer produce a printed version of its encyclopedia. (2012) March 14 - Eli Whitney patents the Cotton Gin. (1794) • German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin receives a U.S. patent for a “navigable balloon”. (1899) • George Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, commits suicide rather than facing the ravages of cancer.

(1932) March 15 - “The Ides of March” Julius Caesar is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus. (44 B.C.) • Inventor Jesse W. Reno receives a patent for the world’s first escalator. (1892) • TGI Friday’s opens their first restaurant, in NYC. (1965) • After filing for bankruptcy, Toys R Us announces it will close all of its toy stores. (2018) March 16 - Professor Robert Goddard launches the first liquidfuel rocket. (1926) • General Motors produces their 100 millionth automobile, an Oldsmobile Tornonado. (1968) March 17 - First Saint Patrick’s Day parade in NYC. (1762) • The rubber band was invented by Stephen Perry in London.

(1845) • Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel.

(1969) March 18 - The U.S. government approves the first pensions for government service. (1818) • Shick introduces the first electric shaver to the marketplace (1931).

• Soviet Union cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov becomes the first person to take a space walk. (1965) March 19 - First International Women’s Day, over 1 million men and women attend rallies around the world. (1911) • Congress approves Daylight Savings Time. (1918) March 20 - Harriet Beacher Stowe publishes the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin. (1852) • The U.S. Navy commissions the first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley. (1922) • “Colonel” Harlan Sanders creates the first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in in North Corbin, KY. It proves to be “finger-lickin’ good!” (1930) • General Douglas McArthur escapes Japanese-occupied Philippines, vowing “I shall return!” (1941) March 21 - Persia is formally renamed Iran. (1935) • The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. (1963) • Twitter is created. (2006) March 22 - The first patent for a laser is issued to Arthur Schlow and Charles Townes. (1960) • The Beatle’s first album “Please, Please Me” is released in England. (1963) March 23 - Patrick Henry declares “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (1775) Elisha Otis installs the first elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City. (1857) March 24 - German scientist Robert Koch announces he has discovered the bacillus that causes Tuberculosis. (1882) • Elvis Presley joins the U.S. Army. (1958) • The Kennedy half dollar is put into circulation. (1964) • The supertanker Exxon Valdez runs aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound and ruptures, spilling millions of gallons of oil. (1989)

NDSU crop budget projections

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension projected crop budgets for 2025 are available for the state’s farmers, says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist.

The projected profits vary by region and crop.

“In general terms, these budgets are guides for large multicounty regions,” says Haugen. “Returns and costs can vary considerably between producers within a region. Also, the budgets estimate returns to labor and management with no consideration of price and yield variability or risk. A perfect comparison of crops is not achieved because different levels of labor, management and risk exist.”

“Regarding the 2025 budgets, soil fertility levels for the state are lower than average,” says Haugen. “The heavy rains and good crop yield last year contributed to this. The fertilizer prices are flat to down slightly, but the application rate will be higher because of the lower fertility. Thus, the overall fertilizer cost will be somewhat higher than 2024.”

“This year in most regions and for most crops the projected profitability is low or negative,” Haugen shares. “Costs, as a total, are somewhat higher, but lower commodity prices are the main contributor to the lower profitability.”

“Chemical expenses are generally flat. Fuel costs, interest costs and crop insurance premiums are down.

Ownership costs and repairs are up. Some specialty crops may show a positive return, but usually have limited contracts and acreages, and also may have higher risk.”

These budgets are intended to be used as a guide.

Each individual is encouraged to develop their own budgets with their specific estimates.

The NDSU Extension budgets are available online at ndsu.ag/cropbudgets, or by searching online for NDSU Crop Budgets.

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A native of the Great Plains, the swift fox can be found in shortgrass prairie habitats from Texas to Canada. In Wyoming, this prairie-dog-consuming critter typically wasn’t found west of Shirley Basin—until recently. Swift fox populations have now been observed in shrubland habitats as far west as Riverton.

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An adult swift fox fitted with a GPS collar that allows researchers to track its movements. Photo by Joe Holbrook.

To find out how this habitat change affects swift fox populations, Buxbaum is comparing habitat use and diet in three different study areas: Laramie, the Shirley Basin, and Riverton. The Laramie site is classified as conventional habitat, while the Shirley Basin site is a mosaic of shortgrass prairie and shrubland. The Riverton site represents a completely unconventional habitat consisting mostly of tall sagebrush.

“We’re looking at how swift fox utilize landscape features similarly or differently in each habitat type—which features they potentially select or avoid,” Buxbaum explains. Her group uses GPS collars to track swift fox movement and then uses remote sensing data to pair locations with vegetation types.

Diet analysis Buxbaum also seeks to better understand how habitat changes affect the swift fox’s diet. In both the Laramie and Shirley Basin study sites, researchers have observed sizable prairie dog colonies, an important food source for swift fox. In contrast, the Riverton site appears absent of prairie dog activity.

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Buxbaum predicts that in unconventional

Swift fox kits at the study site near Laramie, Wyoming. Photo by Kelsie Buxbaum.

habitat types, swift fox are likely consuming other rodents, such as kangaroo rats and wood rats, as well as members of the rabbit family.

Counting kits In spring 2022, Buxbaum began tracking kit populations at each study site, using GPS collars and VHF (very high frequency) technology to locate individual dens. She installed game cameras at each den to monitor the number of kits observed and when those kits came aboveground. The latter will allow researchers to estimate when the kits were born.

“The reproductive aspect is an important metric that will be used by Bureau of Land Management1 biologists to help reduce impacts on swift fox,” says Buxbaum. “It’s also a metric that can be used to assess the general fitness of an individual and population.”

Management implications The Bureau of Land Management considers the swift fox a sensitive species, and Buxbaum’s project is part of a larger effort to understand how swift fox populations respond to habitat changes. Her research may ultimately have implications for swift fox management in areas experiencing ground disturbance associated with energy development.

“It’s a great opportunity because not only are we learning more about the fundamentals of swift fox ecology and life history, but we’re also working hand in hand with the Bureau of Land Management to better manage landscapes for swift fox,” Buxbaum comments.

To learn more, contact faculty advisor Joe Holbrook at joe.holbrook@uwyo.edu.

This article was originally published in the 2024 issue of Reflections, the annual research magazine published by the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources.

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During extension’s January 8 Crop Production Clinic at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, growers learned of an exciting new development in the battle against wheat Figure 1. Wheat stem sawfly adult (left) and the two stem sawfly. species of Bracon parasitoids (middle and right) The bright spot in HPAL’s ongoing re(406) 428-2272 TOM’S SHOP Grass Range, MT that are commonly found parasitizing wheat stem search is the increase in Bracon spp. — a sawfly larvae in Nebraska. (Photo by Jeff Bradshaw 2004 Ford Super Cab with a Deweze 375 parasitoid wasp and natural predator of the | Nebraska Extension) sawfly — which is beginning to make a dent in the infestation problem. In the Sidney area and southern Panhandle, the wasp has begun to show a measurable impact on protecting the grain yield.

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By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service As rising temperatures melt the snow, what often follows are areas of mud. Just as it is hard for people to walk through a muddy path, it is also a challenge for livestock, say experts in the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

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Both ADF and NDF are part of the detergent analysis system used to analyze forages. NDF provides us with a measure of the forage sample’s cell wall, basically the total fiber. This includes the cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and silica portions of the forage which are the primary structural components for all plants. ADF, on the other hand, measures only the least digestible parts of the plant; cellulose, lignin, and silica.

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By Ben Beckman Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Today, let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground.

Because cows experience a lot of stress after calving, they needs good feed. Not only is the cow producing milk for her calf, she is also preparing her reproductive system to rebreed. As a result, nutrient demands are high. Energy requirements increase about 30 percent and protein needs nearly double after calving. Underfeeding reduces the amount of milk a cow provides her calf, and it can delay or even prevent rebreeding. If it gets cold, wet, or icy again, nutrient demands can sky-rocket.

If animals can get to them, winter grass, corn stalks, and other crop residues are low quality right now as these feeds have weathered and are well picked over. It is critical that the hay or silage you feed will provide the extra nutrients your cows need.

Because of this, not just any hay or silage will do. Your cow needs 10 to 12 percent crude protein and 60 to 65 percent TDN in her total diet. If she is grazing poor quality feeds or eating grass hay, your other forages and supplements must make up any deficiencies.

Make sure your forage has adequate nutrients; if you haven’t done so yet, get it tested now for protein and energy content. Compare this to the nutrient requirements of your cows. Then feed your cows a ration that will meet their requirements. Use supplements if needed. But don’t overfeed, either. That is wasteful and expensive.

Calving and the months after are a stressful time for cows.

If we underfeed, it can delay rebreeding and slow down calf growth. Use your best quality forages with any needed supplements to provide adequate nutrition. By meeting nutrient requirements, your cows will milk well, rebreed on time, and produce healthy calves year after year.

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Current egg prices scramble omelet costs

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition “What is the surcharge on eggs?” I asked our server as she poured us cups of coffee.

I was perusing the somewhat apologetic sign on the restaurant table. The increase in egg prices had caused them to charge customers a little extra for eggs.

“It’s $30 per egg,” she said. “$30?” I asked with a wide-eyed grin. I figured she misspoke.

“Oh, I meant 30 cents an egg,” she laughed.

“I think I need a cup of coffee, too,” she said. “I’m already tired.”

I could handle the extra 60 cents for my egg dish, but $60 would have paid for some groceries for the week.

When I stopped at the grocery store later, I noticed the egg case was not full of cartons. The price for eggs was $6.50 per carton.

In some areas of the U.S., that price would be considered a bargain.

Let’s do some “egg math.” A large egg weighs about 2 ounces. At $6.50 per carton, the dozen eggs I bought were 54 cents per egg, or 27 cents per ounce. That includes the weight of the shell, by the way.

I placed a dozen eggs in my cart. I can do without a fancy coffee drink for a dozen eggs. I usually make my own coffee at home, anyway.

Many of us have experienced sticker shock in the egg aisle these days. Unfortunately, avian flu (or “bird flu”) has spread through the chicken population, causing widespread slaughter of chickens to stop the spread. Fewer chickens mean fewer eggs.

Eggs are in somewhat short supply, and prices have jumped 50% or more in many locations.

I have great appreciation for the role of eggs in food preparation and nutrition. Eggs help bind ingredients together, thicken mixtures and contribute rich flavor. Eggs trap air so baked goods can rise.

Years ago, eggs had a bad reputation in nutrition, but researchers have shown that most healthy people can have an egg a day without consequences. Yes, eggs contain cholesterol, but the type of cholesterol in eggs is not the same as the type of cholesterol in the body.

An egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, some vitamin D, calcium and potassium. Egg protein is a gold standard in nutrition because our bodies can digest it readily.

For safety, be sure to avoid cross-contamination of raw eggs with ready-to-eat foods. Restaurants that serve sunnyside-up eggs usually have a warning label on their menus to inform the public.

What if these egg prices are too high to manage? You might have a friend with a flock of chickens willing to share.

Many cities allow people to keep a few backyard chickens.

Check out NDSU Extension’s “Beginners Guide to Raising Chickens” to learn more.

In many locations, people who raise chickens can sell eggs directly to the consumer without going through a retail store. If you raise chickens and have a surplus to sell, check on the local regulations.

Eggs last up to five weeks in your refrigerator but lose their quality with time. If you have too many eggs to use, be aware that you can remove the eggs from their shells and freeze them.

Egg whites can be frozen “as is” in ice cube trays and then placed in freezer bags. Egg yolks need a little special treatment, or they could become gummy in texture. For every four yolks, beat in 1/8 teaspoon salt or 1 ½ teaspoons sugar, then freeze. Be sure to label the freezer container with the contents, date and amount.

Some egg substitutes may be tried in baked goods. Some recipes include ¼ cup applesauce, ¼ cup mashed banana or ¼ cup vegetable oil for one egg. This requires a little experimentation.

Other substitutes for one egg include 1 tablespoon ground flax flaxseed plus 3 tablespoons water in baked goods. A combination of 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons baking soda is another mixture to substitute for one egg in baked goods. Others have used “aquafaba” or the liquid remaining after cooking lentils or dry beans.

If you are attempting to curtail your use of eggs during the present pricing, consider egg-free recipes formulated to be tasty. This recipe is from a publication in the NDSU Extension series “All About Food Allergens.”

Not all hay feeders are created equal

By Brock Ortner, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educato While many are enjoying the upturn in the cattle cycle, there is no better time to practice diligence and frugality to keep revenues in the business. As you are aware, feed costs constitute up to 70 percent of an operation’s yearly operating costs. The bulk of the feed costs are tied into the base feedstuffs: pasture and stored forages. Stored forages are often more costly than grazed forages, but for many, they are necessary to fill in the nutrient “gaps” when pasture or residues are unavailable.

Depending on access to grazed forages, many producers in a dry lot scenario opt to feed hay in ring feeders. While bunk feeding is the “gold standard” for waste minimization, there is significant capital associated with purchasing a feed wagon and bunks. Therefore, ring feeders present a convenient alternative. In a study comparing various designs of hay feeders, the classic ring feeder, constructed with steel or polyethylene, had the greatest waste, approximately 20 percent. Ring feeders with steel sheeting around the bottom are typically more expensive but result in less wasted feed, at around 13 percent. Over the course of a season of hay feeding, cost savings upfront on cheaper bale rings are likely recouped quickly through less wasted feed in the more expensive options. The most expensive options available are cone and basket hay feeders, with waste reported as low as 2-5 percent. Depending on the length of time spent feeding hay in a dry lot, opting for a more expensive feeder may be a better option in the long run to mitigate waste.

Additionally, research has shown that restricting access to hay results in less waste with a slight impact on cow performance. While only slightly more labor intensive, producers can separate cows from feeders and only allow access for 5-12 hours. Research has shown that when cows were allowed access for varied periods, less time allowed at the feeder resulted in lower waste but slightly less body weight gain. Producers should determine if gain is desired, especially in the case of thin cows, which may impact their decision to implement this practice. Adequate space should be allowed around hay feeders so that cows have equal opportunity to consume feed.

To summarize, not all hay feeders are created equal, and research suggests that some of the more expensive options are more effective at reducing waste compared to their counterparts. Additionally, if cow condition is adequate, limiting access to hay feeders is another tool available to better utilize stored feed resources. In conclusion, producers should assess their current hay feeding in the dry lot to determine if there are lost efficiencies that can be captured using alternative hay feeders and hay feeding strategies.

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InsectNet technology identifies insects around the world and around the farm A farmer notices an unfamiliar insect on a leaf.

Is this a pollinator? Or a pest? Good news at harvest time? Or bad? Need to be controlled? Or not?

That farmer can snap a picture, use a smartphone or computer to feed the photo into a web-based application called InsectNet and, with the help of machine learning technology, get back real-time information.

“The app identifies the insect and returns a prediction of its taxonomic classification and role in the ecosystem as a pest, predator, pollinator, parasitoid, decomposer, herbivore, indicator and invasive species,” said a scientific paper describing InsectNet recently published by the journal PNAS Nexus. Iowa State University’s Baskar Ganapathysubramanian and Arti Singh are the corresponding authors. (See sidebar for a complete list of authors.)

InsectNet – which is backed by a dataset of 12 million insect images, including many collected by citizen-scientists – provides identification and predictions for more than 2,500 insect species at more than 96 percent accuracy. When the application isn’t sure about an insect, it says it is uncertain, giving users more confidence when it does provide answers.

And, because the application was built as a global-to-local model, it can be geographically fine-tuned using expert-verified local and regional datasets. That makes it useful to farmers everywhere.

So, beware, armyworms, cutworms, grasshoppers, stink bugs and all the other harmful insects. And, hello, butterflies, bees and all the other pollinators. Good to see you, lady beetles, mantises and all the other pest predators.

“We envision InsectNet to complement existing approaches, and be part of a growing suite of AI technologies for addressing agricultural challenges,” the authors wrote.

A village of researchers InsectNet’s ability to be fine-tuned for specific regions or countries make it particularly useful, said Singh, an associate professor of agronomy.

In Iowa, for example, Singh said there are about 50 insect species particularly important to the state’s agricultural production.

To identify and provide predictions about those insects, Singh said the project used about 500,000 insect images.

That could happen for farmers all over the globe. And wherever there isn’t sufficient data – these sophisticated models often require millions of images – for local fine-tuning, the global dataset is still available for farmers.

InsectNet isn’t just for farmers, though.

Singh said it could also help agents at ports or border crossings identify invasive species. Or it could help researchers working on ecological studies.

So, the app is usable and flexible. But is it accessible?

You can’t go to an app store and download a version just yet, said Ganapathysubramanian, the Joseph and Elizabeth Anderlik Professor in Engineering and director of the AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture based at Iowa State. But the app is running on a server at Iowa State. With a QR code (see sidebar) or this URL, users can upload insect pictures and get an identification and prediction.

This works throughout the stages of an insect’s life: from egg to larva to pupa to adult. It works with look-alike species. And

InsectNet makes an identification.

it works with diverse image qualities and orientations.

The bottom line for any user is basic information about an insect: “Is this a pest?”

Singh said. “Or is it a friend?”

Developers demonstrated the app during last August’s Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. And now the research paper is introducing it to a broader, scientific audience.

But aren’t there already apps that help identify insects?

Yes, said Ganapathysubramanian, but they’re not to the scale of InsectNet and aren’t capable of global-to-local applications. And they’re also not open-source applications with technology that can be shared.

“Making InsectNet open source can encourage broader scientific efforts,” he said. “The scientific community can build on these efforts, rather than starting from scratch.”

The project also answered a lot of technical questions that could be applied to other projects, he said.

How much data is enough? Where can we get that much data? What can we do with noisy data? How much computer power is necessary? How do we deal with so much data?

“Lastly, it takes a village of expertise to get to this point, right?” said Ganapathysubramanian.

It took agronomists and computer engineers and statisticians and data scientists and artificial intelligence specialists about two years to put InsectNet together and make it work.

“What we learned working with insects can be expanded to include weeds and plant diseases or any other related identification and classification problem in agriculture,” Singh said. “We’re very close to a one-stop shop for identifying all of these.”

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Insect frass can improve soil fertility

By Jessica.Ryan, USDA Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming.

Insect frass is a mixture of excreta, feed, and molted skins. These droppings are a by-product of farming insects like yellow mealworms, banded crickets, and black soldier flies. Farmers raise and breed insects, also known as “minilivestock,” to be an alternative protein source for animals and be a more sustainable practice in agriculture.

Insect frass may also be used as fertilizer. Previous studies by this team led by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) show insect frass can have higher carbon and nitrogen content than fossil fuel-based fertilizers and fewer pathogens than other animal manures.

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A pile of insect frassInsect frass. (Photo by Taylor Adams, ARS)

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“This is important since insect farming is on the rise and circular agricultural systems (agricultural by-products that are recycled back into production systems) can be sustainable avenues for growing foods in the future.”

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If this occurs in the U.S., Kansas State University beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney said other feed supplements need to be evaluated to maintain current production levels.

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A University of Idaho cereals pathologist is advising the state’s grain farmers that conditions appear optimal for pressure from a fungal disease that can devastate crop yields, known as stripe rust.

Initial symptoms of stripe rust include small chlorotic lesions on leaves, followed by the emergence of light-orange pustules from these lesions, each containing thousands of spores.

Pustules develop parallel to leaf veins forming stripes.

Professor Juliet Marshall, associate director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Sta- A U of I researcher is concerned tion, offered an outlook for stripe rust could be a problem statewide during the coming season. stripe rust and other diseases affecting wheat and barley during the East Idaho Cereals Conference, which University of Idaho Extension hosted Feb. 5 at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center in Fort Hall.

Marshall explained prevailing winds can carry stripe rust spores originating in northern California into southern and eastern Idaho. Extremely wet recent weather in northern California portends trouble with late-season stripe rust infections for Idaho grain growers from the Magic Valley through north of Idaho Falls.

“When northern California has plenty of moisture then they usually have good growth of cereals down there, and that means the stripe rust is going to be a problem,” Marshall said.

Stripe rust surfaced in wheat and barley fields throughout southern and eastern Idaho beginning in early June last season.

On high-elevation dryland farms, Marshall worries fall-planted wheat that’s insulated throughout winter by snow cover could carry stripe rust spores into the spring, causing much earlier and more serious infestations.

“I think there was some significant inoculum that could potentially have infected some of our fall grain. If that is the case and we have early season infections we will have significant impact from stripe rust next spring,” Marshall said. “For dryland producers in upper-elevation areas, wheat should still be under snow and could potentially be protecting stripe rust. They need to be scouting early in spring when wheat plants are greening up.”

Most irrigated farms are located at lower elevations, where Marshall believes the weather has been warm enough this season to melt the snow cover, exposing stripe rust spores to hard freezes, which should kill any inoculum.

Growers can effectively protect themselves from stripe rust by applying fungicides or planting resistant wheat or barley varieties.

A few high-yielding wheat varieties that are commonly raised in the region — including the hard white spring wheat UI Gold, the hard white spring wheat WB7696 and the hard red spring wheat WB9707 — performed worse than expected against stripe rust last season. Options that continue to exhibit strong resistance include Dayn, Hale, WB9668, WB9636, WB9623, Seahawk and Ryan, among others.

“A lot of people weren’t spraying fungicides because stripe rust came in so late and it significantly affected the yield of some varieties,” Marshall said, adding that one field planted with a susceptible hard white spring wheat sustained yield losses of more than 50%.

Marshall encourages farmers to report stripe rust immediately upon spotting it to help warn other area farmers. UI Extension manages a pest alert website that provides farmers with advanced warning when diseases such as stripe rust are poised to move into their area. The site, https://pnwpestalert.net/, also offers management guidance.

“Stripe rust is a community and a communicable disease,” Marshall said. “It’s a community disease because if your neighbor has it, it’s likely to spread very quickly into your production.”

Northern Idaho farmers also appear to be in store for a challenging year with stripe rust, according to a 2025 stripe rust forecast recently issued by Xianming Chen, a research plant pathologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, Washington.

Chen is predicting potentially severe stripe rust infections in northern Idaho during the upcoming season, with yield losses of up to 57% possible. Chen wrote that warm weather last November and December has been conducive to stripe rust survival.

Chen advises farmers who plant winter wheat varieties ranging from susceptible to moderately susceptible to stripe rust should consider an early fungicide application at the time of herbicide application.

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