November 2018
Vol. XIX No. 10 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
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Increasing profits, mitigating risk is focus of 2018 Swine Day
By K-State Research and Extension News Research updates are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day, planned for Thursday, November 15. “This year will be a great opportunity to hear about the current status of the swine industry, foreign disease threats, and how new research findings can be implemented on-farm to improve productivity and economics,” said Mike Tokach, University Distinguished Professor and a swine extension specialist in K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. The event kicks off with a technology trade show at 8 a.m. in the K-State Alumni Center, located at 17th and Anderson Avenue. During the morning session, K-State faculty will give updates on the latest research impacting producers in 15-minute rotations covering topics on swine nutrition, management, feed processing and feed safety. The afternoon program will begin with David Hogg and Sara McReynolds from the Kansas Department of Agriculture discussing the benefits of implementing Secure Pork Supply for producers. Rodger Main, director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State University, will cover emerging diseases and how diagnostic labs are adapting to help producers. The Swine Day program begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes lunch. The day wraps up with a reception at 3:30 p.m. featuring K-State Call Hall ice cream. Registration costs $25 per person if paid by November 7, and $50 after that date or at the door. Students may attend free of charge if they register by November 7. Registration is available online at www.KSUSwine.org or by sending a check payable to the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry to: Swine Day, 218 Weber Hall, 1424 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506. For more information, contact Lois Schreiner at 785-5321267 or lschrein@ksu.edu.
Montana Pulse Crop Committee meeting
The Montana Pulse Crop Committee will meet at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 13th in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center (1223 Mullowney Lane). The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, visit agr.mt.gov.
AUCTION SALES
Nov. 1-27, M . usser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Steiger Estate, Online.........A8 Dec. 1., Ophus Auction Service, End of the Year Consignment, Big Sandy, MT.. ............................................................................................................................A6
PRIVATE TREATY
Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT......................................................... A7 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida MT................................................ A7 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT............................................................. A7 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT.................................................................. A7 Sidwell Ranch, Columbus MT................................................................ A7 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT............................................................. A7
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This little “showman” was all business in showing her animal at the Junior Hereford Show at the Nile in Billings, Montana the end of October.
Alfalfa weevil, black grass bug strategies focus of Powell, Sheridan workshops
Alfalfa weevil and black grass bug integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and research are topics of free workshops in Powell and Sheridan, Wyoming in November. The Powell workshop is 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, at the Powell Research and Extension Center, 747 Road 9. The Sheridan workshop is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, 3401 Coffeen Ave. Alfalfa weevil is the most economically damaging insect to alfalfa grown for hay in the Intermountain region, said Blake Hauptman, University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Crook County. Knowing how to monitor them and when to start a management strategy before populations reach an economic threshold is critical, he said. Improper management can lead to ineffective pesticide applications and waste dollars.
PRODUCTION SALES
Dec. 1, Montana’s Choice - Montana Simmental Association, Billings MT........................................................................ A4 Dec. 1, Currant Creek Angus, Miles City MT..................... A6 Dec. 1, Dukart Ranch, Manning, ND................................... A3 Dec. 7, Harmon Angus, Lavina MT..................................... A5 Feb. 13, 2019, Bayers Hereford Ranch, Dickinson, ND..... A7
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Extension educator Jeremiah Vardiman, based in Park County, will present research and information on alfalfa weevil development and control. Black grass bugs can cause significant damage to western range grasses, primarily to pastures reseeded to introduced wheatgrasses, said Hauptman. UW Extension entomologist Scott Schell will discuss impacts and IPM strategies for the pest. “Pastures with wheatgrass varieties are common in Wyoming and provide substantial amounts of forage for livestock, so it is critical to recognize if black grass bugs are causing considerable damage to your forage resource,” said Hauptman. Contact Vardiman at 307-754-8836 or jvardima@uwyo.edu for information for the Powell workshop, and Hauptman at 307283-1192 or bhauptma@uwyo.edu for the Sheridan workshop.
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