AUGUST 2026
Vol. XXVII No. 7 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising @ tradersdispatch.com
Dry bean webinar series and open house
By Nebraska Extension A series of webinars presented by the specialists and educators at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center began July 22. The 2026 Dry Edible Bean Webinar series will highlight research, projects, and economics related to dry beans for producers, industry professionals, and the public. The webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MT as follows: Remaining webinars include: August 19: Irrigation Management for dry beans - Dr. Xin CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Qiao, Irrigation Management
Not sure just how far off the ground this worker was but looked like a long way. Hope he didn’t have a fear of heights
PRODUCTION SALES
Sept 17, Hughes Newford Co. & Sampsel Livestock, Miles City MT............ A4 Sept 17, Montana Ram Sale, Miles City MT................................................ A32 Sept 19, Ehlke Herefords Replacement Heifers, Online.............................. A12
AUCTIONS
Aug 16, Action Auction Assoc, Elton Eller Estate, Onida SD.......................... A7 Aug 28, GSI Auction Services, Surplus for Sheridan County, Plentywood MT... .................................................................................................................... A2 Sept 5, RK Statewide Auction, Cartmell Farm Auction, Glendive MT............ A9 Sept 12 - 26th, Pate Auction, Inc., State of Montana Surplus Property, Online. .................................................................................................................... A5 Sept 13, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Antiques, Hamilton MT............................................................................................... A4 Sept 24........., Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers, Susan Labrenz Farm & Ranch Equipment, Brockway MT........................................................................ A10 Sept 29, Musser Bros. Auction, Consignment, Online................................... A8
Information regarding state hail claims from the MDA
In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found online by visiting the MDA website. State policies are available for purchase until August 15, 2026. Application forms are also available online or by calling the MDA office. Staff are available to process policies, file claims, and help answer any questions producers may have regarding coverage options. Completed forms can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or used as a reference when contacting the office by phone. Contact Information: Montana State Hail Insurance Program, P.O. Box 200201 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 444-5429 Email: agrhail@mt.gov Toll Free: 1 (844) 515-1571 Fax: (406) 444-9442 Loss claims are due to the office by October 1, 2026, and must be submitted within two weeks of the hail damage occurrence. Forms are available online or by request.
North Dakota Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference
North Dakota State University Extension will host the third annual North Dakota Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Conference on September 17-18 at NDSU’s Peltier Complex and Memorial Union in Fargo, North Dakota. The two-day conference will bring together growers, researchers, Extension professionals, industry representatives, students, technology developers and policymakers to explore the latest innovations under the theme “Precision Agriculture for Controlled Environment Agriculture.” Controlled environment agriculture uses technologies such as greenhouses, high tunnels, indoor farms, vertical farming systems and hydroponics to optimize growing
conditions and enable efficient, year-round crop production. As North Dakota continues to diversify its agricultural systems, CEA offers opportunities to improve food security, resource efficiency and production resilience. The conference will feature presentations from national and regional experts covering artificial intelligence, sensors and smart monitoring systems, water and nutrient management, energy efficiency, and greenhouse and vertical farming technologies. Participants will also have opportunities to tour NDSU’s CEA facilities and data center and interact with exhibitors showcasing emerging technologies.
PRIVATE TREATY
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McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT.............. A12 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT........................... A12
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Sept 22 - 24, North Central Montana Angus Tour, Havre MT........................................................... A37
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