Trader's Dispatch - May 2022

MAY 2022

Vol. XXIII No. 4 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com

406 Grazing Academy

E-MAIL: advertising @ tradersdispatch.com

MSU News Service Registration is now open for the three-day 406 Grazing Academy workshop to be held June 7-9 in central Montana.

The workshop is hosted by Montana State University (MSU) and its partners and is aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills. Classroom activities will take place at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, and field activities will be held on working ranches near Winnett.

Workshop participants will gain practical information to help them make strategic decisions for their ranch. Topics include economic optimum stocking rates; diverse grazing strategies; range monitoring; extending the grazing season; CONTINUED ON PAGE A4

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

May 9 - 16 & 17, Musser Bros Auction & Real Estate, Firearms & Ammo, Online.............................................................................................................. A4 May 9 - 26, Fritz Auction, Consignment & Skinner Retirement, Online Chester MT............................................................................................................... A3 May 9 - 25, Ascent Auction Services and Shobe Auction, Ward Retirement, Online.......................................................................................................... A5 May 14, Buckholz Auction, Wiseman Antique vehicles, trailers, & shop equipment, Fort Shaw MT................................................................................... A2 May 14, Logan Auction Service, Inc., Consignment, Clyde Park, MT.......... A16 May 14, Kevin Hill Auctions, Estate & Collectible, Plains, MT....................... A6 May 14, Rivers West Auction, Western Montana New Holland Equipment Reduction, Missoula MT........................................................................... A11 May 14 , Mills Auction Service, Western Memorabilia, Broadus MT........... A14 May 18 - June 22, Shobe Auction & Realty & Ascent Auction, Hepp Farm Equipment, Online................................................................................................ A8 May 21, Ophus Auction Company, George Rice Estate, Big Sandy MT......... A7 May 21, Kamerman Auction, R-N Ranch LLC Farm, Deer Lodge MT............. A9 May 21, Weaver Auctions, Spring Consignment, Drummond MT................ A10 May 21, Toavs Premier Auctions, Lepper Retirement, Wolf Point MT......... A13 May 26, Fritz Auction, Consignment & Skinner Retirement, Chester MT & Online.......................................................................................................... A3 May 28, Logan Auction Service, Inc., LaPlant Excavation Liquidation & Estate, Bozeman MT............................................................................................. A16 June 1, Booker Auction, Chin Family Farms, Klamath Falls OR.................. A17 June 3, Haugland’s Action Auction, Holt Retirement Farm, Outlook MT..... A15 June 4, RK Statewide Auction, Nancy Baue Estate Farm, Sidney MT......... A19 June 4 , Kevin Hills Auctions, Buck Varner Ranch Retirement, Victor MT.. A18 June 4, Barnes Auction Service, Spring Farm & Ranch consignment, Dillon MT............................................................................................................. A12 June 9 - 14, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, McCone County Land, Online.. .................................................................................................................. A21 June 11, RK Statewide Auction, Crane Creek Ranch/Farm, Sidney MT...... A20 June 16 - 18, Swanson’s Estate Sales, Wolsky, Hamilton MT..................... A23 June 23, Fritz Auction, M & M Iron & Recycling, Cut Bank MT................... A25

Montana Student Loan Assistance Program

Montana Department of Agriculture The Montana Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications.

Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s collegeeducated youth pursuing careers in farming or ranching.

“Any time we can keep a family ranch in family hands, that’s a win for Montana agriculture,” said MDA Director Christy Clark. “The Student Loan Assistance Program aims to relieve some of the financial stress facing our young producers so that they can focus their energies on raising some of the world’s best ag products and carrying on Montana’s agricultural heritage.”

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OTHER DATED EVENTS

June 28 ........................... Nutrien Plot Tour, Billings MT.............................. A32 June 29 ............................Nutrien Plot Tour, Conrad MT.............................. A32 June 30 .................... Nutrien Plot Tour, Fort Benton MT.............................. A32

High winds and dry conditions contribute to areas of blowing top soil throughout North Central Montana.

Drifts of top soil and tumble weed filled fence lines are a common sight.

Annual hazardous occupations safety courses Nebraska Extension Panhandle Research and Extension Center

Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, have announced plans for the annual “tractor safety” training courses scheduled at 6 sites across Nebraska in late May and early June. Students will complete the first day of the course either by attending a hands-on event at one of two locations or online through the eXtension Foundation Campus website. The hands-on events will take place May 24 in North Platte, and May 26 in Grand Island.

After successfully completing the hands-on event or the online course, and testing, the required driving test will be offered at six locations across Nebraska May 25 through June 10, 2022.

PRIVATE TREATY

Clay Creek Angus, Greybull, WY............................... A13 Cross Three Quarter Horse, Conrad MT..................... A6 Dallas Polled Herefords, Canyon Creek MT............. A12 Double Bit Ranch, McGinnis Meadows, MT............. A36 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT............................ A37 JK Ranches, Huson MT............................................... A2 K & C Herefords, Deer Lodge MT.............................. A37 K.L. Slagsvold Herefords, Lindsay MT...................... A37 Maloney Angus & Simmental, Turner MT................. A23 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT..................................... A37 Peterson Angus, Drummond MT.............................. A21 Turner Angus, Shelby MT.......................................... A41 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT................................ A37

Teens 14 or 15 years of age who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about safe farming practices, are encouraged to register for the certification course. Students under age 14 are not eligible for certification but the hands-on events are open to everyone in the community. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Federal law prohibits children under 16 years of age from using certain equipment on a farm unless their parents or legal guardians own the farm. However, certification received through the course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with certain mechanized equipment.

Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension Educator, reports that a common cause of agricultural-related injuries and deaths in Nebraska is overturned tractors and ATVs. She emphasized that this course is designed to train students how to avoid these incidents as well as many other hazards on the farm and ranch.

The hands-on event and the online course will cover the required elements of the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, including quizzes which students must pass to attend the driving portion of training. Once a student is registered, CONTINUED ON PAGE A2

ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR JUNE ISSUE Wednesday, June 1 Advertiser Index B1

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JK RANCHES Cow Herd Dispersal

40 pair of Quality Black Angus 3-6 year olds.

Ready to sell as pairs in June. $2200 per pair

Call 406.544.5155 • Huson, MT

The word “strengths” is the longest word in the English language with only one vowel. ##### German chocolate cake doesn’t come from Germany.

It was named for a person, Sam German, who created a type of baking chocolate for Baker’s in 1852.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2007 John Deere 635F header...$13,000 obo 2005 Arctic Cat M6 with 141” track, 1800 miles........................................... $3300 obo 2005 Chevrolet Duramax with work truck service body.......................................... $12,500

2017 Chevrolet 2500 6.0L with 170,000 miles. .................................................... $30,900 obo 1991 Chevrolet Camaro convertible..... $5000 1981 Chevrolet single cab pickup......... $4000 Briggs & Stratton 3” water pump............ $200

Phone (406) 390-3895 Antique vehicles & a variety of shop items

AUCTION May 14, 2022 – 10:00 a.m.

Large items will sell shortly after 12 noon Owner: Glen Wiseman - 70 10th Lane, Fort Shaw, MT Approximately 15 older vehicles including: 1955 Cadillac 2-door hardtop, 1954 International Travel Haul Most vehicles run, with new batteries.

Case garden tractor with tiller and rotary mower.

Several stock saddles.

PLAN TO ATTEND! BRING YOUR TRAILERS!

Auctioneer: Stan Buckholz, 406-855-5555

Gen 2 Algae Prevention Tanks

by Free Form Plastics

Algae growth and contamination have always been problems with water transport tanks. Black tanks have typically been used to overcome this problem, but because of the heat absorption of black the inherent strength of the tank is compromised making it difficult to securely fasten the tank for transport.

The design staff at Free Form Plastics has patented an innovative tank which eliminates algae growth without sacrificing the tank’s structural integrity. It appears to be a normal white tank but the inside is black to block UV rays.

Available in 3 Styles: • Vertical Flat Bottom: 1500, 1680, 1800, 2100, 2400, 3000 US gallon • Vertical Cone Bottom: 1500, 1680, 1800, 2400, 3000 US gallon • Low Profile: 1380, 1620, 2340, 3180, 3900 US gallon The Low Profile tanks have extreme ribbing and heavy-duty design to eliminate the need for steel support hoops. 3” bulkhead fitting is standard and comes with an interior siphon tube for better drainage.

In stock in heavy-duty Gen2 (white exterior, black interior) versions. The 3900 gallon is modular in design. The 1380, 1620, 2340, and 3180 gallon are a 1-piece design.

Large ribs act as baffles reducing the amount of sloshing and domed ends add strength and also reduce sloshing.

A large manhole for easy access if required and comes complete with unload and load hooks.

CHEMBINE

by Freeform Plastics 75 Gallon Capacity

Anything To Do With Grain...We Handle It

—This new product is a cutting-edge way of mixing your dry and liquid chemicals for your agricultural needs. The CHEMBINE incorporates all the features of a typical chemical mixer plus adds some user-friendly features while dramatically improving in the following areas: New and innovative knife block design provides a more efficiently shaped cut requiring less effort, faster & more complete drainage/rinsing as well as easier removal of the jugs. Increased agitation –Easy rinse and drain - Improved visibility with all hoses having clear sidewalls.

With or without 3” Honda pump.

406-487-2216 Email: sales@shortlineag.com Website: www.shortlineag.com Box 1177 • Scobey, Montana 59263

Annual hazardous occupations safety courses CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

they will be sent instructions, materials, course paperwork and a link to the online course if they will not be attending one of the two hands-on events.

The onsite driving training and exam will include a driving test and equipment operation and ATV safety lessons.

Students must demonstrate competence in hitching and unhitching equipment and driving a tractor and trailer through a standardized course. Instructors will also offer education about safe behaviors and laws for ATVs, utility-task vehicles (UTVs), and other off-road vehicles (ORVs).

Instructors for the course are members of the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health: Aaron Yoder, Ellen Duysen and Risto Rautiainen; and Nebraska Extension educators Randy Saner, Ron Seymour, and John Thomas.

The cost of the course is $25 and includes educational materials, the online learning link (if applicable), and supplies. Payment will be made at the time of the driving exam.

Only checks and cash can be accepted.

Hands-on training, driving dates, site locations, and site coordinator contact information is below: Hands-On Safety Days • May 24 – Lincoln County Extension Office, 348 West State Farm Rd, North Platte Contacts: Randy Saner randy.saner@unl.edu and Vicki Neidhardt 308.532.2683, vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu • May 26 – Raising Nebraska, 501 East Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island Contact: Sarah Polak, 308.385.3967, spolak2@unl.edu Tractor Driving Days • May 25 – Lincoln County Extension Office, 348 West State Farm Rd, North Platte Contacts: Randy Saner randy.saner@unl.edu and Vicki Neidhardt 308.532.2683, vicki.neidhardt@unl.edu • June 6 – Akrs Equipment, 49110 US Hwy 20 in O’Neill Contact: Debra Walnofer, 402.336.2760, dwalnofer2@ unl.edu • June 7 – Legacy of the Plains Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail #8500 in Gering Contact: Stacy Brown, 308.632.1480, sbrown7@unl.edu • June 8 – AKRS Equipment, 44098 Hwy 2, Broken Bow (Todd Sutherland) Contact: Denise Daake, 308.872.6831, denise.daake@ unl.edu • June 9 - Adams County Extension, 2975 South Baltimore Ave, Hastings Contact: Ron Seymour ron.seymour@unl.edu and Twila Bankson 402-461-7209, twila.bankson@unl.edu • June 10 – Cass County Fairgrounds, 8400 144th St, Weeping Water Contact: Sandy Prall, 402.267.2205, sprall2@unl.edu If you have questions, please contact the administrator listed above at your driving site or contact Ellen Duysen ellen.duysen@unmc.edu.

To register visit https://cvent.me/44ExV1

THE TRADER’S DISPATCH (USPS 019-793)

May 2022 — Vol. XXIII No. 4 Published monthly by Trader’s Dispatch Inc., PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997. Free on request to farmers, ranchers, heavy equipment owners and truckers in the Western United States.

Non-qualifying in-state annual subscription fee is $15.

Out-of-state nonqualifying U.S. annual subscription $25.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Conrad, MT and at additional mailing offices.

Deadline for June issue WEDNESDAY, June 1.

Postmaster: Send address changes to Trader’s Dispatch, PO Box 997, Conrad, MT 59425-0997 Jean Aaberg, production Geri Aaberg, circulation Chrissy Kolste, content organizer and ad layout Kathy Peterson, ad layout Suzy Benzing, ad layout and sales

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FAX 406-271-5727

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FRITZ 2022 consignment sale THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022

3288 RD 600E, CHESTER, MT

On Hwy 2, West of Chester, between MM 313 & 314, TURN NORTH onto Rd 600 E 1.25 miles. WATCH FOR SIGNS!

Live onsite and online at equipmentfacts.com

Registration at 9:00 am, Sale at 10:00 am, Simulcast at 11:00 am MST Register early for online bidding – Watch fritzbull.com for updates – Lunch Available from Explore America

Items marked with an * are not selling online. If you want to bid on those items and can’t be here, please contact us Jim and Dena and family, 406-432-2845, fritzauction@yahoo.com or Facebook: Fritz Auction AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Welcome back to live, onsite sales. Please note location change for onsite sale. We are also providing the added convenience of online bidding for a small fee.

There is no buyers’ fee for items purchased onsite. Please register for online activity at least two days prior to sale and read our Terms & Conditions for all details. Bidding will open online as soon as listing is up and will close on May 26th. Not all items are selling online, so please note items marked with an * do not. Visit website for updates. As always, every items sells as is without reserve with the exception of the CASE QUADTRAC 530 and miles/hours were taken from meters with no guarantee to their accuracy. Hope to see you May 26th, but if you can’t make it, be sure to check out the sale on equipmentfacts.com. --Jim, Dena and crew

Bill and Zelma Skinner Retirement HONEY BEE SP36 header, pickup reel, single – Contact Bill 406-432-2151

SEEDING

TRACTORS

2008 CASE QUADTRAC 530 tractor, CUMMINS QSX15 diesel, powershift 16 speed, 2 reverse, 530 Hp, 4 remotes, AFX PRO 600 guidance, deluxe cab, 4WD, 6339.2 hrs, SN:Z7F105497.

SELLING WITH RESERVE CAT RD4 MODEL 1937 tractor, 4 cylinder diesel with pony motor, 5 speed Powershift, 240 Hp, 44'x60" track, SN:4G4799W ALLIS CHALMERS 7060 tractor, 6 speed Hi/Lo, 190 Hp, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 7550 hrs, 18.4-16.1/18H-38 1958 INTERNATIONAL 650 tractor, 4 cylinder diesel with gas start, 5 speed, 60Hp, 540 PTO, 1 remote, upgraded hydraulic tank, upgraded to 12 volt battery, 7.50-18/14-34, SN:11523 VERSATILE 800 tractor, diesel, 4 range/3 speed, 3 remotes, AC, new seat, 5954 hr, 18.4-38 1976 ALLIS CHALMERS 7060 loader tractor, 5 speed Hi/Lo-splitter, 160 Hp, 540/1000 PTO, 3 remotes, ALLIED 895 loader, grapple, 6902.1 hr, 11.00-16/18.4-38 duals CHAMPION 740 grader, 16’ blade, Detroit 6 cylinder diesel, 4121.3 hrs, 14.00-24TC HYSTER T-60A manlift, V465D gas, 60’ lift, 500# capacity, 3’x5’ platform, 40x15x19.5 foam filled, SN:6174

LIVESTOCK AND HAY

BARRETT stock trailer, 24', 3 compartment, adjustable front gate 1976 WILSON cattle pot trailer, 46', aluminum, 96" wide, high traffic floor at 30%, rest at 50%, 41R24.5 Hay trailer, 42', 91" wide, bale racks, wood deck, 10.00-20 REM 3600R BALE MAX bale processor, 1000 PTO, large round and large square, hydraulic lift/deflector/adjustable chain, spring tension wing HIGHLINE BALE PRO 4065 hay processor, 1000 PTO, hydraulic fork and sides, SN:BP406501575 MAGNUM MK 10-12 hay rake, 12 wheeled, 205 75R15 HESSTON 6450 swather, Slant 6 Chrysler, gas, with HESSTON 21' draper header, single or double windrow, drive shaft, bearing issue, 2456.4 hrs, 13.50-16.1/75R15, SN:645T 4145 HESSTON 6550 swather, Slant 6 Chrysler, gas, with HESSTON 6465 auger header, 14', 3187.9 hrs, 13.5-16.1/7.60-15SL, SN:655 705 HESSTON 6465 auger header, 14', belt slips, SN:6665 536 CASE RBX561 baler, large round, 1000 PTO, CASE monitor, 14L-16.1SL MEYER 3245 manure spreader, 540 PTO, 14L16.1SL, SN: SH943245031 POWDER RIVER squeeze chute, 78" 8-RED BRAND barbed wire rolls, new Steel posts, new *Step-in electric fence posts 2-round bale feeders

2006 BOURGAULT 5710 SERIES 2 air seeder, 54’, 10” spacings, steel packers, double chute with midrow banders, 3/4” openers, 2005 BOURGAULT L5350 tow-between cart, 140/140/70 tanks, dual fan, roller meter, mechanical drive, 491 monitor, 49,641 acres, 11L-15FI/30.5L-32, SN:38366AH-16 and 38322AS-02 2-JOHN DEERE 9450 drills, 10’, 10” spacing, hydraulic, fertilizer attachment, steel packers, yellow lid 5-JOHN DEERE 9350 drills,10’ with transport, 10” spacing, fertilizer attachment, hydraulic, track wacker spring harrow, steel packers

PICKUPS AND TRUCKS

2006 FORD F250 pickup, 5.4 Triton 3V, automatic, extended cab, RANCH HAND grill guard with receiver hitch, 4WD, 70R17 2003 FORD EXCURSION SUV, V10 gas, automatic, 3/4T, leather seats, 3 rows, entertainment center, 4WD 1989 CHEVROLET 3500 SILVERADO service wagon, 6.2 L diesel, automatic, ASTORIA fiberglass service body, under the hood air compressor, 500 gallon diesel tank with meter, PTO pump and 2” hose, 25gpm with auto-shutoff, MILLER ROUGHNECK generator/welder, CRAFTSMAN tool box, 4WD, 85R16/85R16 duals, VIN:1GBJV34J5KJ121876 1974 DODGE 600 tandem-axle truck, 367 V8, 5 speed Hi/Lo, 18’ KNAPHIDE box, wood floor, hoist, tip-tops, SHURLOCK roll tarp, 88191.4 mi, 9.00R20/9.00R20 tandem duals, VIN:D61FL4J004268 1980 FORD single-axle fuel truck, 360 gas, not running, 5 speed, 2” NEPTUNE PTO pump, 41,000+ mi, VIN:F60HVHG0624 SHURCO remote truck gate openers

HARVEST AND GRAIN HANDLING

1998 NEW HOLLAND TR98 combine, twin rotor, spreaders, return elevator chain snagged (fixable) with NEW HOLLAND 971 auger header, 30', single drive, 2223.4 separator, 2874.6 engine hrs, 30.5L-32/14.9-24, SN:564120 and 588262 NEW HOLLAND 971 pickup header, 12', RAKEUP 125 pick-up attachment, SN:555756 and 93100 INDUSTRIAS AMERICA 840 header trailer, 40', ST235 80R16 CONVEYAIR ULTIMA 6 grain vac, 205 75-R15 BRANDT 5000 grain vac, 1000 PTO, 7" tubes, P215 75R15 FARM KING auger, 61X8, 540 PTO, R78-15, SN:8121482 1983 FARM KING auger, 60X10, 540 PTO, single auger swing-out FARM KING auger, 60X10, PTO, SN:9101892 SAKUNDIAK HD7 auger, 33X7, 16 Hp BRIGGS & STRATTON, hydraulic sweep, ST22.5 75R15, SN:72484 FETERAL auger, 27X6, gas motor

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2008 POLARIS RANGER 700 ATV, side by side, new cab, 954.1 hrs, 26x9-12/26x11-12 2007 POLARIS TRAIL BOSS 330 ATV, 4 wheeler, 2WD

1992 CAT CHALLENGER 75 tractor, 4 remotes, like new tracks, recently had $36K in repairs, 7957 hrs, SN:43200255 CASE 2090 tractor, Diesel, 3x4 Powershift, 4 remotes, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, AC, 6512 hrs, 11.00-16/18.4-38, SN:7892076

2009 APACHE AS1010 sprayer, 100’, selfpropelled, 1000 gal tank, SCS5000 RAVEN controls, CFX750 EZ steer, 1558 hrs, 380 80R38/380 90R46, SN:9094475 JOHN DEERE 1820 airseeder, 61’, 12” spacings, steel packers, single chute, run monitors, JOHN DEERE 1910 tow-between cart, 120/150 tanks, 8” auger, single fan, black meter roller, mechanical drive, 9.5L-15/11L-15 and 28L-26, SN:A01820X705296 and A01910T705265 2-INTERNATIONAL 150 drills, 12’, 14” spacing, fertilizer box, steel packers, 7.6-15 Drill hitch, 26’, connects 3-12’ drills, 8.3/7.60-15 1989 JOHN DEERE 9600 combine with JOHN DEERE 930 30’ bat reel header, CRARY air reel, 5685 hrs, SN:HO9600X632384 AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Bill and Zelma, after many successful years of farming, have hung up their hats and are now sharing their equipment with you. Bill is a very good mechanic, so tho older, this equipment is in great shape.

--Jim, Dena and crew

MISCELLANEOUS

Bin aeration fans, 110 *Grain probe, 21’, thermometer *Moisture probe Grain auger hoppers HOMEMADE trailer, irrigation pipe trailer, carries 30’ pipe, clevis hitch, single axle 45-irrigation pipe sections, 30’, irrigation pipe, 6”, gated *Cement mixer, 3pt, fits 9N Ford *WILMAR chain hoist *3-drills, 1/2”, 110 MAC drive set, 3/4”, 15/16-2 3/8 Air compressor, 110, portable *Air hose, 3/8” Air hose, 50’, retractable reel, new Drive set, 3/4”, big nut *HONDA engine, 11Hp *Extension cord, 92’, 12-2 wire Extension ladder, 25’, aluminum Fuel tank, slip tank, 110 gallon, 12 volt pump Fuel tank, 2-500 gallon, 1-1000 POWERCRAFT generator, 18W LINCOLN welder, 220, AC 225 amp CENTURY SUPER STAR mig welder/cutter, 230 volt, 60 duty cycle, 225 amp, 10’ and 15’ leads, up to 62 wire, cart w/ bottle holder *Welding helmet 50-gopher bait stations, PVC 2-TRACTOR SUPPLY tool boxes, 6’ long, 17” high, 15” deep, lock

Fritz auction

Bonded and Insured Chester, Montana

Jim and Dena Fritz and family 406-432-2845 fritzauction@yahoo.com

Not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen merchandise.Auction Company or advertising counsel will not be held responsible for advertising inaccuracies.

drive, slow speed transport, been sprung, SN:36GB121128 JANTZ header trailer, 30’, 2” ball, 75R15, SN:112 1979 GMC 7000 SIERRA single axle truck, V8 366, 5 speed Hi/Lo, bucket seats, OMAHAS 18’ steel floor box, roll tarp, dual cylinder hoist, 81,373 mi, 9.00R20/10.00R20 duals, VIN:T17DB9V567087 1959 CHEVROLET 100 SPARTAN single axle truck, 348 V8, 5 speed Hi/Lo, 17’ steel floor box, hoist, SRT-2 roll tarp, 65,336 mi, 10R22.5/10r22.5 duals, VIN:10F59G102776 1951 GMC single axle truck, 6 cylinder, 4 speed Hi/Lo, 13’ O-BE-CO box, hoist, 28.030 mi, 8.25-20/8.25-20 duals, VIN:35224P5626 CRUSTBUSTER spring harrow, 80’, hydraulic, 8.00/8.20-15, SN:26027 CRUSTBUSTER spring harrow, 40’, hydraulic, 8.00-14 4-CALKINS rod-weeders, 12’, hydraulic, 2 pin hitches JOHN DEERE rod-weeders, 12’, hydraulic HOMEMADE ripper, 28”, 2 teeth (can add 3rd), hydraulic, steel wheels GLENCO plow, 36’, winglift, BENCHMAN rod weeder attachment MELROE 480 harrow, 60’, 6.70-15SL, SN:4805585 4-INTERNATIONAL disc plows, 14’, 18” discs, hydraulics, connecting winglift hitch KRAUSE 2165 disc plow, 45’, 20” discs, double winglift, 10.00-15SL RENN 5503 chisel plow, 1.5” shanks, double fold winglift, drill hitch GYSLER chisel plow, 60’, no winglift MAYRATH auger, 36X6, FURNAS 10 Hp, 220 electric motor, treat box, 8.25-14 WESTCO auger, 61X8, 10 Hp/5 Hp tandem, 220 electric motors, 7.75-14 SPRAY-AIR 4061 auger, 61X10, single auger swing out, 540 PTO, 11L-15SL WESTFIELD TFX 100-36 auger, 36X10, FURNAS 10 Hp, 220 electric motor, self propelled, 225 75R15, SN:241180 *Grinder *Vise, 6.5” *Water pump, 5Hp gas, 2” Water tank, galvanized, 1000 gallon 2-water tanks, poly, 1500 gallons, 1.5” banjo *Squirrel cage furnace fan *Hi/low jacks *Hydraulic cylinders *Shop creeper *Shop rags *2-shop vac *REDDY space heater, 165,000 BTU JIFFY 30 ice auger, 42x7, TEAUMSEN engine *Impact wrench, 1/2”, 110 *CUMMINS portable saw, 6”, 110, 7.5 amp ANDERSON rockpicker, 540 PTO Rockpicker, 5’ bucket, hydraulic, 7.50-16 Quick attach loader, spear and 8’ bucket APOLLO metal band saw, 17” cut, 1/2 Hp motor JOHN DEERE 506 mower, 5’, 3pt, rotary, 540 PTO

PLOWS PLUS

RENN plow, 46’, winglift, FRIGGSTAD harrows, 7.50-16 FLEXICOIL 300 chisel plow, 41’, winglift, plumbed for anhydrous, 9.5L-15 CASE disc, 39’, 21” discs, winglift 2-LINSY drag harrows 3-JOHN DEERE harrows, 5’ with hitch ULTRA WING plow shovels, 14” 15-ULTRA WING plow shovels, 16”, new 20-ADAMS plow shovels, 16”, new

SPRAYING

2000 FLEXI-COIL 67XLT sprayer, 120', pull-type, 500 & 1000 gallon tanks, SN:A-U093914-00 SUMMERS sprayer, 56', 8 Hp HONDA, pickup type, 350 gallon, SN:94318 CHLOROTHALONIL 720SC spray, fungicide, 105 gallons.

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On-The-Farm or On-The-Road

When you need tires call us!

We carry a HUGE inventory!!!

We offer a complete line of Goodyear & Firestone tires for swathers, balers, combines, tractors, automotive, light and heavy duty trucks.

ALIGNMENT SERVICE

Cars, Light Trucks, Heavy Duty Farm & Over-the-road Trucks

Cut Bank Tire

Phone 406-873-5025, Cell. 406-949-7717 — Cut Bank TIMED ONLINE ONLY

ENDS: MONDAY, MAY 16 • 6 PM • 168 Firearms ENDS: TUESDAY MAY 17 • 1 PM • Ammo, Powder, Scopes, Mounts, Etc

406 Grazing Academy CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

livestock-wildlife relations; targeted grazing; and coping with drought, wildfire and poisonous plants.

Complementing the educational workshops, successful Montana ranchers and range managers from across the state will share their expertise. Workshop participants will bring information from their ranches and leave with a first draft of a grazing plan.

Registration is $150 per person or $250 for two people from the same ranch and covers educational materials, lunches and evening meals. The workshop fee also includes an optional instructor follow-up visit to the participant’s ranch later in the summer or fall.

Participants are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. Registration closes May 16, with limited space available.

To register, contact Teresa Wilhelms at Judithbasincd@ macdnet.org or 406-599-2311, ext. 107. For more information, contact any of the following: Stacy Barta at sbarta@ mt.gov or 406-594-8481; Jeff Mosley at jmosley@montana. edu or 406-994-5601; or Rachel Frost at frost@montana.edu or 406-994-3724.

The event is a collaboration between MSU Extension Range Management Program, the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences in MSU’s College of Agriculture. Additional partners are the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and the Winnett Agricultural Community Enhancement and Sustainability group.

Montana Student Loan Assistance Program CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Qualified farmers and ranchers are eligible for student loan assistance through the program for up to five years.

Applicants must be a Montana resident designated as the primary owner, heir, successor or assignee of a farm or ranch in Montana that obtained their associated or baccalaureate degree(s) from a Montana college or university and have agreed to operate their farm or ranch for at least five years.

Applications are due May 23, 2022 and can be submitted through Amplifund (https://mt.amplifund.com/ Public/Opportunities/Details/83ca5cbe-acbe-4b5f-a66f65301ba4c430). Full program guidelines are available on the department’s website at agr.mt.gov/Student-LoanAssistance-Program.

Return to outdated, cumbersome regulations

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Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall commented recently on the final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

“AFBF is disappointed that the Biden administration has decided to reverse commonsense reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Farmers and ranchers share the goal of caring for the natural resources they’ve been entrusted with and were pleased that the updated 2020 regulations allowed them to protect the environment while meeting the demands of a growing nation,” Duvall said.

Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson added, “This is a step back for Montana’s farmers and ranchers who are very concerned about water quality and doing what’s right for the environment. Farmers and ranchers need rules they can understand without having a team of lawyers to decipher them. This reversal takes us back to those days and it’s sure to slow down the process of growing food for our nation.”

Duvall echoed Johnson’s concerns. “Continued challenges from the pandemic, supply chain issues and the drought in the West are impacting farmers, ranchers and the American public in the form of increased food and fuel prices. The situation will now be made worse by the return to a slow and cumbersome NEPA review process that, in many cases, takes years to complete. We urge the administration to stop moving backward and keep focused on working with farmers and ranchers to advance sound, science-based and practical conservation goals that protect our resources while creating opportunities for agriculture as well as every sector of the economy.”

Hay hotline helps ag producers Montana Department of Agriculture As dry conditions persist throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) would like to remind farmers and ranchers that they can use the Hay Hotline, an online forum, to list their forage for sale or donation, and/or search listings for a variety of forage or pasture posted by other producers.

“Dry conditions seem to be persisting, so the need for hay and pasture will be on everyone’s minds,” said MDA Director Christy Clark. “Our Hay Hotline is a free online listing page to find hay or pasture or list a need for such. There is also an option to list donated hay if folks are in a position to help others out.”

Hay Hotline users enter their own listings and descriptions at agr.mt.gov/ Hay-Hotline. The online forum is maintained by the Montana Department of Agriculture as a service to the agricultural industry with the expectation that all buyers and sellers will treat each other in an equitable and lawful manner.

The department does not facilitate sales, nor does it make representations as to the amount, kind, or quality to hay listed by participants.

As hay shortages continue to stress farm and ranch operations, the department is also reminding buyers and sellers of hay to be cognizant of the risk for fraud by considering bonds, insurance, or banking services to assist with large purchases or sales.

As Cort Jensen, Chief Legal Counsel for MDA, said, “Unfortunately, as hay prices rise, so does the risk of fraud. Producers may need to take additional steps to protect themselves from fraudsters.”

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Wheat variety trial field tours across Nebraska

Nebraska Extension Panhandle Research and Extension Center The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Crop Performance Testing program will sponsor wheat variety trial field tours in eight locations across Nebraska, from Jefferson County to Banner County, starting June 9 through June 23.

For those who are unable to attend scheduled in-person events, the plots will be labeled up to a week in advance of the scheduled tour, and the signs will remain until harvest.

Dates, times, locations and directions for the field days: • June 9, Jefferson County: Knobel Seeds, 6:30 p.m.

CDT. Dinner to follow the tour. Directions: From Fairbury, head north on Highway 15 and turn west on 718th Road.

After one mile, head north on 567th Avenue, plot is about 1/4 mile from the intersection on the west side of the road.

GPS: 40.237072, -97.199371 • June 15, Red Willow County: Peters Seed Farms, 5 p.m. MDT. Tour of winter wheat varieties and spring wheat varieties. Dinner to follow the tour. Directions: From Culbertson, head south on Hwy 17 and turn west on Road 710 (by the Stone Church). Field is on the south side of the road, look for bins on north side of road. GPS: 40.113713, -100.817437 (Winter Wheat) and 40.1570891, -100.8060723 (Spring Wheat) • June 20, Gosper County: Troy tenBensel and Todd Whitney, 10 a.m. CDT. New tour and cooperator! Directions: From Arapahoe travel 1 mile east to Rd 425, then go 4 miles north on Rd 425 (you will need to go west on Rd 726 (0.2 miles) before making your final turn north again on Rd 425 for the last 1/2 mile). The plot is on the east side of Rd 425 (one mile north into Gosper County). GPS: 40.359245, -99.877022 • June 21, Perkins County: Stumpf Int’l Wheat Research Center, 10 a.m. MDT. Variety and research tour.

Lunch to follow tour. Please RSVP at: https://extension. unl.edu/statewide/westcentral/winter[1]wheat-varietytrials-2022/ Meet at Stumpf Building/Perkins County Extension. GPS: 40.843994, -101.69995 (Plot area) and 40.849318, -101.705806 (Extension Building) • June 21, Deuel County: V&F Farms, 4 p.m. MDT. Directions: From Chappell, head east on Hwy 30 then north on Rd 189. Plot is 5 3/4 miles north on the west side of the road (3/4 mile north of the intersection of Rd 189 and Rd 24). GPS: 41.174776, -102.247238 • June 22, Cheyenne County: UNL High Plains Ag Lab, 8 a.m. MDT. HPAL Field Day, featuring both winter and spring wheat tours. Lunch to follow tours. Meet at HPAL shop, transportation to plots provided. GPS: 41.227922, -103.003894 (Shop), 41.233281, -103.000321 (Winter Wheat) and 41.232897, -102.996729 (Spring Wheat) • June 22, Box Butte County: Cullan Farm Seed, 3:30 p.m. MDT. Tour of irrigated and dryland plots. Dinner to follow tours. Directions: Irrigated Plots: From the intersection of Road 67 and Gage Road, head north. Plot area is south of the pivot access path. Dryland Plots: From Highway 2, turn west on Hall Road, plot is located on south side of the road about a mile from the turn. GPS: 42.281353, -103.01473 (Irrigated Plots) and 42.248355, -103.018278 (Dryland Plots) • June 23, Banner County: Jim Wyatt, 9 a.m. MDT. Farmer-led variety showcase, meet at plot area. Donuts and coffee will be offered before the tour. GPS: 41.56687, -103.728587

Nebraska hay and forage hotline Recent fires have been devastating for some feedlots and cattle producers as hay bales are quite combustible with extremely dry, hot, and windy conditions. If your operation has been impacted, there are resources available. The Nebraska Department of Ag (NDA) has a Hay & Forage Hotline for potential buyers and sellers of hay and forage products.

Producers who wish to sell their hay can contact the hotline at 402-471-4876. Their information is added to a “Sellers List” that is available online in a PDF format.

Those interested in purchasing hay can access the list at the NDA’s website (https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/hay/ index.html), contact the sellers individually, and negotiate individual transactions. Questions about the Hay & Forage Hotline program can be directed to the Department of Ag (402-471-4876).

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Trigger dates

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Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum A dry fall and winter has most of Nebraska starting spring in a moisture deficit. As we head into the growing season, assessing pasture conditions at the correct time is critical to successful planning. How can you use trigger dates to inform your drought planning this year?

One of the main factors driving annual forage production in Nebraska’s grazing lands is available moisture. Both cool and warm season grasses in the state rely heavily on spring and early summer precipitation at a time when the plant is rapidly growing. This period of rapid growth varies by species, and is driven by air temperature, day length, and soil moisture. Once optimal conditions have passed, getting significant growth even if it does rain is difficult.

With this in mind, we can set up some trigger dates to assess moisture levels and pasture conditions, informing the implementation of a drought management plan.

• April 15 to May 10: smooth bromegrass pastures with below average precipitation, annual production may be reduced 25-50%.

• May 20 to June 10: Assess earlier precipitation levels.

If March-May precipitation was 50-75% of the long-term average, reduce stocking rates 30-40% or more depending upon grass species and plant health.

• June 15 to June 30: Approximately 75 to 90% of grass growth on cool-season dominated range sites and 50% of grass growth on warm-season dominated range sites will have happened. Rainfall after late June results in limited benefit to cool-season grass production.

• July 15: Precipitation after this date will have limited benefit to warm-season tallgrass production but can still result in some forage growth from shortgrass warm-season species such as buffalo grass and blue grama.

Knowing when to pull the trigger on drought plans is not an easy decision, but it can mean the difference between managing with conditions or scrambling to catch up. This year, use trigger dates for your operation to successfully implement drought mitigation strategies.

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TRACTOR FOR SALE

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State Hail Insurance program enters 106th year

Montana Department of Agriculture For over 100 years, the Montana State Hail Insurance program has provided vital hail coverage to producers in every corner of the state. With planting season right around the corner, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding folks to contact the program and get covered.

“The Montana State Hail Insurance Program was established over 100 years ago at the request of producers to fill coverage gaps in hail insurance. Due to the support of Montana producers, the program remains strong and to this day and is an effective tool to provide crop insurance for hail,” said Director Christy Clark.

Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found by visiting the Department’s website (agr.mt.gov). Policies are available for purchase until August 15, 2022. Policies are effective at 12:01 a.m. the day following the date of application.

Application forms are available online (https://agr. mt.gov/_docs/hailins-docs/HailIns_LossCaim_fillable. pdf) or by calling the State Hail office. Completed forms can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or used as a reference when contacting the State office. Staff is available to process policies, file claims, and help answer any questions producers may have regarding coverage options.

The Montana State Hail Insurance program was created at the request of producers in 1917 to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in Montana. The program is directed by a five-member board consisting of the Department director, state insurance commissioner, and three producers.

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to serve Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information about the Department, please visit agr.mt.gov.

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22nd Annual Farm & Ranch Equipment Auction

Saturday, JUNE 4, 2022 10 AM

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

DILLON, MONTANA

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This auction consists of 1 complete ranch dispersion: 2 Estate dispersions plus many other consignors from around the area It is shaping up to be one of our BIGGEST annual auctions ever. It will be Live only! Be sure to plan to attend!

TRACTORS& HEAVY EQUIPMENT

RECREATION/LAWN & RELATED

John Deere 6400 w/ 640 J.D. Loader 2502 hrs.

Massey Fergeson 235 (Diesel) Catapiller #12 Motor grader (Needs Brake Work) International M John Deere 1010 (Narrow Front) Stone 4000 Roller/Packer Ford 2000 w/Dual Loader

HAYING/FARMING EQUIPMENT

ZTR 186 3 pt Drum Mower Grass King - 3 pt Hyd. Mower PTO Roto Tiller 3 pt Rear Blade Greenfield hose Reel Massey Fergeson 3 pt Single Plow Ford 3 bottom Roll-over Plow 790 New Holland Manure Spreader Hay Wagon Hesston 520 Swather Hesston 6610 Swather Hesston S235 Manure Spreader West Valley 3 pt Disc (New) J&M Grain Wagon (300 Bushel) John Deere Van Brunt Drill Tye Model 104-4204 Drill International 930 Offset Disc New Holland 282 Baler Farmhand Feedmaster Grinder Irrigation Wheel Line 7’ Irrigation Parts

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

2000 Ford F250 4x4 7.3 Diesel 8’ Steel Flat Bed 4 Place Snowmobile Trailer (No Title) Big Tex Tandem Axle (Bumper Pull) Miller Tilt Top (Pintal Hook) Pickup Box Wood Trailer 1975 International 700 Dump W-W Tandem Axle Horse Trailer

SHOP EQUIPMENT/ TOOLS& RELATED

LIVESTOCK RELATED

Several Saddles Fence Material Railroad Ties Richie Waterers (Parts) Pack Saddles Paul Hog Scale Hog Feeders Chicken Feeders

HOUSEHOLD/ANTIQUES/MISC Monarch Wood Cook Stove Kitchen & Bedroom Furniture Barrel Wood Stoves Piano Gun Case Gun Safe Sewing Machines Small Home Safe Horse Drawn Potato Hiller Antique Chest of Drawers Lots & Lots of Household Items

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Barnes Auction Service 4294 Hwy. 91 N. Dillon, MT 59725 AUCTIONEERS: Tom Barnes: 406-660-2792 Rob McDowell III: 406-490-8279 Office: 406-660-2374

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Koffler Drift Boat Honda Trail 90 Honda Trail 70 Honda 250sx 3 wheeler (Parts) John Deere 111 Riding mower (Needs work) Husquvarna Riding Mower Husquvarna Walk Behind Mower Aluminum Ramps Yard Trailer Motorcycle Work Stand Craftsman Mower Golf Clubs (older) John Deere LX277 Riding Mower Lawn Sweeper

Shop A Frame w/ Chain Hoist Honda Pressure Washer Anvils Oxy./Act. Outfit Air Floor Jack Parts washers Shop Smith 2 - Honda water pumps Drill Press Chop Saws Many Electric & Battery Tools Metal Welding Table 3’ Ridgid Pipe Wrench Miter Saws Power Sewer Snake Walk Behind Blower Chain Saws Platform Scale Power Screed Concrete Drill Concrete Tools Miter Saws Wacker/Packer Wood Splitter (New) Air Nailers Much- Much More

Terms are cash, bankable check for known buyers, or check with recent Bank Letter of Credit for buyers unknown to Barnes Auction Service. Payment to be made on sale date. We will also accept major credit and debit cards. If using a card for payment, you will be charged a 4% convenience fee. Any invoice not paid within 5 banking days from sale day, is subject to interest at 2% per month, prorated daily beginning sale day. Merchandise cannot be removed from sale site until paid for! Valid Driver’s License or government issued ID is required for bidder registration. Everything sells “where is, as is” with NO warranty expressed or implied. Announcements made on sale day take precedence over printed or published materials. Ads are believed to be correct, but auction company, auctioneers, or sellers, make no guarantees as to age, horsepower, or condition of equipment. Management or owners are not responsible for accidents or theft.

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MSU to host precision agriculture boot camp

By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU News Service The College of Agriculture at Montana State University (MSU) will host a weeklong boot camp highlighting the future of precision agriculture and its potential for use in the state.

“Sustainable Opportunities in Precision Agriculture” will take place Monday, June 6, through Friday, June 10, at MSU’s campus and its research fields. Each day will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is open to the public, but priority registration will be given to MSU upperclassmen and recent College of Agriculture graduates.

The boot camp will teach attendees about precision agriculture technologies for sustainable crop and livestock systems. Attendees are expected to leave with an increased understanding and aptitude for field characterization, field monitoring and mapping, decision-making processes, and more.

Each day will include morning lectures in the CHS classroom in Linfield Hall on topics such as sensors, satellites and drones; data science; remote sensing data acquisition and analysis; soil characterization, monitoring and mapping; and digital farming. The classroom lectures will be viewable through webinars for remote participants. In the afternoons, attendees will visit research sites to gain hands-on experience with precision ag equipment for such as those for soil mapping and field variable rates, and drones with multispectral cameras. In the classroom, attendees will create a map of the field and various aspects regarding yield, acidity and more.

Courses and field instruction demonstrations will be taught

by MSU faculty members from the College of Agriculture.

Faculty instructors include Scott Powell, environmental science spatial analysis; Frank Dougher, environmental science geospatial sciences; Shirin Ghatreh Samani, agricultural engineering precision agriculture; Gaurav Jha, soil science precision agriculture; Jasmine Neupane, plant science precision agriculture; Paul Nugent, electrical engineering precision agriculture; and Bruce Maxwell, forest ecology and weed science.

“The courses are all connected to each other and, in order of how they affect each other, just like the actual process you would go through as a grower or producer,” said Shannon Arnold, co-director of the boot camp. “We want these students who are going to return to their farms and ranches to see these new technologies and understand the process and its flow, as well as become familiar with what this type of equipment looks like.”

According to Alan Dyer, one of the co-directors of the event, the boot camp is intended to be an intensive catchall experience to give attendees a practical look at precision agriculture — from collecting and understanding data points to using that data to make precise adjustments and increase productivity.

Along with the boot camp will be a keynote speech that is free and open to the public. Terry Griffin, associate professor and cropping systems economist at Kansas State University will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in Strand Union Ballroom B. Griffin specializes in farm management and digital agricultural technology. He has received numerous awards in advancing digital agriculture. He received the 2014 Pierre C. Robert International Precision Agriculture Young Scientist Award; the 2012 Conservation Systems Precision Ag Research of the Year Award; and the 2010 Precision Ag Award of Excellence for Researchers Award. He has authored two patents on digital agriculture and has presented his research around the world.

The boot camp was funded by a recent grant from the CHS Foundation totaling more than $200,000. The aim of the grant is to further promote precision agriculture and educate producers and the community about its benefits. The boot camp is free thanks to the grant.

“This precision agriculture boot camp completely aligns with our land-grant mission to serve the people of the state of Montana,” said Sreekala Bajwa, dean of the College of Agriculture. “We are grateful for this generous grant to help the College of Agriculture grow in what we can offer and how we can educate our students and community members.”

Space is limited and applications must be submitted to attend.

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Benefits of sorghum in a crop rotation

Written by Dr. Brent Bean, Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist Input costs are certainly on the minds of everyone going into the 2022 crop year. One of the advantages of grain sorghum over many other crops is the cost of seed. Depending on the seeding rate used, the hybrid and seed treatments applied, the cost of sorghum seed generally ranges from $5 to $18 an acre for most growers. When coupled with expected favorable grain prices, this can go a long way in reducing risk when costs of pesticides and fertilizer are high.

One of the potential input costs associated with grain sorghum is the control of sugarcane aphids. However, in recent years sugarcane aphids have only been a relatively minor problem in a few regions of the country. When sugarcane aphid infestations are high enough to warrant an insecticide application, control can be achieved with any of three insecticides – Sivanto Prime, Transform or Sefina. All seed companies now have several sugarcane aphid tolerant hybrids that greatly reduce the odds of aphids reaching an economic threshold level requiring insecticide application.

Yield Advantages When Grown in Rotation Grain sorghum can produce yield advantages for soybeans, cotton and even corn when used in rotation.

In rotation with cotton, sorghum breaks up soil disease cycles such as verticillium wilt, and the crop residue increases soil moisture storage and protects emerging cotton from wind damage.

In a 2017 trial conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University, cotton following sorghum produced a 26 percent higher yield than continuous cotton.

In a multiyear trial conducted near Mead, Nebraska soybean yield increased 16.6 percent when following sorghum compared to continuous soybeans. Higher soybean yield following sorghum has been attributed to one or more of the following: increased soil fertility, improved soil physical properties, better weed control, and reduced diseases, nematodes and insect pests.

A surprise to most growers, grain sorghum also appears to benefit corn yield when following sorghum. A five-year trial from Kansas State University demonstrated an 8.4 percent increase in corn yield following sorghum compared to continuous corn.

Herbicide Considerations Always consider the herbicides used in the previous crop before planting grain sorghum. Most herbicide used in corn will not be an issue in rotating to sorghum.

However, especially in cotton and soybeans, there are several herbicides with long soil residual that could impact grain sorghum planted the following year.

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ANNUAL WESTERN MEMORABILIA

AUCTION Saturday, May 14, 2022 10:00 AM Lunch Available

AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN BROADUS, MT. SIGNS WILL BE POSTED! GUNS & AMMO 1894 Winchester 30 WCF Octagon Barrel Takedown — 1894 Winchester 25-35 WCF Rifle — 1894 Winchester 25-20 Octagon Barrel Rifle — 1873 Winchester 32 WCF Trapper Carbine — 1890 Winchester 22 Short Pump — Winchester model 1894 2535 Rifle – Winchester 61 22 S-L-LR Pump — 1904 Winchester 22 Wall Hanger — Winchester model 69A 22 SL LR Pump — 1906 Winchester 22 caliber – Winchester model 74 22 LR — Winchester model 12 20 gauge 2 ¾ full — Winchester model 12 Heavy Duck — Winchester model 42 410 gauge Pump — 1892 Marlin 32 Rim Fire — 1892 32 caliber Rifle — Marlin 12 gauge Riot Gun (Great Northern Train Co) — Remington model 25 25-20 Pump (rare gun) — Remington model RW12A 22 caliber — 1886 J. Stevens A&T Co. model 43 Brass Frame 22 caliber — J. Stevens A&T Co. 32 Long SN Z9 — 1865 Springfield Civil War Era Musket — Springfield 45-70 Rifle — Enfield #2 38 S&W British WWII — Smith & Wesson 32 caliber (United Express Railway) — Pistol with Holster — Belgium Breechblock Parlor Rifle with Octagon Barrel — (2) Cannon Balls — (3) Frames Shooting Metals — Early Powder Horn & Measure — 25 Caliber Bullet Mold.

WESTERN — SADDLES — LEATHER FA Meanea Cheyenne Wyoming Saddle with 8 Stamps — (3) Bridles — Leather Halters — Spur Straps — Gerald Roberts Chaps — US Cavalry Saddle — US Halter — US Brush — US Calvary Spurs — Civil War Spurs — Fancy Set of Sleigh Bells – #3 & #2 US Bits — M89 Silver Spurs — Garcia Watch Fob – PLUS MORE.

NATIVE AMERICAN

(2) Native American Carvings — Indian Beadwork — Fur Pouch — Southwest Water Pot & Bowl — (3) Native American Pictures — Navaho Blanket & Navaho Rugs — Indian Hammer & Hobble Rocks — Framed Arrowhead Display — Brass Trade Pail (8 qt.) — (2) Edward Custer Indian Prints — (2) Trade Pipes — Nez Pierce Rattle — Horn Flint Knife — Boar Hunting Knife.

WESTERN ART & BOOKS Mountain Man Bronze by Remington — Bronco Buster Bronze by Remington — Rattle Snake Bronze by Remington — Bronze Ceramic Scout — Top Ruler Elk by Anderson Bronze — Cowboy Bronze by N. Gurman — Winchester Horse & Rider Bronze — Festus signed by Buck Taylor — (2) A Cox Prints — (2) Bill O’Neil Prints — Bubble Glass Picture of Deer — Wild Horse Painting — (2) Horsehead Pictures on Wood — Bubble Glass Picture Frames — Camp Chuck Wagon Art — Charles Russell Plaque — Time Life Books — Casey Tibbs & Cowboy Pictures — CM Russell 1st Day Issue — Cowboy & Horse Pictures — Muzzle Blast Magazine 1939-1970 — Western Horseman 1973 — American Rifleman 1956 — Cowboy Sculpture —Original Tri-State Roundup Brochure — Outlaw Josey Wales — Pencil Sketch — Champion Cash Register Brass Plate — Walton Shoe Wooden Sign — 10 WWI Stereo view Cards — Large Match Box Collection — GAR Medal.

HOMESTEAD ITEMS Large Duke Bear Trap — Hide Scale — Saddle Horn Fence Tool — Hide & Fur Shipping Label — Several Hunting Knives — Buck & Schrade Knives — Collector Knives — Legends of the West Set — (2) Large Swords — (2) Japanese Swords — Cast Iron Implement Seats — Griswold Cast Iron — Cast Dutch Oven — Crock Bowls — Crock Jugs & Waterer — Spittoon — Brown Thumb Jug — Cast Iron Toys & Banks — Branding Irons — Pitcher & Bowl — (4) Mustache Cups — (3) Shaving Mugs — (4) Star Quilts — Griswold #7 Lid — Sheridan Wooden Beer Box with Bottles — Redwing 10-5-3 Gallon Crocks & Jugs — Wooden Wall Telephone – Large Scalding Vat with Tripod & Forged Tools – PLUS MORE.

MISCELLANEOUS Buggy Lamp — Kerosene Lamps — Hand Grinders — Meat Grinder — Bottle Capper — Wooden Bead Bowl — Old Saws — Planes — Wood Levels — Remington Typewriter — Union 76 Porcelain Sign — Coca Cola Porcelain Sign — Large Idaho Gasoline Porcelain Sign – Brunswick Record Player — Tobacco Tins — Cigar Boxes — Coffee Urn — Ball Jars — Oil Bottle — Antler Mounts — Butter Churns — Beer & Pop Signs — (2) Trunks — Hand Knitted Sweater — PLUS MORE. Auctioneer’s Note: Again, we look forward to having a great day, with something for everyone!

Plan to be with us on the 14th of May!

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Weed science webinar series

Jessica Ryan, Agricultural Research Service The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced the launch of a free webinar series focusing on current research and advancements in managing weeds and invasive plants.

“ARS scientists have worked in a wide range of agricultural and natural ecosystems that include agronomic and horticultural crops, pastures, forests, rangelands, wetlands and riparian areas,” said Steve Young, USDA-ARS National Program Leader for Weeds and Invasive Pests. “Our scientists have made contributions to discoveries in the newest fields of robotics and genetics as well as the traditional and fundamental subjects of weed-crop competition, physiology, and integration of weed control tactics.”

By collaborating with WSSA, ARS scientists aim to highlight the important research that has contributed to the development of sustainable practices to control weeds and invasive plants.

“WSSA is excited to host a series of webinars to highlight the contribution of ARS scientists to our discipline,” said Stanley Culpepper, WSSA president. “Their efforts to advance the knowledge of managing weeds and invasive plants is a crucial component of long-term management success.”

Presentations will be given by USDA-ARS weed science research experts starting April 5. The webinars will occur every Tuesday from 2-3 active Q&A session: Theme I: Tactics April 12, April 19, April 26 Theme II: Mechanisms May 3 - Role of Plant Physiology in Weed-Crop Competition May 10 - Molecular Basis for Controlling Invasive Plants: Matt Tancos, Research Plant Pathologist at the Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit in Fort Detrick, Maryland May 17 - Addressing Herbicide Resistance with Alternative Chemistries: Scott Baerson, Molecular Biologist at the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, Mississippi Theme III: Impacts May 24 - Spread and Distribution of Invasive Plants: John Madsen, Research Biologist at the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Unit in Albany, California May 31 - Climate Change Effects on Weeds and Management: Dana Blumenthal, Ecologist at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit in Fort Collins, Colorado June 7 - Restoration for Managing Invasive Plants: Roger Sheley, Ecologist at the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, Oregon To attend the webinar, please register in advance (https:// wssa.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&v iew=ngforms&id=2121746#/). This webinar is open to the public, and WSSA membership is not required.

Spring turn-out to pastures

Jerry Volesky, University of Nebraska, Lincoln The time for turn-out to our primary summer pastures is coming soon. A couple of important questions are what date to turn-out, and which pastures should be first?

The driving factors on the amount of grass growth at a specific date varies each year depending on spring temperatures and precipitation. This spring, March and April temperatures have been below normal and nearly all of Nebraska is at some level of drought. With the potential for ongoing drought, delaying turn-out and continuing to feed hay, if possible, is recommended. This will allow the grass plants to maximize growth given the current soil moisture conditions, and result in greater season-long production.

For mixed cool- and warm-season native grass pastures, it is important to allow the cool-season grasses to reach at least a 3-leaf stage. Initial grass growth in the spring comes from energy reserves stored in the roots and crowns of the grass plant. Grazing too soon could cause a depletion of those reserves and reduce production because there was not enough leaf area present to adequately begin producing energy from photosynthesis.

When grazing multiple native grass pastures in a rotation, it is beneficial to change the sequence or order of grazing for the set of pastures. This change in the time of grazing each year benefits the overall health and vigor of the grasses. For producers that have both native range and introduced grass pasture such as smooth bromegrass or crested wheatgrass, grazing the introduced grass pastures first is a great approach to use that resource and allows for a later turn-out on the native pastures.

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James and Tim Holte

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 10 am MDT • Lunch Served

22 SILVER FOX

Outlook, MT DV Auction Online and Onsite Bidding starting at 10:30 am M DT!

Most items will be available for online bidding as well as on-site bidding.

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RETIREMENT

FARM AUCTION Location from Plentywood MT: 12 miles north on Highway 16, left for 3 miles on Harry’s Creek Road, right for 1 mile on Collins Road, left for ¼ mile.

From Outlook MT: 1½ miles north, veer right at end of pavement and continue north for 2 miles on Outlook Road, turn right on Silver Fox Road for 8 miles.

For Information: James - 406-895-7902

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Quick Clean grain Cleaner, hydr. drive, 5 tube, 2 sets screens Forever 36’ Dustless Grain Cleaner, multiple screens KE HO Electrical aeration fans, 2-5HP super ow, 1-5HP, 1-3Hp 4- Screw-in pencil aerators 15’, 3 ½” electric auger Farm Fan Grain Dryer, 3 million BTU, propane burner 24”, 10HP Axial ow Quality Drying System, electric inline aeration heater, 9” x 14” Wheatheart 12’ Grain Bin Sweep Hopper Bins -(on skids, to be moved) 2- 2019 Meridian Grain Max Bin, 5000 bu, aeration bullet, roof vents 2- 2015 Meridian 1620 Hopper bins, 4000 bu, 24” aeration tube Meridian 1416 Hopper bin, Epoxy lined, 86T Urea, 3000 bu 1997 1412 Frissen Hopper bin, Epoxy lined, 55T Urea, 1900 bu 1212 Frissen Hopper Bin, Epoxy lined, 1200 bu 40T Urea Grain Storage Ring, 39’ diameter, 6’ high, auger port, bolts, disassembled Miscellaneous Equipment 2014 O’Day 2000 gal. fuel tank, 115V Gas Boy elect. Pump, 20gpm 2014 O’Day 1000 gal. Fill-Rite Fuel Tank, 115 V, 15gpm 2014 Wilray 200 gal. Fill-Rite Service tank, 12V, 20gpm 2018 Woods 18’ Batwing Mower John Deere 120 Flail Mower, 20’, 1000 PTO 3 pt. cement mixer Long 1199A 3 pt. Backhoe Batch Boy 3980, 27 gal. stainless steel, closed loop chemical injection F/S 20 gal. Chemical mix tank Misc. Elect. & gas motors, pumps 2- ½ ton chain hoists 3 ton chain hoist Hotsy 550 Pressure washer Outback S GPS Guidance system Dinos Labtronics Grain moisture tester, Model 919 11’ x 3 ½” auger Honda Big Red 3 wheeler Coleman Powermate 6250 watt, 5000 running generator, 10HP Techcumseh Sears 3 HP Air compressor, 230 amp Century AC/DC Welder, 180 amp w/High frequency arc stabilizer 600# ATD micrometer ¾” Torque wrench Tire Dolly Dura Craft HD metal band saw Sukup Stir up Elect. Grain bin spreader/leveler 1” Air impact wrench 1” Air hose w/couplers • Butch Haugland, #211 Auctioneer • Drew Haugland, #730 Auctioneer Haugland’s Action Auction • Sales & Appraisals • 12520 104th St NW • Ambrose, ND 58833 • Amber Haugland, #693 Auctioneer Phone 701-965-6234 • www.hauglandsactionauction.com • Bruce Johnson, #2006 Auctioneer Not responsible for accidents. Those attending sale do so at their own risk.

• Diane Haugland, #235 Clerk

Chrysler Town & Country Touring • 1978 Glastron Boat w/ 1978 Calkings Boat Trailer • 16ft Canoe • Pickup Flatbed, 6’4” x 8ft

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We will help with loadout WAGONS: Ground Auger • Krause McMillen sion of the Rocky Mountain Youth EntreUW• 1990 Extension Educator Kellie Chichester, Hitch SADDLES/TACK: Noon on Sunday.

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“It’s for any youths TERMS: Cash & Bankable Check w/ 5% Buyers Premium and M/C 10% Buyers Premium Aluminum Stock Trailer, on Wheels • JD 335 Skid • Bobcat Backhoe ortable AX Saddle, 15”,ideas Tootsfor busieducators in 2021. in that age group who ESTATE have ANT EXCAVATION LIQUIDATION • DON LAPLANT 7x20 • 1979 Kiefer Mount Sprayer, 7HP w/ ##### Attachment w/ Controls Mansfield Tree • Pack MAY 28TH, 10AM W/Stock PREVIEW 8AM Trailer, 16ft, 2” AT Saddle Briggs Stratton Motor, ingSATURDAY, HitJapan & Paniers • Canvas is facing a ninja shortage. There is a high demand Ball MT • 1971 Homemade 40ft Boom • Herd 3pt 6133 Bigelow Road, Bozeman, for “ninja but itExit is a305 dying tradition, and S: From I90 at shows,” Bozeman take and Travel South on companies 19th for approx. 6.5 miles. Turn Right on Bigelow, follow Y, Turn Left.

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Montana Farm Bureau Federation Ag NewsWire Montana Bureau (MFBF) ‘educate’ them.”

Box • 22 cal Hi Standard 410cal • Ruger M77 Farm2.5x10 scope • Mademembers in Bridles, • HiQual 10ft Bow Gates • Lawn Mower • Numerous Cylinders learned to bridge the gap between field H-D Military MarkII 223 Remington, West Germany Model 350, Manual “The goal we developed from this cons18” & Square Oil Field Pipe Posts, Mountain Bikes••7ft 1990’s EQUIPMENT: Oliver Model Hydraulic Wood Splitter •and 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 Oil Field Rebuilt fork at American Farm ference is to reach out to the non-farm and • 40 cal Smith Stainless, Composite 72 Saddle Gun,Bureau’s 22cal • Tarx 2 3/8 • Powder River Wheelbarrow • Bicycle Semi-Auto el Tubs • 1650 Pipe • JD 880 The Swather ad Tractor, Diesel, •Wesson 30ft PTO Grain Auger, Trans, 4x4,7-9 not running get Training. training, held April non-ranch audience, aware of how a phrase LE/ and Model 411 • Stock, Sight Tron 3x9 Marlin 22cal Original Gates: 10ft & 12ft • H&W Wheel Cart • Vintage Diesel Bullet 6” • Homemade PTO Body/Spray Coupe • NH r, 1-hyd, PTO, 2-point • Flatbed for Chevy D: • in Minneapolis, focused on inspiring and can leave a person with a positive perception Walther 9MM 380ACP • scope • Remington 22 Golden 39A w/ Bushnell Gates: 12ft & 14ft • 14ft ta Table Saw Tricycle • Rototiller • 6eeze • NH 910 Swather • Driven Wood Splitter • Side Delivery Rake • Shortbox • 12ftx9ft equipping farmers and ranchers to successSmith &Wesson Revolver 250 Model 700 Open 3x9 scope • Marlin Model Blue Gates • 16ft Brown of you and agriculture,” Cremer said.

Wash Tubs • Galvanized nerators og 38cal • Ruger 45cal Black Sights • Ruger 77/17 15YS 22cal Open Sight • Gate fully convey significance of agriculture Vogel, a non-profit executive and famOlder JD Disk • 10ft BING: International Tractor NH 292Wood Square Baler• •2 3/8 and Omaha Standard Flatbed Water CansM • Antique Hi-lift1990’s Splitter 2 7/8 Oil 10ft Fieldthe EQUIPMENT: • Oliver Hydraulic Rebuilt 350, Manual Calf FIREARMS/AMMO: •PTO Smith & Wesson 17HMR Hornet 177 Pellet Gun w/ Sprinkler y,0G Picker with engaging sessions, networking events ily feedlot operator, finds AFBF conferPipe • JDComposite 880 Swather • 30ft Grain Auger, Road• w/ 1650 Tractor, Diesel, Trans, 4x4, not running F11 Farmhand LoaderHawk Bale Stooker • Farmhand Land Roller • 1963 GMC • Trailer House Axles Hog Sharps Model 1874 Snub 357 mag, Stainless, BSA Scope • Shotgun, This able Saw &Shiloh Body/Spray Coupe •Truck NH outreach t motor, 1-hyd, PTO, 2-point 6”Grinder •Nose Homemade PTO• NewStock, •Gamo Flatbed Chevy and consumer skill-building. ences inspiring. “You receive an incredible IRRIGATION: Wade Reverse w/ F11 for 50 Grapple • Vermeer Mixer gs Creep 30-40 Krag, Falling Block, Stainless, Laser • 10MM Range Finder Scope • Rifle, and Pistol Ammo • Perh w/ Vise Driven Wood Splitter • Side Delivery Rake • 05/2006 • NH 910 Swather • Shortbox • 12ftx9ft year’s theme was Promoting Positive Rain ¼ mile Wheelamount Line of additional information, and I love Idea Manure Loader & Hay Basket ,•LB75.B 4sp Round • Single Shot, SetBaler Trigger w/ 3100-bushel Clips Baler • Smith Remington 870 Express HomakStandard Metal Gun Safe Pedestal605F NH 292 Square • Older JDceptions.

10ft Disk • 10ft International M Tractor Glock Omaha Flatbed NG/ VEHICLES/ w/ 5ft Wheels • E-Zmeeting Rain people from across the country ns Chop Vermeer 605F Round Spreader, Floor, • Shiloh Sharps 40 cal., Wesson 22 Revolver, Magnum 12ga Pump • • 1000-gallon ackhoe, w/ F11 Farmhand Loader & Bale Stooker • Metal Farmhand Land Roller • 1963 GMC •TANKS: Trailer House Axles eWalt Included in the conference were tours of involved in different aspects of agriculture. erWork TRAILERS: •IRRIGATION: 1962 Tank • 500-gallon Wade hoe, 1550 Baler & w/ Grapple •Vernier Vermeer Grinder • New Reverse Truck F11 Falling Block, Stainless Winchester Remington 870w/ 20ga Water g45C Big Squirt Gun • +/30 conferences truly are a melting pot.”

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LaPlant Excavation Liquidation Gooseneck Stock Trailer Irrigation Pipe • +/-their 30 own building, promotes agriculture to JohnLaPlant Deere• Little Double Disk #6 Post Pounder • GMC C60MFBF Promotion & Education CommitExcavation Liquidation 2T Truck, not pieces of 45ft 3” Wade nd Wheels Giant PTO Mixer, 3pt • Fuel Tanks r 18” • controls, 50-gal Square Mountain Bikes • • running • 19-6x20 Don LaPlant Estate • 2 Tandem Axle Car Rain Hook and Latch w/ Wood Stands • Shaver cyl Bale Elevator tee Chair Bonita Cremer, P&E Committee pieces of 45ft 4” A&M Buildings on Skids: 10x16 larCase DrillDriven w/ Metal Packer the general public. That has inspired her for ropane LaPlant Estate 6133Don BIGELOW ROAD, BOZEMAN, MT • Gooseneck Stock Trailer elllater Tubs • Wheelbarrow • Bicycle Irrigation Pipe • +/30 runs • John Deere Double Disk #6 Post Pounder • New Member Teddi Vogel and P&E Staff Coordithe county Farm Bureau “ag barns” for the Hauling Trailers • 1990 Hook and Latch Handline & 16’6”x12’6” • Pickup • Wheels •6133 12ftBIGELOW Tool ROAD, MT 6133 BIGELOW ROAD, BOZEMAN, BOZEMAN, MTSkids: 10x16 6133 BIGELOW BOZEMAN, MT • 2 Tandem Axle Car pieces of 45ft 4” A&M Caterpillar Drill w/ Metal Packer ROAD, Buildings on ver, 81”x81” nator participated in the event. of 30ft MontanaFair in Billings. “The tour gave me Diesel BulletBar Wheels Wheel Cart •Tool Vintage ChevyRikki 3/4TSwant Pickup, 6” w/ Cylinder • 28TH, 12ft 10AM & Transfer Tank w/ Toolbox SATURDAY, MAY 28TH, W/ PREVIEW AT 8AM SATURDAY, MAY PREVIEW 8AM L O GLatch Aaccording N •Handline A+/U C T30Ito Opieces NGalHauling Trailers • 1990 Hook and • Pickup uns & well • • 12ft SATURDAY, MAY 28TH, 10AM 10AM W/ W/16’6”x12’6” PREVIEW AT AT 8AM ctor Cremer explained that ideas to ensure people who visit our ag barns JimBo Logan Listing &• Rototiller Photos• 12ft at http://www.loganauction.com Harrow • Cylinder Homemade ta Table Tricycle • • +/- 30SERVICE,INC pieces of 30ft 6” Transfer Tank w/ Toolbox Chevy 3/4T Pickup, w/ wn ChairsSaw • Bar lup polls surveying public opinion on farmwalk away with increased engagement with 406-223-1553 • Homemade rayer • Push Harrow nerators Wash Tubs • Galvanized ers for decades, in 2019 and 2021, farmers our farmer and rancher members and more and ranchers were rated as the most trusted knowledge about aspects of agriculture.”

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We learned that we need to Auctioneer 406-223-1553 that it’s critical to tell your story and listen June 10 – City of Livingston Livingston JimBoImpound Logan• Vehicles, 406-223-1553 HANDLING: • Wagon Horse Drawn Metal Lathe, 44” Throat, Rancher Chainsaw, like PedestalWagon Homemade Chute w/Bozeman loganauction@yahoo.com ••nce Irrigation Grain • Horse w/ Attachments • new • Hot Water Pressure be willing to make our outreach efforts an Aug 13 – Suhr Estate, and be open to different perspectives. This loganauction@yahoo.com Auctioneer Homemade Chute w/Miller Bobcat tion Grain Wagon •406-223-1553 Horse w/ Attachments • new • Hotpost Water Pressure Automatic Head Catch Lots ofChop Drawn Hay Wagon •• Clyde Park, Portable Washer •and Craftsman PO Box 168 MT 59018 eWalt ongoing conversation, a one-time conference gave me so many ideas as we PO Box 168 • Clyde Park, MTCage 59018• Multiple • Palp ts: Valves,Drawn Horse Drawn Aluminum Welder, needs fuel tank Table Saw • Hitachi Automatic Head Catch Hay Wagon • Miller Bobcat Portable Washer • Craftsman to Facebook or article in a publication isn’t heard different stories and learned a lot of loganauction@yahoo.com galves, Worketc. Horse Round Bale Feeders • Wagon, 20ft Aluminum x8ft • Horse • CenturyWelder, AC/DC 5-star Miter Saw w/ Laser • 350Saw • Hitachi • Palp Cage • Multiple ves, Drawn needs fuel tank Table 406-223-1553 enough.” different techniques for outreach.”

PO Box 168 • Clyde Park, 59018 Panels & Heavy Duty Welder • LotsMT of Assorted nted Pipe Drawn Sulky • American Mag Framing Nailer • Round Bale Feeders • tc.

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EQUIPMENT

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LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT/RELATED

Thorson 8-ft. left hand squeeze chute.

Thorson 3-ft. palpatation cage.

Thorson reversable calf table.

Squeeze alley 42-ft. (3x14’) with 3 butt stops.

Big Valley crowding tub.

Weigh-Tronix Model 615 livestock scale, 7-ft. wide x 10-ft. long.

Fence line feeder panels - 10, 12, & 16-ft., several.

Partial Listing in all Categories, See website for all inventory and photos.

Ford Versatile 9030 with 2360 QA loader, bucket, grapple, 3-pt., swinging drawbar, new tires, remotes- 3 back, 2 front, 1000 PTO, reads 8032 hours.

SN# 932429., heat/AC, clean, well maintained.

Ford 7740 Powerstar SLE, four wheel drive 3-pt., drawbar, 2 remotes, 540 PTO, heat/AC, good tires, reads 6145 hours, clean, well maintained. SN# BD24281.

John Deere 830 tractor, diesel, 3-pt., 540 PTO, 2 remotes.

John Deere 250 skid steer, 66” bucket, reads 2315 hours. SN# KVO250A252374.

New Holland 1048 Super stack cruiser, good tires, new hydraulic pump.

New Holland 306 manure spreader, tandem axle, side delivery.

Hesston 4590 baler, 14x18 with bale roller.

SHOP AND MISC.

1929 Scheerfers anvil, 80#, Awesome!

Stihl MS290 chainsaw, like new.

Bobcat 225G Plus welder/generator, 207 hours.

Stihl MM55C week tiller.

Air tools - miscellaneous cord reels, gardening supplies, Carolina 55-ton shop press, log chains & binders, Homelite 5500 generator, tarps, Super bag grass seed, 2” valves, telephone wire.

Rockwell 10” table saw.

250 gallon fuel tank on stand.

500 gallon fuel tank with 120V pump & meter.

Troy-Bilt pressure washer.

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John Deere MoCo 926 disc mower.

New Holland 256 hay rake, ground drive.

New Holland 718 forage chopper.

8’6” x 16-ft. flatbed trailer.

Snake River 7’x18-ft. tilt bed trailer, 10,000 GVW. 1992 Titan 18-ft. gooseneck stock trailer, 1 gate, new tires.

Ford Ferguson 3-pt., PTONeeds PTO and clutch work.

2014 John Deere Gator EFI 825l, gas, 1409 hours, 4WD, electric dump bed, roof, windshield.

2008 John Deere Gator 850D diesel, 4WD, 2229 hours, electric dump bed, roof, windshield.

2007 Hillsboro 14-ft. gooseneck dump trailer, 14,500 GVW. QA BTI TB245 hydraulic post pounder.

John Deere QA Worksite Pro PA 30 auger with 12” bit.

Bradeo QA 9HD backhoe attachment with 16” bucket.

COLLECTIBLE AND HOUSEHOLD

Crockett Renalde bit.

Crockett stainless inlaid spurs.

Cream cans, cement pots & bird baths, gardening supplies, pots, wood rocker, Redwing 3 crock small label, small crock with lid, branding irons, milk strainer, Kenmore 23 chest freezer, GE upright freezer, Kenmore fridge/freezer with ice maker, canning jars & supplies, canning pot, tin barrel, (6) wood dining chairs, Velvet tobacco tin, Hills Bros. 20# coffee can, Wilber Cutlery razor strap.

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By Trampus Corder, Certified Crop Advisor and Broker/ Owner of Corder and Associates, LLC If you drive a vehicle, you’ve most definitely felt the squeeze of the increase in fuel prices. Americans are more conscious of where their dollars are being spent with inflation affecting everyone directly or indirectly. The companies that ship and deliver goods have to adjust their prices because of the influx in fuel prices. The cost to heat and power homes is being impacted by the rising fuel and oil prices. People can afford less with these high prices. Consumer spending is restricted as well as leisure activities and traveling.

The real estate market is driven by supply and demand.

While there is still a limited supply of properties for sale, demand remains high due in part to favorable mortgage terms.

However, land prices have been pushed to record high prices.

The real estate market will see an impact from the rising fuel costs. Buyers are unable to travel as much to explore the area and look at properties. Thus, the virtual platforms are essential tools used in marketing and are critical to provide sellers with exposure and buyers with an efficient opportunity to experience a property.

Virtual home tours were a great alternative when covid had much of the country shut down. A virtual home tour allows you to see the layout of a home and provides the sellers and buyers with vantage points. The seller can get their homes or properties in the hands of potential buyers instantly and the buyer can decide whether a home is a good fit before spending the time and money to go physically see the property. Virtual land tours are much more innovative, and Corder and Associates is the only brokerage offering this game changing technology.

A land tour gives an aerial view of a farm or ranch and then can display photos, links, or information associated with “hot spots” on the property. With the click of a mouse, you can see how far power lines are away from the barn or the width of the seasonal spring that runs through. You’ll be able to see the views that you’d have from standing on the property and the terrain. Furthermore, the virtual tour technology offers a chance to tour through shops, barns, and other outbuildings. See how fields connect and where the corrals are. It’s fascinating to be able to take your time in the comfort of your own home to have a virtual experience of your dream property.

Clients, both sellers and buyers alike, value the virtual land and home tours and the favorable prospects that such technology gives them. While the demand for properties and land is still fueling the price growth in the real estate industry, I expect gas prices, inflation, and the rising interest rates to combat those prices and somewhat cool the market in the near future.

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Evaluating alfalfa stands

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Were you expecting more from last year’s alfalfa yields?

Did your plants get enough time to winterize in the fall?

Did this year’s open winter cause concern about winter kill?

Evaluating your alfalfa stand in the spring is key to planning management and setting expectations for this year.

A hay square is a quick and easy way to begin evaluation.

While we call it a hay square, square or circle shapes work equally well. A 17 x 17-inch square or 19 inch in diameter circle are the size we need.

Next, we need to determine what to count. There are two options when evaluating your stand: 1) by the number of plants per square foot (typically recommended for new stands, like plantings last fall) and 2) by the number of stems for established stands. Stem count more accurately predicts yield compared to plant number. However, either method will provide information for making management decisions.

Pick 4 to 5 random areas in your field to sample. Then count the plants or stems that would be harvested, typically anything over 6 inches, to determine your count. Then divide those numbers by 2 to get stems or plants per square foot. For established stands, having 4 to 5 healthy plants per square foot or 55 stems per square foot would warrant a productive and healthy stand. Stem counts below 55 see a significant decrease in dry matter production.

For stands planted last fall, you will see more plants per square foot compared to stems. Remember, a good rule of thumb is, for every pound of seed planted, expect 3 to 5 plants. New plantings that contain fewer than 12 plants per square foot may need to be reseeded.

Quality of life a top factor for people in Montana From the MSU News Service

Only about a third of people moving into and within Montana between 2016 and 2021 moved for work, according to a study released recently by Montana State University (MSU) and MSU Extension. Better access to the outdoors, a less congested place to live and a slower pace of life were the most important reasons for moving, according to those surveyed.

“This study shows that quality of life reasons, rather than financial reasons, were the most important factors for deciding where to move,” said Tara Mastel, principal investigator on the study and associate specialist for community development at MSU Extension.

About a third of respondents said financial factors, such as finding a better or higher paying job or lower cost of living, were important to their decision to move, said Mastel.

Only about half of respondents moved to Montana communities from out of state. The other half moved from one community to another in Montana. For those who moved from another state, most came from California, Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Idaho.

This study was first conducted in Minnesota in 2019 and was replicated in Montana in 2021 after participants in MSU Extension’s Reimagining Rural program asked if similar data about newcomers held true for Montana. The Reimagining Rural program shares positive data and stories about successful rural communities to inspire rural leaders.

“Rural communities have relied on newcomers for decades to sustain the population. They replace those who move away or die and are a key part of the workforce, school enrollment and community volunteers,” said Mastel. “We hope this survey data can help local leaders understand who these newcomers are and the value they bring to rural communities.”

The survey was sent to an equal number of people in Montana’s rural communities and larger cities who had moved between 2016 and 2021. Results for Montana’s study were similar to Minnesota’s with some exceptions. For example, Montana respondents expressed a significantly lower perceived availability of affordable housing in in the state, while Minnesota respondents cited a perception that schools in the region were high quality.

The researchers mailed the survey to 9,000 addresses and received 1,765 responses. The research was conducted by Mastel; Sarah Schmitt-Wilson in the MSU

Department of Education; Sabre Moore, student researcher and executive director of the Carter County Museum; and Eric Austin in the MSU Department of Political Science.

Support for the study came from the Montana Community Foundation and the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation.

To read the report of the study findings, visit msuextension.org/communitydevelopment/newcomerresearch.html. For more information, contact Mastel at tara.mastel@ montana.edu.

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Get out of the weeds

American Society of Agronomy As our minds turn to gardening and hopes of warmer weather, we might think about weed control. There are many choices of herbicides at the store – but which one is right for your weed problem? The April 7th 2022 Sustainable, Secure Food Blog explains that while there is no one-size fits all solution, there are ways to choose the right solution for the right problem.

According to blogger Timothy Durham, hand pulling weeds can be a prudent solution. This is especially true if your weeds are few and far between. “But herbicides can be a gamechanger, if you ‘use the right tool for the job.’ Herbicides are designed to chemically manage weeds: devious, out of place plants that sabotage our fragile green thumbs.”

Unfortunately, there is no “Swiss Army Knife” of herbicides. They’re as diverse as a mechanic’s toolkit. Avoid the temptation to pluck anything from the shelf and apply it indiscriminately. Selection must be intentional – a careful alignment of herbicide properties with the weed(s) in question.

Fortunately, herbicides are grouped in straightforward ways, often in very black and white pairings. It’s important to understand how these branch points guide the decisionmaking process, so an appropriate choice can be made.

Pre-emergent herbicides are a pre-emptive strike. When applied and watered into the soil, they create an inhibitory chemical barrier around ungerminated weed seeds, preventing sprouting. Established plants are spared because most of their roots lie outside this shallow barricade.

Obviously, pre-emergent herbicides must be applied in anticipation of a problem. It’s also a solid option for newly prepared beds. If weeds are already growing, you’ve missed the window of opportunity. As an alternative to pre-emergent herbicides, consider growing cover crops in your garden, yet another valuable tool to keep weeds at bay.

Post-emergent herbicides are reactive, requiring a newly germinated (or established) weed.

Another comparison of herbicides is to look at Selective (Narrow Spectrum) vs. Non-Selective (Broad Spectrum).

This pairing is a subset of the above. Does the situation call for a delicate surgeon’s scalpel (that only targets certain weeds), or a blunt force clubbing (an indiscriminate herbicide)? If you’re looking to perform a “reboot” in the garden and start from scratch, broad-spectrum herbicides are your best bet. Otherwise, you’re probably in the market for some selectivity based on the weeds present.

Another consideration is the often-misunderstood Mode of Action. This is what the herbicide ultimately does to the weed.

Various modes of action include: • Lipid biosynthesis inhibitors – prevents lipid (fat) production essential for cell membranes • Amino acid biosynthesis inhibitors – prevents amino acid production (building blocks of proteins) • Plant growth regulators – hormone disruption, causes the plant to grow itself to death • Photosynthesis inhibitors – backlogs photosynthesis, causes reactive species to accumulate that poison/disrupt cell integrity • Nitrogen metabolism inhibitors – disrupts cell functions, shuts down photosynthesis • Pigment synthesis inhibitors – destroys chlorophyll, which is necessary to harvest light in photosynthesis • Cell membrane disruptors – causes cells to “leak” and disintegrate • Seedling growth inhibitors – inhibits cell division, root extension and growth This is a vital consideration due to the threat of resistance.

Repeatedly spraying the same herbicide against the same weeds leads to resistant populations. To effectively manage, it’s important to switch things up with herbicides that work with diverse modes of action. This keeps weeds off balance and unable to adapt (or at least stifles them a bit).

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Controlling winter annual weeds

Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum When even a little moisture is available, weeds in our alfalfa fields take off. Before our alfalfa greens up and breaks being in a dormant state, try and eliminate those weeds.

The weeds that really seem to get ahead of us in the spring are winter annuals; pennycress, downy brome, mustards, cheatgrass, and shepherd’s purse. They often can make up a significant portion of our first cutting of alfalfa and reduce the quality and palatability of that hay. Excessive weeds will also increase dry-down time, lengthening harvest time, and increasing the chance for precipitation on cut hay.

Before applying any herbicide, check to make sure these weeds are actually causing economic damage to the alfalfa.

A field that looks full of weeds from the road may not actually be as bad as you may think.

If you walk into an alfalfa field today, most anything growing will be unwanted plants that may need to be sprayed.

However, alfalfa shoots that have started to grow and are green may be set back several weeks if they are sprayed incorrectly. Depending on your herbicide, spray before the alfalfa shoots green up or meet the alfalfa height recommendations.

If alfalfa is growing, fields needing control may need herbicide options that can be applied to new alfalfa growth.

Some of the herbicides that can be used include Velpar, Karmex, Sinbar/Pursuit, and Raptor. EC 130, Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska (Weed Guide) may provide some additional options. When selecting herbicides, make sure they are effective on the weed species you seek to control.

Winter annuals can quickly take over portions of a hay field and once that happens more labor-intensive drastic measures will have to be taken in order to reclaim the alfalfa potential. Know the purpose of your alfalfa. If quality is not needed, herbicides may not be needed either.

In any case, timing is essential. Control winter annuals before alfalfa comes out of dormancy and before they become a problem.

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Sarah A. Sivits, Dawson/Buffalo/Hall County Extension, Nebraska The Nebraska Department of Ag (NDA) and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed and announced at least four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Nebraska over the last few weeks of March. Some of these reports have come from large commercial flocks while others have been reported on smaller backyard flocks. The NDA is working closely with these impacted operations to handle the situation as quickly and humanely as possible. While reports have mostly occurred in eastern Nebraska, anyone that owns poultry should be aware of the signs and symptoms of this disease. HPAI is a highly contagious virus that can be spread easily among birds via nasal secretions, eye secretions, and manure. Wild birds may carry the virus without showing any symptoms while domesticated flocks can become very sick once exposed. If you have poultry on your operation, look for the following symptoms of HPAI: decrease in water consumption, lack of energy and appetite, decreased egg production, soft-shelled eggs, misshaped eggs, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, incoordination, diarrhea, and sudden death. If something looks suspicious in your flock, contact the NDA (402-4712351) or the USDA (866-536-7593). More information about HPAI can be found at the following websites: NDA (https://nda.nebraska.gov/animal/avian/index.html); USDA (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/); and APHIS (http:// healthybirds.aphis.usda.gov).

Planting Considerations Some field movement has been apparent in the last couple weeks as corn stalks are being chopped or baled, fertilizers are being applied, and strip tillage rigs are going through the field. April means planting is right around the corner, and some producers may be interested in planting sooner rather than later. Some producers focus on the calendar date to begin planting. However, it’s best to look at the field and environmental conditions first to determine if a field is ready to plant. Soil temperatures should be as close to 50°F as possible to avoid chilling injury. Corn needs a 48-hour window and soybeans need at least a 24-hour window of 50°F soil temperatures to avoid crop injury for good germination.

Seed companies have done a lot of research to develop more cold tolerant seeds, allowing producers to plant earlier in the growing season. Check with your seed dealer to determine how cold tolerant your seeds are prior to planting if you wish to plant earlier than normal this season. The longer seed sits in the soil prior to germination and emergence, the more risk you have of potential crop damage due to chilling temperatures, insects, seedling diseases, or burrowing critters. Most of our seed is treated with a fungicide, insecticide, and nematicide to give the crop a chance to germinate and emerge with minimal issues. However, understanding field history is important if you have severe disease pressure or heavy insect infestations. For producers that don’t treat their seed, pay close attention to planting windows and field conditions to avoid early season issues. Planting depth should be around 1.5-2 inches for good soil to seed contact, adequate soil temperatures, and proper moisture. Everyone has their own preference for seeding rates. Corn seeding rate is very hybrid dependent, so your seed dealer will have a better idea of the optimum seeding rate for your field conditions.

Research in Nebraska has shown that reducing soybean seeding rates from 150K to 120K seeds/acre can save a grower approximately $10/acre. Some stand loss is expected throughout the growing season when it comes to soybeans, so you need to do what’s best for your operation. Many producers are interested in reducing soybean seeding rates and have conducted on-farm research studies to determine what works best for their operation. You can find results from these studies at the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network website: https://on-farm-research.unl.edu.

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Detections of Avian Influenza confirmed in Montana

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Warden, Biologist or Regional office, or call Montana State Veterinarian. “We expect A crossbred cow can produce more calves per the FWP wildlife veterinarian (577-7880). more infections in Montana this season lifetime, increase net calving rate, increase The Center for Disease Control (CDC) unless domestic birds are kept indoors, or considers the risk to people from these HPAI weaning weight, and stay in the herd longer. separated from wild birds and waterfowl.” infections in wild birds, backyard flocks and The Glacier County premises reported a commercial poultry, to be low. No human large number of bird mortalities in recent 30 Yearling hand picked, registered bulls infections with the virus have been detected days. Samples from the flock were submitavailable spring 2022. at this time. Existing safeguards to keep ted to the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic food safe and wholesome are sufficient to Laboratory (MVDL) and tested positive for To request a catalog, or more information on protect people, and the food supply in the the presence of avian influenza. herd sires or our operation, United States is one of the safest in the Infected flocks are placed under quarVisit our website: www.maloneyangussimmental.com world. As a reminder, the US Department antine and are required to depopulate all of Agriculture recommends cooking poultry remaining birds on the premises to prevent Or call (406) 654-7115 or (406) 399-6727 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. further disease spread. Flock owners are eligible to receive indemnity on birds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Depopulation of the flock is expected to begin this week.

Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease of birds that can cause high mortality rates in domestic flocks. Migratory waterfowl Call Mike for details (520) 990-9658 are the primary source for avian influenza (AI). Wild Photos on swansonsestatesales.com or Facebook! birds can be infected and appear healthy but shed We are an estate/tag sale first and an Auction second. virus in the feces, saliva, and respiratory secretions.

Domestic poultry become infected through direct contact with infected wild birds, Minneapolis Moline G model: 403c-1 Case 531316DC John Deere A or through contact with conAllis-Chalmers Tractor no. WC111251 Minneapolis Moline model no. 35/8X5 206B 4 John Deere 60 power steering taminated objects, equipMinneapolis Moline U John Deere Diesel Model R John Deere diesel model R with cab ment, or the environment.

Model: 41/4x5 283A 4 John Deere 820 Diesel power steering Minneapolis-Moline model 35/8X4 The Montana Department John Deere G Oliver Super 88 Specification number: 18-0002 4CYL EF of Livestock is conducting John Deere A John Deere D Co-op Model no 3 an epidemiological investiJohn Deere B Allis-Chalmers tractor no. RC2463 John Deere unmarked model gation and will be identifying other poultry producers in the area to conduct disease surveillance and to provide educational resources.

Because of the location of the affected premises, the Department is coordinating with Blackfeet Tribal Officials on outreach and canvassing.

Vintage tractor parts of all brands The Department encourVintage tractor shrouds ages poultry producers to 11/2 ton Studebaker flatbed truck implement the following John Deere combine biosecurity measures to John Deere grain elevator 5 tractor skeletons Tractor weights protect flocks: Prevent contact between wild or migratory birds and domestic poultry, including access by wild birds to feed and water sources.

Hand tools, power tools, House birds indoors to hydraulic press, the extent possible to limit wood working tools, exposure to wild or migratable saw, drill press, tory birds. and lots lots more!

Limit visitor access to areas where birds are housed.

Use dedicated clothing and protective footwear 1151 North 1st Street, Suite A, Hamilton, Montana 59840 when caring for domestic Phone (520) 990-9658 poultry.

Swanson’s Estate Sales For Ron and Arlene Wolsky June 16 thru June 18 — 8 am - 6 pm

Auction - 2 pm Saturday, June 18 You can purchase items at sticker price all three days.

Total of 25 tractors

Swanson’s Estate Sales

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Residual herbicide concerns

Sarah A. Sivits, Dawson/Buffalo/Hall County Extension Weed management is important any but be careful about which ones are used time of the growing season, but especially depending on the crop stage of developaround planting time. While every proment and weed size. Some pre-mixes have both foliar and residual herbicide activity ducer has a different method or preference while some are strictly residual or foliar, for managing weeds, the shared goal is not both. As planting is getting underway to effectively control weed populations across Nebraska this spring, herbicide apto give the crop a chance to grow and be successful. Weeds compete with the crop plications and timely rainfall or irrigation www.centrol-llc.com for essential resources including sunlight, become important. Some areas of the state nutrients, and moisture. One strategy have received rain in the past couple weeks, that producers have adopted is the use of but others are still very dry going into Centrol Crop Consulting is an independent residual herbicides. Residual herbicides planting season. Moisture is essential for crop consulting company, serving the are great at controlling certain weeds, residual herbicides to be effective. If little Golden Triangle since 1985. including small seeded broadleaf weeds to no moisture is planned in the forecast Contact us today for crop monitoring! (i.e., Palmer amaranth), in the early part within a week of applying these herbicides, Weekly monitoring available for acres of the season if handled properly.

These the farmer may need to turn on the pivot. within 50 miles of Conrad. herbicides provide several weeks-worth A minimum of 0.5” of irrigation is needed Single time custom consulting of control by managing weed seedlings as for herbicide activation. Not only will available inside the Golden Triangle. they start to emerge while giving the crop this moisture activate residual herbicides, NutriScan™ soil sampling now available the opportunity to germinate, emerge, and but it will provide much-needed moisture 0-6” and 6-12” depths. grow without additional competition for for your germinating and emerging crop. resources.

Examples of residual herbicides Check your herbicide plan and field condiJoel Farkell Jeff Farkell include Dual II Magnum®, Outlook®, tions this spring to see if irrigation is needCCA CPAg/CCA Prowl® H O, Resicore®, and many othed early this growing season to help with 2 406-581-6243 406-788-4875 herbicide activation. (Herbicides listed ers.

Residual herbicides can be applied to centrol_llc@outlook.com above are strictly for educational purposes the crop pre-emergence or post-emergence and not to show product or company preference. Please follow all label directions and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying pesticides.)

In early January 2022, the EPA issued seven-year registrations for Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herGraze bicides. These products can Per n i Yearl 1500 a be applied in Enlist® soy28 Ton Silage of G DN) . i s n b g l beans and corn. Growers so 130 A 3.5 Pasco, WA 9% T tle* 6 ( cre P n a y were informed during inDa ivot for 30 t. Cat w person winter meetings that 7 5 Days due to registration changes within these herbicides, * Jesse Norcutt, Currant, NV 32 counties in Nebraska were banned from using Greenway Seeds Grazing Corn (GX80) is the No. 1 grazing corn in the nation Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides to probecause it is 5-6 days earlier than the competition. tect threatened and endanThis allows the rancher to plant 5-6 days later and still reach peak gered species, including the sugar content (pre tassel) before the frost shuts you down!

American Burying Beetle.

This was a concern for many producers in counties impacted by the herbicide ban (including Dawson, Lincoln, Phelps, Gosper, Plant with a grain drill following second cutting on an older field alfalfa. Ready to graze in early September.

Frontier, and Custer counties), especially when try“We planted GX80 following second cut alfalfa. If we had to do that over we would follow third cut. We grazed 400 head for ing to manage glyphosatetwo weeks on 20 acres” Cory Veterre - Greenriver, Utah resistant weeds like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, or marestail. After revisiting and updating maps for these Casey Calvin - Monte Vista, CO threatened and endangered We grazed lambs on GX80. They ate it all the way to the ground. Unbelievable! (See website for photos) species, the United States Crawford Cattle - Winnemucca, NV Environmental Protection Planted mid July, it was way over our heads. We were surprised as to how long we were able to graze. We also baled some of it. We’re Agency (EPA) announced buying again. on March 29th that producRoberti Ranches - Loyalton, CA ers in all Nebraska counties We grazed pairs. They ate it all to the ground. We also baled it. The cows like it. We plant GX80 every year. can use Enlist One® and Coffin Butte Farm and Ranch - New Leitzigg, ND Enlist Duo® herbicides We planted 400 acres on dryland and fed out 800 pair. We grazed it from Oct 20 to Nov 24. The corn was 7-1/2 ft. tall. The program was during the 2022 growing a success! season. Please be certain to check label requirements, minimize spray drift, avoid pesticide runoff, and use Alan Greenway best management pracSeedsman Caldwell, Idaho tices when applying these products. More informawww.greenwayseed.com tion from the EPA’s anAlan cell: 208-250-0159 nouncement can be found here: https://cropwatch.unl.

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M & M IRON AND RECYCLING (BUSINESS CLOSING)

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Register at 9:00 am • Sale at 10:00 am • Simulcast for property and machinery 1:00pm MST

405 E Railroad Street, Cut Bank MT, Watch for signs, Contact: Merle 406-229-0363 Live onsite and online at equipmentfacts.com, Keep updated at www.fritzbull.com, To view and bid online go to www.equipmentfacts.com/listings/auctions/online/event/213812255/list, Register early for online bidding Lunch available from Clever Clovers 4H Jim and Dena Fritz and family • fritzauction@yahoo.com • Facebook: Fritz Auction

TOOLS/SHOP

ANTIQUES/RARE FINDS

PROPERTY

Land and building sell together onsite and online at 1:00pm MST. SELLING WITH RESERVE S12 T33N R06W C.O.S. 444 (Track A) and 494 (Track B) that form an “L-shaped” 91,146 square feet (2.093 acres), not in city limits, environmental impact report available, title is free and clear, measurements via svc.mt.gov/ msl/mtcadastral 1978 building, 49-ft.x99-ft. (3840 square feet), 12-ft. walls, divided into: 10-ft.x16-ft. finished office: floor and electric heat, insulated, paneling, countertop, door to shop, one exterior window, one window to shop 49-ft.x23-ft. shop: floor heat, spray foam insulated walls, approximately 1-ft. deep built-in shelving west wall, 16-ft. wide overhead door, exterior door, doors to office, bathroom and next shop, 3 exterior windows, 1 window to office Approximately 15-ft.x6-ft. open storage area: divided from shop by built-in shelving (appx 2’ wide), peg board Small bathroom: floor heat 49-ft.x67-ft. (less approximately 10-ft. x8-ft. south east corner: office) cold shop, 20-ft. wide overhead door, door to other shop

MACHINERY

KUMATSU EX01 PC650 excavator, 75T, CUMMINS diesel, forward/reverse, bucket, stationary thumb, 40-ft. reach both up and down, counterweight need small repair, steel track LINKBELT LS 3400 C SERIES II excavator, 27T, ISUZU diesel, forward/ reverse, MSD112 sheer, bucket, short drive teeth, front idlers need reinforced, steel track JOHN DEERE 790 D-LC excavator, 26T, JOHN DEERE diesel, forward/ reverse, electric mag attachment, front idler needs reinforced, steel track KENWORTH T8008 tandem-axle truck, CAT, 500 Hp, EATON FULLER 10 speed, hydraulic roll back (15’) and tilt, 30’ steel flat bed, 10T hydraulic RAMSEY winch, 387396.7 miles, 11R22.5/295 75R22.5 tandem duals HYSTER H80XL fork lift, propane, 3 speed Hi/Lo, 8000 lb lift, 61.9” tread width, 2026 hours, 750x16 duals/7.0012NHS, SN:F005A04240H TCM fork lift, PERKINS diesel, forward/ reverse, 260 Hp, 14568.3 hours, 8.1515 duals/6.5-10NHS HILLACME stationary shear, LOUIS ALLIS 2507657 3 phase 220, 20 Hp 3-SCRAPMASTER 40D electric coil magnets Aluminum can crusher, slat conveyer, 110 FAIRBANKS MORSE springless platform scale, 0-1000 lbs

1963 POLARIS 95D vintage snowmobile, KOHLER K241, 4 cycle, short stroke, air cooled, original, SN:631023 FAIRBANKS MORSE platform scale, weights HOWE SCALE CO platform scale, weights Tailgates, Hub caps and Wheels Automobile emblems 1920’s FORD pickup box OLIVER radiator Tin tractor seats JOHN DEERE 1 bottom plow Bicycles Chainsaws BURLINGTON NORTHERN items REPUBLIC BOXWOOD cast iron stove, MDL BX26E Cast iron pot-bellied stove Cast iron stove doors WESTINGHOUSE electric stove Cast iron claw foot tub Iron bed frame Hot rivet barrel, 65 gal SPECIALTY TOOL MODEL L shingle shear Saws, Wrenches and Drills EVINRUDE boat motors Wagon wheel Kids’ wagon 2-stop lights Shoe cobbler forms Eye doctor chair Water hand pump Beer cans Silverware, Brass knobs UNION TOOL derrick hooks Tin Buckets

RECREATIONAL

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN smoker BBQ/smoker Gas cooker Camp stoves Table-top grills Dirt bike frame Jiffy ice auger Small tackle boxes Antlers HAYWIRE poker machine

MISCELLANEOUS

Homemade motorized wheelchair, battery operated Hay hooks Bridle bits Haines 2000-T-post clips, new Aluminum smelter Bus seats 2-scrap bins, 2T Huge scrap bin 10+Light boxes, metal, hinged door

RIDGID DP15501 drill press, 110, SN:AM034313018 Filter wrenches DEWALT assorted tools, battery operated Shop Vac Tool boxes with tools Socket sets PROTO ¾” drive socket set, up to 23/8 Adjustable wrench sets Combo-end wrench sets, metric and standard Ratcheting combo-end wrench sets Open ended wrenches Snips Homemade 220 chop saw with roller table HUSQVARNA K960 hand-held cut-off saw, 5400 rpm USS STRAPPING banding machine Pipe stands Pipe Pipe wrenches Pipe bender Vices Bolt cutters Cutting torch sets/carts 2-cutting torch platform for forklift SNAP-ON battery charger Batteries Hydraulic cherry picker, 800# Cherry picker, 2T Wire Motors Oil Auto oil pan stab tank, 4-ft.x4-ft.

Trailer jacks Hi/Lo jacks Chains, Boomers Come-a-longs 110 Extension cords 220 extension cord, 100’ COLEMAN BLACK MAX POWERMATE air tank, 155 PSI, 21 gallon Step ladders Welding table, COLUMBIAN D4 3.5” vice, WILTON vice, homemade anvil, hammer holders Forklift extensions Forklift blades, 6-ft. & 7-ft.

Manual shear ELP55 pallet mover PRESTO pallet mover, 5500 lbs JOHN DEERE diesel heater, electric start DURAHEAT DFA125T heater Pullies SEARS air compressor, LEESON 4 Hp BLACK & DECKER radial arm saw, 10”, needs switch Gas cans Bench grinder C clamps, Springs Rope reel, 300-ft.

Shovels, Hoes, Picks

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Welcome to the M&M Iron and Recycling Auction. Merle and Mona are ready for new adventures and after years of running a recycling center, they have many items for their auction. The live chant will begin at 10am onsite with individual tools and small items being sold from the trailer. Then, due to the volume of small items, some items will be bundled and sold as a palleted unit. Keep checking fritzbull.com to see prepared pallets. At 1pm, we will begin online simulcast to sell property and larger items, including machinery.

All items that sell online will be listed at equipmentfacts.com. Please register for online activity at least two days prior to sale and read our Terms & Conditions for all details. Bidding will open online as soon as listing is posted and will close live on June 23rd. As always, every item sells as is, without reserve with the exception of the property.

Miles/hours were taken from meters with no guarantee to their accuracy.

Hope to see you June 23rd, but if you can’t make it, be sure to check out part of the sale on equipmentfacts.com.

Jim, Dena and crew

HOUSEHOLD

Meat slicer Microwave Toaster Dorm fridge Stereo Locker File Cabinet Wood stove Brass trays, vases, fireplace cover Porcelain tea pot, figurines

CONSIGNED ITEMS

1975 CHRYSLER forklift, 3T, 453 DETROIT, 3 speed ALLISON, 140 Hp, telescoping fork, sideshift and tilt, 4 wheel steering crab tilt, 24 volt system, 4WD, broken fork, 17.5-25, SN:00-1373 AMIDA LT7000 portable light tower, 8kw plant, 3 cycle KUBOTA D1105 diesel, 4-1500W bulbs, hydraulic 30’ lift, corner stabilizer jacks, 2” ball hitch, 4697.1 hrs, ST205 75R15, SN:010370179 2-MULTIQUIP MIKASA MTX70 tampers, HONDA GX100 CUMMINS generator, electric start, 13 Hp gas motor, 6500 watt Chain boomers CRAFTSMAN OHV 12.5/33 snow blower, electric start, track drive needs repair DEWALT air compressor, portable, 110 RAIDER winch, 49’ cable, 3500# REDDYHEATER, 115,000 BTU GENERAC PRO SERIES pressure washer, 3 gpm, 3000 psi, HONDA 8 Hp KARCHER pressure washer, 1.6 gpm, 1600 psi, 110 Bench grinder Shop vac Pipe wrenches TUFF CORE and compatible premium vinyl flooring, click-lock, approximately 19 boxes Granite slabs, miscellaneous size BODY BY JAKE exercise equipment

RECYCLED ART

Giant motorcycle, can run Gear tree Lazy Suzan picnic table frame Fork-tailed road runner, about 2’

Fritz auction

Bonded and Insured Chester, Montana

Jim and Dena Fritz and family 406-432-2845 fritzauction@yahoo.com

Not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen merchandise.Auction Company or advertising counsel will not be held responsible for advertising inaccuracies.

Trader’s Dispatch, May 2022 — Page proven on the millions of acres theyA26 have worked and the tremendous resale values they maintain.

DURABILITY REDEFINED. Net wrap is available

Introducing Vermeer N-series balers – the newest models in the flagship line from the company that started it all. Heavy-duty components provide superior strength and durability. Smart features like the available automatic pickup clutch and auto lube system further extend machine life. Plus, they’re backed by the best distribution network in the industry. Vermeer 604N/605N balers are here to stay.

Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and Equipped to Do More are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2016 Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

JD 6125M, loader, 800 hours............................................$83,000 Many Tractors AvailableThe .............Vermeer ............................R-series ................CALL (3) Vermeer 605M, twine, net, floats, ramp..Starting at $17,500 twin basket rakes Vermeer 605N......................................................DEMO SPECIAL We have expanded our product lines. Call for all (2) Vermeer R2300, rakes, reconditioned.................$14,500 ea.

(R2300 and R2800) your farm attachment needs. /equipment Vermeer R2300, rake............................................2017’s In Stock Are for Highline CFR 650, chopper................................RENTAL RETURN customers Hesston 9435, 16’ header, 1475 hours............................$60,000 Hesston 9635, 16’ header...........................Reduced to $70,000 whoHilger, needMT to 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell Hesston 1275, swing tongue.............................................$13,500 cover lots of Walter 406-350-0380 Hesston 4790, 3x4 square baler........................................$27,500

Wichman Ag Supply, LLC

acres in a very 51⁄2’ x 24’ Stand Alone Panelsshort $375 ea. period Vermeer 605N net, twine, floats................................USED DEMO 24’ Stand Alone Wind Break Panels $875 ea. of time.

2017 Vermeer R2300, rakes..............................................In Stock HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder Built for performance and durability, these machines help to achieve faster dry down and make tightly rolled bales that preserve The Vermeer R-series twin basket rakes (R2300 and R2800) are for customers who need to cover lots of acres in a Vermeer 605XL, completely rebuilt...................................$14,600 Geotherm Waterers PartstheyInhave Stock very short period of time. thesemachine machinesare help to achieve fast er dry down quality, shed and proven on the millions of&and acres worked and Vermeer 555water , rebuilt ....transport .Built ........for .....performance ....easily. ............What’s .....and .......durability, ..more, ...........these ..$9,250 NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

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make tightly rolledresale bales that preserve shed water and transport easily. What’s more, these machines are the values they..quality, (2)tremendous 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos .maintain. ..............................IN STOCK proven on the millions of acres they have worked and the tremendous resale values they maintain.

NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JD 740 loader...............$4,500 Quick Mount Hole Auger, NH9030 bi-direct 15” auger....$3,480 3PT Worksaver, post pounder, all hydraulic........................$2,150

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT

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2-New Vermeer R2300 rakes............HERE NOW! Vermeer 605M, reconditioned..........................................$22,000 NEW &net/twine, USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer 605SM 6800 bales, new belts.... Vermeer BP8000, used bale processor............................$13,500 NEW Vermeer TM1410, 21’ cut.........CALL .............FOR ...........PRICING COMING IN ..............................................

NEW Vermeer TM850, trailed mower............................IN STOCK Cox Ranch Equipment Vermeer 605XL, totalcut,rebuild. ...................

Vermeer TM1200 , 15.5’ demo unit ......................$14,960 ...IN STOCK Cliff Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, MT Worksaver NEW Vermeer3-point R2300...post .........pounder. .....................................$2100 .......................IN STOCK Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT NEW Vermeer VR1224 , withforks..........................$1680 center splitter...................IN STOCK New Euro Style pallet NEW Vermeer RR140, rotary rake.................................IN STOCK Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, (2) rebuilt...............Coming reconditioned ...................$8,000In! ea.

(2) Vermeer Vermeer R23605N, Rakes, being White Sulphur Springs, MT Beltec 3-point Vermeer WR24 post Wheelhole Rakedigger, ..............several ...............bits. ..............$2800 ........$3,000

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Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair

We Sell EQUIPPED & RepairTOBaler Belts IN STOCK Vermeer 605 N DO MORE. Vermeer 605M, $18,900 All Makes & Models 2021 Tubeline TLR5000 AX2 pickup bale wrapper, of ex-, loader, 800 hours8201 rebuilt ..................lots ...JD ....6125M $7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500 , twine, ..................Hwy .................12 .........$83,000 NEW & USED EQUIPMENT W - Baker, MT Tractors Available.........................................................CALL JD 566 , twine ......net, ......floats, ........ramp ...........Starting .............at....$17,500 ................Many ....$5,000 tras. ...............................................................$38,000 (3) Vermeer 605Monly , twine, Connor 406-778-3777 • hwy12equip@gmail.com ..Heavy ...............Hitter ......trailed ........Post ........mower.................CALL ...Driver DEMO SPECIAL Vermeer 605N............TM1410 NEW Vermeer Wheatheart ,...................We ...CALL have expanded406-778-3777 our product lines. Call for all– Baker, MT New (shop) www.hwy12equipment.com (2) Vermeer R2300 , rakes, reconditioned ...............................$14,500 your farm attachment /equipment needs.

Techno 980 , 8 bale mover . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........HERE ...ea. .........NOW! .$32,500 New self-propelled .............................baler. ........................... .2017’s In Stock VermeerZR5-12 R2300, rake Greg 406-978-3777 (cell) Red Rhino, 8 round hay bale trailer.......................................$7,500

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Vermeer, the Vermeer logo and © 2016 Vermeer Corporation. Allnet, Rightstwine, Reserved. floats, ramps..........................

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Full line of feed HighlineVermeer CFR 650, chopper ........baler. ...............................................CALL ..........RENTAL RETURN New 605N Wichman Ag Supply, LLC Hesston 9435, 16’ header, 1475 hours............................$60,000 and mineral products in stock New BPX9010 processor. .............CALL HesstonVermeer 9635, 16’ header ....................bale .......Reduced to $70,000 406-538-5686 or 350-2676 cell Hilger, MT tongue.............................................$13,500 Hesston 1275bale , swingprocessors.......................................CALL Highline Walter 406-350-0380 Hesston 4790, 3x4 square baler........................................$27,500 2014 Highline CFR651 bale processor, chopper... $17,000 51⁄2’ x 24’ Stand Alone Panels $375 ea.

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Chisholm Trail/Cannonball bale beds, dumping beds....CALL Vermeer 605N net, twine, floats................................USED DEMO 24’ Stand Alone Wind Break Panels $875 ea.

WW HD EZR2300 4-wheeler 2017 Vermeer , rakes......lifts .........for ........balebeds. .....................................

In Stock $1000HDPE pipe, fittings, and welder Vermeer 605XL42-ft., , completely rebuilt ...................trailers.In ................$14,600 Hay Liner 8 bale dumping Stock..$8700 Geotherm Waterers & Parts In Stock ...................rakes. ...................................... ...................$9,250 $23,500 Vermeer 555 , rebuilt........R2800 • In-Shop Repairs & Service Truck Repairs • 2-2012 Vermeer

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(2) 2016 Vermeer R2300, Demos.................................IN STOCK NEW MDS Bucket & Grapple, for JD 740 loader...............$4,500 Quick Mount Hole Auger, NH9030 bi-direct 15” auger....$3,480 3PT Worksaver, post pounder, all hydraulic........................$2,150

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New & Used Equipment

rlmccray@3rivers.net John Deere 4650 with JD loader, 13,000 +/- hours......

Vermeer 605M, reconditioned ..........................................$22,000 NEW & USED EQUIPMENT .....................................................................$28,000 Hustler TH205 processor, square/round..... $NEW NEW Vermeer TM1410bale , 21’ cut .................................COMING IN Vermeer BP8000, used bale processor............................$13,500 NEW Vermeer TM850bale , trailedprocessor, mower.............square/round..... ...............IN STOCK $NEW Cox Ranch Equipment Hustler TX205 Vermeer TM1200, 15.5’ cut, demo unit.........................IN STOCK Cliff Alloway stock NEW Vermeercorn R2300 ..........shredder.............................. ...........................................IN STOCK $6500 Cox 406-594-2204, Winston, MT Nate Cox 406-594-2205, Winston, MT NEW Vermeer VR1224 , with splittercutter.................... ...................IN STOCK $NEW Schulte FX1200 10-ft.center rotary NEW Vermeer RR140, rotary rake.................................IN STOCK Shane Sereday 406-547-4749, .........21-ft. .............cut....... .$8,000 ea.IN STOCK White Sulphur Springs, MT (2) Vermeer R23 Rakes, reconditioned Vermeer TM1410 trail mower, Vermeer WR24 Wheel Rake..............................................$3,000 Vermeer baler,, net, net,twine, pickup clutch. ........... $NEW coxranchequip@gmail.com NEW Vermeer605N 6650 Rancher moisture . . . . .IN .STOCK Vermeer NEW R2800 & R2300 hydraulic rakes. ....... PULLEY $NEW & WELD-ON SPROCKETS ON HAND & USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer 605SM Vermeer 6650 Rancher, baler, baler......net, ..........twine, ...............15,000 ..................+/-..$25,000 NEW 80 chain, 60 chain, 60 Heavy chain, 50 chain NEW Vermeer R2800, hydraulic rakes...........................IN STOCK Cut to Length Vermeer baler, net, twine, 18,000 +/-..$23,000 NEW Vermeer605SM R2300, rake .............................................IN STOCK & Repair Baler Belts ............baler, ...............net, ...........twine .............15,000 ..........IN STOCK VermeerDeere 605 N....569 Miles City, MT John +/-..$28,000 We Sell406-234-4595 Vermeer 605M, net, twine, floats, ramps..........................$18,900 All Makes & Models www.gordonrepair.com sales@gordonrepair.com Frontier WR5417 wheel rake.........................$19,500 rebuilt pickup .........................$7,500 Vermeer Rebel 5500, twine,

Bad Boy Mower in Stock

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Sorghum tillering – The good and bad

Written by Dr. Brent Bean, Sorghum Checkoff Agronomist When sorghum agronomists get together, one topic that is always assured of generating conversation is sorghum tillering and whether it is a good or bad trait. Regardless which side of the debate you are on, the fact is, sorghum does tiller and must be accounted for in management decisions. Tillering, wanted or not, is influenced by three main management decisions: hybrid selection, planting date and seeding rate.

Tillering is considered a complex trait, meaning its expression in the field is regulated by the genetic makeup of the variety (G), the growing environment (E), the management practices (M) and the interactions of all three (G x E x M).

Although some varieties tiller more than others, the environment and management practices greatly influence the number of grain-producing tillers that are formed. Tillers primarily originate from four compacted nodes that are at or just below the soil surface. The amount of tillering that occurs is largely determined by temperature and availability of resources, such as light, water and nutrients soon after emergence. Resources are first made available to support growth of the main stalk.

Then, once the main stalk’s needs are met, any additional resources can be diverted to produce productive tillers.

Growers should keep this concept in mind when considering management practices that affect tillering. Temperature largely drives sorghum plant growth and is why heat units, or growing degree days, are used to predict when crop growth stages will occur. The planting date often determines how much heat is available to drive growth soon after planting.

If sorghum is planted early, when soil and air temperatures are typically low, plant growth is slowed, resulting in less plant-available resources needed to support the growth of the main stalk. Under these conditions, tiller numbers per plant are higher, assuming light, water and nutrients are not limited. Alternatively, if sorghum is planted late when higher temperatures are present, it promotes rapid main stalk growth, resulting in a reduction in the initiation and survival of viable tillers. Conditions that promote rapid seedling growth tend to decrease the amount of tillering, as more resources are needed to support the fast growth of the main stalk. These conditions are adequate water, optimum sunlight interception by the leaves and favorable temperatures. Higher seeding rates will decrease tillering because there are more plants competing for available water and nutrients. In addition, leaf shading occurs when plants are closer together, reducing the amount of light being intercepted by each plant. Shading also likely affects plant hormones that are involved in tiller initiation. So, back to the original question: Is tillering in sorghum good or bad?

As is often the case, the correct answer is: It depends. Tillering can compensate for poor initial stands and take advantage of good environmental conditions to produce high yields. Conversely, when environmental conditions are poor, particularly post-sorghum bloom, tillering can lead to an unsustainable amount of biomass and potential grain numbers that cannot be supported by the available resources. The debate continues.

Spring cereals in alfalfa

Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Have you noticed any winter injury to your alfalfa fields or maybe you have some older stands that are thin?

Maximizing tonnage from every inch of rain your alfalfa hay fields receive this year may be necessary. Unfortunately, alfalfa uses quite a bit of water for each ton of hay, especially as temperatures rise. So, it is critical to get as much tonnage out of the first cutting as possible, before summer heat sets in.

One way to boost first cutting hay yield from thin, or winter damaged alfalfa stands is to drill cereals like oats, spring triticale, or spring barley into those stands. Depending on the thickness of the alfalfa stand, drill 30 to 60 pounds per acre directly into your existing stand as soon as possible. These cereals will use spring moisture very efficiently to add tonnage to your first cutting.

Where the alfalfa is thick, you may not get much, but in thin spots these cereals should fill in rapidly. These spring cereals will have rapid growth in late May and early June, so cutting your hay a little later than usual will help you get the most yield benefit from this addition.

Besides the small grains, annual or Italian ryegrass is another option to increase hay yield. For these, a seeding rate of 5 to 12 pounds per acre is adequate.

Getting the most out of each inch of moisture could be especially important this year.

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Multiyear study looks at nitrogen load in Southeast Nebraska soils Fertilizer pricing is top-of-mind for many involved in agriculture in Nebraska, so it is a great time to ask: are corn growers getting the maximum for nitrogen use efficiency?

Are there management practices that could reduce nitrogen leaching, and thereby save farmers money as well as safeguard the groundwater supply? A research project from the University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) in partnership with the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is looking for insights on nitrogen use in the past and present and its long-lasting impact in the district in the southeast portion of the state.

It’s a chilly spring morning in a cornfield near Bradshaw, Nebraska, where a strong wind whips last season’s dried husks through the air. Jacob Maslonka, water resources technician with the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, picks his way through the corn stubble to meet with a pair of researchers from the University of Nebraska. A motor rumbles loudly as the team drives collection tubes one after another into the soft soil of the field. The plastic tubes are encased in a metal sheath that is pressed into the ground with a drill rig mounted on the back of a pickup. When each sample tube is drawn back up, it’s full of dark earth—and information. The tubes are removed from the metal casings, capped, and labeled with collection data for later analysis of chemicals present as well as soil type and other characteristics.

The cropland that Maslonka and the others are standing on is the property of a cooperating producer who has agreed to be part of a study that will examine the nitrate load in the vadose zone across the district.

The collaboration between the NRD and the university will involve collecting shallow and deep soil samples from up to 120 locations across the district over the next three years. Shallow samples are 20’ in depth or to the water table, while deep samples are 100’ in depth or water table; If the water table is reached, water samples are also collected.

Samples from the current study will be compared to samples from a similar study of the district conducted in 1998. The data collected will be coupled with reporting from the participating producers about historic and current land management practices in the fields where the samples are collected.

The results will give researchers insight into current nitrate levels, the movement of nitrate in the vadose zone, practices that are impacting nitrates in the vadose zone, and the future of groundwater quality in the district.

The vadose zone, also known as the unsaturated zone, is the soil between the crop root zone and the water table. Nitrogen from fertilizer can leach below the root zone beyond the usable range for crops to absorb, accumulating in the vadose zone. This is particularly true in instances of overapplication of fertilizer. When more fertilizer is applied than is needed by the crop or is applied too early to be used fully by the crop, the situation is primed for leaching. Over time, that nitrogen moves through the soil profile and ends up in the groundwater. The time it takes the nitrogen to reach the groundwater supply varies, based on soil type, precipitation/irrigation, and depth to water.

Not only does leaching represent a lost investment for the producers, but it also creates a contamination challenge for residents, as most Nebraskans’ drinking water comes from groundwater (rather than surface water) sources. Consuming water with elevated levels of nitrate can lead to adverse health outcomes including birth defects and may

be associated with some kinds of cancer.

Remediating for nitrogen in groundwater is becoming an expensive problem for many rural Nebraskans. (A 2018 article (https:// www.ewg.org/research/nitratecost/) from The Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization, estimates that every $1 spent on prevention of nitrate contamination is worth $27 of remediation for the problem.) The cost for nitrogen remediation in drinking water is disproportionately high for rural residents, who typically have a lower median household income in addition to a smaller population base to defray the cost of municipal water improvements.

In small towns, improved water systems can cost hundreds of dollars per person per year if new water treatment facilities must be constructed or additional wells drilled.

According to a 2019 study (https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2019/fertilizer-N-efficiencyNebraska-corn) published by UNL faculty members on nitrogen use efficiency in Nebraska corn production, nitrogen leaching occurs more frequently when corn is grown continuously, rather than in rotation with other crops; where soils are sandier; where less efficient methods of irrigation are used; and when fertilizer is applied 100 percent preplant instead of 50 percent or more applied in-season.

In the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) area, a few of these factors loom large. Many acres are farmed continuously with corn and a significant percentage of producers in Phase II & III (https://www. upperbigblue.org/sites/default/files/files/19/ phase_ii_iii_map2021.pdf) management areas, where nitrate levels in water are higher, apply all of their nitrogen pre-plant (though this number has decreased somewhat in the last two years). On the plus side, soils tend to be less sandy than other parts of the state and more than half of irrigators utilize center pivots (instead of less efficient methods of irrigation such as furrow).

The Upper Big Blue NRD recommends a number of practices that can improve producers’ nitrogen use efficiency including chemigation and split application of fertilizer, as well as soil health practices such as no-till, crop rotations, and cover crops (practices which the NRD incentivizes for producers in the district). Implementing the five principles of soil health (https:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ nd/soils/health/?cid=nrcseprd1300631#:~ :text=The%20Soil%20Health%20foundation%20consists,%2Froot%2C%20and%20 livestock%20integration.) can increase soil organic matter, as well as help soil retain moisture—meaning the system would need less fertilizer as well as less irrigation and thus be less likely to be a source of leaching.

The current vadose zone study will provide valuable insight to the movement of nitrate through soils in the district and into the water supply, as well as which practices are working when it comes to best managing this problem. It’s a matter of human and environmental health, as well as one of financial health. Better practices will reduce the amount of nitrate in drinking water; they will also benefit producers, who may lose part of their investment due to leaching.

While high fertilizer prices and supply chain challenges are causing added stress for the ag community, it’s the opportune moment to equip farmers with information to help them make wise decisions with regard to nitrogen use, as well as soil health practices that could reduce their dependence on conventional fertilizers.

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Understanding the climate effects of grazing agriculture

Brekke Munks, American Society of Agronomy The Great Plains in the United States are well known for a rich history and expansive grasslands. This region is synonymous with ranchers herding cattle across the plains and a valuable resource for a growing population.

Today, that work continues. Huge tracts of prairie still support livestock, especially cattle. The land might not be as well-suited for growing grain or vegetables, but grasslands can contribute to feeding people by feeding animals first.

Like all types of agriculture, grazing on prairies has an environmental impact. Scientists, farmers, ranchers, and consumers are increasingly trying to balance food production and protecting the environment, so it is important to understand how one affects the other.

“Increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere greatly affect climate around the world,” says Jean Steiner. Steiner directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s grazing laboratory in Oklahoma.

“Agricultural land exchanges greenhouse gases with the atmosphere, and how we manage agriculture affects the amount of greenhouse gas exchange.”

Steiner and her team recently set out to understand the impacts of greenhouse emissions from grasslands. Only with this knowledge can scientists hope to steer agriculture toward climate-friendly solutions.

This study was published in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment Journal, a publication of the American Society of Agronomy, and Crop Science Society of America.

As detailed in the research, Steiner’s team studied four pastures in Oklahoma. Three of the pastures were native prairies. One was a planted pasture made up of a single species of Old World bluestem grass. Unlike the planted pasture, the native prairies host many species and receive less fertilizer.

The scientists were especially interested in three major greenhouse gas sources. Carbon dioxide is perhaps the most well-known. However, methane and nitrous oxide are even more powerful at trapping heat, so it is key to understand how much of these gases are emitted too.

“These processes are not well-understood in grasslands used for grazing livestock, which can lead to lost opportunities to improve the systems. There is also misunderstanding by consumers about the role of agroecosystems in the global challenges of climate change,” says Steiner.

The team found that in this hot, subhumid area, all the sites emitted carbon dioxide. Plants absorb this gas when they are growing. But during the rest of the year, enough carbon dioxide is given off to make the grasslands net emitters. As the climate becomes hotter and drier, maintaining a net uptake of carbon dioxide becomes more challenging. The biggest differences between sites came from nitrous oxide and methane.

“All sites emitted small amounts of nitrous oxide, and the non-native site, which received fertilizer application, emitted the largest amount of nitrous oxide,” says Steiner. With nitrous oxide being three hundred times stronger at trapping heat than carbon dioxide, this difference really adds up.

The different grasslands varied in their methane footprint, too. “An important finding was that soil organisms absorbed methane from the atmosphere at all sites, with the native sites absorbing more methane than the non-native site,” Steiner says.

Cattle also give off methane as they digest grass, so it’s helpful that grasslands can absorb some of that methane back into the soil. Future research will have to study how the huge tracts of grasslands can offset the methane from grazing animals.

The findings are a first step toward understanding the climate effects of grazing agriculture, which often receives less attention than cropland agriculture does. The results could help farmers start to control their emissions, especially when it comes to fertilizer and nitrous oxide or diversifying species in planted pastures. “It is important for producers to understand the impacts of land management on greenhouse gas emissions,” says Steiner. “For systems that are fertilized, the timing and formulation of fertilizer needs to be managed to minimize losses to atmosphere, both for environmental and economic reasons.”

This research was supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grant No. 2013-69002-23146 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

A close-up of mature, Old World bluestem grass located at the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno, Oklahoma. Plots of grass like this were studied to understand the impacts of greenhouse emissions from grasslands.

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Multiyear study looks at nitrogen load in Southeast Nebraska soils CONTINUED FROM PAGE A28

A vadose zone study was recently conducted in the Hastings area by the same team from UNL that is conducting the current study in the Upper Big Blue NRD. The study drew samples from 32 locations and tested them against samples from the same locations five years later to see the rate of change of nitrate levels in the soil.

The conclusion of that study (https://www. upperbigblue.org/%E2%80%8B2019-hastings-vadose-zone-nitrate-study-summary) was that current management practices in the Hastings area are not slowing the rate of increase of nitrate in the vadose zone.

Lead researcher Dr. Dan Snow reported that while some samples reflected declines in soil nitrogen over that five-year period, most saw an increase. The average change across all locations was a 30 percent increase in nitrate-nitrogen in the soil. The highest level of increase was beneath gravity irrigated cropland. Increases were also seen in high density livestock feeding operations.

These findings suggest that the problem is not only historic overuse of fertilizer but a continued need to improve nitrogen use efficiency and nutrient management in the Hastings area.

Beyond the Hastings area, there has been a steady increase in nitrogen concentration in groundwater samples across the district.

While there have been decreases or plateaus in some areas of the district, there has been an overall increase of 54 percent across the district in the last 20 years. Half of the district is now in a Phase II or Phase III management zone, meaning additional management is required due to the increased level of nitrogen in the groundwater.

Researchers with the current study of the vadose zone will collect samples for the next three years. Results will be analyzed throughout that time and will be first communicated to individual landowners. The aggregated information will be released to the public in 2024 and beyond. “This study

is not meant to further regulations about nitrogen use,” said Maslonka. Instead, he hopes the study will examine if there are strategies for stopping or reversing the problem. “This study is an update on previous research but taking a current look at what the nitrate situation is in our district.” The study will also look at the concentrations of manganese, uranium, selenium, and arsenic in the soil, which could be indicative of a water quality problem in the future.

“It’s nice to know if your practices are working or not,” Maslonka added, noting that his hypothesis is that good management practices have slowed the rate of nitrogen contamination in the vadose zone and groundwater supply locally. “Management practices are better today than they were 50 years ago, but we need to continue to improve and be vigilant,” he said. “I hope this study will help farmers see the benefits of good management practices and it will encourage them to try new things on their land in the future…We don’t want to mess up their yield goal or balance sheet, but we want to show the value of the adoption of practices that reduce or reverse the rate of nitrogen leaching into the soil.”

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Extension livestock environmental steward“Installing a water development plan ship specialist, Miranda Meehan. can help ensure that livestock have access Many ranchers in the region still depend to good-quality water throughout the grazon surface water sources, such as dugouts ing season and increase a ranch’s drought and stock dams to provide water to grazing resilience,” says Meehan. livestock. Due to drought conditions in both Many cost-sharing opportunities are 2020 and 2021, many livestock sources available to producers for installing water either dried up or were potentially toxic to developments through agencies and organilivestock. zations including the Farm Service Agency, Many sources in the state naturally conNatural Resources Conservation Service, tain salts, which are dissolved minerals or soil conservation districts and conservasolids. tion groups. In addition, the Department of “Elevated concentrations of total disWater Resources still has funds available solved solids (TDS) and sulfates can be through the Drought Disaster Livestock toxic to livestock, resulting in decreased Water Supply Project Assistance Program. performance, abortions, blindness, central 2009 New Holland H8060 swather with 15-ft. disk head.

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Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Accurately determining animal grazing demands on a pasture is half of the process to setting a proper stocking rate. When the same animals are used year after year, this can be fairly straight forward. However, when class of animal changes (running yearlings instead of pairs), reproductive stage (fall calvers instead of spring) or even new animals (1,200 lb. cow pairs instead of 1,400 lb.), the change can be difficult to account for and compare. Using a common denominator such as the animal unit can help.

An animal unit or AU is the amount of forage consumed by a 1,000 lb. animal. Because animals don’t eat all their food instantaneously, we pair animal units with varying time periods for practical use. So, we can have animal unit days (AUDs), animal unit months (AUMs) and animal unit years (AUYs). While there is some debate on how much forage this is, the Society for Range Management and University of Nebraska use the amount of 26 lb. of oven dried forage consumed per day.

So how does knowing this help us determine stocking rates for different groups of animals? Because AU are based on weight, we can scale up or down consumption over time by knowing the average weight of the animals we plan to graze. A 1,200 lb. cow will consume 31.2 lb. of dry forage daily while this increases to 36.4 lbs. per day for a 1,400 lb. cow. and decreases to just 18.2 lbs. of forage daily for a 700 lb. yearling.

We can also adjust for reproductive stage. A 1,200 lb. cow with calf will consume more forage early on due to lactation demands and slowly decrease while calf consumption increases closer to weaning. If we average it out, we can figure a pair with a 300 lb. calf at weaning will consume 1.5 AU worth of forage. Compare this to a 1,200 lb. fall calving, dry cow that is only eating for herself who is 1.2 AU and we have reproductive stage accounted for.

Adjusting stocking rates to meet the reality of animal demand can be intimidating, but by using a common factor like animal unit, the adjustment can be made easily and without too much paperwork. Just make sure to compare similar time periods and adjust for animal size.

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Watering and waiting

By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture Agent, NDSU Extension - Grand Forks County If you are reading this article, I hope you have stuck with me and listened to my advice on starting seeds. By now, you may have started a few seeds and your other seeds are waiting patiently in the wings. My oregano and thyme have been seeded, and I am patiently awaiting the first seedlings to emerge.

While we are waiting to start more seeds, let’s discuss watering and fertilizing your seedlings.

Watering seedlings indoors can be somewhat more complicated than watering plants in the garden or in containers outdoors. Indoors, soil moisture levels may not change very fast, or they might vary more depending on your growing setup.

Fortunately, it is easy to monitor the moisture levels while you are looking to see what seedlings have popped up every day!

Water is essential for plants and helps roots to take up nutrients for plant growth. The roots need a mixture of both water and air in the potting soil to grow. Potting soil should be moist but not soggy. Too much water will decrease the amount of air in the media and lead to water-logged potting soil, which can result in seedling death, not how we want to start the growing season.

So how do you keep your seedling potting soil at just the right soil moisture level? The trick is letting the water and potting soil to do the work for you.

Did you know water is sticky? Water will stick to itself and to other particles, like those found in potting soil. We can use this characteristic to our advantage by simply watering our seedlings from the bottom up.

Regardless of what containers you use to grow your seedlings, the bottom should have holes for water drainage and be placed in a container to collect the excess water. Resulting in a route for the potting soil to take-up water. Instead of watering from the top, simply pour water in the container meant to collect excess water and wait for the media to pull up the water. You might have to add water several times as the water moves up the potting soil in the containers. Be sure to give the potting soil an hour or so to soak up the water and then drain the excess water from the bottom container.

Along with watering comes the application of fertilizer.

Seedlings have all the food they need stored in their seed leaves until the plant can start producing its own food. Seedlings will benefit from water-soluble fertilizer applications, just not right away.

Wait to apply fertilizer until after the seedlings have several sets of true leaves. True leaves are leaves that grow after the first set leaves emerge from the potting soil. You can apply fertilizer at quarter- or half-strength for the first couple of applications and then fertilize at full strength.

I sure hope all our patience pays off this summer. I have had to remind myself to slow down more than once! Happy gardening!

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UM’s Environmental Studies Program, Malcolm Gilbert graduated from Seattle housed in the College of Humanities and University with a bachelor’s degree in biSciences, administers the Wyss Scholars ology and is enrolled at UM’s Alexander program with UM’s W.A. Franke College of Blewett III School of Law. As a staff memForestry and Conservation. The scholarship ber and Editor-in-Chief-Elect for the Public provides financial support to UM students Land and Resources Law Review, Gilbert who are committed to careers in U.S. land has expanded his research and writing conservation through a federal, state or toward conservation. He has incorporated tribal land management agency or nonprofit. climate justice, focusing on “how rural and Funded through the Wyss Foundation, a indigenous communities in Montana can private charitable foundation dedicated to continue building climate resilience and land conservation, the scholarship supports energy independence to better-incorporate a portion of attendance for a master’s degree indigenous tribal and ecological knowledge at UM. into the conservation dialogue.” Gilbert said UM students Stephanie Barron, Gardner his clerkship next year with Earthjustice Dee, Malcolm Gilbert, and Allison Monroe Northern Rockies will provide an opporhave been named 2022-23 Wyss Scholars. tunity to ensure community involvement Stephanie Barron completed her unin future clean energy development and dergraduate degree at Randolph College policymaking. in Lynchburg, Virginia, then worked exAllison Monroe holds a degree in biology tensively for public, tribal and nonprofit from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, organizations involved with conservation. where she received a Thomas J. Watson FelShe joined UM’s environmental studies lowship to study community-based insect master’s program this fall with a focus conservation alongside rural communities on traditional ecological knowledge apin Madagascar, South Africa, Scotland and proaches to investigate the differences in Costa Rica. She is currently enrolled in the risk perception between Indigenous and UM Environmental Studies graduate pronon-Indigenous peoples around carnivore gram with a focus on Indigenous knowledge — specifically mountain lion — conflict and and environmental sustainability. Monroe’s presence. Barron said she envisions a career research involving traditional ecological wherever wildlife management professionknowledge and models of biodiversity and als facilitate the coexistence of humans and landscape conservation establish what she non-humans in their habitat. states is her ultimate career goal: to work for Gardner Dee is a self-described “passionan NGO (non-governmental organization) ate public lands user,” actively involved in as a community collaboration manager, or conservation issues from a young age. He any position that allows me to maintain graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree a multiculturally-engaged research and in environmental humanities from Whitman teaching program, informs management College in Walla Walla, Washington. He initiatives and advances scientific underthen lived in Colorado where he worked exstanding.” tensively with Trout Unlimited to preserve For more information on the Wyss Schollocal waterways and fisheries. Gardner enars program email evst@mso.umt.edu. rolled in the environmental studies program

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Now is the time to check your sump pump

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News A sump pump is the first line of defense for many homeowners to prevent water from seeping into the basement.

“Last winter was quite mild followed by drought conditions during spring and summer so many sump pumps probably haven’t run for a couple of years,” says North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer Tom Scherer. “However, as the snow starts melting this spring, homeowners should check their sump pump to make sure it works properly, and if it has some age on it, have a backup ready in case it quits.

“Due to rain last fall, the soil can be near saturation in many areas of eastern North Dakota, and as the snow melts, some water is sure to seep into the tile surrounding the house footings,” he adds.

Sump pumps are available in two basic models: upright (commonly called a pedestal) and submersible. Either works well with proper maintenance.

The pedestal pump’s motor usually is about a foot above the top of the sump and the pump is at the base, which sits on the bottom of the sump. The motor is not meant to get wet.

A ball float connected by a rod to a switch near the motor turns the pump on and off.

“One advantage of this type of pump is that the on/off switch is visible without having to look into the sump,” says NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

Submersible pumps are designed to be submerged in water and sit on the bottom of the sump. A float-activated switch controls the pump’s on/off operation.

The float moves according to the water level in the sump.

When the water in the sump rises to a certain level, the pump turns on, and when the water level drops to a certain level, the pump turns off.

The float control mechanism can have different configurations, depending on the manufacturer. The on/off distance is adjustable on some models and not on others.

To check the pump’s operation, first make sure the discharge pipe on the outside of the house is not plugged and that it directs water away from the house. Alternatively, some cities allow the sump pump to discharge into the sanitary sewer before March 31 for a fee.

Make sure the pump is plugged in. Remove the lid (if the sump has one) and use a flashlight to check that the sump doesn’t contain any material that can plug the pump.

If the sump is dry, lift the float for about 10 seconds to see if the pump turns on and runs smoothly, then lower the float slowly. Briefly running a pump when it’s dry will not do any damage.

If you have an electric backup pump, that can be checked the same way.

You also can check the pump’s operation by pouring water into the sump until the float turns the pump on. Try to simulate the speed that water normally would flow into the sump. Watch the on/off float operation and listen to the pump.

“Make sure the pump turns on and off at least twice,” Hellevang advises. “If the pump sounds like it is pumping gravel or the float is sluggish, then you may need a new pump or float.”

A common cause of pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor. Another common problem is the float switch doesn’t make good electrical contact and turns on slowly or not at all.

“If the homeowner is new and not familiar with sump pumps, now is a good time to call a licensed plumber,” Scherer says. “The plumber can check to make sure the sump pump is ready for the spring thaw.”

Because of power outages or sump pump failure, many houses have additional protection in the form of an electric backup sump pump. This pump is installed in the same sump as the primary pump, but it only turns on if the primary pump fails. These pumps are battery-powered.

Battery maintenance is very important, the specialists say.

For more information, see the NDSU publication “Electric Backup Sump Pumps for Houses (available online at tinyurl. com/BackupSumpPumps-NDSU or from the NDSU Distribution Center at 701-231-7883), or contact the Extension office in your county.

Check out the NDSU Extension flood webpage at www. ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/flood for more information on sump pumps and other flood-related resources.

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That the idea for a National Day of Recognition for trees came from a prairie state speaks to the importance of trees and spring tree planting.

Not just lovely to look at, trees provide benefits: Roots to hold the soil, fruit and nesting places for wildlife, shade for our homes (reducing cooling costs by 25-30%!), shelterbelts to serve as buffers against the wind, and the presence of trees reduces crime and vandalism. Here are some other facts, both well-known and little-known, about trees: No other landscape plant adds to property values like trees do—not turfgrass, not bushes, and not flowers—on average a 10-20% increase in property values.

Trees increase water quality. Not only do roots soak up rainfall that would normally run off, but the tree canopy itself intercepts water droplets, slowing their speed to reduce soil compaction.

Streets lined with trees welcome families, visitors, and people looking to re-locate. Trees provide that all-important sense of place for neighborhoods and communities.

Ecotourism is a thing. People passing through and intentional visitors want to visit awesome trees. Chambers of Commerce and other promotional organizations have compiled lists of notable trees in their area and post this information to their social media pages.

Trees are the lungs of the earth. 100 healthy trees can remove 37 tons of CO2 per year.

Indigenous people deliberately arched or kinked deformities into trees to serve as markers, pointing out the direction to travel. A few of these sentinel trees are still living.

Trees make us smarter. Green spaces provide a moment of rest for our brains, helping us to renew our thought processes and learn more effectively. Schools and childcare centers are developing outdoor classrooms to include trees.

During the Dust Bowl, 220 million trees were planted in shelterbelts.

Retail businesses with street trees see an increase in sales revenue over their no-trees counterparts.

Patients who can see a tree from their window convalesce 1 day faster than those patients who cannot.

People are looking to connect with plants in their outdoor spaces—landscapes, not land scrapes.

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Alfalfa irrigation before first cutting

Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Low soil moisture levels in many areas across the state may mean irrigating alfalfa before the first cutting. Many producers have already begun to water alfalfa. Have you considered this moisture building technique?

Early season watering is not a typical practice, but when soil profiles are dry, it needs to be considered. For soil that is still dry from last fall, spring irrigation can build moisture up in the profile for later in the year when the heat of the summer increases water requirements. This practice needs to be taking place now if you haven’t already started.

During the peak of summer heat and growth, alfalfa water needs may reach one half inch per day. Shallow roots are unable to keep up with increased demand during the summer heat. Instead, alfalfa relies upon deep roots that can extend down to depths of 8 ft. Spring irrigation will encourage deep root growth now that can be put to use as temperatures climb, tapping into deep soil moisture reserves. On the other hand, if we only irrigate enough to maintain growth in the summer, the development of shallow roots is promoted. This decreases efficiency of summer waterings and may result in a situation where we are physically unable to supply enough water to keep up with moisture needs.

While watering more in these circumstances may seem like a solution, it can actually make things worse. To keep up with summer demand, the soil surface and first few inches may stay too wet. Oxygen needs for roots will be limited and performance will suffer. Alfalfa doesn’t like wet feet.

Finally, adequate subsurface moisture can help control weeds. If irrigating occurs before the alfalfa plant has begun to regrow after cutting, weed growth will be promoted instead.

Water early to make sure the top six feet of soil have ample water for the late spring and summer months.

Drought considerations and planting

Extremely dry conditions have made planting difficult for several producers across the region. Previous articles covered planting considerations including seeding depth, populations, soil temperature, and moisture in respect to crop germination and herbicide activation.

This past week, UNL shared some excellent information about planting into dry conditions on their CropWatch website, and I wanted to reiterate a few key points.

Seeing as how it’s been very dry across our region; some producers might consider planting their corn or soybean crop deeper than the standard recommendation of 1.5-2” to reach uniform moisture. Research at Purdue University and UNL finds that growers could plant their corn crop a little deeper (2.5-3” even) without too many ill effects, but caution against planting soybeans deeper than 2.5” to find uniform moisture. Planting the crop too deep may negatively impact timely emergence.

Over the past couple weeks, pivots have been running across the county. This might be beneficial in situations where moisture is needed to properly work the soil (i.e., soils are too hard, powdery, or cloddy) and get the planter in the ground but be cautious about temperature swings. The last thing you want is to have water freeze in the pivot overnight, so be mindful about ice buildup.

On very hard soils, runoff could be an issue so keep application rates low to avoid too much runoff.

Finally, in very dry soils, herbicide injury can be a problem, especially with soybeans. If you plan to use PPO herbicides on soybean fields, be sure the seed vee is properly closed, no soil cracking is apparent along the seed trench, and enough moisture is available for the crop to take up water and stimulate germination. Apply your PPO herbicides a few days after planting and activate with water if necessary for proper weed control. We want to avoid seedling injury if at all possible.

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Consider manure as a fertilizer

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News This long, cold winter has many considering using manure as a fertilizer. With the continuous rise of fertilizer prices and prolonged supply chain issues, bedded-pack beef manure can be a cost-effective solution, according to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock environmental management specialist, Mary Keena.

“Although it is commonly thought of as a waste, manure contains nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur that are available at various rates for plant growth,” says Keena.

Besides the bump in fertility, there are other benefits to using manure in your cropping system. Manure has been shown to increase water holding capacity and bulk density along with improving biological properties of the soil.

“Manure has many positive attributes, but it also has some drawbacks, says Keena. “One of the drawbacks is lack of uniformity and another is the issue of weed seed management. While it is true that manure contains viable weed seeds, it is also true that manure contains the nutrients necessary to nourish the weed seed bank that already exists in your soil. Nonetheless, composting can help alleviate both of these problems at the same time.”

Composting is the process of piling and mixing moistened manure to encourage thermophilic decomposition. The heat that is created during the composting process has the ability to kill weed seeds, pathogens and parasites while creating a uniformly mixed product with alike surface area. Composting manure also changes the availability of nitrogen for plant use, turning it into a slower-release product. NDSU Extension publication NM1478, “Composting Animal Manures” is a guide to the process and management of animal manure compost. The publication is available at www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/ composting-animal-manures-guide-process-and-managementanimal-manure-compost/.

“The nitrogen in fresh beef manure is approximately 50% available for plant growth during the first growing season after application, whereas the nitrogen in composted beef manure is only 15% to 20% available,” says Keena. “Most often, fresh manure is used as a nitrogen fertilizer while composted manure is used as a phosphorus fertilizer because phosphorus is approximately 80% available in both products. It is important to know which you are dealing with.”

Sampling manure and compost is the most accurate way to determine the nutrient content (amount, not availability). NDSU Extension publication NM1259, “Solid Manure Sampling for Nutrient Management Planning” gives step-by-step instructions on how to sample manure and an explanation of the results.

The publication is available at www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/ livestock/solid-manure-sampling-for-nutrient-managementplanning.

Like when using commercial fertilizer products, calibration becomes important when spreading manure or compost, advises Keena. By knowing the amount of nutrients present in the product and the rate (tons/acre) at which it was applied, farmers can calculate the amount (pounds/acre) of nutrients that were applied and how much will be available for plant growth during the 2022 growing season.

Learn more about calibrating manure spreaders in NDSU Extension publication NM1418, “Manure Spreader Calibration For Nutrient Management Planning,” available at www.ag.ndsu. edu/publications/livestock/manure-spreader-calibration-fornutrient-management-planning.

Numbers from the National Agricultural Statistics Services indicate that in 2019 there were approximately 55 million pounds of beef manure produced in North Dakota. For more information about using manure as a fertilizer, contact your local NDSU Extension agent at www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-home/directory.

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By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Do you like sweet potatoes?

I love them. Sweet potatoes are a favorite food for Thanksgiving, and my kids love sweet potato fries.

Can we grow sweet potatoes in North Dakota?

It’s not easy.

Sweet potatoes are from the tropics. They need a long growing season, a lot of heat and moist soil.

That does not suit us well in North Dakota.

We have one of the shortest, coldest and driest growing seasons in the U.S. Many sweet potatoes harvested in North Dakota are scrawny and yields are low.

Don’t be discouraged. I’ve seen several families in our state grow bumper crops of high-quality sweet potatoes. Let me share with you some of their secrets.

Sweet potatoes are not grown from seed. They are grown from vine cuttings called slips. You can purchase slips online or at some garden centers.

If you buy slips, look for the earliest maturing variety you can find. Popular choices include Beauregard, Covington or Georgia Jets. Other varieties may not mature before frost.

Many successful gardeners in North Dakota grow their own slips. Slips purchased online suffer significant shock when they are dug and transported across the country. These slips will arrive at your home wilted and sometimes do not have any roots on them.

In comparison, slips grown at home have healthy root systems and suffer much less shock before being set in the garden.

It’s easy to grow your own slips. They can be grown in water or in soil. Homegrown slips are started now in midMarch.

Get a sweet potato from the grocery store, cut it in half, and place the cut ends in shallow trays of water. Change the water at least every few days.

Another option is to poke toothpicks in the middle of a sweet potato and suspend the potato in a glass of water, so the bottom half of the root is submerged.

Slips also may be started in soil. Fill a tray with about four inches of seed starter mix or potting soil. Lay the potato on its side, burying at least half of it with the moistened soil mix. Place it in a warm area.

Whether you use water or soil, keep an eye open for the emerging sprouts. Once a sprout gets about 4 to 6 inches long, twist it off the potato and put it into water to develop roots.

After roots develop, you can pot them into potting soil mix for transplanting in late May. If it is already late May, you can set the bareroot slips directly into the garden.

Sweet potato slips are planted in late May after the soil has warmed up. They will not tolerate frost.

Choose a sunny spot in the garden. A raised bed is best because it warms up quickly.

You can warm the soil by setting black plastic mulch over the bed. Poke holes in the mulch about 18 to 24 inches apart.

Transplant the slips into the holes. Keep the soil fairly moist until the slips get established.

Sweet potatoes require very little care over the growing season. Your major foe will be deer who love to eat the vines. You can eat the vine tips, too. They are delicious and very nutritious.

Row covers can be used to generate more heat for your plants. Apply them for a few weeks after planting and then again in early fall before the harvest. These lightweight, clear blankets accelerate growth, shield the vines from deer and protect plants from light frosts.

You can enjoy delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and well into next spring. Now is the time to get started.

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A number of causes and contributing Another sign is characteristic hair loss factors can result in hair loss and itching, patterns in the neck, across the shoulders according to North Dakota State University and withers, and in the udder area. Some (NDSU) Extension veterinarian, Gerald hair loss may be significant enough to result Stokka. in frostbite to hairless areas, especially in “In some cases, just dry skin and winter extended cold winter weather. hair causes itching behavior and hair loss, However, light infestations are easy to but this year is somewhat unique in that overlook when examining animals individumany of our harvested forages may be low ally unless the veterinarian or rancher does in vitamin A,” says Stokka. a careful inspection. A detailed exam starts The precursors of vitamin A are plentiful with looking for nits, then exploring for lice in green forages. However, due to very dry by carefully parting the hair. conditions last summer, green harvested “A systematic and defined approach to forages are limited in supply and have been the examination of cattle for the presence replaced by other forages that may be defiof lice will enable the examiner to have cient in vitamin A. a higher level of confidence in attaining Vitamin A is critical to maintain skin inaccurate results,” says Stokka. “A pair of tegrity and good hair coats. When deficient, magnifying goggles and an external light hair coats and skin may appear dull and dry. source will greatly assist the diagnosis.”

In addition, the skin may be more suscepLice Control tible to infections, such as fungal infections The pioneer avermectin (macrocyclic called “ringworm.” Ringworm in cattle and lactone) products such as Ivermectin and other species is communicable to humans.

Dectomax have been used extensively to “It is critical during this winter-feeding control lice because of their effectiveness. period to provide supplemental Vitamin A to With the development of the systemic “pour cattle,” says Karl Hoppe, livestock systems on” products, along with generic products, specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research the use increased, and in some cases these Extension Center. “Most loose mineral products have been used multiple times supplements provide 300,000 IU/pound of per year. free choice mineral. Cows consuming two These products are absorbed through ounces per head per day of the mineral will the hair follicles, so dirt and other foreign be consuming 37,500 IU/day. The daily rematerial on the backs of cattle will limit abquirement for an adult beef cow will be in sorption. Other control products are strictly a range of 25,000 – 45,000 IU/day.” topical with no absorption.

Along with possible vitamin A deficiency, “So, whether we are dealing with resisare lice infestations which can cause itching tance in lice or less efficacy at the appropriand result in hair loss, even in herds which ate dose, the result is the same - a lack of have been previously treated. Some groups adequate control,” Stokka says. have been treated more than once and still Here are a few options to help curb lice are seeing the effects of itching and hair loss outbreaks: in their livestock.

• Leave the lice alone. At this time of “Lice populations seem to be more the year, the best solution may be to let the difficult to control than previously,” says cattle itch for a while. Lice populations will Stokka. “We cannot be sure as to the reason begin to decrease in activity rapidly as the for reduced lice control, but the possibility weather warms. of resistance to current control products is • Treat only those animals showing certainly on the minds of our veterinary clinical signs of itching and hair loss. Some practitioners.” animals may be more sensitive to the effects Lice Species Common in U.S. of lice infestations, while others can handle Five species of lice are commonly found some lice with natural resistance. If the in the U.S., with certain regions of the counentire herd is showing hair loss consistent try seeing variation in the species present. with a lice infestation, then herd treatment The common species are categorized as is necessary. sucking (pierce skin and suck blood) or • Determine the type of lice causing biting (feed on skin debris). the infestation and use the correct control Sucking lice include the short-nosed methods for that type. For example, suckcattle louse, long-nosed cattle louse and ing lice feed on blood and serum from the little blue louse. The most common biting animal. These lice are controlled more eflouse is the red louse, also known as the fectively with a systemic injectable product. cattle-chewing louse.

In contrast, biting lice feed on the dander Lice infestations increase during cold and scurf on the skin. They are controlled weather and subside during warm weather more effectively with a topical treatment. in response to the increased surface tem• Use an injectable and topical treatment perature of their host. Although most cattle to control both types of lice. However, no become louse free in the summer months, licensed products are labeled to be used carrier animals (about 1% to 2%) remain concurrently. infected and serve as a source of infestation “When looking at topical treatments to during fall and winter months. treat biting lice, it may be in your best inLice essentially spend their entire life terest to look for name-brand products and on the animal and cannot survive off the to use one with a higher volume dosage,” host for more than a few days, according Stokka says. “Biting lice will be controlled to Stokka. The life cycle of lice on cattle more effectively by the parasiticide if they varies from three to six weeks. come in contact with it. Thus, the higherTransmission generally requires animaldosage products will give you more coverto-animal contact. However, lice have been age on the animal and more area for the lice shown to grasp the legs of horn flies or to come in contact with the product.” houseflies and take a trip to another animal.

For more information on controlling lice, Diagnosing a Lice Infestation contact your veterinarian or the NDSU ExDetermining a lice infestation in cattle tension office in your county.

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By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Native plants are great choices for your landscape. When planted in their natural conditions, they require almost no maintenance once established. While establishing, native plants might need supplemental watering. It can take as little as a few weeks for natives to become established and rarely takes longer than one growing season. Planting natives can mean a significant reduction in the amount of pesticides and fertilizers released into the environment.

The act of planting for a purpose is the very definition of gardening. By planting native plants to restore wildlife habitat, you become a wildlife habitat gardener. We need to reconnect our neighborhoods back into the ecosystem they were once a part of by planting native plants that supports wildlife. Wildlife habitat gardens support twice the wildlife and a greater diversity of species compared to a conventional landscape.

How can a garden save wildlife? Reading plant tags will give you important information that will help you make your plant selections. Cultivars and hybrids of natives aren’t necessarily bad choices for wildlife, and often they’re the only options available through retail garden centers. Sticking to the native plant species or cultivars that are as close to the native in appearance as possible is the best plant.

The remove-and -replace approach. Remove the plants that are invasive or have little value to wildlife and replace them with native species that are appropriate for your site.

In this way, you can slowly change your landscape into a more productive one. A benefit of the approach is that you can mimic popular garden designs, replace non-native plants with similarly sized and colored native plants and make as many or as few changes as you want.

You might think that wildlife conservation is something that only happens in wilderness areas, but your landscape is needed! It is your connection with nature, where you live in a personal way. It can be about spreading your knowledge to help others. When creating a wildlife habitat garden, remember to make a place for you. A wooden bench under a shade tree can be your own private haven.

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Although chemotype I cannabis and hemp (types II, III, IV, V) are both Cannabis sativa and contain the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), they represent distinct cultivar groups, typically with unique phytochemical compositions and uses. Hemp typically has lower concentrations of total THC and may have higher concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD), which potentially mitigates the psychoactive effects of THC. The legality of hemp varies widely among countries. Some governments regulate the concentration of THC and permit only hemp that is bred with an especially low THC content into commercial production.

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such as hemp milk and tisanes.[16] Hemp oil is cold-pressed from the seed and is high in unsaturated fatty acids.

In the UK, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs treats hemp as a purely nonfood crop, but with proper licensing and proof of less than 0.3% THC concentration, hemp seeds can be imported for sowing or for sale as a food or food ingredient. In the US, hemp can be used legally in food products and, as of 2000, was typically sold in health food stores or through mail order.

Nutrition A 100-gram (31⁄2-ounce) portion of hulled hemp seeds supplies 2,451 kilojoules (586 kilocalories) of food energy.

They contain 5% water, 5% carbohydrates, 49% total fat, and 31% protein. Hemp seeds are notable in providing 64% of the Daily Value (DV) of protein per 100-gram serving.

Hemp seeds are a rich source of dietary fiber (20% DV), B vitamins, and the dietary minerals manganese (362% DV),

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phosphorus (236% DV), magnesium (197% DV), zinc (104% DV), and iron (61% DV). About 73% of the energy in hemp seeds is in the form of fats and essential fatty acids, mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic, oleic, and alpha-linolenic acids. The ratio of the 38.100 grams of polyunsaturated fats per 100 grams is 9.301 grams of omega-3 to 28.698 grams of omega-6. Typically, the portion suggested on packages for an adult is 30 grams, approximately three tablespoons.

The amino acid profile of hemp seeds is comparable to the profiles of other protein-rich foods, such as meat, milk, eggs, and soy. Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid scores were 0.49–0.53 for whole hemp seed, 0.46–0.51 for hemp seed meal, and 0.63–0.66 for hulled hemp seed.

Despite the rich nutrient content of hemp seeds, the seeds contain antinutritional compounds, including phytic acid,[23] trypsin inhibitors, and tannins, in significant concentrations.

Storage Hemp oil oxidizes and turns rancid within a short period of time if not stored properly; its shelf life is extended when it is stored in a dark airtight container and refrigerated. Both light and heat can degrade hemp oil.

Fiber Hemp fiber has been used extensively throughout history, with production climaxing soon after being introduced to the New World. For centuries, items ranging from rope, to fabrics, to industrial materials were made from hemp fiber.

Hemp was also commonly used to make sail canvas. The word “canvas” is derived from the word cannabis. Pure hemp has a texture similar to linen. Because of its versatility for use in a variety of products, today hemp is used in a number of consumer goods, including clothing, shoes, accessories, dog collars, and home wares. For clothing, in some instances, hemp is mixed with lyocell.

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Building material Hemp as a building construction material provides solutions to a variety of issues facing current building standards.

Its light-weightiness, mold resistance, breathability, etc. makes hemp products versatile in a multitude of uses. Following the co-heating tests of NNFCC Renewable House at the Building Research Establishment (BRE), hemp is reported to be a more sustainable material of construction in comparison to most building methods used today.[30] In addition, its practical use in building construction could result in the reduction of both energy consumption costs and the creation of secondary pollutants.

The hemp market was at its largest during the 17th century.

In the 19th century and onward, the market saw a decline during its rapid illegalization in many countries. Hemp has resurfaced in green building construction, primarily in Europe. The modern-day disputes regarding the legality of hemp lead to its main disadvantages; importing and regulating costs. Final Report on the Construction of the Hemp Houses at Haverhill, UK conducts that hemp construction exceeds the cost of traditional building materials.

Currently, the University of Bath researches the use of hemp-lime panel systems for construction. Funded by the European Union, the research tests panel design within their use in high-quality construction, on site assembly, humidity and moisture penetration, temperature change, daily performance and energy saving documentations. The program, focusing on Britain, France, and Spain markets aims to perfect protocols of use and application, manufacturing, data gathering, certification for market use, as well as warranty and insurance.

The most common use of hemp-lime in building is by casting the hemp-hurd and lime mix while wet around a timber frame with temporary shuttering and tamping the mix to form a firm mass. After the removal of the temporary shuttering, the solidified hemp mix is then ready to be plastered with lime plaster.

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structures made of hemp-based material. Following the discovery, it pioneered hemp’s use in UK construction. A year later the first home made of hemp-based materials was completed in Asheville, North Carolina, US. Oils and varnishes Cannabis seeds have high-fat content and contain 30-35% of fatty acids. The extracted oil is suited for a variety of construction applications. The biodegradable hemp oil acts as a wood varnish, protecting flooring from mold, pests, and wear. Its use prevents the water from penetrating the wood while still allowing air and vapor to pass through. Its most common use can be seen in wood framing construction, one of the most common construction methods in the world. Because of its low UV-resistant rating, the finish is most often used indoors, on surfaces such as flooring and wood paneling.

Plaster Hemp-based insulating plaster is created by combining hemp fibers with calcium lime and sand. This material, when applied on internal walls, ceilings, and flooring, can be layered up to ten centimeters in thickness. Its porous materiality allows the created plaster to regulate air humidity and evenly distribute it. The gradual absorption and release of water prevent the material from cracking and breaking apart. Similar to high-density fiber cement, hemp plaster can naturally vary in color and be manually pigmented.

Plastics Cannabis geotextiles could be put in both wet and dry conditions. Hemp-based bioplastic is a biodegradable alternative to regular plastic and can potentially replace PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), a material used for plumbing pipes.

Wood Hemp growth lasts roughly 100 days, a much faster time period than an average tree used for construction purposes.

While dry, the fibers could be pressed into tight wood alternatives to woodframe construction, wall/ceiling paneling, and flooring. As an addition, hemp is flexible and versatile allowing it to be used in a greater number of ways than wood. Similarly, hemp wood could also be made of recycled hemp-based paper.

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Composite materials A mixture of fiberglass, hemp fiber, kenaf, and flax has been used since 2002 to make composite panels for automobiles. The choice of which bast fiber to use is primarily based on cost and availability. Various car makers are beginning to use hemp in their cars, including Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Iveco, Lotus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saturn, Volkswagen and Volvo. For example, the Lotus Eco Elise and the Mercedes C-Class both contain hemp (up to 20 kg in each car in the case of the latter).

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Hemp rope

Ropes and strands Hemp ropes can be woven in various diameters, possessing high amounts of strength making them suitable for a variety of uses for building construction purposes. Some of these uses include installation of frames in building openings and connection of joints. The ropes also used in bridge construction, tunnels, traditional homes, etc. One of the earliest examples of hemp rope and other textile use can be traced back to 1500 BC Egypt.

Paper Hemp paper are paper varieties consisting exclusively or to a large extent from pulp obtained from fibers of industrial hemp. The products are mainly specialty papers such as cigarette paper, banknotes and technical filter papers. Compared to wood pulp, hemp pulp offers a four to five times longer fibre, a significantly lower lignin fraction as well as a higher tear resistance and tensile strength. However, production costs are about four times higher than for paper from wood, since the infrastructure for using hemp is underdeveloped.

If the paper industry were to switch from wood to hemp for sourcing its cellulose fibers, the following benefits could be utilized: Hemp yields three to four times more usable fibre per hectare per annum than forests, and hemp doesn’t need pesticides or herbicides.

Hemp has a much faster crop yield. It takes about 3–4 months for hemp stalks to reach maturity, while trees can take between 20 and 80 years. Not only does hemp grow at a faster rate, but it also contains a high level of cellulose. This quick return means that paper can be produced at a faster rate if hemp were used in place of wood.

Hemp paper does not require the use of toxic bleaching or as many chemicals as wood pulp because it can be whitened with hydrogen peroxide. This means using hemp instead of wood for paper would end the practice of poisoning Earth’s waterways with chlorine or dioxins from wood paper manufacturing.

Hemp paper can be recycled up to 8 times, compared to just 3 times for paper made from wood pulp.

Compared to its wood pulp counterpart, paper from hemp fibers resists decomposition and does not yellow or brown with age. It is also one of the strongest natural fibers in the world - one of the reasons for its longevity and durability.

Several factors favor the increased use of wood substitutes for paper, especially agricultural fibers such as hemp. Deforestation, particularly the destruction of old growth forests, and the world’s decreasing supply of wild timber resources are today major ecological concerns.

Hemp’s use as a wood substitute will contribute to preserving biodiversity.

However, hemp has had a hard time competing with paper from trees or recycled newsprint. Only the outer part of the stem consists mainly of fibers which are suitable for the production of paper. Numerous attempts have been made to develop machines that efficiently and inexpensively separate useful fibers from less useful fibers, but none have been completely successful.

This has meant that paper from hemp is still expensive compared to paper from trees.

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Hemp jewelry is the product of knotting hemp twine through the practice of macram . Hemp jewellery includes bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings, watches, and other adornments. Some jewellery features beads made from crystals, glass, stone, wood and bones. The hemp twine varies in thickness and comes in a variety of colors. There are many different stitches used to create hemp jewellery, however, the half knot and full knot stitches are most common.

Cordage Hemp rope was used in the age of sailing ships, though the rope had to be protected by tarring, since hemp rope has a propensity for breaking from rot, as the capillary effect of the ropewoven fibers tended to hold liquid at the interior, while seeming dry from the outside.[64] Tarring was a laborintensive process, and earned sailors the nickname “Jack Tar”.

Hemp rope was phased out when manila rope, which does not require tarring, became widely available. Manila is sometimes referred to as Manila hemp, but is not related to hemp; it is abac , a species of banana.

Animal bedding Hemp shives are the core of the stem, hemp hurds are broken parts of the core. In the EU, they are used for animal bedding (horses, for instance), or for horticultural mulch.

Industrial hemp is much more profitable if both fibers and shives (or even seeds) can be used.

Water and soil purification Hemp can be used as a “mop crop” to clear impurities out of wastewater, such as sewage effluent, excessive phosphorus from chicken litter, or other unwanted substances or chemicals.

Additionally, hemp is being used to clean contaminants at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, by way of a process which is known as phytoremediation—the process of clearing radioisotopes and a variety of other toxins from the soil, water, and air.

Weed control Hemp crops are tall, have thick foliage, and can be planted densely, and thus can be grown as a smother crop to kill tough weeds. Using hemp this way can help farmers avoid the use of herbicides, gain organic certification, and gain the benefits of crop rotation. However, due to the plant’s rapid and dense growth characteristics, some jurisdictions consider hemp a prohibited and noxious weed, much like Scotch Broom.

Biofuels Biodiesel can be made from the oils in hemp seeds and stalks; this product is sometimes called “hempoline”. Alcohol fuel (ethanol or, less commonly, methanol) can be made by fermenting the whole plant.

Filtered hemp oil can be used directly to power diesel engines. In 1892, Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine, which he intended to power “by a variety of fuels, especially vegetable and seed oils, which earlier were used for oil lamps, i.e. the Argand lamp”.

Production of vehicle fuel from hemp is very small. Commercial biodiesel and biogas is typically produced from cereals, coconuts, palm seeds, and cheaper raw materials like garbage, wastewater, dead plant and animal material, animal feces and kitchen waste.

Pests Several arthropods can cause damage or injury to hemp plants, but the most serious species are associated with the Insecta class. The most problematic for outdoor crops are the voracious stemboring caterpillars, which include the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis, and the Eurasian hemp borer, Grapholita delineana.[86] As the names imply, they target the stems reducing the structural integrity of the plant.[86] Another lepidopteran, the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, is known to damage flowering parts and can be challenging to control.[87] Other foliar pests, found in both indoor and outdoor crops, include the hemp russet mite, Aculops cannibicola, and cannabis aphid, Phorodon cannabis.[87] They cause injury by reducing plant vigour because they feed on the phloem of the plant. Root feeders can be difficult to detect and control because of their below surface habitat. A number of beetle grubs and chafers are known to cause damage to hemp roots, including the flea beetle and Japanese beetle, Popillia Japonica.[86] The rice root aphid, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale, has also been reported but primarily affects indoor growing facilities.[87] Integrated pest management strategies should be employed to manage these pests with prevention and early detection being the foundation of a resilient program. Cultural and physical controls should be employed in conjunction with biological pest controls, chemical applications should only be used as a last resort.

Diseases Hemp plants can be vulnerable to various pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses and other miscellaneous pathogens. Such diseases often lead to reduced fiber quality, stunted growth, and death of the plant. These diseases rarely affect the yield of a hemp field, so hemp production is not traditionally dependent on the use of pesticides.

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Pasture alternative forages

Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Drought conditions have caused significant delays in pasture green-up and dormancy break. As a result, livestock producers may be seeking alternative forages and adjusting stocking rates to compensate for decreased forage production. The Drought Mitigation Center provides free drought management educational resources at: drought.unl.edu For example, when forage plants are under drought stress, managers may extend the rest period between grazing cycles.

Using rotational grazing along with longer rest periods will allow more plant growth readiness when rains finally come. Overgrazed pastures will also recovery slower during drought if animals continually graze off regrowth.

So, if pasture forage production is limited, what are alternative forage options? In general, annual forages are more water use efficient than perennial grasses. Thus, wheat and rye fields may be greening while grass pastures are still looking brown. With lower soil temperatures, seeded coolseason annuals like oats will provide quicker forage growth.

However, drought water use efficiency favors warm-season annual forage grass such as foxtail millet, sudangrass and sorghum-sedan grasses as soils warm.

If alfalfa fields are lacking height for haying; then grazing the alfalfa may be a way to extend pasture rest. Note that drought impacted alfalfa is less likely to cause bloat problems with grazing cattle.

Grazing wheat or rye may also extend pasture rest. If grain harvest is still a goal, then cattle should be removed from grazing the wheat prior to the hollow stem growth stage, since immature wheat heads may be eaten off. However, this forage option may be gone within the next two weeks.

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The right stocking rate

Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Stocking pastures with the right number of animals is one of the cornerstones of proper grazing management.

It’s tempting to take the easy route and keep using the same rate year after year. After all, if it’s not broke, why fix it? But over time, could this approach do more harm than good?

While we might be aware of the importance of proper stocking, we may fail to properly adjust rates to match the current reality of our operation. Proper stocking depends on two factors, animal intake and pasture productivity. Changes to either of these factors, even if they take place so slowly, we don’t notice, can throw the balance off.

Production can change for the worse or better. Improving management practices like resting pastures, fertilization, or improving distribution may have improved production and led to understocking over time.

On the flip side, prolonged overgrazing, or encroachment of invasive species like leafy spurge or cedar trees can eat away production. It is estimated that a single cedar tree with an 8-foot diameter could reduce forage production by 3 pounds. If you had a density of 200 trees per acre, that would translate into nearly a 1/3 loss in forage production because of the effects of area coverage, moisture use, and shading.

When we look at the demand side, animal size has a direct correlation with consumption. So, a 1400 lb. cow will naturally need to consume more than a 1200 lb. animal. While this difference may seem small (5.2 lb. of air-dried forage per day), this quickly adds up across the herd and over the grazing season. Add on top of that increased demand from high milk and production genetics we’ve selected for over time and it’s safe to say the average cow today consumes more forage than its counterpart 20 years ago. ##### The Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who lived in the 1700s, reportedly invented the sandwich so he wouldn’t have to leave his gambling table to eat. ##### In 2004 the Russian Orthodox Church officially ruled that playing chess is not a sin.

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National Chocolate Chip Day

Date When Celebrated: Always on May 15th National Chocolate Chip Day celebrates and enjoys sweet, tasty chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are a great invention, and certainly deserve a little recognition. After all, where would chocolate chip cookies, cakes and muffins be without the chocolate chip!?

Chocolate chips are popular in cooking and baking, for a wide variety of breads, cakes, and cookies. There is an almost endless number of recipes. They are also used

Date When Celebrated: This holidays is always on May 31 National Macaroon Day honors the Macaroon, a flourless cookie. It is popular among the Jewish community, especially during Passover, when Jews can not cook with flour. But, the popularity of the Macaroon doesn’t stop there. It is also enjoyed around the world.

Macaroons are made from ground nuts and leavened egg whites. Coconut and potato starch is common in Macaroon recipes. Macaroons were believed to have been first made in an Italian monastery in 1792. While monks are well known for their vows of silence, they just couldn’t keep quiet about this tasty treat.

Celebrate National Macaroon Day by baking and eating macaroons. If your schedule is tight today, stop by a bakery and select some for both work and for home.

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in decorating. Have you ever had chocolate chip pancakes? How about chocolate chips in trail mix? If you’ve never had these, then you’re leading a sheltered life.

Rare is the leftover chocolate chip. If you don’t use the whole bag, you and/or your kids will likely eat them as a snack before they make it to the storage container.

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Four new MSU wheat and barley plant varieties

Montana Wheat and Barley Committee After inviting the public to help name three new publicly released wheat varieties and one new barley variety, the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) and Montana State University Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department (MSU) are announcing the highly awaited results.

The official winners are…

MTD18313 (Semi-Dwarf Spring Durum) – MT Raska MTD18348 (Spring Durum) – MT Blackbeard MT16F02902 (Spring Forage Barley) – MT Cowgirl MTS18149 (Hard Red Winter Wheat) – MT WarCat “Allowing Montana producers as well as consumers around the world the opportunity to name the new varieties was a great way to highlight the MSU breeding programs and not only get people excited, but also involved in the work happening in varietal development,” said Executive Vice President of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Cassidy Marn. “The response rate was extremely high, and we are excited for growers to have four new tools to utilize in their operations in the future.”

The committee’s goal was to generate excitement and get more people involved with this year’s plant variety releases.

A list of clever possible names, many honoring industry legends, or locations throughout the state, for three new wheat varieties and one new forage barley variety and was populated for the public to vote on. The voting generated hundreds of submissions as well as media coverage from around the nation.

MT Raska is described as an early flowering semi-dwarf durum that has high yield potential, maintains high test weight even under very dry conditions and has very good standability under sawfly pressure. The new variety gets its name from long-time industry leader and former Executive Director of the Montana Grain Growers Association, Lola Raska.

“This is a very nice honor and I’m truly humbled,” said Raska. “It’s especially meaningful to me for a couple of reasons, one, because the name was chosen by growers across the state who took the time to vote in the naming contest and two, because Durum was the long-time crop of choice on my family’s farm in Northeastern Montana.”

MT Blackbeard is described as a standard height durum that yields very well under dryland conditions and has a high percentage of large seeds, high gluten strength, and low grain cadmium.

“We are excited about the recent release of both MT Raska and MT Blackbeard,” stated Dr. Mike Giroux, Professor and Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department Head.

“Both of these new varieties have very good yield potential under dryland conditions, and both should fill a niche and offer growers improved yields versus currently available durum varieties,” said Andy Hogg, Research Associate at MSU. MT Cowgirl is described as a taller, high yielding, awnless forage with an extended grain fill period that is certain to be widely adapted in the Northern Plains MT WarCat is described as great yielding, with improved winter hardiness and higher stem solidness than Loma, aluminum tolerance, and excellent end use characteristics. End users will be delighted to see high falling numbers, low PPO, high water absorption and strong mix times.

Save Your Hearing Day

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Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 31 Save Your Hearing Day reminds us that our hearing is vital, and needs to be protected.

Many hearing loss problems are avoidable. Hearing loss can result from a variety of reasons, including: health, genetic and environmental causes. On the environmental side, repeated long term exposure to loud, high decibel noises can overtime cause hearing loss. This cause, in particular, is often avoidable.

Use Save Your Hearing Day as an opportunity to learn what you can do to avoid hearing loss to yourself, and your family. Then, practice it.

Origin of Save Your Hearing Day: This day may have started due to this event in history, “On May 31, 1976, The Who played at the Charlton Athletic Grounds in England and made the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest rock band ever. Their musical performance measured 76,000 watts and 120 decibels.”

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National Slider Day

Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 15 Today is National Sliders Day, a special holiday event created by White Castle restaurant.

The original slider was a square, two inch hamburger on a small bun. It was created by White Castle restaurant in 1921. Back then, White Castle sold them for a nickel each. They were sold in sacks. Time Magazine once called the slider “the most influential burger”.

By definition, a slider is any sandwich on a small hamburger bun. The original hamburger variety remains the most popular. Many restaurants have “hijacked” the name slider, and now make them out of all sorts of meats. After hamburger, chicken and barbequed pulled pork are the favorites. Don’t be surprised, if you chance across some very unique sliders. Sliders are popular on menus as appetizers.

They also make a great late night snack. But, can you eat just one? We think not.

Did You Know? In 2014, Time Magazine proclaimed the White Castle Slider “the most influential burger of all time”.

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UM’s Baucus Institute receives $800,000

UM News Service The University of Montana’s (UM) Max S. Baucus Institute recently received $800,000 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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Study shows struvite good phosphorus source for crops

Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy Studying new fertilizer options is the first step to getting farmers to eventually use them on their crops. A mineral called struvite has the potential to be an effective phosphorus fertilizer that may be considered organic.

Joanne Thiessen Martens, researcher from the University of Manitoba - Canada, along with collaborators, studied how struvite impacted three crops. These were spring wheat, flax, and an alfalfa-grass forage mixture.

“Struvite is a naturally occurring mineral that can be extracted from nutrient-rich wastes, such as municipal wastewater or manure,” Thiessen Martens says. “It is rich in phosphorus and seems to be a relatively good phosphorus fertilizer.”

She adds that recovering the fertilizer from wastewater also reduces the amount of phosphorus entering the environment.

Excess phosphorus can be harmful to the environment.

The research was recently published in the Agronomy Journal, a publication of the American Society of Agronomy (https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ agj2.20943).

In their study, they applied struvite to fields of the three crops at different rates. They then looked at yields from the crops and measured how much phosphorus the crops contained after harvest. Their goal was to find the best application rate of struvite that provided a good amount of phosphorus to the crops.

“The main thing we were looking for was an increase in the grain yield or the forage biomass yield when crops were fertilized with struvite,” Thiessen Martens says. “A key part of our study was to see how the struvite application rate affected these different indicators of a good phosphorus supply.”

Their results showed that struvite increased the grain yield of spring wheat, but not flax. The alfalfa-grass forage responded very well to the fertilizer. The researchers also noted that the benefit to the alfalfa-grass increased in the second and third years of the study. Thus, the struvite applied in 2017 provided an even greater benefit in 2018 and 2019 than it did in 2017, the year it was applied.

Although they don’t know for certain why the crops responded differently, they have some ideas. It may be because they get nutrients from the soil in different ways. Flax, for example, gets help from fungi in the soil to get phosphorus.

This may be why it doesn’t respond well to struvite.

Crops like alfalfa produce acids that help dissolve phosphorus in the soil and that may have been why it responded well to the fertilizer. The scientists want to perform more research to learn more about the differences between crops and the reasons for these differences.

They found that high rates of application created the best results. They also saw that a lot of the struvite was not recovered by the crop. This means it was not taken up by the plants and was left in the soil. The scientists want to further study what happens to the unused struvite in the soil.

In examining the different rates of fertilizer applied, the researchers found that they did not reach an amount of fertilizer that maxed out the crops’ response. To establish that maximum crop response to a certain fertilizer, they would need to have application rates where crop yield or phosphorus accumulation levels off.

“Based on our results, we can say that the recommended phosphorus application rates, which correspond to our lowest application rates, were not adequate at this site,” Thiessen Martens explains. “But we don’t know enough from this study to say whether fertilizer recommendations in general need to be revisited.”

She adds that much of the research on the circular economy for nutrients has been focused on how to recover fertilizers like struvite from waste. However, it’s also important to do more research on how to use these recycled fertilizers.

“These recycled fertilizers do not behave the same in the soil as soluble fertilizers do,” she says. “It’s one of the practical aspects that needs to be worked out so we can apply the idealistic notion of the circular economy more broadly.”

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Benefits of cover crops extend to dry areas

Adityarup “Rup” Chakravorty, American Society of Agronomy Cover crops do far more than cover soils. They provide an array of benefits (https://sustainable-secure-food-blog. com/2019/04/22/what-are-cover-crops/), such as the ability to reduce soil erosion and increase soil health. They can help attract pollinators, repel pests, turn into ‘green manure,’ or can be used as feed for livestock.

A new study shows that the benefits of cover crops extend even into semi-arid areas. This review was recently published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal (https:// acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/saj2.20335), a publication of Soil Science Society of America.

“Much of the research data we have on cover crops is from regions with high precipitation,” says Humberto Blanco, lead researcher at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL).

“So, questions remain about ecosystem services provided by cover crops in drier regions.”

Some skeptics have argued that growing cover crops in more arid areas could use too much water. In turn, it could reduce subsequent food crop yields. But the research concludes that isn’t necessarily the case.

“We found that cover crops can improve most ecosystem services in water-limited environments,” says Blanco. “In the majority of cases, these improvements come without negative effects on food crop yields.”

To determine how well cover crops work in semi-arid areas, Blanco and colleagues assembled and analyzed the limited number of studies on cover crops in dry regions.

They emphasized studies focusing on the semi-arid Great Plains in the United States.

The researchers looked at cover crops in connection with several ecosystem services. These included the amount of organic carbon in soils, soil microbial properties, weed management, and food crop yields, among others.

One of the key soil features the researchers focused on was soil organic carbon.

“Soil organic carbon is the catalyst for many other changes in soil properties and soil services,” says Blanco. “Soils in water-limited regions are often low in organic carbon.”

The researchers found that in dry areas cover crops increased soil organic carbon levels close to 60% of the time.

“This accumulation of organic carbon is critical to these soils,” says Blanco. That’s because soil organic carbon is the food source for many soil organisms, like microbes. Ultimately, these soil organisms play a vital role in maintaining healthy, fertile soils.

Cover crops also suppress weeds in dry areas. This is especially important because several weed species are resistant to current herbicides. The suppression of weeds by cover crops has a knock-on effect on increasing water conservation and preventing soil erosion.

“Herbicide-resistant weeds can lead to tillage of typically no-till systems,” says Blanco. “This can reduce the waterconservation ability of those agroecosystems.” Tilling can also make soils more susceptible to erosion.

Cover crops also provide food for livestock in dry areas.

“Grazing or haying cover crops can improve net returns without negating benefits to soils,” says Blanco. That’s because even when grazed, a significant portion of cover crops remain on fields. Also, cover crop roots persist even when grazed, holding soils together and providing many benefits.

The study found that cover crops can reduce food crops’ yields in some cases. These instances typically coincided with intermittent drought conditions. Water availability for cover and food crops decreased during these years.

“Adapting crop rotations and cover crop use to accommodate weather conditions is critical,” says Blanco. “Farmers in drier areas may not be able to plant a cover crop every year. They can target wet years when cover crops can be successful.”

Blanco aims to continue researching cover crops in dry areas.

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Sefina, will all effectively control sugarcane Silage sorghums come in different cataphids. In addition, there are now several egories and three main types are described silage sorghum hybrids that are available below: with at least some degree of tolerance to sug• Conventional – these are basically tall arcane aphids. A list of these can be found on the United Sorghum Checkoff Website, leafy grain sorghum hybrids. https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/.

• BMR or brown mid-rib – these hybrids do in fact have a brown mid-rib, but what It is very important to harvest the crop makes them unique is that they have lower when it is in the early soft dough stage. This lignin content than conventional hybrids occurs soon after the grain changes color and can still be mashed between the thumb resulting in increased digestibility. and forefinger. Once the kernel becomes • Brachytic dwarf – these hybrids have short internodes making the leaves close hard, it becomes much more difficult for the together giving the plants a dense leaf apcattle to digest the grain. A properly set grain pearance. The shortened height should also processor on the harvester is recommended. improve standability.

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Mitigate the impact of flooding in rural areas

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News The National Weather Service flood forecast is for moderate snowmelt flooding somewhat above long-term historical averages across the Red River and Devils Lake Basin. This may cause flooding in some rural areas. Now is the time to prepare before water accumulates on the farmstead or to observe water ponding and where it flows to plan strategies that reduce future problems.

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension experts offer the following advice on how to protect your home, farmstead, livestock and stored grain: • Test your sump pump to make sure it is operating properly.

• Move snow away from building foundations if it is more than a couple feet deep. Each cubic foot of piled or packed snow contains almost 3 gallons of water.

• Assure that downspouts carry water several feet away from the house or other structures. Six inches of compacted snow on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 1,200 gallons of water.

• Move valuables, such as photos, tax records, insurance policies and household inventories to higher locations.

• Move hazardous material such as agricultural chemicals, paint, oil and cleaning supplies to higher locations.

• Have an emergency power source, such as a standby generator.

• Verify adequate drainage around the farmstead and grain bins.

• Move machinery, feed and grain to a higher elevation if necessary or assure that water flows away from structures.

• Assure that livestock have access to higher dry ground.

• If your septic system’s drain field will become flooded or saturated, plug all basement drains and drastically reduce water use in the house. Unbolt toilets from the floor to plug the outlet pipe.

• Use material such as heavy plastic and duct tape to seal your well cap and top of the well casing if necessary to keep floodwater out.

• Assemble supplies if roads may become impassible.

For more information on preparing for a flood, visit the NDSU Extension flood information website at www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/flood.

Grass tetany

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Fresh spring growth is a welcome site for producers looking for animal forage. However, lush spring growth may be the perfect condition for a case of grass tetany. While turn out may be a ways off, mitigating this risk starts now.

Grass tetany is the result of low levels of magnesium in an animal’s blood stream. Low magnesium levels in lush, newly growing grass are often a main cause. In lactating animals, low dietary magnesium paired with a drain on calcium from milk production increases risk even more.

Calcium aids in magnesium absorption. This means, high milk producing, and older animals are most at risk for developing tetany.

To prevent tetany problems this spring, it’s best to wait till grass in pastures has grown to at least 6 inches high before grazing. Legumes like alfalfa or clover, are a good source of magnesium, so grazing mixed grass and legume pastures can help balance mineral demands.

While cultural practices can reduce risk, providing correct and adequate mineral supplementation may be the most certain remedy. Cattle should be consuming 3-4 ounces daily of mineral containing supplemental calcium and 10-13% magnesium oxide. This should start at least 30 days before grazing begins, to ensure proper intake has been established.

Most high magnesium minerals utilize magnesium oxide, which is bitter tasting and can reduce animal consumption.

Mix magnesium fortified mineral with salt into a complete package or feed with a highly palatable protein or energy supplement to improve intake.

High magnesium mineral should be provided for animals until cool season grasses slow down growth and the levels of lush, fresh forage are reduced, around mid-May. Dealing with grass tetany in the spring doesn’t have to negatively impact your herd. Plan now to adjust grazing management or mineral supplementation for a tetany-free spring.

Early spring grazing to control weeds

Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Pastures are starting to green-up. That is usually a good sign, except when most of the green is coming from weeds.

In warm-season grass pastures, an abundance of early weeds will remove moisture that could be used for grass growth later on and they remove valuable nutrients from the soil. Early weeds also can develop so much growth that they can shade, smother, and reduce early growth of your summer pasture grasses.

Herbicides like glyphosate and imazapic (Plateau®) as well as prescribed burning can control many early weeds, but I think another method is actually better — grazing. Heavy, pre-season grazing costs you nothing. In fact, you get some feed from these weeds while herbicides or burning would only kill and remove growth. Plus, this early pasture might be especially valuable if it saves you from feeding expensive hay this spring.

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By Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Agent

During the 2022 Montana’s Next Generation Conference, Korey and Wendy Fauque of KW Insurance, Inc. (Sunburst and Shelby, MT) were presented with their ‘Friend of Extension’ award. This award was from the Montana Epsilon Sigma Phi chapter (Extension honorary organization) and recognizes a non-Extension person, business or organization for outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts.

Since the start of Montana’s Next Generation conference in 2014, Korey and Wendy have been huge proponents and supporters of the event. Year after year, KW Insurance, Inc. has been one of the two largest financial sponsors of the conference, helping bring in high quality, nationally renowned speakers.

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North Dakota 4-H launches pollinator habitat ambassador program NDSU Extension and Ag Research News

North Dakota 4-H received a National 4-H Council grant in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience for the 4-H Pollinator Habitat Ambassador Program (4-H PHA).

This program works to prepare the next generation of pollinator experts by connecting local 4-H programs and grantee-identified community organizations to plan and install pollinator habitats.

Through national and local learning experiences, these teen leaders learn about the importance of pollinators and why they are essential to the ecosystem and for crops worldwide that depend on pollination. Additionally, they learn how to plan, install and work together to sustain pollinator habitats.

As a result, these North Dakota 4-H PHAs learn more about their community and the resources it takes to plan and launch a project.

“In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people,” says Leigh Ann Skurupey, interim chair of the Center for 4-H Youth Development. “We see that every child has strengths and real influence to improve their communities and the world around us.”

The 4-H members who have been selected for the 2022 North Dakota 4-H Pollinator Habitat Ambassador team are: • Kaylee Kemp - Pembina County • Sam Devick - Cass County • Sarah Potts - Ward County

• Katherine Arnold - Pierce County • Hannah Myrdal - Walsh County • Katherine Troutman - Williams County The first action item for the North Dakota 4-H PHA delegates was to attend the National 4-H Agri-Science Summit held near Washington, D.C., March 10-14. 4-H’ers had the opportunity to participate in over 20 workshops to discuss agri-science issues impacting our communities and economy.

The event culminated with 4-H’ers developing local action plans to create positive change. Nearly 300 teens from 33 states and Puerto Rico attended the summit.

“I couldn’t be prouder of this ND 4-H PHA team and how they represented our great state during the Agri-Science Summit,” says Skurupey. “The 4-H PHA team and their chaperones, Laura Devick, a parent volunteer from Cass County, and Brenden Klebe, the agriculture and natural resources NDSU Extension agent for Pierce County, were able to experience some neat opportunities that included meeting Senator Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong. These 4-H PHA members also worked to brainstorm some fantastic ideas to lead change this summer.”

The North Dakota 4-H Pollinator Habitat Ambassadors team has four open seats.

Email Skurupey at LeighAnn.Skurupey@ ndsu.edu for an application.

Getting-it-Right crop production recordings available

NDSU Extension and Ag Research News Farmers and crop advisers had an opportunity to participate in soybean, sunflower, canola and dry bean Getting-itRight virtual meetings during January, February and March.

The recordings of those meetings, conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension in cooperation with the respective commodity groups, are now available at www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/getting-it-right.

“The virtual meetings provided concise presentations to provide participants with research-based production recommendations for 2022,” says Greg Endres, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, who co-organized the events with Hans Kandel, NDSU Extension agronomist.

“Topics covered in the meetings included cultivar performance; plant-growth stages; plant establishment; plant nutrition and soil management, weed, disease and insect management; an overview of crop markets; and commodity organization updates,” says Kandel.

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Investment in watershed infrastructure projects Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $420 million in 132 infrastructure projects in 31 states, including a $330,000 investment in six projects in Montana. These projects include rehabilitating dams, flood prevention, and watershed restoration projects, and they are part of the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), building on a $166 million nationwide investment announced earlier this year.

“President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a oncein-a-generation opportunity to rebuild our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs and build new economic opportunity,” Vilsack said. “Our watershed programs help communities rebuild after natural disasters and prepare for future events.

This includes communities that we’ve historically underserved. The President believes we will grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out and this will occur in partnership with rural communities. That’s what Building A Better America is all about.”

The infrastructure announcement includes funding through two programs: the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program provides technical and financial assistance for new watershed infrastructure, and the Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) upgrades existing NRCS dams.

Projects in Montana include: Fort Peck Tribes – Wolf Point Irrigation Project BIL WFPO funding will be used to implement ag-water management methods to build towards climate resiliency. Funds are needed to modernize the Wolf Point Irrigation Project water delivery system.

Helena Valley Irrigation District BIL WFPO funding will be used to implement ag-water management methods to build towards climate resiliency. Funds are needed to modernize the Helena Valley Irrigation District water delivery system.

Kinsey Irrigation District BIL WFPO funds will be used to perform a feasibility study on a proposed watershed project that would rehabilitate and modernize the Kinsey Irrigation District water delivery system located in the Cabin Creek – Yellowstone River watershed near Kinsey, Montana.

Missoula Conservation District BIL WFPO funding will be used to implement ag-water management methods to build towards climate resiliency. Funds are needed to modernize the Missoula Conservation District Irrigation District water delivery system.

Tongue & Yellowstone River Irrigation District BIL WFPO funding will be used to implement ag-water management methods to build towards climate resiliency. Funds are needed to modernize the Tongue & Yellowstone River Irrigation District delivery system.

Wyota Irrigation Project BIL WFPO funding will be used to implement ag-water management methods to build towards climate resiliency. Funds are needed to modernize the Wyota Irrigation Project water delivery system.

In total, NRCS received $918 million of BIL funding to allocate through its watershed programs. In addition to WFPO and REHAB, this includes funds for Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) to help communities recover from natural disasters. NRCS will continue to assist communities as it receives disaster requests.

Environmental impact of hemp

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The Western U.S. and Wyoming drought cycle runs about every 10 years, per long range meteorological forecast 2022 could be very dry. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather we are currently below average for moisture for 2022. Our normal yearly moisture is only 9 to 15 inches including moisture found in snow. The University of Nebraska at Lincoln US Drought Monitor (droughtmonitor.unl.edu) shows part of Laramie County in a moderate drought and other parts in a severe drought.

This translates into very little grass growth on the prairie, fewer wildflowers and more weeds. Weeds flourish under drought conditions. They have shallow roots and take what little moisture there is first. If the grass has been cut short, weeds have more available sunshine, they will out compete native grass.

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It is very hard to reestablish prairie grass and can take years of trying. The standard rule of thumb for replanting starts now and ends the middle of May for available soil moisture.

Wyoming State bird the Meadow Lark makes their nests on the ground, as does 35 other birds species including the Horned Lark, Lark Bunting, Killdeer, Swainson’s Hawk and the Grasshopper Sparrow to name a few. A good resource is “Growing Grassland Birds”, by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Mowing from May to July risks killing nests and baby birds.

The more the prairie is mowed the more problems you will have. Mowing always creates a hotter dryer prairie that will not support any wildlife or wildflowers. This also invites more ground squirrels, prairie dogs, badgers, skunks, snakes who all love and live in the holes created by the ground squirrels.

Wise use of water is always the rule. Trees should be on a drip system and watered deeply once a week for several hours. Watering for an hour every-other day creates very shallow roots and more harm than good.

Vegetable gardens are not drought tolerant and have a high demand for water in order to produce. The best method of watering a garden is with a drip system or soaker hose.

Using a timer keeps the water use to what the plant needs.

Depending on your soil type and size of garden watering every-other day mid to late morning for a vegetable will keep it going.

For more information on this or other horticulture, prairie issues contact Catherine Wissner at 307-633-4383, cwissner@uwyo.edu

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Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Pasture & Forage Forum Spring is a key time when prescribed burning of pasture and CRP lands occurs. Within this time period, there are a limited number of days when weather conditions such as wind speed, direction, and humidity meet the required prescription for the unit that is being burned. With this, having a detailed burn plan is needed to make sure the work is done safely. One should also consider the very dry conditions this year and the possibility of a continuing drought.

The primary objective of most prescribed burns in Nebraska is to control eastern red cedar trees. However, prescribed burns can also improve grass stands, prepare them for interseeding, reduce annual grassy and broadleaf weeds, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forage quality.

Safe and controlled prescribed burns don’t just happen.

It takes preparation, planning, and an understanding of how fire reacts in certain weather conditions, with particular fuel loads, and on various types of topography. Many times, the preparation will begin a year in advance.

Plan your prescribed burn carefully and be aware of the topography and other factors that will affect how the fire behaves. Never burn unless weather conditions are within your burn prescription. Plus, make sure your burn is legal.

You must obtain a burn permit from your local fire chief.

And finally, it is always a great benefit to have experienced people leading and being part of the prescribed burning crew.

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SAWMILL FOR SALE Heavy duty stationary sawmill, 45” circular saw blade.

Complete. Will trade for a tractor with loader.

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Come see us for all of your spring start up needs!

Field crop scout training Nebraska Extension is gearing up to host their Crop Scout Training Program on May 17th at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, NE from 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. This course is designed for corn and soybean growers and industry professionals wanting to learn how to manage pests this growing season. This in-person training will cover corn and soybean development, crop diseases, weed identification, insect identification, and understanding nutrient deficiencies. Participants will receive workshop materials, instruction manuals, lunch, refreshments, and the opportunity to interact with Extension specialists and educators to have their questions answered. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits have been applied for in the following areas: Pest Management (6 credits), Crop Management (1), and Fertility/Nutrient Management (0.5 credits). More information and online registration can be accessed at the following website https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/ enre/fieldcropscouttraining/) and questions can be directed to Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator (anygren2@unl.edu; 402624-8030).

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

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

2014 Pillar DH6010 250 ACRES ON NEW DISKS Rubber Packers.

Mud Scrapers. Double Shoot. Flexi-Coil Towers.

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

1983 Versatile 1150 Cummins 470 hp, 4WD, 8 forward speeds, 4 reverse speeds, drawbar, 30.5-32 @ 50% dual tires, 5 rear hydraulics, Transmission rebuilt, new cab top and liner, case drain, 2024 hours.

Strong running tractor

1998 Case IH 9390 4WD, 425 hp, 9700 hours

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

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

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

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

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1287 Highway 87 • HAVRE, MT 59501

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

Parts: Matt • 406-265-9554

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

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

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

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

Steiger Cougar III ST251 4WD, Cummins 251 hp, 20 forward speeds, 4 reverse speeds, 4 rear hydraulics, 20.8-38 duals @ 40%, 9525 hours. $22,250

Owner: Ron Harmon CELL: 406-265-0096

1981 Big Bud 525/50 Very clean updated Big Bud Ready to go to work! $190,000

1980 Versatile 875 280 hp, 6285 hours. Runs great, tires are not the best. $20,000

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

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

Will separate $90,000

Sales: Marty Lundstrom 406-654-7255

Parts: Matt 406-265-9554

2020 Versatile Vertical Tillage 3 units to choose from

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

JUST IN - John Deere 9420 Very clean tractor Call for Special Price

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

JUST IN - Cat Challenger 85C Ready to go to work!

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

1982 Versatile 1150 Good tractor, have the triples just not on in the pictures, runs great $75,000 Versatile 895 Call for Prices and Info

John Deere 8770 8300 hours, duals, tires at 50%, 4 remotes, 350 hp, 4WD, Synchro transmission $55,000

Morris 8900 Extremely clean chisel plow $27,500

1980 JI Case 4890 300 hp, 2016 hours, Powershift transmission, 1000 PTO, 4WD $20,000

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

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

1969 Versatile 145 Cab is from a 875 completely reconditioned.

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

1979 Big Bud 320/10 320 hp, Cummins NTA855, 6077 hours, duals, 3 remotes, high flow hydraulics, 4WD $62,500

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

Very nice low acre disc. $59,500

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

1979 Friggstad 53-ft., super clean and straight for its age, tires are good.

Ready to go to work $20,000

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

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

New Holland SF115 100-ft. booms, 1600 gallon tank, 20” nozzles $30,000

Be sure to check out our website:

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AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2-Westgo 1310 grain augers, 65-ft. hydraulic swing augers, 1 left, 1 right side.

Case IH 2042 36-ft. draper header.

Phone (406) 278-3068, Conrad, Montana

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When rod is needed you can install in about 5 minutes.

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MONTANA DEALERS

Ben Taylor Farm Store ....................................... Valier, 279-3365 Big Equipment.....................................................Havre, 265-9432 Churchill Equipment.................................. Manhattan, 282-7252 Frontline Ag Solutions.......................... Conrad, 1-877-278-5531 Frontline Ag Solutions.........................Choteau, 1-866-466-5741 Frontline Ag Solutions....................... Cut Bank, 1-800-273-5530 Gerbers of Montana Inc..............................Great Falls, 727-2203 Hoven Equipment Co...................................Great Falls, 727-7153 Joyce Fuel & Feeds........................... Geraldine, 1-800-479-4561 Musselshell Valley Equipment ......... Roundup, 1-888-423-2605

Taylor’s True Value Farm Store.............. Shelby, 1-888-220-5547 Tiber Tractor, Chester ......................................Chester, 759-5188 Torgerson, LLC................................ Lewistown, 1-800-677-8795 Torgerson, LLC.......................................Hysham, (406) 342-5571 Zerbe Bros........................................... Glasgow, 1-800-228-5393

WASHINGTON DEALERS

Ag Engineering........................... Kennewick, WA (509) 582-8900

A M Rod Weeders made by American Manufacturing Montana toll-free 1-800-345-2083 or 406-379-2676, Hogeland, MT We can be reached anytime. Call Frank at 406-390-2128

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Helene Keiser, Gothenburg; Abigail Owens, Lexington; Paige Wood, Fullerton; Spencer Walahoski, Overton; and Parker Walahoski, Overton; represented Nebraska at the 2022 National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.

National 4-H conference

By Andrea Nisley, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Helene Keiser of Gothenburg, Dawson County 4-H’er, Abigail Owens of Lexington, Dawson County 4-H’er, Parker Walahoski of Overton, Dawson County 4-H’er; Spencer Walahoski, of Overton, Dawson County 4-H’er; and Paige Wood, Fullerton, Nance County 4-H’er, were the five 4-H’ers who represented Nebraska at the 2022 National 4-H Conference. Tracy Anderson, 4-H Extension Educator in Lancaster County and Brett Kreifels, 4-H Extension Educator in Douglas-Sarpy counties served as chaperones.

The 89th National 4-H Conference was March 19-24 at the Hyatt Regency in the Washington, D.C. area. It is a super experience for 4-H’ers and is one of Nebraska 4-H’s highest honors, according to Andrea Nisley, University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Educator.

The National 4-H Conference is the premier civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members (15-19 years) who are actively engaged in 4-H programs across the United States and its territories. The conference is administered by 4-H National Headquarters of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Held annually, the conference served to develop the next generation of leaders. Delegates attended training workshops, became acquainted with government and had the opportunity to meet with state leaders. The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is the sponsor of the 4-H’ers trip.

The conference program provides an opportunity to engage 4-H youth in personal development experiences that will increase knowledge, resources and skills; present a youth voice about specific issues to a partnering federal agency affecting youth and communities nationwide; and empower and mobilize 4-H youth to create positive social change in their communities in a meaningful and genuine way. National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world.

Helene, Abigail, Parker, Spencer, and Paige have a responsibility to return home energized and committed to implementing some of the ideas discussed at conference and to work with other youth, adults, and county Extension staff to develop a plan of action that works best for their communities. Together, they can turn ideas into action that can turn into enthusiasm that can spread to other youth and adults in the community and the state, Nisley said.

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It’s always tough to return to the home park of your former team, but Casey Stengel came prepared when he and his fellow Pirates showed up at Ebbets Field to play the Dodgers (who’d recently traded him) in 1919. The Dodger fans booed mercilessly as Stengel walked up to the plate when he suddenly paused and turned to face the hecklers.

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Big Sky Equipment Co. Phone 406-278-3277 Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Conrad, Montana

Sales Kurt Christiaens, 450-3277 cell

Service Corey Combs, 781-7678 cell

website: www.bigskyequip.com

New Model Year 2022 loader tractors coming in. 70 hp to 145 hp in stock now!!

2022 NEW HOLLAND 560 ROLL-BELT ROUND BALERS NOW IN STOCK

USED TRACTORS USED AIR DRILLS

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT 2019 MacDon M155 (E4) self-propelled windrower, 35-ft. draper head, double knife, transport wheels..................... Just Traded Stock Photo

2015 Case IH Farmall 75C, MFD, cab, loader, 540 PTO, 2 remotes. 1035 hours. Very clean machine............................. $47,900

John Deere 5100E, ROPS, loader, rear weights, 3 remotes, 540 PTO, good tires.

980 hours. Very clean unit........... $46,900

USED HEADERS

2019 MacDon FD140 with New Holland adapter, slow speed transport, upper cross auger, spare knife....................... $98,900 2018 MacDon FD140 with New Holland adapter, slow speed transport, upper cross auger, spare knife....................... $98,900 2016 MacDon FD75 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $59,900

USED COMBINES

2012 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper, CNH adapter, slow speed transport.... $45,000 2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport.................. $49,900 1998 Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil bath wobble box........................ $4995 1995 Case IH 1010 30-ft. auger header, batt reel.......................................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 pickup header.............. $2995

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2004 Morris Maxim II, 55-ft., 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, single shoot, 7300 towbetween tank, mechanical drive cart.......... ...................................................... $29,900

New Holland TR96, straw chopper, hopper top extensions, moisture sensor, 25-ft.

New Holland header with pickup reel, New Holland pickup header................ $12,500 New Holland TR86, 25-ft. header, pickup header........................................... $9995 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine....

REDUCED $10,000 to................ $39,900 1995 Case IH 2188, rock trap, hopper extensions, Case IH 1010 30-ft. header with batt reel and trailer...................... Just Traded 1993 Massey Ferguson 8570, includes 30-ft. auger header, 13-ft. pickup header.......... ......................................... Make an Offer

USED SPRAYERS

New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.

AS-IS................................................ $4500 New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine.

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Degelman 4100 bale processor....... $8995

Erskine 2010X 78” snow blower skid steer attachment, CNH and Bobcat electric harness, hydraulic spout turn/tilt.. $6500 John Deere BL9B 108” (9-ft.) blade, Worksite PRO series, hyd angle control....... $3250

––––– 2014 New Holland SP.240F front boom self-propelled, 1200 gallon poly tank, 100ft. booms, IntelliView IV monitor, fence row nozzles, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab, low hours.......................... $182,500 2016 Apache AS1220 self-propelled sprayer, 1200 gallon tank, 100-ft. steel booms, Raven Hawkeye nozzle control, AutoBoom AutoGlide, Smartrax Autosteer, Rave Viper 4 monitor............... $154,900 2014 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, 1000 gallon, 100-ft. steel booms, SmarTrax autosteer, Raven AutoBoom UltraGlide, Raven Viper 4.......................... $135,900 2015 Apache AS720 self-propelled sprayer, 60/90-ft. booms, 750 gallon poly tank, Top-Con X30 monitor.............. $129,900

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2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, TopCon X20 with RTK, autosteer, AutoBoom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section control. PRICE REDUCED............................... $114,900 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel booms, 1000 gallon tank. AS-IS.... .................................................. $74,900

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TRAILERS FOR SALE 2010 Timpte 40-ft. aluminum...........................................................................$27,000 2007 Wilson 50-ft. triple axle, 78” sides, aluminum wheels, electric tarp........$27,000 1994 Merritt 40-ft. aluminum............................................................................$14,500 1990 Fruehauf step deck hay trailer with racks, spread axle..........................$14,500

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Record high beef production in February

USDA News Release February 2021 contained 20 weekdays (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays.

February 2022 contained 20 weekdays (including 1 holiday) and 4 Saturdays.

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in February, up 1 percent from the 4.39 billion pounds produced in February 2021.

Beef production, at 2.25 billion pounds, was 7 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.69 million head, up 6 percent from February 2021. The average live weight was up 5 pounds from the previous year, at 1,395 pounds.

Veal production totaled 4.2 million pounds, 10 percent below February a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 30,400 head, down 8 percent from February 2021. The average live weight was down 4 pounds from last year, at 243 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.17 billion pounds, down 4 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.94 million head, down 5 percent from February 2021. The average live weight was up 2 pounds from the previous year, at 293 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 9.2 million pounds, was down 14 percent from February 2021. Sheep slaughter totaled 143,400 head, 12 percent below last year. The average live weight was 128 pounds, down 4 pounds from February a year ago.

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New Holland H8080 rotary windrower, 16-ft. header, 1800 hours..... .........................................................................................$62,000 2007 New Holland HW305 HS12 header, new conditioner rolls and bearings, new tires, new auger flaps, new reel boards...$39,900

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2020 John Deere 8320R....................................................$339,000 (2) 2021 John Deere 6155M approximately 500 hours, cab, MFWD, PowerQuad transmission with left hand reverser, 640 loader/ grapple, 5 year, 5000 hour PowerGard warranty...................... ............................................................................ Call for pricing

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2022 DewEze 676 pivot bale bed, 5th wheel plate, spinner, riser, mud flaps, Chevy mounts and pump.................................................... ..............................$21,950 (Mounting available, call for price) 2022 DewEze 676 bale bed, 5th wheel plate, spinner, riser, mud flaps, mounts for pump...$19,950 (Mounting available, call for price) 2014 John Deere 544K wheel loader, high lift....................$165,000 2021 John Deere 455 grain drill, 25-ft., 6” spacing, 3 boxes. LOW ACREAGE.......................................................................$69,000

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 6.0L Vortec, automatic, 4-door, white, air conditioning, heat, climate control, cloth seats, electric windows, cruise, electronic brake control, 97,767 miles.. $39,500

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Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Pol-line honey bees, a type of Varroa mite resistant honey bee developed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), are more than twice as likely to survive through the winter than standard honey bees, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

Although ARS developed Pol-line bees in 2014, this study was the first time that they were tested head-to-head alongside standard honey bee stock in commercial apiaries providing pollination services and producing honey. Colonies’ ability to survive winter without being treated to control Varroa mites was followed in four states: Mississippi, California, and North and South Dakota.

In this study, Pol-line colonies that were given no treatment to control Varroa mites in the fall had a survival rate of 62.5 percent compared to standard bees colonies in commercial apiaries also given no fall Varroa treatment, which had a winter survival rate of 3 percent.

When Pol-line colonies and standard colonies were treated against Varroa mites in both fall and December, Pol-line bees had a winter survival rate of 72 percent while standard bees had a survival rate of 56 percent. So, Pol-line bees still had a better winter survival rate regardless of receiving double Varroa mite treatment.

“These survival results continue to highlight the importance of beekeepers needing to manage Varroa infestations.

The ability to have high colony survival with reduced or no Varroa treatments can allow beekeepers to save money and time,” said research molecular biologist Michael SimoneFinstrom, co-leader of the study with research entomologist Frank Rinkevich, both with the ARS Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This research was the culmination of breeding efforts to develop honey bee colonies with naturally low Varroa populations that began at the Baton Rouge lab in the late 1990s.

Winter colony survival is crucial for beekeepers because in February each year, about 2.5 million honey bee colonies are needed in California to pollinate almond crops. Larger, healthier colonies bring beekeepers premium pollination contracts at about $220 a colony.

Varroa mites can cause massive colony losses; they are the single largest problem facing beekeepers since they spread to the United States from Southeast Asia in 1987. While miticides used to control Varroa exist, resistance is developing to some of them.

“We would like to replace reliance on chemical controls with honey bees like Pol-line that have high mite resistance of their own and perform well, including high honey production, in commercial beekeeping operations. Pol-line’s high mite resistance is based on their behavior for removing Varroa by expelling infested pupae—where Varroa mites reproduce—a trait called Varroa-sensitive hygiene (VSH),” said Rinkevich.

“Beyond Pol-line bees, we need to create advanced and easy breeding selection tools that beekeepers can use to select resistance traits in their own bees to promote VSH behavior in honey bees across the country,” Simone-Finstrom said.

“The great thing about this particular trait is that we’ve learned honey bees of all types express it at some level, so we know with the right tools, it can be promoted and selected in everyone’s bees.”

Evolutionary ecologist Thomas O’Shea-Wheller, now with the University of Exeter in England, who worked on the study while a post-doc with Louisiana State University under professor Kristen Healy pointed out, “This kind of resistance provides a natural and sustainable solution to the threat posed by Varroa mites. It does not rely on chemicals or human intervention.”

In addition, overall winter survival, the scientists examined the levels of viruses in Pol-line and standard bee colonies that are commonly transmitted by varroa mites.

The Pol-line colonies showed significantly lower levels of three major viruses: Deformed wing virus A, Deformed wing virus B and Chronic bee paralysis virus, all of which can cause significant problems for colonies.

“Interestingly, when we looked at the levels of virus infection separately from the levels of mite infestation, we found there wasn’t a strong correlation between viral loads and colony survival. You could not use the level of these viruses as good predictors of colony losses,” Simone-Finstrom said. ##### Are people more violently opposed to fur rather than leather because it’s much easier to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs?

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Q: If heat rises, why is it colder on a mountain peak then in a valley?

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As it rises, it mixes with cooler air above and cools to a point where it stops rising.

Air at the top of a mountain makes little contract with the ground and is therefore cold.

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Extension releases Potomac horse fever awareness poster

University of Wyoming Extension Scott Schell owns horses and has lived in Wyoming for 59 years. Until he met Jennifer Fernandez, a horse owner in Cody, Schell had never heard of cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) in Wyoming.

After Fernandez lost a mare to the disease, she wanted to raise awareness among other horse owners to the hazard PHF poses.

Schell, an entomology specialist in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, agreed with her and started working on an UW extension education effort to do it.

UW Extension recently released an awareness poster, titled “Potomac Horse Fever Is in Wyoming and Adjacent States,” that describes the disease, how it infects horses and what horse owns can do to prevent and/or treat the disease.

“I think that, in the PHF endemic region These Park County horses owned by Jennifer Ferof the state, people who have had their nandez contracted Potomac horse fever in summer 2020. The foal survived but the mare did not. UW horses get the disease or had a friend’s horse Extension recently released a bulletin publication, get it are very aware,” Schell says. “Addititled “Potomac Horse Fever Is in Wyoming and tionally, many veterinarians in those known Adjacent States,” that describes the disease, how it PHF areas recommend vaccination for the infects horses; and what horse owns can do to prevent disease. However, I think many people from and/or treat the disease. (Jennifer Fernandez Photo) other areas of the state aren’t aware of PHF.” the poster needs to go up in places where it PHF is a warm-season disease of equines. is a known risk for horses; where there are Horses, mules and donkeys contract PHF afhorse owners new to an endemic area; or ter accidentally eating adult aquatic insects, just visiting there to know what the sympsuch as mayflies and caddisflies, infected toms are to watch for.” with a bacterium. The disease begins with Schell adds that horse owners from parts mild symptoms, usually one to three weeks of Wyoming where PHF may not be present after ingestion of the infected insects. need to be aware of the symptoms in case According to the poster, symptoms horse the disease is spreading to other river basins. owners should watch for are depression, In 2002, PHF was diagnosed in the Big Horn lack of appetite, watery diarrhea, mild colic Basin. Before then, the disease was only (with watery but decreased gut sounds) known to be present in the far southwestern and laminitis symptoms on all hooves. If part of the state. a horse is depressed, owners should check “Hopefully, it doesn’t spread everythe animal for a fever ranging from 102 to where,” he says. “But we need to deter107 degrees. mine PHF’s current extent and monitor for As PHF progresses, more severe sympexpansion.” toms, such as acute laminitis, can occur PHF is currently known to occur in westand the disease can cause up to 30 percent ern Wyoming and adjacent areas of Idaho, mortality. Mares that are 100 to 160 days Utah and Montana. PHF also occurs in parts pregnant when infected with PHF may abort of Nebraska and South Dakota. at 190 to 250 days in pregnancy after apSchell hopes to develop a project in pearing to recover from the disease. cooperation with some researchers to look “It is part of good horse management to at both the prevalence rate of PHF in the observe what is normal for your animals and state and where the disease is present or then to watch for the abnormal every time absent. Information on this is important for you are around them,” Schell says. improving PHF management and providing Because PHF is a bacterium, it is treatguidance to both veterinarians and horse able with the correct antibiotics, according owners. to the poster. If a PHF infection in a horse is “For example, if we randomly sample recognized, diagnosed and treated quickly, horses five years and older that have lived an animal’s prognosis is greatly improved. all of their lives in an endemic PHF river While he admits he is no veterinarian, valley and find that 95 percent have been Schell says, according to the literature he’s previously infected, it will indicate that a read, initiating the intravenous antibiotic new horse from a PHF-free area brought treatments before a horse exhibits the exthere will be probably contract PHF and treme diarrhea symptoms of the disease will vaccination to reduce the severity of the reduce the probability of a bad outcome. disease is a very good idea,” Schell says.

Besides vaccinations, a good way to “My hope is to involve 4-H members with protect equine from becoming infected is to their horses and make it a ‘citizen science’ turn off barn lights during summer nights project.” when aquatic insects are flying. This action The poster can be found at: https://www. can help prevent the insects from ending up wyoextension.org/publications/Search_Dein water troughs and food mangers, where they could be consumed by horses. tails.php?pubid=2091&pub=B-1375. For Schell has a number of ideas as to where more information about the PHF awareness to release the poster. poster, call Schell at (307) 399-9344 or “I think any place the horse-owning pubemail sschell@uwyo.edu. lic may be visiting or spending time waiting at will be a good place for the poster. So, veterinarian offices, feed stores, boarding ##### stables, extension offices, etc.,” he says. “I What’s inside a Kit Kat? Broken Kit Kats plan to get some printed; get them to the that are damaged during production—they 4-H horse programs around the state; and get ground up and go between the wafers have the members ask to post the posters in inside, along with cocoa and sugar. That’s a appropriate places around the state. I think way to not let anything go to waste!

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Regenerative agriculture key to productive soil, healthy animals Regenerative farming and ranching pioneer Gabe Brown addressed a packed building April 19 at the fairgrounds in Big Timber regarding the importance of soil health and regenerative agriculture practices.

“How do we heal our soils? By practicing regenerative agriculture,” the North Dakota farmer told the crowd during the Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau sponsored event, adding, “Even though some people claim regenerative agriculture would never work with their soil, anyone can build resiliency in their soils anywhere because the soil is basically sand, silt and clay.”

Brown said regenerative agriculture and adaptive grazing work in synchrony with nature’s principles, including armoring the soil, maximizing diversity, integrating animals and insects, using no-till or minimal tillage, and keeping roots in the soil.

“We want to see the biology in the soil, including nematodes, protozoa, and roots. There are exudates in plant roots that build aggregation, which is important to water filtration,” Brown said. “Dysfunctional, packed soil makes it impenetrable for water. Remember, it’s crucial to keep the soil covered. You don’t want to see bare soil—that is costing you money.”

He said reseeding cropland or pasture with a variety of plants, including millet, buckwheat, daikon radishes, sunflowers, and others, mimics nature by adding diversity which in turn creates a landscape that is supportive of livestock, beneficial insects and soil health, and less affected by drought.

Brown, who raises cattle, shared that livestock plays an essential role in adaptive grazing. “Adaptive grazing allows us to be fully

adaptable and flexible to ever-changing conditions. It produces the greatest results within the shortest time. There is power in stocking density, and the higher the density, the better the utilization of the soil because of their manure, urine, and their ability to spread seeds. However, you must move the cattle off to ensure plants receive adequate recovery time. The minimal time to not graze plants is 150 days, with 12-18 months of rest preferred. Regrowth starts in three days, but you will kill the plant if the cattle graze the regrowth.”

He said that although not every aspect of adaptive grazing is identical or possible for every ranch, implementing even some of the practices can create better soil and additional grazing matter. An additional benefit is adaptive grazing puts more carbon back in the ground, which creates healthy soil and less carbon in the air.

“Take advantage of the natural processes because nature is self-organizing and selfhealing,” Brown advised. He noted that by using regenerative farming and adaptive grazing methods, farms and ranches could become more profitable due to reducing and often eventually eliminating inputs such as herbicides in crops, insecticides for livestock, and the need for cattle salt and mineral.

According to Brown, using adaptive grazing helps the soil and plants and adds to the nutrient density of the meat. He sees a time in the notso-distant future when ranchers will receive a premium for meat that is high in phytonutrients.

“Remember, you need to implement adaptive grazing and regenerative agriculture within your context; what will work for you and your ranch,” Brown said.

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Historical cultivation of hemp

Wikipedia Hemp has been grown for millennia in Asia and the Middle East for its fibre. Commercial production of hemp in the West took off in the eighteenth century, but was grown in the sixteenth century in eastern England.[178] Because of colonial and naval expansion of the era, economies needed large quantities of hemp for rope and oakum. In the early 1940s, world production of hemp fiber ranged from 250 000 to 350 000 metric tonnes, Russia was the biggest producer.

In Western Europe, the cultivation of hemp was not legally banned by the 1930s, but the commercial cultivation stopped by then, due to decreased demand compared to increasingly popular artificial fibers.[179] Speculation about the potential for commercial cultivation of hemp in large quantities has been criticized due to successful competition from other fibers for many products. The world production of hemp fiber fell from over 300,000 metric tons 1961 to about 75,000 metric tons in the early 1990s and has after that been stable at that level.

Japan In Japan, hemp was historically used as paper and a fiber crop. There is archaeological evidence cannabis was used for clothing and the seeds were eaten in Japan back to the Jōmon period (10,000 to 300 BC). Many Kimono designs portray hemp, or asa, as a beautiful plant. In 1948, marijuana was restricted as a narcotic drug. The ban on marijuana imposed by the United States authorities was alien to Japanese culture, as the drug had never been widely used in Japan before. Though these laws against marijuana are some of the world’s strictest, allowing five years imprisonment for possession of the drug, they exempt hemp growers, whose crop is used to make robes for Buddhist monks and loincloths for Sumo wrestlers. Because marijuana use in Japan has doubled in the past decade, these exemptions have recently been called into question.

Portugal The cultivation of hemp in Portuguese lands began around the fourteenth century. The raw material was used for the preparation of rope and plugs for the Portuguese ships. Portugal also utilized its colonies to support its hemp supply, including in certain parts of Brazil.

In order to recover the ailing Portuguese naval fleet after the Restoration of Independence in 1640, King John IV put a renewed emphasis on the growing of hemp. He ordered the creation of the Royal Linen and Hemp Factory in the town of Torre de Moncorvo to increase production and support the effort.

In 1971, the cultivation of hemp became illegal, and the production was substantially reduced. Because of EU regulations 1308–70, 619/71 and 1164–89, this law was revoked (for some certified seed varieties).

What do nutrients do for plants?

Soil Science Society of America If a plant decided to go on a diet, what do you think it would choose to be as healthy as possible? It turns out that plants, like humans, rely on essential nutrients to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The Soil Science Society of America’s (SSSA) April 1st Soils Matter blog explores the functions of the essential nutrients plants need to thrive.

Blogger Amanda Ramcharan highlights macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as micronutrients, such as calcium, magnesium and sulfur.

Plants use nitrogen to create amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential for all human and plant cells. In addition to creating amino acids, nitrogen is a component of the chlorophyll molecule. So, nitrogen influences the photosynthesis process!

Without a balanced “diet” of these nutrients, plants may look sick. Certain processes within the plant can slow down or even stop. For example, sulfur is essential for chloroplast growth. Chloroplast is what makes leaves look green. When a plant doesn’t have enough sulfur, new plant growth will appear yellow.

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UW Sheep Program Certified AWA Level III

University of Wyoming Extension The University of Wyoming (UW) Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (Certified) status in the American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association’s American Wool Assurance (AWA) Program.

“We have a 400 head commercial Rambouillet flock, and we felt like the AWA Program really aligned with our operation from a teaching and research perspective,” said University of Wyoming Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep Specialist Whit Stewart. “I think that people have a tendency to say, ‘I don’t want someone to tell me what to do,’ but this program allowed us to take a critical look at our enterprise and find ways to improve.”

It also made sense for the university to lead the way for the state’s sheep producers in becoming certified in this voluntary, producer-driven program.

“From the extension side, we’re always trying to educate our producers, and we couldn’t do that as well as we need to if we didn’t go through the process ourselves,” Stewart said. “Helping our producers is a priority of our program.”

The university allowed ASI to test the AWA Program audit instrument at the UW Sheep Unit in late 2021. That audit process was completed recently, and now the university’s wool can be stamped AWA Certified and with the AWA logo. Wool from the university flock is being used to develop value-added product – such as university-branded blankets – and the proceeds from the sale of those products is being invested into the development of other regionally manufactured products.

Graduate student Courtney Newman was instrumental in the certification process and plans to use blockchain technology to source verify not only the university’s wool clip, but also that of other producers across the state.

“ASI would like to congratulate the University of Wyoming for reaching Level III certification,” said ASI Deputy Director Rita Samuelson. “The association also owes the university a debt of gratitude for its assistance in finalizing the audit process that will lead to producers throughout the United States having the opportunity to reach Level II (Process Verified) and Level III (Certified).”

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UM grad student excels at Army Ranger Competition

By Kyle Spurr, UM News Service Michael Blanchard, a business graduate student at the University of Montana (UM) and former Griz decathlete, runs at least 40 miles each week to stay in shape as a U.S. Army major.

Blanchard recently added to his training regimen to prepare for the Best Ranger Competition, a grueling 60-hour event over four days against the most elite Army Rangers in the nation. He started building his endurance by taking long walks with a 65-pound rucksack.

“I’m sure people in Missoula probably thought I was weird as I was walking around the streets with a big camo rucksack on my back,” Blanchard joked.

Blanchard’s hard work paid off. He and fellow Army Maj. Brian Slamkowski, a graduate student at Stanford and Blanchard’s teammate in the Best Ranger Competition, finished fifth overall out of 51 teams.

The impressive showing at the event, held April 8-11 in Fort Benning, Georgia, meant Blanchard and Slamkowski are considered top 10 Army Rangers in the country. And Blanchard became the first active UM student to be in the competition since it began in 1982.

“Earning a spot at this event is an accomplishment in itself but competing and finishing in the top five is a remarkable feat,” said Pat Beckwith, director of UM’s Military and Veteran Services. “Most teams come from large military installations where they can train and practice many of the events. Mike and Brian are unique because they are both graduate students, and despite their limited access to training facilities and not being co-located to regularly train as teammates, they still managed to place fifth amongst the best ranger soldiers in the nation.”

Some may ask why put yourself through the difficult Best Ranger Challenge, especially for Blanchard, who at 34 was older than most of the other competitors still proving themselves in the Army. The average age at the competition was 28.

“Both Maj. Slamkowski and I wanted to show just because we are majors and just because we are older than most of the guys there, it doesn’t give us the excuse to be idle,” Blanchard said. “It doesn’t give us the excuse to let our skills and military attributes wane.”

Blanchard and Slamkowski were stationed together at Fort Benning in 2016, when they tried the Best Ranger Competition for the first time and finished third overall. That experience helped them mentally prepare. However, the physical challenges change each year. Blanchard was ready for the obstacle courses, long runs and shooting tests with machine guns and shoulder-fired missiles, but one event almost kept him from the finish line.

The Prusik climb is a race up a 60-foot fixed rope, like an extreme version of climbing a rope in grade-school gym class. Blanchard and his teammate had never climbed a Pruski rope and worried how they would fare. After watching other competitors, they finally figured it out and moved on to the next challenge.

“We were both very concerned we would be the only ones in the competition to not make it up the rope,” Blanchard said.

After the competition, Blanchard returned to Missoula, where he is finishing the first year of his Master of Business Administration (MBA) studies. He is on track to graduate with his MBA next spring. He is not a traditional MBA student as an active-duty member of the Army. But he said his studies go hand-in-hand with what he hopes to accomplish in his Army career.

“It’s a mix of technical business skills and attributes to broader organizational leadership that is applicable to the Army,” he said. “I’m enjoying my time so far.”

Blanchard, who grew up in the small town of Selah, Washington, near Yakima, came to UM in 2006 as a pole vaulter on the Griz track and field team. He was introduced to the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and decided to join. When he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 2010, he also was commissioned as a United States Army officer.

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Freedom Ranger Hatchery, Inc. flock members for power or out of having no One afternoon, you are out with your room due to overcrowding. When a smaller chickens enjoying the sunlight together bird has suffered from sudden chicken death when you notice one of your chickens apsyndrome, trampling might have been the pears to be napping in the coop. This because. havior is unusual, as this particular chicken Heart Issues is usually very lively with the rest of the In male chickens especially, heart issues flock. When you check on her, you notice can cause sudden, unexplained deaths. As she isn’t breathing. mentioned previously, keeping their diet There are no outward signs of injury, and and exercise in check can help prevent heart she seemed fine the day before. Unfortuissues in your chickens. nately, it appears that you have lost a bird What Are the Signs of Sudden Chicken to sudden chicken death syndrome.

Death Syndrome?

What Causes Sudden Chicken Death Unfortunately, sudden chicken death Syndrome? syndrome signs happen just seconds before If a chicken died suddenly under your the chicken dies. You may notice the bird care, you are probably curious about the flaps its wings intensely, have convulsions, cause. Sudden chicken death syndrome or randomly let out a loud squawk. After is most common in fast-growing broiler the symptoms appear, the bird will suddenly breeds. It happens more frequently in male pass away within the next 60 seconds to chicken populations, but it can also happen two minutes. to female birds.

They will often die lying on their backs Evidence suggests that the disease has with their wings outstretched. You may find metabolic origins, but the environment, this happens in about 2% of your broiler genetics, and nutrition can also play a role chickens, as that is the typical incidence in a chicken’s fate. Some things that may rate. If your bird exhibits any of the sympcause this syndrome in birds include: toms of sudden chicken death syndrome, • Diet—Birds raised for commercial purit is unlikely that you will be able to do poses often consume diets high in glucose, anything for them. so they put on weight faster and grow more How Old Are Chickens Who Experiquickly. Poor diet and rapid weight gain ence Sudden Chicken Death Syndrome? can strain the birds’ bodies, causing them Typically, you will find that most chickto drop dead suddenly. Give your chickens ens who experience this syndrome have a diet that will support their overall wellonly made it to about three or four weeks being. of life, but it can occur at any age. Some • Lighting—The light a chicken is exbirds as young as two days old and others posed to can help influence how productive old enough to be marketable have suffered they are. Commercial broiler chickens are this fate. often exposed to more natural and artificial If you have a sudden chicken death in light than they would normally receive in your flock, keep a close eye on your birds nature. Commercial chicken operations for the next few days to ensure there isn’t add light to encourage growth or egg prosomething else wrong. Avian influenza or duction. However, this stimulation can other chicken diseases can spread through overexert their bodies, which may cause flocks quickly because they live in close this syndrome. quarters. Even if your one bird didn’t ex• Lack of Exercise—Chickens need hibit symptoms of an illness that may be movement to encourage good heart health. circulating, you might find other members Because sudden chicken death syndrome of the flock do! If you notice any signs of sometimes comes from heart issues, your disease, be sure to give those chickens the chickens must exercise to keep their hearts proper care. pumping and healthy.

Is There Any Way to Prevent Sudden This list is not comprehensive, as some Chicken Death Syndrome? chickens are eating correctly, getting the Research suggests very little can prevent appropriate amount of light, and having an sudden chicken death syndrome. Even average, healthy amount of exercise. So, if your chickens eat a well-rounded diet, there’s also the consideration of natural get enough exercise, and have the right chicken health issues that may cause sudamount of light, they may suffer from sudden death. den chicken death. Some evidence points Egg Bound to decreasing the chickens’ growth rate in In female chickens, being egg-bound the first few weeks of life as a prevention means, she cannot pass an egg. She may method. have a decreased appetite, look sickly, or How Do You Cope with Sudden Chickwalk like a penguin, signaling to you that en Death Syndrome? her body is in distress. This painful condiAt Freedom Ranger Hatchery, we undertion is also life-threatening for the affected stand how difficult dealing with the loss of chicken because she may die if she cannot a chicken can be for you and your family. pass the egg. In egg binding, you can help Chickens become part of our lives and your chicken by giving her massages or hearts like any other animal, and we come giving her a dose of calcium to help induce to learn about their personalities and unique contractions to push the egg out. characteristics as we spend more time with Trampling them each day. If you experience sudden For some chickens, sudden death comes chicken death syndrome within your flock, after an injury. Typically, you will see a give yourself time to grieve if you need it. much larger bird has trampled the smaller ##### Dear Lord, I just dropped 10 holiday cards in the mailbox without proper postage and no return address labels. Please return my mind as soon as possible. ##### “I am “ is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that “I do “ is the longest sentence?

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Graduate student works to understand, control invasive grass

By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU News Service 5 gallons per acre and can be administered For the past decade, Ventenata dubia, by helicopter or plane, making it easier to an invasive grass, has popped up across cover larger swaths of land like those found 24 counties in Montana, where it has deon the Crow Reservation. creased plant diversity and lowered forage “The Crow Reservation is one of the hot availability for livestock and wildlife. spots of ventenata in the state,” said ManWith the grass beginning to invade land in his home on the Crow Reservation, Zach gold, invasive plant specialist for MSU Fighter, a graduate student in Montana Extension and a professor in LRES. She State University’s Department of Land has been researching the grass since 2015, Resources and Environmental Sciences in but this is her first time researching its presthe College of Agriculture, saw a subject ence on the reservation. “Other places I’ve for his master’s research project. seen ventenata growing in smaller, isolated “It’s starting to become serious, and I patches. But the ventenata I’ve seen on don’t think a lot of people knew it was the reservation and down into Wyoming there because they didn’t even know what is more ubiquitous across the landscape.” the grass was,” said Fighter, who is from Ventenata is a winter annual grass with Pryor and an enrolled tribal member. “It an open and airy inflorescence. Stems have could potentially take over and invade a stiff, wiry texture. Its leaves are rolled your pasture and take away your desirable lengthwise or folded, and its roots are shalspecies, what your livestock wants to eat, low, about 1 to 2 inches deep. and by displacing that, you’re not going To measure the effectiveness of the to get good forage value and lose money.” chemical controls, Fighter will use various Fighter works alongside co-advisers remote sensing tools to collect data on the Jane Mangold and Scott Powell on the health and vigor of plants. Powell, a profesCrow Reservation exploring ways to remesor in LRES, specializes in remote sensing and spatial analysis to measure vegetation. diate ventenata through chemical control He said the data they will collect is based and remote sensing. on how much light the plants reflect, inFighter’s research is funded through a grant from the Montana Noxious Weed cluding visible and non-visible light, such Trust Fund. The research team is colas near-infrared.

“The difference between a healthy plant laborating with others from the Bureau and a nonhealthy plant in the near-infrared of Indian Affairs, Big Horn County and spectrum is really pronounced,” Powell the University of Montana. Fighter is also said. “You can develop indices like a rea part of the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership, a scholarship program that mote sensing vegetative index, that allows supports Indigenous graduate students you to track the health of the plant after it’s pursuing degrees in science, technology, been sprayed with herbicides.” engineering or mathematics with the intent Both Mangold and Powell said Fighter of increasing the number of Indigenous soaks up as much information as he can Americans earning master’s and doctoral and is effective at discussing difficult topics degrees in STEM disciplines. with constituents.

In researching chemical controls for “We met with the Big Horn County ventenata, the team is using two different Weed District, and Zach led the whole herbicides, indaziflam and imazapic. The conversation. Scott and I were there, but former is applied before ventenata gerit was more about Zach and you see him interact with people and he’s really good minates, while the latter is applied after at it,” Mangold said. “He is taking in inforgermination. Fighter applied indaziflam in August 2021 and imazapic in Novemmation and has a way of processing it and putting it into practice. You can especially ber 2021 and will assess the results this see that when he interacts with the local summer to see how well those treatments community members on the reservation.” controlled the grass. Along with the herbiFighter received his bachelor’s degree cides, Fighter is looking into a soil amendin rangeland ecology and management ment that could control the grass by adding from MSU in 2017. He said he was always micro-nutrients that encourage desirable interested in invasive species, and when he species to grow. decided to continue his education, it made Fighter has four research sites, two near sense for him to specialize and enter the Pryor, one near Lodge Grass and another LRES program to build off his rangeland east of Crow Agency. Each 10-by-60-foot knowledge. plot of land is split so that each treatment Fighter expects to graduate in December has its own area, giving Fighter a better 2022 and hopes to continue his career in understanding of which controls are workinvasive species ideally with the Bureau of ing at which rates.

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Just as important as understanding which “It’s been good to know that I can potenherbicide is more successful is the application method. Fighter is using high and tially help land managers and landowners low water carrier rates. High rates mimic and provide new information on this speground application and low rates mimic cies,” Fighter said. “I am interested to see aerial application. Ground applications how my controls work and if they work involve the use of ATVs or walking the great this summer, I can provide land manproperty and use 15 gallons of water per agers and owners with vital information to acre. Aerial applications, however, only use start using on their land right away.” ##### If quitters never win, and winners never quit, what fool came up with, “Quit while you’re ahead”? ##### If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi? ##### In 1992 St. Augustine, FL, passed a law requiring horses in the downtown area to wear diapers.

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USDA Farm Service Agency News Release in a normal year.

Due to the persistent drought conditions USDA uses a national cost formula to in the Great Plains and West, the U.S. Dedetermine reimbursement costs that will partment of Agriculture (USDA) is offering not include the first 25 miles and distances additional relief through the Emergency exceeding 1,000 transportation miles. The Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and calculation will also exclude the normal cost Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to to transport hay or feed if the producer norhelp ranchers cover above normal costs mally purchases some feed. For 2021, the of hauling livestock to forage or other initial cost formula of $6.60 per mile will grazing acres. This policy enhancement be used (before the percentage is applied). complements previously announced ELAP Online Decision Tool compensation for hauling feed to livestock.

Producers can use the updated ELAP ELAP livestock and feed hauling assistance Feed Livestock Transportation Producer is retroactive for 2021 and will be available Tool to help producers document and esfor losses in 2022 and subsequent years. timate payments to cover both feed and “Stakeholder input matters. After we livestock transportation costs caused by rolled out updated ELAP policy last year drought. The tool (a Microsoft Excel workto help cover the cost of hauling feed to book) and other resources are available at livestock, thankful producers across the fsa.usda.gov/elap. Final payments may vary country expressed their appreciation for the depending on eligibility. expanded assistance and made suggestions Eligible ranchers should contact their to further improve the program,” said Zach FSA county office to apply for ELAP asDucheneaux, FSA Administrator. “The adsistance. To simplify the application proditional update we are announcing today cess, ranchers can print or email payment to help ranchers cover above normal costs estimates generated by the online tool for of hauling livestock to forage reflects our submission to FSA. The deadline to request commitment to meet our producers’ needs, ELAP assistance for hauling livestock whenever we have the flexibility and authorto forage in 2021 is June 30, 2022. The ity to do so.” deadline to request all ELAP assistance for “Unfortunately, drought conditions 2022 calendar year losses will be January across the U.S. continue and, in many states, 31, 2023. have worsened. In response, we continue to More Information find ways to help livestock producers alleviAdditional USDA disaster assistance ate some of the financial strain,” said Les information can be found on farmers.gov, J. Rispens, Acting State Executive Direcincluding USDA resources specifically for tor for FSA in Montana. “This most recent producer impacted by drought and wildfire ELAP program update recognizes that, for and the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, some ranchers, hauling livestock to forage Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet and Farm rather than feed to livestock is easier and Loan Discovery Tool. For FSA and Natural makes more sense financially.”

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Effects of planting winter canola in Montana

By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU News Service A Montana State University (MSU) researcher is looking into the benefits of planting an uncommon variety of a common crop, winter canola.

While spring canola is one of the more popular crops in Montana – 185,000 acres were planted in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture – the winter variety has very few acres planted. However, winter canola has a higher yield than spring canola and can lead to a more lucrative harvest for growers.

Clint Beiermann, assistant professor of agronomy at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center in Kalispell, is currently researching the crop to see how it can be adapted for successful planting in the Flathead region and beyond.

The research center is part of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station in MSU’s College of Agriculture.

“We are really excited about winter canola because it yields higher generally in most environments and gives producers who are already growing spring canola another option for a crop they already know well,” Beiermann said.

Winter canola is not typically grown in northern states due to the long, cold winters. States like Kansas and Oklahoma focus on winter canola because they have shorter, milder winters and their summers are warm. Spring-planted canola flowers mostly in July and is harvested around late September. Winter canola is planted in the late summer or early fall, has some vegetative growth development, goes dormant in the winter and flowers earlier in the spring.

One issue with winter canola is making sure it can survive the winter. To adapt the crop for Montana, Beiermann is looking at two potential factors: planting date and fertilizer.

“We’ve seen so far that planting dates make a big difference in the winter survivability because that’s going to affect how much time it has in the fall to germinate and grow,” Beiermann said. “In those earlier planted times, those canola plants are going to reach a larger stage before they go dormant in the fall. So far in our one-year study, we’ve seen better survivability from those earlier planted times.”

Beiermann’s research is also being funded by the Montana Fertilizer Advisory Committee, which allows Beiermann to expand his winter canola research to four sites across Montana, in the Flathead valley, central Montana, southcentral Montana and western Montana. Through the other sites, Beiermann can test the survivability of the plant in a state that has vastly different climates. Beiermann will try different fertilizer rates, coupled with planting dates, to also test how those two variables can factor in the vitality of the plant.

“I think the fertilizer is going to be a key to (its success rate). That along with seeing how different planting dates across four different sites in Montana will affect our outcomes,” he said. “I think we are going to see some really interesting results on this trial.”

“The work being done by Clint and his team and the rest of our researchers across the state is pivotal to aiding Montana growers and producers looking for new and smart ways to run their businesses,” said Darrin Boss, head of the Department of Research Centers and assistant research professor of animal science.

Beiermann visualizes a strong future for winter canola adoption in the state, but there are some potential setbacks.

For one, there is a limit to how early a grower can plant a crop without interfering with another crop grown before winter. In some regions of the state, where winters are colder, harsher and longer, potential planting dates could be as early as August, which makes winter canola’s adoption difficult to add into an existing cropping system.

While this may cause some issues for some growers, Beiermann said there are some regions he believes the adoption of winter canola can be successful.

“Fitting winter canola into your system if you have a fallow field in a given year is an option,” Beiermann said.

“The encouraging part is a lot of Montana is in small grains production that has a fallow period in their cropping system.

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University of Wyoming Extension A new bulletin from University of Wyoming (UW) Extension provides information on how to combat an insect that damages an important forage grass seed crop for Wyoming farmers and ranchers.

Smooth bromegrass was brought to North America from Europe in the late 1800s and has become a key pasture grass in Wyoming and elsewhere, along with being used in vegetation restoration. But the introduction of the nonnative grass also brought with it the brome seed midge, which causes serious damage to smooth bromegrass -- sometimes resulting in complete loss of the high-value seed crop.

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The bulletin was produced by Scott Schell, UW Extension entomology specialist; Jeremiah Vardiman, UW Extension agriculture and horticulture educator; Gary White, retired from Allied Seed LLC; and Mike Moore, manager of UW’s Wyoming Seed Certification Service.

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Wikipedia Gathered hemp fiber was used to make cloth long before agriculture, nine to fifty thousand years ago. It may also be one of the earliest plants to have been cultivated. An archeological site in the Oki Islands near Japan contained cannabis achenes from about 8000 BC, probably signifying use of the plant. Hemp use archaeologically dates back to the Neolithic Age in China, with hemp fiber imprints found on Yangshao culture pottery dating from the 5th millennium BC. The Chinese later used hemp to make clothes, shoes, ropes, and an early form of paper. The classical Greek historian Herodotus (ca. 480 BC) reported that the inhabitants of Scythia would often inhale the vapors of hemp-seed smoke, both as ritual and for their own pleasurable recreation.

Textile expert Elizabeth Wayland Barber summarizes the historical evidence that Cannabis sativa, “grew and was known in the Neolithic period all across the northern latitudes, from Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Romania, Ukraine) to East Asia (Tibet and China),” but, “textile use of Cannabis sativa does not surface for certain in the West until relatively late, namely the Iron Age. I strongly suspect, however, that what catapulted hemp to sudden fame and fortune as a cultigen and caused it to spread rapidly westwards in the first millennium B.C. was the spread of the habit of pot-smoking from somewhere in south-central Asia, where the drug-bearing variety of the plant originally occurred. The linguistic evidence strongly supports this theory, both as to time and direction of spread and as to cause.”

Jews living in Palestine in the 2nd century were familiar with the cultivation of hemp, as witnessed by a reference to it in the Mishna (Kil’ayim 2:5) as a variety of plant, along with Arum, that sometimes takes as many as three years to grow from a seedling. In late medieval Germany and Italy, hemp was employed in cooked dishes, as filling in pies and tortes, or boiled in a soup. Hemp in later Europe was mainly cultivated for its fibers and was used for ropes on many ships, including those of Christopher Columbus. The use of hemp as a cloth was centered largely in the countryside, with higher quality textiles being available in the towns.

The Spaniards brought hemp to the Americas and cultivated it in Chile starting about 1545. Similar attempts were made in Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, but only in Chile did the crop find success. In July 1605, Samuel Champlain reported the use of grass and hemp clothing by the (Wampanoag) people of Cape Cod and the (Nauset) people of Plymouth Bay told him they harvested hemp in their region where it grew wild to a height of 4 to 5 ft. In May 1607, “hempe” was among the crops Gabriel Archer observed being cultivated by the natives at the main Powhatan village, where Richmond, Virginia is now situated; and in 1613, Samuell Argall reported wild hemp “better than that in England” growing along the shores of the upper Potomac. As early as 1619, the first Virginia House of Burgesses passed an Act requiring all planters in Virginia to sow “both English and Indian” hemp on their plantations. The Puritans are first known to have cultivated hemp in New England in 1645.

United States George Washington pushed for the growth of hemp as it was a cash crop commonly used to make rope and fabric. In May 1765 he noted in his diary about the sowing of seeds each day until mid-April. Then he recounts the harvest in October which he grew 27 bushels that year.

It is sometimes supposed that an excerpt from Washington’s diary, which reads “Began to seperate [sic] the Male from the Female hemp at Do.&—rather too late” is evidence that he was trying to grow female plants for the THC found in the flowers. However, the editorial remark accompanying the diary states that “This may arise from their [the male] being coarser, and the stalks larger.” In subsequent days, he describes soaking the hemp (to make the fibers usable) and harvesting the seeds, suggesting that he was growing hemp for industrial purposes, not recreational.

George Washington also imported the Indian hemp plant from Asia, which was used for fiber and, by some growers, for intoxicating resin production. In a 1796 letter to William Pearce who managed the plants for him, Washington says, “What was done with the Indian Hemp plant from last summer? It ought, all of it, to be sown again; that not only a stock of seed sufficient for my own purposes might have been raised, but to have disseminated seed to others; as it is more valuable than common hemp.”

Other presidents known to have farmed hemp for alternative purposes include Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, and Franklin Pierce.

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portion of antebellum Kentucky’s economy. Before the American Civil War, many slaves worked on plantations producing hemp.

In 1937, the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was passed in the United States, levying a tax on anyone who dealt commercially in cannabis, hemp, or marijuana. The passing of the Act to destroy the U.S. hemp industry has been disputed to involve businessmen Andrew Mellon, Randolph Hearst and the Du Pont family.

One claim is that Hearst believed that his extensive timber holdings were threatened by the invention of the decorticator that he feared would allow hemp to become a cheap substitute for the paper pulp used for newspaper. Historical research indicates this fear was unfounded because improvements of the decorticators in the 1930s – machines that separated the fibers from the hemp stem – could not make hemp fiber a cheaper substitute for fibers from other sources. Further, decorticators did not perform satisfactorily in commercial production.

Another claim is that Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury and the wealthiest man in America at that time, had invested heavily in DuPont’s new synthetic fiber, nylon, and believed that the replacement of the traditional resource, hemp, was integral to the new product’s success. DuPont and many industrial historians dispute a link between nylon and hemp, nylon became immediately a scarce commodity. Nylon had characteristics that could be used for toothbrushes (sold from 1938) and very thin nylon fiber could compete with silk and rayon in various textiles normally not produced from hemp fiber, such as very thin stockings for women.

While the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 had just been signed into law, the United States Department of Agriculture lifted the tax on hemp cultivation during WW II. Before WW II, the U.S. Navy used Jute and Manila Hemp from the Philippines and Indonesia for the cordage on their ships.

During the war, Japan cut off those supply lines. America was forced to turn inward and revitalize the cultivation of Hemp on U.S. soils.

Hemp was used extensively by the United States during World War II to make uniforms, canvas, and rope. Much of the hemp used was cultivated in Kentucky and the Midwest.

During World War II, the U.S. produced a short 1942 film, Hemp for Victory, promoting hemp as a necessary crop to win the war. By the 1980s the film was largely forgotton, and the U.S. government even denied its existence. The film, and the important historical role of hemp in U.S. agriculture and commerce was brought to light by noted hemp activist Jack Herer in the book The Emperor Wears No Clothes.

U.S. farmers participated in the campaign to increase U.S. hemp production to 36,000 acres in 1942. This increase amounted to more than 20 times the production in 1941 before the war effort.

In the United States, Executive Order 12919 (1994) identified hemp as a strategic national product that should be stockpiled.

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The policy was developed by a committee of state legislators, representatives of industry organizations, members of the Board of Livestock, and MDOL staff in response to the industry’s requests for increased availability of 2-character brands. Major changes include additional acceptable characters, more lenient format guidelines, and the elimination of over 40% of regional character conflicts.

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How does soil moisture impact our lives?

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Hydrology Manufacturers and dealers are empowering users Soil moisture is considered the water stored in the with the tools they need to complete repairs. soil in the “vadose zone.”

This is the layer of soil which has a mixture of soil air and water usually ranging from the surface to 1 m (3’) deep, depending on your location.

The two extremes of soil moisture status are drought and flood. When the soil moisture falls below the wilting point of the local plants, they start to wilt and die, leading to drought conditions which is less than desirable. Drought conditions can lead to wind erosion, if plant life dies off and leaves the soil exposed.

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The 747 tractor was originally designed and built for the Rossi Brothers, cotton farmers in California. It was used there for eleven years; it was then purchased by Willowbrook Farms in Florida. Both farms used it for deep ripping.

In 1997, after a period of disuse, it was purchased by Robert and Randy Williams, of Big Sandy, Montana, within 60 miles (97 km) of where it was built. The decision to stop using the tractor for regular work was made in July 2009, and it was then displayed in museums across the U.S. The Big Bud 747 returned to the Williams Brothers farm near Big Sandy, Montana, in September 2020, where it worked farm ground once again with an 80-foot wide Friggstad chisel plow.

Statistics: Height of 14 feet (4.3 m) to top of cab, length is 28 feet 6 inches (8.69 m) to end of drawbar, width of 25 feet 6 inches over duals. The tires are 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter; 39.6 inches (1,010 mm) in width (38 x 35 16 ply duals). It weighs 95,000 pounds (48 short tons; 95,000 lb) shipping weight, and over 100,000 pounds (50 short tons; 100,000 lb) when the fuel tank is full. The 747 holds 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel and is powered by a Detroit Diesel 16V92T(16-cylinder, two-cycle engine) originally 760 horsepower (570 kW), but later increased to 860 horsepower (640 kW), then to 960 horsepower (720 kW) but is now at 1100 hp.

Information taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bud_747.

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What are some current advancements in hop breeding?

Common hop – you might call it hops – is a main ingredient in beer responsible for its rich flavor profile. Craft brewers and larger manufacturers alike are always looking for that new flavor. The April 22nd 2022 Sustainable, Secure Food Blog explains the breeding efforts that go into those new flavors – and there is additional work being done to make varieties of hop that are disease resistant, as well as drought and heat tolerant.Green cones of harvested hop along with bagged sets of dried cones According to blogger John Henning, while hop is important in the beer industry, not a lot of research has focused on creating a genetic profile of the crop. Over the past decade, several breeders, including Hennig, have focused on creating genetic maps that outline “markers” to help guide us in our breeding.

Currently, we have only determined the markers for a few hop traits for use in our programs. Some important markers we know for hops are: Sex – this is important because only female lines are cultivated Disease resistance – we know the markers for Hop Powdery Mildew, Hop Downy Mildew Plant height – this is important because

dwarf hops can be grown on a short trellis as a hedge—significantly reducing labor inputs Alpha acid levels – these contribute to the bittering potential that a hop will contribute to brewing Prevalent essential oils – these are more compounds that contribute to the flavor of beer Recent developments in genomic tracing have lowered the cost of the process. More of these traits – and others soon to be identified – will be implemented into routine breeding.

This is true for both the public breeding programs as well as private endeavors.

Early efforts at hop genome assembly were only recently published (2015) and the first true draft genome published last year (2020).

As a result, efforts at marker development for hops are still in their infancy stage in hops.

And this is for only of few of the simpler traits—those controlled by one or just a few genes. Some traits are controlled by three or more genes, which dramatically increases the complexity of gene expression and makes selection for traits much more difficult.

To read the entire blog, visit: https://sustainable-secure-food-blog.com/2022/04/22/ what-are-some-current-advancements-inhop-breeding.

Hemp regulatory program

Wikipedia The process to legalize hemp cultivation began in 2009, when Oregon began approving licenses for industrial hemp. Then, in 2013, after the legalization of marijuana, several farmers in Colorado planted and harvested several acres of hemp, bringing in the first hemp crop in the United States in over half a century. After that, the federal government created a Hemp Farming Pilot Program as a part of the Agricultural Act of 2014. This program allowed institutions of higher education and state agricultural departments to begin growing hemp without the consent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Hemp production in Kentucky, formerly the United States’ leading producer, resumed in 2014.

Hemp production in North Carolina resumed in 2017, and in Washington State the same year. By the end of 2017, at least 34 U.S. states had industrial hemp programs. In 2018, New York began taking strides in industrial hemp production, along with hemp research pilot programs at Cornell University, Binghamton University and SUNY Morrisville.

As of 2017, the hemp industry estimated that annual sales of hemp products were around $820 million annually; hemp-derived CBD have been the major force driving this growth.

Despite this progress, hemp businesses in the US have had difficulties expanding as they have faced challenges in traditional marketing and sales approaches.

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1999 Ford Type III ambulance, wheeled coach conversion, 7.3 Powerstroke diesel, automatic, full walk thru, AC inverter and battery conditioner, complete, 143,000 miles.Call

2004 Ingersoll Rand P375 air compressor, John Deere diesel, 375 CFM, 150 PSI, dual hose reels, one owner, 1785 hours....... Call

1991 Ford F600 dump truck, 429 fuel injected gas motor, 5 speed manual, 2 speed rear end, dump body, under CDL, air conditioning, 125,000 miles................................. Call

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CATTLE HANDLING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Calf Table

With 12-volt hydraulic pump

Feedbunks 20-ft x 38-in x 12-in (constructed with 10ga & heavy tube legs) other sizes & bottomless available Portable Panel Trailer: $2,800

Head Catch: $895

Suspension Fencing A more durable & lower maintenance alternative with Polyethylene Superstays and Superconnector Posts

FENCING

Continuous Fence 6-rail 1-1/4” 14ga.

20-ft long 6-rail 1.66” 14 ga 20-ft long

SuperSteel / Steel Decking 36”x24’ 22ga Prime galvanized Super Steel Use for windbreaks, corrals, etc.

Bolt together fence brace | Brace rail with hardware $39 | Wire gate latches for 2-7/8 posts $23.00

POSTS 2-7/8” x 6-ft 2-7/8” x 8-ft 2-7/8” x 10-ft 5-in galvanized octagon 9’9” posts Pipe posts can be cut to length.

GATES All gates are constructed with 12 & 14 ga 1.66” OD tubing 10-ft bow gates $360 12-ft bow gates $417 Corral gates - 6-bar 8-ft $190 10-ft $200 12-ft $220 Pipe Caps in 14-ft 240 various sizes 16-ft $250

Used guardrail 2-rail & 3-rail Plus, guardrail galvanized I-Beam Posts 9-ft

406.390.1110 BATTERIES

Stocking Heavy Equipment to 1/2-Ton Pickup Batteries

MISCELLANEOUS Heavy-Duty Cable 1-3/8”

New HDPE Pipe: 20” OD / 16” ID | 2” thick | 50-ft length

Skidsteer Light Material Buckets (Constructed with 3/16-in plate)

Free Standing Panels

2.5-gal Water Fire Extinguishers: $120 Extinguisher Mount: $40

Buckhorn Centerflow Seed Boxes Steel Work Benches 8-ft $370

Portable Loading Chute

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR STEEL NEEDS!

Portable Panels All panels

are constructed with 12 & 14ga 1.66” OD tubing 10-ft heavy portable panels, 12-ft standard portable panels (Will latch to Winkel panels)

STEEL

Pipe, Tubing (Round & Square) & Angle Iron 5” Galvanized octagon tubing (39-ft lengths) Used 2-7/8 pipe Semi load quantities of used 2-7/8 pipe available - Call for delivered prices!

Cattle Guards

Constructed with all new material.

Cattle guard kits with used pipe available

1.25” 14ga round tubing 1.66” 14ga round tubing

Heavy Duty Hay Feeders Designed to waste less hay

ATTACHMENTS

Pallet Forks

Bale spears

Box Scraper

POST DRIVERS

Montana Post Driver

750R: $6,800 1000E: $9,100 1500E: $11,500 10 FREE

Brace Rails with Purchase

T-Rex Post Driver

Fork Mount: $2,750 Center Mount: $3,400 Side Mount: $4,200

Surplus Angle Iron 2x2x.120 & 2x3x.250 20-ft lengths

Secondary Square Tubing Various sizes available

A lot more steel...too much to list - Call us for details!

NEW INVENTORY COMPOSITE SHEETING 5-ft x 8-ft x 3/4-in

Skidsteer Plates: $178 Bale Spears: $85

Diablo Metal & Wood Cutting Saw Blades

2”x27’ Ratchet Strap: $14 5/16” Grade 70 Transport Chain: 20’ @ $47 3/8” Grade 70 Transport Chain: 20’ @ $63 Lever Chain Binders 5/16-3/8”: $28.50 Ratchet Chain Binders 5/16-3/8”: $35

Gopher Bait & Mouse Poison + Bait Boxes Poly DEF & Fuel Tanks Tow Ropes Various s izes up to 200,000-lb breaking strength

Knipex Tools!

BOLTS $3.75/lb Grade 5 & $5.70/lb Grade 8 | Metric bolt assortment with 72-hole bin $680 ESAB Wire Flux Core .045 $5.90/lb Harrow 6’x6’x5/8

Redi Driver Classic $1,500

May 2022 *Prices Subject to Change

406.390.1110