SEPTEMBER 2021
Vol. XXII No. 8 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com
September waste pesticide disposal events
Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating pesticide disposal events in its Central District (Havre, Great Falls, Lewistown, and Bozeman) during the week of September 20th. Annual pesticide waste collection events have collected close to 720,000 pounds of pesticide waste from over 1,800 participants since the program’s inception in 1994. 2021 Pesticide Waste Collection Dates and Locations: • Tuesday, September 21st - Havre • Wednesday, September 22nd - Great Falls • Thursday, September 23rd – Lewistown • Friday, September 24th - Bozeman The MDA program was designed to assist individuals with disposing of any pesticides that are unusable as originally intended, or cannot be used for any other purpose, in an environmentally responsible way. In effect, the pesticide and waste disposal program protects Montana’s ecosystems and groundwater, as well as families, pets, livestock and drinking
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Dealing with more than just dry conditions during drought By Matt Stockton, Agricultural Economist, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Sept 15 - Oct 7, Shobe Auction & Realty, CA Ranch Equipment, Online....... A9 Sept 18 - Oct 2, Pate Auction Co., State of Montana Surplus, Online........... A3 Sept 18, Montana Auction Co, Fischer Estate, Sidney MT............................. A5 Sept 18, Ophus Auction Company, Stuart (Scott) MacKenzie Estate, Chinook MT................................................................................................................. A2 Sept 21, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Fallon County Municipal Equipment, Baker MT...................................................................................................... A4 Sept 25, GSI Auction Service, Harold “Frenchie” Girard Retirement, Scobey MT............................................................................................................... A11 Sept 25, Kamerman Auction Co., Rahn Farms, Three Forks MT.................. A13 Sept 25, Weaver Auctions, Robinson Ranch & Fall Consignment, Racetrack MT................................................................................................................. A6 Sept 25, Montana Auction Co, Royce Perrett Estate, Sidney MT................. A15 Sept 30, Shobe Auction & Realty, Bob Ryffel Tractor Collection, Raynesford MT............................................................................................................... A17 Oct 2, Montana Auction Co, Winhofer Firearm, Sidney MT.......................... A19 Oct 2, Logan Auction Service, Inc., Francor Liquidation, Whitehall MT...... A12 Oct 9, Barnes Auction, LaCense MT LLC, Selkirk Ranch, Dillon MT............ A23 Oct 19, Bitz Auction, Kirsch Retirement, Belfield ND................................... A18
PRODUCTION SALES
Dec 11........................ Pharo Cattle Company, Butte MT.............................. A24
Soil health for ranchers
Adriane Good, Montana State University Extension Pondera County Montana State University Extension Pondera County, Pondera County Conservation District, and A Land of Grass Ranch will be cooperating to host two, one day Soil Health for Ranchers workshops. The workshops will be hosted at A Land of Grass Ranch on September 26 and 27. The workshops will feature Nicole Masters, from Integrity Soils. Ms. Masters is the director of Integrity Soils and has written a book on soil health, titled For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems.
The most recent drought conditions have grown to cover a large portion of the west and central United States, as shown in Figure 1. Those who depend on rain to provide water for either crops or livestock continue to watch and hope that conditions will change soon. Many have had to consider and implement various strategies to preserve their livelihoods. Those who have farmed and ranched for many years have seen other occasions when dry conditions limited forage production and reduced yields, which resulted in hardship and financial difficulty. Each drought has varying outcomes, depending on the factors faced by the individual farm or ranch. While drought may produce the same dry conditions for many, its effects are individualized. There are as many strategies for dealing with drought, as there are individuals who ranch and farm. Instead of writing about specific response strategies and suggesting possible solutions blindly and without knowing the details of the individual circumstances, I would rather focus on the nature of the farming and ranching businesses and the consequential interaction with dry times. Generally, the cow calf and crop busi-
nesses are classified as commodity-based operations. This means that producers are price takers and rely heavily on productivity and cost to make a profit. During a drought, local price may see huge swings, depending on the availability of local production. For instance, when local cattle markets almost collapse, and a flood of excess livestock occurs, markets are in a period of susceptibility. Droughts, like most things, are not equal in outcomes, nor are they equally distributed, as can be seen by the map, Figure 1. We have all heard about incidents where adjacent tracts of land have been impacted differently during the same weather conditions, micro conditions, etc. While possibly located in the same general vicinity, each ranch or farm has unique resources, including soil, topography, vegetation, etc. Furthermore, each operation CONTINUED ON PAGE A4
PRIVATE TREATY
Bar LM Ranch, Stevensville MT................................ A11 Central Montana Tarentaise, Fort Benton MT.......... A26 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT.............................. C9 JK Ranches, Huson MT............................................... A4 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT....................................... C9
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OTHER DATED EVENTS
Sept 17 - 19, Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Assoc, Choteau MT... A40 Sept 21 - 23, North Montana Angus Tour, North Central Montana ............... A7 Oct 5 , .Triangle Ag Services, Open House, Fort Benton MT......................... A21 Dec 2 - 4, Montana Organic Association, Bozeman MT.............................. A26
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P 406.466.3557 F 406.466.3551 02 Otness Lane PO Box 503 Choteau, MT 59422
Now Selling Tough Country Grill Guards and Accessories!
Bale Beds with 26” Extendable Arms & Flatbeds on Order
Ophus Auction Co. invites you to the
Stuart (Scott) MacKenzie Estate Saturday Sept. 18th 2021
To be held at the Commercial Building Blaine County Fair Grounds Chinook, MT Register for Bidder Numbers at 9 AM Auction begins at 10 AM This will be a live auction. You must be standing there to bid and buy!
Scott was an avid collector; some say the best (paper) collector in the USA. He had an antique store on Main Street in Chinook. We will be selling the bulk of the store contents. There is a good selection of MT Memorabilia, a back bar, 5-oak tables, tokens, ice cream parlor chairs, glass display cases and everything to put in them. We are finding treasurers daily. We are planning for more than 400 lots. Bring your pickup and trailer, everything must be removed that day.
For a flyer go to our web site www.OphusAuctions.com We will be adding pictures to our Facebook page.
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University of Wyoming Extension Those enrolling in the online Master Gardener training with the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension can participate in live sessions or view recorded sessions. Live sessions are Tuesdays September 7-December 12, said Chris Hilgert, state Master Gardener program coordinator. Classes are recorded, so if unable to attend the live class, recordings can be viewed when convenient. “If you have a passion for gardening, the Master Gardener training is for you,” he said. “Classes are taught by UW Extension experts and focus on gardening in Wyoming’s uniquely challenging growing environment.” Register online at bit.ly/uwyo-master-gardener-fall21. Registration is $150 and includes the electronic copy of Sustainable Horticulture for Wyoming: A Master Gardener Handbook. The 13-week training provides approximately 40 hours of landscape and gardening education, said Hilgert. The class schedule is: September 7 – Introduction and Overview of the Master Gardener Program September 14 – Basic Botany September 21 – Soils, Fertility and Composting September 28 – Extending the Growing Season October 5 – Growing Vegetables and Herbs October 12 – Fruit Trees and Berry Crops October 19 – Herbaceous Plants October 26 – Woody Plants November 2 – Lawn Care November 9 – Integrated Pest Management November 16 – Plant Diseases and Diagnosing Plant Problems November 23 – No class (Thanksgiving week) November 30 – Entomology December 7 – Volunteering in the UW Extension Master Gardener Program
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Ophus Auction Company - 406-788-6662 ANYCROP, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
Online Master Gardener training
Kim Harris 406-450-5961 Conrad, MT Colt Harris 406-450-5452
During these workshops, Ms. Masters will discuss the importance of soil health, indicators of soil and plant health, and how to assess the soil on your property. We will have 2 trenches dug in the property to give you a good picture of soil health properties and help you visualize what the soil might look like on your ranch. Registration for the workshops will be $40 per person and is available from MSU Extension Pondera County or the Pondera County Conservation District. Each day of the workshop will be limited to 40 participants to allow for thorough discussion of the topics presented. For more information, or to register please contact Adriane Good at adriane.good@montana.edu or 406-271-4054.
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AUCTION
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2021 State of Montana Surplus Property
Helena, MT • Bidding open Sept. 18 and ending Oct. 2
Sale Site: 16 W. Custer Ave., at the corner of Custer Ave. & Henderson, next to the Lewis & Clark Co. Fairgrounds.
WHEEL LOADERS 2 - CASE W20C with EROPS 5 - CASE W14B with EROPS CASE W11B with EROPS JOHN DEERE 544B with EROPS CLARK 45C with EROPS 4 - CLARK 35C with EROPS
BOATS & BOAT MOTORS 13 - Boats & trailers (fiberglass and aluminum)
BACKHOE DEERE 310C 4x4 backhoe with EROPS DUMP TRUCKS & TRUCKS 3 - FORD L9000 tandem axle dump KODIAK tandem axle dump with 2 way plow FORD 8000 tandem axle dump VOLVO tandem axle dump with plow INTERNATIONAL single axle dump 2 - GMC single axle dump KODIAK single axle 4x4 with G/N ball FREIGHTLINER single axle cab & chassis FORD L9000 tandem axle cab & chassis AUTOCAR truck with Bridgemaster manlift ONE TON DUMPS 2011 FORD F350 diesel 2001 DODGE 3500 diesel ONE TON (4wd and 2wd) 5 - FORD F350 flatbed / service (2005-2011) 1/2 TON (4wd and 2wd) 28 - FORD F150 (1997 - 2013) 25 - GMC 1/2 ton (2001-2012 7 - DODGE 1500 (2001-2012) 3 - CHEVROLET 1500 (2002-2006)
SNOWMOBILES 9 - Snowmobiles (Ski-Doo & Polaris) FORKLIFTS Silent Hoist & Crane Co. 10,000 lb. capacity YALE 5500 lb. capacity
Download the Pate Auction App to your mobile device or go online and bid your price on this line of vehicles & equipment! TRAILERS BIG TEX tandem axle equipment trailer TNT dump trailer Tandem axle car trailer 6 - Assorted trailers (Utility, snowmobile/ATV) 3 - Travel Trailers Horse trailer
3/4 TON (4wd and 2wd) 14 - GMC 2500 (1992 - 2012) 11 - FORD F250 (1997-2014) 5 - CHEVROLET 2500 (1987-2002) 3 - DODGE 2500 (1992-2013) VANS & MINI VANS 5 - DODGE Grand Caravan 2 - 2005 BUICK Terraza 2 - 2015 TOYOTA Sienna
ATV’s, UTV & MOTORCYCLES 2 - POLARIS Ranger 6x6 UTV’s 14 - ATV’s (Polaris, Yamaha, Honda & Arctic Cat) SUZUKI DR-Z 400 motorcycle
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Viewing will be held Thursday, Sept. 30 and Friday, Oct. 1 from 8 am to 5 pm each day. Removal: Monday, Oct. 4 thru Friday, Oct. 8 from 8 am to 4 pm each day. Online registration available on our mobile app or on the website.
PASSENGER CARS 21 - FORD Taurus (2001 - 2016) 18 - FORD Fusion (2010 - 2015) 16 - CHEV Impala (2007 - 2014) 8 - TOYOTA Prius (2008 - 2010) 6 - DODGE Charger (2011 - 2017) 4 - FORD Crown Victoria (1997 - 2007) 3 - CHEVROLET Lumina (1997 -2001) 2 - 2007 DODGE Caliber 2 - BUICK Century (2002 - 2003) 2 - 2010 HONDA Insight SUV’s & MPV’s 11 - FORD Escape (2009 - 2017) 4 - JEEP Patriot (2012 - 2014) 3 - FORD Expedition (2009 -2012) 2 - FORD Explorer (2014 - 2016) 2014 CHEVROLET Tahoe 2004 CHEVROLET Trailblazer 1994 JEEP Cherokee
Download the Pate Auction app to your mobile device or go to www.pateauction.com for a complete listing of auction items!
Viewing: Thursday, September 30 & Friday, October 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day!
Pate Auction Inc.
2814 Billings Ave. • Helena, Montana 59601 Doug 406- 439-8855 • Dan 406-439-5561 www.pateauction.com
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LOADER FOR SALE John Deere 444C loader, dirt bucket and big bale fork, 3519 hours, rear tires 95%, new front tires and wheels,
$34,500 obo
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Phone (208) 879-2939, Challis, Idaho
JK RANCHES Cow Herd Dispersal
100 head cow herd dispersal. Quality Black Angus 3-6 year olds, all bred back.
$1450
Call 406.544.5155 • Huson, MT
I believe the Krogmann BaleBed is the most outstanding bed on the market. I like the features this bed has over the competition.” - Roger Miller, Booker, TX
Custom built Across the bed toolbox shorter or longer beds. 70”Lx1O”H x 20’W - complete Standard Equip: with stainless steel hinges, arm extensions, gn tray and gas shock. & receiver hitches, side rails, lights, trailer plug & pioneer Lift, Haul and dump with quick connects.
Side toolboxes 30” Lx17” H x 12” D standard size of 12 ga. steel with stainless steel hinges and latch.
the Krogmann Carry-All
1-877-745-3783 • www.krogmannmfg.com
Fallon County Municipal Equipment
AUCTION
TUESDAY SEPT. 21ST 9 A.M. MT
LIVE ONSITE 122 E CENTER AVE. BAKER, MONTANA
VEHICLES
• 2004 Chevrolet Model Express 12 Passenger Bus • 2008 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup crew cab, 5.4 liter gas, 119,299 miles • 2008 Ford F350 Cab & Chassis 4x4 - V-10 Gas Engine, 62K Miles, White w/Air Conditioning • 1995 Ford F250XL Regular Cab 4x4 Pickup, 66k miles, V8 gas engine, 5 speed, VIN# 2FTHF26H1SCA16374 • 1991 Chevy 1/2 Ton 2WD, W/T Cheyenne, 57,524 miles, 5 speed manual transmission, manual windows/locks, 235/75R15 Wres • 1999 Dodge 1/2 Ton 4x4, automatic transmission, 113,287 miles on odometer, ext cab, short box, LT245/75/R16 Wres • 2014 International Corporation, Model 3000, Integrated CE S Bus 98,756 miles
AIR COMPRESSOR
• Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor, 125/655 hours gas engine trailer mounted Many Electronics & Misc. Items! Contact the Fallon County Road Department for more information: (406)-778-2019
Auctioneer: J.K. Kinsey, CAI, AMM, (406) 772-5812 • (877) 243-6691
Dealing with more than just dry conditions during drought
For full listing & details go to
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has unique attributes, including location, resource endowments, unsold grain, stored hay, capital, farm or ranch land condition at the time drought befalls, access to additional resources, and, probably most significantly, the managers’ abilities to prepare for and manage under such harsh conditions. Not only do producers manage differently, but they also vary in their ability to withstand the pressure caused by dry conditions. The physical challenges posed by a drought often lead to financial stressors. Farming and/or ranching requires all the things that make businesses thrive, such as capital, labor, and proper management. This is why the health of the operation at the end of the drought depends heavily on the condition of that business just prior to entering drought. This is also true for other challenges faced by the operations. Bottomline: the store and availability of resources, as well as the skill of the manager, play key roles in the survival of the operation. For instance, a beginning rancher/farmer with a substantial debt load will have a much more difficult time remaining viable during a drought period, compared to a rancher/farmer who is debt free, simply due to the availability of capital assets. Their two operations would likely and should have very different strategies for dealing with the effects of drought. What often makes drought so devastating is the accompanying factors, such as the depression in local market prices, the scarcity of locally available supplemental resources, and reduced production without a decrease in production costs. There are other factors that can amplify the hardship created by dry conditions. Depending on how it synchronizes with any serious drought event, and likewise with crop cycles for farmers, the cattle cycle may prove to be friend or foe to the rancher. If cow values are high, one could find a benefit in selling at least some cows and repopulating when prices are lower. But if that is your strategy, it isn’t a reliable one. Cycle effects are real and can make a difference in the final outcome, especially if the opposite case occurs. No one likes to sell undervalued cows and repurchase them at overvalued prices. It is easier to want to sell cows when one believes that they are at peak value and that they can be repurchased in the near future for less money. Unfortunately, the severity of a drought ultimately leads to poor business performance; this is true because in production agriculture, productivity is key to success. If one is looking for a cure all strategy to face an ongoing drought that’s actively hurting the operation, that is sort of like worrying about the horses getting out of an already empty barn. Therefore, drought strategies or, shall we say, business resiliency planning, should be a continuous part of being in business. Ranching and farming use an unstable set of conditions, like forage or crop production variation, price fluctuations and cycles, dis-
ease challenges, etc. It is not a matter of will something happen that will create financial stress to the operation, but when. From my perspective, thoughts should remain critical as to whether you are adequately planning and preparing for the next challenge you or your operation will face. No one can plan or prepare for every bad thing, nor should they. No one knows in certainty what they will face, but they do know that challenges will come sometime and that should inspire some preparation. While we all give lip service to the idea of a drought plan, if drought is a future reality for your operation, it should simply be included in your business plan. A large part of a successful business is its longevity through thick and thin. No one can say better than the operator what is best for the business. To increase the odds of being successful, annual decision processes must factor in, not only for the current year, but also when possible and practical in the coming years. Any growth strategy should consider the possibility of drought, land and other capital purchases based on the same premise, production numbers and strategies, and remain flexibly designed. The above are just a few examples of preparing for drought and the myriad of challenges faced by producers. In conclusion, I will use an analogy to illustrate my point: there are two young consumers, who both just received credit cards in the mail. Both are identical in every way, except that Consumer One figures his current salary, how much he can afford to pay monthly, and leverages his credit card to its maximum level. This allows him to live very well, but on the edge of his means. Consumer Two uses his credit card, but only for purchases that he has the cash to pay for, and never pays a monthly interest fee. After some time passes, they both are in an accident and are injured through no fault of their own, both unable to work for the next year. Which consumer is most likely to be in a better financial position and will likely financially recover sooner after the accident? In this circumstance, I want to be Consumer Two. Stresses of business, like the analogical accident, require the same kind of forethought to mitigate. Making choices that allow for dealing with events beyond your control and preparing for likely events, while not knowing when, but knowing the probability of their future occurrence is, in and of itself, a strategic move. This thinking does nothing to avert drought events, nor does it make being in business riskless, but rather recognizes that there are inevitable risks and that wisdom dictates making appropriate plans and adequately preparing to face the challenging conditions. Business resiliency is no accident and requires preparation, strategy, and, sometimes, good fortune. May we all have just that and find good fortune during these dry times.
September waste pesticide disposal events CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
water from potentially hazardous materials. Participants are encouraged to preregister on the department’s website at agr. mt.gov/Pesticide-Waste-Disposal-Program by September 16, 2021. Registrations for pesticide waste collection events are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of material; amounts over 200 pounds are
assessed at $1.00 per pound, and products are weighed on site. Additional fees may apply to pesticides with dioxins or dioxin precursors. The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, visit agr.mt.gov.
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Jerry Fischer Estate
AUCTION ~ Saturday, September 18th 2021 ~ Sidney, MT ~ 10 am MT ~
DIRECTIONS: 619 14th ST SE SIDNEY, MT 59270 For more information visit www.montanaauctionco.com. Lunch will be available. SLEIGHS, BUGGIES & EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
ANTIQUES
Horse drawn sleigh built by Michigan Buggy Company, excellent condition Horse drawn sleigh in excellent condition, maker unknown Horse drawn buggy built by La Crosse Implement Co. fair condition Horse drawn buggy, needs restored, maker unknown Horse drawn freight sleigh, original condition Numerous horse drawn wagons for parts or restore Horse drawn manure spreader Van Brunt grain drill McCormick Horse mower 10-20 McCormick Deering tractor for parts John Deere horse drawn corn planter John Deere 1 bottom horse plow Evinrude Speeditwin boat motor Evinrude Speedifour boat motor Early hand crank boat motor, make unknown Vintage Johnson boat motor, twin cylinder Belt drive corn sheller Feed grinder
This beautiful one of a kind home will be offered at auction at 1:00pm MT. This home features an enormous master bedroom with jacuzzi, an indoor swimming pool, large living room and dining room. The home is located on 5 acres right in Sidney, MT with multiple out buildings and a guest home! To set up a time to view this unique property contact Leif with Beagle Properties at (406) 489 - 0932, or visit www.beagleproperties.com
CAST IRON COOKWARE • • • •
Wagner 1058B skillet Griswold No. 5 skillet, small logo Unmaked No. 3 with 3 notch heat ring Made in USA marked 12" skillet with heat ring
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Orleans by Brunswick pool table, 3 piece 1" slate Buffalo skull clock Large eagle sculpture Large buffalo yard bronze Large deer yard bronzes Pheasant Sculptures Bull riding bronze by D. Kulczyk (2) Buffalo head mounts Deer head mounts Black bear rug Taxidermied turkey Taxidermied Hen and chicks Lots and Lots of books
COLLECTIBLES
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Hammond C3 organ w/ speaker cabinet Fender Stringmaster 3 neck steel guitar (believed to be 1950s) Gibson Century 6 lap steel guitar, serial number 5G 7520 (Believed to be 55-56) Late 1800s pump organ (excellent condition) Late 1800s pump organ with mirrored top (excellent condition) Roland electric organ Upright Tubular Bells
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Toro Time Cutter SS 5000 Zero Turn mower, Kawasaki 23hp, 50" cut, runs great Power Pro lawn edger, 3.5hp Husqvarna gas trimmer Stihl gas leaf blower County Line ATV sprayer Battery powered trimmer Lawn cart Tank and pump mounted on single axle trailer
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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash or Good Check ONLY. All items sold AS IS, WHERE IS. No warranties are expressed or implied by Montana Auction Company, it’s auctioneers, or the sellers. Any and all statements and announcements made on sale day by auctioneers and owners take precedence over any and all advertising. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is one of the most unique offerings we’ve had both Real Estate and Personal Property wise! There is truly something for everyone at this auction and you certainly won’t want to miss it. Please plan to join us September 18th in Sidney!
Aeromotor windmill, good condition Antique grandfather wall clock Howard Miller grandfather clock Numerous antique bits Buffalo horn chair Early hand crank rope maker w/ tool Large hand crank corn sheller (2) 2 gallon Red Wing crocks (1) 3 gallon Red Wing crock Cream can from Grenora, ND. GN tag Cast iron match safe Brass horse head coat rack Steer hide Antique trunk Cast iron hall tree and umbrella stand Spinning wheel Numerous antique lamps Bar made out of the back of a covered wagon Numerous branding irons Oxen Yoke Carved wood cowboy wall hanging Buffalo skull Pedal grind stone Pump heads Forge blower Post vise John Deere cast iron corn planter lid Numerous iron spoke wheels Whiskey barrel Antique bread warmer Ice saw Coleman lanterns Antique toaster Bolex movie camera Stereo Realist vintage camera Belle Howell 16mm movie camera Vintage light meter Corneta Weyersberg Solingen No. 460 machete
FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD
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Ridgid pipe threader Ridgid pipe vise on stand Craftsman router and table Craftsman bench vise 5" Black and Decker grinder Tru Drill 5 speed drill press Makita and Bostitch air nailers Large amount of handtools (Pipe wrenches, bolt cutters, screwdrivers, ratchets, wrenches, etc. C clamps, wood clamps, bar clamps
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Sony 60" flat screen TV Amana and Maytag upright freezers Large King size 4 post bed with dresser and vanity, excellent condition Full size four post bed with dresser Bedroom set with vanity and dresser Beautiful dining room table with 3 leaves and 8 chairs Western style wardrobe, end table, and chest set (2) Large glass front china hutches Smaller china hutch, 4 drawers Smaller table with 4 lounge chairs Mirrored back buffet Lazy Boy power recliner Loveseat Well built floral pattern Chair and Sofa set Large office desk
Sidney, MT
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BOBCAT WITH TRAILER FOR SALE
2017 Bobcat S650, 850 hours, 2220 Lamar dove tail trailer, (7) Bobcat attachments. Package deal only..........................$47,000 Call or text (406) 390-4682 Rudyard, Montana
100% American Made Call us for more information MDS SUPPLY is central Montana’s source for Fillrite fuel pumps. We Also Have Available:
4 Several affordable options in DEF pump systems 4 Flexzilla hose IN STOCK, 3/8-1” sizes 4 Fuel/Water/Fire/Air Hose Suction and Discharge 4 Black Pipe Fittings 4 Aluminum Camlocks 4 Stainless T-Bolt Clamps/Band Clamps 4 Brass Ball Valves 4 Cimtek Fuel Filters 4 Inline Air Filters, Regulators, and Lubricators 4 Fire and Garden Hose Fittings/Adapters 4 Air Compressor Parts and Oil 4 Grease and oil pumps
MDS CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY
820 9th Street North, Great Falls, MT
406-453-5451 or 800-332-1816
FeedList, hay hotline connects feed buyers, sellers
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Drought is creating forage shortages throughout North Dakota this year, which means producers will have to find alternative sources of feed for their livestock. North Dakota State University (NDSU) and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture can help connect those who need feed with those who have it. Farmers and ranchers who have feedstuffs such as hay or corn for sale can list it on NDSU’s FeedList website, which is designed to connect feed sellers and buyers. Producers also may list pasture they have for rent. The FeedList, at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/feedlist, shows what each seller has for sale, how the feed is stored (large round bales, small bales, etc.) and the seller’s contact information. Prospective buyers can select what they want to buy and contact the sellers. Using the FeedList is free of charge. This site also may be used to donate or receive donations. Anyone who wants to buy feed or has feed to sell or donate can complete an online form at the site. Those who need entry help can contact their county office of NDSU Extension. All entries will be deleted automatically after 90 days. Buyers and sellers who no longer need the FeedList’s services before that should contact the Feedlist coordinator, Elizabeth Cronin, at elizabeth.cronin@ndsu.edu to have the entry removed. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Hay Hotline and interactive map. The Hay Hotline and interactive map list those who need hay, those with hay or feed to sell, those with pasture or hay land to rent, those with Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land for grazing and haying once it becomes available, and those available to move hay. The map is available at https://www.nd.gov/ndda. Users may click on the icons to retrieve information about available hay, pasture, hay land and CRP land in their area. To be listed on the map, users should contact the Hay Hotline by calling 701-425-8454 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers may leave a message on evenings and weekends. The service is free of charge. Individuals who contact the hotline are asked to provide their name, contact information and what they need or can provide. For more information about managing cattle in a drought, producers should contact their county office of NDSU Extension.
Best practices for hay shipments
Montana Department of Agriculture As Montana agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during severe drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing guidance for out-of-county or state shipments of hay to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive pests. “The need for hay far outweighs our supply right now in Montana,” said Acting Director Christy Clark. “We recognize the need to find hay for our producers, but there can be some very serious consequences if we don’t do our due diligence in making sure that hay donations and shipments from other states aren’t bringing weeds and insects that are not currently present in Montana with them.” Hay being transported from other states and counties has the potential to introduce or spread noxious and invasive weed species, insect pests, and plant diseases. Use the following best management practices to mitigate and prevent their introduction and spread: • Ask where the hay was grown/donated from, and use certified weed free forage, if available • Feed hay in an area that can be easily monitored for new weeds for several years • Coordinate with your local weed district or MSU Extension office to monitor areas and identify unknown weeds and pests • Control weeds before they produce seed and defer moving livestock through any area with a new weed species until it is removed or contained. The MDA Noxious Weed Program is available to assist producers in their decision to use hay from out of state. Please contact Jasmine Reimer, 406-444-3140, for more information. The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, visit agr.mt.gov.
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schedule of events September 21st
9:00 AM: Registration begins, Hilton Garden Inn 10:00 AM: Golf Scramble, Hickory Swing Golf Course 3:00 PM: Angus Education Session, Hilton Garden Inn 4:00 PM: Montana Angus Annual Meeting 5:30 PM: Social, Meadowlark Country Club 6:30 PM: Banquet, Meadowlark Country Club
Register Online
September 22nd
6:30 AM: Buses leave for Malek Angus Scan this code with any smart phone camera 7:15 AM: Breakfast at Malek Angus or register online at w w w . mt a n g u s . o rg 9:00 AM: Travel to Ft. Benton 9:30 AM: Visit Fort Benton Museum 10:15 AM: Travel to Lost Lake Ranch 11:15 AM: Tour the Lake; Displays by Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch; Windy Ridge Angus; and Stone’s Blackrock Cattle, Lunch 12:00 PM: Travel to Granger Angus 1:45 PM: Granger Angus Display 4: 15 PM: Travel to Ox Bow Ranch 5:15 PM: Ox Bow Ranch Display Two tickets to the 8:15 PM Buses return to Great Falls National Angus Convention in Fort Worth, TX rd Plus $1,000 airline voucher + hotel room
Register to win our Grand Prize!
September 23
6:30 AM: Buses leave hotel 8:00 AM: Breakfast at Apex Angus 9:30 AM: Travel to Flesch Angus 10:15 AM: Flesch Angus, Turner Angus & Willekes Angus tour stop 11:15 AM: Travel to Bobcat Angus 12:15 PM: Lunch at Bobcat Angus stop 2:00 PM: Travel to Connelly Angus 4:00 PM: Connelly Angus Stop & Dinner Special musical guest
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joins us for dinner at Ox Bow Ranch
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, 2520 14th St. SW Great Falls, MT 406-452-1000
Tour cost - $150/Person northmontanaangus@gmail.com
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Lenders can now apply for new HPRP
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Intermediary lenders can now apply for loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications today through October 29, 2021, and cooperatives, credit unions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for these competitive loans, which ultimately will help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues. “Heirs’ property issues have long been a barrier for many producers and landowners to access USDA programs and services, and this relending program provides access to capital to help producers find a resolution to these issues,” said Les J. Rispens, Acting State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is committed to revising policies to be more equitable and removing barriers faced by heirs’ property owners is part of that effort.” Through HPRP, FSA loans up to $5 million at a 1 percent interest rate to eligible lenders. Then, those eligible lenders will reloan funds to heirs to help resolve title issues by financing the purchase or consolidation of property interests and financing costs associated with a succession plan. How to Apply Intermediary lenders should apply by the October 29, 2021 deadline using the HPRP application form (FSA-2637), which can be submitted to FSA by mail: FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan Programs Loan Making Division STOP 0522 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Additionally, FSA will host a webinar on September 15 at 2 p.m. ET for interested lenders, who can register or learn more on the FSA Outreach and Education webpage. Eligible Lenders Intermediary lenders must: • be certified as a community development financial institution, and • have experience and capability in making and servicing agricultural and commercial loans that are similar in nature. If applications exceed the amount of available funds, FSA will prioritize applicants that both: • have at least 10 years or more of experience with socially disadvantaged farmers; and • are located in states that have adopted a statute consisting of enactment or adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (UPHPA). A list of these states is available at gov/heirs/relending. More Information Frequently asked questions (including those in Spanish, Thai and Chinese), the August 3, 2021 overview webinar, and other resources can be found on farmers.gov/heirs/relending. After the loans are announced, USDA will distribute information for heirs on how to apply. Information for heirs is also on farmers.gov/heirs/relending.
Low-interest physical loss loans for producers available
USDA News Release Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees and harvested or stored crops and hay. State: Montana Triggering Disaster Event: Wildfire that occurred July 31, 2021 and continuing. Application Deadline: April 20, 2022 Primary County Eligible: Lake Contiguous Counties also Eligible: Flathead, Missoula and Sanders More Resources On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool (https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/disastertool), Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet (https://www.farmers. gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/FSA_DisasterAssistance_ at_a_glance_brochure_.pdf), and Farm Loan Discovery Tool (https://www.farmers.gov/fund/farm-loan-discovery-tool) can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
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CA Ranch
RANCH EQUIPMENT AUCTION
Auction closes at 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 7th, 2021 Equipment Location: 10.5 miles south of Logan, MT on Buffalo Jump Rd. TRACTORS Case International 5240 w/ Woods DuAl 260 loader, 4x4, cab, 8,105 hrs. John Deere 4450, 2 WD, cab, 7,846 hrs. Farmall 504, 4,077 hrs. (2) Ford 8N Ford 9N International 706, diesel, 2 WD, 2, 778 hrs. John Deere L-118 riding lawn mower
SKIDSTEER, MOTOR GRADER, CRAWLERS & SCAPERS 2007 Gehl Skidsteer, approx. 702 hrs. 1968 Caterpillar D7E crawler, 5,700 hrs. Allis- Chalmers HD6 crawler w/ 10’ blade, 1,029 hrs. Wabco 440 H motor grader Caterpillar 435 pull scraper Murray 1-75 pull scraper, 7’, hydraulic
HAYING EQUIPMENT MacDon 9300 swather MacDon 5000 swather, pull-type Farmhand bale grapple, small square
TRUCKS 1981 Ford dump truck, 158,920 miles 1972 Ford F600 1979 International 1700 1972 International F1800 stock truck
TRAILERS 1991 Hanover stock trailer, 20’, steel, single axel DN stock trailer, 24’, bumper pull, tandem Joshua stock trailer, 15’ bumper pull Charmac stock trailer, 14’ bumper pull 1982 WW stock trailer, 14’ 1979 Chisom stock trailer 2019 Carry-on trailer 1978 flatbed trailer, 20’, tandem
LIVESTOCK FEEDING & EQUIP. 2010 Haybuster 2800 bale processor 15 +/- Apache feed wagons Portable AI breeding box 5 +/- creep feeders
TILLAGE Case 415 cultipacker, 22’ Case W324 chisel plow
This is a preliminary list. Many more items will be added.Visit our website for updates.
Register to bid @ www.ShobeAuction.com
Office: 406-538-5125 Jayson Shobe: 406-366-5125 Kyle Shobe: 406-366-0472 Nick Bennett: 406-451-3899
www.ShobeAuction.com
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PICKUP, RELOADING SUPPLIES AND CHOKES FOR SALE
2010 Ford F150, 4x4, 4 door, engine timing parts recently replaced, good 10 ply tires, 259,000 miles. Extra clean and well taken care of............ Make an offer Pacific 12 gauge auto shot shell loader with lots of new parts, some wads and 1700 primers Remington 870 20 gauge rib and screw in chokes. New in box
Prepare now for low quality winter feed supplementation
• Battle Ax (cso) • High Yielding, Co-Axium tolerant, spray cheaper chemical, bigger window
Clearfield varieties
By Holly Stoltz, Communications Manager, Western Sustainability Exchange Join us for a free live interactive call to answer all your questions. Sadly, the drought of 2021 left no blade of grass or crop untouched throughout the entire northwest. From grasshoppers to violent storms to scorching heat, it was a soul searching and demanding summer to say the least. But as we slowly make our way out of the destruction the question we all have to ask ourselves is “how do we maintain the condition of our livestock?” As in most regions, hay crops took a significant hit this year not only in quantity but quality as well and many pastures saved for winter grazing had to be utilized early or never had much growth in the first place. This realization does not bode well for a long winter - and if the birds gathering already is any indication we may really be in for it! To help producers navigate their options, Western Sustainability Exchange (WSE) will be hosting a Zoom call (Bull Session) on September 26th at 7 p.m. with Rick Caquelin, retired NRCS Range Conservationist specializing in grazing systems and livestock nutritional supplementation. With his 30 years of field experience setting up and applying monitoring programs to improve grazing land production and animal performance and being a cattle rancher himself, Rick is the perfect candidate to answer all your questions. During the call, Rick will give a short presentation about the importance of feed quality management, telltale signs of animal deficiency, and supplementation solutions, then open it up for any questions producers may have. “These Bull Sessions are a great way for producers to not only ask the experts but also those ranchers who have had different experiences or outcomes in any given circumstance or situation,” explains Holly Stoltz, WSE Communications Manager. “We have grown this peer-to-peer network to well over 100 producers and are happy to facilitate such meaningful and helpful conversations.” Since 1994 Western Sustainability Exchange, a nonprofit organization based in Livingston, Montana, has supported stewardship of western ranchlands by working with ranchers, businesses, and organizations to balance the health of soil, water, climate, and wildlife habitat while increasing ranch profitability through regenerative agriculture practices. They offer tools, workshops, webinars, and profitable opportunities such as their Montana Grasslands Carbon Program, the second largest grassland carbon capture program in the world.
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Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Has the decision been made for when the last cutting of alfalfa will happen? September is here and so are the dry conditions in much of Nebraska. When alfalfa is cut for the last time in the fall, it affects winter survival as well as the spring regrowth. As long as it is cut at the right time, the effects won’t be bad. Alfalfa needs 500 growing degree days or approximately six weeks of uninterrupted growth in the fall to fully prepare for winter by building up nutrients in the roots. This typically means that the beginning of the six weeks of growth will be about 3 weeks before the first frost. The last cutting can either be before the winterization process or after. If cut during, it adds more stress to the alfalfa. During stressful years for alfalfa such as drought, insect and disease pressure, or more than 4 cuttings, the risk of poorer spring regrowth increases. Newer stands, winter hardy varieties, and more disease resistant varieties can typically handle more plant stress. Another factor to consider is how badly alfalfa hay is needed. If drought has forced the hand to cut alfalfa in lessthan-ideal times, the risk of cutting during the winterization process may outweigh the cost of buying expensive hay. Weather can always throw a wrench in our plans so waiting until after the winterization process to cut again would be less risky. Any cutting of alfalfa is a stress event for the plant. Minimizing additional stress by avoiding the winterization window will help with winter survival and vigorous spring growth.
Use caution with livestock feeding or grazing weeds during drought
From MSU News Service centrations at that level are concerning and Due to the extended drought in Montana, nitrate toxicity symptoms and death can water availability in many areas has become occur rapidly.” severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up Symptoms of nitrate toxicity in livestock and are becoming covered in weeds. Moninclude labored breathing, muscle tremors, tana State University (MSU) Extension weakness, and staggering gait. If these educators are cautioning livestock managers symptoms are observed, remove the nitrateto evaluate weed feed and grazing land for containing feed, or move the livestock out nitrate toxicity during drought. of the pasture and contact a veterinarian for “Due to the severe drought, weeds have a treatment plan right away. When movbecome prevalent across pastures and many ing cattle from a high-nitrate feed area, producers are limited in their cattle movemove them slowly, as moving livestock too ment this year,” said Custer County Extenquickly can exacerbate the symptoms. sion Agent Mike Schuldt. Although weeds can be high in protein and energy for livestock, caution should be used when cattle are grazing weedy areas or are fed weedy hay, according to Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Some weeds, including kochia, prostrate knotweed, Rocky Mountain Goosefoot and Lambs Quarter, accumulate nitrate during draught conditions. These weeds may be the only green feed available, and livestock often gravitate to green areas to graze. Recently, Schuldt and Van Emon investigated a weedy reservoir and collected samples for nitrates. When analyzed through a Nitrate Strip Test, the Rocky Mountain Goosefoot had approximately 50,000 ppm of nitrate and the Lambs Quarter and knotweed had approximately 10,000 ppm of nitrate. Van Emon said these levels are extremely high and should not be fed to livestock. Nitrate Strip Tests are available at MSU Extension county offices. “These weeds were extremely worrisome due to their ability to accumulate nitrates, and this became more apparent after we watched a cow grazing in the area and eating the Rocky Mountain Goosefoot,” Van Emon said. “The producer indicated that these weeds are normally not present and when traveling through the pasture, the Goosefoot and Lambs Quarter were not observed anywhere other than the dried reservoir.” Ideally, feed, or grazing pasture for livestock should contain less than 1,500 ppm of nitrate, said Van Emon. As the concentration of nitrate increases, more risk is associated with providing those feeds to livestock. Van Emon recommends keeping livestock away from feed that has nitrate concentrations over 10,000 ppm. “The recommendation to the producer was to remove the cattle from the area of concern or fence off the reservoir to reduce the risk of cattle grazing the weeds,” Schuldt said. “Nitrate con-
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The deadline for advertising for the October 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 29th.
Commercial Black Angus Bred Heifers 130 head commercial Black Angus bred heifers. Mostly solid black with few brockle face, bred to registered Coleman/Trexler Black Angus bulls. Expected to calve early March through April. These heifers are bred for efficiency, weight gain and calving ease. They will be ultrasounded, Lepto5, 8-Way and poured September 11. All heifers are Bangs and ready to ship after preg testing.
Call or text Skip at (406) 529-8166, Bar LM Ranch, Stevensville, Montana
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Additional materials to be certified as weed free
Please send your ad by email to:
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AUCTION
As established in House Bill 93 signed during the 2021 legislative session, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) can now certify additional materials, such as gravel, as being free of noxious weeds. Administrative rules for Noxious Weed Free Materials (MAR Notice No. 4-21-273) were recently adopted following 295 Highway 55, Whitehall, MT a public hearing and comment period that received no comments, although industry groups have expressed support for Irrigation certifying materials beyond forage. Vehicles “Laying the groundwork for more materials to be certified Shop/Tools as weed-free allows the department to better serve Montana Equipment industries and protect our state from noxious weeds,” said Collectibles MDA Acting Director Christy Clark. “With strong collaboFor complete list visit ration among county weed districts, MSU Extension, and www.loganauction.com our Noxious Weed Program staff, I am pleased to have such broad support for expanding the scope of state noxious weed services.” Montana’s Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Act was esJimBo Logan, auctioneer tablished by the 1995 Montana legislature to prevent noxious (406) 686-4728 • (406) 223-1553 weed infestations, comply with forage import and export www.loganauction.com requirements, and educate citizens of the importance and incentive to market and handle noxious weed free forage. Until recently, the Noxious Weed Free Forage Program was For ALL Your Seed Cleaning Needs! limited to livestock forage, We are a certified facility offering cleaning and treating of all seed varieties bedding, mulch, and other related materials like pellets and cubes. Now that the Certified Weed Free Materials program is established, the department can certify gravel WINTER WHEAT SEED as well as other construction Joplin & Rudyard, MT and restoration products like WB Keldin (CSO) straw mats and landscape mulch, at the request of busiWB 4623 CLP (CSO) • WB 4059 CLP (CSO) TRITICALE nesses or organizations. FX1001 To learn more about noxWarHorse (PVP) • MSU Bobcat (PVP) • Judee (PVP) ious weed free materials in Montana, visit agr.mt.gov/ Noxious-Weeds, or contact Andrew Lam, Noxious Weed Free Materials Program CoWestBred Treat with: ordinator, at (406) 444-7819, Improving Nature’s Grains and the Wheat design are CALL US trademarks of Monsanto Technology, LLC Rancona or Andrew.Lam@mt.gov. Attendant FOR PRICING!
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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 – Page A13
FARM AUCTION FOR
RAHN GRAIN Denni s & Ir ene R ahn SATURDAY, SEPT 25TH
•
10 AM
154 Wheatland Rd • THREE FORKS, MT
Directions: From I90, Exit 274, then 1 Mile N. past Wheat Montana on HWY 287 and 1 mile W on Wheatland Rd. WATCH FOR SIGNS! Auctioneer’s Note: Having recently retired from their grain farm operation, Dennis & Irene are offering an excellent lineup of Machinery for Public Auction. Being a meticulous mechanic and fabricator, the equipment has been well maintained & cared for. Also to be noted, Dennis made the Grain Boxes himself! Kamerman Auction Co. is looking forward to hosting this one-of-a kind live farm auction with opportunity to bid online. To be noted, this sale will not last long as there are very few small items. Keep checking our website as more information is posted. Hope to see you on sale day! -Wes Kamerman
TRUCKS & TRAILERS
*2005 PETERBILT 379 C15 Acert Engine, Twin Turbo, 13 sp, Jake Brake & Retarder, 390 Axel Ratio, Double Locker, Air Tag, Pintle Hitch, 20’ Aluminum Box and Hoist w/ Steel Floor, Roll Tarp, 11R24.5 tires, all Aluminum Wheels, 715K on current engine *2001 PETERBILT 379 6NC315 Cat Engine, 550 HP, 13 sp, Jake Brake & Retarder, 529 Axel Ratio, Double Locker, Air Tag, Pintle Hitch, 20’ Aluminum Box and Hoist w/ Steel Floor, Roll Tarp, 11R24.5 tires, all Aluminum Wheels, just over 1,000,000 miles *1988 PETERBILT 379 w/ Cat3406B Engine, 425 HP, 13 sp, 370 Axel Ratio, Air Tag, Jake Brake & Retarder, Pintle Hitch, 20’ Grain Steel Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp, 11R24.5 tires, all Aluminum Wheels, 750K *1985 FREIGHTLINER, Cab Over, w/ Cat 3406B Engine, 13 sp, 20’ flat bed & hoist, New 11R24.5 tires, all Aluminum Wheels, roughly 1,000,000 miles (water tank sold separately) *2008 MERRITT 38’ Grain Trailer w/ Roll Tarp, Aluminum Wheels * 20’ Flatbed Trailer w/ Pintle Hitch *Hay Wagon
TRACTORS
*2008 JOHN DEERE 8230 Tractor, Powershift Trans, GPS Ready, 3 pt, large 1000 PTO, 4 Rear Hyd Standard Pump,
Front & Rear Weights, Front Fenders, 600/65R28 & 20.8R42 Duals, 4253 hrs, Serial #P021247 *1978 BIG BUD TRACTOR Model HN-320, 475 HP, Cat 3406E Engine, 13 SP Trans, 4 Remotes, 20.8XR42 Triples, Serial #7860, complete engine overhaul *JOHN DEERE 730 Wheatland, Diesel, Power Steering, Direct Start, 540 PTO, 18.4X30, Serial #7308488 *JOHN DEERE 730 Row Crop, Diesel, Power Steering, Direct Start, 540 PTO & 3 pt, 16.9R38, Serial #732027
COMBINE & WHEEL LOADER
*JOHN DEERE 9750 STS, 3 SP Hydro Trans, GPS Ready, Straw Spreader, 3991E & 3403S, 20.8R42 Duals, 28L-26, 300 Bushel Tank w/ Tank Ext, Serial #5686082 *JOHN DEERE Model 925 Grain Auger Header *CAT Model 980B WHEEL LOADER, 4X4 Trans, w/ Shuttle, 8 1/2 yd Bucket, Serial #89P4463
TILLAGE
*FLEXICOIL Model 820, 62’ Tool Bar, 12” spacing *FLEXICOIL Model 820, 56’ Tool Bar, 9” spacing *JOHN DEERE Model 331 DISC, 28” blades, Serial #011954A *NOBLE 6000, 54’ 9) 6’ Blades, hyd reset, hyd transport *NOBLE 5000, 45’ 9) 5’ Blades, hyd reset, hyd transport * FLEXICOIL System 82 Harrow 80’ , Serial #3825B00NO53098 *FLEXICOIL Model 67 Pull Type Sprayer, 130’ Serial #S67-112250
*CALKINS 60’ ROD WEEDER, Hyd Drive *JOHN DEERE 30’ Model 250F Tool Bar, Hyd Fold *JOHN DEERE Model 2800 6 bottom Land Plow w/ Variable Width *14’ Land Roller
GRAIN VAC & GRAIN AUGERS
*Walinga Model 7614 Grain Vac, Large 1000 pto *Farm King 10 X 70 Swing Away Grain Auger, 540 PTO *Field West 8 X 41 Grain Auger, 10 hp, Single Phase Electric Engine *West Field 7 X 31 Grain Auger, 20 hp Gas Engine *West Field 250 gal hyd Grain Tote *Wheatheart Bin Sweep, hyd
VEHICLE & ATV’S
*2007 Chevy Tahoe, loaded, 185K, new Michelin Tires *2009 Honda Rancher, 420cc, Power Steering, Independent Suspension, 7600 miles *1987 Honda 2 wheel drive, 4 Trax
MISCELLANEIOUS FARM EQUIPMENT *Stand Up Forklift w/ 4 cyl Gas Engine *1 cyl Hit & Miss Engine *4000 gal Water Tank *300 gal Chemical Tank *2) Wire Feed Welders - 1 to Include Arc Welding
For more information & complete listing, see: www.wkauction.net
KAMERMAN AUCTION CO. Wes Kamerman • (406) 580-2202 whkamerman@gmail.com
CO., LLC
OTHER INFO: Onsite Registration will begin @ 9 AM Day of the Sale - ID Required. TERMS FOR ONSITE BIDDERS: Cash or Bankable Check for buyers at the sale. Lunch: Bottled Water & Donuts will be available. Sale should be finished by early afternoon. Guest Auctioneer: Dan TeSelle Preview: September 24 * 8-5 or call Wes (406.580.2202) or Dennis (406.539.7246) by appointment. Disclaimer: The Equipment & Personal Property will be offered on an “as-is, where-is” basis without representation or warranty either expressed or implied. Bidders must rely on personal inspection in the event items to not conform to this add. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. Statements Day of Sale will tvake precedence.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Provided by Equipment Facts. Check our website to find the link to register.
TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDERS: Wire Transfers, Cashier Checks or Business/Personal Checks with bank approval. 4% Buyer premium, capped at $1500.
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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.
BRED ANGUS COWS FOR SALE to calve March 2022
Phone (406) 937-3726 or 450-2950, Sunburst, MT
Sales Service Parts
$8500
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1965 Ford
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2007 Kenworth T600
C15 Cummins, 13 speed, 781,350 miles
$37,680
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By Catherine Wissner, University of Wyoming Extension, Laramie County, Cheyenne Wyoming Good quality grass hay is the foundation for having a healthy horse. Nutrition requirements of horses change depending on what you are doing with them. If the horse is mostly idle protein requirements will around 8%. A horse under light work will need around 9% protein, moderate work brings the requirement up to 10% and a horse working hard every day will need up to 12% protein. Hay can vary greatly in quality; it depends on the maturity of the plant and what stage of growth it was harvested at. For example, late August harvested grass hay will be lower in protein and have more seed heads compared to late June harvest where it will have a very immature seed head, less stems and higher protein. Prairie grass cut in August will have the lowest value of protein. How you are riding and working your horse can determine what you want to buy. Legume hays (alfalfa and clover) provide higher levels of protein and calcium than grasses. Grass hays are lower in calcium and protein and higher in fiber than legumes. Where both legumes and grasses are available, a mixed hay is an ideal forage for horses. Pure legume hays can be fed to growing foals and lactating mares only. With alfalfa hay the more blooms the lower the protein, few to no bloom the higher the protein. Pure alfalfa can be too rich for some horses and cause serious health problems. Always have your hay tested, preferable, before you buy it, don’t pay a premium for poor quality hay. Then formulate a grain and mineral ration supplement based on your hay forage report. Cautions Some cattle feed supplements add urea, horses cannot use urea as a protein source, feeds with their protein level based on urea will not reflect an accurate protein level for the horse. Never feed “Dairy Quality” or high protein alfalfa hay to a horse. Dairy quality alfalfa hay is grown specifically for high milk producing cows. It typically has a protein level above 20 percent and a relative food value over 185. This level can cause the horse to founder or colic. Both of which require a veterinarian and can be very expensive and even cost the life of the horse. Feeding Rules Get your hay should tested for accurate protein and mineral levels. Feed at least twice a day, always be consistent in the amount and type of feed. Make sure the horse has salt. Provide a good source of clean water. Control internal and external parasites, stay current on vaccinations. Regularly monitor the condition (weight) of the horse. It can take months to put weight back on a horse, not to mention the expense. Provide regular exercise, go play with your horse, find a fun place to ride, or a group to ride with. Have a good relationship with a veterinarian before there are problems requiring one. Practice rotational grazing and do not graze your pasture to the dirt, it will take years and a lot of money to recover an over grazed pasture. Forage Quality is important, always have your hay tested know what you are feeding them, don’t guess.
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Royce Perrett Estate
AUCTION
~ Saturday, September 25th 2021 ~ Blue Mountain Ranch ~ 10 AM MT ~
Directions: From Sidney, MT roundabout travel east on HWY 23 for 2.5 miles to HWY 261 (Lost HWY). Turn right & head south on 261 for 21 miles to CR 101. Turn left & head east for 3.5 miles to Skaar RD. Turn right & head south on Skaar RD for 5.5 miles to auction site. From Wibaux, MT: Travel North on HWY 261 (Lost HWY) for 15.5 miles to fork in road. Turn right & head east for 2 miles to Skaar RD. Turn left onto Skaar RD & head north for 7 miles to auction. WATCH FOR SIGNS. For more Information visit www.montanaauctionco.com. Lunch will be served.
STIRRUPS, BITS, CHAPS, SADDLES & LEATHER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Over 90 sets of antique stirrups (US Cavalry, wrought iron, brass, much more. Visit website for photos of each set.) 250+ vintage bits (US marked, Hand forged bits, RIA US marked, Visit website for photos.) Al Furstnow Miles City, Mont. Wooly Shotgun Chaps, black/white, square stamp Al Furstnow Miles City, MT Headstall, square stamp Large amount of bridles and headstalls mostly with modern bits Morgan's of Nebraska Roughout shotgun chaps Vintage green bronc riding chaps, marked "Curly” (3) pairs vintage batwing chaps, not marked Saddle King of Texas low back saddle Unmarked low back saddle Set of antique steel spurs (no mark) Tapadero stirrups (not marked) WWI era cavalry leggings Mexican/SW US boot type stirrups Japanese Abumi Stirrups Hand tooled leather Elk scene (framed)
CAST BOOTJACKS, BANKS, & OTHER COLLECTIBLES -Bootjacks • (3) Aluminum steer heads • Cast iron steer head • Cast iron mermaid • (2) Cast iron ladies, 1 marked Hell's Place • (6) Cast iron beetles • (1) Aluminum beetle -Banks • Cast Iron Bulldog • Cast Iron Lion • Cast Iron Pig • (2) Cast Iron Horses • Brass Locomotive -Other Cast Iron Collectibles • Cast Iron "W" windmill weight • Cast Iron horse windmill weight • Cast iron horse head hitching post topper • Colt Trivet • (23) Cast Iron Trivets • Cast Iron Wiener Dog boot scraper • Cast Iron Squirrel nutcracker • 2# Cast Iron dumbbells • Sad irons • Cast iron implement tool boxes • Large painted buzz saw blades
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FIREARMS
1891 Argentina Mauser Military Sporterized Rifle Antique Percussion Single Shot 12 GA Muzzleloader J.B. Clement 10 GA Double Barrel Exposed Hammers Eclipse Company 12 GA Double Barrel Exposed Hammers Winchester 1897 12 GA Pump Exposed Hammer Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works 12 GA Single Shot Ranger M34 22 LR Single Shot Bolt Action Marlin Model 81 22 LR Bolt Action with Scope LC Smith Hunter Arms Co 12 GA Double Barrel Exposed Hammers J Stevens Arms and Tool Co Model 285 12 GA Double Barrel Exposed Hammers Norwich Arms 12 GA Single Shot
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash or Good Check ONLY. All items sold AS IS, WHERE IS. No warranties are expressed or implied by Montana Auction Company, its auctioneers, or the sellers. Any and all statements and announcements made on sale day by auctioneers and owners take precedence over any and all advertising. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Royce Perrett was a lifelong cowboy and a lover and collector of all things having to do with the western way of life. His family has decided to keep his spur and high end bit collection in the family but there is still an incredible variety of western collectibles and antiques on this auction. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this auction at the Blue Mountain Ranch. There is something here for everyone!
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OTHER ANTIQUES
Eddys Good Bread sign (2) hand crank tobacco grinders Antique farrier forge with blower Cast iron grain drill ends (Moline, Van Brunt, Tiger, and more) Hand crank meat grinders HUGE amount of antique implement & monkey wrenches McCormick Deering binder platforms Hay mound overhead trolley Barn lanterns Spike hammers and Pick axes Cast iron funnel Cream cans 16+ sets of Dehorners Hay knives Multiple corn shellers Lead and babbit ladles Ice saws Two man saws Cistern pump Pump heads Vintage equine dentistry tools Brass hame tops Washboards Large house jacks Coal augers Lots of hames, some with brass tops Brass jingle bells Large amount of horse collars 100+ vintage animal traps Vintage license plates Shoe casts and cobbler tools Large amount of farrier tongs Numerous blacksmith tongs Many branding irons Hatchets and axes Huge bottle opener collection Numerous horse figurines CM Russell and other Western art prints
CAST IRON & OTHER COOKWARE No. 8 Griswold, large logo No. 10 Wagner No. 6 Wagner Wagner double skillet No.2, 5, 8 skillets marked Made in USA No. 8 Round griddle 10.5" unmarked skillet 5" unmarked skillet w/ heat ring No. 8 Cast Iron teapot King seamless cup press Large amount of other cookware 25 gallon cast iron pot (has been welded) Numerous vintage meat cleavers Many more items to numerous to mention!
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By Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC Few things exist that can instill a sense of complete exhilaration and thrill like eagerly peering into a scope lining up crosshairs and trying to calmly exhale while squeezing the trigger. All morning, you’ve hid in the shadows waiting… There’s absolutely no one around, just the sun embracing your shoulders, the birds singing from the trees, and the gentle breeze whispering through the forest. All year hunters anticipate the season when they get to adventure hillsides decked out in their camouflage and orange. Yes, there’s nothing quite like it, except for one thing and that is sharing it with the little people you care the most about, your children. Watching your loved ones enjoy and partake in the tradition of hunting all while imparting your tidbits of wisdom etches permanent memories. It isn’t necessarily about the kill but about teaching your kids respect for wildlife and the forest and fields in which you walk. The outdoor experience can cleanse your soul and make you a better person. The hunting season is upon us as the crisp mornings remind us that fall is near. Antelope 900-series archery season opened on August 15th and runs through November 14th. Most other archery opens on September 4th including bighorn sheep, black bear, deer, elk, mountain lion, and wolf, all with respective purchased tags. Rifle season follows in October or November. Montana offers millions of acres of public lands, but it is not always as peaceful as one would like. Having your own piece of recreational paradise might be something to add to your list of aspirations. On the flip side, you may have land that seems to have lost its value to you but would make an excellent hunting escape for someone else. If your property has bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bear, or elk roaming on it, the value increases significantly. Subsequently, forested mountain acreage or rolling grasslands that support white-tailed or mule deer, antelope, and upland game birds are highly sought after for recreational purposes, especially if the property borders any Forest Service, BLM, or public state land. Purchasing recreational hunting land to trek to for adventuring, hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting can yield years of memorable experiences shared with your kids. Unlocking these possibilities by purchasing land also gives you something that doesn’t depreciate like driving a shiny new vehicle off a car lot. You can make improvements to the land, build your basecamp cabin, or just take delight in owning a coveted piece of Montana. The vast space and rich soil compensate you well after a sale. Montana is rich with natural resources, and compared to other states, have extremely reasonable property taxes. Ensure that you have a special place to share with your children or grandchildren by becoming a Montana landowner.
Loans and grants to support rural microenterprises
USDA News Release U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that the department is accepting applications for loan and grants to support rural microenterprises. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) (https:// www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/ rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program/mt?pid=4270). RMAP provides loans and grants to a non-profit entity, tribe or institution of higher education as a Microenterprise Development Organization (MDO) to establish revolving loan funds to provide loans to rural microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. The funds also may be used to provide training and technical assistance to microentrepreneurs. To be eligible for a loan from an MDO, an ultimate recipient must be a business with 10 or fewer full-time employees and be located in a non-metropolitan rural area with a population of 50,000 or less. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact USDA Rural Development Montana’s Business and Cooperative Programs Director, Lad Barney, at (406) 309-3350 or lad. barney@usda.gov, well in advance of the application deadlines to discuss their project and ask any questions about the RMAP program or the application process. For additional information and for application deadlines, see page 41004 of the July 30 Federal Register (https:// www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-30/pdf/202116246.pdf).
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1920 JD Waterloo Boy N
Auction Location: 14599 South Peak Road, Raynesford, MT (35 mi East of Great Falls, MT) Driving directions: From Raynesford, MT: go north 2 miles on Cty Rd. 217, then west on Cora Creek Rd. 6 miles, then turn right onto South Peak Rd and go 2.5 miles. From Great Falls, MT: go east on Hwy 87 to Armington Junction Weigh Station, turn north onto Armington Rd. and go 2 miles, then go north on Willow Creek Rd for 1 mile, then east on Geyser Rd/Cora Creek Rd. for 6 miles, then turn left onto South Peak Rd. and go 2.5 miles. Watch for Auction Arrows!
Live Auction with Internet Bidding Available @ www.ShobeAuction.com 1926 JD Spoker D
OWNERS: Robyn Mehmke, Great Falls, MT Ph. 406-788-5817 & Aimee Wood, Belt, MT Ph. 406-788-1450
1951 JD MT
1922 Cletrac Model F
1926 JD D
1938 JD A
1948 Oliver Cletrac HG
1945 JD LA Peanut Planter
john deere tractors 1920 JD Waterloo Boy N, s#27641, sells w/crank, originally from John Tysee, overhauled years ago, rears have rubber overlay 1926 JD Spoker D, kerosene or gas, s# 33179, unstyled, restored. The Model D has been known by several names: John Deere Model D, the John Deere 15-27 and the John Deere Spoker D. John Deere Spoker D was named after the original spoked flywheel which was later replaced by a solid flywheel. Only 5,846 Spoker D’s were produced. 1938 JD Model A, unstyled, s#474542, pto, cast iron wheels, round front, flat rear, original factory mechanical, repainted, almost new front tires, fair rears 1949 JD Model M, s#27162, 2 pt., pto, engine overhauled 1940 JD Model H, s#17038, very good tin 1949 JD Model A, s#632124, wide front, sells w/JD Model C mower, good mag and carb. 1929 JD Model GP, s#213075, good rear rubber 1951 JD Model MT, s#30904, pto, 2 pt. 1943 JD Model B , s#151788, pto, very good tin 1945 JD Model LA Peanut Planter, s#11173 1955 JD Model 40, s#63602, new seat, good rear rubber 1945 JD Model GM, s#15788, pto. From 1942 to 1947 the G was produced as the JD Model GM (“G Modernized”). GM designation was created to receive government approval for a war-time price increase. After 1947, the model name reverted back to the Model G. 1928 JD Model D, s#55964 1953 JD Model R, diesel, cab, pto, s#17038, pony motor start
1929 McCormick Deering
1926 IHC 6-spd
1929 JD GP
1954 JD Model R, s#281654, pto 1947 JD Model G, s#26062, pto 1953 JD Model 60 s# 6020139 w/Shaver post pounder 1949 JD Model B , s#244546, single front, repainted 1946 JD Model B, s# 185274 1952 JD Model AR, s#281654 1935 JD Model D, s# 123103 1945 JD Model D, s#160153, JD Model M, pto, no serial # tag 1943 JD Model AR, s#263140 1952 JD Model A, s#680157, pto, TSA power block, elec. start, narrow front 1926 JD Model D, s#41494 1940 JD Model B, s#88313, pto 1931 JD Model D, parts tractor, s#100452
other tractors 1929 McCormick Deering Model 1530, no serial#, belt pulley 1950 Case LA, s# 4613075, belt pulley 1936 McCormick T20 crawler, s# FT6148 1936 Case RC, s# 303905, single front, belt-drive mower 1947 Allis Chalmers Model C, s#44341, pto, new rubber, straight front axle 1949 Minneapolis Moline ZTU RE, s# 24094, w/MM mower
crawlers 1948 Oliver Cletrac HG w/loader, arms rebuilt, 3 roller w/trip lever, s#41GA010
1938 JD A
1943 JD AR
1936 Case RC
1947 Case C
JD Freight Wagon
1922 Cletrac Model F, 54136, total width: 41.5”, track width is 5.5”, front belt pulley, original parts manual 1956 JD 420C w/dozer, s#88773, 8’ blade, pto, 28 hp 1944 IHC TD18 w/Bucyrus 12’ dozer, weighs 28,000#
Vintage truck & equipment 1929 IHC 6-Speed truck, restored but not running. The first truck with a 2 spd. axle JD stationery Engine, Type F, 1 1/2 hp., s#355066 JD Iron Clad grain/freight wagon, 48” front wheels, 54” rear wheels, tongue, box: 36” h x 128” long x 42” wide, newer spring seat. This wagon is in very good condition. Many assorted JD tractor and implement manuals JD wheel weights JD Model 80 - 3 pt. blade, 8’, excellent condition JD manure spreader w/pole, new paint rubber tires w/ spoked wheels JD Model K, Series 47 manure spreader w/pole, on rubber, iron spoked wheels Deere & Weber Seed Cleaner Horse buggy w/shaves and harness, single seat, seat needs work Horse-drawn iron cart, tow behind cultivator Assorted steel wheels, asstd. sizes (18) vintage mowers, pull type & 3 pt. Assorted cast iron & tin implement seats Assorted JD tractor & implement parts Many assorted JD tractor & implement manuals (18) Vintage sickle mowers Belt drive buzz saw on rubber
Office: 406-538-5125 Jayson Shobe: 406-366-5125 Kyle Shobe: 406-366-0472 Nick Bennett: 406-451-3899
1945 JD D
Auctioneer’s Note: Bob Ryffel collected and restored tractors and crawlers for many years. He was primarily a John Deere Man. He has passed away and his daughters are selling this outstanding collection. About half of the tractors have been shedded. None are running and haven’t been for several years. The tractors may not be running on Auction Day. They are truly “barn finds”. The descriptions of each tractor are Bob’s own details that he kept in his tractor log book. Join us Thursday, Sept. 30th near Raynesford, MT and enjoy the day as we sell Bob’s collection. - Jayson and Kyle Shobe
Note: Auction begins @ 10 a.m. Internet bidding begins @ 12 noon on tractors & crawlers
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Quilt fundraiser raises money for Wyoming 4-H University of Wyoming Extension
For Sale Used Concrete Barrier 3460 Grant Creek Road Missoula, Montana
Call Mike - (406) 207-0875 FOR SALE: Used concrete barrier located in Kalispell, Montana. Not available for pick up until August 2021. 10’ long, 6” top, 24” base, 31” tall 4000 lbs each. Can haul 12-14 per load depending on # of axles. Private trucking can be arranged at additional cost. These would make great livestock feeders, bridge ends, material dividers, guard rail on steep roadways, road barricades, slope stabilizers, parking / building protectors, etc. $75 per piece.
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Cowgirl and rancher Mickey Thoman of Sweetwater County outside the wool demonstration building at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo in Douglas with the Wyoming 4-H quilt on display. Thoman, inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2018, and her three daughters raise Rambouillet sheep, Herefords and thoroughbred quarter horses. The quilt raffle is raising money for Wyoming 4-H and collegiate wool programs. Thoman has been part of Wyoming 4-H for more than half a century.
A Wyoming Steamboat handmade quilt is being raffled to help support University of Wyoming (UW) 4-H and collegiate wool judging programs. The quilt is traveling on display around the state. Tickets can be purchased at local UW Extension county offices, from a UW wool judging team member or wool judging 4-H member. Tickets are $20 each or seven for $100. The winning ticket will be drawn in September at the state ram sale in Douglas. Russell and Kathy Bell of Campbell County hope the handmade quilt helps raise money for Wyoming 4-H and collegiate wool judging programs. Through conversations with some long-time friends and colleagues, UW Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart shared with the Bells of Campbell County about cuts made to his program. Kathy Bell made the quilt. “Next thing I know we have a beautiful quilt on our hands that’s going to raise money for collegiate and 4-H wool judging programs,” said Stewart. “It sounds cheesy, but I love how that embodies the type of people we get to work with. They identify a challenge, they are partners with us, and they make it happen.” The Bells have been long-time 4-H supporters in Campbell County, said Johnathan Despain, UW Extension state 4-H program coordinator. The money will be used to help obtain practice wool for counties throughout the state. “This will put a boost into making practice wool available to train and to have access to them, so they are not all located in Laramie,” said Despain. “Our extension offices and 4-H volunteers will have access to the practice wool in places around the state to learn, to put workshops on, to teach, to train and compete.” Long-term, Stewart hopes the money will help organize more clinics so more people can get involved, possibly win prizes and maybe even generate some scholarships to help support student coaches. “I am excited about the fact that there could be some more resources put in a program that serves a smaller segment of population but important to Wyoming,” said Despain. Despain and Stewart said they are excited and thankful to work with individuals who would be willing to step up and donate what they can to help the programs. “Russell and I enjoy the wool program, judging and 4-H,” said Kathy Bell. “We just like to do what we can to help out.”
Horse statue myth
Folk wisdom has it that equestrian statues contain a code whereby the rider’s fate can be determined by noting how many hooves the horse has raised. The most common theory is that if one hoof is raised, the rider was wounded in battle (possibly drying of those wounds later but not necessarily so); two raised hooves mean the rider died in battle; all four hooves on the ground mean the rider survived all battles unharmed.
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Good maintenance can prevent baler fires
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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News This summer’s hot, dry weather is increasing the risk of a fire while baling hay. Other factors that can contribute to fires are poor maintenance of the balers, baler breakdowns, friction and static that can build up during baling and baling while hay is dry. Also, producers may have driven a long distance from the farm to the field, then parked their pickup near the baler. Heat from the pickup’s exhaust can catch nearby grass on fire. “It’s just creates the recipe for disaster,” says Kindred (North Dakota) Fire and Rescue Chief Rich Schock. “Prevention measures don’t have to be complex,” says Angie Johnson, a North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agent in Steele County and Extension’s farm and ranch safety coordinator. A common cause of baler fires is mechanical issues, primarily problems with bearings within the baler. She recommends the first step in preventing baler fires is to conduct a visual assessment by walking around the baler. Use that visual assessment to inspect bearings, chains, hoses and belts for wear and make sure net wrap and twine used to wrap around bales isn’t wrapping around the rollers. “Also, during your visual assessment, if you see purple discoloration of the rollers on your round balers, this can be a sign of a ‘hot spot’ on the baler,” she says. “These ‘hot spots’ are indicators that the bearing might be wearing out and needs to be replaced. When evaluating baler belts, checking for belts that may have become loose around the rollers is important. If a belt becomes too loose, it starts slipping on the rollers, which causes friction. That friction can allow dust particles, loose material and the bale inside the baler chamber to ignite. Other preventive measures include lubricating chains and gears properly and using an air compressor to blow dry matter, such as leaves, dust and plant stems, off the baler after every 50 to 75 bales. The baler’s operator’s manual will provide the best maintenance schedule for the baler. Producers also should carry a fire extinguisher and make sure it is working correctly, Johnson says. In addition, producers should let others know their plans before going out to bale hay so that if they don’t return when they said they would, someone can check on them to make sure they are OK. This also means you should carry a fully charged cellphone with you while baling. Schock urges people to call 911 immediately if a fire starts because firefighters can help contain the fire quickly and lessen the extent of the damage. A baler can be replaced; a life cannot, he says.
Fall armyworms in alfalfa
Melissa Bartels, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Is it the very hungry caterpillar or an army of fall armyworms? Fall armyworms have been causing significant damage to some alfalfa fields in southeastern Nebraska the past few weeks. Producers have watched a nice alfalfa field be nearly completely stripped of leaves in a matter of a few days by these pests, reducing their yield substantially. Fall armyworm caterpillars feed on a wide host of plants and they do most of their feeding in the last 4 days of their larvae development. Therefore, it is very important to scout fields regularly in the early morning and late afternoon when caterpillars are most active to spot these forage offenders when they are small. Once they are larger than 3/4 of inch they can do significant damage in a short amount of time. A population of 3 or more caterpillars per square foot is a reasonable treatment threshold. However, the use of insecticides is not recommended unless the majority of the caterpillars are less than 3/4 of an inch long. There are several insecticides labeled to control this pest in alfalfa. When considering a chemical treatment option, remember caterpillars 3/4 of inch or longer are close to maturity and are tougher to control with an insecticide. In this case, cutting the alfalfa to reduce the damage might be the best management option. The fall armyworm does not overwinter here in Nebraska. In fact, their populations buildup in the south during the summer and the moths fly north reaching us in the late summer or early fall. Fall armyworm caterpillars vary in color from light tan, green to nearly black with a darker head. Some key features of the fall armyworm are a predominantly white, inverted Y shape on its head, and four spots in the shape of a square on the end of its abdomen. So be sure to get out and monitor your alfalfa fields.
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Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Were you expecting more from your alfalfa yields from the first cuttings? Is it time to renovate, start over, or move on? Typically evaluating alfalfa stands occurs in spring but checking out those areas this fall will give you more time for weighing options going forward. There are two options when evaluating your stand: First, by the number of plants per square foot (typically recommended for newer stands) and second, by the number of stems, for established stands. University of Wisconsin research shows that stem count more accurately predicts yield compared to plant number, however, either method will provide information that can be useful for making management decisions. To determine the number of plants or stems per square foot I recommend using a hay square. Your hay square should measure 17 x 17 inches square or be a 19 inch diameter circle. A quick and cheap option is to build one out of 1/2 inch PVC and some 90° corners. If you can find a hula hoop that is 19 inches in diameter, that works too, but be prepared for some funny looks as you measure hoop diameter in the store. Pick 5 random areas in your field to sample. Then count the plants or stems that would be harvested. Typically, anything over 6 inches in height qualifies to determine your count. Next, divide those numbers in half to get stems or plants per square foot. For established stands having 4 to 5 healthy plants per square foot or 55 stems per square foot would warrant a productive and healthy stand. Stem counts below 55 see a significant decrease in dry matter production. For spring established stands, 10-15 plants per square foot is a perfectly healthy stand as the alfalfa begins to age. Plants will continue to branch out, so 35-55 stems per square foot is the goal at this point. Evaluate your alfalfa stand this fall to determine needs for spring. For established stands 4 to 5 plants and 55 stems per square foot are good while new stands should have 10-15 plants or 35-55 stems per square foot. If your stand is below these thresholds, we need to start weighing our options.
Rural Energy for America Program
USDA News Release USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that the department is accepting applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems; and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. Funds are being made available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (https://www.rd.usda.gov/ programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-americaprogram-renewable-energy-systems-energy/mt?pid=). USDA is seeking applications for Fiscal Year 2022 funding. The deadlines to apply for grants are October 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Applications for technical assistance grants are due January 31, 2022. Applications for loan guarantees are accepted year-round. Agricultural producers and rural small businesses are eligible applicants for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements. State and local governments, federally recognized tribes, land-grant colleges or universities or other institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, and Resource Conservation & Development Councils (as defined in 16 USC §3451) are eligible applicants for grants to conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact USDA Rural Development Montana’s Business and Cooperative Programs Director, Lad Barney, at (406) 309-3350 or lad. barney@usda.gov, well in advance of the application deadlines to discuss their project and ask any questions about the REAP program or the application process. Additional information on the required materials and how to apply for the REAP program are available on page 40000 of the July 26, 2021, Federal Register (https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-07-26/pdf/2021-15785.pdf). ##### Did you know? In 1998, Sony accidentally sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people’s clothes. ##### Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.
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La Cense Montana LLC, Saturday, October 9, 2021 9 am Ring 1 - Live Onsite Auction Selkirk Ranch Complete Ranch 11 am Ring 2 - Simulcast Onsite & Equipment Liquidation Auction Internet Auction * Items are simulcast
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Having sold the Sekirk Ranch, La Cense Montana will offer at auction the entire line of ranch equipment. This is an auction that you won’t want to miss! Check the website: www.barnesauctionservice.com for internet catalog, and internet buyer registration. Plan to spend the day!
TRACTORS - BACKHOE - SKID STEER - MOTOR GRADER
* 1981 John Deere 4440 2x4 2287 Hrs. P.S. * 1997 John Deer 5500 4x4 w/ 540 Loader 2435 Hrs. * 2001 John Deere 7510 4x4 w/ 740 Loader 1684 Hrs 135 HP * 2001 John Deere 5205 4x4 56 Hp w/ loader * 2009 John Deere w/ 740 Loader 3141 Hrs. 155 HP * John Deere 2640 2x4 3844 Hrs * Ford TW10 2x4 6025 Hrs. * Ford TW35 4x4 5542 hrs * 1994 John Deere 210C 4x4 6656 hrs * 1996 John Deere 310D 4x4 Extend-a-hoe 8480 hrs. * 1978 John Deere 770A Motor Grader * 2006 New Holland LS108B Skid Steer
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* 1951 Jeep Pickup (restored) * 2000 Harley Davidson FLHRI * 2006 Harley Davidson FLSTSI * 1980 Chevrolet Tandem Dump * 1993 Ford 800 w/ Sleeper * 1993 Chevrolet 2500 * 1997 Chevrolet Suburban * 1998 Chevrolet K2500 * 1998 Ford F250 * 2001 Dodge 2500 * 2002 Chevrolet 1500 * 2003 Chevrolet 2500 * 2003 Chevrolet 2500 * 2006 Chevrolet 2500 * 2007 Chevrolet 2500 * 2009 Chevrolet 2500 * 2009 Chevrolet 2500 * 2009 Chevrolet 2500 * 2010 Chevrolet 1500 * 2010 Chevrolet 1500 * 2014 Chevrolet 1500 * 2015 Chevrolet 3500 Diesel Dually * 2019 GMC 2500 * 2019 Chevrolet 2500 * 2000 Chevrolet 2500 1972 GMC 2 Ton 1999 Chevy S10 (Parts)
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Risks to the food system: Four types
By Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming Extension Food businesses know that protecting the food supply is supremely important. So food safety practices aimed at unintentional contamination are well known by all farmers and cooks. But what about protecting the food supply from intentional contamination? In December 2008, a 39-year-old employee in the meat department of a local supermarket had a conflict with his supervisor. Hoping to make his supervisor “look bad,” he mixed Black Flag 40 (a now-banned pesticide containing 40 percent nicotine) into about 250 pounds of hamburger, which he then wrapped in retail-sized packages that were sold to the supermarket’s customers. Within hours of consuming the food, customers became ill. An extensive investigation identified the potentially-lethal poison and sent the employee to jail. This was an intentional contamination of the food supply – in this case by a single disgruntled employee. Based on an evaluation of critical infrastructures in the early 2000s, the federal government declared the food and agriculture sector to be one of 17 critical national infrastructures open to intentional attack. In military lingo, the U.S. food industry is considered a “soft” target because it is underdefended and could be overcome from many directions. The concept at work here is food defense. Food defense is the effort to protect food from acts of intentional adulteration. A food defense risk is a public health threat that is intentional, such as malicious tampering by an unhappy employee, or terrorism. The concept of food defense is new to many of us, but did you know that food defense risk is only one of four categories of food protection risk: food defense, food safety, food fraud and food quality. Here is a summary of these broad risks. Food safety risks are based on unintentional or environmental contamination that can cause harm. For instance, a farm which unintentionally contaminates raw vegetables with E. coli. The result is that illnesses or deaths may result. Food fraud is an intentional deception for economic gain, but is not intended to be a public health food threat. For instance, a Scottish company was marketing a special salt made from seawater in the Outer Hebrides salt. The product was popular and valuable, and as the market grew, the company found that it couldn’t meet the demand. It then bought and substituted ordinary salt for their original product. Food fraud has been conducted since antiquity; evidence has been found of counterfeit Roman seals on amphorae containing fraudulent olive oil and wine. Common targets of food fraud today include seafood such as salmon that is labeled as wild caught, but is actually cheaper farmed salmon. And extra virgin olive oil, milk, and honey are often targeted. An interesting example from overseas is that there is more “Scottish Whisky” sold in China than Scotland is even capable of producing. To review, food fraud is an intentional act for economic gain, whereas a food safety incident is an unintentional act with unintentional harm, and a food defense incident is an intentional act with intentional harm. Food quality risks are economic threats, but they aren’t intended to cause harm. For instance, mishandling fruit during harvesting or processing so that it bruises, making it more susceptible to a food borne illness. Overarching these four categories is food security, which deals with individuals having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food protection is the umbrella term encompassing both food defense and food safety. These six terms are often confused.
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The deadline for advertising in the October 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 29th. Phone (406) 271-5533.
TRUCK AND TRAILERS FOR SALE
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Dry soil may cause building problems
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News The drought not only affects crops and plants. It also may be causing problems for your home and other buildings. “Sticking doors or windows and cracks in walls may be indications that the building is shifting due to soil shrinkage,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer. As clay or other fine-particle soils dry, they shrink, creating gaps around the basement walls. This space exposes more of the soil to airflow, which increases the amount of moisture removal. A gap along the wall may, through time, allow airflow that will dry the soil under the foundation. The foundation’s support is removed as the soil shrinks, which will cause the building to shift and may stress the concrete enough to cause a crack to form. This also will occur around concrete slabs if the support base is clay or other fine-particle soil that swells and shrinks with changes in moisture content, according to Hellevang. The gap between the soil and basement wall also allows water from rain to run down the wall and may result in water getting into the basement. To minimize these problems, Hellevang recommends maintaining a relatively constant moisture content in the soil around the house or other building. Water the soil evenly and around the entire foundation during extended dry periods. “Do not apply water directly into the gap because this may cause water intrusion into the basement,” he says. “Instead, apply water 1 to 2 feet away from the foundation edge. A soaker-type hose permits applying water to the soil without getting it on the house wall. Apply the water slowly, with rest periods of several hours, to permit the water to gradually soak into the soil to a depth of several feet.” Sometimes people place plastic under rock next to the house as part of landscaping or to minimize water infiltration next to the house. This will prevent you from applying water next to the house. However, water added to the soil even 3 feet from the wall will migrate through the soil profile and wet the soil near the basement wall. The water likely will not migrate enough to close the crack or gap near the surface, but it will wet the soil at greater depths and minimize the potential for soil movement to affect the structure. “Do not fill the crack next to the basement wall with soil,” Hellevang says. “When the soil gets wet, it will expand, pushing on the basement wall, possibly with enough pressure to crack the wall.” When the dry soil increases in moisture content, it will expand. Frequently, the expansion lifts the shifting building and may realign doors and windows. It also may impact the size of cracks in the building. The size of cracks in the basement wall generally can be used to determine if the foundation or basement needs to be repaired by a contractor. Also, look for changes in alignment by sighting along the length of the wall to see if it is straight. Alignment problems are more common with soil expansion but can occur when the wall is not supported laterally due to the soil shrinking away from the basement. “Cracks in the basement wall should be repaired to reduce the potential for water intrusion,” Hellevang says. Because keeping the soil at a relatively constant moisture content is the goal, having a drainage system to remove excess moisture also is important. This includes making sure you have drainage pipe that’s encased in granular material along the footing and a drainage plane along the exterior of the basement wall.
Super Bowl tickets Richard had 50-yard-line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sat down in his seat, a man came down and asked him if anyone had the seat next to him. “No,” Richard said. “The seat is empty.” “This is incredible,” said the man. “who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Super Bowl, the biggest sports event in the world, and not use it?” Somberly, Richard replied, “Well…the seat actually belongs to me. I was supposed to come here with my wife, but she passed away. We got married in 1967, and this is my first Super Bowl without her.” “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terrible. But couldn’t you find someone else – A friend or relative – to take the seat?” Richard shakes his head, “No, They’re all at her funeral.”
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Managing feed resources in the summer
K-State Research and Extension News As summer advances and the grazing pastures begin to mature and dry up, beef producers may need to look at alternative plans for meeting the maintenance requirements of the herd, according to the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said that producers first need to calculate the number of animals in the herd compared to the feed resources available. “If a summer drought happens and grazing options are limited, producers may need to look at poorer performing crop fields as a potential feed resource,” Lancaster said. “In some cases, it is best to harvest the crop as a feed resource before it dries up completely and has no value.” With summer pastures in drought, Lancaster reminds producers to be careful not to overgraze them. “If the pasture gets overgrazed, it will hurt the rebound of the grass for the next grazing season,” he said. K-State veterinarian Brad White added: “If you allow the cows to graze the grass down to the ground, it can damage the root structure of the plant, so it is better to let the pastures rest for 21-35 days.” While the pastures are resting, limit feeding the cows – or offering feed at certain times of the day rather than letting cattle eat at their own will -- in a dry lot is a management option, according to Lancaster. “Limit feeding the cows a moderate energy diet requires you to calculate the right ration and can be labor intensive because you’ve got to provide enough bunk space for all the cows to eat at the same time,” Lancaster said. If cows are kept out on pasture but supplemented with additional nutrients, Lancaster said it is important to monitor the protein and carbohydrates. “Forages are mostly carbohydrates and those are important in providing the energy that the cows need to maintain their body condition,” he said. White adds: “Keep an eye on the pastures, (and) make the decision to pull the cows sooner rather than later with the long-term implications for that pasture in mind.” To hear more on this topic, listen in to the BCI Cattle Chat podcast online at https://ksubci.org/2021/07/09/fly-control-euthanasiadrought-management-supplement-stocker-cattle/
Sammie McCauley with her 292 lb purple ribbon swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana. Sammie’s pig was purchased by Apex Angus.
##### Studies show: English speakers say “uh” before a short pause and “um” before a long pause.
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SAWMILL FOR SALE Heavy duty stationary sawmill, 45” circular saw blade. Complete. Will trade for a tractor with loader. Phone (406) 363-4907, Forsyth, MT
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Custom Cleaning & Treating Kesler Kolste of Pondera County with her 259 lb blue ribbon swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana. Ben Taylor, Inc. purchased Kesler’s pig. This was Kesler’s first year to bring a pig to the fair. Congratulations Kesler!
Buckskins A buckskin horse has a color resembling tanned deer hide, with black legs, and a black mane and tail. Duns are a duller colored version of the Buckskin, carrying the dun-factor gene that often results in a dorsal stripe, shoulder striping, and zebra markings on the upper legs. A brindle dun, which actually has the coloring of a brindle dog–that is, the dun coloration with additional dark streaks or flecks–exists in horses that are native to the Netherlands. Famous Buckskins include Buttermilk, the horse of Roy Rogers’ wife Dale Evans; the horse ridden by Ben Cartwright in the TV show Bonanza, called Buck; and Spirit, from the 2002 animated movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
STOCK BLOCK 37 – (Cattle and Sheep)
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, not less than ................................ 37.00% (This includes not more than 24.00% crude protein from non-protein nitrogen.) Crude Fat, not less than ......................................... 1.00% Crude Fiber, not more than .................................... 6.00% Calcium (Ca), not less than ..................................... 4.50% Calcium (Ca), not more than .................................. 5.50% Phosphorus (P), not less than ................................ 0.50% Salt (NaCl), not less than ..................................... 14.50% Salt (NaCl), not more than .................................. 17.40% Magnesium (Mg), not less than .............................. 1.00% Potassium (K), not less than .................................. 0.50% Vitamin A, not less than ............................... 60,000 IU/lb Vitamin D3, not less than ................................ 6,000 IU/lb
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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, (Min) ........................................... 20.00% (This includes not more than 7% equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen) Fat, (Min) ............................................................. 2.00% Crude Fiber, (Max)................................................. 3.00% Calcium, (Min) ...................................................... 1.50% Calcium, (Max) ...................................................... 2.00% Phosphorus, (Min)................................................. 0.50% Salt, (Min) .......................................................... 14.00% Salt, (Max).......................................................... 17.00% Magnesium, (Min)................................................. 2.00% Potassium, (Min.................................................... 1.00% Copper, (Min) ................................................... 2.40 ppm Manganese, (Min) ...........................................50.00 ppm Zinc, (Min) ......................................................67.00 ppm Cobalt, (Min).................................................... 0.30 ppm Iodine, (Min).................................................... 0.90 ppm Selenium, (Min) ............................................... 0.70 ppm Vitamin A, (Min)........................................... 21,000 IU/lb Vitamin D, (Min)............................................. 4,100 IU/lb Vitamin E, (Min) ..................................................13 IU/lb Thiamine, (Min) ................................................ 50 mg/lb
RANGER GRAZER 20 – (Cattle and Horses) GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, not less than ................................ 20.00% Crude Fat, not less than ......................................... 1.00% Crude Fiber, not more than .................................... 7.00% Calcium (Ca), not less than ..................................... 0.50% Calcium (Ca), not more than .................................. 1.00% Phosphorus (P), not less than ................................ 0.50% Salt (NaCl), not less than ..................................... 14.25% Salt (NaCl), not more than .................................. 17.00% Potassium (K), not less than .................................. 1.00% Selenium (Se), not less than ............................... 3.2 ppm Vitamin A, not less than ............................... 20,000 IU/lb Vitamin D3, not less than ................................ 4,000 IU/lb Vitamin E, not less than.......................................10 IU/lb
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Colt Boyce of Glacier County with his 338 lb swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, MT. Northern Ford purchased Colt’s pig.
Balancing nitrogen for sunflowers
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Rachel Schutte, American Society of Agronomy Sunflowers have many uses. They are used for floral arrangements, animal feed, biofuels, and even food for us. When grown commercially by farmers, the quality of sunflowers is based on the oil and protein concentrations in the seeds. Sunflower oil can be used for cooking and can be made into biofuels. The protein from sunflowers is important in sunflower products like animal pellets and protein powders. To grow quality sunflowers with a high nutritional value, farmers need to ensure the sunflowers have access to nutrients in the soil. One of the most important nutrients for sunflowers is nitrogen. Sunflowers cannot survive without nitrogen, but too much can be a problem. Too much nitrogen can actually decrease the oil concentration in seeds, which decreases the quality of the crop. Nahuel Reussi Calvo is a scientist in Argentina who studies sunflowers. His research aims to determine the best rate of nitrogen fertilizer that will grow high-quality sunflowers. The results were recently shared in Agronomy Journal, a publication of the American Society of Agronomy. Finding the best nitrogen fertilizer rate has benefits beyond sunflower yields. It also minimizes the economic and environmental costs of applying fertilizer. Modern varieties of sunflower can produce more oil and protein, but they require more nitrogen to do so. Traditionally, scientists measure nitrogen available for sunflowers by taking soil samples before planting. However, the target nitrogen levels for these tests are not up-to-date to match the needs of modern sunflowers. Researchers set out to determine if there were better ways to determine how much nitrogen the sunflowers need. They tested a few different methods. First, Reussi Calvo and the team used the traditional soil sample analysis method combined with another soil sample analysis. The extra soil sample helps determine the amount of nitrogen provided in the soil when organic matter naturally breaks down. The next method took place during the growing season. The team used sensors to measure leaf greenness at different growth stages. This is a test that has proved successful for measuring nitrogen content in crops like wheat, barley, corn, and potato. After harvest, the team used sunflower seeds to measure grain nitrogen concentration for the third method. This is a useful tool for predicting the nutritional value of crops like corn, wheat, rice, and cotton. Researchers determined the three new methods for measuring nitrogen for sunflowers were better than the traditional soil sample analysis method. Leaf greenness sensors were a promising tool for monitoring nitrogen during the growing season. The grain nitrogen concentration successfully diagnosed nitrogen deficiencies. Argentina is the fourth largest sunflower producer in the world, but the average yield is much lower than other countries. By updating nitrogen recommendations for sunflower crops, scientists can decrease the yield gap and improve sunflower grain quality. The next steps in this research will be to repeat the study on farms with different soil types, management practices, and levels of other nutrients like phosphorus and sulfur.
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Alyson Leach of Liberty County with her 145 lb Grand Champion lamb at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana.
Legal intoxication Winston Churchill had a Doctor’s note to drink an “indefinite” amount of alcohol in Prohibition America. Other than defiant hand gestures, iconic speeches, cigars, and dapper hats, Winston Churchill is also renowned for his love of alcohol. Whiskey in particular. In 1931, Churchill was involved in a car accident which left him with chest pain, as well as having bouts of depression to contend with. Because of this, he was granted a Doctor’s note in 1932 for his time in the United States This allowed him to drink an “indefinite” amount of alcohol for his duration of time in the Prohibition-era United States.
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The deadline for advertising for the October 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 29th.
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The black rock that changed history In 1799 soldiers in Napoleon Bonaparte’s army in Egypt were digging a trench near the town of Rosetta when they uncovered a smooth, black lump of basalt with inscriptions carved into it. Scholars knew immediately that it was a significant find. The inscriptions were in three different languages–Greek, hieroglyphics, and demotic script (a writing system derived from hieroglyphics). In 1802 the Greek was translated as a decree by priests praising the pharaoh Ptolemy V, who reigned from 205 to 180 B.C., but the other markings were a mystery. Hieroglyphics hadn’t been used since the fourth century A.D., and no one knew how to read them until they were deciphered by French Linguist JeanFrancois Champollion. Working independently, Thomas Young, an English physicist determined that the names of pharaohs were circled, and he was able to translate the name “Ptolemy” phonetically. Later Champollion determined that some signs were alphabetic, some phonetic, and some symbols were translated as whole ideas. The rock was named the Rosetta Stone, and without it, much of what we now know about ancient Egypt’s history and culture would have remained unknown.
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Paxton Flesch of Toole County with his 254 lb swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana. CHS purchased Paxton’s pig.
The art and science of watering your plants
By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension A fatal mystery exists. In the middle of a severe and lengthy drought, garden centers report that customers are returning large numbers of dead plants. Closer inspection reveals that the cause of death is drowning. How is that possible during a drought? Facing sustained high temperatures and the lack of rainfall, gardeners may overreact by watering in excess. Walking the fine line between over- and underwatering is possible but requires good technique and a knowledge of plant science. Gardeners will be surprised to learn that wilting leaves are a classic sign of over- and underwatering. Saturating the soil suffocates the plant because water fills the air spaces in the soil. Consequently, the plant roots are unable to extract the oxygen they need and may succumb to rot fungi. As the roots die, the plant may wilt. In the absence of rain, plants need approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of irrigation per week. The water can be applied in one or two applications per week, preferably during early morning hours. Sprinkling a little bit every day is not good for plants because it encourages the development of shallow roots. Watering deeply once a week is better. An efficient way to water is to use a soaker hose or drip irrigation system because it minimizes evaporation. If using a sprinkler, watering can be uneven, and it can be difficult to tell how much water has been applied. Tuna cans or similar containers can be used as measuring devices. Place cans at various intervals from the sprinkler and then run the water for 15 minutes. You will be able to measure how much water accumulates in each can during that time frame. To prevent overwatering in the garden, use your finger as a cheap “moisture meter.” Stick your finger 2 inches into the soil. If the top 2 inches are moist, then watering should be postponed. Sandy soils will dry out faster than fine-textured clay soils. Red River Valley clay soils have a large water-holding capacity and are easier to overwater. Plants in containers dry out faster than in the ground. A couple of factors contribute to the high water usage. First, tall containers drain faster because of gravity. In addition, containers are filled with a quick-draining potting soil. Container plants may need daily watering during hot, dry weather, particularly if the plants are large. Avoid completely drying out the potting soil because it will shrink away from the sides of the container. Make sure that containers have drainage holes in the bottom to prevent water from collecting and suffocating the roots. Raised garden beds also dry out faster than in-ground beds due to gravity and the soil mix that is used. Daily monitoring is advised. Mulch is very beneficial in preserving soil moisture, cooling the soil and preventing weed germination. A 3-inch layer of wood mulch is recommended around trees and in ornamental beds. In the vegetable garden, organic mulches such as straw or shredded leaves work well. If using straw, make sure that it is free of weed seeds and herbicide residue. Armed with good watering technique, gardeners will be able to avoid the most common cause of plant mortality.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 — Page A35
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HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage
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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 — Page A36
TRACTOR FOR SALE
International 1086 tractor. Runs good, new front wheels, new batteries and alternator, extra set of dual wheels to go with it. Has slight oil leak in steering motor........Asking $10,000 Phone (406) 380-2153, Toston, MT
##### Native Americans called them “heart seed berries”, as the fruit looked like a heart. ##### One acre produces about 50,000 pounds of strawberries.
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Better predict erosion processes of earthen dams
Maribel Alonso, Agricultural Research Service Scientists and engineers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) collaborated with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Kansas State University (KSU) to extend applicability of a computational model that can evaluate vulnerabilities in earthen dams and predict possible dam breaches that could have serious consequences. The Windows Dam Analysis Modules (WinDAM) and its recent version, WinDAM C, is a software application composed of various computational algorithms that can analyze and predict situations where overtopping or internal erosion can cause a failure in cohesive earthen dams. “We wanted to develop a reliable tool that not only predicts the erosion progression and potential breach of the dam when water spills over it, but to also predict the erosion progression and breach if the dam were to develop an internal hole,” said Sherry Hunt, Research leader with the Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit at Stillwater, Oklahoma. “With WinDAM C, we can determine how quickly a cohesive earthen dam may erode and the timing of the breach by using scenarios based on soil parameters, reservoir storage, and water flow into the reservoir.” USDA-NRCS assists local sponsors in the construction of earthen dams through the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program. Local sponsors are required to maintain the dams using NRCS guidelines. Over the years, land-use changes and population growth coupled with environmental and weather stresses placed on these dams have led to the need to rehabilitate these dams. This has led to the development of the USDA-NRCS Watershed Rehabilitation Program. New strategies were needed to prioritize the more than 6,000 dams that have surpassed their planned service life. WinDAM C is currently being used to identify earthen dam vulnerabilities and assist in the prioritization of sites for rehabilitation or removal from service. This software was developed using large scale physical models and validated using real-world case studies. Earthen dams are primarily built with compacted layers of soil. Even though earthen dams are safe, with time and changes in the environment, water can spill over the dam, or the dam can develop vulnerabilities in its structure, causing a leak and eventually a breach. Internal erosion of dams may be initiated by animal burrows, decaying tree roots, or flaws due to poor soil compaction along the main principle spillway pipe. Dams are important to USDA because these infrastructures have a significant role in agriculture in rural areas, as they are critical for irrigation purposes and water supply in livestock production. Dams also provide numerous benefits, including downstream flood control, municipal water supplies for economic growth and recreational opportunities such as those we enjoy during the summer season like fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, and camping. “There is more work to be done. Predicting dam failure is not only a national problem but a global problem. Scientists and engineers must continue this ongoing worldwide effort to validate current and new models to be effective tools for identifying vulnerabilities to prevent possible dam breaches. Public safety is paramount for USDA.” stated Hunt.
Brinli Murphy of Glacier County with her 339 lb swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 — Page A37
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Recipe Patch by Geri
Jalapeño Bread and Butter Pickles
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2 pounds jalapeño chile peppers 1 pound white or yellow onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pickling salt 1 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 star anise 1 cardamom pod 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds 1 inch cinnamon stick 6 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Cut the stem end off of the jalapeños. Then cut them in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and the ribs. Place the peppers in a large bowl. Add the onions and stir in the pickling salt so that it is well distributed. Cover the peppers with a clean, thin towel. Put ice over the towel and place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for at 4 hours. After the jalapeños and onions have been chilling for 4 hours, rinse the salt off of the peppers and onions. Drain, and rinse and drain again. In a 4 or 6 quart pot, put the vinegar, sugar, and spices. Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Add the peppers and onions to the pot with the pickling solution. Bring to a boil again. Watch the jalapeño peppers. As soon as they are all cooked through (you can tell because their color changes from a vibrant to a more dull green), start packing your canning jars with the peppers and onions, using a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan. Pack the jars evenly with the peppers and onions, up to about an inch from the top of the jars. Then pour the sugary vinegar mixture over the peppers, until it covers them. Cover the jars and let cool to room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator. If you are planning to store outside of the refrigerator or for an extended period of time, use canning jars. Sterilize your jars and lids first. Wipe the rims of the jars after you pack them with pickles. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Zucchini Fritters
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1 pound of zucchini (about 3 medium sized), coarsely grated 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 green onions, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil or canola oil Sprinkle grated zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt. Place in a sieve or colander over a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Press down with a wooden spoon to push out more of the water. Wrap it in paper towels and try to squeeze out more liquid. Whisk the egg in a large bowl. Add the grated zucchini, flour, minced green onions, thyme, basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine well. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until the oil is shimmery and hot. Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Cook, turning once, until browned, 4-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
Homemade Tomato Juice
3 pounds very ripe garden tomatoes, cored, roughly chopped 1 1/4 cups chopped celery with leaves 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp sugar (to taste) 1 teaspoon salt Pinch black pepper A couple shakes of Tabasco sauce, about 6-8 drops (to taste) Put all ingredients into a large stainless-steel pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until mixture is completely soupy, about 25 minutes. Force mixture through a sieve. Cool completely. Store covered and chilled. Will last for about 1 week in the refrigerator.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 — Page A39
Your grass is drying out... Keep adding pounds this fall with BGF-30 Protein is often the first limiting nutrient on most forage programs, minerals and vitamins play an important role in helping cows stay healthy and in maintaining reproductive efficiency. CRYSTAL-PHOS™ is a weather and waste proof mineral supplement that cows will consume readily along with BGF-30™. Place a BGF-30™ barrel with every 20-30 head of cows and a CRYSTAL-PHOS® barrel for approximately every 40-70 head. Studies have shown that cows will consume mineral better from CRYSTAL-PHOS. Try the “combo” program ~ it works!
BTI Feeds
Call toll-free 1-800-873-0336 — Local 406-873-4433 Highway 2 East, Across from railroad crossing, Cut Bank Bulk Plant toll-free 1-888-878-2812 — Local 406-873-2812
Taylor’s Farm Store Ben Taylor Valier Farm Store toll-free 1-888-220-5547 — Local 406-434-5547 Bulk Plant toll-free 1-800-824-8366 — Local 406-434-5546 Chemical Warehouse 406-434-5253 — Store on Highway #2 in Shelby
Bunk feeders - Gates - Panels Handling systems
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Call toll-free 1-866-279-3360 Store & Bulk Plant 406-279-3365 – Shop 406-279-3693 Cut Bank Highway - Valier - Highway 44 East
STEEL & WOOD FENCE POSTS More inventory on the way!
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Nichols Sweeps
A complete line of fall vaccines including pre-conditioning shots for calves
Conventional, Ultrawing, Klip Wing and conventional sweeps, spikes and drill shoes at Taylor’s Farm Store, Shelby
GRADE 5 & 8
WeatherAll® is a protective coating applied to the BioBarrel® as a final step in the manufacturing process. It is composed of an edible, food-grade, wax coating that helps protect and slow down BioBarrel® degradation when encountering wet conditions. The protective coating also helps reduce the attraction that some cattle have to the BioBarrel® container once it is softened under extreme wet conditions, thus reducing the incidence of cattle consuming the container faster than the CRYSTALYX® product. WeatherAll® Protective Technology broadens the application and effectiveness of the BioBarrel® container to all geographies within North America.
Order your fall wormers & weaning pellets early.
BOLT • NUTS • WASHERS 1/4” - 3/4”
Roller chain • Sprockets • Hubs
Bulk and case lot anti-freeze and RV anti-freeze
Goulds Jet & Submersible Pump Water Systems
Available at Taylor Farm Store
We make up hydraulic hoses in our Shelby & Valier stores
For your crop inputs Call Gregg Schnee at 434-5253
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all gallons paint
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Trader’s Dispatch September 2021 — Page A40
The deadline for advertising for the October 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be September 29th.
Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Association’s
3 Days of Fun Food, Music, Demonstrations, Entertainment for th Whole Famly!
38th Annual
THRESHING BEE & BAZAAR September 17, 18 and 19th, 2021
Friday, September 17th: 12 pm to 5 pm Saturday/Sunday, September 18th - 19th: 7 am - 5 pm in Choteau, MT * 2 blocks south of City Park
3 DAY EVENT SCHEDULE
BREAKFAST 8:00 am THRESHING DEMO 1:00 PM DAILY PARADE OF TRACTORS 3:00 PM DAILY FOOD & REFRSHMENTS on grounds
SATURDAY Catered Meal 4:00 pm SUNDAY TASGA Church Service 9:00 am
TRAIN RIDES FOR KIDS RAFFLE
Drawings to be held Sunday, September 19 at 4:00 pm. Need NOT be present to win!
ADMISSION COVERS 3 DAYS! $10 - under 12 FREE / $25 for family!
EXHIBITORS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WELCOME
For more information, call or write:
Dan Lannen (406) 590-4488 or Rick Corey (406) 466-5409 TASGA: PO Box 278, Choteau, MT 59422 NOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS OR FOR ITEMS ON SHOW GROUNDS Lodging, Campgrounds and Restaurants are nearby (no camping available on show grounds!)
2021 Dawson County 4-H small pets, cat, poultry and rabbits
By Kayleen Zimmerman, Dawson County Extension, University of Lincoln, Nebraska Large Fowl – All Other Breeds – Purple: Front and center in the Stevens Arena on Austin Kennicutt (Bertrand). Blues: Austin Saturday afternoon were a host of house Kennicutt (Bertrand) and Gage Schledewitz pets, cats, rabbits, chickens, and ducks (Oconto). amongst the menagerie of animals that these Bantam – Old English Rooster – Red: eager 4‑H’ers proudly showed. Placings for Rilyn Schledewitz (Oconto). Cat Showmanship, Rabbit Showmanship, Bantam – Wyandotte Hen – Purple: Ty Poultry Showmanship and the other small Kennicutt (Bertrand). Blue: Ty Kennicutt animal projects were as follows: (Bertrand). SMALL ANIMAL SHOW Bantam – All Other Breeds – Blue: Pets/Small Animal – Purple ribbons went Dylanger Schledewitz (Oconto) x 2, Rilyn to Rebecca Burns (Cozad) who showed her Schledewitz (Oconto) x 3. Gage Schlede‑ guinea pig, Pickles, and Rieker Spradlin witz (Oconto) x 2. Red: Dylanger Schlede‑ (Cozad) who showed his canary, Tiny. witz (Oconto). CAT SHOWMANSHIP Ducks – Purples: Austin Kennicutt Junior – Layla Mariel (Lexington) took (Bertrand) and Ty Kennicutt (Bertrand) x home the trophy and a purple ribbon for her 2. Blues: Austin Kennicutt (Bertrand) x 2, first time showing her cat. Mollie Spradlin and Gage Schledewitz (Oconto). (Cozad) also earned a purple ribbon. Roman Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Scott (Gothenburg) received a blue ribbon. - The Grand Champion trophy was awarded Intermediate – Rieker Spradlin (Cozad) to Ty Kennicutt (Bertrand) on his White Wy‑ received the trophy and a purple ribbon. andotte Bantam, and the Reserve Champion Purple ribbons also went to Taylor Kramer placing went to Gage Schledewitz (Oconto) (Oconto) and Emma Mariel (Lexington). on his Black Sumatra Rooster. Senior – There were no entrants in the RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP Senior Division. Junior Division – Maggie Duryea (Lex‑ POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP ington) received the trophy and a blue Junior – Dylanger Schledewitz Oconto) ribbon. received the showmanship trophy and a Intermediate Division – There were no blue ribbon. Intermediate Rabbit showmen. Intermediate – Rilyn Schledewtiz (Ocon‑ Senior Division – There were no Senior to) took home the showmanship trophy Rabbit showmen. along with a purple ribbon. A purple ribbon RABBIT went to Ty Kennicutt (Bertrand). Fancy Breed – Doe – Sr. – Purple: Mag‑ Senior – Austin Kennicutt (Bertrand) gie Duryea (Lexington). received the trophy and a purple ribbon. Grand Champion – Maggie Duryea (Lex‑ POULTRY ington) received the grand champion award Large Fowl – Polish Hen – Purple: on her Mini Rex rabbit. Dylanger Schledewitz (Oconto).
114 East Washington Avenue Chester, Montana 59522
(406) 759-6489 *****
Fall Promotions *Prices good though September 20th
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Stricks Ag is offering our full Stricks Fall Blend – Super Fall Special Nachurs product pricing. We - G22 – K-Flex – CropMax $27.50/AC also offer 1.9% JD Financing Nachurs Full Starter programs on all Nachurs - G22 – K-flex $25.00/AC products until December 2022. Nachurs G22 Starter Give us a call for details: - G22 $22.25/AC Kerry Simac 406-350-1998 Ray Morkrid 406-799-6385 EarthSmart Inspire Treat $0.80/BU Barb Vinson 406-390-4760
Currently Buying Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, Flax, Mustard, and Organics. Give us a call today for more info!
Taking harvest delivery at Basin Grain, LLC in Stanford, MT and 2 faciltites in Chester, MT! * Employment Opportunities available at Stricks Ag. Call our HR Department for details. (406) 759-6490
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2021 — Page B1
2W Spreading, Choteau MT ................ A36 3V Distributing, Conrad MT ................... A8 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ..................C4 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ........ A28 Accelerated Metal Solutions, Brady Smelser, Glendive MT .................................. A8 Action Toys, Billings MT ......................B24 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ................................ A27 Ag Efficiency, Ryan DeBruycker, Dutton MT ......................................................C1 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT C5 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ...........................C27 AgraSyst Dealers .................................B18 American Manufacturing, Hogeland MTC34 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .....C25 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford MT............ A29 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT....B24 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT ............ A39 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT........ C2, C3 Big Iron Auctions .........................A30, A32 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT ..........C37 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT............... A28 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT ......................................................C1 Big Sky Synthetics, Amsoil, Deer Lodge MT ....................................................C38 Big Sky Wholesale Seeds, Shelby MT....B28 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ......................................................... A28 Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT.. ......................................................... A24 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT ..................... A39 Buckley Auction MT ............................B27 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ....................................................B27 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ...........B24 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT ....................................................C10 Clearview Seed, Denton MT................ A34 Cobett, Josh Wenger, Loma MT..........C17 Commercial Lynks, Inc. Ledger MT.....B20 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT....C15 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT.................. A31 Coyote Howl Consignment, Great Falls, MT ......................................................C7 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT .................................C17 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ...............C25 Dakota Truck & Farm, Minot ND..........B27 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT ..................... C14, C24 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT .........................................................C26 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ....................................C12 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger MT ......................B26 Ear Mountain Machine, Choteau MT..... A2 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT ....................................................C13
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EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT. .........................................................B24 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT B24 First State Bank, Shelby MT................ A38 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT..A34, C34 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ...B28 Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT...................... A14 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT ............ A16 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ...................................A33, B21, C23 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT...B5 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT ............................................... B8, B9 Gateway Arch & Fence, Wayne Thiem, Bozeman MT....................................C26 Glasgow Rental, Glasgow MT .............B19 Glass Trucking, Denton MT .................B22 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT A10 Golden Triangle Rental, Great Falls MT...B19 Golden Triangle Seeds, Rudyard MT... A12 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ..... A20 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ....................................................B17 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY A25 GSI Bins, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ....................................................B22 H & H Spreading, Conrad MT..............C39 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad MT ... A2 HCL Truck Equipment, Billings & Belgrade MT ....................................................B23 Heartland Ag Systems, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, WA.............................................B26 Heartland Seed Company, Moccasin MTB6 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT ...........C11 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT ....................................................C18 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT ......................C14 Hi-Line Rental, Havre MT ....................B19 Highline Communications, Cut Bank MT .. .........................................................B16 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT...... ................................................ B14, B15 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT...A20 Ironhide, Williston ND ............................B7 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT .......................................B4 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT ..........B24 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT ......... .................................................. B6, C24 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte MT...B24
Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND.......................................... A28 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls MT .. A14 KayDee Feeds ..................................... A29 Krogmann Mfg....................................... A4 Lattin & Sons, Power MT............ A34, C34 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown MT ........B8 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT .......B19 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT ....................................................C19 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ........B28 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT ........................................................... A6 Milk River Ag, Chinook, MT .................C15 Mineral Tub Lifter, Malta MT ................C36 Montana Ag Safety Program ...............C10 Montana Farm Bureau, Bozeman MT...C10 Montana Fence, Belgrade, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell MT ............................ A22 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT..B21 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Great Falls MT ...........B12 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT .........................................................B18 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ......................................................C4 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville MT ....................................................C19 Montana Shed Center, Great Falls MT C33 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT.. .........................................................C27 Montech Seed Group, MT ...................C22 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY ..........B12 Mountain States Oilseeds, LLC, American Falls ID ...............................................B7 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT...C7 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT .................................................... A30 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT ........................................... C39, C40 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ..B2 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT ....................................................B23 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ...............C29 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT .................................................... A36 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE ............B16 Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc, Conrad & Great Falls MT ........................................... A32 Oxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE Three Forks MT ................................B11 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT .........C1 Poteet Construction, Missoula MT ...... A18 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree MT...B8 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT ..... A37 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ....................................................C20
R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT...A20 R & M Exterminators, Cheney WA.......C38 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ............C34 RDO Equipment, Missoula MT ............C34 Red E, LLC, Fargo ND .........................B10 Reddig Equip. & Repair, Kalispell MT ..C30 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT ....................................................C32 Rockwell Scales, Simms MT ...............B13 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River MT ..........C10 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT ....................................................C32 Rydelle Enterprises, Drummond MT ... A24 Safflower Technologies International, Fairview MT ........................................... A31 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT ................................... A12, B22 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown MT....................................B2 Shop Specialties, Valier MT.................C16 Shortline Ag, Scobey MT.....................C16 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT .... A34, C28 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY..C12 SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ..C14 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT .................... A35 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT................C36 Stricks Ag, Chester MT ....................... A40 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT ....................................................C33 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT ................ C35, C38 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT..C35 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT ............. A39 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT ....................................................B13 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre MT ..........C17 The Fagenstrom Co. Great Falls MT ...B28 Three Forks Lumber & Ready Mix, Three Forks MT ..........................................C35 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester MT .............C31 Tilleman Equipment Co., Havre MT.....C21 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT.............C36 Transport Equipment, Missoula MT ......C8 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT .......B13 Tri County Implement, Sidney MT .......B11 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton MT... A21 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT....................B3 TT&E Inc, Victor MT...............................C6 Up In Smoke Diesel Tuning, Brian Keller, Great Falls MT .................................C20 Valley Trailer Sales, Belgrade MT ........C32 Vaughn Truck, Havre MT .....................B20 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester MT ....B25 Wesco Trailer Sales, Conrad MT ......... A38 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula MT ......................................................C7 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT ... A20 Wild Horse Seed, Havre MT ..................B1 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT .................................................... A12
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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News accumulation of nitrates in the plants, which Drought stress has resulted in poor canola warrants caution when devising feeding stands that are unable to be harvested in plans,” says Carlson. “Producers also need North Dakota. Poor canola stands may proto be aware of any withdrawal periods asvide an alternate forage option for droughtsociated with pesticides or herbicides that stricken livestock producers. were applied to the standing plants.” “Livestock producers facing forage shortSee the NDSU publication “Nitrate Poiages may be able to feed their cows canola, soning of Livestock” (http://tinyurl.com/ provided they take certain precautions,” NitratePoisoning) for more information says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State about elevated concentrations of nitrates University (NDSU) Extension livestock enin feedstuffs. vironmental stewardship specialist. “While Another issue producers should be concanola makes palatable feed, it may take one cerned about is green canola regrowth that or two days for cattle to become accustomed was subjected to moisture stress during to the taste.” summer because it can be toxic to grazing Forage rapeseed (canola) has a nutrient animals, including cattle and sheep. Recontent similar to alfalfa, with crude protein searchers don’t know the exact type of toxin of 12% to 16% and total digestible nutrients causing the problem, but Australian sheep (energy) of 55% to 60%. Crude protein and producers have reported an unidentified energy levels will be higher if the crop is cut toxin has resulted in sheep losses. in the early podded stage rather than after If canola is hayed, drying time is critithe lower leaves begin to drop. cal to avoid moldy feed later, according to “Nutritional quality can vary, so producMeehan. Typically, the plants take four to ers should have a feed analysis on the forage six days to dry to proper moisture levels they plan to use to determine actual nutrient (16% to 18% moisture content) for baling. values,” advises Zac Carlson, NDSU ExtenCanola tends to turn dark as it cures, but this sion beef cattle specialist.” shouldn’t affect palatability. It is important to be aware of risks asCarlson notes that cattle may resist eating sociated with feeding canola forage, which stemmy canola forage. Using a roller mower include bloat, scours, and elevated levels conditioner to smash stems will help reduce of sulfur and nitrates. To reduce bloat and drying time and improve consumption. scours issues, acclimate cattle during a Block says a better option may be to period of time and blend the canola with ensile the canola if leaf area and height other feeds so canola hay or silage is less are adequate, which should reduce nitrate than 50% of the total feed intake. content by 30% to 50%. Canola is high in Sulfur levels of canola can range from moisture (75% to 80%) and wilting it to 0.5% to 1.3% on a dry-matter basis. 65% moisture will take time. Harvesting “Combining high sulfur from canola a mixture of the mature stand and the rewith high sulfur from byproducts, such as growth will reduce the moisture, and crimpdistillers grains, can be even more probing will hasten the drying process. lematic, and producers are encouraged to Seepage and ensiling problems may ockeep total dietary sulfur below 0.4% on a cur if canola is ensiled at moisture contents dry-matter basis,” says Janna Block, Extengreater than 70%. To prevent seepage loss sion livestock systems specialist at NDSU’s if ensiling, add dry forages (i.e., straw) to Hettinger Research Extension Center. “It the silage pile, bunker or bag. is also important to check sulfur levels in Meehan advises producers to follow these water sources to be able to account for all recommendations for safely introducing sources of dietary sulfur.” animals to canola hay or silage: Feeding sulfur above this threshold can • Introduce canola hay or silage slowly result in hemolytic anemia, interference by replacing a part of the diet over a week with livestock’s use of the trace minerals to 10 days. copper and selenium, and polioencephalo• Have other types of forage available for malacia (PEM). cattle in confinement for the first two weeks Clinical signs of PEM include a lack of as canola is being introduced. muscle coordination, facial tremors, teeth • Test hay or silage for concentrations of clenching, circling, stupor and cortical sulfur and nitrates and formulate rations or blindness, followed by animals leaning or design feeding schemes to reduce risks aslying, convulsions and death. sociated with feeding forage canola. “Drought stress in canola also can lead to
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Kade Van Haur of Pondera County with his 1145 lb purple ribbon steer at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana.
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K-State Research and Extension News loss that most calves experience at weaning. Just as college students may feel anxious “Research has shown calves that are when they leave their homes and return to weaned 30 days prior to sale can earn a campus, fall is also a time when spring-born premium ranging between $3-$5 per huncalves are separated from their mothers and dredweight,” said Dustin Pendell, agriculstress ensues. tural economist. To minimize the stress felt by calves, the He added premiums are also paid through experts at Kansas State University’s Beef certified health programs that document Cattle Institute offered several management vaccinations. strategies for producers to implement. Dis“Certified health programs have shown cussed on a recent Cattle Chat podcast the to offer producers a premium of $1-$5 per experts defined the term low-stress weaning. hundredweight on the calves,” Pendell said. “Low stress weaning refers to all the Building Immunity things we do to make it an easier transition The experts agree that keeping the cattle from the cow-calf operation to the next step healthy through this time of transition is in the production system,” said Brian Lubkey and one way to do that is by helping bers, K-State veterinarian. the animals build their immunity. Veterinarian Bob Larson added that many “There are two ways calves acquire improducers follow the fence line weaning munity: Either from the mother directly to practice where the calves can still see their the calf through the colostrum, or the calves mothers through the fence but are unable get it through a natural infection or vaccinato nurse. tion,” Lubbers said. “We want to promote familiarity and The timing of vaccinations often will eliminate the novelty of the weaning depend on the management and marketing process, and we do that by offering them for the operation, Larson said. feed in a pen while they are still with their “We know that calves closer to weaning mothers or have them drink from a water age often have better immune response to source like the type they will encounter after vaccination than young calves,” Larson weaning,” said Brad White, veterinarian and said. “But if we are trying to avoid having BCI director. summer pneumonia run though the calves, Introducing Feed we may need to give those preventative Regarding feed, BCI nutritionist Phillip vaccinations around two months of age and Lancaster said the type of feed that works then follow it with a booster shot closer to best in the diets of calves transitioning from weaning.” their mother’s milk is one they are familiar He added: “For cattle that are not going to with. be co-mingled with cattle from other herds “While they are still with the cow, we at weaning, it is fine to give those vaccinawant to introduce palatable feeds and begin tions at the time of weaning when you are that transition to a mixed ration and free already working with the calves.” choice hay,” Lancaster said. “Good, palatThe bottom line, White said, is to work able feed choices for calves are distiller’s with a veterinarian to develop a pre-weaning grains and cottonseed hulls that stimulate plan that fits best with the goals for the herd. intake.” To hear more of this discussion, listen Lancaster said it is important to make to the BCI Cattle Chat podcast online at sure the calves are consuming feed with an https://ksubci.org/2021/07/30/low-stressadequate protein content along with energy, weaning-managing-immunity-post-weanvitamins and minerals. ing-weight-loss-pain-management/ Adding grain mix to the diet can come at a cost, White said, but it also reduces weight
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Madalyne Stokes with her 1180 lb blue ribbon steer at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana. Madalyne’s steer was the Top Hereford Influenced steer and was purchased by Bobcat Angus.
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The big potential of little millet
Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy Since humans began cultivating the land, we’ve prioritized one type of crop above all others: grain. With high amounts of minerals, protein, and vitamins, cereal grains form the foundation of diets worldwide. But while our ancestors grew many different kinds of grains, today only a few reign supreme. Corn, wheat and rice dominate modern agriculture. And they provide about 60% of the calories humans eat worldwide. Yet many other grains are available. They can serve important roles, such as hedging against climate change and providing farmers with diverse sources of income. One such grain, known mainly in India, is called little millet. “Little millet grains are versatile and taste similar to rice, and can easily be incorporated into existing rice or maizebased recipes,” says Mani Vetriventhan, a scientist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in India. “It is a good alternative staple in cerealbased diets, particularly in a changing climate.” Little millet production fell from the 1950s to the early 21st century. “The decline in consumption is mainly due to a major shift in diet preferences from traditional millets to rice, wheat, maize and other commercial crops,” explains Vetriventhan. But that’s changing. “Currently, the demand for little millet and other small millets has increased, underlining the need for more research and policy support,” Vetriventhan adds. To help farmers decide which varieties of little millet to grow, Vetriventhan and his colleagues grew and studied 200 different types of the grain for yield and nutrient potential. This work can help researchers choose little millet varieties to release and varieties to improve through breeding. The research was recently published in Crop Science, a publication of the Crop Science Society of America. The scientists focused on important crop traits like grain yield and plant height. But they also looked at nutrition. Staple grains have to supply a lot of important nutrients to keep people healthy. So Vetriventhan’s team measured grain protein content. They also analyzed the essential minerals calcium, iron and zinc. To get an average set of measurements, the scientists grew the crops over two different years. Not surprisingly, the 200 types of little millet varied a lot. Yet for each important trait, like yield, some stood out. Fifteen varieties had significantly higher yield, some double the average. Other varieties produced a lot of straw, which could be useful as a biofuel. There are two main types of little millet, known as nana and robusta. During the experiments, researchers found that nana plants matured earlier than robusta. But robusta plants tended to produce better yields. Knowing this, farmers can choose which variety to plant based on the growing season and rain patterns to maximize their production. The little millet seeds are nutritious. For the nutrients studied by the team, little millet could provide more than the amounts provided by rice, wheat or corn. In the future, the most promising varieties can be tested in different countries. By growing them in other types of soil and climate, scientists can identify which perform most consistently. “Such evaluations would help identify valuable varieties that can be released for farmers to grow or can be used in little millet breeding,” says Vetriventhan. Because of little millet’s many attractive qualities, Vetriventhan hopes that both consumers and farmers give it a second look. For consumers, little millet can be a nutritious supplement or alternative to other grains like rice. And farmers can benefit from its resilience in the fields. “Little millet is a multipurpose crop,” says Vetriventhan. “It can be used for food, bird feed, and bioenergy. It is less affected by pests, diseases and environmental stresses compared to other grain crops, and it grows well under low-input agriculture.”
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The Ghent Altarpiece is a Dutch panel painting known as Het Lam Gods (“The Lamb of God”) that was completed in 1432. It weights two tons, measures 14 feet by 11 feet, and has been stolen 13 times, the most of any famous piece of artwork.
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University of Wyoming Extension Seventeen women agricultural producers received Heart of Agriculture awards recognizing outstanding contributions to Wyoming agriculture and were be recognized at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo in Douglas. Nominations were sought from women agricultural producers and agricultural organizations in each county to honor those for active involvement in the industry and engagement in bettering their communities, said Scott Cotton, University of Wyoming Extension educator in Natrona County. This is the third year of the program. Recipients were recognized at a ceremony on Friday, August 20, at the Wyoming Pioneer Center during the state fair. Cotton announced the following recipients, listed by county: Albany -- Janet Talbot Campbell -- Bobbi Geis Carbon -- Vickie Herring Converse -- Laurie Boner Fremont/Wind River Indian Reservation -- Janet Givens Goshen -- Jenny Conrad Hot Springs -- Carol Dockery Johnson -- Colette Camino Fenster Laramie -- Bobbi Frank Natrona -- Mary Allemand Owens Niobrara -- Carmen Shane Park -- Deanna Siggins Sheridan -- Terri Kane Sublette -- Amanda McGinnis Teton -- Kate Mead Uinta -- Karen Henry Weston -- Dana Tysdal For more information, call Cotton at 307-235-9400 or email secotton@natronacounty-wy.gov.
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2020 John Deere S780, 198 engine/151 separator, full GPS and warranty, premium cab, Advanced tailboard, Active Yield and Combine Advisor, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals and 750/65R26 tires. Stock #73376.............. $439,000 (14) 2020 John Deere S780, 403/305 hours with full GPS, standard light with extremity, premium cab and radio, 26-ft. auger, power folding tops, premium residue system, CM feederhouse with fore/ aft, 520/85R42 duals and 750/65R26 rear. Stock #72783.......... $435,000 (14) 2020 John Deere S780, 450 engine/326 separator, Combine Advisor package, TriStream rotor extended wear, power fold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 1100/45R46 drive tires, 750/60R30 rear tires, extended warranty 6/2023 or 1000 hours. Stock #73587......... $417,500 (1) 2011 Case IH 7120, 2265 engine/1714 separator, leather seat, dual 20.8R42 drive tires, 540/65R30 rear tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, internal chopper with spreader. Stock #75578.. $102,500 (14)
2019 John Deere S780, 634 engine/422 separator, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, premium residue system, 28.5-ft. unload auger, LSW 1100/45R46 fronts, LSW710/60R30 rear, complete GPS system, extended warranty 6/2022 or 1000 hrs. Stock #74088.... $392,500 (1) 2018 John Deere S780, 1167 engine/824 separator, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 1100/45R46 fronts, 710/60R30 rears, complete GPS system. Stock #72742......$322,500 (13) 2007 John Deere 9860, 2739 engine/ 2032 separator hours, level land feederhouse with fixed speed drive, Premium header control package, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 22-ft. Hi-Cap unload auger, 30.5LR-32 tires. Stock #72605................................ $83,500 (3) 2016 Case IH 8240, 1188 engine/817 separator, IF520/85R42 dual drive tires, F600/70R28 rear tires, 26-ft. unload auger lateral tilt feederhouse, HID lighting, hydraulic fold grain tank and cover. Stock #71959.................... $235,000 (3)
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September, 2021 is Honey Month The journey of honey, of course, begins with the humble honey bees. Whether buzzing in their hives or foraging for nectar in wide open fields, honey bees are a critical component of today’s agricultural market. They perform the vital function of pollination, or the transferring of pollen from plant to plant, thus fertilizing the plants and enabling them to bear fruit. In fact, about one-third of the average person’s diet in the United States is derived from insect-pollinated plants. And honey bees are responsible for about 80 percent of that process. That’s a lot of reliance on such tiny little creatures! Major crops that depend on honeybees for pollination consist of almonds, apples, avocados, blueberries – the list goes on and on. History of Honey Month September typically marks the end of the beekeeping season in most climates, which means that the bees are beginning to prepare for winter by securing their hives. Initiated by the National Honey Board in the US in 1989, Honey Month is an important time of year for beekeepers and honey makers. How to Celebrate Honey Month Celebrating Honey Month is a vital step in raising awareness for these little creatures that are so important to the environment and the ecosystems. Celebrate with these fun ideas or come up with some other creative ideas: • Enjoy Eating Some Honey - Honey is a natural sweetener that has been linked to health benefits including improved heart health and wound healing. It is important to remember that honey is packed with sugar, however, so it should always be consumed in moderation. Honey comes in two categories, raw and processed. Processed honey is heated and then bottled in a factory which some people believe removes some of the health benefits and nutrients. Raw honey is more natural, but also can contain certain spores of bacteria, which means it should not be given to children under one year old. • Taste a Unique Kind of Honey - Many people are accustomed to the taste and texture of acacia honey, which is one of the most popular varieties. However, honey comes in dozens of different types depending on the variety of bees as well as the types of flowers the bees are using for nectar. During Honey Month, try these fun facts about bees and honey on friends and family: • The ‘world’s oldest honey” was discovered in 2012 in the country of Georgia. It was found in ceramic jars and is believed to date back more than 5000 years! • One worker honey bee produces around 1/12 teaspoon in its lifetime! That means more than 20 thousand bees are needed to make just one jar of honey. That’s a lot of teamwork! • Honey is completely self preserving and never actually spoils. It might get granulated or hard, but it creates an environment that is inhospitable to bacteria, so it doesn’t actually ever go bad. • While most honey ranges somewhere in the golden hue, certain bee farmers in the southeastern United States have produced a honey that is deep purple–but scientists can’t even figure out why!
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USDA News Release United States Department of Agriculture Inc. will use a $1 million loan to help Custer (USDA) Rural Development Montana ActCounty construct a multi-use building in ing State Director Jake Ceartin announced Miles City, which will support at least 15 that USDA is investing $1 million to support full time jobs over the next three years. rural economic development in Montana. “The multi-use building will not only USDA is providing the funding through serve as a workforce training venue for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Miles City’s businesses and residents, but Grant (REDLG) program. Through this prowill also be positioned to accommodate gram, USDA provides zero-interest loans increased tourism activities and events,” and grants to utilities. The utilities then lend Ceartin noted. “And it will be integrated into funds to local businesses for projects that Custer County’s Disaster and Emergency create and retain employment in rural areas. Services Recovery Plan.” Eligible applicants are USDA’s Electric To learn more about investment resources Program and Telecom Program borrowers. for Montana’s rural areas, interested parties “Through the Rural Economic Developshould contact the Business and Cooperament Loan and Grant program, USDA Rural tive Programs Director, Lad Barney, at (406) Development Montana is pleased to work 309-3350 or lad.barney@usda.gov. with our utility companies to provide fundIf you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural ing which will ultimately be used by local Development updates, visit our GovDelivbusinesses to generate workforce opporery subscriber page (https://public.govdetunities and support Montana’s expanding livery.com/accounts/USDARD/subscriber/ economy,” stated Ceartin. new?email=&commit=Sign+Up). The Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative,
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2021 4‑H Beef Dawson County Fair results
By Kayleen Zimmerman, Dawson County Extension Service, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska The Dawson County Fair returned to a more normal format for all animal shows. KRVN, as they did last year, provided live streaming, and enabled viewers to see the 4-H’ers show their beef animals at this year’s Dawson County 4-H Fair. The show was also open to the public. As the 4‑H Beef Show Friday got underway, the 4-H’ers and their beef projects entered the ring together. Kyle Stewart, Agriculture Education teacher at Highland Park School in University Park, Texas, and this year’s Dawson County livestock judge, looked them over, observed how they moved together, and tested the 4-H’ers knowledge skills. He placed them according to his accumulative observations as he saw them, and these are the results: SHOWMANSHIP Junior Division – A purple ribbon and the trophy winner in the Junior Division went to Paige Walahoski (Overton). Other Purples: Kadence Farr (Gothenburg), Brantley Malcom (Cozad), and Bristol McConville (Lexington). Intermediate Division – Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington) received the Intermediate Showmanship trophy and a purple ribbon. Another purple ribbon went to Rilyn Schledewitz (Oconto). Senior Division – Receiving the Senior Showmanship trophy and a purple ribbon was Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington). Other purples: Bart Beattie (Sumner), Mattison Beattie (Sumner), Helene Keiser (Gothenburg), Gage Schledewitz (Oconto), Spencer Walahoski (Overton) and Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington). Blues: Emma Peterson (Gothenburg), Hayden Russman (Gothenburg), and Parker Walahoski (Overton). Reds: Sarah Treffer (Cozad) and Trevor Schneider (Cozad). BREEDING BEEF British Breeds British breeds consist of Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn. The Champion British Breed and a purple ribbon were awarded to Helene Keiser (Gothenburg) on her Shorthorn heifer; with the Reserve Champion going to Bristol McConville (Lexington) with a blue ribbon on her Angus heifer. A red ribbon was awarded to Dallee Barnes (Gothenburg). In a separate class, Elizabeth David (Brady) earned a purple ribbon showing her Shorthorn heifer. Continental/Composite Breeds Continental/Composite breeds are represented by the Charlois, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Simmental, Shorthorn +, Chi-maine, Mainetainer, Balancer, and SimGenetics breeds. Champion Continental/Composite Breed heifer went to Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington) for her Maine Anjou entry, and the Reserve Champion to Helene Keiser (Gothenburg) a Chianina heifer. Other Purples: Paige Walahoski (Overton), Spencer Walahoski (Overton), and Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington) entry. Blue ribbons were awarded to Augustus Barnes (Gothenburg) and Trevor David (Brady). Commercial & Xbreds Are represented by all other breeds and all crossbred heifers. The Champion Commercial/Xbred was awarded to Gage Schledewitz (Oconto), and the Reserve Champion was awarded to Dylanger Schledewitz (Oconto). Other Purple ribbons went to: Bristol McConville (Lexington) and Rilyn Schledewitz (Oconto). Blue ribbons went to Kadence Farr (Gothenburg), Greta Rickertsen (Lexington), Braelyn Malcom (Cozad), and Rilyn Schledewitz (Oconto). OVERALL CHAMPION BREEDING HEIFER went to Gage Schledewitz (Oconto) with the Reserve Champion going to Dylanger Schledewitz (Oconto). COW-CALF PAIRS The Cow-Calf class was started multiple years ago and designed for 4-H’ers to show their beef projects beyond the first year as they retain their animals in the home herd. Only heifers that have been shown as either a bucket calf, feeder calf or breeding beef project from a prior 4-H year are eligible. Gracie Schneider (Cozad) won a purple ribbon and the champion trophy. The reserve champion trophy and blue ribbon went to Kathryn Bartruff (Gothenburg). MARKET BEEF STEERS Class 901A (1476 lbs - 1516 lbs) – Purple: Lorelai Rickertsen (Lexington) and Greta Rickertsen (Lexington). Class 901B (1306 lbs - 1382 lbs) – Purples: Mattison Beattie (Sumner), and Preston Beattie (Sumner). Blues: Paige Walahoski (Overton), Parker Walahoski (Overton), and Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Class 901C (1198 lbs to 1264 lbs) – Purples: Bart Beattie (Sumner) and Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Blues: Garrett CONTINUED ON PAGE B13
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Langley (Gothenburg) and Bristol McConville (Lexington). Class 901D (900 lbs. – 1076 lbs.) – Purple: Trina Pearson (Brady). Blue: Hailey Jensen (Cozad). Champion Market Steer Winner – Mattison Beattie (Sumner) was the Champion winner and Bart Beattie (Sumner) was the Reserve Market Steer winner. BRED & FED The Bred & Fed Division is a unique set of steers that are born and raised by the 4-H-ers. Class A - Bred & Fed (1398 lbs – 1574 lbs) – Purple: Parker Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Trevor Schneider (Cozad). Red: Lorelai Rickertsen (Lexington). Class B - Bred & Fed (1272 lbs – 1360 lbs) – Purple: Gage Schledewitz (Oconto). Blues: Greta Rickertsen (Lexington) and Dylanger Schledewitz (Oconto). Reds: Trina Pearson (Brady), Sarah Treffer (Cozad), and Parker Walahoski (Overton). Class C – Bred & Fed (1158 lbs – 1186 lbs) – Purple: Helene Keiser (Gothenburg). Blues: Hayden Russman (Gothenburg) and Sarah Treffer (Cozad). Class D – Bred & Fed (960 – 1090 lbs.) – Purple: Emma Peterson (Gothenburg). Blue: Elizabeth David (B). The Champion Bred & Fed Steer was awarded to Gage Schledewitz (Oconto), and the Reserve Champion Bred & Fed Steer award went to Emma Peterson (Gothenburg). MARKET BEEF HEIFERS Class 50A (1136 lbs - 1150 lbs) – Purple: Emma Peterson (Gothenburg). Blue: Greta Rickertsen (Lexington). Class 50B (1064 lbs – 1090 lbs) – Purple:
Hayden Russman (Gothenburg). Blue: Trevor David (Brady). The Grand Champion Market Heifer was owned by Emma Peterson (Gothenburg). The Reserve Champion Market Heifer was owned by Hayden Russman (Gothenburg). OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION MARKET BEEF WINNER - The judge’s choice for Overall Grand Champion market animal in the beef show was owned by Mattison Beattie (Sumner). The Reserve Champion market beef was owned by Bart Beattie (Sumner). CLUB GROUP OF 5 ‑ The top place purple ribbon and club name on a plaque, went to Sumner Livestock 4-H Club (Sumner). Blue ribbons were awarded to Horseshoe Bend 4-H Club (Lexington) and Tail Twisters 4-H Club 2 (Gothenburg). TOP RATE OF GAIN: - All market beef entries had their rate of gains calculated. Rate of gain is determined by taking the end weight on entry day and subtracting the beginning weight. Then calculating the number of days between the two weigh dates and dividing the net weight gain by that number of days to come up with the number of pounds gained per day. Rate of Gain or ROG. The top four Rate of Gains were then recognized. Lorelai Rickertsen (Lexington) was this year’s top winner with ROG’s and end weights on her steer of 3.86 on 1444 lbs. In second place was Parker Walahoski (Overton) with his steer’s ROG of 3.42 on 1574 lbs. Third place was held by Trina Pearson (Brady) with her steer’s ROG of 3.28 and end weight of 1336 lbs. Fourth place of 3.08 ROG on a steer weight of 1314 lbs went to Preston Beattie (Sumner).
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Truce between prairie dogs and livestock farmers?
Maribel Alonso, Agricultural Research Service conducted two studies to evaluate how livePrairie dogs compete with cattle for stock performance is affected by grazing forage and have a reputation for damagcompetition with prairie dogs. ing grazing lands, reducing annual forage “Based on the findings thus far, we’ve production, and degrading the vegetation found that prairie dogs and cattle can coexist plant community. Scientists at the United on the same pastures, with only minor deStates Department of Agriculture (USDA), clines in cattle weight gain when prairie dogs Agricultural Research Service (ARS), took are abundant,” said Augustine, a research a closer look at this competition and found ecologist with the Center’s Rangeland Rethat in some cases, there may be more room sources and Systems Research Unit. “Under for cattle and prairie dogs to coexist than was conditions of average rainfall during the previously thought. growing season in shortgrass steppe, prairie Prairie dogs are small mammals that live dog grazing reduces the amount but enhancin underground holes or tunnels. Five spees the quality of the forage. After measuring cies of prairie dogs can be found in North the biomass of forage left behind on prairie America, but the best known of these is the dog colonies, we found that both protein black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicontent and in vitro dry matter digestibility cianus). Because prairie dog colonies or were enhanced. As a result, the cattle can “towns” can consist of hundreds to thoustill spend a considerable amount of their sands of individuals and can vary widely time grazing on prairie dog colonies.” in size from a few up to thousands of acres, In the 12-year study published in The ranchers often take numerous measures to Journal of Wildlife Management, yearling prevent black-tailed prairie dogs from occusteers grazed on shortgrass prairie pastures pying too much of their land and competing in which prairie dogs were either controlled with their cattle for forage, as this could or were allowed to fluctuate naturally in affect livestock weight gains and reproducP: (406) 873-2984 abundance. Scientists found that as prairie tion rates. 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K-State Research and Extension News Aguilar called soil moisture sensors “a Across Kansas, farmers wrestle with the really aggressive market, and I think there quandary of when to water thirsty crops – is value in using them. They are really userand how much of the precious resource they friendly for farmers; with a subscription, it should use. allows you to access information on soil “What it boils down to,” says Kansas moisture on their phone.” State University irrigation engineer Jona“In terms of technology, being able to than Aguilar, “is how to manage the water use that data almost instantly is very imI have and what kind of feedback I should pressive.” look at in order to make that decision.” While soil moisture sensors are highly Aguilar, whose office is located in the favored for their ease of use and reliability, Southwest Research-Extension office in Aguilar cautioned that they’re not always Garden City, works in a region that receives going to give producers a correct reading. as little as 18 inches of rainfall per year, or One sensor in one part of the field may not about half that received in the eastern part of be representative of the entire field, and if Kansas. Many crop fields in western Kansas a sensor is not installed properly, it could are fed by water farmers are able to draw give a false reading. from the large underground resource known To illustrate, Aguilar pulls out a tennis familiarly as the Ogallala Aquifer. ball. Yet, as the mighty Ogallala dries up, “Think of this tennis ball as a volume of farmers are challenged to figure out how soil that you are going to measure in relation to most efficiently use what they’re legally to a field that is 125 acres,” he said. “You entitled to, and still grow healthy crops. get a reading, and then you are going to Aguilar spoke recently on that topic during make a decision out of that tennis ball vola recent precision agriculture conference in ume for the big field. That said, you better Manhattan. install your sensor correctly and you better “What I told people is that there are only make sure that the sensor is giving you the three general categories of feedback that exact number for the particular sample in producers should use when determining the field.” when and how much to irrigate,” Aguilar To aid in producer’s decisions, Aguilar said. “They can base their decision on said Kansas State University continues to weather, soil or on the plant itself.” develop and improve upon a computer softOnly half-jokingly, he added: “Never, ware program commonly known as Kannever base it on your neighbor.” Sched. The program is designed to monitor “Because there are still farmers that base the root zone soil profile water balance and irrigation decisions on what their neighbor schedule irrigation events on a field using is doing,” he said. evapotranspiration data. KanSched can also Aguilar said that infrared thermometers be used to monitor the soil profile water and dendrometers are two technologies that content of non-irrigated fields. are being tested by agricultural scientists to “Technology is part of management, but help producers receive feedback from their management techniques are a big help alcrops. Both are intended to measure stress ready in reducing water use,” Aguilar said. on the plant, indicating a need for the farmer “Many farmers, if they had a chance, would to schedule irrigation. turn the water on and let it run most days Feedback on Kansas weather is available and most of the time. But now they are more 24 hours a day from the Kansas Mesonet, mindful of when to turn it on and when to located at Kansas State University. The turn it off. They are looking at their systems statewide network of weather stations colmore intently than they have before. And lects data on evapotranspiration, as well as they have learned a lot.” other related weather benchmarks.
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This recipe was a big hit in my house. We enjoyed it with sauteed green beans, lettuce salad and grilled pork. It reminded me of the meals from my childhood. Garlic Smashed Potatoes 1 lb. baby red, Yukon Gold or fingerling potatoes Pinch of salt (kosher or table salt), if desired 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle. On a large-rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with melted butter, garlic and thyme. Using the bottom of a small glass or Mason jar, press down on potatoes to smash them into flat patties. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until bottoms of potatoes are beginning to crisp and Parmesan is golden, about 25 minutes. Makes six servings. Without added salt, each serving has 160 calories, 10 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 220 milligrams sodium.
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Water Law 101: Part 6, sharing water with other states and water use within the state
Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems formations; and other younger, unconsoliPart 6 of a series about basic water law dated units. in the United States, predominately in the Here are some terms and concepts related western part of the country, and how it afto sharing water among states: fects this finite resource. Water law can be • An Interstate water compact is an traced back to Roman times and also has agreement between two or more states roots in English common law. Across the regarding competing demands for a water United States, it varies from state to state, resource which are beyond the legal auand from East to West. When conflicts arise, thority of one state alone to solve. States courts usually determine the outcome, administer water rights within their own unless there are state or federal laws or political boundaries; however, the process previous case studies to resolve the issue. becomes more complicated when involvExceptions to the law can arise from differing an interstate body of water (interstate ences in each state’s water laws. water). Under these conditions there are Part 1: Basic concepts and legal terms, three possible ways to achieve an interstate including riparian doctrine and prior apallocation of water: a suit for equitable propriation. apportionment brought by the states in the Part 2: Other types of water rights and U.S. Supreme court; a congressional act; legal doctrines and concepts. and an interstate compact. Part 3: Terms and definitions used in • An interstate compact is an agreement administering surface-water rights. negotiated between states, adopted by their Part 4: Groundwater terms and definistate legislatures, and then approved by tions Congress. Once an allocation of interstate Part 5: Groundwater - wells water is determined by such a means, each For a state located in the middle of the individual state may then issue water rights continent, Nebraska has an abundance of to its share of the water through its normal water (in most years, that is, and in many administrative process. Interstate compacts parts of the state, but not everywhere all have been traditionally used in making the time). water allocations in the western states (for The Cornhusker State has more miles example, the Republican River Compact of streams and rivers than any other state, between Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska). and more groundwater in underlying aqui• Decreed rights are water rights defers than any other states. The High Plains termined by court decree. An example is aquifer is an average of 600 feet in thickness the North Platte River Decree between under the Sand Hills but can be as much as Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. One 1,000 feet thick. Outside the Sand Hills, its element of the North Platte River Decree average thickness ranges between 100 and is equitable apportionment, in which the 400 feet. U.S. Supreme Court essentially applied Total water use in Nebraska breaks down prior appropriation across state lines to to approximately 81 percent groundwater determine water rights. irrigation, 13 percent surface water irriga• Fully appropriated basins in Nebraska tion, 4 percent domestic water uses. The are river basins (or sub-basins) where water remaining 2 percent comprises other uses coming into the basin is equal the amount such as livestock, industrial, and mining. of water taken out or otherwise leaving the Nebraska has approximately 9 million basin. These areas are closed to both new irrigated acres of cropland (about 3 out of high-capacity wells (over 50 gallons per 8 total crop acres), making it the top state minute, gpm) and to new appropriations. in irrigated acres. The amount of water apFully appropriated basins are designated plied per irrigated acre is approximately by the Nebraska Department of Natural 10 inches, ranking fourth nationally (comResources. pared to California, 34 inches; Arkansas, 23 • Over-appropriated basins in Nebraska inches; and Texas, 16 inches). are river basins (or sub-basins) where waThere are over 107,000 registered irrigater coming into the basin is less than the tion wells in the state. Eighty percent of the amount of water taken out or leaving the state’s public drinking water and private basin. These areas are closed to new highwater supplies come from groundwater capacity wells. Over-appropriated basins sources. are designated by the Nebraska Department But Nebraska’s water is not confined to of Natural Resources (or in the case of the the state’s borders. Surface water enters the Platte River Basin, state statute). state as stream flow and precipitation, and • Navigable waters: The traditional view the water that isn’t used here might flow of this concept, was upheld in a Kansas case, into other states. State Ex Rel. Meek vs. Hays), which ruled Water flowing into and out of the state can that a stream must be navigable for combe expressed as a generalized water budget. mercial purposes to legally be considered Per the Groundwater Atlas of Nebraska “navigable in fact.” If the stream or river (2013 edition) and the USGS National was not used for commercial navigation at Water Survey Summary (1987), the generalsome point, then it is non-navigable. Then ized calculated numbers are: Streams in, 0.4 the adjoining landowners therefore own inches per year; precipitation, 22.6 inches; to the thread (middle)of the stream, and runoff, 0.9 inches; evapotranspiration (ET), therefore no right of public recreation on 19.9; recharge, 1.9; and streams out, 2.2. the stream itself. If the stream is navigable, Note that precipitation is the largest “in” the state owns the bed of the stream, and the component and evapotranspiration is the public has a right to recreate on the stream. largest “out” component; and that streams A more modern view (Wyoming – Day flowing into the state carry less water than vs. Armstrong) is that if a stream can be streams flowing out of the state. used for recreational purposes, then it is Nor does groundwater respect state borconsidered navigable, and the public has a ders. The High Plains Aquifer underlies right to recreate on the stream. eight states from Texas to South Dakota. In Some states use the commercial navigaNebraska, the High Plains aquifer underlies bility test to determine stream bed ownerapproximately 84 percent of the state. The ship, whether the state or the adjoining High Plains aquifer is a group of aquifers, landowners own the bed of the stream. which include the Ogallala aquifer; the Some states use the less- restrictive recreBrule, Arikaree, Broadwater groups and CONTINUED ON PAGE B23
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ational navigability test to determine whether the public has a right to recreate on the stream or not. So, you can have states where the bed of the stream is privately owned (because the stream was not used for commercial navigation), but the public nonetheless has a right to recreate on the stream because you can canoe it. In Nebraska the law is unclear. What if the stream bed is private property but the public has the right of recreational navigation? In this case, the public will often have the right to “incidentally” touch the bed and will have an additional right of portage – the ability to take a boat or other watercraft CONTINUED FROM PAGE B22
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Water Law 101: Part 6, sharing water with other states and water use within the state CONTINUED FROM PAGE B23
around any obstructions in the stream. But generally, the public will not have the right to (1) cross private property to get to the stream without the owner’s permission (2) to leave the canoe and picnic, etc. on private property without the owner’s permission. If they do, they have committed trespass. The public never has an automatic right of way across private property to gain access to a public stream for recreational purposes. Similarly, even though ground water is considered public property in Nebraska, you still need the landowner’s permission to access that ground water if you don’t own the land yourself. Public ownership does not give the public an unlimited right of access to the public resource. We made it to the end of this series, but by no means the end of the on-going water story. Excellent resources for this series and more information include the ACEN 457/857 Water Law Class, David Aiken, JD, University of Nebraska; “Flatwater: A History of Nebraska and Its Water;” “An Atlas of the Sand Hills;” “The Groundwater Atlas of Nebraska” (1998 and 2013 editions); and “USGS Estimated Use of Water in the United States” (C1344 and C1441). The University of Nebraska Institute of Agricul-
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A team of researchers from Montana State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture published a paper in August in the Journal of Insect Science outlining the risk of Asian giant hornets establishing populations in the Pacific Northwest, including Montana. Recent graduate Erik Norderud, associate professor Scott Powell and professor Bob Peterson of the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES) examined factors that may lead to higher risk for the insect’s establishment. The hornets have become known as “murder hornets” due to their status as a primary predator to honeybees. The team conducted risk assessments for every county in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington — a total of 175 counties. Asian giant hornets, or Vespa mandarinia, are the largest hornet species in the world. They were first detected in North America in Vancouver, British Columbia, and later in Whatcom County, Washington in late 2019. The first sighting of the insect in 2021 occurred in early August, also in Whatcom County in northwestern Washington. There have not yet been any confirmed sightings of the hornets in Montana. “Asian giant hornets typically feed on insects, sap and soft fruits, but they are known to attack and kill beehives in the late summer and early fall when developing males and future queens need protein,” said Norderud, who graduated from the LRES professional master’s program in fall 2020 and is the lead author on the paper. “This behavior can affect beekeeping and pollination, and if the hornets become established, they could also displace native wasp species.” Norderud now works with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, in Washington state. He said factors that make a county high-risk for hornet establishment are ideal temperature and suitable habitat. Asian giant hornet queens need an environment warm enough to survive the winter, but they also seem to be sensitive to very hot climates. Asian giant hornet queens also prefer green spaces for nest colonization, Norderud said, such as parks or forests. CONTINUED ON PAGE B28
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Asian giant hornets CONTINUED FROM PAGE B27
The risk assessment for the study included factors such as forest cover, apiary locations and locations of ports and freight hubs in all 175 counties across those four states. Because the hornets are native to Asia, port locations were key as potential places where the insects could be introduced through trade coming from Asian countries. The data was turned into maps of risk factors. Compiling the data allowed the team to see where the risk factors overlapped most, assigning each county an overall risk rating score, or ORS, classified as low, medium or high risk. In total, the team identified 32 counties across the four states as “low risk,” 120 as “medium risk” and 23 as “high risk,” including Montana’s Lewis & Clark County, which received an ORS of 9 due to its large numbers of apiaries and high density of forest cover. Lewis & Clark was the only Montana county deemed “high risk” along with one county in Idaho, nine in Washington and 12 in Oregon. “This risk assessment is important because it helps professionals who are monitoring for this invasive species to prioritize areas where the hornet is more likely to establish,” said Peterson. The best way to protect native pollinators and manage beehives, said Norderud, is to prevent the hornets from establishing in larger numbers in the Western U.S. He noted that some native hornets look similar to the invasive species, and that public involvement in monitoring the pollinators they see around their homes and towns is critical to identifying any Asian giant hornets in their communities. “When the hornet was first found in the U.S. and reported in the media, there were reports from people all around the country claiming that they were finding them,” he said. “The interest and enthusiasm is great, but there are many native lookalikes which are important to the local ecosystem. Most importantly, I hope this publication will increase awareness of the threat Asian giant hornets can pose to essential pollinators in the U.S.” The full paper, which includes lists and risk ratings for all 175 counties in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, can be found at https://academic. oup.com/jinsectscience/article/21/4/10/6345207.
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Divine intervention?
On March 1, 1950, choir practice was due to begin at the Westside Baptist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska, at 7:20 p.m. It didn’t. Why not? Not a single choir member had shown up. One person was late because she needed to iron her daughter’s dress. Two wanted to hear the end of an exciting radio program. One mom couldn’t wake her daughter from a nap. Fifteen people were supposed to be there, but they had ten different excuses
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Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255
Parts: Matt 406-265-9554 1977 Versatile 825 II Nice clean tractor with a 12-ft. Leon blade $28,000
1979 Big Bud 320/10 320 hp, Cummins NTA855, 6077 hours, duals, 3 remotes, high flow hydraulics, 4WD $62,500
1986 Big Bud 370 400 HP Cummins 855, 40 GPM, 4 hydraulic remotes, Case drain, Fuji Teco 12 speed Powershift transmission, 70,000 lb. Clark axles 24.5-32 Tires,duals 60% $129,500
1976 Versatile 850 II Nice older tractor, well taken care of, runs great $28,000
1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great $75,000
Versatile 895 Call for Prices and Info
1989 Case IH 9180 Recent engine work. Really nice clean tractor $59,500 1979 Big Bud 400/30 Recent in-line rebuild, Big Cam new style 855 to 400 hp, twin disc Powershift, Clark 70,000 lb. axles, new paint & decals, air drill hydraulics with Brandt flow control valves, Super Sharp! $95,000
1979 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean low hour Big Bud, 525 hp, ready to go to work! $180,000
John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission $55,000
1981 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean updated Big Bud Ready to go to work! $180,000
2018 Versatile SX280 280 hp Cummins, Powershift, 120-ft. boom, 20” nozzles, 1200 gallon stainless tank $300,000
1983 Versatile 875 III Clean well maintained 875. Not many out there as clean as this one. $28,000 1979 Big Bud 525/50 Great running, big horse power $125,000
Big Bud 400/30
1980 JI Case 4890 300 hp, 2016 hours, Powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, 4WD $20,000
Flexi-Coil 2320 Nice clean unit. Valmar granular applicator, coil packer $50,000
Case IH ADX3430 430 bushel TBT with ATX700 70-ft. 12” $95,500
New Holland SF115 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, 20” nozzles $30,000
2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from
1971 Big Bud HN350 Same owner for past 28 years. Cat engine swap done by Big Equipment. Very nice clean tractor $35,000
K-Hart 60-10 Just traded, field ready. Will separate $90,000
FlexiCoil 820 54-ft., 12” spacing, extremely low acres, has set idle the last 5 years $55,000
1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good. Ready to go to work $20,000
2015 Versatile SX280 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless tank. Very clean
2012 Versatile SX275 John Deere rate control and auto steer, 100-ft. booms. $159,500
2005 Spra-Coupe 7650 Raven rate controller, Raven autosteer, 660 gallon plastic tank, chemical inductor, triple nozzle bodies, Perkins engine
Morris 8900 Extremely clean chisel plow $27,500
Be sure to check out our website: www.bigequipment.com to see more photos and details!
2008 John Deere 1830 Very nice clean unit, 60-ft 12 inch spacing, steel packers, hoses are great, 430 bushel tow behind air cart, single shoot has capability of being made a double shoot iso $90,000
Friggstad 53 Clean Chisel Plow Nichols knock on shovels $22,000
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew cab, 8-ft. long bed, bed liner, hide-a-ball, new tires, grille guard, 6.0 gas.......................................... $38,999
Compost improves apple orchard sustainability
Rachel Schutte, American Society of Agronomy As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what’s the key to growing a quality apple? Apple trees need access to important nutrients, which come from the soil. However, soil is quite different from orchard to orchard. Gregory Peck studies how sustainable orchard practices can improve the availability of nutrients. The research was recently shared in Soil Science Society of America Journal, a publication of the Soil Science Society of America. Farmers are becoming more aware of the environmental impacts of different orchard management practices. “Apple growers are interested in developing more sustainable nutrient management plans,” explains Peck. “They are asking for more information to improve the soil health on their farms.” A healthy soil depends on many factors. One of those factors is the microbial community living in the soil. The community is made up of bacteria, nematodes, and fungi. Some of these microbes convert nutrients in the soil into forms that apple trees can use. In the soil, microbes and plant roots interact in beneficial partnerships. Plants, like apple trees, release fluids from their roots into the soil. These fluids serve as a food source for the microbial community. In return, the microbes can help the apple trees. “Bacteria serve many functions in an apple orchard soil,” says Peck. “They recycle nutrients, promote plant growth, and even alter plant metabolisms.” In this study, the team applied composts – such as chicken litter and yard waste – to apple orchards. Researchers found that adding compost increased the number of soil bacteria associated with recycling nutrients. The compost provides additional food for the bacteria to help them thrive. This larger microbial community means more nutrients are available to the apple trees. By applying compost, farmers could reduce the amount of fertilizer needed to provide nutrients for apple trees. This could help their pocketbooks and the environment. Some fertilizers come from non-renewable sources. Adding in compost to a farm’s nutrient management plan reduces the dependence on those sources. It also provides a sustainable use for materials otherwise considered to be waste. On a practical level, this research shows that farmers can successfully integrate compost with quicker release fertilizer sources. “Although sustainable apple production is not defined by a single practice, we think this research contributes to the long-term goal of increasing farm sustainability,” says Peck. In the future, the team hopes to replicate this study in different regions with different soil characteristics. They would also like to take a deeper look into the roles of fungi in the microbial community of orchard soils. “We can produce great apples, and apple orchard farmers can supply a huge population with delicious, nutritious food,” Peck adds. Gregory Peck is a researcher at Cornell University. This work was supported by Cornell University – College of Agriculture and Life Science, the Virginia Agricultural Council, the Virginia Apple Research Program, the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, and Virginia Tech – Department of Horticulture.
A tale from the crypt
2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE
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In August 1943, a group of freemasons unsealed a crypt containing the body of Alexander Irvine, the founder of freemasonry on Barbados. Irvine’s remains were interred in the 1830s in the same crypt as Sir Even McGregor, the owner of the crypt, who was laid to rest in 1841.) The inner door of the crypt had been locked tight and cemented with bricks and mortar, which itself was covered with a huge stone slab. When the Freemasons unsealed the crypt, the inner door wouldn’t open. Peeking in through a hole, they saw that a heavy lead coffin was standing on its head, leaning against the inner door. The masons carefully moved it and opened the door–only to discover that Irvine’s coffin was missing; McGregor’s was the one up against the door. The mystery was never solved; the island’s burial records confirmed that both men had been interred in the crypt nearly 100 years before, but no evidence was ever found to explain the missing coffin.
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2007 Deere 872D, 12,640 hours, pre-emission machine, all-wheel drive, 14-ft. moldboard with a 2-ft. extension, front push block, rear ripper scarifier, low cab, 20.5R25 radial tires @ 90%, full service records available. Major work done at 9500 hours: re-man motor, rebuilt both final drives, both tandems, brakes, circle, differential lock and complete front axle, $82,000 worth of work completed. This machine is in very good condition and is job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD..................................................$94,900 2016 Cat 299D2 XHP High Flow, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 1315+- hours, cloth air ride heated seat, AM/FM radio, ride control, bucket leveling, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary electronics, high flow auxiliary hydraulics, additional counter weight, 86” bucket with bolt on edge, tracks like new. Super nice condition, just serviced. Located in Spearfish, SD.............................................................$71,900 2017 Bobcat E85, 2175 hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, cloth suspension seat, coupler, 18” and 36” buckets, auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic thumb. Has been through the shop, just serviced, very nice condition. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................$78,900 2002 Deere 410G, 5860 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, 0 hours on a reman, power shift transmission, 24” dig bucket, 2-stick hoe controls, extra front counterweights, ride control, air ride cloth seat, recent tires. Fresh service and job site ready. Located in Victor, MT.....$49,900 2017 Case 621F, 7730 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 3 cubic yard bucket, differential lock, almost new radial tires. Has been through the shop, just serviced, loader is in Very good condition. Located in Victor, MT............ ....................................................................................................$84,900 2013 Deere 310SK, 4715 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, AM/FM radio, CD player, powershift transmission, differential locks, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, hydraulic thumb, 24” bucket, hydraulic loader coupler, cloth air ride seat, pilot controls, ride control, new front tires, rear tires approximately 90%. Has been throught the shop, just serviced. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................$69,900 2017 Cat 926M High Lift. 6700 hours, enclosed cab, heat, air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, AM/ FM stereo, ride control, rear view camera, reversing fan, 3 cubic yard bucket, bucket leveling, auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic coupler, HIGH LIFT, quick steer mode, Lincoln auto-lube system, new tires. Very nice loader, has been through the shop, all repairs done, recent service. We are a Grabtec grapple dealer and can install a grapple for additional cost. Located in Spearfish, SD.... ..................................................................................................$119,900
The 2021 K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy attendees included (front row, l to r) Brynn Collier, Mound City; Lauren Thompson, Woodville, Wisconsin; Kyanna Lankton, LeRoy; Lane Fritz, Gypsum; Helaina Fowler, Lewistown, Montana; Ashtyn Jolly, Lancaster; and Sharon Breiner, staff. Back row (l to r) Lucie Dolenc, Boulder, Colorado; Logan Ohlde, Winchester; Emma Aufdemberge, Leavenworth; Calley Stubbs, Wallace; Jodee Borgerding, Marysville; Ashley Hartman, staff; and Mike Day, department head.
Eleven students from four states gathered on the Kansas State University campus and online to gain livestock industry knowledge and develop leadership skills during the KState Animal Science Leadership Academy (KASLA) held June 15-18. The hybrid format included virtual instruction, followed by a closing, one-day, in-person experience on campus. Hosted by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, Inc., the academy’s goal is to develop young leaders within the livestock industry and prepare them for a successful future in this field. This year’s class included Emma Aufdemberge, Leavenworth; Jodee Borgerding, Marysville; Brynn Collier, Mound City; Lucie Dolenc, Boulder, Colorado; Helaina Fowler, Lewistown, Montana; Lane Fritz, Gypsum; Ashtyn Jolly, Lancaster; Kyanna Lankton, LeRoy; Logan Ohlde, Winchester; Calley Stubbs, Wallace; and Lauren Thompson, Woodville, Wisconsin. During their time at KASLA, students participated in interactive leadership development and educational sessions led by faculty members from across the K-State campus. “I not only learned about the vast Kansas
agriculture industry, I learned my leadership strengths and how I can best use them to advocate for the industry in the future,” Thompson said. “I now have a potential toolbox full of career paths and a network of industry professionals to help me make decisions about my future along the way. Wonderful mentors, speakers, and members of the KState faculty, and current K-State students made my time at KASLA a very positive and educational experience.” KASLA also included two days of virtual livestock industry tours hosted by Hildebrand Farms Dairy, Junction City; Kansas Livestock Association, Topeka; Bichelmeyer Meats, Kansas City; Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland; and Blythe Family Farms, White City. Student also toured university farms, department facilities and the K-State campus. Evening activities included game night and a virtual escape room to help students get to know each other and use their problemsolving skills. Learn more about the academy and future programs by visiting the K-State Youth Livestock Program website, asi.ksu.edu/ youthlivestock. For questions, contact academy director Sharon Breiner at sbreiner@ ksu.edu or 785-532-1267.
MSU Extension offers MontGuide, free tools for saving money
MSU News Service “It keeps information at your fingertips Saving money for large purchases, such as about the progress you are making toward your furniture, a car, a house, or a vacation, can be savings goals,” she added. “The register also difficult. To help make saving easier, Montana provides you with immediate decision-making State University Extension has published the opportunities. Yes, I could spend that $100 on MontGuide “Track’n Your Savings Goals fancy sneakers, or I could buy cheaper ones (https://store.msuextension.org/publications/ and put the $50 difference towards our goal of FamilyFinancialManagement/MT200303HR. a family vacation next summer.” pdf).” Goetting said the register was designed for The MontGuide discusses different free those who want a simple way to track their savtools MSU Extension has available to aid ings without spending a lot of time and hassle individuals in efficiently saving money. One and using multiple systems. of the tools is the Track’n Your Savings Goals Special savings registers and the MontGuide register (https://store.msuextension.org/ are available at no charge through funding from Products/Check-Register-Tracking-Systemthe First Interstate BancSystem Foundation and EB0050__EB0050.aspx), a 36-page booklet the Montana Credit Unions for Community that fits inside a checkbook. It contains detailed Development. Order copies at https://store. instructions on transforming a checkbook into a msuextension.org/. Copies are also available budgeting tool, according to Marsha Goetting, at county and reservation Extension offices. MSU Extension family economics specialist.
MontGuide on accessing a loved one’s financial accounts
MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) Extension has a MontGuide available that covers how successors can access a deceased person’s financial accounts. Montana law provides simplified procedures for successors to acquire a decedent’s accounts at financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, savings and loans firms, brokerage firms and stocks or bonds companies, says Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. If the person held the account with another individual or individuals with rights of survivorship, the surviving joint tenant can legally remove the money in the account. “If the financial account is solely owned by the decedent with a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation, then under Montana law the POD or TOD beneficiary is entitled to the funds,” Goetting said. For single-party accounts without a POD or TOD beneficiary designation, probate and the appointment of a personal representative is generally required before the accounts can be distributed to successors if the decedent’s estate is worth more than $50,000. If the decedent’s estate does not exceed a value of $50,000, the successor can collect money in the decedent’s accounts by presenting proof of identification, a certified death certificate and an “Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of a Decedent” form. The “Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent” must be signed by the person claiming to be the successor, and the signature must be notarized by a notary public, Goetting said. The form is available at https://www. montana.edu/estateplanning/affidavitforcollectionofpersonalpropertyforpdffillableform.pdf. Paper copies of the “Accessing a Deceased Person’s Financial Accounts” MontGuide are available at county and reservation Extension offices. ##### In Ancient Greece, wearing skirts was manly. In fact, the Ancient Greeks viewed trousers as effeminate and would mock any men who wore them.
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Pondera County 4-H Ambassadors Thank Ben Taylor Inc for Purchasing Jimmy Dean!
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On Saturday, July 24 at the Marias Fairgrounds, the Pondera County 4-H Ambassadors had their donation pig, Jimmy Dean all shined up and ready for his moment in the spotlight. Jimmy Dean was the last animal to go through the ring to be sold during the Marias Fair 4-H livestock auction. Two of the ambassadors, Brae Eneboe and Lydia Vermulm, got on the microphone to introduce Jimmy Dean and talk about all the hard work the group had put into him. Will Boumans guided Jimmy Dean into the sale ring, while Breauna Erickson, Tala Eneboe, Riley Larson, Tabi Vermulm, and Payton Vermulm carried signs to remind bidders of the charitable causes and thank the sponsors for the project. The bidding started off hot, and Ben Taylor Inc. ended up being the winning bidder at $15.50 per pound. Thanks to Ben Taylor’s generous purchase, the ambassadors will be donating approximately $2100 each to Women Against Breast Can-
cer and Breauna’s project to build sidewalks across the fairgrounds. The ambassadors would like to thank their sponsors, Midway Colony, Hubbard Feeds, and the Erickson family, for their help in getting Jimmy Dean to the Marias Fair. They would also like to thank the Marias Fair 4-H Livestock Committee for their work putting the 4-H livestock sale on and allowing them to sell Jimmy Dean at the end of the sale. The biggest thank you goes to Ben Taylor Inc. for the purchase of Jimmy Dean so that the ambassadors could make these donations. If you missed out on Jimmy Dean this year, make sure to keep an eye out for donation animals in the future! The Pondera County 4-H Ambassadors had such fun with the project this year, that they are hoping for other county 4-H ambassador groups within the fair will join in and this can be an annual project at the Marias Fair.
Fall Rancher Roundtable to discuss winter feed options and heifer selection tools
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Pondera County Ambassadors pose with representatives from Ben Taylor Inc. after the sale. From left to right are Scott Curry (BTI), Will Boumans, Breauna Erickson, Tabi Vermulm, Payton Vermulm, Tala Eneboe, Riley Larson, Brae Eneboe, Lydia Vermulm, Peggy Taylor (Owner, BTI), Rhonda Littrell (BTI), Casey Nickol (BTI).
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By Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Agent, Cut Bank, Montana compare feed costs. They will also share inWhether it’s lack of hay, high feed prices, nitrates in grain hay, etc., there are many chalformation on taking a hay sample, interpreting a feed test analysis, and reducing hay waste to lenges facing ranchers as they plan their fall stretch the hay pile. and winter ranch feeding program. The Fall Larry Gran of Zoetis will cover a new geRancher Roundtable Monday, September 27 in Cut Bank and Tuesday, September 28 in Vanomic heifer selection tool, INHERIT Select. INHERIT Select is a comprehensive test for lier, will address these challenges and provide commercial replacement heifers and cows that potential options to stretch the winter feed pile includes three economic indexes, 16 producand maintain adequate cowherd performance. The September 27 session will be at the tion trait predictions, percentile rankings for Glacier County Library in Cut Bank (21 1st various traits and more to aid in identifying Ave SE) and the September 28 session will be the most valuable females for the cowherd. at Folklore Coffee in Valier (322 S Main St). A replacement heifer can take four years to Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the breakeven, so earlier identification of the most program will run from 1 – 5 p.m. both days profitable females saves feed and expenses. with light refreshments provided. There is no Lacey Orcutt and Lacy Roberts of the Farm charge to attend. Service Agency (FSA) County will share Dr. Cory Parsons, CHS nutritionist and virtually on current FSA programs and loan former livestock operations manager for the opportunities. There will be information on MSU Northern Ag Research Center, will disthe Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program, cuss winter feed options. Parsons will discuss (ELAP) and other relevant livestock and alternative feeds and supplementation options drought related programs and loans. for the cowherd along with how to best utilize For more information, please contact Kari hailed out grain hay and straw in the ration. Lewis at the Glacier County Extension Office Adriane Good and Kari Lewis, MSU Exten(873-2239 or kari.lewis@montana.edu) or sion Agents for Pondera and Glacier counties, Adriane Good at the Pondera County Extenwill cover identifying the cowherd’s nutritional requirements, ways to reduce nutrient sion Office (271-4054 or Adriane.good@ requirements and will demonstrate tools to montana.edu).
LEWISTON, ID • 208-298-2230 Russ Cell: 509-993-4482
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MSU professor named president-elect of the Society of Wetland Scientists
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From the MSU News Service William Kleindl, an assistant research wetland restoration with an emphasis on professor in Montana State University’s real-life management techniques to main(MSU) Department of Land Resources and tain riparian areas, the ecologically sensiEnvironmental Sciences in the College of tive zones that separate land from bodies Agriculture, was recently named presidentof water such as rivers and lakes. Kleindl elect of the Society of Wetland Scientists. began his career as a high school biology Kleindl assumed the post June 10, the teacher; he then earned a master’s degree last day of the society’s annual meeting. in disturbance ecology and a doctorate in His yearlong term as president will begin systems ecology. He now teaches underin summer 2022. After his term, he will graduate and graduate courses in remote continue to contribute to the society’s leadsensing, water resources and wetland ership the following year as past president. management at MSU. “The Society of Wetland Scientists is “SWS is excited to continue our efforts the preeminent society for promoting the to increase diversity within the wetland understanding, management and restorascientific and consulting community,” said tion of wetlands, and it is an honor for Kleindl. “Also, under my tenure as the Dr. Kleindl to be selected as a part of its Montana representative in the leadership, I leadership team,” said Tracy Sterling, head will work to increase the representation of of the Department of Land Resources and riparian areas in the society. Riparian areas Environmental Sciences. “With his decades as an ecological unit have no real home in of experience in ecological analysis and most of the aquatic science societies.” his dedication to education and outreach, The Society of Wetland Scientists was I have every confidence that he will make founded in 1980 by Richard Macomber, a an enormous positive impact as SWS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers biologist. president-elect and president in the comThe society publishes the journal Wetlands ing years.” and has more than 3,000 members around Kleindl researches systems ecology and the world.
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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News North Dakota teams claimed several top team honors and individual national champion awards at the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships held recently in Grand Island, Nebraska. Teams competed in four disciplines: smallbore rifle, shotgun, compound archery and hunting skills. Teams consisted of three or four members from one or more counties in each state. Teams were determined by qualifying in a 4-H shooting sports state match. The national competition consisted of three events for each discipline, with one event completed each day of the competition. Individual and team awards were given daily for each event, with an overall cumulative match award at the end of the week of events. Results are as follows: Compound Archery Team event results: third in 3-D, fifth in World Archery Federation archery, tied for sixth in field archery Individual winners: • Tyler Brusseau - third in 3-D, fifth in World Archery Federation archery, 12th in field archery • Taik Larsen - 10th in field archery, 16th in 3-D, 34th in World Archery Federation archery • Brennan Weiderrich - 11th in World Archery Federation archery, 15th in 3-D, 42nd in field archery • Rylee Suhr - 58th in 3-D, 67th in World Archery Federation archery, 75th in field archery Overall team match results - fourth, with 21 states represented. Individuals overall were: Brusseau, sixth; Larsen, 17th; Weiderrich, 19th; Suhr, 67th Shotgun Team event results: fourth in trap, 17th in sporting clays, 23rd in skeet Individual winners: • Tate Novodorsky, Ward County - first in trap, 89th in clays, 91st in skeet • Clay Ceynar, McKenzie County - ninth in trap, 13th in clays, 72nd in skeet • Bjorn Brose, Ward County - 36th in trap, 65th in skeet, 89th in clays • Ethan Myers, Ward County - 54th in clays, 80th in trap, 93rd in skeet Overall team match results: 14th, with 29 states represented. Individuals overall: Ceynar, 31st; Novodorsky, 70th; Brose, 71st; Myers, 79th Smallbore Rifle Team event results: second in silhouette, second in threeposition, third in Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rapid fire Individual winners: • Casia Steinhaus, Ramsey County - first in three-position, 10th in CMP rapid fire, 16th in silhouette • Jacob Vaagen, Ramsey County - third in silhouette, sixth in three-position, seventh in CMP rapid fire • Cassandra Christenson, Ramsey County - third in CMP rapid fire, 23rd in silhouette, 25th in three-position • Hannah Vaagen, Ramsey County - fourth in threeposition, 16th in silhouette, 19th in CMP rapid fire Individuals overall: Jacob Vaagen, first; Steinhaus, fifth; Hannah Vaagen, eighth; Christenson, 18th Hunting Skills Team event results: fifth in wildlife identification, 12th in general hunting, 12th in decision making Individual winners: • Katie Schmidt, Hettinger County - fifth in hunting, 30th in decision making, 38th in wildlife identification • William Schmidt, Hettinger County - 14th in wildlife identification, 43rd in hunting, 43rd in decision making • Kendra Boehm, Morton County - 18th in wildlife identification, 39th in hunting, 44th in decision making • Shianne Boehm, Morton County - 24th in wildlife identification, 24th in hunting, 32nd in decision making Overall team match results: 11th. Individuals overall: Shianne Boehm, 28th; Kendra Boehm, 33rd; William Schmidt, 36th; Katie Schmidt, 40th Shooting sports is sponsored by Scheels, a supporter of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. ##### Heavenly Father, lead me in the way I need to go when it comes to hearing the pain and hurt in another person’s life. Give me the wisdom and patience to listen instead of barreling ahead with my woes.
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2021 4‑H sheep Dawson County fair results
The noise level picked up early Friday morning at the 2021 Dawson County Fair 4‑H Sheep Show when both exhibitors and lambs began to strut their stuff in front of judge, Kyle Stewart, an old Dawson County showman of years past and now Ag Education teacher in Amarillo, Texas. The annual 4-H Sheep Lead was conducted in the afternoon with exhibitors modeling their wool outfits while showing a lamb. They are judged both on the lamb and their outfit. Showmanship Junior Division ‑ The purple ribbon and trophy winner in the Junior Division was Paige Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Maggie Duryea (Lexington). Intermediate Division ‑ The purple ribbon and trophy winner in the Intermediate Division was Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington). Blue: Taylor Kramer (Oconto). Red: Samual Winter (Cozad). Senior Division – Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington) was awarded the trophy and purple ribbon. A second purple went to Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Parker Walahoski (Overton). Breeding sheep Hampshire Ewe Lamb – Purple: Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington). Other Meat Breed/Xbred Ewe Lamb Class A – Purple: Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington), and Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Parker Walahoski (Overton). Class B - Purple: Taylor Kramer (Oconto). Blue: Paige Walahoski (Overton). Red: Samual Winter (Cozad). Other Meat Breed/Xbred Yearling Ewe Class A – Purple: Samual Winter (Cozad). Other Meat Breed/Xbred Ram Lamb Class A – Purple: Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Grand Champion & Reserve Champion breeding sheep It was all in the family when it came to the champion breeding sheep. The Grand Champion trophy was received by Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington), and the Reserve Champion trophy went to sister Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington). Market sheep Class A (124-135 lbs.) – Purple: Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington), Parker Walahoski (Overton), and Jacie Wolfinger (Lexington). Blue: Samual Winter (Cozad) x 2. Class B (106-120 lbs.) – Purples: Paige Walahoski (Overton) and Spencer Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Maggie Duryea (Lexington). Class C (94-100 lbs.) – Purple: Taylor Kramer (Oconto). Blue: Taylor Kramer (Oconto). Red: Maggie Duryea (Lexington). Class D (73-88 lbs.) – Purple: Paige Walahoski (Overton). Blue: Samual Winter (Cozad). Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Sheep The judge’s choice of the Grand Champion Market Sheep belonged to Jaelin Wolfinger (Lexington) and the Reserve Champion Market sheep belonged to Parker Walahoski (Overton). Club group of 5 – Sumner Livestock 4-H Club was the top Group of 5 winner. The Club received a purple ribbon and will have its name placed on the plaque. Wool/sheep lead This year the Sheep Lead had thirteen participants in three divisions. Junior Division - Purples: Millie Pepplitsch (Lexington), Lorelai Rickertsen (Lexington), Maya Soria (Kearney), and Mollie Spradlin (Cozad). Blues: Rebecca Burns (Cozad) and Melissa Montano (Kearney). Reds: Mathias Pepplitsch (Lexington), Leah Sauer (Lexington), and Wesley Thompson (Lexington). Intermediate Division – Purples: Greta Rickertsen (Lexington) and Nevaeh Sauer (Lexington). Blue: Sophia Burns (Cozad). Senior Division – Purple: Abbie Owens (Lexington).
The talking horse Besides body, ear, and tail language, horses also communicate with sounds. A loud, snorting or blowing sound usually alerts other horses to the possibility of danger. A squeal or scream usually indicates that a horse is preparing to fight or defend itself. A neigh or whinny is a loud, commonly used sound for a horse to announce its presence or call out for another horse. A nicker is a subtle, quiet sound that often expresses fondness for another horse or humans.
Three MT counties designated as primary natural disaster areas
USDA News Release This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season of 1) D2 Drought-Severe for 8 or more consecutive weeks or 2) D3 DroughtExtreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional. Impacted Area: Montana Triggering Disaster: Drought Application Deadline: April 11, 2022 Primary Counties Eligible: Deer Lodge, Liberty and Ravalli Contiguous Counties Also Eligible: Montana: Beaverhead, Chouteau, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Missoula, Pondera, Powell, Silver Bow and Toole Idaho: Idaho and Lemhi More Resources On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool (https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/ disaster-tool), Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet (https:// www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/FSA_ DisasterAssistance_at_a_glance_brochure_.pdf), and Farm Loan Discovery Tool (https://www.farmers. gov/loans/farm-loan-discovery-tool) can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
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Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, American Society of Agronomy Bioreactors are underground trenches filled with woodchips. They have been gaining traction as a tool to remove nitrogen from the water in agricultural settings. The water draining from fields is channeled into the bioreactors. Natural microbes living on the woodchips remove the nitrogen compounds in the water as it flows through. Because it is the bacteria that do this water-cleaning process, it’s called a biological process, hence the name bioreactor. The water exiting the bioreactors has much less nitrogen, making it healthier for the environment. In a new study, researchers tested parameters that could help estimate the working lifespan of these bioreactors. The research was published in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, a publication of the American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America. “Our goal is to give farmers and other stakeholders a better understanding of how long these systems will last when they are used in the field,” says Abby Schaefer, lead author of the study. The study spanned two years. The researchers tested nine bioreactors. By the end of that time, all the bioreactors were still effectively removing nitrogen from the water. Removing nitrogen from the drainage water in agricultural settings is crucial because nitrogen can be a double-edged sword. Crops need nitrogen to grow and produce food. But too much nitrogen in the wrong place can cause problems. Excess nitrogen can contaminate groundwater and waterways. In these aquatic environments, too much nitrogen can fuel harmful algal blooms. The algae quickly use up all the oxygen in water bodies. This can lead to dead zones, which are areas with too little oxygen to support life. Woodchip bioreactors are one way to reduce the amount of nitrogen entering waterways. The bioreactors have several advantages over other denitrifying techniques. Bioreactors can consistently reduce 30-50% of nitrogen compounds from water. “Some bioreactors can achieve even higher reductions,” adds Schaefer. “Bioreactors require very little land to be taken out of crop production,” says Schaefer. “Plus, they require very little maintenance.” The bioreactors also do not impact the effectiveness of farm tile drainage systems. This means water in fields can still be drained to help prevent flooding. One challenge with woodchip bioreactors is the settling and breakdown of the woodchips. This affects how efficiently the bioreactors work. The researchers found that the woodchips closer to the entryway of the bioreactors settled and broke down faster than woodchips further inside. That’s an important finding. Woodchips near the bioreactor inlets can be replenished without having to excavate the entire bioreactor. Additionally, the researchers determined that the first three-quarters of the bioreactors was where most of the nitrogen compounds were removed from water. That means replacing the woodchips near the entry point of a bioreactor could prolong the lifespan. The team also studied the amount of time any given drop of water spends within the bioreactor. This measurement is called the hydraulic retention time. “Hydraulic retention time is one of the main criteria for designing denitrifying bioreactors,” says Schaefer. “We wanted to understand the impact the retention time has on all facets of bioreactor performance.” The researchers tested three different hydraulic retention times: 2 hours, 8 hours, and 16 hours. Most changes seen in the bioreactors over time were similar for the different retention times tested. However, woodchips decomposed faster when the hydraulic retention time was 2 hours. But those bioreactors still removed nitrogen compounds from water effectively. Schaefer and colleagues are now aiming to have a better understanding of how the bioreactors work over even longer periods of time. Abby Schaefer is a researcher and engineer at Iowa State University. This work was supported by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center.
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Fall control of winter annual bromes
Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Was cheatgrass, sometimes called downy brome, or wild oats abundant in your pastures this spring? Although difficult, they can be controlled and your pasture revitalized. Winter annual bromes often invade thin or overgrazed pastures in fall and early spring. Livestock dislike grazing them after they become mature and over time they can take over and make large patches in a pasture. Recent research by the University of Nebraska evaluated herbicides for controlling cheatgrass. Products containing rimsulfuron and imazapic (Plateau®) can provide good control of cheatgrass from a single application, but control can vary widely from year to year depending on when the application is made, maturity of cheatgrass plants, and the weather patterns. A one-time management operation, utilizing grazing, mowing, or a non-residual herbicide, like rimsulfuron or imazapic, usually does not have a lasting impact on the cheatgrass in the seedbank. To reduce the seedbank, control needs to be close to 100%, and repeated over several years. Rejuvra™ is a new rangeland herbicide product from Bayer that works differently from existing cheatgrass herbicides. Rejuvra™ has limited activity on emerged plants and only controls seedlings as they germinate, so it is best to apply Rejuvra™ in early fall before seeds germinate. This herbicide can provide control up to two years post application. In warm-season grass pastures and rangeland, there is another option. You can use glyphosate herbicides after top growth of these grasses has died due to a hard freeze or two. This can kill emerged annual brome seedlings without harming the desirable grasses. However, do not use glyphosate in cool-season pastures because it will injure or kill the pasture grasses as well. With any herbicide, always read and follow label directions. With these herbicide options and proper grazing management, your pastures can develop thicker stands of the more desirable grasses. It takes a long, dedicated process to recover pastures overtaken by winter annual bromes.
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Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new experimental vaccine to protect cattle from the bacterium that causes Johne’s disease, Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP). Johne’s disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is a chronic intestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, weight loss, poor health and sometimes death in afflicted cattle. In the United States, Johne’s disease is most prevalent in dairy herds, costing the industry more than $220 million annually in losses. The disease also affects other ruminant animals, including sheep, goats and deer. Rather than use the cells of live but weakened or dead MAP, as has been done with past commercial vaccine formulations, ARS microbiologists Judy Stabel and John Bannantine set their sights on four proteins from the bacterium, which they discovered from prior research to sequence and characterize its genome (or, genetic makeup). In preliminary trials, vaccinating mice with the proteins reduced bacterial colonization of the rodents’ intestinal walls and bacterial shedding in feces, a major route by which other hosts become infected. Cattle, for example, can become infected while grazing pasture where MAP-contaminated manure is located. Calves ingesting colostrum from an infected dam is another route of infection, noted Stabel, who along with Bannantine, is with the ARS National Animal Disease Center’s Infectious Bacterial Diseases Research Unit in Ames, Iowa. A cow naturally infected with M. avium subspecies paratuberculosis that is in the late stages of disease and has typical clinical signs such as weight loss, watery diarrhea, and general poor health. This cow is part of a study herd used in research on Johne’s disease at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. Encouraged by the results with mice, the researchers scaled-up their efforts, using standard laboratory procedures to produce the four proteins and combine them into a single, recombinant vaccine “cocktail” that could be administered to calves at doses of 200 or 400 micrograms. Throughout, the researchers strived to avoid shortcomings of past vaccine formulations that had been developed, including a tendency to trigger blemishes at the site of injection and interference with the accuracy of serological tests used to detect not only MAP, but also another closely related bacterial species that causes bovine tuberculosis. Trials with dairy calves, detailed in the April 2021 issue of the journal Vaccine, indicate the vaccine cocktail did not disappoint. In addition to rendering the young animals immune to the disease over the course of a year of monitoring, the formulation showed little to no cross-reactivity with serological tests for both Johne’s disease and bovine tuberculosis. Administering the vaccine cocktail also did not trigger blemishes at the injection site, Stabel reported—a potential benefit for animals raised for their meat and hides. The researchers note the need for additional efficacy trials and welcome collaboration with an industry partner to explore the patented vaccine cocktail’s commercial potential further.
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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Several Master Gardeners were honored during the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Master Gardener Program awards ceremony in Burlington, North Dakota. The Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer service organization that beautifies communities, educates the public about gardening, donates fresh produce to local food pantries and encourages pollinator conservation. After participants complete 40 hours of classwork, they are known as Master Gardener interns. They can become certified Master Gardener volunteers by volunteering 48 hours of time during a two-year period on horticultural projects in cooperation with NDSU Extension. Those honored at the awards program were (all cities are in North Dakota unless otherwise noted): • Adult Education Award - Linda Hovda, Parshall • Best Group Project Award - Oakes Hospital Healing Garden Project, Dickey County Master Gardeners, Nancy Carda, Oakes; Ginger Petersen, Monango; and Amy Sand, Ellendale • Communications Award - The Dirt newsletter team consisting of Anne Blankenship, Fargo; Rachel Brag, Kindred; Corinne Frey, Towner; Lila Hlebichuk, Fargo; Laura Kourajian, Bismarck; Rena Mehlhoff, Mandan; Cathy Ruebel, Mandan; Caitlin Stegmiller, Flasher; and Martha Willand, Bismarck • Elder Care Project - Senior Gardens at Edgewood Vista, Ward County, Deb Fauske, Minot; Renee Fransen, Coleharbor; Bette Furgeson, Burlington; Terri Hoskin, Minot; Gladys Lowell, Minot; Liz Mueller, Kenmare; and Nancy Scofield, Minot • Feeding the Hungry - Annette Kost, Bismarck; Amber Lockhart, Gardner; and Nicole Severance, Hunter • Innovation Award - Diane Gronfur, Bismarck • Public Garden Award - Pembina County Historical Museum Gardens, Lillian Thomson, Cavalier • Working With Underserved Populations - Alice FujitaSchwarz, Fargo, and Candace Stegman-Allen, Moorhead, Minnesota • Youth Education Award - Cindy Filler, Grand Forks • Friend of the Extension Master Gardener Program - Melissa Seykora, Extension agent for Sargent County, Forman • Ron Smith Award for Community Service - Deb Fauske, Minot 100 Hour Service Club Members - These Master Gardeners volunteered 100 hours or more but less than 200 hours in 2020 (volunteer hours in parentheses) - Sandy Bieber, Bismarck (104); Carol Burley, Fargo (113); Cindy Filler, Grand Forks (104.5); Julie Garden Robinson, Fargo (121); Laura Halvorson, Bottineau (109); Mary Heyerman, Bismarck (160); Brenda Jorgenson, Tioga (intern, 109.5); Lou Ann Lee, Wahpeton (108.75); Marlene Maxon, Grand Forks (111); Rhonda Miller, Fargo (115.5); Kris Schipper, Fargo (158); Penny Seifert, Wahpeton (187.5); Nicole Severance, Hunter (106.5); Lillian Thomson, Cavalier (120.25); Kathryn Torkelson, Lansford (159.75); Leigh Vetsch, Fargo (intern, 107); Linda Worner, Fargo (intern, 144.5). 200 Hour Service Club Members - These Master Gardeners volunteered 200 hours or more in 2020 (volunteer hours in parentheses) - Joan Bishoff, Fargo (343); Anita Hofsommer, Fargo (322); Kathleen Johnson, Fargo (359.5); Caryl Lester, East Grand Forks, Minnesota (369); Amber Lockhart, Gardner (412); Anne Smith, Grand Forks (244); Nancy Stegman-Allen, Moorhead, Minnesota (412.5); Nola Storm, Fargo (200.5); Karen Weber, Wahpeton (314); Jack Wood, Fargo (477). Certified Master Gardener Volunteers - These individuals completed their 48-hour volunteer internship in 2020 and were certified as Master Gardener volunteers - Anne Blankenship, Fargo; Lucas Brendel, Bismarck; Connie DeKrey, Reiles Acres; Ronald Ellingson, Fargo; Rebeccah Eman, Minot; Karla Herzig, Burlington; Lucas Holmes, Williston; April Johnson, Fargo; Brenda Jorgenson, Tioga; Lisa Kasson-Bauer, Hawley, Minnesota; Leah King, Bowman; Kenneth Laber, Fargo; Zoe Manstrom, Bismarck; Amanda McClean, Ypsilanti; Grace Robinson, Fargo; Dawn Ueckert, Beach; Leigh Vetsch, Fargo; Julie Woodbury, Ross; Linda Worner, Fargo; Becca Yarger, Manning Master Gardener Diagnosticians - These individuals completed their 20-hour apprenticeship in 2020 and earned the elevated title of Master Gardener diagnostician - Sharon Bartels, Enderlin, and Meigan Cameron, Bismarck.
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NDSU Extension gains new beef cattle specialist
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Zachary Carlson has joined North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension as the beef cattle specialist. He will devote 70% of his time to Extension and 30% to research. His Extension responsibilities include statewide programing that will offer improvements to existing production practices, as well as alternative practices and concepts. He also will be involved in training Extension personnel so they can have an impact in their community. “This position is well designed so that my Extension work will direct my research focus,” Carlson says. “My training is in beef cattle nutrition, so inherently my research will have some focus on nutrition, but my aim is to perform applied research that provides in-depth, alternative options for beef cattle producers, as well as increase production efficiencies for all segments of beef cattle production.” He grew up in Stanchfield, Minnesota. For part of his life, his family owned a 100-head dairy operation. Throughout high school, he worked on a neighbor’s dairy operation. He also was involved in 4-H, showing cattle, sheep and pigs. Carlson earned a B.S. degree in animal science from NDSU in 2014 and an M.S. degree in animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). He also received a Ph.D. in animal science from UNL this spring. His Ph.D. research evaluated several areas of the beef industry, including alternative cow-calf production involving feedlot confinement and cover crop grazing, yearling grazing systems and implant programs in heifers on finishing diets. “I am extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity to come back to NDSU and serve the beef cattle producers of this state,” he says. “My experiences here in undergrad are what led me to my career path, and I couldn’t think of a better place to work. It is a unique privilege to work alongside many of my lifelong mentors. “In addition, I am excited to work with such a great Extension team,” he adds. “I am really looking forward to building relationships with the people of North Dakota in the beef cattle industry.” Charlie Stoltenow, assistant Extension director for agriculture and natural resources, says: “We are extremely happy to have Zac return to us here at NDSU Extension. He brings enthusiasm, has had great training at UNL and has the skills necessary to be an effective Extension beef specialist. Besides his training in ruminant nutrition, Dr. Carlson has a keen interest in helping our producers utilize data to help make management decisions.”
Understanding generic drug development
K-State Research and Extension News When going to the pharmacy, consumers are often faced with a choice to select the brand name drug for their ailment or opt for the less expensive generic product. Just as with humans, cattle producers and their veterinary partners make those same decisions for the livestock in their care. In recent months, there has been an increase in generic products coming into the marketplace, said Brad White, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute director and veterinarian. Speaking with his veterinary colleague, Brian Lubbers, on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, the experts discussed the rigorous process of drug development and considerations for generic drug selection. “When generic drugs come on the market, visit with your veterinarian to see if it makes sense to use the generics in your operation,” White said. Lubbers added: “To get a generic drug approved, it has to be either essentially identical in contents and formulation or be very close to the pioneer (brand-name) product in the way it is absorbed by the animals.” If the drug formulation is different, the manufacturer of the generic drug has to prove that the effects of the generic are equivalent to the pioneer product, he said. “Some of the steps for the generic approval process are streamlined because they are basing it on the pioneer product,” Lubbers said. The veterinarians agreed that one of the main advantages of a generic drug is the cheaper product cost. “Generics are more economical because the drug sponsor doesn’t have to invest the same amount of research dollars as the pioneer drug maker 1993 Ford F450 flatbed with removedid initially to prove it was able stake racks & rearlift gate, 7.3 diesafe,” White said. sel, automatic, only 60,000 miles, rust Lubbers said that it takes free, clean truck.............................. Call animal drug sponsors 8-10 years to develop and test a new product at a cost of several million dollars. “Because the original testing to demonstrate efficacy and 1989 Alloy 28-ft. flatbed trailer, resafety carries such a large cost moveable stake racks, air ride suspension, steel composition, excellent rubbr, burden for the pioneer product, (trailer dollies available).................. Call they are granted market exclusivity for a period of time to help recuperate those costs,” Lubbers said. After that period of time has passed, generics are allowed to be approved. “Generic drugs are shown 2005 Volvo day cab truck tractor, 395 hpr, 10 speed manual, jakes, cruise, sliding 5th to be bioequivalent to the wheel, air ride suspension, only 46,000 pioneer product, which was original miles. Clean West Coast truck.. Call demonstrated to be safe and effective,” Lubber said. He said that because generic drugs do not have to go through the expensive efficacy and safety studies, they are less expensive. That safety check includes meeting the U.S. Food 1997 Miller Big 40 welder/generator, Continental diesel, 375 amps, 3 KVA, and Drug Administration stan2300 hours...................................... Call dards for human food safety. For example, Lubbers said, the same chemical, manufacturing and control (CMC) technical section must be completed for both the pioneer and generic products for approval. 2001 John Deere 324H front end “The approval process is loader, JRB quick attach, auxilliary 3rd valve, 4 & 1 bucket, full cab, air/heat, there to protect producers usonly 1400 actual hours, extra nice one ing those products, so I think owner ex-municipal machine, 100% people can be confident in rubber, new Grabtech grapple fork and bucket available.............................. Call using generics,” Lubbers said. To hear the full discussion, listen in to the Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci. org/2021/05/07/animal-agri2002 JLG 600AJ articulated boom lift, 60-ft. reach, diesel, 4x4, AC generator, culture-research-replacementone owner, ex-municipal, only 1713 heifers-generic-antimicrobialshours............................................... Call deworming-strategies/).
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Microbes promote lima bean growth
Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, American Society of Agronomy Lima beans are packed with nutrients. They are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Lima beans are also good for the environment and farmers. They are effective as cover crops and as green manure. The benefit of lima beans stretches down even into their roots. There, they house microbes that transfer – or ‘fix’ – atmospheric nitrogen into the soil. Plants can access this fixed nitrogen, which helps them grow. Researchers in Brazil have identified which microbes work well with lima beans in the drier, northeastern parts of the country. The study was published in Soil Science Society of America Journal. “We think our findings can be an important component of sustainable agriculture in the region,” says Fatima Maria de Souza Moreira, co-author of the new study. Microbes are often added to seeds or to the soil when preparing for planting bean crops. These additions – called inoculants – can jumpstart the partnership between the plants and microbes. “Sustainable agriculture management aims to improve natural, helpful processes like nitrogen fixation by microbes,” says Moreira. “Knowing which inoculants work well with lima beans in northeastern Brazil will provide economic and environmental benefits.” Lima beans – also called butter beans – are an important crop in many parts of the world. Often, these beans are a vital source of food and income in poorer areas. In Brazil, lima bean is mainly cultivated by small farmers in semi-arid regions. “Knowing which microbes are naturally present in the root nodules of lima beans in these areas is important,” says Moreira. “We can then test which species of microbes work best as inoculants to promote lima bean growth,” she says. “Also, we can determine which of these microbes don’t harm animals and humans.” In addition, climate change makes it even more crucial to get more information about these microbes. “Knowing more increases our chances of finding microbes that perform well in different soils and different climatic conditions,” says Moreira. The researchers collected lima bean plants from farms in the northeast Brazilian state of Piauí. They grew microbes isolated from root nodules. Then they extracted DNA from these microbes and analyzed DNA sequences to identify them. Most of the microbes the researchers identified belong to a group called Bradyrhizobium. These microbes are not harmful to humans or animals and have many advantages. For example, Bradyrhizobium microbes are genetically stable. That means they tend to not accumulate many mutations in their DNA, and the same strains can be used in agriculture for many years, even decades. “In fact, Bradyrhizobium strains used in soybean farming in Brazil have been the same since the 1960s,” says Moreira. Also, the microbes identified in the study were obtained from a semi-arid region with very high temperatures. “They are a great resource for potential use in a warming world,” says Moreira. The researchers also tested which strains of Bradyrhizobium worked best as inoculants for growing lima beans in the lab. They found several strains that helped lima bean plants grow well under both optimal and adverse soil conditions. “Microbes are versatile lifeforms,” says Moreira. “Very often they work in different soil types and climate regions.” But that’s not always the case. That’s why it’s important to have a large number of microbes with diverse genetic characteristics that can be used as inoculants. That will allow farmers and researchers to choose microbes best adapted to specific soils and conditions. Researchers are now testing the microbes identified in the study under different field conditions. “We are also studying them to explore other diverse biotechnological applications,” says Moreira. “For sure, the lima bean/Bradyrhizobium partnership can be an important component of sustainable agroecosystems.” ##### There is a National Oreo Cookie Day. Get your cookies and milk ready to celebrate as March 6th is National Oreo Day.
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MSU News Service For those looking to buy a home for the first time, Montana State University (MSU) Extension (https:// msuextension.org) has a MontGuide available discussing how Montana law allows individuals to have a special savings account to pay for homebuyer expenses and reduce state income taxes. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, as long as the money is left in the first-time homebuyer savings account – or withdrawn for eligible expenses – it is not subject to income taxation at the state level. However, the amount is subject to taxation at the federal level. A person in the 6.9% state income tax bracket could save $207 in taxes each year by opening a first-time homebuyer account. “The maximum amount that can be used to reduce Montana taxable income, however, is limited to $3,000 annually for each taxpayer,” Goetting added. First-time homebuyer savings accounts can be established at a state or federally chartered bank, savings and loan establishment, credit union, trust company or mutual fund company or with a brokerage firm. The account must be kept separate from all other accounts, and it must be maintained specifically for the purchase of a single-family home by the account holder. “Money withdrawn from the account is not subject to Montana income taxation if used for eligible costs for the purchase of a singlefamily residence by a firsttime home buyer,” Goetting said. “Examples of eligible expenses include down payment, closing costs, realtor’s fees, appraisal costs, credit history report, points, prorated property taxes, home inspections and loan origination fees.” “First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts” can be found at https://store.msuextension.org/publications/ FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199918HR.pdf. Paper copies are available at local county or reservation Extension offices. ##### Did you know? Nearly 3% of the ice in Antarctic glaciers is penguin urine.
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Impact of energy produced on U.S. farms
K-State Research and Extension News A Kansas State University agricultural conflict. In fact, there’s a lot of local conflict economist has published findings from a in rural areas when you see energy going study looking at the impact of income gained onto farmland.” from energy produced on the farm. Ifft’s study of the impact of energy income Jenny Ifft, an agricultural policy specialist on the farm matched responses from farmers with K-State Research and Extension, said regarding their access to credit, the investwhile energy income is typically beneficial ments they’re making into the business, to the broader rural community, there seems and whether they are drawing income from to be no difference in the investments that energy production or not. More than 30,000 farmers are able to make as a result of energy farms provided responses for the study. produced on their land. “There is no evidence of a relationship “I’m just looking at agriculture here,” Ifft between energy income with credit access or said. “Income from energy production can investments – neither positive nor negative,” definitely help the local economy. There is Ifft said. “On average, they reported simia lot of evidence that energy income does lar levels of investment and credit access create jobs and wealth locally, and it’s cerwhether or not they had energy income.” tainly going to help the rural families that Ifft admits she was surprised…at first. “It own the land. It’s just about whether or not doesn’t support the broad claims that energy it has much of an impact on agriculture.” income is going to help the farm economy. Ifft noted that the U.S. government reOn the other hand, there is no evidence that it harms the farm economy, either. It’s sort ported in 2019 that the country was a net enof neutral in that respect.” ergy exporter, “meaning that in the U.S. we She pointed to a recent study about Oklaproduced more energy than we consumed.” That was a result of natural gas and rehoma farms that increased farmland investnewable energy production, Ifft said. It was ment after receiving energy income. She said the first time since 1952 that the U.S. was individual cases could represent positive or a net energy exporter, “and it is an ongoing negative examples of farmers profiting from trend,” Ifft said. energy income. “What’s interesting to me as an agricul“One needs to be really careful with those tural economist is that a lot of this (growth) claims,” Ifft said. “You are going to continue is happening on farmland,” she said. to hear stories about individual farms that Kansans quickly associate renewable have been really helped a lot by energy energy in the state with the bevy of large, income. That’s wonderful. But it’s not the white wind turbines dotting many areas of average effect that we find in our study. the state, including a long stretch along In“You can also think about it this way. If terstate 70 in the central and western regions. you have additional income, first of all it has But America’s energy growth began a to be high enough. Farming is very capital long time ago and includes vast expansion intensive; if you think about the cost of a in natural gas. As an example, from 2000 to new or even a used combine, it’s going to 2012, nearly 7 million acres of U.S. farmtake a lot of energy income to make that land – an area that is about the size of the happen, or even to make the down payment. state of Massachusetts -- was converted to “On top of the money that’s needed, you drilling pads and related uses for shale gas need money (from energy sources) to be in production. a place where the farms currently don’t have Ifft said that during a similar period – good access to credit, and they have poten2008 to 2017 – “wind power tripled, and tial for energy production. One way to look utility scale solar grew by a factor of 60.” at it is it’s really hard to get all those pieces She added, though, that these sources started together to see that impact.” from a much smaller base than oil and gas Ifft’s study is published in the jourproduction. nal, Energy Policy, and can be ac“There is one important point to make: cessed online at https://www.scienceEven if we had all energy production on direct.com/science/article/abs/pii/ farmland, it’s not a threat to food security,” S0301421521001737?dgcid=author. The Ifft said. “We definitely have the capacity to study was funded by the Cornell Atkinson do both. But that doesn’t mean there’s not Center for Sustainability.
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Storing silage
Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Corn silage harvest may seem like a long way off, but preparation for a successful harvest begins now. Improper silage storage and fermentation can result in losses up to 20% prior to feeding. Plan your storage now to keep excessive storage losses from happening to you. Preventing oxygen from entering your silage should be a top priority when considering silage storage. Bagged silage is a versatile option that allows the storage location to move year to year. Placing the silage in a bunker is optimal for excluding oxygen, but make sure to check these structures for cracks and repair any that are found to maintain their integrity. If silage is a feedstuff on your operation, the reduction in losses that a permanent structure provides can offset the costs when spread out over several years. Silage piles are the more traditional approach and can allow for greater volumes of silage to be stored in a smaller area. Oxygen exclusion in piles that lack a permanent structure can be enhanced with some planning. Before harvesting, line the sides with bales and place oxygen-limiting plastic down the sides and for several feet under the bottom to seal the sides of the pile. At a minimum, placing plastic on top of the pile is an investment worth the time, labor, and money. By covering the pile, we can reduce oxygen from moving into the pile from the top and reduce precipitation exposure. Increased moisture can lead to spoilage, and result in the pile “weeping” and leaching out valuable energy and protein. Corn silage is a valuable feed resource but suffers from high dry matter losses when stored incorrectly. Keeping oxygen out of your silage requires planning now. Pick an appropriate location for harvest and feed out success and store correctly to minimize feed losses.
Inoculants for corn silage
Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Silage is only as good as we can harvest and store it, but then we also need to feed it. Adding inoculants might be one way to help; and it’s not too early to figure out which one would be best. Inoculants are simply bacterial cultures that help reduce pH faster by converting sugars to acids which reduce molds, fungi, and unwanted bacteria such as clostridia. According to a leading expert in silage inoculants, Dr. Limin Kung, University of Delaware Ruminant Nutrition specialist, the first step is deciding if up-front fermentation and/or aerobic stability are needed when feeding the silage. Typically, when discussing corn silage, both are needed. Some inoculant brands include Lallemand, Pioneer, and SuperSile. Just to name a few. Inoculants primarily reduce storage losses. The most effective ones contain homolactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum. Fermentation starts and ends quicker with inoculated silage, so more silage remains for feeding. Some inoculants, like heterolactic acid bacteria Lactobacillius buchneri, can improve aerobic stability by reducing spoilage losses when silage is re-exposed to air. These bacteria are especially useful at reducing spoilage on the face of bunker silos if the face is too wide to keep fresh or if producers take out several days’ worth of feed from the pile at one time. The purpose of inoculants is not to fix a train wreck or improve a perfect silage year, but they can help when things aren’t ideal. Inoculants can be used as an insurance policy to reduce the risk of spoilage and maintain quality. This insurance policy, however, can be used on a year-by-year basis unlike most insurance decisions.
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Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy As most kids know, a big pile of mud can be a load of fun. But not for farmers. Muddy fields mean too much water. And too much water means crops might not grow well. Farmers often install underground drains, called tile drains, in waterlogged soils to help move the excess water away quickly. The drier soils are beneficial to their crops. But there is one potential downside: nitrogen. In the form of nitrate, nitrogen contaminates waterways. Plus, any nitrogen that leaves the field means wasted money for the farmer, who paid for fertilizer. How can farmers balance draining their fields with holding onto nitrogen? For starters, they can turn to a decades-long experiment out of Purdue University. Results were published in the Journal of Environmental Quality. For 31 years, researchers have studied how different farming practices and drainage strategies affect crop growth and nitrogen loss from fields. “Drainage is a necessary practice on naturally wet soils. So, it’s common on our productive soils in much of the Midwest,” says Eileen Kladivko, a member of the Soil Science Society of America. “But since the soil is leaky by nature, we want to know how we can reduce that nitrate concentration and load and still have good drainage.” In their latest research, scientists share how fields performed in the last 16 years compared to the prior 15 years. In particular, they focused on the effect of different degrees of drainage. Tile drains can be placed at different distances across a field. The closer they are, the faster they can drain water away from fields. At the study fields in Indiana, drains were spaced either 5, 10 or 20 meters apart. As Kladivko’s group expected, the closer the pipes were, the more water flowed through them every year. The concentration of nitrate in the water was the same regardless of drain spacing. But because closer drains led to more water flow, the total amount of nitrogen that left fields was higher when drains were closer together. “The bottom line is that when the drains are closer together, they’re put there for the reason of draining more water faster,” says Kladivko. “So, if we drain more water faster, we also drain more nitrate.” The researchers also saw that most of the nitrate that left farm fields did so during the off season, when no big crops were around to use the nutrients. Over 31 years, the researchers changed how they managed the fields. For example, they switched from growing only corn to crop rotations between corn and soybeans. They also reduced the amount of fertilizer they applied. And they started to plant cover crops, which grow during the off season. These changes followed the latest research and mirrored current practices farmers are using. Because of these changes, the concentration of nitrate in the leaching water today is only a quarter of what it was three decades ago. This lower concentration means that less total nitrate leaches out than in the past. The researchers noticed another trend. In wet years, more nitrate left farm fields because more water was there to carry it away. Recent years have been wetter, likely due to the changing climate. “The takeaway is that as hard as we try, we cannot control every aspect of our farm fields,” says Kladivko. Because a lot of nitrate left fields in the winter, some farmers could use a system called controlled drainage to make smart seasonal choices. With controlled drainage, farmers can allow fields to be wetter and drain slower in the winter when wet fields won’t hurt crops. Then in the spring, they can let drains work at full-speed and drain quickly. And, because the fastest drainage doesn’t help crops grow that much better, farmers can choose wider drain spacing, which also saves money on installation. “My message to farmers is don’t over drain,” says Kladivko. “Try to determine the widest possible spacing that allows for close to optimum yield.” Eileen Kladivko is a professor of agronomy at Purdue University. This work was supported by the Purdue Agricultural Research Programs and the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. ##### Q: Did you hear about the guy who dreamed he was eating a giant marshmallow? A: When he woke up, his pillow was gone.
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The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise.
“TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”
Guy Maberry cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634
1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 418 Main, Roundup, MT
Contact us at www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley
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418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634
Contact us at or www.musselshellvalley.com or www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley
USED EQUIPMENT
2014 CASE IH MAGNUM 280
Really Clean Magnum that Dynoed at over 300 H.P. Deluxe cab, HID Work Lamps, Guidance Ready, Class 4.75 F/A, High Capacity Drawbar, Block Heater, 59 GPM Hydraulic Pump, 4 Remotes,1000RPM PTO, 19 Speed Powershift, and 3 PT. Hitch......................Unit consigned for $125,890
2014 CASE IH MAXXUM 140 WITH L765 LOADER/GRAPPLE
Only 1553 hours and Very Clean. Equipped with 16x16 P/S Transmission, 3 Remotes, Joystick Loader Control, Suspended Hi-Vis Cab, 3 Mid-Mount Valves for Loader, CL4 MFD, 540/1000 PTO, H.D. 3 PT. Hitch, Front Fenders, Engine & Transmission, Heaters, 6 Rear Weights & Rimguard in Rear Tires. Fully Serviced and Ready to go. Priced elsewhere at $89,000................. ..................................................... MVE Price $83,784
2014 CASE IH RB565
One owner, loaded 5-ft. x 6-ft. unit with twine and net wrap, in cab density system, wide pick up, endless belts, rotary stuffer, 1000 RPM, 21.5L x 16 tires. Book says $24,960........................ ..................................................... MVE Price $21,564 also get 0% financing OAC
2014 NEW HOLLAND SPEEDROWER 240
High Performance Unit with 226 H.P. Engine, Deluxe Cab, Full Guidance System Including IntelliView Monitor, Electric Mirrors, Cab and RearAxle Suspension, and Deluxe Lighting Package. Comes with 19-ft. Durabine Reconditioned Header with only 1981 JOHN DEERE 4040 1353 hrs. Completely Serviced and Ready to Go........................ Powershift Tractor with 11,585 hrs. Engine Rebuilt at 8500, 8x4 ..................................................... MVE Price $88,837 Powershift Rebuilt at 10,000 hrs. Nice older tractor with lots of Finance with CNHI Capital for 0% for 5 years hours left in it............Unit consigned for $19,800
2012 CASE IH RB 564 PREMIUM
Excellent One Owner 5x6 baler that’s been really well maintained & includes wide 5 bar pickup, mesh & twine, 21.5 x 16.1 tires, & new belts. Book says $21,980........................................ .......................................... MVE Price just $18,966 with 0% Finance O.A.C.
2013 CASE IH DC132 DISC MOWER CONDITIONER
One owner, 13-ft. cut, center pivot, high speed flail conditioner, 1000 RPM drive, great condition. Consignment unit....................... ................................................................................................................................................ Priced to sell @ $19,915
1994 JOHN DEER 535 ROUND BALER
Nice, 60” wide pick-up, good diamond top belts, 1000 RPM drive, and bale kicker. Consigned for........................... $6956
The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise. VERMEER R2300
Really nice hydraulic drive twin basket rake, rakes up to 23-ft., hydraulic adjustment, hydraulically adjustable windrow width, rubber mounted pick up teeth....................................................................................................................................................... $17,396
“TO TREAT EVERY CUSTOMER LIKE WE LIKE TO BE TREATED.”