Accordingframework.toBeaver, there are emerging opportunities for technical and financial as sistance through U.S. Farm Bill programs to support producers as they implement range riding, carcass management and vari ous types of electric fencing or fladry. The webinar series will highlight guidelines for
Sept 24, Springhill Auctioneers, Jewitt-Oset Family Toy, Brady MT A10
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Oct 1, Mills Auction Service, Dallas Gaskill Estate, Broadus MT A22
Central Montana Tarentaise, Fort Benton MT A38 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT A4 Sleeping Willow Ranch, Stevensville MT A2
Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Sept 24, Burow’s Auction, Skip Hewitt Estate, Great Falls, MT A13
Oct 4, Triangle Ag Services, Open House, Fort Benton MT A21
Sept 21 - 24, Swanson’s Estate Sales Inc., Estate Sale, TBD A10
Sept 17, Montana Auction Company, Sissel Family Antique Auction, Sidney MT A9
Oct 8, Montana Auction Company, Harold Fink Estate Tractor & Engine, Lambert MT A17
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The 4S Goat Expo and the Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers annual meeting seminar has combined for a small ruminant educational program that will be held September 24 & 25 at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds in North Platte Nebraska. Activities include seminars on Productive Profitable Goat Management, Goat Nutrition and Man agement, Sheep Production and Management, Selection for Wool in a Sheep Breeding Program, Herd Health for Sheep Producers and many more topics. Hands on activi ties include Famacha Training, Sheep Health Assessment, Hall of Sheep Breeds, Certified Boer Goat Show, 4S Goat Show and Sale. Speakers include Rob Zelinsky, Small Ru minant Nutritionist with Hubbard Feed, Sue Hobby, Boers by Hobby Goat Farm, Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator and many more.
For more information or to sign-up contact Randy Saner at 308-532-2683 or Melissa Nicholson at (308) 386-8378. You may also visit our websites at https://go.unl.edu/shee
Sept 24, GSI Auction Service, Dean Armbrister Moving, Glasgow MT A16
Sept 12 - 19, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Crazy Mountain Fabrica tions, Online A5
Oct 8, Fritz Auction, Anderson Retirement, 4J Farms/Missing T Equipment Reduction, Chester MT A18, A19
Sept 16 - 18 Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Assoc, Threshing Bee and Bazaar, Choteau MT A4
Oct 5, Gustafson Law, Salansky Land Auction, Conrad MT B24
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Oct 8, Weishaar Auction Service, Brown Retirement, Sentinel Butte ND A26
Oct 12, RK Statewide Auction, Borderview Ranch Liquidation, Circle MT A28
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Forward for Agriculture 20th anniver saryMakeconferenceplansnow to attend the 20th annual Women Step ping Forward for Agriculture Conference at the Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Lane, Billings, Mont., Ocober 3-5, 2022.This year’s conference theme is Cheers to 20 Years and
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Oct 15, Rivers West Auction, Schlegel Enterprises, Kalispell MT A30
Women Stepping Forward For Agriculture
The series, Pathways for Practice Imple mentation: Non-lethal Predator Manage ment through EQIP – Environmental Qual ity Incentives Program – will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: September 20 and October 18. It is targeted to producers and local conserva tion district practitioners.
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Oct 2, RK Statewide Auction, Gun & Coin, Sidney MT A20
That team, known as Conflict on Work
inglands CIG, will share practical informa tion with ranchers and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff for managing the predation and production risks from large carnivores. Ranchers from multiple Western states who utilize these practices, along with other members of the CoW-CIG team, will share ideas for putting strategies to broad, practical use via the NRCS conservation delivery
Sept 12 - 14, Booker Auction, Harrell & Sons Farms, Online A7
Sept 24, Weishaar Auction Service, Hutchinson Retirement, Taylor ND A20
Oct 1, Springhill Auctioneers, Leonard Matteson Museum, Galata MT A14
Oct 18, RK Statewide Auction, Carter County Land, Ekalaka, MT A29
Sept 12 - 27, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, Dawson County & Town of Richey, Online A2
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Sept. Big Iron, Online A3
Sept 16, Weishaar Auction Service, Eisenbarth Farm Equipment Estate, New Leipzig ND A8
Sept 24, Mills Auction Service, Odekoven Moving, Recluse WY A12
Sheep & Goat Extravaganza
Sept 17 - Oct 1, Pate Auction Inc., State of Montana Surplus Property, OnlineA11
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Sept 24, RK Statewide Auction, Coffeman Gun & Household, Miles City MTA14
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com
Oct 1, Weishaar Auction Service, LeFebre Retirement, Lodgepole SD A24
Oct 6, Flying D Auction, Widhalm Bros Farming, Valier MT A15
Nov., Flying D Auction, Dennis Howell Estate, Cut Bank MT A32
Montana State University will partner with area organizations to host a free webi nar series focused on techniques to mitigate predator-livestock conflicts.
In 2020, a team working in lands conser vation across the West — including Jared Beaver, MSU Extension wildlife specialist — received a National Conservation In novation Grant, or CIG, to explore collab orative landowner strategies for non-lethal predator management.
MSU to host webinar series on strategies for non-lethal predator management
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For more information, contact Chaley Harney, conference co-chairperson, at 406-656-3336, email womensteppingfor wardmt@gmail.com, visit the Women Stepping Forward for Ag website at womensteppingforward.org, or follow on Facebook or Instagram @womensteppingforward.
There will be several rotating skill stations and will cover the following topics: wool identification, meat identifica tion, home organization, charcuterie instruction, a rainfall simulator demonstration, and more.
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Attendees will have time to network at a no-host social on Monday evening at the Moss Mansion and a 20th anniversary celebration on Tuesday evening. Trade show vendors will have educational information and items for sale.
JIM NIELSEN TRUCK & PARTS, INC. P.O. Box 3072 • 4075 Wynne Avenue • Butte, Montana 59702 • (406) 494-3394 • Mobile (406) 565-7235 Inventory Available 2006 Sterling SA tractor, green. 1982 International SA dump, yel low. Special Equipment (3) Underbody hoist assemblies. (5) Aluminum cab guards. 80 gallon fuel and tool slip combo. (2) 1999 Fruehauf SA converter dollies. Omaha 16-ft. flat beds & hoists. Late model semi trailer suspen sions. Sturdy-Weld 16-ft. aluminum dump box and hoist.
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Attendees will receive a commemorative 20th anniversary gift worth more than $25 as part of their registration. At tendees are encouraged to bring a silent auction item and/or a door prize from their local area. Auction proceeds are used to support future conferences. Exhibit space is also available.
Attendees will hear from LaDonna Gatlin, a motivational speaker who grew up performing with her brothers, the Gat lin Brothers. They will also hear from Karen Grosz, founder of Canvas Creek Teambuilding, and Mayzie Cremer, creator of Activists vs. Agriculture website and blog.
Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15. Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25. Periodicals Postage Paid at Conrad, MT and at additional mailing offices.
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will be opened by Montana Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras. The agenda is packed with speakers that will deliver information on today’s most relevant agricultural topics: small business development and agritourism, farm and ranch stress and mental health, recordkeeping, human trafficking, and cooking with pulse crops.
Registration for the conference is $70 prior to September 3 and $90 after that date. A one-day registration is available for $50. Registration information and a full agenda can be found on the Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture web site at womensteppingforward.org. Special room rates are available at the Big Horn Resort in Billings until September 21. Ask for the Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture rate when booking a room.
conflict risk assessment that can be used for conservation planning through evaluation of habitat and ranch production factors, as well as approaches to site-specific implementa tion.Attendees can register for each webinar separately at the followingFencing/Fladrylinks: – Tuesday, September 20 – noon to 1:30 p.m.Carcass Management – Tuesday, Ocober 18 – noon to 1:30Registrationp.m. can also be completed at https://westernland owners.org/. For more information, contact Bre Owens at bre@westernlandowners.org or Beaver at jared.beaver@ montana.edu.
Trucks All shapes & sizes! TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE!wreckingCurrently155trucks!Allshapes&sizes! www.MissouriRiverRealty.comemail:missouririverrealty@yahoo.comMalta406-654-2273•Glasgow406-228-2273 Fairfield Bench Irrigated Farm (357 +\-acres) 150 New Dracut Hill Rd. • Vaughn MT Home, Barns, Spring, 2 domestic wells, corrals, feedlot Call Jim at Missouri River Realty 406-654-2273 for more information Price Reduced to $1,950,000! For Sale! Registered Irish Black and Irish Red Bulls, Cows and Heifers Tim Hamilton at 406-360-4710 or email swrcattle@gmail.com Sleeping Willow Ranch ~ Stevensville, Montana Items located in Glendive MT & Terr y MT Check these items out and many more Check out the Impound Autos in this sale. Visit Smeltzerauc tions.com BIDDING CLOSES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7PM THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793) SEPTEMBER 2022 — Vol. XXIII No. 8 Postmaster: Send address changes to Trader’s Dispatch, PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997 Jean Aaberg, production Geri Aaberg, circulation Kathy Peterson, ad layout Suzy Benzing, ad layout Office Phone 406-271-5533 FAX 406-271-5727 e-mail: advertising@tradersdispatch.com www.tradersdispatch.com Notice: Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. All property rights to any advertisements produced for the advertiser by Trader’s Dispatch, using artwork or typography furnished or arranged by Trader’s Dispatch shall be the property of Trader’s Dispatch. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced or assigned without the consent of Trader’s Dispatch. If camera ready copy is submitted, a PDF is preferred with all fonts embedded. All black type must be 100% black and color must be CMYK. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PRINTING QUALITY on any ads sent in RGB and/or built on non-standard publishing
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“The Food Buying Guide is a critical resource on which foodservice professionals rely to formulate meal plans for school nutrition programs that meet USDA nutrition require ments,” Sorghum Checkoff Director of Food Innovations & Institutional Markets, Lanier Dabruzzi, MS, RD, LD, said. “As the 2022-23 school year opens, schools are working around a new 80 percent whole grain requirement. This timely addition will give school nutrition providers a new ingredient to include in bowls, salads, soups, baked goods and more.”
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A3 COMBINE FOR SALE 2002 Gleaner R62 combine, 3451 engine/2572 separator hours, 2003 MacDon 962 30-ft. draper $35,000 obo Phone Dick at (406) 460-1389, Galata, MT (leave message) CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AG CHEMICAL DEALER OR VISIT US AT WWW.RMEXTERMINATORS.COM. POCKET GOPHER BAIT MOUSE & VOLE BAIT Protectyourcropswith R&M BRAND Proudly serving American agriculture since 1946. THESE ITEMS & MANY MORE SELLING EVERY WEEK! SEPTEMBER AUCTIONS HAVE EQUIPMENT TO SELL? CONTACT US TODAY! 1 (800) 937-3558 | www.bigiron.com 2000 John Deere 644H Wheel Loader GROSS WILKINSON RANCH PINE BLUFFS, WY CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 7 2015 Taylor TGR200 T/A Load Max G/N Trailer-Mounted Generator BASIN POWER SOLUTIONS GILLETTE, WY CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 7 2012 John Deere 320D Skid Steer G4L PROPERTIES LLC EDGERTON, WY CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 14 2005 Caterpillar 140H Motor Grader G4L PROPERTIES LLC EDGERTON, WY CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 14 2005 Freightliner American Lafrance Fire Pump Truck FIRE SUPPRESSION AUTHORITY GLENROCK, WY CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 Owatonna 312 Mustang Mini Skid Steer G KOELZER FARMS INC OTHELLO, WA CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 14 2011 John Deere 318D Skid Steer DARLENE WARDEN HUNTLEY, MT CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 2017 Virnig 96 Manure Scraper SHANE SCHUCARD BILLINGS, MT CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 2002 International 4700 S/A Cargo Truck W/Lift Gate G KOELZER FARMS INC OTHELLO, WA CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 28 2011 John Deere 18’ Off-Set Disk Harrow MICHEL FARMS INC OTHELLO, WA CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 28 KOBELCO MD450BLC Hydraulic Excavator G KOELZER FARMS INC OTHELLO, WA CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 28 2019 Kenworth T680 T/A Truck Tractor BRIAN & BRAD SENG TRUCKING GRAND FORKS, ND CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 2015 Peterbilt 389 T/A Truck Tractor PRECISE TRANSPORT LLC MINOT, ND CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 2003 Apache Plus 890 Self-Propelled Sprayer MIKE ANDERSON RUTLAND, ND CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21 John Deere 4430 2WD Tractor ALAN MURACK CAYUGA, ND CLOSING ON SEPTEMBER 21
In a major step forward for the sorghum industry, school foodservice providers and American schoolchildren, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently added sorghum, a nutrient-rich, high-protein, gluten-free ancient whole grain, to its Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs. The Food Buying Guide is the primary resource used by school foodservice directors to build menus that comply with USDA nutrition requirements.
Sorghum newest addition to USDA Food Buying Guide
As of July 1, 2022, USDA has implemented a new require ment stating that at least 80 percent of the weekly grains in school lunch and breakfast menus must be whole-grain rich, which has resulted in school nutrition providers actively seeking foods that satisfy this requirement. As a nutrient-rich ancient whole grain, sorghum will prove to be the solution for school nutrition professionals for the upcoming school year and beyond.
In an effort extending over many months, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program has worked with USDA to add sorghum to the Food Buying Guide.
“The inclusion of sorghum in the Food Buying Guide is a monumental win for sorghum producers as we continue seek ing to develop new markets for our crop,” United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) Executive Director Norma Ritz Johnson said. “Sorghum’s inclusion in the guide is pivotal in our efforts to increase its visibility and ease-of-use among foodservice professionals, as well as the students they serve, and the industry is excited to deliver this nutritious whole grain to the plates of America’s schoolchildren.”
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gressive Farmer/DTN that there is a lot of potential “if we do not have an early frost of rain at harvest, and we can keep diseases [and pests] at bay.” The spring wheat tour scouts did see evidence of grasshopper dam age in the crop, pest pressure likely resulting from the drought last year.
After the Extension program, join us for social hour at 5pm, with the Ewe Sale following at 6pm sharp. Over 1,000 head of reputation ewes will be offered from 16 consignor families! We’d like to welcome Rita Wemmer as a new consignor to the ewe sale. Rita will be bringing 20 of her best yearlings to the sale, and we’re glad to welcome her as our newest consignor. More information on breeds and lots sizes available can be found at mtsheep.org.
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M/D Herefords 406-891-0973, Baker, MT
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Feddes Herefords Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com
Wichman Herefords 406-350-3123, Moore, www.wichmanherefords.comMT
In the same article, a representative of a large U.S. snack food company said partici pating in the spring wheat tour helped him understand future [supply] risks. He added that he was happy with the yield potential and thought the wheat quality “was great.”
SATURDAY Choteau Community Band 11:00 am SUNDAY TASGA Church Service 9:00 am be held Sunday, September 18 at 4:00 pm. more information, call or Dan Lannen (406) 590-4488 Rick Corey (406) 466-5409
K.L. Slagsvold 406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
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
McMurry Cattle 406-254-1247, Billings, www.mcmurrycattle.comMT
Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT 8 Choteau, PM DAILY FOOD & REFRSHMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT on grounds
Within Montana & surrounding states. We also have 48-ft. step deck trailers available. Insured & experienced. Call Roger at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475 or 406-799-5162 (Roger’s Cell) (MC# 170263 US DOT# 128029)
Neal Fisher, Executive Director of the North Dakota Wheat Commission told Pro
John brings his friend Alan to join his weekly golf game. When the regulars ask if the friend is any good, John replies, “He’s excellent.” However, when Alan slices his first drive into the woods, the regulars say, “We thought you said he was good.” “Just continue to watch,” come the reply. The golfer goes into the woods, hooks his next shot around a tree onto the green, and proceeds to make the putt for birdie. However, on the very next hole, Alan drives his tee shot right into a lake. “We thought you said he was a good golfer?,” comes the outcry. “Just wait,’ John responds. The regulars watch as Alan takes off his clothes all the way down to his underwear and submerges himself into the middle of the lake. After staying underwater for three minutes, the worried group finally sees Alan’s hand emerge. “He’s drowning and needs help,” one of the regulars yells. “Not at all,” John says calmly. He’s just asking for his pitching wedge.”
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, www.beeryherefords.comMT
Montana Ram and Ewe Sales coming to Miles City
Dylan Laverell of Sweet Grass Targhees of Big Timber, MT, and Rebecca McEuen of Running Wild American Cormo Sheep Ranch of Broadus, MT, as new ram sale consignors. Breeds available include: Rambouillet, Targhee, Cormo, Suffolk, and Hampshire/Suffolk cross. Most rams have data available, such as: Estimated Breeding Values (EBV’s), scrapie codon, production records, ribeye scans, ratios, wool micron results, and more. All the rams and ewes on-site will be vet-checked on Tuesday of sale week, and ready to perform when you haul them home.
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McMURRY CATTLE Fred & Doreen McMurry 2027 Iris Lane Billings, MT 59102 Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales HP 406 254 1247 Cell 406 697 mcmurrycattle@gmail.com4040www.mcmurrycattle.com 39th Annual THRESHING BEE & BAZAAR September 16, 17 and 18th, 2022 Friday, September 16th: 12 pm to 5 pm Saturday/Sunday, September 17th - 18th:
Need NOT be present to win! ADMISSION COVERS 3 DAYS! $10 - under 13 FREE / $25 for family! EXHIBITORS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WELCOME For
J Bar E Ranch 406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
On Thursday, September 15, a lamb BBQ lunch will be served at the fairgrounds start ing at 11 AM until the food is gone! The 97th Montana Ram Sale will start at noon sharp. Twenty-four Montana consignors will deliver over 300 of the best rams pro duced in the state! We’d like to welcome
Sparks Herefords 406-778-2320, Plevna, www.sparksherefords.comMT
low boy service
K & C Herefords 406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT
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NOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS OR FOR ITEMS ON SHOW GROUNDS Lodging, Campgrounds and Restaurants are nearby (no camping available on show grounds!) KIDS TRAIN RIDES - DEMOS HISTORIC BUILDINGS - MUSIC VINTAGE EQUIPMENT- EXHIBITS THE HEART AND STRENGTH THAT BUILT THIS COUNTRY
40-ton RGN trailer for hire to transport combines, trac tors, sprayers, floaters, construction equipment, etc.
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The Montana Wool Growers Associa tion would like to invite you to attend the 97th Montana Ram Sale and 9th Annual Montana Ewe Sale! Both sales will be held in Miles City, MT, at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds, on September 14 and 15, 2022. Last year the sales drew buyers from seven states!Sheep week kicks off with consignors and sheep arriving from across the state early in the week. On Wednesday, September 14, MSU Extension will host an education program from 10am to 3pm. The program will include hands-on ram evaluation, EBV data education, and industry updates.
The sales will be offered in-person and online. Frontier Productions will be offer ing the online portion of the sale at: Fron tierLiveSale.com. Lewistown Livestock, Inc, will be handling the sale management, and Kyle Shobe and Collin Gibbs will again take to the auction block to keep the sale rolling!Plan to attend the 97th Annual Montana Ram Sale and 9th Annual Montana Ewe Sale on join us ONLINE to view and bid on some of the finest rams in the nation. Updates and more details can be found at www.mtsheep.org and the Montana Wool Growers Association Facebook page. The Ram and Ewe Sale catalog will be available online September 1, 2022 at FrontierLive Sale.com
TASGA: PO Box 278, Choteau, MT 59422
Spring wheat tour scouts say the crop has excellent potential
The 2022 Hard Spring Wheat Tour spon sored by the Wheat Quality Council ended July 28 with a very positive outlook for the U.S. hard red spring (HRS) and durum crop. The wheat is behind its normal development at this time of year because of late planting, but more than 50 industry participants deter mined a total weighted average HRS yield estimate of 49.1 bushels per acre (about 3.3 metric tons per hectare). The weighted average durum yield was 39 bu/a, or about 2.7ThoseMT/ha.estimates are the highest since the spring wheat tour estimated an average HRS yield of 49.9 bu/a in 2015. Following the drought-ravaged 2021 crop, the muchimproved potential of this crop is welcome news to spring wheat farmers. Harvest is not expected to start for at least 3 weeks, depending on weather conditions but the industry is cautiously optimistic.
The real value of the tour said one farmer is connecting with buyers and end-users in the fields to show them how farmers manage their crops for the best potential yield and functional quality.#####
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Assistant Director, West Coast Office, Tyllor Ledford participated in the 2022 spring wheat tour. Dave Green, Executive Director, Wheat Quality Council, noted that having rep resentatives from milling and wheat food processing industries participate with farm ers and other stakeholders is a crucial part of the annual tours.
L Bar W Cattle Company 406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com
Measuring for Yield Potential. USW Assistant Director, West Coast Office, Tyl lor Ledford measures a section of a North Dakota HRS crop to start calculating yield potential on the 2022 Hard Spring Wheat tour. Photo by Jeff Beach, AgWeek.
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Berry Good Overnight Oatmeal: For those of you who like to plan, try mak ing overnight oats the night before for an easy grab and go breakfast. Simply add ½ cup of oats, ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of low-fat yogurt, and ½ cup of fruit to a container. Mix together and place in the fridge for an easy, nutri tiousStrawberrybreakfast.
Eating breakfast is cru cial for kids to be ready to learn and energized for their school day. Benefits of eat ing a healthy breakfast in the morning include more ener gy, improved concentration, better grades, and maintain ing a healthy weight.
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Now that it has been es tablished that eating break fast is important, it is also necessary to note that not all breakfasts are created equal. Better breakfasts include whole grains, pro tein or dairy, and a fruit or vegetable. This will provide youth with sustained energy with complex carbohydrates as well as key vitamins and minerals.Hereare some simple breakfasts that can easily be made the night before that are nutritious and delicious.
It’s time to start preparing for school mornings where time is limited for breakfast. The transition out of sum mertime is never easy but one way to be prepared is to create a list of easy, nutri tious meals for one-handed breakfast that can go in the car or bus to eat.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A5 TIMED ONLINE ONLY VIEW FULL AUCTION LISTINGS ONLINE @ MBAUCTION.COM ENDS: MON, SEPT 19 • 2:00 PM 205 HOWIE RD • BIG TIMBER, MT Crazy FabricationMountainLLCLIQUIDATION TRUCKS: Kenworth Semi, 2 Service Pickups • TRAILERS: Fontaine Flatbed Semi, Gooseneck & Bumper Pull Flatbeds & Dump • CONSTRUCTION: Midi/Mini Excavators, Cat Loader, Telehandler, 4 SkidSteers, New SkidSteer Attachments, New MT Hydr Post Drivers, New Danuser Hydr Augers/bits, Rotary Mower, Power Rake, Intimidators • FABRICATION: Dynatorch, Welders, Steel Mfg Equipment, Benders, Iron workers, Milling Machine & Lathe, Cutoff Saws, Steel Stock, Guard Rail • LIVESTOCK: 2 Sioux Maternity Pens, Sioux Port Loading Chute, DeWeze Bale Beds & Norstar Service Beds • OTHER: Portable Shed & Office, JD Gator, Fuel Tanks & Continous Fence Components and much much more.
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Banana Smoothie: A calcium rich breakfast that is great for breakfast on the go! Com bine fat free milk, yogurt, frozen fruit, and a banana in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy on your child’s way to school for a portable, nutritious breakfast.
Breakfast Ideas
Banana in a Blanket: Por table is truly key on hectic mornings, but when that breakfast also only has three ingredients you know that it is a winner. Banana blankets are a crowd favorite and can easily be taken on the go. Simply lay a tortilla on a plate and spread evenly with peanut butter. Sprinkle cereal (crunchy nugget type or other variety) over pea nut butter. Peel a banana and place on tortilla and roll. With whole grains, peanut butter, and banana this breakfast is full of longlasting energy, plant-based protein, and a serving of fruit.For complete recipes and nutrition information, check out: breakfastsnewsletter/back-school-https://food.unl.edu/
We have long pallet forks TO HELP with load out. Cars without titles will have a bill of sale.
In the Intermediate Division (11 to 13 years of age), and Senior Division (14 to 18 years of age), speakers were required to prepare an original speech on an aspect relating to their 4-H experience. In the In termediate and Senior Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) divisions, 4-H’ers were required to write a 60-second radio spot promoting 4-H. 4-H’ers who competed in the Radio PSA division could also com pete in the speech divisions.
In the intermediate Impromptu Speech division, a purple ribbon went to Brook lyn Reiman of Cozad with her impromptu speech titled “Head, Heart, Hands and Health: If a 5th H Was Added, What Would It Be?”.
Dawson County 4-H’ers compete in Nebraska 4-H speech contest
New Holland 1425 self propelled baler. (2) John Deere round balers. Case 1490 utility tractor. Miller Big 40 portable DC welder. Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing.
yearling rams averaged $1854. 21 head of yearling ewes averaged $997.
Shane Cell: 406-788-6662
New Holland 116 MoCo. Melroe 41-ft. reconditioned chisel plow. 1986 Wilson aluminum grain trailer.
To be able to bid and buy you must go to www.OphusAuctions.com and then register. If you have registered before with Ophus Auction, Equipment Facts, or Auction Time all you have to do is log in with your password.
U.S. Targhee Sheep Association 2022 National Show & Sale results
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Individual results and ribbon placings for the Dawson County participants include:
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Cozad with her speech titled “A Summer with the Boys”; and Brooklyn Reiman of Cozad with her speech titled “You Can’t Eat Science”; Greta Rickertsen of Lexington with her speech titled “Raising the Bar”. A blue ribbon went to Terrence Bliven of Lexington with his speech titled “SpeechThe 4-H Way”. A red ribbon went to Lorelai Rickertsen of Lexington with her speech titled “What’s in a Name?”. Sophia Burns received 8th place in the intermediate divi sion.In the intermediate PSA division, purple ribbons went to Harper Racek of Lexington with her PSA titled “Opportunities, Oppor tunities!”; and Cassidy Reiman of Cozad with her PSA titled “4-H Means for All”; Brooklyn Reiman of Cozad with her PSA titled “Opportunities Abound”. A blue rib bon went to Jaden Hunke of Lexington with her PSA titled “4-H Superheroes”.
On 83 head of registered Targhee sheep the sale average was $1184. 23 head of
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These Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the 2022 State 4-H Speech Contest in Lincoln. Those who presented were: (left to right) Terrence Bliven, Lexington; Sophia Burns, Cozad; Greta Rickertsen, Lexington; Lorelai Rickertsen, Lexington; and Brooklyn Reiman, Cozad.
Champion and Reserve Fleece was shown by the Von Krosigk Family Targhees Livestock of Riverton, Wyoming.
USTSA also inducted two members into the Hall of Fame. First was the Montana Experiment Station in Bozeman, Montana. They were the first member of the USTSA. The other was Lisa Surber. Besides raising her own registered Targhees, she has been in the forefront of developing and promot ing the protocol for ultra sounding rib eye depth. She is also a Level IV wool classer/ instructor and certified OFDA onsite wool testing. She travels a large portion on the Western United States encouraging the ad vancement of quality sheep.
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Receiving the annual designation of USTSA Premier Exhibitors was Von Kros igk Family Targhees. The Junior Premier Exhibitor was Alicia Holtz of Little Falls, Minnesota. They were awarded traveling USTSA trophies for their efforts.
Eight 4-H’ers from Dawson County were among the 154 contestants from 46 coun ties who competed in the 2022 Nebraska 4-H Public Speaking Contest held Friday, June 24, in Lincoln, Nebraska, according to Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator.
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Production, performance, lamb and wool. These are the fundamental characteristics of Targhee sheep. The Targhee breed excelled in exhibiting all of these core qualities at the 2022 National Show and Sale in Big Timber, Montana. As producers of high quality lamb and wool, we concern ourselves with the value of our product. As an association for 71 years, we have focused on our bottom line and yours.
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In the intermediate speech division, purple ribbons went to Sophia Burns of
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The Grand Champion ram shown by Von Krosigk Family Targhees of Riverton, Wyoming. It was also the high selling ram for $7400 to Sims Ranch of Evanston, Wyo ming. Kopren Targhees of Bison, South Da kota had the Reserve Champion. The Grand and Reserve Champion ewes were shown by Jon Beastrom Family of Pierre, South Dakota. The high selling ewe was shown by Montana Sheep Company of Fort Shaw, Montana for $2700 to Trevor Halverson of Big Timber, Montana.
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The impromptu speech contest debuted for the first time this year. On the day of the contest, participants randomly selected a topic, wrote a speech in 15 minutes or less, and then delivered their speech to judges and audience members.
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The next item is to cover the pile. Even after the silage is packed correctly, air and water can penetrate the outer lay ers and severely damage the quality and quantity of silage. Additionally, molds, mycotoxins, and fungi have a prime place to grow in uncovered silage.
By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension
Larson defined an early pregnancy check as one that oc curs about 100 days after the breeding season has started.
Benefits of confirming early pregnancy in heifers
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“One of the important reasons to do a pregnancy check is to more accurately identify when they became pregnant,” Larson said. “A 30-day difference in gestational age is easy to pick up on early in the pregnancy and nearly impossible to distinguish late in the pregnancy.”
Larson said it is especially important to do these tests on heifers and young cows that may be managed differently than the rest of the herd.
“Usually before day 35 there will be some natural embryo loss, so I recommend checking for pregnancy about 30 days after you pull the bulls out of the pasture,” Lubbers said.
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In much the same way, beef producers are better able to manage their herd with an early confirmation of pregnancy, especially with the heifers and first-calf females, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
Larson added that if cattle producers can sell ahead of the typical culling season, there are some economic advantages.
“We know that cows that get pregnant early in the breed ing season tend to stay in the herd longer than those who get bred late in the season,” said veterinarian Bob Larson.
Many hopeful parents eagerly watch for the result on a home pregnancy test because they know that answer will likely influence personal choices of the mother in her nutri tion and how she cares for herself and her baby. The sooner the couple has that information, the more able they are to respond to it.
“A bred cow has a lot more value than an open (nonpregnant) cow when she is sold,” Lancaster said.
Making good silage includes many factors. Are you pre pared to address the critical control points?
Storing and protecting corn silage
“Those that got pregnant late should be considered for culling,” Larson said.
However, veterinarian Brian Lubbers cautioned producers not to check for pregnancy too early.
Many studies at Kansas State University have reported a from three percent to forty percent loss in dry matter from the top three feet of silage in uncovered silage bunkers com pared to covered. Covering with plastic will give about an 8:1 return on investment for the producer.
Veterinarian Brad White added: “Those cows are also more productive in regards to producing calves with heavier weaning weights over the long term.”
The time and money spent on chopping silage for feed does not go unnoticed. Harvest time, moisture, processing, chop length, pack density, and fermentation efficiency all contribute to the preservation of the nutrients that have been grown all summer.
The correct packing density is one of the most overlooked pieces of the process. A good density goal is to have 14 lb. of dry matter per cubic foot. Pack only a 4 to 6 inch layer at a time and have proper tractor weight. The 800 rule can be used to determine how fast a tractor can pack based on weight. Take the weight of the tractor and divide by 800. That will give a how many tons per hour a tractor can pack to have a good density. For example, if the tractor weights 32,000 and we divide by 800, resulting in 40 tons per hour that tractor can pack. The speed of chopping should be determined by the packing speed, not the silage chopper.
Silage should be covered as soon as possible with plastic. The standard plastic is still the black and white sided 6mil sheeting. Make sure the edges are sealed and the top has plenty of weight on it.
A good pack and a good cover can reduce losses, increase profit, and be safer when facing the pile.
From a marketing standpoint, nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said there is an advantage to knowing the pregnancy status.
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The future of farming
“All of this work is being done with an eye toward de termining economically optimal decisions for the farmers,” Sheppard said. “Ultimately, the goal of this research is to
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Bruce Maxwell, a professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, collaborates with John Sheppard, professor in the Gianforte School of Com puting, and their graduate students to study the use of preci sion agriculture for field management. Precision agriculture is a detailed approach to farm management using modern technology. It lets farmers increase the efficiency of their output products like wheat or meat by decreasing or maintaining the same input, such as fertilizer, seed, water and herbicides while increasing the output.
The first coast-to-coast direct dial phone call was made from Englewood, New Jersey to Alameda, California, in 1951.
Because the agronomic work crosses into the realm of computer science, Maxwell collaborates with Sheppard on developing artificial intelligence-based tools to analyze the data.
To see if fertilizer rates are working, farmers use devices attached to their combines that capture thousands of crop yield data points yield is measured every three seconds and wheat protein every 10 seconds providing field-specific information vital to the crop’s market value. The devices can instantly create maps of the information, which farmers then use to adjust fertilizer rates for future harvests.
At Montana State University, the College of Agriculture has been diving deep into research of this nature for years with a goal to improve the business of farming and ranching.
For millennia, farmers have been gambling on outside fac tors, like weather and soil properties, to gauge a good yield. Now, on some farms, machinery drives along the property, outfitted with GPS technology and maps of fields measuring the application of fertilizer or the yield of a harvest. Com puters sit on harvest machines, collecting thousands of data points to paint a unique portrait of the land.
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By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU Mountains & Minds
The future of farming can be found in the fields in Mon tana.
The line between farming and science is beginning to blur, but the outcome is clear: The more data, the more precise and lucrative farming can be.
“With recent technological advances in remote sensing and precision variable application of things like nitrogen fertilizer, seeds and herbicides, it has become critically im portant to develop and apply the latest in intelligent computa tion and data analysis techniques to help farmers make the best decisions based on their valuable data,” Sheppard said.
Maxwell works directly with farmers to implement technological solutions to streamline the inputs for wheat. The team mostly focuses on nitrogen fertilizer, and no two fields are alike, he said. Instead of using a fixed amount of fertilizer spread evenly over a whole field, Maxwell and his team collect data points using GPS technology attached to farming machinery to map out fields and apply precise amounts of fertilizer just where it’s needed.
Sasha Loewen, an MSU doctoral student in ecology and environmental sciences, points out maps captured with satellite data of a wheat farm to help predict yields as part of his ongoing research with precision agriculture. by Adrián Sánchez-González.
Sheppard and the computer science graduate students are focused on developing software systems that employ artificial intelligence to enable farmers and crop consultants to optimize management decisions. Those decisions include determining how to design on-farm experiments to collect data about the performance of the field under different input conditions, using machine learning to understand how to predict crop response from input conditions and optimizing the trade-offs between objectives such as net return, equip ment wear and tear and environmental impact.
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A11 Pate Auction Inc. 2814 Billings Ave. • Helena, Montana 59601 Doug 406- 439-8855 • Dan 406-439-5561 www.pateauction.com Download the Pate Auction app to your mobile device or go to www.pateauction.com for a complete listing of auction items! WHEEL LOADER 1 - CASE W14B with EROPS TRACTORS 3 - FORD 6610 tractors with mowers FORD 641 Workmaster tractor DUMP TRUCKS & TRUCKS 3 - FORD L9000 tandem axle dump trucks 5 - TOPKICK tandem axle dump trucks 1993 FORD F800 rollback truck 1991 KODIAk 4x4 withTexoma drill unit 2 - FORD Elgin cabover trucks FORD F-Series van body truck 1992 IH tandem axle truck tractor ONE TON DUMPS 8 - FORD F350 diesel (2003-2008) ONE TON (4wd and 2wd) 4 - FORD F350 flatbed or service (2005-2011) 3 - DODGE 3500 flatbed/service (1996-2003) 1/2 TON (4wd and 2wd) 17 - FORD F150 (2000 - 2010) 9 - GMC 1/2 ton (1981-2012) 1 - 1998 DODGE 1500 3/4 TON (4wd and 2wd) 4 - GMC 2500 (1978 - 2008) 13 - FORD F250 (2005-2014) 2002 CHEVROLET 2500 3 - DODGE 2500 (2001-2009) VANS & MINI VANS 4 - DODGE Grand Caravan (2002-2012) 2 - 2009 FORD Econoline vans 2009 CHRYSLER Town & Country 2005 CHEVROLET Uplander 2 - CHEVROLET Astro vans (2003-2004) 2003 CHEVROLET Express van 1998 FORD Club Wagon 1995 CHEVROLET G30 Sport Van PASSENGER CARS 6 - FORD Taurus (2001 - 2017) 4 - FORD Fusion (2008 - 2015) 2 - CHEV Impala (2002 - 2005) 7 - DODGE Charger (2009 - 2018) 2 - BUICK Century (2003 - 2005) 1992 CHEVROLET Caprice 2008 PONTIAC G6 2012 SUBARU Legacy SUV’s & MPV’s 3 - FORD Escape (2008 - 2015) 2 - 2012 JEEP Patriot 2016 FORD Explorer 2013 GMC Terrain 1988 CHEVROLET Blazer Approx. 6 Boats & Trailers (Assorted) ATV’s 2 - HONDA ATV’s 2 - KAWASAKI Bayou ATV’s SNOWMOBILES 3 - Snowmobiles (Ski-Doo, Yamaha & Polaris) WRECKED & NON RUNNING Approx. 41 wrecked or non running cars, trucks, dump trucks & pickups TRAILERS 4 Utility & 1 car trailer 12 SNOW PLOWS LAWN COMPRESSORS,MOWERS WELDERS, 2 SNOGO rotary snowblowers, bin sanders, IR air compressors, JD 3 point post pounder, Automotive lifts, Overhead Doors, 13 - Flail Mowers, Generators, Truck Toppers, Storage Sheds & More! MORE ITEMS TO BE ADDED!! AUCTION 2022 State of Montana Surplus Property Helena, MT • Bidding open Sept. 17 and ending Oct. 1 Sale Site: 16 W. Custer Ave., at the corner of Custer Ave. & Henderson, next to the Lewis & Clark Co. Fairgrounds. ONLINEONLY Viewing: Thursday, September 29 & Friday, September 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day! Download the Pate Auction App to your mobile device or go online and bid your price on this line of vehicles & equipment! ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Viewing will be held Thursday, Sept. 29 and Friday, Sept. 30 from 8 am to 5 pm each day. Removal: Monday, Oct. 3 thru Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 am to 4 pm each day. Online registration available on our mobile app or on the website.
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Improving field management is just one example of the many ways the College of Agriculture is providing vital in formation and access to precision agriculture, an approach that is relatively new in Montana but booming across the country.
When Tim DelCurto joined the college’s Department of Animal and Range Sciences in 2016, he toiled on research that could benefit the beef cattle industry in Montana. Del Curto, who is the Nancy Cameron Endowed Chair in Range Beef Cattle Production, conducts research with Oregon State University and the University of Nebraska, using precision agriculture tools to learn how ranchers can extend grazing periods, how to optimize beef cattle production with limited forage space and how to implement supplements strategi cally into cattle diets.
“Precision agriculture technology has given us tools that enable us to understand what is going on in the fields, like soil acidification, soil fertility differences across the field, soilborne pathogens in certain areas and more,” said Sreekala Bajwa, vice president of agriculture and dean of the College of Agriculture. “We have many kinds of sensors to monitor our fields, gather data on field conditions, as well as software tools to manage the data. Today’s variable-rate machinery has the ability to apply the right amount of inputs at the right place on the field. With autonomous systems, you can control field operations such as turning your pivot irrigation system on or off. All these technologies are focused on increasing the efficiency of agriculture production.”
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A12 Auction will be held at Recluse, Wyoming–30 miles west of Gillette, Wyoming or 86 miles East of Sheridan, Wyoming on Old Highway 14-16. Signs posted on Olmstead Road from Montana or Highway 14-16 in Wyoming. SAT., SEPTEMBER 24th, 2022 – 10 AM Lunch Available --- Sale Conducted by -MILLSSERVICEAUCTION BOX 128 BOYES, MT 59316 406-427-5317, Cell www.mills-auction.com605-645-9611 AUCTIONMOVING EQUIPMENT Euclid TS14 Dual Engine Earth Mover—Willys Jeep Custom CJ2A serial #145216—Willys Jeep CJ early 50’s for parts—2008 Ridge Runner Explorer—4 Wheeler flatbed bumper pull side exit—40’ Tandem Axel Reefer Trailer (NO TITLE)—New Holland BR780A Round Baler—Gallian 118 Road Maintainer 12’ Mole board w/extension— Small Square Bale Straw Blower w/Wisconsin Engine on Trailer—IH 150 Hoe Drill w/rubber packers—IH 14’ 3 point Chisel Plow w/spring shanks—8’ Chisel Drag Harrow—AC 4 Bottom Semi mount 3 point Plow—Thorson 200 gal. Pickup Sprayer w/Honda Engine—Pickup Cake Feeder—Propane Tank Heater—(2) 500 gal. Propane Tanks mounted COLLECTABLE TRACTORS AND ANTIQUES
The future of farming
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Researchers see nearly endless ways to employ precision agriculture in Montana. Tools, such as GPS, drones and geographic information systems, or GIS, can help with farm planning, field mapping, soil sampling, tractor guidance, crop scouting, variable rate applications and yield mapping. GPS allows farmers to work during low visibility conditions such as rain, dust, fog and darkness in some cases from the convenience of an office or their home.
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Maxwell and Sheppard believe precision agriculture is the way of the farming future. As a result, the image of what farm management looks like might change dramatically.
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advance farm management decision making, as well as the state of the art in answering fundamental questions in arti ficial intelligence and machine learning.”
“I think that future farmers are going to be people who understand they are producing data about their system, and they’re not relying so much on outside information that is averaged over large areas across the state,” Maxwell said. “They’ll be people that understand how to run scenarios with simulation models that we can produce given the knowledge we gain based on their systems. They can say ‘What if next year is dry? What if we get a flash drought or extra moisture?’ They can start to see the range of conditions and adapt.
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A combine is outfitted with GPS technology to collect data points, map out fields and measure the yield of a crop. by Sasha Loewen.
But precision agriculture technologies are not just reserved for the agronomy side of agriculture. The tools are applicable to livestock management, as well.
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Like more groundbreaking science throughout history, Mendel’s theories weren’t widely accepted when he pub lished his work. In fact, his theories all but faded into history after his death in 1884. However, some 20 years later, other discovered Mendel’s work and replicated his experiments. Suddenly, everyone flocked to his ideas, Mendel’s discovery became known as “Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance” and laid the foundation for modern genetics.
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Mendel was born in 1822, the second of three children. He took an early interest in beekeeping and gardening which guided his studies later in life. After joining a monastery and becoming a monk, Johann took the name Gregor and began studying the genetic variations of plants. He focused on the ordinary garden pea. After rigorous experimentation–on about 29,000 peas–and countless statistical and mathematical conclusions, Mendel discovered that peas pass their genetic traits to their offspring in a very specific way. How long would it take to count 29,000 peas, perform experiments, watch them grown take notes on observations, and write a book about it? That’s dedication!
Do you know why a person might have her mom’s red hair and not her dad’s blond hair? How about why someone has hazel eyes like Grandpa, even though Mom and Dad both have dark brown eyes? An Austrian-born geneticist named Johann Mendel, or Gregor Johann Mendel–the name by which he’s more widely known–started to figure it out. Before Mendel, scientists didn’t quite know how traits were passed from one generation to the next. There were several theories floating around, but most relied heavily on guess work and didn’t follow discipline scientific methods to form their conclusions. Mendel changed that.
Genetics according to Mendel
Bajwa has seen precision agriculture’s benefits herself. Prior to MSU, she was chair of North Dakota State Univer sity’s Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer ing and a professor of agricultural engineering focused on precision agriculture. Her team used drones carrying thermal cameras to identify noxious and herbicide-resistant weeds. Weeds with warmer temperatures after being sprayed with herbicide were dying, while those with normal temperatures on the maps were deemed herbicide-resistant and would be treated with different techniques.
Precision agriculture technologies can be used for livestock manage ment. Cattle wear collars that can measure metabolic data, how much they eat and more to gain a better understanding of how to implement supplements strategically into their diets. by Adrián Sánchez-González.
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There are several goals to this research, DelCurto said. Precision agriculture practices can help with labor shortages by allowing ranchers to understand when and where to feed animals more quickly. They can also monitor statistics from the comfort of their homes, and there is an ecological impact, as well. As climate change begins to alter the relatively short forage season in Montana, precision agriculture lets ranchers be more precise in how their animals eat and what they need in terms of DelCurtosupplements.admitsthat there’s a learning curve. Imple menting precision agriculture involves a lot of data science; however, he is confident that, with the help of the MSU community, producers will see its long-term benefits. Ad ditionally, the combination of data and agriculture sciences gives College of Agriculture students an interdisciplinary education, which he sees as a beginning for successful preci sion agriculture adoption across the state.
While precision agriculture research has been conducted for years on campus and in the fields, the College of Agricul ture has its sights set much higher. Since she came to campus in 2019, Bajwa has campaigned for MSU to have a formal precision agriculture program and invest in its opportunities for the state of Montana.
Since taking charge of the College of Agriculture at MSU, Bajwa has been devoted to making the program a reality. MSU received a $1.5 million grant in 2020 from Northwest Farm Credit Services as well as a grant from the CHS Foun dation to develop a precision agriculture program and to convert one of MSU’s farms to a precision agriculture and sustainability demonstration farm to educate students and the public. It was enough support to help the college make some initial moves and create a blueprint.
“I think with land-grant universities, they work within a discipline, and in some cases, they’re defined by walls and buildings,” DelCurto said. “What we’re finding with this kind of research is you end up having networks outside of your department and sometimes outside your college. Precision ag gives you the opportunity to partner with other departments or universities, bring in these new resources and people with new expertise that you don’t have. Now you have the ability to answer questions we never could in the past.”
The future of farming
Bajwa envisions a multi-prong approach for a precision agriculture program at MSU. It will conduct in-house re search into developing and studying future precision agri culture technology; it will educate students on the concept through courses, a degree minor and potentially a future major or graduate program; and it will have an outreach arm where faculty will work directly with Montana producers to implement technology and concepts in their own fields.
Researchers use a combination of devices like drones, GPS collars with cameras and cameras on water stations to observe how much cattle eat, where and what they prefer, and gather other statistics. Weather stations in pastures can show how cattle respond to different conditions and give ranchers a better idea of how to care for their herd.
• 3-pt. Getco Wire Roller
• Gaterman Pickup Guards
• John Deere 535 Round Baler, Twine Tie
• HighLine Bale Master, Ready to Work
• Air Compressor
• 1968 Ford 5000, 8-speed, 5,700 hours, 3-pt. PTO, loader, Rock Fork, Bale Spear
• 2 — Aluminum Extension Ladders
• Pin Bone Lift
• Air Jack
• Noble 6-ft. Blade
• Single Hay Rake
• 2020 Frontier RC 2072, 72”, 3-pt. Mower
• 810 Header with 9-ft. Sund Hyd. Drive
• 1994 MX110 Case-International Tractor with L655 Loader, AC, Heat, Horn with Grapple, 9,600 hours, 4wd, 80% Rubber, 18.4x38” back, 14.9x28” front
• Gustafson Seed Treater, new
• Meyer Ditch Closer
• 1,000 gal. Galvanized Water Tank
• Hale Trailer, 4-horse, new Floor & Undercarriage
• Stainless Steel Calf-Puller, Ratchet Style with Extension
• Shop Ventilation Fan
• Propane Branding Pot on Legs
• Misc. used Lariats
Flying D Auction Auctioneer Zane Drishinski (406) 289-0514 Gerald Miller (406) 289-0510 Not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen merchandise. This is a partial listing of sale items. Auction Company or advertising counsel will not be held responsible for advertising inaccuracies. Anything said or done on sale day will take precedence over all sale bills. Watch for the signs ... See you at the sale! Register 9 am • Sale 10 am Free Coffee • Lunch Available AUCTIONTIMEWidhalm Brothers Farming Auction & Consignment Items Thursday • October 6, 2022 2668 Sullivan Bridge Road Valier, MT X To I-15 Bullhead Rd Bale-Master Ford F-100 Pickup Case MX110 Tractor Chevrolet 1/2 ton Truck Larson 16-ft. Boat Ford Grain Truck Case 2470 Tractor / Dozer Ford 5000 Chevrolet Grain Truck Frontier RC2072 Mower Diamond-D Stock Trailer GMC 3/4 ton Pickup Ford Grain Truck Widhalm Brothers have leased their farm and are selling their line of equipment. Good line of older equipment, field-ready along with a good collection of antiques and firearms. Watch for the signs . . . see you at the sale! AUCTION NOTE: In case of extreme weather, auction will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2022. HD 7-33 Grain Auger Valier Buena Vista Rd HwyBankCutValier RdLakeESullivanRdBridge Valier Hwy RdSwanson VEHICLES • 1965 Ford 100, 4-spd., 240 6-cyl. • 1986 Olds Cutlass 2-door (parts) • 1976 GMC 4x4 pick up, Auto, 350 V-8 with Headers • 2 — Early 70s pickup Toppers, 1 Metal, 1 Fiberglass • 1966 Ford 1-1/2 ton Grain Truck, Steel Floor, 18-ft. Box • 1968 Chevy C50, V-8 350, 4-spd. with Hi-Low, 15-ft. Box, Wood Floor • 1973 Chevy 4x4 pickup, 4-spd. trans. with Hyd. Bale Picker • 1965 Ford Grain Truck 1-1/2 ton, 14-ft. Box, Wood Floor • 1971 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4 • 1993 Ford F-250 pickup with Flatbed • 1969 Ford 12-ft. Van Body Truck TRAILERS • Single Axle 4’x8’, 4.18 x 12” tire • Diamond-D Gooseneck Stock Trailer, Tandem Axle, 20-ft. • 1982 Homemade Pickup Box Trailer • 2015 Homemade Box Trailer • 1985 16-ft. Utility Trailer TOOLS • Hand Tools • Bolt Bin & Bolts • Hydraulic Press • Chicago Drill Press • Shovels • Log Chains • Stick Arc Welder • Century 160 Wire Feed Welder • Misc. Chain Boomers • Pragmaster Plasma Cutter • Pentax Surveying • Transit • 4-ft. Pipe Wrench • Motor Stand EQUIPMENT • 28’ Krause Disc • 28’ Gysler Plow • 3-pt., 7-ft. Graham Hoeme Plow • Superior electric 7 Drum Grain Cleaner • Gustafson Sizer, 4-cyl., electric • Versatile 400 Grain Swather, 20-ft. double Swath with new Canvasses & pickup Reel • Spray Air 40-61 Grain Auger, 10” Swing Hopper • 1958 single owner, Case 900 Tractor, PTO • 1,500 gal. Water Tank • Military 30-kw. Diesel Generator, on Trailer, 6-cyl., White, 350 hours • Case 2470 parts Tractor • Case 2470 4WD Tractor, 12-ft. Angled Degelman Dozer • 2 — International 1206 Tractor Rims 18.4-38”
• 2 — Hi-Hog Round Bale Feeder
• Craftsman self-propelled Lawnmower
• Meyer Ditcher
• 2 — 100 lb. Propane Tank
• 7 — 2W Maternity Pens, (2) 8 ft. & (5) 10 ft. • Hi-Hog Automatic Headcatch • 4 — Misc. Hi-Hog Panels, 7 ft. • 16 ft. Homemade Metal Panels • Rubbermaid Tubs / Troughs • 75 ft. of Homemade Feeders • 11-ft. Gate • Powder River Squeeze Chute with Automatic Head Catch • Misc. Tack • Sawbuck Pack Saddle & 3-sets old Wood Pack Boxes • 2 — Electric Stock Water Heaters • Horseshoeing Equipment • Johnson Calf Table ANTIQUES • 3 — Cream Can • Ford Model A Tailgate • 5 gal. Gas Can • Ice Saw • Antique Well Pipe Retriever • Antique De-Horner • Fence Crawling Deterrent • Antique Spurs • Log Roller • Scythe • 6-ft. Cross Cut Saw with Handles • Antique Hammer Water Level (Ditch) RECREATIONAL • Larson 16-ft. Fiberglass Boat, 110 HP, needs work • Honda 90 3-Wheeler, converted to 4-Wheeler GUNS / RIFLES • Winchester Model 72, .22 Tube Feed Rifle • Mossberg Model 340KA .22 Clip • Mossberg Model 250C .22 Rifle with Scope • Mossberg Model 173 .410 Shotgun Single Shot • Mossberg Model 152K .22 Semi-Automatic Rifle • Remington Model 572 .22 Pump Rifle • Stevens Model 53D Single Shot .22 Rifle • Coast to Coast 12 ga. 3-inch mag Pump Shot Gun • Bay State 12 ga. Single Shot, Shot Gun • Hy-Score .177 Pellet Pistol • Ruger New Model .22 Single Six Stainless, 5-1/2” Barrel • Ruger New Model .22 Super Single Six, 22/22 mag 6-1/2” Barrel • Ruger New Model .22 Super Single Six, 22/22 mag, 4-5/8” Barrel • Ruger Old Model Single Six Convertible 22/22 mag, 6-1/2” Barrel MISC. • 110 gal. Gasboy Fuel Tank, 12 Volt Pump • 4 — 11.2 - 24 Pivot Rims • Scrap Iron • 6-ft. Iron Rack • 20 lb. Propane Bottles • Used Barbed Wire Rolls • 200 — Distressed Lumber, 1x12x4’L • 5” Drive Posts • Deer & Elk Antlers • Railroad Ties • Cabinets — Kitchen & Bathroom • Old Snapper Riding Lawn Mowers, Electric Start • Misc. used 15” – 16” Tires • 4 boxes Round Bale Twine 20,000/110 Perch Rd Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A15
• 3-pt. Homemade Ditch Closer
• Electric ATV Sprayer, like new LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
• Electric Fence 2-3 Miles of Electric Wire Solar BatteryCharger/Solar Charger Approx. 200 Electric Fence Posts
• HD 7-33 ft. long, 7” Grain Unloader
• 2 — Metal Lick Tanks
• Screw-in Grain Dryer with Motor
• Fence Stretcher(s)
• 3-pt. Round Bale Spear
• 2 — Calf Creep Feeder
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“The biggest challenge I saw developing a program here is we want to know which path we have to take, based on what Montana producers and students need in the future,” Samani said. “Because we want our outcome to be practi cal and really apply to Montana ag, we will start with (this grant) and find out where to develop precision ag and what is the best way for Montanans to learn about its benefits.”
“This is not just research; it is producer-engaged research,” she said. “We can do it in our university fields, but also in producer fields. Doing research in producer fields is the best way to engage a producer. This allows them to become knowledgeable, see the results firsthand and spread the word to their neighbors and friends and keep the conversation
In particular, Samani and Nugent are applying for a grant that will fund an assessment of what is driving the adoption of precision ag in Montana and what barriers exist from the technology to education and learning styles. Much of implementing and using precision ag technology is selftaught, Samani and Nugent said, so they want to understand how MSU can overcome these barriers and have the future precision ag program empower farmers.
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Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A16 Garrison Meadow Creeping Foxtail $4.95/lb Greenway Seeds. Caldwell, Idaho Alan cell: 208-250-0159COMBINE FOR SALE 1995 John Deere 9600, 3789 engine hours, 2749 separator hours, field ready, John Deere 930 header, straw chopper with chaff spreader. $22,500 obo Phone (406) 355-4404, Rudyard, MT GSI AUCTION SERVICE P.O. Box 1170 • Glasgow, MT 59230 • 406-228-9306 gsi@nemont.net • www.glasgowstockyards.com Ed Hinton 406-783-7285 • Jake Newton 406-390-5109 Iva Murch 406-263-7529 Dean Armbrister – MOVING For Complete Poster with Pictures: www.glasgowstockyards.com or Glasgow Stockyards Facebook Sat., September 24, 2022 – 10:00 am 900 Cindy Lane, Glasgow, MT - AUCTIONWith Guest Consignors This will be a neat sale with something for everyone!! Lunch Available On Site. VEHICLES/TRAILERS/BOATS: *2010 RANGER REATA 210 VS boat with trailer, 225 Yamaha engine, 220 hours. *1972 PLYMOUTH VALIANT SCAMP, new engine, 451 big block Stroker motor. *1998 FORD F-150 XL supercab, Triton V8, dual fuel: propane or gas with tool boxes. *1994 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4, 5 speed manual trans mission. *1992 DODGE DAKOTA *1949 DODGE PILOT (frame) *18-ft. flatbed trailer with ramps. *Pickup box trailer. LAWN & GARDEN: *2014 YARD MACHINE mower 24” cut. *(2) POULAN PRO 500E lawn mowers. *1952 INTERNATIONAL SUPER C tractor, not run *Weedning.eaters. *NEW TROY BILT tiller. *Garden trailers. *(2) NEW STIHL chainsaws, 20 & 30. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: *Air *Batterycompressor.charger. *B & S 5500/8550 generator. *Tool boxes. *SAE and metric wrenches. *DEWALT grinder on stand (NEW). *DEWALT grease gun. *Extension ladder. *Extension cords. *2*Tow*Jack*Creepers.stands.Rope.Newwood pulleys for rafters. *Grain bin jack stands. *2-ton cherry picker. *SCHRADER wood stove. HUNTING/FISHING/OUTDOORS: *JIFFY GS SD 60i 10” ice auger (NEW). *EASTMAN crossbow with scope. *Ground blinds. *Tree *Muskrat*Coolers.stands.traps. *Lot and lots of hunting & fishing equipment. *Large heated/insulated dog house. *Trophy mounts:**(4)DEER**(2)ANTELOPE**(1)PHEASANT**(1)ELK(EUROPEAN) *This will be a neat auction with something for everyone. We will also have some nice consignments. CONTACT DEAN FOR MORE 406.648.7524**INFORMATION:
The future of farming
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Bajwa foresees an MSU precision agriculture program that is interdisciplinary and offers opportunities not just to students but also to faculty, staff and Montana producers. If everyone involved can have a well-rounded idea of how precision agriculture can aid various areas from plant breeding to livestock management, data analysis to gene editing and sustainability then the state’s farming industry can only benefit.
Gaurav Jha, left, and Paul Nugent perform tests using a leaf spectrometer and thermal camera in the teaching greenhouse of the Plant Growth Center on campus in Bozeman. Data from the imag ing devices is analyzed for moisture content in plants and soil, which determines how much stress the plants are enduring and leads to better irrigation assessments. by Adrián Sánchez-González.
The program is in its early stages, and the final product is years off. But Bajwa and the college have taken the first steps. Early this spring, the college hired four new faculty members who will work on developing the precision ag pro gram. Two of the faculty members, Paul Nugent and Shirin Ghatreh Samani, specialize in agriculture engineering, and the other two, Jasmine Neupane and Gaurav Jha, focus on agronomy. The four will work together to create precision ag courses for MSU students and aid in the development of a future minor.
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• Kohler 4 cylinder light plant
• Minneapolis Moline RTN, tricycle, PTO SN 418647, stored inside
• 1951 LANZ Bulldog Model D 45hp, 1 cylinder, 2 stroke diesel, starts on gas/runs on diesel, SN 652084
• MacLeod 1 3/4 hp, webster mag, igniter fired, older restoration
• McCormick Deering LB 3-5 hp
• Chor-Trac garden tractor, no engine
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• John Deere 1 1/2 hp Model E, brass tag, complete, not seized, SN 295432
• 1946 Chevrolet 2 ton truck, not running
Snowmobiles and Moped
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• (3) Model D Fairbanks Morse
NOTE: Harold was a long time collector of vintage engines and tractors and an active member of the North Eastern Montana Threshing Club. This is a great opportunity to bid on some vintage, hard to find tractors. If you’re a vintage power enthusiast be sure to join us October 8th. 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.
• Sattley 3hp upright air cooled
• Caterpillar 2 ton crawler, hand crank, tracks in good condition, 10" wide tracks, 4' 1" overall width, SN 7586, stored inside
• CO-OP Model C, narrow front, 4 cylinder gas, new rear 11.2-38, PTO, stored inside
• Maytag 2 cylinder, good compression
• Fairbanks Morse air cooled light plant engine
• 1953 Chevrolet 2 ton truck with beet box, not running
• John Deere Model A, styled, hand crank, narrow front, PTO, engine seized, SN 548054
• Appleton MFG. 1 1/2 hp, older restoration, igniter replaced with spark plug
The following tractors were all stored inside and ran about 25 years ago unless otherwise
tractors are project tractors
• 1967 Evinrude Model E2080 snowmobile, engine free, has reverse
• McCormick Deering W9, standard, engine free, PTO
• McCormick Deering 1 1/2 hp, spark plug fired, SN W95778, seized
• Belarus Model D37E 4 cylinder air cooled diesel
• John Deere 5010, original 5010 engine, 24.5-32 rears w/ weights, Egging cab, started and ran in the last month, doesn't stay in park. Shows 5,616 hours. SN 4622
AUCTIONEER’S
• Field Marshall Diesel, 1 cylinder, built in Gainsborough, England, stored inside
Stationary Engines Vehicles
• 1942 Chevrolet 4x4 military truck with QuickWay Truck Shovel excavator mounted on back, not running
• 1979 Yamaha SS440 snowmobile, stored inside, engine free
Small Zenith Wind Charger, 6' tower • Badger Ice Box
Steamer trunk • Vintage horse drawn sleigh • Old oak desk • Star Forge post drill Live Auction with simulcast bidding available through
• Case LA standard, SN 5200474, hand clutch, PTO engine free
• 30+ Magnetos (IHC, Bosch D4, 2cyl KW MT, 2 cylinder Wicos, ETC)
From Sidney, MT: Travel NW on HWY 16 (Culbertson Highway) for 11.5 miles to intersection of Highways 16 and 201. Turn west on HWY 201 and travel for 16 miles to County Road 328. Turn south on 328 and travel for 1 mile to auction site. WATCH FOR SIGNS. For more information visit www.montanaauctionco.com
• Briggs Model WI kick start
• Kohler 1 cylinder light plant engine
• Minneapolis Moline UTS wide front, PTO, engine seized, SN 3325965
• McCormick Deering 15-30, has side curtains
• 1957 Ford F100 long box fleet side, not running
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• Farmall F-12, on steel, PTO, wide front, missing mag, engine free, SN Fs59863
• Economy 5hp, kerosene, missing ignitor, engine not seized
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• 1954 Chevrolet 1 ton, long box pickup, original condition, not running
Splendid Windsor Pot Belly Stove • Winner American Fanning Mill (nice) • Pioneer Fanning Mill (nice)
Small Pot Belly Stove • Round Oak Pot Belly Stove
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* Saturday, October 8th 2022 * Lambert, MT * 11AM MT *
• Wisconsin AKN air cooled
• 1948 Frazer Manhattan, flathead inline 6, 4 door, column shift, shows 52,075 miles, nice original interior, repainted at one time, stored inside
• Caterpillar D4, rear hydraulics, pony motor start, 16" tracks, 76 1/2" total width, SN 5T853WSP
• John Deere Model D, unstyled, hand crank, factory flat spoke steel wheels, SN 76094, stored inside
• Small Clinton riding lawnmower
• John Deere Model A, electric start, narrow front, PTO, Powr-Trol, Roll-A-Matic, original
Directions from Lambert, MT: Head west 7/10 mile on HWY 200 to County Road 328. Head north on 328 for 10.5 miles to auction site.
• Briggs Model Y kickstart
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• McCormick Deering W6, standard, PTO, SN 21135W
• Cushman Cub 3 hp Model R20
• McCormick Deering LB 1.5-2.5 hp
• 1966 Moped, Steyr-Daimler-Puch, made in
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Antiques Tractors
• Case VAC wide front, PTO
• John Deere Model B, styled, tricycle, electric start, slant dash, good grill/sheet metal, SN 85100
REM 2500 HD grain vac, 1000 PTO, 224.4 hrs
TRAILERS
BRANDT 5000 grain vac, 1000 PTO WHEATHEART auger, 10x70, 540 PTO, low profile swing-out, fixable bend in center tube
2002 CHEVROLET C4500 service wagon, Duramax Diesel, automatic, AUTO-CRANE 5044, cab has been replaced, 137,300 miles
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JOHN DEERE 1600 plow, 36’, wings unattached, rod
SUMMERS
WILRAY flatbed trailer, 20’, wood deck, 2 5/16 ball, tandem axle, ramps
MAYRATH auger, 30x6, needs work
VICTORY NOBLE V blade, 36’, 7-4’ blades, wing-up
1981 ALLOY pup trailer, 15.5’, fiber glass sides, turn table, roll tarp, 15’ telescoping hitch
BRANDT 1060 auger, 60x10, 540 PTO, single auger swing-out BRANDT 1060 auger, 60x10, 1000 PTO, single auger swing-out, for parts
FLEXICOIL 67XLT sprayer, 100’, pulltype, 500 and 1000 gallon, rinse tank, twin boom, single nozzle, wind screens, hydraulic fold
1984 HONDA 250 3 wheeler
1984 FORD F250 XLT pickup, 460, automat ic, airbag suspension, 2WD, 107,263 mi
BRANDT auger, GE 7.5 Hp 220 electric motor, hydraulic clean-out Drill fillers
2005 FLEXICOIL 5000 airseeder, 57’, 10” spacing, steel packers, double chute, Natures liquid kit, Adamjet side chute, FLEXICOIL 3850 cart, 3 compartment, 350 bus, 10” auger, treater
2005 HONEY BEE HB36 dealer header, 36’, single piece, older JOHN DEERE adaptor, transport
BERGEN auger, 10x60, 540 PTO, hydraulic swing out
2000 JOHN DEERE 9200 tractor, 4 range/3 speed, 4 remotes, 2725 hers.
AND MISC TRUCKS,TRACTORSTRAILERS AND PICKUPS SEEDING AND LAND PREP HARVEST AND HANDLINGGRAINSPRAYERS
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CASE IH 700 airseeder, 60’, 10”spacing, double chute steel packers, 3 cameras, CASE IH 3430 cart, 186/102/142 tank, 10” auger, single fan, standard meter rollers, AFX PRO 700 monitor
BRIGGS water pump, 2” 2-HONDA water pumps, 3”
1982 FORD 700 single-axle truck, 429-4V, ALLISON automatic, 16’ KNAPHEIDE box, steel floor, roll tarp, rebuilt transmission, GVW 21,000, 96,739 mi
SAKUNDIAK SLMD auger, 72x10, 540 PTO,
1987 FORD L9000 dump truck, 3406 B, 13 speed, 15’ aluminum box, 1012 yards, lift axle, pintle
2008 BRENT 880 grain cart, 850 bushel, Big1000 PTO, 20” auger, roll tarp
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MELROE 501 plow, 46’, 3 section winglift, 3 rear hitches
Water tank, 2000 gallon, galvanized Water tank, 300 gallon, galvanized VERSATILE SX275 self-propelled spray er, 100’, CUMMINS, 1200 gallon steel tank, 3” fill, new pump, 100 gallon rinse tank, 3 way nozzles, RAVEN accuboom, 1048.6 hrs ULTIMATE NT sprayer, 110’, pulltype, 1650 gallon, 3” fill, 70 gallon rinse tank, 3 way nozzles, windscreens sprayer, HONDA 4 Hp GX120, pickup type, 300 gallon, wet boom, rinse tank Sprayer tires, 650 65R38 wides, fit Versi -SX275 wheeler sprayer, 10’, DelaVan 12V, 20 gal lon,
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1997 KAWASAKI MULE 2510 ATV. roll bar, 4WD
1979 FORD F250 RANGER pickup, 100 gallon slip tank, 123,718 mi.
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2004 JOHN DEERE 1890 disk drill, 40’, 7.5” spacing, onboard 500 gal lon liquid kit, one season on disks/ carbide boots, new towers/j tubes/ primary hoses, JOHN DEERE 1910 cart, 270 bushel, 2 compartment (120/150), black meter rollers
1985 HONDA 250 3 wheeler
2005 CASE 2020 flex header, 35’, double drive, short teeth on reel
CATERPILLAR D6 dozer, Cab, pony motor, AG transmission, 12’ blade, adjustable angle
TERRAIN KING mower, 12’, 540 PTO, 1 wing, hydraulic FLEXICOIL 2340 cart frame with 1600 gallon liquid fertilizer tank
2007 HONEY BEE 940 header, 40’, CASE adaptor, transport, has a 4” tilt on left while cutting, used for parts
Trader’s Dispatch, September 2022 — Page A18 SANDY & JEANETTE ANDERSON RETIREMENT 4J FARMS/MISSING T INC EQUIPMENT REDUCTION AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 ONSITE AND ONLINE 1616 4300 RD SOUTH, CHESTER, MT (Hwy 223, 8.4 mi S of Chester, turn E onto Rd 4200 for 2 mi, turn S for 1.16 mi) Registration at 9 am, Sale and Simulcast at 10 am MST To view and bid online go to: www.equipmentfacts.com/listings/auctions/online/event/215110777/list?npp=100Lunchavailablefrom“FarmKidsandMoms”
WILBECK 2050 twin offset disc, fold back FLEXICOIL harrows, 48’, 9 sections
ONGSKILDE grain vac, 540 PTO
Poly tank, 3000 gallon, 3” BANJO
2001 JOHN DEERE 9750 combine, GreenStar monitor, 300 bus ex tended hopper, auger extension, 4628 engine/3887 separator hrs.
2-SUZUKI L280 4 wheelers, 80cc, no titles
TTT flatbed trailer, 18’, wood deck, 2 5/16 ball, tandem axle, ramps
2013 CASE 9230 combine, Pro700 monitor, Hydraulic easy steer, cross auger shutoff, fine cut choppers, rear hitch, same cab as 9120, duals, 3086 engine/2250 separator hrs.
RENN 5503 plow, 48’, winglift
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2003 CASE 3200 sprayer, 90’, 1000 gallon steel tank, AIM Command, TRIMBLE 500 e-z steer, single T jet, inductor cone, 3’ fill, 4770 hrs.
1993 MUV-ALL 4860 lowboy trailer, 44’, wood deck, ramp, 3200 gallon FREEFOAM poly tank, 2000 gallon poly tank, 3 shuttle rack, 3” connec tions, hose handler, 100 gallon air pressurized fuel tank
Water tank, 1000 gallon, galvanized 2012 ADVANCE ENGINEERING PROD UCTS water tanker, 10,000 gallon, triple axle, 11R22.5 duals MILLER-MATIC 211 wire welder, 120/230V, auto-set CENTURY wire welder, 225 amp, NO bottles 5-2-way radios 50-bait stations, 3” and 4” PVC CASE 1010 bat reel FORD blade, 8’, hydraulic angle VALMAR 245 fargo spreader, 45’, HONDA 11 Hp Fuel tank, 1000 gallon TRANSARC generator, MILLER welder, OWAN motor SEEDING AND LAND PREP HARVEST AND HANDLINGGRAIN 2020 POLARIS PROXP ULTIMATE side-byside, 95CC, 181Hp, 9850 miles 2013 HONDA FOREMAN 4-wheeler WITHOUT sprayer, 4x4, 2265 mi TRIMBLE guidance GPS, 150 light bar, re ceiver APOLLO metal band saw Oxy-propane torch set 2-pack saddle bags SNOWACKER snow blower, 7’, 540 PTO Tires MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE posthole digger, 9” HYPRO 5041B-A pressure washer, 220, Leland-Fareday 2Hp Quick attach forks JOHN DEERE riding mower CASE 9270 rims Ripping spikes Rock fork FORD rotary mower, 7’, 3 pt, 540 PTO Slip tank, 200 gallon, Tokheim 702 12V pump, with tool box Shovels, new & used RECREATION AND MISC 2010
WESTFIELD TF80-30 auger, HONDA GX670 electric start motor, WESTFIELD hydraulic clean-out, hydraulic mover
MELROE plow, 48’, winglift, rear hitch, was plumbed
INTERNATIONAL 7100 drills, Choice of 5-14’, accu-points, rubber packers and 2-10’ w/o accu-points
ROAD KING snowmobile trailer, wood deck, 2” ball
CENTRAL MACHINE dead rods, 48’
1982 PETERBILT semi, Detroit 8V92, 13 speed, cab-over, unknown miles
1981 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED car, 351, automatic, 4 door, 138,625 mi.
2007 PETERBILT 379 semi, CUMMINS ISX475H,13 speed, Chassis wt 15878
JOHN DEERE 8960 tractor, 855 CUMMINS, Synchro 4 range/6 speed, 370Hp, 4 remotes, airdrill re turn, OUTBACK e-drive autosteer, 8843 hrs
CASE meter rollers, fine and course
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2011 CASE STEIGER 9370 tractor, 12F/4R, 360 Hp, 4 remotes, 500 EZ steer, 5909 hrs CASE IH 9270 tractor, Shuttleshift 12F/3R, 5 re motes, TRIMBLE 750 autosteer, 10,900 hrs VERSATILE 276 tractor, 3 speed hydrostat, loader, 100 Hp, 3 remotes, 540 front PTO, 3 pt not working, AC/heat, 4240 hrs
2012 HAYBUSTER 3106 rockpicker, 10’, rotary, windrow and pick, hy draulic dump
WABASH trailer, 28’, converted to port-a-shop, 1100 gal fuel tank, me tered pump, nozzle, air compressor, workbenches, translucent top
EDWARDS plow, 24’, winglift
remote AUGER JOGGER double auger swing-out, reverser, winch HOMEMADE auger, 25x6, treat auger
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Yard waste, like grass clippings can easily overflow smaller compost systems. To free up space in your bins, use herbicide-free grass clippings as mulch around plants. You can also leave disease-free plant waste on top of your garden as mulch.
(20) Old Lever Rifles
“I’ve led a full life,” the horse answers miraculously. “I was born in The Andes where I herded for an entire village. Years later, I joined the mounted police force in New York and helped keep the city clean. And now, I spend my days giving free rides to underprivileged kids here in the country.”
I prefer this version because it spreads out the compost in the garden. By the end of my rotations, every section of garden has been amended by compost that I didn’t have to move!This year, I have enough open space to use the trench method. Some years, it is more of a modified version. Wherever I can find a bare patch of soil, not too close to my vegetables, I dig a hole about 1 foot deep. I layer kitchen waste, some leaves and soil until the hole is filled.
Year one is compost in a trench, then space to walk and then room for a planting row. The next year would be a plant row in the previous compost trench, then compost in the previous walking space and then room to walk in the previous plant row. The pattern continues and starts over in the fourth year.
A most impressive horse
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture Agent
Hunting Rifles, Hand Guns, Bills & Coins
For example, my peonies had lots of blooms this year. I didn’t want to fill up my composting systems with the dead blossoms. At the same time, I was battling the weeds under my spruce trees. So, I decided to use the peony blossoms as mulch under the trees. It looks a little unconventional, but so far the peony mulch is holding off the weeds.
A guy is walking through the country when he spots a sign that reads, “Talking Horse for Sale.” Intrigued, he walks up to the stable to check it out.
“So what have you done with your life?” he asks the horse.
Pit composting still follows the same rules as regular com posting. Kitchen wastes that are good to put in a composting system would be vegetable and fruit waste, egg shells, tea bags with metal staples removed, coffee grounds and filters. Keep animal waste, weeds with seed heads, meat, dairy and oil products out of the compost pile.
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Because the composting is cold and slow, the temperature doesn’t get hot enough to kill seeds. So be aware, that there could be volunteer seedlings next year. Another note of warning is that if you have pets, the composting pits will be fun for pets to dig in and enjoy. A garden fence is a valuable tool to keep not only the bunnies, but pets out too!
My garbage bin composting system keeps up with my kitchen waste during the winter and spring. During the summer it is a different story. From faded peony flowers to strawberry hulls from making strawberry jam, the system just can’t keep up with the amount of material.
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Composting kitchen waste and repurposing yard waste reduces the amount of materials that go into our landfills and allows us to return nutrients to the soil so that the nutri ents can be used again in the growing cycle. It is a win for everyone. Happy gardening!
The guy is flabbergasted. He asks the horse’s owner, “Why on earth would you want to get rid of such an incredible animal?”Theowner says, “Because he’s a liar! He never did any of that!”
I use a modified version of pit composting during the sum mer to help spread out the work. There are many different versions of pit composting.
There is another pit composting version called trench composting. The NYC Compost Project: Master Composter Manual describes the trench composting process. The idea is to rotate what goes into the trench rows every year.
One version is to dig a hole in the ground about two feet deep and three feet wide. Depending on the amount of space you have, the hole can be any length. If your soil doesn’t pack well, the hole can be lined with bricks, rocks or other rot resistant materials to keep the sides from falling. Then add materials and compost as you normally would. The draw back from this method is it’s a cold and slow composting method that lacks air-movement so the breakdown of the materials will take longer.
Northern Canola Growers Association
tend to use desiccants to attain uniform maturity for straight cutting canola. Several preharvest herbicides are la beled for use as a desiccant in canola. Check your labels to verify that products can be used in your situation. Desiccants should be applied when more than 60 to 75% of the seeds have started to turn color (see the her bicide labeled instructions).
Canola straight cut or swath
Research has shown that when the desiccant applica tion is timed properly, crop quality parameters, includ ing yield, oil content, seed loss, green count and grade, generally were similar for desiccated canola compared withFieldsswathing.thatare prone to early frost risk and exces sive lodging, with uneven maturity and heavily in fested with green weeds and diseases (clubroot, black leg and white mold that reduce the pod integrity), pose severe challenges to straight combining canola. Therefore, swathing may be the better choice for these situations.Swathing
Inspect fields every two to three days when some color change occurs in the first-formed pods on the bottom of the main stem. To
determine when a field of canola is ready to swath, examine plants from different parts of the field. When examining the plants, consider varying soil types, low-lying ar eas, available soil moisture and exposed early ripening areas. Seeds with only small patches of color should be counted as color changed. The color of the seed is more important than the overall color of the field in determining the stage of maturity. When seeds in the bottom pods slightly turn color, seeds in the top last-formed pods are filled or nearly filled. Avoid swathing during hot (>86 degrees F) dry and windy weather as the pods and seeds dry out much faster in the swath before chlorophyll clears up in the seed. Swathing during the cool evening hours, at night, or early morning will al low the seed to dry down at a slower rate lowering the chances of green seed in the harvested canola. Swathed canola is ready to harvest, 5 to 14 days after cutting the crop. If there is still green seed in the pods, allow a few extra days in the swath for more color change. Green seed color is fixed once the crop is combined and put into storage.
canola at the optimum stage of ripening reduces green seed problems and seed shatter losses, and ensures the quality required for top grades and prices. Swathing can begin in cano la at more than 60% color change. When canola plants consist only of stems, stem branches and pods, the crop probably is very near the optimum time for swathing. Seeds in all pods on a plant complete filling (physiologi cal maturity) at about 40% moisture and then slowly turn from green to light yellow or reddish brown, brown or black, depending on the hybrid. In hot (90 degrees F), dry weather, canola seed can go from 10 to 50% seed color change in just three to five days or less. Once filled, seeds rapidly lose moisture at about 2 to 3 percentage points or more each day, depending on the weather.
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Producers traditionally have swathed rather than straight combined canola. In recent years, the availability of new pod shatter resistant hybrids has made straight cutting the new trend for canola harvest. However, both swathing and straight combining have their places based on the conditions available for harvesting. Timely straight cut can save time and money due to the elimination of the cost of swathing of the crop. Heavier canola stands are better suited for straight combining than thinner stands because of the decreased likelihood of shattering from wind. In the absence of pod shatter tolerance, straight combining has resulted in yield losses of 8 to 54%, as reported by the Canola Production Center in ManyCanada.farmers
One of the reasons that they are susceptible to sickness is their waning immunity.
Monitoring for summer pneumonia in calves
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One prevention strategy is to vaccinate the calves against bovine respiratory disease around three months of age, but that isn’t a guarantee that they won’t get sick, Larson said.
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Veterinarian Brian Lubbers added: “These calves have passive immunity that is dropping, and their host immunity hasn’t quite risen to the level of being protective.”
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On the flip side, grass that is getting tall and lanky, ahead of a grazing rotation, could benefit from flash grazing. Moving animals on and off quick can help keep plants from getting over mature. Keep up this fast pace while growth is rapid. Once growth slows, then the rotation can slow down as well.
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“About 1 in 5 herds will experience pre-weaning pneu monia, and within those herds up to 15% of the calves will be infected,” he said.
“Signs of pneumonia in calves include rapid breathing, laying down and being reluctant to rise, and having a high temperature,” said veterinarian Bob Larson. “These calves may also stray behind the rest of the herd due to difficulty breathing.”Headded that the most likely age for calves to be diag nosed with pneumonia is between 70-150 days of age, often in late summer for spring calving herds.
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White said summer pneumonia is not common and is oftentimes survivable with the right treatment.
“When people talk about a summertime pre-weaning pneumonia, the respiratory sickness is primarily associated with viral infections,” Lubbers said.
The calves are not necessarily in a high exposure envi ronment since they are still with their mothers, but because their immunity is declining, they are not as well protected against sickness, Larson said.
“Young animals don’t typically respond as well to vac cines as ones that are seven months of age or older,” Larson said.As with any animal health challenge Larson urged pro ducers to “consult your veterinarian to determine the best treatment and prevention plans for your herd.”
Speeding up grazing when things are wet and slowing down during dry times is a great strategy to use as we adjust to the weather Mother Nature throws our way. Doing so can help you find the perfect balance for your pasture and animal health.
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In the winter, it is common for people to have a cold or respiratory illness, but sickness in the summer often catches people unprepared.
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“Newborn calves get immunity from the proteins in their mother’s colostrum, but those proteins degrade over time, which is why some of the biggest calves can get sick,” said veterinarian Brad White.
However, if newly weaned stocker calves are introduced on the ranch, they can raise the risk of sickness in the preweaned calves. So White encouraged keeping these two populations separated for biosecurity.
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Precipitation and temperature play major roles in pasture productivity and knowing how to adjust grazing to match current conditions is key. Are you shifting your management to meet recent weather?
Stocking and grazing management are not static things. When production is limited, especially during a drought period, stretching forage resources is a high priority. By this point in the year, our pastures have produced the vast majority of forage that we will get. Using temporary electric fence to cross fence can increase utilization, slowing down a grazing rotation and stretching forage considerably.
In much the same way, cattle producers may be surprised when their calves show signs of respiratory distress during the summer before they are weaned, said the veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
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This is especially true when plants become dormant due to lack of precipitation or heat. Typically, utilization seeks to balance animal demand and plant health, but taking more of a dormant plant without damaging the crown has little impact on overall plant health.
TILLAGE & FARM
Grazing with the weather
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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.
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Cercospora leaf spot has been detected
Cercospora leaf spot (CLS) has long been and remains a constant problem to sugar beet production throughout the eastern and Great Lakes production areas of the United States. In fact, it is thought to have been a major reason for early production in Nebraska to shift west to the Panhandle. Despite the drier conditions in western Nebraska, the disease has still been sporadic, but not a consistent issue. However, when it does occur, it can be very destructive if not noted andCLStreated.iscaused by the airborne fungal pathogen Cercospora beticola, and the pathogen overwinters in infected residue and can serve as an inoculum source the following season. Disease development in fields is strongly dependent upon very specific environmental conditions, including periods of high humidity or extended leaf wetness (more than 11 hours) and warm temperatures (higher than 60° F at night and 80-90° F during day). Without these conditions, the possibility for high disease spread and damage to beet crops is greatly reduced.
By Robert M. Harveson, Extension Plant Pathologist, Panhandle Research & Extension Center
Todd Whitney, UNL
High quality silage starts with proper harvesting and stor age, but management extends into the feeding phase. Add ing inoculants might be one way to help maintain quality. However, inoculants do not replace other important silage decisions such as harvesting at the right moisture and solid bunker
Inoculants for corn silage
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simply bacterial cultures that help reduce pH faster by converting sugars to acids which reduce molds, fungi, and unwanted bacteria. Generally, inoculants are more beneficial for alfalfa silage than corn silage unless that crop is harvested on the dry side or immediately after a killing frost.
The fungus enters and grows within leaf tissues and new lesions and spores will be formed within 10-14 days under optimum conditions. Thus, it must be realized that whenever you see the circular, ash-colored lesions (1/8 inch in diam eter) surrounded by a dark border, infection has occurred approximately two weeks earlier.
For bunker storage, it is more efficient to apply the inocu lant through the chopper in the field; rather than trying to pour the inoculant on the top of a silage wagon hoping that it gets mixed. The most effective alfalfa silage inoculants contain homolactic acid bacteria. Whereas, the heterolactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillius buchner, 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. However, the bacterium is slow growing and needs 45 to 60 days of stor age time before being effect.
It is definitely time to begin scouting fields closely look ing for similar symptoms. Fungicide applications may be necessary if it continues to stay warmer at nights between midnight and 6-7 a.m. CLS is a devastating disease and is difficult if not impossible to properly manage if it becomes established in fields. Be on the lookout. You can never play catch-up with this disease!
Since inoculants only work if the bacteria are alive, store them properly in a cool, dry place. Wet packages can be refrigerated until use. Do not use hot water or chlorinated water to make a liquid inoculate mix, since either can kill the bacteria. Liquid inoculant mixes are usually viable for 24 to 48 hours and need to be stored less than 95°F; so protect the inoculant from heat such as hot chopper engines.
For the last few days, the Cercospora alert system has produced some values indicating a high-risk of disease has been identified, particularly in Box Butte County, with Alli ance and Hemingford reaching double digit numbers. This does not mean that the pathogen is here, it just demonstrates that in the past 48-60 hours, environmental conditions were optimal for infection and disease to occur. Furthermore, last week we detected a very few leaves with small circular le sions consistent with CLS from our research plots. Lab tests rapidly identified spores growing within the lesion on the leaves, confirming that CLS was present.
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Finally, drought impacted corn can be tricky to accurately assess moisture levels on. While it may look overly dry, corn, especially without ears to signal the plant to dry down, can retain high levels of moisture in the stock for well into the fall. Before you cut, take a test strip if possible or hand sample even dry looking corn stands to ensure moisture levels are
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corn may still provide valuable forage, especially as silage. Ferment fast to capture energy value, keep an eye on true moisture levels, and watch nitrates for success.
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I was taught the key to killing plants was improper water ing. I turned on the sprinklers in the field to get the plants wet and then spread the diseases at night. The diseases loved the moisture and humidity.
My first job was unusual. I was a trained assassin.
The best time to irrigate is during the morning. Plants in the morning actively absorb what they need, and then have all day to dry off until the dangerous nightfall.
Do not splash soil on the plants when you irrigate. Many blights that kill our tomatoes and other plants come from the soil. When you splash the soil on your tomato vines, you are spreading diseases on the leaves. A soaker hose or watering wand can help to minimize soil splash.
Use common sense when watering. Plants need more water when it is hot and dry. Drooping plants are a sign the plants need a drink.
Mulch can help. Mulch acts as a barrier that prevents soil diseases from splashing onto your plants. Mulch also conserves the moisture in the soil.
The next time you water your plants, do it correctly. Irri gate in the morning. Apply the water at the roots and irrigate deeply. Don’t let your plants become the latest victims of an assassin.
Keep the leaves as dry as possible when irrigating. Target the water toward the roots, where plants drink.
It is better to irrigate deeply once or twice a week than irrigate shallowly more often.
Plants in gardens need an inch or two of water per week either from your hose or from rainfall. You can set out con tainers in the garden to estimate how much water is an inch.
Drought corn for silage
High input costs and dry conditions mean making the most out of every forage opportunity critical this year. If corn fields aren’t producing a grain crop, can we capture value in other ways?
While drought stressed corn may look like a lost crop, the value as silage may still be present. Even if corn has no grain, we can expect 80-90% of the energy value found in regular corn silage. This energy is in a bit different form however and should impact our management decisions. Instead of starch in grain, energy is still in sugars in the stalk. Because of this, getting a quick and efficient fermentation is critical to capturing as much value as possible before molds, yeast, and harmful bacteria can begin chipping away. In these cases, using quality inoculant to speed up fermentation and improve stability is a good idea.
Do you remember your first job?
I grew deadly diseases in the laboratory. Every night I would attack the sunflowers with those diseases.
Don’t irrigate during midday or during high winds. You can lose a third of the water before it is absorbed by the plants. Water is too expensive to waste.
Ben Beckman, UNL
Another value of silage production the opportunity to lower nitrate risks. While other options like grazing and haying may be a way to use droughty corn, they pose a very high risk of locking in toxic levels of nitrates that may have accumulating in the forage. When ensiled properly, silage fermentation can reduce nitrate levels up to 50%.
A research company trained me to torture and assassinate sunflowers.Everyday
Don’t irrigate plants like that. Keep the plants dry and don’t irrigate at night.
Irrigate deeply and infrequently, not shallowly and fre quently.Ifyou water deeply, the roots will grow deeply. If you water shallowly, the roots will stay near the surface and be more sensitive to drought. Roots grow where the water is.
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Despite late planting and a cool spring, the malting barley harvest is underway and initial quality and yield reports are favorable. “Growers are pressing hard to get the crop out of the field between weather events, but early harvest results also reflect test weights in the 49-53 pounds per bushel range,” reported Wade Malchow, Barley Program Manager at Molson Coors Beverage Company. Malchow also serves as the chair of the Agriculture Policy committee for the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA).
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Drying of malting barley must be done with great care as the malting process requires barley with a high percentage of vigorously germinating kernels to produce the quality of malt needed for the brewing, distilling, and food industries. Heisel commented, “Growers have a lot invested in their crop, and a little extra care at harvest time will ensure they meet malting specifications.” AMBA partnered with North Dakota State University and the Institute for Barley and Malt Sciences on the publication: Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Malting Barley, which outlines best practices for post-harvest handling of malting barley to ensure quality. As outlined in the publication, malting barley should be dried without added heat, but if heating must be used, the air should be no warmer than 100°F. Consulting with your barley purchaser on preferred post-harvest handling proce dures is also recommended.
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Finally, you might adjust the time of day when you cut hay. Some research has shown that cutting in late afternoon produces higher quality hay than cutting in the morning. However, on good drying days it may still be wiser to cut in the morning. When hay in the windrow stays above fifty percent moisture, plant cells continue to respire, burning away nutrients. Hay cut late in the day respires all night long, losing yield and quality. On good drying days, plant cells can dry enough to be stabilized before nightfall, reducing respiration losses.
Maintaining malting barley quality at harvest
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Another problem with heat, is how fast alfalfa plants ma ture. When it is hot, alfalfa may begin to bloom in less than four weeks. If you use blooming as a signal to harvest, this early bloom can be misleading. During hot weather alfalfa plants need more time, not less time to rebuild nutrient re serves in their roots because they burn off nutrients instead of moving them to the roots when it is hot. So, watch the calendar along with plant maturity to determine when to cut your alfalfa fields.
Late planting, however, can lead to a later and often more prolonged dry down and harvest period. “In recent years, the industry has seen an increase in barley harvested at higher moisture levels, especially in the more humid Midwest grow ing region. The lateness of this season could exacerbate that issue,” shared Scott Heisel, president of AMBA. AMBA is an agricultural trade association that represents end-users of malting barley whose mission is focused on ensuring a sustainable and high-quality supply of domestic malting barley for their membership.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $25 mil lion this year for the Conservation Innova tion Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program.
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All projects will meet USDA-NRCS specifications.
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“Through science and innovation, we can devel op solutions to tackle the climate crisis, conserve and protect our water, en hance soil health, and cre ate economic opportunities for producers,” said Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Con servation Service (NRCS). “Through On-Farm Trials, partners can work directly with farmers and ranch ers to test and adopt new strategies on agricultural lands, accelerating the de velopment and application of conservation that works for producers and the land.”
About CIG On-Farm Trials
On-Farm Trials projects feature collaboration be tween NRCS and partners to implement on-the-ground conservation activities and then evaluate their impact. Incentive payments are pro vided to producers to offset the risk of implementing innovative approaches.
A critical element of each On-Farm Trials project is evaluation. Partners must propose robust scientific approaches to their On-Farm Trials, resulting in data and analyses of the environmental, financial and, to the extent possible, social impacts of the NRCStrials.intends to use the results of On-Farm Trials project evaluations and analyses to explore the development of new NRCS business practices, guidance documents, technical tools and conserva tion practice standards or modifications to existing ones.
• Certified by the Irrigation Association
The Soil Health Demon stration Trial (SHD) com ponent of On-Farm Trials focuses exclusively on con servation practices imple mentation and systems that improve soil health.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
Irrigation designs will be based on planted crops, soil texture, and available water.
Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. The On-Farm Trials component of CIG supports widespread adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation ap proaches in partnership with agricultural producers. This year’s funding priorities are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient man agement and soil health.
Stock water designs based on the herd size, water supply, and power supply.
For FY 2022, to ensure that equity is incorporated in the planning and delivery of On-Farm Trials, at least 10% of the total funds avail able for On-Farm Trials are set aside for proposals that entirely benefit historically underserved (HU) produc ers. Additionally, applicants competing for the HU setaside can waive non-federal match gov.andply.agenciesnon-federalagriculturalexperiencementaltoprimary2022.nowTrialsApplicationsrequirements.forOn-FarmarebeingacceptedthroughSeptember22,Privateentitieswhosebusinessisrelatedagriculture,nongovernorganizationswithworkingwithproducers,andgovernmentareeligibletoapFormoreinformationtoapply,visitgrants.
USDA searching for innovations in climate-smart agriculture and soil health
Atmospheric Carbon:
Soil Carbon:
Carbon compounds provide the fuel that all living organ isms need to survive. We already mentioned the importance of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis in plants, but what else does it do? Soil organic carbon, which makes up more than half of soil organic matter and therefore is often referred to as such, is composed mainly of residues of plants and ani mals. As this material forms in the soil, it increases the soil structure, and its ability to retain water and hold nutrients that could otherwise be lost through leaching or erosion. Carbon also supplies food for living organisms in the soil, which increases residue breakdown, thus promoting the re lease of nutrients into the soil solution. For a more in-depth look at soil organic carbon and how it improves soils, read Agronomy Fact Sheet 41: Soil Organic Carbon by Cornell University.No-tilland
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Carbon farming, carbon markets, and carbon seques tration are just a few of the many terms that farmers are constantly hearing at conferences, webinars, and reading in articles. However, agronomists, or crop scientists, rarely cover the basics of carbon and why it is essential to crops and the environment. Let’s start at the beginning- “What is carbon?” Carbon is a chemical element in the atmosphere, plants and soil, fossil fuels, and the ocean. All these groups serve as carbon reservoirs or sinks, where it is stored in vari ous forms (solids, liquids, or gases). Carbon is constantly changing forms and moving from one reservoir to another through different mechanisms that occur naturally or due to human activity.
Soil carbon can be present in inorganic or organic forms. Inorganic forms of carbon include calcium carbonates, like dolomite and limestone. Organic forms of carbon are present in living and decomposing plants, animals, and microbes. In addition, plants, microbes, and the soil fauna interact by releasing organic carbon into the soil. For example, actively growing roots release carbon-containing substances into the soil that will serve as food for microbial communities and as signals to recruit beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria and mycorrhizae. So, this interaction between plants, soil fauna, and microbes contributes to the soil organic carbon pool. When microbes decompose plant debris, carbon is released into the atmosphere as CO2.
Fossil Fuels:
Oceanic Carbon:
In the ocean, atmospheric carbon dioxide dissolves in water. Marine organisms use carbon as a building material for shells, and aquatic plants and microorganisms for photo synthesis. Many fossil fuels come from the long process of aquatic decomposition and carbon cycling within the ocean. The oceans also contribute to some of our soil amendments like fish meal and seaweed or kelp-based products.
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What is carbon?
Crude oil and coal are carbon-rich products derived from the decomposed remains of ancestral plants and animals. Fossil fuels are mainly used to generate electricity or manu facture products that power gasoline and diesel engines. Combustion of fossil fuels releases CO2 back into the atmosphere and other gases that are considered pollutants.
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cover crop systems often have the highest amount of soil organic carbon because the microbes and organic carbon are allowed to form long acid chains rather than being exposed to air and released as carbon dioxide. Adding cover crops or forages to a system increases the volume of roots in the soil throughout the year, meaning there is more food for microbes and more opportunity for building up soil organic carbon. No-till and cover crops are sometimes referred to as carbon sequestration practices because they help to keep the carbon in the soil, compared to traditional methods.
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Why do we have to care about carbon in agriculture?
Each of these reservoirs has a specific role in carbon transfer and agriculture.
Atmospheric carbon is present in the form of gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). Carbon diox ide is the raw material plants require for growth through a light-powered process called photosynthesis. The plant will use carbon-based building blocks (or carbohydrates) from photosynthesis to construct cell walls, fibers, stems, leaves, flowers, roots, tubers, wood, branches, grain, and fruits.
But if carbon is so good, why should we be concerned about rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere? Human activities have led to large amounts of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. Consequently, larger carbon sinks, for example, the ocean, cannot keep up with removing all the do have use honeycombs.
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Senior Division medal winners were Sarah Treffer (C), gold medal; Rieker Spra dlin (C) silver medal; and Emma Luther (O), bronze medal.
The Dawson County 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging Contest re quires youth to use their knowledge about horticulture to identify a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plant specimens, as well as answer questions on gardening and completing two placing classes of carrots and apples.
In the Intermediate Division, Mollie Spradlin (C) earned a gold medal; Wesley Thompson (L) silver medal; Paige Wala hoski, (O) bronze medal.
Intermediate Division: Purple: Mollie Spradlin (C), Wesley Thompson (L), and Paige Walahoski (O). Blue: Maya Soria (K), Terence Bliven (L), and Joel Soria (K).
Senior Division: Parker Walahoski (O), gold medal; Rieker Spradlin (C), silver medal; and Sarah Treffer (C), bronze medal.
The following ribbons were awarded:
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The following ribbons were awarded: Junior Division: Purple: Melissa Mon tano (K), Mollie Spradlin (C), Megan Walahoski (O), and Bristol McConville (L). Blue: Josue Casanova (L), and Grant Walahoski (O).
4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging
Ribbon awards included:
Junior Division: Purple: Bristol Mc Conville (L), Grant Walahoski (O), Josue Casanova (L), and Megan Walahoski (O). Blue: Melissa Montano (K).
Senior Division: Purple: Sarah Treffer (C) and Rieker Spradlin (C). Blue: Emma Luther (O), Greg Treffer (C), Parker Wala hoski (O) and Nevaeh Sauer (L).
Intermediate Division: Purple: Wesley Thompson (L), Joel Soria (K) and Maya Soria (K). Blue: Terrence Bliven (L) and Paige Walahoski (O).
Junior Division: Mollie Spradlin (C), gold medal; Melissa Montano (K), silver medal; and Megan Walahoski (O), bronze medal.
By Andrea Nisley, Mike Wolff
Mike Wolff, 4-H Extension Assistant, conducted the event.
Sarah Sivits, Extension Educator, and Mike Wolff, 4-H Extension Assistant, conducted the event.
The 4-H program is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension in Daw son County.
Intermediate Division: Wesley Thomp son (L), gold medal; Joel Soria (K), silver medal; and Maya Soria (K), bronze medal.
Sixteen Dawson County 4-H’ers com peted in Life Challenge Contest, Photogra phy Judging Contest, and 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging Contest on Wednesday, June 1, at the Dawson County Extension Office in Lexington.
Judging contest participants
Senior Division: Purple: Emma Luther (O) and Sarah Treffer (C). Blue: Parker Walahoski (O), Rieker Spradlin (C), and Nevaeh Sauer (L).
Medal winners and top overall scores in the Junior Division went to Bristol Mc Conville (L) gold medal; Grant Walahoski (O) silver medal; and Josue Casanova (L), bronze medal.
4-H Photography Contest
City Codes: L- Lexington, C- Cozad, K- Kearney, O- Overton
medal; Sarah Treffer (C) silver medal; and Parker Walahoski (O) bronze medal.
Family and consumer science is the focus of the 4-H Life Challenge Contest. Participants judged cookies, vests and shorts, gave oral reasons, and took a quiz.
Intermediate Division: Paige Walahoski (O), gold medal; Wesley Thompson (L), silver medal; and Maya Soria (K), bronze medal.
Senior Division: Purple: Parker Wala hoski (O), Rieker Spradlin (C), Sarah Treffer (C), Emma Luther (O), and Nevaeh Sauer (L).
Intermediate Division: Purple: Paige Walahoski (O), Wesley Thompson (L), Maya Soria (K), Joel Soria (K), and Ter rence Bliven (L).
The Dawson County 4-H Photography Judging Contest consisted of two classes of photographs per division and knowledge test. The top scorers in the Junior, Inter mediate and Senior divisions received the following medals:
4-H Life Challenge Contest
Senior Division: Emma Luther (O), gold
These Dawson County 4-H’ers participated in the 4-H Life Challenge Contest, 4-H Photography Contest and 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging Contest at the Extension Office: (front row, left to right) Melissa Montano, Kearney; Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; Megan Walahoski, Overton; Bristol McConville, Lexington; Josue Casanova, Lexington; and Grant Walahoski, Overton; (back row, left to right) Terrence Bliven, Lexington; Rieker Spradlin, Cozad; Wesley Thompson, Lexington; Joel Soria, Kearney; Greg Treffer, Cozad; Parker Walahoski, Overton; Nevaeh Sauer, Lexington; Emma Luther, Overton; Paige Walahoski, Overton; and Maya Soria, Kearney. Extension Photo
The top scorers in the Junior, Intermedi ate and Senior divisions received the fol lowing
Juniormedals:Division: Melissa Montano (K), gold medal; Mollie Spradlin (C), silver medal; and Megan Walahoski (O), bronze medal.
Andrea Nisley, Extension Educator and Mike Wolff, 4-H Extension Assistant, con ducted the event.
Junior Division: Purple: Mollie Sprad lin (C), Melissa Montano (K), and Megan Walahoski (O). Blue: Bristol McConville (L), Josue Casanova (L) and Grant Wala hoski (O).
Japanese square watermelons are ornamental plants and are not edible.
The process begins by puncturing the girl’s lower lip and inserting a wooden plug into the cut. Gradually larger plugs are inserted until the lip can accommodate a disc with a diameter up to five inches. Sometimes the lower teeth are removed to allow room for a larger plate. A woman report edly has the right to decide when she has been stretched to her limit.
What is carbon?
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A30 additional CO2 from the atmosphere, breaking the natural balance of carbon exchange among the reservoirs. Carbon dioxide levels continue to set record highs, reaching levels beyond the concentrations that have caused the Earth’s natu ral warming over the last million years (1). Gaseous CO2 absorbs heat, making this gas a critical contributor to the increased temperatures we have experienced in the previ ous decades. Increased temperatures have led to changes in precipitation patterns, increased frequency of droughts and heatwaves, and heavy downpours (1). Climate predictions for Pennsylvania indicate that at the end of the 21st century, corn production will face a greater risk of drought and hightemperature stress during critical growth stages (2). Increased climate variability and exposure to more extreme weather events counteract the positive effects that CO2 levels in the atmosphere may have on agriculture and plant productivity in some regions of the country. In a nutshell, in many cases - like corn production in Pennsylvania, more carbon in the soil is better than more carbon in the atmosphere.
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Fire prevention and preparedness key to safety during fire season
“If you have livestock in danger, make sure your plan doesn’t hinder firefighting activities,” Jansen said. “Land, livestock and equipment are expensive to lose, but human life is far more
Since properly maintained equipment is less likely to start a fire, it is essential to maintain equipment at manufacturerrecommended intervals and replace worn or broken parts. While examining the equip ment, be sure that the fire extinguishers work and each piece of equipment has one.
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ment ready to go, because often fires hap pen quickly and you don’t have time to be looking around to find a shovel. You want to have quick access to shovels, fire rakes, and flappers (made from mudflaps or large belting attached to a long handle) readily accessible,” Jansen said. “If you will be near an active flame, wear natural materials with long pants, long sleeves, safety glasses, cap, gloves, and heavy boots. Avoid synthetic fibers; wool or cotton are preferable.”
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It’s essential to keep an adequate water supply available and fill temporary means of water storage during times of high fire danger.Thekey is to stay calm, Jansen advised. “Remember, fire conditions change rapidly, so stay up to date, and heed all warnings. It can feel like concerns aren’t being ad dressed, but trust the professionals to make the best decision they can with the infor mation they have. Work closely with those responsible for managing the fire, share knowledge with them, offer your assistance, and remember they really are there to help but can’t do it with hostile landowners.”
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“If at all possible, avoid working in fire weather conditions,” Jansen, who is a vol unteer firefighter and Lavina rancher, said. “Sparks from equipment are often the cause of fires.”
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Prevention and preparedness play an es sential role in staying safe during the fire season. Montana Agricultural Safety Pro gram Director Dana Jansen said the first step to fire prevention is awareness of potential sources that could start a blaze.
Jansen advised keeping grass short, particularly in areas that receive vehicle traffic and around buildings and don’t park vehicles in high, dry grass.
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“Consider multiple hay yard sites to minimize overall risk and impact,” said Jansen. “If you have insured hay, check with your agent distances needed between highEnsurestacks.”access is maintained to all areas of the farm/ranch. Build and maintain roads and ensure that your gates are wide enough for equipment and vehicles to easily pass through and be opened easily. Remove low hanging branches and trees or shrubs block ing roadways.
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Three-Pepper Coleslaw
1 teaspoon sugar
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a large saucepan, boil peppers in water for 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil the peppers, the milder they become). Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
Cherry Tomato Corn Salad
In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumber and honeydew. Chill until serving.
24 medium fresh jalapeno peppers
1 container (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, halved
Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to pepper mixture. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. If desired, stir in additional dressing to moisten and sprinkle with basil before serving.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each jalapeno; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange on greased baking sheets. Bake until filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.
1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) angel hair coleslaw mix
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed (about 1 cup) 4 ounces hard salami, cubed (about 1 cup)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Easy JalapenosCheese-Stuffed
Place the first 5 ingredients in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine pepper, cheese and salami.
2 cups frozen corn, thawed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Strawberry, Cucumber & Honeydew Salad
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, chopped
3 cups uncooked cellentani pasta or elbow macaroni 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the basil, oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
1 cup cubed honeydew melon (1/2-inch pieces)
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
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In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle over strawberry mixture; toss gently to coat.
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4inch slices
Optional: Additional Italian salad dressing and minced freshCookbasilpasta
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Held at the height of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Exhibition’s objective was to demonstrate the leading manufacturing and engineering achievements of the day and to display the top arts and crafts that the world had to offer. Some contemporary cynics–including philosopher Karl Marx–sneered at the event, dismissing the inaugural Expo as a thinly disguised attempt for England to show off its economic, industrial, and military might.
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In her diary on May 1, 1851, Queen Victoria could barely contain herself: “This day is one of the greatest and most glorious in our lives,” she gushed. England’s monarch wasn’t referring to a glorious military triumph but to the opening of the awkwardly named “Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations,” or, as it later came to be identified, the first World’s Fair.
The U.S. exhibits included such diverse offerings as fur niture made out of coal, a Colt revolver, modern kitchen ap pliances, a model of Niagara Falls, and a stounding envelope machine that could process 60 pieces of mail per minute.
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The primary symptom of drought stress in both corn and milo is the inward rolling of leaves. In severe drought con ditions, the lower leaves of milo may die off while in corn, the greying of leaf tissue may occur. While these crops have the ability to recover from less severe drought, the current extreme conditions may warrant earlier harvesting for hay silage in order to salvage the crop.
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Who could blame Victoria for such lavish overstatement? Her husband, Prince Albert was in charge of the great event. No doubt influenced by the successful French Industrial Ex position of 1844, the prince formed the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 to look into ways of bringing a similar event to England.
And show off it did. On the premises of London’s Hyde Park rose the event’s centerpiece, the famous Crystal Palace, which would be imitated at subsequent World’s Fairs. The structure, made of iron and glass and resembling a massive greenhouse, housed more than one million exhibits from England, its 15 colonies, and 25 other countries around the globe.On opening day, 300,000 visitors paid their shilling en trance fee and eagerly made their way through the Expo, marveling at such displays as the world’s largest organ, a knife with 80 blades, a prototype for a submarine, and the world’s first life-size re-creations of dinosaurs.
The event was popular right from the start and became an overwhelming success when organizers dropped the price to a penny to allow working families to take part in the festivi ties. Special train services were set up to run from all parts of England to London. When the doors finally closed in October 1851, more than six million people had filed through the Crystal Palace–almost a third of England’s population.
Curiously, the contraption that drew the most attention and proved to have lasting value wasn’t even an official exhibit. Public flush toilets made their debut at London’s Expo: a brilliant innovation for which fair-goers ever since have been truly grateful.
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Proper pasture management leads to high quality, produc tive pastures that can supply excellent nutrition for horses.
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Mowing helps maintain a high-quality, uniform pasture and promotes tillering, which generates dense, leafy vegeta tion. In addition to maintaining quality and productivity of favorable species, mowing also helps limit the growth of weeds by removing some weed species and reducing the production of weed seeds by others .
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However, pasture management can be challenging because of continuously changing environmental conditions and fluc tuations in horse populations residing on the farm. Adopting good pasture management practices is increasingly important as stocking density or number of horses per acre increases. In most areas, pastures can be maintained with very little management at densities of 2–4 acres per horse. At higher animal densities, good management practices are necessary to maintain plant canopy cover and desirable plants. Without adequate pasture acreage, horse owners will need to limit turnout time to prevent overgrazing and supplement with hay to help meet equine nutritional requirements. The manage ment practices outlined in this fact sheet can be adopted to help maintain healthy, productive pastures that benefit the horses, the farm, and the environment.
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Mowing at the proper height is an important component in maintaining the health and survival of pasture grasses. Grasses store their energy reserves in the bottom few inches of the plant, so mowing too low reduces the plants’ reserves and their ability to regrow. When mowing, maintain a forage height of 2 to 3 inches if the pasture is composed primarily of fine-bladed short-grass species, such as perennial ryegrass and bluegrass. For taller, higher-yielding species, such as orchard grass or timothy, mow to maintain a slightly higher level of 3 to 5 inches.
For grasses, nitrogen is a critical nutrient for forage qual ity and growth. Adequate nitrogen is associated with a dark green color and vigorous vegetative growth. Pale-green or yellow color and poor growth are symptoms of nitrogen deficiency. Too much nitrogen applied at one time can cause animal health and water quality problems, so nitrogen appli cations should be divided into multiple smaller applications.
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A good guideline is to apply 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre at the onset of the spring growing season and then restrict subsequent applications to 30 pounds per acre to match for age growth. The majority of nitrogen should be applied in the spring and the fall. Summer applications are appropriate if growing conditions, temperature, and moisture are optimal for pasture Phosphorusgrowth.andpotassium are also vital nutrients. Phos phorus improves forage quality and root development. A well-developed root system increases the plant’s ability to ac quire nutrients and water from the soil. Potassium improves the plant’s ability to survive periods of stress such as drought or freezing winter temperatures and conditions. Potassium deficiency is characterized by poor growth, reduced disease resistance, and reduced winter hardiness.
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Plants also require nutrients for growth and reproduction. Soil test results identify nutrient deficiencies and provide nutrient recommendations for optimal crop production. The three primary nutrients included in the soil test report are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).
Maintaining proper soil pH is essential for healthy forages. Soil pH is a measure of the acidity in the soil. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH greater than 7 is basic, and less than 7 is acidic. Grass forages perform well in soils with a pH between 6 and 7. Acidic soils are detrimental to plant health and productiv ity because acid conditions limit the availability of the soil nutrients. Lime is basic in nature. Therefore, application of lime increases soil pH and makes the nutrients in the soil more available to the plant.
Proper fertilization is imperative to maintaining highquality forage in pastures. Soil nutrient levels and pH are extremely variable from farm to farm. Therefore, it is im portant to accurately determine the nutrients and pH of the soil by performing a soil analysis. To obtain soil test kits and receive directions on how to collect a soil sample, contact your local extension office or an analytical laboratory. After submitting the sample, the lab will provide a complete soil analysis, which will document soil nutrient levels and pH.
Apply fertilizer and lime based on a soil test
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The first step in any weed control program is to iden tify the specific species of weeds in your pasture. If you decide to use herbicides as a weed management tool, it is very important to apply the right product and plan all herbicide programs wisely. Herbicides must be labeled for use on pastures or for ages; lawn and turf herbi cides are not acceptable for use in pastures. Remember that broadleaf herbicides will also eliminate desir able legumes like clover and alfalfa from pastures along with the weeds. Most pasture herbicides available today do not have grazing restrictions and animals do not have to be removed from the pasture for more than a few hours. However, label restrictions must be adhered to carefully. Many herbi cides have forage reseeding restrictions and cannot be applied to new forage seed lings. Several labels restrict products from being used on pastures if the manure is collected and applied to gar dens or broadleaf crops. The label warns against potential damage that residual herbi cide in manure can cause for sensitive broadleaf plant species.Before choosing an her bicide, it is important to identify the type of weeds in the pasture because product efficacy varies by species. An herbicide that eliminates one weed species might not have activity on another. In addition to selecting the cor rect product, it is important to apply the herbicide at the right time. Identifying the life cycle of the weed ensures that the herbicide can be applied at the most vulnerable periods of plant growth.Weeds differ in species, persistence, and life cycle. Perennial weeds live more than one year and are dor mant in the winter. The ideal time to control perennial weeds is late summer or
Weeds can be a serious problem in pastures because they compete with desirable forages for space, nutrients, light, and water. Some weeds, if ingested, are toxic and harmful to animal health and should be eliminated. Weeds rarely outcompete healthy pasture grasses, but they will quickly take over if the pasture is not managed to ensure growth of the grasses. It is important to address weed issues prior to establishing a new pasture. In established pastures, the most effective weed management technique is to maintain a healthy stand of grasses and legumes, which compete with the weed seedlings. Good pasture management will help prevent weed proliferation.
When weeds become a continuous problem, herbicide ap plications may be warranted. However, the use of herbicides alone will not provide a permanent weed control solution. The conditions that caused weeds to proliferate should also be addressed. Reseeding the pasture with desirable forages will hinder the reestablishment of weed seedlings and promote the growth of grasses and/or legumes. It will be necessary to manage and maintain conditions that will promote forage growth.
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A planned ACA can be a valuable component of a wellmanaged farm. ACAs can be used to remove animals from pastures to protect new growth and existing vegetation during periods of adverse growing conditions or when the number of animals exceeds the ability of the desirable forage in the pastures to survive and recover from grazing. They can also provide turnout for horses with health conditions that prohibit grazing fresh pasture.
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fall when the weeds are moving their food reserves into the roots. Canada thistle, curly dock, milkweed, and horsenettle are examples of perennial weeds that commonly grow in pastures.
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Annual weeds only live one year, but they are prolific seed producers. The parent plant will die, but the weed seeds that are produced can germinate and produce many plants the following year. Annual weeds exist as summer annual or winter annual weeds.
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Rotational grazing systems improve pasture productivity by allowing grasses to restore energy reserves required for growth. Developing a strategic plan to rest and rotate pastures allows the manager to obtain more forage and greater use of multiple pastures.
density increases, the implementation of a rotational grazing system becomes more important . Even a simple two-paddock system will produce results. To set up a two-paddock system, place one cross-fence across the pasture and rotate the horses between the two pastures.
Additional steps may be required to give grasses adequate rest. During hot, dry weather, when cool-season grasses are stressed and growth is limited, pasture access should be restricted. Areas designed to confine animals that have little to no vegetation are known as animal concentration areas. These areas are also known as sacrifice lots, barnyards, ex ercise paddocks, dry lots, or heavy-use areas.
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Horses can cause significant damage to pastures. Hooves cause soil compaction, and a running horse can trample and shear off pasture plants. The precision of a horse’s lips and teeth allows the horse to remove plants at ground level. Horses tend to graze in the same area repeatedly and on the same plants because of enhanced nutrition and palatability. Repeated intense grazing can damage parts of the plant nec essary for regrowth and eliminate plants from the pasture, reducing the quantity of high-quality forage. Therefore, pasture rotation is essential to good pasture management practices.Asstocking
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Turn animals into the pasture when the grass is 7 to 10 inches tall and allow them to graze it down to 3 to 4 inches. A grazing system with more than two paddocks will improve ment the performance of the pasture by allowing longer rest periods for forage regrowth.
Summer annual weeds produce seeds in the summer. The seeds survive the winter and germinate the next spring. A thick, healthy stand of grasses should be able to compete with and hinder the growth of newly emerging weed seedlings in the spring. If summer annual weeds do become established, then the mature weeds will be highly visible in the summer, when cool-season grasses slow their growth due to hot, dry conditions.Mowing can sometimes effectively reduce weed seed production and will help reduce weed pressure. It is a poor decision to use herbicides to eliminate summer annual weeds in late summer because the plants have already dropped their seeds and are beginning to die. The ideal time to con trol summer annual weeds with herbicides is in the spring, when the weed seedlings are very small. Examples of some common summer annual weeds are lambsquarters, ragweed, andWinterpigweed.annual weeds such as chickweed and mustard also live one year but germinate from seeds in late summer. Winter annual seedlings appear in pastures in early fall and persist as plants throughout the winter. Winter annual weeds flower very early in spring, drop their seeds, and die. By summer, winter annual weeds are no longer competitive in the pasture. Since winter annual weeds are present in spring and fall, when cool season grasses are rapidly growing, it is rarely necessary to control these weeds. Healthy pasture grasses should be able to suppress the germination of winter annual weed seeds and reduce the survival of any seedlings. If pasture growth is poor and the elimination of winter an nuals is warranted, the best time to apply herbicide is late summer, after the weed seeds have germinated.
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Seed can be randomly applied using a spinner seeder. To ensure seed-to-soil contact, the soil should be loosened using a spike harrow or set of discs. After broadcasting the seed, the pasture can be lightly harrowed to pull soil over the seeds and rolled to press them in.
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Construction of the ACA should involve excavating the topsoil and covering the area with a layer of stone aggregate topped with a minimum of 2–3 inches of finer stone dust or other footing. The sacrifice area should be surrounded with vegetation to filter out any manure and sediment that might run off with stormwater. Manure should be routinely picked and moved to a manure storage area.
Another method of re seeding a pasture is to use a no-till drill. The drill cuts a slit in the soil, drops the seed, and covers it with soil. The drill must be calibrated to ensure that seed is not planted too deep.
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Selecting the most appropriate time of year to seed the pasture greatly influences stand establishment. Spring and late summer are ideal seasons to plant; however, late summer is usually the preferred seeding time in Pennsylvania. Spring generally generates higher weed competition, and in regions prone to drought, young seedlings may succumb to the hot, dry summer conditions before they are fully established.
The compacted stone dust layer is often used as the surface of the ACA. There are several footing materials that can be used to cushion the surface layer. Wood chips and sawdust provide cushioning, but care must be taken to ensure the material does not contain harmful wood products such as black walnut or cherry. Gravel and sand can also be used, but horses should not be fed on sand since it can cause colic and impaction if the sand particles are ingested.
is vegetation in the pasture that can compete with new seedlings, the horses should be allowed to graze the grasses as short as possible prior to reseeding. The pasture can also be mowed very short to suppress the existing veg etation. A third option is to use glyphosate herbicide to kill existing plants before seeding.
Proper soil preparation promotes good establishment. Soil tests are necessary to determine pH levels and nutrient needs. Lime should be added at least six months prior to seeding.
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Pasture renovation is an effective way to improve stand density or introduce new species into existing pastures. Fol lowing a few simple management strategies will ensure the establishment of new seedlings.
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Two factors greatly affect successful renovation: seed-tosoil contact and seeding depth. Planting seeds too deep is the number-one cause of forage seeding failure. The ideal seeding depth is ¼ inch. Seed-to-soil contact is the second cause of failure. In order to ensure seed germination, the seeds need to be in contact with and covered by a thin layer of
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The ACA should be sited on high ground at least 100 feet from any wetlands, streams, or ponds. The area should have a slight slope and not be located in a bowl or depression where water naturally collects. Clean water from upslope fields, driveways, and barn roofs should be diverted away from and around the ACA.
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Horses will need to be removed from newly seeded pastures until the new plants have at least 5 to 6 inches of growth and their root sys tems are strong enough to handle grazing pressure. Re peatedly allowing the new seeding to grow to 6 or more inches and then mowing it will help to thicken the stand before grazing. Remember, adopting good management practices to protect the new stand will provide nutrition for your horse for many years to come.#####
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In the next couple months, harvest season will be wrapping up and the actual field production will be determined. This is the moment of truth for farmers and a reflection of the year.
Manure has been utilized for years and remains a viable soil amendment. Manure can increase soil nutrients, water retention, and soil organic carbon, as well as reduce compac tion. Be aware that manure must be used appropriately and targeted for specific field conditions.
Unlike manure, biochar is a newcomer to soil amend ments and is not fully researched in agriculture systems. This carbon-rich organic material has the potential to benefit soil properties. Studies by the University of Nebraska have shown that biochar can retain nutrients and reduce volatil ization of fertilizers.
and manure, gypsum can be both a fertilizer and a soil amendment. However, unlike lime, gypsum does not raise soil pH and has a higher solubility, which makes it ideal for alkaline soil types. Gypsum can be applied as a fertilizer to provide crop-available calcium and sulfur; soils deficient in these elements benefit from gypsum applications. Before applying gypsum, make sure to test your soils to see if they are deficient in calcium. Wyoming calcareous soils are not deficient and will test high for free lime on a soil test. The sulfur can be beneficial as a fertilizer if there is aWhendeficiency.usedas a soil amendment, gypsum is ideal for ad dressing soil structure issues, including poor soil aggrega tion, slow water percolation, and soil crusting. Gypsum is known as a strong flocculator, which means it forms stable soil aggregates, or binding together of soil particles, that encourages water infiltration and drainage that reduces soil crusting.Gypsum
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It is also a critical time to assess and reflect on field con ditions and start making plans to address those conditions for next year. Field conditions vary greatly between fields and across the state, and many factors can contribute to poor production. Each individual field should be assessed for the reasons leading to the poor production.
Interestingly, overapplication of manure can cause det rimental effects, such as water repellency and ponding. A study by the University of Nebraska indicates that applying manure to a semiarid soil for 71 years increased water reten tion and decreased soil compatibility.
It is ideal for lighter soils or soils with a high sand compo nent, which are low in cation exchange capacity, poor water holding capacity, and weak aggregate stability, or soils low in organic matter. Note that the use of biochar may be cost prohibitive.Likelime
Gypsum is not beneficial for all soil conditions; in par ticular, look out for saline soils (low in sodium and high in salts). Applying gypsum to these soil conditions will com pound the salt problem.
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Soil amendments benefit production by various means, including raising pH, adding nutrients, increasing soil or ganic matter, and improving soil water storage. The type of soil problem dictates which amendments should be utilized.
Not surprisingly, Wyoming’s soils can be a major con tributor to poor production. To improve the soil’s properties (chemical, physical and biological) and processes, a soil amendment may be necessary. Common granular soil amend ments utilized in agriculture are lime, manure, biochar, and gypsum. Liquid soil amendments are also available and can be broadcast on the field or infused in fertilizers.
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No matter what soil amendment you are considering, do ing your homework ahead of time is essential. Learn as much about the product as you can, test your soil to understand the exact conditions that need to be addressed, and work with an extension agent or crop consultant to ensure the best chance of success. Remember, soil amendments only address specific conditions in the soil and are only beneficial when those conditions are present.
As you probably know, some soil amendments, such as lime, are not beneficial for Wyoming soils. Lime is used to increase soil pH, which is not what Wyoming soils typi cally need, and add calcium to the soil. Liming is typically performed on acidic soils and can take three to four years to see yields increase.
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Nearly 80 percent of people in the United States say they spend more money on hair products than any other grooming goods. But no matter what that bottle of expensive shampoo says about nourishing your hair, it can’t feed something that isn’t alive.
Even though it is dead, hair is incredibly strong. The average head of hair can support roughly 12 tons of weight–much more than the scalp it’s attached to. The tough stuff grows in cycles: During the first phase, hair is actively growing. In the second phase, it rests in the follicle until it is pushed out the root. Healthy hair grows about .39 inch in a month.
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Each hair is completely independent from the oth ers. When a hair falls out (the average person loses between 50 and 100 resting hairs each day), another one may not grow directly in its place. We are born with every hair follicle we’ll ever have, though the composi tion, color, and pattern of the hair changes over the years. A characteristic full head of hair average about 120,000 to 150,000 individual hairs (about 250 hairs on each square centimeter of scalp).
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Despite all the efforts we put into coifing and pamper ing our locks, the hair we see is biologically dead. Hair is alive only in the roots, which are fed by small blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface. Hair cells travel up the shaft and are eventually cut off from the blood sup ply that is their nourishment. The cells die before being pushed out of the follicle onto the head–or back, or arm, or anywhere else.
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Adequatemethods.topsoil moisture during bean planting and plant establishment would al low extended benefits of the live rye cover crop at planting (“green-planted beans”) while maintaining seed yield potential.
experts or local leaders of successful rural community projects. Following the talks, people gathered locally will have the chance to discuss the ideas shared with the help of a local, trained facilitator.
set for September 8th and 22nd and October 6th. Each session will be held from 6-8 PM. Community members interested in joining this great statewide discussion can participate by joining the MSU Extension office at 1210 East Main St. Cut Bank. For more information con tact Lisa Terry, Glacier County Extension Agent FCS/4-H at 406-873-2239 or lterry@ montana.edu
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Winter rye as a cover crop can reduce soil erosion, supplement weed management, utilize excess soil moisture and increase long-term soil productivity. (NDSU photo)
“If dry bean is planned for 2023 following this year’s small grain, an excellent cover crop option that will provide benefits when planted this fall and into next spring and early summer is winter (cereal) rye,” says Greg Endres, North Dakota State University Extension cropping systems specialist.
Dry topsoil conditions during early bean plant establishment throughout the years of the study indicate rye termination at least two weeks before bean planting is suggested with similar environmental conditions as experienced in Carrington.
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Winter rye provides benefits as a preceding cover crop for dry bean
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Winter rye is a common cover crop used in North Dakota and has many advantages when properly managed. Expected advan tages when established prior to dry bean production and with timely termination, include reduction in soil erosion, supple ment weed management, utilize excess soil moisture and increasing long-term soil productivity.TheNDSU
Carrington Research Exten sion Center conducted a study beginning in the fall of 2017 with the seeding of winter rye to provide living ground cover in the fall and spring prior to pinto bean produc tion. Study objectives included determining optimum time for terminating rye based on bean planting date, assessing weed sup pression and measuring productivity of the bean crop. The study was completed in 2021, providing a four-year database on the production strategy.
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Community members invited to Reimagine Cut Bank’s Future
The first night speaker, Tara Mastel of Montana State University Extension, will share Montana’s own research on the rural “brain gain”, including who is moving to rural Montana communities and why. The second night includes small-town experts Becky McCray and Deb Brown on their “Idea Friendly Method” for getting things done in small towns without all the typical red tape. The final session will feature a small-town Montana success story to inspire your community members to imagine what is possible.Reimagining Rural is made possible through support from MSU Extension and the Montana Community Foundation. The event is hosted locally by Glacier County MSU
Findings of the study include:
in terminating rye until near or after dry bean planting allowed the rye to deplete topsoil moisture that was needed to timely establish bean plants and negatively impacted bean plant development, canopy closure and seed yield.
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A recent study by North Dakota State University researchers at the Carrington Research Extension Center helps farmers determine strategy for growing winter rye as preceding cover crop for dry bean.
Soil moisture status and precipitation forecast should be taken into consideration when determining the best time to terminate rye at a particular location.
Winter rye as a cover crop can reduce soil erosion, supplement weed management, utilize excess soil moisture and increase long-term soil productivity. (NDSU photo)
Pinto bean seed yield with preplant terminated rye was similar to yield with the conventional-tilled production system check.Delay
Details are available in the NDSU Ex tension publication A2050 “Winter rye as a preceding cover crop for pinto bean production in North Dakota,” which is available online at ndsu.ag/winter-rye. The publication also may be obtained at NDSU Extension county offices.
Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering was created for local volunteers and leaders who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural places, growing local capacity, learn ing about new ideas, connecting with others and leading local change. “We are excited to bring these great stories about successful, vibrant rural communities to small towns across the state” said Tara Mastel, Com munity Development Program Leader for Montana State University Extension. “We will share new research about why people are moving to rural Montana communities as well as inspiring and positive stories of successful rural community projects. We hope it helps folks get excited about what is possible for their small town.”
Delayed rye termination did provide benefits of increased ground cover during the crop season and weed control similar as achieved with pre-emergence herbicides. Weed suppression with rye can be consid ered another management tool to supple ment herbicides and other cultural weed control
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Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering includes three statewide sessions, broadcast virtually to groups of local leaders gathered in-person in rural communities across the state. Sessions begin with talks by rural
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The U.S. beef cattle industry has a long history of dem onstrating extraordinary gains in efficiency over time, using genetics, technology and management to produce more beef with fewer cows and less land.
Further, Enns notes the project has potential to pave new paths of revenue for cattle producers. These could include such things as verified sustainable production claims, in ad dition to commonly discussed carbon credits.
Colorado State University researchers are partnering with the American Hereford Association to support cattle produc ers and the beef industry in finding sustainable solutions to environmental and economic challenges.
Given the Hereford breed’s inherent genetic advantages associated with production efficiency, Ward says document ing the relationship between traits associated with efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions is logical next step for the breed and the industry.
“Beef industry stakeholders including the National Cattle men’s Beef Association have committed to improving the environmental impact of U.S. cattle production. This project aims to develop a selection tool for the American Hereford Association and the broader cattle industry that helps produc ers identify genetics that will have reduced greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing animal productivity,” says Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of CSU AgNext, a pioneering research collaborative developing sustainable solutions for animal agriculture.
Direct emissions from the animal agriculture sector ac count for 3.8% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Enteric methane accounts for approximately 27% of methane emissions in theMethaneU.S. emission, as a genetic trait in cattle, appears to be moderately heritable with genetic correlations to economi cally relevant production traits, such as measures of growth, dry matter intake and various estimates of feed efficiency.
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By leveraging existing animal performance data and moni toring animal emissions, Stackhouse-Lawson explains the goal is to identify genetic traits that influence environmental emissions from individual animals and then develop selec tion indices that can be used to reduce the environmental impact of cattle, while maintaining, and ideally improving economic returns to producers.
Partners on sustainable genetics research
“This project will also position the American Hereford Association as a sustainability leader in the beef industry through the development of genetic selection tools that can identify and inform breeders of genetics that meet climate goals without sacrificing quality, performance, and effi ciency,” says Stackhouse-Lawson.
Worldwide attention is also focusing more intently on nitrogen — a byproduct of rumen fermentation. Previous research suggests genetics play a significant role in nitrogen excretion by cattle, and when selected for, an individual animal’s environmental footprint can be reduced.
“We know genetic improvement of our industry is driven by gains made in the seedstock sector. One only needs to look at changes in carcass meat yield and quality over the last two decades to realize the potential for improvements in seedstock genetics to transform the entire beef industry,” says Animal Sciences Professor Mark Enns, a beef cattle geneticist and key member of the research team.
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“Often, we hear criticism leveled at the beef industry re garding greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of cattle on the environment, but with little context,” Enns says. “Cattle also sequester carbon and contribute to environmental health. This project will contribute to the beef cattle industry’s goal of demonstrating carbon neutrality by 2040.”
Environmental and Economic Challenges
The new research aims to enhance understanding of ge netic differences in seedstock relative to enteric methane production and nitrogen excretion while identifying selection tools that can help reduce beef’s carbon and environmental footprint.“We’re excited to begin this cooperative research agree ment with Colorado State University,” says Jack Ward, executive vice president of the American Hereford Associa tion, one of the largest beef breed associations in the U.S. “It leverages decades of research and data collected by AHA members aimed at characterizing genetics associated with production efficiency, which plays a key role in environmen tal and economic sustainability.”
“This research will help us identify ways to magnify the gains the industry has already achieved,” Ward says. “CSU is involved in this project because we are pas sionate about beef production and the beef industry, and the societal benefits it brings from the upcycling of human-inedible plant materials and byproducts into high-quality protein,” Enns says. “From a genetic im provement standpoint, CSU has a long history of new trait development and delivery of selection tools to the industry. As such, we feel we have much to contrib ute in this realm, striving to produce cattle that meet consumer demands, yet have a smaller environmental footprint.”
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As part of each project, partners offer value-added contributions to amplify the impact of RCPP funding in an amount equal to or greater than the NRCS investment.
First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every $1 invested by USDA, resulting in nearly $3 billion col lectively invested in natural resource con servation on private lands. Since inception, RCPP has made 589 awards involving over 3,000 partner organizations. Currently there are 401 active projects, with at least one active project in every state and area. Suc cessful RCPP projects provide innovative conservation solutions, leverage partner contributions and offer impactful and mea surable outcomes.
In any case, whether inspired by pecan pie or not, this day is meant to take time out to celebrate everything that is wonderful about the Pecan Cookie!
So why are we talking about pecan pie on a page about National Pecan Cookie Day? Because Pecan Cookies are basically a pecan pie that are transformed into a portable form. Which, obviously, makes these the best of all cookies anywhere. (Right behind the chocolate chip, of course. Come on, mean, we’re not heathens)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP is a partner-driven program that leverages part ner resources to advance innovative projects that address climate change, enhance water quality, and address other critical challenges on agricultural land.
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Partner-driven, locally led conservation
ducers to support the development of new conservation structures and approaches that would not otherwise be available under RCPP Classic. To see the list of 2022 RCPP projects go to wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ financial/rcpp/?cid=nrcseprd1948235
Private landowners can apply to par ticipate in an RCPP project in their region through awarded partners or at their local USDA service center.
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“Our partners are experts in their fields and understand the challenges in their own backyards,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “Through RCPP we can tap into that knowledge, in partnership with producers and USDA, to come up with lasting solutions to the challenges that farm ers, ranchers, and landowners face. We’re looking forward to seeing the results of public-private partnership at its best, made possible through these RCPP investments.”
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There was something undeni ably delicious about pecan pie, and it lacked only one thing to be perfect, portability. Thus, with the wisdom of the pastry chef, came pecanPecancookies.Pieis easily the best of pies. While some people might think that this is a point that is up for debate or some thing that can be questioned, for a lot of people, it’s not. It’s a fact! Some people might even be offended by those who don’t think that the pecan pie is the best of all pies. But this isn’t Pecan Pie Day–it’s National Pecan Cookie Day!
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The projects funded today are awarded under two different RCPP funding oppor tunities: RCPP Classic and RCPP Alterna tive Funding Arrangements (AFA). RCPP Classic projects are implemented using NRCS contracts and easements with pro ducers, landowners and communities, in collaboration with project partners. Through RCPP AFA, partners have more flexibility in working directly with agricultural pro
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Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America’s great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the con tinent. As Johnny Appleseed traveled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew.
• John Chapman (aka Johnny Apple seed) was born on September 26, 1774.
• John Chapman was born on September 26, 1774. This date is undisputed.•Itisbelieved he died on March 11, 1845. However, his date was not formally recorded and the date of death is disputed.
Origin of “Johnny Appleseed Day”:
A Little About the Legend:
• He was a nurseryman who started out planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania.
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Date When Celebrated: March 11th and/or September 26th. Why two dates?......read on
• According to legend, Johny Appleseed led a simple life and wanted little. He rarely accepted money and often donated any money he received.
Johnny Appleseed Day
There is a lot of “legend” in stories written about Johnny Ap pleseed. By it’s definition, over the years, legends grow bigger than life. It also appears that there is some link between Johnny Appleseed and very early Arbor Day celebrations.
• John Chapman was a deeply religious person He was known to preach during his travels.
There is plenty of documentation to support claims for Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11th and on September 26th.
• It is believed that he died on March 11, 1845, from what was referred to as the “winter plague”. The actual date of his death has been disputed.
Celebrate today with an apple rich menu. Include fresh apples for snacks, and some applesauce or apple pie for dessert. And, make plans to plant an apple tree.
So, here’s the skinny on the two dates:
• During the life of John Chapman, the “West” was places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
Collecting a library of bee genomes
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That may be some of the most important information to come from the Beenome100 Project, said Branstetter, “Information that will teach us more about what bees we really have in our environment and how better to conserve the bees we have.”
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“It can be difficult to ID bees in the field, especially the tiny species. When endangered bee species are present, we need to be cautious about collecting too many individuals in our efforts to survey for them, and this risk is likely grow ing” Branstetter said. “But with their genome documented, flowers may be able to be swabbed for the DNA of bees that have visited, and this information could be used to nondestructively monitor species.”
Kim Kaplan, USDA
There are about 4,000 native bee species in this country from the giant, colorful Sonoran bumble bee to the 0.08inch solitary bee Perdita minima. There also are more than 55 non-native bee species, some of which are agriculturally essential such as the European honey bee and the alfalfa leaf cutter bee.
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“An aim of Beenome100 is to create a first-of-its-kind library of high-quality, highly detailed genome maps that will help researchers answer the big questions like what genetic differences make some bee species more vulnerable to climate change or whether a bee species is likely to be more susceptible to a pesticide,” explained entomologist Jay Evans with the ARS Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, and co-lead of the project.
One species this is being tried out on is the Franklin’s bumble bee, which hasn’t been seen in a decade in its tiny range in southern Oregon and northern California. Its ge nome was mapped from museum specimens. If the system works and matching bee DNA is found in a flower swab, that would be documented proof of finding a particular bee like this one without taking a specimen from the wild.
In the bigger picture, the bee genomes will help provide a better understanding of how bees as a whole fit into the world and how they vary and change with their environment from the evolution of specialization between bee species and particular flowers to the impact of non-native bee species.
“Take the threatened Mojave poppy bee, a quarter-inchlong desert bee native to parts of Utah, Nevada and Califor nia, where it is a very important specialist pollinator of the endangered Las Vegas bearpoppy and the dwarf bearclaw poppy. And it belongs to a taxonomic family that hasn’t ever been sequenced for genomics,” Branstetter said.
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The USDA Agricultural Research Service is leading a project dubbed “Beenome100” to produce high-quality maps of the genomes of at least 100 bee species, capturing the diversity of bees in the United States, representing each of the major bee taxonomic groups in this country.
Franklin’s bumblebee The genome of the endangered Franklin’s bumble bee is being sequenced as part of the Beenome100 Project. (Photo by Colleen Meidt, D4959-1).
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There are many reasons why having these genomic maps covering the taxonomic diversity of bees are useful tools, added entomologist Michael Branstetter with the ARS Pol linating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Research Unit in Logan, Utah. Branstetter recently returned from a bee collecting trip in southern Arizona, bringing back as many 80 species that have been frozen, some of which will have their genome sequenced to become part of the Beenome100 library.
“We found not just one or two, they were abundant. We found specimens of parasite bees from three different gen era,” he said.
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He hopes that knowing more about its genes will make the genetic basis for this specialist trait and how it evolved clearer.Onthis most recent collecting trip in Arizona, Branstet ter was especially after an unusual type of bee to add to the Beenome library: parasite cuckoo bees, a group of solitary bee species that reproduce by laying their eggs in other bee’sParasitenests.cuckoo bees are supposed to be rather rare.
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Once a genome is mapped, the data becomes publicly available for scientists to work on the next step: linking functions to specific genes. The data is housed in the “i5k Workspace@NAL,” an online “toolshed” at ARS’ National Agricultural Library, which allows scientists from many organizations to work cooperatively on bioinformatics.
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Agri-food trade and climate change
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According to the FAO, agriculture in low latitude coun tries suffering from poverty and food insecurity could be negatively affected. High latitude countries, often developed economies, characterized by temperate climates, could ob serve positive effects on agriculture with warmer weather. Uneven impacts of climate changes across countries and consequent changes in food availability and access, as well as in comparative advantages, are likely to affect interna tional trade patterns.
As argued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate change has strong impacts on incomes and economic activities, although heterogeneous across countries. Among economic activities, agriculture is one of the most negatively affected by climate change but also a main driver of changes in climate.
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By allowing the reallocation of food from surplus to defi cit regions, agricultural trade has the potential to lower in equalities between regions with different levels of economic development, helping countries adapt to climate change. It is of utmost importance to find adaptation and mitigation solutions to climate change in agriculture and food systems to face and combat food insecurity.
Climate changes are a central issue for agriculture. Some effects, already observed, are likely to intensify in the future, contributing to declines in agricultural production, fluc tuations in world market prices and growing levels of food insecurity. These effects also are likely to be detrimental in some countries and positive in others with potential impacts on their economic development.
Changes in climate have both direct and indirect impacts on crop yields. Increases in temperature tend to be detri mental for crop yields, with low-latitude countries being the most negatively affected. Indeed, low latitude countries may have less potential to adapt; for instance, they are generally characterized by warmer climate and may have difficulties in producing crops that perform better in climates still warmer.
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On the demand side, a growing population and changes in diet are causing an increase in demand for food and live stock feed. Consequently, emissions from agriculture are expected to increase. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) states that the challenge for the agricultural sector is to achieve an equilibrium between adaptation to climate changes and sustainable intensification of Onagriculture.thesupply side, climate changes may have substantial impacts on world production growth. Climate is an input for agricultural production. Thus, changes in climate may affect prices and supply of agricultural outputs.
Changes in climate, both short-run shocks (i.e., weather variations) and long-run changes, have the potential to im pact economic activities. Climate changes alter productivity, thus production costs, as well as resource availability and market prices, with consequences on welfare, poverty and foodChangessecurity.in climate and agriculture are tied up together. While the agricultural sector is one of the most hit by changes in climate, it is responsible for great environmental impacts. Agricultural activities (e.g., intensive livestock, fertiliza tion, land use and management) are important contributors of greenhouse gas emissions with related consequences in terms of climate changes.
The indirect effects of changes in climate on crop yields are mainly related to increases in the cost of inputs and of factor productivity, but effects due to land use changes should not be Climateneglected.changes also affect the livestock sector: impacts are evident, for instance, on milk production, disease and parasites, feed intake and feed supplies.
Climate change is a phenomenon affecting many regions of the world, causing global warming and changes in pre cipitations patterns.
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In a recent journal article, my co-authors and I address this very important issue of the role of international agricultural and food trade (agri-food trade for short) in helping to al leviate the issues arising due to climate change.
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Overall, the impacts of climate changes on the demandsupply balances in the agricultural sector are related both to direct losses (e.g., crop failures) and several indirect effects triggered by market reactions to events occurring in other producing regions of the world.
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By Dragan Miljkovic, professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics
These solutions may involve actions to reduce net emis
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sions from agriculture and food production, for instance by modifying management practices (e.g., manure manage ment, use of fossil fuel and nitrogen fertilizer), increasing carbon sequestration (e.g., avoiding deforestation or land conversion) or producing substitutes for emission-intensive products (e.g., bioenergy, wood).
Agri-food trade and climate change
For these reasons, in recent years, the relationships be tween agriculture, trade, global value chains and climate change have been at the forefront in trade and development policy agendas of different agreements. In fact, support ing developing countries to promote sustainable develop ment and the provision of agri-food produce is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Framework Convention on Climate Change and an aim of the Paris Agreement of the United Nations. The return of the United States in the Paris Agreement should strengthen the global cooperation towards the achievement of these goals to intensify climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.
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Future research should be devoted to a better understand ing of the effects of climate change on the global agri-food sector. In fact, as weather and climate conditions change, firms, communities and countries need to develop new ad aptation strategies to the climate regimes. Understanding the relationships between trade and climate change is one of the efforts towards the promotion of sustainable development.
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The most common tick-borne diseases we see in Minne sota are Lyme disease and anaplasmosis in dogs. Other less common tick-borne diseases in Minnesota that infect both cats and dogs include ehrlichia and babesia, though cases could increase in the future given changes in tick migration patterns in the Midwest. Performing yearly heartworm and tick-borne disease screening is recommended to check for exposure to a tick-borne disease so owners can monitor for clinical signs to develop.
By Dr. Amy O’Brien, assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
Q. What parasites do dogs and cats risk coming into con tact with in Minnesota?
O’Brien: There are a variety of products that help elimi nate a flea infestation, but it is a long and frustrating process. It is important to remember that there are also eggs and larvae on the patient—and in their environment or home—that may not be affected by these products until the flea develops into an adult. Therefore, it is imperative that the patient and all other dogs and cats in the household use flea preventative for at least three months to ensure there is no host for them to live on. Tapeworms transmitted by fleas can be easily treated with medication from your veterinarian. Hypersensitivity reactions, anemias and most other bacteria transmitted by fleas can be treated if they are caught in time.
O’Brien: Fleas typically cause significant itching in dogs and cats. Patients that develop tapeworms will often have rice-shaped segments near the anus.
Q. Which preventatives work best?
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O’Brien: Fleas are a bothersome parasite that cause sig nificant itching in dogs and cats. Once a patient has fleas, they usually develop tapeworms due to flea ingestion. In rare cases, some patients develop a flea bite hypersensitivity causing them to be allergic to the material in the saliva. If the number of fleas on a patient is significant enough, it can cause anemia—low red blood cell count—which can lead to death if not caught in time. Although rare, fleas can spread certain types of bacteria that can cause disease in both dogs and cats as well as people.
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The majority of tick-borne diseases can be treated, but there is a possibility of long-term side effects from the bac teria depending on where it affects that patient. For instance, lyme nephritis is a rare condition where bacteria causes damage to the kidneys of dogs.
O’Brien: There are a variety of flea and tick preventatives on the market. It is important to note that many of these products work in different ways. Some will kill fleas and ticks as they walk along the skin while others require the flea or tick to bite to get the product. Some products have a repellent. For ticks, the goal is to kill the tick before it can be attached long enough to transmit the bacteria that can cause tick-borne disease. It is important to work with your veteri narian to determine the best product for your pet. There are over-the-counter products on the market, but some of these products have a narrow margin of safety and/or shouldn’t be used around cats.
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O’Brien: In Minnesota, dogs and cats are at risk of con tracting heartworm, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks. Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, whereas intestinal parasites are ingested by dogs and cats eating grass/dirt or by eating the host, such as a flea. Fleas are commonly found on a variety of mammals and avian species in the environ ment—wild rabbits and bunnies are a common backyard animal that can carry fleas. Ticks are found in grass and wooded areas and are commonly found on a variety of wild mammals, rodents and avian species. The most common parasites are fleas and ticks.
Q. Are there treatments available?
Q. How do I know if my pet has a parasite?
Q. What diseases or conditions do fleas and ticks transmit?
Depending on the type and age of the tick, you may never know your dog or cat has a tick. Deer ticks and nymphs of other ticks are very small and can be very difficult to find even with dogs and cats with fine fur. Most commonly, own ers will see a small bug crawling on the fur, an attached tick, or an engorged tick that has been attached to the skin for days. The bacterium that can be transmitted from ticks can cause a variety of symptoms and signs including shifting leg lameness, fever, decreased appetite, lethargy, etc.
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Many diseases in pigs can be prevented or their effects minimized by vaccines for mulated specifically for use in pigs. These vaccines provide a management tool that, when used properly, can greatly reduce reliance on the other medications including medically important antimicrobials (that is, those to treat serious infections in people). Why should you consider vaccinating your herd?
Protecting your swine farm from entry and spread of diseases is critical. Some times, despite excellent biosecurity and animal husbandry, pigs can become infected by a disease transmitted by humans (such as human influenza), from the sow (such as circovirus), or from other pigs and vectors. Vaccines prepare your pigs for that possibil ity by priming their immune system in ways that help them fight off or neutralize the disease or its effects, thus minimizing dam age it may cause to the lungs, intestines, or other critical organs. Most commercial vac cines widely used in pigs have consistently demonstrated excellent efficacy against the bacteria or viruses they target. In surveys designed to determine pig disease cost (due to lost performance, death, or treatment) versus the cost of disease prevention by vaccines, the reported benefits of vaccines consistently exceed their cost by at least 2.5:1 (Miller & Dorn, 1990; Niemi et al., 2018). Exceptions to these findings include vaccines against coronavirus strains that cause porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) and transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE). These vaccines have not consistently stimulated the correct immune response. Other vac cines that remain controversial for naïve (not previously exposed) herds but have shown promise to stabilize an infected herd include the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) vaccines. There are other important reasons for using vaccines to protect your herd. First, swine producers are committed to the well-being of their animals, so it makes sense for them to prevent diseases before their animals contract them. For example, the disease ery sipelas will cause a high fever and lesions on the skin. As a result, pigs go off feed and some experience pain in the joints. These conditions are fully preventable by vacci nating against erysipelas. Second, vaccines reduce the number of pigs that will contract diseases such as erysipelas and influenza that can be transmitted to and cause disease in humans. Third, preventing disease by vaccination usually allows animals to be raised using less antimicrobials, including those that are medically important. Reduc ing large-scale use of medically important antimicrobials, including many of those given as feed or water additives, helps prevent the emergence of antimicrobialresistant strains of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. This is critical for preserving the long-term efficacy of those agents for future use in both animal and human medicine. This concept is central to the objectives
Diseases that infect pigs can enter the farm in many forms, including through other pigs, contaminated feed, delivery trucks or equipment, rodents and other wildlife, and people. They can also come in attached to dust particles that blow in from neighboring farms. These sources of disease are almost impossible to eliminate entirely. However, in many infectious diseases, the infectious dose (amount of virus particles or bacteria required to cause disease) largely determines the disease outcome. An infec tious dose can be reduced dramatically by consistently practicing preventive farm bi osecurity measures (Zangaro & Benjamin, 2021) (https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/ simple-biosecurity-tips-for-your-smallswine-farm). As prevention typically costs less than treatment, biosecurity should al ways form the first line of defense against disease on swine farms.
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Why should vaccine-based approaches to disease management never precede or preclude vigorous application of sound biosecurity measures on your farm?
Vaccination strategies for pigs raised on small farms
How can you develop a vaccination strategy for your herd?
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By Dave Thompson, Michigan State University Extension Educator; Madonna Benjamin, MSU Extension Swine Extension Specialist; Dan Brown, DVM, 4-Star Veterinarian Services
of responsible antimicrobial use programs (such as the Veterinary Feed Directive and the We Care initiative) advocated by U.S. meat and dairy producer organizations.
No single vaccine strategy fits all farms. Disease risk can vary based on geographical areas and pig flow patterns, including entry of new stock. Also, vaccine selection and dose regimen are often dependent on pig age and breeding status. Gilts are typically vaccinated prior to farm entry and again prior to breeding because they may be naïve to current diseases on the farm. Vac cines can provide a quick immune response including antibodies in the colostrum that are passed from the gilt to their first litter. Because maternal antibodies wane in the first 2 to 3 weeks after birth, piglets will likely require another vaccine at weaning. For these reasons, the best advice regard ing vaccine products, dosage, and timing, along with information on the risk of spe cific diseases in your area, will likely come from your veterinarian. It is also useful to consider information provided by your vaccine supplier, swine breeder, feed mill employees, and other local pig farmers. A general vaccine strategy, summarized in Table 1, includes important diseases that can be prevented using commercially available vaccines. Combination products are avail able for most of these common diseases, the use of which brings the added benefits of reducing labor, handling stress on the pigs, and the number of injection site lesions. Vaccines are also available for diseases that occur less frequently in U.S. pigs or occur frequently but, for various reasons, don’t provide consistent protection from disease (Table 2). Your vet may recommend use of one or more of these vaccines based on con ditions in your area or specific to your farm. &
Being half-naked and short on food and ammo offers only one benefit: You travel light. The well-supplied, smartly uniformed British were slower.
In fact, the British massed volley system forced soldiers to do everything in unison. If you let every soldier fight his own way, your force is far less effective. Some would simply run away; others would stick around crying and praying. More soldiers than you think would shoot blindly, even firing deliberately high so as not to kill. The remaining minority might actually harm the enemy.
The first major battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place in 1775. It followed the smaller opening battles at Lexington and Concord.
The British accounts go on endlessly about humidity, heat, cold, wind, sleet, snowdrifts, cloudbursts, and other nasty weather conditions. Most British soldiers must have won dered, “What does my Sovereign want with this wretched hellhole? I notice he doesn’t choose to live here.”
The attitude of the British domestic anti-war movement was this: “If those insane Yankees want to surrender all the benefits of membership in a great empire, good riddance! Why spend money and lives to keep them in our folds?”
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How did the ramshackle colonists manage to win their independence from the mighty British?
Many Americans chalk it up to British stupidity and Yan kee ingenuity. “The boneheaded British,” they might say” marched like scarlet practice targets while the colonials picked them off from behind rocks and trees.” Hogwash.
British leaders’ constant indecision, in fighting, and re signing undermined the cause. King George III must have wanted to crack their bewigged heads together. It wasn’t always clear whose side they were on.
The Royal Navy was (and is) the senior British service. By comparison, the army was a red-coated stepchild of sorts often undermanned. It resorted to the help of German Mercenaries (the famed “Hessian troops”), many of whom deserted. The British army lacked the means to field enough forces to pacify the colonies.
In bumblebee hives, the entire colony except for the queen, dies at the end of each
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So where did we get this “from behind rocks and trees” notion? Small groups of colonials indeed sniped at British troops; harassing fire is annoying but doesn’t in itself win a war.The colonists won largely because of perseverance. But there were other factors that caused a major pain in His Majesty’s Royal Posterior:
The final major battle of the war was the Battle of Yor ktown in October 1781. It ended with the surrender of the
In the poorly trained colonial forces, discipline was often that bad. In the European system, everyone loaded and fired together. An officer or sergeant directed that volley where it would do some good. The British followed a core principle of military science: Bash the key sector with all your might.
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Table 1. Swine Vaccines
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Table 2. Situational or Preferential Swine Vaccines to Consider
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But what’s to be done with the estimated 40 million to 70 million pounds of peanut skins that are stripped from the nut in the process of turning it into peanut butter, snack food, candy ingredients, oil and other products?
Aware of peanut sensitivities in some consumers, the re searchers also checked for the presence of allergenic peanut proteins in egg and meat samples produced from birds fed peanut-containing diets. However, no traces of peanut aller gens were detected. Another interest: determining whether birds fed peanut skins shed fewer Salmonella bacteria, which can pose a human food safety concern with the consumption of poultry meat or eggs.
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Toomer said profiling the nutritional chemistry and prop erties of peanut skins is a key step towards figuring out how best to use them, with potential benefits to producers and consumers. More broadly, Toomer’s efforts dovetail with the ARS lab’s overarching mission to improve the productivity, processing, end-user quality and nutritional value of not only peanut, but also cucumber, sweetpotato, pepper and cabbage crops.
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Ondulla Toomer, a research chemist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Raleigh, North Carolina has someHerideas.studies at the agency’s Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit in Raleigh suggest a range of food and livestock feed uses that could potentially open the door to new, value-added markets for peanut skins.
Jan Suszkiw, ARS
America’s fondness for peanuts accounts for 65 percent of all U.S. nut consumption. Per person, that equates to nearly 8 pounds of goobers annually.
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On the functional food front, the researchers are com paring concentrations of bioactive compounds in different colored peanut skins, which range from red, tan and brown, to white, black and variegated.
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On the livestock feed front, Toomer and collaborators are exploring the benefits of adding peanut skins to the diets of poultry. However, peanut skins contain tannins, which can reduce the digestion of protein from feed. The researchers have begun evaluating low inclusion levels (four percent) of peanut skins with a view to determining the optimal amount that can be added.
Peanut skins: More than meets the eye
Instead of landfill waste, Toomer sees untapped nutritional potential in the paper-thin skins, which are chock full of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber and minerals and vitamins. Peanut skins also contain bioactive compounds, including antioxidants that help neutralize cell-damaging molecules in the body called free radicals. Some, in fact, have antioxidant activity levels equal to those of green tea, grape skins and other sources.
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Sourcing and storing vaccines for pigs
Vaccination strategies for pigs raised on small farms
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lowing injection. This information is clearly stated on the product label and must be fol lowed. Be aware that efficacy of some live vaccines can be compromised by pre- or co-administration of certain antimicrobials. Zinc deficiency can also compromise vac cine efficacy by virtue of the immunesup porting effects of this trace mineral. Your veterinarian will be able to answer questions regarding withdrawal time requirements and possible interactions between vaccines and antimicrobials or trace minerals. Most vac cines currently used in pigs are administered into muscle (IM) or just beneath the skin (SC) a few inches behind the ear (Figure 1); a few can be administered intranasally (in the nose) or in water, which can be af fected by water treatment protocols. The proper needle size (gauge) and length is based on stage or size of the pig (Table 3). Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) guidelines (National Pork Board, 2022) recommend use of detectable needles when possible. Plan to use each needle no more than 10 times, and discard used needles in a con tainer marked “sharps,” designed to prevent needles from spilling out if the container is dropped or turned over. You should never use a bent needle. If a needle breaks during injection and you are unable to remove it, mark the area with a bright color label and alert anyone who might purchase the pig or transport the pig for slaughter. Make sure the butcher is aware of the needle and its approximate location.
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Figure 1. Proper location for IM injection of a va cinne in pigs. Photo credit: Casey Zangaro, Michigan State University Extension.
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Most important diseases that infect pigs, including those caused by pathogenic vi ruses and bacteria, can be prevented or their effects reduced by vaccines. Along with a sound biosecurity program, vaccines are the most cost-effective tool for preventing seri ous disease outbreaks on your farm. In most circumstances, vaccines are effective only when administered before exposure occurs to the specific pathogen it targets. The type of vaccine and dose regimen used can be highly dependent on the stage of pig devel opment, and whether the animal involved is a breeding or nonbreeding animal. Always administer vaccines according to the manu facturer’s recommendations and be aware of withholding times for some vaccines. Your vet is the best source of information to consider when developing a vaccination strategy for your farm.#####
Your vet is the best source of advice re garding where to purchase vaccines. Store vaccines according to label instructions and always check the expiration date. Most vaccines consist of biological materials suspended in aqueous solvents and are best stored in the refrigerator. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of the vaccines since this practice can destroy the biological ma terial contained within them.
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Before giving vaccines, read the dos ing instructions on the label and confirm the expiration date. Record the day’s date, pig ID, vaccine administered, lot number, expiration date, dose volume used, and the name of the person delivering the vaccine. Pigs should be healthy at the time of vac cination. Don’t vaccinate an animal running a fever. Make sure the intended injection site is clean. Most vaccines have withdrawal times; usually this period is 21 days fol
Summary
You vet can help identify which diseases are reliably preventable with vaccines and how to obtain the best options for your farm. Michigan State University Extension recommends that you and your vet work together to develop a vaccination strategy that includes such information as: • Disease • Vaccine • Vendor(s) • Dosing schedule • Amount, site, dosing procedure • Possible injection site reactions to be prepared for • Required withholding periods Record this information (as a standard operating proce dure, or SOP) and review on a regular basis with your vet to ensure that the plan is up to date. This SOP should be readily accessible to you, farm staff, and anyone else who may need to fill in for you and provide pig care over an extended period. Management by vaccination of some pig diseases is not straightforward. PRRS may require a nu anced approach to vaccine-based prevention as new variants might be less responsive to vaccines currently available. During 2021, the emergence of new strains has caused high mortality in sow barns, nursery, and grower finishers. If your herds are likely to be exposed, consult with your veterinar ian on a vaccination program for weaned, breeding, and incoming animals. Decisions around vaccination might also benefit from the type of information obtained through surveillance methods that measure disease presence or response. For example, process ing fluid, oral fluid fluids-to-identify-disease-in-pigs),edu/news/sampling-oral-and-processing-(https://www.canr.msu.orblood
sampling results that show an increase in porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in your herd, even in the absence of clinical signs, might signal an emerging problem that can be prevented by vaccination.
MJ
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MSU Extension shares considerations for fertilizing winter wheat
Chloride is a micronutrient that winter wheat producers should consider in fertility programs. Certain winter wheat varieties (Bobcat, CDC Falcon, Raptor, Peregrine and Promontory) are susceptible to physio logical leaf spots in chloride-deficient soils, according to Uta McKelvy, plant pathologist with MSU Extension and assistant research professor in the Department of Plant Sci ences and Plant “PhysiologicalPathology.leafspots closely re semble fungal leaf spots such as tan spot, but they are not caused by pathogens,” McKelvy said. She pointed out that “physi ological leaf spots tend to develop most severely on the flag leaf, although it may be observed before flag leaf emergence. In
“Ifspots.planting a variety known to display physiological leaf spots, or if physiologi cal leaf spots have been observed in a field before, producers should consider apply ing 10-20 pounds potash per acre, which contains 4.5-9 pounds chloride per acre, to mitigate chloride deficiency,” Jones said.
Phosphorous and potassium
Phosphorus and potassium are immobile nutrients in the soil and tend to be relatively stable in a field over time, Jones said. Thus, the timing of soil testing for phosphorous and potassium is less important than for more mobile nutrients, like nitrogen.
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MSU Extension has several resources for making fertilizer decisions available at store.msuextension.org, including Montana Wheat Production Guide, Fertilizer Guide lines for Montana Crops, Interpretation of Soil Test Reports for Agriculture and Developing Fertilizer Recommendations for Agriculture.
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As winter wheat harvest in Montana comes to a close, producers may be thinking about fertilizer decisions for upcoming win ter wheat seeding. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and chloride should all be considered in fertility programs, accord ing to Clain Jones, soil fertility specialist with Montana State University Extension and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture.
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contrast, fungal leaf spots are mostly found on older leaves lower in the canopy. Physi ological leaf spots may also occur more uniformly across a field, while fungal leaf spots are generally associated with areas of high residue in the field.
He added that chloride is very mobile, so it can be applied as a broadcast application if there are concerns with salt damage if applied in the seed row. To verify that cere als have chloride deficiency, a whole plant sample or just flag leaves can be analyzed for chloride. Tissue levels of chloride below 0.1% are likely deficient, although once the flag leaf has physiological leaf spots, even a rescue treatment of chloride will not reverse the physiological leaf spots. Jones pointed out that chloride tissue testing can still be useful to identify the need for chloride in future growing seasons.
“If past yields or protein levels have been unexpectedly low and don’t respond to ad ditional nitrogen fertilizer, sulfur may be deficient,” Jones said. Strip trials with gyp sum or ammonium sulfate can determine if winter wheat is responsive to sulfur in a given field.
Producers should wait to apply nitrogen and sulfur until spring, Jones said, as these nutrients can leach in shallow or coarse soils, and test levels can change dramati cally over winter. MSU fertilizer guidelines for nitrogen are based on spring soil nitrate tests.
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“These nutrients are best applied below the soil surface near winter wheat seed because placing them in the root zone will maximize availability to the crop,” Jones said. Producers should base phosphorus and potassium fertilizer applications on fall soil tests in the top 6 inches for “Olsen P” and “exchangeable K,” two lab tests that estimate the amount of each nutrient avail able to Accordingplants.to Jones, phosphorus is im portant for healthy root growth and suc cessful overwintering of winter wheat. If soil tests show Olsen P levels of less than 24 parts per million, then winter wheat can benefit from phosphorous fertilizer. Previ ous MSU research has found that because phosphorous can help winter wheat survive Montana’s harsh winters, phosphorous fer tilizer is needed for winter wheat more than most other crops grown in the state, which need Olsen P levels to be approximately 16 parts per Phosphorusmillion.fertilizers can be applied in fairly high amounts in the seed row as long as minimal nitrogen and potassium are ap plied with the seed, Jones said. Common phosphorous fertilizer sources are mono ammonium phosphate (MAP; 11-52-0) and liquid ammonium phosphate (10-34-0).
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Potassium deficiencies are generally rare in Montana but can occur in coarse-textured soils or in fields where straw is frequently removed. Soil potassium test levels above 250 parts per million are adequate for winter wheat production. However, winter wheat can respond to potassium fertilizer (potash; 0-0-60) at potassium test levels above 250 parts per million, especially in no-till soils that tend to be cooler than tilled soils in spring.“Potash is best used with a subsurfacebanded application to get the potassium in the root zone,” Jones said. “If applied infurrow with the seed, limit the total amount of nitrogen and K2O, or potassium oxide, to less than 20 pounds per acre. Potash is also effective when broadcast at seeding.”
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“Distinguishing between physiological leaf spots and fungal leaf spots is difficult but important when deciding if a fungicide application is necessary,” McKelvy added. She recommended individuals contact their local Extension agent for help identify ing physiological leaf spots. Whole plant samples can also be sent to MSU’s Schut ter Diagnostic Lab to identify the cause of leaf
Nitrogen and sulfur
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Remember the famous photo of the builders who sat on the crane poles eating lunch while building the Empire State building? Those were tradesmen. Tradesmen build our homes, roads, businesses, and schools. They are considered the backbone of every nation, because they are doing the jobs that no one wants to do. That’s why there is a day dedicated to them and their hard work, which include recognition events, celebrations and activities that pres ent the hard work that they do.
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The MSU Fertilizer Recommendation tool (sarc.montana. edu/php/soiltest) and the Economic Nitrogen websitesioneducropsiteaddressedJonesabouttools(msuextension.org/econtools/nitrogen/index.html)Calculatorareonlinetohelpcalculatefertilizerrequirements.Questionsthisorothersoilfertilitytopicsmaybedirectedtoatclainj@montana.eduor406-994-6076ormaybebyvisitingtheMSUExtensionsoilfertilitywebatlandresources.montana.edu/soilfertility.Forquestionsonidentifyingphysiologicalleafspotsanddiseases,contactMcKelvyatuta.mckelvy@montana.orcall406-994-5572.InformationonsamplesubmistotheSchutterDiagnosticLabcanbefoundonthelab’satdiagnostics.montana.edu/contact.html.
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You can talk with someone you know and learn more about their industry. You can create cards, make them dinner, host a party to give them a break. Basically do anything that says “thank you” and they will definitely appreciate your kindness.
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Irwin tools, a world-class manufacturer of a broad line of professional hand tools and power tool accessories, founded the day in 2011 to honor the men and women who work hard to keep the United States running. Irwin tools tend to host nominations for those who have made impact in their community. However, this holiday is mainly about recognition, and thus many local town who support their tradesmen are more likely to give out the awards to those who worked to sustain their communities.
How to celebrate Tradesmen Day
For lights, we use candles And the glow from the fires flickering grace We got rid of the two bills above But a maternity bill took their place © Robert Lee Ridgway (Vaughn, facebook.com/RobertLeeRidgwayPoetMontana)
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The “First Thanksgiv ing” was little more than a harvest feast. Thanksgiving was not an official holiday until Abraham Lincoln pro claimed a national day for giving thanks in 1863.
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Essentially, tradesmen are the start of great stories. Many actors, musicians, and artists tend to start off in these areas of work because of the availability of jobs in the market place. However, these days people tend to look at the person’s work in their biggest moments of their life, instead of looking back on their previous jobs and seeing the efforts they’ve done there as an accomplishment in itself.
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Texture and leaf structure – what does that have to do with drought-tolerant pe rennials? Unique leaf structure helps these plants reduce water loss through transpira tion and adds textural interest. Fine, lacy foliage with reduced leaf surface; thick, waxy succulent foliage; or broad, fuzzy leaf blades can reduce water loss from plants and provide many options for using the texture of perennials to extend the visual interest of the landscape well beyond the bloom period.
That’s okay, let it rest. Grass protects it self from scorching heat by going dormant. Let it rest during summer’s heat and revive when Fall’s cooler temperatures arrive. A half inch of water about every two to three weeks will keep the crowns and roots healthy. Native, drought-resistant grass varieties, like buffalo and blue grama, will require less water during dormancy than cool season grasses. Save water and let the lawn rest until Fall.
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Save money and water by using rainwa ter and gray water. Residents can capture and store runoff or route graywater for landscape irrigation, reducing both cost and demand for treated potable water. Rain barrels, cisterns, underground tanks, or graywater reuse systems capture, store and provide irrigation water eliminating the need to purchase water. Use less potable water and pay less with rain harvesting and graywater reuse.
Create a pollinator friendly space by in cluding a wide variety of native flowering trees, shrubs and plants in the landscape. Include herbs like mint, parsley, sage, and hyssop; blooming vegetables like broccoli, mustard and kale; and even weedy flowers like dandelions and clover. Aim to have at least three plants blooming at a time from early spring to late fall. Offer water for a finishing touch. Be a gracious host with pollinator friendly landscapes.
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As we once again are experiencing drought this year, we need to consider drought tolerant plants. These plants will persist for three or more years with little or no supplemental watering, and help con serve water, reduce water maintenance and still provide multi-season color and interest. They do best in full sun and well-drained soil. Areas that are difficult to water or are subject to reflected heat and light are good locations for drought-tolerant perennials.
By Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
Do you need to adjust your canning time or pressure for high altitude, or can you use the recipe as printed?
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Size, spacing and form – keep this in mind when planting drought tolerant pe rennials. The size of your planting space influences your choice of plants. Space perennials for their mature size – it’s easy to put them too close together when they are small. Good spacing allows air circula tion, which is essential to allow the foliage to dry, thus reducing disease. Plant forms change as the season progresses. Use bold, contrasting forms as focal points.
Raw pack means putting raw, unheated food directly into jars. Boiling liquid is poured over the food to obtain proper
Are atmospheric steam canners safe to use for canning?
rio” according to the University of Wiscon sin Extension Food Safety Division. Only naturally acid foods like peaches, pears and apples or acidified foods as salsa or pickles may be safely canned. Twenty minutes need to be added to the processing time for our altitude. See Guidelines for using a Steam Canner for Home Food Preservation for complete directions on their use.
Protect your home and pocketbook by planting trees to increase your home’s en ergy efficiency. Evergreens planted on the northwest side of a home can help protect a house from winter winds and summer storms. Deciduous trees raised on the east, west, and southwest sides of a house can shade against summer’s heat and let warm sunlight in during winter. Spend less with proper tree placement for better energy use.
In western Nebraska, we need to adjust a printed canning recipe for high altitude. For altitudes between 4000 and 6000 feet, add 10 minutes to the time for a water-bath canner. A pressure canner needs to be at 13 pounds pressure for the designated time.
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When canning, use pickling or canning salt. It contains no fillers or non-caking ma terials which can turn the brine cloudy. Sea salt contains minerals from the ocean which can turn the brine undesirable colors. Salt is not required to prevent spoilage, unless it is a fermented product like sauerkraut or dill pickles. Use iodized salt or sea salt as a flavoring when preparing the final product or dish.
It’s hard to think of winter when it’s so hot outside. Foliage and seed heads of many drought-tolerant perennials can be left in place well into winter with a backdrop of ornamental grasses or evergreens, providing an extended season of interest. Leaving the foliage in place until spring holds leaves and snow as insulation, protecting roots of plants from winter injury. Don’t let material sit on plant crowns. Good air circulation and drainage are essential for winter survival.
Sea salt vs. canning salt?
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Garden produce can be preserved by two canning methods, the water-bath or the pressure canner. Water-bath canning is for produce with high acidity, like pickles, most fruits, sauerkraut, tomatoes, jams and jellies. The pressure canner is used for lowacid foods, like vegetables, meats, sea foods and salsas without added acid. Improperly canned produce may result in a deadly food poisoning.
Texture and color – what does that have to do with perennials? Color, timing and duration of flowers is important, but foli age color contributes to the design. Many drought-tolerant perennials have silver or gray foliage. It shines in low light and acts as a foil for brighter colors. Lambs ear has gray-green foliage. Warm colors make spaces seem smaller and hotter, such as Black-eyed Susan or Blanket Flower. Cool colors and pastels are tranquil, such as Blue Flax.
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Trees are long-term investments in our landscapes providing shade, protection, and beauty. Help trees succeed. Plant the right tree in the right spot by considering the tree’s mature height, width and growth habits. Water tree root zones when soil is dry six inches deep. Promote good structural growth with proper pruning in late fall or early spring while dormant. Make the land scape rich with trees by proper placement, watering, and pruning.
“We need to keep bean moisture content high within the recommended range to get better cup quality, specifically coffee acidity,” says Alemayehu. “The study confirms that better quality coffees come from selective hand-picking of red-ripe cherries. In addition, it is better to use the dry processing method within the recommended range of green bean moisture content.”
Most Americans wake up to coffee every morning. In fact, the National Coffee Association says that 70% of Americans drink coffee every week (62% drink it every day!)Researcher collected coffee cherries drying on a wire
Because of deforestation, the genetic material of Ara bica coffee is stored in a preserve, called the Kafa Bio sphere Reserve was established in 2010 as a UNESCO site. The United States preserves both seeds and genetic materials in seed banks. In addition, some sites, like the Wild Chile Botanical Area in Arizona preserve live plants, similar to Ethiopia’s UNESCO site.
Many factors influence the growth and development of coffee plants, including: rain-fallaltitude, soilmoisture,light,relativetemperature,pattern,humidity,andnutrients
Professional coffee testers participated in the testing phase of the research. They participated in the physical, raw, and cup testing procedures.
the type of bean, the way it is grown – or the way it is processed that makes the most of every last drop of Researcherscoffee?recently published a paper about this ques tion in Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment jour nal. The journal is a publication of the American Society of Agronomy and the Crop Science Society of America.
Addis Alemayehu and a research team at Southern Ag ricultural Research Institute in Ethiopia studied Arabica coffee. Ethiopia is Africa’s leading country for coffee bean production, and Arabica is the leading variety.
“Coffee production and processing systems are the pri mary factors that determine the overall quality of coffee produced in a specific environment,” says Alemayehu.
The research team studied coffee crops from three different regions. All the regions were within the Kafa Biosphere Reserve in Kaffa Zone, in the southwestern part of Ethiopia. The growing regions ranged from over 1500 feet high (comparable to Arizona’s Camelback Mountains) to over 11,000 feet (similar to the Wasatch Mountain Range in Utah). The temperature and rainfall varied at each site, as did some of the growing practices. This gave the team data on production and growth habits that may influence coffee bean quality.
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These factors then influence the quality of the bean, and of the biochemicals inside the bean that influence the coffee quality.
“Arabica coffee is an integral part of the southwestern Ethiopian tropical forest agroecology,” says Alemayehu. “The forest ecosystems create conducive conditions for producing distinctive quality coffee. They also are a good source of income for farmers.”
tightly. It will shrink during processing. Hot pack means heating the food to boiling and packing the hot food and boiling liquid into jars. Pack loosely as shrinkage has already taken place. Hot pack yields better color and flavor when water bath processed.
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To study bean processing’s influence on bean quality the team collected ripe cherries (unprocessed beans) at study sites from October to December 2018. Each sample was divided into three equal amounts to apply the three processing methods: dry, semi-wet and wet processing: Dry processing means coffee cherries were sundried. Wet processing means coffee cherries are pulped with machine. The beans are then fermented as part of the wet processingSemi-wetmethod.processing means coffee cherries pulped with machine and hand washed, then parchment coffees with mucilage cover were sundried.
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To help conserve moisture, plants in drier regions close their stomatal openings in the middle of the day. However, in these regions, early mornings are the maximum plant growth period because dew drops surround the leaves of the plants and trigger photosynthetic activity.
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If you can, enjoy the day with them. That is the greatest gift they can receive from you. If you can’t see them, call them, or skype. When you call, make sure you have the time for a long conversation. Remember, grandparents will always ask about you first and listen intently to everything you have to say. They are never rushed or in a hurry. They are there just for you.
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According to blogger Udayakumar Sekaran, most arid and semi-arid regions are under dry conditions for half of the year. Dew is a major water source because dew forms more frequently than rain events. Dew helps plants to accelerate their metabolism and increase plant biomass. Dew also plays an essential role in regulating the inner water of plants and helps them activate photosynthesis rapidly.
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Does dew provide water to plants?
“In some context, dew also plays an indirect role in plant health by improving soil moisture condition. Dewdrops on the soil surface decrease soil evaporation loss and mitigate soil water tension,” says Sekaran.
It is only right and fitting that one day of the year is set aside to honor our grandparents. It is time to celebrate those special people who are always there with a hug, a kiss, a cookie, something special, or take us somewhere.
Dew ultimately helps species survive drought conditions by reducing water stress and transpiration.
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One of the prettiest sights first thing in the morning is finding dew droplets on surrounding greenery. During cool nights, water from the air precipitates on plant leaves. Dew is not only aesthetic but is considered an important source of moisture and water for plant life. The August 8th Sustain able, Secure Food Blog explains how dew is an essential source for plants especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Dew droplet sitting on green leaf
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A cowboy buys a horse from the town pastor. The pastor explains, “to make the horse go, you gotta yell, ‘Thank God!’ And to make it stop, yell, ‘Hallelujah.’” The cowboy rides off. He rides all day and starts to nod off in the saddle when he notices he is about to ride straight over a cliff. Searching his memory, he yells to the horse, “Hallelujah! Hallelujah!” The horse grinds to a stop just at the edge of the cliff. The cowboy wipes the sweat off his forehead. ”Phew!” the cow boy sighs. “Thank God!”
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What if the hay can get put up but it’s put up late resulting in low quality hay? Regrowth after an early August cutting was measured in September and the regrowth contained 16.5% crude protein. This is a great grazing option for weaned calves or even dry cows if stocked correctly.
Wet hay meadow options
In the Sandhills, hay cut on August 1st had a crude protein content of 6.4% but can vary by year. Grazing in the winter may be the only option for wet meadows. Temporary fence and water may be another cost, but there will be no expense of putting up the hay. This also eliminates the risk of damag ing the meadow from equipment or risking bales sitting in water until winter. Dry cows can do well during the winter grazing mature meadows and may only require some protein supplementation to maintain body condition.
Depending on where you are in the state, your meadows may be wet or bone dry and the grass is short. Many have already harvested their meadows while others are just get tingSubirrigatedstarted.
More meadows are being hayed this year than the last few years. With meadows that remain wet, these options may work better every year for an operation.
meadows in some parts of the state remain too wet to hay while most have had a good window to put it up for the first time in two or three years. If the cool-season grasses are short this year because of the challenging spring, they still may be high quality. As the summer progresses and the plants become more mature, the quality of the standing hay continues to decrease.
Currently the Hawks have 270 mother cows and 110 replacement heifers. “When I came back, we were running four or five different herds of fifty cows together, leav ing them in a pasture for a month,” states Cory. “About two years ago, we put them all together into one herd and then last year we split up pastures with electric fence, moving them every three days. We now allow more rest time between grazing the pastures and that act alone has started to increase our species diversity.”
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The family’s lower stress levels can be at tributed to soil health improvements and grazing practices they are implementing on their land. “When it’s not raining and you’re a conventional farmer you just sit around and talk about how it’s not raining,” states Cory. “Now we are out intensively grazing cattle. We have tightened up the rotations, so that we can keep more grass in front of us for longer because we know hay’s going to be short this year. It gives you the ability to change what you are doing so that you can actually have economic impact even if there is no moisture. It’s given us more security,” says Cory.
Adrian Hawks began working with NRCS over ten years ago through the En vironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for his ranching opera tions. “Both dad and my uncle have both been fairly innovative on what they were doing,” states Cory. “Dad has done a lot of cross fencing and water developments for the cows. He was probably more progres sive on the cattle side of things than most of the ranches around here. So, we had a good base to start off with the intensive grazing.”
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Despite a year of low precipitation, the Hawks feel positive about their progress so far. “This year we are experiencing a drought but we are considerably less stressed than we’ve ever been before,” continues Cory.
Field recently planted to a warm season cover crop mix before this June 21, 2021 photo (see buildings to Cory’s right for reference point). Little rainfall held back plant growth, but Cory and NRCS District Conservationist Laurie Massar were able to find seedlings with viable roots.
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When asked by her husband what she thinks the biggest issue in the world today is, Belinda says without hesitation, “Global warming and reducing our carbon footprint. And it all starts with the soil. By making the soil healthier, we’re getting healthier crops, healthier people and that’s the goal – a healthier world.”
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To save both time and labor cross fencing, Cory engineered a mobile, solar-powered electric fence trailer with plans to tweak the design and build additional units. “We can take the unit out with the four-wheeler and reel out a mile of fence in about seven minutes,” says Cory. “It works good for big moves. We use it for perimeter and cross fencing for smaller sections.” The Hawks are constantly striving toward improvement by developing innovative ways to work smarter and save on inputs. “We are trying to come up with easy solutions to make things work smoother,” states Belinda.
The Hawks’ soil health journey began in 2009 when they returned to north central Montana after college graduation. The cou ple purchased the ranch next to Cory’s dad Adrian; land that the family homesteaded since 1910. They added to their operation over the next few years and now manage 17,000 acres of range and farmland spread over twenty miles.
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Same location as previous photo (see buildings to Cory’s right). This photo was taken the week of September 1, 2021. Cover crops are part of the management strategy for the Hawks family. Not all cover crop mixes may perform this well, especially in drought years. Contact your local NRCS field office to learn more about how cover crops may fit into your operation and which mixes perform best in your area. NRCS con servationists can also help design a custom mix to meet your goals.
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To meet the requirements of participat ing in the TIP, the Hawks purchased both pieces of equipment. They chose to use the EQIP funding from the TIP to make these purchases. “The disc drill and the stripper header are the two biggest changes we can do,” states Cory. “We worked a long time and didn’t gain any ground and now, after a few years doing it differently, we are getting a lot of soil cover and seeing improvements in the soil,” he continues. “The advantages of going no-till and the stripper header are moisture retention. We are impressed with how much sub-moisture we have now. We have been able to grow a crop that is better than it has been in a long time on signifi cantly less moisture. And now we are start ing to get some cover on the ground which is probably the first and most important step in our NRCS’sopinion.”Massar agrees, “The longer we are doing this, we realize that these are critical steps. We’ve had a lot of people dab bling in soil health, but if you’re still using a hoe drill and you don’t have cover, you’re
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In addition to less soil disturbance, keep ing the soil covered and integrating cattle, the Hawks are working to keep a living root in the soil as long they can. The couple has seeded different species of corn, millet and sorghum-sudan. “There’s no history of warm season crops in this area,” states Cory. “Even the natives don’t have any warm season left in them due to over grazing a hundred years ago. So those grasses are a big part of our crop rotations.” In addition, the couple has added fava beans, vetch and chicory. “Just a few species like that can change things in a hurry. It has a cascading effect,” he continues. Recently they began intercropping to keep a living root in the soil and incorporate diverse species with various root structures. The Hawks are also introducing a diverse rotation of cash crops. “There wasn’t a lot of different crops in this area until recently,” continues Cory. “We are growing six or seven crops on our place where it used to be spring wheat, winter wheat,“Whenbarley.”youincorporate just one or two of the soil health principles, it can take five to eight years before you really see that system functioning at a higher rate,” states NRCS’s Massar. “The goal is to capture every drop of moisture that we get and get it in the ground and have it not run off. When you do it like Cory is, implementing all five principles – low soil disturbance, high diversity crop rotation, good residue cover, keeping a living root in the soil longer and adding the livestock component – it helps that soil biology and builds up soil structure quicker.”
As the Hawks continue along their soil health journey, their skeptics are coming around. “The neighbors who told me this was not going to work are calling me now and asking what I am doing,” smiles Cory. “It’s been a big turnaround in the last year. I believe if we are not using all the water and sunlight that’s given to us, we are wast ing it. It seems like the soil is doing a good job even without the biology ramped up. Mother Nature wants to do it for us, we just have to get out of her
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While improvements continue with the grazing rotations, Cory and Belinda are working to improve the soil health of farm land that has been worked hard for many generations. “Older generations didn’t know what they didn’t know,” states Cory. “We’ve learned so much about how the eco system works when you do things properly. We’re finding out that a lot of the practices they had back then were really detrimental. But it’s not their fault. It must have been significantly better then because no one had driven cows up here from Texas. But I think our grass is going to get better again.”
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Cory’s ultimate goal is to graze more of his farmland. He looks forward to making this a reality with future EQIP contracts for more cross-fencing, wells, tanks and pipelines. “Once we get our infrastructure in place, we can change what we are doing significantly. It really opens up the possibili ties of what we can do.” When referring to a yellow pea and barley intercropped field that may fail this year with no rain on the horizon, Cory continues, “If we had fence and water closer, it presents a lot of oppor tunity for both soil health and the economic side of things. It’s not going to make grain this year so I probably would just graze it and think of it as a soil health year.”
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not gaining that much ground. At first, we didn’t know how important that was. But it is critical.”
Soil health is an issue shared by pro ducers across Liberty County. The local working group including the Conservation District, various partner groups and local producers identified soil health as the top resource concern in the county. This local priority drives NRCS’s Montana Focused Conservation which is used to target EQIP funds to make a difference on these local concerns. “We wrote a Targeted Imple mentation Plan (TIP) identifying the more progressive producers who have been to soil health workshops,” states NRCS District Conservationist Laurie Massar. “So, for this TIP, it required no-till with a disc drill and maintaining a twelve-inch stubble height, so a stripper header is needed.” Decreased soil disturbance and increased soil cover are 2 of the 5 soil health principles.
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A soil sample from the Hawks’ no-till, regeneratively managed cropland compared to a sample from conventionally tilled cropland in a slake test. This test shows how well soil particles hold together when exposed to water. The sample on the left has not fallen apart as much as the sample on the right. This indicates that the soil on the right would likely slake, or fall apart, when moisture or rain is applied. The slak ing soil will fill pore spaces in soil, crust over, and prevent water absorption - critical to plant productivity. The slaking soil can also erode, taking expensive and necessary nutrients with it.
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In their infancy, miniature golf courses were designed the same as full-size courses but were built at one-tenth the size, much like the popu lar par-3 courses of today.
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The Tucker Torpedo, as it was called during design, was intended to be the safest car of the time: The dashboard was padded; the instrument panel was streamlined; a center front headlight would swivel to match the driver’s steering; and the windshield was designed to harmlessly pop out in the event of a collision. The design also included seat belts, although–since no other car manufacturers were using them–some company officials were concerned that their presence would give the impression that the Tucker Torpedo was unsafe.
Preston Tucker had other ideas. A wealth of knowledge related to aerodynamics, material science, and the crat of building high-performance engines had come out of the war. Tucker believed the American public would embrace a revolutionary automobile and he set out to build “the car of the future.”
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Tremulis had been given six days to design the car, and he succeeded. Two clay models were also built, but the 51 cars in the production run were largely constructed using only Tremulis’s sketches as a reference. The Tucker 48s, as the final model of the car was called, were all hand-built–factory never reached full production stage.
The years 1947 to 1949 marked the end of the Tucker Corporation and its remarkable car. Concern over Tucker’s fund-raising techniques–the company sold accessories and even licenses for dealerships before any cars actually ex isted–caused the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an investigation that effectively put the company out of business. Investigators questioned whether Tucker ever really intended to mass-produce a car and if he did, whether the company was capable of meeting production demands. Preston Tucker believed that the investigation was an attempt by rival automakers to crush his efforts so they wouldn’t have to compete with the innovative Tucker 48 in the marketplace. In 1950, a jury acquitted Preston Tucker of wrongdoing, but by then it was too late–the company was already out of business.
Following the war, America’s automobile industry quickly returned to peacetime production. The easiest path for manu facturers was to recycle existing prewar designs with some cosmetic modification. In the booming post war economy, demand was so high that cars essentially sold themselves.
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Tucker briefly had a job on a Ford assembly line; he also worked as a police officer but was reprimanded for modify ing his patrol car. He moved into car sales, tried his hand at modifying the engines of Indy race cars, and–after the onset of World War II–built vehicles for the military. His design for a combat car had an incredible top speed of around 120 miles an hour–well beyond the specifications provided by the military–and was rejected because it was too fast. However, the car’s machine-gun turret was quickly adopted by the navy and eventually saw service on B-17 and B-29 bombers.
Preston Tucker couldn’t leave things alone. In approxi mately 1919, at the young age of 16, he acquired an old car, fixed it up, and sold it. He was already demonstrating two of the skills that would occupy his life: building cars and selling them. These skills would lead Tucker to fame–if not quite to fortune.
After the trial, Preston Tucker continued with plans to pro duce a sports car in Brazil, but he died before his idea could come to fruition. Of the Tucker 48s that were built, nearly all remain in existence, and they have become legendary in automotive circles. They regularly sell at auction in the $400,000 range, with one going for around $750,000–quite an increase over the original sticker price of $2,450. The vehicles themselves are proudly displayed in museums and at car shows around the world, and Preston Tucker’s story was the subject of Tucker: The Man and His Dream, a 1988 Francis Ford Coppola movie starring Jeff Bridges as Tucker. While many of the features of the Tucker have found their way into the standard design of modern cars, none of these models can quite match the legend of the 1948 Tucker–an American original.
Tucker assembled a talented team of mechanics and other professionals, including designer Alex Tremulis, who had previously worked for automobile manufacturers Cord and Duesenberg. They went to work in the enormous Dodge Air craft Engine Factory, a complex covering 475 acres in Cicero, Illinois, that had been used to build B-29 bombers during World War II. Tucker’s car design was considerably advanced for the time: It would be powered by an engine designed for an aircraft and was to have four-wheel disc brakes, fuel injec tion and magnesium wheels. Unfortunately, a number of the innovations were eventually cut in the interest of keeping the price of the car down. Still, their removal couldn’t diminish the scope of Tucker’s original vision.
Ten years ago, officials in the Shawnee Mission Park area addressed their problem by hiring a contractor, which then trained sharpshooters to reduce the density of deer in theRickettspark. noted that some groups also are interested in non-lethal means of manag ing deer populations, primar ily by reducing birth rates. Researchers have tested the effectiveness of performing an ovariectomoy – removing the ovaries in the females –and found they could reduce populations by up to 45% over a wide geographic area.
A decade ago, wildlife officials in the Kansas City area reported that the density of deer in Shawnee Mission Park – a 1,600 acre, multi-use area – was approximately 200 animals per square mile.
So far, though, culling is the least expensive option. Ricketts noted that culling costs about $540 per deer, while the ovariectomy is $1200 on average and Go naCon – which requires two vaccinations – is $2100 on average.“Sometimes a problem also opens up a new oppor tunity,” Ricketts said. “We have a very successful urban
archery hunting program in the greater Kan sas City area, and from other studies around the country, we think we can have up to a 45% population reduction per year.”
“That’s about eight times what we would expect to see naturally in the most abundant areas of our state,” said Drew Ricketts, a wildlife and outdoor enterprise manage ment specialist with K-State Research and Extension.Kansas
Urban archery hunts, he adds, “uses hunt ers who are excited for the opportunity to harvest a deer as a tool to reduce and sustain ably manage overabundant deer populations, while also saving taxpayer dollars.”
The methods used to decrease deer popula tions, however, often come down to a prefer ence of local authorities and citizens.
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City officials are not alone in their concern regarding over-abundant deer populations in urban and suburban areas. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agen cies reported in 2018 that the population of white-tailed, mule and black-tailed deer in the United States was an estimated 30 million –up 1,000 percent from 300,000 reported 100 yearsUrbanearlier.and suburban areas often are attrac tive to deer because of an abundance of food and lack of predators.
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But Ricketts notes that over-abundant populations create several risks, including: Deer-vehicle collisions.
Tickborne pathogens; ticks tends to be more abundant in areas where deer are more abundant, “and it’s more likely that the ticks are going to carry those pathogens in areas where there are a lot of deer,” Ricketts said.
“I would encourage reaching out to your local officials, including city council mem bers, mayor and your wildlife and parks commissioner,” Ricketts said. “Between those groups, you will be able to have your voice heard and express your opinions about urban archery hunts or whatever management practices you might like to be considered for over-abundant deer populations in urban areas.”More information on managing wildlife is available online from K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources.
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You’llcarefully.want to account for their larger size and higher fat content when baking with duck eggs. Since recipes generally use chicken eggs, you likely only want to use one duck egg if the recipe calls for two chicken eggs. Your baked goods may not turn out the same. However, if you reduce other liquids and fats in the recipe, for in stance, reduce ½ cup oil to ¼ cup oil, you may have better results. Experimentation might be helpful here if you want to develop a recipe
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Becauseyourself!oftheir larger egg yolks and increased albumen (egg white), duck eggs will make your cakes fluffier, breads and cookies lighter, and meringues and souffles higher.
How duck eggs vs. chicken eggs compare
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The egg has been a staple of the human diet since ancient times. It’s popular even today and is especially important in highprotein diets. While most people likely think of chicken eggs when we talk about eating eggs, duck eggs are an exception ally nutritious option. They have a richer, creamier taste than chicken eggs, and some people find that duck eggs make for a better omelet!Inthe case of duck eggs vs. chicken eggs, which is better? The answer to that question depends on the person’s unique taste, dietary needs, and overall health. Since most individuals aren’t as familiar with duck eggs, we thought we’d cover the differences between the eggs and let you decide for yourself which is better for you and your family.
Do Duck Eggs Taste Different?
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As you can see from the chart, both are packed with many nutrients. However, they both contain lots of fat and cholesterol, so if you eat a lot of eggs, it may contribute to an increased risk of high cholesterol, which could lead to heart disease. One of the main differences between duck and chicken eggs is that duck eggs contain three times as much cholesterol as a chicken egg, despite only being 1.5 to two times larger.
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Yes, duck eggs are larger than your av erage chicken egg—anywhere from 50 to 100% larger. Duck eggs also have a thicker shell than eggs from chicken, making them slightly more difficult to break open, but it also gives them a longer shelf life. While some duck eggs are white—just like chick en eggs—they can come in various colors. Other colors include pale gray, green, blue, andWhenblack.you
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Which Is Healthier—Chicken Eggs or Duck Eggs?
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Because duck eggs are bigger, they have more vitamins and minerals than chicken eggs and more calories, fat, and cholesterol. Just look at this chart detailing the nutri tional differences in cooked duck eggs vs. chicken eggs:
It is interesting to note that duck eggs have slightly fewer carbohydrates than chicken eggs, even though they are larger. So, the type of egg that’s healthier for you depends on your overall health and your health goals. If you practice a low-carb lifestyle, duck eggs give you more egg to eat with fewer carbs, so you’ll be fuller quicker and longer. If you are concerned about fat in your diet, chicken eggs may be a better option to consume in moderation.
Now that you understand the differences between duck eggs vs. chicken eggs, you may be interested in trying duck eggs for the first time. If so, and if it’s safe for you to consume, please do so! They are a deli cious alternative to chicken eggs and may even inspire you to begin raising ducks of yourSupposeown! you decide to begin selling duck eggs. You can generally get more money per dozen than chicken eggs in that case. Thanks to their excellent foraging capa bilities, it also costs less feed for a duck to produce an egg than a chicken.
Some people with chicken egg allergies can safely consume duck eggs. However, before trying duck eggs, consult with your physician. There isn’t sufficient clinical evidence to support this claim. It has been noted in some studies that people who are allergic to chicken eggs can eat duck eggs and vice versa.
crack open the egg, you’ll no tice the yolks are a deeper shade of golden orange and nearly twice as large as the egg yolk from a chicken, as you can see in the image at the top of this blog. Duck egg whites are also much clearer than chicken egg whites.
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If you’re wondering whether duck eggs are better than chicken eggs, it depends on who you ask. When it comes to duck eggs vs. chicken eggs, those from a duck have a richer flavor than those from a chicken. The taste is more intense, almost as if you added an extra chicken yolk to your omelet. They are also creamier than chicken eggs, thanks to the larger yolks.
Eat them! Prepare duck eggs in any way that you prepare chicken eggs. Remember that since duck eggs are larger, using two can be equivalent to three to four chicken eggs.Because of their size, one duck egg can take longer to cook than one chicken egg. Overcooking duck eggs can give them a rubbery texture, thanks to their low wa ter content—especially if you hard boil them—so just be sure to watch your duck eggs
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The reason for this phenomenon is the difference in proteins between duck eggs and chicken eggs. Chicken eggs contain more proteins like ovalbumin, conalbumin, and lysozyme than duck eggs. Since there are fewer of these proteins in duck eggs, you may be able to consume them, depending on your sensitivity. If your body is sensi tive to these proteins, you may develop a food allergy to chicken eggs and possibly duck eggs.
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As America’s settlers spread out into its vast heartland, they tried to take their fences with them. However, in com parison with the rock-strewn fields of New England or the lush pine forests of the South from whence they came, the pioneers found their new environs to be lacking in suitable material with which to build barriers to protect land. At the time, it was the responsibility of landowners to keep roving animals out of their fields (rather than it being incumbent upon the owner of the animals to keep them controlled). As a result, farmers were left to deal with the problem of how to protect their crops in conjunction with the impossibility of building their traditional fences. A new solution simply had to be found. The answer came from the state of Illinois, which was on the border between the civilized East and the wild West.
Ironically even though barbed wire’s most obvious use was to protect farmers’ fields, it wasn’t until the cattle ranchers seized on barbed wire that it began to transform the West. After powerful ranchers realized they could ef fectively control the cattle industry by fencing off grazing land, miles of fencing sprang up across Texas and other territories. The fences weren’t always well received; they injured cows and were sometimes put up without regard to traditional pasture or water rights. The winters of 1885 to 1887 were particularly brutal. Free-range cattle in northern ranges, accustomed to moving south in the face of impending blizzards, found their way blocked by the strange new fences. The cows froze to death by the thousands–carcasses stacked 400 yards deep against the fences in some places–in an event forever remembered as the Big Die-Up. Tempers naturally ran high and there were open hostilities across the West, as armed factions cut down rival fences and put up new ones.
Rose then decided to attach the boards to his fence rather than to the cow. This solution seemed promising. Rose proudly showed off his invention at a county fair, where it caught the attention of a number of other inventors, includ ing Joseph Glidden.
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Glidden, working with a hand-cranked coffee mill in his kitchen, soon found that by twisting two lengths of wire together with a shorter piece in between to form a prickly barb, he could make a fence as effective as Rose’s. He put up a test fence demonstrating his new invention and word quickly spread. Isaac Ellwood, who had also seen Rose’s display at the county fair and had been working on his own version, drove out to see Glidden’s fence only to ride off in a rage when his wife commented that Glidden’s barrier was superior to his. Ellwood was a shrewd businessman, how ever, and after he cooled down, he purchased an interest in Glidden’s invention. The two went into business together making barb-wire fencing. Joseph Haish, also inspired by the Rose invention, introduced a rival barbed-wire fence around the same time.
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All that was left was to convince a doubtful public that a few stands of thin wire could hold back determined cattle.
In 1873, a farmer named Henry Rose was desperate to control a “breachy” cow. His original idea was to attach a board covered with metallic points directly to the head of his cow; when the cow ran into a fence, the points would prick the cow and cause it to retreat. It came as a surprise to Rose (though probably not to anyone else) that requiring his cow to wear a plank all the time proved impractical.
The innumerable herds of Texas would be the proving ground, as barbed-wire salesmen threw up enclosures and invited ranchers to bring their most ornery cattle. To the amazement of the onlookers, bared wire proved equal to the task again and again. Sales skyrocketed.
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In 1915, Robert Frost gave the world the line “Good fences make good neighbors.” But fences have often meant much more than that; to the brave men and women of the Old West, fences meant nothing less than safety and survival. But what makes a “good” fence? In the American West, the answer was barbed wire–an invention that left its mark on an entire continent.
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Despite the controversy, however, it proved impossible to reverse the trend to fence in land. Within about 25 years of the introduction of barbed wire, nearly all of what had previously been free-range land was fenced and under private ownership. The open land of the West, at one time considered an inexhaustible resource for all to use, was divided up and made off-limits to the general public. The new invention channeled people into fixed paths of transit centered around railroads and towns. These patterns evolved into the interstate highways and cities we know today. It’s no exaggeration to say that bared wire is responsible for the shape of the modern West–and it can all be traced back to one breachy cow.
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Oil is used to soften babies’ skulls, which are then tightly wrapped in a soft bandage made from banana bark and topped with a basket bonnet. Vanuatans prefer coneshaped noggins and believe that this skull silhouette is not only beautiful, but also helps to increase the brain’s capacity for memory. A 17th-century French textbook also reportedly advocated head binding as a memory enhancer.
Brewer’s yeast used to make beer is typically discarded once it’s no longer needed. Sometimes, though, the leftover yeast is mixed into livestock feed as a source of protein and vitamins. Now, there may be even more reason to continue this practice, according to findings by a team of scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Warren Wil son College, (WWC) and Asheville Sustainability Research (ASR), LLC of Asheville, North Carolina.
Recycling used beer yeast for environmental protection
Laboratory results the team published in the journal Frontiers in Animal Science suggest that using leftover brewer’s yeast as a feed additive may benefit the environ ment by helping cows belch less methane into the air as a greenhouse gas that contributes to global climate change. Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (5,981 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent), with ruminant animals including cows responsible for more than a quarter of that total.
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To find out, the researchers took samples of spent brewer’s yeast used to make six different kinds of beer at a local brewery and added them to flasks containing live cultures of either methane- or ammonia-producing microbes. After a 24-hour incubation period, the researchers sampled the gases and analyzed them, observing a direct correlation between the concentration of hops compounds in the spent yeast and the amount of gas produced.
Methane from cows is a waste byproduct arising from the fermentation activity of certain kinds of microbes, called methanogens, in the first of the animal’s four stomach cham bers, the rumen. Another group of rumen microbes, known as “hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria,” are behind the animal’s excretion of ammonia, a potential air- and waterquality concern. The microbes’ production of methane and ammonia from food the cow eats also robs the animal of amino acids needed for growth and milk production, ex plained Michael Flythe, a research microbiologist with the ARS Forage-Animal Production Research Unit in Lexington, Kentucky.Flythe’s co-investigation of the preventive role that brewer’s yeast may play is part of an ongoing effort to de velop natural alternatives to using expensive protein supple ments and monensin (a special class of ionophore antibiotic only approved for use in cattle) to keep the gas-producing microbes in check. A prior focus on that front has included incorporating red clover into the animal’s diet.
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During the brewing process, the yeast, known as Saccha romyces cerevisiae, absorb humolones, lupolones and other compounds from hops that contribute to beer’s flavor and aroma. Humolones and lupolones are both biologically active molecules that inhibit certain bacteria and other microbes, including those that trigger the cow’s release of methane and ammonia. But until recently, little research had been done to learn whether leftover brewer’s yeast enriched with hops compounds could be just as effective at controlling the ru men microbes’ noxious ways.
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Most recently, Flythe teamed with Robert Bryant (ASR) and Rhys Burns, Christopher Feidler-Cree and Denia Carlton and Langdon Martin—all of WWC—to explore the pre ventive potential of leftover brewer’s yeast, which ferment grains used in making ale, lager and other types of beer. By one estimate, the brewing process generates 15 to 18 tons of spent brewer’s yeast per 10,000 hectoliters (or approximately 2,641 gallons) of finished beer, making it the second largest byproduct next to spent brewer’s grains (SBGs). According to a 2019 study, brewers in the European Union generate 6 million tons of SBGs annually and 1 million tons of spent brewer’s yeast.
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Although spent brewer’s yeast is sometimes used as a live stock feed additive, Flythe said cow feeding trials would still be necessary to fully assess its potential to reduce methane and ammonia on a farm scale.
The team also used baker’s yeast and monensin as con trols for comparison. Not surprisingly, the baker’s yeast, which had not been exposed to hops during the brewing process, failed to tamp down microbes’ production of the gases. However, the spent brewer’s yeast—flush with the hops compounds it had absorbed—curbed the microbes’ methane production by 25 percent on average—a reduction comparable to monensin.
Those results, in turn, should give a better idea of the yeast’s potential role as part of a larger, integrated approach to making animal agriculture more environmentally sustain able, Flythe added.
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Restored wetlands help to improve wa ter quality downstream, enhance wildlife habitat, reduce impacts from flooding and provide recreational benefits. The most sought-after lands for the WREP program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $20 million in fiscal 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wet lands through the Wetland Reserve Enhance ment Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that support efforts to mitigate climate change by restoring wet lands while also prioritizing assistance to underserved communities. Last year, NRCS funded $11 million in partnerships. Proposals from partners are due September 23, 2022.
Partners target outreach and enrollment priorities supported by NRCS, in cluding places impacted by natural disasters. Eligible partners include Tribes, state and local governments and non-government organiza tions. WREP partners are required to contribute a fi nancial or technical assis tance fund match.
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This WREP funding is for fiscal year 2023, which begins on October 1, 2022.
Partners interested in applying should contact Justin Meissner, Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs in Montana, at justin.meissner@usda.gov or 406-587-6873 for more information. Pro posals are due by September 23, 2022.
Through WREP projects, eligible conservation part ners protect, restore and en hance high-priority wetlands on agricultural lands. WREP enables effective integration of wetland restoration on working agricultural land scapes, providing meaning ful benefits to farmers and ranchers who enroll in the program and to the com munities where the wetlands exist.WREP will continue to prioritize enrollment of his torically underserved land owners in its ranking of proposals. This includes proposals that:
WREP is part of the Agricultural Conser vation Easement Program (ACEP), which is a Farm Bill conservation program. Through WREP, states, local units of government, non-governmental organizations and Ameri can Indian tribes collaborate with NRCS through cooperative and partnership agree ments. These partners work with tribal and private landowners who voluntarily enroll el igible land into easements to protect, restore and enhance wetlands on their properties.
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USDA increases funding for partnerships to safeguard, restore wetland ecosystems are referred to as “marginal,” meaning they do not produce to their full capacity due to repeat flooding or standing water. Removing marginal lands from production can provide economic benefits for agricultural landowners while also restoring the wet lands to accomplish their full functions and values.
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“Restoring and protecting wetlands can improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat and help address climate change. Partnerships are absolutely essential to this work,” said Tom Watson, NRCS State Con servationist in Montana. “Our partners can help connect us with historically underserved communities here in Montana and across the country, and these projects can also expand equity in conservation opportunities.”
Partners looking to learn more about op portunities for WREP funding for fiscal year 2023 are encouraged to attend the virtual WREP workshop on August 17, 2022, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Contact Lisa McCauley at lisa.mccauley@usda.gov for the login in formation. The webinar will be recorded and available for any partners unable to attend.
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He noted that because typically much less is known about purchased hay compared to raised hay, off-farm hay should almost always be tested prior to purchasing.
“When testing, there are two main things to look at on the report: the amount of protein, and some estimate of digest ibility,” Lancaster said. “Total digestible nutrients (or TDN) will help us know how much energy is in the hay, and that is the nutrient that cattle need in the greatest quantity.”
“You don’t have to test every bale, but you do need to get a representative sample from the cuttings. For guidelines on how to properly collect the sample, reach out to the local county extension office,” White said.
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“At UGC, we operate to best serve our overseas buyers, and for our Japanese customers that means reducing the harm of buckwheat allergies by rejecting loads with buckwheat before they are shipped to Japan,” said UGC Director of Merchandising, Brian Liedl.
Veterinarian Brad White added that it is important to get a correct sample of the hay when testing.
Dedicated to feeding the world safely, premier grain exporter United Grain Corporation (UGC) has a “Zero Buckwheat” policy for shipments to Japan due to the high number of Japanese people who experience buckwheat al lergies. Buckwheat is the sixth most common food allergy in Japan, and the fourth most frequent cause of food-related anaphylaxis.1 As buckwheat grows fast during the summer,2 UGC is heightening enforcement of its policy to ensure it does not make its way to Japan. UGC unites grain produc ers in the northern United States with global customers by exporting the highest quality ingredients with consistency and reliability, achieving the best outcomes for all.
UGC sources grains and oilseeds from more than 2,000 producers in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains and exports them to the Asia-Pacific region from its Vancouver Export Terminal, which boasts a grain storage capacity of 220,000 metric tons, the largest on the U.S. West Coast. At the Vancouver Export Terminal, UGC’s expert grain handling preserves the quality of loads so they meet the demands of overseas customers. Under the Zero Buckwheat policy, UGC ensures the grain loads bound for Japan are Buckwheat-free by first educating producers on the health risks that buck wheat poses to some consumers. UGC producer contracts also include terms that the company will reject any loads containingAdditionally,buckwheat.UGC includes these buckwheat rejection terms on contracts and any buckwheat found among wheat loads are not loaded onto vessels headed for Japan.
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In much the same way, beef producers who know the nutrient profile of the hay they are feeding their herds are better able to match the right supplement strategy to meet the needs of the cow, said the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
For the health-conscious consumer, time spent reading the nutrient profiles of food packages is an important strategy to maintain a well-balanced diet.
The experts said not all hay necessarily needs to be tested annually, but there are times when it is important to test.
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Nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said it is beneficial to evalu ate hay that is newly acquired.
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“For a dry cow, the nutrient needs are much lower than for a first-calf heifer or lactating cow, so by doing hay testing, producers can use that information to deliver the highest quality hay to the females that need it the most,” said K-State veterinarian Bob Larson.
“Producers who can fairly accurately estimate the quality of hay based on previous testing or many years of monitoring cow condition won’t necessarily need to test hay as long as it is compared to hay harvested at about the same maturity from the same field or pasture,” Larson said.
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To learn about these perspectives, Coffey and her col leagues surveyed mayors of towns in Virginia, USA, with less than 25,000 residents
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The driving test, which begin in 1913 in New Jersey, gave the license meaning. Drivers testing seeped into the system state by state, mainly between the 1930s and the 1950s. Of the first 48 states, South Dakota was the last to mandate licenses (1954) and driving tests (1959).
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By the late 1800s, any fool who could afford a motor vehicle was entitled to operate one. Even then, vehicles routinely achieved speeds that equaled that of a draft horse’s gallop. But horseback riders didn’t typically gallop their mounts through busy city streets at least not any more than you would ride your mountain bike at full speed through a crowded mall.
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Each species plays a different role in this type of agroeco system. These multiple storied polycultures (i.e., growing multiple crops at once in the same space) can optimize yields in a sustainable and regenerative way.
As 1900 loomed, traffic had gone from being a mere an noyance to a growing public hazard. The new motor cars could be lethal (though on the positive side, they didn’t void their bladders and bowels in the streets). One solution was to require drivers to obtain licenses, which could be revoked for bad driving.
In the early 1900s, Germany and France became the first nations with mandatory licensing. The United States, which delegated the authority to individual states, proceeded slowly. In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri became the first states to issue driver’s licenses. Nearly 40 states had issued driver’s licenses by 1935. Today all states do.
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Only 20% of towns that included food production sys tems in their plans included food-bearing trees and shrubs. (Most included vegetable gardens and annual crops). And the majority (80%) didn’t include municipal ordinances for implementing food forests. A plan like this would include where, what, and when to plant.
The research team has several suggestions to increase adoption of public food forests, including:
“Our findings suggest that stressing these aspects of a food forest rather than just food production and ecological benefits could increase acceptance by elected officials or city/town staffers,” says Coffey.
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The study found the mayors’ greatest perceived concern was how they would be maintained in the long-term. This included aesthetic and safety issues associated with downed fruits and obstructing visibility in rights-of-way. A lack of physical space and competing within these spaces with other, more profitable uses, were other barriers.
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Why did the government stick its nose into driving? To un derstand this, it helps to consider the transition from animal to machine transportation. In the 1800s roads were designed for horse, wagon, and foot traffic. While they were frequently dusty or muddy, they served their intended purpose well enough. Buildings weren’t far from streets, so you couldn’t make more room without knocking something down.
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Hunting season is upon the Rocky Mountain Front for another year of thrill and spills. At a much anticipated time of year, hunters hang out their camo and scout areas for desir able game. Early mornings have hunters rising with the sun and staking out water holes, prairies, and forests. Hunting is considered much more than just a hobby or a sport. It’s a way of life. Are you familiar with current laws affecting this wonderful way of life? Allow us to summarize and refresh your knowledge so you can enjoy the hunting season without running into trouble!
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In Montana, for example, firearms are considered to be a form of protection. Anyone can legally own or purchase a firearm as there is no registration, license, or permit required. If you are at least 18 years of age and have lived in Montana for at least six months, you also can open carry. A permit is only required in the event of concealed carry. Minors can open carry if they are at least fourteen years old and have parental supervision. Open carry is allowed in parks, roadside areas, forests, and the state’s wildlife management areas. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Count purchasing or owning a firearm out then. The state of Montana is without a “waiting period,” a period that occurs between purchasing and handing over the firearm. Some states have implemented this law to prevent someone from using a firearm to cause harm based on a highly emotional event. The time allows the government to run a full background check.
In relation to hunting, archery season allows a hunter to hunt with a bow and arrow. Crossbows, however, are considered to be “non-archery” weapons, because you’re not physically drawing them and because they have a gun stock. Drones are becoming more and more popular. Motion cameras and realtime video via drones are not legal to hunt or track game while hunting. Recorded sounds can only be used during predator hunts such as mountain lion hunting. Recorded sounds cannot legally be used when hunting big game such as elk.
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(From Hailey Jensen, Cozad, Gus Barnes, Gothenburg, Candice Bender, Lexington, and Piper McCarter, Overton, earned purple ribbons for showmanship in the junior division of the Dawson County Fair’s Horse Show.
Purple ribbon: Sarah Treffer (C). Blues: Taylor Kramer (Oc) and Piper McCarter (O)
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Special recognition in the form of trophies were presented to the top individuals in the three age divisions of Show manship. Winning the Junior Showmanship trophy was Piper McCarter (O). The Intermediate Division was won by Ava Osborn (C), and Sarah Treffer (C) captured the Senior Showmanship trophy.
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Junior Division – Purple ribbons: Parker Tufford (L) and Candice Bender (L). Blue Ribbon: Gus Barnes (G), Dallee Barnes (G), Hailey Jensen (C), and Landen Keller (L)
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Senior Division – Purple ribbons: Sarah Treffer (C), He lene Keiser (G), and Greg Treffer (C). Blue ribbons: Bella Tufford (L), Mayla Sutherland (C), and Taylor Kramer (Oc). Red ribbon: Breckyn Gibbens (G).
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Senior Division – Purple ribbons: Sarah Treffer (C), Greg Treffer (C), Helene Keiser (G), and Taylor Kramer (Oc). Blue ribbon: Breckyn Gibbens (G). Red ribbon: Mayla Sutherland (C).
Junior Division – Purple ribbons: Candice Bender (L) and Parker Tufford (L). Blue ribbons: Piper McCarter (O),
Ava Osborn, Cozad, was the grand champion high point winner in the intermediate division of the 2022 Horse Show at the Dawson County Fair.
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The 4-H Horse Show was a great way to end the 2022 Dawson County Fair. Variety and quality are obvious char acteristics of the show. The judge, T.L. Meyer of Thedford, NE, put these official placings on the day’s show.
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City codes: G = Gothenburg, C = Cozad, L = Lexington, O = Overton, Oc = Oconto
Junior Division – Purple ribbons: Piper McCarter (O), Candice Bender (L), Gus Barnes (G), and Hailey Jensen (C). Blue ribbon: Dallee Barnes (G). Red ribbons: Mollie Spradlin (C) and Bodee Klemm (L).
Intermediate Division – Purple ribbon: Ava Osborn (C).
The Junior Showmanship trophy was awarded to Piper McCarter, Overton, by Ben Jensen, Cozad, during the 4-H Dawson County Fair’s Horse Show.
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Joe Keiser, Gothenburg, presented Ava Osborn, Cozad, with the Inter mediate Division Showmanship trophy.
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Junior Division – Purple ribbon: Candice Bender (L). Blue ribbons: Piper McCarter (O), Mollie Spradlin (C), Hailey Jensen (C), Gus Barnes (G), Dallee Barnes (G), and Bodee Klemm
Junior Division – Purple ribbons: Dallee Barnes (G) and Candice Bender (L). Blue ribbons: Mollie Spradlin (C) and Gus Barnes (G). White ribbon: Piper McCarter (O).
Each year the 4-H Horse 4-H’ers work with therapeutic riders on a weekly basis. The program builds up confidence in the riders as well as working in the hearts of the 4-H’ers. Joe Ratkovec (C), Kreighton Tuma (L), Carson Holbein (L), Ashton Lauby (L), and Titus Lauby (L) were enrolled in the program this year.
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Dallee Barnes (G). Red ribbons: Landen Keller (L), Gus Barnes (G), Mollie Spradlin (C), and Hailey Jensen (C).
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Senior Division – Purple ribbon: Sarah Treffer (C). Blue ribbons: Taylor Kramer (Oc), Mayla Sutherland (C), and Kylie Sellers (L). Red ribbon: Helene Keiser (G).
Senior Division – Purple ribbons: Sarah Treffer (C) and Breckyn Gibbens (G). White ribbons: Helene Keiser (G), Bella Tufford (L), Mayla Sutherland (C), and Taylor Kramer (Oc).
Intermediate Division – White ribbon: Ava Osborn (C).
Senior Division – Blue ribbons: Taylor Kramer (Oc) and Sarah Treffer (C).
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In the junior division, the grand champion high point award went to Candice Bender (L).
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Intermediate Division – Purple ribbon: Ava Osborn (C).
Senior Division - Purple ribbons: Sarah Treffer (C), He lene Keiser (G), and Taylor Kramer (Oc).
Junior Division – Purple ribbon: Piper McCarter (O). Blue ribbon: Dallee Barnes (G). Red ribbons: Gus Barnes (G) and Candice Bender (L). White ribbon: Hailey Jensen (C).
Senior(L).Division – Purple ribbons: Taylor Kramer (Oc) and Sarah Treffer (C).
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In the intermediate division, Ava Osborn (C) was the grand champion high point award winner.
Senior Division – Purple ribbon: Helene Keiser (G). Blue: Sarah Treffer (C) and Taylor Kramer (Oc). Red ribbons: Mayla Sutherland (C) and Kylie Sellers (L).
Junior Division – Purple ribbons: Piper McCarter (O) and Dallee Barnes (G). White ribbons: Gus Barnes (G), Hailey Jensen (C), and Mollie Spradlin (C).
For the second year in a row, high point performance award was used for the contest. Each 4-H’er could select five classes to accumulate points. The high point award was a belt buckle given in each division.
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Junior Division – Purple ribbon: Piper McCarter (O). Blue ribbon: Dallee Barnes (G). White ribbons: Gus Barnes (G), Candice Bender (L), and Hailey Jensen (C).
In the senior division, Sarah Treffer (C) accumulated the highest number of points and won the grand champion high point award.
Junior Division – Blue ribbons: Dallee Barnes (G), Mol lie Spradlin (C), and Piper McCarter (O). Red ribbons: Gus Barnes (G), Candice Bender (L), and Hailey Jensen (C).
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A dry spring and continued dry conditions have created a shortage of feed resources for many areas this year. Many cows have been sold, drylotted, and early weaning is start ing to occur. Will you have enough feed this fall or winter with current cattle populations? If waiting for cornstalks for fall and winter feed, hay may have to be fed before stalks can be Considergrazed.the “best case” and “worst case” scenarios. Count bales, measure silage, calculate remaining pasture, and get a real idea of how many calves and feeders you may have. Some may have too much feed laying around that is getting old. Selling may come at a premium.
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Another action plan to consider is buying feeds that are cheaper now and storing them through the winter. We know how to do this with hay and silage, but what about distillers grains? Mixing with low quality feeds and packing in a bun ker or in a bag, can significantly reduce the cost of protein and energy supplements during the winter months. This is especially helpful if cows are coming of off grass thin and need to improve condition before calving.
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Planning is indispensable. Having a feed inventory and checking prices and availability now will go a long way to reducing the anxiety of what we will feed our cows this fall and winter.
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How much feed or hay do you have for this fall or going into winter? It seems odd to be asking this question already, but uncertainty with inflation, drought, early weaning, and cow numbers should get us thinking about this now.
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The theme for the show was “A Starry Night.” Narrators for this event were Abbie Owens (L), Saidi Ringenberg (L), and Sydni Ringenberg (L).
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Andrea Nisley, Dawson County Extension
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Dawson County delegates to the State Fair Fashion Show. Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator, announced the following trophy winners and State Fair delegates. Trophy winners and delegates were Abbie Owens (L) and Saidi Ringenberg (L). Alternates and medal winners were Nevaeh Sauer (L), first alternate; and Maya Soria (K), second alter nate. Also announced were the delegates to the State Fair in the Shopping In Style Fashion Show. Trophy winners and delegates were Lorelai Rickertsen (L) and Aven Zimmerman (O) and alternate was Mollie Spradlin (C).
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Dawson County’s 4-H sewers displayed meticulously sewn garments at the 2022 Fashion Show. The event was held Wednesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington Middle School Auditorium. These hardworking 4-H’ers have developed a skill which will be useful to them for the rest of their lives.
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Judges for the Fashion Show and Clothing Construction were Marilyn Martin, Charmayne Popp, Tracy Popp, Elaine Redfern, and Diana Williams. Carol Keiser (G) and Sharon Pearson (B) were superintendent and assistant superintendent of clothing. Helpers for the day were Gail Kramer (L), Amy Pepplitsch (L), Stephanie Ringenberg (L), Tina Thompson (L), and Karon Spradlin (C). Barb Batie (L) served as pho tographer at the Clothing Contest.
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2022 Dawson County 4-H fashion show results
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What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping back wards?
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2022 4-H fashion show results
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A receding hare-line.
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Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly. But when they lit a fire in the craft, it sank, proving once and for all that you can’t have your kayak and heat it.
A nervous wreck.
Clothing – Beyond The Needle – Intermediate Embellished Garment With Original Design Purple: Bristol McConville (L) and Mollie Spradlin (C).
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–Beyond The Needle – Beginning Embellished Garment With Original Design Purple: Anna Dillon (C) and Aven Zimmerman (O).
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What sits at the bottom of the sea and twitches?
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Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Romper or Jump
Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Top or Vest Purple: Benjamin Dones (L).
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2022 Dawson County 4-H fashion show results
Purple ribbon winners in the 2022 4-H Fashion Show – STEAM Clothing – Fundamentals project were right) Josue Casanova, Lexington; Bristol McConville, Lexington; Alex Rickertsen, Lexington; Elena Mc Farland, Lexington; and Makennah Sauer, Lexington. Extension Photo
STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals – Simple Bottom –Pants, Shorts, Capris, or Skirt Purple: Josue Casanova (L), Bristol McConville (L), Elena McFarland (L), Alexandra Rickertsen (L), and Makennah Sauer
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simply Sewing – Skirt Purple: Kathryn Bartruff (G).
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Skirted Outfit Purple: Nevaeh Sauer (L).
Purple ribbon winners in the STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further proj ect were (left to right) Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington; Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; and Abbie Owens, Lexington. Karla Herrarte, Lexington; and Ariel Rhea, Lexington; also earned purple ribbons but were not present for the show. Extension Photo
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STEAM Clothing 2 – Lined or Unlined Jacket or Poncho Purple: Greta Rickertsen (L) and Mollie Spradlin (C).
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suitPurple: Millie Pepplitsch (L), Lorelai Rickertsen (L), and Maya Soria (K).
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing - Dress
Purple: Jaden Hunke (L), Melissa Montano (K), and Leah Sauer
STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further – Tailored Suit, Jacket, Coat or Outerwear Purple: Karla Herrarte (L), Abbie Owens (L), Saidi Ringenberg (L) and Sydni Ringenberg (L).
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STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Pants and or Short Outfit Purple: Wesley Thompson (L)
SHOPPING IN STYLE FASHION SHOW
Blue: Aven Zimmerman (O).
STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further – Non-Tailored Lined or Unlined Jacket or Coat Purple: Ariel Rhea (L).
The following are the modeled purchased outfit and writ ten report ribbon placings for Shopping in Style.
Purple: Lorelai Rickertsen (L), Mollie Spradlin (C) and Aven Zimmerman (O).
Baits are best used on rangeland with short, dry vegetation. Some grasshopper species will not feed on baits, so knowing what species you are trying to control is important. Uniform distribution of bait and re-application if the bait no longer is attractive to the grasshoppers is important. Attractiveness of the bait will be substantially reduced by rain or heavy dew.
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With dry conditions statewide, natural grasshopper popu lation controls that thrive in warm, humid weather are not as effective and the resulting large population starts to eat any remaining forage they can find. While dry themselves, pastures offer hungry insects food that they readily consume.
Ben Beckman, UNL
Economic thresholds for grasshopper densities in pastures or rangeland vary from 8 to 40 grasshoppers per square yard. The thresholds are influenced by several factors, including the cost of insecticide treatment and projected forage yield and the value of forage in the pasture. Grasshoppers do com pete for forage with animals in the pasture and can reduce grazing days so control may be of higher importance when grazing resources are tight.
If control is needed, insecticide sprays or baits can be effective. Some options labeled for use on rangeland are Baythroid®; Lamba-cyhalothrin (Warrior®, Beseige®, Silencer®); dimilin; malathion; dimethoate (Cygon®); Mustang Maxx®; Prevathon®; Cyfluthrin (Renounce®, Tombstone®;, Proaxis®; Respect®; Steward®; and carba ryl (Sevin). Instead of treating the entire area, the Reduced Agent/Area Treatment method, pioneered by the University of Wyoming has been proven an effective control technique while reducing herbicide applied.
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To use this approach, apply 8 oz. of carbaryl per acre in 100 ft. swaths alternating with 100 ft. untreated swaths in between, dimilin at a rate of 0.75 oz. per acre with 8 oz. of water and 4 oz. of oil in 100 ft. swaths with alternating 100 ft. untreated swaths in between, or 4 oz. per acre of malathion in 100 ft. swaths alternating with 25 ft. untreated swaths in between. Corn or canola oil used as a carrier in grasshopper treatments can increase effectiveness as these are grasshop per feeding attractants.
How to get involved.
Why 4-H?
- Powell County Volunteer 4-H volunteers actively engage youth in service opportunities in their communities, benefiting both the youth and their com munities.Atamicro-level, 4-H offers a network of caring peers for young people to reach out to during challenging times. It builds trusting communities and relationships within the organization that are not always replicated in other areas of a member’s life. These connections are built on common interests and strengthened by the bond of belonging andAtinclusion.amacro-level, 4-H members contrib ute hundreds of thousands of hours back to their community every year. Over half of 3rd through 6th grade 4-H members in dicate they have had more opportunities to help plan a community service project since joining 4-H, while 24% report having led a community service project as a member of 4-H. In upper grades, over a third of 7-12th grade 4-H youth report being more likely to talk to their friends about issues affecting their community, state, or world.
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“I like to teach (youth) the importance of community and taking care of their people.”
Reason 4: 4-H personally benefits vol unteers.“The impact has been new friends, families, learning, community involve ment, leadership qualities, travel to places
No matter your availability, there is a role for you in 4-H. From Organizational or Project Leaders to chaperones, judges, or guest speakers, roles vary in time and tasks to accommodate anyone’s interests and schedules. Whatever way you become involved, current volunteers affirm that 4-H is enriching. In the words of a Missoula vol unteer, “You will never get rich with money. You will, however, be rich beyond words in all the joys that volunteering brings.”
Reasons to Volunteer for the Largest Out-of-School Youth Development Program in Montana
Due to active engagement, 42% of youth are more aware of important needs in their community. 4-H members are more able to identify needs in their communities. They are encouraged to mobilize members to meet those needs through community-based projects. As 4-H volunteers, adults help initiate and guide these community projects.
Visit montana4h.org to volunteer.
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Reason 3: 4-H allows you to give back to your community.
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In alignment with The Journal of Youth Development’s research (2020), more than 4,000 Montana volunteers personally ben efit from 4-H by becoming skilled at work ing with young people, learning transferable skills, gaining leadership experience, and enjoying stronger social connections. They report increases in positive well-being and report higher levels of life satisfaction through supporting youth, contributing to 4-H, improving the quality of life within their communities, and paying it forward (Journal of Youth Development, 2020).
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By Carrie Knutson, horticulture agent, NDSU Extension Grand Forks County
Rangeland Center. “Advances in wire fence designs have reduced issues for wildlife, but wire fences continue to disrupt wildlife movement.”Commercial virtual fence systems deliver an electric shock to a cow’s neck when the animal approaches a virtual barrier. These systems eliminate the need for wire fencing by relying on GPS technology, but require subscriptions and costly on-the-ground sig nal towers. Virtual fence systems simplify moving fence locations, but they require routine updates, battery replacement and recharging. The equipment also costs up to several hundred dollars per cow.
Lithops, an interesting-looking plant that is native to Africa, prefers sandy soil and bright light.
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Lithops are native to Africa. They are unique in that they have very fleshy leaves and no stems. The leaves are partially joined and converted into a single solid mass. They are sometimes referred to as plant bodies. There is usually a groove or slit where the leaves join. The plant-bodies are colored and patterned and resemble stones. The bod ies are conical or cylindrical. They live in the hottest desert conditions and the leaves or plant bodies are used to store water.
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Lithops prefer a very sandy, quick drain ing soil. A soil made for cacti and succulents would work, or you can mix coarse sand with potting soil. Chicken grit, which is a mixture of coarse sand, pebbles and small chunks of rock, can also be used as potting soil.Lithops prefer bright light and can stretch or turn color if they do not have enough light.Watering will be the most challenging task for Lithopslithops.aresucculents and should be left
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“As wildlife habitat becomes increas ingly fragmented and recreational activities on rangelands continue to grow, maintain ing unobstructed corridors for movement of wildlife and humans is critical,” said Karen Launchbaugh, director of the U of I
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On a side note, lithops is both the singular and plural form of the word and is the sci entific and common name. So, no confusion on names for this plant.
Lithops will tend to go dormant during the summertime. They should be watered sparingly during this time and not fertilized. When they are actively growing, they can be watered more frequently and fertilized. But don’t water when new leaves are forming or when it’s blooming.
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Lithops are fascinating. If you grow them or have seen one, you know why. They look other-worldly but are aptly named. When I brought my lithops home, I waited until my kids noticed the plant just to see what they would say. When they finally noticed the plant, they asked, “Where did the rock that looks like it is alive come from?”
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Ranches across the American West could make their grazing practices more sustain able through a virtual fence system being developed through a joint University of IdahoNewlyproject.awarded federal funding last month kickstarted a four-year field project for researchers at U of I and Washington State University to test the safety and effi cacy of a prototype virtual fence system that uses novel features to manage cows, sheep and other grazing livestock with minimal ecologicalLivestockfootprint.andwell-managed rangeland require barriers to divide pastures and manage grazing. But physical barriers — expensive to construct, alter and maintain — disrupt wildlife migration and fragment habitats. The new technology under devel opment aims to provide a low-cost tool for sustainable livestock and land management that performs reliably in mountainous west ern states, where existing virtual systems struggle to provide reliable GPS data.
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It is no secret that I have a passion for soil, rocks and plants. There has been a re cent addition to my houseplant collection, courtesy of a gardener friend, which has combined two of my three passions. I added a lithops, also called a living stone plant.
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In their native habitat, the lithops grow buried into the soil up to the top of their plant bodies. This helps camouflage them as rocks. When we grow them as house plants, they should be raised out of the soil to prevent rot.
Are you confused? That makes at least two of us. The University of WisconsinMadison Extension has a great article on lithops, and it dives into more information on their history and care than I can fit in this article. When you have a minute and want to learn more, visit gardening!hecasionallyTimeisedu/articles/living-stones-lithops/.https://hort.extension.wisc.Afteronemonthinmycare,mylithopsdoingwell.Ihaveonlywatereditonce.willtell,especiallywhenmysonocpullsitoutofthesoilbecausestilldoesn’tthinkitisaplant!Happy
The Rangeland Center, leading U of I’s project efforts, partners with livestock pro ducers and land managers to identify critical issues affecting rangelands to guide and inform research. The project was awarded a $1 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture last month.
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The new virtual fence system being de signed by U of I and WSU researchers uses proximity sensing technology that functions in mountainous terrain and shocks the ear, rather than the neck. Both changes can make the system cheaper, less energy demanding and more durable.
to dry out between waterings. Warning, if you have killed succulents with overwater ing, prepare yourself as lithops need water only during certain times.
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Deoxyribonucleic acid–DNA for short–is the substance I the cell nucleus that contains a living organism’s genetic information. Although scientists have known about DNA since the 1860s, no one knew what it looked like. Imagine trying to find your way around a building without knowing anything about its appearance, inside or outside. You might know it’s made of brick, but what shape is it? Where are the stairs and elevator? James Watson and Francis Crick wanted to answer those very same questions about DNA–the build ing block of life.
The discovery of DNA structure
of DNA is one of the most important dis coveries of the last 100 years. It has influenced everything from food to medication to technology. In 1962, Watson, Crick, and Maurice Wilkins (the scientist who shared the work of his partner, Rosalind Franklin) won the Nobel Prize for Physiology/Medicine. Franklin did not receive the Nobel Prize, but only because the award is reserved for the living–Franklin had died four years earlier.
Watson and Crick were molecular biologists from the United States and Great Britain, respectively. In the 1950s, they built their first model of DNA from metal and wire at Cambridge University in England. Watson and Crick gathered information from all over the place. They attended lectures, read scientific papers, looked at X-rays, and did their own experiments before deciding that building a model was the best way to approach the challenge. Unfortunately, their model failed. It failed so badly that the head of their department told them to cease all DNA research. But the pair couldn’t let it go.
A breakthrough came in 1953 when a competing scientist, also frustrated in trying to discover the structure of DNA, shared his work (and his partner’s, without her knowledge) with Watson and Crick. The new insight caused them to take a huge leap in thought. It had been widely accepted that DNA probably had two strands that wrapped around each other like a staircase. This is the double helix. Watson and Crick theorized that one side of the strand wound upward and the other side downward, with matching chemicals (base pairs) holding the two helices together. Discovering how the four base pair chemicals–adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine–fit together was the final step in unlocking theThemystery.structure
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What is it about some plants that allows them to grow in unfavorable conditions? There are a few things. Rock felt ferns, orchids, and liverworts can grow on a rocky substrate, with different tactics or physiological adaptation. They are even capable of feeding off the nutrients from rainwater and nearby decomposed plants, including their own dead cells.
Agronomy, Crop and Soil Societies
According to soil scientist and blogger Madhav Dhakal, soil is being made and lost all the time, with various dynamic processes.Theprocess of soil formation is often given the acronym ClORPT for: climate, organisms, relief, parent material and time. Soils in warmer climates tend to be older than ones in colder climates. Many organisms, like microbes or insects, help aid soil formation. The term “relief” refers to the to pography area. So, usually soil at the bottom of a mountain range – exposed to less erosion and warmer weather, will be older than soil at the top of a mountain.
In order to grow well, plants need a place to grow, access to nutrients, and in most cases sunlight. A rich soil provides that home and a good supply of nutrients. But young soils have less to offer – yes, soils can have different ages ranging from hundreds, to thousands, to millions of years old. The Soil Science Society of America’s (SSSA) August 15th Soils Matter blog explores how young soils can support plant life. up-close image of plant growing out of soil
The major parent material for soils are rocks. Soil for mation takes place after a gradual exposure of rocks to the elements and activity of organism – called weathering.
Thechangeable.versatility of plant species may have allowed them to survive in extreme conditions such as hostile climate, rocky, acidic, and salty surfaces.
There are nearly 435,000 unique land-dwelling species of plants in the world. Some of them grow with very little ingredients or even without sufficient water. For example, some cactus species thrive in the desert. Similarly, litho phytes can grow either on the surface of rocks or in crevices.
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How does young soil support plant life?
In addition to the variety and ages of soils as a home for plants, plants themselves have different types of adaptability. For millions of years, the plant kingdom endured several catastrophic events, geological changes, and climatic ex tremes. Plants were able to adopt to incredibly different types of surfaces or soil, where the soil itself is highly dynamic and
Indeed, as adaptable plants colonize these soils, they also start to help build more soil, in conjunction with microbial and insect activity. Their dead roots and waste products become organic matter, building up the soil bit by bit. One example of how plants can improve soils is the plant lupine (Lupinus Lepidus). Lupine’s metabolites can neutralize ac ids produced by volcanic emanations. This makes the soil more habitable by other types of plants that cannot survive in acidic soils. There are hundreds of plant species that can survive on and improve young soils over time.
Newly formed soils, such as Entisols and Inceptisols can support plant that have these built-in strategies to supplement their essential nutrients. Depending on the parent material, these soils can provide mineral nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, as well as micronutrients like cal cium, iron, zinc, boron, etc.
Other plants have developed cooperative relationships with soil microbes, which may help them survive in younger soils. Cacti can metabolize a type of acid that helps them with photosynthesis. Plants like peas are legumes – and can work with a bacterium in the category of Rhizobium, and this helps them acquire nitrogen.
Lithophytes are a type of plant that grows well on rock surfaces. For most of the lithophytes, the nutrient nitrogen is available from the atmosphere in the form of ammonia. Lithophytes have a smaller number of root hairs and larger root diameters compared to common plant species. This makes them able to efficiently absorb nutrients.
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One important thing to consider during this whole trans formation is time. Time is relatively long for the formation of soil. It happens over geologic time – or millions of years. Over these long periods, landscapes and soils are continu ously transforming from one form to another. With time, soil forms different horizons or layers, parallel to the earth’s surface.However, soils of recent origin may not contain a distinct horizons or formations. For example, Entisol and Inceptisol are among the 12 soil orders in the U.S. Soil Taxonomy that contain no or very weak horizons or layers of soil.
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Do you have a thinning and low producing alfalfa stand; but are not quite ready to do a complete reseeding? These stands can be rejuvenated by interseeding grasses to increase hay production in subsequent years or to convert them to pasture.
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Whether irrigated or dry land, interseeding after an August hay harvest can be excellent timing. It may be a little risky this year for dryland fields because several rains will be needed to start the new grass seed lings. The seeding should be done as sone as that August harvest Is complete. If your alfalfa is relatively thick, you probably will need to take another cutting in about four weeks, or as soon as the alfalfa starts to form a full canopy. This allows sunlight to continue to reach new grass seedlings below theThealfalfa.seeding rate of the grasses will vary depending on the species that is used and how thick the existing alfalfa is. With orchardgrass for example, as little as 3 lb/ acre might be adequate in a relatively thick alfalfa stand or up to 6 lb/acre in a very thin alfalfa stand.
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Next spring you will need to judge how well estab lished the new grasses have become. If they seem a little weak, cut hay early to open the canopy for better light
Most alfalfa fields start to lose stand and production po tential after cutting hay for several years. Orchardgrass is the grass most commonly interseeded into alfalfa, but other grasses like endophyte-free tall fescue, smooth or mead ow brome, festulolium, and wheatgrasses also can be used. If the field will be used as pasture, a mixture of several grasses may be best since it adds diversity to your animals’ diet.
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