Traders Dispatch - June 2020

JUNE 2020

Vol. XXI No. 5 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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

Take steps now to prepare for Coronavirus assistance Montana FSA In April, USDA announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide direct support based on losses for agriculture producers where prices and market supply chains have been significantly impacted and will assist eligible producers facing additional adjustment and marketing costs resulting from lost demand and shortterm oversupply for the 2020 marketing year caused by COVID-19.

CFAP will provide assistance to most farms that have experienced at least a five percent loss and will be available to farms regardless of size. We are still working on the final details of the actual payment rates and those details will be determined and included as part of the rulemaking process.

Once the rule making process is complete, the application period will be open and subject to the eligibility and payment limit criteria described in the rule.

As part of applying for the program, you’ll need to contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to schedule an appointment. Your local FSA staff will work with you to apply for the program, and through forms asking for this type of information: • Contact • Personal, including your Tax Identification Number • Farming operating structure •Adjusted Gross Income to ensure eligibility • Direct deposit to enable payment Please do not send any personal information to USDA without first initiating contact through a phone call. We take your privacy and security of your information very seriously.

If you are an existing customer, this information is likely on file at your local Service Center.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

June 11, Dakota Auctioneers, Multi-Party Farm Equipment, Leeds ND...........A6 June 13, RK Statewide Auction, Skedsvold Estate Farm, Sidney MT..............A9 June 13, Logan Auction Service, Inc, Consignment, Clyde Park MT...............A2 June 1 - 16, Musser Bros. Auctions & Real Estate, Cole Retirement, Online..A5 June 1 - 17, Big Iron Auctions, Bank of Lovell, Online......................................A4 June 1 - 20, Ophus Auction Co., Fergus County & Lewistown Airport, Online... ............................................................................................................................A12 June 20, GSI Auction Service, Matuska Retirement, Glasgow MT.................A15 June 20, Mills Auction Service, Amish School, Ashland MT..........................A14 June 1 - 23, Musser Bros. Auctions & Real Estate, N&J Farms, Online.........A11 June 3 - 24, Big Iron Auctions, Kobbe Construction, Online..........................A10 June 25, Flying D Auction, Taft Estate, Devon MT............................................A17 June 1 - 25, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Geyser Presbyterian Church, Online.......................................................................................................................A7 June 1 - 25, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Gilkey Land in Hobson, Online....A7 June 1 - 25, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Taildragger Farms, Online.............A3 June 27 , RK Statewide Auction, Richland County & Consignment, Sidney MT. ............................................................................................................................A21 June 27 , Bobby Mayes, Engines & Tractors, Paradise MT..............................A38 June 1 - 27, Ophus Auction Co., Morkrid Farms, Online.................................A13 June 1 - July 1, Shobe Auction & Real Estate, Bohemian Corner Land, Online. ..............................................................................................................................A3 July 1 - 24, Fritz Auction, Consignment, Online...............................................A19

It’s a good thing this country has some “country lovin farmers” to keep on “keepin on” and planting crops to feed all of us in this free country. This local farmer is proud to fly “Old Glory” while putting seed in the ground,

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana

By Jim Berg, Phil Bruckner, Patrick Carr, Chengci Chen, Jed Eberly, Ken Kephart, Calla Kowatch-Carlson, Peggy Lamb, Kyla McNamara, John Miller, Gautum Pradhan, Meredith Ramsey, Treavor Schafer, Amanda Shine, Valerie Smith, Jessica Torrion, Cameron Wahlstrom, Doug Holen, Deanna Nash, Ron Ramsfield, and Heather Unverzagt Introduction Locations The agronomic characteristics of winHard winter wheats were planted at 8 ter wheat varieties recently developed or Montana and 1 North Dakota location (Fig. evaluated by the Montana Agricultural 1) including Carter/Ft. Benton, Conrad and Experiment Station are compared in this Havre in the North Central district, Mocpublication with other varieties grown in casin in the Central district, Huntley in the the state. A brief description of each variSouthern district, Sidney and Williston, ND ety is given which may include a variety’s representing the Northeast district, Kalispell particular advantages or disadvantages. in the Northwest and Bozeman in the SouthThe information was extracted from the west districts of the state.

Intrastate Winter Wheat Nursery. This data Entries is prepared by research personnel of the Names of commercially available varietMontana Agricultural Experiment Station. ies and experimental lines evaluated in 2018 Where available, up to four years of yield are listed with their origins, experimental data are shown for the varieties. In some designation, release year, and pedigrees in years data are not available because of hail, Table 2 for the hard winter wheats. Fortywinter-kill, or other unavoidable causes. nine hard wheats are included in this sumVariety Testing Procedures mary comprising 31 varieties (16 public and 15 private) and 18 experimental lines CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

PRIVATE TREATY

Fruit production webinar

A webinar series event hosted by MSU Yellowstone County Extension, Ripening Eastern Montana: The ABCs of Fruit Production, will be broadcasted live each Thursday evening in June at 5:30 PM. The series of webinars is targeted towards those interested in growing berries, apples, grapes, and other fruits in Eastern Montana.

There will also be an optional tour of F Bar 3 Vineyard near Laurel on June 13 at 10:00 AM. The tour will be a great opportunity to gather ideas for your plans and to get one-on-one time with an experienced grower. You must RSVP to 406-256-2828 by June 12, so that the tour can be CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

Fig. 1. Test Locations for Montana winter wheat performance tests in 2019.

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT.............................. A29 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT.................................. A29 Maloney Angus & Simmental, Turner MT..................... A2 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT....................................... A29 Peterson Angus, Drummond MT................................ A19 Rimrock Cattle Co, Kevin MT...................................... A16

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ALL I WANT IS MELTON ALFALFA! MSU Bozeman’s latest Certified Alfalfa Seed Release Other varieties available

Ernie Johnson 406-357-4182 or cell: 262-3081

Maloney Angus & Simmental Turner, Montana

Registered Angus bulls for sale Private Treaty /2 and 3/4 brothers available High Growth Easy Calving Maternal Function Phone (406) 654-7115 1

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Take steps now to prepare for Coronavirus assistance CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

What Can You Do Now? While the application process has not started, you can start gathering/understanding your farm’s recent sales and inventory.

FSA has streamlined the signup process to not require an acreage report at the time of application and a USDA farm number may not be immediately needed.

How Will USDA Accept Applications?

USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only. Once the application period opens, please call your FSA county office to schedule an appointment.

Our staff is working with our agricultural producers by phone and using email, fax, mail, and online tools like Box to accept applications.

Information on CFAP can be found at farmers.gov/CFAP

Fruit production webinar CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Equipment, Trucks/Pickups/Cars/Related, Trailers & Wagons, Saddles/Tack/Horse Related, Cattle Related, Shop/Tools, Lawn/Garden/Home, Irrigation, Tanks, Outdoors, Other.

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organized while considering COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines.

The presentation details are as follows: • June 4 at 5:30 PM – “Establishing Fruit Orchards in Montana” – Katrina Mendrey, MSU Western Agricultural Research Center. Join URL: https://montana.webex.com/ montana/j.php?MTID=mbf223a2e29ff4fee7f3bee588ea6 703d • June 11 at 5:30 PM – “Getting our Hands Dirty in the Details of Caring for Fruit Plantings” – Zach Miller, MSU Western Agricultural Research Center. Join URL: https:// montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m606f942d17 b1e0df3268e24373a80513 • June 18 at 5:30 PM – “The CREC Fruit Project: Joys and Obstacles in Eastern-Central North Dakota” – Kathy Wiederholt, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.

Join URL: https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MT ID=m0892963230bf63508fd7d9eab8515476 • June 25 at 5:30 PM – “Growing Fruit in Eastern Montana: Here’s What to Know and How to Start” – Bob Thaden, Tongue River Winery, Miles City. Join URL: https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m24e8a85830865 df10a4dc5223432f385 For direct links to the webinars, visit the MSU Yellowstone County Extension website at http://yellowstone.msuextension.org/agriculture/index.html or follow the Facebook page, MSU Extension – Yellowstone County Agriculture. If you have any questions or need assistance with the remote broadcast, contact Callie Cooley at 406-256-2828 or callie. cooley@montana.edu. ##### Dear God...I have sinned, but let me tell you who’s to blame.

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TAILDRAGGER FARMS, INC.

Auction Ends

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 G 1:00 p.m. mdt

Owners: Chet & Leesha Wolery, Turner, MT (Chet: 406-390-3582)

Location: Equipment located at Hogeland, MT (26 miles north of Harlem).

Driving directions: From Harlem, go north 5 miles on Hwy. 241, then north 21 miles on Hwy. 338. Equipment is located east of Hogeland grain elevators.

E-Z Trail 710

2008 Kenworth T-800 & 2016 Load Line

HARVEST EQUIPMENT John Deere 9760 STS Bullet Rotor combine, 1867 rotor hrs., 2628 engine hrs., 340 hp (373 hp power boost with unloading auger), Contour Master hyd. header control, Green Star ready, PowerCast tail board, vari-speed feeder housing, moisture & yield sensors, in-hopper ag camera ready, 20.8/42 front rubber new in 2016, 600/65 rear rubber, 21’ unloading auger. This combine is in excellent condition. Work orders/history on file at auction office.

S#H09760S716333 Honey Bee SP36 draper header, 36’, 6070 series JD adapter, hyd. fore and aft controller, pea auger, 6-bat reel, all 3 draper canvases-1 year/season old, pickup fingers-2 years/seasons old, w/transport. Work orders/history on file at auction office. S#36GB091889 E-Z Trail 710 grain cart, 710 bu. capacity, hyd. or pto drive (1000 rpm), s#D02105 Farm King 10” x 60’ pto auger, hyd. swing-away hopper

2008 Case IH 535 Quad Trac John Deere 9760 STS Farm King, 60 ft Flexicoil 820 60’ toolbar w/mtd harrows (new 18” 2016 Load Line pup hopper trailer, 20’ x 60”h box, TRACTOR teeth), knock-on shovels, auto depth adjust, Honey 102”w, 11R24.5 rubber, 20’ tongue, ag hopper, roll 2008 Case IH 535 Quad Trac, 535 hp, 4680 hrs., Bee dead rod, new wheel bearings in 2017, new tarp, ladder front and rear, inside stirrups, hauls Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel, 16 spd power shift, 5 turnbuckle bearings. Excellent condition!

505 bushel hyd., 76 gpm hyd. pump, AFS Pro 600 w/ 372 GPS Misc. FlexiCoil meter rolls 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup, 6.6L Duramax, controller, air ride cab, 30” Soucy tracks w/warran- Bourgaultt style knock-on spikes, 60+/-, slightly used 4x4, auto, SLE, crew cab, bucket seats, AM/FM/ ty, new tracks installed @ 3545 hrs. Exceptionally CD, dual climate control, power windows & locks, TRUCK, PICKUPS, TRAILERS & TANKS clean tractor that has had ag use only. Ready to go!

235,841 mi., new 10-ply tires. Good, clean runner!

Work orders/history on file at auction office.

2008 Kenworth T-800 tandem grain truck, 475 hp. 1991 Ford F350 service pickup, 460 gas, 2 wd, 5 spd.

Cat C-15 Acert engine, Load Line 21’ 6” x 64”h manual, 2000# crane, 14’ arm, engine drive 3-stage AIR DRILL & TILLAGE box, 96”w, 2-way hoist w/Brehon controller, handair compressor, bench vise, outrigger jacks 2010 Bourgault 5710 air drill, 74’ x 12”, paired rows, held remote, 988,522 total miles (26,930.1 hrs), Cat 2013 Wilray 20’ gn flatbed trailer with Wilray 660 Atom Jet boot points w/ 4” spread, pneumatic series engine overhaul at 702,033 miles, rebuilt trans. at gal. self-contained fuel tank, DOT 406 compliant H packers, Agtron blockage monitor, Series II mid817,666 miles, emissions apparatus removed, 12’ (incl. AvGas use), Fill-Rite 12V pump (25 gpm), 2 – row banders, set up for Flexicoil cart, easy transispread-on push axle, Fuller 13 spd. trans., 3.36 rear BC 31 solar powered batteries (new) tion back to Bourgault cart-parts included, can be ends, 284” WB, saddle fuel tanks (150 gal & 70 gal), Water trailer, 5000 gallon, pintle hitch, originally a reduced to a 48’ w/o wings. Excellent condition! near new brakes & drums on drive axles, hauls 540 fuel pup, no title Flexicoil 4350 air seed TBT cart, 3 compartments, bushel, 24” Low Pro 285/75R24 rubber, roll tarp, Magnetek aeration fan, 3/4 hp 10” fill auger, mechanical drive, new computer total truck and pup GVW 97,000#. Clean and as Flex hose, 260 ft. installed by Zerbe Bros., new fan bearings, pintle loaded as you’ll find one! Work orders/history on file Tow rope, 4’, 50’, 260k lbs, w/ 3 clevises hitch at auction office.

(4) Kapsen 11R22.5 16PR tires, brand new

2010 Bourgaultt 5710, 74 ft

408 W Main - Lewistown, MT

Flexicoil 820, 60 ft

Flexicoil 4350

Honey Bee SP36, 36 ft

2013 Wilray, 20 ft

www.ShobeAuction.com • 406-538-5125

Bohemian Corner

LAND AUCTION Timed Online-Only Auction Ends Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m.

450± acres of farm & ranch land, 7 miles east of Roy, MT on US 191

Offered in 3 parcels near the Missouri Breaks and CMR National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Fergus County, Montana.

Bohemian corner is located 7 miles east of Roy, MT, joining central Montana to the ‘Hi-Line’ of the state with the intersection of US Highway 191 and State Highway 19 (an extension of US 87 from Billings to Grass Range). The Missouri Breaks area is renowned for its grassy plains and diverse terrain, providing forage and natural shelter for livestock and wildlife, and many recreational opportunities.

These three individual parcels are located on three sides of Bohemian Corner. Tract 1, located east of the highway, is the original homesite and includes two shelter belts, several outbuildings, and nearly 1/3 mile of Box Elder Creek frontage. Tract 2, located northwest of the corner, offers a small amount of creek frontage and an operational well. The largest parcel, Tract 3, is located southwest of the corner and is a viable hay base with a recent stand of alfalfa.

72± Acres G Starting Bid: $35,000

Tract 2

US Highway 191

To Malta 90 miles

• Includes approximately 300 feet of Box Elder Creek frontage • Approximately 53 tillable acres, remainder grazing. Currently in alfalfa/grass hay, recent stand.

• Highway access. No covenants. Electrical service available at highway.

• Legal Description: S05, T18 N, R23 E, LOT 1, SE4NE4 LESS SE4SE4SE4NE4, LESS HIGHWAY

Tract 1

To Lewistown 42 miles US Highway 191

Tract 3

227± Acres G Starting Bid: $105,000

• Includes small seasonal reservoir on west edge of tract and some boundary fencing over a gentle rolling terrain. A 5 ft. culvert under MT Hwy 19 provides access for small livestock between Tract 3 and Tract 1.

• Approximately 175 tillable acres, remainder grazing. This parcel is currently in alfalfa/grass hay, recent stand.

• Highway access. No covenants. Electrical service available at highway.

• Legal Description: S05, T18 N, R23 E, E2SW4, SE4 LESS COS#1087, LESS HIGHWAY

Valentine Road

19

To Billings 111 miles PROPERTY WILL SELL ABSOLUTE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER at or above the respective starting bids.

154± Acres G Starting Bid: $70,000

• Includes nearly 1/3 mile of Box Elder Creek frontage, 6± acres of improved hay ground, original homestead site and two wells (not currently operating). A boundary fence surrounds this parcel and a 5 ft. culvert is in place under Highway 19, allowing small livestock access between Tracts 1 and 3. With the exception of the hay acres on the creek bottom, the property is presently in native grass.

• Box Elder Creek is a seasonal creek fed from mountain runoff and rainfall.

• Outbuildings include several pole sheds, two grain bins, and several other small structures.

• Highway access. No covenants. Electrical service available at highway.

• Legal Description: S04, T18 N, R23 E, S2NW4, N2SW4, LESS HIGHWAY Full Terms Avaialble Online. • Owners: Larry Kalina & Colene Roberts

408 W Main • Lewistown, MT • www.ShobeAuction.com

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EQUIPMENT FOR PARTS FOR SALE International 915 combine for parts - bad motor.

New Holland 907 hay swather for parts left planetary bad.

Phone (406) 279-3494 or 279-3657

COMBINE FOR SALE

New Holland TR96

4000 engine hours. 3208 CAT turbo. MAV Redekop chopper (chop & spread chaff & straw) easy to windrow. 300 bushel grain tank with a CRARY big top. Ag Leader yield & moisture monitor (create color zone maps). Feeder reverser. Very nice and well maintained combine. Always shedded. Comes with 2 headers a NH 971 30-ft header with pickup reel and a NH 970 13-ft pickup with a Rake-up attachment!.............$26,900 Call or text 406-788-5616 • Conrad, MT

Specializing in hopper, flatbed and stepdeck, freight including hay and machinery.

Local and out of state, fully licensed and insured.

Marty Cunningham Matthew Goldman 406.212.5843 406.380.0857 (leave message) 406.567.2313 3367 Tesarek Road, Coffee Creek, MT 59424

– – FOR SALE – –

HAY in large round bales.

2009 48-ft. stepdeck, great condition.

Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

(15 public and 3 private). Numbered entries preceded by a state designation [e.g.

MT1642 (Montana) or private company, ASC107, (All Star Seeds)] are experimental lines provided by the breeder.

Experimental Design and Seeding Methods The Intrastate Winter Wheat Test consists of a 49 entry test with 3 replicates.

These tests are planted as 7x7 lattices or a randomized complete block design at each location. Plot size varied by location, from 35 ft2 at Conrad to 60 ft2 at Havre. Row number varies: Bozeman and Havre are 3-row,Conrad, Huntley, Carter, and Sidney are 4-row, Moccasin (5-row), Kalispell (7row), and Williston (8-row) Row spacing at all locations was on 1 ft. centers, except at Williston and Kalispell (6” centers). All plots were seeded at 1 million seeds/acre,

Test Weight Test weights (pounds per bushel) were obtained for each plot by using Dickey-John Grain Analysis Computer (GAC) at some locations. Other locations use a Seedburo test weight apparatus. In this case, a sample is dropped through a funnel at a given height into a quart brass bucket, excess grain is removed by a flat stick then weighed on a gram scale, and grams per quart are converted into pounds per bushels.

Heading Date Heading date is taken when 50% of the heads in a plot were extended above the flag leaf collar. Heading dates are recorded both in ordinal date (number of days from January 1) and the actual calendar date.

Plant Height Plant height was measured, in inches, from the soil surface to the top of the head, excluding the awns.

Grain Protein Grain protein is sampled from a composite of all 3 replicated plots at each location. It is determined as a % by NIR (near infrared reflectance) on the Infratec whole grain analyzer. Samples are adjusted to a

except at Kalispell (1.25 million) and Williston (1.17 million seeds/acre). Information on previous crop, planting date, fertilizer use and harvest date is available in Table 1.

All seed, for each nursery, was treated with Cruiser Maxx Cereals seed treatment, at recommended rates, before planting.

Description of Data Collected Yield All rows of each plot were trimmed and measured and harvested using an experimental plot combine.

Grain yields are reported in bushels per acre based on a 60 pound standard bushel weight. In addition to yields obtained in 2018, data is provided for two (2017-2018), three (2016-2018) and four (2015-2018) year averages for hard wheat entries tested during previous cropping seasons

12% moisture basis.

Winter Survival Percent winter survival is estimated for each plot after initial spring green-up at locations where significant winter injury occurred. There was differential winter-kill at Sidney, resulting in winter survival ranging from 1-37% (average = 15%, on June 3 and at Williston (average = 76%, range = 39-87%), in 2019.

Table 12 contains information on % winter survival and associated yield in winterkill environments from 2015 to 2019. The data summarizes 5 tests in which significant winter-kill occurred (test average for winter survival was less than 90%). All sites with winter-kill were in District 6 (Sidney and Williston) which are the most severe location for winter wheat survival of our testing locations.

Wheat Stem Sawfly Wheat stem sawfly (WSS) is a persistent and economic problem for wheat growers in Montana. Currently, Montana wheat acreage infested by WSS is primarily in the north central (District 5), central (District 4) CONTINUED ON PAGE A6

Virtual Cross Border Classic a success

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We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

By Adriane Good, MSU Extension Pondera County Last year, the inaugural Cross Border Classic Horse and Livestock Judging Contest was hosted by MSU Extension in Pondera and Toole Counties with great success. This year, because we couldn’t meet in person, the contest was held virtually the week of May 11. Twenty-two 4-H members from across Montana and Alberta competed in the online contest. Montana counties represented were Broadwater, Dawson, Garfield, Judith Basin, Pondera, Powell, Richland, and Toole. Alberta 4-H districts represented were Hanna, Lethbridge, Newell, Vermilion River, and Willow Creek.

The members were welcomed with a Zoom meeting on the evening of the 11 and were given instructions on how to complete the contest. That night, and every night until May 15, the members received a link for a video class of goats, swine, sheep, beef heifers, or horses and were asked to judge the classes and having their placings and reasons turned in within 24 hours. Official judges who gave the official placings for the classes and marked the members reasons were Makae Nack (Fort Benton) Travis Standley (Fort Shaw) Jay Good (Brooks, Alberta), Katie Emerson (Valier), and Cole Ratzburg (Sunburst).

After a long week of judging, all the placings and reasons scored were tallied and the winners announced. The top three members in the junior (8-13 years old) and senior (14 years and up) divisions received gift cards to their respective national 4-H store. In the junior division, 3rd place was Delaney Clark (Toole County), 2nd place was Dylan Clark (Toole County), and 1st place, with a total score of 348 out of a possible 400, was Cassidy Flynn from Broadwater County. In the senior division, 3rd place was Kelty Raciborski (Dawson County), 2nd place was Sadie Wauters (Lethbridge District), 1st place, with a total score of 354, was Lydia Vermulm from Pondera County.

All the competing members did an excellent job with their reasons and placings, and we hope to be back in Shelby for an in-person contest next year!

TIMED ONLINE ONLY

John & Gloria Cole Retirement St. Xavier, MT

2020

ENDS: TUESDAY, JUNE 16 | 7:00PM

TRACTORS

IRRIGATION & LIVESTOCK EQT

TRACTOR & TRUCK ATTCH

HARVESTING EQT DIRT WORKING EQT

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

John & Gloria Cole (406) 666-2246 or (406) 665-7066 INSPECTIONS: Monday, June 15, 11AM-2PM Or contact John (available most days)

For more info, hundreds of photos & bidding registration, visit our website ……

Billings, MT (406) 652-2266

Trader’s Dispatch June 2020 — Page A6

RYDELLE ENTERPRISES LLC 406-288-3883 80,000 bushel storage at Choteau, MT

Marion L. Jones 406-544-4766, cell

• Sale and erection of Brock grain storage • Sale and erection of grain legs, conveyors, and towers

by Brock • Complete millwright and concrete service • Projects completed in Montana, Idaho and Washington

LARGE SPRING MULTI-PARTY FARM EQUIPMENT

Thursday, June 11th, 2020 – 9:30 am Location: Leeds, ND – 1 mile west of Leeds, ND on the south side of Hwy 2 COME PREPARED TO BUY AT TWO RINGS – Lunch will be served!

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Each year, this has been a huge auction that always features an outstanding line of wellkept equipment. If you are looking for a specific piece, be sure to look this entire list over carefully, as equipment is categorized by owner rather than by type of equipment.

Additional note: This is a partial list. New consignments are arriving daily.

INTERNET BIDDING: This auction will feature live internet bidding.

For live bidding the day of the auction, go to www.proxibid.com Pre-registration is required prior to auction day. Internet bidding starts at 10:30 am

PARTIAL LIST, EQUIPMENT CONSIGNED DAILY

12. Kruger Case

44. Elshaug semi

20. Mueller truck

SOME AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

- 2011 John Deere 326 skid steer w/ buckets, 650 hrs. 10. Lynn Arnold, Esmond ND – 701-381-0285 - Bourgault 72’ heavy harrow - 10. Lynn Arnold - Case IH 3594 FWA, 7255 hrs., 3 pt., 24 sp. powershift, $7686 main at 7120 hrs. -12. Tim Krueger, Egeland ND – 701-230-1821 - Case 930 Comfort King, 5754 hrs., 4 sp., new tires -12. Tim Krueger - Case 900 diesel, 7768 hrs., 6 sp., new tires -12. Tim Krueger - 1977 John Deere 4630 tractor, 8000 hrs., 725 JD loader -13. Anthony Zimbelman, Granville ND – 701-260-1239 - 1977 John Deere 4630 tractor, 12,000 hrs., 158 JD loader -13. Anthony Zimbelman - 2002 John Deere 4895 w/16’ 895 power reverser head, 4000 hrs. -13. Anthony Zimbelman - 1998 Massey Ferguson 6270 MFD tractor, PTO, 3 pt., 6000 hrs. -14. Brian Johnson, Dunseith ND – 701-263-1815 - 2005 Summers 110’ hi wheel sprayer, 1500 gal. - 16.

Paul Berntson, Adams ND – 701-331-1614 - Wilrich 3400 45’ heavy duty field cultivator - 16. Paul Berntson - John Deere 4850 FWD tractor, 11,540 hrs., 3 pt. - 17.

Greg Graber, Wolford ND – 701-583-2271 - 1975 Chevy C65 single axle truck, 366 Big Block, 47,350 original miles - 17. Greg Graber - 2014 Load Trail 26’ flatbed tri-axle, 4’ beaver tail -19.

Jake Hegland, Oberon ND – 701-793-1818 - 1970 Chevy C60 tag tandem truck, 427, 92,000 miles - 20. Kevin Mueller, Munich ND – 701-370-9022 - Summers Ultimate 80’ sprayer, 1000 gal. -23. Mike Geisen, Bisbee ND – 701-739-9495 - 2000 Brandt Contour Commander 7000 70’ harrow -24. Jeff Teubner, Cando ND – 701-303-0104 - 1990 Kenworth T40, 367,352 miles, 9 sp., Cummins TA10, 270hp -25. Northern Plains, Carrington ND – 701-427-6013

- 1995 Case IH Maxim 5240 MFD tractor, 100 hp, 520 loader -26. Bruce Overby, Binford ND – 701-797-7979 - 2014 International ProStar day cab semi, 450 hp, 10 sp. -27. Philip Hearn, Mylo ND – 701-550-9632 - 1978 IHC 1700 hyd. tandem truck, twin hoist -28. Robert Blegen, Churchs Ferry ND – 701-351-0170 - Gates 40’ coulter disk, sidewinder blades, no harrows or baskets -30. Andrew Porsborg/Gooseneck Imp., Minot ND – 701-852-4667 - Case IH RBX563 baler, twine, 1000 PTO, hydraulic pickup -30. Andrew Porsborg - Massey Ferguson 2856A Megawide baler, twine, wrap, 1000 PTO, hyd. lift, auto cycle -30. Andrew Porsborg - Hardi Commander hi-wheel sprayer -31. Al Edwards, Bisbee ND – 701-656-3602 - Gates 70’ heavy harrow, hyd. down pressure -32.

Craig Schommer, Munich ND – 7041-371-1284 - John Deere 8850 4WD tractor, PTO, 4 hydraulics, JD V8, -36. Tom Good, Rolla ND – 701-477-6955 or 550-9259 - 1992 Dodge 3500 dually w/ flatbed, Cummins 5 sp.

-38. Greg Marks, Kramer ND – 701-871-0400 - (2) Xerxes 10,000 gallon double wall fiberglass fuel tanks w/ commercial pumps -42. Steve Jorgenson, Leeds ND – 701-740-3701 - (2) US Steel 8000 gallon. steel round fuel tanks -42.

Steve Jorgenson - Case 1370 tractor, 2WD, PTO, 2 hydraulics. -43. Robert Sellend, Leeds ND – 701-230-1992 - 1996 International 9400I semi - 44. Tanner Elshaug, Penn ND – 701-350-0022 - 1998-99 John Deere 9610 combine, 4102 engine hrs., 2928 separator hrs. - 44. Tanner Elshaug - Amoco 2000 gallon fuel truck, good shape -45. Roger Kenner, Leeds ND – 701-351-3818

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Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4

and south central (District 3) cropping districts. Host plant resistance in the form of stem solidness has been effective in reducing sawfly losses in both spring and winter wheat.

Current solid-stemmed winter wheat varieties include: Judee, (released in 2011), Bearpaw (2011), Warhorse (2013), Loma (2016), Bobcat (2019) and StandClear CLP (2019).

Table 13 contains information on yield and % sawfly cutting at 19 testing locations where sawfly pressure was present during the years 2015-2019. The data is from Carter (13 miles west of Ft. Benton), Choteau, Conrad, Fly Creek (about 25 east-southeast of Huntley), Havre, Loma (15 miles northeast of Ft. Benton), Shelby/Devon area, and The Knees (35 miles east-southeast of Conrad). Solidness scores (rated on a 5-25 scale) are shown for solid and semi-solid varieties in Table 15.

Coleoptile Length Coleoptile length evaluation is performed in Bozeman under controlled (growth chamber) conditions. Twenty-five seeds per variety were planted in wetted vermiculite. After 15 days the coleoptile (sheath covering the emerging shoot that helps penetration to the soil surface) is measured. This test is replicated 3 times for each variety. Results from previous years are reported in Table 15. Long coleoptiles are generally longer than 3.5 inches, medium from 2.7-3.5 in, and short are under 2.7 in. Care should be taken not to plant short coleoptile varieties too deep.

Other Agronomic Characters Table 15 contains information on grain maturity, chaff color, relative winter survival and straw strength for the hard wheat varieties listed in this publication.

Cereal Quality Milling and baking characteristics for varieties are presented in Table 15. They are rated for each variety on a 1-5 scale (5 = superior). A quantitative polyphenol oxidase (PPO) has been determined for varieties since the 2006 mill and bake evaluation. These varieties are reported in Table 15 as low to high. A lower value is associated with better Asian noodle quality.

Disease Reactions Disease reactions for hard red wheat varieties are listed in Table 15. There is information on dwarf smut, stripe rust, stem rust and leaf rust.

Statistical Analyses and Interpretation The data collected at each winter wheat location was analyzed as a three-replication lattice or randomized complete block design. Least significant difference at the 0.05 probability level (LSD, p = 0.05) and coefficients of variation (CV) were calculated from analysis of variance at each location. The LSD is used to compare the performance of two specific varieties at a time. If the difference between two varieties exceeds the LSD this is interpreted as a true difference, because a difference between two varieties this large will only occur 5% of the time due to chance.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A10

20+ updated yard and garden MontGuides

MSU Extension For people seeking updated information on caring for a Montana yard and garden, details on backyard landscaping and lawn care, and growing perennials, fruits and vegetables, many free fact sheets are available from Montana State University Extension.

MSU Extension has revised and updated more than 20 yard and garden fact sheets, called MontGuides, in time for the spring growing season. The publications were updated

by Cheryl Moore-Gough, MSU Extension horticulture specialist, and other topic experts.

“Information presented by MSU Extension experts gives the reader timely, unbiased and research-based information that can be depended on,” Moore-Gough said. “There is much advice available online that doesn’t pertain to Montana’s growing conditions and just won’t work here. These factsheets have been authored and reviewed by multiple experts, assuring their accuracy for Montana’s environment.

The fact that these informative publications are available as free downloads is a huge benefit to Montanans.”

MSU Extension MontGuides are available as free PDF downloads from MSU Extension online at https://store. msuextension.org/. Printed copies can be ordered online or by calling 406-994-3273.

Prepare food safely regardless of the number of guests

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the July 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, July 1. Phone (406) 271-5533.

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension “Mom, I feel like a bandit,” my 16-year-old daughter said as she adjusted her cloth face mask as we entered the grocery store.

I’m glad she has kept her sense of humor.

I wiped the handle on the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe. I adjusted my mask and looked over at her.

With her mask and flowing, long blonde hair, I barely recognize her. Her hair is not naturally flaxen blonde.

Her hair was lightened this winter to achieve the color she needed for her role as Alice in “Alice in Wonderland.” She had all 700 of her lines memorized.

A stack of posters lies on my dining room table with the April 2020 show date at the bottom.

Unfortunately, like most things in 2020, the show didn’t go on.

Her emerald green prom dress hangs upstairs, unworn at the March 2020 prom that didn’t happen.

“I’ll wear it next year,” she said.

Now I have that promise in writing.

As we all know, many plays, proms, sport tournaments, music events, high school and college graduations, conferences, school reunions, weddings and funerals have been postponed, canceled or held virtually.

We will remember the pandemic of 2020. I hope the children of today grow up to be resilient adults ready to take on any challenges.

At this time of year, I usually write reminders about food safety and graduation parties. Most of this year’s events will have 10 or fewer people, at least 6 feet apart, with bottles of hand sanitizer nearby.

Food safety still is important, regardless of how many people gather.

Here’s some good news: According to the Food and Drug Administration, “currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19.”

CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

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210 2nd Street East, Geyser, MT 6.1 +/- acres bordering 5th Avenue Church & social hall on 7,000 sf lot.

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Starting Bid: $10,000.

Property sells absolute to the highest bidder at or above $10,000.

Property address: 210 2nd Street E., Geyser, MT (2 blocks east of Main Street) Legal description: Geyser 1st Add., Block 6, Lot 1, Geyser, Judith Basin County, MT Lot size: 7,000 square feet (50’ x 140’)

Building description: Church was built about 1910, main floor - 910 +/- sf, carpeted flooring. Social hall added on in 1960’s, 993 sf, hardwood, kitchen & bathroom.

Personal property: church pews, tables, chairs, organ, etc all sells with the real estate.

Hobson, Montana Land Timed Online-Only Auction

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Starting Bid: $10,000.

Owners: Robert & Myra Gilkey Auction will be for one parcel that includes 38 city lots (6.1 +/- ac) Property sells absolute to the highest bidder at or above $10,000.

Location: This property lies on the west side of Hobson and borders 5th Avenue West. The property is platted within the city of Hobson. Perimeter corners are flagged. Platted streets and alleys remain the property of the city of Hobson.

Legal description: Hobson Rooney Add., Block 5, Lots 1-12; Block 4, Lots 1-12; Block 3, Lots 5 -12; Block 2, Lots 7-12, Hobson, Judith Basin County, MT

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Prepare food safely regardless of the number of guests CONTINUED FROM PAGE A7

The coronavirus causes respiratory illness, while viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A cause gastrointestinal illness. Norovirus and hepatitis A can be spread through food.

Food safety begins with cleanliness. However, some people have not followed the rules and calls to U.S. poison centers about cleaner and disinfectant exposures increased by 20% from January to March 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Be careful with cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting.

When preparing food, start with clean hands, countertops and utensils. In general, a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach per gallon of water is the sanitizer concentration for countertops and cutting boards.

Be sure to wash the surfaces with a detergent-water solution, then rinse, sanitize and air-dry.

If you use too much bleach in the sanitizing solution on food-contact surfaces, you could be introducing a chemical hazard, which could have severe consequences.

Follow the label directions when cleaning other surfaces.

Never mix cleaning and disinfecting products (such as ammonia and bleach) because harmful, even deadly, gases can be produced.

Be sure to rinse all vegetables and fruits under running tap water, even those with skin/rinds you do not eat. Use a produce brush to scrub them as necessary. Rinse produce before you peel or prepare it, so you do not transfer dirt and microorganisms to the fruit or vegetable. However, you can use commercial salads directly out of the bag without rinsing.

Even though you may have seen people on TV giving their fruits and vegetables a bath in soapy water, experts recommend that you avoid soap/detergents or bleach on food.

These products are not meant to be ingested by us and can be very harmful to our health.

What about rinsing fresh produce in a vinegar-water solution? Researchers in Canada have shown that vinegar (diluted acetic acid) is not an effective disinfectant.

Although it won’t hurt you to rinse your produce in a vinegar-water solution, it probably will not make your food safer. Besides, your lettuce might taste like pickles as a result.

Here is a food safety resource to help you whether you are cooking for two or 10 people.

“Cooking for Groups” is an NDSU Extension publication with tips on planning, shopping, storing and preparing food safely. See https://tinyurl.com/CookingforGroupsNDSU. This recipe features onions, tomatoes and cilantro, which we can grow in home gardens. Consider planting a traditional or container garden this spring or summer to grow some produce.

Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, which may help protect us from certain types of cancer. Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat, which is heart-healthy.

Avocado Salsa 2 avocados, cubed 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Prepare ingredients as directed and combine in a bowl.

Gently stir to combine. Serve with chips or crackers.

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According to British comedian Cleo Rocos in her book The Power of Positive Drinking, one night in the late 1980s, she and Mercury disguised Diana as a male model, complete with an “army jacket, black cap, and sunglasses,” and then took her to a gay bar in London. “When we walked in,” wrote Rocos “we felt she was obviously Princess Diana and would be discovered at any minute. But people just seemed to blank her. She sort of disappeared. But she loved it…She did look like a beautiful young man. She was always a very fit girl, so they might have thought “There’s a nice young man with pert buttocks.’”.

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BALER FOR SALE 2018 Case IH RB565 round baler, ISO ready, in cab density, endless belts, used one season.

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A6

Tables 3 through 11 show 2019 data for hard winter wheat collected at all harvested experiment station sites. Where a variety has been in the test for two, three or four years, combined analyses of the yield data over years are presented.

Variety selection should be based on yield stability at a particular location over a period of years. Selection should also consider test weight, winter-hardiness, heading date, plant height, protein and disease resistance.

2019 Test Conditions Statewide winter wheat yields were projected by the Montana Agricultural Statistics Service at 50 bushels per acre (bu/a), for 2019. This is unchanged from 2018’s record yield. The harvested acreage in 2019 was 1.90 million acres (total production = 95.0 million bu) compared 1.57 million acres in 2018 (total production = 78.5 million bu).

Rainfall for the 2018-2019 crop year was roughly divided between above (Moccasin, Huntley, Sidney and Bozeman) and below (Conrad, Havre, Kalispell, Williston and Carter-Fort Benton) average rainfall.

Extremes, from historical averages, ranged from +4.02 inches at Moccasin to -6.72 inches at Williston (Table 14).

In 2017, ‘Yellowstone’ was miss-planted.

No 3 and 4 year comparisons, with this variety, could be made at any of the locations, except Kalispell and Williston, which were not harvested in 2017.

Yields, for the 9 locations harvested averaged 80 bushels per acre (bu/a) {range 50 (Conrad, heat impacted) to 129 bu/a (Bozeman)}. Yields of named varieties, across the 7 harvested locations, ranged from a low of 72 bu/a (SY legend CL2) to a high of 91 bu/a for LCS Jet. Test weight averaged 61.0 pounds per bushel (lb/bu) across all locations. Conrad (58.4 lb/bu, heat) and Carter-/Fort Benton (59.9) were below 60 lb/bu, while the other 7 locations were above.

Heading dates were later in 2019 than long term averages at 6 of the 8 harvested locations (Sidney and Conrad were earlier) where comparisons are available. Huntley at +6 days had the greatest difference, while the least change occurred at Conrad (around one half day earlier). Heading dates for all these stations averaged over 6 days later than 2018.

Stripe rust at Bozeman, typically a yield reducing factor was practically non-existent in 2019. Stripe rust at Kalispell (data not recorded) was a factor in yield and test weight reduction for susceptible varieties (Brawl CL Plus and Decade).

Figure 2. Known areas of dwarf smut (TCK) infestations.

If you farm in the vicinity of one of the shaded areas in the map (Figure 2.), you would be well advised to observe closely your winter wheat crop and consider using seed treatment.

Producing Winter Wheat Plant CERTIFIED CLASS SEED of varieties RECOMMENDED by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.

Seed Treatment Treat all winter wheat seed with a recommended fungicide to reduce losses caused

by cereal smut or other seed-borne diseases.

Several non-mercurial compounds are registered for grain seed treatment.

Dwarf smut (bunt) can be controlled with difenoconazole. Dividend® contains this compound and is available in Montana. If you farm in a dwarf smut area contact your seed dealer or chemical representative for more information about this seed treatment.

See Figure 2 for known areas of dwarf smut infestations.

Diseases are best controlled when all seeds are coated with a seed treatment. Do not over-treat-- Follow recommendation of manufacturer of product as to rate.

Truck-mounted seed treaters, which apply the fungicide as the seed is augered into the drill box, do a good job of treating if operated according to manufacturer’s specifications.

Drill box treatments are not effective for general use.

When using any pesticide materials, read the information on the label as to rate of application, specific uses, methods of handling, precautions, etc.

Seeding Rate and Date The following rates and dates for seeding are general (Figure 3). The heavier seeding rate, where indicated, is applicable to plump seed of high test weight (above 60 lbs/bu) or for seed having a kernel size larger than normal for most other varieties. The lighter rates are for the smaller seeded varieties or when test weight is below normal for larger seeded varieties. Seeding rates may be lower if adequate nitrogen and phosphorus amounts are applied at planting.

Winter wheat seed lots may vary in the number of seeds per pound depending on the ratio of large-to-small seeds in a seed lot.

The average is approximately 15,000 seeds per pound. A precise count of the number of seeds per pound should be made on your seed lot to help calibrate your drill. You can also calculate how many pounds of seed you will need to plant an acre.

Figure 3. Seeding rate (lb/acre) and date for winter wheat.

As to seeding date -- DO NOT SEED TOO EARLY in areas where root rot diseases are prevalent. In areas where Cephalosporium stripe, wheat streak mosaic virus or other root rot diseases have caused losses, delay seeding until the soil temperature in the seed zone will stay below 55oF except for brief periods during the day. In the southern half of Montana, this is usually September 10 to 20. In Districts 5 and 6, plant between September 1 and 15. Cooler soil temperatures slow root development and reduce the probability of winter root injury and invasion by soil-borne organisms. To reduce the incidence of root and foot rots, plant winter wheat on land previously seeded to other crops such as barley, oats or spring wheat.

Extreme seeding delay, however, reduces seedling vigor and increases chances of winter-kill.

Seeding Depth Set the drill to place the seed 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface. Deeper seeding reduces tillering and lowers crop yields. With the furrow drills, wind-driven soil particles settle in the furrows covering the seed deeper than desired.

CONTINUED ON PAGE A16

Consumption of unpasteurized milk

As Montanans are turning to locally sourced food in the face of possible disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus, the Montana Department of Livestock cautions the public against consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk and raw milk products.

“While milk is an excellent source of protein, vitamins and calcium essential for healthy bone growth, unpasteurized milk has been linked to numerous food borne disease outbreaks,” says Rosemary Hickey, Milk and Egg Bureau Registered Sanitarian. “Because of health concerns, raw milk and raw milk products produced on your farm should only be offered for consumption to your immediate family.”

Despite previous disruptions to the supply chain, Montana pasteurized milk and dairy products remain plentiful in our grocery stores and many convenience stores.

“We’re lucky in Montana, in that we have producers of all sizes not only supplying milk, but making cow, goat, and sheep cheeses and other dairy products,” says Mike Honeycutt, Executive Officer of the Montana Department of Livestock.

The Administrative Rules of Montana prohibit the sale of raw milk to consumers for any purpose. In order to sell or give away product, one needs to be licensed by the Department of Livestock’s Milk & Egg Bureau (ARM 32.8.103 & Title 81-21-101).

The Centers for Disease Control advises against consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk because of ‘severe health risks. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ rawmilk/raw-milk-index.html.

The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the Montana Department of Livestock, visit www.liv.mt.gov. ##### Horses typically have around 13.2 gallons of blood in their bodies.

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Ophus Auction Company invites you to the

Fergus County & Lewistown Municipal Airport Auction With Guest Consigners - Virtual online only Auction

SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2020 The preview will be held at the Lewistown Municipal Airport 190 Terminal Drive, Lewistown, MT

Preview Days will be June 16 and June 19th 10 Am until 5 p.m.

The Auction starts closing Saturday June 20th 2020 at 10 a.m. MST

1989 Ford L9000 tandem axle Dump Truck, N14 Cummins, 13 speed, 10-yard dump box, live hydraulic pump, sells with a 12-Ft. hydraulic angle snow plow 336,000 original miles.

• 1977 Idaho Norland Corp Model T-GA PS-H, model T-CA-PS-M, serial Num. T1007, 400 Cummins engine is (seized) turbo is seized) 12-Ft. wide front snow blower model 529, serial Num. T1007 and 25-Ft. rear Hyd angle snow plow, snow blower shows 1,576 Hrs. snow plow end shows 319 Hr. • Balderson hydraulic front lift group dual Cyl. - fits CAT road graders.

• Front mount Taco snow blower 9-Ft cut powered by 3208 Caterpillar, 327 Hr. screw type blower 180 degree hydraulic chute, fits a CAT 966 front end loader.

TIRES

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SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

1948 FWD Auto Co Model 264 4X4 truck, 6 Cyl. Continental gas engine, 12 Ft. Right hand truck mount snow 5 speed, 12 - Ft. Hyd. angle snow plow, 8-Ft. side wing, 3 yard dump plow.

• 2 - Balderson brand 12-Ft. hydraulic box, 10,391 miles (nice shape runs very well). lift high post side wings.

• 4 - Falls brand 12-Ft. side wings, no lifts.

• Vernig brand 8-Ft Hyd. angle Skidsteer broom (like new), serial Num. 70950 • 2004 Henderson 5.9 cubic yard live bottom sander box.

• 2005 Craftsmen 26-in walk behind snow blower, 6 speed (like New).

• Large assortment of truck and car cable tire chains, we will count out 1983 Oshkosh 4X4 snow blower and sort for size. truck, 5 speed, low/high range, • Balderson hydraulic front lift 2,850 miles, CAT model 1673C group single Cyl. - fits CAT road with 659 hours, 4-wheel steering, graders.

14.00-20 18 Ply tires, 180 degree • 2017 Polaris Ranger 900 EPS , 4x4, snow chute, 2 stage snow blower Full cab with heater and wiper, is powered by a CAT D 343 engine 10,616 miles Green color.

859 Hr.

Spra Coup 7660 self-propelled sprayer, 750 Gal. tank, 90 Ft booms, triple nozzles, Adj. axles, 50 Gal fresh water tank, Trimble 500 GPS Auto steer, , Raven 5000 auto rate controller, 380/80R-38 front tires, 620/70R-42 rear tires like new, 3,631 Hr. (Nice shape).

2001 Wilray Pintle hitch sprayer trailer, tandem axles, dual wheels with 235/75-17.5 low pros, oil bath hubs, double lift jacks, 12 Ft. wide, 24 Ft. long, fold down ramps, (Good shape).

16 - used- 17.5-25 L2T Michelin 6 - 3000 gallon blue poly tanks, 9 - snow plus grader tires, sold in lots of 4.

Ft. tall, 2 inch ball valves.

• New never used 5,600 Gal. black poly TRAILERS upright tank.

• 6 - 5 hp electric motor 2 inch water pumps.

Honda 4 stroke 2 inch water pump.

• 5 - 25 gallon poly ATV spray tanks.

• 10 - Ft ATV spray boom.

1991 Kenworth 999 tandem axle water tender truck, series 60 Detroit engine, 10 speed Trans, air lift steerable tag axle, 8 Ft. X 22 Ft. long steel flatbed, 24.5 tires with aluminum wheels, sells with a 2,600 Gal blue poly tank, 846,679 miles.

DIRT EQUIPMENT

1988 Monon 40-Ft. Conex box moving trailer, tandem axle, 10-100 X 20 tires, sells with a 40-Ft. Conex box.

• 2008 8-Ft. single axel utility trailer, 2000 # rating.

• 2008 Terex Model RL4000 trailer mounted Light Tower 3-Cyl. diesel Kubota, 200 Hr. 6 KW 110-220 generator, marked no. 8.

• 2008 Terex Model RL4000 trailer mounted Light Tower 3-Cyl. diesel Kubota, 220 Hr. 6 KW 110 -220 generator marked no. 10.

TRACTORS

2002 WAUSAU Model BMS145OHW 14 - Ft. Hyd. angle snow plow, quick attachment, dual 5.70 - 8 inch gage wheels on each side.

OTHER ITEMS

Williamson Model WS 11-8.2. 8.2 2012 8 - Ft. FFC brand skid steer Yard sander box with live floor, 6 way V-Plow, ( like new,) model hydraulic spreader.

12096E, serial Num. 1215225.

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2007 Chevy equinox 156,732 miles, cloth seats, four door (Really clean).

• Trailer mounted ¼ sack electric cement mixer.

• 1 pallet of 16in X 4in X 8in cinderblocks (50+/pallet).

Auctioneers Note: This will be a Virtual Auction. This will be an on line only auction with online bidding the week leading up to and the then At 10.00 AM Saturday June 20th you will hear the Auctioneers on your smart phone or computer close out the bidding online. Register EARLY!! The only way to bid and buy at this auction is online. The preview will be held at the Lewistown Municipal Airport 190 Terminal Drive, Lewistown, MT. Preview Days will be June 16 and June 19th 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be pickup and load-out only on June 22 and June 26th. Blaine Ophus is the contact person for this auction. 406-390-5279.

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CAT 627 twin engine self-propelled scraper, 27 yard, 3306 CAT turbo engine front and rear, the front engine has a re-man head, engine heats up when used hard, rear push block, front bail, new clock to synchronize engines, Front unit serial Num. 69M573 Rear unit serial Num. 68M598.

Ford 3400 loader tractor, 3 Cyl. gas, 8 speed Trans, 3 Pt., PTO, front mount Hyd. pump, rear wheel weights, sells with a Ford loader & 5 Ft. bucket, 2,358 Hr. Serial Num. 0317036.

DRILLS • 4 - 10 Ft. John Deere 9350 double disk • Farm-All model M loader tractor, drills, 7 inch spacing rubber capped 4 Cyl. gas, 5 speed, PTO Hyd. pump, steel packer wheels, Fertilizer, John side pulley, narrow front, sells with a Farmhand loader.

Deere 4 unit transport hitch.

Fruehauf all aluminum rounded bottom gravel box, 15 Ft. long 60 inch sides, & roll tarp, single Cyl. 3 stage hoist.

PICKUPS AIR COMPRESSORS

Gardner-Denver Co. Model BESGB Electra Screw air compressor, recent new screw pump, 30 Hp 3 phase shows 33,432 Hr. 125 max operating pressure, serial num. 716488.

• 2005 Oil-Less Rotary Scroll compressor, 20 SCFM, 6,584 Hr. 220 single phase, comes with 100gal storage tank 110 volt powered air dryer, runs very quiet.

TIMBERS

• 30 - Treated bridge timbers - 16Ft. long X 10” wide X 18” tall sold in banded lots of 6.

• 12 - Treated bridge timbers - 14 Ft. long X 10” wide X 14” tall sold in banded lots of 6.

• 6 - Treated bridge timbers - 10 Ft. long X 10” wide X 14” tall.

• 4 - Treated bridge timbers - 13 Ft. long X 8” wide X 18” tall.

2007 GMC 2500 Classic 4 door, short box, 4X4 pickup, 6.6 L Duramax diesel, 6 speed Allison Trans, BMW turnover ball, Air Aid air bags on the rear, Truck Defender aluminum bumper/ grill guard, Auto-start, XM radio, heated leather seats, less than 10,000 miles on new GM injectors, Stage 1 Garrett turbo, Reman transfer case, new ball joints & tie rod ends, 194,321 miles (not a county pickup).

1989 Dodge 350 dually 4x4 pickup, Cummins 5.9L diesel, 5 speed Trans, 8-Ft. fiberglass service body, 6 new Kelly SST tires 90,653 original miles.

• Leer 6.5 Ft. fiberglass pickup topper, maroon color, fits 2005-2007 GM short box, flip up side windows.

• 2001 Chevy 2500 extended cab 4 door 4x4 pickup, power windows & lock 6.0L gas engine, auto Trans, 8-Ft. steel flatbed 252,780 miles.

• 1992 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 4x4 pickup, 4.3L engine is bad, 5 speed Trans, 217,000 miles.

• 1989 Chevy Cheyenne 3500 4x4 pickup, AC Reg. cab, 5.7L, 4 speed manual 108,000 miles 8-Ft. steel flatbed.

• 1992 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 4X4 pickup, AC, 4.3L, 5 speed seat is poor, has a white door.

• 1988 Dodge 150 regular cab, two tone 4x4 pickup, 5.9L V-8 gas, auto Trans, 133,700 miles.

• 1983 Dodge 150 regular cab, 4X4 pickup, 318 V-8 gas, auto Trans, roll bar, 156,700 miles.

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Ophus Auction Company invites you to the

MORKRID FARMS AUCTION With Guest Consigners Virtual online Auction

Saturday, June 27th, 2020

The preview will be held at the Farm 4035 S Tiber RD Chester Mt. Go 5 miles west of Chester, MT then 7 miles South on S Tiber Rd online Virtual Auction begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27th TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 9510R tractor, 490 Hp, 18 speed power shift, PTO, 4 Hyd., Auto steer, 2630 monitor, Diff Lock, 23 front weights,2,904 Hr. 620/70R-46 duals 90 %, Serial Num. 1RW9510RLBP007702 (Sells subject to owner’s approval).

• 1998 John Deere 9300 tractor, 360 Hp, 24 speed, diff lock, 2600 monitor with autotrac activation, new seat, PTO, 4 Hyd., rear wheel weights in & out, 6,250 Hr. Serial Num. RW9300H010487.

• 1973 John Deere 4030 Tractor, ROPS with top, 80 Hp diesel, 8 speed Synchro range Trans, 3 Pt., PTO, 2 Hyd., 18.4-34 rear tires, 7,831 Hr. new batteries, Sells with a John Deere 158 loader & 7 Ft bucket .

• IH 824 MFWD tractor, open station, JD rear fenders, new 18.4-30 rear tires, 3 Pt, PTO, 2,073 Hr. clutch does not work, sells with an EZ-ON loader with 8 Ft bucket.

2017 New Holland T7.230 mechanical front wheel drive tractor, cab air heat radio, 180 Hp,18 speed power shift with left hand reverser, Ag Leader auto steer, loader Joy stick in cab, 3 Pt, 540-1,000 RPM PTO, 3 Hyd., 520/85R-42 rear tires, 420/85R30 front tires with front fenders, only 577 Hr. Serial Num. ZGEZ07265 EZHS7B 880061.

2013 AGCO CAT Challenger MT585 Mechanical front wheel drive tractor, cab air heat radio, auto steer, 180 Hp diesel, 24 speed power shift with left hand reverser, 4 Hyd., 3 Pt., 1,000 RPM PTO, 710/70 R-38 rear tires with wheel weights, 600/65R-28 front tires, Front fenders, only 2,160 Hr. Serial Num. AGCO 585TDN9S1020. Sells with a ML88 2011 John Deere 9430 tractor, 425 Hp, Cat self-leveling loader with 8 Ft. bucket 24 speed power shift, diff lock, PTO, 5 and grapple like new.

Hyd, Auto steer, 2630 monitor, 620/70RHAYING EQUIPMENT 46 duals, rear wheel weights in & out, Front has inner weights, 5,436 Hr., Serial • New Holland 1045 bale wagon, 4 Cyll.

Wisconsin engine.

Num. 1RW9430PPBP023626.

• John Deere 880 swather, 4 Cyl. gas, 14 Ft. DIRT EQUIPMENT hay header.

• 1994 L 785 New Holland skid steer, 57 Hp • New Holland 268 Small square PTO baler.

Ford diesel, ROPS, new 12-16.5 tires, 3,402 • Bear Cat 1260 grinder mixer, small bale Hr. Auxiliary Hyd. Serial Num. 843606 sells elevator, extra screens. with a 6.5 Ft high capacity bucket & a 6.5 Ft. • Small square bale Farris wheel bale picker. low profile bucket.

• John Deere 214 WS small square baler, wire • 1980? Terex model 72-51B articulated tie, Wisconsin engine is free. loader, Detroit 6V-71, 3 speed Trans with • John Deere 14T small square baler for left hand reverser, 5 yard bucket, air ride parts. seat, unknown Hr. • John Deere 780 swather for parts.

ATV’S

SEEDING & TILLAGE

40 Ft. Sunflower 9435 box drill with transport, Hyd. fold, 10 inch spacing double disk, 2 Pt. hitch, 400 gal. poly liquid fertilizer tank, rubber packers Serial Num. AGCS9435BZ900028*40.

• 35 Ft. Sunflower 9435 box drill with transport, Hyd. fold, 10 inch spacing double disk, 2 Pt hitch, 400 gal., poly-liquid fertilizer tank, Hyd disk marker rubber packers Serial Num. AGCS9435BZ900038*30

• Degelman 45 Ft. land roller, 36 inch rollers.

• Degelman 570 H ground drive rock picker, 3 batt reel.

• 15 Ft Jeffery’s chisel plow.

• 46 Ft older Geysler chisel plow, no wing lift, like new Degelman harrows.

• 3 Pt. Ford model 202 6 Ft disk.

• 9 Ft. Ford disk, 18 inch serrated disks on the front gang 2 broken disks.

• 3 Pt. Ford 5 Ft rotary mower.

• 3 - John Deere LZ 12 Ft drills, 10 inch steel packers are in great shape.

• 3-Van Brundt 12 Ft. double disk drills 7 inch spacing.

• 57 - Dutch Industries single shoot air seeder boots, part Num. 4015.

TANKS & SPRAY EQUIPMENT

2012 Polaris 800 EFI HO side by side ATV, windshield, cab top, front winch, 6 Ft Polaris snowplow, dump box, new battery. ONLY 760 miles.

• 2007 Honda TRX 250 TM 4X2 ATV unknown miles.

• 2013 Polaris 800 EFI HO side by side, roll bar, dump box. ONLY 751 miles, new Battery

TRUCKS, TRAILERS & PICKUPS

1985 GMC Brigadier tandem axle truck, 10L 1998 Timpte 50 Ft all aluminum grain Cummins diesel, 9 speed, w/ lift axle, 550 Bu trailer, Ag hoppers, 3rd rear axle lifts 1998 Volvo tandem axle truck, 435 Hp N14 Meridian Goose Tender w/ wireless remote, with single tires, roll tarp.

Red top Cummins with recent new crate Backup camera, rear work lights 788,000 • 1967 Kenworth W-900 semi, 855 motor, 10 speed, 2 year old Scott brand 18 • 1986 Freightliner tandem truck, 855 Ft. steel box & hoist with roll tarp 60 inch Cummins recent in frame overhaul, 10 Cummins, 5 & 4 speed Trans, twin air cleaners & stacks, diff lock, all aluminum sides. Rear hoist controls, 12,000# front speed, steerable air lift tag axle, 11Rframe, shows 358,455 miles? axle, new batteries, 11R-22.5 tires, all 22.5 tires, 20 Ft steel box & hoist with • 1998 CPS tri axle belly dump, 37 Ft aluminum rims, 670,215 miles. roll tarp, 816,000 miles.

• 1975 Ford 9000 tandem axle truck, turbo diesel, 5 & 2 Trans, new batteries, 20 Ft box that has some rust with roll tarp unknown miles.

• 1979 Chevy C-60 single axle truck, GM diesel engine, 5&2 speed, power steering, 7,000 # front axle, 17 Ft 3-V aluminum box & hoist, new batteries, new 900R-20 tires on the rear, 59,600 miles.

• 1979 International F1924 tandem axle truck, 404 gas, 5&4 speed, new mufflers, roll tarp, clutch,20 Ft box & hoist, 110,251 miles.

long, new springs & equalizers, 11R24.5 tires, pintle hitch to pull a pup.

• 1967 Ford F-600 truck, V- 8 engine, 4&2 speed, unknown miles, left fender is dented, 16 Ft box & hoist.

• 1957 Chevy Viking C-60 truck, 6 Cyl, 4&2 speed, 16 Ft. box & hoist, shows 32,000 miles?

1975 Chevy C-65 truck, 427, 4&2 speed, 17 Ft box & hoist.

• 2004 Chevy 2500 HD 3/4 ton 4X4 extended cab pickup, 6.0L, automatic, Stahl Grand Challenger service body, sells with a JD 14 Hp air compressor,

sells with a Blizzard brand 8 Ft snow plow with Hyd tips, & light bar.

• 2001 Chevy 3500 4X4 dually 4 door pickup, elec. Locks, windows, leather, Air, Duramax diesel, automatic, Bradford Steel flat bed with 5th wheel ball & built in tool boxes, 227,535 miles.

• 2004 Ford F-250 XL Super duty 4X4 Reg cab pickup, Power Stroke, 5 speed, Rancher grill guard, headache rack, running boards, 127,599 miles.

• 1979 Ford F-250 4X4 pickup, diesel, 4 speed, new batteries, 117,480 miles, poor paint .

COLLECTORS

COMBINE & GRAIN HANDLING

EVERYTHING ELSE

Allis-Chalmers 500 rough terrain fork lift, 4 Cyl. gas, runs well, 5,000 # 614 model side shift 12 Ft height.

• 1998 Southland 24 Ft. tandem axle 5th wheel trailer, storage box on neck, w/ ramps.

• 1999 Titan 16 Ft bumper pull trailer, tandem 6,000 # axles, ramps.

• Green Drop Band wagon, 1,400 gallon cone bottom tank is bad, 434-26 tires.

• Arkfeld hog scale.

• Minneapolis Moline tractor - parts.

• 20 Ft. Woods bat wing mower, 3 section 540 PTO. • 8 Ft. Land-pride model 8CR2584 rotary mower.

• 6 -2 ¼ inch square shaft Approx. 13 Ft. long.

• 4 - 15-22.5 Hi float tires & 8 hole wheels.

• L shaped 88 Gal fuel tank.

• Bucket clamp on pallet forks.

• 25 Gal. poly 12 volt sprayer.

• Toro 21 inch walk behind lawn mower.

• Honda S-90 motorcycle seized.

• 5 - Pride of the farm pig feeders various conditions.

• 600, 1,500, 2,000 gal fuel tanks on wooden stands.

• 8,300-Gal. horizontal fuel tank.

Auctioneers Note:

This will be a Virtual Auction. This will be an online only auction with On-line bidding the week leading up to and then At 10.00 a.m.

Saturday June 27th you will hear the Auctioneers on your smart phone or computer close out the bidding On-line. PRE-REGISTER EARLY!! The only way to bid and buy at this auction is online. The preview will be held at the Farm 4035 S TIBER ROAD CHESTER, Mt. Preview Days will be June 23 and June 25th 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

There will be pickup and load out on June 29 and July 2nd 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

2004 John Deere 9760 STS cab air heat radio, 340 Hp, straw chopper, grain tank extensions, new 800/70-R38 drive tires, 18.4-R26 steering tires, Ag leader auto steer, 2,952engine Hr. 2,199 separator Hr. Serial Num. H09760S706270.

• John Deere 936D combine header, Hyd for & aft pickup reel, pea auger Transport kit. Serial Num. H00936D706228.

• 2005 John Deere 9760 STS combine, cab air heat radio, 3,071 engine Hr. 2,168 Sep Hr. 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, Straw chopper rebuilt, copy of recent work order coming.

• John Deere 936D header, 5 batt reel, new center canvas, Serial Num. Hoo936D706614.

• Farm King 10X70 Mechanical swing out auger.

• Hobart Champion Combo portable welder, Onan engine, 2,454 Hr. with welding leads.

• 18 Ft. long L shaped steel shop bench • 12 Ft. long steel shop bench.

• 3 - battery chargers one is a Shumaker 225 Amp. - Shane • Ryobi wood chop saw 10 inch bade.

• Small anvil.

REGISTER TO BID AT • Hyd. jack press.

• Black & Decker metal chop saw.

• Pack pickup tool box.

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2011 Spra Coup 7660 cab air heat, air ride seat,175 Hp diesel,6 speed power shift Trans, Raven 5000 monitor, 725 gal. poly tank, triple nozzles, 110 FT booms, 380/90R46 rear tires, 320/85R-38 front tires one is new, fenders on all four, Ag leader auto steering, Serial Num. AGCS7660VNVIP2085 1,519 Hr. • 60 Summers mid mount booms pickup sprayer, Hyd. drive pump.

• Bumper pull tandem axle 1,000 gal blue poly horizontal tank tender trailer with 2 inch pump 3,000 gal. blue poly water tank.

1,200 gal. poly water tank 3,000 gal. green poly tank.

• 6,000 gal. blue poly tank.

• 3,000 gal. blue poly tank.

• 30 gal. mixing cone.

• 2 – 1,500 gallon clear plastic water tanks.

• 2 – 2,000 gallon clear plastic water tanks.

• Pacer 2 inch water pump • 2 - 55 Gal. poly cone bottom pre mix tanks & stands.

• 9 Ft. tall by 12 Ft. wide steel cone top liquid fertilizer tank.

Unverferth MFG. Parker 839 grain cart, PTO or hydraulic driven, roll tarp, Hyd. adjustable spout, tank and auger cameras, serial Num. D55 280 144 (nice unit).

• Farm King 8X41 grain auger, no motor.

• 2003 Shelbourne CVS 32 Ft striper header, Serial Num. 196555031273246.

• John Deere 914 pickup header & pickup attachment.

• John Deere 914 pickup header with a 14 Ft. Swathmaster attachment.

• John Deere 214 pickup header & pickup attachment.

• 14 Ft. Universal pickup header & Rakeup attachment.

• 2 - Westfield folding tailgate drill fill auger with brush augers for peas, (like New).

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT • Roll-Air portable air compressor with Honda engine.

• Miller-Matic 211 110 volt welder with cart & bottle.

• Honda powered cold water pressure washer.

• 2 - Air jacks 12 ton & 20 ton.

• Husqvarna 142 chain saw.

• Propane cutting torch set.

• Lincoln electric grease gun.

• Crescent tool kit & case.

• Large wrenches up to 2 inch.

2009 John Deere 9770 STS combine, cab air heat radio, 360 Hp, straw chopper, 800/65R-32 drive tires, 18.4R-26 steering tires, new batteries, command center, 2,187 engine Hr. 1,211 Sep Hr. copy of Recent work order coming.

• Rem 2500 grain Vac Serial Num. RM2500-9872.

• Brandt 5000 grain vac.

• Farm King 10X70 Hyd. swing out auger • Triangle Industries gravity table grain cleaner.

• Skid mounted poly tank grain treater 25 gal.

• Very old Vac-U-Vator wagon mounted grain vac, Perkins diesel engine.

• Tap & die set.

• Lee power bench- folding chop saw stand.

Craftsman black top & bottom tool boxes.

• De-Walt portable vacuum.

• Logan model 2088 metal lathe 36 inch long, 6 inch swing, 3 jaw chuck.

1959 Chevy Apache 31 pickup 6 Cyl, 4 speed, four wheel drive, the step side box as straight as you will find.

• 1936? IH 1 ½ ton truck to restore, left hand door is off but there.

• Butler MFG. model 3684 visible gas pump glass is gone.

• 1963 Chevy ½ pickup, 6 Cyl., 4 speed, step side box, shows 59,000 miles?

• 1950s? GMC 5 window cab step side pickup, no engine, for to restore.

• John Deere No.36 pull-type collector combine with 21 Ft header.

• Steel wheel wagon.

• 1973 Ford Country Squire station wagon Assortment of Victor traps.

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• Bridgeport metal lathe.

• Hendey metal lathe.

• Century 40/20 plasma cutter.

• 275 Amp Forney model 275 AC- DC welder.

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MSU senior applies real-world experience to environmental health

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service As soon as McKay Reed took his first microbiology course at Montana State University (MSU), he knew he wanted to pursue MSU’s nationally accredited Environmental Health Program, which led him to become involved in research that would benefit communities across Gallatin County and Montana.

Now a member of MSU’s graduating class of spring 2020, Reed, a Nevada native, focused his undergraduate research on water quality. With the guidance of Mari Eggers, a research assistant professor in the College of Agriculture’s DepartAs your your fArm fAr As your fArm grows, ment of Microbiology and As Immunology, he began work in g your your system system shou sh your system should too the MSU Proteomics, Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry if you’re if you’re expecting expectin reco Facility on a collaborative project with Crow Agency’s Little if you’re expecting record bushels or planning planning for more for mor acre planning for more acres, you need a Big Horn College and the Crow Water Quality Project. system system that can that keep can up. keep w system that can keep up. we will design “Having a teacher and mentor likeaMari, who istowilling system a system fit your to to fit gy a system to fit your growing needs. take the time to help me and always has the right resources, was huge,” Reed said. “Before college, it always seemed Website: Website: www.gra www.

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Reed continued his explorations through internships with the Gallatin Water Quality District and Gallatin City-County Health Department, spending his summers testing local 20th ANNUAL AMISH SCHOOL streams for wastewater contaminants. He focused on one stream in particular, Mathew Bird Creek, which flows north of Bozeman. The creek had previously tested positive for E. coli, and the follow-up testing allowed Reed to use an even wider spectrum of technology than he’d used in the MSU mass spectrometry facility. th That project utilized optical brighteners, which are found in laundry detergents and most paper products, said Reed. If Lunch Served by the Amish Ladies! septic tanks were leaking into the creek tests would show the presence of optical brighteners. The substances also fluoresce Auction will be held at the Amish Community, 9 miles North of Ashland, MT when exposed to ultraviolet light, making the samples very on the Tongue River Road. Signs will be posted from Ashland, MT straightforward to test.

As he continued his coursework, Reed pursued interests QUILTS AND HANDWORK BY THE AMISH LADIES in risk assessment and statistics, all the while exploring the This will be a sample of quilts, rugs, aprons, hangers—Reflector Star Quilt many facets of environmental health and public safety. He Purple Lone Star Quilt—Diamond Star Queen—Green Broken Star presented his water quality research to the Montana EnvironLone Star Combination—Lone Star w/Green Centers—Giant Dahlia very flashy mental Health Association and continued to explore ways to Compass Combination Quilt—Diamond Log Cabin Quilt—Sheridan Star Beige Quilt improve community health.

Wedding Ring Patchwork—Barjello Ocean Wave Quilt—Dahlia Green & Blue Quilt Reed revisited his connections in Crow Agency during 9 Patch Star Quilt—Bear Paw Blanket—Glowing Lone Star Green Hues Quilt fall 2019, this time with the Guardians of the Living Waters Feature Quilt is a 20th Annual Amish School Levi Quilt—More quilts & Handiwork by sale day. program, which helps to educate elementary school students about water quality in the context of tribal traditions. He has FURNITURE taken his research and education from the lab to the stream, Oak Dining Room Set w/6 Chairs—Oak Rocking Chairs the classroom to the community.

Maple & Oak 3-in-one High Chairs—Cedar 3-in-one High Chairs—Oak Childs Rockers “In addition to doing well in his coursework, McKay has Cedar Arm Chair—Oak Bedroom Set—Cedar Lounge—Large & Small Picnic Tables taken every opportunity to gain diverse experience outside Bentwood Rocking Chairs—Hickory Rocking Chairs—Oak Dressers w/Mirrors of the classroom, and has excelled in each of them,” said Oak Highboy Dresser—Walking Canes—Various Glider Rockers—Picnic Baskets Eggers, who has served as Reed’s adviser for two years. “He Patio Furniture—Cutting Boards—Oak Jewelry Cases (various)—Rolling Pins enjoys working in different environments and taking on new Lazy Susan’s—Hat Racks—Entry Benches—Several Rope Baskets with Deer Horns challenges, which will make him successful in whatever he Rope Urns—Rope Lazy Susan’s & more to be made by sale day. sets out to do.”

The next step for Reed will be a master’s program in the TACK & HARNESS University of Washington’s Department of Environmental Bridles & Bits—Headstalls—Chinks—Chaps—Used Saddles—Work Horse Harness Health and Occupational Sciences. He hopes to work with Hobbles—Latigos—Lots of Rope Halters—Lots of Used Halters & Tack the Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, and Whatever else shows up. which focuses on health and safety research and applications for producers and workers in agricultural contexts, from MISCELLANEOUS fishing to forestry. Reed feels his time at MSU has been the Bird Houses—Boot Jacks—Saddle Stands—Greenhouse Planets—Plus more surprises… perfect preparation.

Faculty credit Reed’s personal motivation and extensive OWNER: AMISH CONSIGNMENT & GUESTS community engagement for his undergraduate success and are confident it will be mirrored in his continuing studies.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Plan to be with us on Saturday, June 20 for a fun and “McKay is a shining example of the caliber of environinteresting auction! Something for everyone & lots of good food and donuts! mental health student we aim to send out to serve our state Quilts are on our web site & furniture is being built. and region,” said Seth Walk, associate professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and director of TERMS: CASH OR BANKABLE CHECK **NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS! the Environmental Health Program. “It’s great to celebrate his academic success and share his excitement for a very promising career.”

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USDA announces June 12 application cutoff for CSP

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding this year is June 12, 2020. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques.

“CSP continues to be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation and management goals,” said Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist in Montana. “It is the largest conservation program in the United States with more than 70 million acres of productive agricultural and forest land enrolled.”

Changes in the 2018 Farm Bill authorize NRCS to accept new CSP enrollments from now until 2023 and makes some improvements to the program. These updates include: • NRCS now enrolls eligible, high-ranking applications based on dollars rather than acres.

• Higher payment rates are now available under the 2018 Farm Bill for certain conservation activities, including cover crops and resource conserving crop rotations.

• Provides specific support for organic and for transitioning to organic production activities and a special grassland conservation initiative for certain producers who have maintained cropland base acres.

While applications are accepted throughout the year, interested producers should submit applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline to ensure their applications are considered for 2020 funding.

About the Program CSP is offered in Montana through continuous signups.

The program provides many benefits including increased crop yields, decreased inputs, wildlife habitat improvements and increased resilience to weather extremes. CSP is for working lands including cropland, pastureland, rangeland, nonindustrial private forest land and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of a tribe.

For additional information about CSP, contact your local service center. USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with NRCS, Farm Service Agency, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information can be found at farmers. gov/coronavirus.

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Yield in Winter Wheat as Influenced

by Percent Stand During periods of winter injury farmers are frequently faced with a decision as to whether or not a field should be torn up and re-seeded. A 40 to 50 percent winter wheat stand, if general over field, may produce as much as re-seeded spring wheat. Thinner stands will likely demand more attention for weed control.

The guidelines for evaluating winter wheat stands are to determine the average

number of healthy plants per square yard.

We suggest making a square frame out of 3/8 inch rod. Walk the field in a zigzag pattern counting at ten random locations.

Fields that have 80 or more plants per square yard will probably produce more than if replanted to spring wheat (information taken from 1995 Master’s Thesis, “Critical Overwintering Plant Population for Successful Winter Wheat Production in Montana” by Doug Holen).

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Cent$ible Nutrition Program leverages social media to meet food needs

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University of Wyoming Extension “This community has really stepped up to Platte County residents have used social the plate to help our neighbors,” said Evans. media avenues since COVID-19 hit to bolster “Together, we are able to help one another a weekend food bag program for youths and handle the difficulties of this situation.” to ensure older citizens have adequate food.

CNP is a free cooking and nutrition educaCent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) education program for Wyomingites who income tor Mary Evans reached out to her community qualify, including people eligible to receive partners shortly after social distancing protoSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cols went into effect in March to create the (SNAP) benefits. CNP is housed in the UniPlatte County Community Needs Facebook versity of Wyoming Extension. group, which now has over 1,300 members.

In addition to its educator program, CNP “The group page has been a place for sharworks with food pantries, but the COVID-19 ing resources and information, from people pandemic has CNP sharing more resources asking for eggs to seeking volunteers and specific to the coronavirus, such as how to receiving information from Platte County make homemade disinfectant spray and proPublic Health and Emergency Management,” viding recipes that use pantry essentials, as said Evans. well as assisting with food distribution.

Volunteers were asked to help with the moGardening information and resources are bile food pantry, and the group page was also also being shared. That plus resources coverused to get information out about the Food 4 ing numerous subjects are available at UW Weekends backpack program Evans coordiExtension’s coronavirus resource page at bit. nates with her neighbor, Shelley Marker, and ly/uwyo-extension-covid. the school lunch program.

“I announced last night that we would have backpack pickup today, and the number of bags increased by about 10,” said Evans on April 24. “In a town the size of Wheatland, that is a lot of kids not going hungry over the weekend.”

The Food 4 Weekends program serves 60 families in Platte County. Families pick up the food bags Friday mornings in the parking lot at West Elementary School.

“We serve approximately Register 9 am – Sale 10 am – Free Coffee – Lunch Available 282 people with the backpacks as we pack for the entire 6 miles south on South Devon then 1 mile oneast Peterson Road, then 1/4 mile sale.

6 miles south of Devon, MT on SouthRoad, Devon Road, theneast 1 mile on Peterson Road,right then for right for 1/4 to mile to sale. family, not just the students,” Follow at the the sale! sale!

Followthe thesigns signsand and see see you you at said Evans.

In addition to Wheatland, AUCTION NOTE: It was Bruce Taft’s wish to sell his estate CNP educators have assisted at auction, and donate the proceeds to the with food box, school lunch Yellowstone Boys & Girls Club, the Shriners, and backpack program disand Shodair Children’s Hospital. tributions in Riverton, Cody, Worland and on the Wind 2000 Ford 1/2 ton with topper Galvanized Water Tank, Grain cleaner River Indian Reservation.

Flail mower 20’ Alloway approx. 1,000 gal.

Welder Wisconsin motor Case tractor 1370, new rear tires 2 - Int drills Evans also has been inReznor heater AC HD 11B 18’ Krause disc volved with the Commodity Artic Cat snowmobile 1959 Chevrolet 4x4 3 - Drill disc LL Supplemental Food Program, Case 770 Donahue Trailer Celebrity 8’ pool table McCormick-Deering Antique Minneapolis Moline G6 tractor Motor manuals which provides food boxes Metal Desk GMC 5500 truck 16’ Box 1967?

Burch 10’ offset to people 60 and older who Fuel tank 1950’s International pickup R120 3 - IH 150 drill income qualify.

280 — 2x4x10 1940’s Dodge pickup JD 5’ side mower 1930s Chevy truck 5 - JD Double Disc T-111 siding - 55 sheets Prior to COVID-19, seniors 1971 Chrysler Newport Cement mixer 16’ Masonite siding - 65 pieces picked up their own boxes, 16’ Ladder 1956 Ford 500 truck Aluminum ramps but in April, the decision was Filing cabinets 1960’s Chevy truck 14’ box Eversman Hydraulic scraper, 5 yard Roofing tin 10’ - 15 pieces 1940’s Chevy truck 12’ box 41 x 7 Westfield auger made to deliver the boxes.

Dodge pickup with electric motor 7.5 hp Roofing tin 14’ - 9 pieces Again, Evans reached out 1960’s GMC pickup Ford N with loader, 3 point 10-piece Scaffolding system to her community partners.

Windows - double sash 1950’s IH truck 12’ box 5’ Mower, 3 point “I contacted members of Screen door 1976 GMC 10, 2 fuel tanks W6 McCormick with dual loader 1,500 gal. plastic tank Shelving from Buttrey’s Glasply 20’ boat, inboard / outboard the Community Resource Co1955 Dodge car body Cenex 18-44 riding mower An assortment of new and used alition,” Evans said. “Within hand tools, tool boxes, 4 - 50’ trailer house frames JD 7700 combine with header, 15 minutes of the email, I had farm jacks, and other 2 - Crust Buster 24’ and cart miscellaneous items.

24’ Jeoffroy plow Acetylene outfit over 10 volunteers to help with the delivery. I not only had the 10 volunteers I needed to deliver this month, I have a list for next month also. I was so worried the seniors would have to come out and possibly be exposed, but they were able to stay at home and Auctioneers: have the boxes delivered to Zane Drishinski • Cell: (406) 289-0514 their doorsteps.”

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Ronan seed potato farmers show generosity during pandemic

Montana Farm Bureau Recent news headlines and social media posts swirling around COVID-19 often focus on concerns about the pandemic’s effect on our food supply. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations are working hard to ensure the public that there is plenty of food and they are working on solutions regarding concerns about distribution channels.

The American Farm Bureau and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are configuring new ways for farmers to get food to the public and to food banks using revisions in the food chain. Still, consumers worry about food shortages, and people who have lost their jobs are concerned about affording food.

One farm in western Montana stepping up to help on the local level is Lake Seed, Inc., an 85-year old farm located on Spring Creek Road in Ronan. Lake Seed is owned by four brothers: David, Pat, Tim and Dan. They raise seed for corn, alfalfa and small grains, with seed potatoes being their “bread and butter.”

Third-generation farmer Dan Lake explained how he got involved in helping out the community. “In light of all the Coronavirus challenges going on, we heard there was a shortage of potatoes in stores, so thought it would be good to donate our oversized potatoes to the general public. Our seed potato customers need a medium size, so we cull the larger ones,” Lake explained. “We put those culled potatoes in large boxes, then ran a Facebook ad saying ‘Free potatoes at Lake Seed. Bring a bag or box.”

In the first four days, the Lakes gave away 9,000 pounds of spuds.

“We’ve had to slow that down because right now we had to move our shipping line equipment to the area where we had those free potatoes, so it’s too congested at the moment, but once we move the equipment, we’ll revive the potato giveaway,” the Northwest County Farm Bureau member said.

The company grows approximately 150 million pounds of potatoes per year, which Lake explained is considered a medium-size operation. Their customers are primarily farmers from Washington State; the potatoes they buy from Lake Seed will be cut and planted, with those newly grown tubers heading to one of the big potato processors to be made into French fries and other tasty potato treats. In fact, the spuds Lake Seed grows are called “Processor Potatoes” which are rigorously tested for potato disease. It takes four years to develop a seed potato that’s ready to sell to their customers.

“The fact we had a lot of culled potatoes to give away is no big deal,” Lake said humbly. “It’s good to help people.

Giving away these potatoes felt good and we knew it’s really appreciated. During this pandemic, some people don’t want to go into a grocery store, so the fact they could come here where it’s outdoors and very peaceful was certainly a positive.”

Every autumn, Lake Seed donates the culls to food banks and churches.

“You always feel better when you can give something back,” said Lake. “That’s all being part of a community.”

Publication explains spruce tree winter injuries

UW Extension Each spring people across Wyoming notice injuries in their evergreen trees and shrubs from the long winter.

“Winter injury appears as dead, brown or purple discoloration in the needles of evergreen trees and shrubs, and it often shows up in the spring,” said Chris Hilgert, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension state Master Gardener program coordinator. “Winter injury to spruce is the most common, but we also see winter injury in pine, fir and juniper.”

Winter injury can be a result of extreme cold temperatures, drought stress, winter desiccation (cold dry winds draw moisture out of the needles when the ground is frozen and unable to replace moisture) or a combination of these problems, said Hilgert.

Evergreens, ideally, should be watered year-round including during a winter thaw, said Hilgert.

For more information about winter injury to spruce trees, check out Spruce Trees Winter Injuries at https://bit.ly/wyospruce. The UW Extension publication is available for free viewing and download in pdf, HTML or ePub formatting.

For more information, contact Hilgert at chilgert@uwyo. edu.

Can newer irrigation techniques save water?

American Society of Agronomy All plants need water to grow well. And, water can be a limiting factor in good crop yields on farms. Relying on natural rainfall to come at the right time, in the right place, is an unreliable way to assure we have enough food to feed the world. The May 7th Sustainable, Secure Food blog explores advances in irrigation technologies through time – up until current day when every drop can be used efficiently.

According to blogger Sayantan Sarkar, “the Egyptians and Mesopotamians were the pioneers in irrigating their crops around 6000 BC. They dug trenches to guide the flooded waters of the Nile in Egypt, and the Euphrates in Mesopotamia for the field crops.”

Through Roman and Persian times, to the invention of the turbine in the 1940s, irrigation has improved over time.

In current day, sprinkler irrigation lets the water flow through a small opening, causing it to build pressure. “Water coming out with pressure breaks into smaller droplets and falls uniformly over the crops,” says Sarkar. “This is not unlike your showerhead, or the shower setting on a garden hose.”

Drip irrigation circulates water throughout the field in above- or below-ground pipes. The limited openings deliver water directly to the plants.

“There are pros and cons to each of these modern irrigation techniques,” says Sarkar. “The efficiency of surface irrigation systems (like canals, tube wells, etc.) is only around 40-75%, based on climatic conditions and soil type.

Sprinkler irrigation efficiency ranges from 60-85% and drip irrigation efficiency is 80-95%.” Adding in scheduling and GPS technology makes irrigation even more efficient.

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Without knowing when gathering restrictions and out-of-area quarantines will be completely lifted, Fritz Auction has come to the decision to host our 2020 Consignment Sale ONLINE ONLY at equipmentfacts.com. We will have two locations for July 22-23 viewing.

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June, 2020 will be...Country Cooking Month If you love traditional home cooking, Country Cooking Month is the perfect month to try something new.

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For Country Cooking Month, why not try cooking something from scratch every day? It could be a full meal or something simple like cookies with the kids. Try to use new techniques, like making bread by hand instead of in a machine, to really experience traditional styles of cooking for yourself, and try out some new recipes. A great idea for kids is to ask older members of the family for heirloom recipes and have a go at making them themselves.

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FSA reminds producers of ongoing disaster assistance program signup

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started making payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) to agricultural producers who suffered eligible losses because of drought or excess moisture in 2018 and 2019. Signup for these causes of loss opened March 23, and producers who suffered losses from drought (in counties designated D3 or above), excess moisture, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms or wildfires can still apply for assistance through WHIP+.

“To date, FSA has received more than 33,000 WHIP+ applications,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We want to remind producers that we are still accepting applications for WHIP+, and we encourage producers to call our offices for next steps on how to apply.”

To be eligible for WHIP+, producers must have suffered losses of certain crops, trees, bushes or vines in counties with a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or a Secretarial Disaster Designation (primary counties only) for qualifying natural disaster events that occurred in calendar years 2018 or 2019. Also, losses located in a county not designated by the Secretary as a primary county may be eligible if a producer provides documentation showing that the loss was due to a qualifying natural disaster event.

For losses due to drought, a producer is eligible if any area of the county in which the loss occurred was rated D3, or extreme drought, or higher on the U.S. Drought Monitor during calendar years 2018 or 2019. Producers who suffered losses should contact their FSA county office.

In addition to the recently added eligible losses of drought and excess moisture, FSA will implement a WHIP+ provision for crop quality loss that resulted in price deductions or penalties when marketing crops damaged by eligible disaster events. To ensure an effective program for all impacted farmers, the Agency is currently gathering information on the extent of quality loss from producers and stakeholder organizations.

USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices, are open for business by phone only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information on Service Centers can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus, and more information on WHIP+ can be found at farmers. gov/whip-plus.

Grants available to spur innovation technologies

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants until June 22, 2020, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) generally fund pilot projects, field demonstrations and on-farm conservation research.

Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist for Montana, said $225,000 is available for the state-component CIG this year. He said applicants can request up to $75,000 for projects lasting one to three years.

Watson said projects should address one or more of the three resource concerns identified for this program: soil health, water quality and quantity, and range health. All projects need to result in technology or methods that can be used to augment agency technical guidance; be designed with an understanding of NRCS practice standards, pertinent assessment tools, and planning criteria. Information about CIG and the application process is available online at grants.gov.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the grants.gov website by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 22, 2020. In addition, a PDF of the complete application must be emailed to jerry.shows@usda.gov.

For more information, contact Jerry Shows at jerry. shows@usda.gov or 406-587-6967.

Advice about swine imports

The impacts to meat packing plants due to COVID-19 has resulted in the sale and movement of animals through non-traditional channels. The Department of Livestock (DOL) is asking Montanans to be aware of the requirements to move swine into the state and to sell pork products.

Packing plant closures throughout the country have resulted in a backup of swine going to feeding and slaughter.

Many farmers, especially in Midwest states, are seeking new outlets for their animals. This has resulted in an influx of pigs coming to Montana for harvest and for sale to individual buyers for feeding.

DOL lists the following requirements: · Live animals (swine and other livestock species) transported to Montana for immediate slaughter require a health certificate and an import permit number. To obtain an import permit, please call the Import Office at (406) 444-2976. · Swine being transported to Montana for feeding require a health certificate, an import permit number, and need to be individually identified with an ear tag, tattoo, or ear notch. · Meat products from swine harvested in Montana can only be sold if they were processed in a state or federally inspected plant. · Only federally inspected meat products can be sold to customers out of state. · Meat products processed by Custom Exempt businesses are labeled “Not for Sale” and may not be sold or donated; they may only be consumed by the owner of the animal, family members, employees, and non-paying guests.

“We are happy to see Montanans supporting swine producers in other states who have lost their market access.

However, we have a responsibility to protect the health of our Montana swine herd and our import requirements assure only healthy animals come to Montana,” said Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Assistant State Veterinarian with the DOL. All swine owners are encouraged to practice biosecurity and work with a veterinarian and county extension agent on questions concerning health and management of newly purchased pigs. The DOL would also like to remind Montanans that domestic pigs can revert to a feral state quickly if not housed and managed appropriately. A lot of work has been completed to prevent the introduction of feral swine into the state and now is the time to be especially diligent due to our growing swine population.

The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock industry from theft and predatory animals.

For more information on the Montana Department of Livestock, visit www.liv.mt.gov.

2020 could have high grasshopper numbers

University of Wyoming Extension Landowners should be on the lookout for a high grasshopper year, said University of Wyoming (UW) Extension entomologist Scott Schell.

He said mid-May through June is the best time to check for grasshoppers hatching in large numbers to prevent them from causing extensive damage this spring.

“If you had lots of grasshoppers last year or already have them hatching this spring, then treating the grasshoppers early in the season before they become adults is the best way to reduce their numbers,” said Schell.

Schell suggests looking in areas that warmup first, like south-facing slopes or borrow ditch banks.

Grasshopper outbreaks are difficult to prevent when spring weather is favorable to their survival, and conditions that may have reduced grasshopper predators or pathogens are beyond the landowners’ control, explained Schell.

Good grazing management to reduce bare ground is one possible prevention method. Bare ground favors some pest grasshopper species, said Schell. Working with neighbors who have infestations is the best way to get comprehensive control.

Contact your local county weed and pest control district for treatment options, http://bit.ly/weedandpestoffices.

For more information, check out the recent article published in Barnyards and Backyards magazine, bit.ly/2020grasshoppers, or contact Schell at sschell@uwyo.edu.

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Precipitation predictor of forage production potential

By NDSU Extension Service In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.

Below-average precipitation in much of North Dakota this spring is creating concern about impacts on forage production for the upcoming grazing season.

Some areas of western North Dakota have received less than 50% of normal precipitation to date.

“As producers prepare for the grazing season, it is important they understand the relationship between precipitation and forage production in their area,” says Kevin Sedivec, North Dakota State University Extension rangeland management specialist. “In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixedgrass prairies.”

While many areas in western North Dakota are lagging behind in precipitation, they still have the potential for adequate precipitation in May and June, resulting in normal forage production. However, as the growing season progresses, the potential for timely precipitation and forage growth decreases. By July 1, cool-season-dominated grasslands in North Dakota have produced 80% of their forage, whereas this is delayed to Aug. 1 for warm-season-dominated grasslands.

“Due to the relationship between precipitation and forage production, April-June precipitation can be used to predict potential deficits in forage production,” says Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “For example, if precipitation during this period is 75% of normal, producers can expect forage production to be 25% lower than normal. These predictions of production then can be used to make forage and grazing management decisions earlier in the grazing season that balance resources and reduce risk.”

Ranchers can use precipitation records for their location to predict the potential for forage production. This can be done by comparing the current year’s precipitation during this time period with the median precipitation for the last 30 years at your location. You can use this information to calculate the probability of receiving adequate precipitation for forage growth.

“We recommend using the last 30 years to account for the large amount of variation between years,” Meehan says.

For example, if your location typically receives 6.88 inches of precipitation in April and June and you received 2.5 inches in April and May, you will need to receive 4.38 inches in June to achieve normal forage production.

“You can determine the probability that you will receive adequate precipitation to achieve normal forage production levels by assessing the number of times you have received 4.38 inches in June in the last 30 years,” Sedivec says. “You have received 4.38 inches 12 times in the last 30 years, so there is a 40% chance of receiving adequate precipitation.”

Precipitation received in July and August accounts for only 20% or less of your forage production potential. So, if you are dry from April-June, plan for less forage from grazing and hay land sources.

Other tools that can aid in predicting forage production potential include weather prediction models and Grass-Cast.

Grass-Cast is a forage production prediction tool developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Colorado State University, National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Arizona and USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub. This tool compares seasonal estimates with a 34-year average to develop forage production maps for three precipitation scenarios: above normal, near normal and below normal.

These scenarios are updated every two weeks.

“The ability to better predict annual forage production allows ranchers to adjust their stocking rate so livestock consumption does not exceed available forage, resulting in overgrazing and decreased livestock performance,” Meehan says. “However, these are just estimates and there are several other factors that influence available forage, including growing conditions last year, grazing history and, of course, stocking rate.

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$85,900 2005 Cat D5G XL, 3400+- hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, CD, cloth suspension seat, 3 shank ripper, 6-way PAT blade, 20” track shoes, undercarriage is approximately 75%, has just been through the shop, serviced by Cat, very clean, tight dozer. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................... $82,900 2016 Case 580 Super N, 2110 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, dual cab entry doors, stereo, air ride cloth seat, ride control, switchable pilot controls, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, auxiliary hydraulics, rear coupler, 12”, 18”, 24”, 30” dig buckets, powershift transmission, excellent tires all around, serviced and jobsite ready. Very nice, tight and completely dry machine. Located in Victor, MT...... $59,900

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Winter wheat variety performance summary in Montana CONTINUED FROM PAGE A20

2005 Deere 772D 8615 hours, allwheel drive, front weight with push block, 14-ft. mold board, ripper scarfier, 230 max hp, pre-emission machine, 17.5R25 Radial tires at 80%. Southern CA machine with no corrosion, overall very good condition, tight and dry. Located in Victor, MT........................................ $89,900 2004 Cat 924G 9840 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, air ride cloth seat, ride control, reversing fan, hydraulic coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 2.75 CY bucket, has been through the shop all repairs have been done, just serviced, very nice clean loader, needs nothing. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................................................................. $59,900 Bobcat 763 1972 +/- original hours, enclosed cab with heat, new tires, new cutting edge, new battery, has been through the shop, all repairs have been done, just serviced, very nice and tight, low hour skid steer. Located in Spearfish, SD......................................$21,900 2014 Volvo MC135 skid steer, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 60 +/- hours, AM/FM radio, ride control, 2 speed travel, high flow, Quick attach, pilot controls, 12x16.5 tires, 92 hp, 8500 lbs.

6000 lb. max lift load, 3000 lb. operating load. Like new. Located in Spearfish, SD....................$46,900 2013 Deere 310SJ 2900 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 4x4, Extend-A-Hoe, air ride cloth seat, ride control, power shift transmission, 2 lever backhoe controls, 24” backhoe bucket, new front tires, rear tires approximately 40%, recent service, very clean. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................... $59,500 CONTINUED ON PAGE A32

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By NDSU Extension Service Good-quality water can have a major impact on cattle’s intake and weight gain.

Providing adequate water to livestock is critical for animal health and production.

“Good-quality water can have a major impact on your cattle’s intake and weight gain,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

Canadian studies have shown the quality of water accessible to livestock is directly tied to the amount of forage they consume. Studies report improved gains by as much as 0.24 pound per day in yearlings and 0.33 pound per day in calves receiving good-quality water.

Providing good-quality water also can improve herd health. Livestock whose primary water sources are ponds and dugouts have a greater risk of contracting illnesses such as giardia, leptospirosis and cyanobacterial poisoning, compared with livestock drinking from a trough.

“Water quality can vary depending on the source,” says Tom Scherer, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer.

“Groundwater tends to be of higher quality than surface water; however, some aquifers in North Dakota have naturally high levels of potentially toxic salts such as sulfate due to geology.

“Weather also can influence water quality,” he adds.

“When runoff is low in the spring or during a drought, the salts in surface water become more concentrated as water levels decline and can reach levels that can be toxic.”

All-natural water contains dissolved minerals (often called salts). The concentration of the total dissolved solids (TDS) is measured in parts per million (ppm). For most classes of grazing livestock, the TDS in the water should be less than 5,000 ppm.

Sulfate is part of the TDS. The recommended concentration should be less than 500 ppm for calves and less than 1,000 ppm for adult cattle. High levels of sulfate can reduce copper availability in the diet. Elevated levels of sulfates may cause loose stool, whereas very high levels of sulfate can induce central nervous system problems.

If a water test indicates that the TDS are greater than 5,000 ppm or the sulfate concentration is greater than 1,000 ppm, producers may have to find an alternative water source or find some way to blend a better-quality water with the poorerquality water to reduce the concentration of TDS or sulfate.

Water with elevated nutrient levels also are at a higher risk for blue-green algae blooms in periods of hot, dry weather.

Some species of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) contain toxins that can be deadly when livestock and wildlife consume them.

“Monitoring water quality throughout the grazing season is important because it changes in response to climate and environmental conditions,” Meehan says.

To document this variability and help livestock producers identify potential water quality concerns, Meehan and Scherer are working with 23 Extension agents across North Dakota to monitor livestock water quality.

Installing a water development project can help ensure that livestock have access to good-quality water throughout the grazing season, the specialists say.

In addition to benefiting animal health and performance, installing water development projects can: • Increase flexibility in producers’ management systems • Increase grazeable acreage and extend the grazing season • Allow producers to utilize crop residues and cover crops for forage • Improve grazing distribution Common water development projects include troughs, pumps, wells and pipelines. Through time, these improvements, combined with appropriate management, have the potential to increase the carrying capacity of a producer’s operation, allowing for an increase in herd size and/or increased drought resistance with stockpiled forages, the specialists say.

For more information on livestock water quality issues or guidance on monitoring livestock water quality, visit https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/livestockextension/water and/or contact your local Extension agent. ##### Teacher: “Why are you praying in class little Johnny?”

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UM journalism school welcomes fall Pollner Professor

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UM News Service The University of Montana (UM) School of Journalism has named reporter and former attorney E. Tammy Kim the Distinguished T. Anthony Pollner Professor for fall 2020.

Kim will be in residence at the School of Journalism this fall, teaching about the history and institutions of the American worker. Her course will focus on an overview of key labor issues while guiding student journalists to develop research, interviewing, writing and fact-checking skills.

Kim currently is a freelance magazine reporter and contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. She previously worked at The New Yorker and Al Jazeera America and has written for The New Yorker, The Nation, The New York Review of Books and Columbia Journalism Review, among other publications. She also is the co-author and co-editor of “Punk Ethnography,” a 2016 book about the politics of world music.

Kim earned her Juris Doctor at the School of Law at New York University and completed her undergraduate degree in philosophy at Yale. She has earned prestigious awards for both her journalism and work in the legal profession and has taught courses in labor, immigration and human rights at Yale, the Cooper Union and the City University of New York.

Kim is a second-generation Korean American and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. In addition to teaching a seminar, she will advise the Kaimin, the student newspaper at UM. “The course I’m planning for the fall, ‘The American Worker,’ will introduce students to the basics of labor history and train them in reporting sensitively on the working class,” Kim said. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and appreciate the kind welcome of the University community.”

The Pollner professorship was created in 2001 by the family and friends of T. Anthony Pollner, a 1999 School of Journalism alumnus who died in a motorcycle accident.

Dozens of renowned journalists have served as distinguished professors at the school since the program’s inception.

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From American Society of Agronomy Leafhoppers are tiny insects. They are only about 3 millimeters long, smaller than a grain of rice. But they can cause big damage to crops, including beans.

In temperate areas, leafhoppers can cause bean crop losses of up to 20 percent. They are even more damaging in tropical areas. There, leafhopper infestations can lead to crop losses of more than 75 percent.

To combat the leafhopper threat, researchers are continuously trying to develop resistant varieties of crops.

In a new study, Tim Porch and his team describe a new pinto bean, called TARS-LH1. Porch is a researcher at the USDA-ARS Tropical Agriculture Research Station in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

This new pinto bean has increased resistance to leafhoppers. It also has other desirable traits, such as high yields and drought tolerance.

“Continuous improvement of common beans is necessary,” says Porch. “That’s because pathogens, pests, the environment and the market are continuously changing and evolving.”

Even in changing markets, pinto beans – a common target of leafhoppers – are a vital crop. They account for more than a third of all edible dry beans produced in the United States.

Pinto beans are targeted by two different species of leafhoppers. One species – Empoasca fabea – predominates in temperate areas. Another species – Empoasca kraemeri – is the main pest in tropical areas.

TARS-LH1 is resistant to both kinds of leafhoppers.

Field testing of TARS-LH1 for leafhopper resistance and other traits was carried out in multiple locations. Temperate test sites were located at the Michigan State University Crop and Soil Science Research Farm in East Lansing, Michigan.

Tropical tests were completed in Haiti and Puerto Rico.

“Since this pinto bean was tested over several years in different locations, we confirmed that it has resistance to both species of leafhoppers,” says Porch. “It also has broad adaptation to different climates.”

A key challenge during field tests was accurately collecting data to measure leafhopper damage. Measuring damage is key to verifying whether specific varieties of beans are resistant to these pests.

Leafhoppers feed on plant sap. Their feeding causes damage, called hopperburn. Hopperburn can include leaf burn: leaves turn yellow, particularly at the tip and around the edges. It can also include leaf curl: entire leaves curl down.

Researchers carefully counted the numbers of leafhoppers and flightless leafhopper nymphs on common bean leaves.

They also evaluated leaf burn and leaf curl symptoms.

“By combining the careful and laborious counting of pests with a rapid evaluation of leaf damage, we were able to estimate leafhoppers per plant for a large number of plots and trials,” says Porch.

As a result, the researchers were able to show that the TARS-LH1 pinto bean is resistant to leafhopper attacks. But that’s not all! TARS-LH1 is also drought tolerant. Droughts often occur simultaneously with leafhopper infestations.

“Since TARS-LH1 combines drought tolerance with the leafhopper resistance, it provides a key combination of traits,” says Porch.

Finding ways to conserve water use in agriculture is becoming increasingly important. There’s also a drive to use less pesticide to control insects.

“TARS-LH1 could contribute to reducing these major inputs in common bean farming,” says Porch. “It could also increase the production of organic beans.”

Porch and colleagues are still working on breeding newer, better varieties of beans. “We want to include additional traits, such as heat tolerance and resistance to pathogens like rust and common bacterial blight, along with the leafhopper resistance,” says Porch.

Bean varieties that are resistant to pests and have other desirable traits, such as TARS-LH1, can benefit breeders, farmers and consumers alike.

“Ultimately, our goal is to generate broadly resilient and productive common beans,” he says. ##### Garlic originated in Central Asia however, its name is derived from two Anglo-Saxon words. Those two words are ‘Gar’ and ‘Lac’. Gar means spear and Lac means plant.

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Livestock producers should prepare for flooding

NDSU Extension News Livestock producers should make plans for moving feed and livestock to higher ground before flooding this spring, North Dakota State University Extension specialists say.

While the latest flood forecast showed some improvements, many areas of North Dakota are projected to experience moderate to major flooding this spring. The greatest flood impacts are expected to be on farms and ranches because of overland flooding. Due to the nature of overland flooding, many areas that typically do not flood may be flooded this year.

“Floodwaters can rise quickly, potentially cutting off access to feed and/or water for livestock,” warns Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “Beef cattle out on pasture are especially susceptible to displacement by flooding.

“Although cattle will move to higher ground if possible, they may move to areas where rescue is not possible,” she adds. “Trying to rescue cattle and other large livestock in deep-water situations is dangerous, and it can be deadly both to animals and people. Plans should be made weeks ahead of a potential disaster, with consideration given to pens, loading facilities, transportation, evacuation routes and final destination of livestock.”

Floodwaters often prevent producers from reaching feed supplies either directly or through damage to roads.

“Having feed supplies on hand is important because feed assistance may not be available during a flood,” says Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension. “Producers should pre-select sites on high ground for hay, emergency water supplies and fencing supplies or panels.

Producers also need to be aware that moving feed may cause problems, the specialists say. For example, moving big round hay bales to higher ground can result in hay loss because twine- or net-wrapped bales may be frozen to the ground. Also, road weight restrictions can limit producers’ ability to haul in new feed if they use coproducts such as beet pulp, beet tailings or distillers grains to feed their cattle.

“Producers need to ensure accessible storage facilities and an adequate supply of feedstuffs,” Hoppe says.

While not all areas will experience flooding, mud is likely to be an issue on many farms and ranches this spring.

“Mud can reduce the insulation value of hair coats, increase energy requirements, and increase the potential for footrot and other health issues,” cautions Travis Hoffman, Extension sheep specialist.

Mud also may chill or trap newborn calves and lambs, and can carry a variety of pathogens that can affect calves and lambs directly or through contact with dirty udders.

“There are few options once muddy conditions are in place; therefore, preventive practices are key,” says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center Here is what the specialists recommend producers to do to lessen muddy conditions: Scrape lots to maintain a 3% to 5% slope away from the feed bunk.

Reshape mounds to ensure quick drainage.

Move livestock to temporary feeding areas such as stockpiled pastures with adequate drainage or fields containing crop residue such as corn stalks.

“However, utilizing crop residue is not recommended due to the high risk for soil compaction, creating challenging planting conditions,” Meehan says.

“We recommend that producers evaluate their potential for flooding and plan accordingly,” Meehan says. “If you do not have access to higher ground, you may need to consider moving livestock off site until the risk of flooding subsides.

If you need help evaluating options, contact your NDSU Extension agent or emergency management office.”

Visit NDSU Extension’s flood website at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/flood for more information and resources.

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Quick methods often result in the horse panicking and hurting itself inside the trailer. Horses have incredible memories, and once they have a bad experience in loading or hauling, they are apt to have related issues for the rest of their lives.

Field Days cancelled for 2020

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In keeping with Governor Bullock’s phased COVID-19 reopening, and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, all Montana Ag Experiment Station field days have cancelled the in-person field days for the 2020 season. While they had very much hoped to welcome the many stakeholders to the research centers and farms, continued emphasis on maintaining social distancing measures and reducing group sizes during events have led to this decision.

While deeply disappointed to not be able to welcome people to our facilities, options are being explored for virtual events that will enable everyone to learn about the research and for the experiment stations to learn about successes and challenges. Montana State Ag Experiment Stations are in the planning phases and hope you will join them as they finalize plans for this summer. The events will include presentations and speakers you would normally interact with at our field days and also exploring options for question and answer sessions with MSU scientists. This unexpected situation is an opportunity to maintain our important community interactions and discover how a complementary virtual presence could help us expand our reach to stakeholders in the future.

For the most up-to-date information about our summer programming, please visit http://agresearch.montana.edu/ fielddays.html. This page will be updated with links and agendas for the summer’s virtual activities. As always, please reach out with questions, successes and feedback. The experiment station are all committed to continuing research, outreach and engagement efforts during these difficult times in order to provide science-based solutions to challenges faced by Montana’s diverse communities. Hopefully inperson field days will return in 2021, as they are always a highlight for everyone at MSU and MAES!

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By NDSU Extension Service Farmers markets and local food vendors need to take necessary precautions and safety measures to ensure the health of farmers, vendors and customers.

Farmers markets and direct-sale farmer and grower operations are vital to communities and small businesses across North Dakota.

That’s especially the case because the COVID-19 pandemic is causing meat shortages and higher prices at some grocery stores, according to North Dakota State University Extension community health and nutrition specialist Jan Stankiewicz. Local foods also are a great opportunity for economic activity, where food dollars directly impact the local economy.

“However, farmers markets and local food vendors need to take necessary precautions and safety measures to ensure the health of farmers, vendors, customers and the public,” she says.

Here are some ways farmers markets and direct-sale operations can keep their customers and themselves safe: • Provide sufficient handwashing stations and/or sanitizer for the public and vendors.

• Sanitize between customers and frequently.

• Mark customer waiting lines to indicate physical distances between customers and between vendors and customers.

• Increase the distance between vendors and/or limit the crowd size at markets. Have market staff/volunteers count customers. When crowds are larger than 50 people, start a one-in, one-out system.

• Consider prioritizing food/farm vendors for the 2020 season.

• Do not allow sampling or self-service of ready-to-eat food.

• Reduce contact time and the time spent at vendor booths by offering pre-bagged items or roping off booths so that customers are not spending unnecessary time at booths.

• Do not place tables and chairs at markets because these encourage people to gather without adequate distancing.

• Discontinue/limit events and activities that draw people together.

• Post signage to direct market operations and traffic flow, including designated entrances and exits.

• Post signage and notices reminding vendors and customers to stay at home if they feel ill.

• Package and offer ready-to-eat food for take-home only.

• Follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for face masks (https://tinyurl.com/ClothFaceCoverings-CDC) for the public and those handling foods for sale.

• Consider delivery/pickup/pre-orders/drive-through operations for eligible vendors.

• Sanitize hands between transactions and/or handle money separately.

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• Consider sending only one family member to the market.

• Do not touch your face when in public.

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• Wash or sanitize your hands thoroughly before and after attending the market.

• Wear a protective mask when in public.

According to federal policy, if a farmers market is an authorized Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailer, it must continue to accept SNAP benefits.

Grants for urban agriculture and innovative production

From USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects.

USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020.

“These grant opportunities underscore USDA’s commitment to all segments of agriculture, including swiftly expanding areas of urban agriculture,” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said.

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“We are proud to be able to offer support though this cross-agency effort,” said Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach. “In creating this grant opportunity, USDA will build upon its years of experience providing technical support, grant funding and research to help farmers and local and urban food businesses grow.”

Planning Projects USDA is making available $1 million for Planning Projects that initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.

Implementation Projects USDA is making available $2 million for Implementation Projects that accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers. Projects will improve local food access and collaborate with partner organizations and may support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, educational endeavors and urban farming policy implementation.

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2008 New Holland BR7090 2014 John Deere 4940 2174 2019 Case IH 8250 425 engine hydraulic wide pickup 2011 Case IH Precision Hoe hours, 348 seperator hours, 2015 MacDon FD75 CNH hours, 120-ft boom, 1,200 800 10”, doubleshoot, pneulift, 13,500 bales, Bale adaptor, 45-ft., stablizer 410 bushel tank, 620 duals, gallon stainless steel tank, Command, net/twine. matic tires, flotation tires, Sunny Brook concaves, all wheels, upper cross auger.

IF710/65R46 Trellebourg Stk #38166B. Located in Atom Jet side band boots, deluxe cab. Stk. #23388B. Stk. #28506B. Located in tires. Stk. #53337B. Located Intelligent Ag blockage, with Glasgow, MT.........................

Glasgow, MT.........................

Located at Glasgow, MT....... at Glasgow, MT.....................

2009 3430TBH 430 bushel . . .. *Price Reduced* $13,400 . . .. *Price Reduced* $59,700 . . ............................. $365,000 .. *Price Reduced* $170,600 cart. Stk. #47276B. Located in Glasgow, MT..................... .... *Price Reduced* $25,000

See more pictures and information on these units, as well as our complete inventory, at www.plainsag.com

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Check out our website www.tradersdispatch.com

AUCTION

3 miles east of Paradise, MT on Hwy 200 June 27, 2020 10:00 am

View equipment June 26 from 8 am - 4 pm & June 27 beginning at 8 am About 30 gas engines, 10 tractors (some running, some restorable, some for parts) Contact Bobby Mayes, PO Box 20, Paradise, MT 59856 1-406-826-5918

##### Did you know donkeys have excellent memory?

They are capable of remembering a place they have been to, or other donkeys they met, 25 years ago! ##### Donkeys are originally from desert areas of Middle East and Africa and are anatomically well-equipped to survive in those conditions.

*See dealer for details

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

2020 Tubeline TLR5000 AX2 bale wrapper............... Call for Price New ZR5-12 self-propelled baler....................................HERE NOW! New Vermeer BPX9010 bale processor................................... CALL Vermeer BP7000 great shape............................................. $10,000 Highline bale processors............................................................ CALL Chisholm Trail/Cannonball bale beds, dumping beds............... CALL WW HD EZ 4-wheeler lifts for balebeds....................................$1000 Vermeer R2300 rakes (4).................................... $12,500-$14,500 New Vermeer R2300 28-ft. rake............................................ CALL New Vermeer TM1410 trailed mower...................................... CALL New Vermeer 605N baler....................................................... CALL New Vermeer 6650RA twine baler.....................................SPECIAL

- New & Used Equipment -

3-John Deere 569 net/twine flotation tires, kicker.......$25,000 - $30,000 3-Vermeer 605M net/twine flotation tires................... $12,000 - $16,000 Vermeer 605N net, flotation tires, ramp, LED lights.........................$NEW$ Case IH RB565 net, flotation tires, endless belts.............................$27,500 New Holland HW300 2300 swather, 16-ft. header, 2587 hrs..... $33,000 Hesston 6550 swather, auger and draper headers........................$11,000 Vermeer TM1410 Trail Mower 21-ft. cut, 9-ft. transport................$NEW$ H&S rake, 14-wheel..........................................................................$9500 Vermeer R23A hydraulic rake, 23-ft. raking width............................$7000 Vermeer R2800 & R2300 hyd. rakes...........................................$NEW$ Vermeer VR1224 - VR1022 - VR1428 - VR2040.......................$NEW$

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

Vermeer VR1224.............................................................. NEW Vermeer 605N, net, ramp, moisture sensor, scales....................NEW 2 - Vermeer 605SM moisture sensor, netwrap.$21,000 to $24,000 Vermeer 605M, twine, net, floats, ramp.........................$16,500 Vermeer R2800 and R2300 rakes, up to 28-ft. raking....... NEW Vermeer R2300 rake, new teeth and bearings...............$13,500 2 - Vermeer R23A rake. Each..........................................$7500 Vermeer R23A rake.........................................................$4500

McCormick Tractors 100-165 hp

LOW HOUR LEASE RETURNS IN STOCK! NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

NEW VERMEER PROCESSOR AVAILABLE!

2020 Vermeer 2800 rake, new........................... ON SALE! 2020 Vermeer R2300 rake................................. ON SALE! Vermeer R2300 rakes, one season use. One left...... $17,750 Vermeer 2800 gone through...................................$21,600 Vermeer 605XL, completely rebuilt.........................$13,400 3 point bale unroller w/hoses........................................ $1235 4200 lb. skid steer pallet forks......................................... $910 5000 lb. pallet fork. Euro hookup.................................. $1050

Vermeer net wrap here now!

Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair 8201 Hwy 12 W - Baker, MT

Connor 406-778-3777 • hwy12equip@gmail.com

www.hwy12equipment.com Full line of feed and mineral products in stock

Dealer for Vermeer, Hayliner, and Chisolm Trail

• In-Shop Repairs & Service Truck Repairs •

Hay Liner 42-ft., 8 bale dumping trailers.................................. $6200 2007 John Deere 567 twine baler, 9250 bales................... $10,500

John Deere 7800 Powershift, 11,544 hours, no loader, 3SCV....... $40,000 Massey 8140 loader, 5500 hrs., Dyna-Shift trans.......................... $39,000

Chevron oil distributor, Fleetguard filter, Bad Boy mowers, Hustler VERMEER NET WRAP IN STOCK!

Gordon Repair, LLC

406-234-4595

Miles City, MT

www.gordonrepair.com sales@gordonrepair.com Massey Ferguson WR9870 16-ft. RazorBar header..... $85,000 Challenger SP115B w/16-ft sickle, 1900 hours........ COMING IN McCormick X7.650 loader/grapple, 150 hp, rental return....CALL Hesston 8400 16-ft. sickle header.............................$10,500

VERMEER NET WRAP IN STOCK! ALL SIZES

Wichman Ag Supply, LLC

406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell Hilger, MT Walter 406-350-0380 www.wichmanagsupply.com

New Geotherm Waterers & Parts Available R&L Seed and Machine, LLC 406-735-4374 - Geyser, MT rlmccray@3rivers.net

Cool April weather prolongs snowpack across Montana

Montana NRCS News Release Weather patterns during the first two weeks of April, while cooler than average, didn’t yield much precipitation across the state of Montana. However, the below average temperatures during this period did help to delay snowmelt at many low- and mid-elevation mountain locations during the first half of the month according to data collected by SNOTEL sites maintained by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“Both east and west of the Divide, snowmelt was delayed by a week or two at lower elevations because of these weather patterns, which is great news as it keeps that water in the mountain snowpack and prolongs streamflow during the summer when demand is the highest,” said Lucas Zukiewicz, NRCS water supply specialist for Montana.

The last week of April brought a major weather pattern change that caused the snowpack to transition towards melt at most elevations in Montana. “The abundant sunshine and above average temperatures that persisted since April 20th took their toll on the snowpack in the mountains. Since then, rapid snowmelt caused rivers and streams in the state to begin the seasonal rise from snowmelt runoff,” said Zukiewicz. In some areas the snowmelt is ahead of schedule, raising questions about available water supply later in the summer. “High elevations continue to hold onto snowpack or have just begun to discharge water into the river systems. However, lowand mid-elevation SNOTEL sites have been melting at an accelerated pace since mid-month, and most dramatically since the last week of April and into the first week of May,” continued Zukiewicz.

Streamflow forecasts within Montana have generally declined since April 1 due to the lack of April precipitation and rapid decline of low- and mid-elevation snowpack in some regions. Forecasts for the May through July period remain near to slightly above average for many river systems, but some areas east of the Divide in southwest Montana now have streamflow forecasts below average for spring and summer runoff. “The biggest concern is within the Jefferson and Madison River basins, where snowpack is melting quickly at this time,” said Zukiewicz.

“Although snowpack peaked near to above average, we are experiencing melt at a faster than normal rate this year, which moves the water through the system before we need it.”

River basins, like the Madison, may be able to make up for less than average streamflow with water stored in reservoirs, which has remained above average throughout this winter due to last year’s abundant runoff. “Storage this winter has been above average across the state, thanks to last year, but areas where there is no storage are much more susceptible to current and future weather patterns,” said Zukiewicz. May and June are historically two of the wettest months of the year across Montana, especially east of the Divide. Spring and early summer weather patterns will dictate not only the timing and volumes of runoff this season, but how much irrigation demand there is for water as crops begin to grow across the state.

“As always, it’s a waiting game to see what we get with regards to overall runoff volumes this year. For now, were in a good place across many parts of the western half of the state due to the snowpack that we have in place on May 1,” said Zukiewicz. How fast the remaining snowpack melts and what occurs during May will be covered in next month’s Water Supply Outlook Report, which will be released during the first week of June.

Monthly Water Supply Outlook Reports can be found at the website below after the fifth business day of the month: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/mt/snow/

Late bloomer: Helen Hooven Santmyer

Santmyer, born in 1895, always wanted to be a writer.

By the age of 33 she’d published two novels, but neither was a commercial success. That wouldn’t come for another 55 years when, at the age of 88, she published her landmark novel…And Ladies of the Club. The book, which had taken her nearly 10 years to write (and a year and a half to condense down to 1,300 pages), became a runaway success, selling more than a million copies and spending eight months on the New York Times bestseller list.

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June 2020 Conrad, MT 59425

Toll Free: 1-877-714-5944 Local: 406-278-5944 Fax: 406-278-3218

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2-2007 Kenworth T800’s available!

98,000 to 104,000 miles!!! Cummins ISX, 475 hp, flat top sleepers, 11R24.5, easy to daycab

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2016 Massey Ferguson 8737 MFWD tractors, 340 hp, CVT transmission, cabs, 1000 PTO, 3 point w/quick hitch, front weights, duals, 2300-3900 hours

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2015 Peterbilt 389 Cummins ISX15, 525 hp, 18 speed transmission, 63” flat top sleeper

$79,500

$69,000

2007 Peterbilt 378 479,000 miles ECM verified, Cummins ISX 530 hp, 18 speed, full locking rear ends, 48” stand up bunks, wet kit, platinum interior

2014 Peterbilt 579 MX-13, 455 hp, 10 speed Ultrashift, day cab, ONLY 148,225 miles!

4-2013 Peterbilt 384 13 speed, Paccar MX 455-490 hp, 63” Stand Up sleeper, engine brake, 300’s & 400’s on miles

$29,500

2021 Timpte Hopper 50-ft. x 72” x 96”, air ride w/rear lift axle, 12 tire. electric tarp, manual traps, SS rear panel, all LED lights

CALL 2019 Jet 3 axle, air ride, electric tarp

$44,500

2006 Western Star 4900EX, 14.0L Detroit, 515 hp, 18 speed, 265” wheelbase, engine brake, 665,000 miles

2016 Timpte Super Hopper 50-ft. x 72” x 96”, electric tarp, AG HOPPERS, 2 rows of 9 LED lights, SS front and rear panels

$27,500

$63,500

$49,500 2000 Freightliner Century 20-ft. aluminum ITB grain box, Cat 430 hp, Autoshift, steerable lift axle, pintle hitch

2016 Jet 40-ft.x96”x66”, ag hoppers, 2 pair sight windows, vented slopes, spring ride

2017 Peterbilt 579 Cummins ISX, 500 hp, 13 speed, 244” wheelbase, 80” sleeper, 430K miles

$57,000

$39,500 2011 Freightliner GLIDER 500 hp, 12.7L Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed, lift axle

$37,500 2006 Kenworth W900 Fuel Truck C-15 engine, 475 hp, 18 speed transmission, 5175 gallon tank, ALL CERTIFICATIONS CURRENT!

See more online at www.zomertrucks.com

2012 Jet Hopper 40-ft. x 68” x 96”, electric tarp, manual traps, all new brakes and drums

$18,500

$72,000 for the set

2006 Sterling AT9500 MBE4000, 450 hp, 10 speed, engine brake, new paint, miles in the 4’s and 5’s

COMING IN

2006 Peterbilt 379 dump truck, 475 hp Cat w/13 speed, w/2002 Superior transfer trailer

2014 Freightliner Cascadia 125 DAY CAB, DD13, 470 hp, Aliarc bumper, 188” wheelbase.

2004 Transcraft 53-ft. drop deck, triple axle, air ride, 42-ft. main deck, 11-ft. upper deck, sliding winches.

$14,000 2009 Great Dane 48-ft. x 102” flatbed w/sliding axles, ready for your hay hauling needs.

$10,500 2002 Doepker 20-ft. grain pup, ag hopper, turntable, spring ride, 11R24.5

DROPDECKS

2010 Freightliner Cascadia Detriot DD13, 10 speed, air ride, 3.70 ratio, clean southern lease return

$16,500

$16,500

2000 Freightliner 12.7 Detriot, 500 hp, 18 speed, 4-way lockers, 518,000 miles, lift axle, Hendrickson beam suspension

$19,500

LOWBOYS & FLATBED TRAILERS

2005 East aluminum flatbed, 48-ft. x 102”, 12 sliding winches, 14 sliding hooks, nail boards

2010 Mack CXU613 10 speed Ultrashift, 52” midroof sleeper, easy to drive, nice truck

$19,500

$39,500 2008 SDI side dump, 3 axle, air ride, 11R24.5 tires

$29,500 2015 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 550 hp, 18 speed, FULL LOCKERS, disc brakes, loaded up!!

DUMP TRAILERS

• 1988 Fruehauf 28-ft. END DUMP, spring ride, very clean.............$19,000 • 1978 Custom Built end dump pup, 12ft. tub, spring ride........................$7500

SIDE DUMPS

$49,500 2015 Kenworth W900L ISX15, 485 hp, 18 speed, headache rack, work lights and much more!

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1996 Fontaine 48-ft. x 102” flatbed w/moffet attachment

$10,500

$14,500 2012 Manac drop deck, 48-ft. x 102”, 11-ft. upper and 37-ft. main deck.

$24,000 2012 Great Dane combo drop deck, 51-ft. x 102” tool boxes, sliding winches, aluminum floor, sliding rear axle, air ride suspension

1995 Utility 48-ft. x 102” flatbed w/moffet attachment

MISCELLANEOUS TRAILERS

• 1995 Mickey beverage trailer, 35-ft. x96”, spring ride, pintle hitch, 10 roll-up doors on each side, rear roll-up door....... ......................................................$6500

CALL TO RENT HOPPERS & GRAVEL TRAILERS 406-278-5944

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CAR AND TRACTORS FOR SALE

1988 Mercury Cougar, 2-door, one owner, very clean, nice, always garaged, no dents, no rust. Very dependable John Deere A & John Deere B tractors Call afternoons (406) 459-8499, Helena, Montana

Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE A32

M & W MACHINE 3 CNC Lathe Work with 81/2" spindle bore ✓ Irrigation Pump Repair ✓ Heavy Duty Industrial Machining and Repair ✓ Portable Line Boring ✓ Welding ✓ Large Lathe and Mill Work ✓ Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Machine Work

Largest Capacity CNC Cylinder Boring & Line Boring within 500 mile radius

1-855-285-0179 or 406-285-0179 Mark Oelke – Owner 20 W. Cedar • PO Box 788 • Three Forks, MT 59752 Visit us on the web at: www.mwmachine.net

2003 Freightliner M2 250 hp 3126 Cat, 10 speed, PTO, 3.90 ratio, locker, AB, PS, AC, 90% 11R22.5’s, 264,000 miles, 33,000 GVW, 18-ft. of frame, 12-ft. cab-to-axle........... ....................................$12,500 2001 International 4700 Crew Cab 175 hp, T444E, 7 speed, PB, AC, PS, 80% 11R22.5’s, 172,000 miles, hydraulic winch and auxiliary, 23,000 GVW, 9-ft. service body............$9500

1979 International H60E 2 Yard Loader articulated, DT466, 50% tires, good brakes, enclosed cab, factory 50” pallet forks, bucket included, weight 22,000............ ....................................$13,500 1974 Hyster H150F Forklift Rotator 2452 hours, propane 6 cylinder, 84” forks, widen to 9.5ft., rotate 360 degrees, 134” lift height, cab, heater, lights, 15,000 capacity...........$15,500 1993 Kenworth T800 Roll-Off 430 hp N14, Jake, AC, PS, 13 speed, lift axle, 85% tires and brakes, 16K front, 40K rears, 4.33 ratio, Cascade endless chain hoist...................$24,500 2000 International 9100i 370/430 hp N14 Cummins, Jake, 10 speed, air ride, tilt, AC, PS, cruise, 75% 29522.5’s, dual tanks, 3.90 ratio, 700K miles, clean tight truck.... ....................................$12,500 2005 45-ft. Step Deck tandem 12K axles, new 235R16 tires, duals, 80% brakes, air brakes, beavertail and ramps, steel deck.$12,500

1997 Freightliner FL60 hauler 250 hp 3126 Cat, 7 speed, locker, Jake, AC, tilt, air ride suspension and cab, 75% 19.5 tires, 12-ft. flatbed, gooseneck, 182,000 miles. Needs TLC....... .......................................$8500 1997 GMC C7500 250 hp, Cat diesel, 6 spd Allison, 137K miles. AB, PS, 11R22.5’s 90%, trailer hookups, 33K GVW................$7750

J&T Equipment Sales, Stevensville, MT

406-381-3159 – www.jandtequipmentsales.com

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Trader’s Dispatch, June 2020 — Page A41

John Deere Equipment IN STOCK!

2019 Gleaner S97 deluxe cab, powerfold ladder, standard radio, 480/80r26, 900/60r32 drives, variable speed feeder house, quad display cameras, led lights, trimble lights, hi wire concave, yield monitor, hyd shaff spreader.

Call

2014 Challenger MT545D CVT transmission, Deluxe cab, 2 electric spool valves, rear wheel weights, 540/1000 PTO, 420/85/2...... ........................................................$94,000 2016 Challenger MT515E Super low hour loader tractor. Currently getting an inspection done. 130 engine hp. Will have brand new loader installed...................... $94,995 2016 Challenger MT515E Super clean tractor, loader will be installed in 3-4 weeks. Save some money on new and buy this low hour machine!....................................... $95,995

CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY OF CHALLENGER PRODUCTS ONLINE AT

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2018 John Deere S770 1000/1300hrs, duals, deluxe cab,2x4, 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC...............................................$260,000

2017 John Deere S670 Fresh trade, premium cab with enhanced air suspension seat. Green Star 3, LED lights, 2 sets of concaves, inspection will be available upon completion. 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC... .......................................................$169,000

2017 John Deere S670 Fresh trade, premium cab with enhanced air suspension seat. Green Star 3, LED lights, 2 sets of concaves, inspection will be available upon completion. 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC... .......................................................$169,000

2016 John Deere S670 2300/3300 hrs, 2.44% interest for 72 mo OAC..................$139,500

2012 Gleaner S77 400 hours Call

2019 MASSEY-FERGUSON 4707

$67,095 Great loader tractor! 70 engine hp and 57 PTO. Has 3 hydraulic remotes, heat, and air. Loader has skidsteer attachment on it for availability to use various attachments. 3rd function kit is available but not installed.

2018 MASSEY-FERGUSON 6716S DYNA-6

$170,000

2011 John Deere 8260R Tractor was used to only pull a grain cart. One owner since new.

60gpm pump, IVT transmission, 7 in color display, no globe, but has green star capabilities, PTO, 3 point with quick hitch, and wheel weights. 3.44% for 72mo OAC.......... $107,500

Demo Discounts on this brand new unit. Great loader tractor with a grapple bucket. Warranty will start with retail sale/lease.

2014 John Deere 6170M Local trade, 2700 hrs.......................................................... Call

2004 John Deere 9760 STS 2300/3200 hrs wheat machine................................$49,995

2011 John Deere 8260R Great tractor ready to go to work for you! 6500 hours, has only ever pulled a grain cart, 60 gpm pump......... .........................................................$99,000

2-2019 Massey Ferguson WR9980 deluxe cab, air suspension, deluxe radio, leather seat, header quick disconnect, AG3000 auto guide, 390 turf tires, C2100 monitor, standard lights, auger/draper connect, reel fore/aft, counterbalance weight kit....................................................................... Call

NEW ARRIVALS IN HAYING EQUIPMENT!

2019 Massey-Ferguson 9950 w/16-ft. auger head 2020 Massey-Ferguson 9960 w/16-ft. rotary 2020 Massey-Ferguson 2956A Round Baler

2020 Bobcat T76 New......Call

2019 Bobcat S850 New, heat/ ac, 2 speed, hi-flow, air seat, bob-tach, 80’’ bucket......Call

2020 Bobcat S570 New, 1900 lb lift capacity, air seat, open cab, joysticks................. Call

2019 Bobcat S770 New, heat/ ac, 2 speed, hi-flow, air seat, bob-tach, 80’’ bucket.......Call

Call for more information!

USED SWATHER

2007 New Holland HW325 Local trade, in great shape, needs minor fixes to be in the field for this year....................... $34,800

USED TRACTORS

2004 Valtra A95 Local trade, runs great, shop has serviced it, great low hour machine, ready to go to work..... $34,000

1993 Belarus 825 4WD, 1100 hours, singles, 100 hp.............. .................................... $12,500

2020 Bobcat S595 SJC, power bob-tach, 7 pin, 2 speed, bucket positioning, ride control, reversing fan, heat, air, radio, heated cloth air ride seat...Call

For All Your Haying Needs!

GIVE OUR EXPERIENCED PARTS DEPARTMENT A CALL FOR ANY OF YOUR PARTS NEEDS. DIRECT PARTS PHONE NUMBER IS: 406-395-6798

Call us for all your equipment needs! www.tillemanequipment.com

2019 Vermeer 605N net, twine, wide pickup, float tires, bale kicker, 8600 lbs, 0% for 60 mo OAC..........................Call

2008 Vermeer 605M Great used baler, has around 6000 bales on it.................$17,600

2019 VERMEER R2300 new, 23-ft. maximum, 18-ft. minimum raking distance, hydraulic unfold, 35hp tractor required. 0% for 48 OAC.... .................................................................Call

2019 Vermeer BPX9010 new, square/round bale kit, high float tires, 0% for 48 mo........ ....................................... Call

2019 VERMEER R2800 new, 28-ft, hydraulic lift, 0% for 48 mo OAC!............................Call

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SKIDSTEER FOR SALE

2016 Bobcat T740, heat, air conditioning, air ride seat, keyless, 2 speed, selective joystick controls, high-flow hydraulics, 3200 lb lift capacity, 78” bucket, power Bobtach, 550 hours.................................................. $48,500 Phone (406) 899-4104 Delivery possible

Barb Larsen, Sarah Benjamin, and Teri White of the Galata and Shelby area took a few minutes to catch up in between sessions of Montana’s Next Generation conference on January 31. Photo by Kari Lewis.

418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605

Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554

Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

WELCOME TO OUR NEW 2020 CASE IH WINDROWERS • 3 models to choose from w/150 to 250 hp.

• Sickle heads, rotary heads, and draper heads.

• Auto Guidance ready/Auto Guidance equipped.

• New for 2020 Field Cruise software w/3 modes.

Eco Power Mode, Power Cruise Mode and HeadLand Management Mode • Cab and rear axle suspension & hydraulic steering • Triple windrow attachments for rotary heads.

CALL US TODAY TO DISCUSS ALL OF THESE GREAT FEATURES AND GET 0% FINANCE OAC

MEET THE 2020 CASE IH RB 565 PREMIUM BALER These balers are loaded with features for productivity & durability

• FIVE BAR PICKUP - with 160 curved rubber mounted teeth and 6.5-ft. wide.

• HEAVY DUTY PICKUP REEL - stronger tines and full height dividers reduce damage.

• FRONT LOADING WRAP SYSTEM - provides a short path for optimal wrapping quality.

• OVERSHOT FEEDING SYSTEM - continuous feeding of hay to the chamber for a more consistent crop mat.

• ENDLESS BELTS - They track better and maintain greater crosswise rigidity. So tough that they are backed by a 3-year/15,000 Bale Warranty.

• MVE BALERS - Also have In-Cab Density System, 15”x6” caster pickup wheels,

roller windguard, 21.5Lx16.1 10-ply tires,

and moisture sensors.

SEE THIS GREAT CASE IH BALER AT MUSSELSHELL VALLEY EQUIPMENT AND GET 0% FINANCE OAC

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2020 — Page A43

##### The fall and spring equinoxes are the only two times during the year when the sun rises due east and sets due west. ##### Give a man a fish and you will feed him for the day.

Teach a man to fish and he’s going to spend a fortune on gear he’ll only be using twice a year.

418 Main, Roundup, MT 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554 Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

USED EQUIPMENT 2019 CASE IH FARMALL 45C

LIKE NEW 2017 CASE IH L755 LOADER

Includes HD 95” bucket w/4 tine grapple, mounts for Maxxum tractor, 3 function mid-mount valve and joystick.......................... .................................................GREAT BUY $15,780

With L360 Case IH loader. This like new unit has ONLY 46 hours.

Previous owner bought a bigger place and a bigger tractor. Cab with heat and air conditioning, 2 remotes, 3-point hitch, 16x16 transmission, and Factory Warranty plus extended Warranty.

Retails for $43,680 .........MVE Price Just $35,290

2001 NEW HOLLAND 688 BALER

Very nice 5x6 twine baler w/540 PTO. Just 18,000 bales on this Xtra clean unit..................... Priced to sell at $9,635

CASE IH DH363 HEADER

This unit was built in 2014 and was used for advertising. It has only 10 acres and is new in every other way. Fits Case IH and New Holland draper ready windrowers. Unit retailed for $69,870 in 2014.................. Unbelievable Buy at $19,660

$1000 REBATE PLUS 0% FINANCE FOR 5 YEARS WITH CNHI OAC

The Little Dealer With The BIG Promise.

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Guy Maberry - cell 406-350-1167, home 406-538-3634 1-888-423-2605 or 406-323-2605 Ryan Fehringer - cell 406-320-1554 418 Main, Roundup, MT

CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU. Contact us at www.caseih.com/dealers/musselshellvalley or www.musselshellvalley.com

Trader’s Dispatch, June 2020 — Page A44

Salois Construction Pivot Sales, Parts, Irrigation pipe, fittings and supplies Phone (406) 278-7910, cell 289-7910, Justin 289-0030 Conrad, Montana

##### One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach.

– Anne Morrow Lindbergh ##### Serenity is not the absence of activity, but the presence of God in everything you do.

Ask one of our many happy customers about our sales & service

411 North Main - Conrad, MT (406) 278-5915

Recipe Patch by Geri

Here are some grilling recipes to try this summer, either in the backyard or on that greatly awaited camping trip.

Taco-Flavored Chicken Wings 1 envelope taco seasoning 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, divided 34 fresh or frozen chicken wingettes (about 4 pounds) 1 cup ranch salad dressing Directions: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the taco seasoning, oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat.

Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Grill 10-15 minutes longer or until juices run clear, turning occasionally.

In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing and remaining hot pepper sauce. Serve with chicken. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Buttery Grilled Onions

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6 medium onions, peeled 6 tablespoons butter, softened 6 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 6 teaspoons sherry, optional Shredded Parmesan cheese Carefully remove a 1-in. x 1-in. core from the center of each onion (save removed onion for another use). Slice into 6 to 8 wedges, leaving the base of the onion intact. Place each onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Combine the butter, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; spoon into onions. Sprinkle with sherry if desired.

Fold foil around onions and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Carefully unwrap foil to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle onions with Parmesan cheese.

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Hot Dogs

1 teaspoon ketchup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 large hot dogs 1/2 ounce cheddar cheese, cut into long sticks 2 tablespoons chopped onions 1 cup prepared sauerkraut, drained, roughly chopped 4 slices bacon Vegetable oil 4 long hot dog buns Prepare your grill for direct medium high heat.

Mix together the ketchup and mustard in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the sauerkraut with the chopped onion, set aside.

Slice open the hot dogs, down the center, lengthwise, forming a deep pocket in each, but not cutting all the way through.

Coat the inside of each hot dog with the mustard ketchup mixture.

Place a strip of cheese deep within the pocket of each hot dog. Top with sauerkraut and onions.

Encapsulate the cheese at the ends with the sauerkraut mixture.

Wrap a strip of bacon around each stuffed hot dog, securing with toothpicks at each end.

Brush the grates of your grill with vegetable oil so that the hot dogs don’t stick Place the stuffed hot dogs on the grill, stuffing side down.

Grill for 2 minutes, until the bacon on that side is cooked, turn the hot dogs a quarter turn and grill for a couple more minutes.

Continue to grill for a few minutes each on all sides until the bacon is cooked. Cover the grill in between turnings to help with the cooking.

During the last minute of cooking, open up the hot dog buns and place them open-side down on the grill to lightly toast.

Remove the hot dogs and buns from the grill. Remove the toothpicks from the hot dogs. Place the hot dogs in the buns and serve.

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Lindsay Boyce of Big Sandy and Troy Shirley of Conrad diligently took in the great education of Montana’s Next Generation Conference in Shelby. The conference drew 200 plus producers from across the state for financial and production workshops. Photo by Kari Lewis.

Bigfoot: A star is born

One afternoon in October 1958, a logger named Jerry Crew was bulldozing a logging road in the woods of Humboldt County, California, when he discovered what he claimed was an enormous, humanlike footprints in the mud. He decided to make a plaster cast of one of the prints.

Not knowing what kind of animal could have made it, Crew nicknamed the animal “Bigfoot.”

It was an historic moment. A new creature was about to take its place alongside the Loch Ness monster and aliens from outer space in the pantheon of tabloid mythology. Not long after Crew’s “sighting” was reported in newspapers around the United States, dozens more followed. It became such a craze that the local chamber of commerce started selling plaster replicas of Bigfoot footprints. Indeed, Humboldt County turned itself into the self-described “Bigfoot Capital of the World,” complete with annual Bigfoot parades, Bigfoot softball tournaments, Bigfoot barbecues, a Bride of Bigfoot beauty contest, and a statue of Bigfoot located downtown in Bigfoot Square.

Conspicuously absent: Bigfoot himself.

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SALES:

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

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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)

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USED SKID STEERS AND ATTACHMENTS

Bobcat T770 skid steer.........................$49,900

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Bobcat T740 with cab, air conditioning, Power Bob, hand & foot...............................$47,500 Gradall telehandler forks, hydraulic angle..$900

Bobcat S650 skid steer with cab, air conditioning, heat, Power Bob........................$38,900 Bobcat MT52 mini track.......................$12,500 Bobcat LR65 land rake...........................$6000

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USED AIR DRILLS AND CARTS SQUARE BALERS

Case IH 800 Precision SS air drill, 50-ft., 10” spacing............................................$14,900

Case IH 3430 340 bushel cart, V rate, tow between.......................................... $39,900

Massey Ferguson 2190 baler..............$36,700 Hesston 4910 large square baler.........$19,900

USED PROCESSORS

Vermeer BPX9000...............................$20,000 Vermeer BPX9000 round & square bales......... ........................................................$19,900 Vermeer BPX8000 with final cut..........$13,750 Vermeer BPX8000 processor..................$9900 Highline CFR650 round only, final cut processor,............................................ $14,500 (L) Highline 6800 processor with Highline 500 mover..................................................$5500 Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, steel Haybuster 256 Plus processor...............$4500 packers with 2320 cart...............$19,000 (L) Bale King 3010 processor.......................$9000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing........ ..................................................$17,000 (L)

USED ROUND BALERS

New Holland 688 net & twine..................$7200 Case IH RB564 baler............................$19,700 Case IH RB564 baler............................$19,900 Vermeer 605 Super M baler.................$19,900 Vermeer 605XL baler. Stk #23475..........$9000 Vermeer 605L mesh & twine baler..........$6500 Vermeer Super 605J twine only..............$1900

John Deere 569 net & twine................$39,500 John Deere 569 net & twine................$28,000 John Deere 568 net & twine................$18,000

Gradell MT80 fork lift............................$13,250 Case 440 skidsteer...............................$22,800 Degelman 4100 round & square processor...... .........................................................$15,000 Schuler SRM 262 mixer..........................$6825 Morris CP743 chisel plow.....................$12,000 Melroe 501 plow with Valmar...................$6500 Renn 5501 39-ft. chisel plow....................$6500 International 75 39-ft. plow.....................$3500 Wilray 20-ft. roller, water filled.................$8050 John Deere 5020 tractor with DuAl loader........ ............................................................$8500 John Deere 3020 tractor, no loader with Shaver post pounder........................................$8500 Versatile 800 tractor.............................$12,000 Ford 5000 tractor with mower..................$5000 Massey Ferguson 9540 combine......$190,000 Gleaner R72 combine with MacDon 962, 36-ft. header..............................................$41,900 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel....................................$4500

Case IH LBX432 3x4 baler with cutter, tandem .........................................................$39,000 Check us out on our Website at

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CONSIGNMENTS

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...................$44,275 John Deere 8820 combine...................$18,000 White 9700 combine...............................$5294 New Holland 971 header........................$6000 Case IH 1680 30-ft. head, pickup head.$19,000 Honeybee 36-ft. header, MF bracket....$14,900 Farm King 10x60 auger..........................$6000 Feterl 7x41 electric auger........................$2000 Brandt drive over transfer auger...........$12,000 Wheatheart PT13 drive over deck..........$5675 New Holland 200 rotary swather with 416 disc head & 430HB 30-ft. draper head with pickup reel.................................................$138,755 New Holland 1112 swather..................$18,000 New Holland BR7090 net/twine baler.$26,000 Case IH RB564 round baler.................$25,750

New Holland BB960 big square baler, 3/4 turn...................................................$28,000 John Deere 466 small square baler..Coming In

Case 8465 round baler............................$5000 John Deere 567 baler..........................$12,000 Case WRX301 rake........................ $10,900 (L) New Holland 1000 bale stacker..............$2500 New Holland C1002 balewagon.............$2300 Spra-Coupe 4640, 60-ft. booms...........$29,500 Versatile SX275 sprayer.....................$127,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank................................................$8000 1977 GMC/Summers sprayer..................$8500 1987 International 9670 truck with 3000 gallon stainless steel tanks.........................$19,000 Chevrolet C60 truck................................$9500 Morris Contour I 41-ft. air drill with 7240 cart.. .................................................. $99,000 (L) Case 2400 40-ft.x10” spacing air drill with 240 cart............................................ $23,450 (L) John Deere 9400 40-ft.x12” drills.........$12,000 150 grass seeder.......................................$800 2500 gallon poly tank.................................$900 1500 gallon poly tank.................................$500

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SALES:

406-727-7153

4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

www.hovenequipment.com

USED SWATHERS

USED MISCELLANEOUS

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)

Check us out on our Website at www.hovenequipment.com USED TRACTORS

Massey Ferguson WR 9870 16-ft. rotary disc, auto steer, suspension...................$120,000 New Holland HW340 16-ft. rotary disc..$28,000

Case IH WD1504 swather, 16-ft. sickle head, steel conditioner, rear air bags.........$92,000 MacDon 7000 with 16-ft. header..........$14,500 Hesston 6450 15-ft. draper header.........$6000

New Holland LM 445A telehandler..... $45,000 Gates 48-ft. heavy harrow, 1/4 carbide............. ........................................................ $21,000 Allen 8803 26-ft. hydraulic rake........... $16,900 Frontier 8-wheel rake............................. $3800 Kelly 47 3-point backhoe........................ $2500 International 2-ton truck........................ $1900 Ford F350 flatbed................................... $8900 Gysler 39-ft. chisel plow......................... $3500 Spear with 4-ft. & 2 1-ft., fits Westendorf quick attach.................................................... $500

New Holland T7.210 CVT transmission with loader, grapple............................... $149,500

Massey Ferguson 7475 VT transmission, front suspension, loader with grapple...... $70,000

USED DRILLS

John Deere 50-ft. drill hitch.....................$1400

USED AUGER

Farm King 8x61 belt drive auger............ $1500

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Valtra C120 tractor with loader, grapple, 3 pt., PTO................................................. $37,500

Case IH MX150 tractor with loader.......$52,000 Allis Chalmers 8610 tractor with loader............ .........................................................$19,500 Versatile 835 tractor............................... $9900 Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

USED HEADERS The WR9900 Series Self-Propelled Windrower

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Lewistown, MT (L)

USED SPRAYERS

Massey Ferguson 8650 with variable transmission, suspension, 3 pt., PTO.......... $106,500

USED COMBINES

Case IH 3240 sprayer........................ $199,000 Miller 3275 HT 90-ft. front boom sprayer, 1000 gallon, 2WD, Raven Smart Trax...... $57,600

May-Bridge

Pasture Harrows

Agco 7650 Spra Coupe, mechanical rear drive, front hydraulic assist, 90-ft. boom, hydraulic extend axle...................................... $69,900

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Hoven Equipment

Agco 7660 Spra Coupe...................Coming In Ag Shield 7700, 1500 gallon tank.......... $8750 Demco skid mount sprayer. #23959....... $1900

406-727-7153 Great Falls, MT 406-538-3919 Lewistown, MT

New Holland CR9060 combine, Intell Plus II, exterior wear, chopper....................$134,000 New Holland TR98 combine................$14,900 New Holland TR97 combine................$14,900 Gleaner R75 combine. 836 separator hours, duals, spreader & chopper...............$60,000

MacDon FD75 40-ft. header, transport, pickup reel, Gleaner adapter, double sickle..$56,000 MacDon FD70 40-ft. header with pea auger..... .................................................... Coming In MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header......$19,900 MacDon 973 30-ft. header....................$18,600 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header.........$14,000 MacDon 960 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel.. ............................................................$6500 MacDon 960 25-ft. – 30-ft. headers................... ..............................................$5000 – $6000 MacDon A40D 18-ft. header.................$17,370 Massey Ferguson 5200 36-ft. draper header... ............................................................$9900

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Balewagons & Retrievers

Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE A40

3-New Holland 1089 balewagons, very nice condition. $85,000 - $105,000

New Holland 1075 diesel...................................................$32,500 New Holland 1069 gas balewagon, nice............................$36,500 New Holland 1068 with Chev 454 engine with automatic transmission.................................................................................$52,000 New Holland 1068 gas balewagon with MilStak 1030S bale clamp, get your 3x4 bales off the field fast $28,000 5-New Holland S1049 bale wagons..........................$7500-19,500 New Holland Super 1049 balewagon................................$18,500 New Holland 1048 balewagon...........................................$10,500 New Holland 1046 self-propelled, hauls 80 bales.................$7500 2006 New Holland 1037 balewagon, sharp.......................$35,000 6-New Holland 1037 balewagons, rebuilt........ $24,000 to $30,000 New Holland 1033s rebuilt balewagons.............. $10,500-$13,000 New Holland 1032 pull type...............................................$10,500 New Holland 8500 round bale wagon. Nice condition........$50,000 New Holland 1052 retriever mounted on 2006 Peterbilt....$35,000

Swathers

New Holland HW325 swather, 16HS header, new conditioning rolls, 2450 hours....$47,500

2008 New Holland H8060 swather with 13-ft. discbine header, 1137 hours.................................................................................$69,500 2002 New Holland HW320 swather, 16HS header, 3642 hours. Nice condition............................................................................$38,500 MacDon 7000 with 12-ft. multicrop head with condtiioner..$14,000

Haying Equipment

New Holland 1425 square baler, diesel..............................$10,500 2007 New Holland BR7080 round baler.............................$10,500 1991 John Deere 435 round baler.........................................$4500 Bush Hog BSR 10-wheel rake, very nice..............................$6500 New Holland 56 rake...............................................................$600

Miscellaneous

Supreme 1200TM twin auger mixer mounted on 2007 Sterling truck, nice shape $95,000

John Deere 650 grain cart.....................................................$8500 1972 Freightliner 20-ft. box and hoist, with drill fill auger..$10,500 1973 International 4300 truck with 20-ft. box and hoist, Detroit diesel, 13 speed...................................................................$7500

Tractors & Accessories

1995 Agco Allis 9655 MFWD, FEL, grapple, 155 hp, 18 speed powershift, duals...........$29,500 John Deere 8630 275 hp, 2156 hours, tires 80%...............$21,500 Great Bend 870 FEL, grapple, new condition.......................$7500

Industrial Equipment

2007 Gehl DL6H42 7000 lb 42” lift swivel carriage, 3800 hours...... ........................................................................................$55,000 2001 Carelift 10055 Zoom Boom telehandler, cab, heat, 10,000 lb lift, 55-ft. reach................................................................$45,000

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3V Distributing, Conrad MT ................................C35 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT ...............................A18 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS .........................A7 Action Toys, Billings MT ......................................B14 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT ...........................................................B17 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT ...............C3 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls MT .............C7 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ..........................................C18 American Manufacturing, Hogeland MT .............A24 Amsoil, Big Sky Synthetics, Deer Lodge MT ......C42 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT .................A16 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT .............................B9 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT .......................C4, C5 Big Iron Auctions ................................................B12 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT .........................A27 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT ..........C12 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls ....................................C34 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT ...C6 Big Sky Synthetics, Amsoil, Deer Lodge MT ......C42 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ...........A7 Border Plains Equipment, Plains Ag, MT, ND, KS, CO ...................................................................A37 Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT .............A6 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT ......................................B9 Buckley Auction MT ............................................C39 Carlson Law, PLLC, Great Falls MT ...................A21 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT...B14, C20 CbarR Cleaning & Spreading, Cody Rohlf, Shelby MT .....................................................................B8 Central Steel Building & Construction, GSI Bins, MT & ND ................................................................A14 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................B12 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT.....A32 Clearwater Properties, Pete Schultz, Great Falls MT .........................................................................C22 Cobett, Josh Wenger, Loma MT .........................A23 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT ................C38 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT .................................C21 Cowtown Ag, Miles City MT ......................... A17, C6 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT ...................................................................C16 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT .................................A8 Darling Ingredients, Inc................................ A2, C16 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell MT ..........C47 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT ................................................C30 ,C42 DD Enterprises, Livingston MT...........................C36 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ..........C8 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................................C24 Dust Master, Gruber Excavating, Inc, Clancy MT .B3 Eastern Montana Ag, Miles City MT ...................A45 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT...C30, C31

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EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT ...........B2 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT ...............B14 Faber Productions, Rozel WY .............................A34 First State Bank, Shelby MT ...............................A44 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT ............C28, C38 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ...................C34 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT .............................B4 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ..... .........................................A25, B1, B15, C29, C41 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT ...............C1 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT .............................C8, C9 Gateway Arch & Fence, Wayne Thiem, Bozeman MT ...................................................................C12 Glasgow Rental, Glasgow MT ............................C27 Glass Trucking, Denton MT...................................B8 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT ...............C10 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ....................A38 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ......A31 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY ..................................................C15 Gruber Excavating, Inc, Dust Master, Clancy MT....B3 GSI Bins, Central Steel, MT & ND ......................A14 GSI Bins, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ......C26 H & H Spreading, Conrad MT.............................C26 Harris Custom Swathing, Conrad MT .................A34 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT ..........................C48 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT..A28 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT .....................................................C10 Hi-Line Rental, Havre MT ...................................C27 Highline Communications, Cut Bank MT ............C40 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT ...... A46, A47 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank MT ...........B5 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT .............A38 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek MT..................A4 Iverson Feedlot Cleaning, Bismarck ND ...............B2 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT ...................................................................A40 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT............................................C20 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT ............ A36, C2 JGL Grain, Blue Springs, MO ...............................B2 Jim Nielsen Trucks & Parts, Butte MT.................B20 Joe Judisch Custom Swathing & Baling, Conrad MT .........................................................................A23 Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND...B7 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester MT .................B16 Keith Kessel Construction, Chinook MT .............A35 Krogmann Mfg. ...................................................A10

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Lane Judisch Swathing, Conrad MT ...................A29 Lange Bin Erection & Repair, LLC, Wentworth SD ... .........................................................................C47 Lazy AC Game Birds, Townsend MT ..................C44 Lee’s Trapworks, LTD, Swift Currant Canada ......B18 Lewistown Honda, Lewistown MT ......................C22 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT .......................C27 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT ..... ...........................................................................B3 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT .......................A40 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT .........A20 Milk River Ag, Chinook, MT ................................A11 Missouri River Realty, Glasgow, Malta, Sidney MT .. .........................................................................C21 Montana Farrier Supply, Livingston MT ..............C46 Montana Fiberglass Inc, Lewistown MT .............C43 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, Great Falls MT ...................................................C6 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT ..........B12 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ......A42 Montana Quality Structures, Stevensville MT .....C37 Montana Valley Irrigation, Great Falls MT ...........C28 Morris Land Surveys, Choteau MT .....................C23 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY..........................A22 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT .............A45 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT ....C2 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT..A42, A43 Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients Inc............ A2, C16 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ...............B18 Norlander Services, Mark Wicks, Inverness, MT....B2 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT.....33 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ..............................B13 Northwest Flattanks, Choteau MT ........................B8 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE ...........................C39 Oxbow Engineering LLC, Randy Pierce PE Three Forks MT..........................................................B16 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT ......................A35 Plains Ag, Border Plains Equipment, MT, ND, KS, CO ...................................................................A37 Poteet Construction, Missoula MT ........................B6 Power Motors Implement, Fort Benton MT .........C34 Powerhouse Equipment, Floweree MT ...............B11 Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre MT ....................C13 Premier Land Co., Billings MT ............................B19 Prescription Tillage Technology, DBL Sales, Denton MT ...................................................................C42 Price Contracting Inc, Stevensville MT ...............C19 Price Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ....A34 Quality 1st Insulation, Great Falls MT.................A18 R & L Seed & Machine LLC, Geyser MT ............A38 Reddig Equipment & Repair, Kalispell MT..........C14 Rehbein Ford, Inc., Plains MT ............................C45

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The 4% rule of retirement

By Eric Vermulm, CFA, Allied Investment Advisor How much money do I need to retire? That financial planning, is often 80% of the battle. is one of the most common financial planning Historic analysis has shown that an investor questions. withdrawing no more than 4% from their inThe short and probably unfulfilling answer vestment portfolio won’t outlive their money. is that everyone has a different solution. VariStudies going back to 1871 – nearly 150 years of data – have shown this to be consistent in ables like expected lifespan, retirement goals, every market cycle and condition. While there social security, pension plans, and outside are no guarantees about what the future holds, income all filter into the calculation. And this a 60% stock / 40% bond portfolio has historiis before we have even discussed expected market returns, inflation, and tax structure. cally provided the diversification to meet the A shortcut method, however, is the 4% rule. income needs of a 30-year retirement.

It’s a rule of thumb that will not give you a The 4% rule is designed to be a conservadetailed, specific answer, but does point you tive, fail-safe approach to retirement. The in the right direction, which when it comes to accompanying chart shows every 30-year

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period since 1900, over 1,000 iterations, and not once has someone withdrawing 4% from their portfolio run out of money. The worst case were the 30 years ending in June 1932, at the depths of the Great Depression, when the last monthly payment zeroed out the account, but that is the historic extreme.

In many cases, you could withdraw more than 4% per year, but this comes with its own risks. The average ending balance in the chart is $2.7 million dollars, more than double the starting value of $1 million – even after 30 years of withdrawals. Based on long-term returns, a withdrawal rate as high as 6.6% would work, on average.

Yet “average” doesn’t account for a bad sequence of returns, which could leave you destitute. A bear market early in retirement, combined with annual withdrawals, can permanently impair your portfolio, making it difficult to recover. This is known as sequence risk, the danger that an early or extended portfolio drawdown can compromise your compounding ability.

Due to sequence risk, a 6% withdrawal rate fails nearly half the time. It’s like the analogy of the six-foot-tall man who drowned crossing the river that was five feet deep on average. In investing, surviving the average isn’t nearly as important as surviving the extremes, and the 4% level has never failed historically, surviving even the biggest drawdowns.

Reversing the 4% rule and starting with our desired withdrawal amount lets us back into how much money is needed for retirement.

We figure out your desired annual retirement income level, netting out things like Social Security, pension income, or other outside income. We then multiply that net desired income level by 25 (the reciprocal of 4%), and we’re left with a target portfolio value.

If your desired retirement income is $85,000 per year, and you expect to get $45,000 a year from other sources (Social Security, pension, rent, etc.) then you’ll need a net $40,000 per year from your investment portfolio. Multiply $40,000 by 25, and you’re left with a target portfolio value of $1,000,000. This should be sufficient to meet the 4% rule and handle any sequence of returns (i.e. retiring into the teeth of a bear market) that the market throws at you – at least based on historic evidence.

The information published herein is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to sell or an offer to buy securities, investment products or investment advisory services. All information, views, opinions and estimates are subject to change or correction without notice. Nothing contained herein constitutes financial, legal, tax, or other advice. The appropriateness of an investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s circumstances and objectives.

These opinions may not fit to your financial status, risk and return preferences. Investment recommendations may change and readers are urged to check with their investment advisors before making any investment decisions. Information provided is based on public information, by sources believed to be reliable but we cannot attest to its accuracy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future returns. Investment advisory services are offered through Allied Investment Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser.

Now that’s a super volcano!

The term “supervolcano” is something the media came up with to describe Yellowstone National Park. It has no exact scientific definition but according to the United States Geological Survey, a supervolcano is capable of ejecting at least 240 cubic miles of scorching lava, ash, gases, and rock into the atmosphere. When a volcano erupts, the force is measured by the Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI. The scale is open-ended, but the highest magnitude ever measured is VEI 8, the size of a supervolcano.

To get an idea of how powerful a VEI 8 eruption is consider this: The eruption of a supervolcano at La Garita (in present-day Colorado) 27.5 million years ago was approximately 105 times more powerful than the Tsar Bomba explosion, a nuclear bomb tested by the Soviets in 1961 and still considered to be the most powerful man-made explosive device ever detonated. La Garita spewed out enough ash and lava to cover the state of California 40 feet deep.

14th June will be...

Cupcake Day

Cupcakes are truly the little hand-sized delights of the confectionery world, coming in as many variations as your imagination can dream up, topped with everything from sprinkles to frosting to candies. Cupcake Day tells you to reward yourself with one of history’s most delightful treats, the cupcake. It’s heaven in just three bites.

History of Cupcake Day Cupcakes, surprisingly, haven’t been around as long as you might suspect. That isn’t to say that they don’t have a long and respectable history, they were first unofficially invented in 1796 when Amelia Simmons published a recipe for “a light cake to bake in small cups” in American Cookery. It wasn’t until 1828 that they would come to be known as ‘cupcakes’, a term coined by Eliza Leslie’s cookbook receipts.

Back in the early days of cupcakedom, they were made in distinguished ceramic cups, and a remnant of this practice can be found in the modern ‘mug cake’, where a ceramic mug is filled with ingredients and placed in a microwave to create a quick and moist cake. Things have advanced a bit since the days of cups of heavy pottery, and these days you can find cupcake “pans” made of everything from stainless steel to silicone rubber, each with their own advantages.

However, you prepare them cupcakes are sure to be a hit at every venue you go to. There are even gluten-free and vegan varieties of these cakes for those who are on restrictive diets, and while that may not sound immediately appetizing rest assured that some of these recipes are positively taste-bud-blowing.

How To Celebrate Cupcake Day The best way to celebrate Cupcake Day is to produce your very own cupcakes from scratch, using your creativity and flair to create a style of cupcake uniquely you. Science organizations at schools and colleges are particularly fond of making a ‘periodic table of cupcakes’, each of them marked with the atomic number and abbreviation of an element. What ways can you think of to use cupcakes to promote your favorite causes and interests?

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Promotion boosts restaurant beef sales and staff spirits

Montana Beef Council The Montana Beef Council (MBC) executed a promotional partnership that allowed many restaurants to boost sales while customers enjoyed discounted beef menu items during the statewide lockdown. During a two-week promotion, nearly 20 restaurants from all across Montana participated in the “half-off beef promotion” that allowed them to discount their beef menu items for one day only, and the MBC picked up the tab for the other half of all the beef sales.

“After the mandated social distancing guidelines, my mother-in-law, Valerie, and I felt disheartened about the future in food service, said Liz Carr, owner and operator of Tall Boys Tavern in Hobson. “While we put together various promotions to bring in customers, the Montana Beef Council’s partnership drew the most patrons we had seen in the two weeks since COVID-19 precautions closed our dining room! What a gift to participate with the Montana Beef Council.”

In one of their response efforts to the COVID-19 crisis, the MBC Board of Directors committed a limited amount of funding towards the partnership and the promotion filled up quickly. For each beef meal that was purchased, the MBC reimbursed the restaurant for half of the price and the customer enjoyed the meal at half of the cost. The partnership generated 2,400 pounds of beef sales and stimulated community restaurants beyond their expectations.

The phone did not stop ringing for the participating restaurants, and some had to take the phone off the hook or pause online ordering just to catch up with their orders. One customer reported that their phone log showed they tried calling their favorite restaurant 100 times trying to place an order. Another restaurant was only open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and they sold 226 pounds of beef. The flurry of activity in one community even caused local law enforcement to check in on the situation.

“As I monitored the progress of each restaurant’s event, the response was incredible and heartwarming,” said Chaley Harney, Montana Beef Council executive director. “Many restaurants had such an overwhelming response that they sold out of beef, some in a matter of hours. It was incredible to see the response in each of the communities and the ripple effect of support during these challenging times.”

The participating restaurants reported a boost in employee morale and enjoyed the opportunity to be busy. This was a welcome stress compared to the worries brought on by COVID-19 closures which resulted in some restaurants closing operations altogether. Restaurant patrons safely filled curbsides, sidewalks and waiting areas to support the promotion that ran from April 10-25.

Herb and Spices Day

Date When Celebrated: Always June 10 Today is a spicy holiday, if there ever was one.

Do you enjoy eating? We all do.

The basic ingredients in many recipes can be pretty bland. It’s the herbs and spices in those recipes, that enhances and brings out the flavor. Herbs and spices are so important to the enjoyment of food, that it is only fitting that one day of the year is designated as Herb and Spices Day. From salt and pepper, to basil, oregano, and cinnamon, we use herbs and spices to create culinary wonders. On a low salt diet!? No problem. There are dozens upon dozens of herbs and spices that you can substitute, to thoroughly enjoy your meal without a lot of salt.

Medicinal Value of Herbs: Since ancient times, herbs have been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes.

They have been used to treat countless ailments, from bad breath and skin ailments, to treatments for cancer, stomach disorders and diabetes. Many of these uses are effective, and others not so successful. We do know that garlic, will certainly keep vampires away!

It’s easy to celebrate Herbs and Spices Day: • Learn more about herbs and spices • Learn about the medicinal value of herbs • Use herbs and spices in your food today.

• Try a herb or spice you’ve never had before.

• Grow herbs. Today is the perfect time to plant your first herb garden.

The Origin of Herb and Spices Day: This special day has only been around since about 2015.

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SWATHERS & MOWER CONDITIONERS

2001 John Deere 4890 windrower with 16-ft double sickle header, 1700 cutting hours. Tag #Harvey0220...................................................................... $42,000 John Deere 590 36-ft. swather. Tag #JeffH0718.

Massey 35 25-ft. pull type swather in excellent shape with extra parts. Tag #Hug0420................................................................................................$2500

ROUND & SQUARE BALERS

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 2005 Case RBX562 round baler with net wrap. Excellent shape. Tag #Doug0819........................................................................................$13,500 New Holland 644 round baler. Tag #Fred0719............................................$5000 New Holland 664 twine wrap baler. Nice shape. Tag #BobS0320.

Case IH LBX 432 big square baler. Tag #DougR0819.............................$37,000 2008 John Deere 568 net wrap baler. Tag #Gordon0420.

COMBINES

2005 Case 2388 combine with 36-ft. 2042 draper header, 2610 engine hours, and 1899 separator hours. Tag #Paul0220........................................ $65,000 2001 Case IH 2388 combine with bin extensions, yield monitor, Auto Steer, 30-ft.

MacDon draper header, 2130 separator hours. Tag #Hugh0220...... $70,000 Case 2388 combine with 40-ft. draper header and 1015 pickup header, 3527 engine hours, 2856 separator hours. Tag #Vince0719..........................$55,000 John Deere 9650 STS with MacDon 962 36-ft. header, 2400 separator hours.

Tag #Gordon0819..............................................................................$70,000 1986 New Holland TR 86 combine with 30-ft. header and 13-ft. pickup header with RakeUp pickup attachment, 3650 hours. Tag #Lyle0919.

Massey Ferguson 550 combine for parts. Tag #LonP0619................ Best Offer Massey 850 combine with 24-ft. header and air reel. Tag #KenT1118........$6500

PICKUPS & CARS

2002 Chevrolet 3/4-ton pickup, automatic transmission, crew cab, gas engine.

Tag #RichT0120.................................................................................$10,500 2011 Dodge new long box, fender flares, rear bumper and tailgate. Black in color.

Tag #DanG1219....................................................................................$5500 1995 Chevrolet 2500 pickup, long box. Tag #DP0919.

GRAIN DRYERS

M&W grain dryer with 75 hp electric motor, portable dryer, new bearings. Tag #Vermulum0919....................................................................................$7500 M&W 450 grain dryer. Tag #DaveB1018.

Keho grain drying equipment........................................................Call for prices

Financing Available

COMBINE & HAY HEADERS

Case IH 1015 pickup header with Rakeup pickup attachment. Tag #Paul0220..... ...........................................................................................................$10,000 Case 810 pickup header with Sund pickup attachment. Tag #Hugh0220... $5000 Case 810 pickup header with Rake-Up pickup attachment. Tag #Hugh0220....... ............................................................................................................. $6500 Case IH 1015 pickup header, Sund pickup. Tag #RonD0818......................$6500 Case IH 1015 pickup header with a Sund pickup. Like new. Tag #Harry0819.$6500 New Holland 971 pickup header, Sund pickup attachment.Tag #Jerry1019.$3500 John Deere 912 pickup header with 9-ft. RakeUp pickup attachment. Tag #GlacierCol1019........................................................................................$10,000 John Deere 105 combine with 22-ft. header. Tag #MikeMc0916................... $3500

2WD & 4WD TRACTORS

International 444 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 38 HP, 540 PTO, 1976 hours. Tag #Wayne1019.........................................................................................$7500 John Deere 1010 tractor, 3-point, 540 PTO, power steering. Loader is available.

Tag #ANF0819......................................................................................$6500 1985 Versatile 956 set up for air seeder, 8078 hours. Tag #JackW0120..$35,000 Versatile 276 bidirectional with loader, no grapple. Tag #RonC0320......... $25,000 2018 Case IH 580Q quad track tractor, twin hydraulic pumps, PTO, Luxury cab, full auto steer, 1330 drive line hours. Next to new. Tag #Kem1219...$275,000 Versatile 855 4-wheel drive tractor, rebuilt engine, new clutch, new tires. Tag #Riley0220.........................................................................................$27,500 1993 Versatile 876 (blue) tractor, 20.8x38 duals, weights, manual transmission, only 2438 hours, tractor is immaculate. Tag #JackW0419........................ Call Versatile 800 tractor with 18.4x38 tires, (2 new tires), manual transmission, 5953 hours. Tag #JackW0420.................................................................. Call 2010 John Deere 85F 83 hp orchard tractor, FWD, runs great. Tag #RicjT0420... ..............................................................................................................$15,000 Minneapolis Moline G900 2WD tractor. Tag #ANF0420.

Minneaspolis Moline G706 tractor, 2WD. Tag #ANF0420.

MISCELLANEOUS

2011 Marv Haugen broom. Tag #Brent0719...............................................$4000 Degelman 5178 hylift rock picker. Tag #Doug0518.....................................$9500 Bobcat skid steer loader V-blade. Tag #DaveT0819.

Vermeer 2300 rake with very little use. Tag #DougP0819........................$19,000 New Keho 71/2 hp aeration fan, 3 phase, 480 volt. Tag #Rod0819..............$2995 Shaver HD8 3-point post pounder. Tag #Vern0919.......................................$800 40 hp electric motor. Tag #Neal0416 2013 Loftness bagger & extractor. Tag #KevinB0220................................ $71,000 New Holland 456 sickle mower with 9-ft. sickle. Tag #Vern0919.................$3500 24” culvert, 3 sections. Tag #ANF0719.

Miskin bale elevator, never been used. Tag #CarlT1019.

Great Plains 40-ft. drill with 1400 tank, 7.5” spacing. Tag #Reid0819......$70,000 New 3-point hitch attachments including mowers, backhoes, blades, roto-tillers, etc.

Irrigation pump, 40 hp electric motor. Tag #Neal0916 Shop lights. Tag #Zenith0320.

Aeration Equipment Available

New pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0520....................................... $179 per section New Farm King rototillers available. Tag #Hug0520.

Engine end 3-pt. hitch & PTO for 9030 bidirectional. Tag #RogW0520........$3800 NEW!! Danuser 48” pallet fork for skidsteer loader. Tag #Hug0520..............$980 Haybuster 32-ft. drills, for parts. Tag #Russ0520........................................$5000 Gysler 32-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0520..............................................................$2500 Gysler 40-ft. plow. Tag #Russ0520..............................................................$4500 Morris 36-ft. rod weeder. Tag #Russ0520...................................................$1500 New Holland 660 twine wrap baler with new belts. Tag #NorthStar0520....$6000 New Holland 2300 header for New Holland HW 2450 swather.

Tag#MikeMc0520..................................................................................$5000 Flexi-Coil 5000 57-ft. air seeder with Flexi-Coil 3450 tow behind tank, 12” spacing, variable rate, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0520................................$49,000 International 190 fire truck. Tag #JohnR0520.............................................$6000 Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms with double nozzles. Tag #HerbK0520.

1985 New Holland 1032 2-wide bale wagon, 69 bale capacity. Tag #HerbK0520.

12-ft. blade off of Cat 85 track tractor. Tag #Russ0520................................$6500 Kohering C66 bantam excavator, 4005 hours, hydraulic thumb. Tag #ArtH0520. .......................................................................................................... $15,000 Big Bud HN360 tractor, 855 Cummins engine, 400 hp. Tag #ArtH0520..$45,000 Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. 9.5” spacing air drill with 1720 tow behind cart, double shoot. Tag #ArtH0520.........................................................................$45,000 1992 New Holland 2000 big square baler. Tag #ArtH0520......................$12,000 1980 Hesston 6650 swather with 14-ft. auger header and 21-ft. DSA header with pickup reel, cab and air, 6353 hours. Tag #ArtH0520.........................$13,500 1981 Hesston 6650 swather with 14-ft. auger header with 3044 hours, cab and air. Tag #ArtH0520..............................................................................$11,000 2-chemical handlers, 42-gallon. Tag #Grant0520..................................$1200 ea.

Allis Chalmers 170 2WD tractor, loader, 3-point, 540 PTO.Tag #Neal0520...$7500 Box of Hesston 6400 parts. Tag #Neal0520...................................................$200 Hesston 8450 windrower with 14-ft. auger header. Tag #Neal0520.........$27,000 Richardton 1200 silage wagon. Tag #DaveH0520......................................$6000 John Deere 3970 forage harvester. Tag #DaveH0520................................$7500 50-ft. set of John Deere 9400 drills, 10” spacing, fertilizer boxes, transport hitch, packer wheels are capped. Tag #Wayne0520....................................$25,000 Flexi-Coil 50 boom sprayer with 50-ft. booms, double nozzles, windscreens and 650 gallon tank. Tag #Chuck0520...........................................................$300 EZ Trail 3400 weigh wagon with scales and side delivery auger. Tag #Chuck0520..........................................................................................$7500 John Deere 6140 MFD tractor with loader/grapple. Only 212 hours on tractor.

Tag #Doug0520..................................................................................$66,000 John Deere H tractor, restored. Tag #ANF0520..........................................$4000 John Deere 4020 2WD tractor with cab, 3-point, dual PTO. Loader may be available. Tag #ANF0520..............................................................................$7000 BEGE LDS 18 scraper with 2 rear rollers. Tag #Roxanne0520...................$2800 Flexi-Coil 600 36-ft. plow with air rank. Tag #BillO0520...........................$12,000 White 5542 combine with 18-ft. header. Tag #BillO0520.............................$3000 1998 Freightliner truck. Tag #Sam0520..................................................$19,000 Gysler 24-ft. plow with wing lift. Tag #Tex0520............................................$3500 John Deere 8650 4WD tractor with 3-point and PTO. Tag #Reid0520.....$25,000 Ezee-On 2130 loader off a Case 2590 tractor. Tag #Don0520....................$3500 John Deere 4020 tractor with loader, engine overhaul.Tag #TedH0520.....$18,000 Peterson 50-ft. rock roller. Tag #Dan0520................................................$10,000 1978 GMC 6500 truck with 18-ft. Knapheide box and hoist, 366 engine, 5 speed.

Only 29,000 miles. Tag #HarveyK0520.................................................$9500 2006 Freightliner truck with automatic, 20-ft. box, 700 bushel capacity, 300,000 miles. Excellent truck. Tag #Kyle0520.................................................$56,000 Wilson 18-ft. pup trailer. Tag #TagKyle0520.............................................$26,000 Bobcat 863 skid steer loader. Tag #Hug0520............................... Price Coming

TRUCKS

1994 Interstate trailer, pintle hitch. Tag #CarlT1019.

1983 International 1724 2-ton truck with 18-ft. flatbed with tailgate hoist. Tag #BrokenP0120..................................................................................... $5500 Ford F900 lineman’s truck. Tag #DaveT0819.

1970 Ford LN600 truck with 18-ft. box and hoist, ShurLok tarp, 4&2 speed, 83,500 miles. Tag #JackW0420................................................................ Call

AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS

Flexi-Coil 5000 33-ft. air seeder, 1720 tow behind tank, 7.5” spacing. Tag #Paul0120.

Concord 6012 3 rank air seeder with Fargo 3350 stainless steel air cart. Tag #DBK1118..........................................................................................$25,000 John Deere 9400 40-ft. drills. Tag #Klint0320............................................... $9500 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000 air seeder with 1720 tow behind cart, 7.2” spacing. Tag #Paul0220......................................................................................... $25,000

PLOWS

Melroe 33-ft. plow, no wing lift cylinders, Flexi-Coil mounted harrows. Tag #GeraldB0120...............................................................................................$4500 John Deere 5-bottom pull type moldboard plow. Tag #DanG1219..............$2500 Ford 145 roll over plow. Tag #HiddenL0819................................................$2500 John Deere 335 3-bottom roll over plow. Tag #Hug0219........................... $3500 Flexi-Coil 340 40-ft. plow. Tag #ArtHanson0220........................................$11,500 Graham-Hoeme 15-ft. plow, good shanks with shovels, needs depth cylinder.

Tag #GuyM0617....................................................................................$1500 John Deere 3-bottom 3-pt. plow. Tag #Russ0214.......................................$1500 Massey 8-bottom plow. Tag #Hug0420........................................................$3500

SPRAYERS & SPREADERS

Flexi-Coil 67XL sprayer, 100-ft. booms with John Deere rate controller. Tag #BigSky0719...........................................................................................$5500 Flexi-Coil 67XL 90-ft. suspended boom sprayer with wind screens. Tag #Paul0220......................................................................................... $15,000 2007 New Holland SF216 sprayer, 80-ft. booms, windscreens, 1600 gallon tank.

Tag #Dale0320...................................................................................$15,000 Compu Spray 60-ft. sprayer. Tag #Hugh0220............................................ $3500 F/S sprayer mounted on 21/2 ton Kaiser Jeep, 80-ft. booms, 1000 gallon tank. Tag #GBrunner0516.................................................................................$22,000 Summers 60-ft. sprayer mounted on pickup. Sprayer has triple nozzles, 8 hp Honda motor. Tag #JackW0420.................................................................. Call

TRAILERS

Donahue 28-ft. trailer. Tag #Carl0919..........................................................$3000 Eddie Bauer gooseneck trailer with new brakes, new LED lights. Tag #DBK1118.............................................................................................$4800 1998 PJ 24-ft. gooseneck trailer, 7500 lb. axles, tie down straps. Tag #Pack0617. ..............................................................................................................$7500 Hay train with 32-ft. front trailer and 30-ft. rear trailer. Tag #Jeff0220...........$8500 1991 Aljo 21-ft. gooseneck travel trailer, sleeps 6, has refrigerator and sink, air conditioning, sound system. Tag #Mary0919........................................$8500 1974 Homemade flatbed trailer with 107” deck, wide enough for older swathers.

Tag #TSimo1118...................................................................................$2500 Tulsa 12-ft. flatbed with tail roll and winch. Tag #Jack0420............................ Call 1987 Holiday Rambler 35-ft. RV, sleeps 6, has new awning, 70,000 miles. Tag #JackW0420............................................................................................ Call

MANURE SPREADERS

H&S 2212 manure spreader, 125 bushel, 540 PTO. Tag #FredV0120.......$10,500

HARROWS

Riteway 8100 heavy harrow. Tag #Doug0518......................................... $39,500 1998 Flexi-Coil System 82 60-ft. harrow with straight tines, down pressure springs. Tag #Paul0220..................................................................... $13,000 New Wessex pasture harrows. Tag #Hug0420......................... $170 per section Degelman 6-ft. harrow. Tag #JackW0420....................................................... Call

Congratulations to Columbia sheep producer Loni Blackman

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BALE PICKER FOR SALE

Submitted by Margaret Eller, on behalf of the MT and National Columbia Sheep Breeders Associations ProAG HD45R auto align bale scoop.................... $20,000 Call 406-687-3772 or 580-4292, Glendive, Montana

LUND FARMS INC., Scobey, MT has the following equipment for sale 2012 John Deere 7230R MFW tractor, H480 loader/grapple, duals, Quick-Tach, 3-point, 1823 hrs.

2010 Summers Ultimate 90-ft. sprayer.

1990 Versatile 946 tractor, 8025 hours.

John Deere 730 air drill with 787 cart and 3rd tank.

John Deere 1610 41-ft. cultivator with rod and harrow.

Flexi-Coil 41-ft. coil packer.

2006 John Deere 467 baler.

2016 (new) Vermeer R2300 hydraulic rake.

Most of this equipment has been shedded.

For more information and picture request call Garrett (406) 688-8117

Loni Blackman’s ram #19098, the only ram to earn Certified Columbia Ram status in 2019-2020, a status earned from his production data while consigned to North Dakota Ram Test.

Loni Blackman weighing newborn lambs on a cold day in late March 2020.

A yearling Columbia ram bred and raised

by Loni Blackman of Craig, Montana achieved Certified Columbia Ram status based on his performance during the 20192020 North Dakota Ram Test in Hettinger, North Dakota. Loni’s 19098 ram (CSBA registration Y-16447) is a May-born, RR twin sired by Langhus G538 (CSBA registration Y-12783), a ram that was on test in the final year of Central Montana Ram Test. He is out of L Blackman 967 (CSBA registration Y-12873), an aged ewe bred and raised by Loni that has a 225% lambing rate.

Over the course of 140 days on test, 19098 gained 0.86 pounds per day and had a fleece fiber diameter of 23.97 microns, a 365-day estimated staple length of 4.3 inches, and a rib eye area of 1.3 square inches per 100 pounds of body weight.

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When asked to describe 19098’s dam, Loni was brief. “She’s a traditional, openfaced, range-type ewe.” Four generations back in this ewe’s pedigree is Loni’s very first sheep, a bum lamb that she named Elsheila that became the foundation of her flock.

Such extended generational connections speak to Loni’s dedication to the genetics for which the entire Blackman family is noted.

Her parents, Raina and Scott, are long-time Columbia producers and her younger sister, Jean, is integral to the operation, as well. It also hints at Loni’s sure eye for quality and for genetic combinations that work. In fact, Raina admits, “Loni has been kicking our butts in the ram department ever since we gave her this ram’s great, great grandmother as a bum 22 years ago.”

A focus on performance—measured objectively, documented carefully, and used CONTINUED ON PAGE B8

Go Fishing Day

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always observed on June 18th.

Today is Go Fishing Day. It’s a day to go out and bring home a healthy, tasty, meal for the family.

Who said fishing is a fun and relaxing sport? Fishing is hard work. The pressure to bring home a “mess of fish” to feed the family is almost unbearable.

After all, as the “Hunter-gatherer” of the family, you need to bring home the meal, or the family might starve. The wife doesn’t appreciate the difficult task of fishing for long hours under all sorts of weather conditions. The wife thinks we’re just out having fun....yeah, right.

Celebrate today, on the shore or in a boat, with a fishing pole in one hand, and your favorite beverage in the other.

And, don’t go home until you have caught your limit of fish!

Slowpokes

Antoin Miliordos of Greece is an Olympic record holder… for the slowest speed ever achieved in a ski slalom race. In the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, Miliordos fell 18 times during his qualifying run, averaging a pathetic 6.33 miles per hour (not that much faster than a brick walk). He crossed the finish line skiing backward.

In the 50-kilometer cross-country ski race at the 1988 Winter Olympics, Mexican skier Roberto Alvarez lagged so far behind his fellow skiers that racing officials actually lost track of him and were forced to send out a search party.

They found him, but he finished dead last–almost an hour behind the next-slowest skier.

Runner Wallace Williams of the Virgin Islands ran the 1979 Pan-American Games Marathon at such a slow pace that by the time he got to the stadium that housed the finish line, all the stadium doors were locked, and the crowd and race officials had already gone home.

Soil pores hold the key to stability for desert soils

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By Kaine Korzekwa, Soil Science Society of America Soils in deserts are very different from those found anywhere else. Extreme temperatures, little water and limited plant matter make an unusual environment. With little dead plant material to decompose and create a rich layer of organic matter, desert soils are unique.

Judith Turk, an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studies the top layer of desert soils, called the vesicular horizon. This surface layer of the soil is common in deserts and contains pores of different shapes, called vesicles and vughs.

“These horizons are important because of their role in many processes,” Turk says. “Vesicular horizons determine how much water soaks into the soil and how much runs off.

Since they occur in deserts, they control the distribution of the most limiting resource, which is water.”

Vesicular pores are spherical, look a bit like bubbles, and are not connected to each other. Vughs are similar but more irregular in shape, almost like a clump of bubbles that have not fully separated from each other.

Turk wanted to learn how these horizons form across different desert soils. In their most recent experiment, they chose small plots of the soils and took samples. They then crushed the soil so the formation of pores would have to start from scratch. They checked the porosity of the soils over the course of a year to compare.

“First, we found that infiltration rates were lowered as a result of disturbance,” Turk explains. “This would normally not be surprising, since disturbance compacts the soil, reducing porosity, and breaking up the pore networks that water flows through.”

“However, the pores in vesicular horizons are different,” she says. “Most of the pores are not connected with each other and therefore contribute little to permeability of the soil. So, we weren’t sure how disturbance would affect these horizons.”

She adds that what did surprise them was how a soil’s

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Congratulations to Columbia sheep producer Loni Blackman

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BALER FOR SALE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

1997 New Holland 664 round baler in good working condition. 15,526 bale count, uses 64” edge-to-edge net wrap, includes Bale Command monitor and cables. $4000

as the basis for retention and for culling— underpins Loni’s and her family’s management. Their reliance on objective data fits hand-in-glove with the rationale built into ram tests, where rams are fed, managed, and measured under identical conditions, making it possible to make “apples to apples” comparisons of their performance.

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breed qualities. The goals of the certification program are to identify rams that allow the breed to make steady progress in multiple, objectively measured traits, to challenge seed stock producers to improve their own flocks, and to provide registered and commercial producers with additional decisionmaking tools.

Based on production data that were revealed during his time on test, as well as the impressive lambing rate of his dam, Loni will keep newly certified ram 19098 for use within the Blackman family’s flock.

He exemplifies the dual-purpose qualities of weight gain, carcass quality, and fleece traits for which Columbia sheep were bred—qualities that Loni Blackman stresses in her flock. ##### Soybeans are used to make fortune cookies. ##### Cows can eat around 40 pounds of food each day.

Soil pores hold the key to stability for desert soils

texture determined how well its porosity in this soil layer came back. They assumed that a soil with more silt would be better for vesicle formation but found vesicles formed more rapidly in relatively sandy soils.

“The capacity for vesicular pores to reform within a year after the vesicular horizon is disturbed is something that is interesting,” Turk says. “The post-disturbance vesicular horizons being thinner with smaller pores tells us that what we observed in the undisturbed soils takes time to form.”

It is important to study these soils because semi-arid lands cover about one third of the planet’s land area. Soils with vesicular horizons are often disturbed because populations of cities in arid environments are growing. There is construction of solar and wind farms, and these areas are popular for military exercises.

It’s vital to take the researchers’ findings into account when planning to disturb the soil. This allows people to understand how the soil might behave after the disturbance.

Turk plans to continue this research in the future. She would like to see an experiment done over a longer time scale to watch the newly formed layers blend into the undisturbed surrounding soil.

“Many people are surprised to learn that there are interesting soils in the desert,” she says. “When I moved to California for graduate school, I fell in love with the desert lands of the western US. In the desert you can see the land surface and it’s easy to imagine the processes that have built the soil landscapes that we see today.”

Summer Solstice

Date When: June 21, 2019 Summer Solstice is sometimes referred to as “Midsummer” Litha”. It’s the longest day of the year. The amount of daylight only goes down from here....for the next six months (more on that later). Summer Solstice is the meteorological start of summer. It’s time to enjoy vacations, great weather, pools, baseballs, and everything else that goes along with the favorite season of kids and most adults. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the season, because for many of us it is all too short.

Did you know? The sun does not set at the North Pole today.

There is 24 hours of sunlight. Does it make up for that cold day in December when the sun does not rise above the horizon?

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2010 John Deere 2WD, gas engine, 3 pt hitch, 540 PTO, Quad transmission............................$5500

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2004 Gleaner R65 Cummins engine, 973 MacDon 36-ft. draper header with pickup reel and transport. #UCAG20.............................................. $88,000 1992 Gleaner R72 8.3 Cummins conversion, 260 hp, 600 hours on new engine, 2667 separator hours. ............................................................... $19,000 1993 New Holland TR96 combine with twin rotor, SN 554419, 3109 engine hours, well maintained, annual service repairs, 30-ft. 971 auger head. #UCNH28.............................................. $15,000

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2005 New Holland BR780 twine & net wrap, 1000 PTO drive, x-tra sweep pickup, Bale Command monitor......................................................10,500 1994 Vermeer 605K round baler, 1000 PTO. #UHVM33.................................................. $5500

2013 Bale King 5100 round bale processor, hydraulic chute. #UHBK03.....................................$11,000 2016 Haybuster 2660 knobby float tires, hydraulic chute, 1000 PTO.....................................$17,500

2013 Case IH 2152 (MacDon) 45-ft. draper header, double knife, transport package, cross auger. #UHCA20................................................$49,000 2007 Honey Bee 94C 40-ft. draper header, pickup reel, CR New Holland adapter with gauge wheels and transport. #UCNH87........................$19,000 2016 MacDon FD75 45-ft. flex draper, transport, cross auger, double knife, AWS air bar & finger reel with JD adapter. #UHMD51............................$69,000 2013 MacDon FD75 45-ft., trailer package, cross augers, double knives, gauge wheels, flex drapers, Case New Holland adapters...................$61,000 2012 MacDon FD70 45-ft., flex draper, double knife, finger reel, cross auger, transport...........$54,000 2005 MacDon 973 39-ft. draper transport package, upper cross auger, finger reel, gauge wheels, JD adaptor. #UCM044..................................$19,000 New Holland 94C 42-ft. draper header, finger reel and transport with cross augers, fits NHCR. #UCNH93................................................$10,500

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1998 Flexi-Coil System 67XLT twin tank, 130-ft., foam marker, hydraulic unfold, air inductor tips. #USF139....................................................$3500

2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft., 1500 gallon wheel boom, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, FlexControl, dual nozzles, windscreen. #USNH00......$20,000

2012 New Holland BR7090 twine & net wrap, wide pickup, 1000 PTO drive, new belts, rebuilt pickup, float tires, approx. 12,000 bales.............. $28,000

2015 New Holland L218 skidsteer, 60 HP diesel, cab with heater, hydraulic quick coupler, block heater, 237 hours. #USNH72..........$29,500

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2013 New Holland SP240FXP Guardian front boom, 275 hp Cummins, 100 ft., 1200 gallon tank, deluxe cab, 985 hours, Auto Steer/Auto Boom/Accu Boom. #USNH62...................................$219,000

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John Deere 714A forage wagon, 540 PTO drive, 11Lx15” tires, LH discharge.......................$3000 1951 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor, 540 PTO with loader.........................................................$2500

1967 John Deere 4020 tractor, cab, 9991 hours, Powershift, 540/1000 PTO’s, no 3-pt., 2 remotes ith JD 148 loader & bucket......................$11,000

2009 New Holland S1070 100-ft. wheel boom, hydraulic unfold, rinse & wash, 1600 gallon tank, Inteli-view monitor, 480/80R38 tires, very nice..... ................................................................$14,500 2009 New Holland S1070 100-ft. suspended boom sprayer, 1600 gallon tank, 46” tires, rinse tank with wash, with auto boom.............................$13,000 2006 New Holland SF115 sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1500 gallon tank, EZ-Guide 500 with 10 valve section control and auto steer included...............$16,500 2004 New Holland SF115 134-ft. sprayer, 1500 gallon, 18.4x26 tires, HMIC pump, Flexi-Control Auto Rate, dual nozzles, windscreens.............$12,000 2010 New Holland P2060 70-ft. air drill, 10” spacing, 550 lb trips, 4” rubber packers with P1060 tow between cart, duals, mechanical drive, 430 bushel........................................................$8500

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2012 Seed Hawk 8412 air drill with 800 tow behind cart, section control, conveyor, single side band openers, ViperPro................................... Just In! 2010 Seed Hawk 8012/600 air drill, twin wing openers, 5BR hitch, AgTron monitor, 600 bushel TBT cart, mechanical drive, dual fans, 10” auger, 30.5x32 duals #UDSH11......................$100,000

CONSIGNMENTS cont.

1961 John Deere 2010 tractor, 60 hp gas, 540 PTO, 3 point hitch, w/John Deere 46 loader, 5-ft. bucket. ...................................................................$5500

2013 Seed Hawk 8412 drill, double shoot, side band openers, w/800 TBH cart, conveyor, section control, Viper control...................................$199,000

2014 MacDon R85 disc bine MoCo, 16-ft., 1000 PTO drive, parts machine...................................$3500

2004 Flexi-Coil 4350 TBT cart, mechanical drive, dual fan, 10” auger, 30.5x32 tires. #UDF261..$15,000

2008 New Holland T7050 MFD, 2600 hours, 165 PTO hp, 18.4R42 rear duals, 19x6 Powershift, 3-pt. hitch, 540/1000 PTO’s.....................$72,500

2006 Versatile 2145 MFD, 5800 hours, 145 PTO hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3 point, 42” rear tires, 3895 loader w/bucket & grapple..................................$59,500

2013 Timpte 50-ft. grain trailer, 3 axle with rear lift, Ag hoppers, 11R24.5 tires, power roll tarp, one owner..................................................... $29,500 1994 Ford L9000 truck, 410 hp Cummins, 10 speed transmission with 20-ft. box & hoist, 3 axles with lift, roll tarp............................................. $25,000 Nutri-Placer 5252 40-ft. liquid fertilizer applicator with carbide points.............................................$6000 2010 Kinze 3600 planter, 16 row, 30” spacing, rubber closer wheels, coulters & row cleaners w/liquid fertilizer 2-160 gallon tanks.....................$61,000

2012 Apache AS1220 sprayer, 1430 hours, 250 hp Cummins, 6 speed PowerShift, 100-ft. boom, 1200 gallon tank, Viper Pro, 10 section, rear duals, AutoSteer, AccuBoom, AutoBoom........$135,000

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2016 Vaderstad CR400 carrier, vertical tillage tool, 13-ft., 5” spacing, steel runner packers, weight package, 3 point mount w/Vaderstad #250 Biodrill seeder..................................................... Just In!

1995 Flexi-Coil 1720 TBT air cart w/air seeder hopper..............................................................$5000

1998 New Holland 664 round baler, twine tie, approximately 12,000 bales, new monitor, moisture monitor.......................................................$6500 2017 Premier H015 post digger, 2” hex drive, w/12” heavy duty auger, skid steer mount...........$2500 2002 John Deere 9650STS combine, 2925 separator hours, 800/65R32 tires, chopper with 936D header....................................................$59,000 2009 New Holland 88C flex draper header, 36-ft., upper cross auger, transport, finger reel..$25,000

1993 Flexi-Coil 2340 TBT cart, variable rate drive, w/ air seeder hopper #UDF262...................$11,000 2011 New Holland P1060 air cart, tow between, 430 bushel, variable rate, 18.4x38 duals, LCTS display, dual fan, 10” auger..................................$30,000

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Vaderstad Precision Hoe Drill 2007 Brent 7 shank ripper w/rear disc.........$15,000

1996 Wishek 842T disc, 23”, 24-ft., w/3 bar gates harrows...................................................$35,000 2013 Farm King sickle mower, 3 pt mount, 9-ft., 540 PTO drive w/skid shoes.............................$4500 Farm KingY750R 3 pt. finish mower, 84”, 540 PTO drive...........................................................$1500 2016 New Holland 366 belly mower, 66”, mid PTO drive, came off 37 Boomer tractor..............$2800

2015 New Holland DB313R pull-type disc bine, 13-ft., rubber conditioner.................................... Just In

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Practice cattle and people health management at turnout time

By NDSU Extension Service administered prior to or at weaning.

Now is a good time to evaluate vaccinaVaccination for calves against BVDV tion and herd health management protocols. at turnout may not be necessary in operaSpring turnout to the pasture is a good tions that have biosecurity procedures and time for producers to review their cowpractice annual cow herd vaccination for calf health management plans, according BVDV. Instead, producers may consider usto North Dakota State University (NDSU) ing a modified live-virus intranasal vaccine Extension livestock experts. to combat infectious IBR, PI 3 and BRSV, They note that a number of factors can or a simple subcutaneously administered impact cow-calf health, including slow three-way modified live-virus vaccine. grass growth and moisture conditions that Here are the specialists’ assessments of may delay grazing readiness and result in other vaccines: prolonged feeding. Other factors are cooler, • The use of vaccines to reduce the risk wet conditions that create a variety of chalof Mannheimia hemolytica and Pasteurella lenges for young livestock, particularly for multocida is common. Protection against those in dry lots or areas with high concenthese bacteria often is included in combitrations of livestock. nation with five-way modified live-virus “The passive transfer of immunity from vaccines. the dam is dependent on the availability of • An inexpensive, effective vaccine is high-quality colostrum containing adequate available against the clostridial family of levels of antibodies, as well as protein, diseases more commonly called “blackleg.” energy, vitamins and minerals,” says Janna This vaccine commonly is called a sevenBlock, Extension livestock systems specialway, indicating protection against seven ist at NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension different species of clostridial bacteria and Center. “Environmental stress at the time of toxoids in the vaccine. birth, combined with low-quality feedstuffs, • Pinkeye vaccines are available in the may have reduced the quality and quantity commercial market, and the opportunity to of colostrum available to newborn calves.” create a herd-specific autogenous vaccine Colostrum is a form of milk that cows is available. However, evidence of their produce in late pregnancy. It contains enefficacy is lacking. Fly control, rotational ergy, protein, fat, vitamins and antibodies to grazing, early treatment and separating protect newborns against disease until their infected animals from the rest of the herd own immune system is functional. help reduce the spread of pinkeye. Foot The environmental and feed quality rot vaccines have been shown to have apissues related to colostrum, nursing and proximately 50% efficacy in reducing foot passive transfer of immunity create an rot disease. However, pinkeye and foot rot increased risk for bacteria and other pathovaccines require at least two doses to progens that can cause scours and other health duce some level of protection. conditions even beyond the first few months • Dewormers may be necessary in some of life. grazing situations; however, dewormers Vaccinations Important for Herd administered prior to the grazing season Health will offer little benefit for internal parasite “In addition to managing current health control. Some fly control is achieved with problems, producers need to start thinking the avermectin products through the control forward to health insurance programs for of larvae developing in manure patties. But nursing calves on pasture,” says Gerald do not use avermectins strictly for fly conStokka, Extension veterinarian and livetrol because resistance will develop rapidly. stock stewardship specialist. “For spring“When using inactivated vaccines to precalving herds, branding or turnout time is a vent respiratory disease, consult with your good opportunity to protect the calf through veterinarian as to their effectiveness and the summer grazing period with appropriwhether booster doses will be necessary,” ate management. One of the important Stokka advises. components of the health insurance plan is The specialists caution that many prodvaccinations.” ucts on the market claim to boost the Risks to calves include respiratory disimmune system or promote gut health. eases (summer pneumonia), clostridial However, few of these products have been diseases, pinkeye and foot rot. Stokka evaluated in a research setting, and producencourages producers to work with their ers should consult with their veterinarian veterinarian to evaluate which vaccines to about using the products. use based on three principles: Reduce Stress • Are vaccines necessary? Is the risk of Good stewardship also applies to calf the disease significant? processing procedures and reducing stress • Are vaccines effective? Does evidence on the animals and people, the specialists show that the vaccines work under field say. They recommend producers: conditions?

• Make sure vaccine delivery instruments • Are vaccines safe to use? When used are in good repair, don’t leak and deliver the according to label recommendations, the right amount. risk of systemic and local tissue reactions • Provide ways, such as vaccine coolers, is limited. to keep vaccines at the proper temperature.

Veterinarians generally recommend ad• Make sure they have enough needles to ministering a five-way modified live-virus allow for frequent changes, and if using invaccine to calves at turnout time. This vactranasal vaccines, have an adequate supply cine usually includes protection against of intranasal cannulas to change for every infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), PI3, calf or at least every five calves. bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and • Walk through the handling facilities bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV). before working cattle, and repair breaks, The principle is to provide some protecbrace weak spots and make changes if cattle tion during the nursing phase and also to flow is less than expected. begin the immunization of not only indi•Change handling procedures if hollerviduals but groups of animals to build herd ing, screaming, hand waving and running immunity. While the immune response in to move cattle and people are part of their young animals is somewhat limited, this normal working procedures. initial or primary dose provides immune system memory for a booster dose to be CONTINUED ON PAGE B14

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Financial assistance through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.

“We know Wyoming producers are facing a tough time now, and we are making every effort to provide much needed support as quickly as possible,” said Lois Van MARK, state executive director for FSA in Wyoming.

“FSA is available over the phone and virtually to walk you through the application process, whether it’s the first time you’ve worked with FSA, or if you know us quite well.”

Applications will be accepted through August 28, 2020. Through CFAP, USDA is making available $16 billion for vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five-percent-orgreater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs as a result of lower demand, surplus production, and disruptions to shipping patterns and the orderly marketing of commodities.

“We also want to remind producers that the program is structured to ensure the availability of funding for all eligible producers who apply,” Van MARK said.

In order to do this, producers will receive 80 percent of their maximum total payment upon approval of the application. The remaining portion of the payment, not to exceed the payment limit, will be paid at a later date nationwide, as funds remain available.

Producers can download the CFAP application and other eligibility forms from farmers. gov/cfap. Also, on that webpage, producers can find a payment calculator to help identify sales and inventory records needed to apply and calculate potential payments.

Additionally, producers in search of oneon-one support with the CFAP application process can call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. This is a good first step before a

producer engages the team at the FSA county office at their local USDA Service Center.

Applying for Assistance Producers of all eligible commodities will apply through their local FSA office. Those who use the online calculator tool will be able to print off a pre-filled CFAP application, sign, and submit to your local FSA office either electronically or via hand delivery. Please contact your local office to determine the preferred method. Find contact information for your local office at farmers.gov/cfap.

Documentation to support the producer’s application and certification may be requested after the application is filed. FSA has streamlined the signup process to not require an acreage report at the time of application and a USDA farm number may not be immediately needed.

Additional Commodities USDA is also establishing a process for the public to identify additional commodities for potential inclusion in CFAP. Specifically, USDA is looking for data on agricultural commodities, that are not currently eligible for CFAP, that the public believes to have either: 1. suffered a five percent-or-greater price decline between mid-January and mid-April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2. shipped but subsequently spoiled due to loss of marketing channel, or 3. not left the farm or remained unharvested as mature crops.

More information about this process is available on farmers.gov/cfap.

More Information To find the latest information on CFAP, visit farmers.gov/cfap or call 877-508-8364.

USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment.

More information can be found at farmers. gov/coronavirus.

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Protect People, Too Providing protection for people during this working season also is very important.

Working cows and calves requires a specific number of people to do the job efficiently, quietly and carefully.

Due to some risk of virus transmission from person to person, limit the number of individuals to only those who are necessary to perform the work. Inform others who like to show up for social reasons that this year is different, and if someone has been ill, that person should stay away from this year’s calf processing event. Visit https://

www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmsafety/covid-19 for additional guidance.

“With challenges experienced this spring, now is a good time to evaluate current vaccination and herd health management protocols and adjust if necessary,” Stokka says. “Developing strategies to improve calf health during the grazing season is key in ensuring desired performance and preparing the calf’s immune system for weaning.

It also is important for producers to keep in mind additional challenges this spring to complete these tasks while ensuring that everyone stays safe and healthy.”

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Telehealth, work to soften social isolation

University of Wyoming Extension family and consumer sciences students.

College of Agriculture and Natural ReMany of Age-Friendly Laramie stakesources personnel and programs are helping holders are embedded in the community, Wyoming residents wrestle the coronavirus making the group a great partner for Recogpandemic, from involvement in the state’s nized Student Organizations wanting to help COVID-19 testing program and providing older adults who may be at risk of isolation telehealth across two states to leveraging soor having needs not easily met due to becial media and offering financial know-how ing home-bound by the virus, said Bernard for those whose lives have been upended.

Steinman, whose specialty is gerontology The college’s key role in providing perin the department. sonnel, including students from the Depart“The mandates to self-isolate have only ment of Molecular Biology and Department exaggerated the difficulties accessing serof Veterinary Sciences, and supplies to the vices that many of these people depend on,” Wyoming Public Health Laboratory, is dehe said. “Our group of relatively tech-savvy tailed here https://bit.ly/covid-19-testing. older adults have held Zoom meetings, and College departments and programs domany have expressed that even those meetnated enough personal protection equipings have reduced their sense of cabin fever ment that seven trips were taken to Ivinson to a degree.”

Memorial Hospital.

Still, others are not so tech-oriented.

College departments are also assisting The calling project appealed to Phi residents.

Upsilon Omicron members looking for a Coronavirus transformed Jill Keith’s community service project. therapeutic nutrition counseling class from “We wanted a way for older adults to providing in-person, on-campus counseling build a connection with the community,” to telehealth sessions. The Department of said immediate past president Katie Kelley Family and Consumer Sciences students of Englewood, Colorado. are seniors working toward their registered The project has been in its planning dietitian credential. stages and is expected to begin soon. Local Students counseled clients on campus in organizations, churches, fellowship groups Laramie prior to COVID-19 flipping acaand others are being contacted to build a list demic life. Students are now in their homes, of people experiencing a high degree of sospread across Wyoming and Colorado. cial isolation. Members of the organizations “Some are doing telehealth sessions with would ask for consent, so people would someone in a completely different state,” know students would be calling. said Keith, an assistant professor in the “We’ve built a question list, fun ideas department. for questions we can ask them and engage Students use Zoom sessions to help in conversation,” she said. “We would clients meet goals, such as beginning a also build a list of resources Laramie has vegetarian diet, losing weight or help with put in place, or have had prior, because of hypertension or blood glucose levels. StuCOVID-19. For example, help with grocerdents do not address eating disorders or ies, medical assessment needs and provide other advanced health needs. information they may be struggling to find.”

Keith said she plans to incorporate teleUW Extension educators across the state health into future semesters. rapidly put together resources to aid com“I think this has been a unique opportumunities. Educators extend the college’s nity to be able to practice telehealth because resources to all 23 Wyoming counties in adyou see the importance of what happens dition to the Wind River Indian Reservation. when people are isolated,” said Keith. “It’s Social media including Facebook Live, really relevant in rural areas and in areas Zoom and YouTube is being used to reach where there are no practicing dietitians.” residents and help spread resources includEarly Care and Education Center (ECEC) ing events related to gardening, 4-H liveteachers facing a UW facility shutdown stock judging, personal financial managerushed to put together a document that had ment and more. Hundreds of presentations, links for parents and children when the cencourses and information packages have ter first closed, commented Mark Bittner, been made available digitally.

ECEC director. ECEC is an early childhood Members of UW Extension’s community facility in Laramie. Infant to 5-year-old childevelopment educator group have provided dren engage in curriculum to help prepare numerous posts for the Wyoming Saves them for kindergarten. (www.facebook.com/WyomingSaves) and The document combined resources that the Department of Agricultural and Applied could be viewed on screens but also things Economics (bit.ly/ag-applied-economics) that could keep children active.

Facebook pages.

“We didn’t want to give parents activiTargeted articles have been developed ties that would require their children to sit for specific outlets, including help for small in front of the computer for very long beland family businesses, estate planning, procause we know that’s not best practices,” tecting oneself in a financial crisis and exsaid Bittner. amining the coronavirus stimulus package.

When Bittner and his staff realized it Cent$ible Nutrition Program educators would be a longer closure, teachers started use innovative ways to support communities reaching out to parents to see what kind of through digital and real-time efforts, said resources they needed for their children.

Kali McCrackin Goodenough, CNP marketThe center has had to improvise and find ing coordinator. CNP educators in several ways to keep children occupied a little bit counties started community Facebook pages differently than how they would at the to help share resources and information. Excenter. Normally, there are 10 to 15 kids in amples include bit.ly/washakie-neighbors in a room so some activities that take place at Worland and bit.ly/platte-county-resources ECEC don’t translate as well, said Bittner. in Wheatland.

Go to http://www.uwyo.edu/ecec/outThese pages provide a hub for virtual reach-partners to see ECEC resources. connections and a way for neighbors to help Social distancing meant those isolated to each other, said McCrackin Goodenough. begin with were pushed further to society’s CNP works with food pantries, but the fringes. Collaboration with Age-Friendly COVID-19 pandemic has CNP sharing Laramie and students seeks to lessen the more resources specific to the coronavirus, distance. Members of the organization are such as how to make homemade disinfectant developing a call list for members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, the honor society for CONTINUED ON PAGE B18

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Could drones save cows?

By Lindsey Piercy, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture As previously mentioned, machine learnIt’s a staggering statistic — every year ing technology plays a crucial role — esnearly 3 million cows in the U.S. die from pecially when teaching the drones how to health problems. And it’s costing the cattle identify one cow from another and estimate industry more than $1 billion. physical characteristics. Essentially, the Combating this economic loss starts at team is training the software to recognize the producer level. Ultimately, improved each cow’s face so that physical measureobservation of cows in the pasture is proven ments of an individual cow can be tracked to reduce herd loss. Sounds simple enough over time. To do this, 3D models will be — right? But beef cattle spend a significant constructed using real images of cows. amount of time outside, which makes conMichael Sama, associate professor of stant monitoring problematic. biosystems and agricultural engineering, Could eyes in the sky be the answer? and Ruigang Yang, professor of computer Jesse Hoagg, the Donald and Gertrude science, are leading this component of the Lester Professor of Mechanical Engineerproject. “Part of this effort is to simply coling at the University of Kentucky, thinks so. lect the massive amount of imagery necesWith the help of a $900,000 grant from the sary to develop custom machine learning United States Department of Agriculture, technology suitable for individual cow he is diligently working on a noninvasive identification,” Sama explained. “We’re health monitoring approach using untrying to understand the best way to acquire manned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — otherimages remotely, how to efficiently extract wise known as drones. information from those images that provides The drones would provide farmers with value to cattle producers.” a way to remotely and autonomously check Lastly, the team also needs to ensure on the location and health of each cow — there won’t be any adverse effects caused allowing them to address cattle health and by drones hovering near the cattle. Trials safety issues much sooner. are already underway, at the C. Oran Little “This project tackles an important probResearch Center in Versailles, Kentucky, to lem — reducing cattle loss,” Hoagg said. test how cows react to the drones. Gabriel “And the approach that we are developAbdulai, a doctoral student in biosystems ing is highly interdisciplinary, drawing on and agricultural engineering is focusing his expertise in robotics, computer science, studies on cattle response to drones. Three control systems, agricultural engineering days a week, the team performs test flights. and livestock systems.”

So far, the heart rates among the herds Josh Jackson, an assistant extension procircled by drones remain stable and the fessor in the College of Agriculture, Food cattle have shown no other signs of stress. and Environment and a cattle producer, said “By studying the physiological and bethe motivation for the project came while he havioral response of beef cattle to drones, was trying to find his Angus herd in the dark. we want to ensure that this great technology “Many Kentucky cattle producers have is not a stressor,” Abdulai said. “This is bejobs off the farm, and it gets tricky to locate cause stressed cattle often spend less time cows this time of the year — when the sun grazing and are difficult to handle, which sets so early,” he explained. “We want to can impact daily weight gain and handling lessen producers’ stress by helping them operations” locate their animals quicker and help sick Though the project is far from being animals faster.” completed, early results are promising. The The new system aims to identify each hope is, someday the technology being decow in a pasture through unique characterveloped could be commercialized and used istics such as facial features and measure to improve the productivity of small-herd vital health information like size and physicattle producers. cal activity.

“This project aims to make transformaYou’re probably wondering, how exactly tional progress on the use of autonomous would this technology work? In an effort to UAVs for monitoring cattle health and thus answer that very question, Hoagg and his improve the security of a critical food reteam of professor and student researchers source and improve the economic outlook have been conducting experiments. for rural beef producers,” Hoagg said.

In the basement of an engineering buildThe project is slated to continue through ing on UK’s campus, there’s a calf replica February 2021. who goes by the name of Chuck. Chuck has been instrumental in perfecting the machine-learning and UAV-formationcontrol technology.

As Hoagg explained, “Our indoor UAV flight facility allows us to develop and test formation control approaches in a controlled environment. This is an important first step before outdoor testing.”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B16 Here’s how the system works. An obspray and providing recipes that use pantry server drone hovers 50 to 100 feet above essentials, as well as assisting with food the herd. Using stereo cameras, this drone distribution. tracks motion to determine the location of CNP educators have assisted with food the cattle. Meanwhile, three worker drones box, school lunch and backpack program use that location information to track a spedistributions in Riverton, Cody, Wheatland, cific cow. The worker drones then perform Worland and on the Wind River Indian the health monitoring tasks.

Reservation.

A software program the team has customGardening information and resources built tells the drones when to execute maare also being shared. That plus resources neuvers, such as maintaining formations covering numerous subjects are available at around a cow and tracking the cow.

UW Extension’s coronavirus resource page Zack Lippay, the doctoral student leadat bit.ly/uwyo-extension-covid. ing these test flights, has dedicated more than two years to the project. “We’re ##### trying to prove that this method is safe,” The region of the U.S. that consumes he explained. “Everything is completely the least alcohol (the “Bible Belt”)...is also autonomous, but we have a fail-safe where pilots can take over if things get unstable.” know by many doctors as “Stroke Alley.”

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The computer mouse

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Nearly $50,000 in mini grants from Growth Through Agriculture program

Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture • Farver Farms – Scobey (MDA) has announced the recipients of Grant for $1399 to purchase an annual nearly $50,000 in mini grant funding from subscription to “Range Me” virtual marketing platform and enable connection with a the Growth Through Agriculture program. broad variety of buyers.

Grants support the diversification and expansion of 15 Montana Ag businesses from • Gally’s Brewing – Harlowton Dixon to Scobey.

Grant for $1,625 to purchase a grain mill, “There was incredible interest in the mini enabling the brewery to use more Montana grant funding opportunity and the award grains in their beers. process was extremely competitive,” said • Glacier Tilth Farm – Dixon Director Ben Thomas. “There are some Grant for $1675 to purchase equipment to expand their self-serve farm store, great projects that will help these businesses expand their market opportunities, increase access to fresh produce, grow and others that will help build capacity of marketing efforts, and provide a safe foodlocal food systems.” shopping environment.

These grants have traditionally gone to • Lowdown Farm – Charlo applicants who demonstrate how their reGrant for $493.49 to purchase produce quest would expand Montana agriculture. packaging to adapt to COVID-19 affected However, given the current public health markets and bring fresh basil to grocery situation, MDA paid special attention to stores and retail markets. projects that strengthen and expand local • Lower Valley Farm – Kalispell food offerings, distribution, and infraGrant for $4,500 to help adapt the farm structure in order to increase community and CSA program during the COVID-19 resiliency in this unprecedented time. crisis.

A full list of funded projects is included • Madison Farm to Fork – Ennis with this release.

Grant for $2,500 to purchase equipment, The Montana Department of Agriculmaterials and supplies for potato gardenture’s mission is to protect producers and ing, beekeeping and food production at consumers, and to enhance and develop Ennis schools for student and community agriculture and allied industries. For more education. information on the Montana Department of • Mill Crick Farm – Hamilton Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.

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Grant for $5,000 to purchase equipment • Montana CiderWorks – Sula for research and development of specialty Grant for $5,000 for web development de-hulled Montana commodities including: to expand distribution to include online, hemp, oats, barley, pulses, and flax. direct-to customer sales in 42 states.

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National Corn on the Cob Day

Date When celebrated: Always June 11 Millions of people love sweet corn on the cob. As summer nears, we can’t wait to bring out the salt and pepper, and boil, steam or grill some fresh, sweet, corn on the cob.

National Corn on the Cob Day encourages us to celebrate and enjoy this tasty summer time treat.

Plainview, Minnesota celebrates National Corn on the Cob Day in a big way. They hold a parade and other festivities.

Did you Know? Sweet Corn originated in Mexico. It dates back to about 9,000 BC. To celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day, boil, steam, or grill it for dinner!

Tip: Sweet Corn loses its sweetness rapidly. Home gardeners know to pick it just before it is cooked. When buying sweet corn at a store or farm market, make sure it is fresh picked.

The Origin of National Corn on the Cob Day: We found it a bit odd to celebrate this special day in June. In mid June, Sweet Corn is still being planted in home gardens. In most areas, home grown sweet corn will not be ready to harvest for several more weeks.

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(2) 2019 John Deere W-235, 13-ft. 994 header. Each.........$139,900 2018 John Deere W-235 13-ft. 994 header, steel conditioner, 700 hours. Each....................................................................$134,900 2007 New Holland HW305, HS12 header, new conditioner rolls and bearings, new tires, new auger flaps, new reel boards....$39,900 2006 New Holland HW305, 12-ft. header, rubber conditioner, 1813 hours................................................................................$32,500

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2005 Haybuster 2650 bale processor..................................$13,000 Haybuster 256+2 tub grinder/bale processor..........................$3000 1984 New Holland 359 grinder/mixer, scales, hydraulic folding auger, 1000 PTO. 1980 New Holland 359 for parts.... $8500 for the pair 2017 John Deere 659 header, front roller, hydraulic gauge wheels.

NEW.................................................................................$39,000 (2) John Deere 659 headers, hydraulic gauge wheels. Each.$25,000 2014 Massey Ferguson 1375 rotary mo-co, 15-ft. 3” cutting width, steel conditioner, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, 3-point hitch..................................................................................$19,000 2004 John Deere 730 mo-co, equal angle hitch, flail conditioner...... ..........................................................................................$12,000 1999 John Deere 945 mo-co, 13.5-ft. with flail conditioner......$8500 2014 John Deere 569 round baler........................................$34,000 John Deere 569 round baler, net wrap & twine, bale count 11,109... ..........................................................................................$32,000 2015 John Deere 778 8 row corn head, low acres...............$59,500 2015 John Deere 8600 forage harvester, 1354 engine hours, 767 header hours, Premium cab and lighting package, kernel processor, auto lube, air compressor, HarvestLab....................$259,000

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2018 Lemken Rubin 12 KUA 16-5-ft. speed disk, solid packer wheel on back, mounted draw bar, hydraulic folding..................$92,000 2018 Lemken Karat 9 KUA 13-ft. intensive cultivator, solid packer wheel on rear, semi-mounted (3-pt.), hydraulic folding....$70,000 2005 Brillion WL-03 25-ft. roller harrow, hydraulic S-tines, hydraulic folding, rear hitch.............................................................$19,500 2016 McFarland HD30 harrow cart..........................................$8500 2016 John Deere 2720 17.5-ft. disk ripper, 7 shank, narrow fold...... ............................................................................................... Call 2012 Great Plains Turbo Max 15-ft. vertical tillage disc with culter harrow..............................................................................$27,500 Ezee-On 3590 24-ft. disc..........................................................$6500 Case IH 22-ft. offset disc.......................................................$10,500

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2011 Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler, tandem axle, 41,503 bales................................................................................$73,500 2018 Massey Ferguson 2290, 4x4, 0 bale count.. Call for Pricing

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(4) 2019 John Deere 560M round balers................. Call for Pricing 2014 John Deere 569 net wrap & twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide hydraulic pickup, 11,355 bales......................$34,000 2013 John Deere 569 Premium net wrap and twine, 1000 PTO, flotation tires, MegaWide with hydraulic pickup, push bar, approximately 18,500 bales.................................................$35,500 2013 John Deere 569 Premium, net wrap and twine, 1000 PTO, MegaWide pickup, bale push bar, 19,000 bales..............$33,500 2009 John Deere 568, 36,000 bales....................................$23,000 2007 John Deere 568, 34,900 bales....................................$19,500

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2018 John Deere 6155M, approximately 500 hours, cab, MFWD, PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 640 loader/ grapple, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard warranty........$135,900 2016 John Deere 6155M, cab, air, heat, 1787 hours, no loader........ .........................................................................................$91,500 (2) 2019 John Deere 6145, loader. Each............................$133,900 2018 John Deere 6145M, MFWD, cab, PowerQuad transmission, left hand reverser, 640 loader, grapple, approximately 500 hours, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty......................$129,900 2018 John Deere 2032R with 220R loader, hydrostatic transmission, 540 PTO, 50 hours, block heater.....................................$26,250 2016 John Deere 1023, hydrostatic transmission, H120 loader, 160 hours................................................................................$13,500

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RAKES

2018 New Holland 216 rake. Like new.................................$28,000 2008 New Holland 216 rake....................................................$9500 2007 New Holland 216 hydraulic v-rake...............................$12,000

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NEW Stinger 6500 square and round bale stacker............$295,000 2019 Stinger bale stacker, 770 hours.................................$200,000 NEW Higginbotham bale squeeze, for John Deere 544 loader........ .........................................................................................$12,000 2012 Case IH 3520 boom spreader, 3566 hours..................$93,000 2015 New Holland L216 skid steer, 5-ft. bucket, 1354 hours............ .........................................................................................$28,000 2017 Haybuster 980 tub grinder...........................................$55,000 2016 Haybuster 980 tub mixer/feeder, right hand dog leg discharge, scales..............................................................................$49,500 2019 Highline CRF960, round and square bale processor..$30,000 2014 John Deere S680 combine, 1000 engine hours, 795 separator hours, 3000 Globe AutoTrac, ProDrive, small wire concaves, Premium cab and lighting, PowerCast tailboard............$245,000 2014 John Deere 630D header, transport kit.......................$52,500 2016 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grain boxes, no grass box.........................................................................$44,000 2019 John Deere 455 25-ft. grain drill, 6” spacing, grass, grain and fertilizer boxes..................................................... Call for Pricing 2015 Polaris Ranger XP900, hard cab, front glass windshield, no doors, winch, 6871 miles....................................................$8000 Worksaver 6-ft. rear blade.........................................................$575

2019 John Deere 8370R, IVT transmission, ILS, 48 front & rear duals, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty......................$364,000 John Deere 8345, IVT transmission, ILS, AutoTrac complete, 6 SCV’s, 48 front & rear duals, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty.......................................................................$351,000 2018 John Deere 8320R, IVT transmission, ILS, front & rear duals, six selective control valves, 10” color display, 22 front weights, 2100 lb weight on each side on rear, Premium light package, refrigerator.

PowerGuard Warranty until 6/2023, 256 hours............$302,500 2019 John Deere 6195R, IVT transmission, ILS, AutoTrac complete, duals, 650 hours, 5 year/5000 hour PowerGard warranty......... ......................................................................................$205,000 2019 John Deere 6155, loader...........................................$139,900

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##### In about 1305, Edward I of England decreed that one inch should be the measure of three barleycorns, and English shoe sizing began; thus a child’s shoe that measured 13 barleycorns became a size 13. ##### Why do we drive on parkways, and park on driveways?

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• 2008 Case IH 8010, late serial number, same machine as an 8120, long auger for 45-ft. header, auto header height, lateral tilt, rock trap, fine cut chopper, new single 900/60-R32 fronts, 540/65-R30 rears, trailer hitch, easy steer. Through the shop every winter with anything it’s needed, several pages of work orders, too much to list. Stored inside. Excellent machine, have owned it since 450 separator hours. Due to lack of help we are selling it. 3060 separator hours, 4560 engine hours..... $70,000 • MacDon FD70 45-ft. and Stud King trailer also available. Would sell package for............................................................................. $105,000

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MSU student wins national award for weed science

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A member of Montana State University’s (MSU) spring class of 2020 has been recognized for her contributions to the field of weed science during her undergraduate career.

Stacey Robbins, who graduated from the College of Agriculture’s Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences earlier this month, was one of just nine students to receive the John Jachetta Undergraduate Research Award from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). The nonprofit society promotes research, outreach and education regarding weed science and management nationwide, from undergraduate projects such as Robbins’ to faculty and community work.

“The whole experience has been pretty exciting for me,” said Robbins, originally from Livingston. “When I learned about the opportunity to get some research funding from WSSA and present my research at their annual meeting, I immediately wrote a proposal.”

Robbins’ research focused on ventenata, or wiregrass, an invasive grass that grows in rangelands and natural areas and forces out more desirable native species. It is similar to better-known invasive species such as cheatgrass and medusahead.

Working with Lisa Rew, a professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences and a researcher in MSU’s Weed and Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Group, Robbins began collecting GPS data to map where wiregrass had already taken hold in Gallatin County. She then combined that data with elevation models and other elements of the county’s geography to determine where the grass was most likely to continue to spread and which areas seemed more protected.

“The project consisted of collecting that field data and then determining trends, seeing what terrain attributes were consistent with the presence or absence of the weed,” said Robbins. “Then we can put it all together to predict where it may invade or continue to spread.”

After high school, Robbins spent five years working before deciding to pursue a college degree. She began her time at MSU as a Gallatin College student, where she found herself intrigued by her first plant biology class.

After a year at Gallatin College, Robbins transferred to the main MSU campus began work in Rew’s lab, beginning the wiregrass project during the summer of 2019. She presented her work at the WSSA’s annual meeting in Hawaii in March, where she was awarded the $2,000 research award.

“It’s a competitive award, so it’s delightful that she got it,” said Rew. “She did a great job doing the research and she really took it on as her own project. Stacey is very deserving of this honor.”

Back home in Bozeman, Robbins was also recognized with the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences department’s outstanding senior award, nominated by faculty across the breadth of her program. Professors Rew, Cathy Zabinski and Stephanie Ewing all put her name forward for the honor.

“I think it speaks to how diverse a student and researcher Stacey is that she was nominated by a plant ecologist, a restoration ecologist and a soil specialist,” said Rew. “Across the board, we all think she’s just great.”

With Robbins’ undergraduate career complete, she hopes her project will provide resources for other students to further their studies. She will put her years of hard work to use as she transitions into a position as a wetland field technician in Bozeman, a change for which she feels well prepared through her university experience.

“When I finished high school, I didn’t really have a college game plan,” she said. “Starting back in a small classroom setting at Gallatin College was a really good way to get reintroduced to learning. Through my time at MSU I’ve come out with such a great support crew. The connections I’ve made have been amazing.” ##### Just like our human veterans, military working dogs are susceptible to the horrors of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Until last year, Canine PTSD wasn’t officially recognized by the military, but now that it is, it’s being taken very seriously. Symptoms of Canine PTSD include hypervigilance, increased startle response, attempts to run away or escape, withdrawal, changes in rapport with a handler, and problems performing trained tasks – like a bomb dog who just can’t focus on sniffing out bombs any more.

As with humans, some dogs can go to hell and back and simply shrug it off, whereas others are profoundly affected by less.

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SIMONSEN 2584 8 TON PULL-TYPE CART Very, very nice cart, spreads 50’-70’, tandem float tires, hydraulic chain and fan, roll tarp, always shedded, no rust. Immaculate!...................................... $20,000

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Max Force 9, Allison automatic, 2 speed drop box, row crop tires, 1300 gallon stainless steel tank, 90-ft. Wylie boom, Trimble 750, Field IQ, EZ Pilot steer, Raven boom height. Very nice condition...... ........................................................................................ $85,000

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2007 Duramax, Allison, 4WD, automatic, 380-34” tires, 850 gallon stainless steel tank, 70-ft. Breakaway boom, Trimble 500, EZ Steer, nice shape....................................................................... $38,000

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Simonsen 6 ton spreader very nice 2 year old Simonsen 6 ton, PTO fan drive, ground drive feed chain, tandem axle, always shedded...................................................... $11,500 2007 Flexi-Coil 95XL 1500 gallon tank, 132-ft.

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR...

GET YOUR RENTAL EQUIPMENT HERE!

Case IH ADX3430 430 bushel tow between with 70-ft., 12” spacing, Case 700 single shoot drill $6.50 per acre plus delivery and pickup

Flexi-Coil 2320 Tow between with 39-ft., 12” spacing 5000 air drill $6.50 per acre plus delivery and pickup

Great Plains 3S4000 Disc Drill 40-ft., 7.5” spacing $7.50 per acre plus delivery and pickup

Cat Challenger MT765C 300 hp PTO, Powershift, 3 point $80 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Versatile 535 $140 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

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

Case 9170 375 hp, duals, Powershift $90 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Cat Challenger MT965C 525 hp, duals, Powershift, PTO $150 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Case 7120 MFWD with loader, 150 hp, Powershift, PTO $75 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

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

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

Summers Super Coulter 30-ft., tine harrow and rolling baskets $7.00 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup.

Spra-Coupe 7650 Sprayer 660 gallon, 90-ft., Auto Steer, Raven rate controller $900 per day plus delivery and pickup.

Ask about monthly rates.

Accessories Unlimited Land Roller 50-ft., 3 section $3.00 per acre, plus delivery and pickup.

140 acre minimum.

Case 1150G Bulldozer 118 hp, 6-way hydraulic bulldozer, ripper $900 per day plus delivery and pickup.

2004 John Deere 8420 MFWD, 6417 hours, Power Shuttle, rear duals, very nice clean tractor $90 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Big Bud 400/30 400 hp, Powershift, duals $120 per hour, 100 hour minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

Friggestad 53 56-ft. chisel plow $5 per acre, 100 acre minimum plus delivery and pickup. Ask about weekly or monthly rental rate

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

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Give us a call to get more information about rates, schedule delivery, etc.

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GM: Dan Spicher CELL: 406-399-4435

1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096

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2 Versatile 895’s to choose from, give us a call for more info!

Versatile 875 give us a call for more info!

1982 Versatile 1150 Just in good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great! $75,000

2011 Versatile 535 Nice clean tractor, very low hours, Powershift $180,000

2019 Versatile 345 Soil razor blades, 9” spacing, heavy duty scrapers, bearing wear plates,rolling basket $98,000

2015 Versatile SX280

2012 VERSATILE SX275 Trimble Control, Auto steer, 100-ft. booms. $169,000 w/no auto boom ht, $179,500 w/auto boom ht

100-ft. booms, 3 auto, 3 sensors, full guidance Raven controls, 1200 gallon stainless tank, 3” side fill, mixing cone, 200 gallon fresh water tank, triple nozzle bodies, 5 boom control.

Very clean - $259,000

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1979 Big Bud 525/50 4290 hours, 900 Trellaborg tires, very clean tractor $180,000 3 Big Bud 400/30’s to choose from!!

2004 John Deere 8420 MFWD, 6417 hours, Power Shuttle, rear duals, very nice clean tractor $85,500

John Deere 6150 with loader, 2780 hours, very nice clean tractor $120,000

2015 Case IH 620 STX 5860 hours, duals, 620 hp, Powershift.

Just in, call for more details $180,000

2012 Challenger MT965C 5 remotes, Trimble auto steer PTO, Full weight package front and rear $220,000

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1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good.

Ready to go to work $20,000

2 Case IH ATX700’s with ADX3430 carts to choose from!!! $98,000

2019 Wil-Rich 2550 CPW55-59 Heavy duty harrows, 12R225 tires

2003 Case IH 450 STX Good solid older tractor, 9000 hours, Quad Track, 30” tracks, Powershift, 450 hp $95,000

Case 1150 8990 hours, 118 horse power, ripper $49,000

2005 SPRA-COUPE 7650 Raven rate controller, Raven autosteer, 660 gallon plastic tank, chemical inductor, triple nozzle bodies, Perkins engine $60,000

1996 Case IH 7120 Call for details! $60,000

2005 CASE IH SPX3310 New reman engine, 90-ft boom with 1000 gallon tank, 20” spacing $82,000

Great Plains 40-ft., 7.5” spacing, double disc drill, liquid fertilizer, 4500 acres $75,000

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Salmon provide nutrients to Alaskan streambanks

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###### Egyptians used to bury mummies with necklaces made from barley, and in 1324 King Edward II of England set the standard for the measurement - making the ‘inch’ equal to ‘three grains of barley, dry and round, placed end-to-end lengthwise’. ##### If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes? ##### When sign makers go on strike, is anything written on their signs?

By American Society of Agronomy Pacific salmon spend most of their life in the ocean. These salmon, though, have an impact on the streambank ecosystem when they return to freshwater for spawning. Credit: kayaklady via morguefile Adult Pacific salmon spend a great portion of their life in the ocean. But their life began along the banks of freshwater streams. Their life will end there, as well. These important steps in the lifecycle of salmon play a role in the health of streambank ecosystems.

David D’Amore and a team of scientists studied how different soils respond to the delivery of “salmon-derived nutrients.” These nutrients come from adult salmon returning to their home streams, known as spawning. The study sites were forested ecosystems in Alaska’s coastal temperate rainforest.

Aquatic and terrestrial scientists have studied salmon derived nutrients in these systems, but D’Amore set out to see if there was a difference in how these nutrients worked with varying soil types along the streambanks.

“The fate of salmon-derived nutrients will be influenced by the soil type in the riparian zone,” says D’Amore. “These soils play an important role in the transfer of material and energy between terrestrial and aquatic environments. The nutrients provided by salmon can support microbial and plant growth. In turn, these organisms support the salmon and other animals that rely on food from the streambank ecosystems.”

“Soils along the streams resulted from a series of alluvial deposits after the glaciers retreated,” says D’Amore. “Two alluvial deposits were formed during the last ice age, resulting in two different soils. An older terrace formed Spodosols, rich in organic matter. They also have highly enriched organic-metal complexes. But there are also younger floodplain soils with little development. These two soil types offer a stark contrast in attributes such as acidity, cation exchange capacity, and organic matter—all which affect how well nutrients are absorbed and held in soil.”

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

1990 Chevrolet 1500 4x4, regular cab, V6, 8-ft. flatbed................................................................. $2000 Shaver HD8 post pounder.................................. $500 Melroe 5503 45-ft. chisel plow, 5 sections, 11/4” shanks, hydraulic driven rod weeder attachment.... ....................................................................... $4500 Ford 6-ft. 3-pt. rotary mower, PTO driven........... $350 3-pt. PTO driven cement mixer............................ $400 Cattle squeeze chute........................................... $375 Westfield 8”x36-ft. grain auger, 18 hp Briggs & Stratton twin cylinder vanguard gas engine.......... $3800 2001 Case IH 2388 combine, 2121 rotor/2608 engine hours, grain tank extensions, yeild/moisture monitor, 30-ft. 1010 header with pickup reel, header trailer included. Excellent shape, field ready, gone through by Big Sky Equipment................... $41,000 Phone (406) 450-5359, Conrad, Montana

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7W Farms is now a Distributor for Parker hydraulic hose and fittings.

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We are currently carrying 4000 psi hose only but can order whatever meets your needs.

Rock-O-Matic rock picker, new cylinders, in good condition.......... $12,500

Coming Fall 2020

Certified and Registered MSU’s “Four 0 Six” winter wheat seed.

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Salmon provide nutrients to Alaskan streambanks CONTINUED FROM PAGE C7

This difference in how the two soil types worked with salmon-derived nutrients added the novel twist for the research done by D’Amore’s team.

Salmon begin life along the banks of streams that flow past the alluvial soils of the coastal rainforests. Once the salmon emerge from their egg nests, they are nurtured by the nutrients that support the food web in the stream. There, they are also protected by the woody debris of large conifers that fall into the stream. Once they are large enough to survive in the ocean, the salmon depart the freshwaters to spend 2-4 years in the nutrient-rich waters of the North Pacific. The adult salmon then return to their natal streams from the ocean to close the life cycle loop.

“Our study found that both nitrogen and phosphorus decreased over time, but were retained in the soils and could be available to plants in the riparian zone over the duration of the spawning cycle,” says D’Amore. “Although the extractable nitrogen and phosphorus amounts did not differ between soil types, the way the nutrients were processed did. We also found that over time—and location—there were differences in the way these salmon-derived nutrients were used.”

The findings in this study revealed the potential for contrasting nutrient cycling pathways between the two soil types.

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“In addition, we plan to look at nitrogen and phosphorus, along with their physical and biological compartments, to determine the ultimate fate of the salmon-derived nutrients.

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Count me out of counting seeds

By Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy One, two, three, four, five. One, two, three, four, five. Over and over and over. That’s the dull routine of any researcher or student tasked with counting weed seeds. But just like technology has made many things in life faster and easier, relief may be coming for seed counters as well.

A team of researchers at the University of Arkansas, Auburn University and North Carolina State University set out to see if a piece of technology, called a computerized particle analyzer, can be used to count weed seeds. Their results are promising and show the analyzer accurately counts seeds.

Matthew Bertucci, a scientist at Arkansas, says seed counting is a tiring yet important fact of life in their research.

“Many weed control strategies or studies evaluate the ability of an herbicide to kill weeds and elevate crop yields,” he explains. “However, weeds that have been stunted, but not killed, may still produce viable seed that can contribute to weed populations in later years. Monitoring weed seed production then becomes important to evaluating weed control efforts.”

The group focused on the seeds from one weed, called Palmer amaranth. It’s a summer annual weed especially troubling for row and vegetable crops. While native to the southwestern United States, it has spread from coast to coast.

These seeds have historically been counted by tediously hand counting a specific amount. Researchers then used that information to estimate larger quantities of seed.

To accurately hand count and double check seed numbers for this research, Bertucci and his team counted five seeds at a time and placed them in groups on graph paper.

While image analysis methods like the computerized particle analyzer are out there, there had not been scientific proof of accuracy. Many researchers still use hand counting methods. Bertucci wanted to test and report if this imaging technology is accurate.

“Seed production is an important part of weed control,” he says. “But there are few papers that consider weed seed production as part of a successful weed control strategy. It was my hope that by reporting on an automated seed counting alternative, more researchers might be willing to measure seed production when evaluating weed control.”

The computerized particle analyzer is a table-top lab instrument. It has a long, fast-moving conveyor belt that sends the seeds across a camera. As the seeds are pushed past the light source of the camera, they cast a shadow that is recorded and counted. The camera takes many images per second. Special software analyzes the images to distinguish between seeds and non-seed material for counting.

About 2,000 to 2,500 seeds can be hand-counted and checked in half an hour. However, the computerized method can count that same amount in roughly 14 seconds. Accounting for the time to load samples and clean the instrument, it can take just three minutes from start to finish.

Researchers think this technology can be used for other kinds of seeds. But they would have to fine-tune software for each weed species based on their characteristics like size and weight.

The researchers also checked the accuracy of two hand counting methods used to count a subset of seeds and then estimate a larger amount. While they differ in how they begin the counting process, they were both found to be highly accurate.

“Our findings are encouraging because we found the previously-reported methods are reliable and accurate, and that the computerized method can offer a more rapid alternative if available,” Bertucci says. “This research was exciting for me because I saw it as an opportunity to improve something that is mundane and has room for error. I was excited to explore any alternative and share that information with other researchers.”

Late bloomer: Clair Pellar

Peller was a 74-year-old manicurist when a television crew member plucked her out of her salon and asked her to appear as an extra in a commercial–as a manicurist. Eight years later, the commercial’s producer remembered Peller when he was casting a series of ads for Wendy’s hamburgers. He located her–now 82 and retired from her nail salon–and gave her a role as a grumpy old lady with a catchphrase: “Where’s the beef?” Pellar’s one-line performance was a hit. In the final three years of her life, she worked in commercials and movies, and even made an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

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MSU agriculture student selected as national education ambassador

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A Montana State University (MSU) student has been selected to a competitive national program promoting agricultural education and community engagement.

Tyler Noyes is one of 14 ambassadors nationwide selected for the National Teach Ag Campaign, a program of the National Association of Agricultural Educators designed to promote community involvement in the agricultural industry to high school students. Noyes, who will begin his junior year this fall, studies agricultural business and agricultural education in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Agriculture and Technology Education.

Noyes grew up in Toston on his family’s farm, helping with the planting and harvesting of alfalfa hay, barley and spring wheat. He was involved in 4-H from an early age and was a founding member of the Broadwater FFA chapter. As soon as he heard about the National Teach Ag Campaign, he knew it would be the perfect opportunity to share his passion for agriculture and hone his skills as an educator.

“The campaign’s goal is to teach the importance of agriculture to students in the hopes of both recruiting future teachers and encouraging people to stay in the agricultural industry in one way or another,” said Noyes. “Our job as ambassadors is to be a relatable face for those students and be advocates for our industry.”

Noyes applied for the program this spring with the encouragement of his department’s faculty.

“Tyler is a perfect fit for this program, and we are so proud of all he has accomplished,” said Shannon Arnold, associate professor in the Department of Agriculture and Technology Education. “He is extremely passionate about agricultural education and a powerful advocate for the industry. I can’t wait to watch him fulfill his duties as an ambassador over the next year.”

Ambassadors will begin their training over the summer in preparation to represent the National Teach Ag Campaign at events in their home states as well as larger events, such as the annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. Noyes will also be responsible for creating and leading additional workshops for local students and developing content that can then be used by other educators. That is the part Noyes is most excited for.

“One of the big things I’m looking forward to is working with students,” he said. “This position is right up my alley since I’m studying to be an agricultural teacher. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn where my strengths lie as a teacher before having two more years of developing my skills to be the best educator I can be.”

His instructors at MSU believe he’s well on his way to becoming just that.

“When I think of ambassadors, I picture an individual who is knowledgeable about the people and the groups they represent, an individual who has a passion for a cause or purpose, and an individual who is truly relatable to others in sharing the knowledge and the passion,” said department head Carl Igo. “In his first two years at MSU, Tyler has proven he has all those qualities, and I am excited to see how he uses them to advance and improve agricultural education, not only at MSU and in Montana, but across our nation and world.”

For Noyes, who feels a deep connection to his home state, the hope is to encourage students to follow his example in pursuing their passion and giving back to their communities and a critical industry.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what I can do, working with students here in Montana,” he said. “I want to help them figure out where their interests lie. And just maybe, I’ll inspire some students to be ag teachers, or study agricultural communications. Not many people get this kind of experience.”

Webster’s dictionary

Image: The oldest and most trusted dictionary in the United States, created in 1828 by Noah Webster.

Actually: “The truth is,” says M. Hirsh Goldberg in The book of lies, “is that any dictionary maker can put Webster’s in the name, because book titles cannot be copyrighted.”

And a lot of shoddy publishers do just that. To know if your Webster’s is authentic, make sure it’s published by MerriamWebster, Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEi7qf61i1E

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3406B, 425 hp, 10 speed, fresh paint

MBN 4000, 450 hp, Super 10 speed, double lockers, double frame, heavy haul truck

ROLTEC® Electric Hopper Conversion Kits

N14 Cummins, 430 hp, 13 speed, all aluminum, pre ELOG

1994 Peterbilt 378

3406E, 435 hp, 15 speed over, all aluminum, 221” wheelbase

• Worm gear motor & chain drive gear box provide optimal torque needed to open and close the hopper • Worm gears create an instant, positive lock, no brakes to freeze up or fail • Stable, three point, high clearance design • Reliable chain drive system with stainless steel housing & sprocket with nickel plated chain are durable & resistant to corrosion • Split sprocket technology eliminates the need to cut the drive shaft in most cases • Manual override with pinless, quick link detachment if needed

Steerable lift axle, electric Agri-Cover roll tarp

$12,500 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

4x4, 5.9L Cummins, PTO, hydraulically driven fuel pump and air compressor

2007 Frontier 40-ft. ag hopper

$11,000

2000 Fruehauf 48-ft. flatbed

$5,000

Pup Trailer

13-ft. box, spring, hydraulic lift

ROLTEC® Electric Tarp Conversion Kits

$18,500

2014 Frontier 47-ft. Ag Hopper

$22,000

2004 International 9400i

C12, 430 hp, 10 speed, push axle, wet kit, headache rack, double bunk

We are your Dealer for

1999 International 9200

$28,500

1998 Ford L8000 Vac Truck

CAT 3126, 210 hp, 6-speed, Ring-O-Matic, 1300 gallon vac tank w/hoist, new vac pump, Kohler pony motor

$24,000

It’s the 21st Century - Time To Go Electric!

$22,500

Trailers For Sale:

$27.500

$5500

1978 Ford F700 Box Truck V8, 5+2 speed, 18-ft. box, 42K miles

• FRONT DOOR DELIVERY AVAILABLE •

SUPPORTING ALL YOUR TARP AND PARTS NEEDS!

Tarps and hoppers use the same remote to make loading and unloading hassle free

• Converts 2” roll tubes to an electric tarping system on trailers up to 53-ft.

• Motor controls the tension of the tarp, when heaped loads settle, touch the switch to tighten the tarp • Worm gears create an instant, positive lock with no backing off for a tighter fitting, longer lasting tarp • Rotating & telescoping motor mount allows roll tube to rise & flex over heaped loads, reducing stress on the drive components & pivot arm • 4 springs create positive return tension when closing the tarp system, no elbows or joints to break. Universal mounting bracket is sturdy, lightweight, with universal fit • Manual override, simply remove one pin to operate manually, the motor stays secured to roll tube

Call For More Info!

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The deadline for phoning in advertising for the July 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be WEDNESDAY, July 1. Phone (406) 271-5533.

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Reddig Equipment and Repair 406-755-7595 • 2866 Highway 2 East • Kalispell, MT

2008 Deere 770-D, 14-ft. moldboard, 4 shank ripper, good tires, push block, 7757 hours. Real nice grader.... $72,000

BACKHOES

2013 Deere 310K EP, 4x4, 600 hours from new extend-a-hoe, 11/8 yard loader bucket, 24” dig bucket, cab, AC. Nice as they come............................................................. $60,000 2006 Case 580SM, 4x4, pilot controls, enc cab, heat, air, extend-a-hoe, 6500 hours..................................... $38,000

CRAWLERS

2004 Deere 650H enc cab............................................... Call Deere 450C, 6-way hyd blade, good undercarriage, arch with fair lead, block heater, starts very good. Operates very nice.

Serviced and ready to go...................................... $15,000 1996 Deere 650G LGP, includes JD 4K Series winch, 6-way blade, torque converter, very good, tight condition. Has not been in the woods................................................ $35,000 1997 Deere 550G LGP, power shift, recently replaced undercarriage, like new 6-way hyd blade, new paint. Very nice... .............................................................................. $29,900 Deere 550G LGP Series IV, 6-way hyd blade, winch. Very nice....................................................................... $29,500 2006 Komatsu D61 PX-15, 6-way blade, 5888 hours..... POR

EXCAVATORS

1989 Cat EL 200B............................................................ Call 2014 Cat 312 EL 36” dig bucket with hyd. wedge coupler, thumb available, very tight. Will have new rails and sprockets...Call 2005 Cat 314 CLCR, blade, long arm, 36” dig bucket, blade, 10,500 hours......................................................... $45,000 2011 Deere 50D, 2 buckets with quick change and hyd. thumb, enc cab, blade, very nice, 3000 hours, a/c, heat, rubber tracks..................................................................... $39,900 2012 Deere 135D, hyd Q/C, thumb, 3800 hours.............. Call 2006 Deere 200CLC new undercarriage, hyd. thumb, low hours, and operates very nice..................................... Call Deere 270D, bucket, thumb, 8500 hours.......................... Call Kobelco SK150LV IV................................................. $14,900 Hitachi EX450-5 good machine, bucket, thumb............... Call 2012 Hitachi ZX60 USB, bucket, hyd thumb, rubber tracks, 4029 hours............................................................ $45,000 Hitachi ZX200LC-3, bucket, thumb.................................. Call Hitachi ZX225US, bucket, thumb..................................... Call 2012 Volvo ECR 145DL, hyd QC, hyd thumb, 2 dig buckets (24” and 36”), like new pin wheel compactor, rear view camera, low hours (2400). Very good excavator................. $79,000

FORKLIFTS & MANLIFTS

1997 Carelift ZB6037-44, enc cab, heater, Cummins engine, 37-ft. reach, good tires, all wheel steering. Good operating lift.......................................................................... $23,500 1993 JLG 60HA lift, 4WD, 60-ft. reach....................... $10,900 1992 JLG 120HX lift, 4WD, Deutz diesel engine, telescopic boom, 120-ft. ........................................................ $12,500

Many 5 - 10,000# forklifts available

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

FORESTRY

Cat 320B LL log loader. For parts.................................... Call 1990 Cat 518 skidder, Esco swing grapple, 23.1x26 tires, chains, winch, extra tire. Will be serviced with a new hyd pump. A good swinger.......................................... $35,000 Daewoo 200 log loader, heel rack, grapple, good undercarriage.

Good older log loader........................................... $27,500 Danzco PT20 delimber, high mount. Good operating condition........................................................................ $11,500 Hurricana 20 saw head, accumulator arm, hyd tilt, low hours on saw motor rebuild, came off a 2520 Timber Jack, a very good head................................................................ $7250 Timberjack 2520 feller/buncher, parts machine.............. Call Several slide booms for parts available

LOADERS

1994 Cat IT28F nice loader, good tires, quick change, bucket .................................................................. $29,000 Clark Ranger 45C, 4BT engine, 17.5x25 tires in good condition. Good older loader......................................... $14,500 1997 Komatsu WA250-3L, QC, forks, bucket, 3rd valve......... .............................................................................. $25,000

SKIDSTEERS

Bobcat S185, auxiliary hyd, traction lock override, very nice tires, 3800 hours. Runs and operates very well, work ready..................................................................... $16,900 2013 Bobcat T770, keyless start................................ $29,500 2015 Cat 259D, 2000 hours............................................. Call 2013 Kubota SVL75W, OROPS, new tracks, 74” bucket, aux hyd, forks, 3200 hours.......................................... $29,000

TRUCKS

1971 Ford F9000, roll back bed, winch. Ready to haul your equipment............................................................. $11,000

Do You Need:

Parts • Service • Sales

Final drives, undercarriage, engine kits, engines, hydraulic pumps?

Call our team for the best part and price.

View our entire inventory with pictures at www.reddigequipment.com

Extension, Fargo Public Library collaborate to help food pantries

By NDSU Extension Service Master Gardeners, 4-H youth and avid gardeners in 18 counties will grow vegetables for donation to food pantries.

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Master Gardener Program and the Fargo Public Library are partnering to support food pantries with nutritious, fresh produce.

“COVID-19 has temporarily changed our economy,” says Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist. “In recent years, North Dakota has enjoyed one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. While current unemployment rates have not been calculated, they will be sobering to even the most stoic individual. In other states, high unemployment has resulted in long lines at food pantries. According to the Great Plains Food Bank, North Dakota food pantries are reporting a 44% increase in demand.”

The Fargo Public Library intended to start a seed library for the 2020 growing season to benefit its patrons. The library, in conjunction with Friends of the Fargo Public Library, acquired vegetable seeds during the winter from reputable seed companies. Extension Master Gardeners in Cass County repackaged the seeds in small envelopes for free distribution through the library system.

However, the libraries closed due to COVID-19, which meant that the seed library could not be accessed by the public in time for spring planting. To prevent the vegetable seeds from going to waste during a time of food insecurity, the entire seed library was donated to the NDSU Extension Master Gardener Program to benefit food pantries across the state.

The Extension Master Gardener Program has distributed the seeds to 18 NDSU Extension county offices. Master Gardeners, 4-H youth and avid gardeners in those counties will sow the seeds primarily in home gardens, care for the plants and harvest the fresh vegetables for donation to local food pantries. Food safety protocols will be followed to ensure safe harvesting and handling of the produce.

“There is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19, according to the Food and Drug Administration,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist “Always rinse fresh produce under running tap water, even those with peelings we do not eat,” she adds. “However, commercial salads can be used directly from the bag.”

McGinnis notes: “You do not need to be an Extension Master Gardener to help others in need. Every home gardener should consider planting an extra row or two of vegetable crops in your garden for donation to local food pantries. If you are a container gardener on your apartment balcony, consider adding an extra container. With widespread unemployment and food insecurity across the state, we will be feeding our friends and neighbors.”

Fresh vegetable crops that are in the most demand at food pantries include beans, peas, beets, carrots, cucumbers, onions, peppers, tomatoes and melons.

To find your local food pantry, consult the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) Hunger Free Garden Project website. The NDDA has updated its online produce donation site map at https://tinyurl.com/HungerFree-ND to help gardeners and commercial producers find and support their local food pantries.

Contact Jamie Good, local foods specialist at the NDDA, to be included on the department’s Hunger Free Garden Project website.

“Vegetable donations from commercial producers are welcome, but local food pantries may not be able to handle large volumes,” Good says. “Instead, the commercial producer should contact either the Great Plains Food Bank or the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to coordinate the donation.”

Mountain Dew

Invented in the 1940s by Ally Hartman of Knoxville, it was intended as a chaser for Tennessee whiskey. The original version looked and tasted like 7-Up, but after Hartman sold the formula in 1954, a succession of new owners tinkered with it. According to one account, credit for the final version goes to William H. Jones, who bought the formula in 1961 and sold it to Pepsi three years later. “He fixed it so it had just a little more tang to it, mainly by adding citrus flavoring and caffeine,” a business associate recalls. “He’d take little cups marked A, B, C, and D around to high schools and factories and ask people which mixture tasted best. That’s how he developed his formula.”

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(WI) Winner, SD 605-842-2040

(PI) Pierre, SD 605-224-1631

(PH) Philip, SD 605-859-2636

(SU) Sundance, WY 307-283-2971

(BL) Bloomfield, NE 402-373-4449

(HA) Hartington, NE 402-254-3908

(BF) Belle Fourche, SD 605-892-2621 (WA) Wayne, NE 402-375-3325

SEE GROSSENBURG IMP FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT NEEDS!

COMBINES & PLATFORMS

2019 John Deere S780 (WI), Stk #63119, 485/357 Hrs, Prem Cab, Custom Cutter Pkg........... $384,500

2019 John Deere 735FD (WI), Stk #63337, Around 1,300 Acres, Spare Knife.................................... $87,500

2016 John Deere 635FD (WA), Stk #62793, Less Than 5,000 Acres, Upgraded Center Belt......... $64,000

TRACK TRACTORS

2017 John Deere S670 (WA), Stk #63731, 1,150/850 Hrs, 520 Metrics, Powered Tailboard..... $262,000

2017 John Deere 615P (PH), Stk #64691, Sold New & Never Used!... ............................................ $25,000

2018 John Deere 9620RX (WA), Stk #64348, 815 Hrs, Hi-Flow Hydraulic, 6 Rear SCV’s, PS Trans, Cab Suspension, PTO, 10” Gen 4 Display..... .......................................... $449,500

2018 John Deere 9620RX (WA), Stk #64349, 778 Hrs, Twin to Stk #64348!!

36” DuraDrive 3500 Tracks, HID Lights............. $454,500

2019 John Deere 6145M (WA), Stk #59384, 209 Hrs, MFWD, Partial Power Shift Trans..............$108,000

2017 John Deere 8320R (WA), Stk #61510, 695 Hours, PowerShift Trans, Suspension, Super Single Metric 600 Front, Super Metric 800/70R38 Rear Duals..... $252,000

2019 John Deere 8320R (WI), Stk #63625, 594 Hrs, Duals Front & Rear!, Premium Cab W/Active Seat, PowerShift Trans, 10” Color Display. .......................................... $280,000

2017 John Deere 6155R (WA), Stk #61819, 322 Hours, Partial PowerShift Trans, GreenStar Ready, 45 GPM Hyd Pump, 3 SCV’s, Single 450lb Rear Weights........... $127,000

BALERS

ARTICULATED 4WD’S 2019 John Deere 560M (BF), Stk #63741, 3,857 Bales, Customer Trades Every Spring, 1,000 PTO, MegaWide & Pushbar......... $43,000

2019 John Deere 560M (BL), Stk #63576, 7,257 Bales, Hydraulic Pickup, Has Lube Minder, 1 3/8” PTO..................................... $35,500

2017 John Deere 9520R (PI), Stk #60076, 1,381 Hours, 18/6 PowerShift Trans, 2630 Gen 3 Display W/10” Screen, Hi-Flow Hydraulics, 5 SCV’s, Premium Lights.$284,000

2014 John Deere 6210R (HA), Stk #60048, 6,227 Hours, Partial PowerShift Trans, TLS Front Suspension, H380 Loader, 4 SCV’s, Weighted Up On Rear............................ $105,500

2014 John Deere 8310R (WA), Stk #64332, 4,900 Hrs, IVT, 1 Pair 1,400# Weights, 60 GPM Pump, Premium Cab.................... $150,000

Call for more info on any of these listed units, or to find out what else we have available!

Nebraska Wayne (402) 375-3325 Bloomfield (402) 373-4449 Hartington (402) 254-3908 Wyoming Sundance (307) 283-2971

South Dakota Winner (605) 842-2040 Pierre (605) 224-1631 Philip (605) 859-2636 Belle Fourche(605) 892-2621

WINDROWERS & MO CO’S 2017 John Deere 569 (WI), Stk #64838, About 13,000 Bales On It, Nice & Clean Unit, Been Thru Shop Last Year, Chains & Sprockets Are Good................................... $28,500

2016 John Deere 569 Std (WI), Stk #61468, Just Under 13,500 Bales, Wide Pickup, 1,000 PTO, Big Tires.. ............................................ $28,900

2017 John Deere 9570R (WI), Stk #62604, 1,503 Hrs, 800/70R38 Duals, 5 SCV’s, Premium Cab W/ Leather............................ $274,500

2020 New Holland Speedrower 260 (WI), Stk #64959, 3 Hours - That Is Correct Only 3 Hours!! 16’ Durabine 416 Head. AutoTrac, Leather, Fully Loaded!....... $156,000 2015 John Deere 569 (WA), Stk #61682, Belts Look Good, 1,000 PTO, Kept Inside When Not Used, 21,216 bales....................... $21,500

2015 John Deere 569 (BF), Stk #62086, 7,936 Bales, 1,000 PTO, MegaWide Plus Pickup, Hydrualic Pickup................................. $32,900

1990 John Deere 8760 (PI), Stk #61521, 9,389 Hours, 3 Point Hitch, 3 Remotes, PowerSync Transmission, Standard Hydraulic Pump $26,000... Reduced $22,500

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ROW CROP TRACTORS

2013 John Deere 569 Premium (WA), Stk #62838, 14,000 Bales, Small Thousand, Netwrap & Twine, Needs Display To Run......... $23,000

2011 John Deere 568 (WI), Stk #64268, 14,183 Bales, 1 Owner & Shedded When Not Used, MegaWide Plus............................ $21,250

2003 John Deere 4895 (SU), Stk #64552, 2,222 Hrs, 16’ Head, Augers Replaced 2 Years Ago, Steel Rollers Are Good Along W/Guards & Sections........................... $43,500

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2016 John Deere W235 (WI), Stk #64882, 1,093 Hrs, Premium Operating Station, 520/85R38 Fronts, 500R 16’ Head, AutoTrac.. $119,000

2011 MacDon A30-D (WI), Stk #61274, 16’ MoCo, Reel Bar & Teeth Are Good, Steel Conditioner, Tires Are Good............................ $10,900

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SELL YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THIS SPACE!!!

Call 406-271-5533 FAX 406-271-5727 Mail to: Trader’s Dispatch, Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425

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28 SD natural disaster counties

USDA News Release Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 28 South Dakota counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers who suffered losses due to excessive moisture and flooding that occurred from January 1, 2019, and continuing, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.

The South Dakota counties with the primary natural disaster designation include Beadle, Bennett, Campbell, Corson, Custer, Day, Dewey, Edmunds, Fall River, Faulk, Haakon, Hughes, Jackson, Jerauld, Lake, Marshall, McCook, McPherson, Minnehaha, Moody, Oglala Lakota, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Sully, Walworth, and Ziebach.

This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.

Producers in the contiguous South Dakota counties of Aurora, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Buffalo, Clark, Codington, Davison, Grant, Hand, Hanson, Hutchinson, Hyde, Jones, Kingsbury, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Mellette, Miner, Pennington, Perkins, Potter, Todd, and Turner, along with Lyon County in Iowa, Big Stone, Lincoln, Pipestone, Rock, and Traverse counties in Minnesota, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan, and Sioux counties in Nebraska, Adams, Emmons, Richland, Sioux, Dickey, McIntosh, and Sargent counties in North Dakota, and Niobrara and Weston counties in Wyoming, are also eligible to apply for emergency loans.

The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is December 14, 2020.

FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at farmers.gov/recover.

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Arena Fencing

Continuous Fence Corral Systems

Specializing in continuous fence & installation • 3 Rail 11/4” 20-ft. panel..................$78 • 4 Rail 11/4” 20-ft. panel..................$82 • 5 Rail 11/4” 20-ft. panel..................$93 • 6 Rail 11/4” 20-ft. panel.................$101

• Other Sizes Available • Call for prices and details.

• Cattle Guards • Loading Chutes • Wind Breaks • Crowding Tubs • Adjustable Alleys • Portable Panels • Arena Fencing • AND MORE Travis Klein Shop: 406-932-3559 • Cell: 406-930-1973 205 Howie Road - Big Timber, MT 59011

Pivot Bridge Corten Fence

We also sell drill stem pipe.

Call about truckload prices!

For more information visit our website www.crazymountainfabrication.com crazymountainfabrication@yahoo.com

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* Prices subject to stock on hand

LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS

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5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft.

Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

Diamond C tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, engineered I-Beam frame, torque tube..........................................................32-ft. $13,395 ................................................................ 30-ft. $13,195 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 2 piece with folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks......$10,500 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$10,995 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$10,795 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 2 piece with folding beavertail.................$7995

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7..................................................................$1795 71/2x81/2...........................................................$1795 71/2x9..............................................................$1895 8x9..................................................................$2195 8x11................................................................$2495

PRONGHORN UTILITY

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Prices on New Units good on In Stock Units ONLY!

Stop in or call for more info.

IN STOCK NOW!!!

New Diamond C Car Haulers 3500, 5200 & 7000# axles 16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft.

IN STOCK

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7200 lb. axles, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..................................................................$12,695 New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.....$11,995

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............$10,995 New Circle D 24-ft. stock trailer, 8K axles, 14 ply tires, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package.............. $13,295

NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS

Diamond C 26-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..................................................$10,500

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Starting at $6795 • 20-ft. • 22-ft. • 24-ft.

w/ 7000 lb. axles, 8000 lb. axles, 10,000 lb. axles

Give us a call about any of our trailers or let us find what you need!

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...

A level bed when you don’t

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.

NEW DIAMOND C DUMP TRAILERS

BUMPER PULL 5-ft. x 10-ft. 7000 lb. GVW....................................... $5795 82” x 12-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9195 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9595 GOOSENECK 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW.................................. $10,495 82” x 16-ft. 21,000 lb. GVW.................................. $14,500

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT USED SEMI TRAILERS 1980 Kentucky van trailers, offices in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other .. $6500

Load King lead trailer, 42-ft., triple axle.......................................$23,000 & pup....................................$13,500

1995 51-ft. wedge car hauler, winch, Country Side carriers, 3-7000 lb. axles..................................$7500

2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse Cat V100 forklift, gas, 10,000 lb.

18-ft. lift ........................$8500 slant, walk-in tack compartment..............................$7500 1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch................$14,500

53-ft. van trailer, air ride suspension .............................$7500

1997 Ford F250 extended cab 351 5 speed, 160,000 miles, Hydrabed ..................$13,000

1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool boxes .......................... $9595

2015 Diamond C 22-ft. tilt trailer.. .....................................$5500

Diamond C 10-ft. x 77” utility trailer ............................$1600

2001 Belly Dump Pup 20-ft., roll-up 2002 Container chassis, like new...... tarp, aluminum wheels ..$10,000 ...........................................$7500

Large Trailer Parts 1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20-ton equipment trailer...

Inventory ..........................................................................$8500 Axles Springs Lights Fenders Straps Tie-downs Jacks Bearings & seals Etc.

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats $65 each

1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail................................................................$8500

Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! ................................................ $6500

Triple T Sales

Used 18-ft. car hauler, 5200 lb. axles. ...........................................$1700

2014 Kaufman 24-ft. gooseneck flatbed, no ramps .........$5500

1997 Titan 3-horse slant, bumper Champ forklift, gas, 6000 lb. 30-ft. pull................................$4500 lift .................................$6500

1980 Alray 22-ft. stock trailer stocktrailer ...................$1900

1995 Wilray 24-ft. pintle hook flatbed trailer, 2-7000 lb. axles, slide-in ramps, always shedded, excellent shape .......... .............................................................................$4500

Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166

Hyster forklift, diesel, 6000 lb. ..... ......................................$6500

(2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers................$6995 & $8995

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

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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)

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Estate planning for parents with minor-aged children

MSU News Service Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children when planning their estates, according to Montana State University Extension.

To make sure parents’ wishes are followed, Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family and economics specialist, and Wendy Wedum, MSU Extension family and consumer sciences/4-H agent in Pondera County, suggest parents create a will that EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES names a guardian and a conservator in case both parents die.

A guardianship provides for the care of the children until FOR SALE age 18 and grants the power and responsibility of a parent. A guardian makes decisions about a child’s upbringing, schooling and medical treatment. A conservatorship provides for management and distribution of money, property and assets left to children until they are 18. One person can perform both roles, 1998 John Deere 9610 com- Conveyair 3000 grain vac.... or separate individuals can be named guardian and conservator. bine with 914 pickup head ............................ $4500 $5500 obo “Often the most difficult decisions parents face is agreePatriot WT sprayer, rebuilt and 30-ft. platform with picking who they want to have the responsibility of raising their motor, Outback GPS............. up reel, 4400 hours.............. $25,000 $32,000 obo .........................$45,000 obo children and managing their money,” Goetting said. “Parents ......................... usually choose someone whose values, lifestyle and child rearBrandt 7000 grain cart............ ing beliefs are like theirs.” ...................................$12,000 Goetting added that discussing the issue with older children 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is wise because Montana law allows youth ages 14 and older new transmission in 2017, Phone new transfer in 2018, leather, to request a court to appoint a guardian other than the person DVD player, 148,000 miles... named in parents’ wills.

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can include life insurance payments, funds from checking accounts, stocks, bonds, or other funds.

“Parents can prepare a trust agreement giving their selected trustee the power to manage the trust assets and use the income for their children’s benefits,” Wedum said.

The trust agreement becomes effective only upon the death of both parents. The agreement states how parents wish the money to be spent, who the trustee should be, and when the trust terminates.

The trustee must follow the parents’ directions for health, education and support of the children as outlined in the agreement and writes checks for the trust account for the children’s living expenses, education and other costs.

More information about estate planning for parents with minor children and revocable living trusts is available in MSU Extension MontGuides and online at http://www.montana.edu/estateplanning/eppublications. html. For those who do not have computer access, copies are available from county Extension or reservation offices.

Local ranchers can be sources for meat through custom processors

University of Wyoming Extension Interest in local sourcing for meat has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a University of Wyoming (UW) Extension specialist reminds consumers that local ranchers have long been able to sell quarters and halves of animals to customers.

Buying local meat can be confusing since the rules about what can be sold vary, said Cole Ehmke, UW Extension rural entrepreneurship specialist.

“Custom processing is typically how halves and quarters are processed,” he said.

Animals purchased for an individual’s own use do not have to be slaughtered at a USDA slaughter and processing facility, explained Ehmke.

“The producer usually contacts the custom processor on your behalf and arranges for delivery,” said Ehmke. “The butcher will cut your animal any way you prefer, including further processing such as for sausage or smoking; however, the meat cannot be sold.”

Local food networks are developing to help local buyers find local sources. Caitlin Youngquist in the UW Extension office in Worland in the Big Horn Basin has assembled a list of local suppliers and information for people new to buying meat this way.

Sourcing local products, like meat, could support economic development in small towns, said Youngquist.

“We’re seeing tremendous interest in local sourcing now,” said Youngquist. “We wanted to help people find what they need and support producers who are trying to develop these markets.”

Youngquist said she hopes people will continue to buy local products long after the pandemic ends.

“When people consume a local product, it supports economic development, especially in a place like Wyoming where we could easily be at the end of a very long supply chain,” she said.

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March margin triggers DMC program payment

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced this week that the March 2020 income over feed cost margin was $9.15 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering the first payment of 2020 for dairy producers who purchased the appropriate level of coverage under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.

“This payment comes at a critical time for many dairy producers,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “It is the first triggered DMC payment for 2020, and the first payment to dairy producers in seven months.”

Current projections indicate that a DMC payment is likely to trigger every month for the remainder of 2020, a different expectation from last July when some market models had forecast no program payments for 18 months.

Authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, DMC is a voluntary risk management program that offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed price (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. Over 13,000 operations enrolled in the program for the 2020 calendar year.

Although DMC enrollment for 2020 coverage has closed, dairy producers should look for FSA to open sign up for 2021 coverage in July.

USDA Service Centers, including FSA county offices, are open for business by phone only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment.

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At the age of 19, Cohen was determined to become a comedian. But after struggling for nine years, he gave up–he needed a real job to support his family. He worked odd jobs (including selling aluminum siding) until his 40s, when he decided to give show business a second try. Cohen went on to have a very respectable 40-year career on television and films under the name Rodney Dangerfield.

John James Audubon

Image: Considered a pioneer of American wildlife conservation, this 19th-century naturalist spent days at a time searching for birds in the woods so he could paint them. The National Audubon Society was founded in 1905 in his honor.

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Soybean seeding rates and risk

American Society of Agronomy To some, farming might seem simple: plant seeds, help them grow, then sell the product. But the reality is much different. Farming requires many complex decisions throughout the year.

One such decision is seeding rate – the number of seeds planted per acre. The best seeding rate for soybean fields is one of the most debated topics for those involved in agriculture.

Researchers have long tried to help farmers find a clear answer. A recent study by soybean scientists at Corteva Agriscience and universities across the U.S. might provide the most complete answer yet. They set out to determine what is called the optimal seeding rate for soybean growers.

“The optimal soybean seeding rate is a commonly discussed topic with many opinions, based on individual experience and regional experiments,” says Adam Gaspar of Corteva Agriscience. “Our study is the largest soybean seeding rate study ever conducted. We hope to provide help to soybean growers based on where they are farming to help reduce risk and optimize yield potential.”

A farmer could plant too little seed and not get maximum production. Or, they could plant too much and not make up the extra money spent. Optimum seeding rate is the ideal amount of seed to use to maximize production and minimize risk.

“Farm margins are very tight,” Gaspar explains. “Growers are looking for ways to most efficiently use resources and control associated expenses, while not unnecessarily increasing their risk. Their seed purchase is a large investment, and one that has big implications. If they don’t get it right, they are putting profitable returns at risk.”

This collaborative research project is the first to determine seeding rates in different environments with low, medium, or high productivity. Medium productivity is average yield with low and high being below or above average. The productivity is influenced by various factors like soil type, topography and climate.

Researchers gathered data on the effects of seeding rate on soybean yield in 12 states plus Ontario, Canada from 2005 to 2007 and 2012 through 2017. The seeding rates, productivity and yield were analyzed.

Overall, the results showed that farmers should increase seeding rates in areas of lower productivity and reduce them in areas of higher productivity. As farmers know, these areas may vary in different parts of the farm. The productivity can even vary within different areas of each field.

Farmers can use this information to guide their decisions regarding how many seeds to plant per acre to maximize yield. Their seeding rate decisions may change from field to field, based on soil type, topography and previous yields.

The seeding rate can even be changed within each field using variable rate planter technology.

“These findings will ultimately help growers use the optimal seeding rate between and within each field to optimize production, while limiting their risk of adverse yields due to seeding rates that are too high or too low,” Gaspar says.

“Also, it will emphasize the importance of establishing and maintaining an adequate plant stand until harvest. This is especially true in fields or areas of a field with low to medium productivity.”

The work is unique because it brings together so many public and private researchers to share knowledge and resources. This directly helps soybean growers across North America.

“The annual seed purchase is one of the farmers’ larger costs,” says Gaspar. “It is critical for their success to make sure their seeding rate maximizes production and limits their downside risk. Our work will help soybean farmers manage their seed investment by being able to accurately adjust their seeding rates.”

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An ecologist and conservation biologist, cies that will be protected are found nowhere Brodie has spent the past 20 years working else in the world. with nonprofits and state governments in The Sabah Forestry Department is formuMalaysian Borneo in the South China Sea to lating the study’s recommendation for new conserve land, wildlife and plant species. His conservation areas into legislation that the work buoys species protection, tourism and State Assembly will vote on. environmental longevity for the region.

At UM, Brodie is the Craighead Endowed Now, the University of Montana (UM) Chair of Conservation, where he teaches and associate professor in UM’s Division of researches in the University’s Wildlife BiolBiological Sciences has published a paper ogy Program. In 2016, UM’s Wildlife Biology detailing a major conservation success in the Program was ranked No.1 in the U.S. and Home of the Strongest Scale in America Malaysian state of Sabah, where Brodie and a Canada by Academic Analytics, citing UM’s • Steel and cement truck, livestock, pallet and mining scales team of scientists worked to increase Sabah’s unrivaled access to hands-on, outdoor learn• Up to 135 ton truck scales with 3/8” decking standard rainforest protection. Co-authors include UM ing and research opportunities and faculty • Custom sizes and special projects welcome Postdoctoral Researcher Sara Williams and a productivity.

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In the United States, scientists are studying several solutions for disposing of these wastes. Phil Stauffer and researchers at Los Alamos National Labs have been working with the US Department of Energy and other national laboratories on one long-term, safe, disposal solution: salt.

“Deep salt formations that already exist in the United States are one candidate for long-term disposal,” says Stauffer. “This ‘high-level’ nuclear waste can create a lot of heat, in addition to the radioactivity that must be contained. We need to develop a clear path to dispose of this waste.”

Salt deposits exist underground. They are self-healing, have very low permeability and conduct heat well. All of these are important to releasing the natural heat of the nuclear waste. Salt formations can make an excellent barrier to long-term release of radionuclides into the human environment.

The United States and Germany are disposing of low- and intermediate-level nuclear waste in repositories in salt deposits.

Those wastes don’t create as much heat. So, more studies were needed to determine the safety and efficacy of salt deposits for the high-level nuclear waste.

But salt is not just a physical barrier – it’s a chemical one, too.

So, how these salt deposits would react to the presence of water, heat and other geologic factors needed to be researched.

Recent thermal testing underground began by creating a fullscale mock-up of a waste canister and heating it for nearly a year.

This is the first time this has been done in the United States since the late 1980s.

In parallel, the Department of Energy’s research team is running a campaign to study generic nuclear waste repositories. This includes studying how water migrates towards heat sources in salt. Enter the “Brine Availability Test in Salt” – or BATS project, with Stauffer and rest of the team. The research team began a pilot program several years ago.

By drilling boreholes into the salt deposits and doing heater tests on these salt-surrounded holes, researchers gain insight to inform decisions. The testing is occurring deep underground, within drifts called hallways using large drill rig equipment.

Phase 1s (s for shakedown) began in the summer of 2018 and ran for nearly a year. “The lessons learned, and insights gained in this initial testing, are proving vital to the design and implementation of the next, larger-scale experiment,” says Stauffer.

In addition, researchers can turn to computer modeling to predict some of the outcomes. “Long term modeling can be used to develop the appropriate initial pressure and other important factors for the boreholes,” says Stauffer. Factors included are temperature response and water availability.

Phase 1 began in January 2020 and will run for several months. It will include more complicated data collection, including fiber optic cables, electrical resistivity tomography, and real-time isotopic measurements on the water evaporated from the brine.

These aspects of brine availability will be investigated in future phases of the BATS testing. Data from the next experiment will be used to further refine models and will be shared with the international research community. Project plans call for gradually ramping up the scale of the heater experiments to eventually explore salt-brine availability to spent nuclear fuel waste canisters in a configuration representing a possible future high-level waste repository.

UM crew to spray noxious weeds on Mount Sentinel

UM News Service A crew of workers from the University of Montana (UM) will spot spray noxious weeds on Mount Sentinel between May 14 and July 3. The group of four to six people will work from about 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

Noxious weeds are a legal category of non-native, invasive plants that must be controlled by all landowners. UM has worked hard over the past 21 years to control noxious weeds and promote restoration and conservation of native prairies on Mount Sentinel.

“These are backpack applications on specific plants,” said Marilyn Marler, UM natural areas manager. “We include a bright blue dye in the tank mix so that people can see what areas have been sprayed.”

The spray mix is Tordon 22k, which controls leafy spurge, Dalmatian toadflax and spotted knapweed, with a small amount of MSM 60 to control invasive tumble mustards that have been a problem in recent years.

The crew will work below the Fire Road for most of the season. UM property on Mount Sentinel includes the area around the M Trail, but also low on the mountain from East Beckwith Avenue south to behind UM Family Housing near the UM Golf Course. Signs with maps will be posted at trailheads. If you have questions, call or text Marler at 406544-7189 or email marilyn.marler@umontana.edu.

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MSU News Service Montana State University (MSU) Extension has published free guidance on settling a person’s estate after death, a process known as probate.

Extension has made the MontGuides “What is a Personal Representative” and “Probate” available online at http:// www.montana.edu/estateplanning/eppublications.html.

Paper copies are also available from county Extension or reservation offices.

The Montana Uniform Probate Code provides a flexible and simplified approach to probate administration, according to Wendy Wedum, MSU Extension Pondera County family consumer science and 4-H agent.

Probate takes place in district court in the Montana county where the deceased lived. During probate, a person’s will is verified before settling creditors’ claims, and heirs receive property according to Montana law.

A personal representative, what used to be an executor, who is named in a will and appointed by a district judge, is responsible for settling an estate. The PR may be a family member, friend, attorney, corporate entity — a bank or trust company — or a combination of those. The personal representative transfers real estate and personal property to their new owners.

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MSU Extension family economics specialist Marsha Goetting added that an appointed PR is not necessary if all property held by the dead person is “non-probate,” such as property held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, property held in trust, life insurance payable to a named beneficiary, transfer-on-death deeds on real property, among other examples.

Because estates vary, the schedule to complete the probate process can also. For some, the process takes six months, but the formal procedure typically averages about 10 months or longer. If an estate does not close within two years from the appointment of the PR, a district court judge can order the PR to appear in court to explain why the estate is not settled.

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Other costs may include copying fees, newspaper notifications, appraisals, and expenses for auctions or property sales. The major costs are the fees for the PR and attorney for their services.

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By Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC According to many women, acts of chivalry are rare. Long gone are the days of opening car doors for a lady or giving up a seat on a busy subway to a woman. The term and first known use of chivalry is thought to be the 14th century, a time when the feudal system defined daily life and knights suited up in armor to defend their honor. At that time, chivalry identified knights with ideal characteristics such as courage, bravery, helping the weak, and generosity in victory. The expectation was that these men in armor would behave with the utmost courtesy and principled behavior. Generally, chivalry refers to men showing proper and decent conduct toward women. However, I believe that the idea of the term can be expanded to include humans being courteous to all others.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to remain chivalrous, and I, too, struggle in enduring those behaviors in the present.

My parents instilled the idea of treating women with respect in me from an early age—often times to treat women with more respect than men—that is to say to lay down my coat over the muddy puddle for them to cross, to open a door when entering a building, and to do these things whether it is the first interaction or any thereafter. Perhaps chivalry is just a fancy, gender-slanted term, but I have always known it to mean courteous and I suppose, then, I am chivalrous to everybody, men and women alike.

Does chivalry expand across the real estate market? Or, to keep in cahoots with the times of equality, does the buyer or seller then show respect toward their agent? Hiring a real estate agent involves entering into a relationship with an agent. That agent is representing you and your property or your wants in purchasing a property. Therefore, communication and a certain harmony must exist in order for a wellbalanced working transaction is to occur. Unfortunately, I recently witnessed the condescending, nepotism that many realtors face today while on a large ranch showing. Even in my business practices, I strive to live by the wisdom of treating others how you would like to be treated. Treat your agent like a professional, and you should get the same respect back from them. Taking the attitude that the world revolves around you isn’t helpful to anyone including you and your aspirations. Real estate agents have a love for working with people, and yet, there are always those clients that unintentionally cross a line. To put it into perspective, most real estate agents are paid based on a commission. If an agent does not close a transaction, they do not get paid.

Therefore, if your property doesn’t sell, we are likely just as frustrated and working very diligently to get it sold. Agents are highly motivated to do a good job for you, but they are not public service workers working for free. They often have a family at home to support as well. It is unprofessional to ask an agent to work for you if you intend to cut the agent out of your deal. As a result, expect to sign a buyer-broker agreement. It outlines the expectations of a relationship between you and the agent and explains the agent’s duties to you, and vice versa. It creates trust between the client and agent. Furthermore, let your agent know how you want them to communicate with you and how often. Do you want phone calls, emails, text messages, IMs, or all of the above?

These are all important concepts in the industry. Practicing chivalry with your agent and other professionals can inspire hard work and produces a pleasant memorable experience.

With a little respect and courtesy on both sides, you and your agent can have a successful relationship and smoothly navigate the process of buying or selling your farm/ranch.

On a global platform, it is a weird and scary time for the world as we navigate unchartered territories relating to the pandemic of Covid-19. And even though the news often is covering the morbid details and statistics, I have been witnessing so many acts of kindness. I am humbled by the acts of goodness, kindness, and heroism as the world battles the novel coronavirus. Internationally, nationally, and locally, people are stepping up to the plate to display acts of humanity toward one another. Perhaps then, chivalry is still alive in America and making a dramatic comeback. Keep living by these ethical and moral standards and you can help keep chivalry from dying. Heck, you may even get that second date! ##### Every military working dog is a noncommissioned officer – in tradition at least. Some say the custom was to prevent handlers from mistreating their dogs; hence, a dog is always one rank higher than its handler. ##### Over 90% of retired MWD’s are adopted by their former handlers.

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Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE C26

Additional Descriptive Information for Winter Wheat Varieties New for the 2020 Bulletin: Canvas – hard red winter wheat developed by Colorado and released in 2018.

Canvas is a medium maturing, hollowstemmed, short wheat with white chaff.

Canvas has average yield, high test weight, and below average protein, with average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for Canvas. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined.. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201900418).

Canvas will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

SY Wolverine – hard red winter wheat developed by Syngenta and released in 2019. SY Wolverine is a medium early maturing, hollow-stemmed, short wheat with white chaff. SY Wolverine has below average yield, above average test weight, and above average protein, with below average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for SY Wolverine. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201900271).

WB4269 – hard red winter wheat developed by WestBred and released in 2017.

WB4269 is a medium early maturing, hollow-stemmed, short wheat with white chaff. WB4269 has below average yield, above average test weight, and below average protein, with below average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for WB4269. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201800093).

WB4311 – hard red winter wheat developed by WestBred and released in 2017.

WB4311 is a medium maturing, hollowstemmed, short wheat with white chaff.

WB4311 has average yield, above average test weight, and above average protein, with average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for WB4311. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined. PVP, Title V is issued (Certificate #201800086).

WB4418 - hard red winter wheat developed by WestBred and released in 2018.

WB4418 is a medium-early maturing, hollow-stemmed, short wheat with white chaff. WB4418 has below average yield, below average test weight, and average protein, with average winter survival.

Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for WB4418. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201800530).

Lines approved for variety release, name to be determined later: MTW1491 (name pending) – hard white winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (approved for release in 2018) for exclusive license to a private company. MTW1491 is a mediumlate maturing, hollow-stemmed, mediumtall wheat with white chaff. MTW1491 has very high yield, average test weight, and below average protein, with above average winter survival. MTW1491 is resistant to stripe rust and susceptible to stem rust.

MTW1491 has low PPO and above average milling, and average baking characteristics.

PVP, Title V will be applied for. MTW1491 will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter

Wheat Test for 2020.

Varieties previously in bulletin: AAC Wildfire – hard red winter wheat developed by Agriculture and AgriFoods Canada in Alberta, released in 2015, and marketed by SECAN. AAC Wildfire is a late maturing, hollow-stemmed, tall wheat with red chaff. AAC Wildfire has average yield, test weight, and protein, with above average winter survival. AAC Wildfire is moderately resistant to stripe rust. AAC Wildfire has high PPO, average milling and above average baking characteristics. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #202000008).

Bobcat – hard red winter wheat developed by developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available to certified seed growers in fall 2019. Bobcat is a medium maturing, solid-stemmed, short wheat with white chaff. Bobcat has above average yield and test weight, average protein, with average winter survival.

Bobcat has the highest yield and lowest percent sawfly cutting, of all varieties, in trials where sawfly pressure was above 10% cutting. Bobcat has excellent resistance to stripe rust and is moderately susceptible to stem rust. Bobcat has medium-low PPO and above average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V has been applied for.

Brawl CL Plus – hard red winter wheat developed by Colorado and released in 2011. Brawl CL Plus is an early maturing, medium short statured wheat, with white chaff. Brawl CL Plus has average yield and above average test weight and protein. Brawl CL Plus is susceptible to stripe rust. Brawl CL Plus is a high PPO variety with average mill and bake characteristics. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201200434). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

Byrd CL Plus – hard red winter wheat developed by Colorado and released in 2018. Byrd CL Plus is an early maturing, hollow-stemmed, medium-tall wheat with white chaff. Byrd CL Plus has above average yield, average test weight, and below average protein, with average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for Byrd CL Plus. Byrd CL Plus has high PPO and average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201900417). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

Decade – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released jointly with North Dakota (pending at publication) in 2010.

Decade is an early to medium maturing reduced height wheat with white chaff.

Decade is a high yielding wheat with good winter hardiness and medium to high test weight and protein. Decade is resistant to prevalent races of stem rust but very susceptible to stripe rust. Decade has excellent milling and baking quality. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201100096).

Decade will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

Flathead – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available to certified seed growers in fall 2019. Flathead is an early maturing (especially for a Montana line), hollow-stemmed, medium height wheat with white chaff. Flathead has average yield, above average test weight, and average protein, with average winter survival.

Flathead has excellent resistance to stripe rust and is moderately resistant to both stem rust and dwarf bunt. Flathead has medium PPO and above average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V will be applied for.

CONTINUED ON C40

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MSU student receives prestigious crop science award

By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A Montana State University (MSU) graduate student was one of just 20 individuals recognized nationwide for his work in the field of crop science.

Bernard Nyamesorto, a doctoral candidate in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, received the Gerald O. Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award in Crop Science in April. The award, offered by the Crop Sciences Society of America, recognizes top graduate students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievements, research contributions, leadership and service.

Born in Ghana, Nyamesorto studied agriculture at the University of Ghana before moving to Bozeman in 2016 to study for a graduate degree. After beginning a master’s program, he shifted his focus to directly pursuing a doctorate with the guidance of Li Huang, whose work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of plant-pathogen interactions.

“In my very first committee meeting, the members saw my research work, and they recommended that I switch programs to pursue a Ph.D. instead of a master’s,” said Nyamesorto.

“Here I am presented with the opportunity to jump straight into a Ph.D. program, and I went for it.”

Nyamesorto’s doctoral research, which he completed this spring as a member of MSU’s class of 2020, focuses on determining which genes are targeted by pathogens during infection, with an emphasis on wheat. His work examines and modifies the genes in wheat to create varieties that are resistant to rust fungi, a common and economically damaging plight for Montana wheat farmers.

“Rust pathogens take advantage of the plant’s own genes,” said Nyamesorto. “What my project did was identify those genes, then edit them so that the pathogens can no longer use them as an advantage against the plant itself, making the plant resistant.”

The hope with the work, he said, is to generate genetic modifications that can then be bred into cultivars like those bred at MSU, infusing the rust resistance into existing varieties that breeders and farmers grow in their fields.

Nyamesorto was nominated for the Mott Award by his doctoral committee and Huang. The award honors Gerald Mott, a longtime adviser of crop science graduate students at Purdue University and the University of Florida. Nyamesorto was honored along with students from land grant universities across the nation, including Ohio State, California State and Purdue.

“Bernard is a fast learner. He is eager to learn,” said Huang. “It’s impressive that he’s gotten beautiful results from every experiment the first time he’s tried them.

It is easy to teach a student like Bernard. He has brought many skills to our research program and we have enjoyed having him around.”

Four years since moving to the U.S. from Ghana, Nyamesorto has completed his doctoral program and is making plans for the future. He will teach a summer course in genetics at MSU and then remain in Bozeman for a postdoctoral program in MSU’s Schutter Diagnostic Lab to continue his work in plant pathology.

He credits his advisers and the Bozeman community for much of his success.

“Dr. Huang has been a wonderful supervisor. Her actions and leadership convinced me to pursue this program,” Nyamesorto said.

“I always tell people who are looking into graduate school to make sure they find the right person to work with and to make sure it’s a conducive environment to their success. MSU fulfills that perfectly. It’s been wonderful.”

Fight of the Gladiators

In A.D. 69, the Roman emperor Vespasian ordered the building of the Flavian Amphitheater. Today it’s known as the Colosseum, and it allowed Vespasian to keep the more than one million Roman citizens under control by quenching their thirst for blood in a way that didn’t threaten the empire.

Festivities began at dawn and often lasted well into the night. “Second-rate” events were scheduled during mealtimes, however, so that spectators could return home for lunch without missing much. The feeding of Christians to the lions is believed by many historians to have been one of the mealtime events.

On the mornings of the games, the gladiators rode by chariot from their barracks to the amphitheater and marched into the arena up to the emperor’s box, where they saluted the emperor.

The day often began with bloodless duels that mimicked the more violent events to come. Women, or sometimes dwarfs or cripples, battled one another using wooden swords that were made to look like metal.

After this event ended, an attendant would blow a war trumpet to announce the beginning of the main event–most often a battle between gladiators. They usually fought to the death, although the loser had a chance of escaping with his life (but not his dignity) intact. When it became clear to a gladiator that he was going to be defeated, he could cast away his shield and raise a finger on his left hand–this was the gesture used to throw oneself upon the mercy of the emperor.

The emperor would then ask the crowd to help him decide the gladiator’s fate. They would shout Mitte! (“Let him go free!”) and give the emperor a thumbs-up, or Iugula! (“Pay the penalty!”) and give a thumbs-down. The emperor would then give either a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down, and his orders would be carried out.

Baby long legs

It is extremely difficult for a young foal to graze, because the long legs are said to be 80-90 percent of its adult leg length, making it difficult for the mouth to reach the ground.

Could this be nature’s way of making sure a foal does not eat too much, too soon?

Americans consume 17.3 billion quarts of popped corn each year. ##### Corn is grown in every state in the United States.

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Cleaning, sanitation important tools

By Steven L. Miller, University of Wyoming Extension Hand washing is one thing but using the big guns of cleaning and sanitizing can decimate the coronavirus threat at home and in a workplace.

“Cleaning and sanitation are not the same, but are steps in the overall process,” said Gleyn Bledsoe, a food scientist working with the Wyoming Food Coalition and the University of Wyoming Extension.

Bledsoe, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer working with UW Extension in Laramie to form the coalition, said National Institutes of Health findings show the virus was detectable in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and two to three days on plastic and stainless steel.

Dishes and cooking appliances probably fall into the twoto three-day range, said Bledsoe, who received a doctorate in food engineering from the University of Washington.

Cleaning is the process, both chemical and physical, of removing dirt, food or soil from surfaces. Sanitizing is the process that results in removing or killing bacteria and viruses. Sanitizing is not effective without first cleaning the surfaces of concern, he said.

Several types of cleaning agents can be used, each with a specific function. What’s right for one use may not be right for another, said Bledsoe. Choose a product that fits your needs. The proper type of cleaner must be used in correct proportions for each cleaning task.

• Soaps and detergents are general purpose cleaners while heavy duty detergents are often used in dish washing machines.

• Abrasive cleaners contain a gritty material that helps scour off grease and heavy soil.

• Acid cleaners are used to de-lime equipment such as sinks, dish machines and ice machines.

• Degreasers are often used on equipment, floors and walls where there is a heavy grease buildup.

There are some disadvantages with some types of cleaners. They may react with some types of surfaces, he said.

For example, highly alkaline detergents shouldn’t be used on aluminum pans or cooler walls because they will pit the surface.

Sanitizing is the second critical step, he said.

• A completely clean surface is essential prior to beginning the sanitizing process.

• Change the sanitizing solutions as often as necessary to keep them clean and effective.

• Maintain the sanitizing solutions at the proper strengths as per the product label recommendations.

• The temperature of water is specific to the type of sanitizer being used. For example, water that is too hot can cause chlorine to evaporate from a solution.

• Allow the equipment and utensils to remain in the sanitizing solution for enough time. The proper time will vary depending on the sanitizer used.

Chemical sanitizers should be used that meet the needs of or conditions at an operation. Chlorine, iodine (iodophors), quaternary ammonia, and acid-detergents are the more common types used in home and workplace operations, including retail, he said. There are other types for specific and commercial purposes.

There are benefits to each type of chemical sanitizer.

“The one you choose for your operation should be based on your water quality, including factors such as hardness and pH, and types of surfaces you are sanitizing,” said Bledsoe.

Different chemical sanitizers are more effective than others on different kinds of bacteria or viruses. Chlorine based sanitizers are the most commonly available and most contain sodium hypochlorite at a concentration of 5 percent, he said.

“The key is you must follow the label use instructions for the sanitizer you use,” said Bledsoe. “More is not always a good option and may actually reduce the effectiveness of the chemical.”

For more information, contact Bledsoe at Gleyn@live. com or at 206-612-6980.

Breaking competitions

Various countries hold contests for breaking a horse to ride in a short period of time. One of the premier contests, the Colt Starting Challenge, is held in the United States. Four of the world’s top horse whisperers are selected to break untouched horses in a three-hour time limit. At the end of the three hours, each horse and rider must negotiate an obstacle course. The winner earns $15,000.

Baseball’s disabled (and embarrassed) list

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hotel-related injury: Veres injured the tenVince Coleman (St. Louis Cardinals, Summers pull-type sprayer, 100-ft. booms, good shape...............$18,500 don in his right pinkie while punching his 1985): Bruised his leg and chipped a bone Everyman 2400 landplane, 24-ft., good shape................................$6600 headboard several times when the people in in his knee when a mechanical tarp at Busch Call 406-264-5056 • Sun River, MT the next room wouldn’t quiet down.

Stadium rolled over him while he was Bret Barberie (Florida Marlins, 1995): stretching before a playoff game. (He wasn’t Missed a game after he was “blinded” by paying attention.) Coleman ended up misshis chili-pepper nachos–he failed to wash ing the rest of the postseason, including the his hands thoroughly before putting in his World Series, which the Cardinals lost to the contact lenses.

Kansas City Royals in seven games. “That David Wells (San Diego Padres, 2004): tarp was a real maneater,” said Coleman.

AND APPRAISERS Kicked a 40-lb. iron bar stool, lost his balBill Lee (Montreal Expos, 1979): While ance, and fell on a beer glass, cutting his left jogging in Montreal, Lee jumped into the We have auctions booked for spring 2020 hand and a tendon in his right wrist. street to avoid a cat and was hit by a taxi. but not yet dated. If you are Glenallen Hill (Toronto Blue Jays, Pea Ridge Day (St. Louis Cardinals, planning an auction or appraisal give us a call.

1990): A sleepwalker who’s also terrified 1920s): Famous for his hog calls and his of spiders, Hill suffered cuts and bruises on ability to snap leather belts by expanding We specialize in farm, ranch, industrial and his hands, feet, and elbow after he smashed his chest, Day broke three ribs while dembusiness type auctions. his foot through a glass coffee table and fell onstrating the latter.

We do it ALL from start to finish. Including down a flight of stairs while “fleeing” the Dwight Gooden (New York Mets, advertising, setup and display work, spiders in one of his dreams. The incident 1990): Suffered a broken toe when teamauctioneering and clerking. We also do all types landed him on the 15-day disabled list and mate Mackey Sasser placed a metal folding of appraisals in farm and ranch equipment and earned him the nickname “Spiderman.” chair on his left foot and sat on it without inventory, business properties, collectibles, etc. looking. The incident caused Gooden to Remember - auctioneers make excellent miss a game; three years later he missed appraisers as we see everything saleable ##### another game when Vince Coleman hit his being sold at our auctions.

Barley is one of the oldest domesticated shoulder with a nine-iron practicing his golf 58 years in the business. grain crops. It has been cultivated for over swing in the locker room.

8000 years. In Athens barley was the spePhone (406) 450-2244, leave a message Marty Cordova (Baltimore Orioles, or call 278-5880. cial food of the gladiators (the hordearii, or 2002): Fell asleep in a tanning bed and suf‘barley-eaters’). fered burns to his face and other body parts.

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Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE C34

FourOsix - hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available to seed growers in fall 2018. FourOsix is a medium maturing, short to medium statured wheat, with average winter-hardiness. FourOsix is a high yielding variety with above average test weight and average protein. FourOsix (50% Yellowstone, in pedigree) is similar in grain yield of Yellowstone - but with significantly earlier heading, shorter plant height, and significantly higher test weight and protein. FourOsix is resistant to stripe rust and this resistance is either similar or significantly higher than that of Yellowstone. FourOsix is moderately susceptible to stem rust. FourOsix has excellent milling and baking qualities, comparable to Decade and parental cultivar, Yellowstone. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201900053).

Incline AX – hard red winter wheat developed by Colorado and released in 2017.

Incline AX is the first wheat to be released as part of the CoAXium Wheat Production System for use in control of grassy weeds.

Incline AX is a medium maturing, hollowstemmed, medium height wheat with white chaff. Incline AX has below average yield, test weight, and protein, with below average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for Incline AX. Incline AX has medium PPO and below average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V will be applied for. Additionally, the CoAXium genes are patented.

Judee – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2011. Judee is a white-glumed, solid-stem, semi-dwarf (Rht1) wheat with medium maturity. Judee has average yield, test weight, and protein, and below average winter hardiness. Judee is susceptible to prevalent races of stem and leaf rust but resistant to stripe rust. Stem-solidness of Judee is most similar to Genou. Judee is a high PPO variety with average mill and above average bake properties. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201200161).

Keldin – hard red winter wheat developed by Peter Franck (Germany) and released by WestBred in 2011. Keldin is a medium maturing, medium short statured wheat, with white chaff. Keldin has above average yield and test weight and average protein. Keldin is moderately susceptible to stripe rust. Keldin is a high PPO variety with average mill and below average bake characteristics. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201300462).

LCS Chrome – hard red winter wheat developed by Limagrain LLC and released in 2016. LCS Chrome is an early to medium maturing, medium statured wheat, with red chaff. Winter-hardiness is average. LCS Chrome has above average yield and test weight and average protein. LCS Chrome is resistant to stripe rust. LCS Chrome has medium PPO and average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V is issued (Certificate #201600404). LCS Chrome will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

LCS Jet – hard red winter wheat developed by Limagrain LLC and released in 2015. LCS Jet is a medium maturing, short statured wheat, with white chaff. Winterhardiness is below average. LCS Jet has above average yield (#1 in 2017 across 7 locations tested) and below average test weight and average protein. LCS Jet is resistant to stripe rust. LCS Jet is a high PPO variety with above average mill and below average bake characteristics. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201600094).

LCS Zoom – hard red winter wheat developed by Limagrain LLC and released in 2018. LCS Zoom is a medium-early maturing, hollow-stemmed, short, awnless wheat with white chaff. LCS Zoom has above average yield, below average test weight, and average protein, with below above average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for LCS Zoom.

LCS Zoom has high PPO, average milling and below average baking characteristics.

PVP, Title V will be applied for LCS Zoom will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

Loma – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released in 2016. Loma is a semi-solid stemmed (similar to Genou), medium-late maturing, medium short statured wheat, with white chaff. Loma has above average yield and average test weight and protein. Loma is resistant to both stripe and stem rust. Loma is a medium low PPO line with above average mill and bake. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201700021).

Long Branch – hard red winter wheat developed by Limagrain LLC, licensed by Dyna Gro Wheat, and released in 2015.

Long Branch is an early maturing, short statured wheat, with white chaff. Winterhardiness is average. Long Branch has above average yield and test weight and below average protein. Long Branch is resistant to stripe rust. Mill and bake characteristics, under Montana conditions, have not been determined. PVP, Title V is issued (Certificate #201700105).

Northern – hard red winter wheat developed the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available to growers in fall 2015. Northern is a medium-late maturing, medium-short statured wheat, with white chaff. Northern has average yield (similar to Yellowstone and Colter), average test weight, and average protein. Northern is resistant to both stem and stripe rust. Northern is a low PPO variety with average milling and average baking properties. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201600092).

Oahe – a hard red winter wheat developed by the Oahe has high PPO, average milling and below average baking characteristics.

PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201700296). Oahe will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

Ray – a hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and available to seed growers in fall 2018. Ray is a late maturing, tall, awnless line developed for forage production as a possible replacement (or supplement to) Willow Creek (MT, 2005). Compared to Willow Creek, Ray has similar forage yield and forage quality, but superior seed yield .Compared to conventional bread wheats; Ray has average to above average yield, below average test weight, and average protein. Ray is resistant to stripe rustand susceptible to stem rust. Ray has low PPO and average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V is pending (Certificate #201900058).. Ray will not be in the Montana Intrastate Winter Wheat Test for 2020.

StandClear CLP – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station for exclusive license to Nutrien Ag Solutions (Loveland Products Inc., Loveland, CO) with a full partnership agreement with BASF Chemical Company.

StandClear CLP will be available to certified seed growers in fall 2020. StandClear CLP is a medium maturing, semisolid-stemmed, medium height wheat with white chaff.

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I’m spillin’ the beans

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension “Do you need any rice?” I asked with a slightly muffled voice.

I was strolling with my son in a grocery store. Both of us were wearing cloth face masks.

“No, I’m good,” he replied. “I have 50 pounds.”

I think he said 50 pounds, anyway.

He laughed when he saw my wide eyes and raised eyebrows as I glanced in his direction.

“Well, I have a lot of rice,” he responded.

“Do you need some beans to go with your rice?” I asked as we continued strolling down the dry goods aisle.

Rice and beans are complementary proteins, which means that this combination of foods contains all the essential amino acids (protein building blocks).

“I haven’t tried dry beans from a bag, only canned beans,” he noted.

I thought it would be a good experiment for him. However, I was surprised to see an empty shelf where all the dry beans typically were located.

We in nutrition have been encouraging people to eat more beans for years, and it took a pandemic to make it happen. I could say the same thing about handwashing advice.

“I have another idea,” I said as I pushed the cart about 20 feet ahead of us to the Mexican food section. It was well stocked with pinto beans, black beans and other types of beans. We picked up 2 pounds.

Then I did a minilesson on bean use right there in the store. My son seemed to be listening.

At least he was tolerating me because I bought the groceries.

Many people are looking for ways to stretch their food dollars. Beans are rich in a variety of essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Beans also contain important cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Beans can be added to soups, casseroles, salads, snacks and desserts.

According to published research, bean consumption may reduce the risk for heart disease and certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer. Additionally, a diet that includes beans is associated with lower body weight and better control of blood sugar among those with diabetes.

For those who have food allergies or follow special diets (such as vegetarian or gluten-free), beans are valuable because they provide nutrients, including fiber, protein, and many vitamins and minerals, that may be missing or low in specialized diets.

If you purchased or received a multifunction pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot), you might want to try it to make bean recipes. Here are the steps to using dry beans: Sort 1 pound (2 cups) of dry beans to remove any split beans or small stones that may be in the bag. Rinse. Use one of the following soaking methods. Use filtered water if your water is hard to help soften the beans during soaking.

Consider adding some salt to the soaking water to form a brine solution.

• To do the hot soak method: For every 2 cups of dry beans, add 10 cups of hot water in a stockpot. Boil for two to three minutes and allow to soak for up to four hours.

• To do the quick soak method: For every 2 cups of dry beans, add 6 cups of water in a stockpot. Boil for two to three minutes and allow to soak for at least one hour.

• To do the traditional soak: For each 2 cups of dry beans, add 10 cups of water and let soak overnight or for at least eight hours in the refrigerator.

Then drain the soak water, add fresh water and cook the beans until tender, or use a multifunction pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot or similar appliance) according to the accompanying instructions. Two cups of dry beans equals about 4 1/2 to 5 cups of cooked beans.

You can freeze the cooked beans for future use in recipesized amounts. Be sure to label the freezer container with the contents and date.

We can help with your food explorations and budgetstretching. I have two resources to highlight this week: • “Spillin’ the Beans” is a recipe collection featuring a variety of beans. See https://tinyurl.com/SpillinBeans for details.

• See “Pressure Cook Dry Beans to Save Money and Time” to learn more about recipes to make in a pressure cooker, including Classic Chili and Red Beans and Sausage. See https://tinyurl.com/PressureCookBeans for details.

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I’m spillin’ the beans CONTINUED FROM PAGE C42

Here’s a recipe you can make in a multifunction pressure cooker or you can prepare this recipe by simmering on your stove and then mashing.

Refried Beans 16 oz. pinto beans, dry 1 1/2 c. onion, diced 7 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 6 oz. can green chilies, undrained 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce (or adjust to taste) Place all ingredients in a pressure cooker and stir until combined. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure. Remove lid and turn off cooker. Stir mixture and then drain, reserving some liquid for blending. Mash beans, adding liquid as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Makes 16 (1/2-cup) servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 12 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 860 milligrams sodium.

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In 1890 he became a naturalized American citizen–the first Korean to do so. He was also the first Korean to receive a college degree in the United States (a medical degree from George Washington University in 1982). He also founded the Independent, the first Korean newspaper in America.

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By Jeremiah Vardiman, Agriculture Extension Educator, University of Wyoming Now is the time to graze foxtail barley.

Foxtail barley is a fair-to-good forage value in the springtime.

Start getting a handle on the foxtail barley patches by grazing the plants prior to seed development. Follow the grazing with a chemical or tillage option, whichever is feasible for the site, and encourage desirable plants that can grow in that area.

Grazing does suppress foxtail barley’s vigor and growth but will not kill or stop the spread of this obnoxious weed. Under heavy or continuous grazing situations, foxtail barley will spread mainly due to livestock’s selection for more desirable plants in the area.

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The boundary adjustment will ensure that cattle and domestic bison at risk of exposure to infected wildlife are included in disease surveillance efforts. A public comment period is open until 5:00 p.m. on June 18, 2020.

Wild elk and Yellowstone National Park bison are the last known reservoirs of brucellosis in the U.S. Periodic.

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Winter wheat variety performance CONTINUED FROM PAGE C40

StandClear CLP has average yield, above average test weight, and average protein, with good winter survival. StandClear CLP has high PPO and average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V will be applied for. Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

SY 517 CL2 – a 2-gene CLEARFIELD hard red winter wheat developed by Syngenta and released in 2017. SY 517 CL2 is an early maturing, short statured wheat, with white chaff. Winter-hardiness is below average. SY 517 CL2 has below average yield, above average test weight, and average protein. SY 517 CL2 is moderately susceptible to stripe rust. SY 517 CL2 is a medium PPO variety with average mill and below average bake characteristics. PVP, Title V is issued (Certificate #201700216).

Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

SY Clearstone 2CL – a 2-gene CLEARFIELD hard red winter wheat developed by Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in 2012 and licensed exclusively to Syngenta Seeds. SY Clearstone wheat 2CL is very similar to Yellowstone.

It is a medium maturing, medium tall, white chaffed wheat with average winter hardiness. It is a high yielding wheat with average test weight and protein. SY Clearstone 2CL is resistant to stripe rust and has moderate resistance to stem rust, the latter an improvement over Yellowstone.

SY Clearstone 2CL is resistant to common bunt. SY Clearstone 2CL is a medium PPO variety with average mill and above average bake properties. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201300357). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

SY Legend CL2 – hard red winter wheat developed by Syngenta Participations AG and released in 2018. SY Legend CL2 is a medium-early maturing, hollow-stemmed, short wheat with white chaff. SY Legend CL2 has below average yield, above average test weight, and average protein with below average winter survival. Resistance or susceptibility to stripe rust, under Montana conditions, has not been determined for SY Legend CL2. SY Legend CL2 has high PPO and average milling and baking characteristics. PVP, Title V is issued (Certificate #201800226). Additionally, the CLEARFIELD genes are patented.

SY Monument – hard red winter wheat developed by Syngenta and released in 2015. SY Monument is a medium maturing, medium short statured wheat, with white chaff. SY Monument has average yield, below average test weight and average protein. SY Monument is resistant to stripe rust. Sy Monument is a medium low PPO variety with average mill and below average bake characteristics. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201400332).

Warhorse - is an awned, white glumed, solid-stemmed hard red winter wheat released in 2013 by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. Warhorse has medium maturity and has medium short, semi-dwarf height. Warhorse’s winter hardiness, rated at 4 on 0-5 scale, is an improvement over other solid stem varieties. Stem solidness is similar to that of Bearpaw and Rampart, while sawfly cutting of stems is very low (similar to Rampart). Warhorse yield is similar to Judee, while test weight and protein are above average. Warhorse is resistant to both stem and stripe rust. Warhorse has acceptable mill and bake qualities. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #201400131).

Yellowstone – hard red winter wheat developed by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and released to seed growers in 2005. Yellowstone is a very

high yielding winter hardy variety with medium test weight, maturity, height, and grain protein. Yellowstone has excellent baking and good Asian noodle quality. It is moderately resistant to TCK smut and resistant to stripe rust, but susceptible to stem rust. Yellowstone has been the leading winter wheat variety planted in Montana since 2012. PVP, Title V has been issued (Certificate #200600284).

Plant Variety Protection The Plant Variety Act, signed into law in 1970, offers legal protection to developers of new varieties of plants which reproduce sexually – that is, through seeds. The law provides for a Plant Variety Protection Office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The office receives and processes applications and when “novelty” is established, issues a certificate granting protection rights specified by the applicant.

The owner (or developer) holding a “certificate of protection” has complete control over the variety for 20 years. The law provides two types of protection: 1. Without Seed Certification The owner of the protected variety may exclude others from reproducing the variety, selling it, offering it for sale, importing or exporting it, or use it in the commercial production of a hybrid or a different variety without permission. In this sense, the owner of a protected variety may bring civil damage action against anyone who infringes upon his rights.

2. Certified Seed Option The owner may specify that the seed of his variety “…be sold or advertised only as a class of Certified Seed”. Production and sale of such seed by variety name, when not certified, constitute a violation of the Federal Seed Act. This means of protection may be used extensively for publicly as well as privately developed varieties.

Amendments to the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) have passed both houses of Congress and been signed into law by the President. These amendments went into effect in 1995. The farmers exemption has been changed for new varieties. Seed for varieties issued a certificate after April 4, 1995, may only be purchased from the owner or his agent. A farmer can only save seed of these varieties for use on his own farm and cannot sell seed of the protected variety to his neighbor.

A variety protected under the certification option does not permit a farmer producing seed to sell or offer for sale or advertise by variety name unless it is certified. Sale of such seed by variety name as uncertified seed will constitute a violation of the Federal Seed Act. Interstate movement of seed is subject to inspection by Federal Seed Control officials. Seed within the state is subject to inspection by State Department of Agriculture inspectors.

Owners of protected varieties will give public notice that their variety is protected by affixing to the label or container the words: “Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited” or the words, “Unauthorized Seed Multiplication Prohibited”. Producers must check the label (tag) or the container for the above wording.

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NDSU releases 2 new pulse crop varieties

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NDSU Extension Service pared with the widely-grown cultivar, CDC Both varieties have high yield potential Frontier, which makes it ideal for whole in North Dakota. seed and processed markets, and food such The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released two new varieties as hummus. The heading and maturity dates • Ronan, MT - Productive 535 irrigated farm acres with of pulse crops: ND Dawn yellow pea and of ND Crown are one day earlier than CDC beautiful Mission Mountain views. Home, shop, barn, corND Crown kabuli chickpea.

Frontier. rals, grain bins, center pivots, wheel lines & 3 pumps. Call “These varieties represent a collaborative In addition, ND Crown has a good plant Sheila (406) 274-3739.

• Ronan, MT - 210 acres (138 acres irrigated). Corrals, effort among various personnel associated stand and is resistant to lodging. The plant calving shed & water system. Currently in hay, pasture & with the NDSU Pulse Breeding Program,” height of ND Crown is 1 inch shorter than native breaks. Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. says Nonoy Bandillo, North Dakota State CDC Frontier.

• Ronan, MT - 40 wheel-line irrigated pasture acres, power, University (NDSU) Department of Plant ND Crown is moderately resistant to well & septic installed. Beautiful Mission Mountain views.

Sciences assistant professor and pulse crop Ascochyta blight. Under moderate to high Call Sheila (406) 274-3739. breeder. disease pressure of Ascochyta blight, ND • Choteau, MT - Grazing & CRP income with potential apThe new varieties were developed by Crown has similar disease response as existpreciation from Rocky Mtn. Front location SW of ChoteBandillo and Kevin McPhee, former NDSU ing commercial varieties CDC Frontier and au. 7,700 deeded acres plus leased acres. pulse crop breeder, based on the main CDC Orion. ND Crown seems to be adapted campus, along with former assistant pulse to all parts of North Dakota and adjacent breeders Shana Forster and Thomas Stefaareas of Montana. niak, and research specialist Hannah Wor“Sufficient seed is available for ND ral, stationed at the North Central Research Dawn,” says Bandillo. “However, limited Extension Center. quantities of seed for ND Crown are curND Dawn Yellow Pea rently available, and a spring 2021 distribuND Dawn is the first yellow pea variety tion is planned. Plant Variety Protection will released from the NDSU Pulse Breeding be sought for these new varieties.”

Program. ND Dawn has high yield potential These varieties were developed with based on research trials in 18 environments support from the North Dakota Agricultural from 2014 to 2017. It seems to be adapted to Experiment Station and the Northern Pulse (406) 393-2380 www.daveheine.com all parts of North Dakota, as well as adjacent Growers Association. areas in Montana.

The average yield of ND Dawn is not significantly different from standard varieties Agassiz, Copper and DS Admiral, but ND Dawn outperforms other varieties, including CDC Golden, CDC Striker and Aragorn.

The maturity of ND Dawn is about 95 days, which makes it favorable for North Dakota growing conditions.

It has a good plant stand and is resistant to lodging. The plant height of ND Dawn is 1 inch shorter than Agassiz but about 4 inches taller than CDC Striker.

The unique characteristic of ND Dawn is its uniform round seed that processors can pick out from any other variety. The seed size for ND Dawn is similar to Navarro, a large-seeded size yellow pea variety, and a bit larger than Agassiz, a medium-seeded yellow pea variety.

ND Dawn’s total protein content, 24%, is competitive in the current market and does not differ significantly from Agassiz and other commercial varieties, making it a good choice for producers looking to get a premium for DRYING. STORAGE. HANDLING. Covering high-protein peas. Processors give a discounted price ™ MT, WY, CO, NE, when total protein content falls below 22%.

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