NOVEMBER 2019
Vol. XX No. 10 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com
Producers encouraged to report damage, losses and conditions
By NDSU Extension Service The recent winter storm made a bad situation worse for many North Dakota agricultural producers. “Though the best relief obviously would be warm, dry weather, NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture want to help producers by gathering information about conditions in the state,” said Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension assistant director for agriculture and natural resources. Producers are encouraged to contact their county Extension agents to report damage, losses and conditions they are dealing with now. This week, agents are completing a survey to provide a snapshot of the current situation. “It’s critical for producers to share information with Extension so that we can assess the current condition across the state,” said Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner. “Once that is determined, we will provide information to the Governor to assist in consideration for a Secretarial disaster declaration.” “County-based NDSU Extension agents also have information about drying grains that have to be harvested at high moisture, setting equipment for best efficiency in wet situations, feeding cattle in poor conditions and more,” Stoltenow said. Find contacts for your county Extension agent at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties or by searching “NDSU Extension directory” and choosing the county offices option. “We realize this is a stressful time, so we encourage farmers to take care of themselves as much as possible,” Stoltenow said. “Talk to someone about your situation to get it off your chest. That may be a family member, friend, faith leader or the state 2-1-1 help line.”
PRODUCTION SALES
December 6, Harmon Angus, Lavina MT............................................................A9 December 7, Montana’s Choice - Montana Simmental Association, Billings MT....................................................................................................................A11 December 14, Gaugler Angus, Judith Gap MT.................................................A14 February 1, Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch, Helena MT..................................A18
PRIVATE TREATY
Beery’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida MT..............................................................A5 Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT.......................................................................A5 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT...........................................................................A5 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT................................................................................A5 Sleeping Willow Ranch, Stevensville MT............................................................A4 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT...........................................................................A5 Wyse Genetics, Manhattan MT..........................................................................A38
Northern Canola Growers Assoc. Annual Canola Expo
By Lindy Coleman, Northern Canola Growers Association The 22nd Annual Northern Canola Growers Association Canola Expo will be held in Langdon, North Dakota on Tuesday, December 3rd. Featured speaker Elaine Kub, author of Mastering the Markets, will focus on oilseed markets. As well as sharing her ag market insights on television and various farm radio programs, Kub also focuses on quantitative analysis in a regular column for DTN and The Progressive Farmer. NDSU Extension and a Canadian Clubroot expert will also give the latest on canola clubroot research. The Expo will also feature a trade show and the NCGA annual membership meeting. NDSU Pesticide Recertification will also be offered in the afternoon. Please join us on December 3rd! More information can be found at northerncanola.com.
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Group photo of pheasant project 4-H members. Front L-R Kendra Farkell, Jaidyn Farkell, Lolo Judisch. Back L-R Leiko Judisch, Sadie Vermulm, Lili Barcus, Tyler Raines, Tucker Brownell. Missing: Alyssa Raines, Brock Barcus, Shane Barcus. Photo by Adriane Good.
K-State Swine Day set for November 21
By K-State Research and Extension News Research updates are the cornerstone of The program includes research updates Kansas State University’s annual Swine by K-State swine faculty, highlighting nuDay, planned for Thursday, November 21. trition, management, feed processing and “Swine Day incorporates the latest feed safety. K-State research information on feed, Afternoon sessions include a talk by pig livability, management, and disease Josh Flohr, technical and production supmitigation,” said Mike Tokach, University port manager with Seaboard Foods, on the Distinguished Professor and swine extendecision processes and implementing a sion specialist with K-State Research and nutritional program in an integrated swine Extension. system. Egan Brockhoff, president of Prai“We highlight thought leaders from the rie Swine Health Services and a practicing U.S. and Canada on threats and opportuniveterinarian, will share what the Canadian ties for the swine industry, including African swine industry is doing to prevent the introSwine Fever.” duction of African Swine Fever. This year’s event will kick off with a The registration fee is $25 per person if technology trade show at 8 a.m. at the Kpaid by November 12, and $50 after that State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Ave., date or at the door. Lunch and breaks are in Manhattan, and concludes at 4 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
October 25 - November 20, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Fall Consignment, Online..............................................A3 November 1 - 24, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Fuddruckers of Missoula, Online...................................................A7 November 1 - 26, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Roberts L7 Ranch, Online............................................................A12 November 16, Hi Line Auction, Large Home and Contents, Great Falls MT..........................................................................A10 December 4, Ophus Auction, End of the Year Consignment, Online.....................................................................................A22
OTHER DATED EVENTS
December 5 - 7, Montana Organic Association, Conference & Meeting, Bozeman MT.......................................................... A6 December 17, North Central Montana Sheep Seminar, Conrad MT....................................................................................... A10
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