Trader's Dispatch - October 2025

OCTOBER 2025

Vol. XXVI No. 9 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School

South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.

The Sheep Shearing School is from October 25-27, 2025, at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit by Brookings.

It is $250 per person, and registration is required. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “sheep”.

Professional sheep shearers will provide hands-on training in safe animal handling, equipment maintenance and repair, wool quality and how to manage a sheep shearing business.

Throughout the school, participants will practice handling and shearing techniques on live sheep. Jaelyn Whaley, SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist, said it’s a valuable opportunity to learn from world-class professionals about all aspects of the industry, not just how to shear a sheep.

“SDSU Extension is offering a school for anyone wanting to learn the art of sheep shearing firsthand from talented, experienced sheep shearers,” Whaley said.

She recommends the school for all sheep producers, regardless of experience or operation size. Whaley said more sheep shearers are needed in the region. For those interested in starting a shearing business, it can be a full-time profession or a way CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

AUCTIONS

Oct 8 - 22, Ophus Auction Co, Fall Online Consignment, Online..................A5 Oct 13 - 26, Smith Sales Co. Auctioneers, Machinery Auction, Online............ .........................................................................................................A20, A21 Oct 13 - 21, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Dallas Colvin Construction Retirement, Online....................................................................................A4 Oct 13 - 26, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, Owen Johnson Estate, Online. .................................................................................................................A30 Oct 13 - Nov 4, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Consignment, Online... .................................................................................................................A11 Oct 13 - Nov 5, Smeltzer Auctions & Real Estate, Joe Woodward Estate, Online...........................................................................................................A13 Oct 16 - Nov 16, Smith Sales Co. Auctioneers, Semi’s, Trailers, Loaders, Haying, Cattle Related, Online.............................................................................A17 Oct 19, RLP Auctions, Ernie Morris Collection, Hamilton, MT....................A29 Oct 25, RK Statewide Auction, Travis Klein Welding & Fabrication Liquidation, Big Timber MT...........................................................................................A8 Oct 25, RK Statewide Auction, Sweet Grass County Real Estate, Big Timber MT..............................................................................................................A9 Nov 1 - 11, Yellowstone Auction, Huge November Sale, Online.................A13 Nov 1 - 11, Grizzly Auctions, Annual Fall Auction, Online...........................A10 Nov 6 - 11, Booker Auction, Shumway Farms Retirement, Online...............A7

Hemp proposals

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is requesting proposals to fund projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s hemp industry through improved production and marketing opportunities. Additionally, projects for educational and marketing campaigns, or publicity and sales promotion campaigns for hemp will be considered.

The Montana Department of Agriculture Hemp Research & Market Development Program aims to advance Montana’s hemp industry needs and opportunities through research, promotion, and market development of hemp grown in Montana. For the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), list of guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application procedures, please visit, agr. mt.gov. The Montana Department of Agriculture will determine funding awards.

Proposals must be submitted through the WebGrants system by 5:00 pm MT on Friday, October 17, 2025. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, advertising and promotion, travel, equipment, consulting services, and communication.

All project applications will be reviewed by the Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture at a public meeting to be scheduled within 30 days of the submission deadline. For all Public Meeting information, please visit, agr.mt.gov/Home/News.

Blasdel Barn near Somers, Montana. See article on page C40 for your chance to help restore the historic barn.

Series to focus on range, pasture management

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Forage (PRF) insurance Nebraska Extension will host a six-part Participants are invited to submit their plant webinar series this fall to help landowners and photos for identification. All webinars will be livestock producers better understand how to interactive and recorded for later viewing. identify, grow and manage grasses in pastures The registration fee is $100 per person and and rangelands. From the comfort of your comincludes a copy of Grassland Plants of South puter, interact with participants and presenters Dakota and the Northern Great Plains and a and gather information specific to your pasture’s printed resource notebook featuring Nebraska location.

Extension NebGuides and Circulars. Materials The Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass will be mailed ahead of the course. webinar series will run Monday and Thursday To register, visit: https://go.unl.edu/Knowevenings, October 13 through October 30, from ing_Grass 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. MT (7:30 to 8:45 p.m. CT). Two A computer and internet connection are reoptional sessions will also be held on October 21 quired to participate. and 28. The course is limited to 30 participants.

For more information, contact Aaron Berger “This series will give producers a solid founat 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu. dation in range and pasture management,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension educator and program coordinator. “Whether it’s plant idenPRIVATE TREATY tification, understanding stocking rates or using drought insurance tools, participants will leave McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT..............A46 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.....................A46 with practical, usable information.”

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Off-season Garden Hour

South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series during the off-season with webinars every other month.

Garden Hour runs weekly during the growing season, typically from May through August. The off-season episodes are scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. Central time on October 7 and November 25, 2025, and February 3 and April 7, 2026.

They are free to attend, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “garden”.

Each session includes two presentations and ample time for questions from attendees. In October, presenters will talk about fall food storage and garden insects to watch for.

“We’ve learned over many seasons of garden hour that gardening doesn’t stop with a frost,” said Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist. “We’ve got topics to talk about all winter, especially when people are thinking about next year’s garden.”

Bachmann co-hosts the series, along with John Ball, professor, SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist and South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Forest Health Specialist; Kristine Lang, assistant professor and SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist; Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist; and Sydney Trio, McCrory Gardens Education Coordinator and SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant.

November is a holiday plants-themed episode, with Ball talking about Christmas trees and co-hosts providing additional information on caring for other holiday plants.

In February, Prairey Walkling, SDSU Extension Master Gardener Field Specialist, will talk about upcoming Master Gardener training, and Buterbaugh will discuss best practices for starting plants from seeds.

For the final off-season webinar in April, Sydney Trio, McCrory Gardens Education Coordinator and SDSU Extension Horticulture Assistant, will give a sneak peek of the McCrory Gardens 2026 spring and summer schedule, and Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension State Climatologist, will provide a spring climate outlook.

Bachmann said both the regular and off-season Garden Hour webinars are also a great way to get your plant and garden-related questions answered by experts.

Gardeners can also submit questions on the Garden and Yard Problems and Solutions page. An SDSU Extension expert or Master Gardener will reply, typically within 48 hours if the inquiry is made on a weekday.

Sheep Shearing School CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

to diversify their existing operation.

“Whether shearing for yourself or wanting to start a shearing business, there is undoubtedly a growing need for sheep shearers,” she said.

For more information, contact Jaelyn Whaley, SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist.

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NRCS in Idaho accepting applications for the ACEP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners in Idaho for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which helps producers enroll wetlands, grasslands and farmlands into conservation easements.

While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts ACEP applications year-round, Idaho producers and landowners should apply by October 17, 2025, to be considered for funding in the current cycle. Applications received after the ranking date will be considered during the next funding cycle.

Funding is provided through a competitive process. State Technical Committees, composed of conservation and agricultural-related agency and organization representatives, work with NRCS to identify resource priorities and how best to address them.

The ACEP enrollment options for this funding cycle are: Agricultural Land Easements (ALE): Protects farmlands and grasslands by limiting non-agricultural TIMED ONLINE ONLY STARTS CLOSING: uses of the land. Agricultural Land Easements are either TUESDAY, OCT 21 • 2:00 PM perpetual, or the maximum duration allowed under State JORDAN, MT law.

Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE): restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land. The easements provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals, reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and protect biological diversity. Easements are for 30 years, or perpetual.

Find all needed forms and Easement deadlines for ACEP and other conservation programs at https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/ranking-dates. To learn more or apply, please visit your local NRCS Idaho field office, or contact Tracie O’Neill, NRCS Easement Coordinator, at Tracie.Oneill@usda. gov or (208) 716-7926.

More Information To learn more about NRCS programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center.

Producers can also apply for NRCS programs, manage conservation plans and contracts, and view and print conservation maps by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today.

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Knapheide 9 Ft metal service box, AmericKooler walk in cooler/freezer 13 Ft long 8 Ft tall 6 Ft wide, 2-compressors,.

Lot 3, 30-used 16 Ft long wire cattle wire panels, one has wood frame for gate, 2-12 Ft homemade free standing panels, light duty one is missing half of top rail.

1996 Volvo, semi 40 in sleeper, 12.7 L Series 60 Detroit, 10 speed Trans, diff lock, 4 bag air ride, Reman power divider, new rod and main bearings rolled in with an overhead in the winter of 2024, 1,000,031,671 miles,242 wheel base.

Lo 1977 International F 4370 tandem box truck, 400 big cam Cummins, 15 speed, Knapheide 18 Ft steel box & hoist, steel floor, roll tarp, dual aluminum fuel tanks, diff lock, Jake brake, unknown miles 2001 Freightliner Conventional, air ride cab, 12.7 L Series 60 Detroit diesel, 10 speed auto shift trans, ITB 19 Ft aluminum box & hoist, ShurLok roll tarp, rear air and pintle hitch, has rear mount box lift controls, 3 doors on back, new rod and main bearings rolled with an overhead, Shows 313,274 miles.

Hesston 4910 4x4 big square baler 6 string, 7 Ft wide pickup, big 1000 PTO, Gandy liquid applicator box, 28L-26 single tires, bale chute, monitor and owners book, 80,000 plus bales.

2024 New, Tube-Line BF 8000 round bale processor, two spear rear bale loader carrier, hydraulic drive, 400/60-15.5 tires, new never used, Serial # 24BFSL8005.

Summers Diamond disk series 10, 34 Ft wide 14 Ft center section, 10 Ft wings, 22’ disk diameter, like new, mud scrapers, wing weight kit, center harrow, serial # 1040.

2014 Bourgault 6550 St air drill, tow between cart 5 compartments, 550 bushel total, 650/75R34 duals on cart, serial # 41466As-10, 2014 3320 air seeder, 60 Ft, single shoot, mid row banders, hydraulic down pressure on both openers and mid banders, rubber packers, carbide openers, unknown acres comes with monitor, serial # 41402PH-11.

Flex-Coil 5000 45 Ft air drill, 12 inch spacing rubber capped packers, carbide openers, single shoot, 5 section, no cart, no monitor, no blockage wiring, serial # ADAO 00-P059365.

2001 International 4900, service truck, DT 466 diesel engine, 6+ plus transmission, Feterl 14 Ft service body, 8 compartments, on board Van air system, hydraulic out riggers, G2-6H Feterl crane corded remote, all steel wheels, 11R22.5 tires, rear drivers are very nice, shows 141,991 miles, 6,367 Hrs. this is a very clean service truck Comet 28 Ft single axle dry van trailer, 2 rear doors, trailer sells with an V-8 Detroit turbo diesel powered Synchronous Generator, 1,2,3 phase, 240 volts 200 KW 250 KVA, has multiple breaker box set up inside of trailer two fuel tanks, wall venting. The engine shows 1,321 Hrs. Trailer mounted Kohler power system, generator, 6 cylinder John Deere Diesel engine liquid cooled, 3,662 Hrs. 100 gal fuel tank 208 volts multi-phase converter, Siemens phase converter Berkeley 6 in water pump trailer mounted , powered by 50 Hp electric motor, 8 inch inlet, 6 inch outlet on pump, sells with a soft start power inverter, pump is like new and soft start is new with very little use.

New West Field WRX 8-41 Ft auger, Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 23 electric start gas engine, hand crank lift, new never used 2002 GMC 2500 4 door short box 4 X 4 pickup, 6.0 L gas engine Auto Trans, cloth interior split bench front seat, tow haul, B & W turn over ball, shows 256,711 miles

Rem Grain Vac VRX, 1000 PTO, 6-7 Ft long pipes, two different suction ends, one vacuum end with handle, shows 1,061 Hr., serial # 32183.

Oday 1,300 gallon round horizontal fuel tank, with Gas Boy 110 volt pump 2,500 gallon round horizontal fuel tank 115 volt Fill-Rite pump 2,000 gallon round horizontal fuel tank like new 115 volt 20 GPM Fill Rite pump 1980 Fruehauf 21 Ft fixed dolly grain pup trailer, aluminum body, 18 Ft tongue, roll tarp, 16 in ground clearance, like new 285/75R24.5 tires 1981 Hobbs Fruehauf 41 Ft grain trailer, roll tarp, aluminum body, spring ride, hoppers 20 in ground clearance, 11R-24.5 aluminum wheels, rear pintle hitch and air.

Lot 15, West Field 10-61 mechanical swing out auger, 540 PTO, Wheat Heart 10 in jump auger hydraulic drive.

Sakundiak 10-72 swing out auger electric drive not working, 540 PTO 2004 Wilray frame drop deck equipment trailer, 30 Ft overall length, 17 Ft from back of neck to the front of tires, 13 Ft from front of tires to end of trailer, 11.8 Ft wide, spring ride, tandem duals, 255-70R22.5 low pros.

P&H R-180 crane, 4-71 Detroit diesel engine, 4x4, 4 speed power shift, with forward reverser, 4 wheel steering, really nice 16.00-24 tires, front hydraulic drive winch, 18 ton max load, 64 ft max boom length, hydraulic down rigger cylinders all rebuilt, Hrs unknown 2013 Case IH model 2152 40M09 2BJ 40 Ft draper header, new pea auger with one season on it, hydraulic for & aft pickup reel, self-transport kit, 540 PTO, Serial # G156915. One draper has a hole in it.

2010 ABU 32 Ft goose neck tilt bed trailer tandem axle, single wheel, tilt deck 80 inches between fenders,16 Ft tilt deck, 8 Ft stationary deck, nice 14 ply tires.

2012 Circle D 28 Ft tandem axle single wheel goose neck trailer, 80 inches wide between the fenders, fold down ramps 1973 Chevy C-30 Cheyenne, 4X2, 454 engine is stuck Auto Trans, custom made 9 Ft service body with built in fuel tank, 12 volt pump, shows 72,599 miles, really clean interior.

Boss 9.2 Ft V snow plow, new skid shoes, newer cutting edges, mount for 97 Ford F-350, has all electric controller box.

Fisher angle snow plow 8 Ft wide, mount for early 2000 Chevy 2500, has joy stick controller.

AMMCO 4 post auto service lift, 12,000 # lift capacity, electric over hydraulic lift motor, 17 Ft drive on deck, sells with 2 bridge jacks that roll down center rails, air over hydraulic lift 1993 Terry, 25 Ft bumper pull camp trailer two entry doors rear bedroom, fold down couch, bathroom, kitchen set up with fridge freezer, microwave, gas cook top with oven, table and chairs. Roof AC works

2004 Chevy 2500 regular cab bale bed pickup, 6.0 gas engine, Auto Trans, manual floor shift 4x4, rubber floor mat, hand crank windows, Am-Fm AC heat, sells with Hydra-Dec bale bed, hydraulic extendable arms, corded remote control, engine drive pump, seats are recovered professionally done, steel wheels with new rear tires fronts are very good shape, shows 98,830 miles.

2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900 EFI, power steering, PRNLH auto trans, 4x4, rear diff lock turf mode, dump box, aluminum wheels, solid glass windshield, solid glass rear window, soft doors with zipper windows, heater, grill guard, seats 3, shows 16,372 miles.

2018 Polaris Ranger 1000 EFI, power steering, PRNLH auto trans, 4x4, rear diff lock turf mode, dump box, aluminum wheels, solid glass windshield, manual wiper, poly rear window, poly doors passenger flip open window is missing, heater, grill guard, seats 3, shows 16,046 miles. Sells with a full set of Polaris brand tracks with very low use on them.

Leon-Ram 3100 3 Pt hydraulic blade 10 Ft wide, hydraulic angle, Hyd tilt, side shift, nice cutting edge. Serial # 806508 Model 3100A

Power-Tek industrial portable air compressor, 296 cc diesel engine electric and pull start decompression valve on cylinder top, mounted on aluminum pallet skid.

1999 Dodge Laramie SLT 3500 extended cab 4X4 pickup, 5.9 L Cummins engine, auto trans, both back doors open, factory recovered cloth seats very nice, Red head steering box, tow mirrors, Helo aluminum wheels, new rear tires, Firestone air bag system with pump and gauge, 8 Ft steel flat bed with receiver hitch and 5th wheel ball, has had the head and radiator replaced, transmission has been replaced, dash cover, Kenwood CD / radio, shows 372,129 miles 1981 Chamberlin 42 Ft aluminum grain trailer, roll tarp, crank open Ag hoppers, 24’’ clearance, really nice Hankook 11R24.5 tires on steel wheels, spring ride, due for new 5th wheel plate, left sidetail light damage 1980 Chamberlin 42 Ft aluminum grain trailer, roll tarp, crank open Ag hoppers, 24’’ clearance, Hankook 11R24.5 tires on steel wheels, spring ride, due for new 5th wheel plate Summers 60 Ft heavy harrow, 24’ tine length 9/16 diameter, hydraulic tongue adjustment, manual tine adjustment, very clean like new condition, Serial # L353A. 2012 John Deere S680 small grain combine Marked 1, 473 Hp deleted 6 cylinder 13.5 L diesel engine, Hydro, header hydraulic quick connect, Contour Master fixed speed feeder house, GPS ready no globe, 400 bushel grain tank, straw chopper with power cast tail board, moisture on the go, 800/70R38 front tires, 28L-26 rear tires, shows 4,152 engine hours 2,462 separator Hrs., Serial # 1H0S680SCC0746962.

2012 John Deere S680 small grain combine Marked 2, 473 Hp deleted 6 cylinder 13.5 L diesel engine, Hydro, header hydraulic quick connect, Contour Master fixed speed feeder house, GPS ready no globe, 400 bushel grain tank, straw chopper, moisture on the go, 800/70R38 front tires, 28L-26 rear tires, shows 4,382 engine hours 2,605 separator Hrs. one season on a Sunnybrook concave, new top end clean grain elevator, new straw chopper, Serial # 1H05S680SAC0745863 2012 John Deere S680 small grain combine Marked 3, 473 HP deleted 6 cylinder 13.5 L diesel engine, Hydro, header hydraulic quick connect, Contour Master fixed speed feeder house, hydraulic grain tank tip tops, GPS ready no globe, 400 bushel grain tank, straw chopper with power cast tail board, moisture on the go, 900/60R28 front tires, 23.1-26 rear tires, shows 2,922 engine hours 1,925 separator Hrs., Serial # 1H0S680SJCO746166.

1981 International Transtar 4300 tandem axle truck, 350 Cummins engine, 7 speed Trans, 11R-24.5 steer tires steel wheels, 11R-24.5 steel drivers, 22 Ft flat bed, sells with a 1,750 gallon white poly tank, 2 inch water pump, shows 999,786 miles.

1962 Peerless 40 ton tandem axle lowboy, new deck boards on the outside of deck, 96 inches wide,19 Ft well, 36 Ft overall length, new deck on neck, 285/75R-24.5 tires steel wheels, good brakes

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By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Harvested feed costs can be one of the largNebraska does increase the risk of windrow deterioration compared to drier conditions in est expenses for cattle producers. Windrow central and western Nebraska. grazing, sometimes called swath grazing, is Windrow grazing of warm-season annual a management practice that can significantly forages such as foxtail millet, sudan grass, reduce harvesting and feeding costs. Swathing and sorghum x sudan grass hybrids can prothe crop and leaving the windrows in the field provides several advantages. vide an excellent way to harvest these forages Windrow grazing eliminates the costs of when they are at an optimum for quality and baling and hauling bales off the field. It also efficiently utilize them with minimal waste. reduces labor and equipment costs associated Windrow grazing of cool-season annual forwith feeding as the cattle graze the crop in the ages such as spring triticale, oats, and spring field. Another benefit is that most of the nutribarley planted in late summer can provide high-quality feed for late fall and winter grazents and organic matter from consumed forage back to the soil where the crop was grown. ing as well.

In Nebraska, 75-80 percent of seasonal When windrow grazing annual forages, niprecipitation falls in the six-month period trate poisoning is a potential risk. If possible, from April through September. Only 20-25 clip forages prior to swathing and have a nitrate percent of precipitation falls from October test conducted to see what level of nitrates are through March. This seasonality of precipitapresent. If nitrates are high, raising the cutter bar higher can help to reduce the nitrate levels tion allows for swathing forage crops in early in forage placed in the windrow, as nitrates fall and preserving them through the fall and tend to be concentrated in the bottom third winter with minimal deterioration in quality of the stem. Annual forages placed in the due to weathering. Cool, dry conditions frewindrow should also be tested for nitrates prior quently associated with late fall and winter in to grazing. If nitrate levels are too high for Nebraska are favorable for preserving forage grazing safely, the crop can be baled and then in a windrow. Across Nebraska, the average ground and mixed with other feeds to dilute amount of precipitation increases from west to the nitrates to a level that is safe for feeding. east. Greater average precipitation in eastern

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An early frost in some areas has producers wondering what to do with immature frost-damaged soybeans.

“Soybeans killed at growth stages of full seed development and beginning maturity should be left out in the field to dry and harvested along with mature soybeans,” advises Ken Hellevang, retired North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer.

Hellevang explains that weather conditions during the field drying period after plants are frozen impact the color of the harvested soybeans. Soybeans at a maturity stage of R6 are expected to continue to change from green to yellow when exposed to sunlight while drying in the field to the desired harvest moisture content. The beans are expected to develop a golden yellow tone approaching that of mature soybean (R8), and the extracted oil is expected to change from green to a golden color as the chlorophyll dissipates with exposure to sunlight.

However, R6 soybeans that are field-dried during a period lacking in sunlight will likely exhibit a green tone to the golden color. Despite the bean’s yellow/green tone observed after field drying, little green color is expected in the extracted oil from the seeds.

Frozen soybeans may dry differently in the field than soybeans that were not frozen, so there may be different moisture contents within a field.

“Soybeans can trick grain moisture meters,” says Hellevang. “The outside of a soybean may be drier than the inside, resulting in an inaccurate moisture test.”

Hellevang recommends putting a sample of soybeans in a sealed bag for several hours at room temperature to allow the moisture to balance out and provide a more accurate reading.

Shatter losses have been shown to increase significantly when seed moisture falls below 11% and when mature beans undergo multiple wetting and drying cycles, so determining when to harvest may be more challenging with frozen soybeans.

Soybean moisture variation may lead to storage losses.

Operating an aeration fan will help move moisture from wet beans to drier beans. Air going past wet beans picks up moisture, and that moisture will transfer to drier beans as the air goes past them. Moisture movement will be minimal without aeration airflow.

If there is a variation in harvest and storage moisture contents, Hellevang suggests initially running the fan longer than is required to cool the grain to even out the moisture content. The moisture will not be all the same, but it should become more uniform.

For more NDSU Extension information about soybeans, visit ndsu.ag/frostsoybeans.

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Montana State Steer-A-Year program seeks donations for 2025-26 The Steer-A-Year program in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture will return for the 2025-26 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed.

Housed in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Steer-A-Year combines academic courses with hands-on experience, exposing students to the many aspects of raising cattle. Students spend the year feeding, caring for and managing steers while also collecting data on feed efficiency and weight gain and studying livestock marketing.

For many students, the program is the

first time they have had direct contact with cattle, making it a hugely beneficial opportunity, said program adviser Hannah DelCurto-Wyffels.

“Steer-A-Year has now been providing life-changing educational opportunities at MSU for more than a decade,” she said.

“It helps students prepare for their careers in tangible and applicable ways, in an environment that is supportive, engaging and approachable. We would not have been able to experience this kind of longevity as a program without the incredible donors and supporters who provide donations each year.”

Steer-A-Year accepts financial support or donations of steers, feed and other supplies. Donated steers are housed at the Bozeman Agriculture Research and Teaching Farm, and at the end of the academic year, the cattle are sold to MSU Culinary Services. The meat is served in both of MSU’s award-winning dining halls, Miller and Rendezvous, helping to fulfill the university’s commitment to using as many local ingredients as possible. Last year, Culinary Services purchased all 45 cattle raised by Steer-AYear students.

Proceeds from those sales support travel and other costs for student teams and clubs in the College of Agriculture, including to meetings with commodity groups and industry professionals, which DelCurto-Wyffels said allows for even more career networking and learning opportunities.

“Steer-A-Year helps our students gain literacy in every element of animal science while they engage with producers and professionals all over Montana,” she said.

“Industry partners never fail to amaze us with their generosity and willingness to mentor the next generation of agricultural professionals, and we hope that learning process continues to go both ways.”

Annual awards are given to the producer who donated the best initial feeder steer, the steer with the top rate of gain, the steer with the best feed efficiency and the steer that produces the best carcass.

DelCurto-Wyffels said that calves should be weaned, castrated and dehorned before donation and should weigh between 500 and 800 pounds. The ideal pickup period for calves is the first two weeks of November. Those interested in donating steers or feed, providing financial support or learning more about the Steer-A-Year program can contact DelCurto-Wyffels at 406-994-3752 or hannah. delcurto@montana.edu.

Favorable moisture boosts outlook for winter wheat in western North Dakota

Despite making up a small share of North Dakota’s wheat crop, farmers planted about 120,000 acres of winter wheat in 2025, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released in March. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.

Even so, fall is a good time to consider the role winter wheat can play on your farm, whether as a cover crop or as a cash crop, says Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the Dickinson Research Extension Center.

Moisture conditions this season have been favorable, shares Gomes. Since May 1, much of western North Dakota has received close to 15 inches of precipitation. This contrasts sharply with fall 2024, when dry soils delayed germination and much of the crop did not emerge until spring 2025.

Given this year’s soil moisture, conditions look much better for establishing a strong winter wheat stand, says Gomes.

In addition to potential economic returns, winter wheat provides important ecosystem services. It maintains living cover and active roots through the winter, competes with winter annual weeds, and helps reduce soil erosion and water runoff.

NDSU Extension offers these recommendations for farmers considering planting winter wheat: Select the right variety for your region. Refer to the NDSU Variety Trial Selection Tool for winter wheat at https://vt.ag.ndsu.edu/list/ winter-wheat and the NDSU guide, Strategies for Selecting the Best Performing Varieties, available at ndsu. ag/varietyselection.

Use new seed. Do not plant saved seed, as it increases the risk of disease and poor stand establishment.

Consider a fungicide seed treatment. Depending on field history, a fungicide seed treatment may be warranted. Choose a product with multiple modes of action, including one effective against Pythium (FRAC 4 or 22) and one effective against Fusarium (FRAC 3, 7, or 11).

The optimum planting window for the southern half of North Dakota is September 15 to 30. Use higher seeding rates if planting after this window.

Plant wheat 1 to 1.5 inches deep in fall for the best establishment.

Use a seeding rate target of 900,000 to 1.2 million viable seeds per acre. Use the higher end of the range if planting after September 30.

Crop rotation matters.

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The series consists of four, one-hour webinars from October 27 to December 18. All webinars have been approved for pesticide license credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits.

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Riparian Takeover: Stopping Woody Invasives in Their Tracks October 27, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Megan Hoyer, MDA Invasive Species Education Coordinator Woody invasive species like common buckthorn, Russian olive, and saltcedar are thriving in Montana’s riparian ecosystems--often at the expense of native biodiversity, soil health, and water resources. This session will cover how to identify these aggressive species, understand their ecological impacts, and implement practical, site-appropriate management strategies. Whether you’re a landowner, volunteer, or land manager, now is the time to take action to protect Montana’s waterways from the spread of these fast-growing invaders.

Navigating Regulatory Changes: The Endangered Species Act and Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators November 5, 1:00 to 2:00 pm Dr. Cecil Tharp, MSU Extension Pesticide Education Specialist and Matt Deaton, MDA Pesticide Training and Development Program Manager This presentation will provide pesticide applicators with crucial insights into recent regulatory changes affecting their practices, particularly those related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and certification of pesticide applicators in 2026. As federal and state agencies continue to evolve pesticide regulations, it’s essential for applicators to stay informed on new requirements to ensure compliance, protect vulnerable species, and maintain pesticide use.

The Status of Precision Agriculture in Montana: Current Trends, Research and Future Directions December 4, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Dr. Tim Seipel, MSU Extension Cropland Weed Specialist and Dr. Paul Nugent, Endowed Chair in Precision Agriculture This presentation will offer an overview of Precision Agriculture in Montana, focusing on the current status of these technologies, the ongoing research, and how they are shaping the future of farming in the state. Precision Ag integrates advanced tools like GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize farming practices, improve productivity, and reduce environmental harm.

Pesticide Storage and the Montana Pesticide Disposal and Recycling Programs December 18, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Matt Deaton, MDA Pesticide Training and Development Program Manager and Carli Davis, MDA Pesticide Disposal and Container Recycling Programs In this presentation, we will explore best practices and legal requirements for the safe storage, transportation, and disposal of pesticides. These chemicals, while effective in pest control, pose significant health and environmental risks when mishandled. The Montana Pesticide Waste Disposal Program and the Pesticide Container Recycling Program will be covered in depth to reduce the risk of contamination, accidents, and long-term environmental harm.

Registration and More Information To register for the webinar series or for more information on credits offered and details on using WebEx please visit the webinar series event webpage. Once you have registered you will receive instructions on accessing the webinars. For further inquiries regarding this event please contact Amy Bowser, (406) 994-5178 or amy.bowser@montana.edu.

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However, later in the growing season, after cheatgrass has set seed, cattle will avoid consuming it. Recent research in the Panhandle has shown that areas where cheatgrass was removed with herbicide had crude protein levels 21 to 62 percent higher than untreated areas in mid-July, highlighting the negative influence of cheatgrass on cattle forage nutritive value in the midsummer.

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for all conservation assistance programs. While NRCS accepts applications for programs year-round, producers and landowners should apply for this opportunity by October 31, 2025, to be considered for this funding cycle.

“NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that improve their environmental and economic sustainability,” said Gayle Barry, Acting NRCS State Conservationist for Montana. “Conservation work focused on local outcomes with the support of local partners and land managers achieves meaningful conservation across a landscape. These opportunities are open to ag operations of any size.”

Conservation funding is available through the following programs for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and tribal producers and nations.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP for individual landowners) These programs may include locally prioritized initiatives.

To learn about the financial assistance that can best help you meet your management objectives, visit your local USDA Service Center. NRCS conservation planners will help you evaluate your resource concerns, develop a plan to address those issues, and apply for financial assistance to implement planned conservation practices.

EQIP offers financial and technical assistance to eligible participants to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. NRCS Montana targets some EQIP investments in specific areas to achieve clearly defined natural resource goals as identified by local partners. This approach harnesses the power of multiple producers in one area undertaking similar conservation projects to achieve a regional or landscape-scale result.

There are more than 100 local projects currently available in fiscal year 2026.

CSP is for farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners already taking steps to improve the condition of their working lands. CSP can help find new ways to meet resource and operation goals.

ACEP includes both Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). Agricultural Land Easements help private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities such as state and local governments protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches by limiting non-agricultural uses of the land through conservation easements. Wetland Reserve Easements help landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands which have been previously degraded due to agricultural uses.

RCPP promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our collective ability to address on-farm resource concerns. There are both land management and easement-based projects in Montana. This opportunity is open to producers and landowners eligible for current, active partner-led projects.

NRCS accepts conservation program applications yearround. Applications for the current funding consideration must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2025. Applications made after that date will be considered in the next funding cycle.

Additional information is available on the Montana NRCS website at www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov. Contact your local USDA service center for assistance. Find contact information at www.nrcs.usda.gov/contact.

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Master Gardener: A jack of all trades, Master of the Garden

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Roots: Deep, fibrous root system with rhizomes that help it spread.

Toxicity and Risk to Livestock Whorled milkweed contains cardiac glycosides—compounds that interfere with heart function. It’s one of the most toxic milkweed species, especially late in the season or when dried in hay. Even small amounts can be dangerous.

Species affected: Cattle, sheep, goats, and horses are all susceptible.

Symptoms: Labored breathing, irregular heartbeat, muscle tremors, incoordination, and eventually death.

Toxic dose: As little as 0.1–0.5% of body weight in dried plant material can be lethal.

Treatment: Once clinical signs appear, treatment options are limited, and survival is often poor—making prevention critical.

The biggest risk is contaminated hay, where animals may unknowingly consume toxic amounts.

Management Strategies Early detection and prevention are key to reducing the risk: Scout regularly: Especially in hayfields and lightly grazed areas. Pay attention mid to late summer when plants flower.

Watch hay fields closely: Seeds can begin to form while plants are still flowering, so early control is important to reduce spread.

Monitor purchased hay: Boughten hay can also be a source of contamination— visually inspect bales and ask about weed control history.

Avoid feeding contaminated hay: If milkweed is present in a hayfield, either avoid cutting or test bales visually before feeding.

Grazing management: Livestock typically avoid milkweed unless other forage is limited. Maintain adequate pasture availability.

Control Options Controlling whorled milkweed can be difficult due to its deep roots and ability to spread by rhizomes. An integrated approach is best.

Cultural Competitive forage: Promote dense, vigorous pasture species that reduce bare ground and outcompete seedlings.

Avoid overgrazing: Weakens desirable species and opens the door for milkweed establishment.

Mechanical Mowing: Can suppress seed production if timed before flowering but will not control root systems. May require repeated cuts.

Follow-up opportunity: If mowed midsummer, there is often enough time for regrowth to occur before fall, allowing for a fall herbicide application on the regrowth.

Hand pulling: Effective in small patches, but roots must be fully removed.

Chemical Herbicides can be effective, especially on young, actively growing plants or regrowth after mowing.

Herbicide Active Ingredient(s) Application Timing Grazon Next HL Aminopyralid + 2,4-D Spring to early summer, before bloom Milestone Aminopyralid Spring through early bud stage Chaparral Aminopyralid + Metsulfuron Spring through early bud stage Remedy Ultra Triclopyr Post-bloom or fall Tordon 22K Picloram Spring through early summer Grazon PD (Gunslinger PD) Picloram + 2,4-D Spring through early summer Note: Tordon 22K and Grazon PD are Restricted Use Pesticides. You must be a certified applicator to purchase and apply them. Be sure to check for and follow any grazing and/or haying restrictions. Always read and follow label directions carefully.

Summary Whorled milkweed may be small and easy to overlook, but it poses a serious risk to livestock—especially when it ends up in hay. Knowing how to identify this plant, understand its toxicity, and apply the right

combination of prevention and control practices is key to reducing risk. Whether you’re managing native pasture or producing hay, staying vigilant and taking action early can help protect both forage quality and animal health.

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After Harvest Sale - Come Check it Out! 2024 Case IH 8250 Like new. Very good appearance and positive ownership background.

Equipt with Harvest Command automation, telematics, feed rate, cameras, lateral tilt, and premium LED package. Stk. #410926.$519,340

2024 Case IH 8250 like new, very good appearance and owner background. 392 receiver monitor model. Guidance model Pro700. Equipt with Harvest Command automation, telematics, feed rate, cameras, premium LED package, and autotilt. Hydro transmission. Interest waiver available OAC for a limited time. Stk. #410927.. ............................................................ $519,340

2024 Case IH 8250 in great condition, rocktrap, chopper straw spreader, lateral tilt folding auger, previously used with 50-ft. header, interest waiver available OAC for a limited time. Stk. #440539..............................................$519,340

Many of these units have a 12 month interest waiver available, OAC. Call the store nearest you for more information.

2023 Case IH 8250 Ready to work, folding auger.

Stk. #490355....................................... $499,980

2024 Case IH 9250 like new, Pro 700 392 guidance, AFX rotor extended wear with spikes, front duals 620/70R42 600/70r28, small wire modules/concaves. Stock #410968.... $576,899

2018 MacDon FD145 CNH flagship adapter.

Stock #490312...................................... $89,560

2002 Case IH 2388 stored inside, reman engine 2015, 1383 engine hours, standard rotor rock trap, chopper straw spreader, tires 30.5l-32 70% tires 14.9-24 40%, 4139 rotor hours. Stk. #410865................................................ $24,500

2024 Case IH 8250 like new. Very good appearance and ownership background. Hydro transmission, FPT 555hp engine, guidance model Pro700, monitor model 392 receiver, hydraulic grain tank cover, folding auger air compressor, trailer hitch. Equipt with Harvest Command automation, telematics, feed rate, cameras, premium LED package, and lateral tilt. Interest waiver available OAC for a limited time. Stk. #410925.. ............................................................ $519,340

2024 GLEANER S98 previous header width 40-ft.

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2011 Case IH Steiger 600 Quadtrac, well kept tractor with PTO. Stk. #480803...........$189,000

2019 Case IH 9250 2176 engine hours, 1535 separator hours. Stk. #440506............ $219,730 2023 Case IH 8250 low hour, very good condition, no leaks. Stk. #420984....................... $530,000

2023 Case IH 8250 in great condition rock trap chopper straw spreader lateral tilt folding auger interest waiver available oac for a limited time.

Stk. #440538....................................... $519,340

2018 MacDon FD145 45-ft. flex draper, one owner, upper cross auger, fits CaseIH flagship, slow speed transport. Stock #450900 .......... $94,670

2014 John Deere S680 Starfire 3000 guidance Greenstar 2 monitor hydro AFX rotor modules/concaves small/large tires Goodyear DT 712 35% tires Goodyear 28l-26 40%. Stock #410976.............................................. $107,500

1994 New Holland TR97 unit comes with a 25-ft. header. Stock #490319 .......................... 25,000

2023 Case IH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Vector Pro AFS Pro 1200 FPT 12.9I engine, 6 remotes, Powershift, 16F/2R Trackman T600XP AG 30” 100%, 1000 PTO, 12 month interest waiver available for a limited time oac. Stk. #410886.... ............................................................$549,689

2024 Case IH 8250 like new. Very good appearance and ownership background. Hydro transmission, FPT 555hp engine, guidance model Pro700, monitor model 392 receiver, hydraulic grain tank cover, folding auger air compressor, trailer hitch. Equipt with Harvest Command automation, telematics, feed rate, cameras, premium LED package, and lateral tilt. Interest waiver available oac for a limited time. Stk. #410928.... ............................................................ $519,340

2021 Case IH Steiger 620 AFS Connect Quadtrac good working quad, has belly weights, Pro 1200 monitor, Vector Pro, medium guidance, tracks in good condition. Stk. #420971............. $579,315

2024 Case IH Steiger 645 AFS Connect Quadtrac, luxury cab, front bumper weight tow cable package, Pro 1200 Vector Pro, base cold weather package, 17F 2R speed power drive/ Powershift, 6 remotes, Camso 6500 30” tracks.

Stk. #410957....................................... $696,560

2013 New Holland CR8090 combine, 3123 engine/2407 rotor hours. Far above average. Has manuals. Yield and moisture monitor, full guidance, Intellivew 4 display, chopper, 620/70R42 duals @ 65-70%, 600x65R28 rears @ 50-60%, competitive financing available. Stock #490232............. .....................................................$115,000

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Extending the grazing season provides numerous benefits

As the weather cools down, North Dakota ranchers have several options to consider for extending their grazing season, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

Extended season grazing systems provide ranchers the opportunity to graze longer into the fall or even the winter, reducing winter feeding and overall production costs. These systems also have the potential to improve nutrient cycling, enhancing soil health and forage quality.

Several winter grazing strategies are available, including grazing annual forages, swath grazing and bale grazing. Extended season grazing options should be selected based on resources available and production goals.

“It is critical to select an approach that works as part of your production system,” says Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist.

Annual forages can be used to extend grazing in the fall or provide early spring grazing, depending on the species selected. For late-season grazing, annual forage mixtures should include a cereal or grass that is high in fiber and brassicas, which will maintain high forage quality even after a killing frost.

“When fall grazing winter annual forages, be aware of the risk for nitrate toxicity,” says Sedivec, “and consider testing prior to grazing.”

If the mix contains sorghum, sudangrass or sorghumsudangrass, there is a potential for prussic acid toxicity during or following hail or a frost. Fall-seeded winter cereals such as winter rye, winter triticale and winter wheat can provide early spring grazing and, when seeded early enough, fall grazing.

“One disadvantage of grazing annual forages is that they lose quality as they mature,” says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist, “so supplementation may be required.”

Swath grazing can mitigate this loss in quality, as forages are swathed during the late summer when quality is high, then grazed in the swath in the fall and winter months. Bale grazing involves the grazing of baled hay that is placed in a tame grass pasture or hay field or on cropland, and it also addresses losses in quality associated with grazing a standing forage.

One limitation of extended season grazing strategies is the potential for increased feed waste, according to Meehan. However, implementing strip grazing, a method of limit feeding within grazing systems, can reduce feed waste and increase the number of grazing days. While this method may be more labor-intensive, research has shown an increase in grazing days when strip grazing.

When grazing annual forages, strip grazing increased the stocking rate by an average of 47% and 23% in Nebraska and North Dakota, respectively.

Limiting access in a swath grazing access can reduce feed waste to 5% when moving daily, from 26% when moving every 10 days. In contrast, waste tends to be much higher in bale grazing systems — between 20% and 40%, depending on management. To put these numbers in perspective, the estimated loss when feeding hay averages between 15% and 40%, depending on storage and delivery methods. The amount of acceptable waste must be balanced with the labor required to move fence and the performance goals for the animals grazing.

“Extended season grazing systems improve nutrient cycling by directly distributing nutrients on fields and speeding up the breakdown of plant material into plantavailable nutrients,” says Sedivec.

These benefits vary between grazing systems and are dependent on the length of the grazing period. When grazing annual forages, changes in nutrient availability take time in North Dakota’s semiarid environment. However, most short-term studies have shown minimal changes in soil nutrients, but increased yields in the subsequent crop.

Whereas long-term research has documented an increase in soil nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon.

Research has shown that bale grazing increases soil nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium after just one grazing period.

“Interestingly, we found that when supplementing cattle grazing bales, there was a greater increase in soil nitrogen where animals were fed a supplement with higher crude protein,” says Meehan.

In turn, these benefits to soil health led to improved forage quality — specifically, increases in crude protein and digestibility.

Cattle Chat: Fatigue, unusual behavior may signal anemia in adult cows

By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Research and Extension news service When cattle start showing signs of fatigue, unusual behavior or pale coloring, it can be more than a passing concern.

K-State beef cattle experts say these subtle changes may point to anemia — a condition that, if left unchecked, can affect the health and productivity of the entire herd.

“The primary signs of anemia include weakness, and cattle may become aggressive when approached,” K-State veterinarian Todd Gunderson said. “Producers should also check for pale mucous membrane, which is a strong indicator.”

Anemia can occur for several reasons, so Gunderson emphasized the importance of identifying the cause.

“It depends on the source of the anemia and the cause,” Gunderson said. “A hemorrhage, where the cow has lost a lot of blood, is one possibility. Red blood cell destruction is also common and often involves parasites, which can develop over just a few days. In rare cases, the cow may stop producing red blood cells, but that process takes a long time.”

According to the experts, certain breeds may show physical signs more clearly than others.

“In white-faced cattle, they can naturally have a pink hue to their nose, which is normal,” K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said. “But if the tissue is almost completely white, especially around the nose and eyes, that can be a sign of anemia.”

Veterinarians recommend monitoring cattle closely and consulting with a herd health professional if symptoms appear. Early intervention can improve recovery and prevent further health complications.

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Wanda gets a trim before the sheep events on Tuesday from her owner, Lily Mosher.

Goats take to arena and sheep prep at Scotts Bluff County Fair

By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications FFA and 4-H youth gathered around the livestock arena at the Scotts Bluff County fair to watch friends and family members participate in the meat goat show on Tuesday, July 29.

Jaelynn Engel with the Fairview 50 Club had already shown her market goat, Fluffers. “We did good, we got 2nd in market class.” Engel had two goats at the fair. Along with Fluffers, she also had one named Butter. “They’re good but try to eat stuff like my hair and anything else.”

The meat goat show had begun early, and many of the youth had shown their goats. Sisters Rowyn and Bryndle Ozuna, with the Panhandle Livestock Club, were in several events with horses, goats, and sheep. Rowyn said she’d been showing horses for four years and did pretty well on Saturday, July 26. She was showing their Boer goats with Bryndle, her sister, who has a genetic disability that delays her motor skills and is non-verbal, but can do some signing.

“We’re just showing the goats this year, since they didn’t make weight,” Rowyn said. “I like them, they’re easy to show and have good personalities. I have sheep but also wanted to do goats.” Showing the smaller animals helps Bryndle with her motor skills and strengthens her muscles. The girls have been practicing outside of the ring for the big day. “I act like the judge and help her (Bryndle) set up her goat, to look at the judge and teach them how to get square.”

Not far from the Ozuna stalls, Lily Mosher with Gering FFA and her mother, Melissa, were shearing her sheep, Wanda, for Wednesday’s show. “They’re market sheep, I bought in February, they’re easy but can challenge you,” Mosher said. “She’s (Wanda) sassy, but nice and likes to chew on my fingers.” Mosher will keep her sheep after the shows for breeding and plans to show the babies in the future.

The shows continued on Wednesday, July 30, with the fiber animals and poultry show.

Awaiting her time to show Wrayla Fitts in the East County Cluckers Club was practicing with her Speckled Sussex Lady Featherton. “I got her one and a half years ago. They are calm and gentle, and I like the way they look,” she said.

“The feathers are different colors and patterns.”

Fitts has been working with Lady Featherton for around six months to get a good relationship with her, so she’s easy to handle.

Fitts has a flock of about 30 laying chickens and has been showing chickens for two years. Along with Lady Featherton, she was also showing a Silver Laced Wyandotte, a layer.

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Wrayla Fitts and her show chicken Lady Featherton practice before the show. All photos by Chabella Guzman.

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Over 1,200 Items Fall Auction

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Sudden death syndrome in soybean: Tips for diagnosis and management

By Dylan Mangel - Extension Plant Pathologist, Ritika Lamichhane - Extension Educator Soybean field with sudden death syndrome symptoms, inset close-up showing blue fungal growth on infected roots.

Sudden death syndrome is showing up across Nebraska soybean fields — learn how to identify this season’s infections and make management decisions for 2026.

SDS is appearing now in Nebraska soybean fields, with symptoms visible at R3 and later growth stages.

Cool, wet spring conditions set the stage for early infection; heavy rains around flowering intensified symptoms.

Scouting is critical to distinguish SDS from brown stem rot and other diseases.

Blue fungal growth on roots and petiole retention are strong SDS indicators.

Management focuses on resistance and timing: Use tolerant varieties, adjust planting dates in high-risk fields, and consider seed treatments for 2026 planting.

Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is showing up in soybean fields across Nebraska, with symptoms becoming more visible as plants move through late reproductive stages. While there’s no way to reverse yield loss this season, scouting now will help growers confirm disease presence, evaluate its impact, and make informed seed and management decisions for 2026.

The following overview highlights how SDS develops, key symptoms to watch for, and management options to consider for future seasons.

Pathogen Cool spring rains and prolonged wet soil conditions after planting this spring promoted soybean infection from the soilborne pathogen (Fusarium virguliforme) that causes SDS. This fungal pathogen infects soybeans early and grows without observable symptoms often until late July or early August, when the interaction between stresses and plant development reveal symptoms that range from patches of foliar chlorosis to entire declining fields.

Figure 1. The crown of infected soybean stem is often discolored to brown or cream. (Ritika Lamichhane | Nebraska Extension)

Disease Symptoms Foliar symptoms of SDS typically do not appear prior to soybean flowering. Early symptoms at the R3 and later growth stages consist of the presence of chlorotic (yellow) spots on the leaves between veins. As the symptoms advance, the yellow spots may coalesce but stay between the veins at the leaf margin. Eventually, the yellow areas between the veins will become brown (necrotic) as the tissue dies.

Roots will exhibit a root rot on the tap root. The discoloration of the vascular tissue is contained to the outer stem area (xylem vessels) and can extend up the stem from the soil line. The pith will remain white, which is a key symptom to differentiate SDS from brown stem rot.

Split soybean stems showing brown crown discoloration from sudden death syndrome while pith remains white.

Pods may be aborted and plants may defoliate early.

Defoliated plants will retain their petioles. Retention of the petioles is a symptom frequently associated with SDS. Symptoms on the root system are difficult to distinguish CONTINUED ON PAGE A24

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Figure 2. SDS symptoms differ between tolerant varieties and susceptible varieties. This image shows four rows of a tolerant variety planted between two susceptible varieties. (Dylan Mangel | Nebraska Extension)

from other soybean root rots. When roots are removed from soil, the fungus is sometimes visible on the outer root surface.

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Figure 3. Blue growth of the Fusarium virguliforme fungus growing on soybean roots. This blue growth is more commonly found on infected plants in southeast Nebraska. (Dylan Mangel | Nebraska Extension)

Figure 4. A pocket of SDS-infected plants in a demonstration plot at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead. (Dylan Mangel | Nebraska Extension)

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Figure 5. Foliar symptoms of plants infected with sudden death syndrome. (Dylan Mangel | Nebraska Extension)

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Favorable Environmental Conditions SDS is favored in high-yield environments. The disease is more prevalent during cool, wet growing seasons and favored by early planting in cool soils. Hot, dry weather appears to slow disease development, but depending on the stage, it can become severe under these conditions. Heavy rains around the flowering time promote foliar symptom development.

Management Genetic Resistance Soybean varieties with moderate to high levels of resistance to SDS are available. Varieties with partial resistance or tolerance to SDS should be considered in fields known to be affected by this disease. These varieties will not prevent disease completely, but they can protect yield.

Cultural Practices Avoid early planting in fields know to be severely affected

by SDS. Rotation out of soybean production and maintaining good crop nutrition have been shown to reduce the severity of SDS. Chemical/Biological Control There are chemical seed treatments that provide protection against SDS. Find up-to-date efficacy information on product performance at the crop protection network or in the “Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska” (Nebraska Extension NebGuide EC130).

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What’s in your manure? Keeping plastic and other junk out of your fields

By Leslie Johnson – UNL Animal Manure Management Extension Educator If you’ve ever looked out over a freshly nure and let’s be honest, we’re usually racing JOIN US AT THE RANCH NEAR HELENA, MONTANA fertilized field and noticed a tangle of net against weather, that reliability is priceless.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 1:00 PM MST wrap or a bit of old plastic poking out of the But it’s not just about avoiding breakSale Address: 2853 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602 soil, you’re not alone. Recent work on my downs during application. Foreign materials own farm reminded me of something that left in the manure can cause problems later. might be bugging you too: finding plastic I’ve personally pulled net wrap off closing and other junk in livestock manure and wheel bearings on our planter more times worse, seeing it show up in the field. than I’d like to admit. I’ve heard horror We all know that a good, clean manure stories of twine messing up tillage tools and application is important for soil health, crop concrete chunks being sucked into windrowperformance, and even how our operation ers, balers, and combines. None of that is looks to others. But getting there takes more cheap or quick to repair. than just spreading what’s in the pit or pile.

A little bit of maintenance up front saves It starts all the way back at the feed source a lot of frustration down the road. Whether and it follows through every step from pen it’s removing twine from bales, picking up to crop harvest...using preventative comfallen tools, or walking pens to check for ELITE BRED HEIFERS • COWS WITH HEIFER CALVES AT SIDE • FANCY HEIFER CALVES debris, every step you take keeps manure mon sense.

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One of the biggest culprits I see is net wrap and twine. Look, I get it, it’s tempting to just toss a whole bale into the feeder or tub grinder and keep moving. We’re all busy. But that plastic wrap doesn’t just disappear. If animals don’t eat it (which can cause serious health issues), it gets collected with the manure and ends up in the spreader.

From there, it makes its way to your field or worse, into your equipment.

Let’s not forget about wildlife either. They can ingest plastic or get tangled in it, leading to injuries or death. So, take an extra minute to remove that wrap and twine properly. It’s a small step with big impact.

Sale Address: Whether your animals 2853 Canyon Ferry Road, are housed inside or out, Helena, MT 59602 stuff happens. Tools break.

Gloves and tags fall in. The PRICKLY PEAR SIMMENTAL RANCH... wind blows in plastic groDRIVING TO PRODUCE ELITE BULLS cery bags or feed sacks.

FOR THE COWMAN. Bits of wood rot and fall apart. And sometimes, concrete chips away during pen cleaning.

All of that can end up in manure. So regular pen inspections and quick cleanups are key. The more junk you pull out early, the less ends up in the pit, pile or field.

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As of September 10, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) indicated that West Nile Virus positive mosquito pools have been detected in Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Codington, Hughes, Lincoln, and Minnehaha counties in South Dakota. So far, there have been 59 reported human cases of West Nile virus from Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Codington, Corson, Grant, Gregory, Hamlin, Hand, Hughes, Hutchison, Hyde, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Meade, Miner, Minnehaha, Pennington, Sanborn, Spink, and Walworth counties. The human cases in South Dakota are considered at a moderate level, and the SD DOH is predicting 125 cases for 2025, which would be an outbreak level.

Case numbers are currently moderate and have been steadily increasing each week. It’s important to remember that evening activities should be monitored and an attempt to avoid mosquito bites should be made. There are two mosquito species that account for most of the human bites and the risk associated with contracting the West Nile virus.

Another previous article discusses practices that can reduce mosquito bites.

Mosquito populations are higher in South Dakota this year due to ample precipitation that was received throughout much of the state. One step in reducing mosquito populations is to ensure that there is not standing water in old tires, buckets, or anything that can serve as a container. Mosquitos utilize these habitats and removal can help reduce mosquitos.

If you are outside after dark, make sure to cover as much of your skin as possible by wearing long sleeves and pants.

We also recommend using insect repellants that contain DEET or similar active ingredients to provide further protection. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides a helpful tool for choosing a repellant that will provide the best protection based on the desired activities.

Mosquitos will continue to be a threat until after one or two hard frosts. Precautions and actions to avoid bites should be continued until that time.

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2024 John Deere X9 1100 with Ultimate cab package, Ultimate technology package, suspension pkg, Signature Edition, Active Yield/Advisor package, Pro Drive XL transmission, 31-ft. power folding auger, extra fine cut chopper, VF750/65R26 rear and 650/85R38 dualed rear tires, sidehill package. Stock #92312..............................$822,500 (1)

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2022 John Deere X9 1100 with Ultimate cab package, Gen 4 4600 command center, Active Yield with moisture and yield sensors, Ultimate suspension, Signature Edition, Pro Drive XL transmission, extended wear concave and grain handling, 31-ft. folding auger, extra fine chopper, 650/85R38 front tires with duals, VF750/65R26 rear tires. Stock #87685............................$622,500 (14) 2024 John Deere S780 with Select cab package, Combine Advisor, Active Yield with moisture and yield sensor, StarFire receiver SF1, monitor, ProDrive transmission with Harvest Smart, small wire concave, regular wear grain handling, power folding covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, VF750/65R26 rear and 520/85 R42 dualled front tires, Powercast tailboard, side hill performance kit. Stock #93087............................$595,000 (12)

2014 John Deere S670 with premium cab, AutoTrak ready, ProDrive transmission with HarvestSmart, TriStream rotor, fine cut chopper, 620/75R26 rear, 900/60R32 single front tires, 4” wheel spacers. Stock #94379...... $145,000 (1)

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Stock #88899.................... $470,000 (1) 2022 John Deere S780 with premium cab with leather, Active Yield with moisture and yield sensors, 4600 Command Center, Combine Advisor, ProDrive with HarvestSmart, TriStream rotor, power folding GT coveers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard with fine cut chopper, 12” axle spacers.

Stock #88898.................... $470,000 (1)

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2022 John Deere S780 with ProDrive transmission with HarvestSmart, power folding covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, regular wear package, premium cab, Active Yield with moisture sensor, Dual 520/85R42 front tires, side hill performance package. Stock #92417............. ...........................................$435,000 (1) 2021 John Deere S780 with Contour Master with fore/aft, premium cab, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, 4600 display (no extended monitor) no receiver, TriStream rotor, power folding grain tank, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 580/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, fine cut, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, grain tank mirror, side hill performance kit. Stock #88014.. ...........................................$405,000 (2)

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2022 John Deere S780 with Contour Master with fore & aft, Combine Advisor (Active Vision cameras), Active Yield, 6000 receiver (SF1), 4600 with AutoTrac and extended monitor, TriStream rotor (bullet), power folding grain tank, 26-ft. unloading auger, Advanced PowerCast, dual 580/85R42 drive, 750/65R26 rear tires, premium cab, premium radio, sidehill performance kit, Class 7 windboard instead of front chaffer extension.

Stock #93160.................. $410,000 (14) 2019 John Deere S780 with lateral tilt fixed speed feederhouse with fore and aft, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, TriStream rotor, small wire concaves, leather swivel seat, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, power fold grain tank covers, dual IF580/85R42 drive tires, 750/65R26 rear tires. Stock #85326............................$362,500 (14) 2020 John Deere S780 with combine advisor, Active Yield, extended wear rotor, 2WD, LSW1100 singles, lateral tilt, fixed speed feederhouse (with fore & aft tilt), ProDrive, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor (extended wear), small wire concaves, powerfold grain tank covers, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, premium radio, LED lighting and extremity lights. Stock #84955.................. ...........................................$330,000 (2) 2023 John Deere S770 with variable speed feederhouse with Contour Master with fore/aft, TriStream Rotor (bullet), ProDrive transmission, Active Yield, premium tech (active terrain adjustment and HarvestSmart), manual grain tank covers, 22.5-ft. unloading, manual vane tailboard, VF900/60R28. Stock #94238. `....................................... $425,000 (15) 2013 John Deere S680 with singles, chopper, yield monitor, contour master (lateral tilt feeder house) header, premium cab with premium radio, HID lighting package and header extremity lights, Harvest Monitor GreenStar 3, 2630 display, ProDrive transmission with Harvest Smart. Stock #93512....... $113,000 (15)

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Several used John Deere and competitive self-propelled sprayers and applicators in stock! Variety of boom and widths available.

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2024 John Deere 616R with 120-ft. steel, 20” Exact Apply, auto solution control, hi-flow pump, front fill, 5 sensor boom level, boom air purge, Ultimate vis lights, eductor, Ultimate Comfort Package, Cat 1 cab filtration, pressure recirc and reclaim, fence row nozzles, VF380/105R50 Gen 4 4600 and extended monitor with 4.0 activation, integrated receiver with SF-RTK capable. Stock #91441............................ $575,000 (12)

2024 John Deere 616R with 120-ft. steel boom, 20” spacing, CVIII cab, ExactApply, auto solution control, hi-flow pump, front fill, 5 sensor boom level, boom air purge, Ultimate vis lights, eductor, Ultimate Comfort package, Cat 1 cab filtration, pressure recirc and reclaim, fence row nozzles, 420 skinny tires, 4.0 AT act, 4600 armrest display, section control, SF6000. Stock #91437.................... ........................................... $556,900 (1) 2024 John Deere 412R with 120-ft. steel boom with Exact Apply, receiver, 4600 monitor, 1200 gallon SS tank, Ultimate Comfort with active seat, VF380/90R46 tires, high flow solution pump, SS eductor, 20” nozzles, air purge, fenders.

Stock #90973.................. $530,000 (14)

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4WD, ROW CROP AND UTILITY TRACTORS

Row crop and loader tractors featured this month but many more tractors available in all sizes. Call or see website for selection.

#91841 2023 John Deere 7R230 with IV transmission, Signature edition, Guidance less receiver, Ultimate Comfort with air seat and cab suspension, 5 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, CAT 3 3/N 3-point hitch, dual 520/85R46 rear tires, 480/70R34 front tires with triple link suspension, front fenders, cold weather package, loader ready, front and rear weights. Stock #91841.............................. $339,900 (1) 2024 John Deere 6R215 with IVT 40K, dual motion seat, cab suspension, Ultimate cab package, CommandArm, 155 l/min pump, 5 ESCVs, PTO, 480/80R50 dual rear tires, 480/70R34 front tires, cold start package, reversible fan. Stock #93634.............................. $305,000 (1) 2024 John Deere 6175M with PowerQuad+ 20/20 transmission, Guidance ready, 3 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, 480/80R46 rear and 420/85R30 front tires, cold start package, Panorama roof, loader ready with 3 function valve. Stock #94052................................ $212,500 (4) 2022 John Deere 6155R with 20 speed AutoQuad transmission, MFWD, TLS without brakes, 3 E-SCVs, 540/540E/1000 PTO, AutoTrac ready, premium cab/radio/ seat, 480/80R42 rear, 2-450# weights/ side, cast R&P axles, 420/85R28 front with fenders, electronic joystick, 640SL loader, 8-ft. bucket with grapple. Stock #93428.............................. $197,000 (14) 2024 John Deere 6155M with PowrQuad+ 20F/20R transmission, ATC ready, less receiver and displat, 3 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, cast wheels with 480/80R42 rear and 480/85R28 front tires, MFWD, beacon light, Panorama roof, 3 function loader ready with JD 640R loader-bucket and grapple, weights. Stock #94325........ $207,500 (1) 2015 John Deere 6150M tractor, 7582 hours, H360 loader, bucket, grapple (no midmount or joystick, loader uses rear SCVs), 20/20 PowrQuad+ with LHR, fixed MFWD 3 mechanical SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point, 520/85R38 rear and 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package. Stock #93008....... $73,500 (1) 2023 John Deere 6130M with IVT 40K transmission, triple link suspension, 114 l/min hydraulic pump, 4 SCVs, PTO, premium radio package, Cast wheels with rear 480/70R38 tires, front 420/70R24 tires, 620R loader with bucket and grapple, cold start package, auto difflock.

Stock #92129.................... $190,000 (1)

#93636 2024 John Deere 6R165 with IVT 40K, TLS Plus, 155 l/min hydraulic pump, 5 ESCVs, PTO, premium cab package, premium seat, CommandArm, 480/80R46 rear tires, 420/90R30 front tires, cold start package, reversible fan.

Stock #93636.................. $247,500 (15) 2023 John Deere 6R 155 with 640R loader and grapple, front suspension (TLS), Autoquad transmission, standard cab with cab suspension, AutoTrac ready, no receiver, 540/1000/1000E PTO, 3 E-SCV, 480/80R42 rear with extensions and 1800 lbs rear weights, 420/85R28 front with turnable fenders,. Many other options. Stock #92205..... $219,500 (14) 2024 John Deere 6145M with PowrQuad+ 24F/24R transmission, ATC ready, less receiver and display, 3 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, cast wheels with 480/80R42 rear and 480/85R28 front tires, MFWD, beacon light, Panorama roof, cold weather package, 3 function loader ready with JD640R loader-bucket, grapple, weights. Stock #94335........ ......................................... $203,000 (15)

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2023 John Deere 412R with 1200 gallon SS tank, Ultimate Contour package, Active seat, receiver and display, VF380/90R46 tires, hydraulic tread adjust, traction control, high flow solution pump, eductor, 120-ft. steel boom with 20” spacing, AutoBoom sensor, air purge, fenders. Stock #92123................ ......................................... $450,000 (12) 2015 John Deere R4045 with Command View II Plus cab, guidance, section control, 120-ft. boom with auto boom leveling, stainless steel tank, foam markers, RH and LH fence row nozzles, no eductor, 420/95R50 tires. Stock #86591........ ......................................... $169,000 (12) 2013 John Deere 4940 with 120-ft. SS boom on 20” spacing (5 way nozzle body), chemical eductor, Boom Trac Pro, 5 sensor, HID light package, 620/70R46 float tires, 3000 receiver (SF1), 2630 display (autotrac and section control activations). Stock #91116..........$160,000 (14)

2006 John Deere 4920 with 100-ft. boom, poly pipe on 20” spacing, 1200 gallon SS tank, 380/105R50 tires, fenders, wheel slip, hydraulic tread adj. Auto Trac ready, 2630 screen with receiver.

Stock #93874.................... $37,500 (12) 2014 Case IH Patriot 3340 120-ft. boom, 20” spacing, 1000 gallon SS tank, Aim Command Pro, boom height, section control, 650/65R38 Viper 4 control, Nav II controller, section command. Stock #89336.............................. $147,500 (2) 2018 Case IH 4440 with 120-ft. booms, 20” nozzle spacing, AccuBoom section control, AutoBoom height control, 620/70R38 tires, luxury cab, AccuGuide NavII controller, AFS 372 receiver, AFS Pro 700 display, stainless tank, hyd. tread adjust. Stock #93280..................... ......................................... $222,500 (12)

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DRILLS & SEEDERS Fall seeding is upon us.

See our lineup of good used seeders to get that crop seeded quickly.

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2023 John Deere N560 no till drill, 60ft. 10” spacing, double shoot, All Run Blockage, cast serrated closing wheels, spoked narrow gauge wheels, C850 tow behind cart. Stock #88700.$725,000 (1) 2023 John Deere N560F 60-ft. 10” spacing, single shoot, All Run Blockage, 90 Series opener with narrow spoked gauge wheel, 650 bushel tow between cart, 12” conveyor with KSI, tank scales, hydraulic drive with section command.

Stock #89143.................. $562,500 (14) 2022 John Deere N560 60-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, serrated closing wheel, All Run Blockage, ProSeries openers, spoked narrow gauge wheels, 550 bushel tow behind 1910 cart. Stock #93319.............................. $450,000 (1) 2015 John Deere 1890 60-ft. with 10” spacing, 90 Series openers, mix of spoked and unspoked gauge wheels, mix of smooth and serrated closing wheels, All Run Blockage (JD), 430 tow between cart with Intelligent Ag section control, 12” conveyor with standard hopper. Stock #88790..... $198,000 (14) 2014 John Deere 1890 42-ft. air drill, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, All Run Blockage, dual 31x13.5-15 hi float tires, spoked gauge wheels, has 1910 tow behind cart, non section command. Stock #92797.............................. $184,000 (1) Case IH ATX400 70-ft. drill, 10” spacing, SS, steel press, 3430 tow between cart, primary blockage, hydraulic drive. Stock #94573.............................. $45,000 (14)

#86592 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no till drill, 10” spacing, single shoot air package for tow between cart, All Run Blockage system for seed, 430 bushel cart, Uniforce down pressure system. Stock #86592............................ $150,000 (12) 2015 John Deere 1890 60-ft. no-till drill, 7.5” spacing, SS, All Run Blockage, solid gauge wheel, 430 bushel tow behind cart, 3 tank, 8 run, hydraulic drive (section command), 10” fill auger. Stock #90868............................ $178,000 (12) 2012 John Deere 1890 60-ft. drill with 7.5” spacing, 8 run, single shoot, primary blockage, 350 bushel tow behind cart, 12” conveyor, rear duals, ground drive and variable rate. Stock #90382............. ......................................... $132,000 (12) 2010 John Deere 1830 hoe drill, 60-ft. 10” spacing single shoot, steel packers, mechanical depth control, primary blockage, 1910 tow behind air cart, 1910 air car, SN1A81910HVAG740107. Stock #90380................................ $77,500 (2) 2014 Pillar 3450/DH6010 60-ft. width, 10” spacing, double shoot, AgTron Blockage - primary, Flexi-Coil cart, new disks.

Stock #87613...................$110,000 (12)

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By Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Burleigh County When I was in high school, I used to work at a greenhouse and nursery. During my time there, I was introduced to so many different plants, but one plant that always stuck out to me was the Tiger Eyes® sumac, or referred to by its common name, the cutleaf staghorn sumac. It is one of my favorite landscape shrubs.

The Tiger Eyes® sumac is unique as it has many striking characteristics. It is a staghorn sumac, which is native throughout the U.S. and is commonly found alongside ditches, woodland edges and in shelterbelts. Staghorn sumacs aren’t ideal as an ornamental, as they can grow up to 30 feet tall and will sucker rampantly.

Tiger Eyes® was released in 2004 by Bailey Nursery and became the perfect ornamental sumac. A nursery employee discovered a mutation of Laciniata sumac, which was a more compact size and a slow spreading selection.

Tiger Eyes® offers interest throughout the whole growing season. It has deeply cut leaves starting out in a greenishyellow color that shifts to a bright yellow. One of my favorite aspects of the shrub is the fuzzy, velvety pinkish stems. Its fruit is a red fuzzy drupe, drawing appeal to it.

Tiger Eyes® mature at six to 8 feet in height and can be used in many ways in the landscape. It can be a focal point or integrated with other shrubs. There are no significant pest problems for this shrub, but know it will not do well in clay soil.

Fall is the time of year when Tiger Eyes® give us a spectacular display of colors. Soon its leaves will shift from the bright yellow to orange to a fiery red. As you see the color transition, you will understand how it is a top showstopper for fall!

For more information about Tiger Eyes® sumac, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.

Fall grazing balance

By Ben Beckman, UNL After several dry falls in a row, this year may be shaping up a little differently. With recent rains and cooler weather, cool-season pastures like brome, bluegrass, and fescue could put on some extra growth. That’s good news — but it also raises the question: do we graze it now or save it for later?

Grazing now can ease feed pressure and provide highquality forage before crop residues open up. Stockpiling, on the other hand, sets up feed for late fall or winter and cuts down on hay use.

But remember — fall is when grasses rebuild root reserves and set buds for next spring. After repeated drought stress, some pastures could use extra rest. If you’ve been battling pasture weeds, that’s a red flag that recovery time is needed.

If you do graze, rotate quickly and leave at least four inches of stubble on cool-season grasses. Overgrazing now can slow green-up next spring. While stockpiling uses forage later when plants are already dormant some quality is sacrificed.

Fertility also plays an important role. While the window for nitrogen application is nearly closed, a small application now with moisture can still provide a small boost of growth.

Phosphorus and potassium don’t add fall yield, but they support root health, stand persistence, and winter survival.

This fall may offer a rare opportunity for extra grazing.

Managing it wisely can fill feed gaps today without sacrificing productivity next year.

USDA to provide $1 Billion to flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers

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ceive up to 60% of one month of calculated feed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rolcosts for a qualifying wildfire or three months for lins announced eligible livestock producers will a qualifying flood using the same monthly feed receive disaster recovery assistance through the Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9 am cost calculation that is used for LFP. Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 ELRP 2023 and 2024 for drought and wildfire and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023 and at RLP Sale Barn, Hamilton, MT and ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW have a combined 2024 FW) to help offset increased supplemental 31/2 miles north of Hamilton on Hwy 93 payment limit of $125,000 for each program feed costs due to a qualifying flood or qualifying Preview: Saturday, Oct. 18 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm year. Producers who already received the maxiwildfire in calendar years 2023 and 2024. The program is expected to provide approximately mum payment amount from ELRP 2023 and I Collector starts at 11:00 am $1 billion in recovery benefits. Sign-up began 2024 for drought and wildfire will not be eligible You may bid in-house or online. Go to rlpauctions.net on Monday, September 15. Livestock producto receive an additional payment under ELRP to register for online bidding.

2023 and 2024 FW. Eligible producers may ers have until October 31, 2025, to apply for Items from Ernie Morris Collection: submit form FSA-510, Request for an Exception assistance. to the $125,000 Payment Limitation for Certain “We are providing continued support for liveANTIQUES VEHICLES Programs, to be considered for an increased paystock producers whose livelihoods and way of life have been disrupted by catastrophic floods, ment limit of $250,000.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS wildfires, and poor forage conditions in 2023 Supplemental Disaster Assistance Timeline and 2024. Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is fully committed to expediting 60+ GUNS AMMO USDA is standing shoulder to shoulder with remaining disaster assistance provided by GOLD SILVER America’s farmers and ranchers, delivering the the American Relief Act, 2025. On May 7, we resources they need to stay in business, feed their launched our 2023/2024 Supplemental DisasMOUNTS families, and keep our food supply strong,” said ter Assistance public landing page where the Secretary Brooke Rollins. “This announcement status of USDA disaster assistance and block builds on the Supplemental Disaster Relief Progrant rollout timeline can be tracked. The page (406) 369-2640 is updated regularly and accessible through fsa. gram (SDRP) and the historic levels of assistance usda.gov. Contact your local FSA county office we have rolled out over the last few months, www.rlpauctions.net for more information. once again proving that this administration is working as quickly as possible to get help out the door and into the hands of livestock and dairy producers. USDA will continue to put farmers first and ensure they have the relief they need to weather storms and build for the future.”

Qualifying Disaster Events To streamline program delivery, FSA has determined eligible counties with qualifying floods and qualifying wildfires EST LEASE PRICING in 2023 and 2024. For losses $63,756/YEAR in these counties, livestock producers are not required to submit supporting documentation for floods or wildfires.

A list of approved counties is • 76-ft. • 550 bushel tow • C850 Cart • 76-ft. available at fsa.usda.gov/elrp. behind cart • Twin fans • High flotation kit For losses in counties not and JD Blockage monitor listed as eligible, livestock EST LEASE EST LEASE producers can apply for ELRP PRICING 2023 and 2024 FW but must PRICING provide supporting documen$62,324/YEAR $38,905/YEAR tation to demonstrate that a qualifying flood or qualifying wildfire occurred in the county where the livestock were physically located or would have • 20 PTT • 8 Ton been physically located if not • 20 PTT • 8 Ton • Stainless steel for the disaster event. FSA • Mild steel county committees will deter• Large flotation • Large flotation tires mine if the disaster event meets tires program requirements.

• Available in Blue or • Set up for Lime or Livestock and Producer White Eligibility Fertilizer For ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW, FSA is using covered EST LEASE PRICING $8942/YEAR EST LEASE PRICING $7315/YEAR livestock criteria similar to the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) which includes weaned beef cattle, dairy cattle, beefalo, buffalo, bison, alpacas, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, ostriches, reindeer, and sheep.

Wildfire assistance is available on non-federally managed land to participants who did not receive assistance through LFP or the ELRP 2023 and 2024 for drought and wildfire program delivered to producers in July of this year.

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Recipe Patch by Geri

Soup recipes from 1970

Original Split Pea Soup

4 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 cup split peas 1/2 tsp. ground sage 1/2 cup diced carrots 3/4 tsp. sweet basil 1/2 cup cubed ham or a large ham bone 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 medium onion, diced 10 whole cloves 1/2 tsp. celery seed Fresh ground pepper Cook together in large pan 45 minutes or until peas are tender. Cool.

To serve add 2 cups milk and heat.

Potato Soup

About 3 cups potatoes, diced 3 Tblsp. butter or oleo 1/3 cup diced onion 1/3 cup shredded carrots 1/3 cup diced polish sausage 2 cups milk 1/3 cup thinly diced celery Saute onion, sausage and celery in butter, until onions are tender. Add 4 cups water, potatoes and carrots. Boil until potatoes are cooked through. Add milk. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6.

American Chowder

1/4 tsp. pepper 1 large onion 2 cups milk 2 Tblsp. margarine 2 Tblsp. flour 4 cups chopped potatoes 1) 12 oz. pkg. smoked sausage links, sliced 1 cup celery slices 1/4 lb. American processed cheese 2 tsp. salt Saute onion in margarine. Add potatoes, water, celery and seasonings. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Gradually add a small amount of milk to flour, stirring until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture to hot vegetables. Add remaining milk and sausage and heat. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. (Bacon or ham may be substituted for sausage).

Bean Soup

Cowgirl Boots & Blooms Where rustic charm meets floral elegance

1 1/2 cups dry Northern beans 1 tsp. salt 7 cups water Ham bone (1 cup cut-up ham or canned lun1 medium onion cheon meat) 2 carrots, diced Wash and drain beans. Put beans and water in pan and bring to boiling. Boil 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Chop onion and add to beans. Add salt, diced carrots and ham bone. (Ham bone can be simmered in crock pot 8 hours to remove meat, then meat added to onion and beans) Cover and boil gently 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are soft and ham is tender.

Remove bones and serve meat in soup. Add more water for a thinner soup, if you like.

Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

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2 1/2 lbs. beef soup bones About 3 quarts water Put bones with meat in 6 quart pot with enough water to cover generously.

Add: 1 tsp. salt 8 peppercorns 1 large onion, stuck with 6 cloves 1 stalk celery 1 bay leaf Cover, bring to boil; skim; simmer 2-3 hours. (Or simmer in crock pot 8 hours). Strain, pressing vegetables gently; reserve meat. Chill or drop ice cubes into soup and the fat will congeal; remove fat.

Add: 1 cup each: diced potato, carrot, celery, cabbage, green beans, yam, parsnip, tomato sauce.

1/2 cup dried lima beans 1/4 cup each: Rice, barley, split peas 1/4 cup minced parsley or dill Cook 1 ¼ hours, until limas are tender. Cut meat into chunks; add to soup with any marrow from bones. Simmer ½ hour. If too thick, add stock or water. Makes 3 ½ quarts.

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Barley, Cheese Soup

1/2 cup quick pearl barley (cooked) 1 pkg. frozen vegetables (broccoli, 1 tsp. salt cauliflower, carrots) 1 small garlic clove (minced) 2 cups water 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 can condensed chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped onion Combine above ingredients in 4 quart glass bowl. Cover with wax paper; cook in microwave on “high” 18 to 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.

1 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese Combine ½ cup milk and flour, mixing until well blended. Gradually add to soup with remaining 1 cup milk. Cover with wax paper; continue cooking in microwave on “high” about 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in cheese. Cover and let stand 3-5 minutes before serving. Makes 6-9 servings.

If you don’t have a microwave, pre-cook the barley and vegetable separately. Then simmer the water, broth, onions and spices until the onions are done (about ½ hour).

Combine ½ cup milk and flour, mixing until well blended. Gradually add to soup with remaining 1 cup milk. Add vegetable and barley and just before serving, stir in cheese.

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GENETIC TESTED - Yearling Bulls MARCH 3, 2026 •• MATERNAL POWER - Yearling Heifers 1:00 PM MST At the ranch • Valier, Montana

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Dakota Gardener: Not all yellow-striped insects are created equal

By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension As I ate my sandwich outdoors, a persistent yellow and black insect kept circling me. Getting closer and closer, it landed on my paper plate. I carefully shooed it away, hoping not to anger it. I have an innate fear of this insect, having been painfully stung years ago. This aggressive insect is a yellowjacket.

Yellowjackets, a social wasp, are more visible and downright hangry in August and September. They usually nest underground, but can also burrow into openings under house siding or shingles.

While I fear yellowjackets, the same is not true for bees.

Bees have a separate lineage from wasps. This year, I have a bumblebee colony living under my front sidewalk. The bumblebees are using an old rodent burrow and the nest entrance is in a small flower garden. I am not worried about this nest because I know the bumblebees will not harm visitors or delivery people. In fact, I can safely work in this garden as long as I don’t get closer than 2 or 3 feet from the nest opening. When I push the boundaries, a bumblebee will gently buzz me that I am in its territory. I would not dare do this with a yellowjacket colony.

While statistics are hard to find, entomologists assume that more people are stung by wasps like the yellowjacket than by bees. Yellowjackets have aggressive natures because they are hunters and omnivores. They prey on insects to feed their larvae, but they also consume sweets like flower nectar and tree fruits. As food sources become scarcer in the fall, hangry yellowjackets congregate around garbage and your soda can.

In contrast, bees are herbivores with a more docile nature.

They collect flower pollen for the protein and sip nectar for the carbohydrates. Because they are not predators, they are less aggressive.

Bees will not sting unless they are threatened. This reluctance to sting stems from the barbed structure of their stingers. If they sting you, they will die because the barbed stinger will rupture their abdomens. In contrast, yellowjackets have no such reluctance. Their stingers lack barbs, and they may sting multiple times without dying.

Have you been unfairly lumping bees and yellowjackets together? Learn to differentiate them. Most bees look hairy, while yellowjackets are smooth and have few hairs. Take the time to watch the bees in your yard. You will gain an appreciation for them and hopefully plant pollinator-friendly flowers to feed them.

While yellowjackets can be a pest, they also contribute valuable ecosystem services. They pollinate plants and help control smaller insects.

However, individuals may understandably want to eradicate yellowjacket nests if they are close to the house. Many insecticides are labeled to control yellowjackets and other wasps. The biggest concern is safely approaching the nest to make the insecticide application. The best strategy is to wait until nightfall to make the application. An even safer option is to hire an exterminator.

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BP8000 , used bale processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 406-234-4595 Miles NEW Vermeer TM1410, 21’ cut.................................COMING IN Geotherm Waterers & Parts InCity, StockMT Vermeer 555 , rebuilt ......mower .......10,000 ....................................+/.................bales, ....STOCK ..........net .......only.. ..$9,250 Vermeer 605N baler, www.gordonrepair.com clint@gordonrepair.com IN NEW Vermeer TM850 , trailed Cox Ranch Equipment (2) 2016 Vermeer ....STOCK ..........$41,500 ....IN STOCK Vermeer TM1200 , 15.5’R2300, cut, demoDemos unit........................................IN R&L Seed andMTMachine, LLC .............................................................

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IN STOCK We Hay Sell & Repair Baler Belts Vermeer 605 N.................................................................IN STOCK Liner 42-ft., 8 bale dumping trailers.In Stock..$9500 Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT NEW ZR5-12 Vermeer VR1224 , with center .....HERE ..........INNOW! STOCK All Makes New self-propelled baler.

Vermeer 605M, net, twine, floats, ramps .........splitter ................ ..................$18,900 & Models of feed and mineral products in stock NEW Vermeer RR140 ,rebuilt rotarybales, rake........pickup ...............................rebuilt, ......$7,500 ............bearings, .IN STOCK Full lineShane pickup Vermeer Rebel605M 5500 , twine, Sereday 406-547-4749, Vermeer 17,000 Vermeer Sales Springs, MT JD , twine onlyR23 .........Rakes .............,...reconditioned ...............................................$5,000 ...........$8,000Trendline ea.

(2)566 Vermeer White Sulphur bushings, tooth bars.......................................$15,000 NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitter Post..Driver Vermeer WR24 Wheel Rake .........,..........................................CALL ...............$3,000 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT Techno 980, 8 bale 6650 mover ...Rancher ........baler. ..........,..net, ...................................CALL .......twine, .............moisture .....$32,500 coxranchequip@gmail.com New 605N NEW Vermeer Vermeer . . . . .IN STOCK Greg 406-978-3777 (cell) 12 W - Baker, MT 8201 Hwy Red Rhino, 8 round hay bale trailer.......................................$7,500 Connor 406-778-3777 •SPROCKETS hwy12equip@gmail.com PULLEY & WELD-ON ON HAND NEWDealer & USED EQUIPMENT for Vermeer,

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Hunters urged to review biosecurity practices during fall season

Many hunters are preparing for fall goose and duck season in North Dakota. As hunters prepare, they are encouraged to review biosecurity practices to protect domestic birds and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Positive cases of HPAI continue to be reported in wild birds, domestic birds and dairy cattle.

This risk of transmission increases during hunting season due to increased interactions with wild birds that may be carrying HPAI. North Dakota State University Extension specialists advise hunters who have contact with domestic poultry and livestock to be aware of what steps to take if they see sick or deceased wildlife.

“If you hunt game or wild birds and own domestic poultry or livestock, do not wear hunting clothes or footwear while you are interacting with your poultry or livestock,” says Dr. Jake Galbreath, NDSU Extension veterinarian.

The primary carriers of avian influenza A are waterfowl, gulls, terns and shorebirds. H5N1 HPAI has been detected in wild birds throughout all U.S. migratory flyways. Wild birds can be infected without showing symptoms of the infection.

While waterfowl are the primary carriers, positive cases are documented in predatory birds and mammals.

Infected birds shed bird flu viruses in their saliva, mucus and feces.

All poultry or livestock owners, no matter the size, should practice appropriate biosecurity to protect their animals from HPAI. “The best defense against HPAI is having a biosecurity plan in place,” says Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist. “It is your job as an animal owner to create a line of separation between your clean animals and the potential unclean issues that wildlife or visitors may bring.”

Keena recommends the following biosecurity practices to consider implementing to reduce the risk to domestic birds: After walking in fields or wetlands while hunting, be sure to change clothing and footwear before crossing the clean/ dirty line to care for animals.

Do not walk through or drive trucks, tractors or equipment through areas where waterfowl or other wildlife feces may be. If unavoidable, clean shoes, vehicles and equipment thoroughly to prevent transferring disease.

Field dress game birds when possible to reduce the potential for disease transfer.

Plucking/skinning should be done in the field, with feathers properly bagged and disposed of before returning to a site with domestic birds.

Knives, coolers and other equipment should be washed with disinfecting soap away from sites where birds have access, and they should thoroughly dry.

If visitors will be interacting with poultry or livestock, learn where they have been, require them to wash their hands and ensure their clothes and footwear are clean and disinfected.

Reduce the attractiveness for wild birds to visit the property by cleaning up litter and spilled feed around animal housing areas.

If raising free-range guinea fowl and waterfowl, consider bringing them into coops or flight pens under nets to prevent interaction of domesticated poultry with wild birds and their droppings.

Nonlethal methods to deter wildlife are available on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Service’s nonlethal initiative webpage: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlifeservices/about/nonlethal.

Avian influenza surveillance and testing in wild birds is being done by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Report sick and dead wildlife at https://bit.ly/mortalityreport. Direct wild bird avian influenza questions to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at 701-204-2161.

Avian influenza is a zoonotic disease, meaning there is a chance it can be transferred to humans.

“While this risk is low, hunters of wild birds are more likely to have increased exposure to the virus, which may increase risk of infection,” says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if handling wild birds or sick or dead poultry cannot be avoided, minimize direct contact by wearing gloves and washing hands with soap and water after touching birds. If CONTINUED ON PAGE A35

Hunters urged to review biosecurity practices during fall season

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available, wear respiratory protection such as a medical facemask.

After handling wild birds, discard the gloves and facemask, change clothing, disinfect footwear and then wash hands with soap and water.

“Remember that if you have contact with infected material, you can spread a virus to other surfaces by touch, which can then be picked up by other people or animals,” says Galbreath. “Seemingly minor interactions have the potential to spread disease.”

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department suggests the following practices to reduce risk of infection: Do not handle game that is found dead or appears to be sick.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while cleaning game, and avoid contamination in eyes, mouth, nose or any open cuts or sores with blood or other fluids from game being cleaned.

Wash hands, cleaning utensils and other surfaces with soap and hot water immediately after cleaning game.

There is no evidence that anyone has contracted the virus from eating properly cooked bird, either domestic or wild, according to Galbreath. It is always a safe practice to fully cook wild game to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of the threat of HPAI. More information about HPAI and handling wild birds is available: NDSU Extension: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – ndsu.ag/ndsuhpai NDSU Extension: Care and Handling of Game Birds – ndsu.ag/gamebirds25 North Dakota Game and Fish – https://bit.ly/nd-avianinfluenza USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – https://bit.ly/usda-hpai

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Another new insect is making its way across Nebraska — see how far soybean tentiform leafminer spread this year and what to look for in your fields.

Key Takeaways Soybean tentiform leafminer has been found in 17 Nebraska counties, but infestations are low.

Feeding causes white blotches on the underside of leaves, mostly in the mid- to lower canopy.

Current infestations show little to no yield impact — no treatment is needed.

Scout along field edges and report new finds to Justin McMechan.

What We’re Seeing

A native insect called soybean tentiform leafminer has been confirmed in 17 Nebraska counties during our 2025 survey (Figure1). Most fields had very low levels, with just a few mined leaves per plant. One hot spot in Dixon County showed heavy edge infestations, but that was the exception.

Should We Be Concerned?

Leafminer feeding makes white, irregular blotches (“mines”) on the underside of leaves, usually mid- to lower canopy (Figure 1). Research and past experience show these leafminers rarely reduce yield and are similar or less damaging than other defoliators (e.g., Japanese beetle). No insecticide

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Figure 2. Symptoms of soybean tentiform leafminer on a soybean leaflet, with a mined area opened to show the larva inside.

treatments are recommended at this time.

Where It Came From This species is native to North America and commonly found on wild legumes, like American hogpeanut and slickseed fuzzybean. It was first documented on soybean in Minnesota in 2021. Subsequent state detections were South Dakota in 2022, North Dakota in 2023 and a single Nebraska field (Madison County) in 2024. Our Nebraska survey began in 2025 with support from NCSRP. How to Scout Focus on field edges, especially next to dense vegetation such as tree lines.

Lift a plant and look at the underside of leaves while slowly rotating the plant.

Look for white, blotchy mines — irregular shapes limited to the underside of the leaf surface.

Most mines, if present, are typically at or below the midcanopy.

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Monitor moisture when managing frost-damaged corn for silage down to a lower moisture content, there Recent frost has damaged many acres of will be some loss in dry matter yield but an corn in the state. The extent of frost damage improvement in silage quality. to corn will depend on the low temperature, “A caution with frost-damaged corn at duration of the low temperature and the the milk stage is the potential for mold dematurity stage of the corn. velopment in the ears,” says Rogers. “Not Frost-damaged corn can still be chopped all corn molds are harmful to livestock, but for silage, says James Rogers, North Dakota some can produce mycotoxins that can be.”

State University Extension forage crops Corn at this stage could also have elevatproduction specialist. However, the moised nitrate levels, but if the corn is harvested ture content of the chopped corn must be at for silage, nitrate levels are reduced. the right level for proper ensiling to occur.

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The Wessington Springs 4-H and FFA members who participated at the National Range Judging and National Land and Homesite Judging contests held May 1 in El Reno, Oklahoma, display their awards.

In May, South Dakota sent 84 youth to the National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, Oklahoma. Out of the 34 states that competed, only Texas came close to matching those numbers with 72 participants.

To accompany those youth, there were 14 agricultural teachers/FFA advisors, four mentors from SDSU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service and several parent chaperones.

Held for both 4-H and FFA youth, the range contest tests competitors on range plant identification and how to manage different types of land based on different uses, while the soil contest tests on soil types and different site uses.

Students must qualify at a state competition before they can advance to the national level. For Sandy Smart, interim SDSU Extension director, that serves as a testament to a dedicated group of educators, coaches and mentors in South Dakota who make it possible for that many youth to attend.

“I think what’s neat is that there’s a group of educators wanting to expose kids to these contests,” Smart said. “They have a passion for it.”

It is not easy to compete, noted Smart, who has attended the event the last several years as a chaperone and mentor. Students need to be able to identify 130 plants (39 grasses, 19 legumes, 41 forbs and 31 trees/ woody plants). They also need to learn/ memorize each plant’s characteristics (life history, season of growth, origin, desirability for bobwhite quail food, cover and cattle food). Smart said that means their teachers and coaches need to learn that material, as well.

“It’s a lot of work,” he said. “It’s really fun to see their growth as you spend time with them.”

Brady Duxbury, the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in Wessington Springs, first experienced the trip to El Reno for the national judging contest in high school, competing twice in the range contest and once in the soil contest. His teacher and coach was Craig Shryock, longtime agriculture educator with Wessington Springs middle and high school with a passion for range science.

Shryock’s passion and history of success at the national contest served as an inspiration for Duxbury, who initially planned to

study range science before ultimately graduating from SDSU in 2012 with a degree in agricultural education. Now, Duxbury serves as coach for the range judging team and accompanied them to the national contest this year.

“When you really boil down this contest, it’s ‘how well do you manage your native rangelands?’ and part of that is identifying native range plants,” Duxbury said.

Other major national contest opportunities for 4-H youth include the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado, the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, the Family and Consumer Science National Championship and Conference in San Antonio, Texas, and the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Tim Tanner, SDSU Extension State 4-H Program Director, said that 40% of 4-H youth take at least one ag-related project, and things like judging provide valuable hands-on practice that prepares them well for long-term careers in agriculture.

“Though content knowledge is important, time on task experiences are irreplaceable,” Tanner said. “This is why ag sector employers look upon 4-H alumni so favorably.”

As both a 4-H alumnus and a cattle producer, Duxbury agrees. He said one of the reasons the range judging competition is so impactful is because competitors learn what producers, native rangeland management and natural resource professionals are doing on a day-to-day basis. It gives them access to real-world range and soil science professionals, and a chance to see how their knowledge can be used.

“Competition is the stone that sharpens the tool that allows these kids to go out in their lives and do even more,” Duxbury said. “It’s incredible we give them an opportunity to compete in this way.”

Duxbury and Smart also noted that such trips give youth an opportunity to travel and see things they might not otherwise. In Oklahoma, for example, Smart said they visit sites like the Oklahoma City National Memorial, which is an eye-opening experience.

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some to give kids the opportunity to gain perspective that they never could have gotten at home.”

What’s exciting for Smart and Duxbury is that this momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down. They’re seeing more youth attend rangeland and soil events, and longterm programs continuing to grow and evolve. In the Wessington Springs area, Duxbury added that he sees lush, healthy lush, healthy rangelands in the region as more and more people learn about native plants and rangeland management.

“I think range has a really bright future,” Duxbury said.

Smart said all of it comes back to the dedication and willingness of South Dakota educators to continue training the next generation to compete on the state and national stages, and the partnerships they create along the way.

“It comes back to relationships,” Smart said. “Whether you’re talking about business or extension, that’s the foundation – it’s about relationships and trust.”

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By Kelsey Stremel, K-State Extension news service For Charlie and Jeremy Kootz, a father-son team farming near the Kannapolis Reservoir in Ellsworth County, cover crops are more than conservation. For them, it’s about building healthier soils, reducing erosion, protecting water supplies, improving profitability, and extending the grazing season into fall and winter.

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While heavy grazing has often raised concerns about soil degradation, this short-term study found that higher grazing intensities did not significantly reduce soil health indicators under the conditions observed. Soil organic carbon, nutrient cycling, and water infiltration remained stable, and subsequent grain sorghum yields averaged 83 bushels per acre for ungrazed plots and 89 bushels per acre for both moderate and high grazing treatments.

“That’s an important finding for farmers in water-limited regions,” said Logan Simon, K-State agronomist. “We know cover crops can improve soil structure and reduce erosion, but adoption has been slow because of costs and concerns about yield drag. Grazing adds another layer of value. It helps make cover crops profitable.”

Residue amount and plant height were reduced under grazing, but soil surface cover — critical for conserving soil water and reducing erosion — remained similar to ungrazed plots. Even at the higher “graze-out” level, such indicators of soil health as aggregate stability and time-to-runoff were unaffected, showing that the soil protective functions of cover crops persisted despite heavier utilization.

For the Kootz family, the bottom line matters as much as soil health.

“You may not see it in the short term as much as you’d like, but the hope is long term we’ll see soil health improvements and profitability,” Jeremy said. “The cattle are part of that cycle. They’re nutrient cyclers, and they let us make better use of what we’re growing.”

The Kootz family began experimenting with no-till years ago, then gradually added cover crops with support from conservation initiatives like the Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative, a cost-share program supported by the Kansas Water Office in cooperation with the Ellsworth County Conservation District. By adding grazing, they’ve been able to offset input costs while also protecting water quality downstream.

That connection to water is where K-State watershed specialist Stacie Minson sees cover crops playing a larger role. Working with producers near Kannapolis Reservoir, she helps farmers adopt practices that keep nutrients and sediment on the land rather than washing into streams and lakes.

“If we have a living root in the soil for more days out of the year, we keep sediment and nutrients on the field,” Minson explained. “That helps with water quality protection, but it also helps the farmer. By bringing in cattle, farmers can cover their bottom line while improving water infiltration and reducing the need to feed hay in winter.

Research co-author Augustine Obour, K-State soil scientist, said those synergies are what make integrated croplivestock systems so promising.

“We didn’t see reductions in yield, and soil health indicators remained stable even under higher grazing intensities,” Obour said. “That gives farmers more confidence to adopt practices that regenerate soils, conserve water and improve profitability.”

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Still, the short-term results provide hope for farmers navigating thin margins and unpredictable rainfall. By extending grazing seasons, reducing reliance on stored feed, resting rangeland, and keeping more living roots in the soil, cover crops with livestock integration can help Kansas farms become more resilient.

“Any year is different, and we just keep learning,” Jeremy Coats said. “But the goal is long term — improving soil health and keeping the operation sustainable for the next generation.”

K-State’s research supports broader water quality and soil health goals across Kansas, including efforts to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s 9 Element Watershed Plan benchmarks developed by Minson, who also serves at the Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) coordinator.

This project works in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Watershed Management Section. By proving that grazing and conservation can coexist, K-State’s work is helping farmers balance stewardship with profitability.

The full report, Cover Crop Biomass Removal Rates to Optimize Livestock Production and Soil Health in Dryland Cropping Systems, is available through the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports at newprairiepress. org/kaesrr.

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The 27th Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout is set for October 18 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota.

Interested consignors will deliver 500- to 700-pound steer calves before 10 a.m. CST on the day of the show. Each producer can consign one or two pens containing three or four calves. The calves are exhibited and evaluated that afternoon and then shipped to the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center feedlot to be fed to finished market weight.

“After 26 years of comparing calf performance, North Dakota cattle ranchers are finding superior growth and carcass characteristics,” says Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “Since cow herd genetics can change over time via bull and heifer selection, sending cattle to the Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout gives the rancher information on how their selections are advancing their herd.”

NDSU Extension and the Carrington Research Extension Center partner with the Dakota Feeder Calf Show to provide producers an opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf segment of cattle production.

“There are several ways to collect growth performance carcass data from your calves,” says Colin Tobin, animal scientist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “The best is to feed out your entire calf crop, but that takes considerable time, effort and funds.

“An alternative,” continues Tobin, “is to consign a group of calves to a feedout project. Your risk is less, and a feedout project provides a substantial amount of information about the calves.”

Darwin Chesrown, Dakota Feeder Calf Show chair, has been consigning calves since the feedout started.

“I still enjoy comparing my weaned calves in October to the finished calves in May,” says Chesrown. “The calves really grow, and I do see differences in herd sires.”

During the 2024-25 feedout, the calves gained an average of 830 pounds in 242 days, with a total feeding cost (excluding interest) of $0.90 per pound of gain. The average sale weight was 1,460 pounds. The calves were fed with a market weight break-even point of $175.88 per hundredweight.

“It’s the variation among cattle that makes this project educational and a real eye-opener,” Hoppe says.

In the 2024-25 feedout, the spread in net return per head between the average of the top and bottom five herds was $376.95. The spread between the top and bottom herd was more noticeable ($660.65 per head). Average daily weight gain in the feedlot was 3.95 pounds for the top-profiting herd and 3.34 pounds for the bottom herd.

“Small differences in production have a huge impact on profit,” Hoppe says.

Feedout project staff will gather data on the rate of gain, feeding costs and other characteristics during the trial. After the calves are marketed, the staff will collect and provide information to the entrants on carcass weight, meat quality, feeding expenses and value.

Calves should be prevaccinated for BVD, PI3, IBR and BRSV, Mannheimia, Clostridials and Histophilus somni.

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Producers will be assessed an entry fee of $20 per calf.

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Introduction Phragmites australis was featured in the 2014 September Weed Post and this post revisits the species to provide additional identification information and an update on its status in Montana. Two lineages of P. australis occur in Montana – one native (sub-species (ssp.) americanus) and one introduced and invasive (ssp. australis).

Native and introduced Phragmites habitats overlap and include wetlands (both freshwater and brackish), along lakes, streams, and rivers, and near springs. Invasive Phragmites may be more likely to occur in disturbed sites like roadsides and railways, construction sites, and near agricultural fields.

Status in Montana The first populations of Phragmites were found in Hill and Blaine Counties in 2014. At that time, Phragmites was under review for listing as a noxious weed and was subsequently added to the statewide list in 2015. Since then, the populations in those counties have been managed with fire and herbicide and have decreased from about 4 acres to 0.2 acre (~200 stems).

In more recent years additional populations have been found in the following counties: Missoula (2020), Gallatin (2023, 2025), Lincoln (2025), and Flathead (2025, 3 populations). These infestations have been or will be managed and are being monitored annually for regrowth and retreatment.

Identification Distinguishing between native and invasive Phragmites is difficult, and multiple traits

Invasive (left) and native (right) Phragmites found in Gallatin County in 2025. Photo: Noelle Orloff, MSU.

Leaves of native (left) and invasive (right) Phragmites. Photo: Jan Manbold, MSU Inflorescences of native (left) and invasive (right) Phragmites. Photo: Jan Mangold, MSU.

Leaf sheaths and stem of native (left) and invasive (right) Phragmites. Photo: Jan Mangold, MSU.

should be considered. The September Weed Post from 2014 includes a table that lists key features to examine to differentiate between native and invasive Phragmites.

This post focuses on comparisons of leaf sheaths and inflorescences of the native and invasive sub-species. The leaf sheath on native Phragmites is loose and tends to fall away from the stem while those on invasive Phragmites adhere tightly to the stem. Once the leaf sheath falls away, the stem may turn a reddish color, therefore stems on the native are inclined to be redder than the invasive.

The stem is smooth on the native while it is ridged on the invasive, but this is most easily noted by touching versus looking at the stem.

The leaves of native Phragmites are generally light, yellow-green while those on the invasive are dark green. Inflorescences of the invasive are denser than the native and may be a different color. Colors of leaves and inflorescences change over the course of a growing season. Differentiating between the native and invasive is easiest after midsummer and into winter.

Hawai’i grown lemons and limes ready for export

By Jessica Ryan, ARS Researchers from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are opening new markets for America’s fruit growers. Fruit flies are major economic and quarantine pests that impact fresh fruit production and impede international trade. Flies lay their eggs on fruits, making the infested fruit their host, resulting in millions of dollars in damage annually. For international trade, fruits must undergo quarantine treatment or other mitigation measures to control possible infestation by fruit flies and other high-risk pests.

In Hawai’i, ‘Lisbon’ lemons and ‘Persian’ or ‘Tahiti’ limes, both commercially popular cultivars, are new crops recently planted on the rich-soil island of Maui.

Currently, the fruit is being sold locally, but harvest volumes may eventually surpass local demand. Export from Hawai’i is an option to best utilize production of high quality lemons and limes.

ARS researchers evaluated whether the Hawai’igrown lemons and limes can serve as hosts for Mediterranean fruit flies, Oriental fruit flies, and melon flies. In the studies, host status testing was conducted using nochoice laboratory and field cage tests as well as field collection of fruits. Their research findings show promise in the safe overseas export of commercial quality and non-damaged Lisbon lemons and Persian limes.

“We inspected the fruits and found that the nondamaged fruits are natural non-hosts of fruit flies and pose a low risk of moving fruit flies during overseas export,” said Peter Follett, a research entomologist at the Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, HI. Follett added that Hawaii may be able to develop an export protocol based on non-host status or a systems approach to reduce the pest risk to an acceptable level for trading partners.

As beloved citrus fruits with several nutritional benefits, lemons and limes are in demand worldwide.

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Growers should think carefully before using frost-damaged corn for hay or grazing Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in North Dakota. The stage of maturity of the corn and the intensity and duration of the freeze will directly impact corn grain yield. In some cases, the severity of the damage may have growers looking for options to salvage what is left of the crop.

James Rogers, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist, says that growers might consider haying their corn, but this may not be the best option for some.

Corn hay, on average, will contain approximately 8%-10% crude protein and 65% total digestible nutrients.

“The main issue with turning corn into hay,” says Rogers, “is the moisture content of the corn and getting it to dry down to a moisture point where it can be put into a bale.”

Plant maturity has a major impact on corn moisture content. The more immature the corn is at the time of frost, the higher the moisture content of the plant.

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70%-80% and must be dried down to below 20% moisture to be suitable for baling. Ideally, the moisture content should be dried to 15% for baling. Baling at high moisture content can result in mold development, binding of protein and reduced dry matter, Rogers warns.

Another consideration with harvesting corn for hay is the potential for elevated levels of nitrate. If the corn plant was still taking up nitrates before and after frost, these will remain in the plant. Unlike silage, where nitrate levels can decrease through the ensiling process, nitrate levels do not decrease with the hay curing process. The majority of nitrates will be in the lower portion of the plant and the stalk.

“If you’re harvesting for hay, elevate the cutting height and leave as much stalk as possible,” advises Rogers.

Taller residual stalk height will reduce nitrate levels, reduce the amount of material to dry for baling and improve snow catch over the winter.

Corn stalks and cobs contain high levels of moisture, and with modern hybrids, there is a lot of plant material to handle through a harvester and baler. Rogers recommends

using a mower conditioner that will crimp stalks and increase the rate of drying.

Salvaging frost-damaged corn for hay is an option, but getting the corn to dry to a moisture content suitable for baling is difficult. It can also be tough on baling equipment due to the large amount of volume and stalk material to process.

Haying corn with cobs and grain creates a bigger challenge in dry down because the grain and cob will tend to retain moisture and dry very slowly. The larger the ear, the longer the time needed to dry. This also creates an opportunity for mold to grow in ears that may be crushed or damaged during the mowing, swathing or mower-conditioner process.

Rogers offers a less expensive option to hay or ensiling frost-damaged corn: grazing it.

A big draw for farmers to graze frostdamaged corn is the large amount of nutrients recycled back to the soil, as well as ground cover remaining following grazing.

If frost-damaged corn is chopped for silage or hayed, all the nutrients in the bale and organic material are removed.

Major drawbacks to grazing corn are the availability of livestock to graze the corn, fencing and water. The volume of forage biomass that corn produces can extend the grazing season significantly into the fall and early winter. Strip grazing of corn will increase forage utilization. Cattle will consume leaves and ears, and then they will consume stalks.

Be aware of plant maturity and corn ear development. Corn ears that were in the milk or dent stage at the time of frost can contain high levels of starch.

Watch for bloat or signs of acidosis if cattle are consuming large amounts of developed cobs. To manage this issue, gradually adapt cattle to grazing corn by limiting access for a couple of weeks to allow for rumen microorganisms to adjust to higher levels of starch. Cattle that have grazed on ear corn previously will preferentially and aggressively consume the ears, which can lead to acute acidosis and death. Providing several days of unlimited hay consumption can help reduce acidosis risks upon grazing a corn field.

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By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Research and Extension news service There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink of water after spending time in the Kansas heat in August. According to Kansas State University beef cattle experts, cattle feel the same — and clean water is the most critical nutrient for the animals’ health and performance.

“Water is the most important nutrient that animals are going to get, and they have to have enough of it,” K-State veterinarian Scott Fritz said.

While many producers might assume all water is created equal, experts warn that not all sources are suitable for livestock. They note that total dissolved solids, nitrate and sulfate levels and pH (acidity) can significantly impact animal health and productivity.

“Cattle nearly double their water intake (when temperatures rise) from 40 degrees to 90 degrees (Fahrenheit),” Fritz said. “This increase underscores the importance of understanding water capacity and quality, especially during intense summer heat.”

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“We’ve seen wells that were normal for 10 years, then all of a sudden the water contains as much sodium as sea water,” Fritz said.

Key factors ranchers should monitor include total dissolved solids — which should stay under 3,000 parts per million — as well as sulfate and nitrate concentrations. The veterinarians noted that water hardness typically has minimal impact on livestock.

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Collaboration grows success with dry bean breed ‘Kikatiti’

By Chabella Guzman, PREEC communications Western Nebraska, unlike its eastern half, is very arid. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC) in Scottsbluff is an ideal location for researching drought-tolerant crops, such as dry edible beans. While dry edible beans may not be a staple in many Western diets, it is a staple in East African cities like Burundi and Rwanda, where bean consumption per person is 120 to 140 pounds per year. The desire to produce a better bean for consumption and as a cash crop led to the dry bean breeding programs at UNL and the Alliance of Bioversity C/AT in Africa to collaborate.

“They gave us game-changing pinto beans, and we took it from there, and we tested in Tanzania, and we released it officially,” said Teshal Mamo, Alliance of Bioversity C/ AT, dry bean breeder, in Arusha, Tanzania. The pinto bean is called “Kikatiti.”

“It is a variety with exceptional performance and was first identified by evaluation of the Durango Diversity Panel (DDP), which consisted of 200 accessions in on-station trials conducted in Arusha and Mbeya,” said UNL Bean Breeder Carlos Urrea at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. Kikatiti took many years to develop, with the final cross being made in the greenhouse at the University of Nebraska during the winter of 2003.

The initial single cross was made in 2002. “The variety was bulk tested in regional trials in Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Washington in 2007 and 2008, and in advanced yield trials in Scottsbluff and Mitchell, Nebraska.”

Kikatiti is especially adapted to low soil fertility, high temperatures, and drought. Mamo said two weeks ago he traveled to Nairobi, Kenya. “It is very dry, very low rainfall, and infertile soil, and Kikatiti performed well. A big farmer (in the area) he’s really happy with that, and the pinto type is replacing the old pinto variety (which had) very low yield and was susceptible to drought.” The dry bean also has disease resistance to common bacterial blight, angular spot, and matures quickly.

Before Kikatiti could become a cash crop in Africa, there was more collaboration with training, especially in breeding. Shida Nestory, a short-term scholar from Tanzania, joined Urrea’s breeding program in 2024 in Scottsbluff to study dry beans. He is a crop research officer at the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI). “He is back in Tanzania and is a self-confident breeder, after his experience here (PREEC). He is sharing with other colleagues and has trained another team. His experience grew his thinking,” Mamo said.

Kikatiti will be grown in regional nurseries in 10 African countries CMit, where they will evaluate the bean in their environments this coming season, which starts in September or March, and in two to five years, see them growing in those countries. “This would be for more than 200 schools that have started eating beans during their lunch time. The (African) government really has a 10-year plan. To really cover the whole elementary and the junior school. Kids should eat beans, because beans have iron and zinc, which is good for really reducing anemia,” Mamo said.

The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln donated the drought-tolerant dry bean, Kikatiti.

Mamo and Urrea are also part of the GEMINI Project, which stands for G, genotype, E, environment, M, management, IN, innovation, and I, intelligence.

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By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Research and Extension news service Dusty pastures, tall summer grasses and buzzing flies aren’t just seasonal annoyances for cattle producers — they’re risk factors for pinkeye, one of the most common and costly eye diseases in beef herds.

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“Certain breeds, like Herefords, are more susceptible to pinkeye,” K-State veterinarian Brad Gunderson said.

“But because it’s a multifactorial disease, it would be almost impossible to breed cattle in a way that prevents pinkeye entirely.”

Gunderson emphasized that no single management decision guarantees success. “All components have to be working together for an operation, and every operation is different,” he said.

“Selecting genetics doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll significantly lessen the chances of pinkeye in your herd.”

Beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster pointed to pasture conditions as a key factor. “Tall, mature grass can cause eye irritation, which increases risk,” he said. “That’s why it’s important to manage grazing so forages stay in a vegetative state.”

Veterinarian Bob Larson noted that flies play an outsized role in spreading the disease. “A single face fly bite can move the germs from one animal to another,” Larson said. “It goes back to basic fly control to limit that ability.”

K-State experts stress the importance of spotting symptoms early. Signs such as tearing, squinting, swelling or cloudiness in the eye should prompt quick action.

They recommend fly control, grazing management and having approved treatments ready when problems rise.

“Early detection remains critical,” Gunderson said.

“Once corneal ulcers or scarring begin, the damage — both to vision and to animal value — is much harder to reverse.”

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Forage Matters: Plants and bears

By James Rogers, Forage crops production specialist, NDSU Extensio My mind was wandering the other day as I was enjoying one of our beautiful North Dakota summer days, and I started thinking about how we are in August. How many more of these nice warm days do we have before we start making preparations for winter? I found myself thinking about bears and how they prepare for winter by consuming all the food they can during summer and fall to build up the fat (energy) reserves that keep them alive during hibernation.

As my mind continued to wander, it struck me that perennial forage plants and bears have a lot in common with getting ready for winter.

Both need an opportunity to build and store food reserves prior to winter. Both survive winter by invoking a mechanism for avoiding the harshness of winter — hibernation for the bear and dormancy for the plant. Both have seasonal cycles.

How both survive winter and thrive in the spring is based on how successful they were in storing food reserves the previous fall.

As days get shorter and we approach the end of the growing season, what are some considerations for preparing perennial forage plants for winter survival and spring growth?

Seasonal cycles Photosynthesis is the plant process of converting solar energy into sugars used by the plant. Some of the sugars are used immediately, and if there is an excess of sugars, they are stored as carbohydrates in plant storage organs for regrowth and other functions. For alfalfa, carbohydrate reserves are stored in roots, and in grasses, storage is primarily in the leaf sheaths and stem base.

In spring, forage plants use stored carbohydrates to initiate growth until leaves are developed to the point that energy from photosynthesis is fueling plant growth. Any excess fuel is stored. If the plant is left undisturbed, it will continue to increase stored carbohydrates till it reaches maturity.

Forage plants are seldom left undisturbed; they are either grazed or cut and harvested as stored forage. When grazed or cut, the plant uses stored carbohydrates to initiate regrowth till leaf growth again reaches the point that photosynthesis generates an excess of sugars that are stored as carbohydrates. Through the growing season, there is a cycle of carbohydrate storage-use, storage-use. This continues to frost and plant dormancy.

The amount of reserves used for regrowth depends on the CONTINUED ON PAGE B5

Fall thistle control

By Jerry Volesky, UNL Did you spray thistles this past spring and summer? If so, it would be a good idea to revisit those areas as there are likely some remaining or new growth that has occurred.

Late September through early November is a key time to control thistles in pastures and hayland.

There are several biennial thistles, but musk, plumeless, Scotch, and bull thistles are our most problematic. Biennials require portions of two growing seasons to flower/reproduce.

They develop from seed the first season into a flat rosette.

When trying to control biennial thistles, destruction of rosettes prior to flowering (bolting) is an effective means of preventing seed formation and subsequent spread.

Another thistle to look out for is Canada thistle. Canada thistle is a creeping perennial that can be controlled with fall spraying, in conjunction with other management options in the spring.

While in the rosette stage, thistles are more effectively controlled using herbicides. It is important to note that fall spraying of thistles is not a silver bullet and effective control often needs repeated applications. It will take several years of timely control before the soil seed bank is reduced.

There are many herbicides labeled for thistle control. Take care when purchasing products and always read/follow label directions before use.

GrazonNext® HL, Milestone®, Chaparral®, Graslan® L, Stinger®, Overdrive®, and Tordon 22K® are all products that are labelled for use on biennial thistles as well as Canada thistle. 2,4-D mixed with dicamba is also an effective option but should be sprayed when temperatures are warmer for the highest efficacy. When using Tordon 22K® or Graslan® L, both products are restricted use and contain picloram. Use extreme caution around other vegetation, especially trees, as both products will kill woody plants.

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the amount of leaf area remaining after grazing or cutting and the frequency of this occurrence.

If the last use of stored carbohydrates for regrowth occurs so late in the season that reserves are not replenished, then we have potentially hurt capacity for spring growth and plant persistence.

This is a manageable situation, and here are some thoughts on how to manage carbohydrate storage for long-term perennial plant health and persistence.

Alfalfa A common question that comes up this time of year is this: How late can I harvest alfalfa and not hurt my stand from winter kill? Alfalfa needs 500 growing degree days or five to six weeks prior to a killing frost for carbohydrate reserves to build up, which for many areas will be early to mid-September. If this is an old alfalfa stand that will be coming out of production, then harvesting late does not really matter if the stand is going to be terminated in the spring. If forage is needed, delay harvest to a point where little regrowth will occur due to cold temperatures.

This will be around mid-October when temperatures are consistently averaging 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another option would be to delay harvest until after frost.

Alfalfa can also be grazed late in the season to extend the grazing season, but be cautious, as there is an increased risk of bloat with freeze-damaged alfalfa.

Allow alfalfa time to dry down following a killing freeze prior to grazing to reduce bloat risk.

If harvesting alfalfa late, leave 4-6 inches of stubble height for crown insulation and snow catch.

Perennial pasture Research has shown that the intensity of grazing perennial grasses prior to winter dormancy does have an effect on their spring production. This effect is delayed spring growth and reduced forage biomass. This effect is much easier to manage if you are in some type of rotational grazing system.

If a paddock or pasture is intensely grazed late in the season prior to frost, then delay grazing this same paddock in the spring until it has adequate time to recover. This might mean delaying grazing that paddock until the plants are approaching maturity. This effect is much more difficult to account for in continuous grazing systems, as cattle are selective grazers and tend to select the same plants repeatedly if allowed.

Much like a bear storing food, our forage systems need winter preparation as well.

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Last alfalfa cutting

By Ben Beckman, UNL Timing the last fall alfalfa cutting can be a difficult thing to plan for and varies among growers. A balance between stand health, yield and quality must be maintained.

For much of the state first week of October is the average first killing frost (28°F) for alfalfa, so targeting September 1 as the last alfalfa cutting would allow plants 6 weeks to store root carbohydrates prior to the killing frost.

This is important as last cutting timing decisions will potentially impact your crop’s winter survival and vigor next spring. For example, in five-cutting irrigated system, research has shown that the next spring first cutting yield will be lowered by approximately the same amount as the yield from a late-fall last cutting.

During dry weather, cutting schedules can be pushed back or more forage may be needed. In these cases, what may be the risk if these producers seek yet another cutting during this growing season?

If the first fall frost occurs earlier than normal, then winter injury is a risk. However, conditions vary from year to year; and plant winterizing generally begins about three weeks before the first frost date with the “ideal” being six weeks of uninterrupted growth in the fall to become well winterized.

Winter survival of later cuttings will improve with younger stands (except new stands); winterhardy varieties and disease-resistant varieties. For those needing extra cash or forage this fall, the higher dairy quality forage values may off-set the financial risk of needing to re-establish alfalfa stands next year which winterkill.

For most producers, the best strategy is to avoid harvesting alfalfa (Sep. 1 to Oct. 15) during the critical fall period 6 weeks before the first killing frost. This allows plants to enter winter with higher root carbohydrates.

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By Ben Beckman, UNL As we move into fall, many producers may be looking at harvesting forage from summer annuals like sorghum-sudan or other large-stemmed crops. While these can provide a valuable feed source, making dry hay this time of year comes with some real challenges.

Cooler days and nights, heavy dew sets, and fewer daylight hours all slow the drying process. Add in thick stems and reduced sunlight intensity, and getting hay down to a safe storage moisture becomes difficult. Pushing hay harvest late into the season without good drying weather can increase the risk of mold, heating, or even spontaneous combustion in the stack.

If dry hay is still the goal, there are a few steps to improve curing. Mechanical conditioning, like crimping stems, can speed drying. Spreading hay into wide windrows helps capture more sunlight and airflow. And leaving a taller stubble gives the windrow space off the soil surface, reducing moisture wicking from the ground and allowing better air movement underneath.

Even with these adjustments, weather windows can still be tight. Alternatives such as silage or baleage may be a better fit when moisture is high and stems are slow to cure.

Stockpiling growth for grazing later in the fall is another option that reduces harvest risk and provides valuable feed, though quality may drop as plants mature.

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North Dakota growers should consider planting a cover crop this fall With favorable soil moisture conditions this year, growers across North Dakota have an excellent opportunity to establish a fall-seeded cover crop, says Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at NDSU’s Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC).

Cover crops provide continuous living cover and roots, armor the soil, improve soil carbon and nutrient cycling, reduce erosion and runoff, help retain snow and can suppress weeds through competition.

For the first time since 2022, North Dakota is officially not in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Since May 1, much of southwest North Dakota has received close to 15 inches of precipitation, with some areas receiving more than an inch in the last 30 days. Localized areas of south-central North Dakota (Logan, McIntosh, LaMoure, and Dickey Counties) have received more than 9 inches in the past month.

“This is a sharp contrast to fall 2024, when drought left soils dry and delayed germination of fall-seeded cover crops,” shares Gomes. As a result, many winter-hardy cover crops did not emerge until spring 2025. This fall’s moisture offers a much better chance for strong establishment ahead of winter.”

Broadcasting may work in the wetter eastern part of the state this season, but for quicker germination and better seed-to-soil contact, drilling remains the preferred method—especially in western North Dakota—so that cover crops can make the most of available moisture.

NDSU Extension specialists offer these recommendations for farmers considering planting a cover crop: Choose the right cover crop “Before seeding, consider what you want the cover crop to accomplish,” says Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension soil health specialist. “Cover crops are service plants, and their benefits depend on your goals.” Cover crops can provide: Winter soil cover and erosion protection Nitrogen fixation to boost soil fertility Nutrient scavenging after harvest Weed competition and suppression Fall or early-winter forage options Keep your crop rotation in mind, says Gomes. Some species can act as a bridge for insects and diseases. For example, cereal rye should not be planted ahead of wheat or barley, since it can host Hessian fly.

Timing matters Most species germinate at soil temperatures above 38 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For cereal rye, the optimal planting window is late Au-

gust through early October.

Late-summer planting (after corn silage, canola, pulses or small grain harvest) provides strong potential for biomass production, nutrient capture and soil health improvements, provided that cover crops are well-established.

Early-fall planting slows erosion and scavenges nutrients, though options are usually limited to grasses and non-legume broadleaves.

Interseeding into corn or soybeans can extend the growing window but timing may be past optimal this year.

Dormant seeding (when soils stay below 35 degrees Fahrenheit) shifts all growth to spring, but doesn’t take advantage of fall moisture. For cereal cover crops intended for forage, there’s also a risk of poor vernalization and reduced grain yield.

Winter-hardy and frost-tolerant options North Dakota winters are harsh, so selecting species that can survive overwinter is crucial. Winter-hardy options include cereal rye, winter camelina, hairy vetch, triticale and winter wheat.

“Growers who prefer quicker soil warmup in spring may choose frost-tolerant, nonwinter-hardy species like oats, turnips and radishes,” says Chris Augustin, NDSU DREC director. “These extend photosynthesis late into the fall and then winterkill. Low C:N ratio crops like turnip and radish also decompose quickly in spring.”

Cost-share opportunities Cover crops are an input cost, but programs exist to help offset expenses. Farmers for Soil Health offers financial support for adoption.

Learn more at https://farmersforsoilhealth. com/. The U.S. Department of AgricultureNRCS also provides cost-share opportunities. Find your local service center at: https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/find-a-servicecenter?state=38&county=.

“This year’s statewide moisture conditions create an excellent window for establishing cover crops,” concludes Gomes. “Whether drilled in the drier western part of the state or broadcast in wetter eastern regions, cover crops can provide lasting benefits to soil health, nutrient cycling, and erosion control.

Choosing the right species and seeding soon will help position fields for success going into 2026.”

For more photos and illustrations detailing cover crop recommendations, see this article on page 10 of the September 11 edition of NDSU’s Crop and Pest Report available at ndsu.ag/cpreport.

The birth of email Ray Tomlinson was just goofing off at work one day when he created the way a lot of us communicate these days. After graduating from MIT in 1965, he went to work at Bolt, Beranek and Newman, the company that had contracted with the U.S. government to build ARPANET– the experimental military communications system that would later become the Internet.

In 1971 Tomlinson was trying to figure out a way to send messages to other engineers on the project. He knew of a program that could send messages between users of the same ARPANET machine, but he also knew of another program that could send files from one remote computer to another–so why not messages? He tinkered some more and figured out how to use them both to get what he wanted. And he chose a symbol for message address lines to denote mail sent through ARPANET to remote

machines: today’s ubiquitous @.

Electronic mail caught on like wildfire.

It wasn’t the programming that was the breakthrough, it was the idea. Suddenly two users could send terse, informationfilled messages to each another without the need for social niceties or for both to be available to chat at the same time. The number of e-mail messages sent grew by leaps and bounds on ARPANET. By 1973 a study found that 75 percent of all traffic on ARPANET was e-mail. Today we send millions of e-mails every day–it’s changed the way we do business, talk to one another and even the way we think.

Tomlinson didn’t consider these messages to be a big deal; in fact, as Forbes reported in 1998, a BBN coworker said that when Tomlinson showed him his work, he said, “Don’t tell anyone! This isn’t what we’re supposed to be working on.”

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Farmers should assess corn and soybeans for frost and freeze damage Many areas of North Dakota experienced their first fall frost of the season the weekend of September 5-7. While most North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) stations stayed close to a minimum temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, a few stations recorded lower temperatures with some upper 20s observed. The Dickinson NDAWN station fluctuated between 32 and 33 degrees Fahrenheit for five hours between 3 and 7 a.m. the morning of September 6. The Hettinger station ranged between 32 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours early Saturday morning.

“Today marks five days out from the frost and freeze events of last weekend,” says Clair Keene, NDSU Extension small grains agronomist. “Based on the temperatures observed, farmers should assess their crops for damage now in order to make timely harvest and marketing decisions going forward.”

Corn assessment Corn can be killed at 32 degrees Fahrenheit if the temperature stays at freezing for a few consecutive hours, usually thought to be three to four hours, says Keene.

Corn plant death occurs more quickly at colder temperatures, with exposure at 28

degrees or less for just 15 minutes being sufficient to kill most tissues. When temperatures are just above freezing, 33 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, for multiple consecutive hours, damage is likely to be highly variable and strongly influenced by the topography of the field. Cold air is heavier than warm air, and as air cools, it flows to lower positions on the landscape. If a corn field has rolling hills or is adjacent to a low creek bed, farmers should expect to find more damaged plants in the swales or along the drainage points.

The weather the day before and after the frost occurs also influences the extent of damage, shares Keene. If it was warm and sunny the day before the frost and also warms up quickly with sunny conditions the morning after the frost, the corn is less likely to sustain as much damage than if conditions were cloudy and cool, with highs less than 50 degrees before and after the frost.

The tops of corn plants are the most likely to be damaged by frost. When checking corn fields for frost or freeze injury, it is helpful to delay assessment for five to seven days after the frost event so that tissue that was CONTINUED ON PAGE B13

International Gin and Tonic Day

Celebrated on: October 19th As a staple among the list of amazing cocktails out there, gin and tonics have a high bitterness to it, but it dies down with lime and sugar to make it palatable for most people. Whether you order it at a bar or make it at home, gin and tonics deserve their day to be celebrated.

History of International Gin and

Tonic Day The cocktail idea began during the reign of the British East India Company in India during the 1700’s. Malaria had been roaming around in India and became a problem. To treat malaria, George Cleghorn, a Scottish doctor, discovered that quinine, a flavor component of tonic water, could be used to treat malaria.

However, not many liked the taste. So, British officers in India in the early 1800’s began adding water, sugar, lime, and gin to the tonic water, and thus a gin and tonic was born. While tonic water isn’t used as an antimalarial treatment, tonic water contains less quinine and is sweeter. As for the gin component of the cocktail, gin is made explicitly with juniper berries and was sold in 17th century Holland as a cure for medical issues like gout, gallstones and stomach problems.

From there, gin and tonic became a popularized British drink, one that would even transcend into popular culture. One of the most famous references for this drink was in the movie Dr. No from the James Bond series. Bond talks about one of these drinks in Jamaica, a recipe where you would squeeze a whole lime into the drink itself, making the drink tart and refreshing.

While there are other references in popular culture, gin and tonics are considered to be a classic cocktail. Thus, the day was formed back in 2011 to celebrate the history of this new drink.

International Gin and Tonic Day is an opportunity for regular drinkers to find out more about their favorite drinks. For instance, sloe gin – one of the all-time classics – is made by soaking the fruits of the blackthorn tree in sugar water for several months. Harvesters pick the sloes off the trees following the first frost of winter, usually in October or November, and then submerge them in spirits. They then leave them to steep, imparting their flavor to the rest of the gin over the following months.

How to celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate this cocktail, then why not follow this James Bond gin and tonic recipe, the one he ordered on the balcony overlooking Kingston Harbour.

Take either Beefeater or Gordon’s gin, add any tonic that you prefer, and then add plenty of Angostura bitters and the juice of whole fresh lime if available. The limes add a unique tartness to the drink that distinguishes itself from any other normal gin and tonic.

Those wanting to explore the world of gin flavors should attend a gin tasting tour. You can either go to a distillery (of which there are many) or order a tasting kit via the internet, complete

Farmers should assess corn and soybeans

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injury, it is helpful to delay assessment for five to seven days after the frost event so that tissue that was killed has time to turn brown and dry out.

“If assessing fields less than five days after the frost, farmers may underestimate the damage because tissue might still look green when it is actually dying,” says Keene.

The severity of the frost and the corn’s developmental stage are key factors in determining potential yield losses. The following estimates can help farmers assess risk and make informed decisions: R4 (soft dough stage): Killing frost (leaves and stalk dead): Up to 55% yield reduction Light frost: Around 35% yield reduction R5 (dent stage): Killing frost: Up to 40% yield reduction Light frost: About 25% yield reduction R5.5 (50% milk line): Killing frost: Up to 12% yield reduction Light frost: About 5% yield reduction R6 (black layer/physiological maturity): Killing or light frost: 0% yield reduction Soybean assessment “Research shows soybean yield losses are most severe when frost occurs before plants reach full seed (R6) stage,” says Ana Cardedo, NDSU Extension broadleaf crops agronomist. “At R7, when one normal pod on the main stem shows mature color, yield impact is minimal. Once soybeans reach physiological maturity (R8), when 95% of pods have turned their mature color, frost will not reduce yield, though harvest timing remains important.”

Farmers can estimate possible yield reductions due to frost based on soybean

maturity stage: R5 (beginning seed): 75%-80% yield reduction R6 (full seed): 20%-40% yield reduction 5 (late seed fill): 10%-20% yield reduction R7 (beginning maturity): 0%-5% yield reduction R8 (mature): 0% yield reduction Soybeans killed at R6 or R7 should be left in the field to dry and harvested along with mature soybeans once seed moisture is at the desired level, recommends Carcedo.

Weather conditions during the fielddrying period strongly influence the color of the seed coat. R6 soybeans dried under sunny, dry conditions developed a goldenyellow seed coat similar to that of mature soybeans (R8). However, when plants are exposed to freezing temperatures, snow or rain without sufficient sunlight, beans often retain a greenish cast caused by chlorophyll.

“Green soybeans are discounted at elevators because chlorophyll removal adds cost to processing, although oil quality is usually less affected,” shares Carcedo. “Even under poor weather conditions, frost-damaged soybeans left in the field may continue to ripen naturally. Research has shown that frost-damaged plants often mature and change color more quickly than undamaged plants.”

The September 11 edition of the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, available at ndsu.ag/ cpreport, shares detailed information to help farmers estimate corn and soybean yield loss based on growth and/or maturity stage at the time of frost.

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Navigating farm succession without a family heir: Right of first offer and right of first refusal

By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, ing the sale price.

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Right of First Refusal. This article explores First, if there is a delay between your death both in more detail. and when the property actually sells, your A Right of First Offer gives someone the heirs will need to have the resources to first opportunity to purchase the property maintain the property. The cost of property if the owner decides to sell. There are two taxes, insurance, irrigation maintenance, common ways this can be structured: either etc. should not be taken lightly. Moreover, the owner initiates the offer to the holder, your heirs need to have the business acumen or the holder makes the first offer to the to be able to manage the property. It should owner. If the holder makes an offer that the be your top priority to make sure they are owner considers too low, the owner is free to prepared for this role. If no one is prepared pursue a sale on the open market. However, for this responsibility, consider the use of a a typical condition of the agreement is that farm management company. the property cannot be sold to a third party When there’s no family successor, your for less than the holder’s offer. legacy can still live on through thoughtful A Right of First Refusal gives someone planning. Tools like these allow you to supthe right to match any third-party offer port someone else in farming or ranching before the sale is finalized. This right must while providing an opportunity for your be disclosed during a sale or auction, and it heirs to receive an inheritance. may discourage buyers, potentially lower-

Prairie Fare: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist “Are there any apples on our tree this casional treat. year?” my older daughter recently asked.

We have more than 2,500 cultivars of “There are lots of ripe apples high in the apple trees in the U.S., and they vary in tree,” my husband responded. their skin color, texture and flavor. Some I thought about past autumns when she are better for eating fresh, while others are and our other two kids used an apple picker more suited to sauces or pies. to harvest apples from our Haralson tree.

But do apples really keep the doctor Our excited dachshunds attempted to nab away? No food, by itself, is a miracle, but the ones that hit the grass. apples certainly contain several healthOne year, we attempted to make perpromoting components. fect apple pies with various types of crust Apples contain soluble fiber (pectin) that recipes. The flakiest crust came from oldmay lower our blood cholesterol. Apples fashioned lard. Yes, you read that correctly. also contain antioxidant components that We used an apple peeler-corer-slicer may help fight cancer, and these natural device to prepare the slices. My daughter alcomponents may help keep our lungs ways enjoyed any type of garden or kitchen healthy. tool. I’d buy them to keep her interested in Eating more apples can also help with helping me. weight management and diabetes manageWe needed to start freezing the extra pies. ment.

“You can have as many apples as you’d In one study, 40 women ages 30 to 50 like,” I responded after my wave of nostal(all overweight, all with high blood chogia subsided. lesterol) participated in the study for six Apples are a frequent symbol of good weeks, and 35 women participated for 12 nutrition. Apple pies are not the healthiest weeks. The participants were provided a food, but a slice certainly is a delicious ocCONTINUED ON PAGE B16

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diet that included three apples or pears per day or an oat cookie with added fruit fiber.

The diets were energy-controlled so they would lose weight. The researchers reported that their weight decreased and blood glucose decreased significantly among the women who ate fruit, but not among those who ate the oat cookies.

If you are hungry for a crisp, juicy apple, look for fruit with shiny, smooth skin and the typical color of that variety. Avoid fruit with bruises or punctures, or at minimum, cut away those parts A 3-inch apple has about 100 calories and 4.4 grams of fiber, and it contains potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients.

Apples have very little fat and almost no sodium.

Before eating or preparing apples, be sure to rinse them thoroughly under cool, running water. For longer-term storage, keep apples in a higher humidity section of your refrigerator in a plastic bag to avoid their absorption of flavors from other foods.

Apples can be frozen, canned, dried or made into jams, jellies and relishes. Apple muffins, pancakes, salads and crisps are a welcome treat at this time of the year. Try making apple nachos by drizzling apple slices with a mixture of peanut butter and honey warmed in a microwave oven.

Try making apple fruit leather, which is perfect for snacks, or apple butter, which is delicious on whole-wheat toast or English muffins.

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For more recipes and apple information, visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork and click on “Field to Fork Resources,” then “Apples,” and you will find bountiful resources to inspire your menus.

See Table 1 in “From Orchard to Table: Apples” to learn about various apple cultivars, hardiness zones, flavor and use.

For more information about canning, freezing or drying apples and a variety of other produce, visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/ food and check out the “Food Preservation” materials.

Most of us have a slow cooker or two (or three), so here’s an easy way to fill your home with the delicious autumn aroma of warm apples and cinnamon. Maybe the old saying about apples isn’t too far off — especially if you enjoy apples in some delicious, nutritious ways.

Slow Cooker Applesauce 4 large apples Juice from one lemon ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ cup water Peel and core apples; cut into quarters. Add apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar and water to a slow cooker, then stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until apples are very tender.

Mash with the back of a fork or a potato masher.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 130 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 0 milligrams sodium.

October is Black Cat Awareness Month

A whole host of superstitions surrounding the feline with sable fur have been developed over time, and the one stating that your luck is going to have a downward turn if you have one walk in front of you is the most prevalent.

History of International Black Cat Awareness Month The superstition about black cats being bad luck is believed to have started sometime around the Middle Ages in Europe through folklore. Some people think black cats are a sign of death, others believe that they are witches in disguise. An association with the color black probably comes from the same ideas that relate black crows and ravens with things of the darkness. The creation of International Black Cat Awareness Month came about after its creator, Layla Morgan Wilde, noticed that while there are two days dedicated to black cats in the world (one in the UK, one in the US) there wasn’t anything dedicated to them on a national level. Wilde realized that such an observation was desperately needed. This was because superstitions surrounding black cats had gotten so out of control that shelters wouldn’t even adopt them out during October any longer! Too often the cats were being adopted as part of the Halloween holiday mystique, and would later be abandoned (or worse) after the holiday passed. Black cats are adopted at a rate 50% lower than any other color of cat, which is very difficult for a cat lover of any sort to understand at all.

How To Celebrate International Black Cat Awareness Month Consider these ideas for celebrating Black Cat Awareness Month on your own or with a group of cat lovers: • Dispel Myths About Black Cats • Adopt a Black Kitten from a Shelter • Volunteer at an Animal Shelter • Raise Awareness for Black Cat Awareness Month ##### Scientists can only estimate the number of varieties of creatures in the waters of our planet. They estimate between 100, 000 and 200,000 varieties.

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Dakota Gardener: Conversations with a gardener

By Emily How, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Ward County Working with gardeners, I get to have a lot of different conversations about gardening trends. Some of my favorites are with people about the obscure and strange trends that float around social media or topics from old wives’ tales. So, I asked a fellow gardener what their thoughts were on some of these topics.

I asked, “What do you think about dandelions in your garden?”

Their response was, “Keep them out, but I do hear that they are good for aeration.”

This is true. A dandelion’s taproot system penetrates deep into the soil and breaks up compacted areas. This allows for more water and air to move through the soil and benefits soil health.

I asked, “How do you feel about some of the new garden technology?”

“I like my garden tech-free,” was the reply.

Technology has started to grow in the gardening world.

Some people find it useful to have additional technology in their garden; some do not. Technology can come in different shapes and forms. Evolving technology advancements make gardening more accessible to different individuals.

When asked, “What do you think about some of the new techniques, like straw bale gardening?”

Their response was, “Interesting, but weird. Also, loose straw would be everywhere.”

Straw bale gardening allows for planting without soil.

There are several types of plants that grow well in a straw bale, including tomatoes, peppers and squash. A successful straw bale garden needs to receive plenty of light and consistent moisture.

“What do you think about some of the fertilizing techniques, such as buried fish heads or diluted urine as a fertilizer?” I asked “Gross and no,” came the reply.

Instead of fertilizing with fish heads, try using fish meal. The nutrients are comparable, and you will have fewer critters trying to dig out a fish head from the garden.

Even though it’s already being used around the world as a fertilizer, diluted urine is still being researched. The big questions regarding this topic are how to do this on a large scale and how to make sure that the produce is safe for consumption.

“How do you feel about chaos gardening, when people just throw seeds on bare soil and walk over it?” I asked.

“What? No! There’s no rhyme or reason, or plant labels,” my gardening friend replied.

This can be a fun, carefree way to plant a garden, but if you prefer a nicely manicured garden and, at least, a semi-organized garden where you know where things are growing, this method is not for you. Also, I would not recommend chaos gardening for the novice gardener who may still be learning to identify what certain crops look like.

I asked my fellow gardener, “What are some of your favorite garden tips?” Here’s what they recommended: Take time to enjoy your garden.

Never give up on a plant as it may just surprise you.

Nature happens. Brace yourself for deer, birds, bugs, bunnies, rodents and weather to derail your plans and hard work.

Sharing is caring. Share your produce, your seeds, your knowledge and passion with others.

Try new things; you might stumble upon something good.

I recommend chatting with your fellow gardeners to find out what is working for them. The opportunity to learn and laugh is priceless. How do your conversations with other gardeners sound?

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Bald and Free Day

Date When Celebrated: Always celebrated on October 14th Bald and Free Day honors those of us with a beautiful, shiny top. You don’t have to be bald to celebrate this day. But, it helps. People who are married to, or related to, a bald headed person can celebrate with the honoree.

Enough with the bald jokes. There will be zero tolerance for them today. Rather, today is a day to cherish and appreciate the freedom that comes with being bald. While the rest of us are spending money on hair cuts, hair shampoo, hair sprays, combs, and such, the bald guys is smiling as he saves money and time.

Upon becoming a lucky bald guy, you are finally freed of the worry and fret that other guys have, as they wonder for years: “Will I lose my hair?”

Is my hair turning grey?

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Navigating farm succession without a family heir: Option to buy agreements with non-related parties

By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, property? Second, how long do they have I’m seeing a growing and increasingly chalto pay for the property? lenging reality: many farms and ranches What is the price? The option to buy today lack a successor within the family. agreement must specify the price or include While this absence can simplify parts of a formula for determining it. Avoid vague estate planning, it often creates deeper, terms like “book value” or “fair value,” as more emotional challenges, especially when they can lead to disputes. Instead, consider legacy and identity are tied to the land. using more concrete valuation methods This article is the seventh in a series supsuch as tax-assessed value or appraisals. porting farm and ranch owners facing this You may also choose to include a discount transition. If you’re just joining, I recomas part of the pricing structure, if approprimend reading the earlier pieces at cap.unl. ate. edu for helpful background.

When does the agreement apply? Often, In the first article, I encouraged you in the context of estate and transition planto think differently about your legacy. It ning these agreements trigger at your death. doesn’t have to end with your family. You How will the transfer be funded? Posmight consider offering opportunities to emsibilities here include cash, an installment ployees, tenants, or neighboring producers. note, or life insurance. Life insurance Helping someone outside the family backed buy-sell agreements are discussed doesn’t mean shortchanging your heirs. in detail here: https://go.unl.edu/tc8y Often, this means creating an agreement that allows someone, like an employee, Where do these agreements come into tenant, or neighbor, to buy assets from your play? It depends on what other estate and heirs, trust, or company. In order to ensure transition tools (wills, trusts, companies, that your wishes are carried out, you might etc.) you are using. I implore you to have consider an option to buy agreement as a a professionally drafted agreement and repart of your estate and transition plan. view the agreement with your heirs. Make In an option-to-buy agreement, the persure the holder knows how to exercise the son you want to have the option (i.e. an option to comply with the terms. Additionemployee, tenant, or neighbor) is referred ally, if this agreement is for real estate, it to as the “holder.” This agreement grants the should be recorded with the county register holder the right, but not the obligation, to of deeds. purchase the property. If the holder fulfills While these agreements can be useful, the terms outlined in the agreement, they they can come with additional challenges. can force the property’s owners (i.e. your First, if there is a delay between your death heirs) to complete the sale. If you wish to and when the property actually sells, your prevent your heirs from being legally reheirs will need to have the resources to quired to sell the property, be sure to read maintain the property. The cost of property the next article in this series, which covers taxes, insurance, irrigation maintenance, preemptive rights, including First Right of etc. should not be taken lightly. Moreover, Offer and First Right of Refusal agreements. your heirs need to have the business acumen Here are the six basic terms that should to be able to manage the property. It should be included in an option to buy agreement. be your top priority to make sure they are Who has the option? First and foremost, prepared for this role. If no one is prepared the agreement must identify the holder. for this responsibility, consider the use of a Often, this is a single person. farm management company.

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

“No playing with your food, please,” my mom said.

I had been caught.

I looked up from my plate and grinned.

I had capped most of my teeth with corn kernels, giving myself a golden smile.

I was very young at the time, I will add.

I think everyone at the table laughed. I quickly swallowed the corn kernels.

That day, we had harvested and husked tubs of sweet corn to freeze. The adults cut the corn from the cobs. We had some left to enjoy for dinner.

Corn on the cob, or off the cob, was a treat in late summer — cooked and served with butter, salt and pepper.

Sweet corn is especially appealing because of its naturally sweet flavor. It is very different from dent corn, which is used for animal feed.

Corn or “Zea mays” can be considered a vegetable or a grain. Nutritionists consider

corn a starchy vegetable. Dried corn kernels can be processed into cornmeal for use in muffins and bread.

Sweet corn contains the B vitamin, folate, and the mineral, iron — nutrients that can help reduce the risk for anemia and other issues. Folate helps prevent birth defects.

Sweet corn is high in insoluble fiber, which feeds your beneficial gut bacteria, aiding digestion and promoting regularity.

Corn is a member of the grass family, making it a cousin to rice, wheat and sugar cane. We eat the seeds, or grain, of this family.

Locally grown sweet corn is available at farmers markets, roadside stands and grocery stores during summer. We might see fields of corn with brownish husks indicating it is ready to be picked. If you peel back the husk, look for plump milky kernels to gauge ripeness.

A tomato line that’s ripe for the picking

By Jessica Ryan, ARS Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and their university partners are helping U.S. tomato growers fight a devastating crop disease. Researchers found that a tomato line developed 30 years ago is showing good resistance to the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a virus that has the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage to the tomato industry in the United States and worldwide.

ToBRFV infects tomato, pepper, and similar crops by distorting leaves and discoloring fruit, resulting in yield loss. The virus is seed-borne and overcomes the resistance genes in current commercial cultivars. It can easily spread when healthy plants come in contact with contaminated equipment, hands, clothing, or infected plants or plant parts. The most effective way for farmers and growers to manage the virus is through prevention of contact with the virus, including cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and maintaining clean growing areas.

“To minimize the impact of ToBRFV, it is crucial to identify new sources of genetic resistance that can be used to breed virus-resistant tomato cultivars,” said Kai Ling, an ARS research plant pathologist at the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC. “While prevention is important, deploying cultivars with resistance genes is the criticalstrategy to combat tobamoviruses.”

According to a recent study published in Plant Biotechnology Journal, Ling and his research team found that a tomato line (tomatoNN) expressing the tobacco N gene that was developed in the 1990s shows resistance to ToBRFV. The tomatoNN line was created by ARS plant molecular geneticist Barbara Baker and her colleagues at the Plant Gene Expression Center in Albany, CA. She and her team isolated the N gene from a wild tobacco relative that confers resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and developed the TMV-resistant tomatoNN line.

Ling and his colleagues discovered that the tomatoNN line is resistant to ToBRFV at 22°C (71.6°F), but the resistance decreases at higher temperatures, such as 30°C (86°F), which is characteristic of several resistance genes, including N-mediated TMV resistance.

“As we look at the possible virus-resistant tomato cultivars, it is important to understand the role that temperature plays in production,” said Ling. “Temperature is a significant environmental cue that greatly influences host-pathogen interactions. Further study is needed to identify the role of temperature in the genetice resitance to tomatoNN.” The study’s findings bring researchers one step closer to controlling ToBRFV. “The results described in this paper highlight the significant potential of using the tomatoNN line to breed tomato cultivars resistant to ToBRFV and offers a new approach to managing this important disease for a beloved food staple,” said Ling.

The research was done in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Davis; and Iowa State University.

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Prairie Fare: Sweet corn and summer While corn might be dismissed as “just a starch,” it provides valuable plant pigments — lutein and zeaxanthin — that are notably good for eye health. They may reduce our risk for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

Spinach, romaine lettuce, bell peppers, parsley, egg yolk and other foods also contain lutein or zeaxanthin.corn is not a highcalorie food. A 6-inch ear of corn (about ½ cup of kernels) without added toppings has 60 calories, 0.5 gram (g) fat, 2 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber and just 2 milligrams of sodium.

Corn can be frozen, canned or dried.

Corn can be frozen on or off the cob. To freeze corn on the cob, be sure to blanch (or heat treat) the corn on the cob in boiling water, with the time dependent on the size of the cob. To blanch, bring water to a boil, add the cobs and then begin the timing process when the water begins boiling again.

Water blanch small ears (1¼ inches or less in diameter) for seven minutes, medium ears (1¼ to 1½ inches in diameter) for nine minutes and large ears (more than 1½ inches in diameter) for 11 minutes. Cool promptly and completely in ice water. Drain and package; press out air from the bag. Seal and freeze.

If you’d like to freeze corn kernels and

other vegetables, check out “Freezing Vegetables” from North Dakota State University Extension. Click on the publication file, which is a printable PDF. If you decide to preserve your food in jars, be aware that whole kernel corn is a low-acid food that must be pressure-canned for safety. See “Home Canning Low-acid Vegetables” from NDSU Extension for details on canning corn.

To dry corn, see “Food Preservation: Drying Vegetables” from NDSU Extension.

Sweet corn is more than a tasty summer treat — it’s rich in fiber and eye-healthy nutrients. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy it fresh, such as in this recipe filled with seasonal garden bounty.

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Even so, she laid a clutch of 22 fertilized eggs in 2005. Four of the eggs hatched, all male, and did not contain DNA that would have come from a daddy dragon. The birth stunned scientists, who had not known Komodo dragons, could reproduce asexually. It is unclear whether this occurred through cloning–which, researchers note, should have produced all females, not males or perhaps a process called selfing, in which an animal’s body stores some cells that act like sperm and others that behave like eggs.

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Presence of corn leafhoppers confirmed in Southeast Nebraska

By Tamra Jackson-Ziems - Extension Plant Pathologist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Julie Peterson - Extension Entomologist, Kyle Koch - Assistant Extension Educator, Talon Mues - Extension Educator, Ron Seymour - Extension Educator, Marina de Val-Hilden - Extension Educator, David Wangila - Extension Educator, Robert Wright Extension Entomologist, Abigail Lyons - Research Technician, Pin-Chu Lai - Extension Entomologist Key Takeaways in appearance. Corn stunt disease may also lead to development of multiple • Corn stunt disease and corn leafhopears or shortened, stunted ears, or the production of tillers. per were first reported in 11 new states Hybrid genetics and timing of infection can impact the symptoms and their in 2024 including Nebraska, Kansas, severity, with infections starting later in the growing season generally being Oklahoma and more, marking a northless severe. Symptoms may resemble those caused by several other crop ward expansion of both the insect and issues, such as loss or damage to the ear, senescence of hybrids with high pathogen. anthocyanin pigmentation, nutrient imbalances and/or drought conditions.

• Nebraska confirmed corn stunt disSome corn hybrids have a tendency to be discolored more than others ease in two Jefferson County fields and due to natural plant pigments, making this disease difficult to identify and one Burt County field in 2024 but has not requiring laboratory confirmation. detected the pathogen yet in 2025.

Pathogen(s) and Vector Figure 1a. Corn stunt symptoms can • Corn leafhopper presence has been The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis, is the only known pathway for include reddening/purpling of corn confirmed in multiple Nebraska counties transmission of corn stunt spiroplasma. This small (⅛-inch long), light brownleaves, in addition to stunting, caused yellow insect can be distinguished from the many other common species of by the corn stunt spiroplasma pathogen over two growing seasons, with continleafhoppers by the presence of two dark spots between its eyes (Figure 1b). transmitted by the corn leafhopper in- ued monitoring underway. sect vector. (Ashleigh Faris | Oklahoma • Economic damage is unlikely so far The corn leafhopper feeds on corn, preferring the whorl and shaded parts State University) because the pest and pathogen have arof leaves to eat and rest. This insect feeds by piercing the leaf surface and sucking up plant liquids. While very high numbers can cause direct injury rived late in the season. through feeding and interfere with photosynthesis if their waste promotes • Management focuses on cultural practices the growth of sooty mold, it is their ability to transmit disease through the such as early planting and volunteer corn conact of feeding that is of most concern. trol, as insecticide options remain limited and Corn stunt disease can be caused by one (or a combination of) pathogens thresholds are still being developed.

— mollicutes, spiroplasma, phytoplasma or viruses. Historically, SpiroA new corn pest is creeping into the Midwest, plasma kunkelii is the most common causal agent initiating corn stunt in the and Nebraska growers may soon have to contend southern United States. Corn stunt spiroplasma is efficiently transmitted by with its arrival. corn leafhopper and was confirmed in 11 new U.S. states in 2024.

In 2024, corn stunt disease and its insect vector It’s important to understand that not all corn leafhoppers are carrying the — the corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis), which spiroplasma (or one of the other pathogens). The spiroplasma can be quickly Figure 1b.

An adult corn transmits the pathogen — were reported for the leafhopper.

(Ashleigh Faris | taken up by the corn leafhopper when it feeds on infected plants and repfirst time in Oklahoma and Kansas. Scouting efOklahoma State University) licates within the insect, which the insect can transmit to new plants about forts in Nebraska intensified during the 2024 and two to three weeks later during feeding. Plant symptoms aren’t visible until 2025 growing seasons in response to these detections.

Eleven symptomatic corn samples from Nebraska fields were submitted about 30 days after the corn leafhopper transmits the spiroplasma, which travels to the actively growing parts of the plant, including roots, leaves, for testing in 2024, with two Jefferson County samples testing positive by initial PCR tests for corn stunt. An additional sample submitted from Burt flowers, ears, etc.

Distribution County, Nebraska tested positive for corn stunt spiroplasma (CSS) (by Native to Central America, the corn leafhopper has expanded its range DNA sequencing analysis), one of the pathogens responsible for causing south into Brazil and Argentina, where it can be a significant problem, and the disease.

Scouting for the corn leafhopper also expanded, leading to confirmation north into the southern United States, including Texas. In 2024, the insect of the insect’s presence in late summer and early fall 2024 in Adams and advanced further north into the Great Plains, including Oklahoma, Kansas Clay counties in southeast Nebraska, Burt County in northeast Nebraska, and Nebraska, likely due to changing weather patterns and cropping systems.

Management and Dawson County in central Nebraska (Figure 2).

Managing corn leafhopper populations is currently the most effective Sampling during the 2025 growing season confirmed the presence of corn strategy for reducing corn stunt disease. Due to its very recent documentaleafhopper in Kansas and, on August 18, in a single field in Clay County, tion in the Midwestern U.S., management plans and economic thresholds Nebraska (Figure 3). To date, CSS has not been detected in Nebraska this year. are still being developed for the corn leafhopper. However, there are some A Nebraska county map showing scouting results for corn leafhopper (CLH) and corn stunt spiroplasma (CSS) in 2025. Counties shaded green steps that can be taken: Early planting of corn can allow the plants to be at a more advanced stage indicate CLH found, blue indicates CLH scouted but not found, and orange by the time the insect vector and disease arrive, which should decrease imindicates corn samples tested negative for CSS. All other counties are white, pact on yield. indicating they were not scouted.

Management of volunteer corn, particularly avoiding the presence of The Bottom Line volunteer corn after harvest to remove potential overwintering sites for the So far, the arrival of corn leafhopper and the corn stunt pathogen(s) it leafhopper. carries has occurred late enough in the 2024 and 2025 growing seasons that Management of other residues — particularly grasses — in and around economic damage in Nebraska is unlikely.

We encourage stakeholders to reach out to their local extension office and crop fields, although this approach needs further study.

Currently, chemical management is not considered to be an economically submit suspicious samples to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic if they viable approach, as many insecticide active ingredients have not shown high suspect the presence of this disease or its insect vector in their fields. We efficacy against the leafhopper, and applications would likely need to be will continue to monitor and update the sampling map. repeated frequently to have a significant impact on their populations.

Symptoms There is some evidence that neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments The earliest symptoms of corn stunt disease are leaf yellowing (chlorosis) can protect early growth stages (up to V3) of corn; however, we do not yet or reddening of leaf tips (Figure 1a). If plants are infected during vegetative know enough about the patterns of corn leafhopper populations in Nebraska stages, the stalk internodes may be shortened, causing plants to be stunted to determine whether this is a critical window for this pest. Insect vector pest management is an area where we should be able to gain more insights as we learn more about the system in Nebraska and the Midwest.

Figure 2. County-based corn leafhopper and CSS sampling results in 2024.

Figure 3. County-based corn leafhopper and CSS sampling results as of August 25, 2025.

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By Brock Ortner, Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educators, and Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist Following a spring with below-average precipitation for much of Nebraska, early indicators signal that drought is likely to persist. With limited forage production likely, producers should begin planning now for potential forage shortages.

Producers can ease pressure on feed resources by developing a strategic cowherd depopulation plan.

Identify prime culling candidates first: Only take cow/calf pairs to grass. Non-pregnant cows or cows that have lost calves need to be culled.

Sell cows that have been identified as poor mothers, have unsound udders, teats, feet, and legs, bad disposition, and other physical problems (early stages of eye cancer, etc.). Check older cows for sound mouths to ensure productivity.

Use herd production records for data-driven decisions if more cows need to be culled: Identify nonproductive females in the herd. Use the last two to three years of information to identify cows that rank in the bottom 10-25 percent in weaning weight, and put these cows on the potential cull list. First and second-calf females will usually wean the lightest calves. Use caution when considering placing these cows on a potential cull list.

Utilize pregnancy diagnosis to provide additional information: Check cows for pregnancy soon after the breeding season.

Experienced rectal palpators can detect a fetus between 45 and 60 days old. Accuracy is critical, as you do not want to sell a pregnant cow that was palpated as not pregnant. It is worth double-checking the pregnancy status of cows identified as non-pregnant to ensure pregnant cows aren’t missed. To increase the accuracy of pregnancy determination, consider experienced ultrasound technicians. An experienced ultrasound technician can be quite accurate on a 30-to-35-day-old fetus.

Early weaning can save forage for the cow herd: Consider early weaning calves (60-90 days of age) from cows designated for culling after weaning if forage resources are limited. Consider also strategically early weaning calves from first-calf females. Every 2.5 days the calf is weaned equates to one more day of grazing for the cow. Nonlactating cows consume 20 percent less forage than lactating cows, and calves consume about 1 to 1.5 percent of their body weight on a dry matter basis in forage. Nebraska Extension Educators can assist in developing growing rations for early-weaned calves that are retained.

Leverage calving distribution when deeper cuts are necessary: Use calving records over the last two calving seasons to identify mature (4-year-old and older) cows that continually calve late in the calving season. These cows often wean lighter calves, and their daughters are less likely to be retained as replacements.

Final Considerations: With summer precipitation indicators signaling persistent drought, herd depopulation can be approached with a plan rather than a reaction. If a significantly larger number of cows are to be sold than is typical, consult your tax preparer or accountant to understand the potential tax consequences.

Navy Day This holiday is always observed on October 27th Today is in honor of the men and women who serve in the U.S Navy, the mightiest naval force sailing the seven seas.This date was selected as it was the birth date of President Theodore Roosevelt, an avid supporter of the U.S. Navy. In the 1970s, research determined that the birthday of the U.S. Continental Navy was October 13, 1775. At the time, efforts were made to move Navy Day to this date. However, Navy Day in the United States is still largely recognized as October 27th.

Today’s Quote “Those who served, and those who continue to serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard took an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, and we can never forget the importance of their commitment to our Nation.” – – Robin Hayes History and Origin of Navy Day The Navy League for the United States created the first Navy Day in 1922. this day has been celebrated yearly ever since. Certainly, there is a rich naval history to honor and appreciate.

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As wheat harvest progresses across Montana, it’s important to keep an eye out for diseases that may have developed late in the season or become noticeable at harvest that can still impact yield, grain quality or seed viability. Identifying disease issues now can help in making post-harvest decisions, planning seed for next season, and understanding potential impacts on grain quality.

Keep in mind: Scouting fields before harvest is a good way to spot sections with visible disease symptoms. Fields--or even patches within fields--showing signs of the following disease may be worth harvesting separately to prevent mixing lower quality grain with healthy grain Here are some common issues to watch for as you combine: 1. Sooty Molds and Black Point What you might see Ever notice a dusty coating on the heads just before harvest or a dark stain at the tip of the grain? That could be sooty molds (Figure 1) or black point (Figure 2) showing up late in the season. Sooty molds are usually more of a cosmetic issue, with dark fungal growth showing up on the surface of the glumes and chaff (Figure 1). But if rain hits during the final stages of kernel development, those molds can start to colonize the outer layers of the wheat kernel. That’s when you might see black point (Figure 2)--a gray to black discoloration, often at the embryo end of the kernel. In more severe cases, the entire kernel can turn gray or black.

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Figure 1. Wheat head with symptoms of sooty mold. Photo by Crop Protection Network: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/black-point-of-wheat

Figure 2. Symptoms of black point on wheat kernels. Photo by Raissa Debacker Moura, Montana State University, MT.

Figure 3. Symptoms of Fusarium head blight (head scab). Bleached spikelets on the wheat head, orange-colored fungal structures can be seen in some infected heads.

Photo by Raissa Debacker Moura, Montana State University, MT.

Figure 4. “Scabby” wheat kernels after infection of Fusarium head blight. Photo by Raissa Debacker Moura, Montana State University, MT.

Why it matters While these molds aren’t aggressive pathogens, they can still impact grain appearance and potentially affect seed quality. When black point is severe, it may reduce germination and seedling vigor.

What you can do There’s no in-season treatment-- fungicides are long past their labeled application windows. If you plan to save seed from affected fields, seeds should be tested for germination.

In cases where germination is reduced, fungicide seed treatments can help improve stand establishment next season.

2. Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) What you might see Fusarium head blight (scab) can be found in fields where wet weather was present during and after flowering. Scab can cause bleached or tan spikelets, sometimes with pinkish fungal growth near the base of the glumes (Figure 3).

At harvest, infected plants produce lightweight, shriveled, chalky kernels--often called “scabby” grain (Figure 4). These kernels may carry the mycotoxin DON (vomitoxin), which affects feed and food safety.

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International Sloth Day

Celebrated on: October 21st Over the centuries, people have derided sloths for being either stupid or lazy or a combination of both, but have you ever thought they might just be onto something? After all, they always kind of look like they’re smiling. Don’t you wish you could have that serene expression on your face every now and then?

Everyone deserves to relax every now and then. International Sloth Day is in fact about two things: learning to take a lesson or two in being as cool as a cucumber from the sloths of the world, and raising awareness about the many sloths that get get injured, captured to be sold as pets, or even killed by humans.

The History of International Sloth Day International Sloth Day was created by AIUNAU, a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting all forms of wildlife. The AIUNAU members in Columbia have been working with sloths since 1996, as they became appalled to find out how many sloths every year were being killed by cars or power lines, and how many other were being captured to be made into household pets.

Once they rescue a sloth, they nurse it back to health, and then proceed to release it back into the wild, where it belongs. International Sloth Day was established in November 2010 as a way of helping people get to know a little more about these shy, quiet creatures that are known for their tenderness for one another and keep them from going entirely extinct, as several species of sloth have already.

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able infection should be handled with care to avoid contaminating clean grain.

What you can do Harvest affected fields separately when possible and consider cutting them early to avoid further DON buildup.

Producers should carefully consider whether they want to blend seed from infected and uninfected fields, as this may result in reduced quality of uninfected grain. Adjusting combine fan speeds may help remove lighter, damaged kernels--but don’t overdo it, or you risk losing good grain and increasing volunteer wheat. Grain from scabby fields can have germination issues and cause seedling disease. If saving seed, have it professionally cleaned and treated with fungicide to help improve emergence. It’s important to know that planting infected seed won’t lead to fusarium head blight next season, but it can impact early stand health and vigor.

3. Common Bunt (Stinking Smut) What you might see Common bunt is usually first noticed at harvest when the grain has a black, dusty look and a distinct fishy odor.

Infected kernels are dark, discolored, and filled with black spores called teliospores (Figure 5). When the combine hits heavily infected areas, it can release a black cloud behind it.

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Why it matters Even small amounts of bunt can reduce grain quality and lead to discounts at the elevators. In severe cases, the grain may be rejected. Fields with high infection levels may also suffer yield losses.

What you can do There’s no in-season control for common bunt. The best strategy is prevention: plant certified, fungicide-treated seed, or have saved seed professionally cleaned and treated. Skipping seed treatment in bunt-prone areas can lead to serious problems down the road.

4. Loose Smut What you might see Loose smut shows up right after heading as black, powdery masses of spores replacing what should be healthy spikelets (Figure 6). By the time harvest rolls around, most of the spores have blown away with the wind, leaving behind a bare central stem (rachis) with no grain. Affected heads are easy to miss at harvest but are completely unproductive.

Why it matters Although loose smut won’t affect grain quality in this season’s harvest, it can quietly carry over into next year’s crop. Infected kernels may look normal but can carry the fungus internally, leading to infections next season if used for seed. Cool, wet weather during flowering increases the risk of disease spread.

What you can do If you’re saving seed, this is where fungicide seed treatment really pays off. Make sure seed is thoroughly treated-good coverage is essential to stopping the disease from reappearing next season.

Figure 6. Loose smut symptoms on wheat heads. Photo by Raissa Debacker Moura, Montana State University, MT.

5. Ergot What you might see Ergot is caused by a fungus that replaces the grain with a hard, dark structure called sclerotia (Figure 7). These structures are usually longer--about 1/2 to 3/4 inch--and more pointed than normal kernels, making them easy to spot in the head or in harvested grain. Inside, sclerotia are white, CONTINUED ON PAGE C8

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2018 TerraGator 8400B, diesel, CVT trans, AirMax Precision, 70ft. stainless steel boom, electric tarp, Viper IV, 3973 hrs..$138,000

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1992 Featherlite flatbed trailer, 45-ft. aluminum bed, side winches, tandem axle, air ride suspension.................................... $9800

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2017 John Deere F4365 HiCapacity Nutrient Applicator, 3435 hours, AutoTrac guidance, Starfire 600 receiver, DN495 MultiApplier......................... $162,000

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Figure 7. Ergot symptoms on wheat heads, showing a dark fungal structure known as sclerotia. Photo by Crop Protection Network: https:// cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/ergot-of-wheat

cream, or gray in color. Ergot bodies can drop to the ground before harvest or be collected with grain.

Why it matters Ergot alone does not typically cause significant yield loss, but even small amounts of ergot can cause grain to be rejected at elevators due to contamination limits. Sclerotia contain toxic alkaloids that can harm livestock and humans if consumed in large amounts. This disease is most common in areas with prolonged cool, wet weather during flowering, which encourages infection.

What you can do Avoid using ergot-contaminated grain as seed, as sclerotia can survive in the soil and cause problems in future crops.

Some fungicide seed treatments may reduce sclerotia viability. Crop rotation and controlling grassy weeds can also reduce ergot risk, since many grasses serve as hosts and can provide inoculum. Resistant wheat varieties can also help where ergot has been problematic.

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National Seafood Bisque Day

This holiday is always celebrated on October 19th Seafood bisque was first created in France in the 1700s. French fishermen based in ports in the Bay of Biscayne on the western shores of France were the first to create and enjoy it. The words “Seafood Bisque” comes from the French words “bis cuites”. It means “twice cooked”.

It is aptly named, as the soup is first heated to make the stock from shellfish in their shells. Then, after straining the broth, it is heated a second time to add the other ingredients and the cream. The resulting fish soup is a culinary delight.

About Seafood Bisque Seafood bisque is a rich and creamy fish soup. Every spoonful is flavorful. The best seafood is made fresh on the docks of virtually any port in the world, where it is made from any fish caught that day. As a result, on the docks and wharves, the flavor of the soup varies somewhat each day.

There are countless seafood bisque recipes. While similar, no two restaurants or manufacturers have the same recipe. It begins with a shellfish broth. Most often, it is made with crab, crayfish, lobster, and shrimp. But, you can use literally any kind of fish. Tomato paste is added and gives the soup its orange color. Then, a variety of spices and other ingredients are added making each recipe unique from another. Wine or cognac are common ingredients, too. Cream is one of the last ingredients added to the soup. Finally, a variety of garnishes are placed on top of the soup, making it irresistible.

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Farmers should be aware of unique dangers when haying ditches As the 2025 haying season is in full swing, producers are reminded of measures to reduce the risk of injury.

Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety specialist, urges farmers and ranchers to put safety first when haying ditches.

“Precipitation in some areas has greatly improved the 2025 hay crop, but in some areas, excessive moisture has been a challenge,” says Johnson. “The increase in surface and subsoil moisture means producers who cut, rake and bale road ditch hay have to watch out for water in the ditches that could lead to dangerous washouts, exposed culverts and soft spots.”

Before haying, Johnson recommends that farmers and ranchers inspect road ditches and take the following actions: Mark out areas where culverts are present but may be tough to see while cutting hay.

Plan for road signs, mailboxes, power poles and unusual obstructions, such as stakes, wire flags or other markers that may have been placed by county and state highway departments in anticipation of road maintenance.

Check for standing water and steep embankments to avoid areas where there is a high potential to get equipment stuck or the potential to roll the tractor in an area that is too steep.

Walk through ditches to pick up any litter, tires or other items discarded or lost by motorists to help avoid equipment damage and garbage in your hay.

Haying ditches has unique safety concerns any year due to the highly variable sloped surfaces of ditches. Unsafe practices or conditions can create wear and tear on machinery, damage equipment, cause injuries or even death.

Johnson says that a producer’s first line of defense while haying ditches needs to be the use of a tractor that has a fully enclosed cab or rollover protection system (ROPS) bar and seat belt.

“In an open cab tractor, a ROPS bar in combination with a seat belt can protect you from being thrown and becoming pinned underneath tractor tires in the event the tractor tips or rolls due to the steep conditions of a ditch,” says Johnson.

The National ROPS Rebate Program may help recover the costs of purchasing and installing a ROPS bar. Visit www.ropsr4u.org/national-rebate-program.php for more information.

Other important safety practices related to equipment include the following: Utilize dual rear wheels on the tractor to add balance and stability.

Use the right-sized baler for the size and power of the tractor. Most round balers have a high center of gravity, increasing the chance of tipping over, especially if one of

the baler’s tires drops into an unseen hole or culvert.

Grease the baler’s bearings and lubricate chains.

Check for any belt tears, missing pickup teeth and bands, discoloration of paint near the roller bearings (a sign of heat damage, which could mean a faulty bearing needs to be replaced), wrapped-up twine or net wrap in rollers and any additional preventative maintenance steps your baler’s operator manual provides.

Keep an eye on the baler’s knotters while square baling, and never attempt to work on the baler while the power takeoff (PTO) is engaged or when the flywheel is still in motion.

For all balers, ensure all safety shields are in place, the PTO is disengaged (with tractor off) and safety locks are applied when performing maintenance and repairs.

Johnson urges producers to keep the following safety concerns in mind when haying: Be visible. Before haying, make sure you are using hazard lights and turn signals to let motorists know where you are going.

Have a slow-moving vehicle sign on your tractor and baler that is visible to motorists behind you.

If you have to weave onto the road to avoid hitting road signs or mailboxes while haying ditches, stop, watch for traffic and only approach the road when no motorists are present.

When picking up small square bales of ditch hay off the shoulder of the road to be loaded and stacked onto a trailer, wear safety clothing so you are visible to motorists and trailer drivers at all times.

Use an air compressor to blow dry matter such as leaves, dust and plant stems off the baler after every 50 to 75 round bales made to help reduce the risk of fire.

Check the operator’s manual to determine how often you must grease and lubricate your baler for routine maintenance.

Have a working fire extinguisher with you, and take a cellphone in case you need to call for help.

Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Let someone know where you are and how long you plan to be haying.

“Ditch hay is expensive enough as it is due to the amount of equipment, labor, time and hazardous conditions that are present with each ditch,” says Johnson. “Take time to plan and evaluate the risks versus benefits of baling ditch hay. The bales produced from it are not worth losing a life.

Safety precautions can help prevent a tragic incident from occurring while making hay this summer.”

For more farm and ranch safety tips, visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ and enter “Farm Safety” in the search bar.

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By Thales Rodrigues da Silva - MSc Graduate Student, Justin McMechan - Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist, Dylan Mangel - Extension Plant Pathologist, Wayne Ohnesorg - Extension Educator, Travis J. Prochaska - Extension Educator, Ron Seymour - Extension Educator, Aaron Nygren - Extension Educator, Matheus Ribeiro - Assistant Extension Educator, Ritika Lamichhane - Extension Educator, John Nelson - Extension Educator

Soybean gall midge, Dectes stem borer and plant diseases are key threats to soybean production in Nebraska. In early July and August, we provided updates across nine sites in the state regarding soybean gall midge larval abundance, Dectes stem borer adult activity, and plant diseases.

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Highlights • Soybean gall midge larvae counts declined at all sites, which is expected at this point in the season.

• Wilted and dead plants from soybean gall midge increased at most sites.

• Dectes stem borer punctures declined at all sites except Crete; larval counts increased at five of the nine sites.

• Phytophthora was found only at two sites and in lower rates.

• Co-occurrences of these pests within the same plant occurred at four sites, even on sites with lower pest and disease pressure.

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• Southeast and south-central portions of the state had higher incidence of larvae averaging 50%, while north sites averaged 18%.

• Most of the larvae moved from the petiole to the main stem.

Figure 3. Incidence of Phytophthora from observations in mid- to late August.

Plant Diseases • Phytophthora (Figure 3) was present at two sites.

• Soybean sudden death syndrome, downy mildew, frogeye leaf spot and white mold were also found but in low frequencies.

• The frequency of plants with Phytophthora did not increase at any of the sites.

Figure 1. Soybean gall midge larval counts per plant (grey circle) and the percentage of wilting and dead plants (yellow square) collected in mid- to late August for each of the nine sites.

Soybean Gall Midge • Larvae were found in all sites except for Adams County, like the last report (Figure 1).

• Southeast Nebraska sites had the highest larvae/plant counts, although they are very low when compared to July’s numbers.

• At least 20% of the plants were wilted or dead in central and southeastern Nebraska (Figure 1).

• Larval counts are expected to drop later in the season as harvest approaches.

Figure 2. Dectes stem borer larval counts per plant (grey circle) and number of punctures from adult females (yellow square) collected in mid- to lateAugust for each of the nine sites.

Dectes Stem Borer • Punctures are small grooves made by the female Dectes beetle on the petiole for both feeding and egg-laying purposes.

• Not all punctures result in eggs.

• Adult activity was detected in all sites (Figure 2), following the pattern observed in the last report.

Figure 4. Soybean branch infested with soybean gall midge larvae, likely as a result of the leaf drop caused

by Dectes stem borer larvae activity.

Co-Occurrence of Pests • In this collection, fewer soybean gall midge larvae were found associated with Phytophthora symptomatic plants.

• Dectes and soybean gall midge were found in the same petiole, and in some cases, in the same stem gallery (Figure 4) on all sites except Adams and Colfax counties.

• More soybean gall midge larvae were found in the Dectes galleries than July’s observations.

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From Boehringer Ingelheim For nearly 30 years, Kevin Fenton, DVM and rancher, from Stigler, Oklahoma, has been battling bovine respiratory disease (BRD) to help advance cattle health and performance.

Since graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1995, he has specialized in large animal care, with a focus on cow-calf and stockers. Today, he owns a mixed animal practice with his wife, Jennifer Fenton, DVM, called Fenton Animal Clinic and their ranch, Fenton Cattle Company.

“The main thing we try to emphasize with our cattle clients is to be in control of the situations that we can actually be in control of, whether it’s biosecurity or implementing a proactive preventive-medicine protocol,” said Dr. Fenton.

BRD is one of the top health issues that impact the finances of Fenton Animal Clinic’s cattle clients.

“When we’re dealing with BRD, we have to all realize it’s a syndrome of a lot of different events that come to one disease complex,” explained Dr. Fenton. “Fortunately, there are many resources out there to manage BRD, whether those are testing, antimicrobials or vaccinations.”

Jody Wade, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim, also sees BRD as a major issue for the wider cattle industry.

“It costs us more money than any of the other animal health diseases that we deal with, as far as the beef cattle segment is concerned,”1 related Dr. Wade. “What we’re trying to figure out are the best ways to battle against bovine respiratory disease, so that we can actually stay ahead of it.”

Establishing immune support Setting cattle up for success starts with building a robust immune system that can respond to disease challenges. “The immune system, whether that’s humans or cattle, is very complex and unique,” said Dr. Fenton. “As veterinarians, I feel like we really need to be aware of its ability to protect an animal.”

Building immunity starts the day a calf is born. There needs to be passive immunity transferred down from the cow via colostrum. If it doesn’t happen, that calf is already set back on its performance potential.

“Making sure we get good colostrum in calves provides antibodies against those diseases that we’re going to battle,” noted Dr. Wade. Calves should receive colostrum within four hours of being born to get enough nutrients and antibodies at the start of their lives.2 Vaccination’s role in immunity As passive immunity from colostrum begins to wane, vaccinating calves against BRD is the next step in ensuring the health of your future herd.

“From a veterinary standpoint, we must do what we can to minimize morbidity and mortality through vaccination protocols,” asserted Dr. Fenton. “We have the opportunity to provide those animals with the recipe for success, through exposing them to antigens or disease pathogens that they may be faced with in the future. With PYRAMID® vaccines, we can safely and effectively vaccinate younger calves without the interference of maternal antibodies.”

Following initial vaccination, a preweaning and postweaning vaccination protocol to administer boosters can be implemented.

“The pressure we put on cattle to achieve our end goals faster means they need to be primed to perform,” related Dr. Fenton. “The beauty of that is we can do it not only with good efficacy, but we can improve the calf’s productivity on out to weaning.”

Testing and treating Another management practice Dr. Fenton advises his clients to utilize is testing for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) persistently infected (PI) cattle.

“We can add value not only to those cattle, because we’re going to ensure that they’re not immunocompromised, but as those cattle are migrated through the market chain, it adds value by guaranteeing those cattle to be free of persistent BVDV infections,” said Dr. Fenton.

If a PI calf does occur, it should be removed from the herd to reduce the risk of other cattle being exposed and leading to issues, such as BRD. “Early detection of BRD is one of the key factors in making sure that we try to keep it at bay,” Dr. Wade stated.

“Unfortunately, when you talk about diseases like BVDV and persistent infection, some of the research that’s been done shows that damage can happen really quickly.”

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Transmission of BVDV can take as little as an hour of exposure, so identifying PI cattle quickly is crucial.

“Testing is probably one of the most influential things that we have done to maximize our vaccination protocols,” Dr. Fenton pointed out. “We’ve tried to convey to our clients that a BVDV-PI-free group of calves allows you to know everything works. You can vaccinate those cattle with the intent and expectation that your vaccine is going to work, rather than hoping it might work.”

When BRD strikes, early intervention makes all the difference. “Finding sick calves early and getting them to the chute quickly helps them mount an immune response sooner,” said Dr. Wade. “I recommend a broad-spectrum, fast-acting antibiotic, like ZACTRAN® (gamithromycin), to give them the best chance at recovery.”

Dr. Fenton agreed and added, “I think we have to realize that the bovine species may be one of the toughest, most resilient animals on earth. Sometimes, those animals can be sick longer than we realize before we pick up the clinical signs. The quicker we can get them treated, the better they respond.”

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MDA confirms new rush skeletonweed sites in Western Montana

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) in recent weeks at several sites outside its historic invaded range in the state.

These include two plants in the I-90 median west of Three Forks, a few plants at two locations south of Dillon on I-15, and individual plants located where recent forest fires occurred near Wise River and Wisdom.

Rush skeletonweed, a Montana Priority 1B Noxious Weed, has limited presence in Montana and if found requires eradication or containment and education. Following these new sightings, county weed districts, Montana Department of Transportation, and MDA staff partnered to survey hundreds of miles of roadside looking for additional plants. Any plants found were mapped then all possible flowering parts were clipped, bagged, and incinerated. The remaining living plant material was treated with herbicide. Follow-up will be continued as long as necessary.

Rush skeletonweed is already present in western Montana, but it is increasing along I-90 in Missoula and Mineral counties. This summer, significant new infestations have been found and treated in Ravalli, Missoula, Flathead, and Lincoln counties, primarily in rangeland, open forests, and other natural areas. It has never been found in small grain fields in the state, but in Australia rush skeletonweed has reduced crop yields by as much as 70 percent once established due to strong competition for nitrogen and water, making establishment prevention in central and eastern Montana even more critical.

The easiest time to spot rush skeletonweed is September into October as the plant is flowering and producing seed.

To learn more about identification, biology, and ecology, see the MontGuides - Rush skeletonweed.

To report a suspected rush skeletonweed plant, submit a sighting on EDDMapS or take multiple pictures and record accurate GPS coordinates, then submit to your local county weed coordinator, Montana State University Extension agent, and the Montana Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed EDRR Program at MTEDRR@mt.gov.

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Nebraska Extension will host a six-part webinar series this fall to help landowners and livestock producers better understand how to identify, grow and manage grasses in pastures and rangelands. From the comfort of your computer, interact with participants and presenters and gather information specific to your pasture’s location.

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“This series will give producers a solid foundation in range and pasture management,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension educator and program coordinator. “Whether it’s plant identification, understanding stocking rates or using drought insurance tools, participants will leave with practical, usable information.”

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The registration fee is $100 per person and includes a copy of Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains and a printed resource notebook featuring Nebraska Extension NebGuides and Circulars. Materials will be mailed ahead of the course.

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By Todd Whitney, UNL Irrigating alfalfa now through November until the soil freezes can protect plants and improve fall yields. However, adjust irrigation rates compared to in-season watering. During the hot growing season, alfalfa water usage may exceed 0.30 inch per day versus fall cooler days water usage dropping to 0.10 inch per day. As a perennial plant, alfalfa growth extends longer into the fall and does not have specific critical growth stages for water stress like most traditional annual crops.

So, when moisture stressed, the plant will slow growth; go dormant; and then resume growth once conditions become favorable again. Generally, maximum alfalfa forage growth requires 5 to 6 inches of water per cutting.

The main advantage of fall irrigation is lower evaporation compared to summer; thus, improving irrigation efficiency.

Further, most irrigated alfalfa fields never get much water stored below 4 feet depth although alfalfa plants can grow roots down 8 feet or more. Since roots will not grow through dry soil to reach wet soil, deep soil water storage reserves may be lacking if field soil wetting does not leach below 4 feet.

To reduce field compaction, pause irrigating 2-3 days before cutting the alfalfa; and irrigate again when alfalfa regrowth begins. Irrigation scheduling efficiency can be improved by using ET (evaporation & transpiration) measurement gages or soil moisture monitoring.

Review your local NRD irrigation district water usage restrictions; since potential total supplemental water applications per year may have limits, and alfalfa usage could exceed irrigation allocations. Conversely, building deep stored water reserves in the fall can help your alfalfa next summer during rapid growth when it may be difficult to keep up with peak plant water usage demands.

Finally, some fields have lower water infiltration rates, so irrigating now through November may be the right time for building water reserves. Our UNL NebGuide, G1778, “Irrigation Management and Crop Characteristics of Alfalfa” provides more details at: https://cropwater.unl.edu or https:// water.unl.edu

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Fall armyworms in pastures, alfalfa, small grains, cover crops and lawns Authored By Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist, Melissa Bartels - Former Extension Educator, Nathan Mueller USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, Ben Beckman - Extension Educator, Brad Schick - Former Extension Educator, Daren Redfearn - Associate Professor Agronomy Updated By: Matheus Ribeiro - Assistant Extension Educator, David Wangila - Extension Educator, Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator

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Unusually high fall armyworm pressure is prompting questions statewide — this Q&A offers scouting tips, treatment thresholds and reseeding guidance.

With fall armyworms at unprecedented levels in Nebraska this season, many growers have questions about how to manage this pest. Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a migratory pest that does not overwinter in our region; moths move north from the southern U.S. each summer and can build quickly in late summer and early fall. In alfalfa, forage, and hay systems, risk is highest in new seedings and tender post-cut regrowth, and infestations often expand from field edges or adjacent small grains and pastures.

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The following Q&A addresses the specific questions we’ve received.

Q: I’m seeing browning in my crop, pasture, or lawn situation that happened within the past few days, but I don’t see any insects.

Could this be fall armyworm?

A: Yes — rapid browning over just a few days with no insects on the plants is an expected fall armyworm (FAW) scenario.

Larvae feed mostly near dusk, night and dawn, hiding in the low canopy, or at the soil line during the day. Here’s how to confirm (and avoid false alarms). Check at first light or near sunset. Part the canopy and inspect the soil surface, crowns and thatch. Focus on the transition zone where brown areas meet green growth; FAW often advances using visual cues. In pastures/hay, scout field edges, waterways, irrigated spots and along adjacent crops/turf (common starting points).

When scouting, it helps to shake plants over a white tray or paper to dislodge small larvae. In forage/alfalfa, use a sweep net and take sweeps in both damaged and green areas ahead of the damaged wave. The University of California recommends for turf/lawn to do a simple soap-flush test (1 to 2 tablespoons of dish soap in 1 gal water, poured over ~1 sq yd.). Larvae surface within a few minutes if present and will facilitate accurate larval counts.

Q: What is the threshold for fall armyworm?

A: A reasonable treatment threshold is finding three or more caterpillars per square foot within a field, pasture or lawn. When considering a chemical treatment option, keep in mind caterpillars ¾-inch or longer are close to maturity and can be harder to

control with an insecticide.

In alfalfa (by stand stage): New seedings: 1–2 larvae/ft² can destroy seedlings; treat or consider an early cutting if close to harvest.

Established (≈12–14 in.) stands: 10–15 larvae/ft² can defoliate rapidly; intervene before most larvae exceed ¾ inch.

Pastures/hayfields (cool-season grasses, mixed forages): Use a working threshold of ≥3 larvae/ft², adjusting lower if you’ve got tender regrowth or newly established fields.

Border/edge infestations can justify spot or border sprays if a “front” is moving in.

Lawns/turf (for comparison): The generic action threshold is 2–3 larvae/ft²; a quick soapy-water flush can help confirm presence before treating.

Q: My new seeding of alfalfa looked amazing and now it’s essentially gone. What should I do?

A: We’ve heard a number of these reports and it’s hard to see this happen. If the armyworms are still present and feeding, there are several control options: active ingredients including the pyrethroids, Alphacypermethrin, Beta-cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin, Gamma-cyhalothrin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin and Zeta-cypermethrin, organophosphates, chlorpyrifos, and carbamates, carbaryl and methomyl.

Organic/softer options (best on small larvae): Spinosad (e.g., Entrust SC), Bt products, azadirachtin (Neemix), and Beauveria bassiana can suppress small larvae but act slowly and require good coverage and favorable conditions for optimal control.

They also are less likely to impact beneficial insects.

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It’s important to watch regrowth — if you still have live crowns and can suppress small larvae quickly, many seedlings will rebound. If reseeding is necessary, it may be wise to wait for reseeding until the spring with it being so late in the season.

Q: My established alfalfa stand is now sticks due to fall armyworms. I plan to get it cut off now, but should I also treat it?

A: We’ve heard several reports where the alfalfa was cut but the armyworms survived and are feeding on regrowth. Scouting is important to prevent this from happening in the future. Fall armyworm migrates in late summer and outbreaks can strip seedlings within a few days. Scouting is best done in late July, August and September.

Cutting a “stick” stand is appropriate as long as it’s not too late in the season (late September) that plants cannot winterize properly. Cutting a stick stand won’t remove the pest pressure by itself. Protect the next seven to 10 days of regrowth — that’s where your yield and stand vigor are made or lost. Re-scout promptly; if live larvae are still present, treat to save the regrowth with products listed in the previous question if necessary.

Q: In the past few days, I’ve gotten brown patches in my pasture. I’ve found armyworms and I currently have cattle grazing.

Is there a product I can use that will save my pasture and not hurt my cattle?

A: Warrior II, Mustang Max, Beseige, Prevathon have 0-day grazing restrictions.

You can see additional active ingredients, grazing, and haying restrictions at this website from Auburn Extension.

Q: I plan to plant wheat, rye, triticale for grain or a cover crop this fall. Should I seed now or wait to seed?

A: We’d recommend waiting to seed wheat until after the Hessian fly-free date for your area. With the cooler weather, our hope is the armyworms will begin moving

south. We unfortunately don’t know for sure when this will happen. One could wait until early October to seed small grains for grain or cover crop if you’d like to take a wait-and-see approach for the armyworms.

If you’d prefer seeding sooner, be sure to scout newly emerging plants. Insecticide options include products with active ingredients including pyrethroids, alphacypermethrin, beta-cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin, gamma-cyhalothrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin and zeta cypermethrin, organophosphates, chlorpyrifos and carbamates, carbaryl and methomyl.

Organic options include products with Bt. Q: My cover crop was obliterated due to armyworms. What can I treat it with and should I reseed?

A: This is the harder question to answer as cover crops aren’t listed on many insecticide labels. One approach is to look at a product you’re considering and see if any of the species in the mix — such as small grains — are listed on it. Also look for any grazing restrictions if you plan to graze the cover crop.

Regarding reseeding, at this point in the season, we wouldn’t recommend anything other than small grains, such as rye, wheat, triticale or barley, for seeding due to the length of time the cover has before establishment and fall frost.

Q: My fescue lawn has rapidly turned brown and I’m finding armyworm in it.

What can I use to treat it?

A: There are a number of products available in lawn/garden/farm and box stores.

Read the label to see if fall armyworms are listed for control. Sevin is a commonly used product that is becoming harder to find in towns where fall armyworms are more severe. Organic options include products with Bt such as Dipel.

Products should be watered into lawns to move the granules off the leaf surface down to the soil. Fescue lawns may need to be reseeded in the impacted patches. In lawns that are solely bluegrass or a bluegrass/fescue mix, the bluegrass should spread to help cover the impacted areas, so reseeding may not be necessary depending on the severity.

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Written collaboratively by Ruth Beck, former SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist; Warren Rusche, Assistant Professor SDSU Extension Feedlot Specialist; and Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist As the first frost date approaches, producers often have concerns about the risk of prussic acid poisoning in livestock. Certain forage plants, especially sorghums and related species are associated with an increased risk of death loss because of prussic acid poisoning. Understanding how poisoning occurs and what factors are involved in contributing to those conditions will help producers take management steps to minimize their risk.

What is Prussic Acid and How Does Poisoning Occur?

Prussic acid, also known as hydrocyanic acid or cyanide, is a rapidly acting, lethal toxin. Prussic acid inhibits oxygen utilization by the animal at the cellular level resulting in suffocation. Ruminants are more susceptible because the rumen microbes have enzymes that release the prussic acid in the digestive tract. Death often occurs within minutes of exposure.

Some plants, particularly sorghums and sudangrass, accumulate cyanogenic (prussic acid producing) glucosides in the outer tissue layers of the plant. The enzymes that would trigger the prussic acid production and located in other plant tissues, specifically the leaf.

Under normal conditions these is no contact between these compounds and therefore no risk of poisoning. However, any factor that causes the plant cells to rupture and these compounds to combine can lead to prussic acid release. The damage could be caused by frost and freezing, or anything else that leads to cell rupture such as crushing, trampling, chewing, or chopping.

What Factors Increase Risk?

Cyanogenic glucosides that can lead to prussic acid formation are found in the greatest concentration in the leaf portion of young, rapidly growing plants. New regrowth following drought, grazing, or any other form of environmental stress is often dangerously high in prussic acid. Plants grown in soils with high levels of nitrogen, but low levels of phosphorus and potassium are also a greater risk.

Cyanide is a gas and will gradually dissipate as frosted tissues dry. Waiting seven days or more for gases to completely leave plant tissues greatly reduces the risk of loss under grazing conditions. Prussic acid content also decreases greatly during hay curing or the ensiling process. Most losses in grazing conditions occur when hungry or stress animals consume young plants or regrowth.

What Levels Are Safe to Feed?

It is difficult to give precise answers as to what levels might cause problems due to variation between areas of a field, from one sample or plant to another, and because of differences in amount (and speed) of forage intake. These values should be interpreted as general guidelines.

Table 1. Level of prussic acid in forage (dry matter basis) and potential impact on livestock.

HCN, ppm (dry matter basis) 0 - 500 600 – 1000

Greater than 1000

Effect on Livestock Generally safe Potentially toxic, should not be the sole source of feed Dangerous to cattle, do not feed

How Can I Reduce the Risk of Loss?

Here are some suggested management steps to reduce the risk surrounding grazing or feeding forages with the potential for prussic acid production.

Do not graze sudangrass, sudangrass hybrids, or sorghum until the plants are at least 18 to 24 inches tall.

Be especially cautious grazing short regrowth that occurs after grazing, harvesting, or a light frost.

Never turn out cattle that are hungry.

Do not graze susceptible forage crops following a series of light frosts. Wait 7 to 10 days (or longer) before grazing under those conditions.

Defer grazing after a killing frost until the plant has dried, usually about about 7-10 days.

Harvesting as hay or silage usually results in lower concentrations of prussic acid compared to fresh samples. Test any suspect hay or silage samples before feeding. ##### Are you afraid of clowns? If so, you’re coulrophobic.

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to different sustainable practices from other parts of the world has allowed me to connect with other future leaders in the agricultural and environmental fields. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities I’ve had through Envirothon, and I’m especially grateful for all the support the team has had from our different sponsors and community members,” Parker Walahoski said.

Grimes said Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts organize and host the regional and state Envirothon competitions. The State Envirothon prize money is provided by the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts Foundation.

The NARD Foundation also pays the National Envirothon registration fee to send a team to compete. The local NRD (Central Platte NRD) provided some funding for the team to offset their travel expenses. “To those who sponsored, mentored or coached these students: your time, talent, and generosity made this journey possible. Your investment in these young minds is helping shape the future of agriculture and environmental leadership,” Janice Wolfinger added.

Some of those other sponsors were Aurora Cooperative, Heartland Bank, Overton Veterinary Services, Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce and Platte Valley Auto provided a van to travel to Canada.

“Envirothon gave us the chance to apply what we know from ag to real world environmental challenges, like managing soil, protecting water, and understanding how land and wildlife all fit together. It was hands-on, practical, and gave us a bigger view of how agriculture connects to conservation.

We’re grateful to our sponsors for making the trip possible and appreciate the guidance we got from our coach, Janice Wolfinger. It was an honor to represent Nebraska with teammates from three different Dawson County schools,” Paige Walahoski added.

Natural Resources District sends a Nebraska team every year to the National Envirothon. According to Grimes, Nebraska has been participating in the Envirothon since 1992.

The Dawson County team placed 8th in the oral presentation portion of the contest this year and Grimes said that is the highest she is aware of for Nebraska in that category.

“The Dawson County Envirothon Club showed incredible dedication and teamwork throughout the competition,” said Grimes. “Their top 10 finish in the oral presentation is a testament of the time, research, and passion they poured into preparing for this year’s challenging forestry theme.

We’re proud of how they represented Nebraska on an international stage.”

In addition to eight-hour training days at such locales as Banff and Glacier Bay National Parks, Yellowstone, Alberta, and the Boreal Forest, plus two-hour study sessions the Nebraska team were tested on their knowledge of aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, current environmental issue, and oral presentations. “From sight and sound to touch and smell, the students engaged with the forest ecosystem in ways that deepened their understanding and sparked lasting curiosity,” Janice added. The current environmental issue changes every year and is selected by the national host. The 2025 topic was “Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change”.

According to coach Janice Wolfinger, the team prepared for their oral presentation by going in the day before and getting their presentation topic and listening to the speakers about the topic. Then they were sequestered for six hours building a twenty-minute presentation with no Internet, a packet given to them and a laptop to build a PowerPoint presentation with a file of about 15-20 photos.

Brooklyn Reiman of Cozad, who had the honor of being the Nebraska flag bearer, shared “Highlights of the Envirothon competition included meeting new friends with similar interests, learning more about plants, wildlife and land use and getting to travel with my group from Dawson County. But more importantly, I got to experience different environments and how we can tie that back to production agriculture in Nebraska.”

Casey Wahlgren from Gothenburg added “I had a really great time in Alberta. We got there on Sunday for the opening ceremony where they had the introduction and an indigenous dance which was fun to see … I enjoyed meeting new people and connecting with the world around us.”

Nebraska has hosted the National Envirothon two other times. In 1996 the competition happened at Mahoney State Park and in 2021 it was hosted virtually due to the global pandemic. The Envirothon is an academic environmental competition for 9th to 12th grade students and is North CONTINUED ON PAGE C29

Nebraska team performs well at 2025 NCF-Envirothon CONTINUED FROM PAGE C28

America’s largest high school environmental education competition. Massachusetts was the number one team with a score of 620.67 followed by Maryland with a score of 619.67 and third place went to New York with a score of 571.67. Nebraska’s total score was 514.33. In 2026 the NCFEnvirothon will be hosted at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, July 19-25, 2026.

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The Animal Health Laboratory passed a U.S. Department of Agriculture NAHLN audit in June 2025, following several years of preparation and the opening of the new facility in 2022. This recognition is an advancement in Idaho’s animal disease diagnostic capabilities and highlights the state’s commitment to protecting animal health and agriculture.

“Being part of the NAHLN is a major step forward for Idaho,” said ISDA Director Chanel Tewalt. “It reflects our commitment to providing essential animal health services right here at home, because no one cares more about Idaho agriculture than Idaho.

This designation means faster answers for producers, efficient responses to disease outbreaks, and a stronger, more secure future for our agricultural industry backed by in-state expertise.”

The NAHLN is a nationally coordinated system of 60 federal, state and universityaffiliated laboratories. These labs support

conduct early detection testing, enabling rapid response, and aiding recovery from high-consequence animal diseases. NAHLN laboratories are essential for disease surveillance, outbreak response and protecting the nation’s food supply and public health.

As a NAHLN-certified lab, ISDA’s Animal Health Laboratory is now authorized to conduct avian influenza testing on milk samples collected in Idaho. Previously, those samples had to be sent to out-of-state laboratories, often delaying test results and response times.

ISDA plans to expand its NAHLNauthorized testing to include additional high-consequence animal diseases in the coming months. As a NAHLN member, the laboratory is also eligible for increased federal funding to support operations and further development.

ISDA will host a media tour of the Animal Health Laboratory on Tuesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. Media is invited to attend, meet with lab staff, and learn more about the laboratory’s capabilities. Please contact Sydney Kennedy at media@isda.idaho.gov or (208) 986-1566 to RSVP. For more information on ISDA’s Animal Health Laboratory, visit agri.idaho.gov/ laboratories/animal-health-laboratory/

UW Extension releases new publications on Growing Native Plants in Wyoming

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By Brooke Ortel The University of Wyoming Extension has released two free online resources for Wyoming gardeners interested in growing native plants.

These companion publications offer an introduction to the types of native plants that grow well in Wyoming, considerations to keep in mind when selecting plants, and the steps required to successfully start seeds at home.

The publications are designed as resources for both those who are new to gardening in Wyoming and long-time residents interested in modifying an established landscape.

Author Jennifer Thompson, who serves as a horticulture specialist for UW Extension, has raised native plants in Wyoming for nearly two decades. She encourages fellow Wyomingites to experiment with native plants in their own gardens and backyards.

“Plants native to our region can be used successfully in Wyoming landscapes—whether one is interested in having a tidy group of landscape beds, a free-flowing naturalistic planting, or something in between,” she comments.

The first publication, titled “Native Plants for Wyoming Landscapes: Herbaceous Perennials,” provides tips on plant selection as well as detailed descriptions and photos of 40 native wildflowers suitable for Wyoming conditions.

The descriptions are designed to help readers envision how different options might fit into their landscapes and the potential pros and cons of each, including whether the plant is commonly available in nurseries. To view the publication, visit https://bit.ly/wy-herb-perennials.

Especially for plants that aren’t readily available in most nurseries, Wyoming gardeners may be interested in germinating their own seeds at home. The second publication, “Growing Wyoming Native Plants from Seed at Home,” provides practical advice on pre-treatment methods like scarification and stratification as well as tips on planting and potting seedlings, both indoors and outdoors.

To access the publication, visit https://bit.ly/wy-nativeseeds.

“Growing native plants from seed is a learning experience,” Thompson observes. “Take notes on what does or doesn’t work for you, learn from your mistakes, and share them and your successes with others…If you keep at it, you will soon have a yard full of native plants you can enjoy for years to come.”

For more information on growing native plants in Wyoming, email planthelp@uwyo.edu or contact a local UW Extension office. Contact information can be found at https:// bit.ly/uwe-counties.

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Figure 2 shows approximate locations A recent UNL study2 reinforced the sigwhere hail was reported. It is likely that this nificant impact of well-timed hailstorms that is an underestimate of where hail actually occurred within the three weeks before harfell, and it is possible some of those hail vest on the following wheat crop in the reswaths are continuous. gion. The key player here is the pre-harvest volunteer wheat induced by the hailstorms, which can serve as a “green bridge” for the WSMD viruses and their vector — wheat curl mites — to survive between harvest and planting.

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Asian Longhorned Ticks spreading west towards Nebraska

By Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator have been linked to reductions in dairy The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT) is production of up to 25% (Hoogstral et al. an invasive species native to China, Japan, 1968; Heath 2016). and Korea, and has also been introduced ALHT was first detected in the United to New Zealand, Australia, and several PaStates in New Jersey in 2017 and has since cific islands. This tick can transmit multiple spread to more than 20 states. The most bacterial, viral, and protozoan pathogens, recent confirmed detections were in Iowa including Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a proand Michigan in 2025 (Figure 1). While tozoan debilitating cattle disease associated ALHT has not yet been reported in Newith anemia and abortion. braska, livestock producers should be aware Heavy infestations can cause severe that it is present in nearby states and could blood loss, weakness, and death. In New eventually be found here.

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A single female can lay 900–3,000 eggs in one event before dying. Development from egg to adult averages 89 days, with feeding stages active for about 57 days (Hoogstral et al. 1968).

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Figure 2: Asian Longhorned Tick life cycle.

Monitoring and Identification Livestock producers should routinely check animals, especially around the eyes, ears, limbs, tail, and udder.

Cattle should be inspected during handling events such as vaccinations, ear tagging, pregnancy checks, or artificial insemination. Collected ticks should be placed in alcohol and taken to a veterinarian or extension office for identification.

Young animals (under six months) and pregnant cows are particularly vulnerable.

Cow-calf producers should be especially cautious when introducing naïve animals into pastures where ALHT is present.

Once infected with Theileria, cattle remain carriers for life and may relapse during stressful periods. There is currently no direct treatment for Theileria infection.

Management and Control ALHT is highly susceptible to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. The best control is achieved with whole-animal sprays or pour-ons, or oilers/backrubbers. Additional management practices include: Maintaining short grass along tree lines.

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Master Gardener: For fall color consider the mum

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By Katie Markheim, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Have you run across the latest mum meme on social media? It states, “Finally time to go pick out which mums to put by my front door and kill this fall.”

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It’s no secret, though, that late-season mums are often overlooked by gardeners because they appear somewhat bland at the garden center.

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1999 Freightliner Cat, automatic with 80-ft. bucket truck......................$30,000

1997 International truck 60-ft. bucket, 456 diesel, 8 speed....$20,000...$25,000

2000 Ford F750 flatbed with 7500 lb. crane, Cummins, 6 speed.................$17,500

1998 Ford F800 service truck, 5000 lb. crane, Cummins..............$19,000

2008 Ford F450 4WD with 32-ft. bucket truck.$18,500

2006 Fallon trailer, tilt bed.... ..............................$14,000

1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers............................................... $8000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, auto..$2500 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic... $10,000 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate................................................................... $9000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor.............................$11,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers... ....................................................................... $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........... $15,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................ $10,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane, 14-ft. dump bed................................................................. $10,000 1979 GMC chip truck........................................... $6500 1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic.............................................................. $10,000 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom.............................................................. $12,500

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2006 Tow Master 30-ton, equipment trailer, 28.8-ft. deck......................$25,000

2002 Freightliner drill truck, 5.7 8-speed, Red Tool Company drill, 3.9 Cummins, 719 hours....$20,000

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2006 Ford F650 ladder truck, needs a generator....... $17,500

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CONSTRUCTION & ATTACHMENTS

2023 Bobcat S66 Skidsteer SJC, HVAC, vinyl suspension seat, auto ride control, reversing fan, PWR BOB, 7-pin, 2 sp, dual bucket position. stk# 29382.............................CALL (G) 2023 Bobcat S66 Skidsteer CLR side, HVAC, heat cloth air ride seat, auto ride control, reversing fan, PWR BOB, 7-pin, 2 sp, dual bucket position. stk# 29381...........CALL (G) Bobcat 763 Skidsteer, engine hours 3946, loader. stk# 32669......................$17,900 (L) Bobcat 873 Skidsteer, 73 hp, 3200 pounds, 16.5 GPM, 1500 lbs. lifting capacity. stk# 32964.. .................................................. $17,900 (G) 2023 Bobcat E20 Mini Excavator. stk# 30610.. .................................................. $42,500 (G) 2022 Bobcat E42 Mini Excavator, 403 engine hours. stk# 29370..................... $69,900 (G) 2022 Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator, 33 hp, 414 engine hours. stk# 29371.......... $59,900 (G) 2022 Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator, 25 hp, 403 engine hours. stk# 29373.......... $55,900 (G)

2024 Case CX37 Mini Excavator, New trade-in!

Excellent condition, 200 hours. stk# 32270.. .................................................. $54,900 (G) 2022 Bobcat T740 Compact Track Loader, 448 engine hours, Power Bobtach, 7 pin, dual direction bucket positioning, ride control, reverse fan. stk# 29376............. $69,900 (G)

2023 Bobcat T64 Compact Track Loader. stk# 30714.............................................. Call (G) 2022 Bobcat T64 Compact Track Loader, cab AC/heat, Bobtach-bucket positioning, Touch display-rear cam, heat seat, auto ride-high flow-rev fan. stk# 29311................CALL (G) 2022 Bobcat MT100 Track Loader. stk# 29374.............................................. Call (G) 2021 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat, Brand-new engine with 0 hours and warranty! Deluxe cab & high flow. stk# 32095................. $69,000 (G)

2017 New Holland LM7.42 Elite telehandler, 460/70R24 Mich., reverse fan, rear hydraulic coupler, exterior tool box, continuous flow auxiliary hydraulic, bluetooth and auxiliary radio work, SO station. stk# 22833.............. ...................................................$95,000 (L) Bobcat HB980 breaker. stk# 24408.$10,036 (G) 2011 Bobcat 80 dozer blade. stk# 31340........ ..................................................... $5965 (G) Quick Attach 68” angle blade. stk# 32129..(G) Bobcat 68” angle broom. Good bristles. stk# 32128...................................................... (G) Bobcat 74” bucket. stk# 29864........ $1800 (G) High Volume 66” bucket, skid steer attachment. stk# 29035...................................... $650 (G) Bobcat 18” bucket for excavator with bolt on teeth. stk# 22333............................ $399 (G) 2014 Bobcat drop hammer. stk# 17553........... ..................................................... $5900 (G) Bobcat 15C auger. stk# 23364........ $2750 (G) Bobcat 6B landrake. stk# 29484............CALL Bobcat 72” root grapple. stk# 29486......CALL

BALE PROCESSORS

TRACTORS

New Holland TS6.110 340/85R28, 460/85R34, 16x8 power shuttle, loader, HI-VIZ roof, 110hp engine, 92 PTOhp, 540/1000, 3 remotes, air seat, loader, skid. SN: NT04187M. stk# 32900........................................ $96,000 (G) New Holland TS6.110 HI-VIZ roof, 110hp engine, 92 PTOhp, 340/85R28, 460/85R34, 16x8 power shuttle, 540/1000, 3 remotes, air seat, SN: NT04184M. stk# 32901.$82,666 (L) 2000 New Holland TM150 tractor, Newly rebuilt engine, remanufactured transmission, SuperSteer, 112 bar axle, full PS, 184R38 60%, cab suspension, 22 front weights, wheel weights 540/1000 PTO, no loader. stk# 29559.......... .................................................. $58,000 (G) New Holland TS135A deluxe cab, supersteer, 98” bar axle, 18.4xR38, 540/1000 PTO, 4 rear remotes, semi powershift, loader/grapple. stk#22849................................... $47,000 (L) Case MX285 MFD tractor, 18 powershift, STD flow, 540/1000, wheel weights, 4 remotes, INT seat, power beyond. stk#32945............. .................................................. $39,900 (G) Steiger PT225 tractor. stk# 20554..$25,000 (G) 2023 Bobcat CT5550E HST compact tractor. stk# 32344.....................................CALL (G) 2022 Bobcat CT2025 HST tractor, 56 engine hours. stk# 29350....................... $24,000 (L)

2007 John Deere 4996 swather, 3940 engine hours, 16-ft. Rotary-x. stk# 24605................. ...................................................$57,000 (G)

COMBINES

2009 Case 7120 combine, standard rotor, HID lights. stk# 32232...................... $38,000 (G) 2009 Case 7120 combine, standard chopper, cloth seat, HID lights, standard rotor, small grain, 5170 hours. stk# 32233... $38,000 (G)

New Holland RB560 laced belt, net/twine, 1000 PTO, caster, standard density, manual hydraulic pickup, 21.5LX16.1, roller windguard, extra wide pickup, declutcher, deluxe wrap monitor. stk# 29809.................... $35,200 (L) 2018 New Holland RB560 laced belts, ISO monitor, net only, hydraulic ramp, 1000 PTO with cut out clutch, bale count of 10,479. stk# 22242......................................... $34,900 (L) Case IH RB564 baler, X-wide pickup, net/twine, 1000 PTO. stk# 32786.....Call For Price (L) John Deere 568 shed kept, great condition, laced belts, monitor included, single axle, wrap/twine, 1000 PTO, wide pickup, tires 21.5L-16.1 SL. stk# 32789...............$13,900 2010 John Deere 568 baler, twine, 1000 PTO, roller windguard, large float tires, 19,886 bales. stk# 31510......................... $9900 (G)

SQUARE BALERS

2014 New Holland 340 square baler, density control, tandem axle, ISO INTELLVIEW, large 1000 PTO, 500/50 Alliance, roller chute, roller windguard. stk# 30935.............. $89,900 (G)

UTV VEHICLE

Mavrick CanAm turbo engine, Smart Lok, harness, 200 hp, Piggyback shocks, Trac Force tires. stk# 32272........................ $21,900 (G)

2019 MacDon FD140D 1000 PTO shaft, Contour Buddy, 40-ft., double knife, split reel, upper cross auger, CNH adapter, slow speed transport. stk# 31005................ $99,500 (G) 2015 MacDon PW8 pickup header, 16-ft. wide. stk# 31025................................. $27,900 (G)

AUGERS

2011 Westfield MK13LP hopper. stk# 14046... ..................................................... $4500 (G)

2019 New Holland SP310F New 520/85R42, Mono Boom, 120-ft., 10 SEC.. stk# 24818... ................................................ $374,900 (G)

RAKES

2022 NEW New Holland 1631 rake, 16 wheel high capacity, single side opening, 60”, rear tandems, rear hydraulic opening. stk# 28671. .Payments as low as $5530/oac (G)

New Holland 1428 Procart without center kicker. stk# 30248..............................................Call 2022 New Holland 230 7 bar, hydraulic rake. stk# 28667..................................$49,900 (L) 2013 Vermeer R2300 hydraulic 23-ft. rake. stk# 25560.........................................$19,000 (L)

HEADERS

2023 Vermeer BPX9010 R&S processor, 1000 PTO, right hand discharge. stk# 29565......... ................................................... $29,900 (L) 2016 Haybuster 2665 processor, round bale only, fine cut. stk# 32154............ $18,000 (L)

SPRAYER

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Manitou 96” grapple bucket. stk# 22839........... .......................................................$5888 (G) 72” bucket. stk# 26358....................... $700 (G) Howard M100 rotavator, 3-pt., 100” tiller. stk# 32199............................................$4000 (L) 2014 Danuser F8 3-pt. post hole digger with 12” bit. stk# 18366. ............................ $1200 (G) 2019 Danuser 200173 18” rock auger bit with 2” hex head. stk# 29016............... $1800 (G) Danuser 48” pallet forks. stk# 29525.$1400 (G) Woods Euro bale spear. stk# 23716..$600 (G) 2022 Salt Dogg SHPE0750 Sand/Salt spreader, stainless steel auger and frame. stk# 32348........................................... $2850 (G) Lan SPL10 72” snowpush. stk# 32537............ ..................................................... $1395 (G) MTD snowblower, 22” 2-stage blower, no reverser............................................. $400 (G) Toro snowblower. stk# 5810.............. $225 (G)

Lewistown Sales:

New Holland 340 P 3x4 square baler, roller chute, tandem axle, ISO, color monitor, work lights, density control, packer. stk# 28453.... ................................................... $43,000 (L)

2011 Vermeer R2300 rake, hydraulic basket. stk# 32831..................................$23,000 (L) 2008 Vermeer R2300 hydraulic basket rake. stk# 31803..................................$19,000 (L)

TILLAGE & HARROWS

2018 Gates 84-ft. Magnum 5 bar harrow, 26x9/16 teeth with carbides, hyd tine adjust., excellent condition. stk# 31435..$59,900 (G) McFarlan 36 36-ft. harrow, 16 bar spike tooth, hydraulic fold & lift. stk# 32307..$44,500 (L) McFarlan 32 32-ft. drag harrow, 16 bar spike tooth harrow, hydraulic wing & fold. stk# 32308.........................................$42,000 (L) Maybridge 26 26-ft. chain harrow with cart hydraulic lift, manual lift. stk# 31172............ .................................................. $16,895 (G) Maybridge 26 26-ft. chain harrow with cart hydraulic lift, manual lift . stk# 31173........... .................................................. $16,895 (G) Maybridge 24 includes bars 5/8 chain 2X blue and white 4-ft. stk# 29012.............$4000 (L) Maybridge 15 green, bar included 15-ft 5/8 chain drag. stk# 30510................. $2250 (G) Ogden HC36 36-ft. chain drag harrow, 5/8 chain, 6-ft. deep, hydraulic wing. stk# 32451.......... ...................................................$21,300 (L) 2023 NEW Kirchner 8-ft plow, Cat II, 3-pt. unit with 16” sweeps. stk# 30802........ $7090 (L) John Deere 18-in. planer, 14 pin control, carbide teeth, high flow. stk# 31623.......... $9900 (G)

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HAY FOR SALE

Approximately 300 1st cutting hay, no rain, stored inside, 3x4 bales.................................................. $120 per bale Approximately 300 2nd cutting hay, no rain, stored under tarp, 3x4 bales.......................................... $100 per bale 200 bales of 2024 hay, 3x4 bales..................... Make offer Phone (406) 212-3413, located near Kalispell, MT

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Minimizing shrink to maximize profit

By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Research and Extension news service Every pound counts at the sale barn — and sometimes, the weight loss happens long before calves ever hit the scale.

For cattle producers, shrink isn’t just a biological response to stress; it’s an invisible drain on profit margins that can be managed with the right timing and techniques, according to K-State beef cattle experts.

K-State veterinarian Brad White explains “shrink” as the weight loss that occurs between gathering calves at home and their final weigh-in at the scale.

“In general, I expect calves to lose weight if they’re sitting in a new environment, new water source, just transported and everything else,” veterinarian Bob Larson said. “So even though it might be easiest for me to take calves on the day that’s most convenient for me, in order to address shrink, I think it’s better to move that transport to the sale as late as possible.”

There are also economic implications associated with shrink.

“You think about a 500-pound steer; you know, every 1% difference in shrink is 5 pounds,” Larson said. “And so you add a couple more percentages of shrink, and the amount of money we are talking about is easily offset by hiring somebody to help me gather them.”

Proper cattle handling techniques play a critical role in minimizing weight loss during the marketing process, the experts emphasized.

“We feel stressed because we have things to do, and we start rushing and pushing the cattle harder. We start losing those low-stress handling principles in the process,” beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said.

“Now that they are stressed, they have an increase in urination, defecation, and they start losing fluids and losing weight quicker,” Lancaster said.

For producers concerned about shrink, online auction platforms may offer a useful alternative.

“One tool that producers have is methods that limit the amount of time the calves spend in the marketing system, such as marketing online,” Larson said.

The specialists concluded that shrink represents an invisible cost that doesn’t appear on invoices but significantly impacts producer profitability, making proper management essential for maximizing returns.

Soil management conference North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension are partnering to present a collaborative 2026 Soil Management Summit (SMS) and Dakota Innovation and Research Technology (DIRT) Conference. The conference will take place January 14-15, 2026, at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota.

The conference will also offer a virtual option.

Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for the sessions.

A unique aspect of the SMS and DIRT Conference is the focus on learning and relationship building among attendees of all backgrounds.

“When you put farmers, ranchers, agencies, industry and Extension in the same room, the ideas really start to flow,” says Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension soil health specialist.

“It’s about building a future where agriculture thrives, while soil and water are protected for generations.”

Another highlight of the conference is the range of session formats, including slide presentations, panel discussions, interactive table talks and dedicated networking time. This mix gives participants the flexibility to engage in the style that best suits their learning and connection preferences.

The registration fee for the in-person conference is $150 before December 22, 2025, and increases to $190 on December 23. The in-person registration fee includes refreshments, lunch on both days, breakfast on Thursday, and appetizers and one beverage at the Beer and Bull social. The virtual conference registration fee is $150.

For more information and to register, visit the conference website at z.umn.edu/SMS-DIRT .

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Fall is here and still so much to do

By Anita Gall, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Fall is the best time to aerate and overseed your lawn.

Aeration relieves soil compaction caused by foot traffic, pets, and irrigation. All of these things often press the soil tightly and limit root growth. By pulling out small soil plugs, aeration opens channels for water, air, and nutrients to penetrate deeply into the root system. Overseeding after aeration ensures good seed-to-soil contact, helping thicken thin spots and improve overall turf density before winter.

The cooler weather also means it’s time to clear off vegetable gardens to prevent the buildup of viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. Leaving old vines, stems, and foliage in place provides shelter for microorganisms and pests to overwinter, creating problems for next year’s crops. After removing debris, lightly cultivate the soil and add a fresh layer of compost. This restores nutrients, improves soil structure, and prepares the garden for early spring planting of cool-season vegetables. After the cleanup, consider cover crops for your garden. Planting cover crops in the fall, such as rye, clover, peas, or vetch in open garden areas, is an effective way to protect the soil from erosion and enrich it with organic matter. Cover crops will help support soil health by feeding beneficial microorganisms through the winter, and in the case of legumes, they fix nitrogen, improving fertility for the next growing season.

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By Ryan Hall, Rural Montana editor cated in the Somers stagecoach robbery. His A well-known barn with suspected nefarisister, Susie O’Neil, who was a bookkeeper ous beginnings is now facing an unknown at the butcher shop, was quick to work to future. prove her brother’s innocence.

The Blasdel Barn near Somers has been On July 1, 1906, as Susie O’Neil closed a Flathead Valley staple for 117 years, but in on proving her brother didn’t hold up the it is becoming dilapidated as weather and stagecoach, she struck up a conversation people have contributed to its deterioration. with Frank Porter and requested that he take Shelbey Blasdel hopes to save the former her to Holt in his buggy the next day. This family barn, now owned by the federal Fish was according to Porter’s account told later, and Wildlife Service — and the history tied and Shelbey said it draws red flags for her to it. as the two had never spoken prior to this Nefarious beginnings conversation.

The Blasdel Barn started out as the Porter The trip to Holt was uneventful, Porter Ranch Barn. It was built in 1908 by Frank drank at the Holt Saloon while O’Neil visW. Porter. That much everyone agrees on. ited a friend nearby. However, when Porter Where the money and/or lumber to build returned to Somers, he was alone. the barn came from is less clear, but all of Porter claimed that while crossing the the theories agree there was some criminal calm river waters on the ferry, the horses aspect to it. spooked and bolted off the ferry, plunging “Nobody could ever give us a definite them, the buggy and O’Neil into the water. answer,” said Don Blasdel, 91, a Flathead Porter, who somehow returned to town Electric Cooperative member who grew up unscathed, said that he saw the silhouette on the farm and is Shelbey’s grandfather. of O’Neil’s dress as she sank to the bottom He said one theory is that the lumber of the river. came from Somers Lumber company. The During the testimony at Porter’s trial, guys scaling the lumber had the scales off he testified that O’Neil had given him her just enough for some wood to go missing watch and that he did not know what beunnoticed. came of the apparent $300 in butcher shop Shelbey believes the other common story funds O’Neil was carrying at the time of her of the barn’s beginnings, one involving a death. In 1906, it was an odd gesture for a stage-coach robbery and murder. woman to give a married man her watch.

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SBARE announces input sessions

The North Dakota State Board o f A g r icu ltu ral Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on agricultural research and North Dakota State University Extension needs in the state. SBARE provides the legislature and governor with recommendations on how NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station can address critical needs and maximize the return on the state’s investments.

SBARE is initiating the process of preparing recommendations by receiving input from stakeholder groups and individuals in planning for the 2027 legislative session. All North Dakotans are invited to provide thoughts on critical needs and concepts for solutions.

One way to provide input is to present 10-15 minutes of testimony. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide input at an earlier session to ensure availability. Those interested can request a time slot at www.ndsu.edu/vpag/ sbare/stakeholder_input.

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At the time of the incident, Jack O’Neil was in prison for the stagecoach robbery.

Shortly after his sister’s death, he was bonded out by… Frank Porter. Shelbey said she is pretty sure that this is where the $300 went.

Many believe the massive Porter Ranch Barn, the biggest red barn in western Montana at 92 feet long, 60 feet tall and 66 feet wide, was built with funds taken from the stagecoach robbery.

Family history Don Blasdel and his son Larry, Shelbey’s father, remember the barn well. They both spent their youth throwing hay into it.

“I put over 100 ton of hay in it myself,” Don said.

In addition to hay, the family had six dairy cows housed in the barn that they would milk, then separate the cream out and take it to town to sell.

“That’s what you bought your groceries with,” Don said.

The family also housed two work-horse teams in the barn.

“The whole barn was used all the time,” Larry said. “We’re very proud of that barn.

I spent a lot of time at that barn, putting hay in and out of that barn.”

Falling apart The Blasdels bought the ranch and barn in 1945, and sold it the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Creston Fish Hatchery in 1987, according to an article in the Flathead Beacon.

Since that time, Montana’s weather and people wanting to grab a piece of history have led to the barn deteriorating. Though it is still a popular spot for senior photos and wedding photographers, it is far from its glory days.

“When I go there and see the barn is so dilapidated, it bothers me,” Shelbey said. “I want my son, who is 2½ years old, to see it the way I did.”

“I kind of hate to go down there prit near anymore,” Don said.

“That poor old barn is in really sad shape,” Larry said. “It’s very, very upsetting to watch the (Fish and Wildlife Service) let it go to pot.”

Saving the barn Shelbey has founded Blasdel Barn Reclamation, a nonprofit that is attempting to raise the money needed to go through the state and federal environmental review process and then restore the barn.

Larry and Don Blasdel look out over the landscape from the doorway of the barn.

She estimates it will take about $100,000 to get through the environmental processes, but the restoration will be much more costly.

Shelbey said the barn only has a foundation around the edges of the structure, while Larry noted there are some pillars below the dirt, but they are few and far between. An engineering marvel, built with few supports and no screws or nails on the interior, the barn is held together with notched wood and a few wooden pins.

Shelbey said that the barn needs to be lifted so that a proper foundation can be poured. Additionally, the barn is on the National Register of Historic Places, so all restoration work must conform with rigorous historic guidelines. “(If it isn’t saved) it’s one more piece of history nobody will know about,” Shelbey said. “To me, devastated isn’t the right word, but it’s the only feeling I can match to it. It’d be horrible, it’d be absolutely horrible to see another piece of history be demolished.”

HOW TO HELP: To donate to the effort to restore the historic Blasdel Barn, go online to www. blasdelhq.com, or send donations made to Blasdel Barn Reclamation to Blasdel Barn Reclamation PO Box 534 Fort Lupton, CO 80621.

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By Cynthia Brown, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Every garden tells a story of successes, surprises, and lessons learned. As the season winds down, take time to reflect.

Keeping a simple record will guide your choices for next year, saving time, money, and effort. Which plants thrived?

Which struggled? Keep notes on what worked well, pests or weather challenges, and soil conditions. Speaking of soils, fall is the perfect time to prepare for a greener lawn next year.

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With freezing temperatures, keep in mind that September and October are the best months to plant spring-flowering bulbs, like tulips and daffodils, for a colorful display next spring. Fall is also the perfect time to divide crowded perennials—giving you healthier plants and more blooms. Before the ground freezes, be sure to clear weeds, add compost, and apply mulch to protect and enrich your soil. Spread a one- to two-inch layer of compost over your garden beds in spring or fall. Lightly mix it into the soil or use it as mulch around established plants. Compost enriches your soil, retains moisture, and provides essential nutrients—without chemicals. A little compost goes a long way toward stronger roots, greener leaves, and more blooms.

Garden into the winter, by leaving some of your spent annuals in place through winter to help your garden. They give beneficial insects a cozy home for the cold months, enrich your soil as their roots decay, and help prevent erosion by holding soil in place. Just remember—if a plant shows signs of disease or insect damage, remove it to keep problems from overwintering.

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Fall migration brings increased risk of avian influenza As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to domestic birds will increase.

In early September, a turkey flock in Dickey County, North Dakota, was confirmed to have HPAI. Now is the time to review and implement biosecurity protocols to reduce disease transmission from wild to domestic birds or livestock, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

HPAI is a disease carried by wild birds that can affect domestic birds and livestock, explains Dr. Jake Galbreath, NDSU Extension veterinarian. Avian influenza is caused by the influenza Type A virus (influenza A). The virus is shed in the feces and respiratory secretions of infected birds and is able to survive for weeks in cool, damp environments.

Migration can be followed via BirdCast (https://birdcast. info/), an online real-time migration prediction tool.

The majority of cases in domestic animals have been in poultry and dairy cattle. However, cases have been documented in cats, goats and a pig.

NDSU Extension specialists have developed tips for reducing transmission of HPAI: Reducing transmission between wildlife and domestic birds If possible, keep poultry or livestock housed until the risk for transmission has decreased. Nonlethal methods to deter wildlife are available on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Service’s nonlethal initiative webpage: https://www. aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-services/about/nonlethal.

Reduce the attractiveness for wildlife to visit the property by cleaning up litter and spilled feed around domestic flock housing.

After coming in contact with or handling wildlife, change into clean clothes, wash hands and disinfect footwear before contact with domestic animals.

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An ongoing University of Idaho Extension trial shows early promise for east-central Idaho farmers and ranchers hoping to raise two forage crops from a single field within the region’s short growing season.

The trial is in its second growing season at U of I’s Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center in Salmon and will continue for another one to three years. Led by Extension beef specialist John Hall, the project entails planting fall triticale, swathing and baling it as hay in June, applying herbicide to prevent regrowth and then planting a multi-species cover crop mixture.

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“Our main objective last year was to demonstrate we could use cover crops in this area of the state, graze with cattle and get good weight gains,” Hall said. “We were also demonstrating fencing systems and what’s entailed with grazing cover crops.”

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A mixture of cover crops grows from stubble of previously harvested triticale, produced in a no-till system. Photo by John Hall.

Throughout the trial, the experimental field will not be tilled — saving fuel by reducing equipment use, preserving soil carbon that would otherwise be released as greenhouse gases, and maintaining soil structure and living roots essential for soil health.

Hall knows of one area ranch that raises annual forage mixes as cover crops and grazes them, but few, if any, area producers

have tried raising and grazing cover crops in the same growing season following a commercial crop — convinced the season would be too short. Though Hall and his team have yet to calculate their economic returns, they’ve demonstrated cover crops planted in Salmon can yield significant forage in a short timeframe. In fact, last fall they struggled to keep up with the rapid growth of their cover crop when they grazed 30 yearling heifers across a 29-acre field divided into 15 paddocks, rotating the livestock to a new paddock every two days.

Grazing management The team used management intensive grazing, setting up temporary electric fences to graze cattle at a high density and short duration to evenly consume forage and distribute manure while minimizing soil compaction. Hall believes grazing cover crops would allow yearling heifers to gain sufficient weight to be ready for sale by early fall, before increasing supply leads to lower prices.

His team will measure yield and forage quality of both the triticale and the cover crops.

“We have a short season, so if we put out a cover crop are we going to have enough time to get benefits as far as cattle growth?” Hall asked. “It looks like we are getting 60 to 70 days of grazing, and sometimes more, before we have to go back in with our other crop.”

In the initial year, the team planted several grasses as cover crops, and certain species in that mix produced prussic acid, which is toxic to cattle, following an early season frost. They had to suspend grazing for about two weeks amid the experiment due to the acid formation, and they’ve removed plants that could contribute to the same problem from this season’s cover crop mix, which includes peas, radishes, turnips, millet, oats, barley and rye.

Soil health and emissions Gwinyai Chibisa, with the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences, will record greenhouse gas emissions from cattle from this season forward, testing whether higher-quality forage from cover crops will contribute to reduced emissions. Researchers with the Department of Soil and Water Systems have equipment in the field to measure soil carbon accumulation and greenhouse gas emissions from soil.

The first two years of the project were funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Partnerships for Climate-smart Commodities Program under award # NR 2333A750004G038. Researchers are seeking additional funding for future years of the project. Researchers hope the project will inspire more producers to explore cover crop grazing as a viable strategy for improving soil health and boosting forage production in Idaho’s challenging climate.

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