FEBRUARY 2026
Vol. XXVII No. 1 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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February 20 deadline for Wyoming RCPP The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wyoming announces a Feb. 20, 2026, batching deadline for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This batching date ensures producers have a clear, consistent timeline for participating in RCPP. “The NRCS team continues its commitment to Wyoming’ producers — advancing conservation, strengthening service delivery, and keeping our promise to the men and women who feed and fuel our nation,” said Wyoming NRCS State Conservationist Jackie Byam. NRCS programs are continuous sign-up programs, but due to the government shutdown, the agency is implementing a batching period to ensure producers have access to funding and support. Sign up includes the following opportunities: RCPP Bear River Watershed Agriculture and Habitat Connectivity Land Management Agreements For more information, please visit nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.
PRODUCTION SALES
Feb 16, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson, ND..........................................................A2 Feb 16, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT.....A4 Feb 16 - 18, Lazy D Red Angus, Online.........................................................A5 Feb 21, Sparks & 7C Herefords, Plevna MT................................................A13 Feb 23 - 24, Little Bitterroot Ranch Simmental & SimAngus, Online........A10 Feb 24, Connelly Angus, Valier MT................................................................A7 Feb 25, EF1 Cattle Co., Annual Production Sale, Online...............................A8 Mar 2 , Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT......................A9 Mar 3, Apex Angus, Valier MT......................................................................A11 Mar 3, O’Hara Land & Cattle Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus & Maine Tainer, Online.........................................................................................................A14 Mar 5, Split Diamond Ranch Angus, Dillon MT...........................................A15 Mar 5, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT............................................A17 Mar 6, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT..................................A19 Mar 7, 3C Cattle, Black Angus, Stevensville MT.........................................A12 Mar 7, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT..................................A10 Mar 9, Veseth Cattle Co., Red Angus, Glasgow MT.....................................A20 Mar 9, Holden Herefords, Valier MT............................................................A21 Mar 10, Cooper Hereford Ranch, Willow Creek MT....................................A21 Mar 10, Veltkamp Angus, Manhattan MT....................................................A23 Mar 12, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT.............................................................A27 Mar 16, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT.....................................A26 Mar 21, Gnerer Angus, Olive MT..................................................................A28 Mar 24, Open Gate Ranch, Black, Red, Simmental, SimAngus, Fairfield MT... ...................................................................................................................A29 Mar 25, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT.......................A30 Apr 2, Arntzen Angus Ranch, Hilger MT......................................................A37 May 7, Koenig Ranch Reds, Glasgow MT....................................................A47
Workshop focuses on fire prevention
A Far Out and Waiting: Fire Prevention and Preparedness workshop will be in Grass Range from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, at the Fire Hall located at 602 West Main Street. During the free, public workshop, local rural firefighters will present information about what to do while waiting for emergency fire serves to arrive, including: things to do before fires start, evacuation preparation and process, home hardening, and what to expect when you call 9-1-1. The Fergus Sheriff also will share safety information, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
This little guy REALLY ENJOYED M.A.G.I.E. in Great Falls. With Mom and sister following he put a lot of miles on his remote controlled tractor.
Workshops aim to boost crop yields by improving manure management By Nebraska Extension
Manure isn’t just a byproduct of livestock — it’s a powerful fertilizer that can improve soil health, increase crop yields and save farmers money. This February and March, Nebraska Extension is hosting seven hands-on workshops across the state to help producers get the most value out of manure while protecting water and soil resources.
OTHER DATED
Feb 12, Soil Health Meeting, Moore MT................ A5 Feb 16, AgriVance, Grower’s Meeting, Havre MT...... ............................................................................. B23
AUCTIONS
Feb 9 - 18, Booker Auction, Northwest Potato & Onion Auction, Online........................................................ A3 Feb 28 - Mar 3, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Farm Equipment, Online.......................................... A2 Mar 2026, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Northwest Regional Consignment................................. A14 May 9, Flying D Auction, Keith Litrell, Vehicle & Collectible Reduction Sale, Shelby MT............................ A18
“Our workshops focus on choosing the best possible field for manure application and therefore are useful for any crop farmer utilizing manure, even though they have traditionally been attended by livestock producers,” said Leslie Johnson, Nebraska Extension’s Animal Manure Management Extension Educator. “The workshops will still meet the educational requirements for permitted livestock operations laid out by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment’s Title 130.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRIVATE TREATY
Browning Angus, Fallon MT................................ A36 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY.......................... A34 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT........ A32 Duncan Ranch Co, Herefords, Joplin MT............ A26 Eaton Charolais, Lindsay MT................................. A6 Ferrat Ranch, Toston MT...................................... A42 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT....................... A13 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT................. A13 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT.............. A13 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT..................... A13 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT........................... A13
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