JANUARY 2021
Vol. XXI No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com
MontGuide Mondays discussions beginning Jan.
E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com
MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host a series of discussions in 2021 on its MontGuide fact sheets about estates and legacy planning. MontGuide Mondays will run 10 to 11 a.m. each Monday in January and February via Webex. Sessions will be hosted by Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, and also feature several Extension agents from across the state. According to Goetting, the sessions will run like a book club, where participants will read a MontGuide and take part in a virtual discussion. Participants can ask Goetting and agents questions about the reading or just listen and learn. MontGuides to be covered include: • “Dying Without a Will in Montana: Who Receives Your Property” • “Whose Name is on Your Property?” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRODUCTION SALES
Jan 15, Diamond Bar S Simmental & SimAngus, Great Falls MT.....................A4 Jan 30, Bobcat Angus, Great Falls MT................................................................A3 Feb 1, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown MT..............................A7 Feb 3, Begger’s Diamond V Simmental & Angus, Wibaux MT..........................A9 Feb 5, Baumgarten Cattle Co Hereford and Angus & Nord Angus, Belfield ND. .............................................................................................................................A10 Feb 6, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT...........................................A11 Feb 15, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT......A13 Feb 20, Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT...............................................................A24 Feb 20, Gnerer Angus, Olive MT.......................................................................A12 Feb 23, Connelly Angus, Valier MT......................................................................B3 Mar 1, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT.........................A15 Mar 2, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT..................................................A17 Mar 2, Apex Angus, Valier MT............................................................................A19 Mar 5, L Bar W Cattle Company Hereford, Absarokee MT.................................A5 Mar 6, Bulls of the Bitterroot Black Angus, Stevensville MT..........................A21 Mar 8, Veseth Cattle Co., Glasgow MT..............................................................A23 Mar 11, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT...................................................................A25 Mar 12, Flesch Angus, Shelby MT.....................................................................A28 Mar 15, Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls MT.................................................A20 Mar 15,Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT...........................................A22 Mar 24, Westphal Registered Red Angus, Grass Range MT...........................A33 Mar 29, Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch, Great Falls MT............................................B9
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
Jan 1 - 26, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Equipment, Online..............A2 Jan 30 - 31, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton MT...............................A8
Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council meeting
Montana Department of Agriculture The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet virtually from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A draft agenda for the meeting is available on the Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Public Notices webpage at agr.mt.gov. To receive information to join the virtual meeting, please contact Carol Bearden, Noxious Weed Program Specialist, by phone at (406) 444-7880 or by email at cbearden@mt.gov. Members of the council provide guidance to the Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant program which assists counties, local CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
OTHER DATED
Jan 13, Safflower Technologies Intl, Growers Meeting, Fariview MT...............A6 Jan 19, Safflower Technologies Intl, Growers Meeting, Billings MT.................A6
Dawson County’s participants in the 2020 State Make It With Wool Contest were (front row, left to right) Benjamin Dones, Mollie Spradlin, Maya Soria, Wesley Thompson, Millie Pepplitsch, Jaden Hunke, Ezra Solis, (middle row, left to right) Joel Soria, Leah Sauer, Sydni Ringenberg, Karla Herrarte, Abbie Owens, Saidi Ringenberg, (back row, left to right) Delilah Solis, Nevaeh Sauer, Ariel Rhea, Abby Allen, and Amaya Stewart. The contest was November 21 at the Lexington Middle School conducted by Andrea Nisley, State MIWW Director. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Nisley)
Extension Crop Production Clinics to go virtual
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Beginning January 5, the 2021 Nebraska will also be available. Crop Production Clinics will feature live Clinic dates are as follows: presentations via Zoom and present research Western Nebraska Focused Clinics updates and information tailored to regional • January 5, 2021 (Tuesday) crop issues and grower interests. Sponsored • January 12, 2021 (Tuesday) by Nebraska Extension, the programs will • January 19, 2021 (Tuesday) be held on nine days throughout January. Central Nebraska Focused Clinics Session topics will include crop produc• January 6, 2021 (Wednesday) tion, soil management, water management, • January 13, 2021 (Wednesday) agribusiness management, pesticide and • January 20, 2021 (Wednesday) environmental safety, pest management, Eastern Nebraska Focused Clinics pesticide application technology, cover • January 7, 2021 (Thursday) crops, forages and agricultural technology. • January 14, 2021 (Thursday) Pesticide applicator recertification training • January 21, 2021 (Thursday) Individual clinics will be customized to address topics specific to that area of the state, allowing growers to get researchAnchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn MT...........................A5 based information on the issues they face Bar LM Ranch, Stevensville MT.....................................A8 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida MT......................A24 locally. Due to the uncertainty related to Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY.................................A32 COVID-19 around the state, the clinics will Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT...............A18 be offered virtually. Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT........................................A5 There will be limited opportunity for inEhlke Herefords, Townsend MT.....................................A5 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT.................................A5 person viewing of clinic presentations at J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT...................................A24 various county locations. More information K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT..........................A5 about these locations will be made available Little Bitterroot Ranch, Hot Springs MT.......................A2 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT..........................................A5 on the CPC website at http://agronomy.unl.
PRIVATE TREATY
Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT...............................A5
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If you have items you want advertised in the February 2021 issue
THE VERY LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT THEM is January 27th.
LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH Private Treaty Bull Sale Breeding Simmental Sim Angus since 1972
20 Black Yearlings 3 Red Yearlings 4 Black 2-year-olds
LBR Proclaim H764 Registration #3766319 Sire: WS Proclamation E202 14 EPD’s in the top 25% or better
Reference Sires:
WS All ABoard B80, KBHR High Road E283 TJ Franchise 451D WS Proclamation E202 TJ Diplomat 294D Hook’s Beacon 85L For information, pictures and videos: littlebitterrootranch.com
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LBR High Future H806 Registration #3766327 Sire: KBHR High Road E283 12 EPD’s in the top 25% or better
Herd Sires:
LBR Top Cut E305 LBR Armor E610
748 Little Bitterroot Rd. Hot Springs, MT 59845
Phone 406-741-2523 lbrsimmental@gmail.com
ENDS: TUE, JAN 26 • 6PM KINSEY, MT 16 Miles E of Miles City on Hwy 489 Towards Kinsey
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Extension Crop Production Clinics CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
edu/cpc. Availability of in-person viewing will depend on local COVID-19 directed health measures in place at the time and follow University of Nebraska–Lincoln guidelines for masks and social distancing. Visit the Crop Production Clinics 2021 website (https:// agronomy.unl.edu/cpc) for the most up-to-date information. Complete agendas and online registration for each site are at http://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc. Pre-registration is required and costs $80. Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available in these areas: crop production, nutrient management, integrated pest management, water management and professional development. Pesticide Applicator Recertification The clinics will offer commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators a venue to renew their licenses in two categories: Ag Plant and Demonstration/Research. The crop production clinics also will serve as a venue for private pesticide applicators to renew their licenses. Registration questions can be directed to Connie Hansen, chansen1@unl.edu, 402-472-8747
MontGuide Mondays CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
• “Non-Probate Transfers and Transfer on Death Deeds” • “Probate in Montana and Duties of a Personal Representative” • “Revocable Living Trusts” • “Wills Plus Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate” Over the past seven years, Goetting has presented more than 500 educational sessions that have delivered financial and estate planning information to at least 15,000 Montanans. Goetting has received state, regional and national awards for her programs. She has authored 46 MontGuide fact sheets on estate planning. Registration is required for MontGuide Mondays and can be done at montana.edu/familyeconomics/montguidemondays. For more information, email Goetting at marsha. goetting@montana.edu.
Noxious Weed Management CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
communities, tribes, researchers and educators in efforts to combat noxious weed problems in Montana. Council members are appointed by the MDA Director and those interested in serving on the council can access applications here: agr. mt.gov/NWTF-Council. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.
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Bobcat Ernie Ratzburg: Cell: (406) 788-3244
Bryan Ratzburg: (406) 937-5858 Cell: (406) 788-3272
184 Bulls Sell 83 - Yearlings 45 - Fall Yearlings 56 - 2 Year Olds
920 Bred Females Sell
700 - Bred Heifers (No Brands)
275 AI Bred to 110 Vermilion Spur B024 Bred 315 - Pasture Heifers AI Bred to Circle L Gus
Lot 1
#+19840557
CED +5 | BW +2.3 | WW +89 | YW +144 | MK +26 CW +666 | MB +.86 | RE +.79 | Fat +.019 $M +62 | $W +91 | $F +97 | $G +64 | $B +160 | $C +270
Heifers are all ultrasound pregnancy checked for sex and birth date in 10 and 20 day calving groups.
150 30 - Registered 8 Year Old Cows
2 Coming 3 Year Old Cows
Lot 3
AI bred to Bobcat Blue Sky
Year Old 40 - 10Commercial Cows
#19840577
CED +2 | BW +2.0 | WW +84 | YW +135 | MK +35 CW +62 | MB +.51 | RE +1.04 | Fat +.004 $M +89 | $W +99 | $F +95 | $G +52 | $B +147 | $C +280
They start calving March 20th
Sire lineup includes:
Lot 9
#19840507
CED +5 | BW +1.0 | WW +70 | YW +119 | MK +17 CW +65 | MB +.47 | RE +.36 | Fat +.074 | $M +88 | $W +69 | $F +115 | $G +35 | $B +151 | $C +284
Bobcat Blue Sky (18880272) Circle L Gus (17993084) Apex Klondike (19337906) PGC Forge (19230832) Connealy Emerald (19257149) Jindra Megahit (+17731559) SydGen Enhance (18170041) VAR Legend 5019 (18066037) Woodhill Blueprint (18876777)
16th ANNUAL
Lot 22
#+19853427
CED +8 | BW +.9 | WW +80 | YW +139 | MK +26 CW +56 | MB +.63 | RE 1.05 | Fat -.024 $M +64 | $W +84 | $F +93 | $G +60 | $B +153 | $C +262
Production Sale
12:30 | SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 Western Livestock Auction | Great Falls, MT www.bobcatangus.com
bobcatangus@northerntel.net
Free stockwater quality webinar
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Dennis & Nila Schenk & Sons
Fairfield MT 406-467-3303/590-3377
diamond@3rivers.net diamondbars.net
KICK’ER UP A NOTCH!
Friday January 15, 2021 1:00 pm Western Livestock Great Falls MT
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Laurie Lohrer, Central Montana Resource Council Join us 6-8 pm on Thursday January 28, 2021 for a free webinar via zoom on how stockwater impacts livestock health. Hear from an outstanding line up of speakers: • Dr. Megan VanEmon, MSU Extension Beef Specialist from Fort Keogh/Miles City, will discuss livestock water quality issues, including sulfates, TDS, and nitrates, the importance of water sampling and how water quality changes throughout the year. • MSU Extension Bozeman Livestock Environmental Specialist Thomas Bass will cover conservation practices to protect water quality in and around livestock facilities and operations, with strategies on providing clean water to maximize animal health and performance. • Montana Salinity Control Associates senior water specialist Scott Brown will address salinity, how it impacts your stockwater and how to mitigate. Register now through January 28 at www.northernplains. org/stockwater and you’ll get ZOOM link via email for the webinar. Call Caitlin at 406-248-1154 with questions. Speakers welcome your questions - don’t miss it! This free webinar is presented by Central Montana Resource Council, Montana Farmers Union, MSU Extension and Northern Plains Resource Council.
Market development proposals
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406-453-8100
Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Pulse Crop Committee is seeking proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. All funding awards will be determined by the Montana Pulse Crop Committee and proposals are due March 1, 2021 by 5:00 pm MST. Proposals must be submitted through the Webgrants system. A complete list of guidelines, eligibility requirements and application procedures are available on the Montana Department of Agriculture’s website (https://agr.mt.gov/ PulseProgram). Questions about the proposal request or applications should be directed to Montana Pulse Crop Research & Marketing, P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 596200201, or by contacting Weston Merrill by phone at (406) 444-3407 or via email at weston.merrill@mt.gov. 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.
Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT
Sam Anderson
248-914-7491, Emigrant, MT
Bar Star Cattle
406-947-5322, Musselshell, MT www.barstarcattle.com
Bayers Ranches, Inc.
406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT www.bayersherefordranch.com
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com
Marty & Leslie Bennett 406-221-6350, Butte, MT
Brownell Polled Herefords 406-788-3242, Pendroy, MT
Churchill Cattle Co
406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com
Cooper Hereford Ranch
406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com
Curlew Cattle Co
Duncan Ranch Co
406-292-3503, Joplin, MT
Dutton Hereford Ranch
406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT
Ehlke Herefords
406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com
Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT
Feddes Herefords
Hereford America
605-866-4495, Reva, SD www.herefordamerica.com
Holden Herefords
406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com
Hop Creek Ranch
406-799-2264, Lavina, MT www.hopcreekranchcompany.com
Houck Ranch, LLC
Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com
406-795-8118, Wibaux, MT
Frank Herefords
Indreland’s Grasshaven Ranch
G & R Farming, LLC
J Bar E Ranch
307-631-6012, Roscoe, MT 406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT
Garrison Ranches Inc
406-214-5120, Missoula, MT
406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT
JZ Livestock
406-835-2501, Glen, MT
406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT
Griffin Polled Herefords
406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT
406-821-0247, Darby, MT
H Hanging J
406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT
406-880-9211, Frenchtown, MT
Dallas Polled Herefords
Dave Hanson & Kelsey Cooper
406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT
Harper Herefords
406-323-1686, Roundup, MT
406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT
K & C Herefords
K.L. Slagsvold Herefords 406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT
L Bar W Cattle Company
406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com
The Livestock Link
Rafter Ranch Inc
605-210-1956, Reva, SD www.thelivestocklink.com
406-832-3219, Wise River, MT
Lucky U Cattle Company
406-445-2280, Red Lodge, MT
406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT www.LuckyUCattle.com
M/D Herefords
406-788-2393, Baker, MT
McKechnie Land & Cattle Inc. 406-432-2296, Shelby, MT
McMurry Cattle
406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com
MK Black Herefords Opportunity, MT
Rockin’ Double R Ranch
Rocky Mountain Mini Herefords 406-239-9907, Evaro, MT
Sidwell Ranch
406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com
Sparks Herefords
406-778-2320, Plevna, MT www.sparksherefords.com
Storey Hereford Ranch
406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT
Thomas Herefords
Mohican West
406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com
Northern Ag Research
406-323-1297, Roundup, MT
On Point Cattle Co
406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com
406-670-8529, Laurel, MT www.mohicanpolledherefords.com 406-265-6115, Havre, MT
570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT
Otis Ranch
406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT
Emily Pederson
406-322-8541, Columbus, MT
Vandeberg Ranch
Wichman Herefords XA Cattle
308-320-1110, Moorefield, NE
Yorlum Cattle Co
406-882-4086, Trego, MT
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HAY FOR SALE Approximately 100 ton 2nd cutting alfalfa, net wrapped, round bales. Near Conrad, MT Phone (406) 450-3647
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Duncan Ranch Co. Private Treaty Silent Auction Powerful Polled and Horned Herefords
Female Production Sale in September
Quality Bulls - reasonable prices
Select your bulls now and we will feed and deliver them at your convenience this spring
Hereford Bulls for Sale Private Treaty
Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 266-4121 (406) 439-4311 ehlke@mt.net www.ehlkeherefords.com
Bruce Duncan • 406-292-3503 • Joplin, MT btduncan@itstriangle.com • catalog available
Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want. We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com. Better yet, visit the ranch.
Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602
Board of Directors
Hyer McKechnie, Pres. - (406) 432-2296 Dave Hanson - (406) 570-5519 Chad Murnin - (406) 947-5322 Jon Bouma - (406) 799-2973 Austin Frank - (307) 631-6012 Carl Loyning - (406) 425-2484 Jane’a Ehlke - (406) 202-2799 Johanna Bouma, Sec. - (406) 240-2587
Contact MHA to get your information into our ad in the Trader’s Dispatch and featured on MHA’s Facebook page. Connect with us at www.montanahereford.org
McMURRY CATTLE
Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales
Fred & Doreen McMurry 2027 Iris Lane Billings, MT 59102
Come view our offering at any time, doing it the old fashioned way, where everyday is sale day!
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
HP 406 254 1247 Cell 406 697 4040 mcmurrycattle@gmail.com www.mcmurrycattle.com
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Selling 80+ Bulls and 60+ Females by Private Treaty Come viewYearling our offering at anyLearn time, doing it the more at www.thomasherefords.com and 2-year-old bulls old fashioned way, where everyday is sale day!
RICHARD AND SHIRLEY Breeding soundness examined I BRUCE AND TAMMY • 406-544-1536 I KURT AND JESSICA • 406-239-5113 bruce@thomasherefords.com I P.O. BOX 330012 I GOLD CREEK, MT 59733 First year breeding season guarantee
Yearling and 2-year-old bulls Volume discount
Breeding soundness examined
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• Sale and erection of Brock grain storage • Sale and erection of grain legs, conveyors, and towers by Brock
140,000 bushels of storage at Cut Bank, MT
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Tackling food allergies at the source
Eric Hamilton, American Society of Agronomy Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some kind of food allergy. These allergies cost a whopping $25 billion in health care each year. Then there’s the time lost at school or work. And there’s the risk of serious complications, even death. It’s critical to find ways to reduce the suffering caused by food allergies. Food processing already spends a lot of effort to label products so people can avoid items they’re allergic to. But what if we could do better? What if we could enjoy the foods we like without worrying they might trigger a health crisis? That’s the focus of Eliot Herman’s work. Herman has spent his career studying why plants trigger allergic reactions and how to reduce the chance of them being triggered. Herman is a member of the Crop Science Society of America and recently presented his work at the virtual 2020 ASA-CSSASSSA Annual Meeting. “Food allergies are an important societal issue. By altering food and by treating sensitive individuals, this can be mitigated, improving their lives and impacting the total medical expenditure in the U.S.,” says Herman. Herman focuses particularly on soybeans. Soybean allergies especially affect children and infants. And because soybean products like oil and protein are used in countless food products, it’s hard to avoid. Earlier in his career, Herman found the protein made by soybeans that is responsible for most soybean allergies. Now, he has dedicated his work to understanding why this protein is so aggravating and how we can reduce it in the crop. To do so, he’s turning to animal models. Pigs sometimes have a soybean allergy very similar to that of humans. Herman worked with a research team that bred pigs that are extra sensitive to soybeans. Testing new crops on allergic children wouldn’t be possible. But these pigs can be used to see how well plant breeders have done at removing allergenic proteins from soybean seeds. That’s a feat that Herman has done not once, but twice. Previously, Herman partnered with the company DuPont to produce a line of soybeans that couldn’t make the most allergenic protein. They made this soybean line using genetic engineering. This new soybean was a genetically modified organism (GMO), and there was also demand for a non-GMO soybean without the allergenic protein. So Herman went back to the drawing board. He worked with his colleagues to find a line from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) national soybean collection that naturally didn’t make the allergenic protein. That means no genetic engineering would be necessary. They then crossed that line of soybeans with more commonly grown soybeans to create a new, productive soybean with reduced allergic sensitivity. “This new soybean is intended to be a low-allergen prototype to be tested as a conventional, non-GMO line to mitigate the allergic response for consumers,” says Herman. The hypersensitive pigs can now be used to test if these low-allergen soybeans are safe enough for allergic individuals. That wouldn’t only be good for allergic people who want to safely eat more items from the grocery store. It would also be good news for animals. Since pigs are often fed soybeans, a low-allergen soybean could reduce their own allergic response. Dogs also have a high prevalence of allergic reactions to soybean, which is used in some dog foods. So reducing the crop’s allergenicity would be good for man’s best friend, too. “Food has been recognized as medicine since ancient times. By reducing soybean’s allergens, we hope to produce positive a medical outcome for humans and animals,” says Herman.
What’s a tree worth? How about a forest?
By Joe Zeleznik, Forester, NDSU Extension Let’s do a little mental exercise today. How do we put a price tag on a tree that’s growing in our yard? A boulevard tree in the community? What about a windbreak? How do we determine the value of anything? I’m sure that my economist friends could give me technical answers about the complicated techniques involved in valuing a product or a service, or even how intrinsic value might be determined. But let’s keep it simple. What is a tree worth? In traditional forestry, trees often are viewed in terms of the amount of lumber that can be harvested from the stems. How many 2-by-4s can we saw from a ponderosa pine that’s 80 feet tall and 28 inches in diameter? The techniques for these types of calculations are well-developed and surprisingly straightforward. But not a whole lot of timber is being harvested on the prairie. So, what do we do now? Let’s look at services. What does a tree provide us? On a bigger scale, what services do forests provide? We can make a list: shade, wind protection, pollution abatement, water control. Surprisingly, putting a value on those services is pretty easy. Putting a value on other services such as oxygen production, wildlife habitat or improvement of mental health is harder. An individual tree, in the right location, can lower summer air conditioning costs by up to 30% (U.S. Forest Service). That’s the equivalent of 10 room-size air conditioners running 20 hours a day! Windbreaks can lower winter heating costs on the farmstead by as much as 40% (U.S. Department of Energy). And those savings accumulate year after year, and even increase as the trees get bigger. One study by the U.S. Forest Service showed that Bismarck’s municipal trees – those managed by the city – provide nearly a halfmillion dollars each year in stormwater reduction. And that’s just the public trees; it doesn’t include the services provided by trees on private property. For every dollar that Bismarck spends on its urban forestry program, the city reaps more than $3 in benefits. Windbreaks, in the right locations, can serve as living snow fences. These plantings protect interstates and state highways in many areas of North Dakota. Living snow fences reduce drifting on roadways, increasing safety and reducing the need to plow out those areas following big snowstorms. How much is that worth? I’ve heard that the Department of Transportation can push snow for dollars per ton, or they can store it for pennies per ton by using living snow fences. The list goes on: livestock protection in winter, taking up carbon dioxide via photosynthesis, lowering dust in the air, oxygen production. We’re working on a study at NDSU to determine the early season effects of shelterbelts on honeybees. I’m looking forward to finding the results. What’s a tree worth? A lot, depending on where it’s located and what products or services it provides us. What’s a forest worth? More than just the trees.
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Experiment station releases new crop varieties
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News is a conventional (not resistant to glyphosate The North Dakota Agricultural Experiherbicide) soybean variety with 0.7 maturity ment Station has released new chickpea, that is intended to replace ND Stutsman. field pea, soybean, wheat, oat and black This new variety has high yield potential bean varieties. and resistance to Race 3 of phytophthora The new crop varieties were ND Crown root rot. chickpeas, ND Dawn yellow field peas, ND ND Dickey has good iron-deficiency Dickey soybeans, ND Frohberg hard red chlorosis (IDC) and lodging tolerance. It spring wheat, ND Heart oats, ND Noreen has purple flowers, gray pubescence tan winter wheat and ND Twilight black beans. pods, yellow hila and dull seed coat luster. The North Dakota County Seed Increase ND Dickey is sensitive to the herbicide Program distributed ND Dawn, ND Dickey metribuzin. and ND Heart for the first time in the spring Development of this variety was made of 2020 and ND Noreen in the fall of 2020. possible through funds provided by the To ensure genetic purity, all varieties North Dakota Soybean Council. are protected under Plant Variety ProtecGeneral Characteristics: tion Title V and must be sold as a class of • 7 maturity certified seed. All varieties, except for ND • High yield potential Twilight, are licensed to the North Dakota • Good IDC tolerance Crop Improvement and Seed Association • Phytophthora root rot resistance (race 3) (NDCISA) for their management and disND Twilight Black Beans tribution. ND Twilight was developed by the dry Here is a look at the new varieties: bean breeding program at NDSU under ND Crown Chickpeas the direction of breeder Juan Osorno. ND ND Crown was developed by the pulse Twilight has shown competitive agronomic breeding program at North Dakota State performance compared with other varieties University (NDSU) under the direction of commonly grown in North Dakota. It has an breeder Nonoy Bandillo. ND Crown is a upright indeterminate (short vine) growth Kabuli type chickpea and has high yield habit and purple flowers and matures in potential in North Dakota environments. approximately 99 days. The average height of ND Crown is 26.4 ND Twilight had higher seed yield cominches and the average maturity date is 115 pared with other black bean cultivars comdays from planting. monly grown in the region. It is resistant to The 1,000-seed weight of ND Crown rust (race 20-3) and intermediately resistant is 396 grams. ND Crown has a similar reto common bacterial blight (CBB). ND sponse to Ascochyta blight under moderate Twilight also is resistant to bean common to high disease pressure when compared mosaic virus and moderately resistant to with commercial cultivars. soybean cyst nematode. Canning quality ND Crown is ideal for whole seed and and seed shape/size are within acceptable processed markets, such as hummus, commercial ranges. because of its larger seed size compared General Characteristics: with commonly grown cultivars. This new • Resistance to rust variety flowers and matures one day earlier • Competitive seed yield than CDC Frontier with similar seed yield. • Intermediate resistance to CBB General Characteristics: • Excellent upright architecture • High yield potential Development of this variety was made • Large seed size possible through checkoff funds provided • Similar reaction to Ascochyta blight as by the Northarvest Bean Growers Assocommercial cultivars ciation and North Dakota Dry Edible Bean ND Dawn Yellow Field Peas Seed Growers Association. ND Dawn was developed by the pulse ND Frohberg Hard Red Spring Wheat breeding program at NDSU under BanND Frohberg was developed by the dillo’s direction. ND Dawn large yellow spring wheat breeding program at NDSU field peas have high yield potential in under the direction of breeder Andrew North Dakota environments and excellent Green. ND Frohberg has good yield potenagronomic performance. ND Dawn has tial, strong end-use quality and very good a uniform, round seed comparable to DS disease resistance. It is medium tall, similar Admiral, which makes it stand out from to Barlow, with good straw strength most other varieties. similar to Glenn. Total protein content has been tested at ND Frohberg has good yield potential, 24%, which is similar to commercial cultisimilar to SY Ingmar in western locations vars. ND Dawn matures in approximately and Barlow in eastern locations. It has 95 days, which is early and favorable for above-average levels of resistance to bacteNorth Dakota growing conditions. ND rial leaf streak and is moderately resistant Dawn is tolerant to lodging and has a good to leaf rust. Resistance to Fusarium head plant stand. It is about 3 centimeters (cm) blight is similar to Barlow and Elgin-ND. shorter than Agassiz and 10 cm taller than ND Frohberg also has strong milling and CDC Striker. baking quality. ND Dawn has seed size similar to NaGeneral Characteristics: varro and a bit larger than Agassiz and LG • Good yield potential Sunrise. ND Dawn has a similar response • Very good disease resistance to Fusarium root rot as Agassiz. ND Dawn’s • Strong end-use quality Ascochyta blight infection was more severe ND Heart Oats than in Agassiz; however, yield was not ND Heart was developed by the oat significantly different. breeding program at NDSU under the direcGeneral Characteristics: tion of breeder Mike McMullen. ND Heart • High yield potential is a conventional oat line with exceptionally • Early maturity high groat beta glucan and protein concen• Uniform, round seed tration. These qualities should allow the • Good protein content production of specialty oat products with ND Dickey Soybeans unique beneficial nutritional characteristics. ND Dickey was developed by the soyND Heart produces about 25% greater bean breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Ted Helms. 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beta glucan concentration and 20% greater groat protein concentration than commonly grown oat cultivars. The grain yield, test weight and milling yield of ND Heart are similar to other popular oat cultivars. ND Heart’s disease resistance is similar to Hi-Fi with susceptibility to crown rust. General Characteristics: • High groat beta glucan • High protein ND Noreen Hard Red Winter Wheat ND Noreen was developed by the winter wheat breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Francois Marais. ND Noreen hard red winter wheat is intended to replace Jerry. ND Noreen has higher yield potential than Jerry, with similar winter-hardiness, height, maturity and quality. It has shown excellent bacterial leaf streak resistance and intermediate resistance to stripe rust. ND Noreen has better stem rust resistance than Jerry and comparable leaf rust resistance. ND Noreen performed well in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota and has good lodging resistance. ND Noreen has average protein, high test weight, satisfactory milling extraction, and average mixing tolerance and loaf volume. 1.21 Begger Diamond V fp 4c.qxp_Layout 1 General Characteristics: • Strong yield potential • Winter hardy • Excellent bacterial leaf streak resistance • Improved stem rust resistance For further information about foundation or registered seed availability of these or other varieties, contact an NDSU Extension agent, an NDSU Research Extension Center, the North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association or North Dakota Foundation Seedstocks.
Missing Horse
A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen. He went back into the bar, handily flipped his gun into the air, caught it above his head without even looking and fired a shot into the ceiling. “Which one of you sidewinders stole my horse?!” he yelled with surprising forcefulness. No one answered. “Alright, I’m gonna have another beer, and if my horse ain’t back outside by the time I finish, I’m gonna do what I dun in Texas! And I don’t like to have to do what I dun in Texas!” Some of the locals shifted restlessly. The man, true to his word, had another beer, walked outside, and his horse has been returned to the post. He saddled up and started to ride out of town. The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, “Say partner, before you go... what happened in Texas?” The cowboy turned back and said, “I had to walk home.”
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80 Powerful Hereford & Angus Bulls • 20 Commercial Hereford Heifers • 10 Baldie Heifers • 15 Angus Heifers CED +1.5 BW +3.8 WW +64 YW +102 SC +1.3 MM +37 M&G +68 REA +0.42 MARB +0.03 CHB$ +107
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Choteau rancher wins MFB YF&R Discussion Meet
Karli Johnson, a young rancher from Choteau, bested three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet. She received the keys to a Ranger® 570 EFI and will be eligible to compete in the national competition which will be held during the virtual American Farm Bureau Convention in January. The three other contestants were Mark Boyd from Alder, John Walker from Nashua and Morgan Rose from Terry. The Final Four of the Discussion Meet was held during the Montana Farm Bureau board meeting in Bozeman November 12, The Discussion Meet, which is open to Farm Bureau members age 18-35, is meant to simulate a committee meeting with ideas discussed and solutions developed. The question for the final round: International trade is important to agriculture. We must continue working to build strong relations with existing customers while seeking out new trade partners to strengthen market stability. How can we enhance existing, and establish new and diverse foreign trading partners? Johnson said she enjoyed all aspects of the competition because of the interaction with the other contestants. “The Eleanor Roosevelt quote that ‘Great minds talk about ideas,’ is one that the older I get, the more I realize I enjoy talking about ideas. It’s such a joy to be able to do that with issues we’re passionate about,” said Johnson. “In the Discussion Meet, my fellow competitors were inspiring in discussing the challenges and solutions regarding agricultural trade and how Montana’s farmers and ranchers can benefit.” The young rancher was exceptionally pleased with winning the Ranger. “We’re at a point that because our family is outgrowing their transportation around the ranch, it’s time to find something new. It’s really wonderful because having the Ranger will allow us to include our kids in agriculture. Winning this means we will be able to bring our three-yearold son as well as our soon-to-be daughter with us whether we’re putting out mineral or checking fence. As beginning ranchers, we wouldn’t have been able to include a Ranger in our budget, so we really thank Polaris for their generous donation.” Although Johnson is a sixth-generation rancher, she and her husband weren’t able to return to the generational ranch, but have forged ahead on their own by leasing ground from Karli’s parents, uncle and a family friend. They are currently developing both a registered and commercial Angus herd. Johnson said that being a part of Farm Bureau and competing in the YF&R Discussion Meet has allowed her to network with other people involved in agriculture. She strongly urges young farmers and ranchers to participate in the competition in the future.
How many sheep?
An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will be left?” “Zero,” replied the farmer. “No, the answer is ninety-three,” said the doctor. “Fella,” the farmer replied acerbically, “you don’t know nothin’ about sheep. When one of them dumb critters decides to go, they all go.”
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K-State Research and Extension News In the midst of the holiday season and the increased access to sweets, many people may be observing a less than ideal change in their personal body conditions. While people may strive for a skinnier physique, holding a thin body condition over the winter may create deficits for cattle heading into calving season, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. “Thin cows have a higher maintenance requirement in the winter than cows in adequate condition because they have to work harder to stay warm,” said Bob Weaber, beef cattle specialist and podcast contributor. To assess the herd, veterinarian Bob Larson suggests ranchers periodically check them and even take pictures of the herd to help monitor changes over time. “In any group, I expect some variation in the condition, but ideally I want almost all the cows to be in a moderate body condition,” Larson said. “And if they are, then I know that I am managing the group pretty well.” Larson said if cattle ranchers notice that there are thin cows in the herd, they may need to evaluate the situation further to see if there is a pattern tied to their age or access to feed. “The number of cows in the herd will creep up if, for example, they are getting pushed out of the feed bunk and not getting the protein supplementation they need,” Larson said. The experts agree that two feet of bunk space per head is a minimum amount of space needed. “If you only allocate a foot and a half on a single-sided feed bunk, the big cows will push out the thinner, smaller cows that really need the feed,” Weaber said. He prefers to place the feed bunk in the middle of the pasture so cattle can access the feed from both sides. Larson added that the amount of bunk space needed will depend on the type of feed provided and how quickly the cattle consume it. “Big cubes fed on the ground will allow the cattle to have easy access because you can spread it out, but there is more feed waste and sanitation issues that come with that strategy,” veterinarian Brad White said. Once producers determine why some of the cows are thin, they may need to make culling decisions or form a plan to add condition back on the cows, according to Weaber. “Identify the commonalities of the problem animals and that will determine the best management strategies to fix it, as well as knowledge for the future,” Weaber said. White suggested producers look at ways to segregate the thin cows. “Grouping the thin cows together can be a powerful tool in giving them the extra feed they need ahead of calving season,” White said. The challenge, he added, may lie in where they are located and the ease of separating them for feeding. Larson said it is important to consider where the cow is in the pregnancy when coming up with the supplementation plan. “Right now, spring calving cows are midway through their pregnancies and the calves are not pulling that much nutrient demand from them, but as they get closer to calving that demand goes up significantly,” Larson said. He added: “The cow’s maintenance cost is the lowest it is going to be right now and that makes it a good time to put some weight on her rather than waiting to do it later.” Weaber advised producers to calculate the days to calving when figuring out the gain needed. White gave an example: “If I have 100 days, I could target the cows to gain two pounds per day. That will give them about 200 pounds of gain.” The bottom line, White said, is to “do the math for your herd and then figure out if it is just a couple individuals that need to gain weight or the entire group, because that answer will drastically change the decision you make and what options are available.” To hear more of the discussion about managing thin cows, listen in to the Cattle Chat (https://ksubci.org/2020/12/04/ pregnancy-checking-feeding-equipment-thin-cow-management-listener-question/) podcast online.
Jump start The dairyman’s ten year-old nephews from the city followed him into the milk barn. They watched him approach the first cow and deftly attach a pair of suction devices. As he did so one of the youngsters said excitedly, “Wow! He’s going to jump-start her the way Daddy does Mr. Fermicelli’s car!”
Researchers introduce treatment to prevent parasites in sheep
Autumn Canaday, Agricultural Research Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (ARS) announced a groundbreaking treatment that prevents anemia, weight loss, poor wool and meat production, and even death in sheep. ARS researchers partnered with Virginia Tech and the University of Massachusetts’ Medical School to solve H. contortus parasite infection, which also happens to be the number one health problem in the U.S. sheep industry. The parasite infects the stomach of ruminant mammals, feeding and interfering with digestion, before ultimately affecting the animal’s overall health and stability. “The H. contortus parasite has developed resistance to virtually all known classes of anti-parasitic drugs,” said ARS Researcher Dr. Joseph Urban, who lead the research team in testing and implementation of a para-probiotic treatment to kill the parasite that causes H.contortus. The worm parasite mates within the animal and its fertilized eggs pass through the animal’s waste into the soil. The larvae then develop to re-infect other unsuspecting animals, spreading the infection throughout a pasture and creating a cycle of infection that hinders animal growth, development and production. “This is a major problem and the newly-developed treatment is derived from bacteria normally found in the soil that can produce a protein that binds to receptors in the intestine of the parasite,” said Dr. Urban. “The treatment will then kill the parasites and reduce debilitating infection in adult sheep.” “When the treatment was given to infected sheep at Virginia Tech there was a rapid and dramatic reduction of parasite reproduction and survival, without any negative effect observed in the sheep.” said Dr. Anne Zajac, professor of parasitology at Virginia Tech’s Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Para-probiotics are “inactive probiotics,” or good bacteria that can still provide health benefits. Despite the growing interest in paraprobiotic use, these types of treatments are not commercially available. The treatments are currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will likely be commercially produced in large amounts once approved. This will help to protect an even larger population of animals across the country. “Para-probiotics represent a new evolution and hope in dealing with a malignant and pervasive parasite,” said Dr. Raffi Aroian, a professor in the Molecular Medicine program at the University of Massachusetts’ Medical School. “The development of new therapeutics for this issue has been extremely difficult to come by and I look forward to watching this new advancement unfold in the global and domestic industry.” This project was supported by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Nebraska Extension gears up for 2021 pesticide safety training
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Noncommercial applicators apply RUPs In the spring of 2020, the pesticide safety on land or property owned by their employtraining season, like most everything else, er. Examples of noncommercial applicators was upended by COVID-19. Numerous ininclude a Department of Transportation emperson training sessions were canceled, and ployee who sprays rights-of-way, or a golf alternative training methods were devised. course employee who sprays the greens. If The Nebraska Department of Agriculture controlling mosquitos on behalf of a goveven offered a license extension to applicaernment entity (e.g., a health department tors who were unable to recertify their liemployee), a license is also required to apcenses by the April 15 deadline (applicators ply GUPs as a noncommercial applicator. who received this extension must complete ‘How do I become a licensed pesticide their training in 2021). applicator?’ Now, with much uncertainty still surIf you need a private applicator license, rounding the novel coronavirus, the 2021 you have three options to certify for a litraining season has arrived. cense: One certainty is that some degree of • Attend a private training session; flexibility will be needed from all involved. • Complete the online private training The Pesticide Safety Education Program’s program; or (PSEP) primary goal is always to deliver • Pass a private applicator exam adminquality training to Nebraska’s current and istered by NDA. prospective applicators. Most agree that Once you have become certified, NDA the best way to accomplish that is through will contact you about licensing; you will conventional, in-person training sessions. need to pay a $25 licensing fee to NDA. For that reason, Nebraska Extension intends To recertify a private license, which lasts to host in-person training for both private three years, you can repeat one of the above and commercial/noncommercial applicators options, or attend a Nebraska Extension in 2021 while adhering to local and state Crop Production Clinic or the Nebraska health guidelines. This includes training for Crop Management Conference. You must recertifying applicators and for people getpay a $25 fee to renew the license. ting licensed as their initial, or first training. If you need a commercial or noncommerMost, if not all, training sites are expected cial applicator license, you will need to pass to operate at reduced capacity during the at least two NDA-administered exams: one training season. This will allow meetings focused on the General Standards, or core to continue under state and local health competencies, and at least one focused on guidelines but will also mean space for para specific applicator category. Exams are ticipants will be limited. Some counties may administered at initial training sessions and schedule more meetings to accommodate through the Pearson VUE computerized for reduced capacities. Online training for testing service. private applicators is also available. You can prepare for your exams in two Preregistration is required to attend any ways: of the training sessions: • Purchase study manuals and attend an • Private applicators (both initial and reinitial training session; or certifying) can preregister by calling their • Purchase comprehensive, digital study county extension office. materials (i.e., FlipBooks) • Initial commercial/noncommercial If you choose to use FlipBooks, you applicators can preregister online (https:// don’t need to attend a training session, too. pested.unl.edu/initial-classes-registration) However, you can register to take your • Recertifying commercial/noncomexams during one of these sessions (no mercial applicators can preregister online training included) for a nominal fee of $5. (https://pested.unl.edu/pesticide-safetyThis registration page will be available by recertification) January 1, 2021. While optimistic about the ability to After successfully passing the applicator hold in-person training, those involved in exams, NDA will contact commercial applithe pesticide program recognize that 2021 cators regarding payment of a $90 licensing will not be a normal year. That has led to fee to NDA. There is no licensing fee for a statewide effort to prepare alternative noncommercial applicators. training methods in the event that in-person To recertify a commercial/noncommermeetings must be canceled. cial license, you must attend a recertification ‘Do I need a pesticide applicator litraining session or an approved conference. cense?’ Commercial applicators must pay a $90 fee By law, certain pesticides are classified to renew a license; noncommercial applicaas “restricted-use pesticides” (RUP) due to tors do not pay a license renewal fee. the risk involved in handling them, while Attending a Nebraska Extension Crop others are “general-use” (GUP) for the Production Clinic or the Nebraska Crop general public. To purchase and use RUPs, Management Conference, all of which will one must obtain an applicator license from be held online in 2021, allows recertification their state. Pesticide applicator licenses are in the Agricultural Plant (01) category. The classified as either private, commercial, or Nebraska Turf Conference offers recertinoncommercial. fication in the Ornamental and Turf (04) Private applicators apply RUPs for the category. The Nebraska Aviation Trades purpose of producing agricultural comAssociation Convention offers recertificamodities on their own property, or on tion in the Agricultural Plant (01) and Aerial property they rent. Private applicators are Pest Control (12) categories. generally farmers and ranchers who do their ‘What other pesticide-related training own spraying. might I need?’ Commercial applicators apply RUPs on ‘Chemigation’ is the practice of applya contractual or “for hire” basis. If working agrichemicals (including pesticides) ing in structural pest control, lawn care, to cropland using an irrigation system to or community-wide vector control (e.g., distribute both the water and chemical. This mosquito control), a license is also required practice requires training and certification. to apply GUPs as a commercial applicator. Initial and recertifying chemigators can Commercial and noncommercial licenses train and test online. encompass a wide variety of pest control categories. CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
Nebraska Extension gears up for safety training CONTINUED FROM PAGE A14
This fall, the EPA (re)registered three dicamba products as RUPs through 2025. XtendiMax®, Engenia®, and Tavium® are registered for use only on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton. In addition to requiring a pesticide applicator license, you must also take yearly dicamba-specific training before purchasing or applying any of these three herbicides. Dicamba-specific training will be provided by the products’ registrants for the 2021 growing season. The highly toxic active ingredient paraquat dichloride (‘paraquat’) has caused a number of fatalities over the years due to negligence. All products containing paraquat are classified as RUPs. In addition, all paraquat products require paraquat-specific training before purchase and/or use. Paraquat training is good for three years. The national paraquat training is available online and can be completed at any time (https://campus.extension.org/login/index.php). If you do agricultural work, including in greenhouses and nurseries, you should be aware of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), a set of regulations intended to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers from pesticide exposure. Among other things, WPS requires workers and handlers to take yearly training. Because they have already taken more in-depth pesticide safety training, licensed pesticide applicators are exempt from taking WPS training. However, if you are the owner of an agricultural establishment, you have numerous responsibilities to your employees under WPS. For more information on those responsibilities, see the EPA manual, How to Comply With the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (http://www.pesticideresources.org/wps/htc/htcmanual.pdf).
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Bred and Fed for the 13th Annual Production Sale Bulls Commercial Cattleman March 1, 2021 - Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT Sale: 1:00 pm • Lunch: Noon
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Mohnen Homemade 3398 Reg. #19205212 CED: +11, BW: -0.3, WW: +67, YW: +124, Milk: +27, $M:+78 $C +256
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Reg. #18345105 BW: +4.0, WW: +75, YW: +138, Milk: +22, $M:+72, $B: +170, $C +292
His sons sell
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3 Sons of this calving ease Sire will sell
His sons sell
YW: +89, SC: +1.4, M: +27, M&G: +54, CEM +10.2, REA: +0.65, MARB: +0.25
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By Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC Owning and operating a farm is hard work, but the government provides special tax benefits to those who go into the business of farming. As an agricultural producer, it’s critical that you stay organized throughout the year, so that you’re not scrambling come tax time. If you are a farmer, you are no doubt familiar with the complicated tax landscape for farmers in this country. It is sometimes wise to use a tax accountant to help you get as many tax breaks as you are eligible for. Tax rules are complicated and different accountants may suggest various strategies to minimize your tax liability. Thus, it is important that you have a basic understanding of tax principles. Investing in agriculture is a relatively low-risk way to diversify a portfolio; it provides tangible community benefits, but it can also offer investors unique tax advantages. As an investor, there are several different programs you may be eligible for depending on the type of crop and how the deal is structured. One example would be depreciation. Land does not wear out or get used up. It does not have a definite life. However, specialty crops depreciate because of the limitations in their production cycle. When a fruit tree first begins producing or when livestock first start breeding would be when depreciation begins. You could also allow a local rancher to harvest hay on acres you are not utilizing. It isn’t required that you do the work yourself to qualify for an exemption. In addition, there can be outbuildings or equipment that qualify for depreciation and deducted from gross income. Secondly, many successful moguls own homes in the country, with significant acreage around them. If you are one of these people and you are tired of paying big taxes on that extra land, you may want to consider using it for a small farm. Property tax and income tax relief can be obtained if you can prove that you farm as a business and not just for recreation. Agricultural tax breaks are not just for full-time farmers. In some cases, all you need is a piece of land that is not currently being used. It is becoming more common for farmers to put a portion of their land in conservation Black and Red Simmental trusts through conservation easements. Conservaand SimAngus TM Bulls tion trusts seek to preserve natural areas that are delicate such as farm, ranch land, riparian areas or notable landmarks. Conservation easements offer a variety of different tax advantages. If a conservation easement is donated to a land trust and protects important or limited resources, it can qualify as a charitable tax deduction on the donor’s federal income tax return. Lastly, each state has different property tax exemptions based on the size of the property or the amount of production on the land. Every state offers advantageous property tax rates to encourage farmers to keep their land when faced with urban expansion. Sale is at the ranch near Stanford, Agricultural tax exemptions are quite significant to farmers especially when they reduce thousands of dollars from your property tax bill. It Tom & Kathy Hill and Family is recommended to visit with your accountant for the rules 1045 Simmental Ln and eligibility requirements Stanford, MT 59479 to help navigate through the (406) 566-2479 complicated world of taxes. Keeping detailed records hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com help keep things in order throughout the year and helps out the accountant.
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Unseasonably warm, dry conditions in North Dakota
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Prolonged dry and unseasonably warm conditions worsened the ongoing drought into the extreme category in North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor places nearly 7% of the state under the extreme drought category, or D3, based on the scale from DO (abnormally dry) to D4 (exceptional drought). “This is the first time North Dakota experienced D3 since October 10, 2017,” says Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist and professor of climatological practices at North Dakota State University (NDSU). “It also is the first December D3 since 2006. “Compared historically, the state’s drought conditions being elevated to extreme drought conditions in December is very rare but not unprecedented,” he adds. Extreme drought conditions crept into the southwestern parts of the state on December 10, 2002. “The current drought of 2020 and soon to become the drought of 2020-2021 being compared to 2002, 2006 and 2017 is very concerning,” Akyuz warns. The 2002 drought was the longest drought since the inception of the U.S. Drought Monitor in 2000. It lasted 162 consecutive weeks, from June 2002 to July 5, 2005. The 2006 drought was the most extreme for North Dakota, with the highest drought severity and coverage index. The 2017 drought was the second time the state experienced exceptional drought conditions, or D4 (the worst rating). This drought impacted the Dakotas, Montana and Manitoba, causing $2.6 billion in economic impacts. Warm conditions increase the air’s evaporative demand, depleting what little water is left in the soil and plants. Combined with the ongoing drought in Eddy, Foster, Wells, Stutsman, Kidder, Burleigh, Logan and Emmons counties, conditions worsened into the extreme drought category. North Dakota’s average winter temperatures increased by 4.5 degrees during the last century. It is the highest rate in the U.S. The average winter precipitation, on the other hand, did not increase along with the temperature trend. “I am afraid it means we will observe more of a similar situation more frequently,” Akyuz says. If winter and spring do not bring additional precipitation, the state’s agricultural conditions will be worse than they were in 2017, he notes. However, other industries, including ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-county skiing, will be directly and imminently impacted by a winter drought. NDSU Extension is coordinating biweekly meetings to discuss current conditions and potential mitigation measures if the conditions do not change. Meeting participants include representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, state departments of Agriculture and Emergency Services, commodity groups and congressional offices. “These biweekly meetings enable agencies and organizations across the state to coordinate response efforts and respond more effectively to the needs of farmers and ranchers impacted by drought,” says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension disaster coordinator and livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “It is highly encouraging,” Akyuz says.
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Leadership program will pick up in-person activities in 2021
K-State Research and Extension News Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL), a program that helps to develop leaders for agriculture, business and rural communities, has announced that it has rescheduled seminars and travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KARL chair Steve Baccus said the board unanimously agreed to delay in-person contact, travel, and its international study tour to the United Arab Emirates, scheduled for 2021. The pause begins as KARL Class XV enters its second year. Recruitment for the next class will also be delayed. “KARL alumni and class associates have always stepped up to the needs in our communities and many are helping to meet those challenges during this uncertain time amidst COVID-19,” Baccus said. “The health and welfare of the class, their families and communities is always the utmost priority, especially during this pandemic time in our lives.” KARL President Jill Zimmerman said the risk of compromising the experience through completely remote programming would be too high to justify the current class moving forward right now. “The situation does not allow effective delivery using an alternative manner that meets the program’s standard of excellence, achieved through both experiential learning and transformational travel study,” Zimmerman said. “I believe the board has made a sound decision to delay programming due to circumstances related to the pandemic. This is a short-term pause, yet puts the best interest longterm for the class members and the program. Kansas has a premier program built over the past 30 years. We’ve made much progress this past year and our goal is to become even stronger when this pandemic is behind us.” While the schedule is adjusted, Zimmerman said efforts are ongoing to protect and build upon the sustainability and perpetuity of KARL. “Our staff and leadership are committed to their work for overall excellence and finding ways to best meet the needs of our state,” Zimmerman said. “Our focus areas include reviewing all facets of the program and its curriculum, resource development, board training and teamwork to strengthen leadership development for agriculture and rural Kansas.” Twenty-eight associates of the current class have completed the first of the two-year program, experiencing five seminars across Kansas, and a national study tour to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg. Applications for class 16 will begin in late 2021. Nominations are ongoing and can be made online (http://karlprogram.com/wp/). KARL is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to developing leaders for agriculture, business and rural communities, and is a member of the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL), represented in 40 states and multiple countries.
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By Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska We as humans often like to try and compare things to average or normal. At the end of the year, we look back and see if the precipitation we received was within the expected normal range. Were temperatures for particular season outside of normal, or even if our pasture or hay production was in the range we consider normal. Taking this time to look back and try to compare 2020 to years past is beneficial, but resist the temptation to compare things to normal. Very rarely, do things in the ever changing world of agriculture really meet average or normal. This year much of the state was too dry, but we don’t have to go back far and too much water was the issue. This variability can be found geographically as well as across time. For most of 2020 north central parts of the state had an abundance of water, while the panhandle and west were already drying up. Another challenge this year were early temperatures. This spring, temperatures were cool and impacted early pasture and hay growth, in years past, an overly warm spring has presented a different set of problems to deal with. Producers work in a dynamic system that seldom repeats itself. In doing so, we learn to be adaptive, to build resilience into our production and planning, and try to spread our eggs out amongst several different baskets. When you take time to look back this year on the challenges and successes, try to see where adapting to a problem worked or how a bit more flexibility next year could keep an issue from arising. Leave the normal and average comparisons out of it.
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Ag remains a driver of economic wellbeing for most rural Nebraskans
By Craig Chandler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Livestock Friendly County designation Most rural Nebraskans believe that agriadministered by the Nebraska Department culture is a driver of economic well-being of Agriculture and adopted by 50 counties. in their households, communities or both, The voluntary program helps counties and according to the 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll. agricultural producers promote the liveMost rural Nebraskans also have deep stock industry and further development roots in the state’s agricultural industry, the and expansion. Only four in 10 respondents poll found. Half of those surveyed are one reported knowing whether their county was generation or less removed from the farm or designated as livestock friendly. Thirty-two ranch, while just 28% of households have no percent reported being familiar with the farming or ranching history in the previous designation. Even among people employed four generations. These findings are similar in agriculture, only a slight majority (52%) to the 2010 survey. reported they were familiar with the desigFour in 10 rural Nebraskans surveyed nation and knew the significance. said their economic well-being is dependent Overall, though, rural Nebraskans are on the success of production agriculture, supportive of new livestock development. said Rebecca Vogt, survey manager of the Seventy-two percent of respondents agree Nebraska Rural Poll, an annual survey of that encouraging new livestock developrural Nebraska households conducted each ment is beneficial for their county. A similar spring. Another 23% of respondents said proportion, 70%, agree that it is important some of their economic well-being is tied to have a logical, predictable approval to production agriculture. When looking at process for new livestock development in animal agriculture in particular, a third of their county. respondents said their economic well-being Given that many are unfamiliar with the is dependent on it, and another 23% said it Livestock Friendly County designation, it is impacts some of their economic well-being. not surprising that opinions were mixed on Furthermore, most rural Nebraskans surits impacts. Nineteen percent of respondents veyed say the economic well-being of their agreed with a statement suggesting that the community or county is dependent on the designation would limit local/county consuccess of both production and animal agtrol and local input in the process. However, riculture. Three-quarters said the economic 17% disagreed and 65% neither agreed nor well-being of their community or county is disagreed. affected by the success of production agriThe Livestock Friendly County designaculture in general. In addition, 71% said the tion provides counties a way to signal their economic well-being of their community or interest and openness to potential livestock county is dependent on animal agriculture development and provides producers a in particular. sign that regulations and decisions on new The importance of agriculture as a driver livestock developments in the county are of personal and community well-being is straightforward and predictable, Lubben consistent with the findings of a recent resaid. port on the economic impact of the ag sector “The survey results are consistent with in Nebraska, said Brad Lubben, extension those goals for the Livestock Friendly associate professor and policy specialist at County policy,” he said. “However, the the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. policy doesn’t eliminate local control of the “With nearly one in four people across decision, nor does it eliminate some of the the entire state — metropolitan areas inongoing challenges for large-scale animal cluded — employed in ag production or agriculture.” an ag-related profession, it’s obvious that The 2020 poll was mailed to 7,000 rural overall well-being and agriculture are tied households across the state in April. It is closely together in Nebraska,” Lubben said. the largest annual poll of rural Nebraskans’ “As the survey results show, even those not perceptions on quality of life and policy directly involved in agriculture connect the issues. This year’s response rate was 33%. success of agriculture to the success of their The margin of error is plus-or-minus 2%. communities.” Complete results are available here. The While rural Nebraskans may recognize university’s Department of Agricultural their connection to agriculture, they may Economics conducts the poll with funding not be as familiar with some ag policies in from Nebraska Extension and Rural Prosthe state. Many rural Nebraskans surveyed perity Nebraska. reported they were not familiar with the
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Farm Equipment Finding Service — Phone (406) 883-2118 NDSU Extension Service of 535 Ramsey County teams took first place Fourth - Shomento, with a score of 523 in all three divisions of the 2020 4-H State Fifth - Schuler, also with a score of 523 Air Rifle Championships, which were held Jacob Vaagen from Ramsey County was in Devils Lake, North Dakota. TRENCHER the lone masters division participant and The championships were modified to FOR SALE scored 536. allow shooters to participate at their home Shooting sports is sponsored by Scheels, range under instructor supervision and send Case 460 trencher/backa supporter of the North Dakota 4-H Fountheir scores to the host site because of the hoe with front blade. Runs dation. COVID-19 pandemic. and operates good........... ............................ $11,000 Youth ages 8 to 18 competed in three Phone (406) 450-3647 ##### age divisions. Youth ages 8 to 10 were Conrad, MT Experience is something you don’t get beginners, ages 11 to 13 were in the junior until just after you need it. division and youth 14 to 18 years old were in the senior division. The competition was limited to sporter class air rifles. The match had 56 participants. Beginners participated in a 60-shot bench rest competition for a possible score th of 600 in the event. The 14 Annual Sale junior and senior teams competed in a three-position (prone, kneeling and standing) event, performing 20 Lunch at 11:30 • Sale starts at 1:00 pm — Selling — shots at 10 meters in each Glasgow Stockyards in Glasgow, MT 50 Red Angus Yearling Bulls position for a potential score of 600. Senior-age division 50 Red Bred Heifers participants competed to 75 Red Heifer Calves qualify for the 2021 4-H National Invitational Match 30 Short Term Red Cows in Grand Island, Neb. 20 May/June Bred Red Cows The Ramsey County team of Hannah Vaagen, Casia Steinhaus and Cassandra Christenson placed first in the senior division. Individual scorers were: First - Vaagen, with a score of 519 Second - Steinhaus, with a score of 510 Third - Christenson, with a score of 500 Fourth - Mercedes Fran1 Genetics. Veseth Cattle Co. has an exhaustive Artificial Insemination (AI) cis, Cass County, with a program to improve their cattle. We have AI’ed 7000+ females in the last 23 years. score of 483 Fifth - Lillian Roth, Cass 2 Selection. Veseth Cattle Co tests and verifies all production inputs and that County, with a score of 464 is why only 10% of the AI sires sampled in our program are used 4 or more years. The junior division air rifle team champions were Laura Stiven, Issac Vaagen, 3 Cost. Veseth Cattle Co. is affordable. Our bulls average $2900 at auction. This is a Kaylee Christenson and 50% savings over the industry average black Angus bull. Only 1 in 3 bulls saved at the Brady Schuler of Ramsey ranch makes the cut for our bull sale. County. Individual scorers were: First - Stiven, with a score 4 Performance. 92 Steers were sent to Hy-Plains Feedyard in 2020. Their of 459 average daily gain was 4.40 lbs/day and they converted @6.02 lbs dry matter conversion. Second - Vaagen, with a These steers graded 87% Choice and Prime. score of 439 Third - Olivia Ellenson, 5 Focused on the Female. This is where we can make our customers Cass County, with a score the most money. Our high bred females will produce over 30% more in lifetime of 429 production compared to her industry average straight bred counterparts. Fourth - Layne Korgel, Ward County, with a score of 413 Fifth - Carter Teigen, Pierce County, with a score of 403 The Ramsey County team of Rachel Vaagen, Eagan Laite, Jyles Shomento and Halle Schuler claimed the top honors in the beginner d ale & J anet V eseth division. Individual scorers were: (406) 658-2504 • djvsth@itstriangle.com First - Vaagen, with a 22787 Midale Rd • Malta, MT 59538 score of 565 Second - Laite, with a www. eseth attle .CoM score of 543 Third - Olivia Jansen, Ward County, with a score
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Selling coming two-year old Horned Hereford bulls at the ranch Plevna, Montana February 20, 2021 Sparks Herefords Contact: Tom (406-778-2320) or Will (406-853-6758) for more information
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Common mullein and cheatgrass control in rangeland
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Two recent articles on rangeland weed control were published on CropWatch which may be of interest to Nebraska ranchers. Common mullein control: Herbicide choice and application timing The first article is on how herbicide choice and application timing influence control of common mullein. Common mullein (Verbascum thaspsus L.) has been a problematic invasive weed in Nebraska for a number of years. Often stakeholders have been disappointed in the level of control a particular herbicide product provides, and they want to know what might work better. Effective weed control in range, pasture, and CRP depends on selectivity and timing. Selectivity simply means the herbicide you choose to use will control the weed you wish to target. Timing refers to when an herbicide will be applied. Key points: • Multiple active-ingredient products may offer greater flexibility over single active-ingredient herbicides for rangeland and CRP application. • When an herbicide is applied is often more critical than what herbicide is applied when controlling common mullein. • Spring applications offer the best shot at controlling both first and second year common mullein. Rejuvra™: A new herbicide for battling cheatgrass The second article discusses a new cheatgrass herbicide, Rejuvra™, which is now available for use in grazed pasture and rangeland. Rejuvra™ has limited activity on emerged plants and only controls seedlings as they germinate. Rejuvra™ can provide control for more than a year after application. The active ingredient, indaziflam, stays in the soil for months and next season cheatgrass is controlled as it germinates. Rejuvra™ will provide superior and longer lasting control of cheatgrass compared to other herbicide options, reliably controlling cheatgrass for 18 months after application when applied in the spring. However, Rejuvra™ will cost more per acre to apply. Key points: • Rejuvra™ and Esplanade™ provide improved cheatgrass control compared to older range and pasture herbicide products. • Rejuvra™ and Esplanade™ also cost more than older herbicide options. • More research is needed into the economics of weed control in pasture to provide better management guidelines for producers. Please follow the links to the CropWatch articles to learn more about common mullein and cheatgrass control and reach out to either Nevin Lawrence or Mitch Stephenson if you have questions about these articles or rangeland weed control in general. The entire common mullein article is at https://cropwatch. unl.edu/2020/common-mullein-control-herbicide-choiceand-application-timing This entire cheatgrass article is at https://cropwatch.unl. edu/2020/rejuvra-new-herbicide-battling-cheatgrass
MSU Soil Fertility Webinar Series - Winter 2021 By Clain Jones, MSU Soil Fertility Extenson specialist
USDA extends flexibilities amid pandemic
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USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures is extended through July 15, 2021; organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity are extended through June 30, 2021. “We recognize that American agriculture continues to face challenges due to the pandemic,” RMA Administrator Martin Barbre said. “RMA remains committed to providing flexibility that supports the health and safety of all parties while also ensuring that the federal crop insurance program continues to serve as a vital risk management tool.” RMA is also allowing Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) further flexibilities for production reporting, submitting written agreement requests and obtaining producer signatures for written agreement offers. Producer signatures for written agreement offers, issued by RMA on or before June 30, 2021, with an expiration date on or before July 30, 2021, will allow producer signatures to be accepted after the expiration date with proper self-certification or documentation. However, all documentation and signatures for these offers must be completed no later than August 2, 2021. AIPs also have 30 business days to submit written agreement requests and applicable documentation for requests with submission deadlines prior to July 1, 2021. For more information about these and other flexibilities, please refer to Manager’s Bulletin MGR 20-030, RMA’s Frequently Asked Questions, or contact your crop insurance agent.
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Fritz Red Angus - 32 miles east of Brady, MT - Lunch served at noon - Sale starts at 1:00 p.m. Progeny By:
Fritz Anvil 747C Fritz Fusion 21D Fritz Monarch 464F Fritz Merlin 421F Fritz Yellowstone 420F Fritz Forged 434F BHR Impeccable 675 Erks Makin Cash 8922 Fritz Warden 299E Fritz Golden Oscar 8006 RReds Seneca 731C PIE Quarterback 789 Bieber Deep End B597 PIE Cinch 4126 Collier Finished Product Bieber High Roller C553 Fritz Full Moon 298E
A sample of the bulls selling - raised with no creep feed and no irrigated pastures Tag 0117 0118 005 0130 0135 0139 0148 0172 0174 0212 0222 0223 0237 032 039
Sire BW 205 wt MERLIN 421F 81 752 CINCH 70 821 IMPECCABLE 73 782 FORGED 63 725 FORGED 84 800 MERLIN 421F 85 796 DEEP END 89 794 SENECA 91 848 MONARCH 91 759 IMPECCABLE 93 782 FORGED 83 829 QUARTERBACK 83 734 YELLOWSTONE 78 792 YELLOWSTONE 94 807 WARDEN 299E 97 838
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NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry personnel, animal health-care suppliers and others will have an opportunity to learn more about during the annual North Dakota State University (NDSU) Feedlot School set for January 20-21, 2021, at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. “Feeding cattle is a decades-old business with lots of new techniques,” says Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the center. “Making cattle feeding profitable is usually a result of doing many things right, not just one thing better. The Feedlot School helps identify the areas for improvement, ranging from feed bunk management to health to business planning to marketing.” Feedlot school topics will include: • Why feed cattle in North Dakota • Animal nutritional requirements and feeding • Implant technologies • Feed additives • Ration formulation • Bunk reading and feed delivery • Livestock stewardship/beef quality assurance • Facility development and management • Disease diagnosis, treatments and health programs • Differences in feeding profitability • Manure and nutrient management • Carcass quality and marketing on the grid • Using market information for strategic planning • Budgeting The school also will include a tour of a commercial feedlot and the Research Extension Center’s livestock facilities. Faculty from NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department, and the Carrington, Hettinger and Central Grasslands Research Extension Centers, as well as others who have extensive experience working with northern Plains feedlots, are instructors for the school. “The regional cattle experts who teach at the school provide a good overview of management for North Dakota feeders, and the outreach or interaction with the participants continues for years after the school,” says Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the center. The registration fee is $175 per person and $90 for each additional attendee from the same operation. All meals, a flashdrive with supporting documents and a copy of the Cow Bytes feed ration balancing computer program are included with the registration. The deadline to register is Jan. 15. The fee does not include lodging. Register online at http://www.tinyurl.com/ CRECstore. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Lodging is available at the Chieftain Conference Center, 701- 652-3131; Carrington Inn and Suites, 701-652-3982; or Cobblestone Inn, 701-652-3000. For the 2021 school, class size will be reduced by half to allow for social distancing due to COVID-19. For more information about the course or to register, contact Hoppe at 701-652-2951 or karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu or Keena at 701-652-2951 or mary.keena@ndsu.edu. The Carrington Research Extension Center is 3.5 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.
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Dealer for: Celebrating their first year as Dawson County, Nebraska 4-H’ers at the annual 4-H Achievement BBQ on October 25 in Lexington, Nebraska, were (left to right) Kori Wolfe, Cozad; and Maggie Duryea, Lexington. Extension photo.
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MFB elects officers during virtual delegate session
The Montana Farm Bureau elected officers during its hybrid in-person/virtual voting delegate session November 10. Hans McPherson, a diversified farmer from Stevensville, was re-elected as president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation with Cyndi Johnson, a Conrad small grains farmer, re-elected as vice president. Newly elected to the board were: Casey Mott, District 4, a cattle rancher from Custer; Don Steinbeisser, Jr., District 6, a diversified farmer from Sidney and Jim Willis, District 10, a cattle producer from Wilsall. Re-elected to the board were Rhonda Boyd, District 2, a cattle rancher from Alder and Ed Bandel, District 8, a wheat farmer from Floweree. Carla Lawrence from Boyd was re-elected as the organization’s Women’s Leadership Committee Chair and JM Peck from Melrose was elected as Young Farmer and Rancher Committee Chair. Following are the district chairs for the Women’s Leadership Committee and the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee: District Women’s Leadership Committee: District 1: Beth Blevins - Ronan / Lorena Erickson - Corvallis District 3: Mary Hill - Raynesford/ Debbie Bricker - Moore District 5: Lillian Ostendorf - Powderville / Cathy McDowell - Powderville District 7: Joy DePuydt - Saco /Julie Reddig - Frazer District 9: Bonnie Jones – East Helena / Pam Converse - Conrad District Young Farmer/Rancher Committee: District 1: Jo-Hanna Lien - Ronan / Neela Andres – Missoula District 2: (Vacant Seat) Michael Walsh – Twin Bridges District 3: Vic Lewis – Ryegate / Kevin Arntzen – Hilger District 5: John Olson – Broadus/Fiona Mott – Miles City District 7: Gwynn Simeniuk – Opheim / John Walker Nashua District 9: Rocky Forseth – Helena / Klayton Lohr – Devon District 10: (Vacant Seat): Kat Taylor - Bozeman
Winners named in Wyoming Make It With Wool contest
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University of Wyoming Extension State winners were named during the 2020 Wyoming Make it With Wool competition, Sunday, December 6, in Laramie. Due to COVID-19, there was no in-person modeling of garments. Contestants submitted 39 entries from 12 districts across the state. The top two junior and senior entries are selected for the state contest, said Carol Macy, state contest director. Judging was at the University of Wyoming’s Cliff and Martha Hansen Teaching Arena near Laramie. First place in the senior division went to Alicia Downaire of Buffalo, followed by Jamie Wilkinson of Torrington and Stacy Berger of Saratoga. Cassie Downaire of Buffalo received first in the junior division, followed by Emma Hill of Riverton, and Karlie McDonald of Laramie. Freda Dixon of Laramie won the adult construction division; Alicia Downaire won the senior construction, and Emma Hill the junior construction. Normally, contestants model their garments and then answer questions asked by judges. “This year that process was done by a video supplied by each contestant,” said Macy. “It is a little challenging because the judges are not able to ask any questions.” Forty percent of entry scores are on the overall construction of the garment, 10 percent marketability and presentation and 50 percent on overall appearance, she said. Garments must be 100 percent wool or wool blends containing a minimum of 60 percent wool or specialty wool fiber for each fashion fabric, fiber or yarn. Specialty fibers include alpaca, angora, camel, cashmere, llama and mohair. Adult, senior and junior winners advance to the national contest, said Macy, normally in person in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry National Contest. “This year, winners will mail their garments with an information packet and a 90-second video of them modeling their creation,” said Macy.
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Recipe Patch by Geri Instant Pot Beef Chili
1/4 c. brown rice 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 oz. ground beef, 90% lean 2 tsp. chili seasoning 1 tsp. beef base (bouillon powder) 1/2 c. onions, diced 2 cloves garlic 1 (15.5-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes Lime wedges, for serving 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro, for serving Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, turn on the Instant Pot, then choose the Sauté program and the Normal setting. Once it has come up to temperature, add oil. Add the beef and cook until golden. Add chili seasoning, beef base, onions, and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the beans and the tomatoes and stir well. Close the lid and the vent. Select the Meat and Stew program and the Normal setting. Adjust the timer to 20 minutes. Quick release the pressure according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve with brown rice and garnish with lime wedge and cilantro.
Shortcut Instant Pot Lasagna
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for topping 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 large egg Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce One 9-ounce package no-boil lasagna noodles Add 2 cups water to a 6-quart Instant Pot® and set the rack inside with the handles folded under. Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Spread 1/2 cup marinara in the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Break 4 lasagna noodles into large pieces and arrange in an even layer over the marinara. Spread another 1/2 cup marinara evenly over the noodles followed by a third of the ricotta mixture spread in an even layer. Top with another layer of 4 broken lasagna noodles. Repeat the process 2 more times, for 2 more layers of marinara, noodles, marinara, ricotta, noodles. Top with the remaining marinara and cover tightly with foil, making sure to wrap any excess underneath the pan so that it will fit in the pot. Fold an 18-inch piece of foil in half lengthwise, then fold it in half again lengthwise and finally once more in half lengthwise making a 4 1/2-inch-wide foil sling for the pan. Place the lasagna pan in the center of the sling and, lifting the two ends of the sling, lower the pan into the pot. Follow the manufacturer’s guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high pressure for 25 minutes (see Cook’s Note). After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer’s guide for natural release. After 15 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Remove the lasagna from the pot and let rest 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil (steam will be locked inside) and serve.
Instant Pot Swiss Steak
1-1/2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 6 pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place onion in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with celery, tomato sauce and steak. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted in steak should read at least 145°.
Tax planning 2020
By Austin Duerfeldt, Extension Educator, Southeast Research & Extension Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln With harvest wrapping up or complete, it is time to finish the last bits of 2020 operation tasks. Many of these tasks are part of tax planning. Here is a brief summary of some of the topics to discuss with your tax preparer before year-end. 1099s As with every year, 1099s are a requirement by law. Farmers and ranchers are required to issue 1099s for any cumulative payments of $600 or more made in the course of business to a specific entity. Corporations do not receive 1099s though. This includes LLCs that are taxed as a corporation. Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, and LLC Partnerships all need 1099s when they hit the monetary threshold. Taking time to gather the necessary identification numbers, EIN or SSN, and calculating amounts should move towards the top of the to-do list. Three of the most missed are for cash rent paid, attorneys, and non-employee compensation. If you wish to read, more on 1099s there is a CropWatch article at https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2017/who-needs-1099. You can also read more on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ forms-pubs/about-form-1099-misc. Prepaid Expenses With projected farm income being high for the year 2020 due to a late surge in crop prices and direct government payments, many will be looking at prepaid expenses to help with their tax planning. IRS publication 225 goes into detail on prepaid expenses. The expenditure must be for an actual purchase. It cannot be a deposit to buy items in the future. To be a true prepaid expense it should outline a quantity and amount purchased, and should not be refundable or available for substitution. To read more on prepaid expenses and the other rules to follow, visit the CropWatch article at https:// cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/prepaid-expenses. Constructive Receipts For cash-basis taxpayers, one common tool in tax planning is the rule of constructive receipts. This is a timing recognition tool. A full outline of constructive receipts can be found in §1.451-2. To sum it up constructive receipts look
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at when you had access to a payment. For example, if you receive a check in the mail on January 3, 2021 for $2,000 for harvest work and the check is dated December 29, 2020, is it 2020 income or 2021 income? With constructive receipts, we would claim the income in 2021 as that is when we had the ability to cash and use the check. For a more in-depth article on constructive receipts, visit the CropWatch article https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/accounting-agricultureusing-constructive-receipts. Government Payments I saved the most complicated for last. With multiple direct payments, loans, and grants issued during 2020 there is going to need to be some time dedicated to sorting this out. To give a brief example you have Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 1, Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Employee Retention Credit, and Livestock Producer Stabilization Grants for an abbreviated list of potential talking points. Some of these are state, and some are federal. Some of these are grants or have forgiven portions, some are loans that must be paid back, and some are direct payments. The IRS has made some comments on most of these, but a few of them are still being debated as to if they are treated as taxable income. This is all in addition to the more recognizable payments of ARC/PLC and crop insurance. The best advice I can give is to create a summary sheet of all the different types of payments received in 2020 with supporting documents in an easily accessible folder. Once you have your list made and have estimated production income and expenses for 2020, schedule a meeting with your tax preparer. Giving time to digest all of the gears and cogs that are turning this year will give you a better understanding of what tax planning tools need to be utilized. Other Common Topics In addition to all of the above points of conversation, there are still parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that are commonly forgotten about. Like-Kind Exchange tends to be the one that catches people the most. Many farms do not trade equipment yearly, so it may be the first time equipment has changed hands since the TCJA passed. I have received many phone calls in panic when producers discover that Like-Kind Exchange no longer applies for trades on equipment. To read more on the subject go to https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/trading-equipment-withoutkind-exchange. The TCJA changed Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation to help with planning with Like-Kind Exchange no longer available for those assets. Summary I can honestly say that when the TCJA came out I thought it was going to be one of the most complicated tax planning seasons in memory (I missed out on the implementation of the 1981 Economic Recovery Tax Act). The year 2020 though is bucking for a top spot. If you wish to get the most bang-for-your-buck out of taxes, try to get your information together early and schedule a meeting with your tax preparer.
National Cheese Lover Day
Date When celebrated: Always January 20 Do you love cheese, all kinds of cheeses? Spectacular, as today is National Cheese Lover Day. Use today to savor and enjoy any of the hundreds of varieties of cheese. There certainly is no shortage of varieties. Depending upon what article you read, there is between 900 - 1,400 varieties of cheese, all classified by texture. It’s easy to celebrate this special day. Set out a tray of several varieties of your favorite cheese and dig in. Having a cheese tasting party with your friends, will make this day a truly memorable one. And, don’t forget the wine. Cheese goes great with cheese. Some Cheesy Trivia: • Cheese is more flavorful at room temperature. • Americans consume over 31 pounds of cheese per year. But, that’s nothing compared to the French, who eat over 50 pounds of cheese per year. • Historical records vary, as to when cheese was first made. It was somewhere between 7,500 and 8,000 B.C. Records suggest it may have first been discovered, by accident, in Poland or Arabia. • The world’s largest cheese was put on display on this day in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. It weighed over 34,000 pounds. Eating cheese makes you feel gouda. So, don’t be bleu. Eat some cheese on National Cheese Lover Day.
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NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JD 740 loader...............$4,500 PULLEY..&...WELD-ON SPROCKETS ONMT HAND & USED EQUIPMENT 374 – Geyser, MT Hole Auger, NH9030 bi-direct 15”NEW 406-735-4374 Vermeer 605M , reconditioned ............– ......Geyser, ...................$22,000 Quick .$3,480 NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer 6650 auger Rancher.,. .baler .................................................NEW 80 chain, 60 chain, 60 Heavy chain, 50 chain y@3rivers.net Mount , used bale processorCut ......to ....Length ..................$13,500 rlmccray@3rivers.net .....................BP8000 ......IN Pre-Season STOCK 3PT Worksaver , post pounder, ...........COMING .R2800 ........, .hydraulic ....$2,150 NEW Vermeer TM1410 , 21’ cut...all ....hydraulic ........NEW .......Vermeer IN rakesVermeer
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We Sell DO &(shop) Repair BalerMT Belts IN STOCK Vermeer 605 N MORE. 406-778-3777 – Baker, mover ........floats, ...........ramps .................................$32,500 Techno 980 , 8 bale Vermeer 605M , net, twine, .....$18,900 All Makes & Models JD 6125M, loader, 800 hours ............406-978-3777 ................................$83,000 & USED EQUIPMENT (cell) Greg 2020 Tubeline TLR5000 AX2 bale 8 round hay trailer ........pickup ..........wrapper. ...........................CALL .$7,500 Red Rhino ,NEW twine, rebuilt ......$7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500 ,bale ......................Hwy ................12 ............W .....CALL - Baker, MT (3) Vermeer 605M, twine, net, floats,trailed ramp. .Starting at $17,500 Many Tractors Available..8201 New Vermeer TM1410 mower.................CALL JD 566 , twine only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 Vermeer 605N......................................................DEMO SPECIAL Connor 406-778-3777 • hwy12equip@gmail.com Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and Equipped to Do More are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. ...Rights ........Reserved. .Hitter ...........Post ........Driver ...........,........................CALL Wheatheart Heavy ©NEW 2016 Vermeer Corporation...All
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We have expanded our product lines. Call for all New ZR5-12 NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitterbaler. Post ,.....HERE ..ea. .........NOW! ......CALL (2) Vermeer R2300self-propelled , rakes, reconditioned ...........Driver ............. ......$14,500 your farm attachment /equipment needs. 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT www.hwy12equipment.com rake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017’s In Stock Vermeer R2300 , Techno 980, 8 bale moverbaler. .............................................CALL ......................................$32,500 New Vermeer 605N Highline CFR 650 , chopper................................RENTAL RETURN (cell) Greg 406-978-3777 Full line feed and LLC mineral products in stock round hay bale trailer..................................$60,000 ............$49,000 .............$7,500 Red Rhino , 8Massey-Ferguson New Wichman AgofSupply, Hesston2020 9435, 16’ header, 1475 hours............BR4180V. 2007 Deere 9250 tobales. .....$10,500 header..567, ..............twine, ...........Reduced $70,000 HesstonJohn 9635, 16’ 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell Hilger, MT and Chisolm Trail Dealer for Vermeer, Hayliner, HesstonVermeer 1275, swing tongue .................bale ...........processor. .................$13,500 New BPX9010 .............CALL Walter 406-350-0380 Hesston 4790, 3x4 square baler........................................$27,500 2015 Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor.......$14,000 • In-Shop Repairs & Service Truck Repairs • 51⁄2’ x 24’ Stand Alone Panels $375 ea. bale beds, dumping beds.. & USED EQUIPMENT Highline NEW bale processors.......................................CALL Chisholm Trail/Cannonball Vermeer 605N net, twine, floats................................USED DEMO 24’ Stand Alone Wind Break Panels $875 ea. 2014 Highline CFR651 bale processor, chopper........... . . .........................................................................CALL 2017 Vermeer R2300, rakes..............................................In Stock HDPEWW pipe,HD fittings, and welder ..................................................................... EZ 4-wheeler lifts for balebeds.............. $1000 Vermeer 605XL, completely rebuilt...................................$14,600 $17,000 Geotherm Waterers & Parts Stock Kramer Great Hay Liner 42-ft., 8 In Vermeer 555Ranch , rebuilt.......Hand ..................BP660 ....................bale .............processor. ...$9,250 bale dumping trailers............. $6200 (2) 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos.................................IN STOCK R&L Seed andVermeer Machine, shape............................................................$14,000 (2) 2002 R23ALLC rake, no welds........... $7500
NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JD 740 loader...............$4,500 Quick Mount Hole Auger, NH9030 bi-direct 15” auger....$3,480 3PT Worksaver, post pounder, all hydraulic........................$2,150
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Vermeer 605M, reconditioned..........................................$22,000 .....................................................................$16,000 NEW Vermeer TM1410, 21’ cut.................................COMING IN Vermeer BP8000, used bale processor............................$13,500 John Deere 7800 tractor, PowerShift, no loader, 3 Vermeer NEW VermeerBPX9010 TM850, trailedbale mowerprocessor.................... ............................IN STOCK $NEW SCV’s............................................................$40,000 Vermeer TM1200 , 15.5’ cut, demo unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IN STOCK Hustler TX205 chainless trailed bale feeder....... $NEW Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, MT NEW Vermeer R2300.....................................................IN STOCK John Deere 4520 tractor,MT cab, Leon loader.... $12,500 Hustler LX105 Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, NEW Vermeer VR1224chainless , with centermounted splitter..........baler .........IN unroller. STOCK $NEW NEW Vermeer RR140,BPX9000 rotary rake........bale ...........processor.......$15,000 ..............IN STOCK 2014 Vermeer Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, (2) Vermeer R23 Rakes, reconditioned.......................$8,000 ea. Haybuster 2650 right hand discharge............$10,000 White Sulphur Springs, MT Vermeer WR24 Wheel Rake..............................................$3,000 Vermeer bale deflector.... coxranchequip@gmail.com NEW VermeerBP7000 6650 Rancher , net,processor, twine, moisturehydraulic . . . . .IN STOCK
Cox Ranch Equipment
Chevron oil distributor, Fleetguard filter, Bad Boy mowers, Hustler ........................................................................ $9000 PULLEY & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND NEW & USED EQUIPMENT
Bale King 2000 $6500 Vermeer 6650 Vortex Rancher, baler ...........bale ............processor............ ..........................NEW 80 chain, 60 chain, 60 Heavy chain, 50 chain NEW VermeerTM1410 R2800, hydraulic ...........21-ft. .............cut, ...IN STOCK Vermeer trail rakes mower, 9-ft. transport.. Cut to Length NEW Vermeer R2300, rake.............................................IN STOCK $NEW ........................................................................ We Sell & Repair Baler Belts Vermeer 605 N.................................................................IN STOCK (3) Vermeer 605M, net/twine, tires................. All406-234-4595 Miles City, MT Vermeer 605M, net, twine, floats, ramps.........flotation .................$18,900 Makes & Models ....................................................$12,000 Vermeer Rebel 5500, twine, rebuilt pickup.........................$7,500- $16,000 www.gordonrepair.com sales@gordonrepair.com
Gordon Repair, LLC
Trendline Vermeer Sales
JD 566, twine only..................................................................$5,000 NEW Wheatheart Heavy Hitter Post Driver,......................CALL 406-778-3777 (shop) – Baker, MT Techno 980, 8 bale mover..................................................$32,500 GregVermeer 406-978-3777 (cell) Netwrap on sale round hay & bale USED trailer...........EQUIPMENT ............................$7,500 Red Rhino, 8NEW Vermeer BPX9010, round/square bales, scales available...........NEW January / MAGIE Special Vermeer 605N, net, ramp, moisture sensor, 400 bales.............DEMO $240 discount for Cash purchases Vermeer R2300 hyd fold/transport/windrow adjustment............NEW $160 discount + No Interest until Vermeer R2300 rake, new teeth.......................................... $14,500 Vermeer R2800 demo unit, full warranty...............................$CALL$ June 1, 2021 on W.A.S. account Haybuster H-1000 tub grinder............................................... $6000 Attention Haybuster 2650 bale processor.......................................... $10,000 Malta, Saco and Glasgow producers. Highline 7000 bale processor, many new flails........................ $7000 Bale King 3100, grain tank................................................. $13,500 Call for preseason netwrap pricing and delivery options. Massey Ferguson 4610, loader, grapple, 2800 hours......... $35,000 Hustler TX205, NO LEAVES LOST BALE PROCESSOR..............DEMO
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Wichman Ag Supply, LLC
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Master Gardener classes available online in 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Are you yearning for spring and the growing season? Beat the winter doldrums by attending Nebraska Extension Master Gardener classes starting Tuesday, January 19, 2021. This year’s lineup of classes will be taught completely online due to COVID-19 protocols. Gardening enthusiasts can participate by attending individual classes without extra commitment to the program for a nominal fee for the entire series. Participants can attend the classes of their choice to increase their personal horticultural knowledge. Class topics include container gardening; plant structures; garden soils; integrated pest management; plant diseases; wildlife management in landscapes; landscape design and management; tree selection and care; attracting pollinating insects; and success with popular houseplants. Class dates include January 19 and 26; February 2, 9, 16, and 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; April 6, 13, 20, and 27; and October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Classes will start at 7 p.m. Central Time (6 p.m. Mountain time), and recordings will be sent to all participants to view after each class is taught. Individuals who would like to participate in the entire workshop series and become a Nebraska Extension Master Gardener may register for the entire series. This registration fee includes the Master Gardener manuals, state dues, an official Master Gardener shirt and name badge. Along with training, new Master Gardener trainees participate in group volunteer projects established by the local Master Gardener program in your county of residence. To receive initial Master Gardener certification, 40 hours of education and 40 hours of volunteer service are required within the first two years of training. This requirement is easily reached by participating in the group’s activities as allowed with COVID-19 protocols, as well as approved individual activities that a Master Gardener may want to carry out on their own. Returning and lapsed Master Gardeners who have completed the initial first-year training may attend all the 2021 programs for a nominal Veteran Master Gardener fee. Twenty hours of volunteer service and attendance at completion of 10 hours of classes is required to retain Master Gardener certification. If you have any questions about the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener program or the topics for 2021, contact Extension Educator David Lott by e-mail message at david. lott@unl.edu, by calling the Lincoln-Logan-McPherson Extension Office at (308) 532-2683, or by contacting your local Nebraska Extension Office.
Fall woody plant control
By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln As we transition into fall are you seeing more brush and woody weeds in your pastures? It can be tempting to spray herbicides in fall to manage woody plants and brush. I have been receiving several calls over the past two weeks about spraying woody plants in conjunction with thistles. However, counter to what is recommended for thistles, fall spraying may not pay for woody weeds. Spraying can still be completed on deciduous woody plants if the leaves are still green and actively growing, for many in Nebraska this has already passed and we don’t want to make applications on dormant plants. Mowing for brush or smaller woody plants can be completed in fall, but will need to be chemically controlled in the following summer to reduce populations. So, fall may serve as a time for collecting information, making a plan for late spring to early summer, and questioning why woody plants have encroached. Right now make a plan for June! Know your weeds you are controlling and pick products Make a plan for grazing restrictions after treatment Adjust management practices to increase competition in favor of desirable grasses Typically, early June is the best time to control woody plants and spraying early rather than later is recommended. So, if we have a warm spring and break dormancy early, spray accordingly. Also, overgrazing and fertility play a big role in encroaching woody plants, so looking at past records and soil sampling may be a better use of time this fall, than actively spraying. Bottom line: spraying now won’t pay for woody weeds, wait until early summer and use this time to plan ahead/ adjust grazing schedule.
Faculty member new UW Extension beef specialist
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Helena’s Truck Drive Train Parts Store and Gear Shop
Transmission & Differential Rebuilding
University of Wyoming Extension A faculty member whose research focus includes increasing beef cow productivity and fertility is the new University of Wyoming (UW) Extension beef specialist. Shelby Rosasco began October 30 in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Rosasco is completing her Ph.D. from New Mexico State University (NMSU) focusing on the effects of management strategies during pre-breeding development on growth, reproduction and ovarian function in beef heifers. She received her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education with an emphasis in animal science from California State University, Fresno, and obtained her master’s degree in animal science at NMSU focused on investigating the effect of pre- and post-breeding nutrition on performance and reproductive efficiency of heifers grazing native range. While at UW, she plans to focus her research program on management strategies that can be utilized in beef females to increase productivity and fertility and increase economic efficiency for beef producers.
Case IH Farmall 120A
2920 Billings Avenue, Unit #C Helena, MT 59604
406-449-7490
• Rebuilt or New Spicer/ Eaton/Meritor Differentials • Genuine OEM Parts • Rebuilt Fuller Transmissions • Ratio Changes and Custom Building
Case IH Puma 185 CVT
Rebuild components for: Transmissions and Differentials, Bearings, Axle Shafts, Wheel Seals, PTO Components, Yokes, U-Joints, Clutch Packs, Pickup Truck Transmission & Differential Parts
• Rebuilding Service for Pickup Truck Axles, Transfer Cases, Standard Transmissions • 18 month Warranty on our Rebuilds
Case IH RB564
New Holland 9682
TOUGH EQUIPMENT FOR TOUGH JOBS Used Tractors
New Tractors
2011 Magnum 235 ..........Just Traded New Holland 9682 4600 hrs, Trelleborg duals, weight kit, EZ-steer guidance.... .....................................$69,000
• Case IH Puma 185 CVT
New Haying Equipment Case IH 1504 Windrower
Used Seeding, Tillage, Sprayers
Used Combine Headers
2013 Case IH 3152 40-ft., uppercross auger kit, transport.............$40,000
Used Haying Equipment
2003 Case IH RB562 twine & mesh....... .....................................$22,000 Case IH RB564 round baler, net & twine, only 5900 bales...................$22,500
Miscellaneous Used Equipment
Brandt SB4000 suspended boom sprayer, 90-ft. boom...................$19,900 Case IH 415 25-ft. mulcher....... $7900 John Deere 2100 inline ripper... $3500
Case IH 330 Turbo till, 34-ft., consigned.... ......................................... $30,000 2013 Haybuster 2650 bale processor........ ......................................... $15,000 2014 John Deere 520 20-ft. shredder good condition.............................. $14,000 Phoenix rotary harrow, 60-ft., very nice condition, consigned................ $20,000 Rem VRX grain vac, 300 hours...... $17,500
See photos and more information at: www.tri-cnty.com
New Haying Equipment In Stock ProAg 1400 bale carrier Twinstar GS3-7 rake
New Grasshopper Mowers In Stock Grasshopper 725D 61” or 72” deck Grasshopper 524V 42” deck
Used Lawn Mowers
2016 Grasshopper 729 liquid cooled, 72” deck, mulching kit.......... ........................................................................... $9500 335 Big Block 61” deck, 64 hours................................... $8900
New Miscellaneous Equipment In Stock Danuser Pallet Forks - 48”, 4000 lb. Danuser Hydraulic Post Hole Digger & Augers Danuser T3 Hydraulic Post Drivers REM VRX grain vac Garfield 10-ft. drag scraper Danuser Hammer post pounder Schulte FX1800 rotary mower Parma 30-ft. land plane
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Caterpillar 65D tractor, 330 horsepower. Gleaner R62 combine with MacDon 962 draper header and pickup header. Flexi-Coil 45-ft. air drill. 8-bottom plow 35-ft. duck foot plow. For more information call (406) 231-8319
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FLYING SHIT HOUSE RANCH FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:
John Deere 7510 loader tractor, comes with 740 loader and grapple, 26,000 hours, very solid running tractor, one owner, serviced regularly.
Bobcat S300 skid steer, 3200 hours, high flow, quick attach, enclosed cab, hand & foot controls, solid and reliable machine.
HAY FOR SALE:
Excellent Quality 3x4x8 square Alfalfa hay bales Put up right - NO RAIN! Covered • 1st cutting: 130 ton - RFV: 135 CP: 17 • 2nd cutting: 450 ton - RFV: 150-180 CP: 19-20 1st and 2nd cutting Alfalfa round bales for sale - green, put up right - 400 ton Call: Chase 406.899.6055 or Rhett 590.6054
2001 GMC Sierra crew cab pickup, big block gas motor, good running pickup, short box, comes with toolbox and extra fuel tank, 160,000+ miles, needs some brake work done................$3500 John Deere 7520 9788 hours, selling as-is.............................$5500 1985 Haybuster for round bales...... ..........................................$4000 International 1460 combine, 3791 hours.................................$2500 Morris 30-ft. tool bar plow.....$2000
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Unemployment rate easing March-September
University of Wyoming Extension Highlighting the early effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming employment is the first of a new series of publications and is now available for download as a PDF, HTML or ePub at https://bit.ly/covid-wy-2020-employment. Mining and natural resources and leisure and hospitality both experienced unemployment rates above 45 percent, with mining and natural resources hitting a high of 47 percent in July and leisure and hospitality hitting 46 percent in May, according to the report. Author Anders Van Sandt in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming said his goal is to assist communities and their leaders in recognizing vulnerabilities of the labor force, and this analysis shows some industries are affected more than others. “That leaves us with the idea that too much of any good can be bad,” said Van Sandt, an assistant professor of regional economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UW Extension specialist. “Too much of a community share of labor in a particular industry may lead to bigger booms but also deeper busts.” The report shows the overall unemployment rate to be decreasing from March through September. He said there is still some unpredictability regarding the unemployment rate within all sectors due to November showing a surge in COVID cases in Wyoming. “It really comes down to how business that adapted to operating under this new normal are going to cope with this surge in coronavirus cases,” said Van Sandt. This publication shares data from different industries within Wyoming and the comparative unemployment rate from March to September and discusses COVID-19’s impact on those industries. Follow-up reports will highlight consumer demand and the impacts within the agricultural industry. The initial unemployment due to public closures is seen, but the persistent unemployment across all sectors is due to people changing behaviors from the pandemic, he shared. “The way we are going to get out of this is business owners own ingenuity and problem-solving skills,” said Van Sandt. “Their own creativity has been what’s driving these industries to adapt and survive.” This ability to adopt and survive can be seen within Teton County’s leisure and hospitality industry, which makes up the majority of their workforce. “In that first wave in April, they saw their unemployment rate skyrocket in that particular industry,” said Van Sandt. “Since that’s a large portion of their total labor force, their overall unemployment rate looked pretty bad but as leisure and hospitality was able to adapt to this new normal, they were able to get a lot of that employment back.” Differences among counties in relation to the industry they primarily specialize in can be seen within this report. Natrona County has had the highest consistent unemployment rate in the state, according to the report. “The energy and natural resources sector essentially got hit twice, by two different waves,” said Van Sandt. The first wave was all the industries being hit by COVID-19 and Wyoming’s public closures, and the second wave was due to the reduced need for energy and other raw inputs due to other industries dialing back because of supply chain issues and lower demand, he explained. He expects the energy and natural resources sector to pick back up. “Industries are starting to ramp up again and are starting to adapt and figure out how to survive and maybe once again grow in this pandemic,” said Van Sandt. “As other industries ramp up to their previous levels of production, they will require more energy, and the energy sector will follow that.” Education and health services are lumped together because they are essential to how we conduct everyday life, and that’s why they were not as affected, he said. Initially, this industry saw decline due to school closures early on and hospitals eliminating elective procedures. “Once August rolled around, we realized it was possible to open schools safely,” said Van Sandt. “Wyoming has been pretty successful in opening schools.” Wyoming has as a priority getting the education and health service sector up and running safely in a similar way to other states across the nation, he shared. “Particularly, with education,” said Van Sandt. “If your kids are at home, you can’t go to work.”
Prep water systems for winter
K-State Research and Extension News There is nothing like a refreshing drink of water to hydrate one’s body, but what happens when the only available water is frozen? As beef producers manage the herd in dropping temperatures this winter, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute experts stress that now is the time to make sure the watering systems are set up for full time access to clean, drinkable water. “Cattle will typically drink about 1 gallon of water per day for every 100 pounds of weight they maintain,” said veterinarian and BCI director Brad White on a recent Cattle Chat podcast (https://ksubci.org/2020/11/06/ pumpkin-facts-mental-health-animal-handling-facilitieswinter-water-management/). Veterinarian Bob Larson added that lactating cows will consume more water than dry cows. “Water is the most important nutrient for overall cattle health and production,” Larson said. He added that it is important for cattle to have access to clean water at all times. The experts said now is the time to consider the size of the tank needed to keep the water flowing ice free this winter. For some, that may mean investing in frost-free watering systems. “Investing in a freeze proof waterer can be expensive but the savings in time and labor of breaking ice may be well worth it,” White said. “The cattle’s consumption of water will also increase if the water is free flowing at all times.” Even with frost free systems, the veterinarians agreed that cattle producers need to clean them periodically. “Cattle waterers can get hay debris and other saliva and dirt in them throughout the winter, so be sure to clean them often,” White said. And if cattle are drinking water from a well, White advised having the water tested periodically to make sure it is safe.
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Danner Haskins, Mineral County 4-H, shows his animal during the beef portion of the Mineral County Show and Sale held in late July in Superior, MT. He received a blue ribbon for his efforts. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.
UM named COVID-19 vaccine provider
UM News Service of this national response,” Chatriand said. Capitalizing on its robust bioscience The UM Pharmacy is owned and operinfrastructure, research facilities and stateated by the University’s Skaggs School of wide network of student and alumni pharPharmacy and is located in UM’s Curry macists, the University of Montana (UM) Health Center. Chatriand will work with will provide and distribute the COVID-19 students staffed at the pharmacy and with vaccine to Montanans. The State of MonUM’s College of Health programs, includtana announced the flagship as an approved ing nursing students at Missoula College, vaccine holding and distributor center this to organize vaccine distribution. week, allowing UM to serve as one of MonWith existing subzero freezers required tana’s most significant vaccine distributors. to store the Pfizer vaccine, UM earned apKenneth Chatriand, manager of the UM proval to house and distribute the lifesaving Pharmacy and coordinator of community doses from the U.S. Centers for Disease advanced student pharmacy practice, said Control and the Montana State Department the approval to hold and later distribute the of Public Health and Human Services. vaccine through UM is a testament to the UM currently has three of the freezers University’s public health response, thanks available, and a fourth one will be delivered to its health and medicine programs and next month. The University also can make resources for the state. additional subzero freezers available, as This year, UM was named one of the they are currently be used for other Unination’s top 10 universities in solving the versity research, said Scott Whittenburg, pandemic – on the same list as Oxford and UM vice president of research and creative Harvard, largely due to its vaccine research scholarship. and ability to respond to the public health The Pfizer vaccine must be stored at temcrisis. peratures of minus 90 F or below and the “Not only do we have the physical reModerna vaccine must be stored below 48 F. sources needed to house the vaccine, but we Whittenburg said the low temperatures have top-rated health science programs, inrequired for vaccine storage have forced cluding pharmacy, and a statewide presence those wishing to become storage and disof student interns and pharmacists trained as tribution sites to scramble to obtain these immunizers and prepared for direct patient freezers, which are now in short supply. care,” Chatriand said. “Fortunately, they are relatively common Chatriand said UM health programs, at research universities working in bioscifaculty, staff and students will work colence and biochemistry, like UM,” he said. laboratively and proactively in administer“We have a number of these freezers we ing the vaccine to students and community could use, if that becomes necessary. UM members and then eventually statewide as researchers understand this a community dictated by the U.S. Centers for Disease effort, and access to the required facilities Control vaccine rollout phases. is something UM can provide.” “We are working on organizing a driveWhittenburg said UM’s capacity to rethrough vaccine program, where our spond to the pandemic, as well as host and pharmacy students will be able to actually distribute the vaccine, reflects its mission administer the vaccine to other UM students as public research university. and eventually community members,” he ““We see this moment as an opportunity said. “Later, as more vaccines become to support the State Department of Public available, we’ll be organizing a statewide Health and Human Services and provide delivery program to our rural communities, greater collaboration with county health hospitals and pharmacies.” officials,” he said. Working with a network of statewide This year, UM broke a record for the pharmacies in the Montana Family Pharlargest amount of research expenditures in macy Group, UM plans to mobilize its school history, exceeding $100 million for many UM pharmacy alumni and current the first time in University history. A bulk pharmacy students for vaccine rollout and of the grant awards were in UM’s health immunizations. and bioscience fields and UM’s Center for “One positive note about the pandemic Translational Medicine. In February, that is that it’s allowing us to flex our muscle center was awarded $2.5 million from the more in terms of what pharmacists can do National Institutes of Health to produce a for the larger public health of the state, and COVID-19 vaccine candidate. provide our students real-time experience and training in addressing and being a part
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GOODBYE 2020
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Virtual landlordtenant cash rent, ag budgeting workshops
Nebraska Extension’ Farm and Ranch Management team will hold a series of virtual landlord-tenant cash rent workshops in lieu of in-person meetings that were scheduled across the state through February. They will be geared toward current and future landlords and tenants and will cover current trends in cash rental rates and land values, lease provisions, crop and grazing land considerations and current university crop budget information. The workshops, titled Ag Land Leasing, Budgeting and Management for 2021, will be led by extension land specialists Allan Vyhnalek, Austin Duerfeldt, Glennis McClure and Jim Jansen, who conduct research and outreach in land management, crop budgets, farm and ranch succession, communication and negotiations. They will address common agricultural landlord and tenant topics, including equitable rental rates, managing and adjusting farmland leases, landlord-tenant communication, pasture leasing and other land management considerations. Three of the workshops will be intended for audiences in specific regions of the state. A virtual meeting that was previously slated to be held for landlords and tenants in Lancaster County will continue as scheduled. Following the landlord-tenant workshop on each date, an agricultural budgeting workshop will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Information will be presented on using University of Nebraska-Lincoln crop budgets to calculate cost of production. The new online Agricultural Budget Calculator program will also be demonstrated. These workshops will be conducted on the same meeting link as the morning session. Paper copies of the program curriculum will be mailed to participants who provide their address during registration, which should be completed at least one week prior to the workshop to ensure receipt by the time of the workshop. Workshop schedule: Central Region — February 4: landlord-tenant cash rent workshop, 9-11:30 a.m. CST; crop budgeting workshop, 1:30-3 p.m. CST. February 4 Registration https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_6EkaYQU2UFltM3P Eastern Region — February 25: landlord-tenant cash rent workshop, 9-11:30 a.m. CST; crop budgeting workshop, 1:30-3 p.m. CST February 25 Registration https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_ema2pd0ObodK1MN
Global Belly Laugh Day
Date When Celebrated: Always January 24 at precisely 1:24 p.m. local time Now here’s a day that is certain to make you laugh. It’s Global Belly Laugh Day! This is a “feel good” day. It’s so easy and enjoyable to participate in this day. The originator has this celebration established down to the minute. On exactly 1:24p.m. on your local time, put a big smile on your face, throw your hands into the air, and give a hearty laugh as loud as you can. Let it resonate all the way from your belly. The result is certain to make you and those around you feel better, Yes, your belly laugh should not be performed alone. Rather, do a belly laugh or two in front of others. Better still, get a group of friends together in a public place, and have a pleasurable belly laugh as a group. Everyone will be glad you did! There are four goals for Global Belly Day: • To celebrate and remember past laughter. • To connect with others via laughing. Hence, doing it in public with others is the best way to celebrate. • To remember the importance of laughs and smiles. • To gain the health benefits of smiling and laughing. Laughter is the best medicine. We strongly recommend you get someone to do a video of your participation, and post it on social media. The problem with this, is finding someone who doesn’t want to participate in the laughing, as this event is too much fun to sit back on the sidelines.
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Lincoln-Afton county staff member receives top honor
University of Wyoming Extension The ability to manage multiple projects and willingness to help others prompted the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s Lincoln-Afton county office associate to receive the organization’s top staff honor for 2020. Jill Hubbard is extension’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award recipient. Hubbard has served as a UW Extension office associate for over 20 years, hosted the Extension Secretary Conference – A Professional Event (ESCAPE) training for office associates twice and attended 18 ESCAPE trainings. “Jill has been a tremendous resource for many of my questions and concerns regarding paperwork, technical issues, available resources and much more,” said Shelley Balls, LincolnAfton county nutrition and food safety and Cent$ible Nutrition Program educator. “She plays a huge role in our extension office, and we are both lucky and grateful to have her with us.” Suzy Holmes, Uinta County extension office administrative assistant, commended Hubbard for her willingness to help others and her ability to manage multiple, large tasks like planning ESACPE conferences and maintaining her office in a one-secretary office. “Jill has a happy personality that makes everyone she encounters feel as if they are the most important thing right then and no matter the request. It is never an inconvenience,” said Holmes. Shar Perry, Lincoln-Afton county 4-H Extension educator, shared that Hubbard has been an important asset to their office. “She truly wants UW Extension and others to be successful,” said Perry. See more about Hubbard at https://youtu.be/ Bn-X91Um6hg. ##### Using a baby to signify the New Year began in ancient Greece around 600 B.C. ##### Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, “I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?”
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Coordinator hired to start ranch management, leadership program
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University of Wyoming Extension A program coordinator has been hired to per Jo Six. “So, for me, it is like coming home. launch the Ranch Management and Agriculture Dean Rasco is a great leader and with this gift Leadership program in the College of Agriculfrom Farm Credit Services of America, we can ture and Natural Resources at the University create a much-needed program for Wyoming of Wyoming (UW). and beyond.” Pepper Jo Six is being contracted by the The programs will offer three levels: procollege to work with stakeholders across the fessional development and certification for region and faculty members to get the procurrent career ranch managers and agricultural grams off the ground. The appointment was anleaders, and bachelor’s degree and post-baccanounced during the Wyoming Stock Growers laureate education in ranch management and Association annual meeting in Casper recently. agricultural leadership. The Ranch Management and Agriculture Each level incorporates workforce developLeadership program was created through a ment, practical experiences, research-based $1.5 million gift from Farm Credit Services of technical knowledge and real-world problem America and matched by the state of Wyoming solving through interactions with industry to train the next generation of ranch managleaders throughout the West. ers, wildland and recreation professionals and Six will collaborate with faculty members to those seeking to broaden their expertise in determine which program should be launched agricultural leadership. first among the certificate, bachelor’s and post“We are thrilled to have received this gift baccalaureate options. from Farm Credit Services of America to A center director will be hired later who launch this program which will meet important will be a tenured faculty member at the full/ state needs and have broad reaching impact associate professor rank and provide academic across the region,” said Barbara Rasco, dean leadership and advocacy for the program of the College of Agriculture and Natural long-term, teach in the program and manage Resources. relationships with donors and stakeholders, Six has previously served as the College said Six. of Agriculture and Natural Resources student For more information about the program, recruitment coordinator, in the university adcontact Rasco at brasco@uwyo.edu or Six at missions office and as a UW Foundation major 307-760-9238. Six said anyone wanting to gifts officer. be involved in a listening session to discuss “I have always championed the College of professional objectives for the programs and Agriculture and Natural Resources,” said Pepcontent can contact her.
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Young 4-H’ers in the organization’s annual deer hunt helped provide food for Wyoming youths who may be facing food insecurity. Five deer from the October 31-November 1 hunt on the Solitude Ranch in northeast Wyoming were donated to the Wyoming Hunger Initiative’s Food from the Field program. The meat is provided to food pantries, which then offer the game meat to their patrons. First Lady Jennie Gordon started WHI to prevent food insecurity for Wyoming children. “This contribution from Wyoming 4-H was significant and meaningful,” said Trista Ostrom, chief of staff for Gordon. “The meat donated from these five deer will provide protein for over 100 people packaged in 2-pound packages for the food bank system here in Wyoming.” Ostrom said that, while the total amount of game meat donated to date is unknown, the total so far this season exceeds over 2,500 pounds. The Wyoming 4-H Program partners with the Solitude Ranch to provide youths a place to harvest their first deer. Wyoming 4-H is the youth arm of the University of Wyoming Extension, and its state offices are housed in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Ostrom is a member of the board of directors of the Wyoming 4-H Foundation, which sponsors the hunt. The foundation raises money for youth 4-H activities through fundraisers and donations. Another program in the college of agriculture is also assisting WHI. The Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) is partnering with the WHI to provide game meat recipe booklets. The booklet, Cooking Game Meat, includes 15 recipes. CNP educators around the state are planning tastings, as COVID-19 safety procedures allow. The recipe booklet is available at food pantries. Food from the Field is a collaborative effort between WHI, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies and participating meat processors, as well as Wyoming hunters who donate game meat. Donated meat is processed by partner meat processors in the state. Those processors are Star Valley Meat Block & Cold Storage LLC in Thayne, and Dan’s Meat Processing in Evansville. Hunters are invited to make a financial contribution to cover the cost of processing if able; WHI covers the remaining cost. The meat is then shared with the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies, which distributes it to local food pantries. All donated game meat from this program undergoes Chronic Wasting Disease testing to ensure it is safe before donated for public consumption.
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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service Montana State University’s (MSU) annual Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series will continue virtually on January 12 with a tour of the university’s COVID-19 testing lab by one of its leading scientists. Seth Walk, an associate professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Agriculture, has a background in studying microbial ecology, with an emphasis on microbes that have direct impact to human health. While much of his research focuses on the microbes that inhabit the human gut, he and many members of his team pivoted their focus in July to a partnership with the State of Montana to increase the state’s capacity for processing COVID-19 tests. “Very early on in the pandemic, we tried to identify machines and instruments that could be borrowed from labs around campus, as well as purchasing a few more, to be able to conduct COVID-related research,” said Walk, who joined MSU’s faculty in 2013. “The state then reached out in July, and I was asked to lead the effort to get some testing capacity at MSU up and running.” MSU’s testing lab, funded by the federal CARES Act, was initially contracted to process 30,000 COVID-19 tests between July and December. Walk says that by the lab will have far exceeded 100,000 processed tests by the end of 2020. Walk’s lecture will include a virtual walking tour of the COVID-19 lab, filmed in partnership with Montana PBS, in which he explains the sample testing process. The virtual event will also feature a one-on-one interview between Walk and MSU Provost Bob Mokwa and an overview of the research that takes place in the Walk Lab when it’s not engaged in COVID-19 testing. Before moving into processing COVID-19 tests, Walk’s team worked alongside associate professor Blake Wiedenheft and other scientists to help test wastewater in communities around Gallatin County for the presence of COVID-19, which helped identify where the virus was spreading in those communities. Walk’s Distinguished Provost Lecture will stream live and for free at 7 p.m. on January 12 on MSU’s website at https:// www.montana.edu/pdl/. A recording of the lecture will be available to watch after the initial stream.
Fall heavy grazing for spring pasture renovation
By Brad Schick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln There aren’t often many advantages to heavy grazing, particularly in years of drought, but on pastures such as bromegrass that need some help to increase animal performance, heavy fall grazing before interseeding legumes might be the first management step. Cool-season pastures such as smooth bromegrass often lose yield due to becoming sod-bound. Interseeding legumes in the early spring or through winter frost seeding can help this and provide some additional benefits. Adding legumes into cool-season pastures or hay meadows can increase forage quality and animal performance. Nutrient cycling occurs faster on pastures with legume forage, with cow pies breaking down faster and nutrients are more available to pasture plants. The legumes have more protein, so animal digestion is faster and intake increased. Finally, legumes may decrease the need for supplemental nitrogen fertilizer. Grazing heavy in the fall will slow growth next year, reducing competition for legume seedlings. As a bonus, this is a great way to get a little extra forage off during the fall. Some grazing in the spring after seeding, and prior to significant legume growth, can also be done to further reduce grass competition. Heavy grazing should be only a one-time practice in the fall before spring planting a legume. There is no advantage to grazing heavy every fall. Legume interseeded pastures do take a little more management. Preserving legume stands can limit weed control options and make it a little harder to control if the other broadleaf weeds get out of hand. ##### A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.”
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A Kansas State University researcher’s effort to develop an artificial intelligence tool for identifying bees has created quite a buzz already. Brian Spiesman, an assistant professor in K-State’s Department of Entomology, launched the website, BeeMachine.ai, earlier this year to relieve a backlog of information needed to help track trends in bee populations across the world. “Bees can be very difficult to identify without specialized training,” Spiesman said. “Even the experts have trouble with some bee groups. For bee research, the identification is, thus, costly and very time consuming, which creates a huge bottleneck that slows the pace of research.” Spiesman’s site uses computer vision, a form of artificial intelligence, to identify bee species in images. So far, he has collected more than 90,000 images, many from existing science databases and some from people who have submitted to the online library. “The artificial intelligence models are ‘data hungry,’” Spiesman said, “which means they require a lot of training images to learn the best set of features used to make the identification. The bees in the images are photographed at all angles, different body positions, lighting, background context and more. So the set of
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By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Extension non-ALS-inhibiting herbicide one year, then My last article discussed how crop selecALS-inhibiting herbicides the next year. tion, canopy, and management contributes Herbicides were chosen for the highest to a field’s overall weed management plan. labeled rate within the crop and would not Competitive crop selection and effective cause a carryover problem for subsequent herbicides combined showed the best longcrops. term weed management plan. An annual spring tillage reduced kochia So, how does tillage, crop rotation, and density better when compared to miniherbicides affect long-term, herbicide resismum tillage. Weed seeds were buried deep tant kochia management? enough to block germination stimuli needed The latest research from the University of to trigger germination. This forces the seed Wyoming’s (UW) plant sciences department to deplete energy reserves waiting for gerexplored the impacts of tillage, crop rotamination conditions and can kill the seed if tion, and herbicide applications on kochia that period is prolonged. This management density (surviving and living plants), seed is ideal for weed species with a short-lived production (seeds per plant), and seedbank seed life, such as kochia, whose seed life is density (seeds in soil). approximately two years. Research explored tillage versus miniKochia plant densities were also the mum tillage, four different crop rotations, lowest in the most diverse crop rotation: and three in-crop herbicide regimes within corn-dry bean-small grain-sugar beet. The each tillage and crop rotation. Intensive tilltwo-crop rotation, corn-sugar beet, showed age in the spring with a rototiller to invert the greatest kochia density followed by the soil (comparable to plowing and diskcontinuous corn. ing operations) mixed the top 4 inches of These results prove the importance of the soil. Soil in minimum tillage plots was diverse crops within a crop rotation, and only disturbed when necessary because of equally important is selecting a crop proven harvest activities, such as with sugar beets. competitive against the desired weed speThe four crop rotations were continucies and the weed’s lifecycle. Small grains ous corn, corn-sugar beet, corn-dry bean(wheat or barley) were the most competicorn-sugar beet, and corn-dry bean-small tive crop, whereas sugar beets are a poor grain-sugar beet. The crops are common in competitor against weed species like kochia. Wyoming and also have diversity in canopy, As for the herbicide regimes overlaid planting, and harvest dates. on the tillage and crop rotation treatments, Three in-crop herbicide regimes were apALS-inhibiting herbicide tank mixtures plied within each tillage and crop rotation consistently managed the lowest kochia treatment. The first was entirely ALS-inhibdensities. Herbicide mixtures are more iting herbicides each year. The second was effective at controlling resistant weed a tank mixture of ALS-inhibiting herbicides populations compared to yearly herbicide and a second mode of action to control ALSresistant. The last was an annual rotation of CONTINUED ON PAGE B10
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HUGGYPhone BEAR’S CONSIGNMENT & APPRAISAL 406-873-4819, cell 229-0662, e-mail khbear59427@yahoo.com, Cut Bank, Montana NEW ITEMS
John Deere 2010 tractor, 2WD, 3-point, 540 PTO, front weights. Tag #ANF0121. ................................................................................................................$5500 6-ft. canola roller. Tag #DonD0121...............................................................$1000
TRUCKS
1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0120..................................................................................... $5500 1988 Kenworth T600 with 18-ft. box and hoist, pusher axle, plumbed for tailgate auger, 3406 engine, 9 speed transmission. Tag #TimK0820..............$31,000 1994 Ford LT900W dump truck. Tag #Brent0720.....................................$36,000 1978 GMC 6500 truck with 18-ft. Knapheide box and hoist, 366 engine, 5 speed. Only 29,000 miles. Tag #HarveyK0520.................................................$9500 1948 Dodge grain truck with Knapheide box. Tag #Ruth0420.....................$1900 1999 Sterling semi truck. Tag #Marsh0620..............................................$25,000
BACKHOES, LOADERS, SKID STEERS GRADERS, CRAWLERS & EXCAVATORS
John Deere HH80 hammer. Tag #Brent0720..............................................$9500 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0520..........................................$15,000 Cat D8 dozer with 3 shank ripper and cable dozer. Tag #TomH0920.......$28,000 Cat #70 Cat can. Tag #TomH0920............................................................$14,000 New Holland L220 skid steer loader. Tag #Pack0920. Grizzly 3-pt. backhoe. Tag #ANF1018.........................................................$3500
SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS
New Holland 1116 swather with 16-ft. header. Tag #MartyD0820...........$25,000 New Holland HW300 windrower with 12-ft. header, 3900 hours with Circle C conditioner. Tag #Mike0620...................................................................$32,000
COMBINES
1995 John Deere 9600 combine, 30-ft. straight cut header. Tag #TimK0820... $32,000 1990 John Deere 9600 combine. Tag #TimK0820. Case 2388 combine with 40-ft. draper header and 1015 pickup header, 3527 engine hours, 2856 separator hours. Tag #Vince0720..........................$55,000
ROUND & SQUARE BALERS
2005 Case RBX562 round baler with net wrap. Excellent shape. Tag #Doug0819........................................................................................$13,500 Hesston 4900 big square baler, 23,000 bales. Tag #Pete0720................$16,500 Case IH 3450 soft core round baler, makes 900# bales. Tag #JohnP1019...$4500 2005 Challenger RB 56 round baler, twine wrap, 1000 PTO, only 4400 bales. Tag #Harvey1019.............................................................................. $13,000 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0520......................$12,000
TUB GRINDERS & PROCESSORS
New Fair bale processors. Tag #Larry0419. New Harsh mixer wagons. Tag #Larry0419. New Luck Now Tmr mixers. Tag #Larry0419. International 1150 grinder mixer, 20” mill, 2 screens, new drive belt, shedded. Tag #ANF0220......................................................................................$5500 Farmhand 82C grinder/mixer. Tag #BobS1219...........................................$4500 Used Bale King bale processor. Tag #Larry0320......................................... $8500 International feed grinder, complete with PTO. Tag #Neal0420...................$400 New Fair bale processor. Tag #Larry 0420. New Harsh mixer wagon. Tag #Larry0420. See Me about your bale processor needs. Highline 6800 multi bale processor. Tag #JR1019...................................$14,900 New Fair bale processors & snowblowers. See Huggy Bear.
“If You Want To Sell or Buy...Huggy Bear Is Your Guy”.
PLOWS
Ford 145 roll over plow. Tag #HiddenL0820................................................$2500 John Deere 335 3-bottom roll over plow. Tag #Hug0219........................... $3500 Friggstad B3-31 34-ft. plow, 1 1/4” shanks. Tag #JohnA0620.......................$9500 Flexi-Coil 600 36-ft. plow with air rank. Tag #BillO0520...........................$12,000 Massey 8-bottom plow. Tag #Hug0420........................................................$3500
ANTIQUE TRACTORS
2-John Deere Model A tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere Model B tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere B tractor, tricycle front. Tag #ANF0216 John Deere 520 tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., new paint, runs great. Tag #RonA0316. ..............................................................................................................$6500 John Deere 60 tractor, 540 PTO, runs great. Tag #RonA0316 International Farmall Cub tractor, new paint, 540 PTO. Tag #RonA0316..$4500 John Deere AW tractor. Tag #ANF0216......................................... Call for Details Allis Chalmers WD restored tractor. Tag #Jim0819....................................$5000 John Deere 80 tractor with power steering, 540 PTO. Tag #ANF0619.......$8500 John Deere 830 tractor. Tag #ANF0619......................................................$9500 John Deere B tractor, 540 PTO, new tires all around, runs great. Tag #RonA0316 John Deere R tractor, 540 PTO, cab. Tag #WSpiecher1008.......................$5000 John Deere M rebuilt antique tractor, 2-pt., 540 PTO. Parade ready tractor. Tag #GaryH0916......................................................................................$11,000 International 300 tractor, 3-pt., power steering, loader. Tag #Cliff0416......$3600 International Farmall M tractor. Tag #Larry0913........................................$2500 Farmall Super M 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0415...........................................$3500 Farmall M tractor, F10 loader. Tag #BobK0214 John Deere Model AR tractor. Tag #ConradN0120. John Deere H tractor, restored. Tag #ANF0520..........................................$4000
GRAIN AUGERS
Westgo 1310 10”x60-ft. side delivery auger. #Hugh0220...........................$2500
SPRAYERS & SPREADERS
1982 Valmar 240 granular applicator, hydraulic drive, mounted on homemade cart. Tag #HerbK0916 Flexi-Coil 50 boom sprayer with 50-ft. booms, double nozzles, windscreens and 650 gallon tank. Tag #Chuck0520...........................................................$300
SKID STEERS and MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT
GRAIN DRYERS
M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB0920. 1977 M&W 450A grain dryer. Tag #WahlF0920...........................................$7500 Keho grain drying equipment........................................................Call for prices
2WD & 4WD TRACTORS
1976 Versatile 900 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, 6038 hours. Tag #TomH0920......... .................................................................................................................$7000 John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, power steering. Loader is available. Tag #ANF0820......................................................................................$6500 Minneapolis Moline G900 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0420. Minneapolis Moline G706 tractor, 2WD. Tag #ANF0420. Case IH Puma 180 FWD tractor with loader/grapple, Tag #Wayne1118...$85,000 Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO. Tag #Neal0720...$7500 Case IH 535 4WD tractor, has engine and transmission warranty. Tag #KA0720. John Deere 4020 tractor with loader, engine overhaul.Tag #TedH0520.....$18,000 Ford 5635 MFD tractor, 75 hp, 3-pt. loader, dual PTO, 2359 hours. Tag #Reid1120............................................................................................$25,000
LAST MONTH’S NEW ITEMS
1984 CD 7 80-ft. plow with harrows and 12” spacing. Tag #Rog1220.......$39,500 2016 Bourgault 3320 86-ft. air seeder with mid-row banders and 950 bushel tow behind tank. Tag #Rog1220................................................................$425,000 2006 Volvo 2-yard wheel loader. Tag #Reid1220......................................$39,500 1988 John Deere 9200 tractor with 8500 hours, 20.8x42 duals. Tag #Roger1220..................................................................................................$70,000 1986 GMC 1/2-ton pickup, automatic, 304 gas engine. Tag #DBerk1220. Flex-Coil 67XL sprayer with 110-ft. boom, double nozzles, wind screens. Tag #DBerk1220. Brandt 4500 grain vac. Tag #DBerk1220. 1979 GMC 1/2-ton pickup, 305 gas engine. Tag #DBerk1220. 1977 Chevrolet 3/4-ton automatic with flatbed. Tag #DBerk1220. 1979 GMC dump truck, air brakes, 5&2 transmission. Has knock in engine. Tag #DBerk1220. Case 2294 MFD tractor for parts. Has a 305 Farmhand loader/grapple. Tag #DBerk. New Holland 660 net wrap baler. Tag #DBerk1220. Case 1015 pickup header with Sund pickup attachment. Tag #DBerk1220. 1979 GMC Brigadier grain truck with 12 speed transmission, 20-ft. box and hoist, pintle hitch, 141,100 miles. Tag #DBerk1220. 1989 Peterbilt grain truck, 20-ft. box and hoist, 365 Cummins, 500,400 miles. Tag #DBerk1220. Farm King 10”x60-ft. swing hopper. Tag #DBerk1220 Farm King 8”x40-ft. auger. Tag #DBerk1220. 6”x24-ft. auger with Briggs & Stratton engine. Tag #DBerk1220. Fruehauf 22-ft. van trailer with 1500 gallon chemical tank. Tag#DBerk1220. 1983 Chevrolet truck with 8-ft. tender box. Tag #DBerk1220. 1980 GMC 2-ton service truck, 500 gallon fuel tank. Tag #DBerk1220. Tandem axle combine trailer. Tag #DBerk1220. Concord 48-ft. air seeder, 12” spacing and a Model 2000 tow behind auxiliary tank. Tag #DBerk1220. 2004 Case IH 2388 combine with 36-ft. MacDon draper header. Tag #DBerk1220.
TRAILERS
Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500 1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0420............................................................................................ Call 1991 Aljo 21-ft. gooseneck travel trailer, sleeps 6, has refrigerator and sink, air conditioning, sound system. Tag #Mary0919........................................$8500 Tulsa 12-ft. flatbed with tail roll and winch. Tag #Jack0420............................ Call Doepper Super 8 hay trains, hauls 40 round bales. TAg #JeffH04201.....$10,500
AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS
2012 New Holland P1060 70-ft. air drill with 10” spacing, steel packers, stealth opening, complete with 430 bushel V-R tow between cart. Tag #Rog0120. Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air seeder, 1720 tow behind tank, 7.5” spacing. Tag #Paul0120. International 150 28-ft. double disc drill. Tag #Brent0919..........................$4000 50-ft. set of John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, fertilizer boxes, transport hitch, packer wheels are capped. Tag #Wayne0520....................................$25,000 Case IH 5500 30-ft. drill, 7.5” spacing, grass and regular grain drill boxes. Tag #Reid1120............................................................................................$25,000
PICKUPS & CARS
2008 Dodge 3500 pickup, grill guard, flatbed with tool boxes, 299,000 miles, Cummins, 10,000 miles on new transmission. Tag #TagLorenze0620....$15,000 1973 Ford F250 pickup, set up as a fire truck. Tag #Hugh0220................. $6000 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4-door, 60,000 miles on new GMC engine, sun roof, 198,406 miles. Tag #Lorenze0620........................................................$14,000
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2017 John Deere S680
2012 John Deere S670
2013 John Deere S670
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• Only 803 hours • Power Top • 2630 monitor • Extremely Nice! Buy or Lease to own
$40,798/yr - oac
• 1750 hours • Premium cab • New tires • Duals • Montana combine • Nice Unit! List: $145,000
SALE PRICE: $108,970!
2015 John Deere 615P pickup header
2013 John Deere 640D header
2014 John Deere W235 swather
• Great condition • Nice belts Buy or Lease to own
• Transport • Cross auger • Well Kept Buy or Lease to own
• 35-ft. header • Only 280 hours • (1) Owner Buy or Lease to own
$3549/yr - oac
2011 John Deere D450 swather
• 35-ft. draper header • GPS • Clean Unit Buy or Lease to own
$13,299/yr - oac
2019 John Deere R4045
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2016 John Deere 9520R
2019 John Deere 615P pickup header
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$20,777/yr - oac
2013 John Deere S670
• 1630 hours • Duals • Fully serviced Buy or Lease to own
$21,908/yr - oac
2018 John Deere 6195R
• Only 1350 hours • 4600 display • (1) Owner • Premium cab • 800’s Buy or Lease to own
• 1730 hours • 900 singles • Extremely Clean!
$31,207/yr - oac New Stud King 48-ft. header trailer
• 220 hours • Loader • Grapple option • Like New! Buy or Lease to own
$21,042/yr - oac
• 225 hours • 120-ft. booms • 1200 gallon tank • (1) Owner Buy or Lease to own
$59,787/yr - oac
2013 John Deere 1830
• Like new • Only (1) Available Buy or Lease to own
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2009 Peterbilt 388
• 13 speed • ISX • Low miles Buy or Lease to own
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2012 Kenworth T800
2015 Peterbilt 579
2015 Peterbilt 389
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• Autoshift • Paccar motor • Only 690,000 miles • Very nice! Buy or Lease to own
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2006 Peterbilt 379
2017 Peterbilt 389 • Platium Interior • ISX Cummins Buy or Lease to own
$20,773
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2010 Peterbilt 388
• Extended hood • 13 speed • Cummins ISX • 500 hp Buy or Lease to own
$14,628/yr - oac
2019 WILSON
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The deadline for advertising for the February 2021 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be January 27th. 1999 Takeuchi TB025 Mini Excavator Yanmar diesel, 18” bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, 60” blade, 2 speed travel, 4800 hours. Excellent tracks and undercarriage, tight, great running machine............................$19,500 2000 Thomas T245 2200 lb carry capacity, 4200 hours, 87 hp 4 cylinder Kubota diesel, 16 gpm auxiliary hydraulics, new tires, 73” Q/C Bobcat bucket. Strong machine, runs great..........$17,500
1996 John Deere 410D 4x4 Turbo enclosed cab, 4.5L turbo, 75% tires, standard backhoe, 18” bucket, new front cutting edge. Runs and works great.$25,500 1985 International S1900 Utility Truck 48K miles, DT466, 5 speed & 2 speed, PS, AB, 125 CFM, Davey compressor, 6K reel lift, winder, outriggers, slip tank, 90% 24.5 tires............. $11,500 1986 Ford LTS9000 Dump Truck Cat 3406, 15 speed, 2 speed rears, Jake, double frame, 18K front, 40K rears, nice 15-ft. steel bed, air gate, 50% 22.5 tires, plumbed for plow, sander and trailer....................$18,500 1994 Ford LN8000 Boom Truck 8.3 Cummins 275 hp, Allison AT, AC, PS, AB, 12.5 ton Telelect crane, 45-ft. tip height, nice tool boxes, 20,000 lb front winch, 70% 11R22.5’s, 135,000 miles..............$15,500
2013 JLG 3246ES Scissor Lift 32-ft. lift height, 1000 lb capacity, 44”x96” platform + 48” slideout, non-marking tires, 541 hours. Like new.... $11,500
1988 International 9300 Cat 3406B, Jake, 13 speed, AC, PS, 70% 285R24.5’s on aluminum, air ride, 4.11 ratio, steel frame, 453,000 miles. Runs and drives great.$14,500 1997 Lull 8K-42 Telehandler 8000 lb capacity, 42-ft. lift height, 4BT Cummins, 5300 hours, 90% tires, outriggers, bucket included. Runs and works great..................$26,500 1980 Ford L9000 Water Truck 3000 gallon tank, 350 hp 6v92T, Jake, Allison AT, PS, AB, 70% 22.5 tires. Darley 1000 gpm pump needs rebuilt.. ....................................$13,500 1974 Kenworth W900A Tractor 350 Cummins, 13 speed, Jake, PS, air ride, 60% 11r24.5’s, 4.33 ratio. Runs and drives great............................$12,500
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2020 State Make It With Wool Contest winners included (left to right) Jaden Hunke of Lexington, Preteen Division; Karla Herrarte of Lexington, Junior Division; and Aretta Brennemann of Curtis, Senior Division and Delores Brennemann of Hyannis, Adult Division. The state contest was held Saturday, November 21, at the Lexington Middle School. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Nisley)
Nebraska state wool contest division winners By Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator
Karla Herrarte of Lexington, in the Junior Division, and Aretta Brennemann of Curtis, in the Senior Division and Delores Brennemann of Hyannis in the Adult Division will be Nebraska’s delegates to the National Finals of the Make It With Wool Contest. They were chosen November 21 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 Lexington Middle School. The National Make It With Wool Contest scheduled for January 2021 will be a “Mailin Contest” due to the American Sheep Industry Convention being a condensed virtual convention. Second place in the Junior Division was Abby Allen of Lexington, who received a Bernina sewing machine. Other contestants earning honors were third place winner Amaya Stewart, Lexington; fourth place winner Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington; fifth place winner Deanna Horst, Potter; sixth place winner Ariel Rhea, Lexington; seventh place winner Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington; and eighth place winner Abbie Owens, Lexington. Other junior partici-
pants were Mindy Bartels, Lincoln; Grace Brennemann, Curtis; Madelyn Kreifels, Lincoln; Katie Olson, Sargent; AnnaLiese Reha, Aurora; Eliot Reha, Aurora; Allie Thallman, Blue Hill; and Justin Wilkinson, Morrill. Second place in the Senior Division was Felicity Beyer of Sidney who received an Elna sewing machine. In the Preteen Division, the first place winner was Jaden Hunke of Lexington who received a sewing basket with sewing notions. Second place winner was Maya Soria, Kearney; third place, Wesley Thompson, Lexington; fourth place, Leah Sauer, Lexington; fifth place, Nevaeh Sauer, Lexington; sixth place, Ezra Solis, Lexington; seventh place, Joel Soria, Kearney; eighth place, Benjamin Dones, Lexington; ninth place, Emma Olson, Sargent; and tenth place, Delilah Solis, Lexington. Other preteen contestants were Ella Brennemann, Curtis; Savannah Griess, Arcadia; Kourtney Keller, Sidney; Julia Nicholson, Chadron; Millie Pepplitsch, Lexington; Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln; Izaiah Reha, Aurora; Mollie Spradlin, Cozad; and Jake Wilkinson, Morrill.
Chocolate Cake Day
Date When celebrated: Always January 27th Chocolate Cake Day is a a chocolate lovers delight, and a day to eat cake. Why this a day to “bake your chocolate cake....and eat it, too!” On this day, a white or yellow cake will not do. Nor, will part chocolate, part white suffice. It must be chocolate, all chocolate. You can make milk chocolate, dark chocolate, fudge, or any other type of
chocolate cake. There are three objectives of Chocolate Cake Day: To bake a chocolate cake. To decorate a chocolate cake. And, to eat a chocolate cake. Of course, if you are to busy to bake or decorate a cake, then just eating a chocolate cake will certainly do! Quote of the Day: “Let them eat cake”. This quote was first attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette.
K-State plans 2021 calving schools
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##### Q: What happens when you cross a shark with a cow? A: I don’t know but I wouldn’t milk it. ##### If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. ##### There are two excellent theories for arguing with women. Neither one works. ##### Generally speaking, you aren’t learning much when your lips are moving. ##### Q: What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? A: Sneakers. ##### Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
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K-State Research and Extension News In anticipation of calving season, beef cattle experts from the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in early January. HEADER FOR SALE A.J. Tarpoff, an extension beef veterinarian, said calving schools aim to increase producers’ knowledge, practical skills and the number of live calves born. Each day-long program outlines overall calving management, including stages of the normal calving process and tips to handle difficult calving situations. “Our goal is for producers to leave better prepared for calving season,” Tarpoff said. “We will discuss timelines on when to examine cows for calving problems, and when to call your vet for help if things are not going well. It’s an excellent program regardless of experience level.” Speakers will share tips on when and how to intervene to assist the cow and how those times may be different when 2013 Honey Bee 36-ft header, fits a John Deere A400, dealing with young heifers. Presenters also will demonstrate W235, and R450, factory transport. Wiring and mounting proper use of calving equipment on a life-size cow and calf brackets available................................................... $18,500 model. Call (406) 799-8323, Fairfield, MT Tarpoff said the meetings will cover such topics as body condition scoring, colostrum management and animal health product storage and handling. Meetings scheduled include: Wednesday, January 6, Emporia. For more information, email Brian Rees, Lyon County extension, at brees@ksu.edu. Monday, January 11, Winfield. For more information, email Kelsey Nordyke, Cowley County extension, at klnordyke@ksu.edu. Wednesday, January 13, Grandpa of W.the J. “Wib” Harrer in 2021 Features Lost Lakebegan Extrafarming/ranching Value Program Blue Rapids. For more inBelgrade, in the Greatverified Depression era. • All registered bulls areMT, sire-parentage by DNA testing formation, email Anastasia • •All haveregistered genetically-enhanced EPDs Heregistered purchasedbulls his first Angus cattle in 1936. Johnson Meyer, Marshall • All cattle BVD-free • Vaccination program, comprehensive Angus cattle allowed him toCattle makeget a down payment on Green • •Balanced EPDs • Nutrition, yet retain Condition County extension, anastaMeadow Ranch in Helena, MT, in 1947. • Performance tested • Extra docility sia@ksu.edu. Angus cattle that exam ranch +toscrotal flourish. • •Fertility testingallowed = physical size + semen test Thursday, January 21, • Many “heifer bulls” with retained growth • Angus cattle allowed his son, Wm. T. "Bill" Harrer, to make a down Dodge City. For more in• Volume discounts on bull purchases payment on the Lost Lake Ranch in Ft. Benton, MT in 1968. formation, email Andrea • Livestock Insurance (Loss of Use and Mortality) Shared Premium • Over time, that ranch morphed from a Hereford ranch to a Burns, Ford County exten• Delivery is Free within Montana and discounted to adjacent states commercial Angus ranch to the current predominantly registered le sion, at aburns@ksu.edu. Catt h • On-line sale and biddingby Grant and Deanna Harrer. c n a R e Angus ranch, operated k La t s Lo More information about • Free board on bulls until April 15, 2021 Karen (Harrer) DavisGuarantee owns and operates registered Windy the calving schools is avail• •Harrer’s Satisfaction including her 84 years of experience. ean Business! M Ridge Angus Ranch in conjunction with Lost Lake Ranch. able online (https://www. asi.k-state.edu/researchand-extension/beef/) as it Lost Lake Ranch “In The Real World (Production) Sale” becomes available.
Our 84th year of raising Angus Cattle!
How Big?
A Texas Farmer is visiting a Vermont farm The Texan asks the Vermont farmer, “How big is your farm?” The Vermont farmer points to a big bush and says, “well that there is one end, and it goes over to that barn, then back up to that road you can see there, and were sitting right on the fourth corner.” The Texan ponders this for a moment before the Vermont farmer asks, “Well how big is your farm?” The texan explains, “Well say I get in my car at about 6 am, and leave one end of my farm. If I drive all day, I should reach the other end by about dinner time. The Vermont farmer looks up and replies, “Yeah. I had a car like that once.”
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Western Livestock Auction • Great Falls, MT Top AI siresBulls of 2020 calves EPDs as of 6/1/20 Selling 100 Yearling and •12 Fancy Yearling Heifers Name Reg. No CED BW WW YW SC DOC CEM Milk Marb RE $W $B Call, Write, or Email for a Catalog or other information. EXAR Monumental 6056B 18379347 +11 -.7 +66 +122 +1.09 +9 +13 +26 +1.33 +.69 +67 +184 EPD’s18882375 of Leading Sires Calves 2021 LLR of 12/31/20) Hilltop Edge 3747 +11 +.5 of+81 +141in+.81 +13 Sale +13 (as+24 +.78 +.65 +84 +156 Sire Reg. No CED BW WW YW SC DOC Milk Marb RE $W KCF Bennet The Rock A473 17849954+11 +9 +1.8-.6 +77 +143 +10 +20 EXAR Monumental 6056B 18379347 +66 +1.92 +121 +26+1.09 +6 +1.18 +26 +.61 +1.39 +67+.70 +185 +68 Blacksmith 18460820 +8 +11 +1.4 +74 +130 +11 +32 Krein PTMarda Socket 534 683 18313282 +2.2 +62 +1.41 +114 +32+1.95 +8 +.36 +31 +.92+.66 +84+.54 +143 +67 Lost Lake 10-4 +69 +.18 +136 +24+1.49 +8 +.36 +18 +.75+.70 +91+.48 +146 +58 Marda Swagger 463 19068221 17864907+13 +6 +.6+.5 +87 +151 +13 +26 Lost Lake Arrogance +87 +.94 +150 +17+1.33 +7 +1.19 +28 +.52+.46 +56+.47 +155 +84 MGR Treasure D67 18563876 18156972 -3 +12 -1.3+4 +69 +133 +18 +12 Marda Blacksmith 683 18460820 +11 +1.1 +70 +125 +1.44 +33 +33 +.67-.03 +79+.74 +175 +79 Musgrave 316 Exclusive 18130471 +6 +1.2 +77 +135 +.99 +22 +11 +23 +.78 McCall Consensus 4092 17876966 +8 +.8 +69 +123 +1.48 +24 +21 +.46 +.33 +67 Stevenson Big League 70749 18836113+12 +4 +2.9 +100 +170 +12 +20 +23 +.57 MGR Treasure 18156972 -1.3 +67 +.29 +132 +22 +.99 +12 +.41 +1.22 +92+.41 +185 +53 Stevenson Declaration 18836115 +8 +8 +0+1.6 +83 +154 +11 +20 +37 +.54 OCC Ultimate Answer 520 70748 18228919 +70 +.46 +118 +7 +.90 +29 +.51+.16 +95+.81 +171 +80 S S Black Granite D4 7132 18538491 +69 +.85 +119 +6 +1.57 +32 +1.21 +.58 +73+.55 +168 +78 SydGen Resolve 18769311+11 +13 +0+1.8 +58 +115 +10 +30 +37 +1.05 Windy Ridge Swagger 714 18960623
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rotations. Weed management programs should diversify herbicide controls every season instead of every other year. Intensive tillage did not directly impact kochia seed production similarly to minimally tilled plots. Tillage was early in the spring and would not have affected any surviving kochia plant’s seed production during the growing season. The continuous corn and the four-crop rotation caused the least amount of kochia seed per plant. This indicates diversity to the crop rotation is not necessarily beneficial to weed management, and that proper selection of crops within a given rotation is just as important as diversifying a crop rotation. This is seen when the crop rotation was diversified with adding sugar beets to the rotation (corn-sugar beet), resulting in the greatest amount of seed production per kochia plant, compared to the continuous corn (no crop rotation diversity) treatment that had lower seed production. Similar to the kochia density, the ALSinhibiting herbicide tank mixtures consistently managed the lowest kochia densities, while the ALS-inhibitor herbicides-only treatments were the highest seed production. Lastly, the results of the kochia seedbank density tests indicated that minimally tilled
plots were three to five times greater than intensively tilled plots. The four-crop rotation had the least amount of kochia seed per unit area throughout the duration of the study, whereas there was no difference between the other three crop rotation treatments. Again, the ALS-inhibitor herbicide tank mixture resulted in the least kochia seeds within the soil seedbank. Interestingly, the annual rotation of ALS-inhibitor with nonALS-inhibitor herbicide rotation not only was less effective at reducing the weed seedbank, but there was no significant difference in the weed seedbank when compared to the ALS-inhibitor herbicide-only treatment for the four years of the study. So, what does this mean? Integrating a diverse weed management program for herbicide resistance kochia is advantageous. This study also demonstrates that implementing diverse cultural and mechanical weed management programs effectively outweigh the benefits of only relying on a diverse chemical weed management program. An effective long-term proactive weed management program, especially for herbicide resistant weeds, must not only control weeds above the soil surface but also reduce weed seed production and the soil weed seedbank.
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2012 John Deere 6125R, AutoPowr IVT, premium cab, TLS+ brakes, 3 SCV’s, 460/85R24 rear tires, 380/85R24 front tires, no loader or loader mounts, 2990 hours. Stock #74149...........$76,000 (1) 2017 John Deere 5075E, 12/12 PowrRev, 2 SCV’s, 3-pt., 540 PTO, cab, heat/AC, 16.9-28 tires, 540M loader, bucket, 440 hours. Stock #74174...........$46,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 5425, 12/12 PowrRev, left hand reverser, open station, 540 PTO, 3-pt., 2 rear & 2 mid-mount SCV’s, 563 loader, bucket, 2670 hours. Stock #74144....................$28,900 (14) 2016 Case IH Maxxum 150 T4B, partial powershift, PTO, 3 SCV’s, suspended cab, L755 loader, grapple, 6 rear weights. Stock #74184.....$84,000 (12)
2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 AutoQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/80R42 rear wheels, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, PTO, 640R loader, grapple, 342 hours. Stock #69893............... #73384 .........................................$151,000 (3) 2019 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 PowrQuad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 420/80R38 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, 640R loader, grapple, 847 hours. Extended warranty through 10/2025. Stock #71444.. .......................................$149,500 (14) 2018 New Holland PowerStar 110, 2017 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 Powr12/12 transmission, PTO, 2 SCV’s, Quad+, 3 SCV’s, PTO, 520/85R38 rear 3-pt., 665TL loader, grapple, rear wheel tires, 420/85R28 front tires, 640R loadweights, 270 hours. Stock #73384....... er, grapple, cold start package, 1250 .........................................$61,000 (16) hours. Stock #73936....... $117,000 (12) 2008 New Holland T7040, Auto Com2019 John Deere 6145M, 24/24 mand transmission, PTO, 3 function PowrQuad+, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, mid-mount hydraulics, rear duals, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front 860TL loader, bucket, grapple, 5600 tires, 640R loader, grapple, 600 hours. hours. Stock #73736...........$59,000 (3) Extended warranty through 6/2024. 2002 New Holland TV140 bidirectional, Stock #70748..................$142,000 (16) hydrostatic transmission, PTO on both ends, 3-pt. on cab end, 2 SCV’s on engine end, 3 SCV’s on cab end, 7914 loader, bucket, grapple, 6000 hours. Stock #73382......................$44,000 (1)
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2020 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, John Deere all run blockage, ProSeries Opener, crumbler closing wheel, narrow spoked gauge wheels, float frame tires, 430 bushel tow between cart, 12” conveyor, KSI hopper, section control meters, dual 520 tires on cart. Stock #72870... $325,000 (14) 2020 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Intelligent Ag all run blockage, ProSeries Opener, wide spoked gauge wheels, crumbler closing wheel, float tires on tool, 430 bushel tow between cart, 10” auger, KSI hopper, 800 tires on cart. Stock #72860...... .............................................. $312,500 (14) 2013 John Deere 1890, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, John Deere all run blockage, solid gauge wheel, 550 bushel tow behind cart, 10” auger, duals on cart, hydraulic drive. Stock #70823................ $194,800 (3) 2011 John Deere 1835, 60-ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, 1” points, 4” capped steel press wheels, all run blockage, 430 bushel tow behind cart, 10” auger, ground drive. Stock #68666.........................$115,000 (11) 2009 John Deere 1830, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, capped 3” steel press wheels, 270 bushel tow between cart, 8 run, 12” conveyor. Stock #68765.................................... $75,000 (12) 2013 Bourgault 6650, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, 550 bushel tow between cart, duals on cart. Stock #66530.................................. $129,000 (12) 2006 New Holland SD440A, 45-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, spread stealth tip, 3.5” packers with rib, 230 bushel tow between cart, variable rate. Stock #71813................. ................................................ $49,000 (12) 2009 Case IH 700 Flex, 70-ft., 12” spacing, single shoot, no blockage, 1” point, steel press wheels, 430 bushel tow behind cart, dual fan, 3 tank, hydraulic drive, 10” fill auger. Stock #70854..................... $38,000 (1)
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2019 John Deere S780, 378 engine/257 separator, Combine Advisor, dual VF520/85R42 drive tires, rear 750/65R26 tires, advanced Powercast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, power fold grain tank, complete GPS system. Stock #70403................ $435,000 (14)
2018 John Deere S780, 398 engine/285 separator, Contour-Master, Combine Advisor, ActiveYield, power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rears, complete GPS system. Stock #64833........................ $420,000 (12) 2018 John Deere S780, 946 engine/721 separator, Combine Advisor, ActiveYield, advanced Powercast tailboard, power folding grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger, IF520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear tires, complete GPS system. Stock #69865.......... .............................................. $365,000 (11) 2017 John Deere S690, 827 engine/593 separator, Contour-Master with feederhouse tilt, power folding grain tank, advanced Powercast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, Active Terrain Adjustment, LSW1100/45R46 front, LSW710/60R30 rear, complete GPS system. Stock #73174................ $329,500 (14) 2016 John Deere S690, 1000 engine/735 separator, Interactive Combine Adjustment, power fold grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger, advanced Powercast tailboard, LSW1100/45R46 drive tires, LSW710/60R30 rear tires, complete GPS system. Stock #69908.................................. $319,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S680, 1004 engine/717 separator, IF800/70R38 tires, lateral tilt, fixed speed feederhouse, advanced Powercast tailboard, power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, interactive combine adjust, complete GPS system. Extended warranty through 7/2022. Stock #72016....$310,000 (14)
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2018 John Deere 9620RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 3500 tracks, 6 SCV’s, PTO, ActiveCommand steering, high-flow hydraulics, complete GPS system, 342 hours. Extended warranty through 11/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73320............... $492,500 (1) 2019 John Deere 9620RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 3500 tracks, 5 SCV’s, premium light package, radar, complete GPS system, 550 hours. Extended warranty through 10/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73199......... .............................................. $495,000 (14) 2019 John Deere 9570RX, 18/6 PowerShift, 36” Durabilt 6500 tracks, 5 SCV’s premium cab & light, poly mid rollers, radar, complete GPS system, 500 hours. Extended warranty through 10/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #72831.................................. $480,000 (14) 2019 John Deere 9470R, 18/6 PowerShift, IF800/55R46 duals, 4 SCV’s, PTO, premium light package, complete GPS system, 581 hours. Extended warranty through 2/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #69857.$367,500 (14) 2010 John Deere 8345R, IVT transmission, 480/80R50 rear duals, 420/85R34 front duals, 5 SCV’s, PTO, 60 gpm hydraulic pump, ILS front axle, cold weather package, 3800 hours. Stock #73472............. $145,000 (16)
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2016 John Deere S680, 1093 engine/776 separator, IF800/70R38 tires, lateral tilt, advanced Powercast tailboard, power fold grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger, interactive combine adjust, complete GPS system. Stock #69034............. $270,000 (1) 2015 John Deere S680, 936 engine/618 separator, 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rear, TriStream rotor, 26-ft. unload auger, Powercast tailboard. Extended warranty through 6/2022. Stock #70512........... $267,500 (14)
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2014 John Deere S670, 1060 engine/677 separator, IF900/60R32 drive tires, 620/75R26 rear tires, TriStream rotor, advanced Powercast tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger. Stock #72028.................................. $218,000 (12) 2014 John Deere S670, 1860 engine/1304 separator, ProDrive transmission, Contour-Master, 800/70R38 drive tires, manual vane tailboard, manual grain tank extensions, complete GPS system. Stock #72619.................................. $159,000 (11) 2013 John Deere S670, 2198 engine/1682 separator, fixed speed feederhouse, Contour-Master, chopper, manual vane tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger, 900/60R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 rear tires. Stock #68950.... .............................................. $149,500 (14) 2016 Case IH 8240, 1188 engine/817 separator, dual drive tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, HID lighting, hydraulic fold grain tank and cover. Stock #71959................ $235,000 (3) 2013 Case IH 8230, 2312 engine/1715 separator, dual drive tires, lateral tilt feederhouse, MagnaCut chopper, GPS. Stock #69613.................................. $127,500 (14)
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2019 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber, 20” spacing, ExactApply, VF420/95R50 tires, boom air purge, complete GPS system, 221 hours. Extended warranty through 3/2022 or 2000 hours. Stock #69531........... ................................................ $451,510 (1) 2018 John Deere R4045, 132-ft. carbon fiber, 20” spacing, ExactApply, 420/95R50 tires, boom air purge, auto Solution Control System, complete GPS system, 503 hours. Extended warranty through 3/2023 or 2000 hours. Stock #69560............... $447,500 (1) 2020 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon stainless steel tank with high-flow pump, 5 sensor BoomTrac, VF380/105R50 tires, boom air purge, complete GPS system, 308 hours. Extended warranty through 3/2023 or 1500 hours. Stock #72833........................ $402,500 (14) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” spacing, 5 body nozzles, eductor, manual solution control, VF420/95R50 tires, complete GPS system, 1812 hours. Stock #72956.................................. $249,500 (14) 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel booms, 20” nozzle spacing, manual solution control, IF 380/105R50 tires, front fill, complete GPS system, 2185 hours. Stock #69659...... ................................................ $235,000 (1) 2016 Case IH 4440, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 620/70R38 tires, AutoBoom height control, complete GPS system, Aim CommandPro, active hydraulic suspension, 1450 hours. Stock #73404.... $247,500 (14) 2015 Case IH 4440, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 620/70R38 tires, AccuBoom section control, AutoBoom height control, complete GPS system, Aim CommandPro, luxury cab, active hydraulic system, 2050 hours. Stock #73405........................ $205,000 (14) 2011 Case IH 4420, 120-ft. booms, 20” spacing, 1200 gallon tank, 650/65R38 tires, Aim CommandPro, complete GPS system, 3216 hours. Stock #71958...... $104,000 (2)
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2020 John Deere 8345RT, AutoPowr IVT, 16” Camso Ag 6500 tracks, 5 SCV’s, radar, poly mid rollers, complete GPS system, 22 front weights, 10 rear weights, 400 hours. Extended warranty through 12/2022 or 1500 hours. Stock #73198............. $372,500 (14)
2019 John Deere 8320R, IVT transmission, ILS suspension, 420/85R34 front duals, 480/80R50 rear duals, 6 SCV’s, PTO, 85 gpm dual hydraulic pump, complete GPS system, 1088 hours. Extended warranty through 4/2024 or 5000 hours. Stock #69801.................................. $321,000 (15)
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Call Jim Filipowicz 1 800-334-5964
CATTLE GUARDS
(406) 761-4848
After Hours (406) 791-6712
Fax (406) 791-6708
5” channel construction on bottom with 3” channel on top 10-, 12-, 14- & 16-ft. available
Buying
Automotive & Heavy Industrial Batteries
Sand & Slag Abrasives
RAILROAD FLAT CARS
USEABLE SALVAGE DIVISION • Limited Quantities
For Non Potable Water Storage
12” x 1/4” wall
Used Culvert Grade Pipe Random Lengths 37-ft. to 40-ft.
Round Tubing Great for corrals
11/4”, 11/2” & 13/4” O.D.
20-ft. & 24-ft. lengths
Chicago Heights Steel Fence Posts – All made in America
5 /2’ & 6’ T1.33#
Round steel post caps 31/2” & 27/8”
] Sucker Rod Hangers ] 16.5 CAL tie wire $4.95/Roll
13-ft. 6” and 26-ft. Lengths Available 20” Triple rib galvanized x 13-ft. 6”
FOR SCRAP
4”x4”x1/4” & 2”x2”x1/4” Surplus SQ Tube Random Lengths
HOPPER BOTTOM CARS Great for grain storage
Overseas Flats - 8’x40’ Great for bridges
GALVANIZED STEEL GUARDRAIL POSTS - CALL
NEW 20-ft. Containers
New Batteries 3 Available
7” Used Pipe good for corners and hanging gates
Old Farm Tractors & Combines
42” & 60” Heavy Wall
TANK CARS
Overseas Containers For Sale 20-ft., 40-ft. & 48-ft.
New 12” - 48” Steel Culvert
We Buy
LAND ROLLER PIPE
For Bridges
Lifting Capacities 3000 - 4500 lbs.
New Red Brand and CF&I Class I Barb Wire
$5
12” Standard Black & Galvanized Guard Rails
HYSTER Electric Forklifts
1
00 each
Random lengths
Steel Department & Salvage Yard Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday
✗✗✗ Fencing Supplies ✗✗✗
Used 5-ft. Guard Rail Posts
22” Used Culvert Grade Pipe
New 12” - 30” Poly Culvert
6” and 8” New Domestic A53B well casing, 20-ft. lengths....
NEW STEEL plate
Call for pricing
Call Adam, Joe, or Ty
& beams IN STOCK
3/8” & 1/2” - 20-ft. lengths
NEW! SURPLUS ROUND TUBING Call for Current Sizes!
#1 Railroad ties - $16 each
Leather Gloves
In Stock
Used Drill Pipe 23/8”, 27/8”, 31/2” & 41/2” • Stainless Steel Sheets • Flat Bar • Pipe • Angle • Sq. Tubing • Round Bar WE SELL NEW & USED
Tubing • Pipe • Angle Iron • Plate
1 left - Lux spiral dough mixers
NEW Rebar
Used Electric Motors & Boxes
#2 Railroad ties - $1100 each
BLACK PIPE
Various sizes available – CALL
USED SUCKER ROD: 3/4”, 7/8” & 1” 25-ft. lengths
(1) Hobart mixer/ grinder
WE BUY COPPER • BRASS • ALUMINUM • IRON TRADE SCRAP FOR CASH OR NEW MATERIAL
NEW STEEL, SALVAGE, AND RECYCLING ALL IN ONE LOCATION
GREAT FALLS 1408 52nd Street North • Great Falls, MT 59405 • (406) 761-4848
1-800-334-5964
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HAY & STRAW FOR SALE
Round Bales - Net Wrap 100 tons nice, grass/alfalfa hay. Good for weaning calves or horses. 500 tons nice, alfalfa/grass cow hay. Put up with no rain. 100 tons barley straw from a conventional combine. Phone (406) 467-2061 or 590-9085, Fairfield, MT
Lucas Kovalsky, Mineral County 4-Her looks pretty “at ease” with the microphone at the Mineral County Fair Show and Sale. He received a purple ribbon. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.
GROVE CONSTRUCTION Your Montana Authorized GSI Dealer since 1993
Extended Discount Pricing • Crews Available • Grain Bins, Full Floor Aeration and Unload Systems Farm and Stiffened Bins Available up to 50,000 Bushel • Call TODAY for your Grain Storage & Handling Needs!
Jeremy (406) 350-2055
Price 8005 Truck & E quipment H . 10 W -M , MT wy
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(406) 543-0382
www.pricetruckandequipment.com 1988 Trail King 20 ton equipment trailer, 19-ft. x 8-ft. ramp.. ...................................$10,000 2008 Sterling L7500 service truck, 6.7L Cummins, 9 speed, 7500 lb IMT crane....... ...................................$22,500 1998 International bucket truck, 7.3L, automatic, High Ranger 54-ft...............$15,000
2010 Big Tow trailer, 27-ft. 9” deck, 8-ft. 6” wide, 61,570 gvw. ....................................$14,500
1999 Ford F450 4x4, snowplow, 7.3 automatic, 11-ft. utility bed............................ $15,000
2004 Felling 30 ton equipment trailer, 24-ft. x 8-ft. 6” ramp....... ...................................$17,500
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1996 Ford F350, V8, automatic, 13-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers........................................................................................ $8000 1989 Ford F450 utility truck, 11-ft. bed, 460, automatic............ $2500 1999 Ford F550 diesel, automatic, flatbed with lift gate............ $9000 1999 Ford F550 4x4 flatbed, V10, automatic......................... $10,000 1985 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 8000 lb Auto Crane, compressor.............................................................. $11,000 1994 Ford F600 service truck, diesel, 5+2 speed, 6200# IMT crane, compressor, hydraulic outriggers........................................ $12,500 1985 Ford F700 4x4 service truck, IMT 5000 lb crane, underhood air compressor, outriggers........................................................ $15,000 1992 Ford F700 diesel, 8 speed, 13.5-ft. flatbed, 5000 lb crane, outriggers................................................................................. $10,000 1986 Ford F800 National 228 37-ft. crane, 14-ft. dump bed.. $10,000 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 14.7-ft. box, 7500# IMT crane, hydraulic compressor, ZR8 225 amp welder..... $19,000 1999 Ford F800 service truck, 59 Cummins, 6 speed, 98,000 miles, 6000# crane, air compressor, 11-ft. box.............................. $18,000 1992 Ford F800 service truck, diesel, 8 speed, 7500 crane, hydraulic air compressor.................................................................... $10,000 1996 International 4900 DT466 engine, 10 speed, 12.5-ft. cab-toaxle...................................................................................... $10,000 1995 International 4900 466, 5 spd, 18-ft. flatbed dump...... $12,500 1993 International 4800 4x4 bucket truck, DT466, 10 speed, 61-ft. reach................................................................................... $20,000
1998 GMC bucket truck, 65ft. Hi-Ranger bucket, Cat 6 speed.........................$25,000
1999 GMC 8500 service truck, 7000 lb crane, 185 cfm compressor, Cat 3126, automatic, hydraulic outrigger, 14-ft. box, ex-gov, 97,000 miles...$25,000
2000 International 4x4 digger derick, DT466, 6 speed........... ...................................$15,000
1989 International 41-ft. bucket truck, diesel, automatic....... $10,000 1981 International 1800 4x4 flatbed, 14,000 lb knuckle boom$12,500 1979 GMC chip truck................................................................. $6500 1997 Skytrack 8042 teleforklift, 8000 lb, 42-ft........................ $22,500 2004 Felling 30 ton equipment trailer, 24-ft. deck, 6.4-ft. ramp, 8.6-ft. wide..................................................................................... $17,500 1999 Haulin 31-ft. flatbed (expands to 34-ft.), telescopic hitch and air brakes. Good for round bales ............................................. $10,000 12-ft. flatbed, 3200 lb. IMT crane, air compressor...................... $5000 Pesci 6000 KG knuckle boom................................................... $5000 Maintainer service crane, 6000 lb............................................. $6000 (11) 20-ton 24-ft. tilt bed trailers.................................$7500 - $12,500 12-ton 22-ft. tilt bed trailer.......................................................... $6500 2006 Ditch Witch 410SX cable plow...................................... $12,500 Ditch Witch 400SK trencher & plow...................................... $10,000 16-ft. flatbed dump with hoist..................................................... $3500 1-ton utility beds, starting at...................................................... $1000 2 ton dump boxes, each............................................................ $1000 2013 Terex light plant................................................................ $5000 Buckets for skid steer loaders........................................................Call Forklift forks...................................................................................Call 16” to 36” augers...........................................................$750 to $1750 Versatile 35-ft. bucket attachment............................................. $3000 (4) General 1200x20 unused highway tires................................ $800 (4) Ag-Chem Goodyear tires and wheels 14.9R46.................. $2500 (4) Goodyear 1200x20 unused traction tires.............................. $800
Food team, UW ACRES student farm grow partnership
University of Wyoming Extension A unique partnership was formed between University of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s nutrition and food safety team and ACRES Student Farms on the UW campus during a time of lockdowns. ACRES manager David Burton wasn’t able to host inperson workshops due to COVID-19. When he stumbled across the nutrition and food safety (NFS) team’s Facebook Live videos, he thought a webinar series would fill the education outreach void. Burton asked NFS educator Denise Smith of Niobrara County if a food preservation video series could be done for the ACRES student group. “I did five food preservation videos and throughout the summer he made those available to the student group to watch so they would know how to preserve some of the foods they were growing in the gardens,” said Smith. Burton asked again this fall if the NFS team could create a video series on basic food preparation skills for college students. Smith created seven videos and Vicki Hayman, Weston County NFS educator, created two videos. The videos focused on topics like how to use a microwave, cooking in a skillet, making ramen healthier, basic knife skills and others. They were shared on ACRES Student Farms and Associated Students of the University of Wyoming and the NFS Facebook pages. “The students seem to like the videos,” said Burton. Smith said they will create more videos this January to be released throughout the spring semester based on how to make winter comfort foods, like chili, easy homemade bread, Instapot recipes, quick bread and more. “I appreciate nutrition and food safety’s partnership with ACRES, and I look forward to doing another webinar series in the spring with them,” said Burton. The partnership wasn’t one-sided. Burton also created two bulletins for NFS about seasonal produce and how to use some of the fruits and vegetables grown in the garden. “ACRES typically runs a community supported agricultural program (CSA), and one of the issues that occurs with CSAs is people may not know how to cook with the produce they receive,” said Burton. “So, creating flyers on how to cook with or preserve the food becomes important in the effectiveness of the CSA because we don’t want people to throw away the food we’ve spent so much time and effort on to grow.” Smith shared they reached a new audience they never would have thought to reach before, and Burton has helped them add valuable information on their website. “It has been a win-win partnership,” said Smith.
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Big Sky Equipment Co. Service Corey Combs, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown, 788-9033 cell
Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Kurt Christiaens, 450-3277 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Gary Brown, 788-9033 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com
Great pricing available on hold-over Speedrower 160 sickle machine
SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT COMBINE HEADERS
2016 MacDon FD75 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $59,900 2012 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $45,000
USED COMBINES
2014 New Holland CR8090, S3 small grain rotors, IntelliSteer, rock trap, yield and moisture.................................. $198,900 2006 New Holland CR960, ASP stone protection, yield and moisture, straw chopper, extended unload auger........... ...........................................Just Traded New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only....... $16,995
2009 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture............. $114,900 1990 Case IH 1660 combine....... Let’s Deal 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine......... .................................................... $49,900
2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport.................. $49,900 Case IH 1010 30-ft. headers in stock with mixed reel options.............................Call Good selection of new and used Case IH and MacDon pickup headers on hand............ .................... Call for details and pricing
Now scheduling off-season inspections on combines, sprayers, round balers and loader tractors. Call today as limited spaces are filling up fast! 800-332-7541 We are also equipped to handle rotor balancing, draper and auger header repairs, etc.
USED HEADERS
2014 MacDon D65 35-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $49,900 2011 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter (from 7088), gauge wheels, slow speed transport package.............................................. $44,900 Honey Bee GB40 40-ft. header, New Holland adapter................................ Just Traded Case IH 1010-25 header, pickup reel.....Call Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath wobble drive........................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oilbath wobble drive................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 combine pickup header......... ................................................ Let’s Deal Case IH 1015-12 pickup header........ $4900 International 810-13 pickup header............ ................................................ Let’s Deal
USED TRACTORS
2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, loader. Very low hours............Call 2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, 60” mower, loader. Very low hours... ......................................................Just In
SKID STEER LOADERS
Parts After Hours/Weekends 450-6463
SPECIAL PRICING ON HOLD-OVER DEMO UNIT
New Holland P2080 60-ft. disc drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, wireless blockage, P3550 cart............................... Call today for a great deal!!
USED SPRAYERS
2014 New Holland SP.240F front boom self-propelled, 1200 gallon poly tank, 100ft. booms, IntelliView IV monitor, fence row nozzles, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab, low hours.......................... $182,500 New Holland SP.295F front boom self-propelled sprayer, 1200 gallon poly tank, 120-ft. booms, Intelliview IV monitor, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab........... ................................................. $214,900 2016 Apache AS1230 self-propelled sprayer, 100-ft. booms, 1200 gallon tank, Raven Hawkeye PWM nozzle control, AutoBoom UltraGlide, Smartrax Autosteer Raven Viper 4 monitor........ Just Traded
2015 Apache AS1020 100-ft. steel boom, 1000 gallon poly tank, Smarttrax Autosteer, AcccuBoom, Autoboom UltraGlide, Envizio Pro monitor.................. $145,900 2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, Top-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, Auto-Boom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section control......................$159,900............... PRICE REDUCED................... $129,900 2015 Apache AS720 self-propelled sprayer, 60/90-ft. booms, 750 gallon poly tank, Top-Con X30 monitor......... Just Traded 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel booms, 1000 gallon tank.. $89,900
USED HAYING USED AIR DRILLS EQUIPMENT New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call
New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call
2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 1910 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, capped steel press wheels, single shoot, 350 bushel cart, variable rate.......................... $74,500
2012 John Deere 568 round baler, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap, bale push bar, pickup gauge wheels. Very clean unit............................ $22,900
Now Stocked with Highline CFR650 Bale Processors
2004 New Holland SD440 51-ft. air drill with 380 cart, 12” spacing, single shoot, blockage sensor..........$62,500.............. $54,900 Flexi-Coil 5000 drill with 3850 cart, 12” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, single shoot Stealth openers, dual fan.......................... $45,900
MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT Unverferth 8250 grain cart, 850 bushel, tarp, PTO or hydraulic drive................... ...........................................Just Traded
We are carrying an excellent selection of skid steer loaders with great pricing available. Huge inventory of pallet forks and bale spears on hand, call today.
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SALES:
406-727-7153
4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT
www.hovenequipment.com
406-538-3919
Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028
77335 US HWY 87 - Lewistown, MT (L)
WEEDit
USED SWATHERS
$0 Down 0.0% Interest OAC
Massey Ferguson WR 9870 16-ft. rotary disc, auto steer, suspension...................$114,900
Massey Ferguson 1375 pull type rotary swather.............................................$19,500 Case IH WD2303 swather........................... Call Case IH WD2303 swather........................... Call MacDon 7000 with 16-ft. header..........$14,500 New Holland 1118 swather..................$14,500 Hesston 8100 swather with 16-ft. and 25-ft. headers............................................$22,000 Hesston 6450 15-ft. draper header.........$6000 New Holland 1475 hydroswing....... Coming In John Deere 1600A hydroswing...............$3500
Call us for all your equipment needs!
The smarter, more powerful way to better hay.
Hoven Equipment USED SKID STEERS
Bobcat S595 skidsteer.........................$45,900 Bobcat T770 skid steer.........................$49,900
406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
Check us out on our Website at www.hovenequipment.com over Carry es Pric
Bobcat T740 with cab, air conditioning, Power Bob, hand & foot...............................$47,500 Bobcat S185 skidsteer.........................$23,000 Bobcat LR65 land rake...........................$6000 Gradall telehandler forks, hydraulic angle..$900
406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT
406-538-3919
Lewistown, MT (L)
www.hovenequipment.com
SQUARE BALERS
Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler.......$36,700 New Holland 269 small square baler......$4500
Hesston 7434 baler, less accumulator and liquid applicator..........................................$49,900
The WR9900 Series Self-Propelled Windrower
Hoven Equipment CONSIGNMENTS
Degelman 4100 round & square processor...... .........................................................$15,000 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor...... $9500 (L) Schuler SRM 262 mixer.................... $6825 (L) Morris CP743 chisel plow........................$6900 Melroe 501 plow with Valmar...................$6500 Renn 5501 39-ft. chisel plow....................$6500 International 75 39-ft. plow.....................$3500 John Deere 8650 tractor......................$30,000 Versatile 800 tractor.............................$12,000 Ford 946 tractor.............................. $46,000 (L) Minneapolis G1355 tractor..................$12,000 Massey Ferguson 9540 combine......$190,000 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 9610 combine...................$37,000 John Deere 8820 combine...................$18,000 Honeybee 36-ft. header, MF bracket....$14,900 Farm King 10x60 auger..........................$6000 Brandt drive over transfer auger...........$12,000 Wheatheart PT13 drive over deck..........$5675 2006 Hesston 9240 16-ft............... $44,000 (L) New Holland 1112 swather..................$18,000 Hesston 6550 21-ft. triple swather...........$8500
Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
Hesston 4900 4x4 baler.......................$15,000 Hesston 856A baler................................$7000 Hesston 565A twine baler.......................$5900 New Holland 590 parts baler..................... Call New Holland 1033 stacker......................$6000 Spra-Coupe 4640, 60-ft. booms...........$29,500 Versatile SX275 sprayer.....................$127,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank................................................$8000 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 9400 40-ft.x12” drills........ $12,000 150 grass seeder.......................................$800 2500 gallon poly tank.................................$900 1500 gallon poly tank.................................$500 (4) 4.5’ mounted Morris harrows. Each......$490 (1) 6’ mounted Morris harrow.....................$600 (3) 6’ mounted Farmking harrows. Each....$690
SPEEDROWER® 160 - 220 - 260
USED AUGERS
Farm King 13x95 auger.......................$11,000 Farm King 13x85 auger............................. Call Farm King 13x70 auger............................. Call
Hoven Equipment Select
TFX2 Series
Bridon & Balekeeper twine
The TFX2, 8” and 10” models come in a variety of lengths and are the most maneuverable truck augers in the industry! Available in EMD, PTO or gas engine drive options to suit your needs.
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NOW 20%
406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
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Off
While supplies last. No Holds, You Haul. Payment due at point of purchase. 406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
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SALES:
406-727-7153
4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT
406-538-3919
Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028
77335 US HWY 87 - Lewistown, MT (L)
www.hovenequipment.com
USED SPRAYERS
DELTATRACK TRACTORS Case IH 3240 sprayer...................$184,900 (L)
Miller 3275 HT 90-ft. front boom sprayer, 1000 gallon, 2WD, Raven Smart Trax...... $54,000
Models: 4 520DT 4 570DT 4 610DT Call us for more details
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
USED ROUND BALERS
New Holland 660 mesh & twine baler.....$5900 Case IH RB565 round baler........... $18,000 (L) Case IH RB565 baler............................$29,900 Case IH RB564 mesh & twine baler.....$17,900 Vermeer 605 Super M mesh & twine... $17,900 Vermeer 605XL baler. Stk #23475..........$8900
Agco 7650 Spra Coupe with full run Raven monitor, mechanical rear drive, front hydraulic assist, 90-ft. boom, hydraulic extend axle...... ........................................................ $63,900
Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028
USED TRACTORS
New Holland T7.235 tractor................. $92,000 Steiger ST470 tractor.......................... $39,900 Massey Ferguson 471 tractor............. $14,000 Versatile 835 tractor............................... $9900 Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.
USED MISCELLANEOUS
New Holland BR7090 baler.................$17,900 New Holland BR780 net & twine baler...$9000 New Holland 688 twine...........................$7200
USED AIR DRILLS
Agco 7660 Spra Coupe..................$79,900 (L) Melroe 3430 Spra Coupe.................... $13,000 Weed-It system mounted on Chev pickup......... ........................................................ $41,000 Demco skid mount sprayer. Needs work. #23959................................................. $500 Case SRX160 pull type....................... $16,500
Check us out on our Website at www.hovenequipment.com
New Holland LM 445A telehandler.................. ........................................................ $39,900 Hitachi EX30 excavator...................... $20,900 Vermeer R2300 Twin Rake.................. $17,000 Allen 8803 26-ft. hydraulic rake......$14,900 (L) H&S BF 12HC 12-wheel rake............$8900 (L) USED PROCESSORS Sitrex MK-12 12-wheel rake................... $5900 Vermeer BPX9000 round and square processor with bale feeder...............................$20,000 International 2-ton truck........................ $1000 Vermeer BPX9000 round bale processor.......... Ford F350 flatbed................................... $8900 ........................................................$13,500 Gysler 39-ft. chisel plow......................... $3500 Vermeer BP8000 with final cut.............$12,000 Cat LR18B rock rake.............................. $3375 Vermeer BP8000 with cake feeder..........$9500 Spear with 4-ft. & 2 1-ft., fits Westendorf quick Vermeer BP8000 processor....................$8500 attach.................................................... $500 Haybuster 2650 processor......................$8000
John Deere 569 round baler................$39,000 John Deere 569 net & twine................$34,900 John Deere 560 round baler................$48,000 Hesston 956A round baler...................$12,000
Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, steel packers with 2320 cart...............$15,000 (L) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing........ ..................................................$15,000 (L)
USED COMBINE
4700 Series AS LOW AS
$479
/month
+$100/month For Purchase of Loader
Hoven Equipment
406-727-7153 406-538-3919 Great Falls, MT
Lewistown, MT (L)
Ken – 788-4588; Anna – 231-4251; Andy – 590-0372; Lance – 788-8012; Matt – 231-4028
New Holland TR98 combine................$12,000 Case 1680 combine with 30-ft. 962 header....... .........................................................$15,000 Massey Ferguson 8570 with 30-ft. header....... .........................................................$15,000 John Deere 9600 combine...................$19,500
USED HEADERS
MacDon RB85 header..........................$18,000 MacDon 972 35-ft. with Case 7130 adapter...... ............................................................$9500 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header.........$14,000 MacDon 960 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel.. ............................................................$5000 MacDon 960 25-ft. header.......................$6000 Honeybee 36-ft. header, JD adapter.......... Call
Call us for all your equipment needs!
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2020 records larger, improved northern durum wheat crop
HAY FOR SALE
R Winter Triticale
R Sweet Clover
Round Bales - Net wrap Call (406) 279-3504, Valier, MT
The 2020 northern durum crop is notably larger than last year due to a significant increase in planted area with trendline yields, and a dry, steady harvest. Along with increased production, buyers will be pleased with the improved quality of the 2020 crop, especially on factors routinely valued in contract specifications. The crop boasts high test weights, high vitreous kernel contents and falling numbers, improved semolina color and a much lower incidence of DON compared with recent years. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has posted the full 2020 Northern Durum Regional Report on its website. USW previously reported on the 2020 Desert Durum® crop on the website, and posted the full 2020 Desert Durum® Regional Report and a Sacramento Valley Durum Report on the website also. Planting began in early May with slow initial progress due to cool conditions, but dry soils allowed for steady, accelerating progress with planting nearly complete by early June. Drought conditions eased with timely rains mid-season, boosting yield potential. Dry, warm conditions late-season accelerated crop maturity and limited disease pressures. Harvest began in early August and progressed steadily on favorable weather until completed, ahead of average and well ahead of last year. Regional production is estimated at 1.7 million metric tons (MMT), up nearly 30% from 2019. Here are highlights of data from the 2020 northern durum wheat crop. Wheat and Grade Data: Grade – the overall average is U.S. No. 1 Hard Amber Durum (HAD); 87% of the crop grades U.S. No. 1 or 2 Hard Amber Durum (HAD), up markedly from 37% a year ago. Test Weight averages 62.2 lb/bu (80.9 kg/hl), well above last year and the 5-year
low boy service
40-ton RGN trailer for hire to transport combines, tractors, sprayers, floaters, construction equipment, etc. Within Montana & surrounding states. We also have 48-ft. step deck trailers available. Insured & experienced. Call Roger or Larry at Roger Rader Inc., Sun River, MT 406-264-5475 (MC# 170263 US DOT# 128029)
Fort Benton Realty, LLC
1426 Front Street
Fort Benton, MT 59442
East Conrad Farm Headquarters: 19 Acres with 14 acres non-irrigated cropland located 20 miles east of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage buildings and grain storage. Large garden area and tall matures trees around buildings. Water District provides 700,000 gallons of water annually. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby in Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir...................$625,000
For any questions about these properties please call: Broker Mark Pyrak @ 406-788-9280
“We look forward to assisting you with all of your Real Estate needs”
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Scottsbluff native Brittany Fulton has been appointed as Extension Assistant for Nebraska Women in Agriculture. She will be responsible for teaching, training, managing educational activities and events, and other duties related to the Nebraska Women in Agriculture (WIA) program. Her appointment was announced by WIA program director Jessica Groskopf, an Extension Educator based at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, where Fulton will also be based. Fulton comes to UNL after a seven-year stint at the Denver-based National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, where she served as Director of Stakeholder Communications (2018-20), Associate Director of Organizational Communications (2016-18), and Associate Director of Web Content (2013-15). She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture communications. At UW she was a public relations and marketing intern for Wyoming Stock Growers, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the UW Dean’s Office. Nebraska Women in Agriculture is designed to assist women in their agricultural business, according to the program’s website at https://wia.unl.edu. “The (UNL) Department of Agricultural Economics recognizes the vital role that women play in the agricultural industry and is committed to bringing Nebraska ag women relevant management education,” the website says, focused on both business and family. Nebraska WIA programs include the annual farm and ranch management conference targeted toward women, attended by about 275 women each year. From that conference, founded in the 1980s, has come a variety of educational programs and workshops. In Nebraska WIA also offers Annie’s Project educational programs,
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designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern farm enterprises. Groskopf noted that women are a significant and growing percentage of the population employed by, managing, and owning farms and ranches in Nebraska. Nebraska’s 24,730 female producers (counted by the 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture) represented 32 percent of all producers in the state. Their numbers have increased by 22 percent since the 2012 USDA Census. Seventy-two percent of female producers are involved in the day-to-day decision making of Nebraska’s farms and ranches. Fulton will teach educational programming, train Extension professionals in Annie’s Project facilitation techniques, identify emerging issues focusing on underserved audiences, manage educational activities and events, and pursue grants and other resources. Her husband, Jesse Fulton, was recently appointed the state coordinator for the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, and he also is based in Scottsbluff. She said, “I am excited to be back in my hometown and working with such a great program. Agriculture has always been a passion for me and I want to share that passion with other women throughout the state. Growing up on the farm and my experience at NCBA has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge in livestock, crops, ag policy and telling the agriculture story. I hope to be able to share that knowledge and continue to learn in this new role.” Brittany and Jesse Fulton are both involved in the family farm east of Scottsbluff, where Brittany is the fourth generation on the land. In the past, the farming operation included sheep, cattle and row crops. Currently it is mostly comprised of sheep and working to expand. Growing up, she was heavily involved with 4-H and FFA and showed livestock at the fair.
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University of Wyoming Extension Tycee Mohler joined University of Wyoming (UW) Extension in 2017 and supports a membership of 389 4-H’ers in 15 clubs. The award recognizes those with six years or less of service with extension. Mohler has been actively involved in the State Leadership Team and creating new and updating previous marketing materials. She also serves as the treasurer for the Wyoming Association of 4-H Youth Development Professionals and created a new logo for the association. Megan Brittingham, Goshen County 4-H educator, and Johnathan Despain, state 4-H program coordinator, commended Mohler for her creativity. “Tycee’s creativity is undeniable, and her willingness to share her designs with her colleagues is a huge help to those of us who lack her intrinsic creativity,” said Brittingham. Mohler has dedicated herself to helping her county be the best and truly wants her youth and volunteers to succeed, shares Despain. “It’s easy and usual for newer professionals to get overwhelmed with the job, but that is not the case for Tycee,” said Brittingham. “She seems to effortlessly juggle the meetings, to-do lists, initiatives and various projects with ease and effectiveness. She is so good I often forget she’s only been here a short while.” ##### I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row. ##### I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
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By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Extension Weed management plans need to impact weeds on all aspects of their growth and development for effective control, starting with emergence, to survival of the weed and all the way through seed production. Long-term reduction of the weed seed bank requires minimizing the seed produced per area by a combination of reducing weed establishment and viable seed produced per plant. As herbicide resistance becomes more prevalent in weeds, how should weed management plans be changed to keep good weed control? To answer this, the latest research from the University of Wyoming’s plant sciences department explored the impacts from varying crop canopies and ALS-inhibiting herbicide applications on kochia density and seed production. Overall results indicated combining effective crop canopies with effective herbicides provides the best long-term weed management. More specifically, results demonstrated seed production of kochia is influenced more by crop selection than by herbicides. Selecting crops with competitive crop canopies reduces weed pressure by out-competing the weeds for resources, specifically light, and can create unfavorable conditions for seed germination. This study was conducted under field conditions in four locations: Lingle and Powell; and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Huntley, Montana. The plots were planted to a 5 percent ALS-resistant kochia seed blend to establish a uniform kochia population in the plots and a known herbicide resistant population. This study assessed the effectiveness of four crop canopies - spring wheat, corn, dry beans, and sugar beets - and impacts of ALS herbicides versus non-ALS herbicides. Spring wheat treated with non-ALS herbicide was the best treatment, resulting in no kochia seed production. Spring wheat’s crop canopy and crop management contributes to reduced kochia density and low seed production per plant because of how early in the season the crop is planted, the density of the crop canopy, and the harvest of the crop occurring during kochia seed set and maturity. All reduced production of viable seed. Adding an effective herbicide treatment further reduced kochia densities within the crop, which completely eliminated seed production in spring wheat plots. Like spring wheat, corn is also a very competitive crop canopy against weeds. Again, combining the effective herbicide treatment with a competitive crop canopy is the best control option. The results from the corn crop also demonstrated the importance of proper herbicide selection, nonALS herbicide treatments resulted in 24 percent less kochia plants than using an ALS herbicide treatment. Of course, this can be attributed to the non-ALS herbicide’s ability to control both ALS susceptible and resistant kochia. Unlike spring wheat and corn, dry beans and sugar beets are not very competitive crop canopies because of their short stature. Dry bean and sugar beet plots had the greatest amount of kochia seed production. Sugar beet was the least competitive crop. It allowed the highest kochia densities and seed production of all the plots. The management of these crops do not offer great control options for kochia populations, especially because of sugar beet’s slow early-season canopy development and how little impact the harvest has on kochia seed production. The sugar beet plots demonstrated that improper herbicide selection can even aggravate weed control. ALS herbicide treatments resulted in seven times more kochia plants producing seed than non-ALS herbicide treatments. The results for only the herbicide treatments across all of the crops were as expected: non-ALS herbicide treatments resulted in less kochia plants than with ALS herbicides. In comparison to crop choice, the herbicides’ effect on kochia density was 47 times greater. This indicates herbicides have a greater impact on the control of actively growing kochia plants than crop selection; however, kochia seed production per plant was more influenced by crop choice than herbicide. This study demonstrates crop selection is a significant contributor to the overall weed management plan for a field. Selecting spring grain, such as wheat or barley, in the crop rotation provides the best competitive crop canopy and crop management for controlling annual weeds similar to kochia. This study also demonstrates that relying on effective CONTINUED ON PAGE C15
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Cole Ehmke, UW Extension & Agricultural and Applied Economics The Farmer’s Tax Guide (IRS Publication 225) is now available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p225.pdf. The 2020 Farmer’s Tax Guide explains how federal tax laws apply to ranching and farming. This guide can be used as a guide to figure taxes and complete farm tax returns. The explanations and examples in this publication reflect the Internal Revenue Service’s interpretation of tax laws enacted by Congress, Treasury regulations, and court decisions, said Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Specialist. However, the information does not cover every situation and is not intended to replace the law or change its meaning. Some of the new topics for the 2020 tax year are: tax treatment of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments, Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loans and Forgiven Debt, increased section 179 expense deduction dollar limits, COVID-19 related employment tax credits and other tax relief, a redesigned form W-4 for 2020, a new form 1099-NEC, and much more. The Rural Tax Education Site has additional resources for agriculturally related income and self-employment tax information that is both current and easy to understand: https://ruraltax.org
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Jan Suszkiw, Agricultural Research Service Estolides may not be a household name yet, but Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their industry partners are working on it. Made from organic fatty acids found in various plant (bio)derived oils, estolides as highly functional biosynthetic oils have numerous uses in lubricant, automotive, marine and personal care applications. Scientists at the ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, began researching the estolides in 1991—first, using fatty acids from a new oilseed crop called meadowfoam and, later, from canola, sunflower, safflower, lesquerella, castor and high oleic-acid soybeans. Tests showed estolides showed excellent oxidative stability, which is a measure of the service life of a lubricant. Other biobased lubricants that were evaluated for comparison required the use of costly additives to keep them from oxidizing and performing poorly, according to Steve Cermak, Terry Isbell, Thomas Abbott (retired) and others with the ARS center’s Bio-oils Research Unit in Peoria. The estolides also scored high marks on the opposite end of the spectrum, retaining desirable pour point properties when used in cold temperatures of -22 to -52 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, estolides performed as well as or better than standard petroleum-derived base oils. In addition to coming from a renewable resource—namely, castor or soybeans—estolides promise to leave behind a lighter “environmental footprint” than mineral-oil-based lubes. Testing also showed that the estolides components of a finished engine are biodegradable. Some inventions can languish on the lab bench for years before a company takes notice. Not so with estolides. In 2009, ARS licensed the technology to Biosynthetic Technologies, an Indianapolis-based company which has since commercially developed estolides into biosynthetic base-oil products for a variety of applications. The company created a synthetic motor oil using the estolides technology and put it to the ultimate road test: lubricating the engine of a Las Vegas taxicab during a 150,000mile, 18-month trial run involving stop-and-go traffic. In this test, the engine using estolides-based motor oils was cleaner and showed much less varnish than those engines using commercially available mineral-oil-based motor oil. The encouraging results led to Biosynthetic Technologies’ subsequent development of two different grades of passenger car motor oil, 5W-20 and 5W-30—each containing estolides in the formulation. These two grades also received American Petroleum Institute (API) SN - Resource Conserving certification, which validates the performance capabilities and the environmental promises. Under a renewed Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) signed with ARS in July, Biosynthetic Technologies will continue collaborating with the Peoria team to expand the functionality of estolides. CRADAs are one of several partnership mechanisms by which ARS innovations like the estolides technology are moved out of the lab and into the marketplace, where consumers, producers and other stakeholders can benefit. The team’s estolides research also supports the “ValueAdded Innovations” theme outlined in the USDA Science Blueprint and moves us closer to meeting the goals outlined in USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda.
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University of Wyoming Extension Concurrent Wyoming hemp workshops will be in Cheyenne, Powell, Torrington, Wheatland and Worland January 13 and February 3 by the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. Those interested can attend the host locations or view the Zoom sessions from their own location, said John Connett, an integrated pest management specialist and hemp agronomist with UW Extension. “These 2021 Wyoming hemp workshops are a great way to stay current on this crop,” he said. “Growers can also find the UW Extension hemp webpage at http://bit.ly/wyo-hemp and to sign up for Wyoming hemp news on the email listserv.” The Zoom link for both sessions is https://uwyo.zoom. us/j/98053534954. Local hosts will start the workshops at 8 a.m. with an opening topic. Twenty-minute Zoom sessions are 9-11 a.m. followed by a 10-minute live question-and-answer session. The local host will resume the workshop and finish with a topic or guest speaker. Zoom speakers and topics are: 9 a.m. - Hemp grain weed management, Jeff Kostuik, director of operations in central Canada and the U.S. for Hemp Genetics International (HGI) 9:30 a.m. - Hemp seed oil introduction, Roger Gussiaas, president Healthy Oilseeds, LLC Carrington, North Dakota 10 a.m. – Montana hemp variety trial information, Perry Miller, cropping systems professor, Montana State University (MSU) 10:30 a.m. – Wyoming hemp permits/testing update, Wes Brown, hemp lead, Wyoming Department of Agriculture Extension educators serve as location hosts. Locations and hosts are: Cheyenne - Room 409, Pathfinder Building, 1400 E. College Dr., Laramie County Community College. Catherine Wissner, 307-633-4480. Powell - Park County Fairgrounds, 655 E 5th. Jeremiah Vardiman, 1-307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu Torrington - Conference room at the Goshen County Resource Center, 4516 US Hwy. 26/85. Brian Sebade, bsebade@ uwyo.edu, with Carrie Eberle, Carrie.Eberle@uwyo.edu. Call 1-307-532-2436 for more information Wheatland - Platte Valley Bank, 200 16th St. Leroy Jons, 1-307-322-3667 or cjons2@uwyo.edu Worland - Washakie County Extension Office, 1200 Culbertson St. Caitlin Youngquist, 1-307-347-3140 or cyoungqu@ uwyo.edu For more information, contact Connett at 307-766-5022.
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Montana Pollinator Education Project
Montana Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation November 30, 2020 Montana Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (MAITCF) and Gallatin County Conservation District are pleased to announce the updated version of the Montana Pollinator Education Project. This project focuses on vital information regarding pollinator species and their crucial role in Montana’s conservation and agriculture sectors. This project showcases species and families of pollinators that make Montana their home. Each species has its own unique biodiversity and role in pollination. Factors such as housing, plant relationships, and unique characteristics are highlighted for each species. Seed packets are included in each kit to assist in creating a habitat for pollinators. Lesson plans for K-8 teachers are ready for teachers to implement. Several graphic images of pollinators are also available on the website for a deeper understanding of pollinator markings and anatomy. Montana wildflower graphics are also available for teachers to use in the classroom to make connections between pollinators and conservation. Pollinator enthusiasts, along with gardeners, conservationists, and student groups will find this project very helpful when seeking information on the role pollinators play in our lives and the health of their pollinator habitat. Several publications are included for additional information on lending a hand for pollinator conservation. The Montana Pollinator Education Project is a combined effort by Montana Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, Gallatin County Conservation District, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation Services, and Montana State University. Pollinator education kits are free, postage and handling rates may apply. Request a copy by email, montanaaitc@ gmail.com Showcase events are planned for 2021, pending travel restrictions.
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Winter safety reminders
Cole Ehmke, UW Extension With the official arrival of winter (December 21), let me share a quick pointer from an old rancher: if you are prone to wear two or more pairs of socks on a cold day, you need to have a larger sized boot as well. Stuffing your overladen foot inside a now-too-tight boot does more harm than good. Just like a well-insulated home uses dead air space to deflect the cold, your feet need to have the same room. Without air space, the cold penetrates, and you also reduce the blood flow that warms your foot. Layering is great, as long as there is room for the layers. Safety with Layers Speaking of layers, all these extra layers present a challenge from a safety standpoint. Extra loose-fitting layers are more easily entangled in moving machinery, especially power takeoff (PTO) shafts. And when it’s cold and we may be in a rush to get done, we increase the risk of a catastrophe. My colleague Eric Hallman at the Cornell Ag Safety and Health program has a nice bulletin online on PTO safety which can be found in the National Ag Safety Database (NASD). He points out that a 540 PTO shaft turns 540 revolutions in a minute – meaning that it can devour an average-sized person in 8/10th of a second. And a 1,000 PTO is faster still. In other words, there is no “oops” factor. Protruding components like the locking pin, bolt, cotter pin, grease fitting, nails, universal joint, and tractor spline readily grab loose clothes or hair, or boot laces, cuffs, drawstrings, and scarves. Conditional Factors The environmental conditions may contribute to an accident – slips on mud, snow, or ice – near machinery. Or temperature extremes, noise, and vibration which reduce your physical capabilities or add mental strain. And the machinery itself may be an issue – used equipment purchased without the safety shields – or which may never have had them. I grew up with a tractor that was mounted from the drawbar, so it put the operator right on top of the PTO. Strict discipline was always needed. A Story A friend of mine recently shared that, “thinking safety and acting safely is a mindset and a practice.” It reminds me of a story I recently heard from a veterinarian. He was helping a client deliver a calf. In the recent past, the client had tried an unorthodox practice to deliver a calf, and it worked. Thinking that it would work again, he tried the maneuver. The results were terrible. The vet said, “That’s the trouble with doing something crazy and it works. You can’t separate ‘lucky’ from ‘dumb’.” So, don’t test your luck by doing something that you will look back on and identify as being “dumb.” Considering this, start by talking about safety. Be aware of it. Consider it a real operational threat to your business and your family. It poses the same level of risks and potential losses as factors like weather and market access issues.
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USDA New Release The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners impacted by 2020 wildfires across Montana. NRCS is accepting applications for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist with practices related to grazing land recovery. NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications for 2020 wildfire recovery funding must be submitted by January 15, 2021. “NRCS in Montana is prepared to assist landowners in eight counties with practices that will help their lands recover from the impacts of wildfire,” said Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist for Montana. “In addition, practices like prescribed grazing will make these agricultural operations more resilient to warm, dry weather in the future.” Landowners in Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Gallatin, Garfield, Musselshell, Powder River, and Rosebud counties may be eligible for the NRCS wildfire assistance. Farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners impacted by fire in these counties are encouraged to contact their local NRCS office to seek assistance. NRCS can provide technical and financial assistance to install measures that address resource concerns caused by the wildfires. Find contact information for the local NRCS office at www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov.
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By Reagan Colyer and Rachel Hergett, MSU News Service “We can combine these approaches and Mention of NASA often turns heads tocompare the estimates we get to see if ward the sky, toward possibilities held in the they’re all telling us the same story,” Farina vastness of the universe beyond the bubble said. “This program provides a great opof our atmosphere. However, with help portunity to work more on all these aspects from the space agency, two Montana State and collaborate with a lot of different folks, University doctoral students have directed including teams at NASA who are working their sights down to Earth. on similar projects.” For the next three years, Mary Farina and Palomaki, a doctoral student in the DeRoss Palomaki will study different methods partment of Earth Sciences in the College to improve monitoring of ecological proof Letters and Science, previously studied cesses with the help of the Future Investigawind patterns in mountain ranges as part tors in NASA Earth and Space Science and of the mountain meteorology lab group at Technology grant and NASA satellite data. the University of Virginia. After his masThe NASA FINESST grant is a three-year ter’s degree, Palomaki wanted to continue award with a maximum funding amount of conducting research in the field but shift $45,000 per year. focus to operational resource management. Both students were awarded the grant He came to MSU to study snow and water through NASA’s Earth Sciences division, resources with Eric Sproles, an assistant which supports data-driven research with professor in Earth sciences. potential to increase understanding of the Palomaki said he had never heard of ice Earth. With the NASA FINESST grant, jams growing up in Utah, and much of the Farina would like to improve carbon exresearch done on them is from Canada. So, change estimates in Alaskan ecosystems to when river ice and the resultant flooding discern what drives fluxes in carbon dioxide came up in casual conversation, it grabbed and methane. Palomaki is seeking a way to Palomaki’s attention. quantify ice jams in continental rivers to “It’s a very understudied topic, but here incorporate into flood forecasting. in Montana especially, they can be a huge Farina, a doctoral student in the Departproblem,” Palomaki said. “Ice jams can ment of Land Resources and Environmental cause serious flooding and it can happen Sciences in the College of Agriculture, almost in the blink of an eye.” combines large-scale satellite data and Ice jams often occur as spring temperaimagery with smaller-scale remote senstures rise, causing river ice to break up. ing and drone data in her research to better When those chunks of ice cannot move estimate the amount of carbon dioxide and freely or get packed into curves or obstrucmethane exchange between the Earth and tions in the river, they may block the flow, its atmosphere. forcing water over the banks. Then, as jams “The big picture concern is that the Arctic break up, they often cause flash flooding is warming faster than the rest of the planet, when released water rushes downstream. and that rising temperatures are leading to According to GIS data on ice jams, Montana several changes in tundra and boreal ecosyshas the highest number of reported ice jams, tems,” Farina said of her project. “Because most occurring in February and March. those regions have so many interacting Palomaki cited an example near Glendive in environmental factors, it’s really difficult 2014 where the Yellowstone River rose nine to estimate the total carbon exchange. feet in 15 minutes and said such numbers Changes are happening at different rates in were not rare. different areas, and that contributes to that Yet National Weather Service models uncertainty.” to predict flooding rely on monitoring Farina, who received her bachelor’s and streamflow through existing gages on wamaster’s degrees from Boston University, terways. It is then up to meteorologists and is advised by assistant research professor hydrologists to locate ice jams and potential Jennifer Watts and associate professor Scott issues. Sitting in on emergency management Powell. Her work focuses on the state of meetings in eastern Montana this spring, Alaska and several smaller research sites Palomaki learned that reporting consists of there. One component of the project inmonitoring the location and movement of volves estimating of the amount of carbon the ice jam. There was no quantitative data dioxide and methane moving between the about jam volume or thickness. land and atmosphere, a process known Palomaki’s research uses the Yellowstone as bottom-up modeling. Working with River as a test case and combines satellite collaborators from NASA and Columbia imagery with drone photos and 3D models University, Farina will combine large- and to identify the river channel and distinguish small-scale data in an attempt to create a between ice jams and surrounding ice and more complete picture of the total amount snow. This data will be used to train a neural of carbon in flux in the ecosystem. network, a sophisticated computer program “We want to improve the larger underwith the ability to make associations and standing of the region, not just looking at learn from inputs. fluxes in carbon but also the carbon stock, “Our goal is to train it accurately enough which is the amount of organic carbon that when we feed in a new satellite image stored in vegetation and soils,” she said. the algorithm hasn’t seen before, it will “By estimating and mapping fluxes and their be able to identify all the river ice in that trends in the context of these carbon stocks, image,” Palomaki explained. “If we can we can get a feel for which ecosystems are automatically detect changes in ice locamost valuable in terms of carbon storage tion and volume from day to day, we think and also which might be particularly vulnerit will go a long way toward preparing for able to these ecological changes going on potential flooding.” throughout the Arctic.” From there, he will explore ways to Farina will also incorporate detailed data quantify the thickness and volume of ice captured by drones or high-resolution sateljams identified by the neural network and lites focused on individual test sites rather create an ice jam vulnerability index. This than all of Alaska. By combining those index will use climate and weather variables analytical approaches, she hopes to create a like temperature, wind and cloud cover to more cohesive and accurate estimate of just measure a river’s current and future suscephow much carbon is moving through natural tibility to ice jams. processes across the ecosystems of Alaska. CONTINUED ON PAGE C24
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MSU research team receives NSF grant to study nitrogen impact on water quality
By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service leadership from Ewing and Payn. An interdisciplinary Montana State Uni“In that work, we’re able to do continuous versity research team received a $944,000 sensing in streams, interpreting those sigNational Science Foundation grant to study the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizers and nals as a metric for what’s going on in those their impact on soil health and water quality, waterways,” said Ewing. “Our question here with a focus on central Montana. is, can we make similar observations in soil The goal of the project is to create a that give us that continuous view of what’s more complete picture of exactly how nihappening over time and allow us to think the same way about soil?” trogen moves through soil and groundwater In addition to only having a small amount systems using sensors embedded in the of water to work with, the soil itself is not ground at various research sites, according inclined to give that water up easily thanks to Stephanie Ewing, an associate professor to soil physics, said Payn. Surface tension in MSU’s Department of Land Resources within soil acts much like a sponge does and Environmental Sciences. An ingredient when placed in water, drawing water down in many agricultural fertilizers, nitrogen can from the surface and also up from groundbe effective at maximizing plant growth. However, when more fertilizer is applied water below. The finer the soil texture — than plants need, it can end up moving out like the shallowest depths of soil in the of the soil and into streams or groundwater. Judith River watershed — the tighter the The team also includes associate professoil holds onto what little water it can find. Payn and Warnat will carefully calibrate the sor Rob Payn and assistant research profesin-ground sensors to continuously extract sor Ann Marie Reinhold, also in the Departsmall amounts of water, in competition with ment of Land Resources and Environmental that surface tension, and immediately record Sciences in the College of Agriculture, and its composition and nitrate concentration. assistant professor Stephan Warnat of the The information from those water obDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the Norm Asbjornson Colservations, including statistics on nitrate content and soil water acidity, temperature lege of Engineering. They will collaborate and ion content, will then be transmitted with the Flathead Lake Biological Station from the lysimeter-pump apparatus in the and the Pacific Northwest National Laboraground to a computer. The data will be agtory’s Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory. gregated over time to identify trends and The Judith River watershed in Montana’s the computer will run models narrowing Fergus and Judith Basin counties has been down which factors are most at play when the site of a variety of MSU research in nitrogen is added to the soil. recent years, with a focus on water quality “We want to leverage our understandand cropping systems for wheat production. ing of nitrogen dynamics for maximum The area is home to extensive agricultural efficiency in farming systems. That’s the land use and has seen some of the most win-win at the heart of all this work,” said significant increases in groundwater nitrate Ewing. “We hope to explore what controls concentrations in the state. the amount of nitrogen that’s being lost. “It’s important to remember when we How much of the nitrogen that a farmer talk about this that nitrate and nitrogen are puts on a field doesn’t end up in the crop naturally occurring. Nitrogen makes up and what controls that?” most of the air we breathe and is a critical In addition to designing the soil sensing nutrient for plants,” said Reinhold. “It’s only technology and data collection elements of when it’s found in excess that it becomes a the project, the team will also work with pollutant.” schools around Montana to teach students The five-year project will begin with about the scientific processes occurring in the development of specialized pumps and soils found right in their backyards. They sensors embedded in soil water extraction will help create curriculum and educational kits designed to get young people involved devices known as lysimeters. This will enin science, technology, engineering and sure that the lysimeters are compatible with mathematics education, or STEM, allowing the gravelly and often dry soils of the Judith them to study soils in their local communiRiver watershed. Soils in the research area store limited water and readily move excess ties, to see what is going on beneath their water into shallow aquifers and streams, feet. leaving little behind in the soil itself. As Those communities and the people who a result, the water extraction and sensing live in them, said Reinhold, are critically equipment must be able to do its job with important. tiny amounts of water. “Because of the relationships cultivated Additional funding for the project also within these communities in previous work, comes from NSF EPSCoR “Consortium for we look forward to an effective exchange of Research in Environmental Water Systems” data and knowledge with stakeholders,” she (CREWS) project, a partnership between said. “In addition, we will carefully develop Montana research institutions to study and refine the scientific curriculum related to water systems and water quality issues. this work to help students better understand The CREWS work includes similar waterthe place they live and enable them to actuquality sensing research in streams with ally ‘do science’ in their own backyards.”
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Pilot project turns corn husks, stalks, leaves into jet fuel
By Bin Yang, Associate Professor, WSU Department of Biological Systems Engineering Left behind after summer’s harvest, corn’s bulky stalks, rustling leaves, husks, and silks offer few uses beyond lowquality livestock feed, or being plowed back into the soil. Researchers at Washington State University are part of a national effort to find a higher-value use for such leftovers. The waste, also known as corn stover, is a plentiful source of lignin, a structural molecule used to make advanced jet fuels. Bin Yang, associate professor in WSU’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, is helping to launch a new $3.7 million, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project, led by researchers at the University of North Dakota. The team will design, build, and test a lignin-based pilot reactor, for the first time studying the commercial viability of the process. Based at the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory at WSU Tri-Cities, Yang and his colleagues previously developed a catalyst to produce lignin-based jet fuel that contains cyclic hydrocarbons—molecules with favorable emission performance that help meet sustainable fuel requirements. The national team’s pilot project takes their process from the laboratory workbench to the cusp of production. If successful, the next step is design and construction of a full-size demonstration plant. “This opens the door to aromatics-free jet fuels that combine very low emissions with high performance,” Yang said. Most corn stover is left in the field to help replenish the soil, but about 30 percent can be harvested for other uses, including lignin-based biofuels. “Lignin is the polymers that lend strength and rigidity to corn and other plants,” Yang said. “It can be broken down and reassembled into a high performance, completely sustainable jet fuel to help us meet our nation’s energy and sustainability goals.” In this project, corn stover bales will be preprocessed in collaboration with DOE’s Idaho National Laboratory. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado will then use mechanical and chemical refining processes to produce lignin from stover. It will then be converted to fuel on a pilot scale at the University of North Dakota, using the catalyst and process developed at WSU. Yang’s research team will also be working with a commercial partner, Advanced Refining Technology (ART), to develop and test an improved catalyst, increasing yield and selectivity for cyclohexanes and other desired fuel molecules. Team members will develop both commercial catalysts, optimize how to use them in a continuous reactor, determine the technical and economic potential of the method, and estimate the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through use of this renewable jet fuel. “Sustainable fuels are the future of aviation,” Yang said. “While challenges remain, investment in biofuels from lignin sources like stover could bring environmental and economic benefits, while providing new value to agriculture.” Project leaders include University of North Dakota scientists Wayne Seames, Alena Kubatova, and Bethany Klemetsrud; Xiaowen Chen with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Allison Ray with Idaho National Laboratory; Joshua Heyne, University of Dayton, and Darryl Klein with industrial partner Advanced Refining Technologies.
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Montana State University Extension has a MontGuide regarding homestead declaration and the benefits it gives homeowners. “Make a New Year’s resolution to protect your home’s value,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “By signing and filing a legal document known as a homestead declaration, Montanans can protect their property up to $250,000 in value against a creditor’s claims. As an example, a wife discovered her husband had accumulated $15,000 in gambling debt. She was relieved when the attorney told her the homestead declaration would protect the $15,000 equity in the house.” A homestead includes a house a person lives in and the land on which it sits. A mobile home or manufactured home where the owners do not own the land is also considered a homestead. The property must be a person’s primary residence for it to be eligible for a homestead declaration, Goetting explained. Even though a spouse may not be listed on the deed or other documents of title or may not have directly contributed money to pay for the property, the spouse has a legal interest in the property because of the marriage, Goetting added. “Therefore, both spouses should sign the homestead declaration. The interest of a spouse who does not sign is not exempt,” she said. Montana has no standard homestead declaration form, although many county clerk and recorders have examples. “The Senior and Long-Term Care Division provides a homestead declaration form at our website,” said Katy Lovell, Montana Legal Developer with Aging Services. “After the homestead declaration form is completed, signed and notarized, it should be filed with the clerk and recorder in the county in which the home or mobile home is located.” More information can be found in the MontGuide “Using a Homestead Declaration to Protect Your Home from Creditors” at http://store.msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199815HR.pdf. Printed copies are also available from county or reservation Extension offices.
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Alfalfa soil sampling
By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska Did your alfalfa not yield what you were expecting this year? Well fall is the perfect time to pull soil samples and see what’s going on underground. Soil fertility is key to maintaining yield and alfalfa fields should ideally be sampled each year to check soil pH, potassium, and phosphorous levels across all soil textures. Note, if your field is sandy, eroded, or highly weathered, you may want to test for sulfur as well. It is important to remember that compared to row crop ground or grass hay, nitrate-nitrogen is not a concern since alfalfa can fix atmospheric nitrogen. However, digging a few plants up and checking nodulation will provide some insight to plant/soil health as well. To collect soil samples this fall, you will need to collect soil cores to 8 inches, or if the field was previously sampled to 6 inches stay with the historic depth for comparison. It is very important to be at an accurate depth, because values change the deeper or shallower we go in the profile. You can use a file or a sharpie marker to measure 8 inches on your soil probe to make it easier, when pulling cores. When sampling there are a few ways you can decide to pull the cores: by soil type, grid, or representative samples for every 40 acres. For alfalfa fields by soil type or representative samples for every 40 acres would be the most cost-effective choices. You will need to pull 10 to 15 random soil cores across your soil type or 40 acre area to be represented. Those soil cores need to be mixed together in a plastic bucket. From there, take about a pint of soil and place in a labelled bag to be analyzed. Repeat this process across the field for every 40 acres or by the soil types in your field and then package for submission. Once you have your results reach out to your extension educator, fertilizer dealer, or agronomist for more information to help build a profitable alfalfa program.
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Montana State University Extension has published “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?,” a MontGuide that discusses how to pass down treasured personal belongings. As the holiday season begins, Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, said now is a great time to consider gifting items that have great meaning to loved ones. Personal items, such as wedding pictures, a pie plate, a watch, quilts and coin collections are considered non-titled property because there are no legal documents to indicate who officially owns them. “If you have reached a life stage at which you are ready to part with some of your treasures and would like to share them with family members, do so now instead of waiting until you pass on,” Goetting said. “The holiday season is an excellent time to share those precious items with family members who appreciate them because they are special to you.” Goetting added that transferring personal property can be a time to celebrate your life, share memories and stories, and continue traditions in your family. Sharing stories about special objects can help family members understand a person or family’s past and appreciate the accomplishments of their ancestors. “Keep in mind the sentimental value assigned to belongings by someone who is 83 years old may be different from that of someone who is 57 or 20 years old,” Goetting said. “Grandpa’s journal may seem like just a dust collector to a grandchild who is 10. But the journal may be considered a treasure of family history to the daughter who is 47 years of age.” For those who may have treasured items they want to pass on after their death, the Montana Uniform Probate Code allows individuals to put a separate listing in their wills that distributes tangible personal property to friends and family. The list cannot be used to distribute cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. Goetting said the list is not a part of the will but separate from it and must identify both the specific items and the persons to receive them with reasonable certainty. The list may be prepared either before or after the will is written and can be in the handwriting of the owner or signed by the owner. The separate listing should be kept with the will, so the personal representative is able to distribute items to intended recipients. “The separate listing can be changed as you add new possessions or give away others,” Goetting said. “This can be accomplished without the formalities required for a new will or codicil. The list should be dated and signed each time a change is made.” “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” can be found at http://store.msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199701HR.pdf. Printed copies are available from county or reservation Extension offices or by contacting Goetting at goetting@montana.edu.
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4-Her perfect with bow and rifle to claim state titles
Dave Ostdiek, Communications Associate, Panhandle Research and Extension Center sound fundamentals of shooting under the For Scottsbluff 4-H member Gavin Carguidance of caring, knowledgeable adult volrizales, 2020 is on target to be a memorable year. unteers. Participants can choose from archery; At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic air rifle, air pistol, and BB gun; smallbore rifle has forced everyone to make adjustments and pistol; hunting and outdoor skills; shotgun; in their lives, often with negative impacts, and muzzleloading. the 12-year-old sixth grader has also made Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports focus on the positive memories with his remarkable actotal development of the 4-H member, utilizing the activities as a vehicle for human growth complishments in 4-H shooting sports. Carand development. The programs and activities rizales has won statewide contests in both also promote positive youth-adult interaction archery and small-bore firearms, and in the and peer leadership, according to the Nebraska process posted unprecedented perfect scores. 4-H website. In 4-H state archery competition, Gavin acFor Gavin the archery and smallbore compecomplished a trifecta, winning all three events over the course of two statewide meets in 2020: titions provide a wide variety of challenges. The outdoor competition in September near Grand outdoor archery meet consists of two events, Island and indoor competition last January in the 3-D and the 600 round. In 3-D, contestants Columbus. His indoor score was the first-ever make their way around a field and shoot at reperfect score for his age group in Nebraska. alistic, three-dimensional targets representing With his .22-caliber rifle, Carrizales achieved snakes, deer, elks and moose. Competitors must a perfect score in the Nebraska Youth Smallbore guess at the range to each target, which Gavin Silhouette Invitational in September near Brosaid is as challenging as making an accurate shot. The 600 Round consists of shooting 60 ken Bow. He hit all 40 silhouette targets to win arrows, 20 arrows each at ranges of 30, 20 and the championship, according to results reported 10 yards. He posted the two highest scores ever by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. It for his age group, 597 in the 600 round and 310 was the first perfect score in the history of the in the 3-D event. All were personal bests. smallbore silhouette event. The indoor meet last January consisted of Gavin is the son of Aaron and Katie Carone event, firing 60 arrows at a small bullseye rizales of Scottsbluff. Aaron is the cross-country target from a range of 10 yards. Gavin’s perfect coach at Scottsbluff High School. During the indoor score of 300 was the first for his age pandemic, he has been home-schooling with group. Last year he scored 297. “I was hoping his grandparents, Tom and Libbey Lundgren I would do well,” he said. “I didn’t know if I’d of rural Morrill. do that well.” Gavin said his interest in shooting dates It was Gavin’s third year competing in state back to when he was 5, starting with BB guns 4-H archery. Last year he finished second in his and bows. His enthusiasm springs out of his age group, and in 2018 he finished third. enjoyment of bow and firearm hunting for a Gavin’s teammates Aleena Wagner and variety of game: deer, antelope, pheasants, duck, Jordan Wagner also participated in the state geese, and turkey. He has been involved in 4-H archery meet. In the 600 Round, Jordan finshooting sports since he was 8 and eligible to join 4-H. ished 10th in her age group and Aleena 4th Discussing Gavin’s success in 4-H shootin her age group. In 3-D, Jordan finished 9th and Aleena 3rd in their respective groups. ing sports, Grandfather Tom Lundgren points Gavin’s perfect score at the Nebraska Youth out that volunteer leaders are key to the 4-H Smallbore Silhouette Invitational was the first experience. Gavin is a member of the Western perfect score in the 40-year history of the meet, Nebraska Shooters 4-H club, which has enjoyed according to a report on the Nebraska Game a lot of success at competitions. and Parks Commission website. His score of “They have a great team and a great coach,” 40 earned him the overall state champion, while Lundgren said, Western Nebraska Shooting Western Nebraska Shooters 4-H Club won the Sports Club is currently led by Justin and Jenny overall high team score. Bohl, and Lundgren also gives credit to former The team members include Danika Bohl club leaders Troy and Jennifer Svoboda. And of Mitchell, who shot a 38 to take the High Alan Weinhold coaches the silhouette event Girl individual award, and Austin Rahmig of and provides a place for silhouette shooters to McGrew, who shot a 39 to win High Boy. It practice. was the second straight year that Western NeOne thing that drew Gavin to 4-H is that his mother and father grew up in 4-H, had a lot of braska Shooters won the team championship. fun and learned a lot. He attributes his shooting Laney Bohl of Mitchell is the fourth member success to “practice, probably.” of the team. “And you have to be able to concentrate,” he The 74 competitors in the Smallbore Invitaadds. He likes to shoot his bow every day after tional fired rounds of .22-caliber ammunition school if the weather is not too windy or cold. with rifles at steel animal silhouette targets at Hunting seasons offer plenty of opportunities ranges of 100, 77, 60, and 40 meters, respecto go out and shoot. tively. They shot from a standing, offhand posiGavin said he enjoys firearms and archery tion (no support for the rifle). equally. What he loves the most is “the chalGavin says his goal in shooting is to comlenge of making every shot as good as the last pete in the Junior Olympics. He won a 2020 one, if not better. You have to concentrate on qualifying meet to qualify for the 2020 State every shot.” Junior Olympics, but it was canceled because 4-H shooting sports offer opportunities for of the pandemic. youth to learn safe gun-handling skills and ##### It takes one hive of bees 55,000 miles ##### of flight to produce one pound of honey. Did you know: Cheese is actually good That’s an incredible amount of work to for your teeth? Dairy products contain cerproduce such a small amount of honey. tain enzymes that may help prevent against What’s even more shocking though, is that cavities. 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Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductions
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the 13th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. “The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana’s authentic heritage for future generations,” said Bill Galt, MCHF & WHC President. “Our volunteer trustees around Montana vote on nominations that come from the district in which they reside. This process gives the local communities a strong voice in who will represent them in the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame.” The MCHF & WHC board of directors has designated 12 trustee districts across the state from which up to 20 trustees may be appointed. Nomination criteria established by the board for the Class of 2020 inductions allowed the election of one Living Inductee and one Legacy Inductee from each of the 12 districts. The 2020 inductees into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame are: · District 1 (Daniels, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sheridan, & Valley Counties): Living Award – Robert David Leininger, Westby. Legacy Award – Terry Linn Fast, Wolf Point. · District 2 (Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Prairie, Richland, & Wibaux Counties): Living Award – William ‘Bill’ Dutton, Jordan. Legacy Award – Deane William Copping, Glendive. · District 3 (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud, & Treasure Counties): Living Award – Wallace ‘Wally’ McRae, Forsyth. Legacy Award – Tooke Bucking Horses, Ekalaka. · District 4 (Blaine, Chouteau, Hill, & Liberty Counties): Living Award – Lzetta Martha (Combes) Halingstad, Turner. Legacy Award – Duane Daniel Werk, Chinook. · District 5 (Cascade, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, & Toole Counties): Living Award – Lewis & Roselynn Carroll, Sun River. Legacy Award – Forrest ‘Scotty’ Zion, Great Falls. · District 6 (Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum, & Wheatland Counties): Living Award – Leland ‘Red’ Cade, Lavina. Legacy Award – Jesse Calvin & Ruth (Lane) Garfield, Ryegate. · District 7 (Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, & Yellowstone Counties): Living Award – Peter E. ‘Pete’ Olsen, Molt. Legacy Award – Walter F. ‘Walt’ Linderman, Belfry. · District 8 (Broadwater, Jefferson, & Lewis and Clark Counties): Living Award – Kent Mosher, Augusta. Legacy Award – Gary Murphy, Wolf Creek. · District 9 (Gallatin, Meagher, & Park Counties): Living Award – Calvin Hochstrat, White Sulphur Springs. Legacy Award – Arthur W. ‘Spike’ Short, White Sulphur Springs. · District 10 (Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, & Sanders Counties): Living Award – Berniece Arlene ‘Lady Long Rider’ Ende, Trego. Legacy Award – Wilderness Worn – A Government Packers Legacy, Eureka. · District 11 (Mineral, Missoula, & Ravalli Counties): Living Award – Raymond Paul ‘Ray’ Rugg, Superior. Legacy Award – Leonard Moore, Condon. · District 12 (Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, Silver Bow, Granite, Madison, & Powell Counties): Gary Donald Clark, Ennis. Legacy Award – Lee Martinell Co., Dell. The MCHF & WHC tentatively plans to honor these inductees during the MCHF Annual Induction Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering February 12 - 13, 2021, in Great Falls at the Heritage Inn. More information on this event will come later in the year.
Blueberry Pancake Day
Date celebrated: January 28th Who doesn’t love waking up to a fresh plate of blueberry pancakes, or even indulging in them for dessert? They truly are a good of the gods, and they are so universally loved that they even have their own day! That’s right, Blueberry Pancake Day is a thing. One day of every year you can celebrate the sacred blueberry pancake and give it the love and respect it deserves. Select diners and restaurants participate in the day, serving up extra special, and – of course – extra big, stacks of pancakes oozing with delicious blueberries all day long. This is one day where you can eat blueberry pancakes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with no guilt or judgement.
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Date When Celebrated: January 19th The origins of this holiday are unknown. But, don’t let that pop (burst) your bubble, err pop your corn that is. It’s a day to celebrate healthy (until you load it with salt and butter), and addicting popcorn. Strangely, National Popcorn Day is in January, yet National Popcorn Month is October. According to tradition, it is celebrated on January 19th each year. There is some suggestion that Popcorn Day may, at one point, have been tied to the Superbowl. And, we found one reference to it being on January 30th. On National Popcorn Day, we suggest you pop up some fresh popcorn, kick back and enjoy!
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Cataloguing the rice collection for crop management
By Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, Soil Science Society of America This made it easier to search the USDA rice Rice is one of the most important global collection and manage it more efficiently. cereal crops. More than half of the world’s Take for example, resistance to fungal population depend on rice as their primary diseases. Without genetic markers, breeders source of energy from food. would start by growing several different rice Rice is cultivated around the world. But varieties. Then they would have to expose rice farmers face many challenges. These the rice plants to the fungus. Finally, they range from adapting to the effects of climate would observe which varieties contracted change to dealing with pressure to increase the disease and which were resistant. crop productivity. This process could take months. A set of That’s where gene banks come in. They genetic markers works much faster. serve as repositories for crop genetic mateResearchers know which genes play a role rials. in fungal disease resistance in rice. They can “Gene banks preserve and characterize extract genetic material from different rice crop diversity for use in crop improvement, varieties. Then they use molecular biology both now and for generations to come,” says techniques to test which varieties have the Georgia Eizenga, a member of the American disease resistance genes. Society of Agronomy and Crop Science SoInstead of months, this process can be ciety of America. completed in days. That can save valuable Eizenga is the lead author of a new study time and expense. that aims to enhance the management and “Having molecular markers for traits that utility of the USDA’s repository of rice geare difficult to phenotype can reduce the netic resources. The research was published cost of characterizing rice varieties,” says in Crop Science, a publication of the Crop Eizenga. “Molecular markers can also make Science Society of America. the process more reliable.” The United States Department of AgriculGenetic markers also help researchers ture (USDA) National Small Grains Collecidentify different rice varieties more action contains material from close to 20,000 varieties of rice. This diverse collection is curately. especially important to the U.S. rice industry. “Knowing the correct species, subspecies “Rice was introduced into the United and subpopulation is vital for breeders and States from Asia and Africa,” says Eizenga. geneticists,” says Eizenga. That’s especially “Having a diverse global collection of rice the case when making crosses to incorporate cultivars provides a source of new traits desirable traits into new rice varieties. which can be used for crop improvement.” Crosses made between two closely related But cataloging this collection of genetic varieties of rice are likely to produce more material is no easy feat. Challenges include viable seeds than crosses between two dideveloping detailed descriptions, finding and verse varieties. So, the markers for species, correcting labelling errors, and removing subspecies and subpopulation help breeders redundant varieties. choose which rice varieties will work well Using physical characteristics to catalog together to develop improved hybrids. close to 20,000 varieties is very difficult. Without establishing these successful Some characteristics, such as cooking qualhybrid varieties, breeders cannot incorporate desired traits into new rice varieties. ity and disease resistance, can be especially Eizenga and colleagues are now testing a challenging to determine. That’s where genewer molecular marker technology. netic techniques can be useful. This technology involves looking for tiny “The USDA rice gene bank is a resource differences in the genetic material of difthat has been developed over decades,” says Eizenga. “Molecular techniques will ferent rice varieties. It uses what are called allow us to use this resource even more efsingle nucleotide polymorphisms – or SNPs. “Using this technique will allow rice varifectively.” Eizenga and colleagues developed a small eties to be cataloged even more quickly and panel of genetic markers. Genetic markers inexpensively,” says Eizenga. are short, identifiable DNA sequences found This research was funded by the United in specific places of a genome. States Department of Agriculture’s AgriculThese genetic markers serve as a guide to tural Research Service. Georgia Eizenga is help researchers determine quickly whether a a researcher at USDA’s National Rice Reparticular variety of rice has a specific trait. search Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
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Fertilizing pasture and hay ground
By Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska Any farmer worth their salt knows the importance of fertilizing a crop for optimal production. Often, this common knowledge stops at row crops or high value hay like alfalfa. Could a look at your fertility improve pasture and grass hay production next year? Soil sampling now, before the ground freezes can help with planning this winter and give time to develop a fertility plan if our soil tests show fertilizer is needed. Hay ground should be the first location to consider testing, as plant material is constantly harvested and moved to another location, slowly depleting of the major nutrients needed for plant growth. Two other factors to consider are weed control and available moisture during the growing season. Pastures that are weedy may benefit more by addressing grazing practices and controlling weeds rather than fertility. In these situations, additional nutrients are used by the weeds and can make matters worse. When it comes to production, especially for native grass hay and pastures, moisture is the most limiting factor, not fertility. You can apply all the fertilizer in the world, but doing so in a drought won’t help plants grow. Fertilizer applications on dry land areas, especially for nitrogen, should be based on expected moisture. In Nebraska, the main fertility focus should look at the primarily at phosphorus and potassium. In areas of the state with sandy, low organic soils, sulfur should also be included. Finally, keep an eye on soil pH. Differences in soil pH play a big role in nutrient availability. In pastures, nitrogen is nearly always used in the year it is applied. However, other nutrients can remain for a few years between applications, so a 2 or 3 year testing rotation is often enough. ##### I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People move out of the way much faster now.
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By Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, American Society of Agronomy Agriculture accounts for more than a third of water use in the United States. In drier parts of the country, like the southwestern U.S., that fraction can be much higher. For example, more than 75% of New Mexico’s water use is for agriculture. Richard Pratt, a member of the Crop Science Society of America, studies native crops that can enhance food security while reducing water use. “Water sustainability and food security are tightly linked,” he explains. Pratt recently presented his research at the virtual 2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting (https://www.acsmeetings.org), hosted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. One of the top candidates for enhancing food security with less water is the tepary bean. It is a native crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years. “Tepary beans, or teparies, are basically an all-around champion of desert adaptation in an agricultural context,” says Pratt. Teparies are relatively drought and heat tolerant. That is especially true when compared with their common bean cousins like pintos and kidney beans. Since teparies need less water than many other bean crops, they can be one solution to dwindling water resources. “We are facing growing water demand coupled with decreasing water supply and quality,” Pratt says. “This gap continues to widen, and the status quo is unsustainable.” Native crops, like teparies, can shift the status quo in different ways. For example, one approach that could lead to using less water for farming is breeding more heat and drought tolerant crops. “That way we can get more ‘crop per drop’,” says Pratt. Heirloom crop varieties from the Southwest, like teparies and their wild relatives, can be used as breeding resources. “It takes time to do the breeding, but less thirsty crops grown more efficiently will help,” explains Pratt. A more radical approach would be changing what crops are grown in arid parts of the U.S., such as the Southwest. Farmers may consider shifting away from ‘thirsty’ crops, such as pecans, maize and common beans. In their place, farmers could grow crops like pistachios, sorghum and teparies. But heirloom varieties of native crops can have lower yields than modern varieties. Also, investments in new processing facilities may be needed, and developing markets for new crops can take time. “There is no free lunch,” says Pratt. “But on the brighter side, native crops may offer unique nutritional or quality traits that consumers are looking for.” For example, teparies have an excellent nutritional profile. They can be used for dry beans or as a forage crop. In fact, select varieties of teparies have nutritional profiles comparable to that of alfalfa, a popular forage crop. Teparies can also be an effective cover crop. These are crops planted for soil management purposes, such as reducing erosion or enhancing soil health and nutrients. Leguminous cover crops, such as clovers or hairy vetch, have root nodules housing microbes. These microbes can ‘fix’ or add atmospheric nitrogen to the soil, increasing productivity. Tepary beans also typically have root nodules but it was unclear if these nodules would be present when teparies are grown in the hot desert soils of the American Southwest. “It was great to dig up tepary roots and see nodules that bring in ‘free’ nitrogen into the cropping system,” says Pratt. This finding shows that teparies can be a particularly effective cover crop. “We now have confidence to go forward with teparies as a prospective forage and cover crop,” says Pratt. Future work will focus on finding ways to improve teparies as a crop. For example, tepary bean pods can release the seeds before harvest. “That poses a risk for seed production,” says Pratt. “Further research is needed to reduce that problem.” Ultimately, teparies can help improve food security and water management, expand the availability of high quality, locally produced food, and retain agriculture as a part of a vibrant economy. ##### Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
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K-State Research and Extension News The use of crop insurance by farmers is pretty common across the United States. Livestock insurance, not so much. A Kansas State University agricultural economist believes, however, that recent improvements in risk management products for livestock producers by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency may make them worth a second look. “We like to say the federal crop insurance program is the foundation for the federal farm safety net in the U.S., but there are a lot of products in the federal crop insurance program that can be used by livestock producers,” said Jenny Ifft, associate professor and agricultural policy specialist with K-State Research and Extension. Livestock insurance programs have not been embraced like crop insurance has for several reasons, said Ifft, noting that in many cases 90% of eligible crops are covered by crop insurance, but the use of livestock insurance is much less common. Livestock insurance products haven’t been as developed as long and historically, participation has been capped or limited by either the number of head or amount of dollars, and the cost sharing with the federal government has been lower, she said. “The way I like to look at insurance is that farmers are always making decisions about the future and you try to make the best decisions you can with the best information you have,” Ifft said. “Information on costs, prices, weather and what kind of production you expect – all of those things are uncertain and can be different in the future from what you expect today. The point of insurance is to get you closer to what you expect for cost, prices and production, so that you can make better decisions today.” She outlined three primary livestock insurance choices. • Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) has been in existence since 2015. It’s not widely used in Kansas with only six farms covered in 2020 under such a policy. Public awareness and knowledge about this type of coverage is still limited. This type of coverage was mostly developed for the purpose of providing an insurance option for diversified farming operations. It covers everything that’s produced on the farm and can include up to $2 million of livestock revenue. For those who have three to six major crops and livestock, five years of tax records and basic production records, WRFP may be worth considering, Ifft said. The tax records are used to set the guarantee. • Livestock Risk Protection is based on livestock futures prices and protects against drops in futures market prices. This product can be used to cover feeder cattle and cattle on feed in feedyards. Recent changes in this type of insurance may make it more attractive to producers than it has in the past, in that cost sharing from the federal government is now higher. Previously cost sharing was 25%-35% of premium cost but that’s now been expanded to 35%-55% of premium cost. Additionally, the number of head possible to cover has been increased from 6,000 previously to 12,000 currently per year. Producers can enroll in this coverage any time during the year. • Forage Production Risk is a product that has been catching on in Kansas and other states, Ifft said, particularly the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage choice. Almost 2 million acres of pasture are enrolled in this type of coverage in the state this year. That sounds like a lot, she added, unless you consider that more than 5 million acres each in corn and wheat are enrolled in crop insurance programs. “It’s grown a lot but it’s still relatively new and relatively small,” Ifft said of this type of risk management. “This program effectively protects against drought risk. It’s based on rainfall in a producer’s area. In this case, there just needs to be less rainfall during a coverage period in a producer’s area than there has been historically.” In addition to the programs administered by the Risk Management Agency, Ifft said the USDA’s Farm Service Agency also has programs that can help producers, particularly with weather or disaster events. “In determining your options, it helps to know breakeven costs. We ag economists always recommend knowing your costs for a number of reasons and one of those reasons is so you can manage your price risk,” she said. ##### Why aren’t drapes double sided so it looks nice on the inside and outside of your home?
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Results of the 2020 variety trials for dry edible beans and field peas conducted by the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center have been posted on the Nebraska Extension CropWatch website. The direct link for variety trial results for both crops (as well as other crops such as millet, sunflowers and oats) is http://cropwatch.unl.edu/varietytest/othercrops. Or navigate to the Other Crops Variety Trials page from the main Cropwatch page (http://cropwatch.unl.edu) by clicking on these links: management > variety testing > other crops. Results for the most recent three years are listed on that page. Older variety trial results are archived on a separate page which is linked to the current variety-trial page. Nebraska’s dry edible bean variety trials have been operated for 39 years as a service to the dry bean industry to evaluate which dry bean varieties and experimental lines are best suited for western Nebraska. The 2020 trials were planted at two locations, the Scottsbluff Ag Lab at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center (on June 10), and the Mitchell Ag Lab, 5 miles to the north (planted on June 2). UNL staff under the direction of Dry Bean Breeding Specialist Carlos Urrea did the planting, field work, harvest and analysis of results. The dry bean report includes a description and summary of the trials, and tables that list yield, moisture, test weight, and other data for each variety within the market classes. The description includes detailed information, such as planting dates, seeding rates, herbicide treatments, row width, irrigation, harvest date and other details. A total of 12 trials were conducted at the two locations: two plots each of Great Northern (28 entries), pinto (50 entries), light red kidney (19 entries), dark red kidney (9), black beans (18), and navy (8). Results were compiled by Urrea and Eduardo Valentin Cruzado, research technologist for the dry bean breeding program. They also acknowledged Panhandle Center Farm Manager Gene Kizzire and his team and the summer crew for help with agronomic management, and Ann Koehler for editing the document. The financial support of the Dry Bean Commission is greatly appreciated.
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Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on January 21 What a great day! This is an opportunity to give and to receive. Give a hug, and you automatically receive one in return. Sure, someone might not hug back. But, how often does that happen!?! Hugs are loving. Hugs are therapeutic. Hugs are caring. Hugs are celebratory. Hugs make you feel good inside. A hug is a way to say everything is, or will be okay. Have you ever received a hug from someone who didn’t care? I didn’t think so. That’s proof positive that you’re loved and cared about. Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. You’ll love the warm feeling you get. Quote for the Day: “ There’s a long life ahead of you and it’s going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.” - - Yoko Ono History and Origin of National Hugging Day: National Hugging Day was created in 1986 by Rev. Kevin Zaborney from Caro, Michigan. Strangely, this day is copyrighted. One would think that hugs should be given freely and without recourse. Regardless, we are thankful to the Reverend Zaborney for creating this day and would love to thank him with a great, big hug.
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Variety trial results for field pea available
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News direct value for farmers. Results of University of Nebraska-LinYields ranged from 242 pounds per acre coln’s (UNL) 2020 variety trials for field to 535 pounds (AAC Profit of Valesco Gepeas have been compiled and posted on the netics). Other common varieties in the highNebraska Extension CropWatch website. yielding group included Durwood, CDC Pea variety trials were conducted at three Inca, Salamanca, AAC Carver, and CDC sites in the Panhandle and southwest NeSaffron. In normal years, these varieties are braska: Box Butte County near Alliance (28 also in the high-yielding group. varieties), Cheyenne County near Sidney In Perkins County, severe moisture (28 varieties), and Perkins County near Vestress also produced yields similar to nango (33 varieties). Each site was dryland. Cheyenne County. The overall average was The annual report lists data for each 750 pounds per acre, compared to normal variety at all three sites: yield (in order of of 1,500 to 1,800 pounds. The range was rank); test weight; seed protein percentage; 400 pounds to 1,050 pounds (SW Midas of flowering; maturity; and height at harvest Pulse USA). Again, common varieties that (only Cheyenne County). Each site report have shown high-yielding potential in more also has notes about the growing season and normal conditions were in the high group in production practices at that location. this dry year, such as SW Midas, Durwood, The direct link for variety trial results CDC Inca, DS-Admiral, and Nette 2010. for peas is https://cropwatch.unl.edu/vaSeed protein levels: rietytest/othercrops. Or start at the main Although heat and moisture stress reCropWatch page (https://cropwatch.unl. duced yield, test weight, and seed size, these edu) and use the navigation bar, clicking on conditions resulted in higher seed protein these links: management > variety testing levels than recent years. High protein is nor> other crops. mally associated with low yields, and vice Also on that page are variety trial results versa, but the relationship is not understood for 2018 and 2019, along with variety trial well and more research is needed. results for several other crops – dry edible In Box Butte County the average was beans, oats, proso millet, and sunflower 27.16 percent (range of 24.88 to 29.37); (2020 results will be available soon). VaCheyenne, 26.95 percent (range of 25.66 to riety trial data for earlier years is archived 29.01); and Perkins County, 29.06 percent on a separate page, which is linked from the (range 27.13 to 32.80). Multi-year average page with the current variety data set. Dry of seed protein content in Nebraska ranged bean variety trial results are expected to be from 22 percent to 26 percent. posted soon. Seed protein is expected to gain imporField pea varieties were provided by tance as a value-added trait, especially with six commercial seed companies: Meridian the food industry focusing on fractionated Seeds (six varieties), Legume Logic (three), pea protein in their products. Unlike wheat, Pulse USA (nine), ProGene Plant Research high-protein peas does not fetch a higher (six), Valesco Genetics (seven) and ND price yet at elevators, but a few buyers are Crop Improvement (two). All but three, willing to negotiate higher prices for higher which were green, were yellow field peas. protein in individual cases. U.S. pea proSome conclusions: ducers should expect to see standard levels Yield, protein levels and other data: for protein in the future. The Canadian ag Planting was completed within the noragency currently has set 24 percent as the mal planting range in early spring. In all minimum acceptable protein level. One of three locations, the moisture stress caused the research needs for the U.S. field pea by extreme heat and dry weather during the industry is identifying and adopting progrowing season resulted in lower yields, duction practices favorable to high protein plant height, seed weight, and seed size. levels. It also caused both flowering and maturSeed sources: ing to occur five to seven days earlier than Seven varieties of certified field pea seed average. However, seed protein levels were will be available in Nebraska for 2021, higher (more discussion on that below). including DS Admiral and AAC Carver The best yields were recorded in Box Butte from Meridian Seeds, SW Midas and Nette County; yields were significantly lower in 2010 from Pulse USA, and AAC Chrome, Cheyenne and Perkins counties, primarily AAC Profit and Spider from Valesco Genetdue to moisture stress. ics. Most of those will be available in the In Box Butte County the average yield Panhandle. For details refer to page 22 of was 1,550 pounds per acre with highest the Nebraska Certified Seed Association yield 1871 pounds by CDC Inca (Merid(NCSA) Seed Guide 2020-21 (http://www. ian Seeds). The top-yielding group also necrop.org/SEED%20BOOKS/2020Small. included Jetset, CDC Saffron, CDC Sprecpdf). trum, AAC Carver, all from Meridian Seeds; Several varieties popular in 2020 will not and Majestic, Durwood and Nette 2010, all be available in Nebraska, including Salafrom Pulse USA. Experimental lines from manca from Valesco Genetics, AAC Early ProGene Plant Research and ND Crop ImStar from Meridian Seeds, and Durwood provement also were in the high-yielding from Pulse USA. However, comparable or group. Two commonly grown varieties of better-performing varieties will be available Nebraska, including Salamanca (Valesco in Nebraska, such as Chrome, AAC Carver, Genetics) and SW Midas (Pulse USA), had AAC Profit, DS-Admiral, SW Midas, and lower yields. Spider. The latter three have yields that In Cheyenne County, yields were are moderate but steady from year to year poor due to severe moisture stress. The and have been grown in Nebraska fields 386-pound-per-acre average of all lines for seven to eight years. The Nebraska was about 25 percent of the 1,000 to 1,500 Crop Improvement Seed Book (URL) has pounds per acre produced most years. The complete list and contact information for 2020 Cheyenne County trial was not an certified seed dealers. average predictive trial. Test weight was Pea and lentil checkoff: unacceptable at 30 pounds per bushel, avThe Nebraska Legislature approved a erage seed weight was low (60 is normal), bill in July creating a checkoff program for and average plant height was 12 inches, Nebraska dry pea and lentil growers. As recompared to 24 to 28 inches in normal years. ported by Unicameral Update, the Nebraska Because of the severe moisture stress and Legislature’s official news source, LB803, possibly other compounding factors, the 2020 data from Cheyenne County has no CONTINUED ON PAGE C46
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introduced by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, creates the five-member Dry Pea and Lentil Commission, which may establish policies and programs related to the discovery, promotion and development of markets and industries for the utilization of dry peas, lentils, chickpeas or garbanzo beans, faba beans or lupins grown in Nebraska. It also may adopt an education and publicity program, make grants and enter into research contracts. The checkoff is expected to generate revenue that can be used to address Nebraska-specific production issues, such as ways to increase protein levels. Faculty and administration from UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) have worked with the industry on passage of the checkoff and following state approval met with several pea industry leaders to discuss how the university and pea growers can work together to benefit the pea industry. The checkoff will provide some revenue, but not at the same level as the state’s other existing commodity checkoffs in corn, soybeans and dry edible beans. Several field pea growers who worked on passage of the pea and lentil checkoff were Rol Rushman of Dalton, farmer and pea certified seed producer; Steve Tucker of Venango, farmer and certified pea seed producer; and Brian Jelinek of Alliance, a farmer and chickpea processor. Commission members will be appointed by the governor. Beginning July 1, 2021, a 1 percent excise tax will be imposed on the net market value of dry peas and lentils sold through commercial channels in the state. In Nebraska 34,000 acres of field peas were harvested in 2020, according to a survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Total production was 680,000 hundredweight. Harvested acres in 2016-19 were 52,000, 56,000, 49,000 and 29,000, respectively. USDA estimated the value of peas produced in Nebraska at $7.8 million in 2017, $9.4 million in 2018, and $7.3 million in 2019.
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A farmer married a woman who was forever correcting his use of words. One evening he told her he had a friend named Bill he wanted her to meet. “Don’t call him Bill,” she prompted, “call him William.” When the friend arrived the farmer said, “I’d like to tell you a tale.” “Not tale,” she interrupted. “Say anecdote.” That night the farmer asked his wife to put out the light. “Not put out,” she corrected. “Say extinguish.” Later in the night she awakened her husband to investigate a noise she had heard. “What is it?” she asked when he returned. “It was only a William goat,” he replied carefully, “which I took by its anecdote and extinguished.”
Research magazine highlights UW efforts
Using fruit flies to understand the molecular basis of human disease and examining the early calf microbiome to improve feed efficiency in cattle are among stories highlighted in the research magazine Reflections from the University of Wyoming. The magazine is available online at bit.ly/uw-reflections2020 and highlights research in the seven departments of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The magazine is published by the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station. Fruit flies and humans share similarities at the molecular level, said Todd Schoborg, who uses the biological similarity to learn how genes, cellular machines and cells work in fruit flies to understand how they work in humans. “A fly’s eye develops in much the same way our own eyes do, using the same set of genetic instructions, cellular machines, and cell types to make a highly complex organ,” said Schoborg, as assistant professor in the Department of Molecular biology. “In fact, the fly eye develops just fine using either its own eye gene or one from a mouse!” He added that the fruit fly also serves as an excellent model for understanding cancer. Schoborg’s article received the magazine’s first-place award for faculty. Hannah Cunningham-Hollinger’s research efforts target improving feed efficiency by programming the rumen microbiome in cattle. “We aim to better understand how the rumen microbiome changes as the offspring develops, how maternal factors influence the early colonization of the rumen and if any early interventions can affect host efficiency in maturity,” said Cunningham-Hollinger, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science. Other departments and research articles are: Agricultural and applied economics – Efforts to grow niche industries and boost Wyoming’s rural economies through first-grains Ecosystem science and management – Examining stakeholder-driven studies in the Thunder Basin of northeast Wyoming Family and consumer sciences – Teaching young adults healthy habits for happy relationships Plant sciences – Sunn hemp studies as a forage alternative to alfalfa Veterinary sciences – Efforts to develop improved brucellosis vaccines The magazine also features two student research projects. One examines the many facets of the prairie dog in the Thunder Basin and another looks at the possibility of growing specialty cut flowers for profit.
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##### The top 10 new year resolutions are usually to lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise more, stop smoking, stick to a budget, save money, get more organized, be more patient, find a better job and to just be a better person over all. ##### Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
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NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS
Starting at $6895 • 20-ft. • 22-ft. • 25-ft.
w/ 7000 lb. axles, 8000 lb. axles, 10,000 lb. axles
PRONGHORN UTILITY
New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7200 lb. New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............$11,695 axles, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..................................................................$13,395 New Circle D 24-ft. stock trailer, 8K axles, 14 ply tires, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package.............. $13,995 New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.....$12,695
LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS
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TURNOVER BALL
A hitch when you need it... A level bed when you don’t
NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS
5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft. Prices Range from $1425 - $2295
Diamond C 26-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..................................................$10,500
BOSS SNOW PLOWS
COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH
Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.
MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT • USED SEMI TRAILERS •
New Diamond C Car Haulers IN STOCK!
1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20ton equipment trailer....... $8500 1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch................$12,500 Kentucky 53-ft. van trailer, for storage ....................................... $7000 Kentucky 48-ft. van trailer .......................................................... $8000 1993 Kentucky 48-ft. van trailer .............................................. $12,500 1980 Kentucky 42-ft. van trailer, office in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other ................................................................................ $6000 2001 Belly Dump Pup 20-ft., roll-up tarp, aluminum wheels ....$9500 53-ft. van trailer, air ride suspension .......................................... $7500
1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail.. ..........................................$8500 Cat V100 forklift, gas, 10,000 lb. 18-ft. lift ...................................$8500 Champ forklift, gas, 6000 lb. 30-ft. lift .........................................$5500 Champ forklift, gas, 5000 lb. 21-ft. lift .........................................$8900
1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool boxes ....................$9595 2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse slant, walk-in tack compartment.......................... $6900
1997 Trailmobile w/1997 Trailmobile pup................$14,500/pair
Diamond C 12-ft. x 83” ATV trailer, excellent shape............$2100
John Deere 210C skip loader w/ 14-ft. snow pusher ......................$3900 hydraulic Gannon box scraper...... 8-ft. skid steer snow pusher ........$1900 ...........................................$5995
Large Trailer Parts Inventory
Haulmark 6-ft. x 10-ft........$1900 (2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers................$6995 & $8995
Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! . ....................................... $6500 Wilray 20-ft. with dovetail..$2500
4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats - $65 ea.
2016 Diamond C 12-ft. x 77”....$1800
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