JANUARY 2024
Vol. XXIV No. 12 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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South-Central Winter Ag Tour
Montana State University Extension agents in Yellowstone, Musselshell-Golden Valley, Carbon, Big Horn, and Stillwater Counties have teamed up to present the South-Central Winter Ag Tour. The workshops will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1 featuring presentations in Lavina, Columbus, Joliet, Hardin, and Huntley. Participants are encouraged to attend the workshop that best fits their schedule. Speakers include Dr. Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Lee Schmelzer, MSU Associate Specialist, Noelle Orloff, Research Associate at MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab. The presentations will cover topics such as winter-feeding cattle, annual grass identification and management, and risk management. Times and locations of the workshop series are as follows: Lavina- January 30, 4:30 pm at Lavina Senior Center, 117 Main Street Hardin- January 31, 9:00 am at Big Horn County Fairgrounds, 118 Sawyer Loop Huntley- January 31, 1:30 pm at Huntley Project Museum, 770 Railroad Hwy Columbus- February 1, 8:30 am at Stillwater County Civic CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Center, 16 Sheep Dip Rd
Celebrating 25 years of service with Conservation Districts across the state of Montana and here in Pondera County, thank you Jack Judisch, for your hard work, dedication, and time committed to local, comon-sense conservation. Photo courtesy of Pondera County Conservation District.
PRODUCTION SALES
2024 Nebraska Soil Health Conferences
Jan 12, Diamond Bar S Simmental & SimAngus, Great Falls MT.................. A2 Jan 26, Flesch Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shelby MT........................A4 - A5 Feb 2, Baumgarten Cattle Co Hereford and Angus, Belfield ND.................... A6 Feb 3, Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, AB CANADA........................... A3 Feb 5, Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross, Lewistown MT.......................... A9 Feb 6, Little Bitterroot Ranch Simmental & SimAngus, Ramsey MT......... A10 Feb 7, Begger’s Diamond V Simmental & Angus, Wibaux MT..................... A11 Feb 12, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT..................................... A11 Feb 12, Big Sky Salers, Dickinson ND............................................................ A6 Feb 19, Bulls of the Big Sky Simmental, Angus, SimAngus, Billings MT.... A13 Feb 24, Sparks Herefords, Plevna MT.......................................................... A29 Feb 27, Connelly Angus, Valier MT............................................................... A15 Mar 1, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville MT................................... A17 Mar 2, 3C Cattle, Black Angus, Stevensville MT.......................................... A19 Mar 2, Redland Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Hysham MT................................... A20 Mar 4, Clear Creek Angus & Weaver Herefords, Chinook MT...................... A21 Mar 4, Hill’s Ranch Simmentals, Stanford MT............................................. A23 Mar 5, Apex Angus, Valier MT....................................................................... A25 Mar 11, Holden Herefords, Valier MT........................................................... A29 Mar 11, Veseth Cattle Co., Red Angus, Glasgow MT.................................... A27 Mar 14, Fritz Red Angus, Brady MT.............................................................. A31 Mar 18, Whistling Winds Angus, Inc, Hingham MT...................................... A33
One-day cow-calf college
The 2024 Cow-Calf College, offered by Nebraska Extension, gives producers a chance to learn about cow and calf health from some of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s veterinarians and researchers. Topics will range from newborn calf health to pinkeye, scours, causes of bovine abortion, and when to call the vet. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (CST) at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center (GPVEC), near Clay Center, Nebraska, with an optional tour of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center to follow, weather permitting. Dr. Matt Hille, assistant professor and diagnostic pathologist at the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center, will kick off the program with a discussion of management of infectious disease from birth to weaning. During the provided lunch Dr. Brian Vander Ley, associate professor and assistant director of GPVEC, will give an overview of the work they are doing at GPVEC. The afternoon will include three sessions. Hille will address bovine abortion causes and how and when to use the diagnostic tools available to producers. Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, livestock systems educator with Nebraska Extension, will talk about neonatal calf care. Dr. Becky Funk, animal health and CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
The 2024 Soil Health Conferences aim to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Nebraska agricultural community. Attendees can expect: Research presentations: Leading experts and researchers will present the latest findings and advancements in soil health, shedding light on cutting-edge practices and technologies. Farmers and Industry panels: Engage in discussions with experienced farmers and industry leaders, gaining insights into realworld challenges and success stories in soil health management. Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow producers, UNL researchers, extension personnel and industry partners. Build valuable relationships that can contribute to the growth of your farm and Ag business. Exhibition area: Explore a dedicated exhibition showcasing products, services and technologies that promote soil health and sustainable farming practices. Join us in one or both of our Soil Health Conferences to learn about innovative soil health and cover crop practices from farmers, researchers and industry representatives.
PRIVATE TREATY
Browning Angus, Fallon MT..................................... A26 Double Bit Ranch, Libby, MT..................................... A29 JK Ranches, Huson MT............................................... A2 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT................... A29 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek MT.......................... A29 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A29
Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. West Point Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Ave., West Point, Nebraska Central Nebraska Soil Health Conference Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S Baltimore Ave., Hastings, Nebraska Registration and more details can be found here. Important: Both conferences provide certified crop advisors with continuing education units (CEUs). These are sponsored events, and registration is required. Capacity will be limited, so make sure you and your team register soon. We hope you can join us! For more information, contact Carolina Córdova, Ph.D., UNL Soil Health Team lead, assistant professor and statewide soil health specialist, or Katja Koehler-Cole, UNL Soil Health Team Lead, statewide soil health extension educator.
AUCTIONS
Feb 4, RLP Auctions, Cowboy Collectible, Hamilton MT. ................................................................................. A8
OTHER DATED EVENTS
Jan 27, Next Generation Conference, Shelby MT...... A2 Feb 9 - 10, G.A.T.E Trade Show, Glendive MT............. A7
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