Trader's Dispatch - December 2021

DECEMBER 2021

Vol. XXII No. 11 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

Sugar Beet and Malt Barley symposium

Montana State University Extension The Mountain States Crop Education Association (MSCEA) will host the Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium on January 12-13, 2022. The event will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana.

The first day of the event will focus on barley production. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including precision agriculture, and disease, nutrient, and weed management. Featured speakers include Lester Jones, National Beer Wholesalers Association; Raj Khosla, Kansas State University; and Clain Jones and Uta McKelvy, both with Montana State University (MSU) Extension.

The second day will focus on sugar beet-related topics, with Scott Herndon, keynote speaker and Vice President and General Counsel of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Other presentations will highlight soil fertility, soil microbiome improvement, and pest management.

A complete agenda can be found on the MSCEA website, https://www.mountainstateag.org.

The 2022 symposium will also feature nationally-known ag commentator and agriculturalist Damian Mason. Mason will discuss trends and issues impacting the future of food and agriculture.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Dec. 1 - 14, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Humphreys Equipment, Online.............................................................................................................. A4 Dec. 1 - 17, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Blain Ag & Construction Equipment, Online................................................................................................ A5 Jan. 16, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton, MT................................. A8

PRODUCTION SALES

Jan. 14, Diamond Bar S Simmental & SimAngus, Great Falls MT................. A4 Feb. 19, Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT........................................................... A6 Mar. 21, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT..................................... A17

NRCS accepting applications for the ACEP

USDA NRCS News Release The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) enrollment option. While NRCS accepts easement applications year-round, applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by January 28, 2022.

“Agricultural Land Easements are one of the many tools available to landowners for the long-term protection of working lands which build sustainable agriculture, manage future development or protect critical habitat for wildlife,” said Allen Persinger, NRCS assistant state conservationist for easement programs in Montana.

ACEP-ALE provides financial assistance to eligible entities, including land trusts and state and local units of government, for purchasing easements that protect the agricultural use and conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses of the land. In the case of working farms, the program helps farmers and ranchers keep their land in agriculture. Landowners interested in an ACEP-ALE easement must enter into an agreement with an eligible entity to be considered for enrollment into the program. Find a list of CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

Strong winds, drought conditions and low humidity make for TERRIBLE outcomes. Central Montana’s small town of Denton suffered an extreme loss. Homes were destroyed in the wildfire that swept through the plains on Wednesday, December 1, evacuating the small town. Their small grocery store, garages, vehicles, etc. have been destroyed. Dutton State Bank and Opportunity Bank have accounts set up for the displaced people and an online auction called Denton Fire Relief Fund is currently being held and a live one will be held at a later date. (Photo by Fergus County Sheriff’s Office).

Crop production update and meeting The Northwestern Ag Research Center will hold its annual Winter Meeting on January 13, 2022 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell, Montana. The event features speakers from across the state who will be presenting on the following topics: • Winter canola potential in Northwestern MT cropping systems: Dr. Clint Beiermann, Northwestern Ag. Research Center-MSU • Three years of research of various alfalfa dormancy & nutrient and water use: Dr. Jessica Torrion, Northwestern Ag. Research Center -MSU • Using N and P fertilizer efficiently to maximize profit: Dr. Clain Jones, Land Re-

PRIVATE TREATY

Central Montana Tarentaise, Fort Benton MT.......... A19 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT............. A21 Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT................................... A31 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT............................ A31 JK Ranches, Huson MT............................................. A18 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT........................ A6 Maloney Angus & Simmental, Turner MT................... A5 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT..................................... A31 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT.................................. A6

sources and Environmental Sciences-MSU • Spring wheat breeding update: Dr. Jason Cook, Plant Science and Plant PathologyMSU • Impact of N and water inputs to warmseason forages: Dr. Jessica Torrion, Northwestern Ag. Research Center -MSU • Managing weeds on Montana rangeland: Dr. Jane Mangold, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences-MSU • Spring wheat weed management: Dr. Clint Beiermann, Northwestern Ag. Research Center -MSU The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9.00 am and conclude at 3.00 pm.

RSVP is required by January 6, 2022.

Contact NWARC at (406) 755-4303 to RSVP. For virtual (zoom) option, please email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu so we can email you the link.

4 CCA/CEU credits will be available.

Pesticide applicator credits available: private ag. pest (2), dealer (2), ag plant pest (2), forest pest (1), dem. & research pest (2), regulatory weed (1).

ADVERTISING DEADLINE The deadline for January issue is WEDNESDAY, Dec 29.

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Sugar Beet and Malt Barley symposium CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Pesticide applicator and certified crop advisor (CCA) credits will be available. Symposium registration and other details are available online at https://www.mountainstateag. org. Pre-registration for the event is $35 per day and on-site registration will be $40 per day. Please note that a convenience fee will be added to online transactions. A special hotel rate of $96 per night is available until December 28.

For more information, contact Callie Cooley at 406-256-2828.

NRCS accepting applications for the ACEP CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

entities eligible to hold ACEP-ALE easements in Montana and additional information at www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov.

To learn about ACEP-ALE and other technical and financial assistance available through NRCS, call your local USDA Service Center or visit www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov.

MT Pulse Crop Committee seeks proposals

NEW HEADACHE RACK DESIGN: 4” WIDE, LOUVERED, STRIP LIGHTING AND BACK-LIT NAME BADGE 3.5” SQUARE TUBING ARMS ON ALL MODELS 8” LONGER ARMS ON SINGLE WHEEL BEDS COMPREHENSIVE LED BED LIGHTING FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES 3 FORMS OF CONTROL

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee invites proposals to fund research, market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry.

The Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry through research, promotion, and market development of pulse crops grown in Montana. A complete Request for Proposal and list of guidelines, eligibility requirements and application procedures are available on the Montana Department of Agriculture’s website. The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will determine funding awards.

Research proposals are due by December 17, 2021 and must be submitted through the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council. Examples of research areas include, but are not limited to: breeding and genetics, nutrition and health, crop management and sustainability, food technology, and processing and product innovation.

Marketing Proposals must be submitted through the AmpliFund system by 5:00 pm MST on March 1, 2022.

Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: marketing assessments, promotional campaigns and trade show exhibitions, and projects that expand international and domestic markets.

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee’s mission is to invest in and deliver support for marketing, research, education, and policy development programming that improves return on investment for the pulse producers of Montana. Learn more at agr.mt.gov.

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

December 2021 — Vol. XXII No. 11 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

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Tapeworm trap Tapeworms are vile little creatures. They take up residence in your intestines, feed on the food you ingest, and then steal all the nutrients for themselves. These days, they’re not so much of a problem (at least in the First World, except when people misuse them as part of a fad diet), but throughout history tapeworms have wreaked havoc on the human body.

In 1854 an Indiana doctor named Alpheus Myers invented a tapeworm-removal device that didn’t “employ medicines: or cause much injury.” Myer’s gadget was a cross between a plumbing snake and a fishing pole. After fasting for a day to make you tapeworm hungry, you swallow the device–a three-inch-long metal trap on the end of a metal chain. The trap went into the stomach; the other end hung out of the person’s mouth. The trap, outfitted with “any nutritious material,” would lure the worm and grasp its head, at which point you would pull out the trap, and the tapeworm along with it.

##### Q: What did the banana say to the doctor?

A: “I’m not peeling well.” ##### Funny, those road signs: “Caution - Watch for children!” I mean, how dangerous can a child be?

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MFBF Campaign Seminar registration now open

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Registration for the 2022 Montana Farm Bureau Campaign Seminar is now open. The two-day, interactive, comprehensive seminar takes place February 10-11, 2022 at the Delta Colonial Inn in Helena. It covers everything from selecting your campaign theme and setting up your campaign structure as well as how to manage money and how to win.

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) developed the training with input from political consultants and staff from both major political parties. It’s designed for candidates running for public office, their spouses, their managers and individuals interested in running for political office. American Farm Bureau provides a qualified facilitator for the seminar.

Representative Ken Walsh, a retired banker and rancher from Twin Bridges, attended the campaign school in 2020 and was elected to House District 71 later that year. Because of his hard work and support of rural issues during the 2021 Legislative Session, Walsh received the MFBF Rookie of the Year Award.

“The MFBF Campaign school provides an excellent way to get your campaign organized and planned. The teacher is dynamic, intuitive and helps line out your campaign from start to finish,” said Walsh. “A benefit is meeting other candidates you may be working with in the future. Running for an elected office can be intimidating, but you will have the confidence to run a competitive campaign upon completion of this course. The MFBF Campaign Seminar will provide you with tools to be successful.”

The seminar is open to all candidates running or considering running for any political office. Montana Farm Bureau members receive a discounted rate of $150; other participants pay $200. Candidates are welcome to bring along a spouse or campaign manager for an additional fee.

The registration and hotel deadlines are January 15, 2022.

Call the Delta Colonial Hotel, 406-443-2100, and request the MFBF room block rate of $129/night for hotel reservations.

To register for the campaign seminar and more information, visit www.mfbf.org or contact Rachel Cone at 406-587-3153 or rachelc@mfbf.org.

Heifer weight gain strategy

K-State Research and Extension News As the holiday season gatherings begin, many are seeing those bathroom scales numbers adjust in a less than favorable direction. However, for pregnant heifers that are too thin, late fall is a good time to make dietary adjustments ahead of spring calving, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.

Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, veterinarian Bob Larson talked about the needed weight gains so that the heifers calve in the right body condition.

“The target is to have the heifers gain a pound or pound and a half per day,” Larson said.

With that amount of daily gain, beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster added: “At calving, those heifers should be at 80% of their mature weight.”

The need for supplementation will be influenced by the quality of the hay that they are eating, he said.

“If the hay was put up before there were seed heads, it is probably good quality, but if it was more mature at the time of cutting, then producers will want to get the hay tested to know what they are feeding,” Lancaster said.

The type of grass that the hay comes from also makes a difference in its nutritional quality, said the experts.

“Hay made from a cool season grass will likely have enough protein in it to meet her nutritional needs, but warm season grass hay may be borderline for protein and could require supplementation,” Lancaster said.

Soybean hulls, distiller’s grains or wheat middlings are good choices for supplements, according to Lancaster.

If heifers are too thin there are associated health challenges, Larson said.

“Once they are pregnant, the dam’s body will give the calf what it needs nutritionally so even if she becomes thin, she will maintain her pregnancy,” Larson said. “However, heifers that are thin at calving are more likely to have calving difficulties and are slow to resume fertile estrous cycles.”

Lancaster added: “Mid-pregnancy is when a heifer is at her lowest nutritional needs, so if you want to put weight on her, this is a great time to do it.”

To hear more of this discussion, listen to the Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci.org/2021/10/31/listenerquestion-post-drought-management-eliminating-pregnancyloss-internal-parasite-treatment/).

New Military and Veteran Services Office to serve Montana

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UM News Service The University of Montana (UM) aneducation.” nounces the new Military and Veteran Among the first actions taken in NovemServices Office (https://www.umt.edu/vetber was to waive the application fee for erans/) to better recruit and serve Montana veteran students. Over the coming months, veterans and military members.

Beckwith will lead proactive efforts to make Patrick Beckwith will lead the office it easier for military-affiliated students to to enhance services and expand outreach, continue their education and workforce which will work with veterans, active training at UM. Maloney Angus + Simmental duty, National Guard, Reserve and family The UM Military and Veteran Services members to turn their education benefits Office will incorporate the existing VETS Turner, Montana into degrees that lead to lives and careers Office, which serves as a liaison between Commercial Cattlemen: of impact. students, UM and the VA. Reap the benefits of cross-breeding!

“UM is fiercely committed to tearing There are currently 250 veterans enrolled A crossbred cow can produce more calves per down the barriers that keep veterans and in UM, in addition to 129 family members lifetime, increase net calving rate, increase active duty military members from using and dependents of veterans or service memtheir hard-earned education benefits,” said bers and 19 active National Guardsmen and weaning weight, and stay in the herd longer.

Seth Bodnar, UM president and a major in women and Reservists. the Montana Army National Guard. “This To support military-affiliated students 30 Yearling and 10 two-year-old hand picked, new office will put the needs of our militaryat UM, visit https://www.umt.edu/veterregistered bulls available spring 2022. affiliated students first so that they can ans/give.php to make a gift online. UM continue their education right here at UM.” supporters who prefer to make a gift by To request a catalog, or more information on “UM’s Military and Veteran Services phone, please call 800-443-2593 or mail a herd sires or our operation, Office is devoted to improving support financial gift to the University of Montana Visit our website: www.maloneyangussimmental.com systems and growing our military-affiliated Foundation, noting the Military and Veteran community,” said Beckwith, the new direcOr call (406) 654-7115 or (406) 399-6727 Services Office, at P.O. Box 7159, Missoula, tor. “At UM, we understand what it means MT 59807-7159. to serve, and we recognize the importance of a seamless and welcoming transiAl & Gary Blain • Ag & Construction Equipment tion for military-affiliated Billings, MT students.”

Prior to taking over the new office, Beckwith graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., served a decade as an active duty Army officer and is currently serving in the Montana Army National Guard.

The new UM Military and Veteran Services Office will focus on four key areas of emphasis: • Conduct outreach and recruit eligible students to increase enrollment among veterans, active duty military and families.

• Work with eligible students to certify and process VA benefits.

AG/LIVESTOCK EQT • Collaborate with UM CONSTRUCTION EQT academic departments to support transfer credits and AUCTIONEERS NOTE design academic programs for students that meet the most pressing needs facing ATTACHMENTS Montana. & MISC • Create a transition proTRUCKS & TRAILERS gram for incoming miliLIVESTOCK/HORSE tary-affiliated students and TRAILERS ensure their success at UM. To improve proactive outreach to military-affiliated students across Montana and INSPECTION: Available daily • For operating equipment, contact Charlie 406-591-1683 the country, the UM Military and Veteran Services Office will report to UM’s Division of Enrollment Management.

“There are more veterans per capita in Montana than almost any other state in the nation,” said Mary Kreta, UM associate vice president for enrollment.

“It is not only a priority for this university, but it is a responsibility to our state to work harder to ensure more For more info, hundreds of photos & bidding registration, visit our website …… veterans, military members and families use their eduBillings, MT (406) 652-2266 cation benefits to access an

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

Coming 2-year old Hereford Bulls & Yearling Hereford Bulls For Sale Private Treaty

Justin Wichman (406) 350-3123

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K.L. Slagsvold Herefords Since 1922

Performance tested bulls and heifers

For sale private treaty at the ranch Kenny Lars (406) 584-7571 cell (406) 939-0252 671 Fas 470 • Lindsay, MT 59339

Selling coming two-year old Horned Hereford bulls at the ranch Plevna, Montana February 19, 2022 Sparks Herefords Contact: Tom (406-778-2320) or Will (406-853-6758) for more information

Cattle & guest ranch honored with Montana Leopold Conservation Award

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest ture, doing ranch work or representing Farm Ranch was recognized as the recipient of Bureau, when Kelly said something, you the 2021 Montana Leopold Conservation could take it to the bank. He led by example Award® during the 102nd Montana Farm with his positive influences on the landscape Bureau (MFBF) Annual Convention. Given and in people’s lives.” in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo This is the third year the Leopold ConLeopold, the prestigious award recognizes servation Award® has been presented in farmers, ranchers and forestland owners Montana. Conni and Craig French, Phillips who inspire others with their dedication to County Farm Bureau members, received the land, water and wildlife habitat management award in 2020, with Bill and Dana Milton, on private, working land. The award was Musselshell County Farm Bureau, receiving officially announced during the Montana the award in 2019.

Range Tour in September.

Sand County Foundation and national Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest sponsor American Farmland Trust present Ranch, located near Townsend in Broadwathe Leopold Conservation Award to private ter County, is owned by the Flynn family. landowners in 23 states for extraordinary The late Kelly Flynn, who served in the achievement in voluntary conservation. The Montana Legislature from 2010 to 2018, Montana Department of Natural Resources passed away earlier this year. The ranch and Conservation’s Rangeland Resources is operated by his wife, Jill Flynn, and the Committee presents the $10,000 award in families of their daughters, Shannon and Montana.

Siobhan. The family receives $10,000 and Applications are now open for the 2022 a crystal award for being selected.

Montana Leopold Conservation Award®.

Kelly Flynn was a long-time Montana Nominations may be submitted on behalf of Farm Bureau member and remembered for a landowner, or landowners may nominate his dedication to the state, his ranch, the themselves. An independent panel of agrienvironment and the Farm Bureau. cultural and conservation leaders reviews MFBF Executive Vice President John the applications.

Youngberg noted, “Kelly was one of the The application can be found at www. hardest working and most driven leaders sandcountyfoundation.org/ApplyLCA. I’ve known. Whether he was in the legisla-

What is soil made of?

Bulls are at the ranch Can be viewed along with the cows and herd bulls.

Also on Facebook or www.sparksherefords.com

Soil Science Society of America Soils can look like they are a homogeneous material. But in reality, soil contains solid particles of different sizes and different types. The October 18th Soils Matter blog explains what soil is made of.

According to blogger Erik Brevik, soils are composed of mineral and organic solids, water, and air. Plants, animals, and microorganisms living in the soil affect the soil properties we observe, especially the amount of organic matter and the soil texture.

Minerals in soil and how they are weathered The mineral particles in soil form as rocks and minerals break into smaller pieces or change into other minerals due to “weathering.” Geologic processes such as flowing water and ice, growth of plant roots, heating and cooling of rocks, and rocks bumping into one another can break the rocks into smaller pieces. This is physical weathering: only the size of the particle has changed. The smaller particles are the same kind of rock or mineral as the larger particles from which they came.

Chemical and biological weathering, in contrast, changes rocks or minerals into other types of rock or even minerals through chemical or biological reactions, often with water that contains dissolved materials. The particles also may be smaller, but they are no longer like the rock or mineral from which they came.

Organic matter Soil is home to the largest biodiversity on earth. Soil microbes (bacteria, fungi, and others) do lots of work to break down the plant and animal material left in soil. Earthworms, ants and other insects join in this effort to recycle dead materials into useful organic matter. If these organisms didn’t break down dead plant matter and other items, that refuse would just build up! This organic matter is like a sponge that helps retain water and nutrients in the soil.

This nutrient-rich substance can also be called humus (not hummus, which is ground chickpeas). It’s called “organic” matter because the most common element in the dead materials is carbon – and thus “organic” by nature. The finished product of your compost pile is also rich in organic matter.

We want to keep as much carbon in the soil – in the form of organic matter – as possible. There are many things you can do at home to help this.

To read the entire blog, visit https://soilsmatter.wordpress. com/2021/10/15/what-is-soil-made-of/.

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2018 John Deere 560M (WI), Stk 2018 John Deere 560M (HA), Stk #70533, 10,000 Bales, Big Tires, #70823, 15,000 Bales, 1000 PTO, Netwrap & Twine, MegaWide PickMoisture Tester & Bale Pushbar, up, Kept Inside When Not Being MegaWide Nice & Straight, Chains Used..................................$34,800 & Sprockets In Good Shape.......... ..........................................$29,000

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2017 John Deere 946 (BF), Stk #67954, Has The Proven V10 Steel Conditioner, Hydraulic Tilt, 13-ft. Cutting Width, Drawbar Hitch with 1000 PTO, Used On Mostly Irrigated Fields....................$23,500

2017 John Deere 956 (WI), Stk #71937, One Owner Unit, Steel Conditioner, Unit Will Have New Turtles & Blades, Will Be Serviced & Oil Changed In The Cutterbar.... ..........................................$29,000

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TRUCK FOR SALE

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MSU Extension cropping seminars slated

Karen Forseth, MSU Extension, Teton County Cort will provide information on what he Montana State University (MSU) Extenhas seen from a state level. sion will host the free, annual Cropping There is no charge for the seminars, and Seminar series January 10-14th in Great all producers are encouraged to attend. The Falls, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Shelby, Great Falls seminar will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Havre, Chester, Fort Benton, and Stanford. with registration. The Choteau, Conrad, Cut Speakers will cover wheat stem sawfly Bank, Shelby, Havre, Chester, Fort Benton, management and new research; new crop and Stanford seminars will begin at 8:30 variety trials, and IPM concerns; forage a.m. with registration. management practices during drought and Both commercial and private pesticide conditions that influence nitrate toxicity; licensing recertification credits will be and building relationships between local available. residents and newcomers.

Dates, locations, and contact numbers David Weaver, MSU Professor with for each cropping seminar are listed below: Department of Land Resources and EnviJanuary 10 ronmental Sciences, will present on man• Great Falls at Montana Expo Park Padagement and research projects of the wheat dock Club (400 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT stem sawfly. Dr. Weaver’s research focuses 59401). Contact Rose Malisani at 406-454on sustainable management of agricultural 6980 pests. He focuses on integrated pest manJanuary 11 agement methods such as biological control, • Choteau at the Stage Stop Inn (1005 host plant resistance, and chemical ecology.

Main Avenue North Choteau, MT 59422).

The key pest he works with is the wheat Contact Karen Forseth at 406-466-2491 stem sawfly, which cannot be managed us• Conrad at the Pondera Shooting Sports ing conventional agricultural inputs.

Complex (972 Granite Road Conrad, MT Hayes Goosey, MSU Extension Forage 59425). Contact Adriane Good at 406-271Specialist, has been invited to speak on 4053 forage management during drought. Many January 12 farmers hayed their cereal grain crops for • Cut Bank at the Glacier County Library livestock forage as it is a viable option durbasement (21 1st Ave SE Cut Bank, MT ing catastrophic weather such as hail and 59427). Contact Kari Lewis at 406-873drought. Hayes will speak about high nitrate 2239 toxicity from drought conditions and how • Shelby at the Toole County Ambulance producers can assist in lowering nitrates and Barn (825 Oilfield Avenue Shelby, MT the procedure of nitrate testing. Dr. Goosey 59474). Contact Kim Woodring at 406will wrap up his presentation on integrated 424-8350 pest management for forages. Many insects January 13 such as weevils and grasshoppers can dam• Havre at the Hill County Fairgrounds age forages and reduce forage production.

4-H Chuckwagon (1676 US Highway 2 Producers will learn about forage pests and West, Havre, MT 59501). Contact Colleen best control methods.

Pegar at 406-400-2333 Kent McVay, Montana State University • Chester at Our Savior’s Lutheran Extension Cropping Systems Specialist loChurch Fellowship Hall (10 East Madison cated at the Southern Agricultural Research Avenue, Chester, MT 59522). Contact Jesse Center in Huntley, Montana will travel to Fulbright at 406-759-5625 the Golden Triangle to present on cereal January 14 grain varieties. Dr. McVay will bring his • Fort Benton at the Ag Center (1205 20th extensive knowledge on new and current Street Ft. Benton, MT 59442). Contact Tyler varieties in cereal grains and how varieties Lane at 406-622-3751 performed in the last growing season. He • Stanford at the City Hall (102 Cenwill also touch on cereal grain integrated tral Stanford, MT 59479). Contact Katie pest management.

Hatlelid at 406-566-2277 Cort Jensen, Chief Attorney at the MonMSU Extension is an ADA/EO/AA/ tana Department of Agriculture, will bring veteran’s preference employer and provider his perspective on building relationships of educational outreach. If participants rebetween new Montana residents and longquire accommodation for a disability to time residents. Many Montana cities and participate, they are asked to notify the local towns have seen an influx of out of state Extension office prior to the event. residents moving into Montana and there has been a need for landowner education.

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During the Pondera County 4-H Awards Day on November 7, the Pondera County 4-H Ambassadors each recognized an adult that has made a positive impact in their 4-H careers. Each ambassador recognized an adult who has helped them with club work, project work, and fairground improvements. Pictured are (back row): Breauna Erickson, Roger Erickson, Stacy Eneboe, Sadie Vermulm, Tala Eneboe, Steve Clark, Brae Eneboe, Jeremy Curry, Cody Waldusky, Cole Waldusky, Tim Salois. Front row: Lydia Vermulm, Payton Vermulm, Misty Vermulm, Tabi Vermulm. Not pictured but thanked was Gabby Drishinski.

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MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE

Cattle - right hip Horses - right shoulder

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Phone (406) 248-5084 2002 Freightliner FL60 Service Truck 260 hp ISB Cummins, 6 speed Allison, AC, PS, AB, 99,000 miles, 26,000 gvw, 85 cfm compressor, 20 gpm hydraulics, 12-ft. service body, 60% 22.5 tires......................$17,500 1994 Peterbilt 378 12 Yard Dump 350 hp Cat, Jake, 13 speed, AC, PS, 90% 22.5 tires, 220” wheelbase, steel frame, spring suspension, lift axle, 16.5-ft. box, air gate. Runs and drives good............................$36,500 2003 Mustang 1155 Telehandler 3003 hours, John Deere 4.5 turbo diesel, 4x4, 4-wheel steer, 11,000 lb capacity, 55-ft. lift height, auxiliary hydraulics, QC, 60” forks, foam filled tires @ 85%, outriggers. Runs and works great..................$47,500 1998 Volvo Roll-Off 370 hp M11 Cummins, Jake, 5 speed, Allison, AC, PS, lift axle, full lockers, 18,000 lb front, 40,000 lb rears, roll tarp, 22ft. Cascade roll-off, 70% 22.5 tires, 307,000 miles.....$29,500 2007 Takeuchi TB135 4500 hours, 2 speed travel, auxiliary hydraulics, 30” QC bucket, 64” blade, 50% tracks, 11-ft. dig depth, 7600 lb weight.

Runs and works great.$26,500 1999 International 4700 Winch Truck reman DT466E, 7 speed, 75% 11R22.5’s, PS, double frame, 26,000 gvw, Tulsa winch, 205” WB, 12-ft. boom, tail roll........... ....................................$12,500 2008 John Deere 35D Mini Excavator 4580 hours, 90% tracks, auxiliary hydraulics, offset boom, weights, 7760 lbs, digs 10-ft. down, 2 speed travel, 69” wide blade, 12” QC bucket..$27,500 1992 Ford F700 Mechanics Truck 170 hp 6 cylinder turbo diesel, Allison AT, A/C, PS, PB, 71,000 miles, 24,000 gvw, 12-ft. service body with rolling drawers, 5000 lb Liftmore crane with remote, 50% 10R22.5 tires, 80% brakes..........................$14,500 1980 Step Deck Trailer 10-ft. neck, 40-ft. lower deck, 50% 10.00R15’s, 80% brakes, 8-ft. wide, spring suspension.

Clean trailer...................$9,500 1979 International S1900 DT466 210 hp diesel, 13 speed, air brakes, PS, 50% 11R22.5’s, 6000 lb reel handler, 20 ton hydraulic winch, hitch with air and electric...........................$7,500 1996 Ford CF8000 49,000 miles, 230 hp 8.3L Cummins, 5 speed Allison AT, PS, AC, air brakes, 36,000 gvw, dual PTO’s with hydraulics, 60% 11R22.5’s, Rosco RA300 pothole patcher, 16’-5” cab to end of frame, 12’-9” cab to axle.......................... $11,500

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Tons of potatoes donated to Food Bank of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Extension and coping skills as well as the value of More than 3 tons of potatoes are being giving back to their communities. distributed across Wyoming this fall in a Cadets complete 40 hours of service to project that started in a University of Wyocommunity as part of WCCA’s graduation ming (UW) research field near Lingle. requirements.

The project is a collaboration between the Community projects offer cadets difJames C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture ferent experiences, said Deidra Wilson, Research and Extension Center (SAREC), an English teacher at WCCA, who also the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) and attended the harvest.

Food Bank of Wyoming.

“I think a lot of the community service A group of volunteers, including cadets they do gives them different aspects of from the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge what job life looks like. It’s a good way to Academy (WCCA), harvested the potatoes give them chances to try something they’ve Friday, Sept. 24, near Lingle. More than never tried before,” said Wilson.

6,490 pounds of potatoes were bagged in For Ethan Smither, a cadet returning to four hours, which Food Bank of Wyoming Wyoming from Illinois, the harvest day picked up that afternoon. provided a sense of familiarity.

“What we are doing today is using some “I’ve worked on a farm, so it feels natural of the excess potatoes that we typically for me,” Smither said. have, and we’re going to be donating these The work also feeds into his interest for to the Food Bank of Wyoming,” said Brian the future.

Lee, agricultural economist and a research “After Challenge Academy I plan to go to scientist at SAREC, the day of the harvest. the Airborne Rangers in the Army and then The Food Bank of Wyoming has made after that I’m going to try and start my own the potatoes available to food pantries ranch, my own farm,” he said, and added he around the state. wants to stay in Wyoming.

“We are going to put the potatoes on our Staff members from SAREC, UW Extenmobile pantries and give them to our partsion and CNP joined the WCCA cadets to ner pantries around the state,” said Tony harvest the potatoes. Prior to the arrival of Woodell, Food Bank of Wyoming director. volunteers, the potatoes were dug up with “This is a great gift, and we look forward equipment and laid on the open ground. The to sharing it around the state.” group of volunteers moved along the rows, Food Bank of Wyoming seeks to ignite picking out undamaged potatoes to bag. the power of community to nourish people Bags were then loaded onto a flatbed trailer facing hunger. to be weighed before loading onto pallets “This is a great illustration of that,” said to go in the Food Bank of Wyoming truck.

Woodell. “We are collaborating with com“One thing potatoes are really good at munities, with growers and with partners.” is feeding people,” said Lee, and added Mindy Meuli, CNP director, echoes this. potatoes store well, making their shelf life CNP is housed in the College of Agriculture longer than many fresh produce items. and Natural Resources.

Concerns over shelf life is one of the “It is exciting to partner with SAREC bechallenges of providing fresh produce, accause of the large crop of potatoes that could cording to Woodell. feed many people in Wyoming,” she said.

“Anytime we can provide produce to inSAREC grows a variety of crops for redividuals, the nutritional value is high,” said search, including potatoes. One of the fields Woodell. “The shelf life is usually short, so of potatoes is used for an outreach program therefore to procure produce through local with local elementary school students. Elsources extends the shelf life because there ementary students from local communities is less transportation involved. Local procome to SAREC, where they learn about duce allows people to have nutritious foods growing potatoes. on their tables. At the end of the day, that’s “Then we come out to the field and let the what we’re all about.” students have a chance to dig and also bag While this is the first time SAREC, Food potatoes that they can take home,” said Lee. Bank of Wyoming, and CNP have collaboLee reached out to Meuli in late 2019 rated, Meuli said she hopes this is just the about extra potatoes from the project and beginning of a strong partnership. donating them to support food security ef“I hope to see more opportunities for forts in the state.

UW research and extension centers to find In 2020, COVID-19 stopped the donaways to support local food pantries and food tion, but the pieces came together this year. security efforts in the state,” she said.

“We thought it was an obvious collaboraThe local nature of this partnership is part tion (between CNP and SAREC) that should of what makes it special. happen,” said Lee. “So, Mindy helped coor“Everyone is excited to get a Wyoming dinate with the food bank and the Challenge product for Wyoming people who are facAcademy and other UW personnel to make ing hunger. We just want to say thank you this happen.” to SAREC for providing the potatoes and WCCA is an accredited special purpose we look forward to future partnerships,” school based in Guernsey. The school works said Woodell. with non-traditional learners to help them Information about potatoes and recipes earn high school credits in a quasi-military are available through local CNP offices. environment, where they learn leadership

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These seven Dawson County 4-H’ers earned $25 cash awards sponsored by the Dawson County Farm Bureau.

Taking home the awards were: (front row, left to right) Emma Luther, Overton; Jaelin Wolfinger, Lexington; Jacie Wolfinger, Lexington; and Addison Luther, Overton; (back row, left to right) Casey Wahlgren, Gothenburg; Hayden Russman, Gothenburg; Lexi Johnson, Gothenburg; and Don Batie, Lexington representing Dawson County Farm Bureau. Not present but also receiving recognition was Daniela Solis, Lexington. Extension Photo.

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MONTANA BRAND FOR SALE Cattle - left hip

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Turner Organic Farmland: Approximately 1013 total acres of dry “organic” cropland consisting of (2) parcels that are located North East of Shelby, MT and about 10 miles East of Oilmont, in Toole County. Parcel 1 features 546 cropland acres (+/-) and Parcel 2 features 467 cropland acres (+/-). Sale includes all of Seller’s water rights and 50% of Seller’s mineral rights. There are no improvements on either parcel. Buy one or both! Land is priced at $1100 per cropland acre.

For more details and an information brochure, contact Broker Mark Pyrak at 406-788-9280 or Agent Eric Easterly at 406-621-0161

Two Farms Along Sun River!: 233 Acres and 159 acres located in central Montana, West of Great Falls and along the Sun River for about 1.5 miles. Consider buying one or both! Together, they include 67 acres of flood irrigated hayland and 95 acres of pivot-sprinkler irrigated hayland, 162 acres of dry cropland, 68 acres of grassland & trees along the river, and more water rights to irrigate another 60 acres. There’s room to build a nice home, a large barn and equestrian facilities. Some of the farmland is leased for annual rental income. Deer & Pheasant hunting on this property. Near the Rocky Mountain Front where there’s more great hunting and fishing........233-acre property is priced at $864,905 ...............................................159-acre property is priced at $800,000 Call Mark Pyrak, Broker at 406-788-9280

Be aware of purchasing livestock feed containing weed seeds

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News viable weed seeds that may germinate in unusual Due to the impacts of widespread drought on locations. forage and hay production in North Dakota, most “Where the screenings are unloaded can lead livestock producers are seeking feed resources to to the start of a weed infestation,” Ikley adds. get animals through the upcoming winter.

“These areas proliferate in feed yards that do The United States Department of Agriculture not have fastidious weed control.” recently announced that the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm“When feeding livestock in pens, the manure raised Fish (ELAP) program will be expanding should be contained and composted,” says Mary to cover feed transportation costs for those Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environimpacted by drought. Livestock producers in all mental management specialist also based at the North Dakota counties will be eligible.

CREC. Additional support for feed transportation is When composted correctly and appropriate available through the North Dakota Department compost temperatures are attained, the weed of Agriculture’s Emergency Feed Transportation seeds lose the ability to germinate. Search online Assistance Program. for “NDSU composting animal manures” for As feed resources start moving across the instructions. state, North Dakota State University (NDSU) If livestock are going to be fed on pasture or Extension specialists warn of the potential to hay land, NDSU Extension specialists recomspread noxious and troublesome weed seeds. mend that producers use non-native areas where Palmer amaranth has now been confirmed weeds can be easily spotted and treated. in both Grant and Sioux counties. Sunflower “Feeding weed seed-heavy feeds on native screenings merit particular attention, as conrangeland adds both unnecessary seeds and nutaminated sunflower screenings have been trients which can benefit invasive grass species, linked to infestations in six counties in North such as Kentucky bluegrass and smooth brome, Dakota over the last 12 months. If purchasing the following growing season,” says Miranda sunflower screenings, be sure to ask the origin Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environof the sunflowers. mental stewardship specialist.

Hay, grain and screenings all can carry noxNDSU Extension specialists have several tips ious and troublesome weed seeds. on how to manage feed and manure that may “Be sure to look at feed resources you plan be contaminated with troublesome and noxious to purchase with attention to weed seeds, and weed seed: consider how you will manage the weeds,” says • Buy cleaned grain to help keep issues off the Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension livestock systems farm. However, purchased feed isn’t routinely specialist at the Carrington Research Extension tested for weed seeds.

Center (CREC). “That cheap load of feed might • Have screenings tested to determine the presturn out to be the most expensive feed-related ence of weed seeds prior to feeding the screenproblem you have encountered.” ings to livestock. Feeding whole seeds may In one case, screenings had been fed to cattle perpetuate the problem. Some seeds, especially and Palmer amaranth was detected in fields tiny, hard-shelled seeds from Palmer amaranth, where cattle grazed and also fields where manure can escape digestion by cattle. was spread as fertilizer.

• Grind the screenings so fine that the seeds “This serves as a reminder that grain screenare destroyed. For a small-seeded plant such as ings can be a major pathway of Palmer amaranth Palmer amaranth, aggressive grain processing is introduction into the state, especially if the needed, and hammer milling usually is the best. screenings originated from areas of the country The small black seeds are about 1 millimeter in where Palmer amaranth is the most abundant diameter. weed,” says Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed • Compost manure to reduce seed viability. specialist.

• Keep records of where feed resources are Grain screenings, as well as hay, can carry unloaded and fed.

Farm/Ranch, Home & Gardens: 19 Acres with 14 acres cropland located 20 miles East of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage/barn buildings, and grain/ feed storage. Large garden areas and tall mature trees around buildings.

Water storage for agricultural, livestock and garden use. Water District provides 120,000 gallons of water annually, and more water could be available. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby in Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir......... ..................................................................................................$499,500 Call Broker Mark Pyrak at 406-788-9280

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Macy Hill with her Grand Champion 4-H market beef at the Mineral County Fair, Aug. 5-7, 2021. This prime steer weighed in at 1385 lbs. White Horse Forestry purchased the steer for $5.00/pound. The steer was sired by a Thomas Hereford bull and a Loge/Holland black Angus cow.

Bacon Day Celebrated on: December 30th There’s nothing in this world that doesn’t taste better with Bacon. Whether it’s chocolate covered bacon from the confectioners shop, bacon cheeseburgers, bacon wrapped tater tots, or even bacon covered chapstick, you can’t deny that it’s a delicious tasty treat that’s truly gotten it’s fingers in everywhere.

History of Bacon Day The origins of Bacon stretches back into the middle ages, with the name originating in Middle English from the word “Bacoun”. Following it back you find it in France as Bako, Germany as Bakko, and old Teutonic as Backe. All of these words mean “back”, and what’s that tell us about Bacon? Piggy got back. But that’s not even the earliest example of bacon, the first bacon was known to come from the Romans, and was known as ‘Petaso’.

Bacon has been a popular method of preserving meat and adding a delicious flavor to it by soaking it in a specialized brine. There were even certain breeds that were specially bred for their copious back meat, and those were the Yorkshire and Tamworth. But it wasn’t always just the back meat that was referred to as Bacon, at one time it referenced any kind of preserved pork, but that usage fell out of practice in the 17th Century.

How to celebrate Bacon Day This is easily one of the tastiest holidays you can celebrate!

The best way of celebrating this dedication to swine delicacies is by indulging in the delicious treats that come from our four hooved friends. You can start by going to an all you can eat breakfast place that has bacon on the menu, trust us, they exist! Then you can head on out to your favorite lunch stop and get your favorite bacony treat, we personally prefer cheeseburgers with extra bacon!

But there’s more to bacon than just meat on meat, bacon is an open-minded kind of food, and has already been known for being part of any of the three major meals of the day.

But in recent days it has expanded even more! There’s bacon chocolate milkshakes, and bacon flavored lubes, bacon flavored chewing gum, and a million other variations!

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Scientists identify proteins in bacteria associated with BRD

Maribel Alonso, Agricultural Research Service groups of bacteria living in the upper respiPoor health, viruses, and environmental ratory tract of cattle with no signs of BRD, stress can leave young calves susceptible along with communities of “good” bacteria. to secondary bacterial infections that cause When calves’ immune system becomes bovine respiratory disease (BRD). These Work Smart...Not Hard weakened by viruses or due to stress caused severe infections commonly result in pneuby environmental factors (such as weaning, monia, and treatments can be costly.

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Melrose rancher wins YF&R Discussion Meet, receives Polaris Ranger

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Molecular biologist Thomas Boothby’s laboratory is part of a National Science Foundation $992,485 three-tier study that will examine how a special class of proteins change shape and how the changes help an organism survive extremely dry conditions.

The title is “Functional Synergy Between Disordered Proteins and their Environment in Desiccation Protection.”

Researchers want to understand how the chemical environment in which disordered proteins are immersed -- in this case extreme dryness -- dictate their shapes and functions.

“So by changing their environment, you can change how these proteins are working,” said Boothby, whose laboratory studies how organisms can survive extreme environments.

Boothby then wants to apply what is learned to stabilizing biomedical materials, such as blood, and to produce hardier crop plants.

Disordered proteins are dispersed throughout the kingdoms of life. Most proteins have a stable three-dimensional structure. They are like little machines: their structure helps them do their jobs, said Boothby.

“These disordered proteins lack a stable three-dimensional structure, and they are constantly changing their shape,” he said.

“They seem to us like they should be constantly breaking but in fact they serve vital roles.”

Boothby said other members of the research group are Alex Holehouse at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the world’s leading experts in the understanding of and in computer modeling the disordered proteins, who will predict what function comes from changing a protein’s shape; and Shahar Sukenik at the University of California, Merced, who will measure the changes. Boothby’s laboratory then will test what those changes in shapes really do for the organism that’s drying out and how it helps that organism survive.

For example, as a pond dries up, an organism starts drying out, and the chemical environment inside itself is going to change as a lot of water is lost.

The disordered proteins in response are probably going to change shape slightly to take on different functions, he said.

“We’ve found there are disordered proteins that help these organisms survive,” Boothby said. “As the chemical environment inside the cells is changing, these disordered proteins that help them survive that stress are probably being induced to take on that protective function by that change.”

Boothby suggested thinking of proteins like cogs in a machine. If the cog suddenly turned into a square, it’s not going to fit into the machine to do its job. But in many cases, they may fit in perfectly with other protein machinery around them.

Scientists have thought a protein might break if changing shape.

“What we’re finding is that it actually allows them to take on multiple roles and interact with many different proteins,” he said. “By being flexible instead of breaking, it just gives more versatility to these molecules.”

Boothby’s lab focuses on how tardigrades can survive being completely dried out, being frozen to just above absolute zero (about -458 degrees F, when all molecular motion stops), heated to more than 300 degrees F, irradiated several thousand times beyond what a human could withstand and even survive the vacuum of outer space.

“This is one thing we’ve been actively pursuing with our tardigrade proteins is how can we change the sequence of the protein to make it function in a certain way,” he said. “For example, we want to make them better at preserving human blood. We make small tweaks to the protein sequence, it changes the shape slightly, and it makes the protein either work better or worse for that application.”

Scientists will not only be able to change the sequence but now change the proteins’ environment.

“We know what sort of solution we put these proteins in has a big influence on how they function,” he said. “This gives us another tool to get these proteins to do what we want.”

Brewery horses Although a draft horse is any type of horse used to pull any type of vehicle, it is usually associated with heavy breeds.

Originally bred for the purposes of heavy farm work and haulage, draft horses have become a well-loved sight transporting drays of beer barrels in many towns and cities around the world. Brewery horses often wear custom-made brass and patent leather harnesses that can weight 175 pounds.

The Shire Horse of England is the breed that is best known to produce the largest horses in the world. Shire Horses can reach

over 8 hands high–72 inches–and weigh just over a ton. Some brewery Shire Horses were given a daily allowance of a bucket of beer–with each horse making its preference known.

The Anheuser Busch Brewery’s “Budweiser Clydesdales” have celebrity status in the United States, with hitch teams touring the country, and plans to go international.

The 2008 Super Bowl commercial starring a Clydesdale horse and a Dalmatian dog was ranked as the coveted number one commercial for the $2.6 million 30-second time slot.

Test before feeding corn stalk bales

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Corn stalk bales will provide much needed feed this winter for many producers. If you’re one of them, be sure to feed them effectively.

Baled corn stalks are a great feed option to consider, especially with the current high price of hay. However, before you feed those bales, find out what they have to offer nutritionally. Sample and test your bales as soon as possible so when snow gets deep or other feeds run out you will already know how to best feed your corn stalk bales.

Begin by testing the bales for protein and energy. You may be surprised at how variable the protein and energy content can be in corn stalk bales. I’ve seen protein as low as 3 percent and as high as 7 percent. Dry pregnant cows need 7 to 8 percent protein in their diet so high protein bales will need only a little extra protein to adequately care for the cows. But those 3 percent bales will need quite a bit of supplement to keep cows in good condition.

Use a protein supplement that is nearly all natural and has sufficient rumen degradable protein. Maintenance-level forage diets need degradable protein for the rumen microbes but remember that urea and other non-protein nitrogen sources aren’t used as well.

Many bales have pretty good TDN (total digestible nutrients) levels, nearly 60 percent. Cows fed these bales should do very well up until calving with just corn stalk bales and adequate protein supplement. However, stalks that were weathered before baling can be below 50 percent TDN. Cows fed these lower quality bales will need some extra energy, too.

If your bales came from stressed stalks, like from drought or hail, also get a nitrate test to be sure they are safe.

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Insect vector transmitted diseases can cause severe disease in wildlife and in some instances domestic livestock. (NDSU photo)

Insect vector transmitted diseases can cause severe disease in wildlife and in some instances domestic livestock.

“Two notable infectious diseases transmitted by biting and or sucking insects are Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD,” says Gerald Stokka, NDSU Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. “The virus that causes EHD is closely related to the Bluetongue virus and is transmitted via insects belonging to the Culicoides species of midges, also known as no-see-ums.”

“In North Dakota, EHD is a reportable disease,” says Stokka. “We encourage hunters and livestock producers to be on the lookout for deer and livestock exhibiting symptoms.”

EHD can cause severe disease in wildlife, particularly white tail deer, with less susceptibility in mule deer and pronghorn antelope.

Signs of the disease in deer include: high fever, lack of appetite, respiratory distress and edema of the head and neck.

There is congestion of the mucosal surfaces of the mouth along with ulcers and erosions of the tongue, palate, rumen and abomasum.

The incubation period (time from exposure or infection to clinical disease) is thought to be from five to 10 days, and animals may die within two days of initial clinical signs.

Mortality rate of the acute form is high, although a chronic form also occurs in which recovery may take several weeks.

The disease is endemic in the deer population, meaning there are carrier animals and when the insect vector is present, the virus will be transmitted to susceptible animals.

EHD in cattle is primarily non-clinical, meaning that the animal is infected but does not show clinical signs of illness. In severe cases however, similar clinical signs found in wildlife may be present in cattle.

Cattle may be lame and off feed with excess salivation due primarily to erosions and ulcers in the mouth, accompanied with cracking of the skin of the muzzle.

Cases also have been reported in elk and bison but rarely in sheep. Currently, goats do not appear to be susceptible, says Stokka.

Other disease considerations that may be similar in clinical presentations are bluetongue, vesicular stomatitis, malignant catarrhal fever, and foot and mouth disease. This is the reason oral symptoms and signs are considered significant in diagnosing this disease.

Though the EHD virus is not a risk to human health, as there is no evidence that the EHD virus infects humans, under no circumstances should deer exhibiting signs of illness be harvested for consumption, warns Stokka.

A blood sample is needed to test for bluetongue virus or EHD. For details about submitting a sample, visit NDSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab website at https://www.vdl.ndsu. edu/tests/bluetongue-virus-epizootic-hemorrhagic-diseasepcr/.

Eating Humble Pie A Humble Pie is a pie made up of a game animals minced up “pluck,” which is the heart, liver, lungs and kidneys – usually within deer. The reason this is referred to as a “Humble” pie is because it is an adaption of the term “Umble,” which itself is an adaptation of the French word “Nomble,” meaning “Deer’s Innards.” This type of pie is considered to be lowly and humbling, especially when compared to a good cut of venison, and therefore is why eating humble pie is a statement reflecting someone’s humility.

Chocolate Covered Anything Day Celebrated on: December 16th Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s creamy, sweet, and delicious! While we can all eat chocolate on its own, it is fun to combine chocolate with other ingredients as well! A lot of people love strawberries dipped into chocolate; a real classic. Or, how about some chocolate pretzels? There are plenty of weird and wonderful ideas you can try as well. If you have ever wondered what something would taste like in chocolate, today is the perfect opportunity for you to find out.

History of Chocolate Covered Everything Day The history of chocolate begins in Mesoamerica. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to 1900 BC. The Aztecs believed that cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom, and the seeds once had so much value that they were used as a form of currency. After chocolate’s arrival in Europe from oversea expeditions in the sixteenth century, sugar was added to it and it became popular throughout all of Europe, first among the ruling classes of the European societies, and then among the common people. Jose de Acosta, a Spanish missionary who lived in Peru and then Mexico in the later 16th century, described its use more generally.

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Help-wanted signs are everywhere. Hiring is so difficult that many are calling this the “Great Resignation.” Agricultural businesses in Nebraska are not exempt from this challenge; competition for available workers comes from area industries, and the labor market is tight.

Nebraska Extension will sponsor a free webinar December 16 addressing this topic.

Dr. Bob Milligan, senior consultant with Dairy Strategies LLC and professor emeritus from Cornell University, will discuss principles to make owners and managers of agricultural operations more effective in employee leadership. Milligan argues that perhaps the only solution to this challenge lies in the phrase: “If you want to have good employees, be a good employer.”

Topics that will be briefly discussed to assist in meeting this challenge include: Identifying the future direction of the operation and its workforce needs; Developing position descriptions, performance expectations, and accountability; Learning effective recruitment, interviewing, and hiring procedures; and Identifying employee training and development needs.

Delivering large quantities of high-quality feedback.

Milligan’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion of owners and managers of farm and ranch operations who are applying these principles with their employees. Panel members, all past participants of Leading Farm and Ranch Employee seminars, will share what they have learned in their leadership roles and areas where they are continually striving to make improvement. Panel members include: Logan Pribbeno – Wine Glass Ranch at Imperial, Nebraska

Robert Brosius – Maddux Ranch at Wauneta, Nebraska Owen Williams – Double 8 Ranch at Elk Mountain, Wyoming The webinar will be delivered via Zoom from 7-9 p.m. CST (6-8 p.m. MST). There is no cost to attend, but those who wish to participate will need to register by December 15. Participants will need internet access to view the webinar.

To register for the webinar or for more information, please contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu.

A Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar series will follow this panel discussion in January (January 18, 20, 25 and 27). This series is designed for agricultural employers to learn and apply techniques and leadership practices that will help them be effective as they interact with the people in their operations.

The virtual seminar series taught by Dr. Bob Milligan will be delivered via Zoom from 12:30-2 p.m. CST (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MST).

Participants will need internet access and are encouraged to use a computer with a camera and a microphone to participate. Participants in the virtual seminar series should plan to attend each of the four sessions. Opportunities to share with other owners/supervisors will be provided via Zoom rooms.

The cost for the four-day virtual seminar series is $50 per person. Participation is limited to 50 people. Please register online at https:// go.unl.edu/leading_employees by January 11 to ensure that seminar materials have time to arrive prior to the beginning of the course.

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Record low veal, lamb and mutton production in September

USDA News Release September 2020 contained 22 weekdays Pork production totaled 2.27 billion (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays. pounds, down 3 percent from the previous September 2021 contained 22 weekdays year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.8 million head, down 2 percent from September 2020. The (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays. average live weight was down 2 pounds from Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.58 billion pounds the previous year, at 283 pounds. in September, down 3 percent from the 4.71 Lamb and mutton production, at 10.7 billion pounds produced in September 2020. million pounds, was down 2 percent from September 2020. Sheep slaughter totaled Beef production, at 2.30 billion pounds, 184,200 head, slightly below last year. The was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.79 million head, down 1 average live weight was 116 pounds, down 2 pounds from September a year ago. percent from September 2020. The average live weight was down 14 pounds from the January to September 2021 commercial previous year, at 1,365 pounds. red meat production was 41.5 billion pounds, Veal production totaled 4.4 million up 1 percent from 2020. Accumulated beef production was up 4 percent from last year, pounds, 10 percent below September a year veal was down 20 percent, pork was down 1 ago. Calf slaughter totaled 34,100 head, up 5 percent from September 2020. The average percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 2 percent. live weight was down 37 pounds from last year, at 224 pounds.

The beast slayers

• Roman sports fans loved to watch professional bestiarii (“beast slayers” who weren’t considered gladiators) kill fierce animals in the Colosseum–including lions, tigers, bulls, bears, or just about anything that could bleed to death. Many of the events involved the killing of ostriches, deer, and even giraffes.

• Some of the animal events involved audience participation. Spectators were invited to throw spears from their seats or to use bows and arrows. At other events, skilled hunters entered the arena and chased down the animals with hounds. At still other events, it was

the wild animals who hunted people, when condemned criminals (or regular criminals, if condemned criminals were in short supply) would be thrown to them completely defenseless.

• The Romans scoured the empire and its provinces looking for things to kill; by the time the animal hunts were abolished in the sixth century, several species of animals–including the elephants of North Africa, the hippopotamuses of Nubia, the lions of Mesopotamia, and the tigers of Hyrcania–had been driven to extinction.

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Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Are you looking for additional income from your corn acres? Grazing corn residue is a low-cost winter feed source for cattle and a source of additional income for farmers without negative effects on the cropland.

Many crop producers are concerned that trampling from cattle grazing corn residue negatively affects crop yields.

But when grazed at proper stocking rates, small but positive effects on crop production after grazing have been observed.

Research conducted at the University of Nebraska has shown that grazing corn residue at the recommended stocking rate does not reduce corn or soybean yields in irrigated fields the following growing season.

In fact, a long-term study in eastern Nebraska at the Eastern Research and Extension Center showed 2 to 3 bushel per acre improvements for soybean production following grazed corn residue in a corn-soybean rotation. This result was the same whether cattle grazed in the fall from November through January or spring from February through April.

A five-year study in western Nebraska measured corn yields from continuous corn after cattle grazing in the fall and found no negative effects on corn yields the following year.

It must be noted that minor surface compaction can result from grazing during wet weather. However, this compaction often disappears through the natural wetting and drying and freezing and thawing processes. And the compaction level for restricting root growth and does not carry over into the following growing season.

Grazing corn residue benefits both cattle and crop producers. Corn residue should be viewed as an economical source of winter roughage for cattle that can provide an extra source of income from corn production that does not affect next year’s crop production.

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Killer drinks

Prohibition was a weird time in the country’s history, but you probably wouldn’t expect that one of the weird history facts on this list would be mass poison. Something often forgotten about Prohibition is that the government did not just try to dissuade drinking through fines and imprisonment, but by actually poisoning the industrial alcohol that was legal. Sure, this stuff was nasty already and not meant for drinking. But when desperate drinkers made a habit of imbibing rubbing alcohol, officials began to “denature” it, adding iodine, chloroform, and even gasoline and kerosene to make it nauseating and even deadly. People still drank it, and an estimated 10,000 people were killed because of it.

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Deciphering a hay test: moisture

The deadline for advertising in the January 2022 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 29th.

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Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska Having hay tested for nutrient quality is critical in getting the most out of the feedstuffs you have. Once the results come back, the next step is understanding the report you’ve received.

The first thing we notice on most feed or hay tests are the results are given in two different groups or columns. One is labeled along the lines of “as received” or “as fed” and another “dry basis.” Understanding the difference in these two columns is key to properly using the information provided when feeding your livestock.

“As received” represents the analysis of the sample as it was provided. This is what we will use to figure out rations or how much hay animals need to be provided. The “dry basis” is the sample after all moisture has been removed and doesn’t accurately represent the sample as it sits in the yard.

So why bother with “dry basis” if we don’t use it to figure feed amounts? Because when it comes to comparing feeds and finding the correct ratios in a ration, we need to compare things on an equal playing field.

For example, we could have a forage test on hay and silage come back as equal on a dry basis for energy, meaning that both feeds would provide the same amount of energy if dried out and fed. For the hay, this is pretty close to reality, but the silage contains much more water as is. Because of this, we would have to feed quite a bit more silage than hay to reach the same amount of energy in the ration, simply due to the extra weight from water.

“As received” and “dry basis” columns, may make a feed report look daunting, but understanding and using both is critical to getting the most out of your feed.

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Date When Celebrated: Always December

Pucker up your lips. No, you’re not about to be kissed. But, you should be about to bite into a tart, yet sweet, lemon cupcake. Why? Because today is National Lemon Cupcake Day. Not everyone loves the flavor of lemon. It’s too tart for some people. Certainly those who do enjoy the tart, yet refreshing taste, will agree that the lemon cupcake fully deserves it’s day of recognition. Eating anything made with real lemons is healthy for you, as it prevents scurvy.

Spread the joy. Share your enjoyment. Buy or make some lemon cup cakes today. Share them with friends. Seek out people who have never even tried a lemon cupcake today. Induce them to try one of yours. Do these things, and you will truly have a wonderful National Lemon Cupcake Day. Thought for Today: When life gives you lemonade, get some tequila and salt. - - Author Anon

New weed and pest publications

From MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has three new, free publications available about weeds and pests in Montana.

“Narrowleaf Hawksbeard: Identification, Biology and Integrated Management” is a four-page MontGuide, or factsheet, written by Shelley Mills, Jane Mangold and Tim Seipel. The authors note this adaptable and difficultto-control weed is present in northcentral and northeastern Montana, northwestern North Dakota and in parts of Canada.

It can be a problem in reduced and no-till fields, rangeland, land in the Conservation Reserve Program, along roadsides and in other disturbed areas. Narrowleaf hawksbeard can reduce crop yields and forage quality due to competition and low palatability.

“Scotch Broom: Identification, Biology and Integrated Management” is an eight-page MontGuide by Noelle Orloff and Mangold. Scotch broom is a shrub on Montana’s noxious weed list. It can be recognized by its bright yellow flowers, clover-like leaves and green, woody stems. Scotch broom is found in disturbed sites, pastures, roadsides and open woods. Control is difficult once this species becomes established, with repeated treatments often required. Scotch broom currently has limited distribution in Montana, so prevention and early detection are key to its management, the authors say.

“Codling Moth Management in Commercial Apple and Pear Orchards” is a 32page, full-color booklet which describes the codling moth, an insect pest of apple, pear, quince and walnut. The booklet includes models for monitoring of codling moths and multiple conventional and organic management methods and products for commercial apple and pear growers. The booklet was written by Rebecca Richter, Rachel Leisso, Katrina Mendrey and Zach Miller. Printed copies of the booklet are limited to one per person.

These publications are available for download or in print from store.msuextension. org or by calling the MSU Extension Distribution Center at 406-994-3273.

MSU Extension provides Montana citizens with unbiased, research-based education and information to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families and communities.

More information is available at msuextension.org/.

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What is soil made of?

Soil Science Society of America Soils can look like they are a homogeneous material. But in reality, soil contains solid particles of different sizes and different types. The October 18th Soils Matter blog explains what soil is made of.

According to blogger Erik Brevik, soils are composed of mineral and organic solids, water, and air. Plants, animals, and microorganisms living in the soil affect the soil properties we observe, especially the amount of organic matter and the soil texture.

Minerals in soil and how they are weathered The mineral particles in soil form as rocks and minerals break into smaller pieces or change into other minerals due to “weathering.” Geologic processes such as flowing water and ice, growth of plant roots, heating and cooling of rocks, and rocks bumping into one another can break the rocks into smaller pieces. This is physical weathering: only the size of the particle has changed. The smaller particles are the same kind of rock or mineral as the larger particles from which they came.

Chemical and biological weathering, in contrast, changes rocks or minerals into other types of rock or even minerals through chemical or biological reactions, often with water that contains dissolved materials. The particles also may be smaller, but they are no longer like the rock or mineral from which they came.

Organic matter Soil is home to the largest biodiversity on earth. Soil microbes (bacteria, fungi, and others) do lots of work to break down the plant and animal material left in soil. Earthworms, ants and other insects join in this effort to recycle dead materials into useful organic matter. If these organisms didn’t break down dead plant matter and other items, that refuse would just build up! This organic matter is like a sponge that helps retain water and nutrients in the soil.

This nutrient-rich substance can also be called humus (not hummus, which is ground chickpeas). It’s called “organic” matter because the most common element in the dead materials is carbon – and thus “organic” by nature. The finished product of your compost pile is also rich in organic matter.

We want to keep as much carbon in the soil – in the form of organic matter – as possible. There are many things you can do at home to help this.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News The University of Nebraska–Lincoln of ranching, including the caring for cattle, (UNL) and the Nebraska College of Techkeeping ranchlands, managing healthy and nical Agriculture in Curtis announced the productive pastureland and more. university has received a gift of 2,147 acres “Both Sande and I believe in education of ranchland in northeast Hayes County. and particularly vocational education,” David Scholz and his late wife, Sandra Scholz said. “And in talking with the uni“Sande” Scholz, made the gift valued at versity over the years, we discussed that nearly $1.5 million through the University a lot of young people who are interested of Nebraska Foundation for education and in farming and ranching don’t necessarily research purposes. come from this background, so they don’t “Through this extremely generous donahave an opportunity to grow up and learn on tion, David and Sande Scholz are giving a ranch or a farm. By enabling the university NCTA students access to the kinds of handsto have the ranch for use in their teaching on, experiential education that is impossible curriculum, it gives students an opportunity to replicate in a classroom,” said Mike to learn so many aspects of ranching.”

Boehm, NU vice president and Harlan Vice NCTA has plans in partnership with the Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture University of Nebraska Foundation to raise and Natural Resources. “This gift represents funds for enhancements at the Frank B. and the ultimate laboratory for NCTA students, Mabel Leu Memorial Ranch. This could inand their experience will be richer — and clude a meeting facility for students, guests Nebraska’s agricultural workforce will be and faculty, as well as improvements needed stronger — as a result.” for the care of livestock animals.

A portion of the gifted land was originally About Frank B. and Mabel (Wray) Leu acquired by Frank B. and Mabel (Wray) Leu Frank B. and Mabel (Wray) Leu were in 1902 through the Homestead Act. Over married in 1901 and first lived in Danbury, the years, the Leu family, including Frank Nebraska. They were parents to three boys B. Leu’s siblings, acquired adjacent land for and two girls. Their daughter, Grayce (Leu) cattle ranching and dryland farming.

Clark, was the mother of Sande (Clark) Sande (Clark) Scholz, a Husker alumna, Scholz. was granddaughter to Frank and Mabel The Leus valued education and made Leu and lived on the ranch for a time in her certain their children attended the Nebraska early childhood. She had good memories School of Agriculture in Curtis, which is of time with her grandparents on the ranch now NCTA. Their children also went on even after moving to North Platte where to attend other schools of higher education she attended school. She inherited the Leu in Nebraska, including the University of property through the estate of her mother, Nebraska.

Grayce (Leu) Clark. In honor and recogniFrank B. Leu was born in Saunders tion of the Leu family’s pioneering spirit County in 1877 and died in North Platte in and longtime care of the land, the university 1975. Mable Leu was born in Culbertson will seek approval of its Board of Regents in 1881 and died in North Platte in 1957. to name it the Frank B. and Mabel Leu About David and Sande (Clark) Scholz Memorial Ranch.

David and Sande Scholz met while at“It was a special property to Sande tending Nebraska. Sande Scholz studied because of her grandparents,” said David psychology and social work and graduated Scholz, a Husker alumnus who lives in Fort in 1963. David Scholz studied electrical Collins, Colorado. “We discussed that using engineering and graduated in 1964. The two the land for educational purposes would be then moved to New York to attend graduate a way to honor her grandparents and the school at Columbia University, where Sande many others of that generation who settled Scholz received a Master of Social Work, in Western Nebraska — the ranchers who and David Scholz received a Master of pioneered there and worked so hard.”

Business Administration and Juris Doctor.

NCTA Dean Larry Gossen said: “On The couple married in 1965 and moved behalf of our campus community in Curtis to the Chicago area, where they established and the surrounding region, we are excited their careers and raised their sons, Brian to honor the wishes of David and Sande and Daniel. David Scholz enjoyed a long Scholz by preserving the Leu family’s career with Commonwealth Edison, the ranching history as an outdoor learning electric power company serving Chicago laboratory emphasizing range management and northern Illinois. Sande Scholz served and beef cattle production. The educational as a social worker for various organizaopportunities this gift provides NCTA and tions, including the Institute for Juvenile our Aggie students are significant.”

Research and Illinois Children’s Home and Scholz said it’s rewarding to know the Aid Society. She later spent many years as a ranch will now be used as an educational fasocial worker with the River Forest, Illinois, cility to help students learn various aspects school system. She died in 2019 at age 78.

Toba Party

The Toba volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted in massive fashion about 75,000 years ago. Volcanists estimate that it ejected an incredible 670 cubic miles of lava, rock, and ash into the atmosphere. By comparison, the Mount St. Helens eruption that killed 57 people in 1980 released just 0.25 cubic miles of volcanic material.

The Toba eruption sent volcanic ash several miles into the atmosphere. But the real damage was caused by an avalanche of lava and rock that traveled hundreds of miles an hour and covered 7,700 square miles–an area about the size of New Jersey. In some places the molten rock and ash was 2,000 feet thick. The ash contained sharp particles

of pulverized lava, rock and volcanic glass shard that killed most–if not all–of the plants and animals in its path. Land more than 1000 miles away was buried in ash, including India and much of Southeast Asia.

But the most widespread effect of Tobas eruption was the global climate. Nobody knows exactly how severe Toba’s volcanic winter was, but geological records show that temperatures suddenly dropped in some areas by at least 18° F–and it’s possible that the volcanic winter lasted as long as 10 years. The climate change killed off 80 to 90 percent of the humans on the planet, leaving only a few thousand in Africa who survived to become our ancestors.

Look for an Evergreen Day

Date When Celebrated: Always December 19 Look for an Evergreen Day is today. To many people, only a fresh cut real tree will do for Christmas. The scent of fresh pine helps to capture the feel of the holidays. Nothing looks more real than a real tree, each one with it’s own character and appearance.

There is no shortage of types of Christmas trees. Generally classified as firs, spruces, and pines, the most popular varieties have changed over the years. Personal preference and fators like your preference for short needle or long needle trees, will help you to decide which variety of tree to select. Varieties of Christmas Trees As we researched this special day, we questioned the timing. Chances are, you bought your live Christmas tree already. Years ago however, people bought live Christmas trees late in the season. That’s probably why December 19th was declared “Look for an Evergreen Day”.

If you are still treeless, this special day could be the day to find the perfect Christmas Tree.

Christmas Tree Sunday- Many people traditionally call the first or the second Sunday in December as “Christmas Tree Sunday”. This seems to be an informal term. On the first or second Sunday of the month, when the weather is warm and dry, you see many cars headed home with a Christmas tree loaded on its top. People and the news media will informally declare it to be “Christmas Tree Sunday”.

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Graduate students named prestigious Wyss Scholars

UM News Service mechanisms and policy.

Four University of Montana (UM) graduConnelly received his bachelor’s degree ate students have been named Wyss Scholars in environmental science from Colorado for Conservation for the American West.

College. After a brief period working as a This prestigious program provides financial fly-fishing guide around the world, he spent support to UM graduate students who are 5 years working for nonprofits, and for state committed to careers in Western land conserand federal governments on hunting, fishing, vation through a federal or state land manageand public land issues. ment agency or at a nonprofit in the region.

Kirsten Gerbatsch from Oakland, New The scholarship program is funded through Jersey, is a third-year student in UM’s Althe Wyss Foundation, a private charitable organization dedicated to supporting innoexander Blewett III School of Law, with a concentration in environmental and Amerivative, lasting solutions that improve lives, empower communities and strengthen concan Indian law. Gerbatsch is passionate about reimagining the future of natural resource nections to the land. Wyss scholarships sigprotection and wants to forge new legal modnificantly reduce the cost of graduate school attendance at UM. els to conserve natural and cultural resources Sawyer Connelly from Hardwick, Verby promoting Native self-determination efmont, is a graduate student pursuing a masforts and tribal conservation practices.

Gerbatsch earned her bachelor’s degree ter’s degree in environmental studies at UM in American history from Reed College. Her while dually enrolled in a juris doctorate at drive to hold corporations and governing entiUM’s Alexander Blewett III School of Law and UM’s Natural Resource Conflict Resoties accountable to protect the environment began when she lived in Butte — the largest lution Program, in the W.A. Franke College Superfund complex in America. Years later, of Forestry and Conservation Connelly said when Gerbatsch worked for the Montana he wants to protect the natural world and Budget and Policy Center during several increase accessibility and equity by helpstate legislative sessions, she decided to pivot ing shape tomorrow’s conservation funding her career toward conservation law. She said she realized that rural communities bear the dual burdens of post-mining ecological disaster and boom-and-bust industry yet are often barred from the decision-making process. She also witnessed problematic misperceptions of American Indians that negatively impact the public policy process.

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Go as the Romans go

For ancient Romans, going to the bathroom was a social occasion, and they brought their customs to the far corners of their empire. In North Africa, for example, a large privy dating from the Roman era had 25 seats arranged around three sides of a room. There was no privacy: only a carved dolphin separated each seat.

Public urinals were a source of income for Emperor Vespasian, who had the urine collected; the ammonia in it was used to make fabric dyes.

Romans developed the art of plumbing and built their sewer system to last. The Cloaca Maxima (“big sewer”), which connected the Forum to the Tiber River, is still in use today, 2,500 years later.

After using the public latrines, a citizen of Rome looked for the bucket, which held salt water and a long stick with a sponge attached to one end. The user wiped his posterior with the sponge and then returned it to the water bucket for the next patron to use. Careless use of this device has been said to be the origin of the expression “getting the wrong end of the stick.”

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K-State Research and Extension News Do the terms worms and life cycles bring back memories of biology class? Well in the case of beef cattle, understanding the life cycle of worms -- otherwise known as internal parasites -- is key to reducing health impacts in calves, say the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.

Joining in a discussion on a recent Cattle Chat podcast were parasitologists Jeba Chelladurai and Brian Herrin, who serve on faculty with the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology in K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

“Parasites live in the gut of cattle,” said Brad White, veterinarian and BCI director. “They lay eggs while living in the cattle and then leave the body as feces that ends up in the pasture. Once in the pasture the larvae climb on the leaves and then can be consumed again by the grazer.”

White said the number of internal parasites being carried in the body of the beef animal will influence the overall health and weight gain of that infected animal.

“Cattle with a heavy parasite load fail to thrive and appear very thin,” said veterinarian Bob Larson.

Herrin said there are good treatment options for internal parasites on the market, but the key is knowing which animals to treat and when.

“We have high quality dewormers, but we want to make sure we are using them appropriately,” he said.

Not all cattle in the pasture carry the same parasite load, according to Chelladurai.

“Twenty percent of the animals in the pasture will carry 80% of the parasite load, so in a herd of 100 calves, producers can expect 20 will have most of the burden,” she said.

She added that calves, because of their developing immunity, are more significantly impacted by internal parasites than mature cattle.

“For calves, parasites are a big deal because their immunity hasn’t developed enough to fight off the parasites,” Chelladurai said.

Without doing a fecal egg count, it is hard to know which of the calves is carrying the parasite load, and therefore treating the calves as a group may be the most practical option Herrin said.

“With the majority of the operations, treating calves within the first three months is good and then follow that up one more time again within the year to keep the worm burden low so it doesn’t overwhelm the calves’ systems,” Herrin said.

Stocking rate on the pasture is another factor to watch, according to the experts.

“The more cattle in the pasture, the higher the likelihood that an animal will acquire an infection because of more eggs that are deposited in the pasture,” Chelladurai said.

Along with stocking rate, management can also influence the risk for internal parasites. Herrin said cattle that eat out of bunks or in a dry lot are less likely to be impacted by parasites than those that eat off the ground or graze in the pasture.

If producers follow a rotational grazing scheme, the timing of the rotation is critical, say the parasitologists.

“There needs to be a structured system because once the eggs pass into the feces, they take a few weeks to develop and if we have the timing wrong, infectious larvae might be peaking at the time when the cattle are put back on the pasture,” Herrin said.

White added that parasites don’t thrive in very cold temperatures or extremely hot weather so the timing of the treatment may be dictated by the climate of the region where the cattle live.

He said: “So when the weather is most miserable for people during the year, it will also have a detrimental impact on parasites.”

To hear the full discussion, listen to the Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci.org/2021/10/22/internal-parasiteswhen-to-deworm-calves-should-you-deworm-cows/). ##### Little Johnny walks a cow through the village square.

The mayor sees him and asks, “Hey Johnny, where are you going with the cow?”

“I’m taking her to the bulls so she would get pregnant,” answers Johnny.

The mayor is shocked, “Surely your father had better be doing that?”

Little Johnny thinks about it for a bit and shakes his head, “Nah, I think it’s really best left with the bulls.”

Old beans may have new uses

American Society of Agronomy Each year, Crop Science Society of America celebrates Crop Wild Relative Week to bring attention to the importance of these ancient relatives of today’s crops. The September 22nd, 2021 Sustainable, Secure Food Blog highlighted the importance of ancient beans in breeding new types of bean crops.

According to blogger Miranda Haus, “beans were first domesticated around 8,000 years ago in Central and South America. During this time, humans shifted their focus to breeding bigger beans that are tastier and easier to harvest.

One problem that has been hard for breeders to overcome is reducing yield loss due to fungal root pathogens. One of these is Fusarium Root Rot and Fusarium Wilt. In some instances, Fusarium root rot can cause a farmer to lose their entire crop.

Every crop we eat was once growing in the wild, undisturbed. These versions of crops are called Crop Wild Relatives.

Over the last 10,000 years humans domesticated food crops to make them easier to grow, harvest and even more nutritious.

During domestication, humans only took select individuals from the entire population and began to grow and cultivate plants from this subset of seeds.

By selecting the best-tasting or highest-yielding beans, farmers inadvertently reduced the genetic diversity. This doesn’t just apply to beans it applies to all crop species. As an example, let’s think about aliens to coming to Earth and abducting the population of a small town to populate a new planet. Any small town in the world cannot represent the genetic diversity of our entire planet! So, you can see the new planet would suffer from reduced genetic diversity. That’s what has happened with crop diversity during domestication.

Wild beans have retained more genetic diversity and may exhibit resistance to Fusarium root rot, a feature not present in cultivated beans.

The USDA maintains genebanks throughout the United States. that contain collections of seeds from all over the world. These collections are freely available to anyone, and the USDA works closely with researchers to create catalogs of traits for the seeds within their collections.

Haus’ team evaluated the USDA wild bean collection to see if they could find wild beans that might be resistant to Fusarium Wilt. They infected seedlings with two pathogens which cause Fusarium Wilt and Fusarium Root Rot. They rated the wild beans, specifically looking for those that did not show symptoms of either disease.

From the entire collection of 248 wild bean lines, they found twenty-one lines with resistance to Fusarium Root Rot and sixteen lines with resistant to Fusarium Wilt. They are attempting to crossbreed some of the resistant wild beans with cultivated beans, to see if the new beans will also be resistant to Fusarium. They have also made our information freely available so other breeders can start introducing resistance into their lines as well in their paper published in Crop Science Journal.

Be sure to check out Crop Science Society of America’s Crop Wild Relative page for a collection of blogs, news stories and a video about the use of crop wild relatives in potato breeding!

To learn more, read the entire blog: https://sustainable-secure-food-blog. com/2021/09/22/old-beansmay-have-new-uses/

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2 cups water 1 cup margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups flour, sifted 10 large eggs 16 ounces honey Optional decorations such as: sprinkles, silver balls, candied fruits, toasted pine nuts, or anything else you like!

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

Place water, margarine and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand as the margarine melts in the hot water. Stir in the flour and mix well.

Return the saucepan to medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to form a ball and pull away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let it cool in the pot.

Add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time, and beat using an electric mixture or a wooden spoon – the beating has to be vigorous to fully incorporate the eggs. When all the eggs are incorporated, put the mixture into a pastry bag and pipe tiny balls onto the pastry sheets; the balls should be the size of marbles, or just a little bigger. If you do not have a pastry bag, you can put the dough in a sealable plastic bag and cut out one corner’s tip and pipe them out that way (just make sure that your dough is cool!).

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Remove the balls from the oven and let cool on wire racks.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the honey until it boils. Let it boil for 5 minutes, but don’t leave the stove and be careful that it does not boil over. If it starts to boil up, lower the heat. Dip the puffs in the honey. You can throw 10-12 balls in at once. Make sure they are evenly coated in honey, then scoop them out with a slotted spoon and put them onto a plate.

Once all of the balls have been dipped and removed, you can wet your hands and start working on your artistic side.

Take the balls and form them into a mound or a wreath on another clean plate. Then finish off the masterpiece with some decorative touches like sprinkles or candied fruit.

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1/4 of the cup Pure cranberry juice 1/4 of the cup Pure orange juice 1/2 of the cup Tonic water (or any soda) First add pure cranberry juice second add pure orange juice last fill the cup with plain tonic water (or any soda)

Butterscotch Eggnog

12 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 quart cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 ounces butterscotch schnapps (or more to taste) Separate eggs at room temperature by placing yolk in one bowl and egg whites in another; be careful, one speck of yolk in the white can ruin the whole recipe. Beat yolks until creamed with about half of the sugar. Add remaining sugar.

Beat cream until fluffy and add to yolk mixture. Combine egg whites and yolk mixture. Add vanilla extract and butterscotch schnapps. Chill until ready to serve.

Alpine Hot Spiced Wine

1 bottle full-bodied red wine 3 tablespoons honey 2 sticks cinnamon 2 tablespoons cardamom seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 sliced orange 1 sliced lemon 1/2 cup sugar In a saucepan, combine 1 bottle full-bodied red wine, 3 tbsp. honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tbsp. cardamom seeds, 1 tbsp. black peppercorns, 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon and 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer 15 minutes. Strain. Pour into a mug garnished with a cinnamon stick.

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Mary really had a little lamb

There is someone named Mary and she had a little lamb.

The nursery rhyme you probably assumed was fiction was actually about a real person—Mary Sawyer, an 11-year-old girl in Boston who was followed to school one day in 1817 by her pet lamb. In the late 1860s, she helped raise money for an old church by selling pieces of wool from the famous lamb.

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By Catherine Wissner, University of Wyoming Laramie County Extension, Cheyenne, WY. Just about any tropical plant can be grown indoors, it takes a little bit of care and most are not fussy. Make sure when you buy your plant transporting it from store to car then house it is very well coved with minimum exposure to cold. Cold temperatures will kill tropical plants at 45 degrees.

When you get your plant home remove the decorative foil cover, give it a good drink of lukewarm water and let it drain completely. Put the decorative foil back on or in a decorative container. Just be sure it can drain completely, never let your house plant sit in water.

Most like bright indirect sunlight, very few like full sunlight and none of them like winter drafts.

Here’s the challenge, tropical plants enjoy higher-thanaverage humidity, which can be difficult where indoor humidity can drop to 20% or less. In their native environment most live on forest floors where humidity reaches 80%. A humidifier can help them out tremendously.

Don’t let your plants dry out, but do not overwater them.

Overwatering a house plant will cause root-rot situation that they cannot overcome.

A good house plant fertilizer has numbers around 5-10-5 on the label. The first number should be low (nitrogen-N) around 5, but never over 10. Too much nitrogen-N invites problems that can be difficult to reverse. Always read the ingredient list and check those numbers.

Christmas Cactus is a long lived tropical plant that originated in the rainforests of southern Brazil. The name cactus is deceiving they do not like to go dry, ever. They grow best with moist soil and indirect or morning sunlight. Flower buds that drop before opening are caused by too warm temperatures or dry soil. They are happier pot-bound. Fertilize with a 5-10-5 fertilizer every other month.

Poinsettia these tropical plants grow best in direct sunlight, humidity and temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees. Keep the soil barely moist at all times. Feed every two weeks with a 5-10-5 fertilizer.

Cyclamens originated from the Mediterranean area. This plant is very particular about temperature they like it cool.

Night temperatures around 50 degrees and day below 68.

Cyclamens like medium bright indirect, but not full light.

Water them from the base not the top, avoid water on its leaves. Fertilize in the fall with a 5-10-5 fertilizer.

Amaryllis place in bright indirect light, and keep the soil moist. Once the flowers fade, cut the stalk but keep the leaves to help replenish the nutrients in the bulb. In late summer or early fall, let the plant go dormant and place it in a dark area.

Cut off the yellowed leaves, and ignore it (no water!) until November then start watering to re-start the growing cycle.

Rosemary likes a place in bright light. The more light the better or it tends to drop leaves. Keep the soil evenly moist, the number one common mistake with rosemary is underwatering. These plants don’t like dry soil. Fertilize with a 5-10-5 fertilizer every other month.

Norfolk Island Pine this South Pacific tropical conifer is not hardy outside, likes a moist soil and medium to bright light. This is a long lived plant, if it gets too tall, just prune the top back. If the bottom branches dry up and turn brown the plant is not getting enough water, they will not grow back. It prefers to be pot-bound. Fertilize every other month with a 5-10-5 fertilizer.

Remember; if you live on the prairie please do not mow it. The more you mow the prairie the more problems you will have.

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Dice go back to before recorded history. The first ones were the anklebones of hoofed animals. These bones–later called astragali by the Greeks–were roughly cube-shaped, with two rounded sides that couldn’t be landed on, and four flat ones that could. The first dice throwers weren’t gamers, though–they were religious shamans who used astragali (as well as sticks, rocks, and animal entrails) for divination, the practice of telling the future by interpreting signs from the gods. How did these early dice make their way from the shaman to the layman? David Schwartz writes in Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling.

The line between divination and gambling is blurred. One hunter, for example, might say to another, “If the bones land short side up, we will search for game to the south; if not, we look north,” thus using the astragali to plumb the future.

But after the hunt, the hunters might cast bones to determine who would go home with the most desirable cuts.

And with that, gambling–and dice gaming–was born.

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Emily Roberts keeps a tight hold on her lamb during the Marias Fair sheep show. Her lamb went on to earn the Grand Champion carcass of the Marias Fair. Photo by Kari Lewis.

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The practice of touching your glasses together in cheers originated from Ancient Greece, which was a time where there was every chance someone was trying to poison you.

By clinking glasses together, you were spilling a bit of your own drink into the other persons, and vice versa, so if that person was trying to poison you they were poisoning themselves too. So therefore cheers-ing your glasses together became a sign of trust among two parties.

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2W Spreading, Choteau MT ................C29 3V Distributing, Conrad MT ................. A23 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ................ A34 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .......... A2 Accelerated Metal Solutions, Brady Smelser, Glendive MT ...............................C22 Action Toys, Billings MT ...................... A12 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ................................ A11 Ag Efficiency, Ryan DeBruycker, Dutton MT ................................................... A26 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT.... ......................................................... A15 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ........................... A16 Amsoil, Big Sky Synthetics, Deer Lodge MT ...................................................C28 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT ..... A27 Basin Seed, LLC, Stanford MT............C28 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT ..B2 Belles Pulses USA, Hingham MT ..........B2 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT ............B15 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT........ B4, B5 Big Iron Auctions ................................. A13 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT ..........B13 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT . .........................................................C14 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT...............C34 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT ................................................... A14 Big Sky Synthetics, Amsoil, Deer Lodge MT ...................................................C28 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ........................................................... A2 Bobcat of Mandan, ND .........................B1 Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT.. .........................................................C21 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT .....................B15 Buckley Auction MT ............................C30 C & B Operations, LLC, Billings, Culbertson & Plenywood, MT, Sheridan, WY, Powell, WY .............................................. B8, B9 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ...................................................B16 Centrol Crop Consulting LLC, Brady & Conrad MT ...................................... A32 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND .............C8 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT ................................................... A30 Clearview Seed, Denton MT................C14 Commercial Lynks, Inc. Ledger MT..... A39 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT.....C24 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT.................. A19 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT .................................C38 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ............... A21 Dakota Truck & Farm, Minot ND............C3

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DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT .................... A31, C38 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........................................................... A6 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ......................................C9 Dry Fork Ag, Ledger MT ......................C23 Ear Mountain Machine, Choteau MT... A28 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT ...................................................C31 EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT. .........................................................C30 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT A30 First State Bank, Shelby, MT ............... A36 Fisher Metal Products, Fort Benton, MT ... .........................................................C34 Flaman Rentals, Power MT .........A25, A37 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ... A12 Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT......................C28 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT ..............C2 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ......................................A9, C7, C12 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MTC13 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT .......................................... C18, C19 G & M Bins, LLC, Fairfield, MT ............ A34 Gateway Arch & Fence, Wayne Thiem, Bozeman MT ...................................C24 Glasgow Rental, Glasgow MT .............C17 Glass Trucking, Denton MT ................. A11 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT....A28 Golden Triangle Rental, Great Falls MT...C17 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ..... A24 Greenway Seeds, Caldwell ID ...............B3 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ...................................................C37 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY .. A7 GSI Bins, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ................................................... A33 Harms Pacific Transport Inc., Pasco WA .. .........................................................B11 Heartland Ag Systems, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, WA ............................................C11 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT .............B7 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT .....................................................C4 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT ......................C16 Hi-Line Rental, Havre MT ....................C17

Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT...... ................................................ C32, C33 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT...A24 Ironhide, Williston ND .......................... A14 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT ..................................... A10 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT..........C11 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT ......... ................................................ A26, C22 Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND ...........................................C3 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls MT .. A38 Krogmann Mfg.....................................C30 Lattin & Sons, Power MT.......... A25 & A37 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown MT ......C23 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT .......C17 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT .....................................................C9 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ..........B3 MDI Laser Engraving, Havre, MT .......... A8 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT ......................................................... A29 Milk River Ag, Chinook, MT .................C15 Mineral Tub Lifter, Malta MT ................ A16 Missouri River Realty, Glasgow, Malta, Sidney MT...............................................C8 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Great Falls MT ........... A22 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT ...........................................................B2 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ...................................................C12 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT.. .........................................................C23 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY .......... A20 Mountain States Oilseeds, LLC, American Falls ID ............................................. A32 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT ... ......................................................... A21 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT ...................................................C12 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT ............................. A3, B16, C8, C27 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ..C6 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT ...................................................C15 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT .................C5 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT ...................................................C16 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE ............C35 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT ....... A25 Power Motors, Fort Benton, MT.......... A13

Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT .....C40 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................C10 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ... ......................................................... A24 RDO Equipment, Kalispell, MT ............C10 RDO Equipment, Missoula MT ............C10 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT. .........................................................C36 Reinke, RPH Irrigation Services, Choteau MT ................................................... A38 Rockwell Scales, Simms MT .................B6 Roger Rader, Inc, Sun River MT ............ A5 RPH Irrigation Services, Reinke, Choteau MT ................................................... A38 Rydelle Enterprises, Drummond MT ...C21 Safflower Technologies International, Fairview & Billings MT ...........................C20 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT................................... A33, C26 Shop Specialties, Valier MT...................B6 Shortline Ag, Scobey MT..................... A18 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT ...... A16, C6 SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ..C16 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT .................... A40 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT..................B2 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT ................................................... A33 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT ............... A36, C18 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT.. A35 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT .............B15 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT ...................................................C26 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre MT ..........C21 The Gear House, Helena MT ...............C36 Tiber Tractor Co., Chester MT .............B11 Tilleman Equipment Company, Havre MT . .........................................................C25 Tom’s Shop, Grass Range MT............. A14 Treasure State Seed, Fairfield MT ....... A29 Tri County Implement, Sidney MT .......C29 Triangle Ag Service, Fort Benton MT... A39 Triple T Sales, Chinook MT........... A2, C39 TT&E Inc, Victor MT............................. A22 Up In Smoke Diesel Tuning, Brian Keller, Great Falls MT .................................C20 Valley Trailer Sales, Belgrade MT ........C34 Vaughn Truck, Havre MT .....................C18 VW Mfg, Loren Hawks, Chester MT ......C1 Western Montana New Holland, Missoula MT ...................................................C27 Wichman Ag Supply LLC, Hilger MT ... A24 XB Trailer Sales, Great Falls MT .......... A37 Zimmatic, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ...................................................C26

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Montana program aims to increase college student retention

UM News Service As far as challenges facing first-year is personalized according to student needs. college students go, Shiena Medrano had “Their primary goal is to make sure all more than her fair share when arriving at the those other components students need are University of Montana in the fall of 2019. in place,” Capolupo said. “Their adviser is Medrano had moved with her mother their person.” from Manilla, Philippines, to live with Miller said those who have not historifamily in Philipsburg just two years before. cally had access to higher education are Although she spoke English, she was still faring worse than peers when it comes to processing massive changes in her life – taking on debt, graduating on time and staythe transition from living in a large and ing in school. She said it is invaluable to ask crowded city to a small-town campus, the what happens to those students. cultural differences among her classmates “We should measure ourselves by what and, as with every student in the past year, we are able to provide for students,” Miller the seismic shifts in learning brought by said. “We have to get them here, and then COVID-19. we have to work full time to keep them.”

Medrano, a proud Montana resident, Capolupo said in one instance, a 3.8 is now an honors student. She credits her GPA student had an unexpected medical success to a relatively new initiative, the issue that, if not for the help of Montana Montana 10 program, which provides stu10, would have prevented him from redents with needed scholarship money and enrolling. Montana 10 used the program’s something equally important – emotional financial supports to cover some of the and academic support. outstanding balance on his student ac“The stipend I get is very helpful,” said count. Program advisers also helped him Medrano, who is double majoring in acget registration holds removed and helped counting and management information connect him to resources to get insurance systems. “But the Montana 10 team helps issues resolved. give you guidance and life skills. They tell “He was a very gifted student, he was goyou, ‘You have time to figure it out, and we ing to do very well in life, but he would not will get through this.’” be returning this fall without those funds,” Launched by the Montana UniverCapolupo said. “When you’re under that sity System Office of the Commissioner kind of stress, your ability to actually learn of Higher Education (OCHE) in 2019, is challenged.”

Montana 10 aims to increase retention Although similar programs exist at City and graduation rates of Montana college University of New York, such as the Acstudents. The program is open to first-time celerated Study Assistant Program, and freshmen who are Montana residents and Ohio Community College – where such PELL-eligible because of financial need. programs have doubled on-time graduation Campus participants include UM, Missoula rates – Montana faces different challenges College and Helena College. with mostly residential, rural students who Crystine Miller, director of student affairs primarily need to find housing and childand student engagement at OCHE, said the care, Miller said. program’s name refers to the 10 strategies Advisers for the Montana 10 program and support systems provided to students in help students find classes with flexible atthe program – all of which are integrated, tendance options if they need to work or comprehensive and evidence-based to imwatch kids and remote learning options prove student outcomes. that allow them to remain involved in the “Montana 10 is one primary strategy of academic environment.

OCHE to make good on the promise that inThe Montana 10 program just wrapped creased access to higher education actually up its first year with 200 students, 183 at translates to more Montanans with college UM and Missoula College. The second degrees and a more completive workforce,” cohort of 35 students are attending Helena Miller said. “We designed and implemented College this fall. this evidence-based program, which advoCapolupo hopes the program grows over cates for increased commitment to student the next few years with state investment. success and helps our state achieve its col“This is something UM can be proud of,” lege attainment and workforce development Capolupo said. “It’s an honor to work for goals.”

UM in the context of this program.”

Based around what Miller calls the “hidAlthough a second-year student, Meden curriculum” – challenges and barriers drano now has enough credits to qualify as students face, such as additional costs – a junior, serves as a member of the Dean’s Montana 10 includes training and resources Student Advisory Council at the Davidson for Native American and nontraditional Honors College – of which she is a memstudents whose needs differ from the typical ber – and is an Indigenous/Rural Outreach freshman, as well as low-income students.

Ambassador for Accelerate Montana. She’s “They have this whole set of additional growing accustomed to small-town life, things they have to navigate, primarily loves the natural setting around Missoula financial aid. They have to figure out housand has made many friends, including “a ing,” Miller said. “Anything that has a cost bunch” of other fellow international stuthey have to figure out differently than a dents. student who has other ways to pay for the “College gives you the power to select cost of higher ed.” your tribe,” she said, “and it’s a really great The program offers financial support, community here.” such as scholarships, textbook stipends and monthly incentives to students, as well ##### as specialized math and writing courses.

One day, a college student decided to visit Advising is another key component of the a farm as part of his studies. The farmer program, with a student-to-advising ratio treated him well there. less than half the national average.

The student then began examining the Amy Capolupo, director of Montana site.

“Your techniques are extremely old 10 and UM’s Office for Disability Equity, fashioned,” he told the farmer. “I wouldn’t said students in the program have secondbe surprised if this tree gives you less than ary advisers and an academic and faculty twenty pounds of apples.” adviser. These advisers address financial The farmer smiled and then said, “I won’t and housing concerns, set up counseling be surprised either. That is an orange tree.” care and help students meet goals. Advising

Small-scale producers get improved insurance coverage Agricultural producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for their needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the new Micro Farm policy, which simplifies recordkeeping and covers postproduction costs like washing and valueadded products.

“USDA is focused on supporting local and regional food systems, and Micro Farm is one more example of how we’re helping agricultural producers with farms of all shapes and sizes to manage their unique operations and risk,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator for USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “The Risk Management Agency values collaboration and feedback from our customers, and Micro Farm is one way we’re responding to producers’ needs.”

Micro Farm is offered through WholeFarm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and is geared to local producers. Details include: Eligibility: Micro Farm is available to producers who have a farm operation that earns an average allowable revenue of $100,000 or less, or for carryover insureds, an average allowable revenue of $125,000 or less. The increase in allowable revenue for a carry-over insured will allow for some farm growth in subsequent years before they become ineligible for the program. RMA’s research showed that 85% of producers who sell locally reported they made less than $75,000 in gross sales.

Coverage Levels: All coverage levels will be available to producers using Micro Farm. This will enable producers to purchase the 80% and 85% coverage levels without providing additional paperwork.

Underwriting and Recordkeeping Requirements: Micro Farm minimizes underwriting and recordkeeping requirements, and producers will not have to report expenses and individual commodities.

Post-production Revenue: Producers can include post-production activities as revenue, such as washing and packaging commodities or value-added products like jam.

Micro Farm is available for the 2022 crop year. Sales closing dates are Jan. 31, 2022, Feb. 28, 2022, or March 15, 2022, depending on the producer’s county.

Producers with crops insured under another crop insurance policy or a vertically integrated operation will not be eligible.

This new policy derived from research directed by the 2018 Farm Bill, and it includes feedback from producers who grow for their local communities. See the full report.

Specialty and Organic

Crops The Micro Farm policy builds on other RMA efforts to better serve specialty and organic crop growers. This includes WFRP, which provides coverage for producers with larger operations that may not be eligible for Micro Farm. RMA recently made improvements to WFRP as part of a broader set of new policies and expanded policies to assist specialty crop and organic producers.

More Information Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents.

A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. If you have difficulty finding an agent, contact your RMA Regional Office. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov. ##### Noel actually comes from the French phrase “les bonnes nouvelles” or “the good news”.

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John Deere 8770 300 hp, Synchro transmission, Duals, ROPS, 4 remotes, air/heat/radio

Big Bud 320/10 Cummins NTA855 turbo, 320 hp, 4WD $100 per hour, 100 hour minimum. $3000 per week, plus trucking

1980 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 Engine in frame 1766 hours ago, new clutch less than 200 hours ago, tires are great, great running tractor, 14-ft. Degelman blade. will separate

1981 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean updated Big Bud Ready to go to work, 600 hp, 3,692 hours, 4 remotes, High Flow hydraulics Call for rental rates and details

Combine and header lease as low as $30,000 per year.

Call Marty for details!

Versatile 895 Manual, 310 hp, duals $80 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Versatile SX275 Self-Propelled Sprayer 1200 gallon, 100-ft., Auto Steer, Raven rate control $1200 per day plus delivery and pickup.

Ask about monthly rates.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...

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2014 Pillar DH6010 250 ACRES ON NEW DISKS Rubber Packers.

Mud Scrapers. Double Shoot. Flexi-Coil Towers.

Versatile Viking Vertical Tillage 38-ft. , rolling baskets $7.50 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup.

2013 Farm King 4490 28-ft., 9” spacing, 24” smooth front & rear, 8mm (5/16”) width, Stone flex hangers, 410WSS bearings

2012 Bourgault 6450 Very clean, dual fan, dual shoot air cart, 10 inch auger

2010 Challenger MT765 306 hp, Powershift, 24” tracks, 3 pt, 4 remotes, High flow hydraulics, air/heat RENTAL PRICES: Daily: USD $100 Engine Hourly: USD $80 LEASE PRICES: Quarterly: USD $30,000 / 3 Month Lease/ $30,000 Down

2018 Accessories Unlimited AU01-8650-4250 Clone of the Mandako but 50 lbs. heavier per foot and extras are standard on the Avenger

by Accessories Unlimited! 3/8” steel tubing throughout frame & hitch, 42” drum, 5/8” steel drum, holds water, auto-fold, hydraulic wing lock system, LED lights, dual tires, 4X8” tubing, 8 bolt hubs, greaseable zerts at pivot points.

RENTAL PRICES: Daily: USD $500 Acre: USD $4 LEASE PRICES: Yearly: USD $8,000 / 72 Month Lease / $8,000 Down

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Farm King 6650 Disc 32-ft., 24” blades, heavy duty disc $7.00 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup.

1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples, runs great

See more photos and details on our website:

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406-265-9554 or 888-265-9554 Owner: Ron Harmon • CELL: 406-265-0096

1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

Parts: Matt • 406-265-9554

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406-265-9554 or 888-265-9554 1287 Highway 87 • Havre, MT 59501

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1981 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean updated Big Bud Ready to go to work! $180,000

1979 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean low hour Big Bud, 525 hp, ready to go to work! $180,000

Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096

1980 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 Engine in frame 1766 hours ago, new clutch less than 200 hours ago, tires are great! Great running tractor, 14-ft. Degelman blade, will separate. $30,000

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

1982 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 225 hp, 4 wd, 4 remotes, duals, 9100 hours. $25,000

Parts: Matt 406-265-9554

1979 Big Bud 400/30 Recent in-line rebuild, Big Cam new style 855 to 400 hp, twin disc Powershift, Clark 70,000 lb. axles, new paint & decals, air drill hydraulics with Brandt flow control valves, Super Sharp! $95,000

Big Bud 400/30 1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great $75,000 1979 Big Bud 320/10 320 hp, Cummins NTA855, 6077 hours, duals, 3 remotes, high flow hydraulics, 4WD $62,500 Versatile 895 Call for Prices and Info

1985 Versatile 856 Cummins, 240 hp, 4WD, 7643 hours, duals, 4 remotes, air, heat, radio $32,500

2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from

1976 Versatile 850 II Nice older tractor, well taken care of, runs great $28,000

2012 Versatile SX275 John Deere rate control and auto steer, 100-ft. booms. $159,500

John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission $55,000 1969 Versatile 145 Cab is from a 875 completely reconditioned.

There are only 2 things wrong with this tractor: tires and the a/c is R12. The family thinks this tractor was purchased new, so one owner. Used up until 3 years ago. $10,000

1980 JI Case 4890 300 hp, 2016 hours, Powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, 4WD $20,000 Case IH ADX3430 430 bushel TBT with ATX700 70-ft. 12” $95,500

2016 Farm kng 6650 32-ft., 3 section folding.

Very nice low acre disc. $59,500

Flexi-Coil 2320 Nice clean unit. Valmar granular applicator, coil packer $50,000

1983 Versatile 835 III 250 hp, 4wd, 4932 hours, duals, 4 rear remotes, high flow hydraulics. $28,000

New Holland SF115 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, 20” nozzles $30,000 1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good.

Ready to go to work $20,000

2012 Bourgault 6450 Veryclean, dual fan, dual shoot air cart, 10 inch auger $65,000

2015 Versatile SX280 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon stainless tank. Very clean

Friggstad 53 Clean Chisel Plow Nichols knock on shovels $22,000

Be sure to check out our website:

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2005 Spra-Coupe 7650 Raven rate controller, Raven autosteer, 660 gallon plastic tank, chemical inductor, triple nozzle bodies, Perkins engine

K-Hart 60-10 Just traded, field ready.

Will separate $90,000

2008 John Deere 1830 Very nice clean unit, 60-ft 12 inch spacing, steel packers, hoses are great, 430 bushel tow behind air cart, single shoot has capability of being made a double shoot iso $90,000

Morris 8900 Extremely clean chisel plow $27,500

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406-265-9554 or 888-265-9554 1287 Highway 87 • Havre, MT 59501

• www.bigequipment.com •

1981 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean updated Big Bud Ready to go to work! $180,000

1979 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean low hour Big Bud, 525 hp, ready to go to work! $180,000

Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096

1980 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 Engine in frame 1766 hours ago, new clutch less than 200 hours ago, tires are great! Great running tractor, 14-ft. Degelman blade, will separate. $30,000

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

1982 Steiger Bearcat III ST225 225 hp, 4 wd, 4 remotes, duals, 9100 hours. $25,000

Parts: Matt 406-265-9554

1979 Big Bud 400/30 Recent in-line rebuild, Big Cam new style 855 to 400 hp, twin disc Powershift, Clark 70,000 lb. axles, new paint & decals, air drill hydraulics with Brandt flow control valves, Super Sharp! $95,000

Big Bud 400/30 1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great $75,000 1979 Big Bud 320/10 320 hp, Cummins NTA855, 6077 hours, duals, 3 remotes, high flow hydraulics, 4WD $62,500 Versatile 895 Call for Prices and Info

1985 Versatile 856 Cummins, 240 hp, 4WD, 7643 hours, duals, 4 remotes, air, heat, radio $32,500

2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from

1976 Versatile 850 II Nice older tractor, well taken care of, runs great $28,000

2012 Versatile SX275 John Deere rate control and auto steer, 100-ft. booms. $159,500

John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission $55,000 1969 Versatile 145 Cab is from a 875 completely reconditioned.

There are only 2 things wrong with this tractor: tires and the a/c is R12. The family thinks this tractor was purchased new, so one owner. Used up until 3 years ago. $10,000

1980 JI Case 4890 300 hp, 2016 hours, Powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, 4WD $20,000 Case IH ADX3430 430 bushel TBT with ATX700 70-ft. 12” $95,500

2016 Farm King 6650 32-ft., 3 section folding.

Very nice low acre disc. $59,500

Flexi-Coil 2320 Nice clean unit. Valmar granular applicator, coil packer $50,000

1983 Versatile 835 III 250 hp, 4wd, 4932 hours, duals, 4 rear remotes, high flow hydraulics. $28,000

New Holland SF115 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, 20” nozzles $30,000 1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good.

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Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist things is linked with more fires than any Our noses detected smoke as we unother activity. loaded our vehicle and the air was hazy. My 4. A. Most people were asleep when a husband and I were helping our daughter fire broke out. Stay awake and alert when move into an apartment on the upper floor cooking. Don’t leave food unattended, esof an old building. pecially if it includes oil or is a higher-fat I checked my phone for the source of the food. Grease feeds fires. fire. I learned that the smoke was blowing 5. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the in from the wildfires in Canada. peak days for home fires.

Then a fire truck sped by with its siren As you cook for yourself or teach family blaring to an unrelated fire. members safety tips, remember these key Fire was on our mind as we walked messages adapted from the NFPA: around the apartment. Like any parents, we • Stay alert. If you are sleepy or take want our children to be safe. medications that cause drowsiness, that’s “There are two sprinklers in the bedroom not the time to begin frying bacon. and two in the living room,” my husband • Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, said as he did his impromptu inspection. I boiling, grilling or broiling. Turn off the am surprised he wasn’t carrying a clipboard burner if you leave the kitchen. Regularly with a checklist. check foods that you are simmering, baking We looked down the hallway to locate or roasting. the stairs in case of an emergency.

• Keep things that can catch fire away I helped our daughter organize her kitchfrom heat sources. Keep the surfaces clear en cupboards. I added a few cookbooks. of food. Keep oven mitts, wooden utensils, “I think I will be doing a lot of cooking,” food packaging and towels away from the she said as she unloaded some pots, pans burners. and other equipment received from some • Do not use your oven as an extra storage friends of mine. She was happy to have such place.

You might not check the oven before nice equipment. you preheat it.

“You can invite us over for dinner soon,” • Wear short-sleeve clothing or clothI said. ing with tight sleeves, because long, loose “Let’s pick up a fire extinguisher for her,” sleeves could catch fire. my husband added.

• Keep children and pets away from the Do you take precautions in your kitchen cooking area. If you are teaching a child to avoid fires? According to a report comto cook, carefully supervise them around piled by Marty Ahrens and released in stovetops, ovens and other appliances. Do July 2020 by the National Fire Protection not hold an infant or young child as you Association (NFPA), cooking was the top are stirring or carrying hot food or liquids. cause of home fires and home injuries from • Keep a lid nearby. If a small grease fire 2014 to 2018. starts, smother the flame with the lid and In fact, the percentage of kitchen fires turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. in apartments was more than double the Do not pour water on the pan. percentage of houses.

• If a fire breaks out in the oven, turn off If you are reading this column, you probthe heat and keep the door closed. ably do some cooking. Try these kitchen fire • If you have a fire extinguisher, learn safety questions based on the information how to use it properly ahead of time. Learnin the NFPA report. ing how to use it during an emergency could Question 1. What appliance is linked to put you and your home at risk. most cooking fires, including 87% of fireHere’s an opportunity to use your oven related deaths? and your end-of-the-season cherry tomaA. Slow cookers toes. This easy and tasty recipe was subB. Ranges or cooktops mitted by registered dietitian Deb Haugen C. Coffee pots for publication in our upcoming “Growing D. Multifunction pressure cookers Together” cookbook. Our taste testers found Question 2. True or false. Gas ranges are it to be very delicious. linked to more fires than electric ranges.

Cherry Tomato Crouton Casserole Question 3. True or false. Unattended 8 cups cherry tomatoes with stems recooking was the leading cause of cooking moved fires from 2014 to 2018. ½ bag seasoned croutons Question 4. What were most people doing ½ cup Parmesan/Italian cheese blend during fatal injuries caused by fires?

Rinse the tomatoes and pat dry. Grease A. Sleeping two small glass pans or one large glass B. Cleaning their home pan. Layer ingredients as follows: tomaC. Working outdoors toes, croutons, cheese, tomatoes, croutons, D. Watching TV cheese. Bake about 45 minutes at 325 to Question 5. Which two holidays are 350 degrees Fahrenheit until cheese melts. linked with the most home fires?

You can begin the cooking process in a The answers are: microwave oven if you wish to speed the 1. B. Kitchen ranges or cooktops are process. Serve over rice or as a side dish. linked to the most kitchen fires.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 2. False. Electric ranges are linked to 90 calories, 3 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 11 g more fires than gas ranges. carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 180 mg sodium.

3. True. Leaving the kitchen to do other

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Hot Cocoa Day

Date celebrated: December 13th We’re sad to say that President Jefferson didn’t quite hit the mark on this one, but we can all agree that he should have.

Perhaps he should have included it in the American constitution to ensure that his good sense got passed on to the country he formed. It’s not too late to make this statement become true!

Hot Cocoa Day reminds you that your options go far beyond “Tea or Coffee” when it comes to your morning hot beverage.

History of Hot Cocoa Day Chocolate’s history goes far back into history, far longer than most people are aware. It first was found by European explorers in South America. Where it had been being enjoyed for hundreds of years prior to their arrival. We have reason to believe that the reason the Americans didn’t make contact with Europe sooner is they didn’t want to share this delightful beverage with the rest of the world.

The first origins of cocoa can be traced back to 500BC. However, but many archaeologists believe that this is only as early as we can trace it. And that coffee consumption predates even that august culture.

Of course, the chocolate of those days was much different than that which we consume now, as sugar was not something that had found its way to the Americas. Instead, the beverage was flavored with vanilla and often with chili and was served at all temperatures dependent on the recipe being used.

The Spaniards first found the flavor unpleasant and one an individual had to acquire. It would not be until it was introduced to Europe and had spent some time there as a luxury drink of the wealthy that it would be sweetened and milk chocolate invented. It took until 1828 for powdered chocolate to be made, and in that glorious moment of culinary history, both the chocolate bar and instant hot cocoa came into existence. ##### Q: What do you have in December that you can’t have in any other month?

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With a quiet intensity, Miles Geer expertly guided his pig around the ring and was named the top pre-junior swine showman of the Marias Fair. Photo by Kari Lewis.

In 2020, Hadley Barbie took on renovating the Marias Fair dog arena for her self-determined and teen leadership projects. This year was the first show in the new arena! RJ Barbie and Hadley Barbie paused for a picture in front of the sponsor sign recognizing those who had given to the arena. Photo by Kim Woodring.

Soybean cyst nematode sampling

Now that harvest has wrapped up for most producers across the area, yield maps are being analyzed and decisions are being made for next year’s growing season. While looking through these yield maps, does anything look questionable?

Crops face many environmental factors during the growing season including wind, hail, heat stress, and pest pressure. If things don’t quite add up when looking through your soybean yield maps and there’s no plausible explanation for yield loss, you might want to consider sampling for soybean cyst nematodes (SCN). SCN is the most yield limiting disease of soybeans in North America and once a field has SCN, it’s very difficult to eradicate.

Fall is a great time to sample for SCN, especially since yield maps are readily available and soil samples are already being collected for fertility analysis. Sampling for SCN can be tricky though in that you tend to see higher populations in patches in the field. In many instances, SCN can cause yield loss while no above ground symptoms are present. It’s best practice to sample areas that yielded less than anticipated, low spots, flooded areas, field entryways, field borders, areas where sudden death syndrome or brown stem rot developed in 2021, or in places where plants were stunted or yellow with no explanation.

This pest typically resides in the upper 8 inches of the soil profile, and it’s best to probe through the rootzone to collect as many cysts and eggs as possible. Walk in a zig-zag pattern throughout the field representing roughly 10-20 acres and collect at least 15-20 soil cores that are 1 inch in diameter.

Mix the cores into a bucket for a composite sample and submit at least 2 cups of soil for testing. If desired, you can follow your yield maps and collect two different composite samples: 1) sample from low yielding spots, and 2) sample from spots that yielded as expected. That way you can determine if SCN is truly an issue in these low yielding areas or if something else is the culprit.

When submitting samples, you can do this by putting your composite sample in a sealable plastic bag or picking up an SCN bag from your local Extension Office. Information to include on the sample includes Name, Address, Email, Phone Number, Field Name, Acres Represented, Crop History, and Current Crop. Sampling is encouraged every 2-3 years as SCN can easily be transferred from infested to clean fields in several ways including wildlife, human foot traffic (i.e., hunting boots), equipment, and soil transfer. Samples can be submitted to UNL’s Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic in Lincoln for SCN testing. SCN testing for 2021 samples will be conducted free of charge courtesy of the Nebraska Soybean Board. More information about SCN can be found on UNL’s CropWatch website or at the Crop Protection Network website: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/resources/ publications/soybean-cyst-nematode.

Forefather’s Day

Sadie Cole of Chester picked up a belt buckle from Fritz Red Angus for having the top Red Angus steer of the Marias Fair. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Date When Celebrated: Always December 21 Forefather ’s Day commemorates the pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620.

They left for the New World, to escape religious persecution. After a late fall start, the Mayflower set sail from England and landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts just before Christmas. This holiday is celebrated largely in New England. If you are not from New England, chances are you this is the first you have heard of Forefather’s Day. The pilgrims originally set sail from England in two ships, the Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell leaked so badly, that they were forced to return to England, Ultimately, they all crammed into the Mayflower, and set sail from Plymouth, England. It was much later than they had planned. Strong fall west winds also delayed their arrival in the New World. Finally, on December 21, 1620 they landed.

Origin of Forefather’s Day: Forefather’s Day was first celebrated in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1769. A group of descendants gathered to have a feast in honor of the pilgrims. This group shared a meal together, which included many native American delicacies.

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Dawson County 4-H’ers earning Diamond Clover awards at the Achievement BBQ on the 24th were (left to right) Griffin Owens, Lexington; Abbie Owens, Lexington; Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; and Rieker Spradlin, Cozad. Tessa Carter, Gothenburg also received an award but was unable to attend. Extension Photo.

Dawson County 4-H leaders received recognition at the 2021 4-H Achievement BBQ on Sunday, October 24th. Dan Kreis, Gothenburg; was recognized for his 10 years of service but was not present at the BBQ. Stephanie Ringenberg, Lexington; Amanda Spradlin, Cozad; and Karon Spradlin, Cozad were also honored for their five years as leaders. Jared Walahoski, Overton was honored for his five years of leadership but was not present at the BBQ. Extension Photo.

Five Dawson County 4-H’ers were presented a trophy for being selected at the state level as a delegate for National 4-H Congress. (Front row, left to right) Parker Walahoski, Overton; and Aven Zimmerman, Overton; (back row, left to right) Eli Boryca, Cozad; Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; and Bart Beattie, Sumner. Extension Photo.

Maintaining cow efficiency

K-State Research and Extension News Efficiency is something many strive for, whether it is spending money wisely or making the most of the time dedicated to a project.

And for the beef producer, developing an efficient cow herd has financial implications, according to beef cattle experts who recently spoke on a Kansas State University Cattle Chat podcast.

Joining Beef Cattle Institute nutritionist Phillip Lancaster and veterinarians Bob Larson and Brian Lubbers was Twig Marston, field nutritionist with Hubbard Feeds, a division of Alltech. Each advocated for a different efficiency measurement priority.

Larson emphasized the importance of reproductive efficiency.

“Producers need to look at the number of calves weaned per cow exposed and you want that number to be high,” Larson said.

Lancaster stressed the role of nutrition in having an efficient cow herd.

“Nutritionally speaking, it is important to evaluate the amount of money spent on winter feed versus the amount of time cattle can graze the pastures,” Lancaster said.

These measurements influence the economics, according to Marston.

“Feed is going to be one of the greatest out of pocket expenses, so to be efficient you have to match their cows to your resources,” he said.

One way to track those expenses is through keeping good records, said the experts.

“If you can identify the inefficient individuals, then you change the management to improve the efficiency of the whole herd,” Lubbers said.

He also highlighted the importance of herd health.

“While nutrition and reproductive efficiencies can be harder to measure, I can count sick cows and they don’t perform well,” Lubbers said, “The beef animal’s health impacts how efficient it will be in all aspects of the factors already mentioned.”

Marston added: “Most producers are really trying to match their biological efficiency with their economic efficiency because they are trying to get a return on investment for each of their inputs, such as labor, equipment, feed, etc...”

To hear the full discussion, listen to the Cattle Chat podcast online (https://ksubci.org/2021/10/08/measuring-cowherd-efficiency-role-of-research-in-cow-calf-operationstransition-diets-in-weaning/).

Pepper Pot Day

Celebrated on: December 29th Pepper Pot, a thick and spicy soup that is an American staple dish, especially in the southern regions of the United States. What is Pepper Pot? Well, it’s a soup that contains twelve different ingredients.

History Of Pepper Pot Day In the modern world of today, Pepper Pot Soup has many, many variations to it. But the soups true origins began on December 29th of 1777 during the Revolutionary War. The Continental Army had been experiencing an exceptionally harsh winter during the battle of Valley Forge. The soldiers were low on food because the farmers in the area had gone and sold all their supplies to the British Army for cash rather than the weak currency that the Continental soldiers could offer them for their crops. Christopher Ludwick, a baker general of the Continental Army, gathered whatever food he could scrounge together to feed the cold and frail soldiers.

The chef was able to find scraps of tripe, meat, and some peppercorn. He then mixed the ingredients together with some other seasonings and created the hot, thick, and spicy soup we now know as pepper pot soup. It quickly became known as “the soup that won the war.” The soup gave the soldiers the warmth and strength that they needed to push the enemies back through the harsh winter weather.

How to celebrate Pepper Pot Day In order to celebrate this holiday, all we have to do is gather the necessary ingredients to make our own Pepper Pot Soup and share it amongst our friends and family.

Want to make your own? The ingredients are four cups of water, four tablespoons of chicken bouillon powder, two medium grated potatoes, two medium sized carrots which are also grated, two finely chopped celery stalks, one finely chopped onion, one and a half cups of finely chopped green, red, or yellow peppers, one half cup of all-purpose flour, two teaspoons of salt, one teaspoon of pepper, one more cup of water, and finally, six cups of milk.

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National Bicarbonate of Soda Day

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always on December 30 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, also called Baking Soda Day, celebrates the many benefits and uses of Bicarbonate of Soda.

Just how does Baking Soda work and what, specifically, does it do? Few people seem to know. It’s quite simple. We will skip the chemistry lesson and how Baking Soda is made.

Let’s just talk to what it is, and what it does. Bicarbonate of soda is a chemical compound - sodium carbonate or sodium bi-carbonate. When heated, it creates carbon dioxide, a gas.

The gas aids a variety of bakery products to rise as they cook.

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Searching for a partner

By Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming Extension Years ago, most written small business transition plans were merely estate plans – their provisions mainly aggregated an owner’s assets and divided them equally among the heirs.

This approach effectively divided the business among active and inactive children and probably destroyed any assuredness for the future of the business. Today’s plans deal directly with the facets of transitioning a functioning business to a new manager/owner, whether or not he or she is in the family.

Creating a Plan Today transferring a small business – whether it be on Main Street or a farm or ranch – is about designing a plan that preserves, promotes and distributes accumulated assets – money, property and contentment – to a prepared next generation.

The following tools can help develop and bring in a future partner.

1. Business plan: Clearly define the business opportunity.

Writing it allows you to think through the respective roles and responsibilities, and the intended plan for development.

2. Internship: Develop a short term work arrangement with measurable milestones to test the relationship and learn from each other.

3. Interview/selection process: If you’re clear on what you’re looking for, then you’ll be able to test, question and learn about others. Remember that a partner is different than an employee: you’re not looking for someone who will do as they’re told, but someone who will help the business grow using their capabilities. That person may not look exactly like you, but may complement you by bringing strengths and offsetting current weaknesses.

4. Written job descriptions: Write down who is responsible for what.

5. Employment manual: This is an important guide for someone who might start as an intern, transition to employee, earn ownership, buy equity, and in time become a partner.

6. Review process: a system for regularly measuring progress for professional development and job performance.

Over time, it becomes more about how each person can improve the venture.

7. Compensation plan: A component of the employment manual is the compensation schedule and ownership bonus – it’s a good way of demonstrating the intent to transition ownership to a partner.

8. Operating agreement: Define who is responsible for what, how decisions will be made and when, and how finances are managed, etc.

9. Buy/Sell provisions: Provide some assurance both ways that, if there is a triggering event (death, disability, etc.) the venture can continue.

These common – but underused – tools will help you start off on the right foot.

The good news is that the challenge of transition can be overcome with good communication and a commitment to finding an acceptable solution. Some of the big picture decisions need to be made with the involvement of both active and inactive family members to build support for it, and to understand the estate planning implications there may be.

At each stage, record your intentions. Writing makes it real.

It forces you to make decisions, draw lines and commit to specific actions.

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Dice first appeared in board games in Ur, a city in southern Mesopotamia. Now referred to as the “Royal Game of Ur,” this early version of backgammon (circa 3000 B.C.) used four-sided, pyramidal dice.

The six-sided cubic hexahedrons with little dots, or pips, to denote their values–one opposite six, two opposite five, and four opposite three–first appeared in Mesopotamia circa 1300 B.C. When Julius Caesar led his army across the Rubicon River to attack Rome in 49 B.C.–which set in motion his rise to power–he knew that there was no turning back, proclaiming, “Alea iacta est.” Translation: “The die is cast.”

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Kathy Burr, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Research has shown children learn the most about money from their parents. They watch parents spend or save money every day (observation). They also hear their parents talk about money either directly or indirectly (talking it over).

And children learn about money by using it themselves (learning by doing).

Observation - Watching their parents and other adults, help children understand how their parents feel about money.

In turn, this influences how children feel about money. Do parents spend all their money before it’s earned? If so, this may make it hard to teach children about limited resources, planning for spending, and the value of saving. Or do parents save every cent they earn? This attitude may make it hard for children to see that money is a tool, not a goal in and of itself, and can make it difficult for children to spend even for necessities.

Talking It Over - It is important to discuss the family’s financial situation with children at a level appropriate for their age. Encourage children to participate in family financial discussions. Communicate about money one-on-one as the opportunity comes up. Remember kids live in the present. Be reassuring when talking to children about money. If they discover the house, they live in is not completely paid for, they may worry. Assure them the family is able to make the monthly payments and they will not be out in the street by morning.

Learning By Doing - Ideas for actual activities to be done with children to help them learn about using money. Choose activities appropriate for the child’s age and current interest: • Play store. Use play money and “price” a variety of items to help children practice using money.

• Make three banks from jars, boxes, or other containers.

One bank would be for money to share, a second for cash to spend, and a third for savings.

• Develop a simple savings plan for something they wish to buy.

• Comparison-shop together for an item they want to buy or for a major item for the family.

• Allow children to make simple cash transactions at the store. Talk about the experience after they are done.

Making A Money Plan - A money plan is a good way to teach children how to plan for where money comes from, where it’s going, and how to meet their goals based upon their values.

To make a money plan, have a child answer these questions: • What are my goals? What do I need and want?

• How much will it cost to meet those needs and goals?

• How long will it take to save the money I need to reach my goals?

• How much money will go to spending, sharing, and saving?

For more money management ideas go to: extension.unl. edu/find-an-answer/ and look for money management publications or contact your local Nebraska Extension County office and ask for NebGuide G1787.

Hearing voices: Joan of Arc

Born in France in 1412 Joan of Arc started hearing voices in her head when she was a little girl. When she was 16 years old, the voices told her to go to war against the ruling British.

Joan appealed to the dauphin prince (the future French king Charles VII) for soldiers and equipment, claiming that God was talking to her, “I heard this Voice to my right,” she later explained, “towards the Church; rarely do I hear it without its being accompanied also by a light.”

Although Charles was concerned that Joan might be a witch, he didn’t want to tempt fate, so he gave the teenager what she asked for. It turned out to be a good move.

Joan led her army offensively, attacking the British at unexpected places and times, a contrast to the typically cautious French army. She won several battles and rallied the French army.

But then tragedy struck: After ordering her outnumbered soldiers to attack a force from Burgundy that was sympathetic to the British, she was captured and sold to England.. where she was sentenced to death. Right before Joan was burned at the stake for heresy, she blamed the voices in her head for misleading her. After her death an English soldier was quoted as saying, “God forgive us, for we have burned a saint.”

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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Due to increasing natural gas prices, seed-placed or near-seed-placed starter in nitrogen fertilizer prices are relatively sugarbeet, canola, small grains and western high compared to recent years and are exNorth Dakota corn. pected to remain high and possibly increase “Potato will always need high rates of through next spring, says Dave Franzen, phosphate,” says Franzen. “Corn always NDSU Extension soil science specialist. needs starter phosphate, but very low “China has supplied about a third of the to low soil testing soils should receive world’s phosphate, and it has essentially supplemental broadcast, deep-banded or banned exports through 2022,” Franzen air-seeder-banded phosphate in addition. continues. “That puts the burden of supply Soybean should not receive seed-placed on other countries, including the United phosphate due to yield reduction, and dry States.” bean can receive small amounts of seedAccording to Franzen, the U.S. is not in placed phosphate or broadcast.” a great position for mine and production Franzen recommends the following expansion due to serious environmental guidelines for reducing P costs and maxiconcerns. This means that phosphate prices, mizing P use efficiency for the 2022 crop: which are already high, will continue to 1. Soil sample by zone and follow NDSU increase at least through 2022. recommendations for each crop.

Nitrogen (N) 2. Although there are no P calculators Major crops in North Dakota that require in North Dakota, NDSU spring wheat/duhigher rates of N fertilizer are corn, small rum research indicates that as P costs rise, grains, sunflower and canola. Most dry bean the critical value of soil test P that results acres and flax require or receive N, but rates in profitable P application decreases. For are modest compared to the four previously soybean, NDSU Extension recommends a mentioned classes of crops. critical value of 6 ppm for a ‘normal’ P cost/ To economically survive the higher N soybean price relationship, but in today’s costs, Franzen recommends farmers coneconomic conditions, 5 ppm would be a sider implementing one or more of the folmore reasonable critical value. lowing strategies: 3. Despite many farmers remembering 1. Soil sample by zone for two-foot depth soil loss this past spring and either leavresidual soil nitrate. Soil nitrate N values are ing volunteer cereals grow or planting a higher this year due to the drought and lower cover crop, or exploring strip-till/no-till, crop yields in 2021. Sampling in zone for there are others who are leaving their soils accuracy allows farmers to take advantage black. These fields should not have any fall of N already present in the soil and apply phosphate. If P is applied to these fields, variable rate N if practical for the 2022 crop. even if worked into the soil an inch or two, This reduces rates without negative yield or the chances of it surviving into June at the profitability consequences. rates applied are slim due to probable soil 2. Use nitrogen calculators to determine loss primarily from wind.

N rates for corn, spring wheat/durum and 4. Consider applying any broadcast rates sunflower. As N costs increase and grain of P for corn into soybean or wheat stubble prices stay level, profitable N rates decrease. with a drill or air-seeder. This will place The relationship between N rate and yield that phosphate below a depth susceptible in crops is not a straight line. It is a curve to water movement and wind movement with “shoulders” near the peak. NDSU during the fall, winter and spring. offers several nitrogen calculator apps at Potassium (K) https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ Potassium fertilizer prices are currently ag-topics/crop-production/crops-tools high and may move higher due to the pull 3. Fall N application is an option for from N and P. most soils in North Dakota. Sandy soils and “The most important strategy to use for those with flooding potential near streams potassium in North Dakota is to follow the and rivers are not fall application soils. See NDSU recommendations for potassium the NDSU Crop and Pest Report article for for each crop, soil test by zone and use the details on fall application guidelines: https:// North Dakota potassium calculator for corn www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topto avoid any excessive and futile potassium ics/crop-production/crop-pest-report/soils/ application,” says Franzen. guidelines-fall-n-application-north-dakota For sandy soils with low real cation Phosphate (P) exchange capacity, it is unlikely these will Major crops in North Dakota that require ever test greater than 100 ppm no matter P are corn, sugarbeet, potato, small grains, how much K is applied. For these soils in canola, soybean and dry bean. Sunflower particular, it is important to use only what and flax do not need supplemental P at is required to grow the next crop knowing any soil test value, no matter how low. that the soil test will not “build” with adOf P-requiring crops in a high phosphate ditional K. price year, all of the P can be supplied by a

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Watching or participating in a maple sap harvest, or demonstration, is a fun late winter event. They are held in February-March, when the sap is flowing. It is educational for the kids, too. During field demonstrations, some of the sap is boiled down into syrup.

Best of all, free samples are often giving, poured over a pancake or vanilla ice cream.

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The Apple Cinnamon

2 oz cranberry juice 4 oz chilled apple cider cinnamon sticks to garnish Fill a wine goblet with ice. Add 2 oz. cranberry juice and 4 oz. chilled apple cider. Stir to mix. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

White Hot Chocolate

3 cups half-and-half cream, divided 2/3 cup vanilla baking chips 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Ground cinnamon, optional In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup cream, vanilla chips, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Stir over low heat until chips are melted; discard cinnamon. Add remaining cream; stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; add extracts.

Sprinkle each serving with ground cinnamon if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

The Cranberry Celebration

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Coconut Christmas trees

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In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth.

Spoon over or dip trunks of trees; allow excess to drip off.

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Many first-year students at UW were 4-H’ers

University of Wyoming Extension More than 12 percent of the 2021 first-year students at the University of Wyoming (UW) participated in the state’s 4-H program, according to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office.

That number is 183 students, said Shelley Dodd, director of admissions.

“I realize there may be more students who have been involved in 4-H from this incoming class, but this is the number we calculate of who had an initial first contact with us from 4-H,” she said.

The State 4-H Program office provides the admissions office names of 4-H’ers as part of a university recruitment process.

4-H is the youth educational program of UW Extension.

State 4-H Program director Johnathan Despain thinks the 12 percent number would be even higher if incoming freshmen from out of state were asked.

“We have a whole bunch of kids here at UW from California and New Mexico who are former 4-H members but aren’t counted in any of these numbers,” he said.

Despain guesstimated there are two or three times the UW number who attend other universities or go to community colleges then transfer to UW. ‘What this (all) means is we are creating learning environments that help kids want to pursue higher education,” he said.

More than 6,800 youths are in the Wyoming 4-H Program.

Its goal is to build capacity with young people to be successful adults, Despain said. One measure is their desire to pursue and be lifelong learners.

“What excites me is it’s more evidence what we’re doing makes a difference on kids connecting to UW,” he said.

“Taxpayers are getting their bang for their buck through the 4-H program is what it comes down to.”

4-H has been a family tradition for Gareth Flowers. The chemical engineering major from Powell will graduate next May. He attended Northwest College in Powell for two years before transferring to UW. He became involved in archery and shooting sports at an early age and said whether or not any of his future children become involved in 4-H is really up to them.

“I was fortunate in that my parents didn’t force it on me,” he said. “I had good experiences in 4-H, and I hope that if I have kids, they have those same opportunities if they want them, and that I have the knowledge based on my experience to help them be better than I was.”

Kylie Mathews of Cheyenne joined 4-H in the sixth grade and was a member of the state 4-H leadership team in 2018.

She said she knew she was going to attend UW. “The state bleeds brown and gold,” she said. “And, so, that was always the thing for me.”

She said, during her time in 4-H, she realized there is a lot not taught in school.

“There is a lot you have to get using those hands-on experiences, and 4-H really opened that up to me,” said Mathews.

“That helped develop a sense of lifelong learning and has helped push me back into the agriculture industry.”

The rangeland and watershed management major wants to attend law school and become a water resource in agriculture lawyer.

“I really want to do that to help advocate for this wonderful industry because it presents so much opportunity and so much learning for everybody who’s involved,” she said.

The Wyoming 4-H program receives funding through a combination of federal, state and county monies. A 4-H educator is based in every county and the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Despain said counties that provide money want the funds to make a difference in their communities.

“If kids are engaged through their county programs, not only will they go to through the county education, they’ll go on to higher education,” he said. “We know from the research side they are more likely to engage in their communities than their counterparts. What I’m hoping for is a county commissioner to look at this and say, ‘OK. It’s working. Our little investment here locally matters because here is how it fits into the big picture.’” ##### In the “12 Days of Christmas”, all the gifts mentioned within the song add up to 364 gifts. ###### The highest-grossing Christmas movie is actually Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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Benefits of ag technologies on quality of life

K-State Research and Extension News A Kansas State University agricultural economist is taking a step-back approach while carving out a new way of looking at the returns of precision agricultural technology.

“As an economist, I (normally) look at things like profitability – dollars and cents – and whether the benefits outweigh the costs,” said Terry Griffin, a precision agriculture economist at K-State. “But sometimes economists may take a step further and look at the optimization of utility, or satisfaction, which means we need to bring in a few things other than dollars and cents.”

Griffin is working with LaVona Traywick, an associate professor of physical therapy at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, to look at how the adoption of precision agriculture technologies adds to the quality of life of farmers or farm equipment operators.

“When we talk about quality of life today, what people are talking about is perceived physical and mental health,” Traywick said. “(Many) factors play into whether we increased quality of life by having a technology, or whether we possibly decreased quality of life.”

Griffin and Traywick have factored in quality of life (benefits) and human capital (cost) scores for various precision agriculture technologies. A recent presentation is available online (https://agmanager.info/management-finance/ precision-agriculture/ag-tech-adoption-and-generationalcharacteristics-benefit).

On the high end of their score sheet are technologies that provide automated guidance, such as GPS systems that can drive equipment through a farm field. The two researchers say the quality of life score for automated technologies is a 9 on a scale of 10, while the human capital score is 2.

“Those are high scores for both,” Griffin said. “The human capital part reflects the investment that a person has to put in to make this work. And that’s fairly low.”

On the other end, yield monitors, variable rate applicators and precision soil sampling scored low on quality of life, and high on human capital investment.

“Some of the technologies out there take a lot more human capital to use them,” Traywick said. “Based on our research, we project that things that are easier to use and take less human capital are going to be adopted more quickly and readily than those that require a lot of human capital.”

While age can factor in, “there is not a straight association between the person’s age and whether they’ve adopted the new technologies or not,” Traywick said. “There are other factors that go into it, such as whether they are a single proprietor of the farm, or whether they are working with someone from a different generation.”

Griffin and Traywick have studied the topic for more than 15 years, including conversations with farmers and observing uses of technology over long periods of time.

Their study is currently summarized in a report available online from the K-State Department of Agricultural Economics, titled Ag Tech Adoption and Generational Characteristics: Benefit-Cost Analysis Revisited.

“We’re continuing to collect data,” Griffin said. “Some of the most interesting data we are collecting is not necessarily measurements, but anecdotal stories. We’re trying to build this into a larger story of the benefits and costs of precision ag technology.”

The King’s Edict: Eat It

For at least 4,000 years, potatoes have been cultivated in the Peruvian Andes. Called papas by the Incas, they were so integral to local culture that the Incas buried their dead with potatoes (for food in the afterlife) and measured time based on how long it took a potato to cook.

But the potato was not so revered in the Old World. It arrived in Europe in 1565 via English and Spanish explorers.

They called it the “edible stone” because it was dirty and tasted horrible when eaten raw. As a result, spuds weren’t popular, and most Europeans still hadn’t heard of them by the 1600s. If farmers grew them at all, it was for pig feed.

That’s why the Prussians refused to eat potatoes. But during a war against Austria in the 1740s, King Frederick the Great urged his subjects to grow potatoes for food. Why? Because the edible part– the tuber–grows underground and could survive if invading armies marched over or burned the fields. Even so, the Prussian people refused to eat what they considered animal fodder, so Frederick issued an edict that anyone who didn’t eat potatoes would have their ears cut off.

Potatoes caught on quickly after that.

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By Jessica Groskopf, Regional Ag Economist and Cory Walters, Associate Professor, Ag Economics, Nebraska Extension Rising fertilizer and input prices are the cover these costs. Avoid the cost-price squeeze hot topic of conversation in rural coffee shops - purchasing inputs at a high price while selling a commodity at a low price. across the corn belt. However, there seems to Navigating 2022 input costs and commodbe little banter about how to make crop-input ity prices will undoubtedly be challenging. purchase decisions heading into 2022. So what Remaining focused on your farm’s unique should savvy farmers be discussing, in addition to rising costs, to make the best purchase financial situation; optimizing not maximizing; reviewing all of your costs; and developdecision? ing a solid marketing plan will give you the A large piece missing from the discussion best chance at prospering in the upcoming is an individual’s personal financial scenario. production season.

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Overwintered cattle may spread weed seeds

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Producers who have relocated their cattle out of state for winter feeding this year should consider having a weed management protocol in place when the cattle return, say North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialists.

“If you have sent your cattle to areas where there are known Palmer amaranth, waterhemp or other noxious or troublesome weed issues, it will be important to allow a ‘cleanout period’ upon return,” says Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension weed specialist. “Crop fields are not the preferred area for this period, since weeds like Palmer amaranth are generally more difficult to control in crops compared to bare ground, pastures or a corral.”

“The retention time of potential weed seeds in the gastrointestinal tract is heavily dependent on the digestibility of the diet,” says Zac Carlson, NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist. “When we turn cattle out to green, lush cover crop, the passage rate of that feed is high compared to lower digestible forages, such as prairie hay. That does not mean some seeds couldn’t get held up longer in the gastrointestinal tract.”

Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist based at the Carrington Research Extension Center, suggests confining cattle to one area for at least one week upon return.

“The manure, which includes feces, bedding and spilled or uneaten feedstuffs, should be kept in that area and composted,” Keena advises. “Composting manure has been shown not only to reduce the volume of manure and kill parasites and pathogens, but also is an effective weed seed management strategy.”

“Piling manure and turning it five to six times every 10 to 14 days should achieve temperatures between 130-160 degrees Fahrenheit,” says Keena. “The high temperatures along with proper pile moisture will kill both large and small weed seeds.”

To learn more about composting manure, view the NDSU Extension publication, Composting Animal Manures: A Guide to the Process and Management of Animal Manure Compost at https://tinyurl.com/NDSUCompostingAnimalManures.

“Livestock owners will want to keep a close eye on the area where the manure is managed to make sure escaped weed seeds that grow in the spring and summer of 2022 are pulled and properly disposed of,” warns Ikley. “Before the plants develop seeds, pull and destroy them by burying them deeply or burning them.”

Keena adds, “If producers are going to spread the compost from that area, they will want to closely monitor the area where they spread it and practice similar monitoring and disposal techniques as in the feeding area.”

It is not recommended to spread fresh manure on fields if it is known to contain noxious or troublesome weeds.

However, if producers need to graze before weeds seeds have been passed or if producers need to spread the fresh manure on a field, we recommend spreading weed seedheavy manure on tame grass pastures or grass hayfields, because more options are available to control on them, says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

“It is never recommended to spread manure on native rangeland,” says Meehan. “Adding additional nutrients can benefit invasive grass species such as Kentucky bluegrass and smooth brome.”

For more information about protocols for bringing your cattle back to North Dakota, or noxious or troublesome weeds, contact the NDSU Extension agent in your county.

Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory to find your county NDSU Extension office.

Drill teams The equestrian drill team is a variation of the Spanish Riding School’s quadrille. Throughout the world, drill teams can take on many different styles and purposes. Usually performing for exhibition in rodeos and parades, these matching groups can contain large numbers (double digits) of horses and riders. Just like in the quadrille, the group performs intricate patterns at various speeds, producing a kaleidoscope effect, some groups use a specific breed or color of horse.

Some ride side saddle. Some do fast, trick riding, whereas others may perform classical dressage movements.

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Trade Show Assistance Program

Chelsi Bay, Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing the availability of grants up to $2,500 to help Montana businesses pay for exhibition costs at trade shows outside the state through its Trade Show Assistance Program.

“The Trade Show Assistance Program helps Montana Ag businesses expand into new markets and grow their valueadded businesses,” said Christy Clark, Acting Director at Montana Department of Agriculture. “The department is pleased to provide this opportunity for folks to showcase their agricultural products and have a Montana presence at trade shows outside the state.”

The Trade Show Assistance Program assists Montana agriculture companies in exploring domestic wholesale markets by encouraging exhibition at trade shows outside the state. New and established companies alike are invited to apply for 50% reimbursement of tradeshow exhibition expenses up to $2,500.

Full program guidelines are available on the department’s website (https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/FRSAN/TSAPGuidelines.pdf). Applications are due 15 days prior to the trade show event and can also be accessed at agr.mt.gov/ marketing-assistance.

The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, visit agr.mt.gov.

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Ethan Brown brought numerous exhibits to the Marias Fair including his cat project. Ethan was the Reserve Champion cat showman in the junior division. Photo by Kari Lewis.

The History of Mince Pies Mince Pies, like Christmas Puddings, were originally filled with meat, such as lamb, rather than the dried fruits and spices mix as they are today. They were also first made in an oval shape to represent the manger that Jesus slept in as a baby, with the top representing his swaddling clothes. Sometimes they even had a ‘pastry baby Jesus’ on the top!

During the Stuart and Georgian times, in the UK, mince pies were a status symbol at Christmas. Very rich people liked to show off at their Christmas parties by having pies made is different shapes (like stars, crescents, hearts, tears, & flowers); they fancy shaped pies could often fit together a bit like a jigsaw! They also looked like the ‘knot gardens’ that were popular during those periods. Having pies like this meant you were rich and could afford to employ the best, and most expensive, pastry cooks.

Now they are normally made in a round shape and are eaten hot or cold. They are especially good with some ice cream!

A custom from the middle ages says that if you eat a mince pie on every day from Christmas to Twelfth Night (evening of the 5th January) you will have happiness for the next 12 months!

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2020 John Deere S780, 198 engine/151 separator hours, full GPS and warranty, premium cab, Advanced tailboard, Active Yield and Combine Advisor, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 28.5ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals and 750/65R26 tires. Stock #73376....... ......................................... $439,000 (14) 2020 John Deere S780, 450 engine/326 separator, Combine Advisor package, TriStream rotor extended wear, power fold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 1100/45R46 drive tires, 750/60R30 rear tires, extended warranty 6/2023 or 1000 hours. Stock #73587......... $417,500 (1)

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Stock #78384.................. $375,000 (12) 2018 John Deere S780, 1167 engine/824 separator, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, TriStream rotor, powerfold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Advanced PowerCast tailboard, 1100/45R46 fronts, 710/60R30 rears, complete GPS system. Stock #72742......$322,500 (13) 2011 Case IH 7120, 2265 engine/1714 separator, leather seat, dual 20.8R42 drive tires, 540/65R30 rear tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, internal chopper with spreader. Stock #75578.. $102,500 (14)

2017 John Deere S680, Premium cab with leather, Contour Master, fore and aft adjust, 2630 with AutoTrac activation, 3000 receiver, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unloading auger, power folding tops, fine cut chopper, 792 engine hours, 583 separator hours. Stock #69030....$330,000 (3)

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2016 Case IH 8240, 1188 engine/817 separator hours, IF520/85R42 dual drive tires, VF600/70R28 rear tires, 26ft. unload auger, lateral tilt feederhouse, HID lighting, hydralic fold grain tank and cover. Stock #71960........ $235,000 (14)

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2017 John Deere S680, 970 engine/655 separator, Contour Master, IF520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, PowerCast tailboard, powerfold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, TriStream rotor, complete GPS system, extended warranty 10/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #76897... $305,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S680 small grain, 2WD, 900/60R-32 singles, chopper, yield monitor, PowerCast tailboard, premium cab, complete with Harvest Monitor (SF1) GreenStar 3, 2630 display (mounted on armrest), ProDrive transmission with Harvest Smart feedrate control, 110 KW heavy duty tilt cylinder, high torque fixed speed drive system, small wire, 28.5 ft. auger. Stock #75162....... $252,500 (12) 2014 John Deere S670, 2014 engine/1396 separator hours, ProDrive transmission, Contour Master, 800/70R38 drive tires, manual vane tailboard, manual grain tank extensions, complete GPS system.

Stock #72620...................$159,000 (11) 2014 John Deere S670, single 800/70R38 tires, Contour Master, 2681 engine/1801 separator hours, ProDrive transmission, powerfold grain tank, leather cab, custom cutter extended wear package, manual vane tailboard, complete GPS. Stock #76296.................... $139,900 (1) 2007 John Deere 9860, 2739 engine/ 2032 separator hours, level land feederhouse with fixed speed drive, Premium header control package, fine cut chopper with chaff spreader, 22-ft. Hi-Cap unload auger, 30.5LR-32 tires. Stock #72605................................ $83,500 (3)

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2017 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, no till drill. Pro-Series openers installed spring of 2021, spoked gauge wheels, All Run Blockage, 430 tow between cart, no section control, 10” auger. Stock #77867..... .............................................. $235,000 (14) 2015 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, All Run Blockage, solid narrow gauge wheels, 430 tow between 1910 hydraulic drive cart, 12” conveyor, 2 black rollers, 1 green roller, 710/70R38 tires, 33,169 acres. Stock #72590............. $182,500 (14)

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2014 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, single shoot, Intelligent Ag All Run Blockage, 550 bushel tow behind 1910 cart hydraulic drive, spoked gauge wheels, Section Command, KSI conveyor, 1100/55R46 rear cart tires, 33,062 acres. Stock #70581. ................................................ $199,000 (1) 2012 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, narrow spoked gauge wheels, John Deere All Run Blockage, flotation tires, 430 tow behind cart, mechanical drive, variable rate, SS tank, 10” auger with hopper extension, black and 2 green meters, front duals 16.5L-16.1 tires, 30.5L-32R2 rear. Stock #77024.................................. $175,000 (14) 2010 John Deere 1890, 42-ft., 7.5” spacing, narrow solid gauge wheels, smooth closing wheel, All Run Intelligent Ag Blockage, 350 tow behind cart. Stock #77025..................... ................................................ $84,500 (14) 2011 John Deere 1895, 42-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot with dry fertilizer delivery, tube steel gauge wheel, cast fertilizer closing wheel, tow between cart, All Run Blockage, warning system for seed only, dual 31x13.5-15 high flotation tires, 430 tow between 3-tank cart. Stock #78483.................. .............................................. $107,500 (11)

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2006 John Deere 1820, 60-ft., 10” spacing, 4 rank, 5 section, John Deere 1910 tow behind 430 bushel cart, variable rate, 1” carbide openers, single shoot, 4” steel packers, 62,816 acres. Stock #76621................. .................................................. $43,500 (1) Concord ATX6012, 60-ft., 12” spacing, SS tank, tire packers, 1” openers, no blockage, 3430 3-tank tow behind cart. Stock #73840. .................................................. $31,500 (2) Case IH Precision Hoe 800, 50-ft. 10” spacing, Primary Blockage, semi-pneumatic press wheels. Never been in the ground.

Stock #56487.......................... $52,000 (11) 2005 Bourgault 5710/3225, 42-ft. 7.5” spacing, SS, 1” points, narrow steel press wheels, no blockage, 225 bushel tow between cart, 50,000 acres. Stock #77435...... .................................................. $26,500 (1) 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000, 2340 Cart, SN2340096781-00, packer wheels have all been cap and looks good, tires are also good.

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2020 John Deere 9620RX articulated track tractor with 642 hours, Cummins 14.9L engine with 620 HP, E18 transmission-18F/6R, deluxe cab with leather, 1000 RPM PTO, 36 inch tracks, 6 SCVs with 115 GPM pump, full guidance-monitor and display, Active Command steering and radar. Stock #76868.... $530,000 (12) 2020 John Deere 9520RX, 520 HP, with premium cab, premium lights, 30” 3500 Series tracks on 87” spacing, PTO, 18x6 PowerShift transmission, 5 remotes (58 GPM pump), 4600 display with premium activation, greasable steering pins. Stock #77036................................. $515,000 (1) 2019 John Deere 9470RX,18/6 PowerShift, 30” Duradrive 3500 tracks, 4 SCVs, PTO, deluxe light package, premium cab, complete GPS system, 459 hours. Stock #69880............................... $457,500 (14) 1996 John Deere 8870, 4WD, 370 hp, Synchro transmission, Trimble Guidance, 3 hydraulics, 24.5-32 tires with duals (30%).

Stock #75407....................... $45,000 (12) 2013 New Holland T9615, includes GPS (262 receiver, Nav II controller) 16 speed powershift, 36” tracks, 6 SCVs, no 3-point, no PTO, standard hydraulic flow (40 gpm), cab suspension, 4 HID lights, active seat, differential lock. Stock #74546............................... $199,000 (12) 1989 Case IH, 335 hp, 4WD, 12 speed power shift, duals, guidance ready, LED lights, 8950 hours. Stock #77524...... $33,500 (1) 1981 John Deere 8640, 275 hp, 16F8R Quad Range transmission, large 1000 PTO, 3 SCVs, duals, Case drain, has 3-point rockshaft but no arms, differential lock. Stock #78954............... $28,500 (11)

2016 John Deere 6155M, 155 hp, MFWD, 20/20 AutoPlus, LH reverser, standard cab, radio, 3 SCVs, 114 L/min hydraulic pump, PTO, 480/80R42 rear, 420/85R28 front, AutoTrac ready, 640R loader with bucket and grapple. Stock #78720............ ............................................... $89,000 (1) 2014 John Deere 6150R, 150 hp, MFWD, John Deere H360 loader, 20 speed PowrQuad tranmission, deluxe cab, 4 SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch, Triple Link Suspension, 480/80R42 rear tires with duals, 380/85R30 front tires. Stock #76428............................... $116,000 (14) 2013 John Deere 7280R, 280 hp, cab, IVT, MFWD, triple link suspension, 3-point hitch, dual speed PTO, 5 SCVs, 59 gallon pump, AMS-display receiver, 710/785R42 single rear tires. Stock #77520.................. ........................................... $145,000 (15) 2005 John Deere 7820, 172 hp, 746 loader, bucket and grapple, 16 speed PowrQuad transmission, dual rear tires - 18.4x42, 3-point hitch, dual speed PTO, 3 SCVs, 9565 hours. Stock #77617... $84,900 (11) 1995 John Deere 8200, 180 PTO hp, PowerShift transmission, 840 self-leveling loader with bucket, 20.8x42 rear tires (with duals) ATU wheel kit and harnessing, 3 SCVs, 1000 PTO, Cat 3-point hitch.

Stock #76697....................... $60,000 (14) 2020 John Deere 8R340, 340 hp, row crop, IVT transmission, MFWD, ILS suspension, 85 GPM hydraulic pump, GPS monitor and receiver, ultimate cab package, 540/1000 PTO, 3-point hitch with Quik coupler, front and rear weights, 380/90R50 rear tires. Stock #78852......$366,000 (15) 2012 Case IH Magnum 340, 340 HP, 18/4 power shift transmission, MFWD, suspended axle with differential lock, Power Beyond, 4 hydraulics, luxury cab, power adjust mirrors, PTO, 2000# rear weights, 18 front weights with bracket, 380/80R38 front duals, 480/80R50 rear duals. Stock #77708................................. $120,000 (3)

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This Day in History - December

December 13 The Clip-on tie is created. (1928) December 15 The Bill of Rights are enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791) • Sioux Chief Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police.(1890) • Gone With the Wind premiered in where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939) • Infamous band leader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash over the English Channel.(1944) December 16 Boston residents protesting British taxation threw tea overboard on a British ship . The Boston Tea Party was the beginning of the American fight for independence.

• The famous World War II “Battle of the Bulge” began.

(1944) December 17 Charles Dickens classic “A Chritsmas Carol” was published. (1843) • The Wright Brothers made their first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. (1903) December 19 Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol”. (1843) • Charles Dickens publishes A Christmas Carol. (1843) December 20 Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres. (1946) December 21 The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (1620) • “Snow White” premiered at theaters. (1937) December 23 The transistor was invented by U.S. physicists John Bardeen, Walter H. Britain, and William Shockley.

(1947) December 24 Franz Joseph Gruber composed “Silent Night”. (1818) December 25 Jesus Christ is born in a little town in Bethlehem (0) • William the Conqueror is crowned the King of England.

(1066) December 26 James Mason invents the coffee percolator.

(1865) December 27 Radio City Music Hall in New York City opens. (1932) December 28 William F. Semple patented chewing gum.

(1869) December 30 Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galactic systems. (1924) Yes, the Hubble telescope was later named after him.

• The Roy Rogers Show premieres on television. (1951)

Get off your high horse

Ever wonder where this saying comes from? In medieval times, knights and nobles would often ride huge warhorses that were specifically bred for fighting and strength. These horses, called Destriers, often wore just as much plate and mail as their owners that often cost as much as a good set of armor did. When two knights would ride out to parlay, they’d tell each other “Step down from thy Destrier” so they could speak as equals.

Brady Thielman of Liberty County with his swine at the 2021 Marias Fair held in Shelby, Montana. Brady’s pig weighed in at 384 lbs!!

What is sunn hemp and how is it used in agronomy?

American Society of Agronomy Sunn hemp is a superhero in the plant world. And it is a powerful solution to many agricultural challenges related to degradation of natural resources and food security. The October 7th, 2021 Sustainable, Secure Food Blog explores more this plant that can grow in inhospitable environments yet still provide numerous ecological benefits.

According to blogger Carlos Pires, sunn hemp is a legume commonly used as a cover crop for southern and sub-tropical and tropical farming systems. It has recently been more adopted in the Midwestern United States cropping systems.

It is a tall, shrubby plant – and can reach up to nine feet high! It’s an annual crop that creates a lot of biomass along with well-developed root systems. It’s deep-yellow flowers produce tiny seeds – so tiny that one pound can contain over 15,000 seeds!

Because it is a legume, sunn hemp pulls atmospheric nitrogen and puts it into the soil – a process called nitrogen fixation. This leaves the soil with more nitrogen (a necessary nutrient for crops) than before the sunn hemp was grown.

Farmers only need 8 to 12 weeks of frost-free growth conditions to receive the benefits of sunn hemp. Ideally, farmers would then plant a small grains crop, like wheat, to use the symbiotically produced nitrogen. Planting another crop after sunn hemp may reduce the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which can be lost to the atmosphere as nitrous oxide or even leached as nitrate to groundwater.

Sunn hemp has been extensively used as a soil improvement crop. Its enormous potential to produce biomass and fix nitrogen is crucial to build up soil organic matter and sequester carbon.

When used as a cover crop, sunn hemp can reduce soil erosion and conserve soil moisture. The large root systems break up soil, which increases water infiltration, and because it’s a legume, it boosts soil microbial community composition.

Sunn hemp can be used as a forage crop – and has the potential to fill an important gap in annual summer grazing.

Its hardiness, productivity, and palatability make it an option worth considering for farmers looking to build their soil and grow their livestock. Foraging needs to be stopped if seedpods are formed. This is because the seeds have a low concentration of a toxin.

To learn more, read the entire blog: https://sustainablesecure-food-blog.com/2021/10/07/what-is-sunn-hemp-andhow-is-it-used-in-agronomy/. #### In the US, there are 3 billion Christmas cards sold annually. ##### The average Christmas tree before its sale will grow for 15 years.

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Jed Winkowitsch and Katelyn Suta keep an intense eye on the judge during their turn at lamb showmanship during the Round Robin competition. Katelyn was the Grand Champion swine showman and Jed the Reserve Champion swine showman, earning them a spot in the Round Robin showmanship contest at the Marias Fair. Katelyn finished as the Reserve Champion Round Robin showman. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Researchers develop self-pollinating almond

Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service One day, Yorizane may be synonymous with almonds and California. So, what is a Yorizane and what does it have to do with almonds?

Yorizane is a new self-pollinating almond variety developed by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service with superb consumer traits such as size, color, and flavor. But it is Yorizane’s ability to produce an abundant harvest of nuts without needing to be pollinated by insects or having another almond variety planted in the same orchard—unlike almost all other commercial trees—that makes it so important to California’s $6-billion-a-year almond industry.

Self-fertile almonds actually are not new, explained research geneticist Craig A. Ledbetter. He is with the ARS Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research Unit in Parlier, California, and Yorizane’s breeder.

A variety called Tuono, originally from Spain, has been around for centuries. But it has few of the other characteristics that have made California almonds so popular. The main problem is that, unlike California’s quintessential almond variety Nonpareil, Tuono’s outside seed coat has a hairy texture.

Still, Tuono is reliably self-pollinating, so it is not surprising that Ledbetter used it as the pollen-donating parent when he began breeding a new almond in 1996, crossing it with California-adapted almond cultivars and selections.

One successful selection eventually came to be named Yorizane. It hit the genetic jackpot, getting Tuono’s genes for self-fertility along with almost all of the traits of Nonpareil, the most planted almond tree since it was first introduced in the 1880s.

In 2019, the Almond Board of California tested more than 60 almond varieties from around the world for growth characteristics and consumer attributes including ease of harvest, ease of cracking, resistance to kernel damage, yield, bloom date, harvest date, and especially aroma, shape, texture, taste and color. Yorizane consistently scored near the top in almost every category, in the end, making it one of the best rated varieties.

“One of the things you really notice is that, once roasted, Yorizane almonds have the most audible crunch,” Ledbetter said.

Small amounts of Yorizane budwood have been made available through Foundation Plant Services for research and breeding. Nurseries have been enthusiastic about reproducing Yorizane trees so that growers can start adding them to their orchards beginning in 2022.

But what is a Yorizane? Yorizane is the surname of the family that originally owned and raised stone fruit orchards on the 138 acres that became the ARS San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in 1991. The Center wanted to honor the generations of Yorizanes who maintained that land.

Tick Tock Day

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Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Cyndi Johnson, a wheat farmer from Conrad, has been elected as president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation during the organization’s 102nd Annual Convention November 8-11 in Billings. Johnson will serve as the organization’s first female president since its inception in 1919.

Gary Heibertshausen, an Alzada sheep rancher, was elected vice president. Heibertshausen served from 2015-2021 as MFBF District 5 Director.

Darcia Patten, a cattle rancher from Broadus, was elected as MFBF District 5 Director. Re-elected to the MFBF Board of Directors were Craig Blevins, District 1, a purebred Angus breeder from Ronan; Kris Descheemaeker, District 3, a cattle rancher from Lewistown; Joy DePuydt, District 7, a small grains farmer and cattle rancher from Saco, and Scott Stoner, District 9, who raises horses in Montana City.

Carla Lawrence from Boyd was re-elected as the MFBF Women’s Leadership Chair, with J.M Peck from Melrose re-elected as the MFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee Chair.

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UM News Service Lab Manager Adam Baumann used standard After another summer of record-breaking fecal bacterial assays to search for total tourism, it remains clear that Montana’s coliform bacteria, as well as concentrations natural environment and breathtaking backof Escherichia coli (E. coli) – a common country continue to draw numerous visitors bacteria found in all fecal matter. These who serve as a major economic driver for are the same tests UM’s bio station uses the state. This increase in tourism recently to help monitor the water quality of public led University of Montana (UM) graduate swimming areas in Flathead Lake through student Daniel Pendergraph to pose the the citizen science-led Swim Guide Project. question: What impact might this boom in At the end of the analysis, the researchhuman activity have on the pristine water ers determined that E. coli was present quality of backcountry lakes? in 52% of the sampled sites. From there, In a new study published in Wilderness Pendergraph worked with FLBS Profes& Environmental Medicine, Pendergraph – sor of Microbial Ecology Matthew Church lead author and now a graduate of the W.A. and Research Associate John Ranieri using Franke College of Forestry and Conservadigital droplet PCR assays to amplify and tion’s Wilderness Institute – joined a team search for specific genes known to occur in of UM Flathead Lake Biological Station bacteria associated with human waste. Hu(FLBS) researchers and others to determan-associated bacteria were found in very mine if increased human visitation to the low abundances in all sites tested, which Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area led to means they were present but not quantifian increase in human fecal contamination able. Only one of the sites had a quantifiable in backcountry lakes. presence of human-associated bacteria, but Combining a traditional fecal bacterial the number was still relatively low. assay with a more novel genetic approach “Our research suggests that the major using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) sources of total coliform and E. coli in the analysis, researchers found that while fecal Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area could contamination was present in some bodies derive from wild animals in addition to of water, in most cases the source of that livestock, pack animals or pets brought in contamination did not appear to be human. by human visitors,” said Pendergraph.

With hundreds of lakes and over 1100 For researchers, the results of the study km (684 miles) of trails, the Absarokawere highly encouraging. To this point, Beartooth Wilderness Area in south-central it seems the increase in recreation in the Montana is extremely popular among Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area has outdoor recreationalists, including those not yet led to a decrease in backcountry interested in backcountry backpacking and water quality as a result of human waste. horseback travel. Visitors to the area often But the positive implications of the study concentrate their activity around lakes and don’t end there. water sources near popular summits.

“These results highlight the utility of “Although the region is remote,” Pendcombining more traditional assays with ergraph said, “increasing human visitation emerging microbial source tracking with to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness DNA- and PCR-based methods,” Church Area has the potential to negatively affect said. “We suspect there will be an increaswater quality, with particular concern about ing number of studies that will benefit from human-derived fecal contamination.” this approach.”

Examining water samples that were colIt’s important to remember that, while lected from 21 remote alpine lake outlets the human impact was minimal, the study and two snowmelt streams in the area, Pendid reveal a widespread presence of total dergraph and FLBS Freshwater Research coliforms and E. coli in backcountry water sources.

Researchers stress the importance of purifying water collected in any backcountry area before consumption.

Equally important is the continued practice of safe and responsible recreation to ensure the ecological and economic sustainability of Montana’s natural resources for generations to come.

For the complete study, visit Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (https:// www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(21)00079X/fulltext). Other researchers in the study included Alexander Metcalf and Thomas Deluca in UM’s College of Forestry and Conservation and Lochlin Ermatinger of the Montana State University’s Department of Land Resources.

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Brad Schick, University of Nebraska Choosing the right protein may help bring the cost of feed down and more accurately meet the needs of our cattle. In some rations, alfalfa might be that choice.

Whether cattle are on winter range, corn stalks, or being fed prairie/grass hay, they often will need extra protein in their diet. Protein sources vary in cost and effectiveness. Protein is important because it is used by the rumen microbes to help break down low quality forage and then used by animal itself as microbial protein as they pass through the digestive tract. It’s essentially used twice.

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By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator People in the business of trees have been strong advocates for proper mulching, steering people away from the ill-advised practice of mulch volcanos around trees. Real inroads have been made, though the practice continues, evidenced by new tree plantings with the mulch overkill.

When these practices are perpetrated, the assumption this is a good practice is validated and then repeated at residences and other landscapes.

No matter why this practice continues, tree owners should be aware there is significant, evidence-driven information why mulch volcanoes hurt the health of trees. Let’s start first with what a mulch volcano is. It is a pile of woodchips or shredded bark placed around trees that exceeds the 2–4inch recommended depth. Often this mulch is piled high up against the tree trunk itself, tapering lower as the mulch extends away from the tree. In severe cases, mulch will be piled 12 inches high and taller. While this pile of mulch is given the tongue-in-cheek moniker of a “mulch volcano,” there is little hilarity and much to recommend against this practice.

Vole Damage These hairy little rodents absolutely love making a cozy nest inside piles of mulch. Tree bark is a great source of food too, especially the nice thin bark of newly-planted trees.

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Instigating Decay The tree trunk has evolved to be in sunlight and air, not in the humid environment of a mulch pile. Mulch volcanos promote decay of tree bark, the protective layer of the tree.

Eventually, the decay extends beyond the bark to the tree’s conductive tissues, interfering with water transport and tree stability.

It’s easy to properly mulch trees. A 2-4-inch layer of woodchips or shredded bark should extend to the tree’s dripline.

No mulch should come in direct contact of the tree trunk itself, instead giving 2-3-inches of mulch-free breathing space for the trunk. These materials will decay over time, necessitating the application of more mulch to maintain the 2-4-inch depth. This keeps down weeds and promotes a good root-growing environment for tree establishment and health.

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Date When Celebrated: Always December 24 National Egg Nog Day comes but once a year. It celebrates a special, traditional holiday drink. It is consumed with or without Rum. The timing couldn’t be any better-- the day before Christmas--- Christmas Eve! Egg Nog is a seasonal holiday drink.

It appears just before Thanksgiving, and is enjoyed by many at the Thanksgiving meal. Consumption then takes a break until the December holidays are in full swing. Consumption of egg nog peaks on Christmas Eve. By the New Year, it is no longer available in stores. If you want eggnog after New Year’s you will likely have to make it yourself.

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Karla Herrarte of Lexington, in the Junior Division, Aretta Brennemann of Curtis, in the Senior Division and Kelsey Patton of Stromsburg in the Adult Division will be Nebraska’s delegates to the National Finals of the Make It With Wool Contest.

They were chosen November 20 by judges at the state contest conducted by Make It With Wool State Director Andrea Nisley of Lexington. Contestants participated in the state contest at the Adams County Extension Office in Hastings.

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2022 PJ 12-ft. x 77” utility trailer rear ramp, 3500# axle, ATV ramps on front. Also available: 14-ft. x 83”.....$3800

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2022 PJ 20-ft. tilt trailer 16-ft. tilt, 4-ft. stationary, 14,000# GVW, radial rubber. Also have: 16-ft. + 6-ft. stationary tilt.....$8450

$12,650 2022 PJ 22-ft. powered full tilt (2) 7000# axles, spare tire, winch plate

$9250 2022 PJ 20-ft. quick tilt trailer (2) 5200# axles, electric over hydraulic full tilt

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2022 PJ 24-ft. x 8” heavy duty deckover trailer with Monster ramps 4-ft. tail, 14,000# GVW

2022 PJ 22-ft. Deckover Tilt Trailer 22-ft. deck, 8’6” wide, (2) 7000# axles, power up/ down hoist, 16” rubber, winch plate

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Used 2012 Titan 40-ft. gooseneck trailer tandem duals, 12k axles, spare tires, no ramps, dual jacks, tool box

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USED ROUND BALERS

New Holland BR7090 net and twine baler........ ......................................................... $17,900 New Holland BR780 net/twine baler.$9000 (L) New Holland 688 twine...........................$6500 New Holland 660 baler...........................$5900 Case IH RB564 mesh & twine baler.....$25,000 Vermeer 605 Super M mesh & twine...$14,900 Vermeer 605XL baler. Stk #23475..........$7500 John Deere 569 net & twine................$31,500 John Deere 568 net & twine baler.......$20,000 John Deere 567 net & twine baler.......$13,900 John Deere 566 mesh & twine baler.......$7500

John Deere 560 round baler................$48,000 John Deere 535 twine baler....................$4900 Hesston 956A round baler...................$12,000

SQUARE BALER

Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler.......$34,900

USED SPRAYERS

Skid Steers

$99

Offering 0% for 120 days or

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USED AIR DRILLS

Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill with 3450 tank..$39,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft.,12” spacing...$15,000 (L)

USED COMBINES

New Holland TR98 combine...................$9900 Case 1680 combine with 30-ft. 962 header....... .........................................................$15,000 Massey Ferguson 8570 with 30-ft. header....... .........................................................$15,000

USED HEADERS

MacDon FD75D 45-ft. header..............$79,650 MacDon B5927 45-ft. pea auger header.... Call MacDon D65D 40-ft. header................$39,500 MacDon 960 30-ft. triple swath header...... Call MacDon 960 30-ft. header......................... Call Honeybee SP36 header............................. Call New Holland 994 30-ft. draper header comes with TV-14 adapter..............................$9900

USED SWATHERS

MacDon 9352i swather with 16-ft. 922 header. Miller 3275 HT 120-ft. front boom sprayer, 1000 gallon, 4WD, Raven Smart Trax...... $54,000 ............................................................... Call MacDon 9352i swather with 14-ft. 922 header. ............................................................... Call USED SKID STEERS MacDon 7000 with 16-ft. header..........$14,500 Bobcat T-76 track loader............................ Call Bobcat T-770 track loader.......................... Call Bobcat S-770 skid steer............................. Call JCB 84” snow thrower....................... $7000 (L) Bobcat LM bucket.....................................$850 Gradall telehandler forks, hydraulic angle........ ..............................................................$900

USED TRACTOR

New Holland HW325 swather..............$52,000 New Holland 1475 hydroswing............$15,000 Case 8840 14-ft. swather.....................$14,800 Hesston 8450 swather.................... Coming In John Deere 946 pull type swather............. Call

USED MISCELLANEOUS

B&B sprayer trailer................................. $5000 Big Jim BJ740 post pounder................. $9900 Canola Roller 34371 adapter................ $1500 H&S BF 12HC 12-wheel rake...........$8900 (L) H&S BF 12 HC rake............................... $6500 New Holland 216 rake........................... $4900 Summer 54 packer...............................$23,000 Spear with 4-ft. & 2 1-ft., fits Westendorf quick attach................................................... $500

USED AUGERS

Farm King 13x70 auger............................. Call Westfield MK10x70 auger with LP hopper....... ............................................................$7000

BALE PROCESSORS

Vermeer BPX8000 processor......... Coming In Vermeer BB256 3-pt. processor.............$5000 Haybuster 256 3-pt. processor...............$5000

CONSIGNMENTS

Flexi-Coil 820 54-ft. plow with harrow..$52,350 Melroe 501 plow with Valmar..................$6500 Gysler 46-ft. plow and rotary harrow....$10,950 John Deere 8650 tractor......................$29,000 Steiger 500 tractor.............................$200,000 Versatile 800 tractor.............................$12,000 Case IH 2188 combine with 30-ft. header & 15-ft. pickup header...................................$25,000 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel....................................$4500 New Holland TR97 combine, 36-ft. Honeybee header, 13-ft. pickup with Swathmaster pickup attachment............................$42,500 International 1660 combine. #13168..$12,000 John Deere 8820 combine..................$18,000 Brandt drive over transfer auger..........$12,000 New Holland 1112 swather..................$18,000 Hesston 4900 square baler with accumulator... .........................................................$15,000

New Holland 8770 tractor................... $42,750 Case 95C tractor........................................Call Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

Agco 7650 Spra Coupe full run Raven monitor, mechanical rear drive, front hydraulic assist, 90-ft. boom, hydraulic extend axle..$63,900 Melroe 216 Spra Coupe......................... $6000

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Hesston 856A baler................................$7000 International 440 small square baler......$3500 Case RB565 baler................................$29,000 Gehl RB1870 round baler.......................$3500 New Holland 590 parts baler..................... Call Versatile ST 280X 120-ft. sprayer with Weedit.................................................$385,000 Versatile SX275 sprayer....................$127,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank...........................................$8000 New Holland SF115 sprayer................$17,800 Flexi-Coil 2320 & 5000 air drill............$20,000 Case 2400 40-ft.x10” spacing air drill with 240 cart............................................. $23,450 (L) John Deere 9450 40-ft. x 12” drills with end transport............................................. $5500 John Deere 9350 drills, 26-ft., 7” spacing with transport and grass seeder on 2 outside drills.................................................... $5000

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MakeHERspace program to help girls flex STEM expertise

University of Wyoming Extension A Carbon County 4-H educator is using MakeHERspace workshops to erase that girls’ bland sugar-and-spice stereotype and replace with accomplish and aspire.

Trained through the MakerHER Scholar Program at the University of Wyoming (UW), Emily Haver was a member of the first group of volunteers who took what was learned back to their communities.

The volunteers delivered STEM/Maker workshops and camps aimed at inspiring young girls to get back up when they fall -- however many times it takes to succeed.

“They are out there now delivering programs across the state,” said Jane Crayton, director of the Coe Innovation Center at UW. The MakeHER Scholar Program was created by the center and 4-H in partnership with the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance. Funding is through the STEM Next Foundation as part of the Million Girl Moonshot Program.

The volunteers received $1,500 grants.

Makerspace is a term for the space where making happens, and MakeHER is the program she directs to inspire girls to opt-into making and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Crayton said.

“The volunteers learned how to engage girls in STEM education, design thinking and maker education, with a focus on opting into learning experiences,” she said. “MakeHER Scholars learned best practices for delivering single-gendered programs for girls and co-gendered programs where boys also learn behavior to empower their female peers.”

Crayton is seeking participants for the second group of MakeHER Scholars to be trained in 2022. For more information and to apply, go to bit.ly/makeher-scholars.

MakeHER Scholars completed a remote class that included finishing hands-on, project-based activities that encourage learning by doing, a 4-H motto.

“They sent us a whole box of kit materials so we could actually do the hands-on projects that we were then going to turn around and teach,” said Haver, based in Rawlins.

“And that made all the difference and made me a believer in STEM and the maker movement.”

Haver said she is passionate about advancing girls’ education.

“We all used to be makers, and we can all be makers again,” Haver said. “And then, just encouraging girls to fail.

Try, try; fail, fail; try again. It’s the incapable part that the maker movement works to totally demolish. If you believe you are capable, you are automatically less vulnerable to outside dissenting voices and natural obstacles.”

The MakeHER Scholar training trained the trainer.

“That sense of discovery, that ‘I can do this’ feeling is exactly what that grant was meant to create in young girls and making sure that that is created in the teacher,” Haver said.

She added the 4-H MakeHer grant was an opportunity for the Carbon County 4-H program to reach youths who do not participate in traditional 4-H projects.

“I especially enjoyed the chance to interact with members of communities I don’t work in very often because they are remote or very small,” she said.

Haver partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County to organize a girl’s camp in Rawlins, and she directed a girls and boys camp in Hanna, which was combined because of overall fewer numbers there.

All camp equipment and snacks were funded through the 4-H MakeHER Scholar program.

“I love to create that self-confidence in being able to make things with your hands that I think kids in general don’t get a lot of these days,” Haver said. “That’s the thing that really turned me on to the maker movement is we used to all be makers. If something broke, you fixed it. If you needed something, you made it.”

The goal is to develop the belief in girls they are capable through experiences that teach skills in an encouraging environment that allows a girl to fail and try again, she said.

“That’s something that is hard,” Haver said. “It’s hard for adults to do, too. We’re scared. We don’t want to fail. But you don’t succeed unless you fail a few times first.”

Fox Tossing

“Fox Tossing” was once a popular sport. Popular with Europe’s aristocracy during the 17th and 18th centuries, fox tossing would involve a person – or a couple – throwing a fox as far and as high as they could!

UM announces new scholarship for Montana students

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UM News Service Activity Center and funding for Carroll’s The University of Montana (UM) has newly created Master of Social Work prolaunched a major new scholarship to help gram.

Montana students pay for college.

“Terry and Patt embody the spirit of phiThe Payne Family Impact Scholarship, lanthropy and giving back,” Bodnar said. established with a significant $7.5 million “We are deeply grateful for their generosgift from longtime UM supporters Terry and ity and their commitment to making a UM Patt Payne, will be awarded to hundreds of degree accessible for all students so that Montana high school students who choose those students may pursue lives and careers to attend UM beginning in fall 2022. of impact.”

“When it comes to paying for school, The UM financial aid office will begin too often Montana families find themselves awarding the Payne Family Impact Scholarcaught in the middle of a financial gap where ship funds Dec. 1. Students should apply for aid is hard to come by and the cost of tuition admission to UM and submit their Free Apis out of reach,” said UM President Seth plication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Bodnar. “This scholarship will remove the to UM to be considered for the scholarship. financial burden that keeps too many MonOnce selected for the scholarship, students tanans from accessing a higher education will be assigned an academic adviser who and further fulfills UM’s responsibility to will work directly with them as they prepare promote inclusive prosperity in our state.” to launch the next chapter of their education The scholarship was created to assist at UM. Montana students who grow up in families Students are encouraged to apply to UM who earn too much money to secure large and submit their FASFA to UM today. Funds financial aid packages, such as Pell Grants, will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve but don’t have the resources to outright pay WANT TO BUY: basis. For more information, visit https:// for college.

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2010 Deere 770GP, new cutting edges, good tires, operates well, 14-ft. moldboards, 10,000 hours.................. $92,000

ATTACHMENTS

Compaction • Hydraulic Breaker • Buckets John Deere 4000 Series H, winch, includes all controls for each, mounting plate, drive shaft.......................... $14,000

BACKHOES

Cat 420D, front QC with auxiliary hyd, rear QC, OROPS, pilot controls, extend-a-hoe, tires at 90%, 8558 hours. Good condition............................................................... $39,900 John Deere 310EL, 2WD, heated cab, foot swing/3 stick control, power shuttle transmission, about 4000 hours.

Well taken care of and in very good condition...... $26,900

CRAWLERS

2006 Deere 450J, new undercarriage, ripper, 6-way blade, open ROPS, 3103 hours. Could replace ripper with winch. ............................................................................... $49,000 1994 John Deere 450G, OROPS with sweeps/rear and side cages, 6-way blade, winch mounted on the back, 9000 hours. Good running machine.............................. $39,000 2006 Komatsu D61 PX-15, 6-way blade, 5888 hours...$60,000

EXCAVATORS

1989 Cat EL 200B............................................................ Call 2002 Deere 200CLC, 48” bucket, 7900 hours........... $49,000 2000 Hitachi ZX120, wedge coupler, dual link hyd thumb, 50% undercarriage, 8800 hours................................... $62,500 2007 Hitachi ZX135US, auxiliary hyd, hyd QC, thumb, 30” bucket, 7100 hours............................................... $72,000 2012 Hitachi ZX135-3, cab, AC, heat, 80% undercarriage, hyd thumb, front blade, auxiliary hyd to the end of stick, pin grabber, hyd QC, 8190 hours......................... $88,000 2011 Hitachi ZX160-3, hyd QC, hyd thumb, auxiliary hyd to the end of the arm, 24” pads, 40% undercarriage, 9574 hours........................................................................... Call 2002 Hitachi ZX200LC, cab, air, heat, forestry cab guard, thumb, 42” dig bucket, Hendrix pin-grabber coupler, auxiliary hyd. Very good undercarriage...................... $59,000 2011 Hitachi ZX200LC-3, newer rails and sprockets, hyd thumb, nice factory cab, guard, wedge coupler, 42” bucket, 11,000 hours. Fully serviced and work ready and set up the way you want.................................................. $61,500 2018 John Deere 50G, cab, air, heat, front blade, hyd thumb.................................................................... $55,000

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Cat 320B LL log loader. For parts.................................... Call Cat 966C loader, open station, average tires. Starts and operates as it should...........................................Call for Price Clark Ranger 668, runs well, hole in radiator, 6V53 Detroit engine...................................................................... $7500 Deere 690E log loader............................................ For parts John Deere 740 skidder, good tires, swing boom grappler.

Good older skidder, will go to work..............Call for Price Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call 2003 Valumet 890 forwarder, good working condition..... Call Several slide booms for parts available

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Cat 12G grader, 14-ft. moldboard, v-plow, rear weight, block heater, analog display, 10,125 hours.................... $32,500

LOADERS

2010 Case 321E, cab, air, heat, QC, forks, bucket, 2900 hours..................................................................... $53,000 Cat IT28B, forks, bucket, 3rd valve, good tires. Bad engine... .............................................................................. $16,500 1994 Cat IT28F, runs and operates. Does not shift properly.. .............................................................................. $17,900 Cat 966C, 4 yard bucket.................................................. POR Deere 210LE skip loader, 4x4, hyd box blade............ $29,000 1999 Deere 544H loader, 3 yard bucket, straight loader, good matched tires, 12,500 hours................................. $49,900 Deere 624H loader........................................................... Call 2009 John Deere 624K, QC, auxiliary valve, 17,000 hours.

Nice shape............................................................ $65,900

MISCELLANEOUS

Tennant 830-II sweeper, ex-county owned, 5600 miles.......... .............................................................................. $29,000

SKIDSTEERS

2013 Bobcat T550, tracks, foot controls, 2600 hrs.... $29,000 2014 Cat 299D, tracks, cab, pilot controls, 2 speed, high flow, 4500 hours............................................................ $45,900

TRACTORS

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McKenzie County’s senior 4-H range judging team will represent North Dakota in national competition in Oklahoma. (NDSU photo)

The McKenzie County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Reeder.

Team members are Paige Delaney and Sylvia Boekelman of Alexander, Ryan Pingel of Watford City and Luke Smith of Arnegard. Coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devan Leo. The team will represent North Dakota at the National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2022.

The Foster County team placed second in the senior division. Team members are Kyle Johnson of Kensel, Karlee Lesmann of Carrington and Brekka Kuss of Woodworth.

Johnson received the Head of the Herd award as the topscoring individual in the 4-H division. Joel Lemer, Missy Hansen and Jeff Gale coached the team.

The team from Oliver County placed third. Team members are Karlee Sailer of Beulah, Elena Sorge of New Salem, and Reanna Schmidt, Katie Frank, Rylee Hintz and Breanna Vosberg of Center. The team is coached by Rick Schmidt.

The Cass County team placed fourth. Griggs and Ward counties also entered participants in the contest.

The Oliver County 4-H range judging team placed first in the junior division of the state contest. Team members are Kelan Hintz, Rachel Schmidt and Reagan Schmidt of Center, Lilly Goetz of Washburn, and Kahlan Sorge of New Salem.

The team is coached by Rick Schmidt.

The Griggs County team placed second in the junior division. Team members are Amelia Abraham, Maddie Abraham and Rylee Amann of Hannaford, and Mary Catherine Fewell and Oliver Fewell of Dazey. The team is coached by Jeff Stachler.

The junior division team from McKenzie County placed third. Team members are Cadence Ray, Sari Sorenson and Aubree Ray of Watford City, and Tylee Thorne, Brody Sorenson, Kash Korslien and Kenley Korslien of Keene.

Coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devin Leo. A team representing Cass and Foster counties placed fourth.

Cyrena Kuss of Woodworth received the Head of the Herd award as the top-scoring individual in the 4-H junior division.

The range judging contest consists of three ecological sites and two range plant identification sites. Participants evaluate the soil type, slope and plant content of each site, along with the current condition of the range and make recommendations on range management practices.

Each plant identification site consists of 15 plants. The participants identify the plant and indicate various traits for each plant.

The range judging contest also includes a team problem related to a range situation. Teams work together to calculate the appropriate stocking rate and management practices.

Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist, officiated the contest.

The 4-H and FFA range judging contest is conducted with support from the North Dakota 4-H Foundation, the Society of Range Management, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Bronson’s Market in Bowman.

The event was held on land owned by Lee Hofland and Jeremy and Carrie Stadheim and was hosted by the Scranton FFA Chapter and the Reeder Community Center.

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2012 RBR Venturi 350, diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, Case IH 810 Flex Air dry air flow box, 70-ft. booms, Raven Viper IV controller, light bar, electric roll tarp, 650/65R38 flotation tires, 3223 hours....................... $94,000

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2006 Peterbilt 335 floater truck, Newton Crouch spreader bed.

Bed built like a Chandler bed, twin spinners, 2860 hrs...$82,000

John Deere 850B crawler dozer, OROPS, John Deere diesel engine, 10,387 hours.......... $29,000

1996 Freightliner 5 axle tender, Cummins, Rayman 24 ton side discharge........................ $39,500

2011 Case IH 4520, 810 box, 2912 hours, variable rate, Autosteer, Viper Pro.......$99,500..........$115,500 2008 Case IH Titan 4520, New Leader L3020 G4-12, Raven SmarTrax, Raven Viper Pro monitor, 4579 hours................ $85,000

1994 Kenworth T800 tender, Cummins, 10 speed, air lift cheater & pusher axles, Rayman 24 ton hydraulic stainless steel dry fertilizer tender box, roll tarp, top swing auger, 151,982 miles........ $39,000

2014 RoGator 1300, 3220 hours, New Leader bed..............$89,000

2012 Willmar Wrangler 4565, 2176 hours..................... $27,500

2016 Case IH Titan 3540 3 wheel floater, 810 air delivery box, deluxe cab, red leather seat, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission, 8.7L Case IH FLP engine, 1512 hours, 1050/50 R32 front and rear tires, Raven Viper 4, Agri-Cover roll tarp.......................... $167,000

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Lunchtime America’s National School Lunch Program of 1946 was due to WWII. America had just come out of a huge, resourcedepleting war. So why on Earth would they be handing out free food for school kids? After all, it’s no secret that food rationing in Britain continued until 9 years after the war. This is due to the fact that the government realized by giving the children free meals, they would have a healthier draft pool if they ever needed it again.

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