NOVEMBER 2012
Vol. XIII No. 10 P.O. Box 306 Valier, MT 59486-0306
Phone 406-279-3291 Fax 406-279-3249 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: trader@3rivers.net
FSA acreage reporting deadline November 15 Bruce Nelson, state executive director for Montana USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers of new deadlines for submitting their annual report of acreage to local FSA county offices. Producers with apiculture, perennial forage, PRF (including Native grass), fall wheat (HRW), and all other fall-seeded small grains must submit a 2013 acreage report for those crops by November 15, 2012. This is also the same date for these crops to be reported to your crop insurance agent when carrying federal crop insurance. Other new 2013 acreage reporting deadlines include: January 2, 2013: (or 30 days after placement of colonies) Honey covered under NAP January 15, 2013: Cherries, Established Stand Alfalfa Seed, Fall Alfalfa Seed July 15, 2013: Spring Alfalfa Seed, Barley, Canola, Corn, Dry Beans, Dry Peas, Flax, Forage Seeding, Mustard, Spring Oats, Potatoes, Safflower, Sugar Beets, Sunflowers, Spring Wheat, CRP, and all other crops “In prior years, reports for these crops were not due to FSA until July. This change is part of an initiative at the national level to align acreage reporting dates between FSA and Risk Management Agency (RMA) and will eventually reduce the crop reporting burden on producers,” Nelson said. “At this time, however, producers are required to file an acreage report to both agencies. At some time in the future, producers will only be required to file one acreage report that will be utilized by both agencies.” All acreage must be reported for a farm, including crops on non-cropland such as hayed or grazed grassland. It is continued on page a2
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
November, Pate Auction Inc., Online................................................................A43 Nov. 14, Big Iron, Online.......................................................................................A3 Nov. 17, Top Notch Auction Service, Equipment, Deer Lodge..........................A5 Nov. 21, Big Iron, Online.......................................................................................A3 Nov. 28, Big Iron, Online.......................................................................................A3 Nov. 30, Musser Bros Auction, T-Bone Feeders, Shepherd.............................A17 Dec. 5, Big Iron, Online.........................................................................................A3 Dec. 15, RK Statewide Auctions, Commemorative Winchester Collection, Sidney.............................................................................................................A19
Beef production convention set in Torrington, Wyoming
By University of Wyoming Extension Managing through drought, range management, wildlife and livestock diseases and a market outlook are among topics at the Southeast Wyoming Beef Production Convention in Torrington. The convention is 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, at the Rendezvous Center at the Goshen County Fairgrounds. Other topics include beef production, livestock economics, sage-grouse habitat, wheat variety update, wildlife habitat restoration projects and farm safety/accessibility. The convention, hosted by University of Wyoming (UW) Extension, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC), has been held during years between range beef cow symposiums. Registration is $15 and includes lunch. Early registration is due Thursday, November 1. To RSVP, contact UW Extension educator Kellie Chichester by email at kelliec@uwyo. edu or call 307-742-4228, or call SAREC at 307-837-2000. Payment the day of the event will be taken at the door.
The mega load going through Valier reminds us of the old “rocket” type of space craft. This one was traveling through in early November. It was as wide as the two lane highway so traffic had to be stopped in both directions to let it pass.
Soil Health Workshops scheduled Local producers will share pros and cons, tips, and tricks they have learned while focusing on improving their soil health at three workshops in Great Falls, Hardin, and Miles City, Montana, November 27, 28, and 29, 2012. The workshops are sponsored by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dwayne Beck, manager of the Dakota Lakes Research farm in South Dakota, will discuss methods that have allowed producers to profitably adopt no-till techniques on irrigated and dryland farms. He will also talk about the important role of crop rotation in minimizing weeds, diseases and insect problems while increasing potential profitability. Paul Jasa, Extension engineer from the University of Nebraska, will share the experiences he has gained from research and extension, and information on no-till planting equipment and system management. Workshop locations and dates:
PRIVATE TREATY
Wyse Genetics, Manhattan......................................... A14 Wichman Herefords, Moore........................................ A23 Dutton Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek.......................... A23 Thomas Herefords, Gold Creek.................................. A23 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida........................... A23 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan.................................... A23 Elk Park Angus, Columbia Falls................................. A18
LIVESTOCK SALE
Nov. 19, Bobcat Angus, Great Falls.............................A25 Dec. 1, Montana’s Choice, Billings..............................A49 Dec. 5, Brillhart Ranch Co., Musselshell....................A23 Dec. 7, Harmon Angus, Lavina....................................A13 Dec. 12, Shipwheel Cattle Co, Chinook......................A15 Dec. 17, Courtney Herefords, St Onge, SD.................A23
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Great Falls, Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Montana Electric Cooperative, 501 Bay Drive. Details: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Includes lunch sponsored by the Cascade, Pondera, Teton and Judith Basin Conservation Districts. RSVP by calling 406-7277580 ext. 127. Hardin, Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Big Horn County Fairgrounds, Fair Grounds Road. Details: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Includes lunch sponsored by the Big Horn Conservation District. RSVP by calling 406-665-3442 ext. 3. Miles City, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, Sleep Inn and Suites, 1006 Hayne Ave. Details: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Includes lunch sponsored by the Custer Conservation District. RSVP by calling 406-232-7905 ext. 103. Three private applicator recertification credits and 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors will be awarded for attending. Sign up for credits at the door when arriving at the workshop. NRCS provides reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities to participate in NRCS programs and activities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Marni Thompson (406) 727-7580 for Great Falls, Seanna Sparks (406) 6653442 ext. 101 for Hardin, or Mark Henning (406) 232-7905 ext. 115 for Miles City, by November 13, 2012.
Deadline for December is November 30