April 15, 2015 by Tricia's Trader

April 15, 2015 Volume XIII Issue 8

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Summer courses are oﬀered with tuition and fees waived: student registers; student attends all classes; and satisfactorily completes the course. If student fails the course or fails to attend then the tuition and fee waiver is revoked and the student will owe.

Students pay for class books. Personal Finance, Indianpreneurship, Interpersonal Communications/Human Relations, College Writing, College Algebra, Welding Theory, Mig and Tig Welding, Welding Technical Math, Astronomy & Lab, American Government, Special Topics/ Praxis Preparation Contact: Dixie Brockie, Registrar: 406‐353‐2607

For Sale: Farm equipment-9170 Case Tractor, 2320 Flexicoil Drill, Steiger Panther III 310, 2188 Case Combine, 962 MacDon header, 1015 Case pickup attach., 4240 JD 2WD tractor, 67XL Flexicoil sprayer. Call 406-379-2362 or call/text 390-1780. 4-I

See our Inventory at jamisonmotors.net or call (406) 357-2470 we are overstocked with clean Pre-owned vehicles!

2014 Jeep GR. CheRokee LMT

V6, Heated Leather, Sun Roof, NAV NADA Internet Price $37,750 Our Price $35,900

2012 RAM 2500 CReW CAb 4x4

Cummins, AT, Loaded Laramie, Leather, DVD NADA Internet Price $47,225 Our Price $43,335

2014 DoDGe DURANGo LMT 4x4

Hemi, Heated Leather, Sun Roof, NAV Nada Internet Price $36,825 Our Price $35,074

2012 ChRysLeR 200 ToURiNG 4 DR

4 Cyl, AT, Loaded, Power Seats, Alloys NADA Internet Price $13,225 Our Price $11,900

2013 Jeep WRANGLeR UNLiMiTeD 4 DR 4x4

V6, Loaded Sahara Hard Top, Alloys Nada Internet Price $35,300 Our Price $33,232

2012 RAM 3500 CReW CAb 4x4

Cummins, AT, Longhorn, This one has it all, SRW NADA Internet Price $50,150 Our Price $47,850

2012 RAM 3500 CReW CAb DUALLy 4x4

Cummins, AT, Loaded ST, Custom Bed Nada Internet Price $37,525 Our Price $33,232

2012 RAM 3500 CReW CAb 4x4

Cummins, AT, Loaded Laramie, Leather, SRW NADA Internet Price $44,700 Our Price $41,502

2012 RAM MeGA CAb 4x4 Cummins, AT, Loaded SLT, Power Seat, SRW NADA Price $40,100 Our Price $34,446

2012 CheVy eQUiNox-Ls AWD

4 cyl, Cloth Interior, Alloys, Very clean NADA Internet Price $17,675 Our Price $16,500

Wanted: Used parts for--Rear Brake Drum & Cam for 1995 Honda Fourtrax 200D Type II TRX 2000. Call evenings, 406-357-3342. 3-II:5-I

For Sale: Pickup boxes, 1993 GMC and 2011 GMC, SKS Foam Marker, B&W Turnover ball gooseneck hitch off of 2011 GMC, Call 406-355-4976. 4-I

Fodder & Sons 2011 ChRysLeR 300C AWD

Hemi, Loaded, Leather, Sun Roof, NAV NADA Internet Price $27,025 Our Price $26,670

2011 RAM 3500 CReW CAb 4x4 DUALLy

Cummins, AT, Loaded 5T NADA Internet Price $38,450 Our Price $34,557

2010 DoDGe ChALLeNGeR sRT 8

6.1 Hemi, 6 Speed Manual, Leather, Sun Roof NADA Internet Price $28,925 Our Price $27,930

2009 GMC 1 ToN exT. CAb 4x4

Duramax, Allison, Loaded, SLE, SRW NADA Internet Price $27,825 Our Price $24,750

2009 CheVy 1500 exT. CAb 4x4

5.3, AT, Loaded LS NADA Internet Price $18,900 Our Price $17,373

Hay Grinding

Serving North East Montana’s Livestock Producers (Formerly Ferguson Hay Grinding)

2008 ToyoTA TUNDRA DoUbLe CAb 4x4

5.7 V8, AT, TRD Off Rd, Alloys, SRS NADA Internet Price $24,425 Our Price $22,900

2008 RAM 3500 QUAD CAb 4x4

Cummins, AT, Loaded, SLT, Power Seat, SRW NADA Internet Price $27,950 Our Price $25,250

2008 LiNCoLN ToWN CAR siGNATURe 4 DR

2006 CheVy 2500 CReW CAb 4x4

2006 FoRD F-150 sUpeR CReW 4x4

2005 CheVy 1 ToN CReW CAb 4x4

Duramax, Allison, Loaded LT, Leather, Hydra Bed NADA Internet Price $29,875 Our Price $27,260

5.0 V8, Loaded Lariat, Leather, Alloys NADA Internet Price $16,700 Our Price $15,500

V8, Leather, Sun Roof, Very Clean, Low Miles NADA Internet Price $18,350 Our Price $16,500

Duramax, Allison, Loaded LS Power Seat, SRW NADA Internet Price $19,900 Our Price $17,900

2007 GMC yUkoN DeNALi AWD

6.2, V8, Leather, Sun Roof, Much More NADA Internet Price $21,950 Our Price $20,980

2006 GMC eNVoy sLT AWD

V6, AT, Leather, Loaded, Sun Roof NADA Internet Price $11,400 Our Price $10,500

(406) 781-1197 Parker Heser

Steve Vinnedge

Email: fodderandsons.net

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Classifieds, Classifieds!

Advertising Info............... 12 Ag Series........................ 14 Bull Sale Calendar...........11 Comic...................next time Conserv. Cow Dr... next time Dave Says............next time Dining Guide................... 10 Laugh Lines..........next time Market Report................... 7 Realty Section.................. 6 Senior Ctr Menus.1st issue. Subscriptions.................. 12 “Things to Know”.............. 4

For Sale: PRICE REDUCED! 211 Norman Ave Joplin, MT $29,000, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 garage. Newer siding, roof, windows and exterior doors. Property West, 265-7800. 4-II

Remember: Administrative Professionals Week is April 20-25th. Angie's Wildflowers can help you honor the ever-important secretary or administrative professional in your life! 406-262-7652. 4-I

See pg 16 for deadlines, rates & to place an ad! Paid Classified Rates: Classified, $10 up to 8 lines $1 per line each add’l 13 lines maximum. $5 bold, $5 boxed Runs two issues.

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knife/Scissor Sharpening Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ 2-II:5-I

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Fort Benton Realty, LLP 5.75 ACRES (+/-) & HOME NEAR CHESTER, MT Spacious 3+ bedroom, 2,000 sq.ft. modular home, 2 bathrooms recently remodeled, finished basement, gas fireplace, craft room, plenty of storage space. Shop and storage buildings, 1600 sq. ft each, with heated & insulated work areas and massive garage area, one with large 2nd-floor activity room. Property is on Chester water line and is perimeter & interior fenced for livestock. Located just 4 miles south of Chester, MT on Hwy 223---not far from Tiber Reservoir! $210,000. Call Valerie Morger @ 750-2866 for details.

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For Sale: 2012 Honda TRX 500FPM (power steering w/ manual shift), 4,125 miles, fuel injected, liquid cooled, selectable 2 whl. drive/4 whl. drive, run through shop. $5,250. Call 406278-7853. Ask for Kurt. 4-I Consignment Auction: in Big Sandy, MT. April 25. Complete liquidation of Missouri River Canoe Co. river outfitting business. Check out Ophus Auction web site http://www.ophusauctions. com/Auctions/2015/ 2015springconsig.html. 4-II

For Sale: CRP Hay for sale in Brockton & Medicine Lake area, 3x4 Big Sqaure Bales, $80 a ton OBO: Call 406-350-2915. 4-I

Robin's Roost in Malta. Located between the Lucky Bullet and Moore's Printing. Fashions for the curvy girl! We carry sizes small to 3xl. 4-I

For Sale: Bred cows, Bred heifers and pairs. Thompson Cattle Co. 406-654-4278. 4-II

THINGS TO KNOW: Apr. 4, Sat.: SUPPORT JALISSA HORINEK, fundraiser for Student Ambassador trip, All-You-Can-Eat Pork Roast & Ham Dinner, Higham Community Center, $10/ticket or $30 for family of 4, HUGE Silent Auciton, Lots of door prizes, No lose Booze Raffle, Raffle Winners Drawn: Pig, Gun & Large 3 places raffles. 5:00 p.m.

For Sale: 134 9th St~Chinook, MT~$79,000. Nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath single level home in Chinook, MT. Newer furnace, bonus/storage/utility area, central air & double carport. Call Ken Nelson @ 406-439-0595. 4-II

Apr. 10-12, Fri-Sun.: 21ST ANNUAL WESTERN HERITAGE ROUNDUP of the Montana Country Poets & Pickers, Chinook High School & Chinook Motor Inn. Evening shows at 6:30 Fri./Sat., Sat. all day 10-5. Free sessions at Motor Inn. Cowboy Church 10am, Sun. ART SHOW on Sunday, as well. Call 353-2383 for more info. Apr. 18, Sat.: HI-LINE WOMEN’S EXPO, 10am-6pm, MSU-N SUB, Havre. First and Third Mon. of the Month.: HAVRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLMeadowlark Estates, 4113 9th St. W., Havre 6:30pm-8:00pm. More info call Barbara Fell, 390-8045. Open to all denominations.

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Help Wanted: Progressive farm looking for dependable, North Malta Kremford Milk River Chinook quality help for summer season. Rudyard Havre Harlem Potential to continue on into Whitewater fall and winter. Skills required Savoy North Liberty N Wagner Turner Simpson Fort Belknap North Yantic North Maltato operate farm equipment – Malta Kremford Milk River Chinook Whitewater tractors, trucks, and implements, Rudyard Havre Carrying Harlem irrigation and cattle feeding. North Malta ster KREMLIN GILDFORDKremford Chester Milk River Chinook Box ElderRudyard Consignments & hester Havre Cleveland East of Havre. Competitive Harlem Chester Savoy Chester emote New Merchandise Savoy N Wagner Remote pay scale w/ bonuses. Fax N Wagner Fort Belknap Fort Belknap Content Rd Tues - Fri 10am - 5:30pm Malta resume to 888-249-8752 Malta 191N Sat 10am - 3pm South Chester or call 888-988-2283. 4-I Box Elder Cleveland Lodgepole South Chester Content Rd Box Elder 191N Cleveland

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Active Triangle Mobile Upcoming Get Triangle Mobile today! riangle Mobile Coverage Triangle Mobile *Offer available on new activations and is not available with other discounts. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Tower Tower Hay For Sale: 3x4x8 squares. Wanted: Summer pasture. Alfalfa mix and straight grass Please call 406-654-2814, hay. $90/ton. NOT CRP! leave a message. 4-I 1st and 2nd cutting in 3x4s. $140/ton. Trucking available. Call 406-670-6551. 4-II

For Sale: Attachments for a John Deere 300 C series garden tractor: 48in mower; snow plow; snow blower; cozy cab. Call for more info 390-4802 or 654-2117. Leave a message. 4-I

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Guns, Guns, Guns! Huge variety to choose from. NEW Management, New attitude, New displays! Come in, get your Refund Check Cashed, and see what we've got! Leon’s Buy & Sell, 720 First St., West, Havre. (406) 265-3342. 4-I

For Sale: Retired. 1983 JD 7720 combine, $6500; 1985 Case 8500 45 ft air seeder, $6300; 1993 Wilmar 80ft propelled sprayer with new engine, $21,200. Call 406-262-3655. 4-II

Gary & Leo’s IGA-Bakery Hiring! Position opening: Baker, 40 hours/wk, $9.50$13.50 DOE. Benefits:Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage, 401-K Retirement Fund w/Employer Matching, Paid Vacation, & Holiday Pay. Apply in person or at Price Reduced! 3 bdrm,1 the Havre Job service. 4-I bath home in Rudyard, MT. 2013 Husqvarna Nice open floor plan with For Sale: nice updates. Large master riding lawn mower. 22hp, 46 in. suite with patio & new carpets cut, stored and not used, nearly throughout. $72,000. Call Janis new. Will sell for $1,299. Sells Flynn Pyrak 406-265-9400. 4-I new for $1,699. Call home 406761-3371 or cell 788-6017. 4-I For Sale: 2011 Kawasaki Teryx side by side, automatic For Sale: 1989 black Grand parts vehicle. transmission, 1/2 windshield Wagoneer, and full windshield, top, Good engine, complete power winch, run through shop, 3,700 tran, interior removed. Best miles. $8,150. Call 406- offer. Call 406-761-3371 at 278-7853. Ask for Kurt. 4-II home or cell, 788-6017. 4-I

BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. Just In:The Tao of Teas. Stop by for a tea tasting!!! 406-759-6472. 4-I For Sale: Custom 30.06 rifle, Swarovski 3-10 x 42 scope, sling, soft case & shells $2640. PU Truck "ACCESS" Tonneau cover (77 1/4 L x 62" w) $200. Call (406) 403-1804. 4-II Prayer to St. Jude: Precious St. Jude, precious mother and Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say 3x/day for 9 days, your prayer will be answered no matter how impossible. 1-II:7-I Commercial Property: Address-424 4th Ave., Havre. 3,750 sq. ft., two half-baths, office, kitchen, utilities. Address: 336B 2nd St., Havre. 16x26' office, half bath, utilities. Annual lease. Call 406265-2941 or 945-1716. 4-II For Sale: Open Range Concepts is your local dealer for Dandi Carports, RV Covers, and Greenhouses. Made in Montana out of premium materials and engineered to withstand Montana's harsh weather conditions. Call for your free quote! 406-262-7811 4-II Western Dressage Clinic: June 27 - 28 Havre Hill County Fairgrounds Big Barn. Day 1 - Group instruction. Day 2 Individual lessons and practice show. $175 Participants. $15 Audit. To register: www.LaurenSandsHorses. com/events (scroll down to Havre clinic). 4-II

Serving the Havre, MT & Hiline area

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For Sale: 1+ bedroom 1 bath home centrally located on a corner lot and close to schools, local pool and the park. Great int. and ext. updates incl. vinyl windows, newer furnace & central air, newer roof and metal siding. Move in ready! Asking $70,000 (601BC6) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 4-II Find a Lid That's All Your Style: See fivehead's in Havre for unlimited options. Get just the hat you want for yourself, family, or business. Buy just one or a thousand! Online ordering available www.FiveHeads. co or call 406-262-7929. 4-II

AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS Spectrum Commodities Louise Gartner 800-888-9843 April 8, 2015 Kansas City Wheat Minneapolis Wheat Chicago Wheat Corn Soybeans Soybean Meal Soybean Oil Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Sugar Crude Oil Heating Oil Unleaded Gas Natural Gas Silver Gold US $ Canadian $ Euro Dow Jones

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Wheat markets pulled back from a swing high as forecasts for rain in the central plains removed some of the dryness fears that had supported prices over the last month or so. Pressure also stemmed from an improved production outlook for the Black Sea region, where both Ukraine and Russia have seen good spring rains so far. Corn was weaker on better planting progress across most of the southern states and on an improving moisture profile for the western Midwest that had been trending dry. Soybeans were slightly lower as we continue to see demand shift from the US down to South America where harvest of an anticipated record large crop is in full swing. The cattle complex was quietly lower for the week after a gap higher opening on Monday failed to hold and both live cattle and feeders ended with a reversal down on the charts. Cash markets held well last week on the fed trade and boxed beef values approached the all-time high mark. Retail demand has been mostly disappointing so far this spring, with weather being the initial reason but now it appears that competition from pork and poultry are keeping demand in check as well. Feeder cattle cash markets are mixed with demand softening for the heavier weight feeders but still holding strong for

breeding stockpulled and grass calves. Wheat markets back from a swing high as forecasts for rain in the central plains removed some of the drynessEnergy continue to move in or their wide trading range from overanthe last three months. fears thatprices had supported prices over thearound last month so. Pressure also stemmed Domestic stocks ofoutlook crude oil near record highs and both newsUkraine of a deal Iran’s program was initially improved production for are the Black Sea region, where andwith Russia have nuclear seen good thought to so befar. negative since Iranian crude oil production would world states stocks. the market spring rains Corn was weaker on better planting progress across mostincrease of the southern andHowever, on has remainedmoisture in the upper ofwestern the range for the of weeks. The US dollar has stabilized after the an improving profile half for the Midwest thatlast hadcouple been trending dry. Soybeans were slightly shellacking it took to following theshift lastfrom FED hasAmerica helped where keep foreign and other dollar lower as we continue see demand themeeting. US down That to South harvest ofcurrencies an denominated markets stable well. anticipated record large crop is inasfull swing. The cattle complex was quietly lower for the week after a gap higher opening on Monday failed to hold and For cows, Bred both live cattle and feeders ended with a reversal down on the charts. Cash markets held well Sale: last week Bred on the fed trade and boxed beef values approached the all-time high mark. Retail demand heifers has been mostly and pairs. Thompson disappointing so far this spring, with weather being the initial reason but now it appears that competition Cattle Co. 406-654-4278. 4-II from pork and poultry are keeping demand in check as well. Feeder cattle cash markets are mixed with demand softening for the heavier weight feeders but still holding strong for breeding stock and grass calves.

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TruckDomestic driver – MT-IDEnergy prices continue to move around in their wide trading range over the last three months. stocks of crude oil are near record highs and news of a deal with Iran’s nuclear program was initially WA hauls. Excellent pay thought to be negative since Iranian crude oil production would increase world stocks. However, the market bonus. Home on has remained in the upper half of the range for the last couple of weeks. The US dollarwith has stabilized after weekends. Nice equipment. the shellacking it took following the last FED meeting. That has helped keep foreign currencies and other dollar denominated markets stable as well. On Farm Help –Driving tractor, Louise Gartner Spectrum Commodities 800-888-9843

For Sale: INDIAN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Buckskin ~ Saddles USA Old Timer Knives Knife/Scissor Sharpening, Custom Framing, Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ 2-II:5-I

truck, irrigation and cattle feeding / handling. Mechanic – semi truck units, trailers, farm equipment. Competitive pay,bonus. East of Chinook, MT CALL 888-988-2283 or fax resume to 888-249-8752 4-II

Gifts and distinctive gif Promises in M fire places, so much more. Co out all your opt Water Court, 2380. Open 7

Help Wan Medical Cent Administrative Enrollment Sp hours/week). Contact Meg 406-357-2297. sweetmedicalce For Sale: Mountaineer 37.5 ft. Large queen bed. W screen TV. New awni shape! Low OBO. 406-26

For Sale: 1958 Tandem, Cat w/ 40k mi. H and water pum has been over Call American (406) 357-420 drive or for m

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Traegar grills for theSimmental first Redon &sale Black & Sim/Angus time ever! 10% off accessories or pellets with purchase of a new grill. Rebates are ending April Glasgow Stockyards soon, so stop 30 in to• Ezzies Locations in Havre, Harlem, Lunch at noon • Sale starts at 1 p.m. Malta and Glasgow. 11-I:1-I

Bull Sale

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50 Head Black Malta area: Many things are 15inHead Solid happening Malta over the Red Composite Holiday Season! Stores will be – Meaty11am-3pm – Moderate Framed – Easy Calving openThick on Sundays A. I. Sires Represented starting Nov.28th 'til Christmas. Black Angus – Foremost, Many late night openings for New Era Red Angus – Evolution, Pie Gridmaster, Total Package Christmas shopping. – Watch Black Simmental Frontier, Protege, Upgrade the Red Malta Chamber– Beef ad for Simmental King, Beef Maker, Prime Beef, Rushmore complete schedule. – 11-I:1-I Black Stabilizer Porterhouse, Trinity, Yosemite This herd has produced Prewett Interiors ~Your the top rate-of-gain steer 6 of the last 7 years at the NE Montana Fair. Home Store~"We sell Simmentals since 1969” Awesome “Breeding stuff!". Decor & Gifts, too. (406)2289844, 41prewett.int@ Don Nelson Floyd Nelson, Jr. nemont.net41, St. N., (406) 367-5261First • cell 263-5261 (406) 228-2024 • cell 263-5251 188 Nelson • Glasgow, MT 59230 PO Box 254 • Glasgow, MT 59230 Glasgow, MTRd.59230. Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30. 11-I:1-I For Sale: Four vacant lots For Sale: 1958 500 on Truck,the located in Ford Malta Tandem, Cat Diesel Engine corner of 9th Street East and w/ 40k mi.Avenue. Has newThe battery Central lots and water have citypump. waterTransmission & sewer on has overhauled. the been property as well $10,900 as power Guns - Chain Saws - Jewelry Call American Garage, and natural gas. This LLC is an - Movies & more. Start your (406) 357-4201 today to test excellent location for your new Christmas shopping at R-New drive or for more info. $32,000 11-I construction. Asking Trading Post! 624 First St. W., (108DH) 406-654-2273 www. Help Wanted: Sweet Havre, MT. Mon-Sat, 9amMissouriRiverRealty.com. Medical Center – Chinook.4-I 6:30pm. (406) 265-5057. 11-II

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Administrative Assistant/Ins. Enrollment Specialist (20-28 hours/week). Wage negotiable. Contact Meghan Morris at 406-357-2297. Applications at sweetmedicalcenter.org 11-II For Sale: 1999 Newmar Mountaineer Motor Home. 37.5 ft. Large slide-out. Rear queen bed. Washer/dryer. Flat screen TV. Wood flooring. New awning. Excellent shape! Low miles. $28,000 OBO. 406-265-8067. 11-II Gifts and More: Many distinctive gifts available at Promises in Malta. Real flame fire places, soda makers and much more. Come in and check out all your options. 578 Living Water Court, Malta. 6542380. Open 7am-6pm. 11-II

Christmas Trail: Travel the Annual Christmas Trail to Loma, Dec. 6-7, 10am-4pm. Stop & browse Loma history in the One-Room School House, the Old Chappel Depot & warm For Sale: Alfalfa-Grass up in the Little Shop all filled hay, round bales 1500- w/treasures of yesterday and 1600#. 306-267-5711 or today. Hwy 87 & 4th Ave. 11-II 306-267-4548. 11-I:12-I

For Sale: ARE topper for a 2009-2014 Dodge Ram 5-1/2' bed. $1,500, as is *Brand New*. Custom Collision Repair 406-265-8492. 4-II

Hickel Water Well Drilling: Free Estimates, Wells Drilled & Cleaned, Pump Sales & Service. Call 406-383-4363 (h) or 390-6254 (c). 4-I

Wed. Apr. 15 1pm

MILK RIVER ANGUS Lunch at noon Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook Contact: Clayton, 406-945-0850

Thurs. NELSON RANCH BULL SALE Apr. 30 Glasgow Stockyards 1pm Contact: Floyd, 406-263-5251 or Don, 406-263-5261 Private BEERY’S LAND AND LIVESTOCK Treaty Vida, MT Matt 406-979-5720 Joanne 406-773-5710 Private Treaty

FUNK ANGUS RANCH Yearling Angus Bulls 18mi NE, Frazer, MT Gary & Roxann Funk 406-392-5777

Private J-E RANCH Polled/Horned Herefords Treaty Plentywood, MT Arvid Eggen 406-895-2657 or Jay-De Eggen 406-671-7149 jbare@nemont.net

Try R-New Trading Post Check cashing services! Tax returns welcome! Available for verifiable checks only. Open Mon-Sat. 9AM-630PM. 642 1st ST, Havre. 265-5057. 4-I

Equipment For Sale: Chevy C65 Grain Truck, Case 8500 Air Drill, 96' Kenworth W900L, 3000+ ft of 10" pipe, New Holland 8770 Genesis MFWD Tractor, Ford 7740 MFWD Tractor. Call for more info 357-2769. 4-I Amazon Shoppers: Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc.? Visit www. smile.amazon.com. Purchases MUST be made through Amazon Smile to qualify. x

For Sale: Funk Angus Ranch has for sale Private Treaty yearling Angus bulls. Call Gary or Roxann, 406-392-5777. 4-I

Bull Sale: Nelson Ranch Bull Sale, April 30th at 1pm at Glasgow Stockyards. Call Floyd 406-263-5251 or Don 406-263-5261. 4-I

Private BAR STAR CATTLE Treaty Polled and Horned Herefords Chad and Stephanie Murnin 406-739-4303, 406-399-7811 barstarcattle@hotmail.com NEXT YEAR:

419 Madison Ave. Chester, MT

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Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Now distributing Essential Oils!

Call to shop after business hours:

406.460.1118

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For Sale: Two steel buildings, 40x50 and 60x80. Leave name and phone number. (406)222-5535. 10-II:4-II

Hay Hauling: $5/mile square bales, $6/mile round bales. Doubles hauling 44 round bales or 57 3x4 squares/load. MT and WY. Call 406-670-6551. 4-I

Dec. 2015 SHIPWHEEL CATTLE 2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com Feb. 2016 WITTKOPP ANGUS at Glasgow Stockyards Glasgow, MT Home 406-485-3552, Cell 974-3552 Feb. 2016 BULLS OF THE BIG SKY Billings Livestock Commision Billings, MT Mar. 2016 CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com 49th PARALLEL BLACK ANGUS BULL SALE Apr. 2016 Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. Mankota, Sask. 306-625-3676 Wed. NISSEN ANGUS, INC. Apr. 2016 Blaine County Fairgrounds, Chinook Jeff & Christie Nissen 406-357-2643 info@nissenangus.com; nissenangus.com Wed. BOWLES J5 REDS Apr. 2016 Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT Jim 406-539-3100, Brady 406-539-2102 bbowlesj5@yahoo.com Wed. R. MATH FARMS ANGUS SALE Apr. 2016 At the ranch, Whitewater, MT Bob Math 406-674-5562 Mon. NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS SALE Apr. 2016 Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook www.montanasnorthernpremier.com Kelly McCracken, 406-262-2347 or Kim Peterson, 406-945-0544

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April 15, 2015......................................................................... Volume XIII Issue 8.............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 14 In the land of the free, home of the brave, lies the Treasure State in all its grandeur, and unless you’re a newcomer here you’ve heard and felt the heartbeat of Montana’s economy, appearing in the form of Agriculture. Tricia’s Trader celebrates all that is Montana Ag by acknowledging the agencies, organizations and people who serve as the voice for their industry--not always unified, but absolutely passionate and devoted to their respective purposes. Since it’s impossible for the Ag Industry not to intertwine with utilization of this state’s natural resources, you’ll see features that discuss those industries as well. If you’ve ever wondered what all these groups do, what they stand for, who they support and why, you will never be handed a better opportunity to learn than in Tricia’s Trader over the course of 2015 and 2016, where we examine each faction in detail.

AG SERIES:

A Tour of the Montana Department of Agriculture

by Jeanie Siggaard I am sure it comes as no surprise to read that agriculture is Montana’s #1 industry. A leisurely, cross-country drive reveals acre after rolling acre of corn, wheat, alfalfa, barley . . .you get the idea. Then, there is the often told joke about Montana having more cattle than people. According to 2012 statistics, there are 2.5 cows for every person in the state. However, the amount of hard work, planning, and innovation it takes to ensure the continued success of agriculture in Montana, from the smallest operation to the largest, just might take you by surprise. This is where the Montana Department of Agriculture shines. Equipped with a variety of programs, educational opportunities, training, and support on national and international levels, the department is a goldmine of information and services that producers and consumers are encouraged to utilize. Let’s take a stroll through the website to see what the department has to offer. First stop is the Agricultural Development Division, responsible for promotion and enhancement of agriculture in Montana. Contained within this division you will discover: the Rural Development Bureau, which offers information on the Agriculture Finance and State Hail Insurance Programs; the Wheat and Barley Bureau, which promotes research for all facets of wheat and barley production; the Agriculture Marketing and Business Development Bureau, which provides several services, including grants, marketing, and product development. The fourth bureau that falls under the Agricultural Development Division is the Montana State Grain Laboratory Bureau. This laboratory furnishes impartial grain inspections and grading, and is the only official U.S.D.A. lab in Montana. Next up is the Agricultural Sciences Division (ASD). The ASD is where you find the rules and regulations pertaining to pesticides, ground water, noxious weeds, fertilizers, pest management, quarantines, etc. The ASD includes the Commodity Services Bureau, Laboratory Bureau, and Agricultural Services Bureau. The Commodity Services Bureau is in charge of enforcing the laws and regulations associated with, among other things, nurseries, produce, fertilizer, and organic certification, including management of field operations. The Laboratory Bureau takes care of chemical analysis services for feed, fertilizer, and pesticides. Enforcement of laws applicable to the control and monitoring of pests resides with the Agricultural Services Bureau. Various areas of responsibility include weed control, quarantines, insect and disease surveys, and carry over into the licensing and registration of pesticides, applicators, and dealers. Educational services are also offered in relation to pesticides, pesticide disposal, and the protection of ground water. The proverbial “last but not least” in the basic structure of Montana’s Department of Agriculture, is the Central Services Division. This is where all things administrative happen. Everything from budgeting, human resources, and payroll, to maintenance of the website and legal support of programs within the department are housed here. Now, for specifics on how this affects you, whether you are a producer, consumer, or both. Jayson O’Neill, Public Information Specialist/Special Projects, is the man you want to talk to. He is excited about what the Montana Department of Agriculture has to offer. “We do a lot of certification in conjunction with the U.S.D.A. and other organizations: feed, pesticide, and fertilizer certifications. Any producers looking to use these products can come to us and get the information they need. Producers have been complimentary of our outreach efforts.” O’Neill is a staunch supporter of the organic certification and labeling programs. “The department certifies all organic operations. When you buy produce certified organic by the Montana Department of Agriculture . . . these labels are not put on lightly,”

he says, referring not only to organic labeling, but the Made in Montana, Montana Grown, and Native American Made labeling as well. Another program the department offers encourages the implementation of food processing within the state. “A lot of raw products are shipped out-of-state,” says O’Neill. We offer grants to help businesses get started in food processing.” It is difficult to get funding because typically 1-2 million dollars in requests are made yearly for the 500,000 dollars available. O’Neill wishes there were more businesses aware of the Growth in Agriculture Program. This program is accompanied by a 1.3 million dollar grant from the U.S.D.A. to promote expansion of pulse crops such as lentils, dry peas, and chick peas. “We need to take the next step from raw products to processed. Right now there is a company interested in using pulse crops for protein products instead of soy.” A program O’Neill would like to see used more often is Driftwatch, an interactive mapping program that displays the locations of apiaries and organic crops allowing producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators to work together for the protection of these crops. “Driftwatch is a great program that protects apiaries,” says O’Neill. “With colony collapse, this is a tool for applicators that spray pesticides and herbicides to check and see what apiaries might be affected by spraying. It’s just a good way to let neighbors know what you are doing.” The Farm to School Program is another program O’Neill wants to see utilized. “Thirty-seven percent of school districts in Montana integrate local foods into school lunches. In 2012, we were ranked #3, last year, #9,” he says. These rankings come from an index that monitors the use of local foods in all 50 states, called the Locavore Index, published by www.strollingoftheheifers.com. Rankings are determined using statistics on the number of farmer’s markets, community supported agricultural operations, food hubs, farm stands, online sales, and school districts with active Farm-to-School programs. “We are not lacking,” O’Neill says of the numbers, “but other states continue to push it.” Consumers will find a wealth of information on the website as well. In fact, consumers have an entire page dedicated to putting them in touch with state-wide activities related to the agricultural community. If Farmer’s Markets are your cup of tea, you will find a downloadable, interactive map on the website. Locations, market days, start dates, hours of operation, and contact info are there to help you plan an outing. Do you fancy being part of a cattle drive, or perhaps crave a quiet get-away on a guest ranch? How about winding your way through a corn maze, or would you rather pick pumpkins from a pumpkin patch? Are you a history buff in search of a museum, or perhaps a wine connoisseur in search of a winery? You will find links providing you with the when, where, how, and why of these, and many other activities. This year, there is a new product the Montana Department of Agriculture is using to get the word out about the importance agriculture holds for our state. It is the Grown in Montana magazine. Available on-line and in hard copy, the magazine promotes agriculture through articles showcasing the hard work that goes into maintaining a strong agricultural economy. With over thirty programs designed to assist in the success of your agricultural enterprise, the Montana Department of Agriculture has your back. Take the tour at www. agr.mt.gov.

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