JANUARY 2026
Vol. XXVI No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop
North Dakota State University Extension will host the 28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop on January 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota. The full-day event will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty. The event will feature a keynote address from Aaron Hager, professor of weed science at the University of Illinois. Virtual attendance will be available. “This event highlights the depth and breadth of weed science research across the state,” says Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed specialist and assistant professor. “Dr. Hager, our keynote speaker, will discuss his experience with waterhemp that has metabolic resistance to several herbicide sites of action.” The workshop is open to all, but registration is required. Attendees are urged to register by January 14 to allow adequate time for arrangements to be made. The cost to attend is the same for both in-person and virtual options, and lunch is included for in-person attendees. The early bird registration fee is $100 through January 13. The cost is $150 after that date. Registration and a detailed agenda are available at ndsu. ag/WWWW26 Certified crop advisers can earn up to six pest management continuing education units for attending the workshop. For workshop-related questions, email Ikley at joseph.ikley@ndsu.edu. For registration or accommodation questions, contact Amber Wheeler at 701-231-5735 or amber.wheeler@ ndsu.edu.
PRODUCTION SALES
Jan 23, Flesch Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shelby MT........................A4, A5 Jan 23, Wichman Herefords, Video, Hobson MT.........................................A20 Jan 26 - 31, Schriefer Red Angus, Online.....................................................A7 Feb 2, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown MT.........................A8 Feb 4, Begger’s Diamond V Simmental & Angus, Wibaux MT......................A9 Feb 6, Baumgarten Cattle Co Hereford and Angus, Belfield ND.................A10 Feb 7, Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, AB CANADA........................A11 Feb 9, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT......................................A13 Feb 12, Lassle Ranch Simmentals, Glendive MT........................................A14 Feb 16, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT...A15 Feb 16, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson ND.........................................................A16 Feb 21, Sparks & 7C Herefords, Plevna MT................................................A20 Feb 23 - 24, Circle L Angus, Dillon MT........................................................A17 Feb 23 - 24, Little Bitterroot Ranch Simmental & SimAngus, Online........A18 Feb 24, Connelly Angus, Valier MT..............................................................A19 Feb 25, EF1 Cattle Co., Hereford Production Sale, Online...........................A21 Mar 2 , Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT....................A23 Mar 3, Apex Angus, Valier MT......................................................................A25 Mar 5, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT............................................A27 Mar 6, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT..................................A29 Mar 7, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT..................................A30 Mar 7, 3C Cattle, Black Angus, Stevensville MT.........................................A26 Mar 9, Veseth Cattle Co., Red Angus, Glasgow MT.....................................A31 Mar 12, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT.............................................................A32 Mar 16, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT.....................................A35 Mar 25, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT.......................A36
Changes to Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program rules
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on January 20 at 10 a.m. to consider an amendment to the previous Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) rule. The amendment reflects changes to the program following approval of House Bill 932 during the 2025 legislative session. The changes in HB 932 revise WHIP from a solely noxious weed management-focused program to one that also includes FWP grants to partners for proposed projects CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
Some innovative technology made for an interesting presentation showing stages of invasive conifer growth in Montana grasslands. The presentation was at the Montana Stockgrowers Convention held in Billings, Montana in mid December.
SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project event
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February. Annie’s Project is a national program with the mission to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. The webinars are open to everyone, and will start at 6:30 p.m. CST on January 5, 12, 19 and 26 and February 2 and 9, 2026. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “annie”. “Annie’s Project is a great program that encourages participants to become more informed about running an agricultural business,” said Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist. Webinar topics will include family communication, making a mission/vision state-
AUCTIONS
Jan 12 - Feb 4, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, AGPRO Solutions Going Out of Business, Online.............. A3 Feb 1, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Hamilton MT................................................... A6 Feb 9, Big D & E Auction Service, Milo Leiss Estate, Dickinson ND....................................................... A14 Mar 2026, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Northwest Regional Consignment............................... A16
ment, caregiving for rural families, mental health and wellbeing, separating business from personal finance, calculating the cost of feedstuff, agriculture and taxes, marketing basics, estate and transition planning, crop and pasture insurance and livestock risk protection. Former participants note the sessions hands-on sessions are practical and relevant, helping them improve and advance their own operations. “My husband and I put a business plan together to buy more cows and took it to the banker. The banker felt it was very well put together and said to move forward,” one participant wrote. For more information, contact Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist.
PRIVATE TREATY
Browning Angus, Fallon MT.................................. A2 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT....................... A20 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT................. A21 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT.............. A20 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT..................... A20
OTHER DATED
Jan 31, Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT..... ............................................................................. A2 Feb 12, Soil Health Meeting, Moore MT................ A2
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