AUGUST 2017
Vol. XVIII No. 7 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com
Agriculture Fire and Drought Assistance Hotline As drought conditions worsen and fires burn throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture has launched the Agriculture Fire and Drought Assistance Hotline. The hotline will serve as a tool to help connect those affected to available resources, programs and donations, as well as to provide information on how others can help. Questions related to hay/feed donations, livestock, fencing, and transportation can be directed to the hotline. The hotline number is 1-844-515-1571 and will be staffed 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. “Montana’s agriculture industry has been disproportionately impacted by disasters this year, both drought and fire,” said MDA Director Ben Thomas. “There’s currently a major need for resources and there’s been an overwhelming swell of support from folks across the state and throughout the country. We saw a need to get information out about resources available and ways to help connect people to those resources.” Montana Agriculture Fire & Drought Assistance Hotline 1-844-515-1571 Monday-Friday, 8 am–5 pm The hotline is not an emergency number, if you are in an emergency please call 911.
AUCTION SALES
Aug. 1-Aug 21, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Beeler Estate, Online...... A2 Aug. 1-Aug 24, Shobe Auction & Realty, Trophy Wildlife Mounts & Rugs, Online...................................................................................................................... A3 Aug. 1-Aug 31, Pate Auction Inc, Online............................................................ A5 Aug. 17, Shobe Auction & Realty, Bubbling Springs Ranch Equipment, Stanford..................................................................................................................... A9 Aug. 19-20...... South Central Montana Antique Tractor & Machinery, Threshing Bee, Huntley Project......................................................................................... A7 Aug. 26, Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders, Lewistown............................... A7 Aug. 29, Shobe Auction & Realty, White Pine Ranch Equipment, Grass Range. ............................................................................................................................ A9 Sept. 2, RK Statewide Auctions, Jim & Darlene Russell Estate, Miles City.. A26 Sept. 9, Burow’s Auction Service, Barb Rathbun Estate, Gilford.................. A31 Sept. 12-18, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Large Ag Equipment, Online.... .......................................................................................................................... A32 Sept. 16, Weaver Auctions, Dream Catcher Stables & Consignment, Clinton..A34
PRIVATE TREATY
Feddes Herefords, Manhattan...........................................................................A11 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood...............................................................................A11 McMurry Cattle, Billings.....................................................................................A11
Beef Quality Assurance stockmanship clinic
By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Nebraska Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) stockmanship clinic on August 22 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 West Hwy 30, in North Platte. The program will start at 3:30 p.m. with a welcome, followed by a presentation on the National Beef Quality audit and antibiotic stewardship from Nebraska Extension Educator Rob Eirich. Following the presentation, stockmanship expert Curt Pate will provide a stockmanship clinic and demonstration. For more than a decade, Pate has been conducting demonstrations and clinics on showmanship, colt starting, horsemanship and safety. His abilities conducting both horsemanship and stockmanship demonstrations along with his ability as an effective communicator have made him a sought after clinician both on the national and international scene. There will be a social at 6:30 p.m. followed by an evening CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
Approximately 82 ton of hay donated by local ranchers will be heading to eastern Montana to help out those affected by the recent fires. Trucking was donated by Zeb Engstrom of Whitlash and 2 trucks belonging to Speedy Butte Trucking out of Idaho (who were in the area). Roosevelt Service, Chester; Fraser’s Oil Inc., of Inverness and Northern Livestock Video Auction have donated fuel. Ranchers making donations include Derek and Joe Sisk, Galata; Ace Diemert, Lothair; Jim and Jake Fritz, Dan and John Wolery, Colin and Julie Lybeck, Harmon Ranch, and Gary and Gay Buffington of Chester. If you would like to make feed, fencing or monetary donations the following websites have an extensive list of people to contact. Go to Montana Stockgrowers Association www.mtbeef.org; Northern Ag Network www.northernag.net; or your local extension agent could get you going in the right direction.
Wildfire recovery assistance to ag producers in Montana
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners impacted by 2017 wildfires across Montana. NRCS is accepting applications for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist with livestock grazing deferment, damaged fence and post removal, livestock fencing, water facility development, critical area plantings, and cover crops. NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications for 2017 wildfire recovery funding must be submitted by August 15, 2017. “NRCS in Montana is prepared to assist landowners in dealing with the effects of wildfires and dry weather conditions,” said Lisa Coverdale, NRCS state conservationist for Montana. “We want to work with landowners to help them address fire related resource concerns on their farm or ranch operations.”
High winds, low humidity, and prolonged dry conditions led to the summer wildfires in several Montana counties, and many landowners are faced with making plans for recovery after the wildfires. Landowners impacted by recent wildfires are encouraged to contact their local NRCS office to seek assistance. NRCS can provide technical and financial assistance to install measures that address resource concerns caused by the wildfires. “We want to provide assistance that will help landowners and livestock producers accelerate the recovery of affected agricultural land and rebuild their infrastructure,” Coverdale said. Landowners should visit their local NRCS office to apply for EQIP. Applications will be ranked, and those approved for funding will be offered a contract. Additional fire-related information can be found on the Montana NRCS website at www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov
Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab open house
By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News made over the years, including while he The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s conducted beef cattle nutrition research at (UNL) Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Gudmundsen. Stockmanship expert, Curt will host its 18th annual open house August Pate will also share his teachings and dem23 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The beef cattle onstrations. Businesses, services and assoresearch facility is three miles north and five ciations supporting the beef cattle industry miles east of Whitman. will participate. Activities, demonstrations Presentations will be given on various CONTINUED ON PAGE A3 aspects of cattle and natural resources management. Don Adams, who recently retired from Nebraska Extension, will present on the many important research findings he Deadline for September issue is August 30 Advertiser Index Page B1
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