OCTOBER 2020
Vol. XXI No. 9 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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GTA Program application deadline is December 7, 2020
Montana Department of Agriculture The 2020 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program is now open. Montanans interested in creating or expanding their agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant program. “Our Growth Through Agriculture program has a long history of helping Montana’s producers and small businesses add value, scale up, and access new markets,” said Director Ben Thomas. “Investing in the diversification and expansion of our ag industry strengthens the state’s economy overall, and I’m looking forward to seeing this next round of applications.” The GTA program was established by the legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s agriculture industry by developing new agricultural products and processes. GTA CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Oct 12 -20, Ascent Auction Services, Fall Equipment & Tool, Online............. A7 Oct 12 - 22, Shobe Auction & Realty, Erickson Retirement Farm, Online....... A9 Oct 24, Mills Auction Service, Harpster Estate, Ekalaka MT............................ A4 Oct 24, RK Statewide Auctions, Oster Estate, Williston ND............................. A5 Oct 27, Steffes Group, Stoner Farm Retirement, Outlook MT.......................... A3 Oct 31, Mills Auction Service, Emmet LaBree Ranch, Baker MT..................... A6 Nov 6 - 7, Shobe Auction & Realty, MT Fall Gatherin’, Lewistown MT............ A9 Nov 7, Mills Auction Service, Equipment Auction, Miles City MT................... A8 Nov 14, Mills Auction Service, Antique & Western Memorabilia, Broadus MT...A10
Alkaline soil management recommendations
University of Wyoming Extension A new publication from University of Wyoming (UW) Extension outlines management considerations or remediations needed to support Wyoming range with alkaline soils. The free publication, Alkaline Soils in Wyoming, is available for download as a PDF, HTML or ePub document at http://bit.ly/alkalineWyo. “Alkaline soils are prevalent across almost all Wyoming range and agriculture lands,” said Jay Norton, extension soils specialist. “They are often very productive and support diverse and unique plant communities, but they require some special management considerations not always addressed in broadly focused land management information.” Salinity at the surface can increase from different disturbance activities like tillage, mining, reclamation or groundwater hydrology, explained Norton. He suggests these areas may need remediation to recover productivity. “This publication is intended to help producers and land managers understand unique properties of different types of alkaline soils, including calcareous, saline and sodic soils and when alternative management or remediation might improve production, diversity or other ecosystem services,” said Norton.
PRODUCTION SALES
Nov 11, Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks MT.......................A21 Nov 12, Diamond D Angus, Valier, MT.................................................................B3 Nov 18, Spickler Ranch North, Glenfield ND....................................................A11
OTHER DATED EVENTS
Dec 3 - 5, Montana Organic Association, Virtual Conference, Virtual............A20
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An aerial shot of Dwaine Kubicek’s place in Milligan, Nebraska in July 2019. The dam structure provides many benefits on the farm.
Private Dams Program offers landowners assistance for improvements Chrystal Houston, Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
The water in the pond on Dwaine Kubicek’s farmland in Milligan is low, having been drained recently for improvements to the dam structure. Still, it is the prettiest spot in the area on this warm day in early fall. Bullfrogs are hopping, cicadas are singing, and a family of ducks is paddling across the pond toward the haven of a small island. Trees hug the shoreline, providing cover for white tailed deer and mule deer. Kubicek has seen plenty of bobcats, rabbits, pheasants, quail, and numerous species of waterfowl at the communal watering hole. In the spring, dozens of endangered whooping cranes will pause their annual migration for a short stay on the property, filling up on last year’s corn in the neighboring fields and bedding down on the water at night. This robust and diverse ecosystem is made possible by the dam on the north end of the pond. Originally installed by Kubicek’s father in 1964, the dam collects runoff from 1,600 surrounding acres and holds 78 acre-feet (25.4 million gallons) of water in the conservation pool. After 56 years of use, the dam was still functional but had begun to show its age. Parts of the tube were rusted through. Kubicek knew that water seeping through the pipe could wash out the soil underneath and lead to the dam’s eventual failure. “I didn’t want to just break it open and not catch all that water,” said Kubicek. “I wanted to keep that conservation practice going.”
Kubicek partnered with the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District on the repairs, taking advantage of cost-share funds in the Private Dams Program. These funds provide landowners with an opportunity to correct or re-build privately owned dams. The NRD will contribute 75 percent of the project costs up to a maximum cost-share of $50,000. Eligible costs include construction and design services provided by a private engineering firm. The NRD works with the Natural Resources Conservation Service for the design and construction support services provided to this popular program. The repairs to Kubicek’s dam, which included removing the old pipe and installing a new one, as well as a new riser and other reinforcements, cost about $71,000, of which the NRD contributed $50,000. “When my dad built it, it cost $10,000. Now just to replace the tube is over $70,000. But I guess that’s progress,” Kubicek jokes. “I was most appreciative that the Upper Big Blue decided to help me out on that because it would have been a much bigger decision for me otherwise.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRIVATE TREATY
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grants and loans are awarded by the Agriculture Development Council, a seven member committee appointed by the Governor. GTA funding requires the investment of at least $1 in matching funds for every $1 in grant or loan assistance received. Applicants may apply for grants up to $50,000 and loans up to $100,000. Examples of eligible project activities include equipment purchases, construction costs, advertising and promotion, and consultant services for engineering. Those interested in viewing previously funded projects and applying for GTA funds should visit agr.mt.gov/GTA and funding.mt.gov for more information. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.
Private Dams Program CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Nebraskans have made a large investment in building dams across the state. There are over 2,900 dams on the Nebraska Dam Inventory; 57 percent of them are privately owned. Most of these dams are considered “small” (storage of 15-250 acre-feet). According to a report from 2018, 43 percent of Nebraska’s dams are more than 50 years old, and nearly 500 Nebraska dams are in poor condition, meaning they may fail under expected conditions. To rebuild these dams (at an average cost of $60,000 each) the total investment would be $122,820,000. Dams like Kubicek’s provide sediment and erosion control. They also control flooding and store water for future irrigation use. Water that would have been lost instead stays on Kubicek’s land and recharges the aquifer. Kubicek is considering the installation of a second dam on another part of his property for additional flood control. After the flooding Nebraska saw in 2019, Kubicek isn’t the only one who recognizes the value of dam investments. Across the state, the flood control benefits of Nebraska’s dams provide an estimated benefit of over $62 million per year. The work on Kubicek’s dam was completed in August and with the rainy week at the beginning of September, the water level was on the way back up. One of the final components to the project was reseeding the area that had been damaged by work crews and heavy machinery with native grasses to prevent erosion and restore the wildlife habitat. Kubicek stocks the pond annually and says the fishing and hunting at the dam site are both good. “There are six of us eating off of that area,” he says. And that, in addition to the many other benefits, is an investment worth protecting.
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Farm Retirement
LOCATION: 631 Chalk Butte Road, Outlook MT 59252 From Plentywood, MT, 8 miles west on Highway 5, at mile marker post 33, 6 miles north on Chalk Butte Road.
2020
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 10AM MDT
PREVIEW: Tuesday, October 13 - Monday, October 26 from 8AM – 5PM, or by appointment. | LOADOUT: Tuesday, October 27 – Friday, November 6 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: For four generations, the Stoner farm has been a part of production agriculture in northeastern Montana. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase late model and well-maintained equipment. Major equipment begins selling at 10AM MDT. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com
TRACK TRACTORS
2018 Case-IH Steiger 620 Quadtrac, luxury cab, leather, buddy seat, cab susp., powershift, AFS Pro 700 display w/integrated auto steer, AccuTurn and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, twin flow high cap. hyd. pump, 6 hyd., return flow, power beyond, LED lights, performance enhancement harness, clear cap idler, front & rear diff lock, front tow cable, 36” tracks, 1075 hrs., S/NJEEZ0620CHF314256 2018 Case-IH Steiger 620 Quadtrac, luxury cab, leather, buddy seat, cab susp., powershift, AFS Pro 700 display w/integrated auto steer, AccuTurn, and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, twin flow high cap. hyd. pump, 6 hyd., return flow, power beyond, LED lights, performance enhancement harness, clear cap idler, front & rear diff lock, front tow cable, 36” tracks, 1132 hrs., S/NJEEZ0620KHF314245 2012 Case-IH Steiger 500 Quadtrac, luxury cab, leather, buddy seat, powershift, AFS Pro 700 display w/integrated auto steer, AccuTurn and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, 4 hyd., 1000 PTO, HID lights, clear cap idlers, front & rear diff lock, 30” tracks, 3,172 hrs., S/NZBF128159
4WD TRACTORS
1982 Versatile 555, CAH, 15 spd. manual, 4 hyd., 1000 PTO, aux. light pkg., 18.4-38 duals, 8,815 hrs., S/N132420 1979 Steiger Panther III ST310, CAH, 4 hyd., power beyond, Leon 6-way 14’ dozer, 23.1-34 duals, 11,792 hrs., S/N10700509 1976 John Deere 8430, CAH, quad range, 3 hyd., 1000 PTO, diff lock, 18.4-38 press steel duals, 11,792 hrs., S/N2745
MFWD TRACTORS & LOADERS
2014 Case-IH Magnum 370, luxury cab, front axle & cab susp., CVT transmission, large hyd. pump, 6 hyd., return flow, power beyond, 1000 PTO, AFS Pro 700 display, integrated auto steer, Case-IH 372 receiver, front suitcase weights, full rear weight pkg., diff lock, HID lights, front fenders, 420/85R34 front duals, 480/80R50 press steel duals, 2,706 engine hrs., 1,684 driveline hrs., S/NZDRD08959 Set of 480/80R50 triple tires & rims for Case-IH 370 Magnum 2011 Case-IH 140 Maxxum Pro, deluxe cab, powershift, front axle and cab susp., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, Case-IH L750 self-leveling quick tach loader, w/quick tach bucket & 4-tine grapple, joystick, rear weight pkg., 380/85R30 front tires, 520/85R38 rear tires, 2,262 hrs., S/NZBBE06133 2002 John Deere 7410, deluxe cab, Field Office, PowrQuad, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, John Deere 741 self-leveling quick tach w/bucket & 4-tine grapple, joystick control, cab guard, diff lock, rear weight pkg., 380/85R30 front tires, 18.4-42 rear tires, 7,707 hrs., S/NRW7410H074414
2WD TRACTORS
1974 John Deere 4430, CAH, quad range, 2 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, front aux. fuel tank, 11.00-16 front tires, 18.4-38 rear tires, 12,436 hrs., S/N027816 1962 John Deere 4010, open, station, 8 spd. syncro, 2 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, Dual loader w/bucket & grapple, rear wheel weights, 18.4-34 singles, 6,453 hrs., S/N22T29255 John Deere MT, wide front, 540 PTO, 7’ belly sickle mower, rock shaft, fenders, 10-34 rear tires Minneapolis Moline ZRT, narrow front, PTO, 12.4-36 rear tires Case VAC, narrow front, PTO Case CC, narrow front, 540 PTO, 12-36 rubber
COMBINES
2017 Case-IH 9240, deluxe cab, deluxe controls, Field Tracker, AFS Pro 700 w/integrated auto steer and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, power fold hopper, rock trap, ultra fine cut chopper, power reverser, 28’ high cap. hyd. fold auger, HID lights, performance enhancement harness, small & large wire concave, hard thresh grates, rear hitch, HD adj. rear axle, 540/70R42 front duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, 811 sep. hrs., 1,112 engine hrs., S/NYGG233347 2017 Case-IH 9240, deluxe cab, deluxe controls, Field Tracker, AFS Pro 700 w/integrated auto steer and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, power fold hopper, rock trap, ultra fine cut chopper, power reverser, 28’ high cap. hyd. fold auger, HID lights, performance enhancement harness, small & large wire concave, hard thresh grates, rear hitch, HD adj. rear axle, 540/70R42 front duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, 910 sep. hrs., 1,244 engine hrs., S/NYGG233346 2017 Case-IH 9240, deluxe cab, deluxe controls, Field Tracker, CropScan protein, moisture, starch, & oil content monitor/logger, AFS Pro 700 w/integrated auto steer and RTK unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, power fold hopper, rock trap, ultra fine cut chopper, power reverser, 28’ high cap. hyd. fold auger, HID lights, performance enhancement harness, small & large wire concave, hard thresh grates, rear hitch, HD adj. rear axle, 540/70R42 front duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, 934 sep. hrs., 1,266 engine hrs., S/NYGG233310
FLEX DRAPER HEADS
HEADER TRAILERS
Shop-built tri-axle dual header trailer, built to haul (2) heads (2) Shop-built tandem axle header trailers, 40’, for Case-IH 2612 corn heads Shop-built single axle header trailer, 35’
GRAIN CART
J&M 1326 Grain Storm grain cart, 1,325 bu., 22” auger, hyd. fold, hyd. slide & pivot spout, manual electronic scale head and Agrimatics Aero Cloud storage system, roll tarp, clean-out door, 1000 PTO, walking tandems, 120 gal. water tank w/1.25” hyd. centrifugal pump and fire nozzle, 520/85R42 tires, S/N6199
AIR DRILLS
(2) 2013 Seed Hawk XL Series air drills, 84’, 12” paired row spacing, 5” on row pneumatic packers, Viper Pro monitors, Intelligent Ag all-run monitors, Section Control for 10’/11’ increments, full floating hitches, hyd. seed between row hitches, mid-row banders, light pkgs., 30.5-32 rear tires, with SeedHawk 3-compartment 800 bu. commodity carts, variable rate, dual run, dual fan, hyd. conveyors, (5) sets of rollers, 30.5-32 duals, seeded 46,000 acres, S/N131320, S/N13122
SPRAYERS
2017 Case-IH 4440 Patriot self-propelled sprayer, luxury cab, AFS Pro 700 display w/integrated auto steer and AccuTurn unlock, Case-IH 372 receiver, 120’ boom, 5-nozzle bodies, Aim Command Plus, 7-section control, nozzle control, fence row nozzles, traction control, LED lights, performance enhancement harness, hyd. tread adj., 1,200 gal. SS tank, rinse tank, 620 wide coverage fenders, (4) 620/38 flotation tires, 1,098 engine hrs., S/NYGT044282 Set of (4) 320/90R46 skinny tires for Case-IH 4440 sprayer New Holland SF115 pull-type sprayer, 115’ boom, 6-section boom control, 1,500 gal. poly tank, hyd. pump, 30 gal. chemical mix cone, rinse tank, triple nozzle bodies, fence row nozzles, wind screens, 18.4-38 tires, S/NPHL014407 (2) Melroe 103 spra-coupes, not running
(3) 2016 MacDon FD75D flex drapers, 45’, Headsight Terrahawk radar header height controls, split pickup reels, hyd. fore/aft, hyd. pitch, pea cross augers, double knife drive, Crary air bars, extra sickles, single pt. hookups, slow speed transport, S/N290105, S/N290106, S/N290104
Complete List & Photos Available at SteffesGroup.com
CHOPPING CORN HEADS
(2) 2012 Case-IH 2612 chopping corn heads, 12x30”, hyd. deck plates, Case-IH header height control, stalk stompers, single pt. hookups, S/N686622009, S/N686622011
ALSO INCLUDES: Sprayer Trailers, Tillage Equipment, Rockpickers & Rock Nabber, Hopper Bins (To Be Removed), Bagger & Grain Handling Equipment, Augers & Conveyors, Semi Tractors, Hopper Bottom & Pup Trailers, Box Trucks, Service Trucks, Pickups, Swather/Windrower & Transport Trailer, Hay & Forage Equipment, Livestock Trailers, Feed & Livestock Equipment, Wheel Loader & Dozer, Motor Grader & Blade, Aerial Lift, Light Construction Equipment, Tractor Loader Attachments, Other Equipment, Tanks, Collectible Cars & Pickup, ATV, Yard & Lawn Equipment, Radios, Tires & Parts
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Gordon & Bonnie
or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078 | 701.237.9173
TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes ND81, MN14-51; Brad Olstad ND319, MN14-70; Max Steffes ND999, MN14-031; Justin Ruth ND2019, MN14-041
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PICKUP HEADERS FOR SALE
1-2016 & 2-2018 MacDon PW8 pickup headers................... $16,500 & $19,500 Headers are located in Brady, Montana For more information call (403) 647-7800
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DON HARPSTER ESTATE
AUCTION OCTOBER 24, 2020 AT 10 AM
Auction will be held at Harpster Farm, 1053 Beaver Flat Rd, 10 miles west of Ekalaka, Montana - - Signs will be posted - - Lunch Available
EQUIPMENT
2007 Titan 24’ Dual Axle Gooseneck Trailer W/Winch—1996 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Pickup—1991 Dodge Power Ram 250 Pickup—1998 Ford Ranger XLT Pickup—JD4010 Diesel W/Cab, 3 pt., good rubber—(2) JD 4020’s w/Farmhand F228 Loaders, 3 pt., Cabs & Grapple Buckets—Dual Tires for JD 4020—1971 Ford F250 4x4 with T&S Trip Hopper model P-1657—Mayrath 6X40 Grain Auger w/Wisconsin Engine—Grain Auger 8x50 PTO— Melroe 36’ Chisel w/Spring Shanks—JD 1010 40’ Chisel w/Spring Shanks & Flex Coil Rear Harrows—60’s Ford F600 w/16’ Box & Hoist—60’s Ford F600 w/16’ Steel Box & Hoist—18’ Steel Bale Rack—JD 1600A Hydra Swing—Hesston 6450 w/Cab & 14’ Auger Head—Hesston 20’ Draper Head serial #655D 0047—Farmhand 7 Wheel Side Delivery Rake—Haybuster 256+2 Processor—Layman Chain Stockmover—Graham Hoeme 12’ Chisel—1976 Chevy C65 Truck w/40’ Hay Trailer—8 Bottom Semi Mounted Plow—Pickup Box Trailer— Rubber Tire Hay Rack—500 gallon Fuel Tank on Stand—Kelly 3 pt. Backhoe—Anderson Rock Picker—Semi Dolly W/Long Pintle Hitch
PICKUPS—TRUCKS—CARS—SALVAGE
SOME WILL RUN, SOME WILL HAVE TITLES—Harpster Farm (3) Willys Jeeps CJ, (2) with Cabs—(3) Willys Jeeps for parts, incomplete—Hale Stock Trailer Bumper Pull—1969 Ford Delivery Van F242—72 Ford F250 4x4 w/sprayer—(5) Ford F250’s (most are complete)— (2) Older Chevy Trucks—(2) Old Motorcycles—GMC 350 V8 Pickup—Ski Doo Snowmobile—1950’s Pontiac & Mercury, Oldsmobile Cars—Ford Station Wagon & Ford Car—1988 Lincoln Car—1980 Ford Ranger 4x4—1977 Mercury Gran Marquis—1990 Mercury Sable GS—1973 Ford Explorer WS—1976 Ford F150 Ranger
EQUIPMENT SALVAGE
JD 7700 Combine—(2) Combine Heads—Massey Ferguson 410 Diesel Combine—Haybuster Circle Stacker—Farmhand Wheel Rake—(4) JD 800 Swathers—Tandem Disc— Grain Drill—New Holland Chain Baler—JD Square Baler—(3) Willy’s Jeep Engines—Various other Engines—Several Radiators—and as we clean the buildings more will show
COLLECTABLE AND ANTIQUES
1919 Harpster model T Ford Truck—JD 60 Tractor wide front w/factory power steering & 3 point (quite tough to find)—Majestic Cook Stove w/top warmer—Heatrola Heating Stove Wood & Coal—15 Horse drawn pieces of Equipment—Silage Chopper w/Drive Belt—Pony Drill—Buzz Saw on Trailer—Common Sense Bob Sled—(3) Sets of Harness—Collars— Hames—Double Trees—(3) Old Saddles—1 Sentinal Butte—Spurs---Bits—Hacamores— Bridles—Carbine Scabbord—(3) Bicyles—(2) Sleds—Old Traps—(4) Railroad Barrels—Steel Seats—Cistern Pump—Double & Single Tabs—Cowbells—Milk Cans—Clawfoot Oak Table—Wells Quickcest Meat Saw—International one-pipe Furnace #40-3 1915--PLUS MORE
RANCH SUPPLIES & SHOP TOOLS
Bolinger Overhead Cake Bin—(3) 100 Bushell Creep Feeders on Wheels—Branding Pot & Several Irons—(4) 100# & (4) 20# Propane Tanks—Mineral Feeders—Big Bale Feeders— Danhauser 3 point PTO Post Hole Auger w/2 Bits—(2) 14.9x24 Tractor Front Tires—Several Tires—(3) 150 gallon Pickup Fuel Tanks—Dual 18.4X34 w/Rims—Worksaver 3 point Post Hole Digger—Winpower #BB- 404-102 PTO Generator—Heavy Duty Band Saw model 0187291—Lincoln 225 amp Arc Welder & Supplies—Smith Acetylene Torch & Cart—Wilton Chop Saw—Napa Battery Charger—Waterloo Stacking Tool Chest—Chain Hoist—B&D Drill Press—(2) Shop Anvils—Lots of New Parts—New Hyd Hose & Belts—New Sweeps & Points—Lots of Hyd & Engine Oils & Supplies—Socket Sets 1/4-3/8-1/-2-3/4—Pipe Wrenches—Large Assortment of Tools—Post Vice—Bench Vice—Welding Table—Several Electric & Air Tools—Log Chains & Boomers—(300) Steel Posts—Several Steel Gates—Various panels—(3) Trams Railroad Ties—PLU
GUNS & AMMO
Winchester model 94 SRC 30 WCF—Winchester model 92 25-20 Octagon Barrel Rifle— Winchester model 67 Single Shot 22—Winchester model 61 Octagon Barrel Pump 22— Winchester model 37 410 Single Shotgun—Stevens 410 Single Shotgun—Savage model 1904 22 Single Shot—Savage model 110 25-06 Bolt Action w/Scope—Springfield 257 Roberts w/Scope—Remington model 700 7MM Mag w/Scope—Ruger M77 22-250 W/Scope— Ruger Single Six New model 22 w/Holster—H&R 7 Shot 22 Pistol—Daisey Defender BB Gun—Lots of Ammo & Hunting Supplies
OWNER: LINDA HARPSTER & GUESTS
Auctioneers note: This farm has been in the Harpster Family over 100 years. Plan to spend the Day with us.—There will be many more surprises!! --- Sale Conducted by --
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406-427-5317, Cell 605-645-9611 www.mills-auction.com
Fall good time to manage some pasture weeds
NDSU Extension Service Fall is the best time to control some of North Dakota’s most notorious weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialists. “Leafy spurge and invasive thistles can be challenging to control in pasture and grasslands due to their extensive root systems,” says Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “In the fall, plants begin to allocate energy to their root systems. As a result, fall herbicide treatment maximizes injury to the root system.” Here is advice on dealing with some of the worst weeds. Leafy Spurge “Proper timing of herbicide applications is essential for good leafy spurge control,” says Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec. In the fall, leafy spurge is most susceptible to Tordon (picloram), dicamba (Banvel and other trade names), Facet L (quinclorac), Facet L + Overdrive and Method (aminocyclopyrachlor). Fall-applied Plateau (imazapic) provides better long-term control and causes less grass injury than spring or summer treatments. The combination of Tordon plus Overdrive also will improve leafy spurge control compared with Tordon used alone. Overdrive contains dicamba plus difluenzopyr, which is an anti-auxin compound that often improves broadleaf weed control when applied with auxinlike herbicides such as Tordon, dicamba and 2,4-D. To achieve the greatest control, the treatment must be applied at the appropriate stage of development. Tordon, dicamba and Facet L should be applied when the plant has 4 to 12 inches of regrowth. However, Method is most effective when applied at the rosette stage. Overdrive should be applied prior to a killing frost. Leafy spurge control must be considered a long-term management program, the specialists say. Research at NDSU has shown that more of the root system is killed when a combination of control methods is used, compared with any method used alone. Thistles Thistles tend to invade overgrazed or otherwise disturbed pastures, rangeland, roadsides and waste areas. Fall is the ideal time to treat many on the noxious thistle list, including Canada thistle, musk thistle and bull thistle. If you are unsure of what thistle you have, refer to the NDSU Extension publication “The Thistles of North Dakota” (https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/publications/crops/the-thistles-of-north-dakota). Control of Canada thistle is usually greater when treatment is applied in the fall to plants in the rosette form. Herbicides that control Canada thistle in noncropland include products that contain clopyralid (various), Tordon (picloram), dicamba (various), dicamba plus diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), Method (aminocyclopyrachlor) and Milestone (aminopyralid). Fall is the preferred time for applying herbicides to biennial thistles, such as musk thistle and bull thistle. This allows for application at the rosette stage, when the plants are most susceptible to herbicides. Herbicides should be applied as late as possible in the fall, but prior to a killing frost, to allow for maximum seedling emergence and rosette size. Seedlings that emerge after spraying will remain vegetative until the following spring and can be treated then. Biennial thistles can be controlled effectively with Milestone (aminopyralid), Stinger, Transline or Curtail (clopyralid), Tordon (picloram), Method (aminocyclopyrachlor), or dicamba (various) or dicamba plus diflufenzopyr (Overdrive). Consult NDSU Extension Service publication W253, “North Dakota Weed Control Guide” (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/publications/crops/north-dakota-weed-control-guide) for the latest recommendations for noxious weed control with herbicides. Grazing restrictions vary with herbicide and application rate, so read the label carefully before using any product.
History class
I was trying to get my seventh-grade history class to understand how the Indians must have felt when they first encountered the Spanish explorers. “How would you feel,” I asked, “if someone showed up on your doorstep who looked very different, spoke a strange language and wore unusual clothes? Wouldn’t you be a bit scared?” “Nah,” one boy answered, “I’d just figure it was my sister’s date.”
Research helps producers select IDC-tolerant soybeans
NDSU Extension Service New North Dakota State University (NDSU) research can help producers select soybean varieties that are more tolerant to iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC). During the summer of 2020, the researchers in NDSU’s soybean breeding program tested 206 Enlist, LLGT27, Roundup Ready and Xtend soybean varieties, as well as 33 conventional and Liberty Link varieties, for IDC tolerance. The test results are based on replicated trials conducted at two locations with a past history of IDC. Visual ratings were made on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 representing no chlorosis and 5 being the most severe chlorosis. Ratings were taken twice at two different soybean growth stages. The test results are available at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ varietytrials/soybean. “Soybean varieties differ in their tolerance to IDC,” says Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist. “Selecting a soybean variety with tolerance to IDC is the most important management decision producers can make in avoiding or reducing the negative yield effect of chlorosis.” IDC was prevalent in many soybean fields in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota during the 2020 growing season, according to Kandel. This summer ’s tests showed significant differences among soybean varieties. For example, the average scores for the GMO group tested ranged from 1.6 (most tolerant) to 3.1 (the least tolerant variety). “Producers can utilize the NDSU data to select an appropriate IDC-tolerant soybean variety for a field with known IDC issues,” Kandel says. No soybean variety is immune to chlorosis, but differences in yellowing and subsequent plant stunting occur between the most tolerant and most susceptible varieties. Plant leaves with IDC symptoms are yellow with green veins. Yellowing, browning and stunting of the plants during the early vegetative stages will result in less photosynthesis in these plants, compared with healthy green plants, resulting in reduced soybean yields. Besides evaluating IDC tolerance in soybean varieties, growers are encouraged to look at the genetic yield potential of soybean varieties. Varieties with similar IDC tolerance can vary greatly in their yield potential. NDSU conducts soybean variety yield evaluations throughout the state and results are reported on the NDSU variety trial website (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/varietytrials/soybean). The North Dakota Soybean Council provided funding for the studies.
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TRITICALE HAY FOR SALE
Net wrapped and in large round bales. Located in Conrad, Montana Phone (406) 590-1572
MANURE SPREADER FOR HIRE I will load, haul and spread your piles. Call for rates and availability Phone (406) 868-2295
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WINTER WHEAT SEED FOR SALE 4 Willow Creek forage winter wheat
Larry: 701-770-2500 or Jason: 701-770-0926, Signalness Farms, Watford City, ND
For Sale
Used W-Beam Guardrail 3460 Grant Creek Road Missoula, Montana
Call Steve - (406) 241-7077 FOR SALE: Used W-Beam Guardrail located in Missoula, Montana. Short Used GR Panel: 13’6” @ 93 lbs - (12’ 6” lineal) Long Used GR Panel: 26’ @ 182 lbs - (25’ lineal) $2 per lineal foot Private trucking can be arranged at additional cost.
RANCH AUCTION Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:00 AM Lunch Available Auction will be held at the Emmet LaBree Ranch south of Baker, Highway #12 at Ismay, MT, turn go south 20 miles, then 5 miles west at the Willard Road Junction. From Ekalaka, MT on the Miles City Cutoff 10 miles, then north 5 miles west. Watch for Auction Signs.
EQUIPMENT
JD7210 4WD Tractor w/ Cab, Dual Hydraulic, Air & 3 Point—JD 740 Loader w/Grapple and Bucket on JD 7210 Tractor—JD 567 Mega Wide String Big Round Baler—2013 Honda Rubicon 4 Wheeler—1985 Chevy Scottsdale 30 1 Ton 4x4 w/Flatbed—1985 Kiefer 20’ Gooseneck Flatbed w/Bale Rack—2015 Fenish Line Pro Series 12’ Trailer w/Tail Ramp—Small 4 Wheeler Trailer— 2015 Polaris Ranger XD Four Star 4 Wheeler—200 gallon Pickup Sprayer on Steel Rack—4 Wheeler Wrap Around Sprayer—1997 Hillsboro 20’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer—T&S model P-1657 Live Bottom Cake Feeder— WinPower 25000 Watt PTO Generator on Cart—3 Point Rear Blade Unroller— Danhauser 3 Point Post Hole Auger w/2 Bits
RANCH TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
HOUSEHOLD
Maytag Atlantis Washer & Dryer—Maytag Wringer Washer—Round Formica Table & 6 Chairs—Lazy Boy Couch & Loveseat (leather)—(2) Western Lamps—(2) Cushion Rocking Chairs—(4) Beds, 1 Single, 2 Full, 1 Queen—Stockman Bank Desk—Dresser w/Mirror & Tall Boy Dressers—Wagon Wheel Coffee Table & Single Bed—Small Dresser—Toy Truck—Plant Stands—Hewitt Packard Printer—Dell Computer—Computer Desk—(2) Cream Cans—(2) Antique Wood & Coal Heaters—PLUS MORE
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
Powder River Working Cattle Chute—Winkel Heavy Duty Loading Chute w/Ramps— Priefert Roping Chute—Roping Dummy— (3) Tombstone Big Bale Feeders—(6) Big Round Bale Feeders—8’ & 4’ Fiberglass Tanks—(4) Poly Feed Bunks—(2) Branding Pots—(3) 100# Propane Bottles—26+ Branding Irons—Set of Horn Irons—Misc. Tack, Hobbles, Bits, Stirrups, Bridles— Saddle Blankets—Cattle Prods—(100) Steel Posts—(40) 8’ Posts—Some Wire Panels— WW Portable Loading Chute
Lincoln AC 225 S Arc Welder—Lots of Welding Rod & Accessories—(3) 500 gal. Fuel Tanks on Stands—250 gal. Propane Tank—Koffler Pickup Fuel Tank w/Pump & Top Tool Box—300# Blacksmith Anvil—Barboo 160 Bench Vice 6”—Stihl MS290 Chain Saw—(2) Wheel Barrows—(3) Aluminum Ladders, Step & Extension—(7) Bales 16000 Twine—Duplex Pump Jack—1/43/8-1/2 Socket Sets—(2) New Electric Motors—(2) Ton Hydraulic Jacks—Pipe Wrenches—Crescents—Heavy Wrenches—Pullers—Shovels—Bars—Forks— Levels—Battery Charger—Lots of Oil & Additives—Log Chains—Boomers—Mikita— Die Hard—Skil—Black & Decker Power Tools—12’ Auto Gate—Some Scrap Iron
Emmet LaBree 406-234-6712
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Emmet has sold his ranch and will auction his well kept, low hour equipment. Most has been well maintained & kept inside. Hope to see you the 31st!
406-427-5317, Cell 605-645-9611 www.mills-auction.com
Young Farmers and Ranchers still fighting hunger
Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire For the past nine years, the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee has raised more than $56,000 for the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) through the Hoofin’ it for Hunger race. The food bank donation followed the YF&R Committee’s commitment to help provide food for those in need. Although the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the committee cancelling the race, the YF&R Committee has fortified their resolve to still raise money for the MFBN. “I applaud our committee for making this tough decision,” said YF&R Chair J.M. Peck. “We considered many factors including that Fort Keogh Ag Research Station was still closed to the general public. However, we talked about our concern that with a cancelled race, we wouldn’t have our usual donation for the Montana Food Bank Network.” The committee has been asking Hoofin’ it for Hunger sponsors to donate directly to the Food Bank in lieu of their sponsorship, and runners can easily donate. County Farm Bureaus are being asked to consider making a donation, as well. “Our race has a great following and we’re hoping everyone who ran or anyone who has sponsored the race can make a donation,” said Peck. “The fact is MFBN needs help more than ever with many people losing their jobs due to COVID-19. The race was started to show that feeding people in need goes hand-in-hand with agriculture.” Larger cities in Montana have seen up to a 300 percent increase in families needing food assistance and an increasing number of younger families have also been needing food assistance. With meat and fresh vegetables being in high demand, local farmers and ranchers have helped with the food supply at the MFBN. According to the MFBN, Grocery Rescue has historically helped fill in the gaps, but since the onslaught of COVID-19, more families are grocery shopping resulting in food being bought instead of donated. Fortunately, because of programs like the USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes, farmers and ranchers can still get their products to the public instead of having it go to waste. Montana Food Bank Network remains committed to getting fresh, quality food out to neighbors in need. MFBN Chief Development Officer Bill Mathews added, “Even though we all understand that Hoofin’ it for Hunger can’t be an in-person event this year, there are many more Montanans that are at risk for food insecurity than ever before due to the pandemic. For all those who had planned to participate as a runner/walker, virtual runner, sponsor or donor to the event, please continue to help the MFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers to reach their financial goal for Hoofin’ it for Hunger and match the mission of the Montana Food Bank Network to End Hunger in Montana.” Donations can be made via: https://runsignup.com/Race/ MT/MilesCity/HoofinItForHunger. Click on “Donate Today: Help End Hunger in Montana.” To learn more about the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers visit https://mfbf.org/programs/Young-Farmers-Ranchers.
Switchgrass fact sheets available
University of Wyoming Extension A switchgrass publication series is available from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. Three bulletins can be downloaded as a PDF, HTML or ePub format at www.uwyo.edu/uwe under Publications searchable under B-1360. The fact sheet series is based on Eilish Hanson’s master’s thesis and explores the potential for growing switchgrass as a bioenergy crop in our region, said Selena Gerace, extension specialist. Is Growing Switchgrass Economically Feasible explores the economics of growing switchgrass in the Upper Missouri River Basin. Crop Enterprise Budget: Conventional Dryland Switchgrass explains the crop budget for a switchgrass operation in the Upper Missouri River Basin. First and Second Generation Biofuels explains switchgrass as a biofuel. Gerace said there currently isn’t a demand for switchgrass as a bioenergy crop but there is potential.
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Win a Polaris in the YF&R Discussion Meet
Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is urging young agriculturalists between ages 18-35 to compete in the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet Tuesday, November 10 during the MFBF 101st Annual Convention in Billings. For the sixth year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the YF&R Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger® Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The convention has been scaled back this year, however the Discussion Meet will continue in person. The Discussion Meet contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic and is an excellent way for young people to learn more about agricultural issues. The judges are looking for the contestant that offers cooperation and communication while analysing agricultural problems and developing solutions. (See questions below.) In addition to giving away the Polaris to the Discussion Meet winner, the participating Polaris dealers are offering a special deal to farmers and ranchers in Montana to show their appreciation of the work those in agriculture do. For the month of September, Polaris is offering 10 percent off, up to $1,500, plus up to a two- year warranty on Rangers, ATVs and Generals for those who farm and ranch for a living. “We thank our Montana Polaris dealers for their continued support of our young farmer and rancher program as well as their recognition and appreciation for all farmers and ranchers who grow our food and fiber,” said YF&R Committee Chair J.M. Peck. “We encourage young farmers and ranchers to participate in the 2020 Discussion Meet which provides a great way to learn more about agriculture as well as provides an excellent chance to take home a Ranger.” For more information on the YF&R Program and the YF&R Discussion Meet, visit mfbf.org/programs/YoungFarmers-Ranchers or call Sue Ann Streufert, 406-587-3153. Discussion Meet Questions 1. International trade is important to agriculture. We must continue working to build strong relations with existing customers while seeking out new trade partners to strengthen market stability. How can we enhance existing, and establish new and diverse foreign trading partners? 2. Connectivity underpins the modern economy. What mix of investment and policy initiatives can provide reliable broadband access to farmers, ranchers and rural America? 3. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters creates additional risk for farmers and ranchers. What tools and production practices can be engaged to reduce climate and weather risks? 4. The decline in rural populations is accelerated by a poor farm economy. What solutions would enhance the vibrancy and economic sustainability of agriculture and rural communities? 5. Is big data a big solution or big exposure? Technology tools are often cited as a method of increasing productivity and profitability, but there are liabilities that go along with technology. As young farmers and ranchers we are often first adopters. How do we ensure clear understanding of the risks and rewards of big data and smart farming?
COMBINE FOR SALE
1980 International 1460 axial-flow combine, 3198 hours, 810 24-ft. header, runs & drives good............ $9500/offer
Call 406-450-2967, Choteau, MT
FALL EQUIPMENT & TOOL
ONLINE ONLY
AUCTION
Featuring Meyer-Garrity Group and Alpha Omega Automotive Retirements
CLOSES: TUESDAY, OCT. 20th • 6:30 PM MST
Bozeman, Montana
VEHICLES - 2010 Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat • 1969 Chevy Carryall Custom 10 • 1993 Chevy K2500, 4WD, Light Duty 3/4 Ton CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - 2004 Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Loader • 2002 New Holland LS 170 Turbo, Superboom Skidsteer AG EQUIPMENT - John Deere 260 Disc Mower • IH McCormick side delivery hay rake MOTORCYCLE - 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 Special TRAILERS - 2004 Walton Utility Dump Trailer, 12’ • 2007 PJ Utility Dump Trailer,
12’ • 2006 C&B Utility Dump Trailer, 14’, 2006 Flatbed Trailer, 18’ ATTACHMENTS - Bradco Skidsteer Pallet Forks • New Holland C1420 Post Hole Auger • Virnig Mfg. Landscape Leveler TOOLS - Hobart Handler 140, Wire Feed Welder • Hobart IronMan 210, Wire Feed Welder • Wacker Jumping Jack BS600 • BendPak 6000# MD 6XP Portable Hoist w/ Power Pack • 2- Fostoria Salamander Portable Electric Heaters • 12- TPI Fan Forced Utility Heaters • Dewalt 12” Compound Miter Saw • DeWalt VSR Drill • DeWalt Heavy Duty XRP 1/2”
Cordless Drill • DeWalt 15 ga Cordless Angled Finish Nailer • Hotsy Hot Water Pressure Washer • Oxy Acetylene Torch • ETQ Power Gasoline Air Compressor • ACDelco 1 Ton Heavy Duty Engine Stand • Toro Power Clear Snow Blower • Craftsman 10 Drawer Tool Chest • 5- Starrett Micrometer Calipers • Ridgid 16 Gallon Canister Vacuum • Central Pneumatic Air Compressor, 60 gal. • 2- 250 Gallon Fuel Tanks w/ Stands • Many other Mechanic and Construction Tools OFFICE FURNITURE - Desks, file cabinets, printers, office supplies
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4th and 5th generation Montanans representing buyers and sellers of Montana’s finest farms and ranches. Call us today for a confidential analysis of the marketability of your property!
No Beard Day
Date When Celebrated: Always October 18th No Beard Day exists so you finally have a good reason to shave your beard. You’ve had a beard so long, that you don’t know what you’d look like without one. And, your lady friend isn’t so fond of it. Today brings the extra incentive you need, to shave it off and go without a beard for the first time in who knows when. So, bare it all and show off your chin. If you don’t like it, you can always grow it back. Have a happy and clean-shaven No Beard Day !! Origin of No Beard Day: We find it a little odd that No Beard Day is celebrated in October. Normally, people shave their beards in the spring, as warm weather approaches. They begin to grow them in the fall, as winter nears. We’ve learned that not all wild and wacky holidays are logical.
Logan Todd 406.930.3673
logan@sonnytoddrealestate.com
Mary Ann Duffey
406.930.6607
maryann@sonnytoddrealestate.com
SonnyToddRealEstate.com
301 W. 1st Avenue | Big Timber, Montana 59011 | (406) 932-1031
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HIGH QUALITY ALFALFA FOR SALE 105-ton 1st cutting 175-ton 2nd cutting Discount for early pick up. Contact George Yeager - (406) 289-0647, Conrad, MT
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EQUIPMENT AUCTION NOVEMBER 7, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Auction will be held at Oster Farm, 4442 Valley Dr. East, Miles City, MT. Signs will be posted. ~ ~ Lunch Available ~ ~
EQUIPMENT
2001 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab 4x4—1962 IH 1600 Truck w/16’ Bed (no title)—Case 2670 Traction King 4WD w/ Duals, Cab, Dual Hydraulics—Dengelman 14’ Dozer on above Case Tractor—IH 4000 Swather w/14’ Auger Head & Cab—1976 Ford F250 Dually w/Flatbed 4x4—JD 535 Round Baler—New Holland 275 PTO Square Baler—3 point Vibra Shank 30’ w/2 Wings & Morris Harrows—Chisel Plow 32’ w/Spring Shanks & Morris Rear Harrow— Sunflower 30’ Tandem Offset Disc—Ford 2 Bottom 3 point Plow—Truck Bale Rack 16’— (2) JD Side Delivery Rakes Right & Left w/ Draw Bar—Yamaha Timberwolf 4 Wheeler— Kawasaki Bayo 250 4 Wheeler—Safe Guard Tractor Cab—Mayrath 16’ Grain Auger— Mayrath 14’ 4” Auger—Early 1950’s Chevy 5 Window Pickup—Shaver Post Driver—(2) Fimio 4 Wheeler Sprayers AUCTIONEERS NOTE: NICE CLEAN SELECTION OF MEDIUM RANGE EQUIPMENT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 7TH!
OWNER: Oster Inc. & guests
SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Sheetrock Left Jack—Branding Irons—150 gallon Pickup Tank—Werner Extension Ladder—Aluminum Step Ladder—Gas Acetylene Welder w/Cart—Small Air Compressor—Shop Anvil—Cobra 6” Bench Vice—Wilton Shop Vice—(3) Handyman Jacks—Battery Charger—Forney model 275 Arc Welder—20th Century Arc Welder— Pickup Tractor Chains—Chain Hoist—Log Chains—Roll 1” Water Line—Toro Blower—Electric Door Opener—(7) Rolls Baler Twine—(3) Briggs Lawn Mowers—Weed Eaters—Door Track—Pallet of Roof Shingles—Shovels—Bars—Hand Tools—Roller Chain—Lots of Horse Tack, Bits & Spurs— Lots of Parts—Oil—Electric Tools—
HOUSEHOLD
Sunbeam Gas BBQ—Smoke Hollow Pro Service Smoker (Gas)—Eureka Victory Vacuum—GE Ringer Washer—High Chair—Frigidaire Electric Stove—Schroeder Wood Fireplace Stove—(2) Rock Stove Bases—Shatt Electric Kiln (needs elements)—Roadmaster Bicycle—Red Wing Crock, 5 gallon—Coronado Electric Refrigerator—Antique Green Enamel Wood Cook Stove w/Top Warmer & Reservoir—Brass Headboard—Library Table—Round Table— Duncan Ceramic Kiln—Potter Wheel (Electric)—Pottery Equipment—PLUS MORE
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Improving protein digestibility in sorghum
Emily Matzke, American Society of Agronomy Sorghum, a common food item in regions of Africa and Asia, has one missing puzzle piece. The missing piece? Protein digestibility, which researchers in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University are trying to find. “Sorghum is an important food crop grown in Africa,” said Tesfaye Tesso. “It grows well in their climate because it requires less moisture and nutrients than other crops.” Tesso is a researcher at Kansas State University. The biggest flaw of sorghum is how difficult it is for people and animals to digest its protein. Once the problem is solved, sorghum will provide more nutrients to those who eat it. It will also increase the value of the crop for farmers. With the goal of improving global hunger and food security, Tesso and his team began their research. While there are many aspects of the plant that may affect protein digestibility, the group narrowed their focus to the protein itself. “Sorghum protein digestibility is affected by a lot of different pieces,” said Tesso. “We focused on the characteristics of sorghum protein that may be associated with digestibility.” The research group selected 40 varieties of sorghum, including some with high digestibility and some with low digestibility. These varieties will help the team understand what genes are behind the difference in sorghum digestibility. “Our goal was to look at the DNA that codes for all of the seed storage proteins, called kafirins,” said Tesso. Then researchers identified differences in these codes, which could be a cause for digestibility differences. “Three out of the four kafirins we identified were linked to high protein digestibility, while the other one had lower digestibility,” said Tesso. “Identifying these factors is one important piece of a very complex puzzle.” Moving forward, this research may lay foundation for enhancing protein digestibility through breeding. By understanding the genes associated with protein digestibility, scientists can watch for these genetic variations in sorghum plants, which will then have the desired traits. Since protein digestibility is complex and affected by multiple factors, there is still more work to be done, according to Tesso. With their new ability to easily identify digestibility, researchers now have the power to select sorghum with other desired traits. Not only will identifying this missing puzzle piece be beneficial to people in third-world countries, but it will also help United States livestock producers. “Sorghum can be a feed ingredient for pigs,” said Tesso. “The low protein digestibility affects what the animal gets from their diet. By improving the protein digestibility, livestock farmers can save costs on protein supplementation, which enhances the competitiveness of both the livestock and sorghum industries.” In the United States, sorghum farmers will have a higher valued product and livestock owners will have a better feed ingredient. Internationally, countries with developing agriculture will be able to aid in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.
Halloween Spider Webs
Spiders and spider webs, they are more than a little bit creepy. The ability to “creep you out” make spider webs perfect for Halloween decorating. When a person comes in contact with a spider web, their blood pressure rises and we often get a little frightened. The spider web is sticky, intended to snare it’s victim (you perhaps!?) in it’s web. Then, along comes the spider. But wait!!! Where is the spider? The only thing worse than running into a spider web, is not knowing where the spider is! For the Record: Scientifically called “Dragline silk”, spider silk is a natural polypeptide, polymeric protein. I bet you are really gald you know that!! There are literally hundreds of different kinds of spiders. People who are afraid of spiders don’t care if it’s a Daddy Longlegs, or a Black Widow Spider. During Halloween, we are certain that all spiders somehow turn into black widow spiders. Did you Know? The fear of spiders is called “Arachnophobia.”
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RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION Auction Closes
THU, OCT 22, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. •
1999 Peterbilt 378 & 2014 Wilson Pace Setter, 41’
2010 Summers Ultimate NT
1998 John Deere 9610 Maximizer
1997 Flexi-Coil 500 & Flexi-Coil 2320
1992 GMC Topkick 7500
2003 CAT Challenger MT865
2012 Harvest International 1072
John Deere 7720 Titan II
1978 John Deere 4640
John Deere 610
TRACTORS
TRUCKS
2003 CAT Challenger MT865 crawler tractor, 15.8L 6 cyl. diesel, 525 hp, 5663 hrs., 36” CAT tracks (70%), power shift 16 fwd/4 rev, Trimble integrated auto-steer (elec over hyd.), hyd. swing drawbar, 5 rear hyd., buddy seat, CD/radio, 32 front wgts, 13 front wheel wgts/per side (not installed). Strictly a seeding tractor that has been as reliable as the harvest season is long! 1978 John Deere 4640, 2x4, 6 cyl. diesel, 155 hp, 10,800 hrs., 16 fwd/6 rev Quad Range, 3 rear hyd., large 1000 pto, no 3 pt., rear rubber 20.8R38 radials (55%), fronts 10%. s#002874R. Has been ol’ reliable on the same farm since 1980!
1999 Peterbilt 378, Cummins N14 Plus, 500 hp, 18 spd Eaton-Fuller, 501,158 mi., pto, day cab, 212” wb, twin screw, single fuel tank, 110 gal. fuel tank, 110 gal. pto oil tank, new injectors, new brakes & drums, new clutch & clutch fork, new steering box, rubber 95%. One of the cleanest, smoothest running 378’s in the country! 1992 GMC Topkick 7500, 2.5-ton, duals, 366 gas, 5 spd, 25,555 actual mi., 18’ x 48”h box, steel floor, 2-way hoist, single cyl., vinyl seats, vinyl floor, single 50 gal. fuel tank, rubber 45%, 2-hinge tailgate, box sides not tight for grain 1990 Ford L8000 tandem truck, Ford diesel, 275 hp, 9 spd Eaton-Fuller, 121,209 mi., 20’ x 50”h Omaha Std box, 2-way hoist, dual cyl., Hendrickson spring susp., air brakes, dual 50 gal. fuel tanks, pintle hitch, Shurlok tarp (sm. hole rear corner), triple-hinge tailgate w/ grain chute, 11R22.5 tandem duals, rears 75%, fronts 50%. A one-owner, ordered-from-the-factory tandem in good shape! Omaha Standard 18’ truck box w/ hoist & pump, 3 hinge tailgate w/ Grain chute, steel floor, 96”w, tarp rough
COMBINE & HARVEST EQUIP. 1998 John Deere 9610 Maximizer combine, 6 cyl. diesel, 275 hp, 3788 eng. hrs., 2629 sep. hrs., walker, fine-cut chopper, chaff spreader, single-point header hookup, hvy duty feeder house rams, hvy duty axles, hopper extensions (300 bu. cap), GreenStar yield & moisture monitor, front rubber 30.5L-32 (35%), rear rubber 16.9-26 (35%). Stored inside, very clean and with many acres still out in front of it! 2007 John Deere 936D draper header, pickup reel, single-point hookup, left belt less than 1 season, right belt good cond. John Deere 7720 Titan II combine, diesel, 4099 hrs., w/ 30’ header (recent rebuild), straw chopper. Good clean, running machine! 2012 Harvest International 1072 swing-away auger, hyd. lift, manual swing, w/ reverser NIB, wear strips on augers. Excellent condition!
1990 Ford L8000
John Deere 230
Location: Joplin, MT
From Highway 2, turn north at Joplin on 1st Ave. W. Go 0.2 miles.
TRAILERS 2014 Wilson Pace Setter grain trailer, 41’ x 96”w, aluminum w/ stainless steel double-wall ends, manual ag hoppers, all alum wheels, Duralite hubs, pintle hitch, Bridgestone 11R24.5 radials, 65%. Exceptionally clean and set up the right way! 2007 Wilson Pace Setter pup trailer, 20’ x 96”w, 66”h, 21’ hitch, aluminum, manual ag hopper, air brakes, spring susp., LED lights, 85% rubber. Always stored inside! JAYSON & KYLE SHOBE Auctioneers & reAltors
2003 Shulte 5026
1979 Muv-All 4650, 46’
2007 John Deere 936D
Jayson: 406-366-5125
2007 Wilson Pace Setter
jayson@shobeauction.com
View catalog and Resigter to bid @
Kyle: 406-366-0472 kyle@shobeauction.com
www.ShobeAuction.com
office: 406-538-5125
1979 Muv-All 4650 lowboy, 46’ x 96”w + 12” folding deck extensions/ea. side, 6’ hyd. beavertail w/ hyd. ramp extension, tandem duals, torsion 25,000# axles, 8.25R15TR rubber HMDE tandem pup, duals, farm trailer, steel & wood deck
SPRAYER & TILLAGE 2010 Summers Ultimate NT sprayer, pull-type, 110’, 1500 gal., Trimble auto-height, Raven controller w/ field IQ, 480/80R38 radials (55%) Handler III H32 chem handler, 70 gal., 2” dual port, s#22067 1997 Flexi-coil 5000 air drill, 57’, 9.5” sp., single shoot, steel packers, carbide tip points like new, updated wing hinges, new pins, Flexi-coil 2320 TBT cart, 2 comp., 230 bu., coarse/fine meter rollers John Deere 610 chisel plow, 41’, double wing, Honeybee rods, plumbed for drill, near new Ultrawing shovels John Deere 230 disk, 23’, double wing, 21” rear disks, 18” front notched disks
OTHER EQUIPMENT 2003 Shulte 5026 rotary mower, pull-behind, 26’, double wing, lg. 1000 pto, hyd. lift & wing, excellent condition! Frontier BB3296 box blade, 8’, 3 pt., rippers, like new! Ford 3-pt. mower, 5’w, 540 pto Poly tanks, 1500 & 1600 gal. North Star steam pressure washer
Nick Erickson - (406) 399-6454 Auctioneer’s Note: Nick & Julie have leased out their farm, moved closer to town and are focusing on other priorities as their kids get older. Nick’s line of equipment is clean, well-cared-for and ready to get back into a field. Join us online for their farm retirement auction. - Jayson & Kyle
408 West Main • leWistoWn, Mt 59457
MT Fall Gatherin’
AUCTION FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOV. 6 & 7, 2020 Friday’s Auction: 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s Auction: 10 a.m. Trade Center, Lewistown, MT Previewing: Begins Friday, Nov. 6th, 1:00 p.m. • Live Auction with Internet Bidding Available
Wells Fargo - J.O. Mayne stage coach shotgun, 12 ga
Western
Art Originals
by Clarence Cuts The Rope, Don Greytak, Charles Fritz, Arlene Hooker Fay, Terry Murphy, Bob Scriver, Barbara East, Bill Barber, Tom Sauber, Joe Beeler, L. A. Huffman
Winchester
& Marlin Rifles
100 +/- an�que,modern rifles & hand guns, many commemora�ve firearms
Win 1892, .25-20 Clarence Cuts the Rope Original
Western
Gear
western & Indian gear includes saddles, spurs, chaps, hitched horsehair bridles, knives, indian bead work.
Antiques,
Coins & Books
Toys, ladies turquoise jewelry, Morgan silver dollars, Montana history books
2019 North & Judd
U.S. Cavalry
Colt SAA Frontier Scout, .22LR
Please note: Due to the Covid-19 situa�on, masks are required in compliance with Fergus County Health District regula�ons.
Crockett
High Standard Flite King, .22 short
H & H 14’ cargo trailer
Al Furstnow, 14”
George Lawrence, 13”
See catalog @www.ShobeAuction.com 408 W Main • Lewistown, MT • 406-538-5125
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25TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE & WESTERN MEMORABILIA
AUCTION Saturday, November 14, 2020 10:00 AM Lunch Available
AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN BROADUS, MT. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS! GUNS, AMMO & BEAR TRAP KENNEDY 44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE—COLT 44-40 LEVER ACTION W/OCTAGON BARREL—WHITNEY KENNEDY LEVER ACTION 44-40—WINCHESTER MODEL 71 348 DELUXE EXCELLENT RIFLE)—MAYNARD TAKE DOWN RIFLE W/3 BARRELS & CASE—WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL BRASS 1886-1966, SRC—COLT 45 LONG BY UBERTIE—COACH GUCE 12 GA. DOUBLE BARREL W/OPEN HAMMERS—NEW ENGLAND 357 SURVIVAL GUN W/6 POWER SCOPE—TARUS JUDGE REVOLVER 45-410 W/6 1/2” BARREL--WINCHESTER MONTANA CATTLE DRIVE REUNION 1999, 1 OF 10 CABINES—COLT 45 W/STAG GRIPS—TOOLED HOLSTER FOR SAME GUN—COLT 25 CALIBER POCKET PISTOL, BURNSIDE SRC—GREENIER HUMANE HORSE KILLER 32 CALIBER, WELLS FARGO STAMPED—IVORY HANDLE PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, 1850’S—RELIC COLT-REMINGTON PISTOLFOUND NEAR REYNOLDS BATTLE ON THE POWER RIVER—SLIM JIM PISTOL HOLSTER—MILES CITY SADDLERY 32 CALIBER BELT—MILES CITY SADDLERY SHOULDER RIG W/SKELETON HOLSTER—YODER FANCY STAMPED CARBINE SCABBORD—REMINGTON BOXES OF 30-40 KRAG; 444 MARLIN; 44-40 –44 S & W SPECIAL—16 GAUGE 2 ¾ EXPRESS—REMINGTON 220 SWIFT—REMINGTON 12 GAUGE 2 ¾ EXPRESS—244 REMINGTON—REMINGTON 38 AUTO COLT—REMINGTON 22 HORNET—REMINGTON UMC 41 COLT PARTIAL BOX—REMINGTON 32 AUTO—REMINGTON R&P SKEET 20 GAUGE—REMINGTON 22 CALIBER—WINCHESTER 308—303 BRITISH—DYNAPOINT MAG. 22 CALIBER—WINCHESTER 38 SPECIAL—WINCHESTER 20 GAUGE—WINCHESTER RED BOX 32 CALIBER OR 7.65—WINCHESTER LIMTED EDITION 22 CALIBER—KNOCH 280 RIMLESS—ELEY ALPHAMAX 12 GAUGE—NITREX 260 REMINGTON—HORNADY 6MM REMINGTON—GERMAN NOBEL 7.65 MM—COLT 38 REVOLVER—EVANSVILLE ARESENAL—FRANKFORT ARSENAL 45 MODEL 11—US AMMO 32 CALIBER—UNION METALIC—MAUSER 9MM—US AMMO 6.5—US AMMO 46-70 (OLD BOX)-US SPRINGFIELD 3006—GUARD CARTRIGES 1903 30-06—16 BOXES 22 AMMO—WINCHESTER WOODEN BOX W/MISC. AMMO—MILITARY PRACTICE CARTRIGE WOOD & STEEL 3’ LONG—NEW HOUSE #15 BEAR TRAP W/CHAINS( REAL GOOD) BRONZES—HOOF ART—KNIVES BRONZE STEER WRESTLER, SCHRIVER 1918—SCHRIVER BRONC BUSTER BRONZE—SCHRIVER BRONZE STEER TRIPPER—SCHRIVER BRONZE BULL RIDER—1989-1994 KERSAW ART KNIFE COLLECTION, BUFFALO, BEAR, DEER, RAM, EAGLE—OLD BOWIE KNIFE—CHERUB CLOCK INK WELL—DESK TOP DOUBLE INK WELL—RAMS HEAD INK WELL—2 HOOF & HORN INK WELL—ELK HEAD—TWO CHERUBS—COAT OF ARMS INK WELL—(3) HOMESTEADERS HOOF ART 1890’S (RARE)—SMITH & WESSON BOWIE KNIVE—30+ POCKET KNIVES—RH RUANA BONNER, MT. HUNTING KNIFE SADDLES—LEATHER—TOOLS MILES CITY COGSHALL W/BRASS HORN—SADDLE KING OF TEXAS—CIRCLE Y BOB FOX—DALLAS MEYERS SUNDANCE, WY.—TRACY FRUIT BROADUS, MT.—BILL ALLISON ASHLAND & ROUNDUP—LESTER YODER, ASHLAND— VISALIA LEROY SWARTZ, ASHLAND—ALL SADDLES—WEYETH BRONC SADDLE—MILES CITY SADDLERY BELT W/SILVER BUCKLE—AL FURSTNOW MILES CITY CHAPS—ANGORA LADIES PURSE—LEATHER PURSES—2 PAIR COWBOY CUFFS—LADIES BOOTS SIZE 5B NEW—76 BICENTENNIAL BOOTS—2 CHILD’S BELT W/SILVER BUCKLE—3 RAWHIDE QUIRTS—RAWHIDE HOBBLES—RAWHIDE RIETA—BAT WING CHAPS—76 BICENTENNIAL CHAPS—CP SHIPLEY KC BINOCULAR CASE—CHINK CHAPS—CALGARY STAMPEDE VEST—1880’S HEAVY BEARSKIN FREIGHER COAT—HORSEHIDE TEAMSTERS MITS—SPOTTED SADDLE BAGS—SPUR STRAPS—BUFFALO HIDE SADDLE BAGS—BRAIDED REINS—LEATHER TOOLS—3 SHRIBNER DRAW KNIVES—LEATHER WORKING TOOLS BRIDLES—BITS—SPURS—BRIDLE ROSETTES BRASS HORSEHEAD BIT W/HEADSTALL—KELLY BROS. BIT—CROCKETT BIT & HEADSTALL—GREAT FALLS FANCY BIT & HEADSTALL—RAWHIDE HEADSTALL W/SILVER & COPPER BIT—ALUMINUM SPADE BIT—CROCKETT SILVER BIT—DRIVING BITS—BOONE LADY LEG SPURS W/SILVER—HALL LADY LEG SPURS W/SILVER—CROCKETT LADY LEGS—TOM JOHNSON LADY LEGS—E GARCIA LADY LEG SPURS—STAR BRASS LADY LEGS—MONTE CLARK LADY LEG ASH TRAY—FANCY HEADSTALL W/ROLLER BIT—SILVER BIT & HEADSTALL—20 PAIR GLASS BRIDLE ROSETTES—CROCKETT RENALDE SPURS—NORTH & JUD HORSEHEAD BRASS SPURS W/STRAPS—CROCKETT LADIES—CROCKETT W/CHAP GUARD POCKET WATCHES & WATCH FOBS 2 HAMPTON WATCH CO. JOHN DUBER 1888—SWISS HIGH GRADE SILVER 15 JEWEL—RUBIS CHRONOMETER W/ COMPASS AND KEY—ELGIN BLACKFACE NECKLACE—ELGIN LADIES GOLD CASE W/CHAIN—ELGIN HUNTER CASE EJO48—FOB’S REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING: MARINES ENGINEERS 1940S, MILES CITY CONVENTION 1922, DUHAMEL LEATHER, MILLER 101 RANCH, PADGETT BROS. DALLAS, WELL FARGO CO.—OTTO ERNST SHERIDAN WY, BUFFALO BILL & PAWNEE BILL, EL PASO SADDLERY—MILES CITY JUBILEE 1934—COLT MFG.—WINCHESTER—HAMLEY PENDELTON—TENNISON SADDLES DALLAS—BRED IN OLD KENTUCKY 1902—BULL DURHAM—MILES CITY ROUNDUP 1914—POWDER RIVER ROUNDUP, MILES CITY 1917—MILES CITY SADDLERY COGSHALL—AL FURSTNOW, MILES CITY—RT FRAZIER, DENVER—3 COWBOYS BRAND BOOKS—GUN BOOKS—PHOTOGRAPHS MONTANA BRAND BOOKS01890 & 1910-CARTER CO-POWDER RIVER CO—1967 BRAND BOOK MONTANA—STILLWATER CO. 1944—ROSEBUD CO. 1970—FERGUS CO. 1950’S—MONTANA BRANDS OF 80’S—SADDLE & SPUR BOOKS— BUERMAN BIT & SPURS—MAIN & WINCHESTER 1905—FA MEANEA SADDLES—GS GARCIA, ELKO—ORIGINAL COGSHALL SADDLES—KELLYS BITS & SPURS—VISALIA SADDLE CO. 1870—OLSON NOLTE #37—CROCKETT BIT & SPUR CO.—MIKE MORALES #5—OTTO ERNST, SHERIDAN—WALLY BOONE SPURS—HAMLEYS # 38 & 35—BIBLE OF BRIDLE BITS 1ST EDITION—AL FURSNOW, MILES CITY—RODEO PROGRAMS—FRONTIER DAYS 1931—1937— 1947—HYANNIS 1983 –MILES CITY BUCKING HORSE SALE-GARY GATLIN—GUN CATALOGS & ADVERTISING—COLT HISTORICAL PICTURE—COLT FIREARMS 1887—COLT PRE 1920 CATALOG—COLT FIREARMS—COLT ON THE TRAIL— COLT MAKERS OF HISTORY—WINCHESTER AMMO CATALOG 1911—J STEVENS ARMS & TOOLS—WINCHESTER CATALOG—SHARPS RIFLE BY RYWELL—RANGE RIDERS REUNION PHOTO—HUFFMAN PHOTO—COWBOYS BUCK JONES-YAKIMA-MONTE MT—ORIGINAL TURTLE LIST—DENNIS REINERS—CASEY TIBBS—CHAS E MORRIS CHINOOK MT PHOTOS 1901-1910—BUFFALO BILL 1888 CAMPFIRE CHATS—JESSE SEARS ORIGINAL OIL—LARGE TWO BULLS PAINTING 3’X4’—ON THE THRONE OIL BELLS & BOOKS US LARGE BRASS HORSE BELL—1882 COLONIAL BRASS BELL—BRASS CAMEL & SHEEP BELLS—GOAT BELLS— WESTERN FRONTIER W/HUFFMAN PHOTOS—GRAY WOLF OF SD 1910—CM RUSSELL BOY HOOD SKETCH BOOK— TIN HORN HANK—DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE 1922—WOLF & COYOTE TRAPPING 1909—SECOND READER 1866— ECHOS FROM THE ROCKY MTNS 1888—AFRICAN GAME TRAILS T ROOSEVELT 1910—ROWLAND WARDS RECORDS OF BIG GAME 1914—FRONTIER YEARS & BEFORE BARB WIRE BY HUFFMAN—TIPPERARY TINS & MISCELLANIOUS TIGER TOBACCO LUNCH TIN—UNION LEADER LUNCH TIN—SHERIDAN LARD—ROGERS GOLDEN SYRUP—PLOW BOY TOBACCO—TIGER CHEW TOBACCO—WEDDING BREAKFAST COFFEE—NASH COFFEE—BREAKFAST CALL COFFEE—HALF & HALF 3 TYPE CANS TOBACCO—DELAVEL ADVERTISING CALENDAR & TIN—COPPER WHISKEY STILL—MONTANA SILVERSMITH BUCKLE—LARGE BUCKLE—HESSTON BUCKLES—ANTIQUE BAROMONTER—6 BANK BAGS—20 CALF BLABS
OWNERS: LOCAL CONSIGNORS TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK **NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS**SALES TAX COLLECTED
Auctioneer’s Note: A lot of these items are from my personal collection and guest consignors. Hope to see you on the 14th of November!! --- Sale Conducted by --
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BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316
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New Federal Crop Insurance Corporation board members
USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that four new members were selected for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors. Nicole Berg, Kenneth Selzer, Scott Silveus and Pat Swanson will serve four-year terms starting in November 2020. “We appreciate the willingness of these four new board members to serve on behalf of American farmers and ranchers,” RMA Administrator Martin Barbre said. “We look forward to working with them in managing the Federal crop insurance program.” The FCIC board oversees the Federal crop insurance program, managed by RMA. The Federal Crop Insurance Act requires that non-USDA FCIC board members represent core groups involved in managing farm risk. This includes four producers, at least one of whom is a specialty crop producer; one individual involved in insurance (often an agent); and one individual knowledgeable about reinsurance or regulation. The Act also requires that the four producer board members come from diverse geographic areas and represent a cross-section of agricultural commodities. Nicole Berg is a specialty crop producer from Washington state and partner and Chief Financial Officer of Lenzie Ranch, Inc./Berg Farms, LLC/The Berg Partnership. Berg holds and has held numerous leadership positions. She currently serves as Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers and as a Board Member of the Community First Bank. Ken Selzer is an insurance executive and former Kansas Insurance Commissioner who currently serves as an Executive Managing Director at a worldwide reinsurance broker. Selzer has held many leadership positions in the both the public and private sectors and in the community. He has earned several professional credentials, including CPA, CPCU, ARe and FLMI and holds several insurance licenses. Ken and his wife Deb own and operate a farm in the Kansas City area. Scott Silveus has been a crop insurance agent with Silveus Insurance Group, Inc. for 30 years in Indiana. During that time, Silveus has worked with producers from around the country, including apple growers in Michigan, rice growers in Arkansas, wheat growers in Kansas and cotton growers in Texas. Silveus has collaborated with RMA for years and has been instrumental in the development of many Federal and private crop insurance products, including PRF, Margin Protection, ARP and Price Flex. Scott is currently a Board Member at Lakeland Christian Academy and is on the Board of Trustees at Grace College. Pat Swanson farms with her husband Don and his family in Iowa as a partner of Swanson Farm Partnership, a soybean, corn and cow-calf farming operation. Swanson has worked as a crop insurance agent since 2005 and co-owns Son Risk Management crop insurance agency. Swanson also serves as a State Committee Member on the Iowa Farm Service Agency, District 9 Director for the Iowa Soybean Association, American Soybean Association Advocacy Communications Team Member and Wapello County 4-H Foundation Board Secretary. More information about the FCIC is available on the RMA website (https://rma.usda.gov/en/Federal-Crop-InsuranceCorporation). Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private insurance agents. A list of insurance agents is available online using the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov.
The bull and the turkey
A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” signed the turkey. “But I just haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They’re packed with nutrients.” The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a week, there he was proudly at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree. Moral of the story: Bull crap might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there.
Proposals sought for Montana potato program
##### A man limps to the doctor’s office and gasps, “Doctor, I was bitten by my dog.” The doctor checks, “Did you put anything on it?” “No, he seemed to be enjoying the taste without any condiments.”
Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Potato Advisory Committee is seeking proposals for the Montana Potato Research & Market Development Program. Proposals should relate to demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for the Montana potato industry. The committee has established the following research priorities for the 2020-2021 funding cycle: 1. Management of potato viruses and their vectors; 2. Stem and tuber diseases caused by fungi and bacteria (such as blackleg, scab, soft rot and ringrot); and 3. Weeds as alternate hosts for potato pathogens. The committee will review proposals at the first regular meeting of the year and will then make recommendations to the department for funding. Projects must be innovative and not duplicate relevant research already available to Montana potato producers. If relevant research is available, the applicant must explain how the proposed research will build upon the previous research. Montana continues to be a major producer of potatoes and seed potatoes. In 2018, Montana produced close to 3.4 million cwt of potatoes and the total value of potato production topped $49.8 million. Visit https://funding.mt.gov/index.do to apply. All applications must be submitted through the Montana Webgrants system. Questions on applications should be directed to the Montana Potato Research & Market Development Program, P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201 or by contacting Dani Jones at (406) 444-2402 or via email at Danielle. Jones@mt.gov. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.
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WANTED
“Local Montana retiree looking for a clean old vintage 4x4 truck or Jeep/Scout/Bronco to putt around in. 1950’s-60’s70s, any brand or make. Serious buyer with funds. The more original the better, not looking for a huge project. If you’ve got one sitting up on the ranch or in the garage, and are thinking about selling, but don’t want a parade of tire kickers, give me a call or text on 4O6-465-71O2. Thanks”
Raindrops keep falling on their heads
Some horses prefer to stand in the rain, snow, and hot sun, even when shelter is provided. It is believed that some horses naturally prefer to go out into wide open spaces, as they did prior to domestication. Some horses may feel safer and more comfortable outside than in unnatural, confined spaces.
CED+6 BW+2.4 WW+86 YW+164 Milk+19
CED+6 BW+2.3 WW+74 YW+125 Milk+23
Lot 2: S Powerpoint 9546 #19437639
S Powerpoint WS 5503 x Connealy Intrinsic x Sinclair Fortunate Son
CED+14 BW-1.2 WW+67 YW+120 Milk+37
Lot 7: S Thrive 9702 #19437694
Tehama Revere x Vision Unanimous 1418 x GDAR Game Day 449
Lot 27: S Blueprint 9710 #19437696 SydGen Blueprint x S Summit 956 x Shipwheel Chinook
130 Coming Two Year Old Bulls Representing the TOP 45%
The top end of the 2019 born bulls held specifically for this sale offering -----------------------------------------------------------
350 Bred Angus Females 300 Bred Heifers including
25 Single Lot Registered Bred Heifers
50 Young Bred Cows
BW +4.7 WW+77 YW+132 Milk+23
CED+3 BW+1.2 WW+61 YW+107 Milk+25
Lot 77: S Armour 9552 #19437641 Mc Cumber Armour 7148 x S Powerpoint WS 5503
Wednesday,
Lot 149 #19448539 S Thrive JAS 5515 x S Chisum 255 x Basin Rainmaker R307 AK She Sells November 18th
Due: March 10th to S Gary 9540
November 18, 2020 1pm CST at the Ranch
CALL/TEXT: Justin 701.650.8840 or Sara 701.650.9890 8377-7th Parkway NE Glenfield, ND 58443 w jsspickler@gmail.com
Trader’s Dispatch, October 2020 — Page A12
UM makes historical literary journals available online
UM News Service A century ago, H.G. Merriam, chair of the University of Montana (UM) English department, launched a journal he said would “serve as an outlet for the very living literary interest that is on the campus of The State University.” Its editorial board consisted of the students enrolled in his new undergraduate creative writing course. By the 1930s, that journal, Frontier and Midland, had gained a national reputation for the quality of its contributions and intentional focus on regional writing. Now, UM’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library has made the entire run of Frontier and Midland available online. The Frontier was one of the first journals to feature content NEW AGI AUGERS from and about the Northwest. In a 1963 oral history, Merriam 36-8 XTA Wheatheart load out auger 36-8 STX-2 Westfield load out w/self-propel, yellow Westfield recalled, “I was conscious of the necessity, if possible, of getting WESTFIELD AGI 46-10 XTA Wheatheart load out w/self-propel the Northwest states – that is, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Complete 13” low profile 94-13 Wheatheart AGI, low profile. Special $$$ hopper w/transition Montana – to realize their common culture … It seemed as if $1650 the region had no sense of being a unit, and if possible, I hoped Gear boxes. Downspouts. USED AUGERS that the Frontier might help establish some such unity.” PTOs. Sprockets. 60-10 Westgo hydraulic hopper Consigned... $1500 KRAUSE The Frontier sought out and published not only poems and Bearings, etc. 61-10 Westfield standard swng hopper......... $2200 short stories, but also diaries and memoirs. Contributors included 13” hopper tube flighting PARTS 71-10 Westfield MK with lo-pro swing hopper Wallace Stegner, A.B. Guthrie Jr., Frank Bird Linderman, Grace 82-10 International Harvester low pro swing hopper Hub assemblies, rock-flex Stone Coates, James Stevens, William Saroyan, Helen Addison Power Motors shanks, rubbers, bearings, Howard, Dorothy M. Johnson, John Mason Brown, Weldon 799-7459 bearing holders, rubber Kees, Thomas McGrath, Helen Maring and many others. encased bearings, spools, Call George half spools, scrapers, etc. The Frontier changed its name after merging with the Midland 799-7459 out of Iowa City, Iowa in the 1930s. Together, the Frontier and the Frontier and Midland were published until 1939, with Grace Stone Coates serving as assistant editor from 1927 to 1939. F IND Y OUR P IECE OF THE W EST In his editorial for the November 1927 issue of the (406) 259-2544 Frontier, Merriam wrote, info@premierlandcompany.com “The Northwest is industrially alive and agriculturally 1800 Minnesota Ave alive; it needs to show itself Billings, MT 59101 spiritually alive. Culturally it has too long either turned for www.premierlandcompany.com nourishment toward the East or accepted uncourageous, unindigenous [sic] “literNEW ary” expression of writers too spiritually imitative and too uninspired. We in this territory need to realize that literature, and all art, is, if it is worth anything at all, [a] sincere expression of real life. And the roots for literature among us should be in our G REEN H ILLS R ANCH E AGLE N EST R ANCH T HE G LANTZ R ANCH own rocky ground.” As you enter the ranch and view the Located along a 2.6 mile stretch of the 880 deeded acres with over one mile Harold Guy Merriam studYellowstone River that is well-known headquarters and beautiful river of Red Lodge Creek. Great water for fishing. Multiple back channels, bottoms, you instantly recognize the rights and an irrigated feed base ied at Oxford as a member ponds, and 240 pivot irrigated acres, pride of ownership Ellis and Betty with excellent range conditions of the first class of Rhodes provide an ideal setting for duck, Doney have for the property. The make this a very good year round Scholars. He taught at Whitgoose, pheasant, and whitetail location, along with the immaculate operation for cattle or horses. Close hunting. Its higher elevations improvements, would make this to the Beartooth Mountains, with man, Beloit and Reed Colconsistently produce heavy popula3,990 acres an outstanding purebred stunning views. leges before accepting a positions of elk and mule deer. operation. tion at UM in 1919 to teach 3,990 acres $3,900,000 5,134 acres $6,000,000 1,320 acres $2,200,000 English literature and chair the UM English department. In the decades that followed, Merriam played an imporFor additional listings visit: www.premierlandcompany.com F EATURED L ISTINGS tant role in the development of Montana and Northwest literature and in the development of UM’s creative writing program. He hosted writers’ conferences, helped to develop the humanities program at UM, and helped to create and guide the Montana Institute of the Arts. All issues of Frontier and T UMBLEWEED R ANCH T IERNEY R IVER R ANCH Frontier and Midland are A 3rd generation family reputation outfit located just Enjoy this wildlife haven while trout fishing on two miles south of Montana’s Hi-Line, between Conrad and Shelby. of Musselshell River frontage. Approx. 769 deeded & 582 available online via ScholA well-diversified farm and ranch with an excellent mix state leased acres near Harlowton. A sportsman’s arWorks at the Mansfield Liof pivot irrigation, wheel line irrigation, dryland farm paradise with waterfowl, deer, antelope and upland brary. ScholarWorks provides ground, native range and improved pasture. birds. Only 90 min. from Billings, Montana’s largest city. access to the research, cre2,131 acres $5,600,000 1,351 acres $1,599,000 ative scholarship and unique resources produced and curated by UM faculty, students and staff.
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Trader’s Dispatch, October 2020 — Page A13
2018 John Deere 6195R
1552LPT
(1) (3) IN STOCK Last Unit
Vertical Tillage $9.00 per acre
Rental Equipment RENTAL
• Pre-cleaner
Sale Price: $5900
Tillage
Heavy Harrow
2020 Hay Trailer
$3.00 per acre
Transport Augers
• 53-ft. • Zero hype • 100% performance • Delivered & Installed on your farm
Land Roller
Starting at $3.25 per acre
$12.00 per acre
Grain Bins
• Narrow transport • 5 section
Call for Pricing
$4165/yr - oac
$5450/yr - oac
714
• 50-ft.
Buy or Lease to own
Buy or Lease to own
Used
Land Roller
• Powermover • Winch • 26.5 Kohler engine • Cold weather package
• 9000 bushel/hour • 35 hp. • Self propelled • Loaded up
• 1 Owner • 4640 monitor • Dual tires Buy or Lease to own $20,138/yr - oac
• Good hose
1547LP
• Aluminum wheels • Air ride Buy or Lease to own $8435/yr - oac
8x36 and 8x41 Call For Pricing!
Frieling’s has the Parts you need! OR
OR
Bin Sweeps with handles
Grain Vac
Exhaust Kits Includes 25-ft. of Exhaust Hose
Regular $1895
Sale Price $1595
Grain Vacs
7”
Regular Price $589
SALE $495
8”
Regular Price $709
SALE $625
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Couplers IN STOCK
Trader’s Dispatch, October 2020 — Page A14
WINTER WHEAT SEED FOR SALE 4 Willow Creek forage winter wheat
Larry: 701-770-2500 or Jason: 701-770-0926, Signalness Farms, Watford City, ND
Small Feed Bins - Large Capacity and everything in between Heaters and air systems for new bins and add to existing bins
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UM announces new director of prestigious scholarships
UM News Service Understanding how seaweed responds and adapts to its environment isn’t all that different from providing University of Montana (UM) students guidance and support in reaching their full potential, according to Kylla Benes, a marine ecologist and UM’s director of prestigious scholarships. After all, both UM students and ocean plant life must prepare for ever-changing tides. Benes, who holds a doctorate in marine ecology from the University of California Irvine and spent years studying biology in marine labs on both coasts, has transitioned to immersing herself in mountains – and UM students’ futures. The University has named her its newest director of external scholarships and fellowships, where she will oversee UM’s submission of national and international scholarships such as the Fulbright, Udall, Boren, Rhodes and KnightHennessy, in addition to other prestigious fellowships and scholarships. “UM students are immensely curious, driven and fully engaged in their academic and extracurricular pursuits,” Benes said. “This position is a melding of advising and mentoring and I’m thrilled to support students in reaching their full potential.” Having worked as a postdoctoral teaching, research and mentoring fellow in the Davidson Honors College for the past three years, Benes said the position felt like a natural fit. She even transitioned her academic career as a scientist for the opportunity to bolster UM’s prestigious scholarship profile. Applying for prestigious scholarships takes a lot of time, dedication and support, Benes said, but UM students are ripe for the competition. “Most of the big applications are looking for all-around solid applicants both personally and professionally,” she said. “They want students who can talk the talk and walk the walk, who are engaged, community-oriented, global thinkers and have leadership positions. So much of those experiences are inherently weaved into the UM experience.” UM’s unique academic programs and cornerstone commitment to the liberal arts are sources of strength when it comes applications and candidates, Benes added. “UM students – from any discipline or background – can have intelligent conversations, because they have a bit of training in a lot of subjects, and that’s something that can set them apart,” she said. Benes herself knows how important external funding can be for students. Having received moderate amounts of funding throughout her time as a graduate student, she said the financial support allowed her to cover research expenses. “Any bit helps when you’re a student,” she said. “As an undergraduate, I didn’t know about these big, renowned scholarship opportunities, but once you receive even the smaller amounts, it’s validating.” While applying for a major scholarship can be a daunting experience and intimidating for some students, Benes sees equal value in the application process – as she does in being selected. She said she supports students the whole way through applications, from big-picture goals, to the line-byline editing of personal essays. “There is immense value in thinking critically about your future goals, reflecting on what makes you a unique candidate and just going through the process of honing where you’ve been and where you want to go,” she said. “It can be a powerful stepping stone to other avenues.” And, in the end, if a student is a finalist, but not awarded the scholarship, Benes said that should be highlighted on a student’s resume anyway, because the alumni network of prestigious scholarships and fellowships is wide and deep and can “help promote a UM student to their next job, opportunity or network.” Additionally, Benes said the amount of faculty mentorship and engagement UM students receive is something that can help bolster scholarship and fellowship applications. “Scholarships are competitive and can be intimidating, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from trying,” Benes said. “As long as applicants meet eligibility requirements, there shouldn’t be any hesitation. We’re here to help them every step of the way.” Embedded in the DHC, Benes said her office has an “open door policy” and she hopes to meet and work with as many UM students “who want to think and dream big” as possible. ##### My right elbow is and will remain untouched by my right hand.
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Once we and our perennial plants have withstood the heat of summer, cooler weather offers an opportunity to complete some simple tasks to ensure perennial plants emerge in good health next spring. Digging and Dividing If your perennial plants didn’t bloom well or they’re crowding their neighbors, fall is an excellent time to divide plants. Some perennials, like ‘Karl Foerester’ feather reed grass, develop woody centers at the crown over time. These areas have lost their vigor and no longer send out growth, despite being dense with plant tissue. Using a sharp spade, dig the entire clump and divide the root system, being sure each division has a crown and roots, discarding the center of the plant to the compost pile. Make sure clumps are 6 inches across or larger to ensure good vigor once the division has been planted. Set the divisions in their new location, making sure plants are at the same depth as they were before. For plants like peonies, this step is critical because plants too deep or too shallow will not bloom again. Cut back foliage by half so the reduced root system’s water uptake matches leaf needs. Water the transplants in their new location and mulch to delay ground freeze which allows more time for new roots to develop. Cutting Back If the foliage of perennials has been disease-free, wait to cut them back until spring. This benefits our native bees, with 1/3 of species overwintering in the hollow stems of plants. By waiting to cut back perennials until spring, these pollinators are given a fighting chance to survive. Besides, many perennials are beautiful in the winter landscape, showcasing plants like the petal-less cones of purple coneflower and the gracefully waving seed heads of prairie dropseed. Stems left in place serve as reminders where the slow-toemerge balloon flowers and hibiscus will be in spring. Stems catch leaves and other bits of plant debris, making them self-mulching. Deadheading and Clean-Up Perennials that are aggressive self-seeders should be deadheaded in the fall to cut down on the number of volunteer seedlings in the spring. Perennials like garlic chives have charming flowers but the number of seedlings is alarming. On the other hand, coneflowers provide seeds to overwintering songbirds and should be left in place. Daylilies present a ragged appearance after blooming, so gently tug out dead leaves and spent flower stalks. The brown tips of the long leaves can be trimmed away. Fungal spores of powdery mildew and botrytis overwinter on standing stems of peonies, so remove foliage to reduce inoculum that will affect next years’ plants.
Watering Perennials need an inch of water per week. This year’s drought conditions have not abated, even in locations where rainfall was 4 inches or more. Before ground freeze, water plants so the entire area receives an inch of moisture. Use straight sided cans, like tuna fish or cat food cans, when running the sprinkler so you’ll know when you’ve reached one inch. Mulching The purpose of mulch is to serve as a barrier from quick air temperature fluctuations. Most perennials nicely withstand deep drops in temperature--as long as changes occur gradually. In the Midwest, this can be a challenge even for our toughest perennials. Mulches trap protective air pockets around roots, buffering the effects of quick temperature changes. Wood chips, shredded bark, straw, pine straw and grass clippings are good mulching materials. Rock is not a good mulching material because it readily transfers the air temperature to roots. Layers of wood chips should be no deeper than 3 inches and placed about 2 inches away from the plant crown to ensure good air circulation. Add mulch to maintain this 3 inch depth as it decomposes. Fertilization If your soil is clay, then adding fertilizer to your soil is not necessary for the health of your perennials. Clay soils have a high cation exchange capacity (CEC), meaning each clay particle has lots of locations to hold nutrients for good plant nutrition. Sandy soils are a different story because sand does not hold onto nutrients (low CEC) like clay soils, with nutrients leaching away with rainfall. Both sandy and clay soils benefit from mulches as they decompose, adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil. Fall is For Planting Fall is a great time to take stock of landscaping “holes”. These are areas that had plant loss or could use sprucing up. Perennials planted in fall establish well, when warm soils foster good root growth. Increasingly, gardeners are planting perennials that serve purposes beyond their simple beauty--supplying nectar, pollen and seeds for pollinators and birds, fostering drainage in rain gardens, and serving as traps for blowing snow. Spring flowering bulbs are by their very nature perennials, deriving their survival not from a root system as perennials do, but from underground stems. Tulips and daffodils are classics but consider adding some of the lesser bulbs like grape hyacinths, glory of the snow, Siberian squill, dogtooth violet, crocus, and summer snowflake, providing food for pollinators when few things are in bloom.
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Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator The entry form, state brochure and national Enter the Make It With Wool Contest! The wool contest guidelines are posted on the object of the contest is to promote the beauty website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/ and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; dawson/. Entry forms, fees, wool samples and to encourage personal creations in sewing, wool testing fees are due October 15, 2020 knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving to Andrea Nisley. The fabrics/yarns used for of wool fabrics and yarns; and to recognize the wool contest must be 100% wool or wool creative skills. blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty wool The 2020 State Make It With Wool Contest fiber) for each fashion fabric or yarn used. will be November 21 at the Dawson County Specialty wool fibers include alpaca, angora, Extension Office in Lexington, Nebraska camel, cashmere, llama, mohair, and vicuna. beginning at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to More information is available on the the public Fashion Show at 1:00 p.m. National Make It With Wool website: www. The divisions determined by age as of makeitwithwool.com. January 1, 2020 (national rule), are as folEarlier this year, the 2019 state contest lows: Preteen – age 12 and under, Junior – age winners competed at the 2020 National 13 to 16, Senior – age 17 to 24, Adult – age Contest in Scottsdale, Arizona where Saidi 25 and over, and Made For Others. Ringenberg of Lexington placed in the top For more information, contact the Neten in the Junior Division and Arlene Soria braska State Director: Andrea Nisley, P.O. of Kearney also placed in the top ten in the Box 757, Lexington NE 68850 (phone 308Senior Division. 324-5501) anisley1@unl.edu or the district The National Make It With Wool Contest directors. District directors include: District also has a Fashion Design Competition for I – Doris Rush of Scottsbluff, 308-635-0156 college students who are currently enrolled and Rosalene Tollman of Marsland, 308in a college-level fashion or apparel design 665-2415; District II – Crystal Fangmeier program. Entry deadline is November 1 for of Hebron, 402-768-4183; and District III Fashion Design Competition. – Sarah Purcell of Syracuse, 402-269-2301.
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MSU fire scientist featured in New York Times
From MSU News Service As wildfires burn thousands of acres and blanket much of the western U.S. in smoke, many people are wondering what can be done to mitigate damaging fire seasons in the future. Montana State University (MSU) fire scientist Dave McWethy spoke to that question in a recent interview with The New York Times alongside other leading fire experts. The article, “These Changes Are Needed amid Worsening Wildfires, Experts Say,” was published September 10. Fire scientists from across the country were interviewed on policy and land management changes that could make a positive difference in living with wildfires. “The first step is to acknowledge that fire is inevitable, and that we have to learn to live with it,” said McWethy, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences in MSU’s College of Letters and Science who has studied fires and best management practices for years. Some of his recent work has considered ways for towns and cities to prepare for wildfires by clearing potential fuels from around buildings and utilizing controlled, prescribed burns to avoid building up a cache of dry vegetation that then leads to conflagration. The Times wrote that, for decades, federal policy has reacted to wildfires and sought to extinguish them after they start, rather than engaging in preventative burns or allowing fires to smolder and burn off excess fuel. So, fires that start often grow rapidly, causing more damage than they may otherwise have done. Coupled with warmer summers, longer fire seasons and population trends, fires and human structures come into contact more and more each year, the paper wrote. McWethy advocates for an approach known as adaptive resilience, a topic on which he published a paper in the journal Nature Sustainability last year, and calls for preparing for fires before they start — “hardening” homes using fire-resistant materials, reducing fuel on the landscape and educating homeowners on the risks of living in wildfire territory. He argues that preliminary steps could prevent loss of life and extensive damage, such as that caused by California’s Camp fire in 2018, which killed more than 80 people and burned over 153,000 acres.
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Eddy, Foster County teams win 4-H land judging contests
NDSU Extension Service The Eddy County 4-H land judging team placed first in RED ANGUS the senior division of the state 4-H land judging contest in 60 head are AI bred to TJS Darkhorse, due to calve around January 25 Dickinson, North Dakota. 20 head are bred to Red Angus calving ease bulls, due mid-February to early March Team scores are the result of adding the top three indi5 head are bred to Red Angus calving ease bulls, due in March vidual scores from the team. A county team can have any number of participants. BLACK ANGUS Eddy County team members are Maria Becker of 50 head are AI bred to Sitz Emblazon 9598, due to calve around January 25 McHenry and Nicholas Berglund, Macey Wobbema and 12 head are bred to sons of Sitz LOGO, due mid-February to early March Mason Schuster of New Rockford. The team is coached 14 head are bred to sons of Sitz LOGO, due in March by Tim Becker and Chandy Howard. The team from Walsh County placed second in the senior All heifers were Ultrasounded the end of July division. Team members are Andrew Myrdal of Edinburg, At Ultrasound were poured and re-vaccinated with VIRASHIELD 6VL5 Marit Ellingson of Dahlen, Erica Ralston of Mountain, Pictures available. Call for prices. Connor Hodek of Fordville, and Jonah Zikmund and Owen Zikmund of Pisek. Myrdal had the high individual score in the contest. The team is coached by Brad Brummond. The Foster County team of Kyle Johnson of Kensal, Joe Lindberg of Pingree and Natasha Lesmann of Carrington placed third. The team is coached by Joel Lemer, Missy Hansen and Jeff Gale. In the junior division of the contest, Foster County placed first. Team members are Molly Hansen and Cally Hansen of Carrington; Kelsey Johnson of Kensal; London Davis of Glenfield; Maddyx Davis, Abby Lee and Kenleigh Hinrichs of Carrington; Cyrena Kuss and Brekka Kuss of Woodworth; and Ashley Lindberg of Pingree. The team is coached by Joel Lemer, Missy Hansen and Jeff Gale. The Stark-Billings County team of Hadley Talkington and Rawley Kessel of Belfield, Stetson Bargmann and Garret Bargmann of Dickinson and Rush Olson of Belfield placed second. The team is coached by Kurt Froelich. Walsh County placed third with team members Severinsen Irrigation LLC Ingrid Myrdal and Hannah 2231 HWY 89 Myrdal of Edinburg, Jacob Fairfield, MT 59436 Ralston of Mountain, Ian Rutherford of Grafton, Si406-467-3999 mon Zikmund of Pisek and Brett’s Cell Natalie Bina of Park River. 406-590-5003 The team is coached by Brad Brummond. The land judging contest consists of four sites. Each site includes a pit for the contestants to examine the soil profile and characteristics. Information on the soil depth history, present crop use, cropping plan and fertility levels is provided to the contestants. Participants use this information and estimate slope and potential erosion factors to determine land class and recommendations for management of the soil. The NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center (REC) hosted the contest. David Franzen, Extension Come to Severinsen Irrigation LLC for soil science specialist, and some spooky deals and free estimates Chris Augustin, director of the Dickinson REC, officion your next irrigation project. ated the contest.
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The passenger tapped the cab driver on the shoulder to ask him something. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the sidewalk, and stopped centimetres from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Look mister, don’t ever do that again. You scared the daylights
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Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com
Marty & Leslie Bennett 406-221-6350, Butte, MT
Brownell Polled Herefords 406-788-3242, Pendroy, MT
Churchill Cattle Co
406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com
Cooper Hereford Ranch
406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com
Curlew Cattle Co
Duncan Ranch Co
406-292-3503, Joplin, MT
Dutton Hereford Ranch
406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT
Ehlke Herefords
406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com
Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT
Feddes Herefords
Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com
Hereford America
605-866-4495, Reva, SD www.herefordamerica.com
Holden Herefords
The Livestock Link
605-210-1956, Reva, SD www.thelivestocklink.com
Lucky U Cattle Company
406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT www.LuckyUCattle.com
M/D Herefords
406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com
406-788-2393, Baker, MT
Hop Creek Ranch
McKechnie Land & Cattle Inc.
406-799-2264, Lavina, MT www.hopcreekranchcompany.com
Houck Ranch, LLC
406-432-2296, Shelby, MT
McMurry Cattle
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406-795-8118, Wibaux, MT
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Mohican West
307-631-6012, Roscoe, MT 406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT
Garrison Ranches Inc
406-214-5120, Missoula, MT
406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
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406-835-2501, Glen, MT
406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT
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406-821-0247, Darby, MT
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406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
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406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT
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406-323-1686, Roundup, MT
406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT
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406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com
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406-670-8529, Laurel, MT www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
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406-832-3219, Wise River, MT
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406-445-2280, Red Lodge, MT
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406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com
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406-778-2320, Plevna, MT www.sparksherefords.com
Storey Hereford Ranch
406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT
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406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com
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Northern Ag Research
406-323-1297, Roundup, MT
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406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com
406-265-6115, Havre, MT
570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT
Otis Ranch
406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT
Emily Pederson
406-322-8541, Columbus, MT
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308-320-1110, Moorefield, NE
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406-882-4086, Trego, MT
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Montana ram and ewe sale results
Montana Wool Growers Association The weather was wonderful in Miles City September 16th and 17th, for the Annual Montana Wool Growers Association’s (MWGA) Ram and Ewe Sales. Crowds filled the stands both days, and online bidders showed up in record numbers. Buyers were from Montana, South Dakota, Idaho, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and Nevada. All sale averages were up from 2019. 95th Annual Montana Ram Sale Auctioneers Collin Gibbs and Kyle Shobe sold 283 lots for an overall average of $1542, up from $1010 in 2019. The sale grossed $463,250.00 The high selling ram was a Targhee consigned by Skull Creek Targhee of Brockway. It sold for $6,750 to Turner Sheep Company of Gillette, Wyoming. Eight Targhee ram lots sold for $3,500 or more. The Targhee sale average was $1,608/head. Rambouillet bucks sold exceptionally well, with an overall average of $1,710/head. Helle Rambouillet of Dillon had the top selling buck, purchased for $3,500 by Jim Page of Garneill, Montana. Dawe Suffolks of Big Timber topped the blackface portion of the sale, selling 2 of her lots for $1,200 each, one bought by Lisa Toth of Havre, Montana, and another selling to the Bair Ranch Foundation. The overall blackface average was $891/head, more than $200 above last year’s average. Targhee Ram Average on 210 head: $1,608 (Low $650, High $6750) Rambouillet Ram Average on 31 head: $1,652 (Low $1000, $3500) Rambouillet Cross Ram Average on 10 head: $1,890 (Low $1500, High $3,000) Suffolk X Hampshire Ram Average on 14 head: $911 (Low $600, High $1,050.00) Suffolk Ram Average on 16 head: $888 (Low $600, High $1200) Hampshire Ram Average on 2 head: $775 (Low $750, High $800) 7th Annual Montana Ewe Sale Montana Sheep Company of Fort Shaw, Montana, topped the Ewe sale again this year, selling 10 head for $450/each. Wang Ranch of Baker, Montana, was the volume buyer offsite, buying 200 head. Wanda Pinnow of the Baker area was the volume on-site buyer, taking home 39 head. Sale Gross on 638 Ewes: $187,615.00 628 head of white faced yearling ewes averaged $314/head 10 head of black faced ewe lambs averaged $350/head Pens of 10 averaged $323, Pens of 20 averaged $315 Off-site Ewes averaged $278/head Donation Ewe: John and Betty Sampsel of Hughes Newford donated a yearling Targhee Ewe, with proceeds used as scholarships to sponsor young sheep producers to attend MWGA’s annual convention in December. Ten buyers donated a total of $3400. Thank you to Cora Best of Dry River Law, Jon Beastrom, Burdell Johnson of Food and Fiber Risk Managers, Mick Weist, Wanda Pinnow, Jack McRae, Randy Tunby, Duane and Debbie Talcott, Sam Ortmann, and Hollenbecks of Blue Bell Sheep Co, for contributing. MWGA would like to extend a big thank you to auctioneers Collin Gibbs and Kyle Shobe for their hard work during the sale. Thank you to all of those who placed bids and all the buyers! We also thank Frontier Stockyards for conducting the sale. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everyone next year with more quality yearling ewes and rams at the 96th Annual MT Ram Sale and the 8th Annual Montana Ewe Sale on September 15th and 16th, 2021! For more coverage and pictures of both sales, please check out Montana Wool Growers Facebook page.
Safari
Ben went on safari with his wife and mother-in-law. One evening, while still deep in the jungle, the wife awoke to find her mother gone. Rushing to her husband, she insisted on them both trying to find her mother. Ben picked up his rifle, took a swig of whiskey, and started to look for her. In a clearing not far from the camp, they came upon a chilling sight: the mother-in-law was backed up against a thick, impenetrable bush, and a large male lion stood facing her. The wife said, “What are we going to do?” “Nothing,” said Ben, “The lion got himself into this mess, let him get himself out of it.”
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City boy
A life-long city man, tired of the rat race, decided he was going to give up the city life, move to the country and become a chicken farmer. He found a nice, used chicken farm, which be bought. Turns out that his next door neighbor was also a chicken farmer. The neighbor came for a visit one day and said, “Chicken farming isn’t easy. Tell you what. To help you get started, I’ll give you 100 chickens.” The new chicken farmer was thrilled. Two weeks later the new neighbor stopped by to see how things were going. The new farmer said, “not good. All 100 chickens died.”
The neighbor said, “Oh I can’t believe that. I’ve never had any trouble with my chickens. I’ll give you 100 more.” Another two weeks went by, and the neighbor stops in again. The new farmer says, “You’re not going to believe this, but the second 100 chickens died too.” Astounded, the neighbor asked, “what went wrong? What did you do to them?” Well, says the new farmer, “I’m not sure whether I’m planting them to deep or not far apart enough.”
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University of Wyoming Extension is online and focuses on Western women’s What does a meat connoisseur, a Western clothing, fine art, home décor and Native fashionista and a multimedia guru all have American jewelry. in common? “I have always loved fashion and WestAll are University of Wyoming (UW) ern style,” said Hyche. “Every month, my College of Agriculture and Natural Remom would get the Cowgirl Magazine, and sources graduates with a passion for entreI’d look through it and fall in love with the preneurship. colors and the art behind it.” Kelcey Christensen, owner of 307 Meat After spending a summer cleaning housCompany in Laramie, found his passion for es, Hyche decided to invest that money into the meat industry early. Both his grandfainventory and start a boutique. Originally, thers and his father were butchers, and he she expected her boutique to be a fun hobby spent nearly 11 years working for the Unibut within the first two months, she made versity of Wyoming Meat Lab. back her investment. As time went on, he noticed capacity for She credits her boutique experience and slaughter and processing in the region was time at UW to helping her land a full-time drastically declining. The meat lab was position at WyoTech in Laramie as director getting more and more calls from people of marketing. needing help. “If I didn’t have that knowledge in my “A lot of the help was needed for small toolbox, there is no way I could do the job ranchers trying to direct consumer market that I have now,” said Hyche. their livestock, so I set out to fix part of the Ultimately, she wants to open a store problem,” said Christensen, who graduated somewhere, but right now she’s taking it from UW in 2005 with a bachelor of science day by day to build and to create the brand in animal and vet sciences and a minor in and style she believes in. business management. Kenzie Holmberg, owner of KNZ Brand, The company serves the state of WyoLLC, recently made the jump to take her ming in meat processing; specifically, it business full time this June. Like Hyche, helps small label, private meat companies she started her business while in college. and serves as a craft butcher shop, explained “I did it as a side hustle to help me pay Christensen. my way through college,” said Holmberg, “I wouldn’t have ever tried to take this who graduated in 2018 with a bachelor of step without my time spent in the industry,” science in agricultural communications. said Christensen. “There are a lot of regulaKNZ Brand, LLC, is her main business tory restrictions and regulation that go on where she specializes in graphic design like meat processing plants and having an idea logos, websites, flyers, posters and cover of those as well as product management, art mostly focused on the Western industry product flow, employee management, were but open to anything. She also operates all things I learned at UW that are valuable.” Castilleja Cowgirl, a Western lifestyle phoChristensen incorporated 307 Meat Comtography business, where she sells prints pany in 2016 and began operation this year for décor and does family photography, in March when COVID-19 hit. engagements, equine sale photography and He explained due to COVID, the coma few weddings. pany has faced issues getting supplies like It wasn’t until she took a multimedia hairnets and gloves because they lacked course at UW with a unit focused on phoestablished relationships with suppliers but tography that she expanded her toolbox of since the business has opened, it has seen skills. more interest with the private label side as “I had an assignment to go take some well as the craft butchery. photos, and I borrowed a friend’s camera “We started off doing freezer beef for to go do that, and I actually enjoyed what I people, one or two, but it’s really started to was doing,” said Holmberg. “I thought that pick up with the private label business that might be beneficial to add to my already exI set out to help,” said Christensen. “Those isting services because before I was having are becoming more and more every day, to hire people to go take photos with me.” and our retail craft butcher shop is doing Her days begin around 6 a.m. to feed way better than we had ever projected in horses and clean stalls because she also the beginning years.” owns and operates Knockout Performance Christensen explained that, when starting Horses, where she sells and trains horses. a business, taking time to do research by After taking care of the horses, she gets identifying costs, employee sources, and started with her design work, checking seeking advice from others is important. emails, making website edits, and creating “All of us went through this to start a and sending content to and from clients for business, and it’s still to be determined if approval. we succeed or fail, but even those who fail “I get to really do something that I love, learn lessons that would help others, and the and I enjoy what I do so it doesn’t really feel people who succeed learn lessons that can much like work,” said Holmberg. help,” said Christensen. Like Christensen and Hyche, Holmberg Like Christensen, Ashley Hyche, owner believes finding and doing something you of LUK Ranch Boutique, notes her network are passionate about is important when has helped expand her business. considering starting your own business. “The Western fashion industry is full of She relates having your own business may so many strong, remarkable women,” said seem like an opportunity to be independent Hyche. “There is no way I would have met but that building your network and colall of them without my business.” laborating with others is an important part Hyche, who graduated from UW in 2019 of owning your business. with a bachelor of science in agricultural “A good business isn’t built without the communications, started her boutique her help of multiple people,” said Holmberg. junior year in November 2018. Her boutique
He’s gone marbles
Many horsemen refer to the negative experiences that are logged into the horse’s mind as black marbles. With every bad experience, such as a harsh reprimand or an accident, the horse retains a black marble. When a similar situation arises, that black
marble is immediately recalled by the horse. Those marbles remain forever, as well as the fears and emotions that go along with them. This is why wise horsemen should not use forceful, stressful training methods.
Don’t let thistles haunt your pastures this October
Megan Taylor, Nebraska Extension Forage Agronomist Fall, specifically October and early November is a key time to chemically control thistles in pastures. More herbicides can be used and the small size of thistle seedlings is key to effective chemical control. During the season you may have seen thistles in your pastures, if you scout those areas you will most likely find rosettes of thistles forming. While in the rosette stage thistles are more sensitive to herbicides and can be effectively controlled. There are many herbicides labeled for thistle control. Always read and follow all label directions. The use of tradenames is for educational purposes only and not an endorsement. When choosing your herbicide for spraying thistles, proper identification of the thistles can help make those decisions. Several products are effective across all thistles, but different herbicides have higher efficacies based on the type. For example, Cimarron MAX® is only 80-84% effective on Canada thistle compared to 90-95% effective on Scotch Thistle, so check an efficacy table and your fields before making herbicide choices. Efficacy ratings show that ForeFront®, Milestone®, Chaparral®, Grazon P&D®, Stinger®, and Tordon 22K® consistently have an 85-95% control response across various thistles. When using Tordon 22K® or Grazon P&D® use extreme caution around other vegetation, especially trees. Both products will kill woody plants. Other products that have good efficacy are 2,4-D mixed with Banvel® or dicamba but should be sprayed when temperatures are warmer for the highest efficacy. Also, Cimarron MAX®, Distinct®, and Overdrive® all consistently have 80-90% control response across various thistles. Bottom line: if you had thistles this summer and are relying on chemical control, spraying in the fall has more options for control. For more information contact me at 260-7291863 or mtaylor42@unl.edu.
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UW studies how gut microbiomes adapt to environments
University of Wyoming Extension After receiving travel approval, BuchanA University of Wyoming (UW) rangean spent the summer taking fecal samples land ecology master’s student is examining from 15 Bureau of Land Management Herd the gut microbiome in free-roaming horses Management Areas across the West. She and how it adapts to different environments Tough weed problems in wheat? explained these samples will be sent to a and diets and if certain microbiome commuChoose AgriPro® brand winter wheat variety lab to see what bacteria and plant matter nities create a better body condition score. is present. Free-roaming horses inhabit and thrive 2 “One of the things we want to look at is in various landscapes, including areas with if their diet is adjusting to relative availabillow availability of forage, and Courtney Buity of herbaceous cover,” said Buchanan. chanan wants to understand the diet of these A high-yielding wheat variety “Horses are generally thought to eat a diet horses as they adapt to low-quality areas. bred for Montana and the of mostly grass, but there have been some Buchanan, who grew up in Massachustudies in the past showing them eating high setts and graduated with her undergraduate ® Clearfield Production System amounts of different forbs and sometimes degree in animal science from Utah State browse.” University, has always been interested in Buchanan wants to examine if the horses the wild horse dilemma and took immediate diet has a great proportion of browse present interest in this project. when there is less herbaceous plant matter “Free-roaming horses have come to inavailable. habit a bunch of different environments as Call 770-0926 today! “We also want to compare that seasonmanaged by the Bureau of Land Manageally,” said Buchanan. “So, what’s the difment throughout the West, and they kind ference in the summer versus the winter?” of pose a problem in some areas because Larry cell – 701-770-2500 Jason cell – 701-770-0926 She also hopes her project will help tell their population just grows so quickly,” Watford City, ND her how the diets and microbiome comsaid Buchanan. munities affect the body condition score of these free-roaming horses. 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By Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Lesquerella (a.k.a. Fendler’s bladderpod and Yellow Top) is a member of the mustard family that’s native to the U.S. Southwest. But Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are now eyeing it as a home-grown source of butanol. Butanol is a cleaner-burning alternative to gasoline that was produced worldwide until after World War II, when making this fuel from petroleum sources proved more efficient than fermenting it from corn and molasses. Now, using the latest advances in fermentation and product-recovery technology, a team at ARS’ National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, hopes to rekindle the production of butanol as a biobased fuel, among other groups. Towards that end, they’ve conducted research to expand the list of butanol feedstocks that can be used—from fiberrich crop residues like wheat straw, sweet sorghum bagasse and corn stover, to food wastes and processing byproducts like dried distillers grains and solubles and “presscake” (the crushed remains of lesquerella seed whose oil has been extracted). The team’s efforts are part of a broader umbrella effort at the ARS center to create new, value-added markets for agricultural commodities, especially if they can serve as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels. According to ARS chemical engineer Nasib Qureshi, the Peoria center also has a long history of investigating native or naturalized plants with potential development as new oilseed crops—pennycress, cuphea and meadowfoam among them. Lesquerella first caught ARS researchers’ attention years ago for the high hydroxy fatty acid content of its oil, which is critical to making high-quality lubricants, paints and other products. However, the resulting presscake can’t be fed to livestock because of its nutrient-blocking properties, and landfilling poses a waste disposal problem. This also presents a hurdle to commercialization. Fortunately, Qureshi’s team saw an untapped resource in the presscake, namely, a bevy of carbohydrates can be used to make butanol. Together with ARS colleagues Rogers Harry-O’Kuru, Siqing Liu and Badal Saha, Qureshi used a multi-step process for pretreating the presscake and rendering it into a sugarenriched broth that Clostridium beijerinckii bacteria can then ferment into not only butanol, but also acetone and ethanol (though, in lesser amounts). In laboratory trials, the approach produced 11-14 grams of butanol per liter of presscake. The total chemical production (combined butanol, acetone and ethanol) was 19 to 29 grams per liter—a nearly 67 percent increase over using corn and glucose sources to produce these three same chemicals, noted Qureshi, whose team plans on scaling-up their experiments using two-liter bioreactors and, if successful, even larger ones. Keeping feedstock costs down is key to making butanol competitive with gasoline, he added. At $25 a ton or less, lesquerella presscake would command a selling price of $2.27 or less a gallon, he estimated—about a dollar less than from sweet sorghum, another promising feedstock source. Lesquerella’s potential to help “fuel” butanol’s comeback would also hinge on research to breed and cultivate the plant as a dedicated bioenergy crop. Qureshi said that prospect isn’t so far-fetched considering the soybean’s rise from an obscure livestock forage in the late 1800s to the versatile U.S. cash crop it has become today—second only to corn.
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Celebrated on: October 31 The autumn air is crisp, the smell of fallen leaves wafts on breezes that bring showers of their fellows from the trees they caress. On every home we find the strands of fake spider-webs, ghouls and goblins in the bushes, and the bounties of the last harvest displayed as sheaves of corn and grinning Jack’o’Lanterns. Among these favorites is the rich blend of butter, cream, and sugar cooked into a thick caramel, with the green and red bounties of the orchards dipped in them. When they said that an apple a day will keep the doctor away, we’re not quite sure this is what they were talking about, but one things for certain. If an apple will take a loose tooth out of your mouth, one of these delicious treats will work better than a string and a doorknob. For those of us with healthy teeth, Caramel Apple Day is probably one of the greatest days of the year. History of Caramel Apple Day Caramel Apple Day is one of a collection of Candy themed holidays sponsored by the National Confectioner’s Association. Caramel apples have a long and tasty history of being created from some of the seasons favorite treats. Granny Smith’s are by far the most popular apple used in these confections,
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Date When Celebrated: Always October 25th World Pasta Day is today. It should come as no surprise to discover that this special day promotes the consumption of pasta around the world. It seeks to increase awareness of the benefits of pasta. Each year on World Pasta Day, events are held to help spread the world about pasta and it’s nutritional value. The National Pasta Association and pasta manufacturers sponsor these events and activities. On World Pasta Day, pile up your plate, with a big dish of pasta and your favorite sauce! Origin of World Pasta Day: World Pasta Day was established as an annual event at the first World Pasta Congress held on October 25, 1995 in Rome, Italy. It is promoted by pasta manufacturers around the world.
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FOR THE CRUST Cooking spray, for pan 1 c. crushed graham crackers 3 tbsp. butter, melted Pinch of salt FOR THE CHEESECAKE 16 oz. (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1/4 c. sour cream 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 eggs Cool Whip, for garnish Chopped strawberries, for garnish Make crust: Grease a 6” springform pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt and mix until mixture is the texture of wet sand. Spread evenly in the bottom and up the side of the pan. Freeze for 20 minutes. Make cheesecake: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, sugars, sour cream and flour until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at time, and beat until just blended. Don’t overmix. Pour batter into springform pan on top of crust. Pour 1½ cups water into Instant Pot and place trivet in the bottom. Fold a large piece of foil (about 18”) into thirds to make a long “sling,” and lower it into the pot. Put the springform pan on top and fold the sling. Lock the lid in place and select High Pressure. Set timer for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the cheesecake from the pot using the sling and place on a wire rack to cool for at least an hour. Cover springform pan with foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Spread Cool Whip on top, garnish with chopped strawberries, and serve.
Instant Pot Giant Pancake
2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. milk 2 large eggs 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt Cooking spray 1 tbsp. Butter, for serving Maple syrup, for serving In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until smooth. Using nonstick cooking spray, grease the bottom and sides of a 6-quart Instant Pot. Pour batter into pot and seal lid. Set to low pressure. Cook for 45 minutes.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
1 c. water 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. baby spinach 1 1/2 c. ricotta 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 c. marinara 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Place trivet in Instant Pot and pour in water. Season spaghetti squash halves with salt and pepper and place in Instant Pot and lock lid. Set to Pressure Cook on High for 7 minutes. Follow manufacturer’s guide for quick release, then unlock lid. Remove squash and let cool until cool enough to handle. Preheat oven to broil. Using a fork, scrape spaghetti squash strands into a large bowl, reserving squash skins. Add spinach, ricotta, oregano, and red pepper flakes and toss to combine. Place mixture back into squash skins and top with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Place squash on a large baking sheet and broil until cheese is melty, 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley to serve.Use a spatula to remove pancake from pot. Serve with butter and maple syrup.
Master Gardener tips for the Panhandle
By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Fall needle drop in pine trees: Have you noticed yellowing inner needles of your pine trees? Fall needle drop only occurs on the inner needles, and is a natural occurrence. In some pines it is more drastic than others. Any factor that increases stress on evergreen trees, such as drought, will intensify the autumn needle drop. Dropping its needles is a way for the tree to take care of itself. In the natural environment of the forest, it is creating a fertile soil to feed itself. Time to divide perennials: Are your perennials starting to produce smaller blooms, dying out at the center of their crown, or flopping? These are all indications it is time to divide your plant. Dividing it into smaller sections can reduce the competition for nutrients and water, and can also be a way to keep plants from spreading out of control. Spring blooming perennials should be divided in the fall and fall blooming in the spring, allowing the plant to focus all of its energy on its root system. Good ways to improve soil health this fall: Fall is a good time to improve soil health in existing beds or to create new garden beds. Adding compost or leaves from trees now gives them a chance to break down. When using leaves make sure they aren’t diseased. Another way to amend bad soil is to plant a cover crop before frost, and then till the dead matter in the spring. It is recommended to take a soil test so you know exactly how to better balance pH in your beds. Fall is a great time to plant trees: Planting in the fall can give the tree an extra growing season before the stress of summer’s heat and drought. Some people worry that young trees can’t withstand the winter when in fact fall planting lets the tree put all of its energy into its roots. Trees go dormant in the winter, slowing down their growth, energy consumption and metabolism. Trees can be planted until the ground is frozen. Choosing your tree-planting site: When choosing a tree there are several things that you should consider. It is important to plant the right tree in the right spot – look up and around to make sure that there is plenty of room for the tree when it reaches maturity. Check out the micro-climates of the area you are planting in. How much sun, shade and moisture will the tree get? Know the requirements of the tree species to make sure that it fits your area. ##### If “con” is the opposite of “pro,” then what is the opposite of progress? ##### How much deeper would the ocean be if sponges didn’t grow in it?
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Livestock, wildlife health focus of UW position
University of Wyoming Extension The Riverbend Endowed Professor of Wildlife-Livestock Health position at the University of Wyoming (UW) has the potential to have an immense benefit on the state’s livestock and wildlife, said the faculty member appointed to the position. Kerry Sondgeroth, an associate professor and a veterinary bacteriologist in the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, accepted the position this month. She said she hopes the position will build a solid reputation at UW for wildlife-livestock health and bring awareness to the diseases being studied. The position is a five-year appointment. “I hope this is the beginning of great things to come, with benefits to other researchers, students and, of course, our livestock and wildlife health in the state of Wyoming,” said Sondgeroth, who joined the Department of Veterinary Sciences in 2014. Tim Mellon donated the Riverbend Ranch west of Laramie to the UW Foundation in 2011, with proceeds of its eventual sale earmarked to establish the position in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Sondgeroth said the position can be a middle ground to gain understanding of certain disease in order to protect the health of wildlife, livestock and humans. There is strength in a team approach and understanding that all voices matter, she said. “Change is always difficult, but in working together, I think we can establish better relationships between researchers and stakeholders,” Sondgeroth said. “My hope is that this position becomes one that is respected by both livestock and wildlife interest groups as an expert in disease, not favoring one stakeholder group over another.” Sondgeroth received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2006 and was a post-DVM graduate student from 2006-13 at Washington State University, in Pullman, Washington, receiving her Ph.D. in veterinary science in 2013. She grew up in Wyoming and is an alumni of Jackson Hole High School. Sondgeroth said her training and position as the only veterinary bacteriologist in Wyoming provides exposure to many bacterial diseases across the state of interest to livestock producers and wildlife interest groups. “It has given me the opportunity to collaborate with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as well as cattle and sheep producers across the state,” she said. “I have learned what diseases are important to the state and have worked hard to improve the diagnostic testing for bacteria at the WSVL.” She said the position will: • Help provide hands-on research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, • Train graduate students on diseases that affect both livestock and wildlife using new technology to answer novel research questions, and • Connect/build collaborations with other researchers at UW, across the country and internationally who are interested in wildlife/livestock health. Graduate and undergraduate research student support is of particular interest to Sondgeroth. “This is really important to me, as funding in wildlife/ livestock research is difficult to find, but the questions we are trying to answer are really important,” said Sondgeroth. The Riverbend endowment is funding four pilot projects, said Jonathan Fox, head of the Department of Veterinary Sciences. “The total funded amount from the Riverbend fund equates to about $190,000 per year for the first two years,” he said. “After that, we should have funds for another request for proposals.” The researcher (all in the Department of Veterinary Sciences) and project are: • Assistant professor Berit Bangoura – “Parasitic nematode prevalence and transmission dynamics at the Wyoming wildlife-livestock interface with special respect to anthelmintic drug resistance distribution in ruminants” • Assistant professor Jennifer Malmberg – “Whole genome characterization of Mycoplasma bovis in wildlife and livestock” • Associate professor Brant Schumaker – “Bioeconomic analysis of management options for chronic wasting disease and brucellosis in the Greater Yellowstone Area” Sondgeroth – “Characterization of bacteria that cause disease in livestock and bighorn sheep”
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Sweetest Day
Date When Celebrated: Third Saturday in October Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be “sweet” in order to get a little recognition. Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts. The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, it is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.
Romance
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Farmers often need to regulate soil temperature, reduce weeds, and minimize water loss. Agricultural mulch can help farmers do so. But the plastic in commonly used agricultural mulch can degrade soil and water quality. Microplastics can even enter the food chain. In a new study, researchers tested a more sustainable approach to lowering evaporation from soils. Instead of plastic, they used sand particles coated with soybean oil. This research was published in the Vadose Zone Journal, a publication of the Soil Science Society of America. In laboratory experiments, soil treated with a thin layer of soybean oil-coated sand had up to 96% lower evaporative water loss compared to bare soil. “These findings show that oil-coated sand has the potential to be developed into a sustainable alternative to plastic film mulch”, says Michael Nicholl. Nicholl is an associate professor at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Plastic mulch is made of polyethylene, a hydrocarbonbased product. “It carries long-term environmental consequences,” says Nicholl. “These effects span all stages of its lifecycle: production, installation, disposal.” Biobased soil coatings – such as soybean oil – could be low-impact alternatives to polyethylene mulch while performing at similar levels. To make the coated sand, researchers mixed roughly equal volumes of sand and oil. Then they heated the mixture for about an hour and allowed it to cool. Finally, the mixture was washed with water and dried. This process chemically modifies the oil, partially polymerizing it. The partially polymerized oil forms a coating around individual sand particles. Initial tests indicated that this oil-coated sand is quite effective at reducing water loss through evaporation. Water evaporates from soils in two different ways. The oil-coated sand reduced the more potent path of evaporative water loss. “As an analogy, think of soil as a damp sponge,” says Nicholl. If you set the sponge in a puddle of water, the water will soak up into the sponge. Eventually, the water will rise to the top of the sponge. Then it will evaporate into the air. Similarly, wicking action carries water to the soil surface. There, it evaporates directly into the air. In the second mechanism, the water is unable to wick all the way to the soil surface. Instead, it evaporates into the air within the soil. This humid air must diffuse upwards through the soil and ultimately escape into the atmosphere. “This second mechanism is much less efficient than the first,” says Nicholl. “It results in lower rates of evaporation.” Nicholl and his team wanted to test if a surface layer of oil-coated sand would reduce either way of evaporation from underlying soils. He and his research colleague filled PVC columns with test soils. Then, they layered oil-coated sand on top of the columns but left one column bare. Finally, they saturated these columns with water. Each column was then tested for evaporative water loss. The oil-coated sand reduced the amount of water wicking upwards, thus minimizing the first evaporation mechanism. Researchers weren’t sure if it would be possible to coat single sand particles with oil. There was a danger the sand and oil would be cemented together. “We found instead that individual sand grains can be CONTINUED ON PAGE A40
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John Deere 8345 IVT transmission, ILS, AutoTrac complete, 6 SCV’s, 48 front & rear duals, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty.. ......................................................................................$351,000 2018 John Deere 8320R IVT transmission, ILS, front & rear duals, six selective control valves, 10” color display, 22 front weights, 2100 lb weight on each side on rear, Premium light package, refrigerator. PowerGuard Warranty until 6/2023, 256 hours............$302,500 2019 John Deere 6195R IVT transmission, ILS, AutoTrac complete, duals, 650 hours, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty......... ......................................................................................$205,000 2019 John Deere 6155M approximately 500 hours, cab, MFWD, PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 640 loader/ grapple, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard warranty........$139,900 2016 John Deere 6155M cab, air, heat, 1787 hours, no loader......... .........................................................................................$91,500 2013 John Deere 6150R MFWD, 2130 hours, HD360 loader........... .......................................................................................$115,000 2019 John Deere 6145M MFWD, cab, PowerQuad transmission, left hand reverser, 640 loader, grapple, approximately 500 hours, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty.........................$133,900 John Deere 4555.................................................................$35,500
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2008 New Holland 216 rake....................................................$9500 2007 New Holland 216 hydraulic v-rake...............................$12,000 2006 New Holland 216 basket rake.........................................$7800
2018 Lemken Rubin 12 KUA 16-5-ft. speed disk, solid packer wheel on back, mounted draw bar, hydraulic folding..................$92,000 2018 Lemken Karat 9 KUA 13-ft. intensive cultivator, solid packer wheel on rear, semi-mounted (3-pt.), hydraulic folding....$70,000 2005 Brillion WL-03 25-ft. roller harrow, hydraulic S-tines, hydraulic folding, rear hitch.............................................................$19,500 2016 John Deere 2720 17.5-ft. disk ripper, 7 shank, narrow fold...... ............................................................................................... Call 2012 Great Plains Turbo Max 15-ft. vertical tillage disc with culter harrow..............................................................................$27,500 Ezee-On 3590 24-ft. disc..........................................................$6500 Case IH 22-ft. offset disc.......................................................$10,500
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2019 John Deere W-235 13-ft. 994 header.........................$139,900 2018 John Deere W-235 13-ft. 994 header, steel conditioner, 700 hours. Each....................................................................$134,900 2014 MacDon M155 13-ft. rotary header, 655 hours............$87,000 2007 New Holland HW305 HS12 header, new conditioner rolls and bearings, new tires, new auger flaps, new reel boards....$39,900 2003 Hesston 8250 12-ft. sickle header, 2200 hours...........$24,000
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John Deere 4066R tractor, 302 hours..................................$48,900 2005 Haybuster 2650 bale processor..................................$13,000 Haybuster 256+2 tub grinder/bale processor..........................$3000 1984 New Holland 359 grinder/mixer, scales, hydraulic folding auger, 1000 PTO. 1980 New Holland 359 for parts.... $8500 for the pair 2017 John Deere 659 header, front roller, hydraulic gauge wheels. NEW.................................................................................$39,000 (2) John Deere 659 headers, hydraulic gauge wheels. Each............ ..........................................................................................$25,000 2014 Massey Ferguson 1375 rotary mo-co, 15-ft. 3” cutting width, steel conditioner, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, 3-point hitch..................................................................................$19,000 John Deere 569 round baler, net wrap & twine, bale count 11,109... ..........................................................................................$32,000 John Deere 569 round baler, net wrap.................... Call for Pricing 2015 John Deere 778 8 row corn head, low acres...............$59,500 2015 John Deere 8600 forage harvester, 1354 engine hours, 767 header hours, Premium cab and lighting package, kernel processor, auto lube, air compressor, HarvestLab....................$259,000 John Deere 975 5-bottom switch plow, steel moldboard, shear bolts.....................................................................................$6250
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NEW Higginbotham bale squeeze, for John Deere 544 loader........ .........................................................................................$12,000 2012 Case IH 3520 boom spreader, 3566 hours..................$93,000 2015 New Holland L216 skid steer, 5-ft. bucket, 1354 hours............ .........................................................................................$28,000 2017 Haybuster 980 tub grinder...........................................$55,000 2019 Highline CRF960 round and square bale processor...$30,000 2014 John Deere S680 combine, 1000 engine hours, 795 separator hours, 3000 Globe AutoTrac, ProDrive, small wire concaves, Premium cab and lighting, PowerCast tailboard............$245,000 2014 John Deere 630D header, transport kit.......................$52,500 2019 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes..................................................... Call for Pricing Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade.........................................................$575
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2018 John Deere 1895, 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, tow behind C850 cart, SectionCommand, 12” conveyor with wireless remote, tank scales. Stock #67436..................... $505,000 (12) 2014 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, Intelligent Ag all run blockage, 550 bushel tow behind cart, hydraulic drive, spoked gauge wheels, KSI conveyor. Stock #70581................................ $219,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 1890, 60-ft. 10” spacing, John Deere all run blockage, narrow solid gauge wheels, 430 bushel tow between cart, hydraulic drive, 12” conveyor. Stock #72590.................................... $182,500 (14) 2007 John Deere 1890, 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, extended wear seed boot, smooth gauage wheels, all run blockage, 1910 tow between with duals. Stock #71951...................................... $72,500 (1) 2009 John Deere 1835, 61-ft., 10” spacing, capped steel press wheels, Intelligent Ag all run blockage, 430 tow between cart with 8” auger, hydraulic meter calibration. Stock #72251................................... $89,500 (14) 2009 John Deere 1830, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, capped 3” steel press wheels, 270 bushel tow between cart, 8 run, 12” conveyor. Stock #68765........................................... $75,000 (12)
BALE PROCESSORS & MIXERS
Make feeding cows a breeze with a round or square bale processor. Several units in inventory to choose from!
2019 Haybuster CMF980 vertical mixer, 980 cubic feet capacity, scale, 1000 PTO, 36” unload conveyor. Like NEW. Stock #72362.................................. $64,000 (1) 2019 Haybuster 2800 square and round bale processor, right hand discharge, hydraulic deflector, 1000 PTO. Stock #69483............................................$34,000 (11) 2018 Bale Boss II square bale processor. Brand new, has never seen a bale. Stock #67507......$23,250 (11)
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2013 Bourgault 6650, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, 550 bushel tow between cart, duals on cart. Stock #66530............................ $129,000 (12) 2011 Seedhawk 6612, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3” semi-pneumatic press wheels, 500 bushel tow behind variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid tow between 2017 Vermeer BPX9000 square and round bale procesfertilizer cart. Stock #58822......................$110,000 (1) sor, chain unroller in the tub, right hand discharge. Seedhawk 3012, 30-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, all Stock #70370........................................... $18,000 (15) run blockage, center tandems, singles on wings, 500 Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, hydraulic deflecbushel tow behind cart, 10” auger. Stock #70157........ tor, right hand discharge, 1000 PTO, flotation tires. ................................................................... $80,000 (1) Stock #72286........................................... $16,500 (12) 2009 Morris Maxim II, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Ag Tron pri- Bale King 5100, 1000 PTO, right hand discharge, flotamary blockage, 1” carbide tips, 3.5” capped press tion tires. Stock #71174........................... $14,500 (12) wheels, 450 bushel tow between cart, 10” auger. Stock #58850........................................... $62,500 (14)
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SELF PROPELLED SPRAYERS
Several used efficient John Deere sprayers in stock! Variety of boom makes and widths available. Several units are ready to roll with turnkey GPS!
2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. car- 2009 John Deere 4930, 120-ft., 20” spacbon fiber booms, exact apply, front fill, ing, high flow solution pump, Boomauto solution control, boom air purge, Trac Pro 5 sensors, 380/105R50 tires, VF420/95R50 tires, complete GPS full GPS, 3122 hours. Stock#69458..... . system, 312 hours, extended warranty ........................................$135,000 (12) 4/2023 or 2000 hours. Stock #69554... . #70851 ..........................................$447,500 (1)
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2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber booms, exact apply, front fill, auto solution command system, boom air purge, 420/95R50 tires, complete GPS system, 425 hours, extended warranty. Stock #64416..................$425,000 (12)
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2017 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” nozzle spacing, VF420/95R50 tires, auto solution control, complete GPS system, 1985 hours. Stock #69658.........$235,000 (1) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, stainless steel, boom air purge, BoomTrac Pro, complete GPS system, IF380 tires, 2500 hours. Stock #71814.......$219,500 (14)
2007 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, hydraulic tread adjust, hiflow solution pump, BoomTrac Pro 5 sensors, boom section strainers, 3900 hours. Stock #70851...........$99,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 4930, 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, 480/80R50 tires, high flow solution pump, complete GPS, 5000 hours. Stock #70551.......... ..........................................$85,000 (12) 2001 John Deere 4710, 90-ft., 800 gallon poly tank420/80R46 tires, onboard air suspension, 2600 display with AutoTrac and Swath Control activations, ATU 200, 3318 hours. Stock #70349.... ..........................................$72,500 (15) 2012 Marflex truck sprayer, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1500 gallon tank, Raven auto rate, Outback guidance, International truck body, 380/80R38 tires, rear duals. Stock #67565............. .......................................... $80,000 (11)
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2011 John Deere 4830, 100-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon stainless steel tank, 5 sensor BoomTrac, eductor, IF420/80R46 & 650/70R38 tires, complete GPS system, 2276 hours. Stock #70396....................$142,500 (1)
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2015 John Deere R4038, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon stainless tank, auto solution control, side fill & front fill options, complete GPS, 1103 hours. Stock #71999.......$252,500 (14) 2016 John Deere R4038, 100-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, IF 380/90R46 tires, high flow pump with dual flowmeter, automatic solution control, 1844 hours. Stock #70558.......$210,000 (15)
2019 John Deere 6215R, 24F/24R transmission, PTO, 620/70R42 rear tires, 480/70R30 front tires, 3 SCV’s, 680R loader, grapple, display with AutoTrac activation and receiver. Stock #69883.. ........................................$237,500 (14) 2019 John Deere 6130M, Command2018 John Deere 6215R, IVT 40k, 4 Quad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/70R38 rear SCV’s, PTO, 480/80R50 rear tires, tires, 420/70R24 front tires, cold start 480/70R35 front tires, 680R loader, package, 620R loader, bucket, grapgrapple, 505 hours. Stock #70729........ ple, 200 hours. Stock #71090............... .......................................$212,500 (16) ........................................$134,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 6210R, 24F/24R trans- 2015 John Deere 6140 M, 24/24 Powrmission, 4 SCV’s, PTO, H380 loader, Quad, PTO, 3-pt., 3 SCV’s, 480/80R42 bucket, grapple, cold start package, rear tires, loader, bucket, grapple, 4730 900# rear wheel weights, 4150 hours. hours. Stock #72575......... $67,000 (11) Stock #72603..................$109,500 (14)
2019 John Deere 6175R, IVT 50k, PTO, 4 SCV’s, 650/85R38 rear tires, 480/70R34 front tires, receiver, 660R loader, bucket, grapple, 440 hours. Stock #71092....................$212,500 (1) 2018 John Deere F4365, 70-ft. air boom applicator, AB485 dual bin, Shurco electric tarp, tank and rear view cameras, 326 hours. Stock #68551................ ..........................................$365,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 4940 dry box spreader, 300 cubic ft. dry box, 480/80R50 tires, complete GPS system, 2130 hours. Stock #64414.................. $185,000 (11) 2013 Agco 8400 Terra-Gator, 70-ft. air boom, Airmax box, Raven Viper Pro, electric tarp, 1050/50R32 rear tires, 54x31.0R26 front tires, 1856 hours. Stock #64419..................$182,500 (15)
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2018 John Deere 5125R, 16 speed CommandQuad, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 480/70R34 rear tires, 380/70R24 front tires, corner post exhaust, 540R loader, bucket, grapple, 799 hours. Stock #70440........ ........................................$102,500 (15)
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2019 Case IH Maxxum 145, 16F/16R partial powershift, 3 SCV’s, L755 loader, bucket, grapple, 800 hours. Stock #72212................................$93,500 (3) 2015 Case IH Puma 165, PTO, 3-pt., 3 2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 AuSCV’s, front fenders, no loader, 1076 toQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/80R42 hours. Stock #70955......... $93,000 (11) rear wheels, 420/85R28 front tires, 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125, 16/16 parcold start package, PTO, 640R loader, tial powershift, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, grapple, 342 hours. Stock #69893........ 480/80R42 rear tires, L755 loader, ..........................................$151,000 (3) bucket, grapple, 2880 hours. Stock 2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 Com#67897................................$62,500 (2) mandQuad, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 520/85R38 2016 New Holland T6.165, partial powerrear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, cold shift, PTO, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., 845TL loadstart package, loader, bucket, grapple, er, bucket, grapple, 1405 hours. Stock 353 hours. Stock #71567...................... #72108................................$79,000 (2) ........................................ $136,000 (11) 2019 John Deere 6145M, 24/24 PowrQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, loader, bucket, grapple, 719 hours. Extended warranty through 6/2024 or 4000 hours. Stock #70749.................. $142,000 (11)
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• 2008 Case IH 8010, late serial number, same machine as an 8120, long auger for 45-ft. header, auto header height, lateral tilt, rock trap, fine cut chopper, new single 900/60-R32 fronts, 540/65-R30 rears, trailer hitch, easy steer. Through the shop every winter with anything it’s needed, several pages of work orders, too much to list. Stored inside. Excellent machine, have owned it since 450 separator hours. Due to lack of help we are selling it. 3060 separator hours, 4560 engine hours..... $70,000 • MacDon FD70 45-ft. and Stud King trailer also available. Would sell package for............................................................................. $105,000
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UM chemist receives $425,000 for cutting-edge research
UM News Service A proper balance of molecules within the body is key to preventing many diseases, and University of Montana chemistry researchers are working to understand and maintain this critical balance. Thanks to funding from two new grants totaling more than $400,000, chemistry faculty member Orion B. Berryman and his team can delve deeper into the molecular biology behind disease like cystic fibrosis. Berryman’s lab will use the first grant, a three-year National Science Foundation Disciplinary Research Program Grant of $420,000, to study what is known as hydrogen bond-enhanced halogen bonds. These bonds are forces within a molecule that can be used to help control its shape and therefore affect its properties. Berryman and his researchers are studying this bonding as they design new molecules to aid in investigating and combating the diseases that occur from malfunctioning cellmembrane channels. “This grant is important because of the myriad diseases associated with anion channelopothies,” Berryman said. “Finding new ways to study and treat these diseases will have a positive impact on human health.” When the delicate balance of molecules within a cell is disrupted, it can result in diseases such as cystic fibrosis, where too much chloride causes a build-up of mucous in the lungs or bartter syndrome – an imbalance of potassium, sodium, chloride and other molecules that negatively affects the kidneys. The molecules Berryman’s team are building are able to fold into a predictable helical shape, which produces tiny pores and allows anions to move across cell membranes, maintaining the body’s balance of molecules. The second award for Berryman’s lab will aid a critically underrepresented group at work on the molecule-building project – female undergraduate chemistry students. The funding allows postdoctoral fellow Dr. Asia Marie Riel to help enhance the experiences of female chemistry undergraduates during the 2020-21 academic year with $5,000 awarded by the University Grant Program. “A significant topic among women in STEM is the lack of representation in the field as mentors, which highlights the importance of this grant to foster women mentoring women in chemistry,” Riel said. She said studies show that women who participate in research at the undergraduate level develop self-efficacy in chemistry research and identify themselves as scientists, ultimately staying in science-related careers. Riel works with three female undergraduate students in Berryman’s lab – McKenna Wendt, Madeleine Boller and Emily Carroll – who were all recruited for their passion for chemistry. The trio will synthesize and study the synthetic molecules that can help with anion transport across cell membranes. Building a molecule requires patience and precision. Since the molecules are synthetic, they first must be purified and identified. “Many of the molecules we are generating in the lab are novel compounds, meaning no one has made them before, and they are not found in biological sources,” Riel said. “An important part of the work, aside from mixing chemicals, is proving that you made what you think you made. Only after the confirmation of the molecules’ identity can we then study its properties.” As the undergraduates work on molecule-building research, they will receive mentoring from Riel, whose passion lies in teaching chemistry both in the classroom and the lab and inspiring the next generation of scientists. “I am excited to mentor and teach hands-on chemistry to young women scientists and hope that this grant provides an experience to motivate them to continue their pursuits of a STEM-related career,” she said. The lab has already made significant progress, having recently produced a long, linear molecule that spontaneously folds into a helix. “We have new results that confirm the helical coiling of these molecules,” Berryman said. “Really exciting stuff.” Learn more about Berryman’s research on the Orion Berryman Research Group webpage (http://hs.umt.edu/ chemistry/lab/berryman/default.php). ##### Chocolate is banned for racehorses because it contains a potent stimulant, theobromine, and small amounts of caffeine.
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1979 John Deere 860A Scraper
Cab, elevating scraper. Good running condition!........$19,500
2015 Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader Only 3600 hours, cab with air conditioning, camera, ride control, radial tires, 4.5 yard bucket with quick couple.... $149,000
2003 Bobcat S185 Skidsteer Only 2050 hours, cab with heat. Very good condition, excellent tires.......................................................................$24,500
2016 Bobcat 3600 UTV Heat, A/C, snow plow, winch, chains for all tires, 534 hours. Great condition......................................................$15,000
2012 Skyjack SJ111 3219 Electric Scissorlift 19-ft., 36” extension platforms, non-marking tires, power to the platform, low hours....................... $5500 per machine
Case 580B Backhoe 1500 original hours, stored inside. Clean machine, collector condition................................................................$15,000
2014 Case IH Farmall 140A Tractor Front wheel assist, heat, air conditioning, L745 loader, bucket, grapple, 1428 hours. Excellent condition...............$57,000
Bobcat E42 Excavator
2013 Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator
Cab, heat, air conditioning, thumb, 1018 hours. Great condition. ..............................................................................$45,000
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NEW ITEMS
Flexi-Coil 2340 air cart with 5000 air seeder. Tag #TomH0920................$29,000 1976 Case 1070 2WD tractor with 540 PTO and 3-point. Tag #TomH0920....$7500 Brandt SB4000 sprayer, double nozzles. Tag #TomH0920......................$12,000 1976 Versatile 900 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, 6038 hours. Tag #TomH0920......... .................................................................................................................$7000 Gjesdahl grain cleaner with 2 augers. Tag #TomH0920..............................$7500 Cat D8 dozer with 3 shank ripper and cable dozer. Tag #TomH0920.......$28,000 Cat #70 Cat can. Tag #TomH0920............................................................$14,000 Case 1015 header. Tag #TomH0920...........................................................$5000 Case 810 pickup header. Tag #TomH0920..................................................$3500 Gysler 36-ft. plow with Degelman mounted harrows and rod weeder. Tag #Gary0920.............................................................................................. $5000 Gysler 36-ft, plow with 12-ft. center section, AM rod weeder, Degelman mounted harrows. Tag #Gary0920......................................................................... $5600 Melroe 36-ft. plow, no wing lift, Honey Bee rod. Tag #JohnA0920................. $4500 New Holland L220 skid steer loader. Tag #Pack0920. Cat D4 dozer, pull start Pony motor. Tag #MarvinC0920.............................$6000 Caterpillar D7E with dozer. Tag #Owen0920...........................................$21,500 New Holland 1049 bale wagon. Tag #MarionT0920. 3-point round baler retriever. Tag #BigSkyC0920.........................................$1500 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB0920. 1977 M&W 450A grain dryer. Tag #WahlF0920...........................................$7500 Keho grain drying equipment........................................................Call for prices
GRAIN AUGERS
Brandt 1060 swing hopper grain auger. Tag #JohnA1118..........................$8500 M&W grain dryer with 75 hp electric motor, portable dryer, new bearings. Tag #Vermulum09201..................................................................................$7500 Keho grain drying equipment..........................................................Call for price
COMBINES
2005 Case 2388 combine with 36-ft. 2042 draper header, 2610 engine hours, and 1899 separator hours. Tag #Paul0220........................................ $65,000 2001 Case IH 2388 combine with bin extensions, yield monitor, Auto Steer, 30-ft. MacDon draper header, 2130 separator hours. Tag #Hugh0220...... $70,000 John Deere 9650 STS with MacDon 962 36-ft. header, 2400 separator hours. Tag #Gordon0819..............................................................................$70,000 Case 2388 combine with 40-ft. draper header and 1015 pickup header, 3527 engine hours, 2856 separator hours. Tag #Vince0720..........................$55,000
PLOWS
Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0120.................................................................................................$4500 John Deere 5-bottom pull type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1219..............$2500 John Deere 335 3-bottom roll over plow. Tag #Hug0219........................... $3500 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0220........................................$11,500 Graham-Hoeme 15-ft. plow, good shanks with shovels, needs depth cylinder. Tag #GuyM0617....................................................................................$1500 John Deere 3-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500 Massey 8-bottom plow. Tag #Hug0420........................................................$3500
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BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS Bobcat 863 skid steer loader. Tag #Debbie0519.........................................$5000
PICKUPS & CARS
1976 Ford F250 pickup, manual transmission, gas. Tag #JackW0120........$6500 2009 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup, automatic transmission, crew cab, gas engine. Tag #RichT0120..........................................................................................$10,500 2008 Dodge 3500 pickup, grill guard, flatbed with tool boxes, 299,000 miles, Cummins, 10,000 miles on new transmission. Tag #TagLorenze0620....$15,000 2005 Dodge 3500 pickup, 4WD, Cummins 5.9 engine. Gets good mileage. Tag #HarveyK0720......................................................................................$16,000
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Techno-Paul portable squeeze chute with AgTronic scale with 5 panels. Tag #TonyS0617. Kubota out-front mower, 6-ft. deck. Also has rotary broom, hydrostat 4x4, 3 cylinder diesel, 2201 hours. Tag #Leon0420.............................................$12,500 New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0520. NEW!! Danuser pallet forks for skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0420.......................... ............................................................................................Preseason price 25-ft. air reel for JD 925 header. Tag #JohnP0220. 30-ft. air reel for JD 930 header. Tag #JohnP0220. Fuel stand. Tag #Hug0916............................................................................... $100 Detroit 353 diesel engine. Tag #RogerF0620. NEW!! Danuser hydraulic post hole digger, 9” & 12” auger. Tag #Hug0620....$3000 Box of Hesston 6400 parts. Tag #Neal0520...................................................$200 EZ Trail 3400 weigh wagon with scales and side delivery auger. Tag #Chuck0520..........................................................................................$7500 1979 Wilderness travel trailer, 20-ft. bumper pull, 2” ball, good tires, 2 30# propane bottles..........................................................................................$5000 3 spear bale spear, fits bidirectional tractor. Tag #DonB0920......................$1200 3-point round bale unroller. Tag #BigSkyC0720...........................................$1500 Snow blower for John Deere 304. Tag #Brent0720......................................$7000 John Deere RC78 skid steer mounted mower. Tag #Brent0720.................$5000 2011 Marv Haugen broom. Tag #Brent0720...............................................$4000 2012 Marv Haugen land plane. Tag #Brent0720.........................................$3500
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Hesston 65SD 21-ft. header, fits 6450 or 6550 swather. Tag #HarryV0720..$4500 New Holland 21-ft. DSA header, fits New Holland 1100 or 1116 swathers. Tag #KemA0720..............................................................................................$4500
ROUND & SQUARE BALERS
2005 Case RBX562 round baler with net wrap. Excellent shape. Tag #Doug0819........................................................................................$13,500 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler with new belts. Tag #NorthStar0520....$6000
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Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500
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New Holland 16H hay header with Versatile 276 tractor adaptor. Tag #Russ0820. Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup. Tag #RonD0820......................$6500 John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, power steering. Loader is available. Tag #ANF0820......................................................................................$6500 2001 Case IH 2388 combine with 40-ft. 1042 draper header and 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup, 2856 separtator hours. Tag #Vince0820..........$60,000 Hesston 1200 30-ft. pull type swather. Tag#Seville0820.............................$3500 John Deere BP72 72” rotary broom with curb broom. Tag #Hug0820........$4500 Ford F900 lineman’s truck. Tag #DaveT0820. Fire trailer with 3 fire hoses, 500 gallon tank, Honda, great for upcoming harvest. Dave T0820...........................................................................................$6500 2011 Ingersoll Rand light plant. Excellent shape. Tag #SteveM0820.........$5500 John Deere 212 pickup header with Sund pickup attachment. Fits JD8820. Tag #Jerry0820............................................................................................$6500 John Deere 214 pickup header with Rake-Up pickup attachment. Fits JD 8820 or Case 2188 combines. Tag #Jerry0820..............................................$6500 John Deere 120 flail shredder. Tag #ChuckG0820.....................................$8900 Steiger PTA310 Panther tractor with Degelman front blade with 24,5x32 tires. Tag #Reid0820...................................................................................$27,000 Case IH 100 WDX haybine. Tag #DougR0820.........................................$19,500 Case IH LBX 432 big square baler. Tag #DougR0820.............................$37,000 John Deere 4020 tractor, no 3-point, almost new tires. Tag #ANF0820......$7500 John Deere 6620 combine, John Deere 925 25-ft. header. Tag #0820.......$7500 2012 Ford F150 pickup, 4x4, 68,500 miles, automatic. Tag #Doug0820...$17,000 2005 Case RBX562 round baler, net wrap. Excellent shape.Tag #Doug0820...$13,500 Wilray 4000 gallon double walled tank. Tag #Doug0820.............................$4000 Vermeer 2300 rake with very little use. Tag #DougP0820........................$19,000 MacDon 36-ft. header to fit New Holland TV145. Tag #Dave0820. Ford 145 roll over plow. Tag #HiddenL0820................................................$2500 Flexi-Coil System 65 sprayer with 90-ft. booms. Tag #Ron0820................$3500 Degelman 12-ft. blade. Tag #Reid0820.......................................................$7500 New Keho 71/2 hp aeration fan, 3 phase, 480 volt. Tag #Rod0820..............$2995 John Deere G wheel loader. Tag #Jeff0820. 2011 JCB 330 skid steer loader, 1300 hours, 3300# lifting capacity, 84” bucket. Tag #Austin0820.................................................................................$38,000 Case IH 2188 combine with 2800 hours. Tag #Roger0820. 2011 Case IH 1203 windrower, 30-ft. draper header. Tag #Roger0820....$55,000 New Holland 94C 36-ft. header off Case IH combine. Tag #Rober0820..$27,000 John Deere 331 30-ft. disk. Tag #TimK0820...............................................$7000 1988 Kenworth T600 with 18-ft. box and hoist, pusher axle, plumbed for tailgate auger, 3406 engine, 9 speed transmission. Tag #TimK0820..............$31,000 1981 Chevrolet 1-ton pickup, 4WD, automatic, 454 engine, 400 gallon tank, air compressor. Tag #TimK0820.................................................................$6500 1995 John Deere 9600 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #TimK0820... $32,000 1990 John Deere 9600 combine. Tag #TimK0820. 1959 Ford truck with 360 engine. Tag #Tom0820........................................$3000 New Holland 1116 swather with 16-ft. header. Tag #MartyD0820...........$25,000 Honey Bee 240 air flex header, air reel. Fits S series JD Combine. Tag#Dan0820. 1982 Ford truck with 12-ft. blade. Tag #RichT0820.....................................$5500 John Deere 7810 MFD tractor and loader, PowerShift transmission. Tag #Pete0820............................................................................................$58,000
TRUCKS
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Date Celebrated: October 25th The world is full of a veritable cavalcade of delicious foods, and the vast majority of them are rich in fats and grease. While those of us on a crusade for better health often find ourselves avoiding these amazing foods in favor of a thinner waistline, Greasy Food Day encourages us to take a day off from that diet and remember the good things in life. History of Greasy Food Day They get a lot of hate from health fanatics, those delicious meals that make our mouths and our souls sing. Whether we’re talking about the rich stretchy cheese that graces the tops of our favorite pizza dishes, or the flavorful and delicious sub sandwiches that are shine with grease as we unwrap them, greasy foods can truly to be said one of the greatest things in life.
Now it is true that greasy food should be consumed in moderation, but sometimes moderation is a thing for other days. Greasy Food Day encourages you to indulge in your favorite things and remember what it was like to truly be able to enjoy anything without consequence. What’s your favorite greasy food? Juicy hamburgers? Hot dogs bursting with flavor? Sausage Rolls? Maybe you’re Canadian and enjoy the overwhelmingly flavorful and greasy dish that is poutine? Whatever your poison, Greasy Food Day is your excuse to dive in and enjoy them like there’s no tomorrow. How to Celebrate Greasy Food Day Go out to your favorite restaurant and order your favorite greasy dishes, and remember to bring some napkins! Is your favorite greasy food a family recipe? Alright then! It’s time to get the family together and celebrate Greasy Food Day with a rich dish that is steeped in tradition, be sure to pass that on to your kids so they can celebrate once you’re gone! Rich greasy food is often a comfort food for many people, so don’t let anyone tell you that you don’t deserve a bit of comfort. In fact, get as comfortable as you like on Greasy Food Day!
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Exotic Bee ID website expanded
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service in a predetermined order of characteristics Exotic Bee ID (https://idtools.org/id/ that entomologists build to identify bees. bees/exotic/), a website created through “You start your search for an ID in a collaborative effort between the U.S. the key using whatever features you feel Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural comfortable recognizing. While many of Research Service (ARS) and Animal and the physical traits can only be seen using Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) a microscope, if you are looking at a live and Utah State University (USU) to help bee or a photo you took with your phone identify non-native bees in the United you can narrow down your options using States, has been expanded to include more features you can see,” said USU Exotic Bee information and species. ID project coordinator Skyler Burrows. “Or While Exotic Bee ID is designed primaryou can just start looking at the photos in the ily as a screening tool for those who monitor website’s gallery for similar looking bees.” and intercept non-native bees coming into For example, you find an unfamiliar bee this country, such as people working at ports in your Chicago garden on a lamb’s ears of entry, state agriculture departments, and plant defending it by flying in small circles university extension services, it also is set to drive off other insects. Taking a closer up to be used by growers, hobbyists and look, you may see yellow bands on the back home owners—that is, essentially anyone of the abdomen that are separated in the with an interest in identifying bees. Access center to form a black “V-shape” and even to the website is free. possibly the pollen collecting hairs on the Unveiled in 2018, the original website underside of the abdomen. provided information and identification reKeying these physical traits will winnow sources for honey bee species and Megachthe possible identification from hundreds to ilidae—the taxonomic family that includes 14. When you add in the behavior and range, leafcutter bees, mason bees and resin bees. there is only one ID: European wool carder The expansion added information and spebee Anthidium manicatum. cies level ID guides for selected exotic and A native of Europe, Asia and North Afnative bees from the genera of wool carder rica, the European Wool Carder bee was bees and additional mason bees. accidently introduced into the United States “We focused on these groups as they inin the 1950s and has since spread across the clude the majority of non-native bees that country. either have already been introduced or have The nucleus of information that forms a high potential to invade the U.S. and then Exotic Bee ID comes from ARS’ U.S. some of their look alike natives,” explained National Pollinating Insects Collection, entomologist Terry L. Griswold with the a world class collection of more than 1.6 ARS Pollinating Insect-Biology, Managemillion specimens from around the country ment, Systematics Research Unit in Logan, and the world, also housed in Logan, Utah. Utah, who is the ARS collaborator for the The Exotic Bee ID website has been website. “Introductions of new species can augmented with incredibly sharp photos have negative consequences from bringing taken by a special camera that can magnify in new pathogens and parasites to displacing insect parts 1000X and then automatically native species. Ultimately, this easy-to-use, stitch the photos together, sometimes more accurate website could help reduce native than hundreds of individual shots to create pollinator losses.” images as large as a gigabyte each that show A unique feature of Exotic Bee ID is that every detail. the identification guides can be entered at Fact sheets and access to maps showing any point from color of parts of the insect’s the locations of finds also were added. anatomy, presence and placement of hairs, Funding, project support, website supleg shape, distribution ranges, or other eleport and hosting, and additional content for ments. This is unlike conventional keys that Exotic Bee ID has been provided by APHIS. are set up to make binary yes/no decisions
Hug A Sheep Day
Date Celebrated: October 31st They’re wild and wooly, snuggly and bouncy, and they’re responsible for some of the greatest stuff on Earth. What are we talking about? Why sheep of course! These baaaa-d boys are out there giving you the comfiest of socks, the warmest of sweaters, and some of the best cheese you can imagine outside of a cattle farm. As if that’s not enough, they also give you lanolin to protect your skin, and at the end of a long day, are some of the most delicious chops you can put on your plate. Hug A Sheep Day reminds you to thank them for all the wonderful things they bring to your life. History of Hug A Sheep Day The original Hug A Sheep Day was set on the birthday of Punkin, the first sheep the Crazy Sheep Lady of Equinox Farms ever called her own. Punkin was rescued from the Bluegrass Stockyards in 1992 to prevent something bad from happening to him. Little did either of them know that this was to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and a legacy that would cover the next 22 years and counting. When Punkin passed 12 years later, the Crazy Sheep Lady knew she had to commemorate
his passing and encourage people everywhere to show how much they love these wild and wooly critters. Thus came to pass Hug A Sheep Day, and from there it slowly but surely grew to be an international affair with farms holding open farm days and other related events to help people show up and hug a sheep! How to celebrate Hug A Sheep Day Well first try to find your way to a local farm and hug yourself a sheep! If you’ve never seen a sheep in person, Hug A Sheep Day is definitely your opportunity to change that, and your life, for the better. Look to see if there are open farm days going on nearby and pop by for a visit. Are there no farm days available nearby? Then go down to your local craft store and get yourself a bundle of wool, after all, if you can’t hug a sheep, you can learn how to spin and knit their wool into wonderful, warm, durable clothing! ##### To pray...is to desire; but it is to desire what God would have us desire. – Francois Fenelon ##### In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. – John Bunyan
October, 2020 is Family History Month
We all have a history, and that history extends far back beyond ourselves. Every ancestor we have has left their mark on us and has been the formation of tradition and culture within our lives. There is a certain comfort in knowing where we came from, and Family History Day encourages us to delve into the people who came together to make us who we are today. But our genealogy is even more important than just knowing our origins! History of Family History Day Our family histories have been important since far into pre-history, and have only grown in importance in the years since. Our family history tells us who we are, and where we’re from, and what great line of ancestors we all come from. Family history was held in high regard by people of every stripe, carrying the honors and dishonors of everyone who came before them. In the medieval ages, one’s lineage was of such import that entire texts were created tracing the lineage of every noble person in the various lands. The science of studying one’s family history is called genealogy, and in recent years its become important for reasons beyond tracking your family line. Many conditions and diseases have been discovered to be congenital, meaning that they pass from mother or father to child. Tracking your family history means that doctors can keep an eye out for these conditions during your visits, and may be able to prevent or slow their progress as you age. How to Celebrate Family History Day It all starts with collecting what you know about your family and compiling it together. If you’re lucky like we are you’ll have a family member who had a passion for genealogy and will have started the footwork for you, if not, its time to hit the books! There are websites and organizations that can help you trace your family line, including using DNA samples to help identify unknown relatives! Who knows how big your family really is? Family History Day encourages you to find out!
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MSU student receives national environmental health scholarship
By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service state of Montana. She worked with DPHHS A Montana State University (MSU) supervisor Ed Evanson, training coordinator undergraduate who hopes to one day serve Nina Heinzinger, Gallatin County sanitarMontana communities as a public health ofian Shane Lewis and county environmental ficer is one of just two people in the country health director Lori Christenson. to receive a national scholarship for students “I haven’t met a single person who hasn’t pursuing careers in environmental health. made me feel welcome and supported,” said Amanda Ruckey, an environmental Ruckey of her many mentors. “From Shelly health major and first-generation college Hogan and Kathryn Heiser in the McNair student, has received an undergraduate Scholars Program to all of my internship scholarship from the National Environmenmentors, they truly want to prepare people tal Health Association and American Acadto jump into a career.” emy of Sanitarians. The annual scholarship, Graduating from an accredited program which provides $2,250 in funding, supports is a boon for students as well as the envistudents who intend to move directly into ronmental health workforce in Montana, careers in the environmental health field. said Mari Eggers, Ruckey’s adviser and A California native, Ruckey moved to mentor within the program. It means that Montana in 2015 and has become involved as students, they are eligible to apply for in research and projects in several Montana unique environmental health internships counties in pursuit of her degree. She is and scholarships. As new graduates, they preparing to enter her final year in the Deare far more competitive for jobs and opt to partment of Microbiology and Immunology take professional exams right after graduin MSU’s College of Agriculture, whose ation, rather than being required to work environmental health program became for a couple of years before they can sit for NEHA-accredited last year. those tests. Ruckey entered the program in 2018 after “Amanda is entirely committed to a cataking a course on careers in microbiology reer in public environmental health, and her and learning about the ways health officials undergraduate work has been worthy of an trace the sources of foodborne illness outexcellent graduate student,” said Eggers. breaks. That introduction interested her in “With her outgoing and entirely unpretenthe communication of environmental risk tious nature, she will thrive in working with factors and how officials can protect compeople from all backgrounds.” munity members. After spending the summer in Broadwa“I realized that if people could commuter County shadowing the county sanitarian, nicate better and be held accountable for Ruckey said she hopes to remain in Monthe inspection of their equipment, things tana and become a sanitarian herself in order like foodborne illness outbreaks could be protect the most vulnerable from risks of avoided,” said Ruckey. “There are a lot of foodborne illnesses and other public health people involved before that food gets into concerns. Having found a place she fits so your mouth. My goal is to get involved in well in, she has no intention of leaving the the community I work in and help bridge community she has found. that gap in communication.” “I have loved my time in this program,” On beginning her studies, she immeshe said of her experience at MSU. “Every diately began making an impact in comsingle person involved really wants to see munities around Montana. Also, an MSU students succeed. Everything about my McNair Scholar, Ruckey participated in experience in Montana has been great. I’ve an internship through the state Department never felt like I belonged somewhere as of Public Health and Human Services and much as I do here.” helped produce reports on foodborne illness risk factors for both Gallatin County and the
World Standards Day
Celebrated on: October 14th Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Henry Ward Beecher Throughout the world, there is a set of standards that have been established that companies, organizations, and industries have all agreed to hold up. These standards have been established by mutual agreement between these organizations as part of their participation in the ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. It was these kinds of standards that helped drive the industrial revolution, and today it drives the advancement of all technologies from automotive to telecommunications. World Standards Day celebrates the work of these men and women, and the contribution their work makes to the world at large. History of World Standards Day Standards are important, we all know that and were all raised with this concept, but it’s entirely possible that we aren’t truly cognizant of just how vitally important standards can be. In the days before international standards and industrialization things, there was no way to get a replacement part for a machine or piece of equipment that you owned without going to the original manufacturer. Even then it was
entirely possible that they’d only be able to do a ‘best fit’ sort of fix. Without automation or a set of standards to work by, every piece of these machines was purpose-built, meaning they were unique to that device. The industrial revolution saw the beginning of an important change, and while many people say that fire was man’s most important invention, it’s entirely possible that it was actually standardization. Today when you need a replacement screw, you know you can go down to the hardware store and get one. When you get a new router you know that it will be able to communicate with the networks and other electronic equipment because they all operate on a set of standardized frequencies. Even your cars run on a certain kind of fuel because the ISO set the standard for vehicles of that type. World Standards Day celebrates the hard work of the ISO and the way that it has utterly shaped the world we have today. How To Celebrate World Standards Day The best way to Celebrate World Standards Day is just to take some time to contemplate all of the things in your life that are standardized, and how much easier it makes things. Standards dictate the sizes, shapes, composition, frequency, and all the other fiddly bits that make our world fit together. Imagine what our lives would be without standardization!
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Extension encourages families to communicate about legacy and estate planning
MSU News Service At some point, parents and their adult plans for the event of serious illness or children will face the challenge of talking death as a way to foster discussion. Parents about estate planning. According to Monmay question the motives of adult children tana State University Extension educators, who express concern about estate planning it is important to start these conversations but have not taken the time and effort to early and to not let the fear of the future get have their own documents prepared, such in the way of having affairs in order. as wills, durable powers of attorney for Most people don’t like to acknowledge finances, or powers of attorney for health the day when parents can no longer mancare. age on their own, let alone worry about Goetting and Wedum said that because their own future issues like deteriorating families are unique, methods of communihealth, outliving retirement savings or faccating about estate planning will vary, but ing bankruptcy caused by long-term health some basic questions should be addressed, care costs, said Marsha Goetting, MSU including whom the parents trust, whether Extension family economics specialist. they want only family members involved But eventually, something forces the subin the conversation, whether in-laws or ject and causes the children to act, she said. adult grandchildren are included in the “In my family, it was several people process, and what professionals should from my hometown in Kansas expressing be consulted — attorneys, certified public concern about my mother’s driving that accountants, insurance agents or certified moved my sisters and me to take action,” financial planners. said Goetting. “But as anyone who has been Families should also discuss what legal ‘there’ knows, we do not always make the tools — such as wills, living wills, trusts, best decisions during a family crisis.” financial power of attorney and health care power of attorney — and what non-legal Goetting added that while individuals may believe the best way to minimize feeltools — such as written directions for a ings of helplessness and stress that results funeral or memorial service, letters of last from a crisis is to plan, emotionally it’s instruction or an ethical will —should be hard to talk about incapacity and death. The part of the estate planning process. situation can get complicated by underlyRather than waiting until the coronavirus ing tensions or misunderstandings between pandemic is over, Goetting and Wedum parents and children. suggest holding a virtual meeting to discuss “Planning ahead requires anticipating issues that could be preventing a parent potential situations such as family disagreefrom estate planning. They added to make ments, dependency, disability, incapacity, sure that all family members present have death and exploring solutions to difficult background on key topics that will be disproblems,” said Wendy Wedum, MSU cussed. Extension Pondera County agent. “While For additional sources, visit https:// a discussion of such topics and the legal www.montana.edu/estateplanning/eppubtools needed could make family members lications.html to review MSU Extension’s feel uncomfortable, it’s vital that someone more than 40 MontGuides on estate planin the family start the conversation.” ning. For those who do not have computer Goetting and Wedum suggested that the access, copies are available from county adult children share their preferences and Extension or reservation offices.
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Don’t walk up behind a horse, unless you know it sees you out of the corner of its eye. Talk as you approach the horse. When walking around a tied horse, talk, put your hand on the rump, and walk close to the back legs. If you walk 4-6 feet away you may get the full impact of a kick. Ouch! Don’t walk under a horses neck when directly tied to a rail or wall. It may startle the horse, while you are in a vulnerable position. Lead a horse with its neck at your side. Don’t walk in front of the horse where you might get pushed or stomped, or near the hip where you can easily get kicked. Never stand directly in front of a horse. If it spooks, it might jump forward. Standing directly behind a horse is also a bad idea, because it puts you in position for a full-impact kick. When shutting the back door or ramp of a horse trailer, always stand to the side. Unexpected backing out can be dangerous. It is best to trail ride with a buddy in case of emergencies. Always carry a cell phone, especially if you ride alone. Be careful about galloping on the trails with a group of riders. Horses are herd animals, and some may panic, or get mischievous, when the group starts running. When leading a horse, turn it away from you to avoid having the horse step on you. Never tie a horse to a piece of furniture, car bumper, or a weak fence. Unstable objects may break, or the horse may become entangled in the object. Certified safety helmets (not bike helmets) are a wise thing for riders to wear, particularly inexperienced riders, jumping riders, and riders on young, inexperienced horses. Never, never, never allow the horse’s lead rope to be tied around your arm or waist, in case the horse spooks and runs–funerals have been held for people who have done this. Always wear boots whenever working around a horse. The day you wear sandals is the day you get stepped on.
Mulligan Day
Celebrated on October 17th Give yourself a second chance on Mulligan Day. Whether it is a former relationship with a friend or loved one, an old hobby that you abandoned or a past mistake that needs rectifying, you can give it another go on Mulligan Day. Learn about Mulligan Day Commonly used in games such as golf, the term ‘mulligan’ derives from the 1920’s when Canadian golfer David Mulligan made a mistake during a game and retook his shot. Since then, to ‘call a mulligan’ means the chance to try again. Everyone deserves to have a second chance in life, right? And this is what Mulligan Day is all about. If you don’t succeed at first, try and try again! After all, we aren’t all perfect. We are going to make mistakes. We should not feel bad about doing something wrong. We should see it as an opportunity to learn and to do it better the following time. There are a number of different reasons why Mulligan Day is such a good day to celebrate! After all, aren’t second chances good for everyone? Although we always want to do things correctly right away, immediate success is not always possible. In fact, it is very rare. We should embrace our human faults. Don’t simply admit failure and give up. Instead, take a deep breath, think about where you went wrong, learn from it, and try it again. History of Mulligan Day In order to understand Mulligan Day, we need to take a look at the different uses of this theory. While we use this to refer to the golfer, there have been a number of different takes on Mulligan theory throughout history. For example, we can date this back as far as 1793, when the term “mulligan” was used in reference to Thomas Mulligan. He was a passionate golfer and a minor Anglo-Irish aristocrat. It was then in the 1920’s that the Canadian golfer, David Bernard Mulligan, would ask for a second shot off the first tee. This was when the term “mulligan” was coined and became more widespread. It was in the 1940’s that the term was approved by the United States Golf Association for widespread use. It was not until later, in 1985, that David Mulligan actually confirmed the story about his additional shots in an interview. How to celebrate Mulligan Day Celebrate Mulligan Day by giving yourself another chance to do something that previously went wrong. Golf courses will usually hold a Mulligan Day celebration where golfers can play again for free at a later date. You could also join in by making Mulligan Stew which is a ‘second-chance’ meal made from the leftovers of previous meals. One way to celebrate Mulligan Day is by going down the literal route and having a good old game of golf! If you’re new to golf, you will need to get yourself some equipment! Aside from playing a round of traditional golf, why not play a game of mini golf? This is something that everyone can get involved in, and you can have a lot of fun! You can also use Mulligan Day as an opportunity to learn some new skills. Whether this is playing an instrument or mastering a second language, use this day as the catalyst to help you try out something new. You should not have any fear of failing or needing to do something again and again in order to get it right. After all, the struggle is what makes the achievement even more enjoyable at the end, and it is definitely better to try than to not give it any sort of effort at all, right?
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Checklist Day
Date Celebrated: October 30th If you are living in the modern world, making use of a checklist is a powerful habit to embrace. So, Checklist Day is a great way to remind yourself how important these self-made reminders truly are. Interestingly enough, it is said that this day harkens back to some rather dark roots. During the 1930s, early aviators were searching for ways to allow flying to be much safer and avoid the all-too-common crash during takeoff. After several costly mishaps, one group of pilots came up with the idea to create a checklist before taxiing down the runway. It is said that the origins of Checklist Day can be traced back to this singular event. So, how can you celebrate Checklist Day appropriately? As you may have guessed, the best way to do so is by making a checklist. Still, remember to use this checklist to make absolutely certain that you never forget Checklist Day!
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Asian giant hornet complete genome released
By Kim Kaplan Agricultural Research Service Computational biologist Anna Childers, The first complete genome of the Asian with the ARS Bee Research Laboratory in giant hornet has been released by a team of Beltsville, Maryland, who coordinates the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scienAsian giant hornet genome team, explained tists. ARS has made the genome available it is important to establish the sequence of to the research community in AgDataComthe current colony in North America. This mons and the National Center for Biotechwill help determine if any new finds come nology Information, even before publishing from the original source or to potentially the results in a scientific journal to make the signal a separate introduction from their data freely accessible as quickly as possible. Asian homeland. The goal is to produce the genome and Genomic data also are being gathered make it available quickly after an invasive from populations of Asian giant hornets insect is detected so researchers will have across its native range so differences in this information immediately to help coorvarious sub-species can be mapped. Sciendinate an effective response. tists can use the data to try and determine Asian giant hornets are the largest wasps the origin of Asian giant hornets in North in the world, ranging from 1.5 to 2 inches America. long. Their native range extends from north“Having this reference genome will ern India to East Asia. Now, they have been help provide a broader biological picture found in western Washington State as well of the Asian giant hornet. It also will help as Vancouver Island and Langley, Canada. build an understanding of the dynamics of Asian giant hornets concern beekeepers any Asian giant hornet populations in this because they can attack honey bee colonies country and how they may adapt as well as during the late summer and early fall. possibly provide information to sharpen the The team of ARS entomologists and development of controls to prevent them DNA sequence experts began the task in from becoming established,” Childers said. May in collaboration with the biotechnolThis work is part of the Ag100Pest Initiaogy company Pacific Biosciences. They tive, an ARS program to produce reference were able to rapidly produce the entire gequality genome assemblies for the top 100 nome sequence from the thorax of a single arthropod agricultural pests, including forinsect frozen from the colony found in the eign pest species that are potential invasive town of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island in threats to U.S. agriculture. September 2019. More rapid development of reference Pacific Biosciences’ new technology platgenomes in response to the appearance of form Sequel II with HiFi or “High-Fidelity” potentially harmful invasive pests is a parafragments permitted more genetic informadigm shift for invasive species management. tion to be extracted more accurately from With advances that have been made in the single specimen, allowing the team to DNA sequencing and data preparation as finish the genome in just two months. This part of the Ag100Pest Initiative, a faster is much faster than a genome is usually response to new pest detections such as the completed and from much less source mateAsian giant hornet has become possible, rial, demonstrating that genome sequencing removing limits that existed before due to can now be part of real-time response to sample size, DNA quality, and complexity. invasive species.
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Pumpkin Day
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NDSU Extension Service Combines are one of the largest machines Make sure all bystanders are at least 50 feet on a farm. away. They remove crops from fields and separate • Start the combine and separator. Adjust the cleaning shoe fan to full speed for grain from other material to be spread back in maximum airflow. Alternately, open and the field. However, combines retain a significant amount of material following the harvest close cleaning shoe sieves electronically. Also of just one field. adjust the rotor to full speed for maximum “They can have as much as 150 pounds air suction or open and close the concaves. of biomaterial, including chaff, grain and the Operate the combine this way for at least two seed of weeds such as Palmer amaranth,” cauminutes for self-cleaning. tions Tom Peters, North Dakota State Univer• Clean out any material left in the rock sity (NDSU) Extension sugarbeet agronomist trap. and weed expert. “This material may remain • Use a leaf blower or air compressor to in tight spaces or in obvious places, such as remove material from the exterior of the the gathering head and grain tank.” combine, focusing on the head, feeder house, Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension agriand axle and straw spreader at the rear of the culture and natural resources agent in Steele machine. County, urges producers to be especially on • Close the doors to the rock trap and clean the lookout for weeds and pests brought in by the grain elevator and the unloading auger equipment from out of state. sump. During harvest in North Dakota, custom To clean ATVs and planting and tillage combining units harvest a percentage of equipment, the North Central Agricultural and crops. Some custom combining units are loNatural Resources Academy says you should: cal, while other units may come from other • Remove all plant material, living and states, such as Kansas or Nebraska. As custom dead. combining crews move their way into North • Remove loose clods of soil that have accumulated on tires, wheel wells or fenders. Dakota for harvest, they can pick up weed Here are some tips from the academy seeds and deposit the seeds onto fields here. for washing ATVs and planting and tillage This is where a problem can blow up quite equipment: quickly, especially with a new weed such as • Choose the correct nozzle or tip for your Palmar amaranth. power washer and hold the unit 2 to 3 feet Planting and tillage equipment and allfrom the surface being cleaned. Pre-soaking terrain vehicles (ATVs) used in the field also is recommended to loosen material and can accumulate mud and debris and move increase efficiency, saving time and water pathogen-infested soil and weed seed from during cleaning. contaminated to clean fields. • Work from the top of the unit to the botWhile removing all debris isn’t possible, tom to avoid biomaterial, soil and debris from taking the time to clean equipment between running onto the cleaned areas. fields can reduce the movement of weed seed • Use smooth, left to right horizontal moand other material from one field to another tions while covering a 3- to 4-foot area in one significantly, according to Johnson. pass. This will increase the efficiency of your “But before you start cleaning your combine and other farm equipment, take time to movement. put on the proper personal protective equip• If you want to use a cleaner, consult the ment (PPE),” she advises. power washer’s operator’s manual for instructions about the type and volume of cleaner PPE includes hearing protection, a mask, needed. This will help determine what proda long-sleeved shirt and pants, closed-toed ucts are recommended or acceptable, as well shoes, safety glasses and gloves. as any precautions you should take to limit Also always shut the machine off when environmental impacts. working in direct contact with moving parts, To sanitize the equipment, use a 1% bleach such as when needing to unclog the machine. solution applied via a backpack or deck Here are some steps for cleaning the combine from the North Central Agricultural and (pump) sprayer. Soak surfaces for 15 to 20 Natural Resources Academy: seconds with the solution, then thoroughly • Run the unloading auger while it is empty rinse the equipment to prevent corrosion. for at least one minute. For more information about equipment • Open the clean grain and tailings elevator cleanout, visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ doors, rock trap and unloading auger sump. palmeramaranth.
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A recent Montana State University a plan to address a specific audience on an (MSU) graduate placed second in a national issue they’ve identified. You then build a agricultural economics competition last program addressing that issue.” month, the first MSU student to place in the DelCurto’s research into the PRF proprogram’s top three. gram uncovered a need for increased comMolly DelCurto, who earned her master’s munication with producers who may benefit in applied economics from the College of from the insurance. Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural “Because the PRF program is so new, Economics and Economics this spring, one of the problems that has been found is was the runner-up in the Agriculture and that people just don’t know it’s available,” Applied Economics Association’s (AAEA) she said. “We wanted to be sure we got this Graduate Student Extension Competition. information out there as much as we could.” The competition asks graduate students to DelCurto worked with Fuller, who is also develop programs related to extension and an MSU Extension specialist, to create and outreach based on their research. The top present educational materials to producers three students receive cash awards. around Montana about the PRF program DelCurto’s graduate research focused and how to best implement in real-life situon a new element of federal crop insurance ations. She then presented her project, “To called the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insure or Not Insure? Spreading Awareness Insurance Program, which is administered of the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurby the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ance Program,” to a panel of judges from Designed for ranchers and producers of forthe AAEA, and was awarded second place age and hay, the program insures rangeland in the nationwide competition earlier this acreage against low rainfall conditions and month. seeks to provide more financial stability to DelCurto is the first MSU graduate stuthose producers who rely upon forages as dent to place in the top three of the comfeed for cattle and other livestock. petition. The winner was Katie Wilts from “Livestock producers have historically the University of Minnesota and the third not used crop insurance, in part because place recipient was Jose Enrique Velasco it’s been targeted at larger commodity crops Ortiz of Purdue. like wheat and corn,” said Kate Fuller, DelIn addition to earning her recognition Curto’s mentor and an associate professor in from the AAEA, Fuller said DelCurto’s the Department of Agricultural Economics work is a valuable resource for MSU Extenand Economics. “It’s an index insurance, sion and regional producers. After earning which means you insure based on a rainfall her master’s, DelCurto accepted a position index that isn’t tied to your specific piece of as a data analyst for the state of Montana’s property. We don’t have a lot of index inLegislative Fiscal Division. surance products in the U.S., which is what “Molly really became an expert on PRF makes it so unique and complex.” and how it works,” said Fuller. “She’s DelCurto’s thesis evaluated the PRF proreached a place where she can answer regram and changes that have been made since ally technical, specific questions about the its inception. For the AAEA competition, program while also being able to present however, there was an additional element. a PRF 101 crash course for people who She also created an educational program are really just getting started with thinking designed to help ranchers and producers about insurance. She has become a really around Montana understand and best utilize good resource for MSU Extension and for the insurance. people around the state to answer questions, “This competition was a pretty neat opinterface and educate the public on an importunity,” DelCurto said. “The program portant topic.” gives grad students the chance to develop
Old Farmers Day
Date Celebrated: October 12th Take a trip to a rural area! Our society was built upon the rugged shoulders and stubborn personalities of farmers from around the world. So, it only makes sense that we celebrate their contributions and all that they have provided (and indeed continue to provide) us. Old Farmer’s Day intends to do just this. Celebrating Old Farmer’s Day can take
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Let’s boost our immune systems with a healthful diet
By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension I was out of town for a couple of days, body, your immune system can resist it. taking care to follow all the health precauWithout a vaccine for COVID-19, can tions in place. we do anything lifestyle-wise? Follow your Wearing masks was required in every rehealth-care provider’s recommendations and tail store and restaurant. Arrows directed us consider these tips. where to walk, and “X” marked the spots for Eat a healthful diet. Be sure to aim for social distancing when paying for our items. variety in your daily diet. See https://www. I heard a loud sneeze at a restaurant. It choosemyplate.gov for details about building sounded juicy. a healthful diet. I nearly ran out of the restaurant, but I Most people shortchange themselves on wasn’t sure of the location of the “droplet the recommendation for fruits and vegetables, which should make up half of our plate. shower.” Most adults need at least 4 1/2 cups of fruits I stayed in my spot. However, I interrupted and vegetables daily. Fruits and vegetables my menu reading and put my mask back on are naturally rich in vitamins A and C, and a before I looked around. variety of natural antioxidants. According to some research, respiratory For example, antioxidants include betadroplets from sneezes might travel 18 feet carotene (in deep orange and gold vegor more. etables), lutein in green leafy vegetables Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be alarmed, but we (such as kale and spinach) and lycopene (in are at a challenging point in history. Our actions are safe-guarding our health, along with tomatoes and watermelon). that of our family and friends, and everyone Vitamin D also helps promote a healthy around us. immune system, so be sure you are having I spotted the “sneezer.” He was a host. He milk and other vitamin D-fortified foods and was wearing a mask as he brought people to beverages, and oily fish such as tuna and their table. salmon. A short stroll outside in the summer I was hoping he just had inhaled some pepCONTINUED ON PAGE B18 per or had seasonal allergies. We know people can spread COVID-19. Can CODRYING. STORAGE. HANDLING. VID-19 be spread by food? I have good news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging.” Restaurants are following cleaning and sanitizing recommendations, so I felt safe sitting in our socially distanced booth. Ordinarily, our immune system protects us from viruses, bacteria and other “germs.” Our immune system acts similarly to the old video arcade “Pac Man” game, gobbling anything in its path around a maze. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is a “novel” (new) virus. Our body does not have the defenses in place without a vaccination. As the cold and flu season approaches and the pandemic continues, we can take steps to strengthen our immune system. The immune system is highly complex. It includes specialized cells known as white blood cells, which prevent or limit infection in our bodies. Immune cells are made in the bone marrow, and the thymus organ in the upper chest helps immune cells mature. Lymph nodes store white blood cells and release them in the bloodstream, where they can trap infectious germs. The spleen, an organ behind the stomach, also plays a role in immunity. Once your body fights off a germ, your immune system remembers it so the next time the same germ enters your
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From MSU News Service A new video from Montana State UniHe added that soils tend to become versity Extension shows the impact and acidic fairly quickly, even with the recommended levels of fertilizer use. causes of soil acidification and offers “This means it’s not a question of if, but Montana farmers management options when, this problem will affect a specific, to prevent, adapt to or correct acidic soil, cropped and fertilized field,” he said. which can lead to heavy yield losses. Liming and manure applications are the “Soil acidification is an emerging issue primary long-term fixes for acidic soil, in Montana, where low soil pH has traditionally not been a concern,” said Clain Jones said, which will allow continued Jones, MSU Extension’s soil fertility production of crops. When using spent specialist and professor in the MSU Colsugar beet lime, this can cost around $100/ lege of Agriculture’s Department of Land acre because of hauling and application Resources and Environmental Sciences. costs, for an approximately 15- to 20-year Jones said soil pH levels low enough to benefit. Based on his experience, Hanford said he strongly encourages farmers harm crop growth have been found in 24 to use prevention practices to avoid the Montana counties. expense and task of liming and to avoid The video was produced by Jones yield losses. and Nate Kenney, a graduate student Selecting crops that use less nitrogen, in MSU’s Science and Natural History such as legumes, perennial grass and Filmmaking program in the School of barley, and applying nitrogen fertilizer Film and Photography. The video features in ways that maximize the amount taken Brent Hanford, a farmer from Fort Benton up by plants, can slow the downward collaborating with MSU scientists on this pH slide, Jones said. He noted that some issue. crops and varieties are more tolerant of Acidity is measured on the pH scale, low pH, and perennials may slowly inwith numbers from 0 to 14, with lower crease soil pH. numbers being more acidic. Jones said Engel’s research, funded by the Monwhen pH drops below 6, legumes have tana Fertilizer Advisory Committee and a trouble fixing nitrogen – which supports U.S. Department of Agriculture Western growth and development – and there is a Sustainable Agriculture Research and change in herbicide action and how long Education grant, also found that seedherbicide residue stays in the soil. As pH placed phosphorus fertilizer can help goes below 5, aluminum that exists naturally in soil is released and can be taken crops tolerate high soil aluminum levels up by plants, damaging crops. caused by low pH. But this is a shortResearch by MSU soils professor Rick term adaptation, not a long-term solution, Engel, Jones and others indicates that amJones said. monium fertilizers, including urea, are the The video is available to view at https:// major cause of soil acidification in agriwww.youtube.com/watch?v=cjWneDQV cultural soils. Acidification can be hard to yV8&feature=youtu.be. detect, since it can begin in a small area or For additional information, visit http:// be isolated to particular soil depths. That landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/acidif/index.html or contact Jones at means that acidic soil can be hidden in clainj@montana.edu or 406-994-6076. standard soil test results, Jones said.
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Haunted Refrigerator Night
Date celebrated: October 30th Let’s face it, there isn’t a huge amount of things you can do with certain leftovers, and sometimes you forget about them in the face of a fresher meal! When you forget about those leftovers, you can rest assured they certainly haven’t forgotten about you. Instead, they sit lurking in the back of the refrigerator waiting for you to delve into its darkest corners and unleash the disgusting rotten mess that lurks within those Tupperware sarcophagi. Haunted Refrigerator Night is time for you to don your protective gear, grab your proton pack, and bust the ghosts of dinners past that still lurk in your refrigerator. History of Haunted Refrigerator Night This holiday is one of the grand march of holidays created by Thomas & Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs. Tom and his wife decided that the best time to tackle the frightening depths of their refrigerator was the night before Halloween, and there they started a long history of tradition where they would face these dangers each year. We know that digging into your refrigerator can be overwhelming, even frightening, but that’s no reason to let those items continue to fester. While it would be best for people to make a habit of using the contents of their refrigerator throughout the year, or at least clean it out a little more often, we all know that isn’t going to happen. Every day we indulge in delicious meals and stash their remains with fond hopes of lunch tomorrow, dinner tomorrow night, or even a leftovers night on Friday, and yet they continue to sit and fester for months on end in the back of the refrigerator. How to Celebrate Haunted Refrigerator Night Haunted Refrigerator Night is best celebrated by cleaning out the horrors that live deep within your icebox. Be sure to bring a medical mask, copious garbage bags, and if you’re brave a container of cleaners to try to restore the Tupperware to a usable state. Honestly, though you’ll probably be safer by just tossing the whole thing into the garbage, who wants to chance that smell sticking around? You can finish off Haunted Refrigerator Night with a vow (we both know you won’t keep) to start using your leftovers more in the year to come.
Long life
An old man was relaxing at his hundredth birthday party when a reported went up to him. “Sir, what is the secret of your long life?” The man considered this for a moment, then replied, “Every evening at 9 p.m. I have a glass of port. Good for the heart I’ve heard.” The reporter then asked, “That’s ALL?” The man smiled, “Well, canceling my voyage on Titanic sure didn’t hurt.” ##### Real-life ER report: “Abdominal pain. Diagnosis: tight pants and belt.” ##### Real-life ER report: “Head injury: “Rolled off couch and hit telephone.” ##### Real-life ER report: “Patient missed punching bag, hit metal safe.”
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Yellow Starthistle: Identification, Biology and Integrated Management
By Hilary Parkinson, MSU Research Associate, and Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Invasive Plant Specialist; Dept. of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Origin and Distribution on thereceptacle, resembling a cotton swab Impacts Yellow starthistle is native to Eurasia (Asia (Figure 5). Ye l l o w Minor, the Middle East and south central EuLifecycle starthistle rerope). Seed was introduced to California in the Yellow starthistle is a facultative winter anduces wildlife F I G U R E 5 . C o t t o n y t u f t s mid 1850s as a contaminant in alfalfa seed. nual, meaning it germinates in the fall, but may habitat and is remaining after seed dispersal. Initially a weed of agricultural systems and germinate in the spring. Following germination associated with (Richard Old, Bugwood.org) roadsides, yellow starthistle began to spread to a long taproot grows rapidly, allowing plants a reduction in rangelands across northwestern states during to survive summer drought. Plants bolt in the native plants. the 1870s and 1880s. In the 1960s there was a spring or early summer. Flowering may occur It also reduces rapid expansion of yellow starthistle throughout from early summer to early fall until buds are land value and the West, attributed to extensive road building, killed by frost. access to recexpansion of ranching and disturbances assoSpread reational areas. ciated with suburban development. The weed Seed production and spread can be prolific; Sharp spines was estimated to be spreading at 7,000-20,000 a single plant may produce more than 150,000 easily scratch acres per year in 1989, but reevaluation in 1994 seeds under ideal conditions. There are two the skin, imdoubled these estimates to 15,000 to 50,000 types of seed, plumed and plumeless (Figure 6). pacting recreacres per year. Plumes are fluffy appendages that may faciliational opporThe first report of yellow starthistle in Montate dispersal by wind, exemplified by those on tunities where FIGURE 6. Plumed (A) and tana was in 1958 in Ravalli County. The next dandelion. By creating two seed types that differ it grows in high plumeless seeds (B). (Cindy Roche, report was in Gallatin County in 1982. Since in how and when they disperse, or their ideal densities. Bugwood.org) then, eight additional counties have reported conditions for germination, plants may increase Ye l l o w the presence of yellow starthistle (Figure 1). their chances for new populations to establish. starthistle reduces forage yield and degrades Plumeless seeds are habitat in rangelands, grasslands, and agriculretained in the seed head tural areas. Cattle, sheep and goats will graze longer, sometimes reit in early spring up until the bolting stage, maining through winter but livestock will not graze it once the spiny FIGURE 1. Counties in or until the plant decays. flower heads develop. Yellow starthistle causes Montana (shaded) where They typically fall imchewing disease in horses, a neurologic disease yellow starthistle has been reported. (Rice, P.M. mediately below the parthat includes brain lesions and mouth ulcers. A INVADERS Database System, ent plant and comprise lethal dose occurs when horses ingest quantihttp://invader.dbs.umt.edu) only 10 to 25 percent ties of yellow starthistle equivalent to 60 to 200 of the total number of percent of their body weight over a one to two seeds. month period. Symptoms include drowsiness, Plumed seeds comdifficulty in eating and drinking, twitching of prise the majority and disperse immediately the lips, tongue flicking, and involuntary chewThe most recent reports are from the followupon maturity. Plumed seeds are heavy relative ing movements. There is no cure, and horses die ing counties: Beaverhead (2009, two plants), to the size of the plume, so wind rarely disperses of dehydration or starvation. Horses will select Stillwater (2009, plants scattered over 10 acres), them more than two feet, but gusty winds may other forage when available, although there are and Gallatin (2010, one plant). At the time of occasionally disperse seeds up to 16 feet. Besome cases of horses acquiring a preference for this publication, all known patches in Montana sides wind, local dispersal is facilitated by the yellow starthistle. have been small enough to eradicate within stiff, microscopic barbs on the plumes that easManagement Options one to two years (shaded counties in Figure ily adhere to clothing, fur and hair. While all available management options are 1 represent historical records only and do not Long distance dispersal is primarily through presented here, only hand pulling and herbicide imply the weed is still present). Compared to human activities. Seed heads are caught in veare recommended at this time if and when the infestations in California (17 million acres), hicles or in road maintenance equipment and plant is found. This recommendation is based on Washington (1 million acres), Oregon (950,000 transported in contaminated seed or soil. Birds the current status of the plant in Montana and to acres) and Idaho (800,000 acres), Montana is in such as pheasants, quail and finches feed heavmeet the management objectives of prevention, a very good position to prevent the widespread ily on yellow starthistle seed providing another early detection and eradication. establishment of yellow starthistle. mechanism for long distance dispersal. Mechanical Identification and Biology Estimates on seed longevity are highly variHand pulling is strongly recommended for Yellow starthistle belongs to the Asteraceae able. Research in Idaho estimated plumed seeds small infestations and is best done after bolting family and is a member of the genus Centaurea. last up to 10 years, while plumeless seeds last and up to very early flowering. It is critical to It is an erect, branching plant that may grow one up to six years. However, research in Califorpull plants before they produce viable seed, or to five feet tall. Rosettes resemble dandelions nia suggested 99 percent of seed germinates or bag plants that have already flowered to prevent with deeply lobed leaves (Figure 2). Lower decays within the first two to three years folseed dispersal. leaves are up to three inches long and deeply lowing dispersal. Mowing has produced mixed results. It may lobed. Upper leaves are short and narrow with Habitat be used for moderate infestation levels, but fewer lobes. Stems appear flattened, or winged, Yellow starthistle grows on rangelands, timing is critical, and it is most effective on due to leaves that grow vertically along the stem pastures, agricultural areas, along highways or plants with an upright growth habit. Mowing (Figure 3). Foliage is grayish green due to tiny roads, railroad tracks, and other transportation should be done when less than two percent of hairs. Bright yellow flowers grow singly at the or communication lines. It is most common in the population has developed flowers. Over a ends of branches. When in bud, and during or sunny, disturbed areas. Seedling establishment three year period, timely mowing twice per year after flowering, thisplant is easy to recognize is optimal in deep silt loam and loam soils with led to 90 percent control in California. It is not due to the long sharp spines (ž to 1 inch long, few coarse fragments, but seedlings can also recommended in areas with high forb diversity, Figure 4) on the flower bracts. After flowering establish on shallow, rocky soils. as they will not recover as quickly from mowing and seed dispersal, a cottony white tuft remains compared to grasses (in which case mowing may increase yellow starthistle). For plants with a growth form that is not upright, but sprawling and highly branched, mowing will need to be repeated throughout the growing season, and efficacy is highly variable. FIGURE 2. Rosette of yellow starthistle. FIGURE 3. Flattened or winged stems. FIGURE 4. Yellow flowers with long spines (3/4 to 1 inch) (Steve Dewey, Bugwood.org) (Steve Dewey, Bugwood.org) on the receptacles. (Steve Dewey, Bugwood.org)
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Tilling is partially effective and must be done in the early summer when roots can be easily detached from the shoots. Repeat after rainfall to target new seedlings. Cultural Revegetation with desirable species is moderately to highly effective. Yellow starthistle plants are not tolerant of shade. Revegetation is strongly recommended to prevent establishment in susceptible areas, such as following disturbances from construction. For existing patches, it is recommended in conjunction with other
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K-State Research and Extension News K-State veterinarian Brad White said Genetics, feed resources and calf marketproducers need to consider the stocking ing windows are just some of the influencdensity of the pastures and the timing of ing factors that determine the optimum size calving, which influences the calf marketfor cows to grow, according to the Kansas ing windows. State University Beef Cattle Institute’s team As an example, Olson prefers to calve in of experts. May and June because when his cows are at Defining the optimum cow size was a peak lactation, they have a plentiful source discussion topic on the recent BCI Cattle of forage for grazing. Chat podcast (https://ksubci.org/202“The most expensive time to feed a cow 0/05/08/3020/?fbclid=IwAR3oKcAzc6Q is from calving to peak lactation, which hapalnwyd8X7tYTwloDlRwawYe8EY4IaEp pens 4-6 weeks following calving,” Olson aT1ZTPPp11Oh3DS9Y). said. “So that nutritional debt can be ser“That is a really difficult question to viced by a renewable resource — forage.” answer because for each operation the The timing of calving also dictates the optimum cow size will be slightly differmarketing opportunities for the calves. ent,” said Bob Weaber, beef specialist with “I don’t care what the calf size is at K-State Research and Extension. weaning because I retain ownership in them To help answer that question, Weaber through at least yearling age and sometimes and veterinarian Bob Larson worked with through the finishing phase,” Olson said. former graduate student Dustin Ahearn to The podcast team offered seven tips for define what the ideal cow size should be. determining the optimum cow size: “Our results showed that in eastern • Consider calf marketing options. Kansas a 1,300 to 1,400 pound cow was • Assess the availability of economically optimum in that she was able to produce efficient supplemental feed. a moderate to high level of milk in an • Know the resource requirements of environment where all her nutritional reyour cows. quirements were met,” Weaber said. “The • Evaluate when you plan to wean the next phase of the study will be to see what calves. happens if the cow’s nutritional support is • Understand the calving time relative to limited.” available grass in the region. “One good way for a cow-calf producer • Determine the number of days available to gauge economic success is to determine for grazing without supplementation. how much beef can they produce per acre,” • Optimize per acre productivity. said KC Olson, a K-State range beef cattle The bottom line is that each producer nutrition expert who joined the recent podneeds to look at their system and make a cast. He added that the average return for determination on what is the most economian extra 100 pounds of cow weight was just cal for them, said White. five to seven pounds of additional weight “There is no one size fits all when deof the calf at weaning. ciding the optimum cow size,” White said. “The cost of the additional maintenance “Rather, producers need to consider many for 100 pounds of a cow’s weight far exfactors when making that determination for ceeds the value the heavier calf brings,” their operations.” Olson said.
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Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, American Society of Agronomy ways,” he says. Pinto beans are good for us. They are For example, the slow-darkening beans nutritious, packed with protein and fiber. cooked faster than regular beans. Needing They also contain a host of micronutrients less time to cook can be a great benefit in like B vitamins and folate. areas where cooking fuel is scarce. But being good isn’t enough for pinto The key advancement has been improvbeans. They also need to look good. ing agronomic performance – such as yield Typically, pinto beans have a striking and bean size – of the slow-darkening mottled pattern of dark and light brown. beans. That’s huge progress, because past However, the beans can darken after harplants with the slow darkening gene have vesting. had many issues associated with agronomic Consumers perceive pinto beans with performance. darker colors to be older, harder to cook, For example, one older variety of slowand less nutritious than lighter beans. darkening pinto beans has low yields. An“We eat with our eyes,” says Juan Osother won’t flower under farming conditions orno. Osorno is a researcher at North Dakota in the United States. Yet another grows in State University (NDSU). such a way that it makes mechanical harAnd it’s not only consumers who are vesting of the beans difficult. skeptical about dark pinto beans. “FarmAt the root of these difficulties lies pinto ers see darker pinto bean seeds as being of bean genetics. Physical characteristics, such poorer quality,” says Osorno. “And when as yield, bean size, or rate of darkening, are farmers try to sell darker beans, they often all affected by one or more genes. have to accept discounted prices.” Turns out, a single gene – aptly named That’s a big deal because pinto beans are slow darkening or SD – controls how the most common type of dry bean grown quickly pinto beans darken after harvesting. and consumed in the United States. Researchers can breed this gene into new In the recent study, Osorno and colpinto bean varieties fairly easily without leagues describe the process of developing creating a genetically modified organism a promising new variety of slow-darkening (GMO). pinto bean. “The study found no major difBut whenever they incorporated this gene ferences in the agronomic performance of in the past, other genes responsible for lower regular versus the slow-darkening pintos,” yields or smaller beans would come along says Osorno. with the slow darkening gene. He believes these slow-darkening pinto Osorno and colleagues tested several vabeans can be a good alternative for the existrieties of slow-darkening and regular pinto ing pinto bean value chain. “Both farmers and consumers will benefit from it in many CONTINUED ON PAGE B24
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Getting to the root of the problem Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy
Roots play a vital role in crop plants. They take up water and nutrients for the plant and keep it help firmly in the ground. But not all roots are the same. Different plants have different kinds of roots that help them survive in their environment. Two well-known examples are carrots and cactus. Carrots have a long taproot that penetrates deep into the soil. Cacti usually have shallow roots. These allow them to quickly soak up the little rainfall they receive in the desert. Can studying roots lead to better crops? It’s a question that researchers from Pennsylvania State University set out to answer, focusing on beans. They know that crops like beans are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. “Grain legumes are critical for global food security, but achieve low yields in most areas,” says Jonathan P. Lynch, a professor at Pennsylvania State University. “This is especially true in areas of the developing world that experience drought, heat, and low soil fertility.” Breeding is a way to improve how crops perform in different environments. However, looking at the roots for beneficial characteristics for breeding is rarely done. “Optimizing how plants get resources from the soil in stressful environments is important for increasing food production, but specific breeding objectives are ill defined,” Lynch says. “We sought to test hypotheses about the link between root system architecture and life strategy in order to generate breeding targets.” In their study, they analyzed the root systems of several kinds of beans and other legumes, like chickpeas. This allowed them to see tradeoffs and to determine what kind of root characteristics would perform better in certain environments. This can help plant breeders devise better plants. Roots explore both the topsoil and subsoil. Nutrients like phosphorus and potas-
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beans over the past decade. The tests were carried out in research plots in Washington and North Dakota. The researchers compared traits such as seed weight, yield, and cooking time between slow-darkening and regular pinto beans. The initial tests – from 2010 to 2012 – did not yield encouraging results. The slow-darkening beans performed poorly compared to regular pinto beans. But the latest round of field trials using slow-darkening pinto beans was more
promising. According to the 2018 tests, the newer slow-darkening pinto bean varieties are catching up to regular varieties in yield and bean size. In fact, a second generation of slowdarkening pinto beans is already showing higher yields compared to the previous generation. Osorno is encouraged but says there’s still work to be done. “Remember that breeding yields gains in a stepwise manner rather than through big jumps,” he says.
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Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy nual ryegrass and radishes, among others. Farmers around the world are keen to Then the researchers tracked how well protect their most important asset: their soil. the cover crops grew, how soil properties The soil supports and enriches their crops. changed over time, and the yield of future But the relatively thin layer of topsoil can food crops. readily wash away into streams, carrying Surprisingly, the cover crops didn’t have unwanted nutrients with it. a big effect on the soil. “There was not Enter cover crops. Cover crops are inedmuch improvement of the soil properties ible plants grown during the off-season. with using a cover crop, except for maybe Their roots help keep soil in place, preventthe rotation using the annual ryegrass,” ing erosion. Cover crops can even absorb says Villamil. excess nutrients like nitrogen to keep them The biggest reason most of the cover from polluting streams. Farmers are incrops didn’t affect the soil very much is creasingly interested in using cover crops that most of them died over the winter. to help their farms. But with a dizzying arThat’s largely because of the weather. ray of plants to choose from and complex Midwestern states like Illinois are subject crop rotations, making the right choice is to potentially harsh winters, especially in no easy feat. the northern part of the state. The broadcast “I believe cover crops are a very imporseeding the researchers did also meant that tant tool for both retaining soil and keeping the seeds simply sat on top of the soil. That nutrients on the farm,” says María Villamil, meant the cover crops had a harder time a researcher at the University of Illinois germinating than if the seeds had been and a member of the American Society of buried in the ground. Agronomy. “In the Midwest, we are very But cover crops that die over winter can lucky to have high fertility soils, making be a good thing. Dead cover crops mean us big providers of food worldwide. The farmers will have less work killing them in protection of our soils is critical.” the spring. But they’re also less effective at To help farmers in Illinois choose the protecting the soil or absorbing nutrients. right cover crop, Villamil and her team deAnnual ryegrass and cereal rye, both cided to test several potential cover crops. grasses, largely survived the winter, as did They planted different cover crops between hairy vetch, a legume like soybeans. The the common Midwestern rotation of corn grasses slightly reduced future corn yields. and soybeans. The researchers worked That’s probably because they compete with closely with farmers to choose which cover corn for water in the spring. crops to test. “The yields of soybeans were not af“They wanted to test different cover fected at all. Soybeans grow very well with crops, especially ones that don’t generate cover crops, so we need to take advantage extra work in the spring and others that will of that,” says Villamil. not compete with the corn for resources,” The team also tested how tilling the says Villamil. fields affected the soil and yields but saw Farmers preferred growing cereal rye as only modest effects. a cover crop before soybeans were planted. “The lesson is that wringing benefits The rye captured the nitrogen remaining in from cover crops requires a bigger comthe soil after the previous year’s corn crop mitment to using them to protect the soil,” season. But, when farmers were planning says Villamil. “That means choosing cover to grow corn, they preferred using a vetch crops that can survive the winter, grow a lot cover crop. Vetch is a legume crop, which in the spring, and hold onto soil that whole means it can provide nitrogen for the corn time. Some cover crops might slightly to use later in the season. Vetch also uses decrease future crop yields, but in the less water than cereal rye, which means the long-term, protecting our soil is worth it.” corn crop will not need to work as hard to “If we want to see benefits from cover compete for limited water resources. crops, we need to focus on managing our Villamil’s team set up experimental plots cropping systems for cover crops, giving at six locations around the state. Toward the them room to grow, and using them straend of the growing season for corn or soytegically following corn crops, or silage beans, researchers walked through the crop corn or even wheat, if we are lucky to have fields to spread cover crop seeds among the this crop in the rotation” she says. “Our plants. This mimics seeding by airplane. main goal when using cover crops should Aerial seeding has been a popular idea to be protecting the soil and leaving the soil plant cover crops in a timely manner over nutrients in place.” existing crops in fields. The cover crops they tested included spring oats, red clover, an-
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By Dan Moser, University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) has awarded 21 grants totaling more than $1.9 million to University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) projects. The grants were awarded by the NET board in June, part of a total of 118 projects receiving $20 million. Grant amounts awarded in 2020: • StreamNet: Building capacity to improve water quality, $307,730, Jessica Corman, School of Natural Resources. • Direct removal of groundwater nitrate coupling water treatment and algae growth, $240,187, James Allen, biochemistry. • Development of efficient and comprehensive recycling operation, $199,962, Prabhakar Shrestha, facilities management and operations • Improving soil health using heat-treated manure, $105,552, Xu Li, civil Engineering • Nebraska farmers and farmland owners’ attitudes of targeted conservation, $104,971, Andrew Little, School of Natural Resources • Improving statewide performance of conservation investments on Eastern redcedar invasions, $77,000, Dirac Twidwell, agronomy and horticulture • Improving water quality and surveying fish populations using eDNA in Nebraska, $75,000, Mark Pegg, School of Natural Resources • Transforming manure and cedar mulch from “waste” to “worth” – Part II, $59,813, Amy Schmidt, biological systems engineering • Developing a statewide community tree canopy map in Nebraska, $51,057, Yi Qi, School of Natural Resources • Detecting atrazine dissipation and evaluating herbicide programs without atrazine for weed control in corn and their environmental impact quotient: research and extension, $49,979, Amit Jhala, agronomy and horticulture • Eastern redcedar design-build microdwelling, $28,412, Jason Griffiths, architecture Continued 2020 funding for projects from 2019: • Water use and soil-water storage effect of individual and mixed cover species and impacts on soil quality variables, $153,026, Suat Irmak, biological systems engineering. • Beneficial impact of injected air into a subsurface drip irrigation system on plant growth and uptake of emerging antibiotics using runoff from a feedlot, $104,847, Xin Qiao, biological systems engineering. • Low-cost biological odor treatment using an adsorption/ desorption concentrator unit for reducing sulfur emission in Nebraska, $97,662, Ashraf Aly Hassan, engineering. • Citizen Science: A valuable approach for monitoring groundwater quality in the Bazile Groundwater Management Area, $86,939, Matteo D’Alessio, Nebraska Water Center. • Delivery of watershed science education to decision makers – a multi-agency collaboration, $71,751, Troy Gilmore, School of Natural Resources. • The Master Naturalist program: expanding conservation capacity, $49,179, Dennis Ferraro, School of Natural Resources. • Developing a decision-support tool for the successful incorporation of cover crops into Nebraska cropping systems, $41,530, Andrea Basche, agronomy and horticulture. • Protecting the terns and plovers of Nebraska and mentoring the next generation, $21,355, Larkin Powell, School of Natural Resources. • Milkweed in the Classroom, $18,069, Doug Golick, entomology. • Student integrated forest and prairie management at Cedar Point Biological Station, $13,842, Jon Garbisch, School of Biological Sciences. The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 1992. Using revenue from the Nebraska Lottery, the Trust has provided more than $328 million in grants to more than 2,300 projects across the state. Anyone – citizens, organizations, communities, farmers and businesses – can apply for funding to protect habitat, improve water quality and establish recycling programs in Nebraska. The Nebraska Environmental Trust works to preserve, protect and restore natural resources for future generations. ##### Why are cigarettes sold in gas stations when smoking is prohibited there? ##### The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
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Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy for some time. He is interested in how to use it After an oil spill or leak, it’s important to to estimate soil properties. He is glad this study act fast. If the oil has gotten into soil, scientists highlights another application of this technolneed to rapidly assess how much oil there is and how far it spread. It’s a process that has ogy that can help the environment recover from always been costly and time-consuming. crude oil contamination. Nuwan Wijewardane at University of The next steps in the work are to make the Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) knew there had to technology more suitable to use directly in the be a better way. He and his team found a new field. Conservation and protecting the environmethod using state-of-the-art technology that ment is an important task globally, especially is faster and cheaper. It lets scientists get to since humans still use crude oil as a key source work quicker on restoring the soil. of energy. “Accidental releases of oil at production and “As long as we extract and use crude oil, distribution sites can pose serious environmenthere is a risk of environmental contamination that can threaten the ecosystem’s balance,” tal issues if not treated,” explains WijewardWijewardane says. “When it happens, we need ane. “This demands remedial actions to assist immediate actions to detect it, evaluate the in the rapid restoration of the ecosystem to its situation, and recommend remedial actions. pre-contamination state. It is critical to be able This is where a rapid, cheap, and accurate techto estimate concentration levels in impacted soil quickly and easily.” nique in the field can accelerate the process.” The traditional methods for analyzing these Read more about this research in the Journal soils are done in the laboratory and involve of Environmental Quality, a publication of the multiple steps. It requires collecting samples American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science from the spill site and then taking them off-site Society of America and Soil Science Society for analysis. These increase the cost, time, and of America. This research was supported by labor of the project. the Chevron Energy Technology Company. “It costs about $50 per sample,” says Wijewardane. “And that does not include the cost of the labor needed to Schedule Now for Fall! collect samples from the field. In addition, it can take days or maybe weeks to get results.” The research team thought they could accomplish two things. One was using a faster and cheaper technology called Vis-NIR spectroscopy. The other was finding a way to Experienced • Dependable measure the oil content in soil without having to take Competitive the time to gather so many samples from the spill site. Call for rates The Vis-NIR spectroscopy technology works by sending Ag Wise (406) 372-3200 wavelengths of energy at a sample and measuring what is absorbed or reflected. Different chemical substances do this very specifically based on their makeup. So, it’s able to tell scientists a lot about a sample. The data they receive from the technology has to be compared to a model. They found Check us out for all your sprayer they could construct accurate model samples mostly in the parts & supplies! Including hose, laboratory, with only a few samples from the site needed. valves, fittings & more! Adding just a few field samples, rather than relying solely on them, is a process called “spiking.” This reduction of time and labor necessary at the oil spill site makes their LIQUID - DRY method rapid and cheap. During “spiking,” the data from the field samples is added into the original model. This helps customize the model to make it more accurate for the specific location. The cost of the VisNIRbased method is just a few dollars per sample. The results are almost instant. Another added benefit is that the tool can be taken right into the field to speed up the overall project. Wijewardane has been “Your Crop Production Specialist” working on soil spectroscopy
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From MSU News Service networking for students and the opportunity Montana State University’s (MSU) Steerto learn about career opportunities after they A-Year program is seeking financial support graduate. as well as donations of steers and feed for the Steer-A-Year produced 33 steers during the 2020-21 academic year. 2019-2020 school year, which were all purA student program in the MSU College of Agriculture, Steer-A-Year focuses on teaching chased by Culinary Services during the spring students every element of the cattle managesemester. While the onset of the pandemic rement industry through hands-on experience quired some adjustment of the curriculum and feeding and managing cattle during the fall in-person activities, several of the program’s and spring semesters. Students care for the students stayed on through the spring semescattle through the winter and spring, collect ter to continue caring for the calves. Students data including feed efficiency and weight who did not remain on campus monitored gain and study elements of livestock markettheir steers’ progress through weight data and GrowSafe feed intake technology, which ing. The program also incorporates academic remotely measures how much a steer eats. courses such as Beef Production and LiveProducers who donated steers receive regustock Evaluation. Donated steers are housed at the Bozeman lar reports from the students, including growth Agriculture Research and Teaching Farm. and health information and more detailed reOnce they reach maturity and are ready for sults after the steers are harvested. Awards are harvest, the cattle are sold to MSU Culinary given annually to the producer who donated Services, where the meat is served in both the best initial feeder steer, the steer with the the on-campus Miller and Rendezvous dintop rate of gain, the steer with the best feed efficiency and the steer that produces the best ing halls. carcass. Benefits are numerous for students in the “This program creates such important program, according to Steer-A-Year manager partnerships between MSU students and our Hannah DelCurto-Wyffels, an instructor in producers around the state, and it’s so exciting the Department of Animal and Range Scito watch,” said DelCurto-Wyffels. “Now more ences and the coordinator of MSU’s livestock than ever, we can’t support our local producjudging team. “Many of the students who join Steer-Aers enough, and this is just a reminder of how Year haven’t had the opportunity to raise cattle critical these relationships are. Steer-A-Year hands-on before,” said DelCurto-Wyffels. has truly become a mutually beneficial proj“There are so many elements to the process, ect, and we are so glad to be bringing it back and this program allows them to see all of again this year. That’s one of the incredible them, from start to finish, while also learning things about agriculture: No matter what, it about what factors maximize beef quality doesn’t stop.” and important elements of cattle health at the DelCurto-Wyffels said to ensure success in same time.” their new setting, calves should be weaned, When Steer-A-Year cattle are sold, the castrated and dehorned before they are doproceeds fund travel and competitions for nated and should weigh 500-800 pounds. the livestock judging team, as well as faciliThe ideal pickup period for calves is the first two weeks of November. Those interested in tate trips for students across the College of donating or learning more about the Steer-AAgriculture to attend producer events and Year program can contact DelCurto-Wyffels at meet with industry groups like the Montana 406-994-3752 or hannah.delcurto@montana. Stockgrowers Association and the Montana edu. Farm Bureau Federation. The trips allow for
Take care of the big rocks first
A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 2” diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that is was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor picked up a box of sand the poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous - yes. The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and proceeded to pour their contents into the jar – effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. “Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that his represents your life. The rocks are the important things – your
family, your partner, your health, and your children – Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else. The small stuff. “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. “Take care of the rocks first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.” One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of beers.”
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Fall pesticide recertification webinar schedule
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has released a list of free webinar trainings available to pesticide applicators to help them fulfill the continuing education requirements of their Montana pesticide licenses. These trainings are offered through the online platform Zoom due to in-person gathering limitations presented by the current coronavirus health crisis. Applicators can view classification continuing education credits for coinciding webinar classes and register in advance on MDA’s Pesticide Training and Recertification website. The following trainings will be offered at both 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. on each date listed: October 14, 2020: Understanding Pesticide Drift presented by: Dr. Cecil Tharp, Montana State University Pesticide Education Specialist October 21, 2020: Understanding Pesticide Labels presented by Myles Sailer, MDA Training and Development Specialist October 28, 2020: Pesticide Disposal and Container Recycling presented by Carli Davis, MDA Pesticide Disposal and Container Recycling Program November 4, 2020: What to Expect During an Inspection presented by Kima Traynham and Tonda Moon, MDA Pesticide Program Field Staff November 11, 2020 (Veteran’s Day): Pesticide Storage and Equipment Maintenance presented by Myles Sailer, MDA Training and Development Specialist November 18, 2020: Pesticide Safety presented by Michaela Hystad, MDA Pesticide Program Field Staff Additional training opportunities are available through the MTPlants Course Locator and questions can be directed to Myles Sailer, MDA Pesticide Training and Development Specialist, at (406) 444-5512 or Myles.Sailer@mt.gov. ##### A bank robber pulls out gun points it at the teller, and says, “Give me all the money or you’re geography!” The puzzled teller replies, “Did you mean to say ‘or you’re history?’” The robber says, “Don’t change the subject!”
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CSKT now accepting applications for relief grants
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Economic Development Office is now accepting applications for coronavirus business relief funds. The CSKT Small Business Relief Grants program offers over $1 million in federally allocated financial assistance to qualified CSKT-member-owned small businesses and active CSKT-member livestock producers in the recovery, stabilization, and adaptation of business operations. Funds can be used for working capital to support payroll, rent, accounts payable (such as utilities and vendors), debt services, and expenses related to shifts in operations (such as the purchase of personal protective equipment). “We are eager to get capital in the hands of our small business owners impacted by the pandemic,” said Tribal Chairwoman Shelly Fyant. “CSKT Small Business Relief Grants will help revive the health of our Flathead Reservation economy.” The full list of eligibility requirements and the online grant application portal may be accessed at csktbusinessrelief.com. Applicants will be prompted to create a free account with Submittable, the submission management software CSKT used to create the application, before answering a series of eligibility questions and providing contact information and proof of CSKT Tribal enrollment. Printed applications may be requested as well. To assist business owners with the application process, business advisors from the Economic Development Office and S&K Business Services are available to help Tribal business owners prepare documentation and complete their applications. “We encourage business owners to reach out to our skilled business advisors with inquiries about eligibility requirements and the application,” said CSKT Economics Director Velda Shelby. “Our team is prepared to help qualified business owners successfully apply for funding.” Within the application, applicants will define how their businesses have been affected by COVID-19 and describe how they plan to re-open, adapt, or stabilize operations. Businesses must also provide an estimate of their financial losses and estimated costs to re-establish business operations, along with a 2019 Federal Income Tax Return and payroll reports (if the business has employees). All financial documents, and proprietary and personally identifiable information provided, are secure and protected from public disclosure. A business can apply for up to $20,000 of working capital to help stabilize business operations for up to 9.5 months. Businesses in default with lenders can use grant funding to resolve debt payments. CSKT will specify details as part of the award agreement terms. If needed, businesses can also apply for up to $10,000 toward adaptation equipment and supplies. Should a business need both stabilization and adaptation funds, the owner can apply for up to $30,000 in total funding. The deadline for all applications is November 15, 2020, or until funds are exhausted. Business owners will be notified if their application has been accepted within two weeks of submitting their application.
Accepted applicants should receive their disbursement of grant funds a week after acceptance notification (within three weeks of application submission). Grants are limited to one business entity per application, and the business or sole proprietor must have either a Preference 1 certification from the CSKT Indian Preference Office, a 2020 Montana Certificate from the Secretary of State’s Office showing good standing, or an active Montana Brand registration certificate with current CSKT agricultural lease. Priority will be given to applicants who have not received funding from the SBA Payroll Protection Program or other coronavirus relief programs, such as the Montana Business Stabilization or Adaptability Grant, or the FSA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. However, all Tribal businesses are encouraged to apply regardless of former awards. Funding for CSKT Small Business Relief Grants is allocated by the U.S. Department of Treasury as designated by the CARES Act to aid in the recovery and revitalization of Tribal-member businesses impacted by the global health pandemic. Eligibility requirements and information needed are listed below. Questions may be directed to info@csktbusinessrelief.com, Tina Begay at 406-544-1245, or James Bible at 406-883-4317. If business owners need assistance with the online application portal, they may contact the Submittable customer support team at support@ submittable.com or submittable.com/help/ submitter. Grant eligibility requirements: • Must be a Flathead Reservation-based company • Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes • Must be registered as a Preference 1 business in good standing with the CSKT Indian Preference Office, OR have a certificate in good standing from the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, OR have a certificate in good standing from CSKT if an LLC registered with CSKT, OR an active Montana Livestock Brand registration certificate • Must have filed 2019 taxes for the business • Businesses established in January or February 2020 must be able to provide receipts, invoices and payroll reports showing 2020 revenue and expenses Information requested in grant application: • Estimated financial loss • Estimated cost to re-establish business operations • 2019 Federal Income Tax Return showing business’ annual revenue and expenses for 2019 • Payroll reports from March 2020 to present (if business has employees) • Copy of up-to-date Indian Preference Office certificate, livestock brand registration, certificate in good standing from the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, or a certificate in good standing from CSKT if business is an LLC registered with CSKT • Sustained a loss of revenue due to COVID-19 since February 15, 2020 • May not be a marijuana-based business
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Study to deepen understanding of camelina
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A research team led by faculty in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture received $5.1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy designed to explore camelina, an oilseed with the potential to be an alternative biofuel and multi-use crop. The MSU team, led by Chaofu Lu, a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, will work with collaborators nationwide in administering total funding of $11 million to take a systems-level approach to assessing camelina focusing on yield and nitrogen use efficiency. The team also includes MSU faculty Andreas Fischer, Jennifer Lachowiec and Qing Yan of the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology; Chengci Chen of MSU’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center; and Jed Eberly at the Central Agricultural Research Center. Collaborators come from Washington State University, the University of California-Davis, Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California. Camelina is an oilseed crop similar to canola, though not commonly used for food oil. As with many major production crops, natural genetic differences among camelina plants could be used to breed novel strains of the crop, a process used at MSU to develop new varieties of cereals such as spring and winter wheat, durum and barley. Before that breeding activity can begin, more must be known about camelina itself, said Lu, who has studied the plant for the last 15 years. “Our job is to find some preliminary resources and learn more about camelina as a potential crop,” said Lu. “This is a very large project that would be unthinkable to do by myself. That’s why it’s great to work with a team of my colleagues here at MSU and across the nation. All of these people are really good in their specific fields.” The interdisciplinary team on the project, said Lu, will be critical in creating a comprehensive picture of camelina from the perspectives of genetics, production and microbiology. The MSU faculty on the team include plant physiologists, geneticists, agronomists, cropping systems specialists and bacteriologists specializing in plant-microbe interactions. Lu’s team is one of seven groups nationwide to be funded by a $69 million Department of Energy program designed to explore novel feedstock crops and make them more productive and resilient in a variety of ecosystems nationwide. “One key requirement for sustainable bioenergy production is feedstock crops that can be grown on marginal lands that are not traditionally suitable for growing food,” said Chris Fall, director of DOE’s Office of Science. “This research will help us understand the molecular mechanisms that lead to crops with greater productivity and survivability in stressful environments.” For the next five years, the MSU-led team will conduct both field and laboratory studies of camelina as well as run computational models to learn more about the plant. Identifying baselines for yield and nitrogen use efficiency will provide a starting point for further exploration. Understanding the genetic markers within the plant will help researchers select for the most favorable results in the breeding process. “We want to understand the genetic and physiological mechanisms behind yield and nitrogen efficiency, and how microbes in the soil can help the plants pick up nutrients,” said Lu. “Then, we can look at how these nutrients are mobilized and end up in a seed. More nutrients may mean a larger seed with higher oil content and higher yield.” While yield is a fairly straightforward metric to track and maximize, nitrogen use efficiency is equally critical, said Lu. Nitrogen, a key ingredient in agricultural fertilizers, helps maximize plant growth. However, a plant will only absorb as much nitrogen as it needs, and excess nitrogen in the soil can have environmental and soil health impacts. Part of the camelina project will be seeking to identify just how much added nitrogen the crop needs so that it pulls as much as it can from the soil while leaving minimal excess behind. “We know nitrogen is an important factor in the economics of a crop and also environmentally,” said Lu. “Nitrogen use efficiency is something that people have been studying for decades and it applies here as well.” Lu said that camelina is particularly promising for the northwestern U.S. and the state of Montana and has the added potential to boost the productivity of rural economies. He said the hope is that the groundwork laid over the course of the project will lead to direct benefits to the agricultural industry in Montana and beyond.
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Efforts by Laramie County organizations combined with fresh produce donations from Miller Farms of Colorado through the Saturday Cheyenne Farmer’s Market have led to more than four tons of fresh produce distributed so far to families in Albin, Burns and Cheyenne. Each Saturday, a representative from the Cheyenne Rotary After Hours Club (CRAH) and the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) in the Laramie County Extension Office recruit and oversee volunteers from community groups who help load and deliver produce to Needs, Inc., where it is weighed and stored. Needs staff and volunteers pack the produce into boxes and distribute to those in need. “A huge thank you to Miller Farms, the CRAH club and CNP,” said Taylor Albert, Needs, Inc., executive director. “They made this possible for us.” The Needs food pantry is open to the public, and it also delivers food to community centers in Albin and Burns. Laramie County 4-H clubs, the Boy Scouts and other Rotary clubs are just a few of the groups who have volunteered to help. Albert estimates up to 1,500 people have benefitted from the program so far. The Saturday Farmer’s Market is the annual fund-raiser for Community Action of Laramie County. The market is expected to run through October 3. CNP and 4-H are part of the University of Wyoming Extension, which has offices in all Wyoming counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. “Working with food banks is a huge part of our job,” said Jill Person, CNP educator in Laramie County along with Tammy Ware and Kelsi Goldfarb. “For a lot of our clientele, I think fresh produce and especially fresh local produce is hard to come by.” Person said CNP was able to become involved with the donated produce effort through Juliet Daniels, an extension community development educator based in Laramie County and member of the CRAH club. “Our work with her in community development was crucial in connecting with the
CRAH club,” said Person. Daniels said the CRAH club developed the produce distribution program in 2016 to support the Cheyenne VA. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the VA was unable to accept the food donations this year. The club was unsure they had the capacity to make the necessary changes to the program given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. According to CRAH club president Judy Fossum, “Partnering with the Laramie County Extension office, particularly the CNP program, has enabled us to keep this program going this year and ensure those in need continue to have access to fresh produce.” Donated produce has included potatoes, squash, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, onions, kale, green beans, peppers, sweet corn and watermelon, among others. The produce distributed through Needs, Inc., may be the only fruits and vegetables on some Laramie County tables, Person said. The timing of the food donation and networking has been particularly important, said Albert. “We are in the middle of a pandemic, and we have had lots of families that never had needed to access our services before,” she said. There are no restrictions to the food pantry produce boxes. No information is required. “This has allowed us to connect with families that may have felt uncomfortable,” she said. “This is an open door to get food to people who need it the most but may not know how to access various agencies in Cheyenne.” The donations to Needs, Inc., through this partnership significantly increased the amount of fresh produce they are able to provide to Laramie County families, according to Ware. “Fresh produce is a luxury for a food pantry,” Albert said. “Having a weekly flow of fresh produce is probably unheard of for pantries across the nation. It’s huge for us to have it, especially with kiddos going back to school and the community going back to work.”
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National Nut Day
Date When Celebrated: Always October 22nd National Nut Day is today. It’s a little kooky and crazy if you ask me. One can go a little bit batty contemplating the meaning of this day. Our research came up empty on information about this day. So, we can’t be certain as to the meaning of this very nutty day. There are two very obvious possibilities: 1. This day honors (???) all of the nutty people in the world. It gives recognition to all the kooks, loony birds and daffy people in your life. Show them you care today. 2. This day celebrates nutritious and healthy nuts (food) of all kinds. Celebrate today by eating lots of nuts, either as a snack, or in baked goods. May we suggest Chocolate Almond Ice Cream? Of course it is always possible that this day celebrates the “Nut” that screws onto a bolt for fastening things. A couple of nutty facts: Peanuts are not really nuts. They are Legumes, a member of the “Pea” family. The center of seeds, like pumpkins and squash, is called a “nut”.
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Nebraska Extension is offering a new weekly podcast beginning October 1st entitled, “FarmBits.” This podcast will explore topics in digital agriculture including multi-hybrid planting, sprayer optimization, harvest logistics, calibrating equipment, managing yield data, and much more. Podcasts include interviews with academic experts, farmers, and industry specialists to allow for a well-rounded discussion on digital agriculture that is accessible for all listeners. The “FarmBits” podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other providers. For more information on this exciting new resource, check out this article: https:// cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/digital-agriculture-team-launchesnew-farmbits-podcast.
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Forage analysis valuable in developing feeding programs NDSU Extension Service Laboratory analysis to determine the quality of feedstuffs was developed more than 150 years ago. “Since that time, the ability to accurately analyze forages has greatly improved, as has the ability to use results to improve livestock feed efficiency and performance,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center. “However, this valuable management tool is still underutilized by many livestock producers,” she adds. “Feed costs are by far the largest annual operating cost for most operations. Determination of nutrient content of forages and other feeds through laboratory analysis is the best way to design a nutrition program that meets livestock requirements in a cost-effective and efficient manner.” The first step in analyzing forages is getting a representative sample. Hay samples should be grouped based on species (alfalfa, grass, etc.), field and harvest date. A “lot” of forage is defined as forage taken from the same field within a 48-hour period. Inventory the number of bales in each lot and estimate needs for the winter feeding period, considering that the average dry matter hay intake is 2.5% of cow body weight. Voluntary intake will increase with decreasing temperatures. In colder environments, producers may need to calculate forage needs based on 3.5% to 4% of cow body weight. Other factors that influence intake include cow size, body condition and forage quality. In some cases, extremely low-quality forage will limit intake due to reductions in digestibility and passage rate. Determining nutrient concentration through laboratory analysis is the best way to avoid this type of issue and ensure that nutrient needs of livestock are met in the most efficient and effective manner possible. When sampling hay, collect random samples from 10% of bales (or no less than 20 samples) in each lot using a hay probe. A large number of commercially available hay probes are available for $100 to $150. Select a probe that can attach to a cordless drill and is 3/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter and 18 to 24 inches long. Make sure the tip is sharp so that it cuts cleanly through a cross section of hay. Many NDSU Extension offices have hay probes available to loan if producers are not interested in purchasing their own. The probe should be inserted at a right angle to the outside circumference of the bale for round bales and into the center of the ends of square bales. Mix the samples thoroughly in a bucket, place about 1 quart in a plastic bag and ship it immediately to a laboratory for analysis. The National Forage Testing Association (NFTA) maintains a list of certified laboratory facilities on its website at https://www.foragetesting.org/links. Analytical packages and prices will vary from one lab to another. Feed samples are analyzed using wet chemistry or near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). Wet chemistry utilizes heat and chemicals
to break down and isolate nutrients in the sample. It requires a skilled technician and is usually more costly but also more accurate. With NIRS analysis, nutrient values are characterized by infrared light reflectance in a spectrophotometer. Values for different types of feed are determined by comparing light wavelengths from samples of known nutrient values that were established by wet chemistry procedures. The accuracy of NIRS is dependent on the calibration methods and feed library available at each lab. It is most useful for pure forage samples such as alfalfa or a single grass species. Wet chemistry is recommended for mixed grass forages, grains and coproducts. Wet chemistry also should be used when determining mineral content of feeds. Most labs offer a forage analysis package that typically will cost between $20 and $40, depending on the number and type of nutrients being evaluated. In general, dry matter (DM), total digestible nutrients (TDN; estimate of energy) and crude protein (CP) are used as the basis to determine forage quality and develop rations for livestock at various stages of production. However, evaluating other components of the forage as well can be worthwhile. Mineral content can vary widely from year to year, so forage analysis is helpful in determining what the forages supply and what type of mineral supplement is needed. Of course, if the forage has any potential for nitrates or other contaminants, those should be tested for as well. Forage analysis results can be combined with an estimate of animal nutrient requirements based on the stage of production. In general, dry, mature beef cows in midgestation require a minimum of 50% TDN and 7% CP. In late gestation, minimum requirements increase to around 55% TDN and 8% to 9% CP. After calving and during early lactation, requirements are further increased to 60% TDN and 11% CP. If producers intend to increase the condition of gestating or lactating cows, higher quality forage and/or supplements will be necessary. These general rules of thumb can be used to evaluate the best use of different forages based on the stage of production (feeding the lowest quality hay early and saving the higher quality forage for lactation). Remember that factors such as breed, cow body condition, milk production, age and environment will influence requirements. Computerized ration balancing is typically a necessary step in determining specific needs for an individual group of animals. “Hay inventory combined with forage analysis will help determine availability and quality of the forage base and whether or not supplementation will be necessary to meet livestock requirements,” Block says. Contact your local NDSU Extension agent for additional information about forage sampling and analysis or balancing a ration or check out Extension’s forage sampling publication at https://tinyurl.com/NDSUFeedSampling.
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Herbicide-resistant weeds are a critical but often overlooked issue facing modern agriculture, according to Montana State University (MSU) researcher William Dyer. Thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dyer and research scientist Barbara Keith will continue decades of research into exactly how weeds develop that resistance. Herbicides are used to combat weeds without killing crops, as opposed to pesticides, which target insects, fungi and other non-plant threats to crops. Herbicides represent more than 75% of all pest-mitigating chemicals used in conventional agriculture, said Dyer, a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU’s College of Agriculture. However, low doses of herbicide can cause a weed to develop resistance to that treatment. Dyer’s research, in collaboration with Keith of MSU’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, focuses on herbicide-resistant wild oats, which plague producers of grains such as barley by competing with crop plants for resources like water and fertilizer. “When a plant gets sprayed with an herbicide or if it’s under stress, it does the same kinds of things that every organism does, including humans,” said Dyer. “It turns on some genetic pathways that allow it to deal with whatever the stress is. The plants that we’re working on are permanently ready to respond to stress. They have these pathways turned on all the time, and so anytime a new stressor comes along, the plant is already ready to deal with it.” Dyer’s work began in 1993 when farmers in north-central Montana’s Golden Triangle noticed that two different wild oat herbicides had stopped working. Laboratory studies revealed that the resistant plants could pump the chemicals out of their cells, the same mechanism used by drug-resistant bacteria in humans. By 2018, wild oats were found that resist all of the most common herbicides used on them. Dyer and Keith recently received $455,000 from the USDA to study how resistance developed and how it operates in samples of wild oats collected over 25 years. The work combines genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry to pinpoint the physiological and biological changes. “We can understand how resistance develops over time in an evolutionary lineage, providing us with a unique opportunity to make some very important and fundamental discoveries with this funding,” said Dyer. “If we can learn how these weeds have turned on these stress response pathways, maybe we could transfer those systems into crop plants and make them more resistant to stresses as well.” The samples Dyer and Keith work with were collected in Montana malt barley fields. A high value crop, malt barley’s value declines when wild oats can’t be removed, as the presence of weeds can alter the flavor of the malt. This poses a challenge for growers, who may ultimately only have one remaining option: to grow another crop altogether. Herbicide-resistant wild oats are different from nonresistant oats in several other ways, said Dyer. They release a different pattern of volatile compounds, chemicals all plants use as a form of communication in reaction to pest or environmental stress. Essentially, they send out stress alarm signals to other plants. “We believe that this trait is part of a generalized defense signaling strategy for many kinds of stress, only one of which is herbicide resistance,” said Keith. “Resistant plants are also more tolerant to heat stress. And since the molecular details of heat shock response are well-understood, we can use a number of powerful tools to investigate how resistance to herbicides and heat stress are related.” As their work continues, Dyer and Keith will also seek to develop new strategies for improving crop health under stressful conditions. Dyer recommends using herbicides sparingly, which can help slow down the natural selection for resistant weeds. With this research, he and Keith hope to provide growers with the information necessary to make their own informed decisions about herbicide use. “The simplest answer to avoiding herbicide resistance is to not use herbicides unless you really have to,” said Dyer. “Herbicides are tools that work very well, but if you use them all the time, you will select for resistant weeds. To avoid that, you have to use them the way we use antibiotics: only when you really need them.” ##### Television enables you to be entertained in your home by people you wouldn’t have in your home. - David Frost
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By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Putting honey bees into early indoor cold storage in October rather than November increases their chances of surviving the winter and the colonies emerge readier to pollinate almonds, according to a new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) website. Overwintering managed honey bee colonies in indoor cold storage in states such as Idaho has become increasingly popular with beekeepers because, in the cold, bees don’t need to forage for food, be fed by beekeepers, or be treated for parasitic Varroa mites—a serious pest of honey bees. This cuts down on beekeepers’ costs and can greatly reduce overwintering colony losses. Some beekeepers still move their colonies to warm locations where their bees can forage and rear brood during the winter, but this can be expensive. Since flowering plants that provide nectar and pollen can be in short supply, colonies can finish winter smaller and weaker, or be lost entirely. When indoor cold storage came on the scene around 2017, colonies were put into the buildings in November because the facilities did not have chilling capabilities and relied on cold outside air to reduce temperatures in the building. Newer cold storage facilities have controlled chilling, so colonies can be put into the buildings at any time. “Indoor cold storage is still rather new and we are refining techniques every winter to optimize colony survival and colony size just in time for almond bloom,” said entomologist Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman. She is the research leader of the ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. One of the center’s assignments is to develop best management practices to reduce colony losses, especially winter losses, and help make beekeeping more economically sustainable. Last fall, DeGrandi-Hoffman reconsidered the cold storage start date of November because beekeepers often have to do one last treatment of colonies in October for Varroa mites. By bringing colonies into cold storage in early October, beekeepers could skip that expensive treatment. “The rental fee for a colony in a cold storage facility for the entire winter is about the same as one miticide application,” DeGrandi-Hoffman said. When put into cold storage in October, 82 percent of the colonies survived the winter and were large enough to rent for almond pollination compared to 76 percent of those put into cold storage in November. Even better, she found with October indoor cold storage, queens started raising brood again in mid- to late-January. So, these colonies emerged larger and stronger, just in time to be transported to California to pollinate almond crops. Colonies put into cold storage in October filled an average of 9.3 frames per colony in early February compared to about 8 frames for those colonies cold stored in November. The number of frames per colony is important because pollination contracts pay about $200 for colonies with fewer than 8 frames of honey bees, while those with 9 frames or more fetch a premium price about 6 percent higher. Nearly 2 million bee colonies are needed each February to pollinate almonds. “October stored colonies also have a lot more younger bees, which contributes to more premium colonies. Bees from the previous fall’s brood are already starting to die due to old age in February,” DeGrandi-Hoffman said. The research center recently developed a Cold Storage Overwintering webpage (https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacificwest-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/research/cold-storage/cold-storage-overview/) that details how to do indoor cold storage most effectively. This includes a tool to help beekeepers decide which colonies to put into cold storage. The tool predicts the chances of a colony surviving the winter and being large enough to rent for almond pollination in February based on its size and Varroa numbers in September. The tool helps beekeepers avoid investing feed, miticide treatments, labor, transportation and cold storage fees on colonies that probably will be too small to rent in February. For more information, please check out ARS Honey Bee Health (https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/br/ccd/index/). ##### This was shared with us by a vet from South Dakota: “Did you hear about the Minnesota Vikings fan that died during a pie eating contest?” - A cow stepped on him :) ##### Why do scientists call it research when looking for something new?
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Chocolate Cupcake Day
Celebrated on: October 18th You know what’s better than a cake? Chocolate cake. You know what’s better than chocolate cake? A chocolate cupcake. That’s right, while we absolutely adore our cake, there’s a certain tug of delightful selfishness in a cake you can consume all to yourself, letting you revel in a little piece of gluttony. Chocolate Cupcake Day reminds us that sometimes it is more than acceptable to have a piece of confectionary delight that we simply don’t share with another, so find yourself a cupcake and make it disappear, just be sure it’s chocolate! History of Chocolate Cupcake Day Chocolate Cupcake Day was established to celebrate that most perfect form of the Cupcake, the Chocolate Cupcake. Cupcakes are called by many names throughout the world, our personal favorite would have to be the term “Fairy Cake” from the British. The origin of the cupcake seems to go back as far as 1796, where cakes cooked in small cups were first mentioned, and the actual term cupcake was first seen in Eliza Leslie’s 1828 cookbook. Following that, there was a bit of a lull in the cupcake scene. But in 1919, food company Hostess began making what we would recognize today as the first mass-produced cupcake, popularizing the concept. Interestingly, the company’s cakes weren’t a flash in the pan. They remain its most popular brand, beating out Twinkies, selling more than 600 million per year. In the 1950s, British prime minister Winston Churchill suggested that manufacturers update cupcakes. Instead of making them with just dried fruit and spices, he suggested adding icing sugar. Later in his life, he blamed the humble cupcake for his jowl. However, the real hey-day of cupcakes wasn’t the 1950s, but the 2000s. The decade saw a flurry of activity on the cupcake scene, with recipes published in major newspapers and commercial outlets introducing new lines. In 2005, Sprinkles Cupcakes opened the world’s first cupcake-only bakery. It now sells more than 25,000 cupcakes per day across eleven stores. So popular is the idea of a personal cake, a cake of diminutive size, that there have been many different variations on both the style and technique. The invention of the microwave has even created recipes that enable you to mix and cook a cupcake in less than five minutes! Talk about the perfect cake, is there anything better than unabashedly delicious instant gratification? We don’t think so! It’s worth noting that one needn’t actually bake a cupcake in a cup or even a cupcake tin. Cupcakes are really all about the size of the end result, not the method of getting there, and Chocolate Cupcake Day tells you to indulge in every variation, as long as it contains chocolate! How to celebrate Chocolate Cupcake Day It should hardly require any encouragement to have you scarfing up all the delicious chocolate cupcakes you can find, and on Chocolate Cupcake Day, there is certainly nothing wrong with indulging in chocolate cupcakes at every meal! If you love experimenting in the kitchen, you might also want to check out a range of chocolate-themed recipes. Additional flavor options include coffee, peanut butter, cherry cola, orange cream, strawberry, and salted caramel. These ingredients add a new dimension to your baking and allow you to enjoy chocolate complemented by other delicious flavors. Another idea is to host a chocolate cupcake party. Here, each person brings along a chocolate-themed cupcake with them, and you can sample each other’s recipes. What type of chocolate cake will you make? Double-chocolate with choccy sponge and icing? What about a triple chocolate version that also has chocolate drops mixed into the batter? Having a tea party lets you share ideas and get new inspiration for the kitchen. Chocolate cupcakes are more than just food to delight the taste buds, though. They’re also something that helps many people push through the struggles and strains of life. The comfort of a delicious cupcake is something that you can enjoy in the evening after a busy day. One idea, therefore, is to use the day to write a blog post about what makes chocolate cupcakes so important to you. You don’t even have to include a recipe if you don’t want to. It can be a simple conversation about your experience with this popular, hand-held food item, and how it has helped you in the past. Chocolate Cupcake Day, therefore, is about more than just eating. It is also about celebrating the genius invention of the cupcake. There’s nothing more enjoyable than sitting down to one of these delectable sweets and knowing it is all yours.
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2014 Case IH Patriot 4430 sprayer, 1200 gallon stainless steel liquid system, 100-ft. boom, Wilger nozzles with AIM Command, 20” nozzle spacing, Autosteer, Raven auto boom height, AIM Command Pro, Raven Viper 4 monitor, 4348 hours................. $114,500 2014 RBR Vector 300 New Leader L4000 G4 MultiApplier dry spreader box, twin spinner, all hydraulic with insert, roll over tarp, Viper Pro monitor, 2953 hours................. $124,500
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2006 Case 4510 70-ft. Flex Air, Viper controller, AutoSteer, 7400 hours, in the field running this spring.............................. $62,500
2014 Case Titan 4530 3000 hours, 70-ft. boom, single product...... .......................................................................................... $123,500 2014 Case Titan 4530 5007 hours, 3 bin, 70-ft. boom....... $98,500
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Blister beetle in alfalfa
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Last year in another state, 14 horses died will vary by species, size and sex of the and another 100 were sickened from hay Blister beetle. Female blister beetles will that contained blister beetles. Usually Blishave less cantharidin concentration in their ter beetles are not a problem, but growers bodies than males. During haying operashould be aware of the insect and what to tions, the blister beetles are trapped in the scout for in their fields. harvested crop and whether they are alive or The Pest: The blister beetle (scientific dead, the cantharidin still remains in the inname Epicauta spp., order Coleoptera, famsect body parts or is released to contaminate ily Meloidae) includes several species: the hay and can be ingested by the livestock, ash-gray blister beetle (Epicauta fabricii), causing the damage or death of the animal. black blister beetle (Epicauta pennsylvaThe table shows the extent of blister beetle nia), three-striped blister beetle (Epicauta damage to horses. vittata), and spotted blister beetle (Epicauta Scouting, population assessment, and maculata). economic threshold: There are no ecoLife cycle: The Blister beetle complete nomic or treatment thresholds for Blister metamorphosis life cycle is unusual, combeetles. If the hay crop being harvested plex and contains several immature forms. and marketed as horse feed / forage, the Blister beetles overwinter in a pseudo pupae producer should scout the fields prior to harstage in the soil. Final pupation occurs after vest to determine if the beetles are present. an increase in temperature and moisture in Then the producer can decide if a course of the spring, from which adults emerge, usuaction is warranted, whether chemical and ally in June and July. The adults congregate / or cultural. and feed on pollen, flowers and leaves of Management options: the host plant. The next generation begins Biocontrol: There are no known bioconwhen the adults mate and there is one gentrol options at this time. eration per year. Two to three weeks after Chemical control: There are no curmating, the female adult beetles deposit up rently labeled seed treatments or at planting to six clutches of eggs, each containing 100 products available for blister beetles. Foliar eggs in the soil near the host plants. After applications, whether by ground or air, inabout two weeks, the eggs hatch into tiny clude carbaryl, pyrethrins, chloratraniliprole mobile larvae called triungulins with legs + lambdacyhalothrin, gamma-cyhalothrin, designed for active movement in the soil. chlorpyrifos + gamma-cyhalothrin, chlorpyThese larvae then search for food, primarrifos + lambdacyhalothrin, lambdacyhaloily grasshopper eggs and solitary bee larval thrin. These provide limited control as they cells. As these larvae feed, they proceed are short-lived and timing of application is through three more instars, gradually losing critical for maximum efficacy against the their legs and becoming sedentary. This final target pest(s). Blister beetles are mobile instar stage then transforms into the pseudo and can move into the crop at any time. Appupae form to overwinter in the soil to start plication of insecticides will kill the beetle, the process again the next spring. but the bodies and therefore the cantharidin Identifying characteristics of damagwill potentially remain in the hay crop to be ing stages: ingested by livestock. The adult blister beetles are the stage of Preharvest interval is very important the insect that causes damage to the host when using insecticides for this pest. plant, usually alfalfa. Blister beetle adults Ground application carrier rates vary by range from 3/8 to 1 inch in length. The product label, but in general are a minimum adults have long, cylindrical, soft bodies of 5 gallons per acre (GPA) to 20 GPA or with heads wider than the pronotum, with “adequate for coverage”. Aerial application the later giving the appearance of a neck. carrier rates also vary by product label, but Color and size of the Blister beetle adults in general are a minimum of 1 GPA to 5 found in Nebraska and Wyoming vary by GPA. species. The antennae and legs are generally There are many different product label moderately long in the adults. names that contain the same or similar acThe ash-gray blister beetle, Epicauta tive ingredients and formulations but may fabricii, is approximately ½ inch in length not have the site / crop listed on the label. and gray in color. The black blister beetle, Use of products without the site / crop listed Epicauta pennsylvania, is also about ½ is a violation of federal law. Not all cominch in length and is completely black. The mon name products, active ingredients and three-striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata, their methods of application are listed and is approximately 5/8 inch in length with are not limited to these shown. Chemigation either two or three stripes down each of the may be a method of application on some elytra. The spotted blister beetle, Epicauta product labels and additional information maculata, is similar in size and is black in such as application set-backs / buffer zones color, covered with small white-colored from well heads, bodies of water, drift, etc. hairs, except where the small black spots should be reviewed. show through on the elytra. Chemical controls are part of an IPM proDamage: The damage consists of feedgram and all options should be considered ing on the pollen, flowers and leaves of when implementing one. When considering the host plant. Other crops, such as garden a chemical option, the producer must read, vegetables, potatoes, sugar beets, canola, understand and follow all label directions. soybeans and certain weeds can also be Producers who have any questions should attacked. Damage to these plants can be consult the chemical representative and extensive, although localized, and the real / or local agricultural chemical dealer or danger from this insect is to livestock. applicator. The blister beetles contain a chemical Some items to review when considering a substance called cantharidin. This stable chemical treatment option or options are the chemical compound is an irritant and toxin preharvest interval and the replant interval that causes blisters on the external and into other crops after application. Other items ternal/gastrointestinal body tissues of the include tank mixes, tank mix compatibillivestock and to humans if they are exposed ity, tank mix order of mixing, and timing to the compound. Horses are particularly of application when considering bees and sensitive to this compound, followed by other pollinators. The product(s) may be a cattle and sheep, and the toxin has caused restricted use pesticide, application records the death of these animals. may need to be kept, the field may have to The cantharidin content concentration CONTINUED ON PAGE C27
Blister beetle in alfalfa
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be posted prior to and after application. The producer should also consult the local agricultural chemical dealer, applicator, chemical representative and / or local extension personnel to determine the efficacy history and any known pest resistance. Most product labels now contain and are classified by “insecticide mode of action groups” to help manage insect resistance. Cultural control: Methods and types of haying will help reduce the number of blister beetles in harvested forage. Use of haying equipment without conditioners has shown to reduce the number of dead beetles. If the hay is harvested in this manner and the hay is allowed to dry in the windrows, the majority of blister beetles can move out of the windrows before the hay is baled. The use of sicklebar mowers has shown an increase in blister beetles in the harvested crop because the blister beetles are crushed driving over the cut hay and then picked up when raked into windrows and baled. Hay harvested early in midMay and later in the season, usually after early September, are less likely to have blister beetle in it. Physical control: No physical controls are available for the management of Blister beetles in field crop situations. Plant-resistant controls: No known plant-resistant blister beetle varieties of alfalfa are available to producers at this time. Other resources: • Nebraska Extension Publications: https://extensionpubs. unl.edu (search “alfalfa insects”) • Other Nebraska Extension websites: – CropWatch: https://cropwatch.unl.edu – BeefWatch: https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch – Community Environment: https://communityenvironment.unl.edu – Master Gardener: https://mastergardener.unl.edu – Backyard Farmer: https://byf.unl.edu – You raised it, you grew it, now what do you do with it? Try https://food.unl.edu
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A Montana State University (MSU) doctoral student is using a Graduate School grant to create the best possible learning environment for undergraduate students while integrating experiential field work with classroom pursuits and research projects. Colter Mumford, a second year PhD student in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in MSU’s College of Agriculture, received one of 12 Ph.D. Enhancement Grants for the 2020-2021 academic year. The funding is for graduate students to gain teaching experience, improve teaching skills and pursue activities that improve academic engagement. A Kalispell native, Mumford received his bachelor’s in conservation biology and ecology from MSU’s Department of Ecology in 2017. He began teaching in 2019 and found that it was one of his favorite parts of his graduate studies. “Programs like these enhancement grants help to make sure that graduate students across our university are wellrounded, not only excelling in research but also growing into compelling and engaging educators and science communicators,” said Tracy Sterling, professor and head of the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. “In doing that, we ensure success not only for those graduate students, but also for the next generation of scientists.” Mumford’s work teaching during the 2020-2021 academic year began before the fall semester. He led a weeklong intensive field study in which 26 undergraduate and graduate students learned about the importance of biodiversity, practiced collecting field samples and addressed questions about various land use types. During that week the group visited agricultural, restoration and rangeland sites around Bozeman and collected their own research data, which they will continue to use for the rest of the semester — all while maintaining social distancing. “The students are in the classroom for a couple hours each day during that week, then spend the rest of each day practicing sampling methods in the field,” said Mumford. “It’s a really great experience because we’re able to demonstrate methodology in the field, the students collect data and then we bring it back and incorporate it into their work throughout the semester.” Many of the topics Mumford teaches are skills he uses in his own studies into the spread of cheatgrass in Montana’s Centennial Valley. Working with mentor Lisa Rew, his project partners with the Nature Conservancy and the National Wildlife Refuge System as well as local private landowners. Invasive cheatgrass is found most frequently on south-facing hillsides, which are critical habitat for sage grouse, said Mumford. The weed also threatens to cattle grazing acreage when it encroaches on existing forage grasses. Mumford’s project examines the effectiveness of herbicide and reseeding treatments on areas affected by the grass. It also explores the general ecology and potential feedback cycles of the weed in Montana. In addition to the pre-semester field study, he is also helping teach a 130-student first-year environmental science course. While the focus of many graduate funding opportunities is research, Mumford said he was glad to discover an opportunity set aside for advancements in teaching skills and academic leadership. For Mumford, that has meant attending seminars to learn new teaching methods and updating the statistics curriculum that is used with the data collected during that weeklong field study before the semester started. “Colter has done a fabulous job taking statistics assignments, which use the data we collect in the field, and improving them by streamlining packages, writing detailed explanations of what the analysis means at the broad and fine scale, and making videos of it all,” said Rew. “Face-to-face students can use it for reference after class, and students who are learning online can use it to help them through their homework. He is a great teacher who is approachable, calm, helpful and knowledgeable. This grant is a good opportunity for him to continue to hone those skills.” As his graduate studies progress, Mumford plans to continue the teaching development the grant has made possible, building on the unique relationship of a student teaching students. “I think that especially as a graduate student, you have a really unique opportunity to connect with undergraduates,” he said. “You’re still a student yourself, but you also have a level of knowledge that allows you to teach. I’ve really enjoyed being able to do that and being able to take steps toward developing my teaching skillset has been a really great part of this.”
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Rachel Schutte, American Society of Agronomy Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent. Rice is classified as an annual plant, which means it completes its life cycle within one growing season then dies. However, in some tropical areas, rice can continue to grow year after year when taken care of properly. Just as grass grows back in a lawn after it is mowed, rice can be cut after it is harvested, and the plant will regrow. The farming practice of cutting the rice above ground and allowing it to regrow is called ratooning. Although rice ratooning allows farmers to harvest more rice from the same fields, it requires a longer growing season compared to traditional single-harvest rice farming. In many areas of the world where rice is grown, a long growing season isn’t a problem due to the tropical climates. But in Japan, cooler weather means rice ratooning has been a rare farming practice. Hiroshi Nakano and a research team set out to learn more about the potential of ratooning to help Japanese rice farmers. Nakano is a researcher at the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. Average temperatures in Japan have been higher in recent years. As climate change continues to affect the region, rice farmers may have a longer window for growing rice. “Rice seedlings will be able to be transplanted earlier in the spring, and farmers can harvest rice later into the year,” explains Nakano. “The goal of our research is to determine the effects of harvest time and cutting height of the first harvest on the yield of the first and second rice crops,” says Nakano. “Ultimately, we want to propose new farming strategies to increase yield as farmers in southwestern Japan adjust to climate change.” During the study on rice ratooning, researchers compared two harvest times and two cutting heights of the first crop. After the first harvest, they collected the seeds from the cut off portions of the rice plants. Researchers measured the yield by counting and weighing the seeds. The second harvest of rice was done by hand and the yield was determined in the same way. The total grain yield and the yields from the first and second crops were different depending on the harvest times and cutting heights. This wasn’t too surprising, since the team already knew harvest time and height affected yield. Rice plants harvested at the normal time for the first crop yielded more seed than the rice plants harvested earlier. “That’s because the plants had more time to fill their spikelets with seed,” explains Nakano. “At both harvest times, rice harvested at the high cutting height had a higher yield than the low cutting height,” says Nakano. That’s because the plants cut at a higher height had access to more energy and nutrients stored in their leaves and stems. “Our results suggest that combining the normal harvest time with the high cutting height is important for increasing yield in rice ratooning in southwestern Japan and similar climate regions,” says Nakano. “This technology will likely increase rice grain yield in new environments that arise through global climate change.”
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Publication examines employment changes across 17 years
University of Wyoming Extension A new publication from the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension analyzes the key components of employment change over 17 years for Wyoming, each of its counties and the Rocky Mountain region. The publication could help create and retain jobs, said Duane Williams, author of the publication and extension community development specialist. “Analyzing employment change through time can provide key insights to a location’s economic health,” said Williams. “In this report, we study employment change from 2001 to 2017. The analysis of this 17 years and 16 periods of change will hopefully provide meaningful information for local community development efforts in Wyoming counties.” Evaluating Key Components of Employment Change 2001–2017 for the Rocky Mountain Region, Wyoming, and its Counties, B-1364, is available in free pdf, HTML or ePub formats at http://bit.ly/wyo-employment-changes.
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UM earns grant to boost research network infrastructure
UM News Service The University of Montana (UM) recently was awarded $310,000 from the National Science Foundation to build a secure high-speed network dedicated to scientific data transfers. The grant was earned by acting Chief Information Officer Zach Rossmiller and a diverse team of UM researchers and IT professionals. This specialized network architecture often is referred to as a Science DMZ. Its main purpose is to provide researchers with the ability to quickly send and receive large amounts of data over the internet. Rossmiller will serve as the principal investigator for the two-year grant. “The Science DMZ was the next step in UM’s research infrastructure plan and follows the successful launch of UM’s first shared compute cluster,” he said. “While all of the money from this award will be used to cover the cost of the network hardware, it’s the specific needs of some of UM’s brightest researchers that drove our efforts to improve the infrastructure.” He attributes recent UM success in boosting its research infrastructure to his collaboration with Chuck Harris, director of the Social Science Research Laboratory, and close work with UM’s research community. The co-principal investigators on this project are Erin Landguth, an associate professor in the School of Public and Community Health Sciences and director of the Computational Ecology Lab; Jeffrey Good, an associate professor in the Division of Biological Sciences; and Tung-Chung Mou, an assistant research professor and core facility manager in the Center for Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. Research needs, along with documented limitations from additional projects, helped make the case for a Science DMZ. One of the projects used to demonstrate need came from Tre Bloom, an anthropology doctoral student researching operations for pathogenic screening of ancient DNA. Due to limited transfer speeds and the large amount of data exchanged with collaborators at Harvard University and the National Center for Biotechnology Information laboratories, Bloom found that storing data files on hard disks and sending them by mail was the only workable solution. This created extra work and caused delays in the research. Upon completion, UM’s Science DMZ will provide a much better solution for Bloom and others in big-data and data-intensive science fields. Although this project was driven by researcher needs, it also provides academic possibilities. “The Science DMZ project was designed to provide experiential learning opportunities for UM students,” Rossmiller said. “Letters submitted with the proposal indicate that several programs are interested in offering student internships to support the project.” Dr. Sara Rinfret, director of UM’s Master of Public Administration program, wrote in a letter of support: “(The Science DMZ) will provide our students with an opportunity to assist central IT network professionals in the development and drafting of the security and use policies.” Rossmiller knows this support is critical. “A successful Science DMZ must have strong network security policies,” he said. “The M.P.A. student involvement is extremely important. Deploying enterprise-level technology, like a Science DMZ, requires special knowledge and skills that are sometimes best learned through experience.” Dr. Thomas Gallagher, dean of Missoula College, recognized the educational potential of this project from the start. “This is a great experience for our students,” Gallagher said. “We focus to provide our students the opportunity to receive on-the-job training while they get their degree. Their ability to participate on a project like this will be invaluable for them.” Gallagher plans to provide IT student internships to help deploy and maintain the new UM Science DMZ. Rossmiller said he strives to include researchers, educators and students as collaborators on IT projects. “When I’m able to establish a project where researchers benefit, faculty are involved and excited to participate, and students are learning and gaining experience, I count that as a win,” he said. “These kinds of wins, along with an improved research infrastructure, will help UM attract quality students, educators and researchers who expect access to high-performance computing and high-speed end-to-end data transfers to conduct their work.”
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UM bio station fights shoreline erosion with innovative gravel beach
By Kelsea Harris-Capuano, UM News Service fully kept at a high level or “full pool” for University of Montana (UM) physical recreational purposes. lake ecologist Dr. Mark Lorang stood on In a recent report, former FLBS Director the shorefront of the Flathead Lake BiologiDr. Jack Stanford described how in natural cal Station (FLBS) enthusiastically taking conditions the shores of lakes are protected pictures of the beach. “I wish I could have because they experience wave impact at been down here filming it when it was hapvarying water levels that occur during seapening,” he said. sonal fluctuations. Stanford said that erosion Lorang was referring to a brief, intense at the top of a lake’s shoreline would natustorm that had rolled through the previous rally only occur during the largest floods, night. Its waves had rearranged the biologiand for just a brief period of time. cal station’s newly completed erosion conArtificially keeping the lake at a high trol beach, and Lorang wanted to see how level longer accelerates the erosion process it had fared. He had meticulously designed during large wind and subsequent wave this beach to protect a portion of the staevents. tion’s shoreline, and its completion meant The UM station has lost 1.6 acres of part of a decades-long plan had finally come shoreline property since the regulation of to fruition. Flathead Lake’s water level began in 1938. The beach was constructed in March Diane Whited, a FLBS researcher and a when things at FLBS were quiet. For the GIS and remote sensing savant, has helped people working at the bio station during document the station’s shoreline loss. beach construction, the sound of heavy Whited, who has worked at FLBS for machinery and delivery of truckload after about 20 years, used to measure shoreline truckload of gravel was a change of pace. erosion with surveying equipment and eroAbigail Schmeichel who started working sion pins. Now she uses drones to image the as a K-12 educator at the station in January lake shoreline. said it was an interesting process to watch. Whited said remote sensing is a fast way Over the course of almost two weeks, truckto collect larger-scale amounts of visual loads of cobble and gravel were transported data. Such imagery is useful in that it can continuously from Polson and Woods Bay. quickly and easily communicate what num“Every day from 8 to 5 p.m. you could bers and equations can’t. hear the trucks going, beeping, backing up “’We’ve lost 20 meters of land over X and turning around,” Schmeichel said. “It amount of years,’” she said. “Well, you can definitely spiced up the week.” say that. But if you can visually show that, Schmeichel had a front-row view of the it’s much more powerful.” beach construction from her FLBS apartThe drones also capture imagery of Loment and went to check out the process frerang’s beach projects. Imagery before and quently. She said the addition of the beach after construction, as well as following big is nice from a user standpoint. The slope of storms or 5 to 10 years down the line, helps the bank into the water is less steep, and the determine and document the effectiveness gravel is easier to walk on. of the design-with-nature approach. But the beach wasn’t installed for aesthetLorang has designed and helped install ics and recreational use, although they are about 2.5 miles of dynamic equilibrium a happy byproduct. It has a very functional beaches on Flathead Lake’s shoreline since purpose. It’s called a “dynamic equilibrium 1989. beach” – a beach designed to prevent shoreTraditional and most commonly used line erosion and help restore habitat. methods for preventing erosion are hard Lorang, a former FLBS faculty member, structures such as seawalls, large barriers has studied Flathead Lake for over 30 years. usually made of concrete and riprap – a His research led him to design soft structure field of large boulders or objects. Historibeaches made of varying particle sizes (i.e., cally, large car bodies have been used along gravel and cobble) that can absorb and dissiriverbanks, creating “Detroit riprap.” pate incoming wave energy, thus preventing These methods have some drawbacks, damaging erosion. Lorang said. The energy of a wave is what The bio station beach is made up of varycauses erosion. That energy doesn’t dising sizes of rocks that were placed stratesipate when it hits a hard structure like a gically at low water. First, a mix of larger concrete wall but is reflected back into the cobbles and gravel was placed lower down lake where it interacts with other incoming on the exposed shoreline. That was followed waves. by a smaller cobble mix above the previous This interaction causes scour to the layer. And finally, on top of all that, a large lakebed in front of the seawall and to the amount of pea-sized gravel was deposited, adjacent shoreline. That process increases extending up towards the trees. When the the severity of erosion to neighboring proplake’s water levels were brought up in June, erty. This usually leads to the construction only the easy to walk on smaller gravel was of more seawall and riprap, resulting in a left exposed. domino effect of building seawalls and losWhen waves break on the gravel, it is ing natural beaches. pushed around as it absorbs the energy. A Seawalls in particular cause more scour big storm at a high water level will create to the lakebed, resulting in unnatural and a berm or beach crest built up by the largharsh environments in which plant life can’t est waves tossing larger rocks on top of grow. This negatively impacts the aquatic the smaller gravel. The waves dynamically food web, as well as the connected terresreshape the gravels into a beach that can trial habitat. break the waves and dissipate the erosive From an aesthetic and recreational standenergy. It will take subsequent larger storms point, seawalls and large boulder fields are to rearrange the beach again. not as appealing to beachgoers and make Ultimately, Lorang has installed a soft the shoreline less accessible. structure that mimics what natural beaches “No one wants to spread their towel on do. riprap,” Lorang said. Flathead Lake water levels are controlled But a challenge for those looking to have by the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam, formerly an erosion-control beach is the expertise known as Kerr Dam, near Polson. Lake levneeded to design and build them. Installels fluctuate as much as 10 feet throughout the year. In the summer the water is purposeCONTINUED ON PAGE C37
UM bio station fights shoreline erosion with innovative gravel beach CONTINUED FROM PAGE C36
ing one of Lorang’s beaches is a much more intricate process than simply dumping a pile of gravel. Lorang has years of knowledge and experience. He carefully calculates in all the variables. Every shoreline is different, and Lorang looks at the characteristics of each individual section of shoreline and the waves affecting it. It isn’t a onesize-fits-all method. Lorang said beaches moving and being reshaped is a part of natural processes. It’s normal to see these beaches change after storms. That’s the point of a dynamic structure: It can adapt and change to the variable wave and storm conditions while dissipating the wave energy that causes shoreline erosion. These beaches have been slow to grow in popularity, and Lorang thinks that people have this perception that a changing or “dynamic” beach means something bad. But essentially, Lorang is simply providing the right volumes and distributions of gravel material so that the waves can do the work of mimicking what natural beaches do. And natural beaches change over time. Lorang said this method of designing with nature just doesn’t have enough credibility, yet. “The first thing people do when they buy property out here is stake out their boundaries. Usually that means cutting down trees and building a seawall,” Lorang said. In total, about 460 feet of FLBS shoreline was transformed, with close to 1,020 cubic yards of cobble and gravel. In weight that’s about 1,020 Toyota Corollas or 510 mediumsized hippos. The beach was built with money the bio station was awarded in a recent class-action lawsuit for shoreline damages caused by dam-regulated lake levels, according to Tom Bansak, FLBS associate director. Bansak said the station wants their beach to serve as a model of how Lorang’s beach design works over time. FBLS officials and Lorang have future plans to protect more of its shoreline with this kind of erosion control, Bansak said. This includes the adjacent Yellow Bay Unit at Flathead Lake State Park, which sits on FLBS property. The park is open to the public and sees a lot of summer users on its shrinking shoreline. Station personnel want to enhance the visitor experience by helping to restore and protect the park. “From a recreational standpoint, you can’t use half the state park, right? Because you have to fight through the brush to get to the water,” Bansak said. Flathead Lake State Park manager Amy Grout has been in talks with the bio station about an erosion control beach. Yellow Bay is one of six units around the lake that make up Flathead Lake State Park. Grout said the idea of Yellow Bay having one of Lorang’s beaches is exciting. She has been park manager for five years, and within the last year she has noticed notable erosion at Yellow Bay. “A beach would allow for more usable area of the shoreline for the public,” she said. The challenge for Yellow Bay is finding the funding. While Grout is on board with putting in a beach, the money isn’t there. She said the Flathead parks have many facilities that need repairs and upgrades, and those take priority. Finding funding will be a challenge, but the bio station and partners are looking to philanthropy to help foot the bill. Standing on the new bio station beach, Lorang commented on how the beach has already changed shape, hypothesizing why a curve was created here or debris was deposited there. He wants Whited to fly a drone over to take aerial photos of the beach to document the changes made before and after the storm. “I’ve been doing this for 40 years, and I still get excited about beaches,” Lorang said.
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NDSU Extension Master Gardeners honored
NDSU Extension Service Several Master Gardeners were honored during the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Master Gardener program awards ceremony, which was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Master Gardener is a volunteer service organization that beautifies communities, educates the public about gardening, works with youth and encourages conservation of natural resources. Once participants complete 40 hours of classes, they are known as Master Gardener interns. They must volunteer 48 hours of time during a two-year period on horticultural projects in cooperation with NDSU Extension to become certified Master Gardeners. Those honored at the awards program were: • Adult Education Award - Beth Hill, Bismarck, North Dakota • Best Group Project Award - Fargo Seed Project and Sunny Branick, Fargo, North Dakota • Communications Award - Diane Gronfur, Bismarck • Elder Care Project - Greta Whelan, Crystal, North Dakota • Extension Master Gardener of the Year - Kathryn Torkelson, Lansford, North Dakota • Extension Support Award - Lynnette Vachal, Mountrail County Extension, Ross, North Dakota • Feeding the Hungry - Myla Alsaker, Fargo; Linda Withey and Barbara Keyes, West Fargo, North Dakota • Innovation Award - Angie Waletzko, Lisbon, North Dakota • Public Garden Award - Jeremy Lewis and Jessica Uran, New Town, North Dakota • Ron Smith Community Service Award - Joan Bishoff, Fargo • Working With Underserved Populations - Harold Rosenheim, Fargo • Youth Education - Caitlin Stegmiller and the Flasher Xeriscape Project, Flasher, North Dakota • 100 Hour Service Club members - These Master Gardeners met volunteerism and continuing education goals for 2019 (volunteer hours in parentheses): Myla Alsaker, Fargo (129); Sandy Bieber, Bismarck (111.5, intern); Cecelia Collins, Jamestown, North Dakota (105); Mary Heyerman, Bismarck (175.5); Kathleen Johnson, Horace, North Dakota (133); Marlene Maxon, Grand Forks, North Dakota (110); Caitlin Stegmiller, Flasher (102); Nola Storm, Fargo (181.5); Kathryn Torkelson, Lansford (104.5); Jessica Uran, New Town (147); Ray Utter, Bismarck (100); Lynnette Vachal, Ross (103); and Joan Zettel, Breckenridge, Minnesota (100.5) • 200 Hour Service Club members - These Master Gardeners met volunteerism and continuing education goals for 2019 (volunteer hours in parentheses): Joan Bishoff, Fargo (259); Anita Hofsommer, Fargo (274); Barbara Keyes, West Fargo (533.75); Caryl Lester, East Grand Forks, Minnesota (610); Laurie Podoll, Jamestown (239.75); Penny Seifert, Wahpeton, North Dakota (207.5); Anne Smith, Grand Forks (358.5); Nancy Stegman-Allen, Moorhead, Minnesota (217.25, intern); Karen Weber, Wahpeton (247); and Jack Wood, Fargo (389)
Student earns animal science young scholar regional honor
University of Wyoming Extension University of Wyoming (UW) animal science Ph.D. student Chad Page has received the Young Scholar Award from the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS). The ASAS Western Young Scholar Recognition Program features the research accomplishments of recent or current Ph.D. and master’s graduates. Page is working on his Ph.D. under the direction of Whit Stewart, assistant professor and University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist. Page has been involved in many extension presentations, workshops and research. Page, originally from Chandler, Arizona, earned his bachelor’s degree in animal health with a veterinary science emphasis from Brigham Young University in Idaho in 2015. He completed his master’s in animal and range sciences at Montana State University in 2017 and plans to start this month his position with Utah State University as an assistant professor of production animal agriculture with an emphasis in small ruminants.
Indigenous People Day
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Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy Earth is getting hotter. Huge amounts of greenhouse gases are warming the planet and altering the climate. Heat waves are harsher. Droughts are longer. And some diseases and pests are stronger than ever. All of that is bad news for many of Earth’s inhabitants. But crops are especially vulnerable. We’ve bred them to depend on us, and they can succumb to many threats that are likely to get worse in the next century. All as we need more food to feed a growing population. An international group of researchers set out to test how we can help our crops adapt in the coming decades. Their idea is to use wild crop relatives. These cousins of domestic crops look like weeds and you have probably walked past them when hiking on mountain trails. You may have even seen them in the cracks of pavement in the cities. They have lived in harsh climates without any human help since the dawn of time. Scientists hope that using crop wild relatives in breeding programs can add resilience to our domestic crops while keeping them delicious. “Crop wild relatives have been selected by nature over millennia to withstand the very climatic stresses that we are trying to address, and hence present a new hope,” says Filippo Bassi. Bassi is a scientist in Morocco at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). But it can be risky to change how breeders work. “Before making the final decision to shift investments from normal breeding to the use of crop wild relatives, it is critical to make sure that there is a real advantage in doing so,” Bassi says. To test this idea, Bassi’s international team of scientists, coming from Africa, Europe, Asia and South America, focused on durum wheat. The team gathered 60 unique varieties of wheat to expose to a battery of harsh tests. These included fungal diseases, drought and high temperatures. One-third of the wheat lines the team used were developed by combining wild relatives of wheat with strong, commercial varieties. These wild relative-derived varieties of wheat were robust compared to more conventional varieties. About a third of wild relative varieties were resistant to the fungal disease Septoria, compared to just a tenth of the others. But conventional wheat varieties were more resistant to other diseases, like leaf rust, that have been the focus of past breeding programs. Where the wild relative wheat varieties really shone was under drought and heat stress. During drought, the wild relative lines had larger grains, a critical adaptation and market trait for this crop. And, when the nutrient nitrogen was in short supply, the wild-derived lines produced a higher yield than the other wheat varieties. “In the case of temperature, the crop wild relative presented a clear advantage with a yield increase of 42 percent under heat stress,” says Bassi. “Yield losses to heat can be drastic, and the use of crop wild relatives to breed new varieties appears to be a very strategic approach to address this climatic challenge.” But resilience isn’t the whole story. We depend on crops to make food. And crops are different from their wild cousins in large part because humans have selected crops over many centuries to adapt to their needs, including a preference for making delicious foods. That is why Bassi’s team also looked at the usefulness of the 60 wheat varieties for making pasta. Here, the wildderived wheat lines were the least suitable for pasta making. “That’s a disappointment,” says Bassi. “But not a deal breaker.” “This does not prove that the use of crop wild relatives will inevitably result in poor industrial quality,” says Bassi. “But rather that it is important for breeders to be aware of this risk and develop breeding strategies that address this issue.” Overall, durum wheat’s wild relatives appeared useful. When crossed to elite commercial varieties, they provided increased resistance to heat, drought and some diseases. These are precisely the threats facing not just durum wheat, but most major crops in a warming world. That’s good news for plant breeders — and the public. “The crop wild relatives showed great promise in terms of climate change adaptation,” says Bassi. “I hope the public will be re-assured that breeders are testing all possible opportunities to prepare agriculture for climate challenges.”
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• Manual top • Extended auger
• Duals • 770 hours
2019 John Deere S780 G
COMIN IN
• Leather • Power fold top • Only 398 hours List: $470,000
Sale Price: $349,970
2011 John Deere 1835 Air Drill
“I’ve dealt with them before. They are polite and know how to relate to a farmer. They are very helpful and we enjoyed our interaction.”
Robert Cazier, New owner of a John Deere 4940 • 60-ft. • 550 bushel tank • Good hose/points • Dual turf tires • Stainless meter housing
2011 John Deere 1835 Air Drill
List: $140,000
Sale Price: $99,970
List: $155,000
Sale Price: $129,970
2010 John Deere 1835 Air Drill
• 60-ft. • 430 bushel tank • Mid row banders • Double shoot • Dual casters • Ground drive
• 60-ft. • 430 bushel tank • Mid row banders • Ground drive List: $125,000
2013 John Deere 1835 Air Drill
Sale Price: $89,970
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• 60-ft. • 430 bushel tank • Mid row banders • Ground drive
1-888-453-2924 3400 Old Havre Highway, Great Falls, MT
• 60-ft. • 550 bushel tank • Mid row banders • Double shoot • Hydraulic drive List: $179,000
Sale Price: $149,970
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CASE AIR DRILL FOR SALE
Case Precision 3430/ATX700 70-ft. hoe drill, new stealths, low acres on tips, $ air seeder hopper, no welds, well kept................................................................ Phone (406) 350-2055, or 350-2050
RPH Irrigation Services Limited
72,000
Service & Parts
for All Makes, PO Box 1201, 4056 HWY 89 Models & Choteau, MT 59422 • PH: 406-466-2242 • FAX: 406-466-5242 Brands Jordan Ratliff, Manager/Sales 406-799-4746
Flaman Rental & Sales 1-877-528-8467, Lattin & Sons, Power, Montana 1-406-278-3432, Lattin & Sons, Conrad, Montana
We Rent or Sell ALL Equipment! Give us a call TODAY! • Nice selections of Wishek Disks and K-line Speedtillers New or used • New disk from K-line and Wishek • Summers 35-ft. vertical till • J&M Grain Carts - Other Equipment For Rent • Grain baggers for Sale or Rent - We have bags for these • Hay rake • Bale pickers • Grain Vacs • Batco 15-ft. x 45-ft. Belt Conveyor for Pulse Crops • Grain Bag Extractor • K-Line Speed Tillers
October, 2020 is Pizza Month
There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap. Kevin James Truer words have, perhaps, never been spoken. Pizza is a wonderful thing, and there’s really no such thing as bad pizza, even the worst pizza is still pretty good. Pizza has been around for an incredibly long time, the word itself going back as far as 997 AD in southern Italy. History of Pizza Month The History of Pizza Month is, in part, the history of Pizza. Pizza Month was originally created by Gerry Durnell in October 1984, publisher of Pizza Today, a magazine dedicated to this delicious pie! The Pizza was likely derived from Focaccia bread, a roman flatbread commonly served with toppings. From that time moving forward there have been developments that slowly led to the wonderful comfort food we all know and love as pizza. Some say that Roman soldiers created the first pizza when they added cheese and olive oil to Matzah bread. But one thing is known for certain, pizza as we know it today came into being as a result of the discovery of the tomato in the Americas, and its return to Europe in the 16th century. So where did the pizza begin? The pizza as a flatbread with a tomato sauce started in Naples, and quickly became popular. Until the 1830’s it was almost exclusively sold from open-air stands and out of pizza bakeries, a tradition which is largely followed even today. One other fun piece of trivia is the source of the ‘marinara’ sauce that is the traditional tomato sauce. Have you ever wondered why it’s called marinara? Because it was created by “La Marinara” the mariner’s wife, to serve to her seafaring husband upon return from fishing the Bay of Naples. How to celebrate Pizza Month If we have to encourage you to go out and eat all the pizza you can get your hands on this month, we’re not entirely certain that Pizza Month is for you. Who needs encouragement to celebrate this month? Well, if you’re wanting to truly honor the pizza, then it’s time to try some new toppings on your pizza and experience the full range of what the pizza can be! Go out, try something new, and enjoy pizza!
Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council
Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council. The following council terms are currently vacant: • Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Eastern Region) • Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Any Region) • Outfitter’s or Guide’s Organization • Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Central Region) • Western County Weed District Representative • Eastern County Weed District Representative • Forage Product Processor Members of the advisory council provide guidance to the Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage (NWSFF) Program, which implements a cooperative forage and product certification system with federal, state, local, and private land managers that benefits Montanans and other states by producing and making available forage free of noxious weed seeds. Council meetings take place annually on one day in January or February. Those interested in serving on the Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council can submit a letter of interest and apply to MDA. More information and applications are available on the NWSFF Council website (https://agr.mt.gov/ NWSFFCouncil). Nominations can be submitted to Montana Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201, or agr@mt.gov. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov. ##### Women farm operators have increased 20% from 2002, and more than 75% of women farm operators are owners of their land. Globally, 70% of all farmers are women.
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USED EQUIPMENT
Coming Soon: • Case IH 8465 • REM bale processor
2019 CASE IH WD1504 WINDROWER
Demo unit with just 222 hours and Full Warranty. Comes equipped with an 18-ft. twin sickle header, cab and rear axle suspension, deluxe cab....Just $99,387 and 2.9% Financing OAC
1984 NEW HOLLAND 1100 WINDROWER
Planetary drive unit with 14-ft. twin sickle header and Ford Industrial gas engine. This unit is older but in good shape, and everything works. ............................................................ $4,366
2018 MCFARLANE 24-FT. HARROW
Heavy duty frame with 16 bars of spike tooth harrow. Use it for seed bed preparation or pasture renovation. All functions are hydraulic for easy no hassle operation.........Just $18,902
1993 NEW HOLLAND 660 ROUND BALER
Makes 5x6 round bales, really good shape for its age. Everything works and only 10,665 bales.................................................... $4,890
2016 CASE IH MAXXUM 115
Loaded with equipment. MFWD tractor with multiple control handle, 3 electronic remotes, Class IV front axle, 2 function mid-mount valve, 16x16 semi-powershift transmission, CCLS hydraulics with 29 gpm, 3 point, 540/1000 PTO, great rubber, 115/145 hp. Really sharp tractor. Book says $69,056..... MVE Price $64,879
2004 CASE IH RBX562 ROUND BALER
Just traded. Really clean. Wide pickup unit with only 10,503 bales. Great condition and ready to go to work.
2010 CASE IH RB564 BALER Mesh wrap and twine tie. Only 5935 bales.
418 Main, Roundup, MT
1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 www.musselshellvalley.com
418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554 Contact us at or www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley
WELCOME TO OUR NEW 2020 CASE IH WINDROWERS
• 3 models to choose from w/150 to 250 hp. • Sickle heads, rotary heads, and draper heads. • Auto Guidance ready/Auto Guidance equipped. • New for 2020 Field Cruise software w/3 modes. Eco Power Mode, Power Cruise Mode and HeadLand Management Mode • Cab and rear axle suspension & hydraulic steering • Triple windrow attachments for rotary heads.
CALL US TODAY TO DISCUSS ALL OF THESE GREAT FEATURES, GET 0% FINANCE OAC WITH END OF SEASON PRICING
MEET THE 2020 CASE IH RB 565 PREMIUM BALER These balers are loaded with features for productivity & durability
• FIVE BAR PICKUP - with 160 curved rubber mounted teeth and 6.5-ft. wide. • HEAVY DUTY PICKUP REEL - stronger tines and full height dividers reduce damage. • FRONT LOADING WRAP SYSTEM - provides a short path for optimal wrapping quality. • OVERSHOT FEEDING SYSTEM - continuous feeding of hay to the chamber for a more consistent crop mat. • ENDLESS BELTS - They track better and maintain greater crosswise rigidity. So tough that they are backed by a 3-year/15,000 Bale Warranty. • MVE BALERS - Also have In-Cab Density System, 15”x6” caster pickup wheels, roller windguard, 21.5Lx16.1 10-ply tires, and moisture sensors.
SEE THIS GREAT CASE IH BALER AT MUSSELSHELL VALLEY EQUIPMENT GET 0% FINANCE OAC WITH END OF SEASON PRICING
Trader’s Dispatch, October 2020 — Page C44
We are reloaded and ready!! 418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605
New inventory arriving daily Call us with your new equipment needs!!!
Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554 Contact us at or www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley
DOUBLE EXTENSION TUBES FOR ADDED STRENGTH
Twinstar rugged built rakes are designed to rake two windrows together and for turning hay to speedup drying time prior to baling for high production hay farming, custom operators, dairies raking green chop and raking bio feed stocks. Twinstar Rakes produce consistent uniform windrows and the cleanest hay on the market. Twinstar rakes are designed for precision raking, functionality and built to last. If you’ve tried the rest, now buy the BEST.
Just one 2020 2030G3-7 left in stock. MSRP $40,848. MVE PRICE......$33,757. SAVE $7091
G3 SPLIT HOSES WITH JIC FITTINGS FOR SERVICEABILITY
DOUBLE SHEAR ANGLE CYLINDER MOUNT
TRANSPORT LIGHT KIT PER ASABE/ANSI S279
OPTIONAL BASKET ANGLE STOP KIT
OPTIONAL WALKING BEAMS
SELF-ALIGNING IDLER HUBS
OPTIONAL GAUGE WHEELS WITH TORSION AXLE SUSPENSION
G3 7 FUNCTION ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC VALVE & CONTROL BOX
7 FUNCTION CONTROL BOX
G3 EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY HIGH TORQUE MOTORS
FASTER RAISING AND LOWERING OF BASKETS
BASKET EXTENSION SIGHT GAUGE
BASKET ANGLE SIGHT GAUGE
HEAVY DUTY BASKET PIVOT w/UHMW SHINS-SHEAR BOLT PROTECTED
PARALLEL LINKAGE TORSION BASKET SUSPENSION
2020 H&S 5114 Hi-Capacity Bi-Fold Rake • A large diameter rake wheel hub is used for added strength to the rake wheel dish. • Adjustable height hitch
• Limited oscillating offset tandem transport wheels assure a smooth, level ride. • A brake band on the 4 front gauge wheels can be easily adjusted to field conditions.
•Independent rake wheel suspension allows the rake wheels to follow the contour of the ground and low maintenance “Bee Hive” style springs support the large 60” rake wheels. • Rake arms feature 2 ball bearings on each end of the arm for long life, smooth operation and less ear than rakes with bushings.
• Adjustment for the ground pressure on the rake wheels allows the operator to fine turn the 5114 and 5116 wheel rakes to fit varying conditions.
• Big 60” wheels with wind boards • Rakes up to 28-ft. • 2 Independent castering gauge wheels plus tandem transport wheels on both sides. • Independent rake wheel suspension 2020 Model Year Closeout ~ ~ MSRP $25,964........Price $17,968
2020 ProAg 900 Hayhiker
Save $7002 This unit loads, hauls, and unloads 8 5x6 round bales.
Engineered for today’s heavier bale with great features like: • RH heavy duty load arm with bale turner that allows bales to be picked in any direction. • Hydraulic push bar with bale stop - Pushes bale back • Only requires 2 remotes. No electric controls NEW high capacity orbit motor runs the push bar for fast easy unloading. • Bale divider separates bales when unloading creating air circulation Get all of these great features and save a bundle too.
MSRP $31,916. .....MVE Price $24,914.
418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605
Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554
Contact us at or www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley