MAY 2021
Vol. XXII No. 4 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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NRCS sets funding application cutoff for May 21 USDA NRCS News Release The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set a May 21, 2021, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program and the Honey Bee Pollinator Initiative, both funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that provide environmental benefits to help sustain their operations,” said Tom Watson, NRCS State Conservationist for Montana. “Conservation work focused on local outcomes with the support of local partners and land managers achieves meaningful conservation across a landscape.” The Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program is focused on unmanipulated wetlands of two acres or less CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
A nice crowd turned out for the “REAL” Ranch Horse Invitational Sale at the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch in Billings, MT on April 17. Well broke, ranch-used horses sold extrememly well bringing $7,000 up to $23,000. Photo by Suzy Benzing
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
UW Extension hosting Wyoming Sheep Seminar
May 15, Weaver Auctions, Probert Retirement, Deer Lodge MT.................... A4 May 15, Stan Howe Auction, Leonard Matteson Estate, Galata MT.............. A2 May 22, Weaver Auctions, Farm & Ranch Consignment, Drummond MT..... A6 May 22, Ophus Auction Company, Darlington Farm Auction, Online & Big Sandy MT.................................................................................................................. A3 May 25 - June 8, Pate Auction Inc., Prickly Pear Ranch Farm Equipment, Online............................................................................................................ A5 May 27, Shobe Auction & Realty, Smith Jr Estate, Choteau MT.................... A7 May 27, Rick Young & Sons Auctioneers, Kemph Land & Livestock, Custer MT.................................................................................................................. A9 May 29, RK Statewide Auctions, Pawlowski Estate & McCone County, Circle MT................................................................................................................ A11 June 5, Barnes Auction Service, Spring Consignment, Dillon MT............... A10 June 5, Gardner’s Auction Service, Vintage Horse Drawn Items, Eureka MT...A19 June 12, Kamerman Auction Co, Wilken Liquidation, Three Forks, MT...... A13 June 12, Weaver Auctions, Norman Bohrnsen Ranch, Phillipsburg MT.......A14 June 12, RK Statewide Auctions, Hunter Retirement, Sidney MT............... A15 July 24, Weaver Auctions, Robinson Ranch & Guest Consignor, Deer Lodge MT................................................................................................................ A10
Tractor Safety School set
NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Youth will be able to learn about safe farm practices during a Tractor Safety School that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting May 26-28 at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn. Participants will learn: • Rules of the road • How to read an operator’s manual • How to operate large and small tractors Youth will have opportunities for hands-on learning on farm equipment and obstacle courses to simulate actual farm situations. ATV certification also will be held during this school. The course is for youth 14 and 15 years old. Youth who are 13 can participate and the license they receive will become valid when they reach their 14th birthday. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
OTHER DATED EVENTS
May 21, Feeder Cattle Marketing Seminar, Absarokee, MT........................ A17 June 9, Montana Organic Association, Havre MT........................................ A12 June 25 - 27, Big Sky Draft Horse Expo, Deer Lodge MT.............................. A4 July 6, Montana Organic Association, Malta MT......................................... A12 Sept TBD, Montana Organic Association, TBD............................................. A12 Oct 26, Montana Organic Association, Havre MT........................................ A12 Dec 2 - 4, Montana Organic Association, Bozeman MT.............................. A12
Industry speakers and chute-side discussions are part of the Wyoming Sheep Seminar in Powell, Wyoming, May 10-11. A late afternoon session is at the Park County Fairgrounds Monday, May 10, then sessions move to Fowler Farms for the morning of Tuesday, May 11. “This program is an opportunity for any and all sheep producers, a flock of five head to thousands, with the main focus on nontraditional operations,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, University of Wyoming Extension educator in Park County. “There is a classroom session the first evening at the fairgrounds, then the following morning we will be chute side for some hands-on discussion. Make sure to bring along lawn chairs and dress appropriately for the weather.” Reservations to estimate numbers of handouts and food amounts is requested by May 3 to 307-754-8836. “This is going to be a great lineup of speakers, focused on the small producer scale and niche marketing of hair sheep,” said Vardiman. “There are a couple key industry speakers who will provide the latest information on niche sheep markets and ultra-sounding equipment. The diversity of topics should provide information for anyone.” May 10 sessions at the fairgrounds are: 4 p.m. – Cover Crops: Annual Mixes into Perennial Pastures, Caitlin Youngquist, UW Extension educator 4:30 p.m. – Crossbreeding Options for
Hair Sheep, Tom Murphy, geneticist USDAARS Meat Animal Research Center 5:15 p.m. – Why Wyoming Wool Growers Needs Your Voice, WWGA representative 5:30 p.m. – Carcass and Sensory Characteristics of Hair Sheep, Cody Gifford, UW Extension meats scientist specialist 6:15 p.m. - Dinner 6:45 p.m. – Markets and Niche Markets, Kiley Hammond, marketing and procurement agent for Capra May 11 sessions at Fowler Farms are: 9 a.m. – Developing a Custom Mineral Program, Whit Stewart, UW Extension sheep specialist 9:30 a.m. - Ultrasound Technology to Help Determine Pregnancy and Carcass Traits in Sheep, Eric Geving, Precision Ag Services 10 a.m. – FAQs on NSIP-Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), Stewart 11 a.m. – Sustainable Internal Parasite Management in Sheep, Stewart
PRIVATE TREATY
Brownell Polled Herefords, Conrad MT...................... A6 Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY............................... A18 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT............... A4 Duncan Ranch Co, Joplin MT................................... A10 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT............................ A17 Konesky Simmental, Sand Coulee MT..................... A10 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT..................................... A17 Peterson Angus, Drummond MT................................ A8 Roylance Angus, Charlo MT..................................... A16 Sleeping Willow Ranch, Stevensville MT................... A2
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