Trader's Dispatch November 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

Vol. XXI No. 10 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997

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

USDA CFAP 2 payments

E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is implementing a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) for producers of agricultural commodities marketed in 2020 who face continuing market disruptions, reduced farmlevel prices, and increased production and marketing costs. For many crops, these additional costs are associated with declines in demand, surplus production, or disruptions to shipping patterns and marketing channels.

Canola growers will be paid a flat $15 per acre on eligible acres for 2020. Canola is designated a flat-rate commodity because it did not meet the eligibility of a five-percent-or-greater national price decline between the designated dates of January 13-17, 2020 and July 27-31, 2020. Eligible acres include the producer’s share of the determined acres, or reported acres if determined acres are not present, excluding prevented planted acres.

The application period for CFAP 2 opens Monday, September 21 and ends December 11, 2020.

More information can be obtained at https://www.farmers. gov/cfap.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Nov 6 - 17, Steffes Group, Bowman Equipment, Online................................... A3 Nov 9 - 19, Musser Bros Auction, Equipment, Online...................................... A4 Nov 11 - 18, Steffes Group, Bowman Land, Online........................................... A3 Nov 11 - 24, Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, Equipment Marketplace, Online.................................................................................................................... A8 Nov 30 - Dec 4, Ophus Auction, Wickum Estate Auction, Online.................... A7

Leading farm and ranch employees virtual seminars

Finding, hiring and retaining quality employees are major challenges for agricultural business in Nebraska. Competition for the available workforce comes from area industries, and the labor market is tight.

Nebraska Extension will host a virtual seminar series in December (December 8, 11, 15 and 18) designed to help agricultural employers learn techniques and leadership practices to help motivate and empower employees.

Dr. Bob Milligan, Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies LLC and Professor Emeritus from Cornell University, will lead the seminar. Topics will include: • Identifying the future direction of the operation and its workforce needs; • Developing position descriptions, performance expectations, and accountability; • Learning effective recruitment, interviewing, and hiring procedures; and • Identifying employee training and development needs.

The seminar will be delivered via Zoom from 12:30-2 p.m.

CST (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MST). Participants will need internet access and are encouraged to use a computer with a camera and a microphone to participate. Participants in the seminar should plan to attend each of the four sessions.

Cost is $50 per person. Participation is limited to 50 people.

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PRODUCTION SALES

Nov 18, O’Hara Land & Cattle, Online.................................................................A2 Dec 4, Harmon Angus, Lavina MT.....................................................................A11 Dec 5, Western Choice - Simmental Association, Billings MT..........................A9 Dec 12, Gaugler Angus, Judith Gap MT............................................................A10

OTHER DATED

Nov 14 & 15, Dec 17-20, Feb 1-3, Montana Wool Harvesting School, Molt, MT...B2 Nov 17, Gustafson Law Offices, Kovatch Land Sale.........................................A6 Dec 8, Front Range Wool Pool, Conrad, MT........................................................B2 Dec 10, David Brownell, Brownell Land Sale...................................................A22

Growers Jay Richard of Worland, Wyoming, left, and Andy Corgin of Cheyenne use a measuring technique to determine a pumpkin’s weight. The pumpkin was later placed on a scale.

Women Managing Ag Land Conference University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News

The second annual Women Managing Ag Land Conference will be December 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT. This conference offers learning opportunities for female farmland owners and tenants looking to improve their business management skills while navigating the challenges of owning and renting agricultural land.

This hybrid event allows participants the opportunity to attend one of three inperson locations or via Zoom. The keynote address, “Finding Happiness in the Craziness of Life,” will be delivered by Kathy Peterson, a farmer from Storm Lake, Iowa, and founder of PeopleWorks, Inc. She will also conduct a workshop, titled “Working with You is Killing Me!” Peterson’s keynote and workshop will be broadcast live from the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, near Mead, to meeting locations in Kearney and Scottsbluff.

The in-person locations are: • Near Mead: Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca • Kearney: Holiday Inn Convention Center, 110 South 2nd Avenue • Scottsbluff: Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Ave. I Due to COVID-19, attendance at the three in-person locations will be limited, and health measures will be implemented.

Participants may also live stream the event from their own device via Zoom.

Participants will also have access to ondemand workshops on owning and renting agricultural land, including: “Improve your Ag Lease by Improving the Landlord/Tenant Relationship,” presented by Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek; “NextGen: A Win-Win for Beginning Farmers & Asset Owners,” by Karla Bahm, with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture; “Navigating Uncertainty in 2021: Nebraska Land Values & Cash Rental Rates,” with Agricultural Economist Jim Jansen; and more.

Registration on or before November 18 is $25 and increases to $30 on or after November 19. Registrations for in-person locations will close November 29. Lunch is included at each in-person site.

This conference is hosted by Nebraska Extension and inspired by Annie’s Project.

This material is based upon work supported

by USDA-NIFA under Award Number 2020-70017-32735 and by Farm Credit Services of America.

PRIVATE TREATY

Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT...............................A21 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT...................................A21 Maloney Angus & Simmental, Turner MT....................A24 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT........................................A21 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT...................................A21 Wyse Genetics, Manhattan MT....................................A20

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DMC program enrollment ‘21

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment.

“This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producers can use to manage risk,” said Bill Northey, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, during a roundtable at a dairy in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We were excited to roll out this new and improved program through the 2018 Farm Bill, and if you haven’t enrolled in previous years, we highly encourage you to check it out.”

Signup runs through December 11, 2020. DMC is a voluntary risk management program that offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed price (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. DMC payments triggered for seven months in 2019 and three months so far in 2020. More than 23,000 operations enrolled in DMC in 2019, and more than 13,000 in 2020.

Updated Dairy Decision Tool To determine the appropriate level of coverage for a specific dairy operation, producers can utilize the recently updated online dairy decision tool. The decision tool is designed to assist producers with calculating total premium costs and administrative fees associated with participation in DMC. An informational video is available, too.

Improvements to the decision tool, made in cooperation with representatives from the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin, include historical analysis that illustrates what DMC indemnity payments might have been had the program been available over the previous two decades. The analysis indicates that over the course of time, DMC payments made to producers exceed premiums paid. These decision tool enhancements provide a more comprehensive decision support experience for producers considering DMC. Additional Support for Dairy Producers In addition to DMC, USDA offers a variety of programs that have helped dairy producers, including insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs. Most recently, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 1 provided $1.75 billion in direct relief to dairy producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19 in early 2020.

Now, signup is underway for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which provides another round of assistance for dairy producers and many other eligible producers.

For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage, or contact your local USDA Service Center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

Virtual seminars CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Registration is requested by December 1. Register online at go.unl.edu/Leading_Employees_Seminar For questions about the seminar or for more information, please contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu.

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November 2020 — Vol. XXI No. 10 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.

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Hay for Sale - Conrad, MT area 350 to 400 ton 1st cutting Alfalfa in 1300 lb. round bales - net wrapped.

Hay was sprayed early with Roundup and is squeaky clean! No rain!!

$110/ton

Can load but not set up to deliver.

406-278-5285 or 406-289-0350

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LIVESTOCK TRAILER FOR SALE 2013 Wilson livestock trailer, 53-ft., triple axle. $40,000 Phone (406) 564-0549, Great Falls, MT

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Registered Irish Black and Irish Red Bulls, Cows and Heifers

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MUSSER’S AUCTION CENTER

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Hay donations to relieve those affected by wildfires

In counties throughout the state, semi-trucks stacked with hay bales pull into Oregon State University Extension Service facilities.

They unload much of it by hand for ranchers who lost feed in the devastating wildfires in September.

“I saw a picture on TV of a hay barn burned down,” said Sam Angima, associate dean for Extension in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “It got me thinking about the best way to help. I figured, “Why don’t we concentrate where we have a footstep in the state. We help people grow hay and grass. We would not be talking to people we don’t know.

We had to step in.”

So, Angima called for Extension agricultural faculty to coordinate the movement of hay and other feed from donations to those in need. He quickly contacted the Oregon Farm Bureau and found they’d spent a day shuffling hay but didn’t have the people or infrastructure to continue. The next day, Angima got a call from Alexis Taylor, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, who asked about Extension’s efforts. From that conversation, Taylor and Angima determined Extension was best positioned to take on the role of statewide coordinator.

Within weeks of starting the program, 500 tons had been moved, Angima said, and the project is expected to go on for at least three months. Extension, the Oregon Farm Bureau, the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and other partners put out the word to their networks and directed people to an online Extension resource where they indicate if they need hay or other feed and how much they need. Those who can, offer hay and/or transportation services.

Feed and trucks aren’t all that’s needed, though. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management stepped up with ropes, tarps and other equipment, Angima said. Without tarps, hay can mildew in the rain and become unhealthy for livestock. Only high-quality hay is accepted.

At the center of the complicated system is Melody Larson, administrative assistant to the associate deans of Extension and academics in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Larson keeps the spreadsheet of supply and demand. Hay is being moved to three locations – the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Aurora, and fairgrounds in Central Point and Roseburg.

In Union County alone, more than 100 tons of hay has been donated, according to Darrin Walenta, associate professor in cropping systems pest management and Extension agronomist in Baker, Union and Wallowa counties. One shipment was 85 tons, another was 24. Big trucks were lined up.

“We have a good network of contacts and we have utilized everyone’s resources to get this stuff where it’s meant to be,” Walenta said. “A lot of folks were able to get connected and get it there quickly. Transportation is definitely the hardest part.”

Jenifer Cruickshank, Extension faculty with a specialty in dairy management in the Willamette Valley, is coordinator of the program at NWREC. She’s overseeing an exit survey using a QR code that will indicate if more hay is needed so that too much of it doesn’t pile up and spoil. Need is keeping up with donations so far, Cruickshank said.

“As we worked on this, it became obvious that those who lost hay have hundreds of cows,” Angima said. “There won’t be any feed in winter so we need to keep going as long as there’s demand. We’re asking people how much they lost, how much they need and what they need. We’ve become a very good nexus for helping people.”

Peanut Butter Fudge Day

Dated Celebrated: November 20th This special holiday was established by the National Peanut Board and is the perfect time to indulge in this sweet treat. It is widely believed that fudge was first created in the 1800s when a batch of caramels didn’t turn out quite right. This mistake turned out to be a delicious revelation that people have been enjoying all around the world ever since.

As the popularity of this special occasion has spread, a number of different events have been created in order to celebrate Peanut Butter Fudge Day. These include a large number of bakeoffs, tastings and other fun food related events. However, by far the best way to celebrate Peanut Butter Fudge Day is by creating your own batch of peanut butter fudge. This year, instead of baking alone invite a group of friends to help you and use your imagination to create a unique twist to the standard recipe.

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Custom cut to your specs • Full dimension rough cut lumber

Wyatt Todd, Mineral County 4-Her looks in control of his animal at the Mineral County Fair show and sale in Superior, MT in late July. He received a red ribbon for his efforts in the beef competition. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

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Montana Hereford Directory Anchor Polled Herefords 406-467-2880, Vaughn, MT

Sam Anderson

248-914-7491, Emigrant, MT

Bar Star Cattle

406-947-5322, Musselshell, MT www.barstarcattle.com

Bayers Ranches, Inc.

406-684-5465, Twin Bridges, MT www.bayersherefordranch.com

Beery’s Land & Livestock Co 406-979-5720, Vida, MT www.beeryherefords.com

Marty & Leslie Bennett 406-221-6350, Butte, MT

Brownell Polled Herefords 406-788-3242, Pendroy, MT

Churchill Cattle Co

406-580-6421, Manhattan, MT www.churchillcattle.com

Cooper Hereford Ranch

406-285-6985, Willow Creek, MT www.cooperherefords.com

Duncan Ranch Co

406-323-1686, Roundup, MT

Dutton Hereford Ranch

Hereford America

406-288-3330, Gold Creek, MT

Ehlke Herefords

406-266-4121, Townsend, MT www.ehlkeherefords.com

Elings Polled Herefords 406-278-3406, Conrad, MT

Feddes Herefords

Dan 406-570-1602, Manhattan, MT www.feddes.com

Holden Herefords

Lucky U Cattle Company

406-799-2973, Stevensville, MT www.LuckyUCattle.com

M/D Herefords

406-450-1029, Valier, MT www.holdenherefords.com

406-788-2393, Baker, MT

Hop Creek Ranch

McKechnie Land & Cattle Inc.

406-799-2264, Lavina, MT www.hopcreekranchcompany.com

Houck Ranch, LLC

406-432-2296, Shelby, MT

McMurry Cattle

Frank Herefords

406-254-1247, Billings, MT www.mcmurrycattle.com

Indreland’s Grasshaven Ranch

MK Black Herefords

G & R Farming, LLC

J Bar E Ranch

Mohican West

307-631-6012, Roscoe, MT 406-580-1303, Willow Creek, MT

Garrison Ranches Inc

406-214-5120, Missoula, MT

406-765-7068, Plentywood, MT

JZ Livestock

406-835-2501, Glen, MT

406-360-3427, Hamilton, MT

Griffin Polled Herefords

K & C Herefords

406-821-0247, Darby, MT

406-240-9301, Deer Lodge, MT

H Hanging J

406-584-7571, Lindsay, MT

406-880-9211, Frenchtown, MT

Dallas Polled Herefords

Dave Hanson & Kelsey Cooper

406-368-2244, Canyon Creek, MT

605-866-4495, Reva, SD www.herefordamerica.com

The Livestock Link

605-210-1956, Reva, SD www.thelivestocklink.com

406-795-8118, Wibaux, MT

Curlew Cattle Co

406-287-9947, Whitehall, MT

Harper Herefords

406-292-3503, Joplin, MT

406-570-5519, Willow Creek, MT

K.L. Slagsvold Herefords L Bar W Cattle Company

406-425-2484, Absarokee, MT www.lbarw.com

Opportunity, MT

406-670-8529, Laurel, MT www.mohicanpolledherefords.com

Arvid Eggen - 406-765-7068 Lorrie Eggen - 406-765-8219 Jarett Eggen - 406-478-1017

406-239-9907, Evaro, MT

Sidwell Ranch

406-322-4425, Columbus, MT www.sidwell-land.com

Sparks Herefords

406-778-2320, Plevna, MT www.sparksherefords.com

Storey Hereford Ranch

406-580-8255, Bozeman, MT

Thomas Herefords

406-544-1536, Gold Creek, MT www.thomasherefords.com

Vandeberg Ranch

On Point Cattle Co

406-350-3123, Moore, MT www.wichmanherefords.com

406-265-6115, Havre, MT

570-637-2644, Absarokee, MT

Otis Ranch

406-223-4518, Emigrant, MT

Emily Pederson

406-322-8541, Columbus, MT

Contact MHA to get your information into our ad in the Trader’s Dispatch and featured on MHA’s Facebook page.

Connect with us at www.montanahereford.org

Plentywood, MT

Rocky Mountain Mini Herefords

406-323-1297, Roundup, MT

Hyer McKechnie, Pres. - (406) 432-2296 Dave Hanson - (406) 570-5519 Chad Murnin - (406) 947-5322 Jon Bouma - (406) 799-2973 Austin Frank - (307) 631-6012 Carl Loyning - (406) 425-2484 Jane’a Ehlke - (406) 202-2799 Johanna Bouma, Sec. - (406) 240-2587

J Bar E Ranch

Rockin’ Double R Ranch

406-445-2280, Red Lodge, MT

Northern Ag Research

Board of Directors

Your Northern Montana source for quality Hereford bulls

Rafter Ranch Inc

406-832-3219, Wise River, MT

McMURRY CATTLE

Wichman Herefords XA Cattle

308-320-1110, Moorefield, NE

Yorlum Cattle Co

406-882-4086, Trego, MT

Modest birth, massive meat Our production sale is any time you want.

We sell Hereford bulls and females by private treaty. Find out more at feddes.com.

Better yet, visit the ranch.

Feddes Herefords www.feddes.com 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, MT 59741 tfeddes@msn.com Tim 406.570.4771 Dan 406.570.1602 Yearling Hereford Bulls for Sale Private Treaty

Wintered until end of April, Flexible Payment, Multi-Bull Discount

Added Genetic Balance Trait And Carcass Value ONLY THE BEST SELL Private Treaty Bull Sales

Fred & Doreen McMurry 2027 Iris Lane Billings, MT 59102

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Sires: Genetic 2U Britisher 1415 • AGA 18Y Standard 46Z WH 137Y Standard 333A ET • XTC 5C Total Recall ET 66A AGA 2Y MO LE Domino 119A • AGA 60H BO LE Domino 29B Justin Wichman (406) 350-3123 www.wichmanherefords.com

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

• John Deere 535 round baler, net & twine, always shedded. Also spare parts baler.

• Cockshutt Model 30 tractor, runs good......$1500 • 1979 Chevrolet running gear for 3/4-ton, 4x4.

• Lincoln 140 wire feed welder....................$300

Phone 406-735-4464, call evenings

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that on November 17, 2020, Merrill Andrew Kovatch, a/k/a Merrill A. Kovatch, Rosemary Kovatch, and Leslie V. Burckard (“Seller”) shall sell by auction, which auction shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures described herein, at 2:00 o’clock p.m. at Gustafson Law Offices, 400 S Main Street, Suite 101, Conrad, MT 59425, the following property (“Property”) located in Chouteau County, Montana:

Township 27 North, Range 3 East, M.P.M.

Section 6: All Follow-up information relating to the Property and the auction procedures may be obtained at Gustafson Law Offices, 400 S Main Street, Suite 101 Conrad, MT 59425, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Said sale by auction will be made on the following terms: 1. The Property is to be offered for sale by auction to the highest responsible and qualified Bidder(s). The Property has been subject to lease, but the lease has terminated. Winter wheat, spring wheat and pulse crops have been successfully raised on the ground. There are no growing crops on the Property. There are 320 acres of summer-fallow left by the tenant. There is older grain storage on site. There is grain in the bins but that will be removed by January 10, 2021. The Property is approximately 649 acres (640.44 crop acres and 8.56 grass and building site acres). Interested Bidders must have written bids submitted to Daniel T. Jones at Gustafson Law Offices on or before 1:00 p.m., November 17, 2020, along with $10,000 earnest money. Earnest money becomes irrevocable for the successful Bidder(s). The earnest money check shall be made payable Jones Legal Services, PLLC Trust Account. The bids will be opened privately and the top five bidders will be announced at 2:00 p.m. The top five Bidders who have submitted a bid will have the opportunity to increase their offer at the time of the auction. To participate in the auction, Bidders must be either present in person or request to appear remotely.

2. The Property shall be sold “as is” by Warranty Deed and the legal description on the Seller’s title to govern. The Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect to the condition or use of said Property, or compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The Bidder shall be solely responsible for determining the applicability of any laws, local ordinance or other regulations, which may impact each Property and/ or the Bidder’s contemplated use thereof. The Properties are being sold subject to any and all rights of the public and any and all easements, covenants, and restrictions shown or not shown by public record.

3. By submitting a bid at auction, a Bidder accepts the terms of the sale as contained herein and the terms and provisions of this Notice and the Real Estate Transfer Agreement.

4. Submission of a bid at auction shall serve as that Bidder’s acknowledgement that: (a) it has received any and all requested or otherwise required property disclosures prior to the date of bid submission; (b) it was afforded opportunities to inspect the Property and records relating to its condition before the date of bid submission; (c) it has availed itself, to its satisfaction, of the right to inspect Property records relating to its condition prior to the date of bid submission; (d) it is satisfied with the contemplated Property’s condition and is taking the Property in AS-IS condition; and (e) it is prepared to accept and comply with the terms of sale as contained herein and in the aforementioned Real Estate Transfer Agreement.

5. The Seller shall not be responsible for paying the fees or commission of any Bidder’s real estate broker or representative.

6. The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids tendered, to waive irregularities or to cancel or reschedule the bid submission deadline and/or auction.

7. Upon presentation by the Seller, the Bidder whose bid is accepted shall immediately execute the Real Estate Transfer Agreement with Seller subject to the terms and conditions as set forth herein and this Notice of Public Sale.

9. The closing date is scheduled for December 17, 2020. Possession shall be delivered at closing. If the successful Bidder(s) fail(s) to close or pay the balance due upon closing, at Seller’s discretion, (a) the Bid Deposit paid shall be forfeited and retained by Seller, and the Seller may resell the Property, or (b) Seller may take all action required to cause Bidder to specifically perform.

10. Seller may request assurances and proof satisfactory to the Seller of the Bidder(s) ability to purchase the Property. Failure of the Bidder(s) to produce the same, to Seller’s satisfaction as measured solely by the Seller, shall permit the Seller to terminate the sale to said Bidder(s).

11. The Property shall be available for inspection, upon Seller’s receipt of reasonable written request, prior to the auction.

12. Seller shall obtain title insurance at their expense. Closing agent will be First American Title Company of Conrad, MT and fees will be split between Seller and Buyer(s). Real property taxes and all other taxes and/or assessments will be prorated based on the closing date.

15. Mineral estates are excluded from the sale of the Property.

Approved by: Seller Contact: Daniel T. Jones, Gustafson Law Offices, 400 S Main Street, Suite 101, Conrad, MT 59425 - (406) 278-7521 - djones@glo.law

Hefty orange giants strut concrete runway during Torrington competition

By Steven J. Miller, University of Wyoming Extension

All that carving, tossing, dropping and chucking this time of year could turn any toothy pumpkin smile upside down.

But that sense of humor never changes once pumpkins hit the big leagues – the heavyweights. Jerry Erschabeck of Torrington gave a piece of advice for world leaders during the great pumpkin contest in Torrington Saturday.

“If you want world peace, give everyone a giant pumpkin seed,” said Erschabeck, emceeing the competition on a warm fall afternoon, which included kids decorating pumpkins and weight guessing squash and pumpkins.

Goshen County Master Gardeners hosted the giant pumpkin challenge with 4-H’ers selling baked goods and the extension office making and selling pumpkin chili. All proceeds benefitted the county’s 4-H program.

Erschabeck related what happened when invited a few years ago to Denver for an interview about giant pumpkins. He brought his.

“My gosh, on the way down there people honked and waved,” said Ershabeck. “If one of these giant pumpkins is in the back of your pickup, you will be noticed, you’ll be waved at. It brings smiles to people’s faces.”

And the kids? The elderly?

“The reaction is the same from the elderly as from the preschools,” said Jay Richard of Worland, who hauls his hefty giants to nursing homes and pre-schools in Worland.

He lugged Tasha (1,238 pounds) to the Torrington contest. Tasha, which won the Wyoming Champion Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In and Pumpkin Drop the week before in Worland, strutted the Frontier Shelter runway on the Goshen County Fairgrounds via skid steer loader and pallet.

Richard left Emma, 1,225 pounds and the second-place Wyoming champion, back in Worland.

“Mine all have names,” said Richard, wearing a very-orange Jay’s Giants t-shirt.

“Really. Every pumpkin gets a name. I have a young girl in town name them for me.”

Andy Corbin of Cheyenne set the state record weight last year with his 1,491-pound entry. Pumpkin fun sprouted early in Corbin.

A photograph in the Cody Enterprise shows a 10-year-old Andy growing big pumpkins.

He took time off for college, married, and took up the hobby again after his children were born. About 10 years ago he learned about the Atlantic giant seed variety and that the Laramie County record was 500 pounds.

He set the record at 678 pounds the following year. Corbin met other growers and learned more about the genetics and how to better grow pumpkins. He set another state record at 1,268 two years later, “And I thought I could do better,” he said.

Richard used seeds from Corbin’s 1,491-pound winner to grow Tasha. Emma was grown from seed from a 1,045-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Hoffman of Riverton.

Friendly competition also eventually prodded Richard. He started growing pumpkins in 2003 and cut triangles for the eyes and the top off so he could take a photo of his 1-year-old daughter inside.

He’s had to grow bigger pumpkins each year to take another age photo.

The hobby took a competitive turn when The Lungren Girls Farm in Washakie County started a pumpkin weigh-off a few years ago.

“That first year, I might have brought a 55-pound pumpkin and a couple years later Steve Tharp (Worland veterinarian) grew one that weighed 512 pounds. From then on, I set mine down next to it, and it’s been game-on ever since,” he said, and smiled.

Erschabeck and his wife decided to grow pumpkins in a weedy field near their place and eventually ran a small truck farm “What’s fun about it is the end result,” said Erschabeck. “You go through your fields and see the pretty pumpkins and if you ever give some kid a pumpkin, man, they’re in seventh heaven.”

Dan Painter of Painters Produce in Torrington brought a pumpkin to the competition. He started growing them after attending a presentation by Richard sponsored by the Goshen County Extension Office.

“I mean, if you ever talk to the guy, he loves pumpkins and you can’t help but get fired up,” he said.

Painter grows his giant pumpkins in a 50 by 30-foot plot. “That thing starts getting big and it pops its head up and you can see it from the end of the garden,” he said.

“And you know, driving by it every day just makes you feel good whenever you see it.”

Some lunkers can gain 40 pounds a day.

Giant pumpkins trace their weakling to behemoth jump to Canadian plant breeder Howard Dill, now deceased. He patented Atlantic giant pumpkin seeds in 1979.

“Everything about them wants to be big,” said Richard. “The plants, the vines and the CONTINUED ON PAGE A8

Mineral County 4-H market group posed for a picture during the fair the end of July. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

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Ophus Auction Company invites you to the

Warren Wickum Estate Auction With guest consigners virtual Online Auction Friday, December 4th, 2020

The preview will be December 1st held on the Tiber Tractor Lot Highway 2 Chester, MT Online virtual auction begins at 10 a.m. Friday, December 4th TRUCKS, TRAILERS & PICKUPS

2002 Peterbilt 579 extended hood semi, 60 inch sleeper, 264 inch wheel base, Cat 475 Hp C-15 with recent in frame overhaul, 13 speed, 1,000,2600 miles, 11R24.5 tires.

• 2013 Frontier 40 Ft. grain trailer, 2 Ag hoppers, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires, pintle hitch.

• 1998 Reinke 48 Ft. aluminum step deck trailer, wood deck, 102 in wide, 10 Ft. spread axle, 11 Ft. upper deck, tie downs. 255/70R22.5 tires.

• 1976 Peterbilt cab over semi, power steering, 855 Cummins, Jake Break, 12 5 15 Trans, recent transmission rebuilt & new clutch work.

2008 Chevy 2500HD 4X4 Reg cab pickup, 6.0L gas, auto Trans, new battery, heavy duty rear overload springs, Dew-EZE bale bed with 5th wheel ball, 106,931 miles.

COMBINES & GRAIN HANDLING

• 1992 Chevy 1500 4X4 work truck, V-6, 5 Speed, new battery, 193,075 miles Trans is worn.

• 1972 Chevy C-20 4X4 pickup, 350, 4 speed, new battery, 123,000 miles, end gate is poor and hood needs replaced.

• 1974 Chevy C-20 4X4 pickup, 350, 4 speed, new battery, no grill, rear bumper round bale unroller, pickup runs well.

• 2003 Cornpro 5th wheel trailer 25 Ft. deck including 5 Ft. folding beaver tail, tandem axle, tandem wheels ST235/85R16, 3 fold down ramps.

1984 Chevy C-20 4X4 camper special pickup, 6.2L diesel, 4 speed Trans, 84,960 miles, new batteries, this pickup was stored in a heated garage and is in excellent condition.

• 2001 Cornpro 20 Ft. bumper pull trailer 7,000 # tandem axles, fold up ramps.

• 1992 Ford B 700 47 passenger Bluebird body school bus, 5.9L Cummins, 5 speed, 900R-20 tires, 193 inch wheel base, 197,716 miles 7,271 Hr. complete maintenance records.

• 1972 Ford F-600 truck, V-8, 4&2 speed, 15 Ft box& hoist, right fender smashed, 59,171 miles.

• 1957 Ford C-600 cab over truck, V-8, 4& 2 speed, 15 Ft box & hoist.

• 1997 CPS Tri Axle Belly Dump, 37’

• 1970 Chevy C-50 single axle truck, 350 engine, 4&2 speed, 16 Ft. box & hoist with roll tarp, new battery, 85,650 miles.

• 1966 Ford 600 single axle truck, V-8, 4&2 speed, 15 Ft. box & hoist, 79,028 miles.

• 1984 Chevy C-20 4X4 pickup, 6.2L diesel, 4 speed, 5th wheel ball, new batteries, left front fender & door have 2017 Frontier 40 Ft. grain trailer, 2 Ag Hoppers, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires. body damage, 134,280 miles.

Wheatland model 1215 hopper bottom bin, 1,768 bushels, 26’ 9” tall, 12 Ft. diameter.

• 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, cab air heat, radio doesn’t work, 215 Hp, 240 bushel, Ag Leader yield & mapping, quick attach Hyd, straw chopper, chaff spreader, 3,320 Engine Hr. 2,354 Sep Hr. 30.5L-32 drive tires.

• 2005 John Deere 936D header, 5 batt reel, transport kit, Sn. H00936D701576.

• John Deere 936D header, pickup reel, transport kit, Sn. H00936D725220.

• John Deere 930D header, pickup reel, pea auger, transport kit, Sn. H00930D706086.

• 1978 Honda XL 350 motorcycle, 6,411 miles.

• 1972 Honda 500 Four Cyl. street bike, 7,910 miles, title.

• 1978 Larson 15 Ft fiberglass boat, 85 HP Evinrude model 1632 out board, EZ loader trailer, cover.

• 2007 Artic-Cat F-8 snowmobile, 2,140 miles, hand & thumb warmer, reverse, 15 in track, title.

• 2003 Honda TRX 450 ATV electric shift, runs well, 20,803 miles, 2,840 Hr. title.

• 1977 Rupp 440 snowmobile, stored inside not running, title.

• 1981 Moto Ski Futura 500 snowmobile not running, title • 1980? Kawasaki KX 80 motorcycle.

• Kawasaki 200 KLT 3 wheeler.

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This will be a virtual auction. There will be online bidding the week leading up to and then at 10 a.m. Friday, December 4th. You will hear the auctioneers on your smart phone or computer close out the bidding On-line. We will be at the preview day December 1st.

You can stop in any time at Tiber Tractor and look at the inventory; some is located across the street to the East. We are happy to offer this nice line up of items. I CAN’T STRESS enough go to the web site and REGISTER early for bidding. If you have already registered on line with us you just need to log in and you are ready to have fun. Payment and loadout days will be Monday Dec 7th and Dec 10th. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hope to see you on December 1st.

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2001 John Deere 9750 STS combine, 325 Hp. 300 bushel, dual wheels, rock trap, straw chopper with power tail board, Greenstar ready, 5,768 engine Hr. 4,064 Sep Hr. Sn. H09750S691517.

• Brandt 8X42 super charged grain auger orange 22 HP Honda engine.

• Brandt 8X42 super charged grain auger Blue 20 Hp Honda engine.

• Sakundiak HD 7X37 Ft auger, 7.5 Hp electric.

• Sakundiak HD 7X45 Ft auger 18 Hp Briggs.

• Wheatland model 1215 hopper bottom bin, 1,768 bushels, 26’ 9” tall, 12 Ft. diameter.

2010 John Deere 9770 STS small grain combine, 9L. 360 Hp, 300 bushel, 2630 display monitor, mapping, auto steer, contour master tilting feeder house, dual 20.8-26 drive tires, 28L-26 steering tires, 1,941 engine Hr. 1,439 separator Hr. Sn. 1H09770SHA0737767.

• John Deere 930 straight cut combine header with 5 batt reel, Sn. H00930P651335 sells with JD 700 wagon type header trailer • 2000 MacDon 962 30 Ft Harvest header, pickup reel, draper, JD adaptor..

• John Deere 615P pickup header, like new Sn. 1H00615PHA0735952.

• Farm King 13X85 with power drive swing out auger, like new.

• Farm King 10X70 mechanical swing out auger.

VIRTUAL

1996 MacDon 9200 swather, cab air heat radio, Cummins diesel, Hydro, 22.5L-16.1 drive tires 3,023 Hr. Sn. 103119 sells with a 1996 MacDon 920 16 Ft. hay header with conditioner & pickup reel, Sn. 103750.

• New Holland 358 grinder mixer 6 screens, nice shape sheded.

• New Holland 575 small square baler, PTO drive, Hyd. tension, bale turner, Sn. 923224 nice shape.

• New Holland 664 round baler, dual gage wheels, serial Num. 968032.

• 21 Ft. truck round bale rack.

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TRACTORS

1992 John Deere 8760 tractor, cab air heat radio, 300 Hp, 24 speed, 4 Hyd., 20.8R-42 duals, rear wheel weights, 7,638 Hr. Sn. RW8760H004533.

RECREATIONAL

• 1979 Chevy/Grumman Kurbmaster former Mack tool truck, repainted, recent rebuilt 350 Chevy, dual exhaust, Auto Trans rebuilt, 2 speed rear end, new radiator, dual batteries with 12 converter, furnace, plywood lined, fold down bed, extra heater, custom rear bumper with receiver hitch, LED lights, 6 new 225/70R 19.5 tires.

• 1992 Coachman264 QB Catalina Lite 26 Ft. bumper pull camp trailer, 1 slide out, AC, awning torn.

• 1992 Prowler 25W bumper pull 25 Ft camp trailer, AC, awning.

• 1995 Honda XR600 motorcycle, 4 stroke, title.

• Honda Big Red 250 3 wheeler, electric start, reverse.

HAY EQUIPMENT

2002 John Deere 790 utility tractor, MFWD, Yanmar 3 Cyl. 24 Hp diesel, 8 speed, 3 Pt., PTO, 1 Hyd, new battery, 725 Hr. ROPS has homemade folding, Sn. LV0790G591924, JD model 70 loader with 5 Ft bucket & hood guard.

1997 John Deere 7810 MFWD loader tractor, cab air heat radio, 150 Hp, 16 speed power quad Trans, 3 Pt., PTO, front fender 420/85R26 front tires, 20.8-38 rear tires, 6,632 Hr. Sn. RWSG0060004247 sells with a JD 740 SL loader with 8 Ft. bucket, grapple & pallet forks.

• 1981 IH 4586 4 wheel drive tractor, V-8 diesel, 9 Speed, 4 Hyd., 20.8-38 duals, 4,267 Hr. • John Deere 500C backhoe tractor, ROPS with cab rear window missing, diesel, 8 speed power shift, heater, radio, 7.5 ft loader bucket, & pallet forks, backhoe has 24 & 12 inch buckets.

• 1941 Cat D-2 crawler, pony start 32 Hp diesel, live Hyd., PTO pads & rails are worn runs well.

1997 John Deere 7810 MFWD tractor, cab air heat radio, 150 Hp, 16 speed PQ Trans,3 Pt., PTO, front fenders, 14.9R30 front tires, 18.4R42 rear tires with wheel weights, front weights, Out Back GPS mapping, 5,636 Hr.

SHOP EQUIPMENT

1992 Cat Challenger 75 tractor, cab air heat radio, 325Hp, 10 speed power shift, EZ steer, 4 Hyd., 36 inch tracks, serial Num. 4CJ00506.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

• 1995 Corn Pro 20 Ft 5th wheel stock trailer 6 Ft. wide with center gate and split rear gate New Holland 790 PTO manure spreader Sn. 343987 floor needs work and chain needs slats welded.

• Powder River calf table with 2 - 8 Ft. • 2 - 8 Ft. green poly water troughs, 1 - 7 Ft. • 2 - New 7 Ft. fiberglass water troughs. & 2 - 10 Ft. lead up panels.

• Flexi-Coil 67XL 120 Ft. pull type sprayer, 1,500 Gal, 16.5L-16.1 tandem axle wheels, wind screens, Hyd. Pump, dual nozzles, Premix, water rinse tank, foam marker.

• 10 - Pacific round bale feeders.

• 35 Belen portable mud leg panels.

• 2003 Corn Pro 6 X 16 Ft. Bumper Pull stock trailer. 6,000 # Axle’s.

• 2008 Summers Ultimate NT 100 Ft suspended boom sprayer, 1,500 gal. tank, triple nozzles, auto height control, mixing tank, water rinse tank, Trimble CFX 750 monitor, 480/80R-38 tires • 60 Ft. Marflex factory mounted 5th wheel trailer 60 Ft. sprayer, mid mount booms, 400 gal., Hyd. Adj. boom height, Hyd. tip lift, Honda engine, 12.4-24 tires.

• Flexi-Coil 67XL 120 Ft. pull type sprayer, 1,500 Gal., 16.5L16.1 tandem axle wheels, wind screens, Hyd. Pump, dual nozzles, Premix, water rinse tank, foam marker.

• Flexi-Coil 65 pull type sprayer, 100 Ft., 1,000 Gal, 12.5-15 tandem axle wheels, wind screens, Hyd. pump, triple nozzles.

SPRAYERS

52 Ft. Flexi-Coil 5000HD air drill double shoot, 10 inch spacing 4 inch steel packers, rock guards, large 4350 Flexi-Coil tow-between air cart, 10 inch loading auger, 30.5L-32 tires, 28,289 acres.

• 4 - John Deere 9400 hoe drills, 10 inch spacing capped steel packers, rock guards, single hitches.

• LA John Deere 14 FT. double disk drill, 7 inch spacing steel packers, Fertilizer.

• Degleman RP 6000 PTO drive 3 batt reel rock picker.

• Crown rock picker, 3 batt Hyd reel.

• 70 Ft. Flexi-Coil 85 heavy harrow, 5 bar, manual angle, ½ inch teeth 16 inch long.

• 50 Ft. Flexi-Coil 820 chisel plow, floating hitch, 3 bar mounted harrows, Honey Bee dead rod.

• John Deere model L manure spreader, the levers are broke off and the ground drive is stuck.

EVERYTHING ELSE

• 8 Hp Troy built rear tine roto-tiller with potato ditcher & front blade.

• John Deere 826 snow blower.

• Husqvarna YTH 2348 lawn tractor, 23 Hp, 48 inch deck, Hydro.

• Craftsman 21 Hp lawn tractor, 42 inch deck.

• Shorland all metal utility trailer, 4 ft folding ramp, no title.

• IH McCormick Cream Separator.

• 2 - 1500 gal polly tanks.

• Falcon 55 ton Hyd. press..

• 2000-3-EHE diesel fired steam cleaner, 220 Volt.

• 10 inch Craftsman table saw & cart.

• Craftsman router & table.

• John Deere 1,100 generator.

• Jet 1,100 CFM dust collector new in box.

• Craftsman planer 13 inch, 2 speed.

• Jet Hyd. tubing bender.

• Dewalt 14 inch metal chop saw.

• Quincy 5 Hp upright air compressor like new.

• Lincoln 255C wire welder.

• 16 Hp Lincoln 200 amp AC-DC welder/ generator.

• Lincoln 150 Amp welder/ generator trailer mounted.

• Honda EU 2000i generator.

• Husqvarna 55 chain saw.

• Craftsman 22 inch walk behind weed eater.

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USDA issues payments to producers enrolled in the CRP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes.

“CRP is one of the many ‘tools’ that USDA offers to producers and private landowners to help best manage sensitive lands,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.”

Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to the nation’s environment and economy.

Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest privatelands conservation programs in the U.S. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits. The program marks its 35-year anniversary this December. Program successes include: • Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively; • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; • Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world 7 times; and • Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increased populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows, and many other birds.

The successes of CRP contribute to USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda and its goal of reducing the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture by half by 2050. Earlier this year, Secretary Perdue announced the department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands.

CRP participants with contracts effective beginning on October 1, 2020, will receive their first annual rental payment in October 2021.

For more information on CRP, visit fsa.usda.gov or contact your local FSA county office.

Hefty orange giants CONTINUED FROM PAGE A6

pumpkins. It’s not a magic seed, it’s not a super fertilizer, it’s not milk. It’s nothing like that. It comes down to a healthy soil and a quality seed, and they’re called Atlantic Giants.”

Space is also required.

“I say it takes the room of a two-car garage to grow one of the plants and that’s because it needs to draw the nutrients and water from that,” he said.

Mother Nature also needs to help with hot days and warm nights. Too hot, though, and photosynthesis slows and can stop.

Corbin gives Mother Nature a boost.

“It’s really the technique that put me to the next level,” he said. He takes into account that Wyoming weather and soil isn’t like Wisconsin or Minnesota. He uses drip tape to saturate the soil and apply nutrients.

“I’ll run seaweed and kelp and fish emulsions through the tape,” he said. He also adjusts the soil pH to better fit the pumpkins.

“I can get that perfect environment and that’s what really helps the roots because it’s really the roots that feed it,” he said.

Women of Agriculture

By USDA Dr. Evangelina Villegas (Mexico, 1924-2017) Evangelina was a cereal chemist and researcher. She collaborated with plant breeder Dr. Surinder Vasal to develop a variety of maize with increased levels of lysine and tryptophan. Maize is a food staple in developing countries, and with the creation of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) the nutritional and health needs of many people worldwide have been improved. Livestock production also benefited with production gains and more rapid market entrance.

Frost seeding, the way to improved pastures

PennState Extension feed the animals and for the legumes to feed As you travel to work this winter, you may the grasses. notice somebody driving a tractor or 4-wheeler Another reason to frost seed a legume into across a frozen pasture field. The farmer is a pasture is to thicken up a pasture stand. Over spreading something across this field, and you time, some plants begin to die out. This can be wonder what he or she is doing. Likely, that due to the age of the plant, insects, disease or person is making pasture improvements using overgrazing. Regardless of the reason, frost a method called frost seeding. This method seeding can improve both forage quality and allows pasture improvements to take place yield. This can then lead to faster growing aniat the end of winter when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing mals, higher milk production, or even a greater during the day. likelihood for sheep or goats to produce twins.

A key to any plant growing from a seed Successful seedings always start with a soil involves that seed touching the soil. Farmers test. Optimum fertility greatly increases the call this seed to soil contact. During late winlikelihood of seedling survival. Many farmers take soil samples in the fall so that if the soil ter, temperatures often drop below freezing. pH needs adjusted, lime can be added to the This causes the soil to freeze and look like the field that same fall. Farmers take soil samples nooks and crannies of a honeycomb. Farmers every three years to determine fertilizer rates spread seeds that land in the valleys of those to maintain optimum fertility in the soils. The honeycombs during early morning hours. soil test makes recommendations based on Then, temperatures must rise above freezing the type of crop growing in the field and the that day so that the soil thaws and covers the expected crop yield. seeds. Thus, frost seeding results in good seed to soil contact.

Frost seeding can be a very effective and If you think back to last fall, that farmer economical method to improve pastures. It can allowed animals to closely graze that field or improve both the quality and the quantity of mowed them late in the season. Removing this forage produced in the pasture. Farmers who extra vegetation helps to expose the soil so that manage soil fertility and take steps to encourage the seed reaches the ground more easily. Fields good seed to soil contact can expect good results. with a thick layer of vegetation often do not frost seed well because the seeds do not reach the ground. The short plant height for the existing plants also reduces competition to the seedlings because the seedlings have better access to sunlight. Farmers will also mow or graze the field when plants grow to six to eight inches tall so that once again the sunlight reaches the new seedlings.

Not all plant seeds work well for frost seeding. Farmers who want to improve their pastures with this method mostly use seeds from legume plants. These plants have heavier seeds that settle better into the honeycombed soils.

Legumes include plants such as alfalfa, red or white clover and birdsfoot trefoil. Research has demonstrated that red clover has the highest success rate with frost seeding.

Grass seeds traditionally do not work well for frost seeding. The seeds tend to be lighter in weight and may include a structure called an awn, which is a small stiff bristle on the end of a seed.

These two factors often prevent the seed from becoming well covered by the soil once it thaws. However, farmers can overcome this problem by using a chain drag or lightly running over the field with a disc.

Why would a farmer want to frost seed a legume into a pasture? The answer is that legumes can help to “feed” the pasture grasses. Legume roots have nodules on them that take nitrogen from the air and “fix” them into the soil.

This nitrogen is then available to feed other plants growing nearby. A pasture with 30% of the plants comprised of legumes and 60% of grasses makes a good combination to

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Plant a diversity of trees to improve resilience

K-State Research and Extension News Kansas Forest Service officials caution Kansans against planting a single or limited variety of tree and shrub species this fall.

Kim Bomberger, a community forester, said landowners and homeowners should plant a variety of trees in the landscape to reduce the vulnerability of tree canopies to pests, disease and climatic stressors. Fall is often a time when landowners plant trees and shrubs in rural and community landscapes, she said.

“Fall is a great time to plant and by branching out to choose trees not already present in our yards, neighborhoods, woodlands or agroforests, we are building defenses against future catastrophic loss,” Bomberger said.

One insect in particular, Emerald ash borer, is having a devasting impact on community and rural forests in northeast Kansas.

The wood-boring insect attacks and kills all species of North American ash. The devasting effect of the insect is especially apparent in communities and rural landscapes where the tree canopy contains a large percentage of ash trees – sometimes up to 25% of the tree canopy - which were planted in high densities for shade trees.

First discovered in Wyandotte County in 2012 by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, EAB is now confirmed in 10 counties including Atchison, Doniphan Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Shawnee, and is suspected to be present in several others.

EAB is not the only insect of concern for KFS foresters, Bomberger said.

“We must learn the lessons of monoculture and lowdiversity planting,” she said. “Communities and rural landscapes with large populations of maple, for example, could be devasted if the Asian longhorned beetle is transported to Kansas.”

The Asian longhorned beetle has been found in four eastern states: New York, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Ohio. Much like EAB, ALB is a wood boring insect that will eventually kill the host tree. Trees at risk from ALB include many species found in Kansas. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service predicts that ALB could be more damaging than Dutch elm disease, chestnut blight and gypsy moths combined with the potential to destroy millions of acres of hardwood forests.

Trees threatened by EAB and ALB can be treated to ward off the invasive pests, but treatment can be costly and is not guaranteed to save the tree. Without preventative treatment, preferred host trees are likely to be killed by an infestation.

Given the cost of treatment and high mortality rate of trees targeted by the invasive pests, planting a diversity of tree species is one of the best options for landowners to reduce the vulnerability of their forests and windbreaks.

“While working in garden centers early in my career, people would ask for trees they knew the names of, or they had seen in their neighbor’s yard. When it comes to trees, it is good to be different. Go out of your way to select a type of tree not already found on your landscape or neighborhood,” Bomberger said.

While insects and disease can devastate a population of trees comprised of one or a few species, severe storm events, drought and other weather extremes also threaten canopy coverage throughout the state. Despite times of abundant rainfall, the lingering effects of past drought and climatic stressors are apparent to foresters. Several large trees have died in the last several years, leaving large voids in community canopies, windbreaks, along streams and rivers and other rural areas.

Bomberger notes when trees are lost, the services they provide to people, communities, homesteads and even production agriculture is lost. The best time to plant a diverse array of trees is this fall, she said.

Vanilla Cupcake Day

Dated Celebrated: November 10 Cupcakes can be traced back to 1796 when a recipe notation for a cake to be baked in small cups was written in American Cookery (by Amelia Simmons). The earliest known documentation of the term cupcake was in 1828 in Seventy-five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats in Eliza Leslie’s Receipts cookbook.

World Rabies Day

By Tanya Espinosa, Public Affairs Specialist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in Animals nadian Border and from Ohio to Alabama to Did you first learn about rabies through prevent the northward and westward spread the children’s book or movie “Old Yeller”? of rabies in raccoons.”

Rabies has changed drastically over the last The current rabies management strategy century in the United States, moving from has successfully prevented raccoon rabies a majority of cases occurring in domestic from establishing a larger geographic footanimals like the literary canine hero, to a print into new areas. The program’s longdisease occurring predominantly in wildlife. term vision is eliminating raccoon rabies in That makes rabies a significant wildlife the Eastern U.S. entirely. These programs management challenge in the U.S. today, have also led to the elimination of canine and a reason the United States Department rabies variant in coyotes from the U.S. of Agriculture and our partners in rabies and made significant progress towards the prevention and elimination recognize World elimination of a specific variant of rabies Rabies Day on September 28, 2020. This is in gray foxes in Texas, with only one case a day of global action that started in 2007 to reported since 2013. raise awareness for rabies prevention and to “ORV baits are distributed at the landenhance control efforts worldwide. scape scale by fixed or rotary-winged “Every year more than 90 percent of all aircraft, vehicles and bait stations,” said rabies cases reported in the United States Chipman. “During 2020 alone, USDA and occur in wildlife, typically in raccoons, cooperators will distribute approximately bats, skunks, foxes, and in Puerto Rico, 9.4 million baits in 18 states in a coordinated mongoose,” said Rich Chipman, Coordinaeffort to control rabies in wildlife populator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspections so we can protect human and animal tion Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services, health and reduce the economic impact of National Rabies Management Program living with rabies.”

(NRMP). “Up to 60,000 people in the U.S. World Rabies Day is sponsored in partare exposed to potentially rabid animals nership by the Global Alliance for Rabies each year, with the cost of rabies prevenControl and the Centers for Disease Control tion and control estimated to exceed $500 and Prevention. million a year.”

The rabies virus infects the central nervous system in mammals. While rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, it is also 100 percent preventable.

Human exposures can be successfully remedied with vaccine when medical attention is sought immediately after exposure. When encountering wildlife, look out for rabies signs like unusual aggressive or calm and “friendly” behavior, an inability to eat or drink, balance problems, circling, seizures, and coma.

This year’s World Rabies Day theme is “End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate” and that is exactly what USDA does. The National Rabies Management Program was established in 1997 to work cooperatively with local, state and federal partners to prevent spread of specific terrestrial rabies variants in wildlife. An important tool is oral rabies vaccination (ORV) using baits coated with a fishmeal attractant and packaged in two-inch plastic sachets/blister packs or one-inch square cubes.

They are eaten by wildlife like raccoons to give them protection against rabies.

ORV, along with enhanced rabies surveillance, comprehensive program monitoring and applied rabies research, are key components of the National Rabies Management Program.

“USDA, along with our federal and state agency partners, have strategically coordinated the distribution of more than 190 million ORV baits in 19 U.S. states to date,” said Chipman.

“The program established an ORV zone from Maine to New York along the Ca-

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Thistle control update

By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Don’t let thistles haunt your pastures this fall! October and early November, is a key time to chemically control thistles in pastures. In Nebraska we have several biennial thistles, but mostly deal with musk, plumeless, Scotch, and bull thistles.

Biennials require portions of two growing seasons to flower/ reproduce. They develop from seed the first season into a flat rosette. When trying to control biennial thistles, destruction of rosettes prior to flowering (bolting) is an effective means of preventing seed formation and subsequent spread.

Another thistle to look out for is Canada thistle. Canada thistle is a creeping perennial that can be controlled with fall spraying, in conjunction with other management options in the spring. Previous research from Robert Wilson (UNL Emeritus Professor) indicated that control of Canada thistle went from 33%, when an herbicide was applied in the spring, to 90%, when fall applications were made.

While in the rosette stage thistles are more effectively controlled using herbicides. It is important to note that fall spraying of thistles is not a silver bullet and effective control often needs repeated applications. It will take several years of timely control before the soil seed bank is reduced. Choosing the right products for your program is another key step to controlling your thistles. There are many herbicides labeled for thistle control. Note that some products traditionally recommended for spraying thistles have recently changed product names. Take care when purchasing products and always read/follow label directions before use.

GrazonNext® HL, Milestone®, Chaparral®, Graslan® L, Stinger®, Overdrive®, and Tordon 22K® are all products that are labelled for use on biennial thistles as well as Canada thistle. 2,4-D mixed with dicamba is also an effective option, but should be sprayed when temperatures are warmer for the highest efficacy. When using Tordon 22K® or Graslan® L, both products are redistricted use and contain picloram. Use extreme caution around other vegetation, especially trees, as both products will kill woody plants. Most of the herbicides used for control of thistles also kill desirable forbs, so spot spraying individual plants or patches rather than broadcast spraying the entire pasture can spare valuable forbs.

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The deadline for advertising in the December 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 2nd.

Phone (406) 271-5533.

The Montana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2021 ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate.) program. The ACE program is designed to empower Farm Bureau members to actively advocate on key industry issues and be confident, effective leaders in their County Farm Bureau and local communities. The focus of the program is built around three primary objectives: developing leaders, engaging local communities and issue advocacy.

“Participants will refine and establish premiere leadership and advocacy skills necessary to effectively communicate industry issues, engage in and address the needs of their rural communities and new leadership responsibilities within their county and state Farm Bureau,” said ACE Coordinator Chelcie Cargill. “They will practice public speaking and learn to address the media and non- ag audiences.”

Cargill added that in addition to learning about networking and advocacy, participants will learn about engaging in local communities and their county Farm Bureaus. This section of the program will teach about the importance of networking across local communities. “Rural Montana needs strong leadership. We need school board members, local government officials and energetic county Farm Bureau volunteers. ACE helps participants realize their value and talent as leaders and identify areas to serve in their communities and county Farm Bureaus.”

Learning about key industry issues is the third leg of training for participants. “I believe that advocacy follows leadership. With practiced, ever-evolving leadership skills, participants will be prepared to actively advocate on key industry issues,” said Cargill.

The class of 2020 included Joy DePuydt, Saco; Kris Descheemaeker, Lewistown; Ed Bandel, Floweree; Pam Converse, Conrad; Mary Hill, Raynesford; Doreen McClure, Roy; Dominique Woodham, Big Timber; Katharine Taylor, Bozeman.

The application, which is due by December 1, is online at www.mfbf.org. For more information contact Chelcie Cargill, 406-930-2299, chelciec@mfbf.org.

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Youth place in 4-H consumer decision making contest

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NDSU Extension Service Teams from Stark-Billings County took first place in both age divisions in the 2020 North Dakota 4-H consumer decision making contest.

The Stark-Billings County team of Faith Norby, Reilly Meyer and Michaela Mitchell placed first in the senior division.

Stark-Billings County’s junior team of Paula Meyer, Phaden Schrum, Macy Kennington and Carley Bullinger took first place in the junior division.

These teams were among 68 youth who participated in the contest. The contest was held in a hybrid format this year, with the youth participating locally in their county Extension offices and presenting their oral reasons to judges virtually.

Forty-seven competed in the junior division and 21 competed in the senior division.

The contest is designed to educate youth about making better consumer decisions. This year, the youth judged classes of activewear, cellphones and beverages, and gave oral reasons for why they placed the items in a certain order in some of the classes.

“Decision making, problem solving and verbal communication are important life skills that youth gain from participating in the consumer decision making contest,” says Meagan Scott Hoffman, a youth development specialist in North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension’s Center for 4-H Youth Development.

Four teams competed in the senior division and 12 teams competed in the junior division.

Other teams placing in the senior division were: • Second - Pembina County, with members Nora Crosby, Noah Helgoe, Graesen Helgoe and Lydia Gauthier • Third - Walsh County, with team members Julia Pic, Marit Ellingson and Andrew Myrdal Other teams placing in the junior division were: • Second - Cass County, with members Elsa Axtman, Grace Burchill, McKenna Mohs and Aubrey Delaney • Third - Cass County, with team members Sydney Schulz, Nora Severance, Logan Engelstad and Brody Engelstad Faith Norby from the Stark-Billings County team was the top scoring senior individual and Mattia Braun from the Grand Forks County team was the top scoring junior individual.

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation sponsors this contest.

Fall fertilization on corn stalks before grazing

By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Educator Grid sampling and application of dry fertilizer is common in the fall, but is it safe to graze corn residue fields that have had the fertilizer applied?

The answer comes down to how much risk in animal wellbeing we are willing to take. The risk potential is different for different fertilizer components. Potassium, zinc, nitrogen, and sulfur could all be toxic, but that risk is all about consumption rate and the amount animals can physically consume. To reduce risk, wait to graze until after precipitation whether that be rain or snow melt. Waiting for rain is more important if the application stuck to damp or wet residue.

Calculations can tell if what was applied would pose a risk.

Nitrogen fertilizers can cause toxicity in different ways and differing amounts so any spill available for consumption is a higher risk. There are other fertilizer components in a grid sampled applications that may or may not be a problem due to the how much is in the mix. Here are some other components and elemental levels that would be toxic. Potassium would be toxic at 30,000 mg/kg of intake or 3% of the diet which is very unlikely. A very high potassium intake could cause a magnesium deficiency, so making a high magnesium mineral available might be considered. High sulfur intake could cause polio encephalomalacia or PEM, but that is also unlikely. A lot of downed corn could also increase the risk of PEM. Cattle can tolerate 0.5% sulfur in the diet, but corn residue only contains close to 0.1%. Zinc consumption is fine up to 1000 mg/kg without problems and phosphorus can be tolerated up to 1% of the diet.

Bottom line: The safest approach for grazing corn stalks is too wait until a rain or graze before fertilizer application, but that may not be realistic. Assessing the fertilizer amount will give a good idea of risk level. If the fertilizer can easily be seen on the residue, be more cautious when grazing.

National Forget-Me-Not Day

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Date When Celebrated: Always November 10th National Forget-Me-Not Day is a day to remember family, friends, and loved ones.

People use this day to get in touch with family, friends and loved ones, especially those who we haven’t seen in a while. You don’t want them to forget you, do you!? This day is intended to remember the living. But, some people have used it to memorialize a loved one who is no longer with us.

Here are some great ways to celebrate National Forget Me Not Day: • Send Forget Me Not Day Ecards to everyone on your email address book.

• Send Forget Me Not flowers to people you haven’t seen in a while.

• Give Forget Me Not flower seed packets to family and friends.

This is very popular. The seed packets are very inexpensive and easy to mail.

• Phone people you haven’t seen in a while and wish them a happy National Forget Me Not Day. They will get the message.

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By Bruce Treffer, UNL Extension Educator Gothenburg; Gage Schledewitz, Oconto; The only contest held this year at the Preand Spencer Walahoski, Overton. mier Animal Science Event at UNL was the In team scores, Dawson was third in Reastate Senior 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. sons, with Beattie being the 5th individual; Dawson County fielded a team and came 2nd in Swine with Keiser 5th and Wolfinaway with a third-place finish, just behind ger 10th and 3rd in Beef with Walahoski Lincoln and Buffalo Counties. Leading earning 5th place and Beattie 8th; and 4th the way for Dawson was Mattison Beattie, in Sheep/Goats with Wolfinger and Beattie Sumner; who finished 8th overall and Jacie taking home 7th and 8th place respectively.

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Oat genome available on ARS website

By Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service Secrets of the oat genome are now availcess to this information will greatly enhance able to any researcher who wants to explore oat breeding in the United States and the the grain’s vast potential. rest of the world.”

Scientists led by PepsiCo and Corteva According to Taner Sen, GrainGenes Agriscience have sequenced the full oat lead scientist and research computational genome and made it available for use in biologist at the ARS Crop Improvement and open-source applications. USDA’s AgriGenetics Research laboratory in Albany, cultural Research Service is housing the California, the more researchers who use oat genome data on its GrainGenes website these sequences and annotations in their (https://wheat.pw.usda.gov/jb/?data=/ggds/ research, the more they can learn about oat-ot3098-pepsico). oat and take steps to improve it to feed the ARS is USDA’s chief scientific in-house world. research agency. In addition to finding so“Through online visual interfaces, relutions to agricultural problems that affect searchers will be able locate genes and Americans every day from field to table, markers of interest in their oat genomic ARS provides multiple data portals to recontext more precisely and identify specific searchers worldwide. As an ARS flagship regions that control plant traits, disease, database, GrainGenes is a repository for stress resistance, and food quality more curated, peer-reviewed datasets for reaccurately,” Sen said. searchers working on wheat, barley, rye, ARS’s GrainGenes is a curated reposiand oat. GrainGenes manages genomic, tory for peer-reviewed small grains data, genetic, germplasm, and phenotypic datasincluding for wheat, barley, rye, and oat. ets. GrainGenes has served geneticists and “We have dozens of small grain genomes, breeders since 1992 in both the public and many of which are fully assembled, includprivate sectors on six continents. ing for bread wheat, durum wheat that is Oat grain provides many human health used for pasta, wild emmer wheat, barley, benefits, including lowering LDL cholesand several partially-assembled genomes, terol levels and reducing cardiovascular including rye” Sen said. disease risks.

At 12 billion DNA building blocks, the According to researchers, sequencing the oat genome is four times larger than that oat genome will advance the resiliency of atof humans. “The challenge for breeders risk food systems while leading to heartier and geneticists is to preserve and enhance oat varieties with improved sustainability, the most valuable traits of this important taste and nutrition. crop,” said Jack Okamuro, ARS NPL for “Decoding the sequence of this complex crop production and protection at Beltsville, genome is critical for identifying genes that Maryland. “Access to the high-quality oat are essential for breeding for pest resistance, genome sequence through GrainGenes is higher quality, better adaptation, and higher key to developing more nutritious, higher grain yields,” said Jose Costa, ARS national yielding, and disease resistant oat varieties program leader (NPL) for crop production for future generations of consumers and and protection in Beltsville, MD. “Wide acproducers.”

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By Megan Taylor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln With warm and dry conditions across the state should we be irrigating alfalfa one more time?

With the continued lack of moisture that we have across the state of Nebraska and the warm autumn temperatures, alfalfa stands may benefit from added water. Alfalfa is a drought tolerant crop with a deep root system, however it does have a relatively high water use requirement. This means that alfalfa can survive between long breaks of irrigation or rainfall events due to its deep root system. However, timely application of water and recharge are critical for success of the stand over time. We need some surface soil moisture to prevent alfalfa roots from drying out and dying over winter, but too much surface moisture, especially in new stands, can stunt the root development of alfalfa. Soil moisture can help to regulate soil temperatures from dropping too low for alfalfa plants to survive and application of water now in heavy textured soils could allow water to move through the profile for spring capture.

During the peak water use period in summer, it is unrealistic attempt to keep up with the water demand of alfalfa with irrigation alone. Relying on water reserves available in the deeper portion of the root and soil profile are valuable to production. Irrigating in October and into November until soils freeze thus can protect plant roots and improve yields by mitigating stress on alfalfa stands). There are two main advantages to late season water application.

Low evaporation compared to summer, permitting very high irrigation efficiency.

Moving water lower into the profile for spring.

Most irrigated fields of alfalfa never get much water below 4 feet deep, but alfalfa’s powerful taproot can extend 8 feet deep. Allowing for extended water capture capabilities and application of water in fall can help to build a reserve lower in the profile. That water reserve will help to mitigate stress next year while alfalfa is growing rapidly during next summer’s heat and allow you to irrigate on a timelier basis. Since many alfalfa soils have low water infiltration rates, irrigating now may provide an advantage to next spring and summer.

It is important to note that irrigating in fall will not be silver bullet to recharging dry profiles, but should be used as a way to mitigate stress on alfalfa stands following dry conditions.

Corn, soybean harvest ahead of normal

Corn and soybean harvest continued ahead of the five-year average with 21% of corn and 55% of soybean harvested.

Winter wheat planted was 80% (near the average) with 33% emerged, which is behind the average. Sorghum and dry bean harvest were slightly ahead of average, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Corn condition rated 3% very poor, 12% poor, 24% fair, 44% good, and 17% excellent. Corn mature was 91%, well ahead of 68% last year, and ahead of 80% for the five-year average. Harvested was 21%, ahead of 11% last year and 15% average.

Soybean condition rated 4% very poor, 10% poor, 23% fair, 45% good, and 18% excellent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 97%, ahead of 83% last year and 90% average.

Harvested was 55%, well ahead of 12% last year and 25% average.

Winter wheat planted was 80%, near 83% last year and 82% average. Emerged was 33%, near 36% last year, and behind 49% average.

Sorghum condition rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 30% fair, 41% good, and 19% excellent. Sorghum mature was 87%, well ahead of 64% last year, and ahead of 77% average. Harvested was 17%, ahead of 3% last year, and near 15% average.

Dry edible beans dropping leaves was 97%. Harvested was 82%, ahead of 77% last year.

Pasture and range conditions rated 15% very poor, 20% poor, 27% fair, 36% good, and 2% excellent.

For the week ending October 4, 2020, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 42% short, 32% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 36% short, 39% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, UNL Extension Service, and other reporters across the State of Nebraska.

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By Autumn Canaday, Agricultural Research Service The black spots and beautiful colors can be deceiving.

At first glance, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a beautiful insect whose colors mimic the beloved ladybug with its polka-dotted outer wings and red hind wing.

But this is not the family-friendly insect that people love to see crawling on their wrist or captured in a framed print in a powder room.

The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that destroy fruit crops, trees and plants by hopping from plant to plant, crop to crop, and tree to tree. Although native to regions in China, India, and Vietnam, it was first detected in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, Pennsylvania vineyards have seen considerable damage in high infestation areas and the Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia have also suffered from its presence. Insecticides are effective at killing the insect on grapevines, but they are expensive and of limited use because of constant re-infestation from the Spotted Lanternfly dispersing from wild hosts to surrounding vineyards.

The good thing is that the Spotted Lanternfly isn’t known to bite or sting—but they are known to ruin an agricultural harvest. So, U.S. Department of Agriculture Scientists Dr. Tracy Leskey and Dr. Laura Nixon of the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, initiated research on the invasive pest to see if they could develop sustainable pest management strategies and use the insect’s dispersal patterns for other prolific specialty crop pests.

Leskey and Nixon collected Spotted Lanternfly nymphs and adults from host plants in sites within a quarantine zone in Virginia. They then measured the pest’s vertical climbing and horizontal jumping capacity and evaluated the effect of fluorescent marking powders on the nymph and adult’s mobility and ability to survive. Each color of powder (green, blue, orange, and pink) was tested at least twice per host plant. When the presence of fluorescent powder wasn’t visible, a UV flashlight was shone onto a nymph to confirm fluorescence. To establish baseline vertical walking and horizontal jumping dispersal capacity, Leskey and Nixon also evaluated all mobile life stages using bioassays conducted under field conditions in the quarantine zone.

The findings were surprising. Spotted Lanternfly nymphs climbed significantly longer vertical distances compared with adults, while early adults (pre-oviposition period) jumped longer horizontal distances compared with nymphs or late adults (oviposition period) based on single jump measurements. The research also showed that marking nymphs and adults with fluorescent powder has no significant effect on vertical or horizontal movement and did not affect their mortality. Rather, research showed that the pest can be marked with fluorescent powders and retrieved from potted host plants within 24 hours. This means that marking the Spotted Lanternfly with fluorescent powder can serve as an appropriate method for measuring their dispersal in the environment. This can ultimately help researchers understand the Spotted Lanternfly’s migration pattern and find a way to prevent future movement and destruction.

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NDSU Extension Service Fall is here and so is hunting season for some types of wild game.

Hunters are looking forward to making use of the animals they hunt. However, handling the meat improperly in the field or cooking it incorrectly at home can ruin the meat.

“The handling of the meat from harvest to preparation can make a major difference in the flavor and safety of the end product,” says Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension food and nutrition specialist.

Here are some tips for handling large game animals such as deer in the field: • Dress out (remove the entrails) as soon as possible after it is killed to ensure the rapid loss of body heat.

• Wipe the gutted cavity with a dry or damp cloth. Keep the animal as clean as possible.

• Cool the carcass promptly and thoroughly by propping the chest cavity open with a stick to allow air to circulate freely. Hanging the carcass up aids cooling, too.

• To cool an animal on a hot day, buy bags of ice cubes to put into the body cavity. Be sure to leave the ice in the bags.

For game birds, remove the entrails and crop as soon as possible after shooting them. This allows air to circulate in the body cavity and aids in cooling the carcass quickly and thoroughly. If the weather is hot, place the birds individually in plastic bags and put them on ice. Do not pile warm birds in a mass.

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Game meats and fish can add variety to your diet. Here are some tips for cooking with game meat: • Elk, venison, bison and beef can be used interchangeably in recipes.

• Game meat usually has less fat, which means it tends to be dry. To compensate, use it in soups and stews, bake it in oven bags or marinate it before cooking it as a steak or in stir-fry.

• Handle wild game safely. Store raw wild game in the refrigerator below 40 F for up to two days or freeze it for up to six months for best quality.

• Thaw frozen meat in its original wrapping on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator. For faster thawing, place meat in waterproof wrapping in cold water and change the water as needed to keep the temperature cold.

Visit NDSU Extension’s Game and Fish website at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/food-preservation/game-and-fish for more information on handling and cooking wild game and fish.

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MSU Extension explains tax saving benefits

MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has revised a MontGuide that explains how charitable gift annuities could be used to meet both the philanthropic and tax savings goals of many Montanans.

“If you made a $10,000 gift to your favorite charity and received a tax credit that reduced your Montana income taxes by over $3,600, would you be interested?” said Wendy Wedum, MSU Pondera County Extension agent. “Keep in mind, a tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of actual income tax owed, while a tax deduction only reduces your taxable income.”

While other types of gifts are also eligible for the Montana Endowment Tax Credit, the most common is through charitable gift annuities. The METC encourages individuals to donate to endowments to support Montana charities and nonprofits that hold a 501(c)(3) designation, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist.

Examples of this designation are the Montana 4-H Foundation, the MSU Alumni Foundation and the Montana Community Foundation. Additional gifts qualifying for the METC include charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, pooled income funds, charitable life estates and paidup life insurance policies.

“Such endowments will ultimately help assure sustainability for charities in our state,” Goetting said.

For individual and joint-filing taxpayers, the credit is equal to 40% of the charitable portion of the planned gift, Goetting and Wedum said. For individual taxpayers there is a $10,000 limit on the METC and a $20,000 limit for those filing jointly. The METC for businesses is calculated as 20% of the gift with a limit of $10,000. The METC for estates can be 40% for a planned gift or 20% for an outright gift with a limit of $10,000 annually.

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A University of Idaho research team will test new technologies to help control harmful algae blooms by removing their most common cause from lakes and streams from coast to coast.

A $1 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant will allow U of I researchers Greg Moller, Dan Strawn and Martin Baker to test their Clean Water Machine from Florida to Oregon.

The team will trial new water treatment methods including one that employs biochar, or microscopic charcoal, to capture phosphorus. The month-long tests focus on Florida’s St. Johns River and Oregon’s Klamath Basin.

Common products from detergents to fertilizer contain phosphorus, which is common in wastewater and runoff from farms and cities. A critical plant nutrient, phosphorus causes harmful algae blooms that plague Lake Erie, Florida’s coasts and waters worldwide.

Idaho water bodies that have had problems include: Brownlee, Hells Canyon, Cedar Creek, Thorn Creek, Mormon and C.J. Strike reservoirs, Fernan Lake, Silver Lake, Lake Lowell and Lake Cocolalla.

Moller’s original invention is now used in about 140 wastewater treatment plants, mostly across North America.

It takes a high-tech approach but uses simple materials including rust, sand, air and electricity to remove and capture phosphorus for use as fertilizer.

The idea is to mimic how nature cleans water, Moller said.

“Baleen whales strain massive amounts of water through filters in their mouths to capture their food. We think our approach will act similarly on phosphorus at the molecular level,” said Moller.

The three-year project will also allow up-close field work to assess the impact of a phosphorus-removal technology now used in municipal water reclamation plants in Alabama, Massachusetts and Minnesota invented by Moller.

Moller’s original process leads the marketplace for ultralow phosphorus and mercury removal across North America.

Wastewater plants in the United Kingdom and South Korea also draw on his discoveries. Two new billion-dollar, next generation power plants in Michigan and Ohio use this clean water technology to help provide electricity to 2 million homes.

The process can remove phosphorus from cities’ wastewater directly and streams and lakes affected by agricultural or municipal discharges.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to visit and assess how our technology is working in actual municipal water reclamation plants across the nation,” Moller said. “We will be able to better understand the equipment’s lifecycle and ways we can improve its efficiency.”

Moller’s Blue PRO system was developed at and patented by the University of Idaho. The technology is licensed to Nexom, which has installed the water treatment equipment the U of I team will explore in Citronelle, Alabama; Marlborough, Massachusetts; and International Falls, Minnesota.

Moller, Strawn and Baker conducted tests at an agricultural drain and at food processing plants in southern Idaho in 2019.

Baker and Moller tested the equipment at a marsh near Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada, as part of a $10 million prize competition overseen by The Everglades Foundation in 2018.

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K-State Research and Extension News Many a rancher will say there is nothing to avoid for their own facilities. that tests the bonds of a relationship more “They may use other equipment, which than processing cattle together. Between the will allow you to observe the pros and cons quick movements of the calves and the short of their cattle handling systems,” he said. tempers of the humans it can be a trying White also encouraged cattle producers experience for all. and their employees to attend a stockman’s One way to help ease some of the potentraining to get advice on how to best work tial for frustration is to make sure cattle are with the cattle. worked through good facilities.

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Inside the ‘mechanical stomachs’ reducing food waste

By Lindsey Amen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln University Communication Before last year, food thrown away at Nebraska’s Selleck and Cather dining halls followed a complex path.

First, into garbage bags, which were taken away by custodial staff; then, onto a truck, which produced greenhouse gases as it transported them away. Eventually, the food made its way to a landfill, where it continued to emit more carbon into the atmosphere as it decayed.

Today, thanks to two new campus devices known as biodigesters, that process has become much simpler and a whole lot more sustainable.

“What a biodigester does is take solid foods that get thrown away and mixes them up into a nutrient-rich liquid that goes down the drain,” said Dave Annis, director of University Dining Services. “The simplest way to describe it is that it’s a mechanical stomach, always digesting away.”

Selleck’s biodigester was installed in October 2019.

Cather’s was installed this past June. Combined, the devices have diverted over 50,000 pounds of food waste from landfills and reduced Nebraska’s carbon footprint by 95 tons.

“For our sustainability goals, it just makes sense. We don’t have the ability to have a big compost pile anywhere close, and composting involves a lot of labor, so this seems to be the next best thing,” Annis said.

Each biodigester, which can process up to 400 pounds of food a day, resembles a large, metal box. Inside is a tank filled with small black pellets and a paddle that automatically turns to mix in the digesting ingredients and food.

“The first thing we do is introduce a safe, food-grade enzyme to the tank. We let that sit for a few hours to get it started. It’s like using yeast when you’re baking,” Annis said. “Then, you feed it a little bit of starter. We mix five pounds of rice, five pounds of sugar and a little bit of water together. After it’s been digesting that for about six hours, you can just start putting food in.

“It can digest just about anything. It’s pretty amazing to see a half-eaten hotdog go in there and be gone by the next day.”

The biodigesters not only help the environment, but also save the university time and money.

“The people that were the happiest about it were our facilities people — the people that had to come in a couple times a day and haul away all the big, messy, heavy bags of garbage,” Annis said. “There’s none of that now. After we put the one in Selleck, they were the ones that came to us and said, ‘Well, when are you going to put in the next one?

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Unlike other sustainable food waste disposal methods, such as composting, the liquid produced by the biodigesters isn’t currently being cycled back into the environment. However, Annis said he aims to change that in the future.

“There are places that col406-467-3999 lect that and use it for fertilBrett’s Cell izer, but we aren’t ready for that yet,” Annis said. “It’s 406-590-5003 one of those aspirational goals to be able to find a use for what comes out and goes down the drain now and use it for other purposes — sort of closing the circle.”

Having seen the benefits of the biodigesters firsthand, Annis also wants to eventually put one in every dining center on campus.

“We still have three dining centers that don’t have them,” he said. “We had hoped that we’d have a couple more in over the summer, but COVID sort of changed everyone’s plans, and we just didn’t have the resources at that point to be able to do that. But it’s still on the back burner, and we’ll get to them as soon as we can.” ##### What if there were no hypothetical situations?

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Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering are looking for a better, faster way for architects and engineers to design, construct and manage buildings.

The group of construction, geomatics and computer science researchers will work at developing building information models, or BIMs, from lidar data. Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing method that produces measurements based on reflected laser pulses.

Geomatics refers to the measurement, analysis and management of data relating to the Earth and the built environment.

“Our team is turning lidar data into BIMs by automating the tedious and time-consuming manual work required to develop and maintain a BIM,” said Yelda Turkan, one of the project’s co-leaders. “We are doing this with deep learning algorithms to process the lidar data. Modelers – the people who convert lidar data into BIMs – will be able to model buildings within hours instead of weeks and thus transform how the built environment is managed and maintained.”

BIMs are used to create and document building and infrastructure designs. Each detail of a building comprises a model used to explore design options and to create visualizations that help people understand what a building will look like before it’s constructed. The model is also used to generate the design documentation needed for the construction process.

BIMs are also used for managing existing buildings, facilities and infrastructure. This can be more challenging than using BIM for design because what exists in the real world, including imperfections, must be captured and modeled.

The end product of the OSU team’s work will be a combination of a database and a deep learning framework that accelerates the creation of BIMs from lidar data, Turkan said.

The project is part of a National Science Foundation effort to drive transformative research in artificial intelligence and quantum technology.

The work led by principal investigators Turkan, Mike Olsen and Fuxin Li is under the auspices of the NSF’s Convergence Accelerator program. The OSU team received $920,000 for nine months of a phase one grant and can compete for a two-year phase two grant worth $5 million.

OSU will collaborate with researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Hawaii at Manoa as well as industry professionals from AllVision and MPN Components. Also involved in the project from Oregon State are Erzhuo Che, Jaehoon Jung and Yeongjin Jang from the College of Engineering and Marta Maldonado from the College of Liberal Arts.

Record high pork production in August

August 2019 contained 22 weekdays (including 0 holidays) and 5 Saturdays.

August 2020 contained 21 weekdays (including 0 holidays) and 5 Saturdays.

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.69 billion pounds in August, up 1 percent from the 4.65 billion pounds produced in August 2019.

Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.80 million head, down 4 percent from August 2019. The average live weight was up 27 pounds from the previous year, at 1,365 pounds.

Veal production totaled 5.0 million pounds, 17 percent below August a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 34,200 head, down 33 percent from August 2019. The average live weight was up 47 pounds from last year, at 253 pounds.

Pork production totaled 2.34 billion pounds, up 4 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 11.1 million head, up 2 percent from August 2019. The average live weight was up 3 pounds from the previous year, at 282 pounds.

Lamb and mutton production, at 10.8 million pounds, was down 15 percent from August 2019. Sheep slaughter totaled 174,800 head, 14 percent below last year. The average live weight was 123 pounds, down 3 pounds from August a year ago.

January to August 2020 commercial red meat production was 36.3 billion pounds, up 1 percent from 2019. Accumulated beef production was down 1 percent from last year, veal was down 10 percent, pork was up 3 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down 8 percent.

UW research will test Wyoming wastewaters for COVID-19 virus

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University of Wyoming scientists will use an such as wastewater testing to look at opioid $800,000 grant from the Wyoming Department use in communities, for the benefit of public of Public Health to test effluent from Wyoming health,” he said. communities for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that Graduate student Alexys McGuire of Akron, causes COVID-19.

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Conrad, MT even predict outbreaks days before they can be The research group is working closely with identified by other types of testing. public health officials, especially Noah Hull Bledar Bisha in the Department of Animal and Wanda Manley at WPHL, and will plan to Science and Sara Collins in the Department of share the COVID-19 data, said Bisha. Samples Zoology and Physiology are collaborating to will be taken before the influent enters a wastetest samples from up to 100 sites several times water treatment facility. a week once the project is running.

McGuire’s group will use polymerase chain More than 7,000 samples over the course of reaction (PCR) testing to detect gene sequences one year will be tested in Bisha’s laboratory in unique to the virus. sunflowers, peas and lentils animal science and half in the Wyoming Public “The best way to do this is to try to concenHealth Laboratory (WPHL) in Cheyenne, said trate the viral nucleic acids, which in the case of Bisha, associate professor and interim head of this virus is RNA, not DNA,” said Bisha. “You the department. are extracting the target RNA that is indicative Bisha and Collins have other ongoing colof the virus and then you purify that and run the PCR, making many, many copies (millions), laborations on water projects, especially foMike: 406.480.4797 and you’re detecting them in real time.” cusing on understanding sources of microbial The testing does not replicate the virus, only contamination of recreational water bodies in Ken: 406.598.8550 the target RNA. Wyoming.

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Determining record keeping priorities

K-State Research and Extension News Humans consume data daily, from knowing the latest COVID-19 counts to learning which baseball pitcher threw the most strikeouts from the mound. In sports, that data can determine which player gets called up to play.

Likewise, data can also help beef producers decide which cows to keep or cull.

Knowing what the most important data is to collect can sometimes be hard to determine, but the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute offered some advice on how to set those priorities on a recent Cattle Chat podcast (https://ksubci.org/2020/08/07/stump-the-expertherd-record-system-priorities-for-cow-calf-herd-recordsystem-rotational-grazing-feeding-cattle-at-home/). Joining veterinarians Bob Larson and Brad White was agricultural economist Dustin Pendell and a special guest, Phillip Lancaster, a beef cattle nutritionist with BCI. “A good record keeping system is more than just assigning identification to an animal; it is gathering information and then using it to make decisions about the herd,” White said.

Depending on the marketing goals of the operation, the type of data collected will vary, but the experts agreed on one key statistic for all cow-calf herds.

“The most important metric to collect for any cow-calf operation is the number of calves weaned, or even better, the number of pounds of calves weaned per the number of cows exposed to a bull,” Larson said.

He noted that the pounds of calves weaned gives producers a rough estimate of income potential, while the number of cows exposed allows cattle ranchers to calculate an expense estimate.

Along with tracking breeding success, Lancaster said an effective record keeping system must allow producers to monitor the herd inventory.

“Producers need to know which cows were brought into the herd at what time and how many cows left the herd by being sold,” Lancaster said.

Pendell said there are times in the production cycle when it is easy to collect data, such as at weaning and when the herd is given vaccinations. He said the amount of data collected on purebred operations may need to be more than on a typical commercial herd.

“The data collected can then be shared with the person who buys them and that may influence the perceived value of the animal,” Pendell said. “There are a lot of marketing opportunities for animals that are individually identified.”

White agreed with the added value of individual data tracking but said for other herds, managing the data as a group may suffice.

“A record keeping system doesn’t have to be complex.

It just needs to match the needs of the herd,” he said.

To hear the full discussion about record keeping and advice on rotational grazing and introducing grain into a grass-based diet, listen to the BCI Cattle Chat podcast online.

Don’t stop composting during the winter

By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County Composting is a great way to recycle waste from the yard and kitchen.

However, adding kitchen waste and maintaining a compost pile during the winter can take a lot of motivation, especially when walking outside requires cold weather gear and shoveling snow.

In an effort to learn more about composting, I participated in an online composting course. During that course, I learned I could collect kitchen waste during the winter to compost during the summer. The idea takes advantage of our cold temperatures by storing kitchen waste in a garbage bin.

Examples of kitchen waste that can be composted are coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, eggshells, and vegetable and fruit trimming and peelings.

Do not include meats, fats, dairy products and starches because they can attract flies and rodents when turning the kitchen waste into compost during the summer. These items need good compost pile management to decompose quickly. Do not include any items that might contain disease organisms, such as diseased plants and pet feces.

The first step is to collect a supply of browns, such as dead, dry leaves, to layer with your kitchen scraps during the winter. Other examples of browns that would work are sawdust, straw or hay.

Keep the browns dry and store them in a place that is easy to get to in the winter.

I store my dried leaves in a sturdy plastic garbage bin right next to the backyard garage door. Heavy-duty trash bags also would work to store the browns.

Next, you need a container to layer the kitchen scraps with the collected browns.

Anything with a cover will work as a container. Sturdy, flexible garbage bins, 5-gallon pails or storage totes are good examples. During the winter, simply add kitchen scraps and top with a layer of the collected browns and repeat.

I like garbage bins for storing my kitchen waste during the winter. The garbage bins are fairly easy to move as long as they don’t get too heavy. They can be moved out of the way once the weather gets nicer. I can drill holes in the bottom and sides so I can compost right in the container.

Once the weather warms, add the winter composted materials to your existing compost pile or start a new one and mix well.

This was my first year of saving kitchen waste through winter, then turning it into compost once summer arrived. I would say it was a success. The kitchen compost was ready to work into my garden this fall.

What are you waiting for? Get your bins ready and start collecting leaves.

Happy gardening!

For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ extension/directory/counties.

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By Andrew S. Avitt, USDA Forest Service, Office of Communications in Forestry The proposed changes to Forest Service regulations aim to better serve potential oil and gas development lessees while improving productivity on national forests and grasslands.

As a multiple-use agency, the USDA Forest Service works to balance the many uses and benefits the American people expect from their national forests and grasslands.

National forests provide wildlife habitat, wild places and recreation opportunities where people can enjoy the outdoors. They also provide a sustainable supply of timber, grazing land for livestock, as well as abundant mineral and energy resources—all of which support rural communities and fuel the global economy. In fact, energy and mineral resources on national forests produced $2.9 billion in commodities in 2019.

However, applying for an oil or gas lease on national forests and grasslands can take years. The process is often bogged down with inefficiencies and unclear requirements, leading to a substantial backlog.

At the direction of Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the Forest Service has proposed changes that would address that backlog and improve productivity on national forests and grasslands.

“Updating our regulations on oil and gas resources will help us become more efficient, while improving customer service,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “The rule would promote responsible development of our nation’s vast energy resources while preserving the surface resources of national forests and grasslands.”

“What we are doing is revising regulations that have not been updated since the 90s,” said David Rosenkrance, acting director of minerals and geology management for the Forest Service. “We are bringing clarity to the relationship between the Forest Service and oil and gas operators and providing more efficient timeframes and processes.”

Up to now, multiple decision points in the leasing process created confusion and increased wait times for mineral and energy development with no additional benefit to the environment. Proposed changes would address these issues and create more consistency between the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, which work closely together in processing lease applications and working with lease operators.

“Sometimes it is just as minor as changing terminology to be consistent,” Rosenkrance said. “It brings clarity to the operator and what they need to do.”

Rosenkrance added that while the proposed changes will clarify points of confusion in the existing processes, the Forest Service’s commitment to public involvement remains unchanged.

In addition to supporting jobs in energy and mineral development, leases on national forests and grasslands generate revenue from royalties and other payments on the what the lease produces. These payments amounted to nearly $298 million in 2019, with half going to the states where the lease operation takes place. 40% of the revenue goes to the National Reclamation Fund, which supports irrigation and other water resource projects in the United States. The remaining 10% goes back the U.S. Treasury.

Together, these efforts seek to better realize the enormous potential of national forests and grasslands. By taking these steps to improve on its multiple-use mission, the Forest Service hopes to contribute even more to the nation’s economic recovery while keeping forests healthy, resilient and productive, now and into the future.

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Cold temperature management for pigs

PennState Extension As a pig producer, managing heat loss during winter months can be a struggle for the health of your pigs and your profits, particularly for pigs that are housed predominantly outside or in unheated shelters. Pigs that are struggling to stay warm commonly experience cold stress induced health problems, reduced growth rates, and poor reproductive performance.

Historically, pig production was a seasonal venture, due to the high costs of keeping pigs warm. However, some producers may wish to take advantage of the slow season at your local packer, which means raising pigs to slaughter through the winter. Investing in proper housing can keep your pigs growing quickly and keep feed bills to a minimum.

Producers choosing to raise swine over the winter may also be keeping a reproductive herd active. If you are breeding sows during the winter months, and housing them outdoors, investment in proper housing can improve the reproductive performance of your herd.

Cold Stress Index Temperature stress is observed when pigs fall outside of their thermal neutral zone. This ‘zone’ is an environmental temperature range that allows the pig to prioritize feed nutrients for building meat or reproductive tissues, rather than struggling to maintain body temperature. For pigs, this thermal neutral zone is notably narrow. What does this mean?

This means that pigs have a small range of temperatures that allow them to optimally prioritize nutrients for growth or reproduction; temperatures that fall outside of this range often results in some form of stress to the pig. Pigs can experience heat stress if housed persistently in temperatures above the thermal neutral zone. Similarly, pigs housed in temperatures that are persistently below the thermal neutral zone are at risk for experiencing cold stress. But what does stress, particularly cold stress, look like in a pig production setting? Predominantly, it means reduced feed efficiency, reduced or stunted growth rates, or weight loss.

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Cold pigs are high maintenance, literally Cold pigs, even mature pigs, require more feed to maintain heat production and body condition. Growing pigs living in cold conditions will have poor feed conversion rates, increased feed intake, and will likely struggle to grow without free access to good feed and housing keep warm. How much feed does it take to maintain body weight or growth in cold temperatures? Depending on the age and size of pig, and outside temperatures and weather conditions, you may need to increase the daily feed allowance by 3x or more.

Calories, energy to produce heat and stay alive, cannot realistically be met by simply increasing feed as the surrounding temperature decreases. Increasing energy density of the diet also has limitations on the impact it can have on pig growth in persistent cold. Why? Pigs are limited in their ability to eat massive amounts of calories in a given day. Essentially, when temperatures are too cold, and are persistent (lasting several days to weeks), pigs often find themselves in a negative energy balance that cannot be corrected with feed alone. This leads to slowed or stunted growth of young pigs, and weight loss in older pigs. Young pigs that grow slowly will continue to physiologically mature, but not maximize muscle growth before maturing to stages of fat deposition. In the most extreme cases, this can result in death. Cold stress creates a poor welfare situation for your pigs, as cold stress is an unnecessary burden, challenging their growth capacity, immune system, and even ability to live.

What does slow growth and increased feed mean? This means more feed for less meat; for your business, this means greater input costs (feed, housing) and less return (price per pig for meat yield).

In the North Eastern United States, cold spells are becoming more extreme. This impresses the importance of appropriate housing for pigs during the winter, as there is CONTINUED ON PAGE A40

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limited ability for a pig to meet is body heat needs through dietary means.

How cold is too cold?

For swine, tolerance of cold temperatures is dependent on numerous factors.

Primarily, pigs should be offered shelter from precipitation and dampness. Water conducts heat. Humidity in the air will be drawn to your pigs and will pull heat from them. Regardless of flooring type or usage of bedding material, all efforts should be made to provide pigs with a dry bedding area.

Provide wind breaks and shelter from drafts.When providing shelter, be sure that your wind breaks do not allow air to draft around the space at pig level.

Insulate the pig area. This can take on a variety of forms, from bedding to insulated walls and ceilings. The idea is capture as much of the pigs’ heat as possible, while still allowing air exchange. More information on winter swine housing can be found in the Winter Housing for Swine Welfare article found on Penn State Extension’s website.

Strive to keep ambient temperatures within the thermoneutral (TN) zone of the pig, for age and body size. The thermoneutral zone for most mammals varies with age and body weight. For suckling and young growing pigs, this is particularly important as they lack significant sources of adipose (fat) at birth, and do not develop these stores until maturity. This lack of fat prevents them from having any energy reserves to burn for maintaining body heat. Approximate thermoneutral zone temperatures are provided in the table below.

(Adapted from Effect of Environment on Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals).

Stage of pig growth Temperature (F) Pre-wean (suckling pig) 85+ Wean pig, 15 lbs.

77-85 Nursery pig, 45 lbs.

70-75 Grower, 55 lbs.

68-75 Grower, 100 lbs.

60-65 Finishing, 200 lbs.

50-60 Gestating sow, 350 lbs.

60-65 Lactating sow, 350 lbs.

55-65

Keep mature pigs in good body condition score. Maintaining a healthy adipose (fat) cover on mature pigs (~6 months or older) can act as both an insulator and an additional energy reserve for creating body heat. Routinely scoring the body condition of your pigs can help you make decisions on if they are getting enough to eat and how they are handling the winter temperatures. Pigs with poor body condition score will struggle more with cold temperatures than pigs of healthy body condition score. Find more instruction on how to body condition score by watching the Principles of Body Condition Scoring in Swine with Penn State Extension.

These tips on managing your pigs’ environment can help you improve the winter conditions you’re your pigs, meeting their needs and keeping your costs in check. As you prep your pigs for the winter cold, please reach out to Penn State Extension for more tips and information on addressing cold weather for your swine herd.

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Date When Celebrated: Day after Thanksgiving Are you tired of the commercialism of Christmas? Then this special day is for you.

Buy Nothing Day is a 24-hour moratorium on holiday shopping. It was created as a protest against the commercialism of this most sacred of holidays.

Aside from abstaining from shopping on this day, we suggest you reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas. Take a minute to remember what this season is really all about.

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Black nightshade in corn residue

By Jerry Volesky, Nebraska Extension Educator Have you noticed any black nightshade in your corn stalks that you are grazing or plan to graze? If these fields have too much black nightshade, be careful, it might be toxic.

Black nightshade is common in many corn fields in the fall, especially those that had hail damage in the summer or any situation where the corn canopy became thin or open.

It usually isn’t a problem, but if the density of nightshade is very high, there is the potential that it could poison livestock that graze many of the plants. Almost all livestock, including cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry are susceptible.

Black nightshade plants average about 2 feet in height and have simple alternating leaves. In the fall, berries are green and become black as the plant matures. All plant parts contain some of the toxin and the concentration increases as plants mature, except in the berries. Drying as hay or after a freeze will not reduce the toxicity.

It is very difficult to determine exactly how much black nightshade is risky. Guidelines say that a cow would need to consume 3 to 4 pounds of fresh black nightshade to be at risk of being poisoned. These guidelines, though, are considered conservative since there is little data on the actual toxicity of nightshade plants. Also encouraging is that reports of nightshade poisoning have been very scarce in the past.

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Call 406-353-2858 • Harlem, MT 1991 Fiat Allis FG95A Articulated Grader 180 hp, 8.3 Cummins, 14-ft. blade, auxiliary hydraulics, 75% 17.5x25 tires, Powershift, 8200 hours, runs and works great............................$29,500 2001 Skyjack 3219 Scissor Lift 745 hours, 19-ft. lift height, 500 lb. capacity, 32” x 60” platform + 24” slideout, non-marking tires, works great............$4500

1986 Ford LTS9000 Dump Truck Cat 3406 15 speed, 2 speed rears, Jake, double frame, 18K front, 40K rears, nice 15-ft. steel bed, air gate, 50% 22.5 tires, plumbed for plow, sander and trailer....................$18,500 1994 Ford LN8000 Boom Truck 8.3 Cummins 275 hp, Allison AT, AC, PS, AB, 12.5 ton Telelect crane, 45-ft. tip height, nice tool boxes, 20,000 lb front winch, 70% 11R22.5’s, 135,000 miles..............$15,500

2014 JLG 3246 ES Scissor Lift 32-ft. lift height, 1000 lb capacity, 44”x96” platform + 48” slideout, non-marking tires, 423 hours. Like new.... $11,500

1998 Freightliner FL70 Tractor Cat 3126 275 hp, 7 speed, spring suspension, PS, cruise, 166,000 miles, 50% 295R22.5’s. Runs and drives great...............................$9000 1988 International 9300 Cat 3406B, Jake, 13 speed, AC, PS, 70% 285R24.5’s on aluminum, air ride, 4.11 ratio, steel frame, 453,000 miles.

Runs and drives great.$14,500 1997 Lull 8K-42 Telehandler 8000 lb capacity, 42-ft. lift height, 4BT Cummins, 5300 hours, 90% tires, outriggers, bucket included. Runs and works great..................$26,500 1980 Ford L9000 Water Truck 3000 gallon tank, 350 hp 6v92T, Jake, Allison AT, PS, AB, 70% 22.5 tires. Darley 1000 gpm pump needs rebuilt.. ....................................$13,500 1974 Kenworth W900A Tractor 350 Cummins, 13 speed, Jake, PS, air ride, 60% 11r24.5’s, 4.33 ratio. Runs and drives great............................$12,500

J&T Equipment Sales, Stevensville, MT

406-381-3159 – www.jandtequipmentsales.com

Herd immunity an important concept NDSU Extension Service

The term “herd immunity” has come into common usage in recent months.

“This is an important term and is a concept that is critical to understand as it pertains to human and animal health,” says Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist.

The concept of herd immunity is a companion concept to individual immunity.

“Individual immunity is important to us all as immunity is critical to our very survival,” Stokka says. “We are constantly exposed to potential disease-causing organisms, and yet the vast majority of people are asymptomatic (show no obvious signs or symptoms of disease) or have only mild symptoms for a short period of time.”

A good example of the importance of individual immunity is the practice of vaccinating horses to protect them against the disease caused by West Nile virus. The West Nile virus is transmitted to horses through the mosquito. This virus cycles between mosquitoes and bird populations, with horses and humans becoming infected when bitten by an infected mosquito.

Horses, humans and other mammals are known as dead-end hosts because they cannot infect other like species. Preventing the mosquito bite is difficult and thus protection through vaccination is important. The vaccination of mosquitoes and wild birds is logistically impossible at this time; thus, the need exists for an effective vaccine in the horse population.

The three objectives of vaccination are to: • Induce protection against disease • Reduce susceptibility of an individual to infection • Reduce infectivity (shortens time and severity) after the occurrence of an infection In contrast, some disease-causing infectious agents are transmitted in a different manner. An example in cattle populations is the virus known to cause the disease bovine virus diarrhea, or BVD. This disease is misnamed because it rarely causes diarrhea, but it may play a role in a host of other disease manifestations, such as respiratory disease, by compromising the immune system of the animal, making it more susceptible to other infections.

This virus is spread from animal to animal through nose-to-nose contact, and also likely through the fecal oral route.

The infection is the most harmful when the developing fetus is infected.

Exposure and infection that occur early in gestation, up to 60 days, may result in absorption or expelling of the fetus. When this occurs later in gestation, from approximately day 60 to 180, abortion may result or the virus may not be recognized as foreign by the developing fetal immune system.

Provided the calf survives this infection, the calf is born with the virus and will shed (expose others to) the virus for its entire life.

This becomes the No. 1 reason this virus is maintained in cattle population.

The goal of vaccination in the case of BVD is two-fold.

“One is to vaccinate the cow so that she develops individual immunity, which will protect her fetus from exposure and infection,” says Carrie Hammer, a professor in NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department.

The ability of any vaccine to provide this level of individual immunity 100% of the time is very limited, although research indicates vaccination can result in a high level of protection.

The second goal is to achieve herd immunity. When the transmission of a disease is animal to animal, the number of animals

that are at risk of infection is important.

Once an animal is infected and survives, its immune system has won the battle and the virus is eliminated. The greater the number of survivors, or immune animals, the less likely the virus can find another susceptible one. Thus, the herd actually protects the remaining animals that still are susceptible.

Potential pathogens differ in their ability to infect susceptible animals, and some can spread faster than others. This typically is expressed as the reproductive number. This is the typical number of new cases of infection that will be generated from an index case. For example, in the case of the herpes virus 1 (IBR) infection in cattle, the estimate is that in a herd of susceptible animals, seven new animals will become exposed and infected for each individual infection.

Of course, this depends on how close the contact, or social distance, is between animals. To use a human example, the estimate is that for each case of measles, 15 new cases will arise.

“Although estimates vary widely, the growing consensus of the reproductive number for COVID-19 appears to be between two and three,” says Paul Carson, professor of practice in NDSU’s Department of Public Health.

The goal with vaccination or exposure (new cases) is to have this number less than one.

“When this occurs, not enough new cases are generated to propagate the infection, and an outbreak will soon be extinguished,” Carson says. “Therefore, the goal of herd immunity is the reduction of infection or disease in the susceptible segment of a population as a result of immunity (through vaccination and/or natural infection) in a substantive proportion of the population.”

The chances of exposure and infection decrease with an increasing number of individuals who are immunized. This results in a decrease in the transmission of the pathogen within the group such that new infections become controlled or extinct.

The threshold for which we can expect to see herd immunity is directly related to the contagiousness of the pathogen (the reproductive number). Using the example of COVID-19, with a reproductive number of 2.5, the proportion of the population needing to be immune to halt further spread would be 0.6 (60% of the population needs to be immune to stop the spread).

In the livestock business, the use of vaccinations is two-fold. It is used to protect individual animals from developing a disease and/or having signs and symptoms of a disease. In addition, it is used to reduce the severity and duration of disease and to increase the amount of exposure required to cause infection.

“When the transmission of a pathogen does not involve animal-to-animal transmission such as West Nile virus in horses, this is a critical individual animal immune response,” Stokka says. “When transmission is animal to animal, not only is individual immunity important, but the development of group or herd immunity is critical to reduce the spread/shedding of the organism and subsequently the number of new infections that develop.”

Points to Ponder:

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.

- Galileo Galilei

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5-ft. x 8-ft. to 83” x 14-ft.

Prices Range from $1425 - $2295

NEW HEAVY DUTY FLATBED TRAILERS

LOTS OF NEW BUMPER PULL UTILITY TRAILERS

Diamond C tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, tool box, engineered I-Beam frame, torque tube 32-ft. ................................................................$13,395 30-ft. ................................................................$13,195 35-ft. w/ max ramps......................................... $15,395 35-ft. w/ hydraulic dovetail............................... $19,195 Circle D 31-ft. (3) 7,000 lb./6 torsion axle, 2 piece with folding beavertail, chain basket, dual jacks......$10,500 Circle D 29-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$11,395 Circle D 27-ft. tandem dual, 2 piece with folding beavertail, dual jacks, chain basket...................................$10,795 Circle D 25-ft. (2) 7,000 lb. torsion axles, dual jacks, chain basket, 2 piece with folding beavertail.................$7995

Circle D flatbeds, gooseneck hitch plate, lights, headache rack, rear skirt. Black 7x7..................................................................$1795 71/2x81/2...........................................................$1795 71/2x9..............................................................$1895 8x9..................................................................$2195 8x11................................................................$2495

PRONGHORN UTILITY

Stop in or call for more info.

IN STOCK NOW!!!

Prices on New Units good on In Stock Units ONLY! New Diamond C Car Haulers 3500, 5200 & 7000# axles

NEW GOOSENECK TILT TRAILERS

16-ft. 18-ft. & 20-ft.

IN STOCK

Diamond C 26-ft. full tilt deck-over power tilt, (2) 7,000 lb. axles, tool box..................................................$10,500

NEW STOCK & HORSE TRAILERS

HUGE SELECTION!

New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 7200 lb. axles, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires..................................................................$12,695 New Circle D 24-ft. gooseneck stock trailer with 2 sliding center gates, full bull package, 14-ply tires.....$11,995

New LOOK Enclosed Trailers Excellent Selection On Hand

New Circle D 20-ft. gooseneck stock trailers with sliding center gate. 14-ply tires. Bull Package............$10,995 New Circle D 24-ft. stock trailer, 8K axles, 14 ply tires, 2 sliding center gates, full bull package.............. $13,295

NEW BUMPER PULL TILT TRAILERS

Starting at $6795 • 20-ft. • 22-ft. • 24-ft.

w/ 7000 lb. axles, 8000 lb. axles, 10,000 lb. axles

Give us a call about any of our trailers or let us find what you need!

TURNOVER BALL A hitch when you need it...

A level bed when you don’t

NEW DIAMOND C DUMP TRAILERS

COMPANION™ 5th WHEEL RV HITCH

Mounts to rails bolted under the bed, or attaches easily to B&W’s turnover ball gooseneck hitch. Easy adjustment of height & lateral positions.

BUMPER PULL 5-ft. x 10-ft. 7000 lb. GVW....................................... $5795 82” x 12-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9195 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW..................................... $9595 GOOSENECK 82” x 14-ft. 14,000 lb. GVW.................................. $10,495 82” x 16-ft. 21,000 lb. GVW.................................. $14,500

MISCELLANEOUS USED EQUIPMENT

BOSS SNOW PLOWS

• USED SEMI TRAILERS • 1982 Landoll hydraulic tilt equipment trailer w/winch................$12,500

1980 Kentucky 42-ft. van trailer, office in front, 2 doors on 1 side, 1 door on other ................................................................................ $6000 Kentucky 53-ft. van trailer, for storage ....................................... $7000 Kentucky 48-ft. van trailer .......................................................... $8000 53-ft. van trailer, air ride suspension .......................................... $7500

2001 Belly Dump Pup 20-ft., roll-up tarp, aluminum wheels ....$9500

1995 51-ft. wedge car hauler, winch, Country Side carriers, 3-7000 lb. axles..................................$6500

1992 Interstate 24-ft. tilt deck, 20ton equipment trailer....... $8500 Cat V100 forklift, gas, 10,000 lb. 18-ft. lift ............$8500 Champ forklift, gas, 6000 lb. 30-ft. lift ..................$5500 Champ forklift, gas, 5000 lb. 21-ft. lift ..................$8900

4x7’ Heavy Duty Trailer Mats $65 ea.

1992 Wilray heavy duty flatbed trailer, 45,000 lb. GVW, 24-ft. beavertail.. ..........................................$8500 1997 Ford F250 extended cab 351 5 speed, 160,000 miles, Hydrabed ..................$13,000 2001 Travalong Bandit 3-horse slant, walk-in tack compartment..............................$6900 Ford F250 with flatbed & 8-ft.

Western snow plow ......$6500

1997 Trailmobile w/1997 Trailmobile pup.............. $14,500/pair

(2) Iron Steer 24-ft. lumber roller trailers..................$6995 & $8995 1979 Lund 6-ft. x 18-ft. goosneck stock trailer...................$1500

1994 International 4900 flatbed, air brakes, diesel, 9 speed, tool 2013 Wilray 5x10 flatbed, like boxes .......................... $9595 new...............................$1000

Triple axle, 20-ft. x 83”, pintle hitch, completely rebuilt, LIKE NEW! ......................... $6500

John Deere 210C skip loader w/ hydraulic Gannon box scraper...... 14-ft. snow pusher .............. $4200 ...........................................$5995 8-ft. skid steer snow pusher $. 2000

Large Trailer Parts Inventory

Axles • Springs • Lights • Fenders • Straps • Tie-downs • Jacks • Bearings & Seals • Etc.

Triple T Sales Diamond C 12-ft. x 83” ATV trailer, excellent shape.............$2100

Contact Dave Taylor: 406-357-2166

Chinook, MT

Home Phone - 406-357-2162 Highway 2 West, Chinook, MT 1/2 miles west of Chinook

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Say you saw it in the Trader’s Dispatch

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1/64 Case-IH AFS Connect Steiger 580 4WD Tractor

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22.95 #44235

Prestige Collection, die-cast metal with dual rubber tires.

Features movable mirrors, painted fender lights & steps, detailed interior with red seats. Made by Ertl, 4.5"L x 2.5"H x 2.75"W, for ages 14 & up.

Mineral County 4-Her Emma Traeder shows her pig at the Mineral County Show and Sale held in late July in Superior, MT. She received a red ribbon for her efforts. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

P 406.466.3557 F 406.466.3551 02 Otness Lane PO Box 503 Choteau, MT

Bale Beds with 26” Extendable Arms IN STOCK

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Square Dance Day

Date When Celebrated: Always November 29th Here’s a chance to get out and “Dosey Do” with your partner. It’s Square Dance Day! English, Irish, and Scottish settlers brought square dancing to the U.S. As it evolved in the U.S., a caller was added, to help dancers stay in step. It remains popular among southern and western rural areas, and with senior citizens.

Couples square dance in circles or square formations. It’s lively and quick, and lots of fun.

Square Dancing is both fun, and great exercise. Medical sites and journals speaks to its health benefits for people of all ages.

The origin of Square Dance Day is unknown. Our research did not uncover the roots. But, don’t miss the opportunity today to “Swing your partner” to the lively beat!

BORDER PLAINS EQUIPMENT • CENTRAL PLAINS EQUIPMENT NORTHERN PLAINS EQUIPMENT• WEST PLAINS, INC.

FOR THOSE WHO DEMAND MORE

2018 Case IH 8240 480 hp, heavy lateral tilt feederhouse, 372 WAAS receiver, autoguidance NAVII, leather seat, 410 bushel tank, 620 duals, Sunny Brook concaves.

Stk.#23389B. *Price Reduced*...... .........................................$291,080

2015 Case IH 9240 550hp, small grain combine, 410 bu hopper, 620/70R42 Michelin duals 95%, 750/65R26 rears 60%, 700 monitor, NAVII & 372 receiver, variable, 1-1/8” adjustable slat chaffer w/in cab adjustment, 34-ft. folding unloading auger, Cold Start package.

Stk. #23252N. *Price Reduced!* ... .........................................$162,070

2009 Case IH 7120 Full guidance, 900/60R32 front tires, 24-ft. unloading auger, rock trap, lateral HD tilt feeder housing. Stk. #23561W. *Price reduced* ............... $87,250

2017 Case IH Puma 150 MFWD, 380/85R28 front tires - 165 hrs, 460/85R38 rear tires - 165 hrs, diesel, 3 hydraulics, grapple, loader, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt, 6 rear weights.

Stk. #15542B................... $130,000

2014 Case IH 7230 380 hp, small grain combine, 315 bushel hopper, 20.8R42 duals 60%, 750/65R26 rears 40%, Pro700 monitor, NAV for autoguidance only - no gps antenna, 28-ft. 9” unloading auger w/pivoting spout, luxury cab w/ leather seat. Stk. #23242N. *Price Reduced*........................ $111,000

1999 Case IH MX240 MFWD, rear duals, reconditioned, Powershift transmission, PTO, 3 pt. Stk #15519B............................ $35,500

2015 Case IH Magnum 340 CVT 290 PTO hp, 25 mphCVT transmission, 480/80R50 rear duals, 380/80R38 front duals, 5 electro-hydraulic remotes, Cat III/IVN 3 pt hitch, large 1000 PTO, standard flow 44 GPM hydraulic pump, 700 monitor, HD Cat 4 drawbar, luxury cab. Stk. #15299N. *Price Reduced*........... ........................................ $166,750

2011 New Holland T7.270 MFWD, 16.9R30 front tires, rear duals, diesel, 228 hp, 3 function mid-mount hydraulics, joystick, Power Beyond, self-leveling loader, autoguidance completion package. Stk. #16174B. *Price Reduced*...............$97,780

1977 Case JI 1570 5289 hours, Ezee-on loader with grapple, four rear remotes, 1000 PTO,12-speed semi-power shift. Stk. #13103B...... .......................................... $16,000

2003 Case IH MXM190 full powershift, no def, cheap horsepower, self-leveling loader. Stk. #15526B. *Price Reduced*.............. $47,030

2014 John Deere 1895 Mid row banders, disc drill, TBH 1910 air cart 550 bushel, 650/85R38 duals 90%, 21.5L-16.1SL front tires 90%, 31x13.50-15SL tires 75%, JD ISO no monitor. Stk. #47273W.$168,500

2013 John Deere 640FD flip over reel (not installed), upper cross augar, crary air bar, new canvas, new slip clutch. 40-ft. header, 1400 hrs. Stk. #28522B.............. $54,000

2014 John Deere 4940 Autotrac activation GS3, Boomtrac Pro5 leveling, Starfire 3000 SFI, 120ft. boom with auto section control with 11 sections. Stk. #53318W. Price reduced!!!!!........................ $190,000

2017 John Deere S680 473 hp 13.5L PSX JD, small grain combine, 400 bushel tank, 650/65R38 duals, VF750/65R26 rear tires, JD Green star 2630 display, 26-ft. unloading auger, feederhouse dual tilt cylinder. Stk. #22112N. *Price Reduced*........................ $305,750

2015 John Deere S680 Well maintained and shedded, on board air compressor system, power folding hopper covers. Stk. #22151B.......... ........................................ $243,500

2003 John Deere 1770NT E-set precision planting meters, in-row liquid through Keaton seed firmers and 500 gallon mounted liquid fertilizer tank, Mud Hog gauge wheels on 6 rows in center of planter, JD brown display. Stk. #46070W........ $52,730

Large inventory of John Deere units! Check them out online and give us a call.

2018 John Deere 6155R MFWD w/ triple link HD brakes, 155 hp, selflevel loader/grapple w/bracket, CommandPro, 3 pt, IVT transmission. Stk. #14221B........... $196,000

2015 John Deere 9520R Full autoguidance w/Starfire 3000 receiver & armrest mounted 4600 monitor, SF1 signal, recent 800/70R38 Michelin tires 95%+, very clean tractor. Stk. #14146N............. $239,000

2009 John Deere 8130 IVT 40k transmission, deluxe comfort package cab, 180 hp, 1000 PTO, 3 pt..

Stk. #14222B..................... $89,500

2015 John Deere w/150 18-ft. auger head, instructional seat. Stk. #34150W........................... $87,500

See more pictures and information on these units, as well as our complete inventory, at www.plainsag.com Stanley, ND • 701-628-2950 Williston, ND • 701-774-0957 Beach, ND • 701-872-4154

Bowman, ND • 701-523-3296 Dickinson, ND • 701-483-8741 Hettinger, ND • 701-567-4505

Mandan, ND • 800-223-2972 Minot, ND • 701-838-8884 Garrison, ND • 701-463-2289

Glasgow, MT • 406-228-9341 Sharon Springs, KS • 785-852-4235 Holyoke, CO • 970-854-4535

Burlington, CO • 719-346-5548 Garden City, KS • 620-275-0226 Goodland, KS • 785-899-3432

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3V Distributing, Conrad MT ..................................C3 A-Plus Auto, Great Falls MT .................................C2 Abilene Machine Inc, Abilene KS ......................... B9 Action Toys, Billings MT ...................................... A44 Affordable Construction Equipment, Billings & Bozeman MT .............................................................C1 Ag Trucks & Equipment, Great Falls MT .............C15 Ag West Distributing Co., Great Falls MT .............C5 Ag Wise, Kremlin MT ..........................................C21 Agri-Pro, Syngenta, West Fargo, ND ..................C41 Badland Truck Sales, Glendive MT .....................C18 Bass Auction Co. Inc., Lewistown MT ................... B6 Ben Taylor, Valier & Shelby MT .............................C9 Big Equipment Co., Havre MT ....................A30, A31 Big Iron Auctions ............................................A9, B6 Big Sky Equipment, Conrad MT .........................C37 Big Sky Harley-Davidson, Great Falls MT .......... A41 Big Sky Pipe, Great Falls MT..............................C14 Big Sky Sawmill & Wood Products, Vaughn MT ... A5 Billings Farm & Ranch Supply, Billings MT ........... B9 Border Plains Equipment, Plains Ag, MT, ND, KS, CO ................................................................... A44 Bouma Truck Sales, Choteau, Great Falls MT .......... .................................................................. INSERT Brock Bins, Rydelle Ent., Drummond MT ............. A2 BTI Feeds, Cut Bank MT ......................................C9 Buckley Auction MT ............................................C29 Cascade Machine & Supply, Great Falls MT ......C24 Central Steel Building & Construction, GSI Bins, MT & ND .................................................................. B4 Circle G Salvage, Walhalla, ND ..........................C33 Circle S Seeds, of Montana, Three Forks MT..... A16 Corder & Associates, Fort Benton MT ................ A26 Courtesy Ford, Conrad MT ................................... B1 Crazy Mountain Fabrication, Travis Klein, Big Timber MT ...................................................................C11 Cut Bank Tire, Cut Bank MT ............................... A18 Darling Ingredients, Inc.............................. A28, C19 David J Heine & Associates, Kalispell MT .......... B14 DBL Sales & Service, Dave & Brock Linker, Coffee Creek MT .................................................A25, A36 Doane Western of Montana, Bozeman MT ........C30 Double Diamond Truck & Equipment Sales, Missoula MT ...................................................................C22 Ear Mountain Machine, Choteau MT .................. A44 Equipment Connection, Columbia Falls MT ............. .................................................................A22, A23 EV Insulation, Evan VanDyke, Conrad MT .........C12 Exchange Services, Inc, Whitefish MT ...............C10 Farm Tech, (Doug Weist) Choteau MT....... B17, C20 First State Bank, Shelby MT ............................... A24 Flaman Sales & Rental, Power MT ............ C36, C38 Fort Benton Realty, Fort Benton MT ...................C26

Index Fox Ford, Wolf Point MT ..................................... A36 Fraser’s Oil Inc., Inverness MT ...........................C42 Frieling’s Agricultural Equipment, Great Falls MT ..... .......................................A17, B15, C13, C31, C39 Frontline Ag Solutions Dillon, Dillon MT .............C27 Frontline Ag Solutions, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Dillon, Lewistown, Havre, Chester, Great Falls, Belgrade, Livingston MT ......................... C24, C25 Front Range Wool Pool, MT .................................. B2 Gateway Arch & Fence, Wayne Thiem, Bozeman MT ...................................................................C20 Gazeeka, Ryan DeBruycker, Fairfield MT........... A20 Glasgow Rental, Glasgow MT ............................ A39 Glass Trucking, Denton MT.................................C41 Golden Harvest Seeds, Big Sandy MT ............... A18 Gordon Repair, LLC, Miles City MT ....................C28 Greyn Fertilizer, Choteau, Dutton, Valier MT ...... A21 Grossenburg Equipment, Winner, Pierre, Philip, Belle Fourche SD, Wayne, Bloomfield, Harrington NE, Sundance WY .................................................. A37 Grove Construction, GSI Bins, Moccasin MT ..... A22 GSI Bins, Central Steel, MT & ND ........................ B4 GSI Bins, Grove Construction, Moccasin MT ..... A22 GSI Bins, Severinsen Irrigation, Fairfield MT ......C10 H & H Spreading, Conrad MT............................. B20 Hampton Truck Sales, Idaho Falls ID .................. A13 Hedman, Inc, Grass Range MT ..........................C17 Helfert’s Helena Farm Supply, East Helena MT.. A40 Henke Enterprises, SprayFlex & Big Dog Mowers, Chester MT ..................................................... B13 Hi-Line Rental, Havre MT ................................... A39 Highline Communications, Cut Bank MT ............ B17 Hoven Equipment Co., Great Falls MT B8, B10, B11 Huggy Bear’s Consignment, Cut Bank MT ........... B9 Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair, Baker MT .............C28 Iron Horse Express, Coffee Creek MT................ B14 J & D Auto Sales, Helena MT .............................C14 J & T Equipment Sales, John Jones, Stevensville MT ................................................................... A42 J Bar T Bins & Steel Buildings, Jeremiah Johnson & Thad, Chester MT............................................ B14 Jamieson Motors, Inc., Chinook MT ............ A32, C4 Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc., Bismarck & Fargo ND ... ...........................................................................C4 Johnson Distributing, Great Falls MT ................. A14 JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester MT ................. A11 Krogmann Mfg. ................................................... B16 Lange Bin Erection & Repair, LLC, Wentworth SD ... .........................................................................C33

Safflower Technologies International, Fairview MT ... .................................................................A33, B12 Severinsen Irrigation, Zimmatic & GSI, Fairfield MT . ................................................................ A28, C10 Lattin & Sons, Power MT ........................... C36, C38 Lewistown Rental, Lewistown MT ....................... A39 Shobe Auction & United Country Realty, Lewistown MT ................................................................... A12 M & M Auto, Trailers, & Welding, Stevensville MT . B3 M & W Machine, Three Forks MT ....................... B12 Shop Specialties, Valier MT .................................. B4 MDS Construction Supply, Great Falls MT ........... B8 Shortline Ag, Scobey MT.......................B4, C8, C26 Milk River Ag, Chinook, MT ....................... C12, C23 Sod Buster Sales, Polson MT ...................... C6, C35 Missouri River Realty, Glasgow, Malta, Sidney MT .. Sonny Todd Real Estate, Big Timber MT .............. A2 ......................................................................... A15 Specialty Tool & Attachment, Cody WY ..............C16 Montana Holster & Shoulder Rig, Norm Schertenlieb, SprayFlex, Doug Henke Chester, MT ................. B13 Great Falls MT .................................................C43 Staheli West, Ryan DeBruycker, Fairfield MT ..... A20 Montana Livestock Ag Credit, Helena MT .......... B20 Steel Etc, Great Falls MT................................... A29 Montana Metal Fabrications, Great Falls MT ...... A26 Stokes Fencing, Conrad MT ...............................C41 Mountain Equipment, Cody WY.......................... A38 Sukup, Lange Bin Erection & Repair, LLC, Wentworth SD....................................................................C33 Mountain View Metal Works, Wilsall MT ............. A25 Mountain West Ag Services, Garneill MT ...........C31 Sullivan Brothers Construction, Conrad MT .......C34 MT Tractors, Matt Pendergast, Stevensville MT ....C8 Super SmartRooms/Superform ICF, Jerry Gangstad, Avon MT.................................................. C22, C30 Musselshell Valley Equipment, Roundup MT............ .................................................................B18, B19 Syngenta, Agri-Pro, West Fargo ND ..................C41 Nature Safe, Darling Ingredients Inc.......... A28, C19 T & T Farm Supply, LLC, Chester MT .........A33, B16 New Homes of the Future, Billings MT ............... B20 Tate Miller Welding, Golva ND ............................C21 North Star Equipment, John Myers, Simms MT....C43 Taylor Farm Store, Shelby MT ..............................C9 Northern Ford, Cut Bank MT ..............................C44 TCB Transport LLC, Todd Bedosky, Geyser MT........ .........................................................................C18 Northern Prairie Auto Sales, Wolf Point MT........C38 Northwest Flattanks, Choteau MT ......................C34 That Guys Fab Shop, Havre MT .........................C19 Norwood Sales, Inc., ND & NE ...........................C29 The Gear House, Helena MT ............................. A32 Pete’s Auto Sales, Great Falls MT ...................... A13 The Woodworkers Shoppe, Gold Creek MT .........C5 Pirtz Waterworx, Terry MT .................................. 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USDA reminds producers of disaster assistance application deadline

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the deadline to submit applications for disaster recovery assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses is Friday, Oct. 30. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) launched a new tool on farmers.gov to help producers with the application process.

“If you’re unsure of your eligibility, check out the new WHIP+ tool. Not only can this online tool help you determine eligibility, but it also connects you with local FSA staff to help you get your application started and submitted,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “We know 2018 and 2019 had their share of natural disasters, and we encourage impacted producers to apply.”

The new tool documents information about a producer’s operation and helps USDA identify producers who may need more information about or assistance with the program application process. After the online survey is completed, the local FSA county office will follow up with producers who provide contact information.

The program compensates producers for losses due to hurricanes, floods, snowstorms, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, drought, excessive moisture, and wildfires occurring in calendar years 2018

and 2019.

Drought and excessive moisture were added as eligible losses for the program in March 2020. To date, FSA has received more than 145,000 applications for WHIP+ disaster assistance.

For more information or application assistance, visit farmers.gov WHIP+ webpage, or contact your local USDA Service Center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including some that are open to visitors to conduct business in person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are required to wear a face covering during their appointment. Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. Our program delivery staff will be in the office, and they will be working with our producers in office, by phone, and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/ coronavirus.

2020 Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium The 2020 Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium has been canceled due to COVID concerns.

In its place, educational webinars will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 14.

The webinars are hosted by the Mountain States Crop Education Association, or MSCEA, which comprises agriculture industry representatives as well as Montana State University Extension faculty members.

The webinar presentations on January 13 will focus on malt barley topics. Howard Neibling, University of Idaho Extension water management engineer, will discuss irrigation management, and Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association, will provide an industry update.

Webinar presentations on January 14 will be related to sugar beets. Rebecca Larson, Western Sugar Cooperative chief scientist

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##### If you had three days to see, what would you choose to see in those days? Your answer to this question will teach you about what you truly love in your life.

- Helen Keller ##### Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains? ##### If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi? ##### If you have a bunch of odds and ends and you get rid of all but just one, what do you call it?

and vice president of governmental affairs, will highlight Western Sugar’s sustainability program, and Scott Herndon, vice president and general counsel for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, will give a sugar beet industry update.

Webinars can be accessed via the MSCEA website at mountainstateag.org/.

Dates for the next in-person Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium have been set for January 12-13, 2022. The 2022 event will be held at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center.

For more information, contact Callie Cooley, MSU Extension agent in Yellowstone County, at 406-256-2828 or callie. cooley@montana.edu. ##### When dog food tastes new and improved, who tested it?

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Scrapple Day

Date Celebrated: November 9th Scrapple is an unusual comfort food that has existed since the middle ages. When the Germans brought it over, the Pennsylvania Dutch were able to keep this tradition alive as time moved forward. This meaty dish has a reputation for its unusualness because of what it’s made of.

History of Scrapple Day Scrapple is a dish made out of the leftover butchering of different animals such as pigs, chickens, and cows, more specifically the entrails and internal organs, which are boiled, minced and mixed with cornbread, wheat flour, and spices. It is then made into a loaf, sliced, and pan-fried. Scrapple has its origins in medieval Europe by the Germans, it then came over through the Pennsylvania Dutch, who called the dish panhaus, which translated to “pan rabbit”. Scrapple is known as a mid-Atlantic local food, served as an ethnic food of the Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish.

While scrapple is available in the mid-Atlantic region, a solid 85% of people in the region say they won’t eat it because of what it’s made of. Scrapple, even if its made out of the scraps of livestock, can be tasty for the adventurous of heart. Scrapple Day was made to help convince people to be adventurous in their food while also help people learn about its history. While the dish itself can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, it is traditionally made with the leftovers of pigs and spiced with herbs like sage, black pepper, and thyme. It can be adjusted to whatever meat you want, whatever filling you want, and whatever spices you think would work.

How to Celebrate Scrapple Day If you want to learn how to make scrapple, here’s a recipe you can follow; Take one pound lean pork and boil it until it is cooked.

Then mix together three cups of cornmeal, one chopped onion, one and a half teaspoons of salt, one tablespoon of pepper, one teaspoon of ground sage. Then add the cooked meat and three quarts of water until it is a mushy paste. Once thoroughly mixed together, mold into a loaf and put into the fridge for about an hour.

Once it is molded together, then slice a piece from the loaf and pan fry it in a skillet on medium heat with a dash of olive oil until golden brown.

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USDA issues payments to producers enrolled in the CRP The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes.

“CRP is one of the many ‘tools’ that USDA offers to producers and private landowners to help best manage sensitive lands,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

“Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.”

Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to the nation’s environment and economy.

Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the U.S. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits.

The program marks its 35-year anniversary this December. Program successes include:

• Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively; • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; • Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world 7 times; and • Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increased populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows, and many other birds.

The successes of CRP contribute to USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda and its goal of reducing the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture by half by 2050. Earlier this year, Secretary Perdue announced the department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands.

CRP participants with contracts effective beginning on October 1, 2020, will receive their first annual rental payment in October 2021.

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Figuring out the true value of corn stalk bales can be a bit tricky, but breaking down the costs can help it make sense.

First, look at the value of nutrients removed from the field that will need to be replaced by fertilizer. Stalks this fall will contain between $3-5 worth of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur per ton.

Stalks also provide organic matter and help reduce erosion.

We need to account for the loss of these benefits as well.

Nebraska research shows that dryland corn yield declines about 2 bushes for each ton of residue removed. Irrigation costs increase similarly to maintain yields, accounting for an additional $10-12 per ton.

Baling stalks is harder on equipment than putting up grass or alfalfa hay. This additional labor and equipment cost comes in at around $20-25 per ton. Adding everything up, we accumulate $33 to $45 in cost per ton of residue removed.

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PennState Extension Heat-No-Service: As explained in the Pig reproduction is an adventure for most name, a heat or signal of readiness to breed new swine enthusiasts. Often, the exciteis observed in the sow, however she is not ment of fruitful events, such as the birth of inseminated (bred or ‘serviced’) by a boar a litter of many new piglets, is often paired or Artificial Insemination. Instead, she is with a frustrating struggle of how to actually allowed to continue in the estrous cycle (18bring a gilt into season for her first breeding.

21 days) until her next heat or estrus period In this article, you will find an overview of is reached. A purposely skipped heat is difswine herd management, including typical ferent than a missed heat. Purposely skipped markers of performance, different breedheat stages are associated with management ing and farrowing management systems, decisions that are for the benefit of the puberty (maturity for breeding), and techsow or the system. A missed heat is either niques for breeding. a lack of management or a reproductively Measuring Reproductive Performance unpredictable sow; in either case here, a The reproductive herd is for the mulmissed heat generally contributes to a poor tiplication of maternal and paternal lines understanding of herd performance. that are prized for economically valuable Days Non-Productive (DNP): The numreproductive traits, or, traits that generber of days that a sow is not in gestation ate desirable offspring reliably. Typically, (pregnant), lactation, or the 7 day window prized reproductive traits include litter size, post weaning. This number can be used to particularly total number of pigs born, and evaluate overhead cost of caring for sows in pigs weaned, weight of the litter of piglets at the herd and act as a measure of reproducbirth and weaning, wean-to-estrus interval tive performance when culling decisions are (WEI), and pigs per sow per year (PSY). made or management changes occur.

In more recent years, length of time a sow Pigs per Sow, per Year (PSY): The numremains productive in the herd (longevity ber of piglets born per sow in a given period, or survivability) is increasing in priority expressed on a yearly basis, divided by the for major genetic lines. These traits are average herd size at mating. This is often prioritized due to the impact on value of the used to broadly evaluate sow productivity sow to the herd. within the entire herd and across parities.

Commonly, these records are collected PSY has traditionally been the benchmark to measure productivity in the reproductive of reproductive efficiency, however current herd can be defined as follows: pig production models place less emphasis Litter size: The number of pigs per litter. on this single measurement.

As the number of pigs born per litter inLongevity: how long a sow stays produccrease, generally there is an increase in the tive (continues to have litters) in the herd. number of pigs born alive and the number Longevity of sows in pig operations can of pigs weaned. This number is currently and should be measured across a variety of scrutinized as a primary economical focus, indicators of sow removal, such as replaceas in recent years there has been evidence of ment rate, culling rate, percent of gilts in the reduced birth weights due to increased litter herd, and mean parity (number of litters) of sizes, which is associated with increased females in the herd. Each marker of removal mortality rates and decreased growth rates can indicate a different reason for sows in offspring. However, in the same period of exiting the herd, and should be carefully time, offspring have been selected and now considered. grow at the fastest rate in history, mortality Breeding systems rates have generally remained the same.

Management of the reproductive herd is Litter size remains a top priority for most commonly conducted with a combination pig producers. of closed herd genetic approach, where Total born, born alive: total born is the genetics are maintained from stock on site total number of pigs a sow has, including or through purchased sows, boars, or semen born alive, stillborn, and mummies. The through breeders, live auctions, or boar number born alive is all piglets born alive, studs. Producers with large numbers of pigs excluding number of pigs born still (stilloften work in a contract with a swine genetborn, fully developed but not alive at birth) ics company. Ultimately, all pigs feed into and mummies (partially decomposed due pork production in some fashion. However, to death early in gestation and before full when prioritizing genetic performance, it development). is good practice to keep either a portion Total Weaned: the total number of pigs of your total herd dedicated to prioritizing an individual sow weans. Marker of sow’s reproductive traits. Working with a consisability to provide enough milk and mothertent 3rd party source (breeder or boar stud) ing ability to rear pigs. can help you achieve your reproductive Birth and Wean weight: Birth weight is herd goals. the weight of piglets born alive within the All breeding systems require identificafirst 24 hours, typically, this includes all tion of nucleus females (those used for piglets that were born alive, even if some maintaining highly reproductive genetics), of those pigs died before weighing. Wean requiring close evaluation and selection weight is the weight of the piglets that program, and management of the genetic were weaned from one litter. Weights can makeup of the herd. This focus on quality in be individual, but are usually collected by the nucleus herd likely includes a dedicated producers as an entire litter. gilt development program, that focuses on Wean-to-Estrus Interval (WEI): the optimizing the rearing of the replacement amount of time that passes from the time sow through puberty before service. This a litter is weaned from a sow to the time herd should be managed differently than she returns to estrus. A good sow should the terminal herd. The terminal herd focuses be reliable in her ability to return to a progenetics and performance for the purpose ductive heat or estrus in a timely manner of pork production. Crossbreeding systems post weaning (usually 4-6 days). It is very offers several advantages to producers incommon for producers to give sows up to 7 cluding maximizing heterosis (improved or days post weaning to show signs of estrus. increased function of any biological quality After 7 days, the opportunity to catch a reliin a hybrid offspring), providing greater able heat is usually dependent on the sow’s product consistency, it is easier to impleability to enter back into a normal estrous ment and manage, and typically prioritizes cycle. Depending on your system, you may best use of genetically selected sire and wait until the next cycle (18-21 days) until dam lines. watching for heat and trying to breed again.

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Swine reproductive herd management CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6

Breeding and Farrowing Management Systems Batch Operation In a batch operation, sows are organized into groups that allow mating and farrowing to occur at distinct intervals. Sows will farrow and be weaned in groups. Typically, farrowing happens in a narrow range of days, as all pigs were bred on the same day or within a very narrow (less than 1 week) time frame. Group sizes typically are dependent on the amount of space available for sows, including the number of farrowing rooms and farrowing stalls, as well as target weaning age for the offspring. This system often works best with small herds and becomes difficult to manage a true batch with a large herd. A batch operation system is one of the best management systems to adopt an all-in/all-out pig management system to prevent the spreading of diseases. In addition to this systems ability to prevent the spreading of diseases, personnel can pay more attention to sows and offspring on farrowing day, leading to improved piglet survival. Batch operations also improve efficiency for use of resources, which in turn improves profitability through improved growth rates, feed conversions, and health through reduced medical costs. However, this operation makes it difficult to manage females that recycle and is difficult to get returns (sows or gilts that fall out and need to be re-bred and returned to a new group) back into a group. Additionally, it is difficult to ensure that nurse sows will be available for extra pigs or fallback (runts or pigs that fail to thrive) pigs. Batch operations also have a high investment cost to implement.

Continuous Operations In contrast to batch operations, in a continuous operation, breeding and farrowing are happening daily, or continuously, with no breaks. Mating, farrowing, and weaning are done on a daily basis and labor is spread out across all tasks. Typically, events are organized into weekly groups for moving sows through breeding, gestation and farrowing facilities. Sows are moved through these facilities on individual timelines, so the facilities are never completely emptied because pigs and sows are always moving through it. Due to this continuous flow, it is difficult to break a disease cycle unless large, segmented facilities are available to attempt to break the cycle. However, it is easier to manage the females that recycle and return them back into a group, while also creating an even flow of pigs and distribution of labor throughout the year, which is beneficial for companies that may be underutilizing their available staff.

Puberty in Gilts and Boars The onset of puberty is the time point when both metabolic changes, such as hormone levels, and physical changes, such as body growth and fat accretion, lead to the achievement of sexual maturation.

Once the first estrous cycle takes place, the gilt is now capable of conceiv-

ing and producing a litter. Gilts with an earlier onset of estrus have greater productivity once in the breeding herd. Notably, genetic background (breed type) has a substantial influence on the age of onset of puberty, however this influence can be quite variable across different herds and within the same herd. In most cases, a group of replacement gilts will reach puberty between 170220 days of age.

Similar to the gilt, early onset of puberty in the boar improves breeding capacity. A boar is commonly put into service around 225-270 days of age, however, there are many factors that influence the onset of puberty in boars. Genetics play a significant role in the age of puberty in a boar, particularly, selection for larger testes, which is associated with improved sperm production.

Variation in puberty attainment in both gilts and boars is largely due to variation in physiologic age, which is a measure of how a body is functioning relative to actual age. Physiological age is dependent on genetics as well as environmental factors such as housing, nutrition, or exposure to the opposite sex or older animals. For example, gilts can ovulate in response to exogenous gonadotropin and estradiol after 100 days of age, however, this mechanism does not completely mature until after 160 days of age. In addition to this variation, and variation induced by care, the development of gilts and boars should be carefully recorded for any operation looking to improve herd reproductive performance.

Breeding Sows, Semen Delivery Techniques for breeding sows are classified by semen delivery, these techniques can be referred to as: pen mating, hand mating, or artificial insemination. Pen mating refers to a method that allows a boar to run with females. Pen mating works best in a pen of pigs that are in various stages of the estrous cycle, as the boar is likely to find the sows in heat, but will not be over-worked by the entire pen showing heat at once. Pen mating, however, is difficult to keep good records on when a sow was serviced. Hand mating refers to a process that can be described as supervised natural mating.

Similar to pen mating, a boar is utilized to deliver semen to the sow through natural cover. However, when using hand mating, one boar is penned with one sow, and the animal caretaker monitors the event, being sure to comingle the boar and sow repeatedly over 2-3 days and carefully recording each mating event. Finally, artificial insemination (AI) is the most commonly used technique by pig producers. Utilization of AI requires that semen be collected from the boar by a human handler.

The semen is then processed and packaged, then shipped for use on sow farms. Boars that reside on sow farms are then used predominantly for heat detection, and secondarily (if at all) used for breeding. The primary benefit of AI is the ability to obtain choice genetics for low costs and to readily add genetic variation to your herd.

Unlike a cattle herd, however, use of AI does not remove the need to have a boar on farm. Uniquely, reproductive performance of gilts and sows still benefits tremendously from having a boar on farm.

Allowing interaction between a boar and sow for estrus detection is still considered a best management practice among pig producers.

Daily Tasks and Housing Temperature, ventilation, aggression, body condition, and nutrition management are all very important aspects to proper care of the reproductive herd. Aggression management is of particular importance when housing sows in groups. While being social animals, pigs are traditionally aggressive towards each other when first placed in group housing or with new animals. Fighting is very common within the first 2 weeks of mixing (placing pigs in a pen together), and injuries can be severe. Keen focus is placed on minimizing severity of fighting, some producers choose to group sows by of similar age, size, or consistent breeding/farrowing group to mitigate the severity of fighting and reduce losses due to injuries. Gilts and young sows tend to be less aggressive than

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mature sows, many producers house them separately to minimize fighting in this susceptible group and improve longevity in the herd. Temperature, ventilation, body condition, and nutrition management of reproductive stock should also be closely considered, individually and as they interact with each other. As temperature changes across seasons, so will the need to adjust ventilation and nutrition. Body condi-

tion scoring is used to make these estimations, however it is only a tool and needs to be considered in respect to current diet, temperature, and ventilation status of the barn at any time.

Factors Affecting Longevity There are many contributing factors into longevity, including genetics, the impact of development, body condition score, nutrition, and health.

Generally speaking, longevity is prioritized as a target for herd improvement through genetic selection and animal development to breeding. Genetic selection for longevity focuses on reducing culling rates due to structural induced lameness and reproductive failure. Heritability for longevity, however, is fairly low, with studies reporting Landrace longevity heritability to be 0.13 and Yorkshire longevity heritability to be 0.16.

Gilt and boar development is also highly impactful on longevity of those animals through their productive time in the herd. However, little research is available on specific recommendations for gilt development, outside of prioritizing calcium and phosphorus in the diet for bone development. Some studies have reported gilts fed a higher energy diet during rearing may promote excessive weight gain and increased culling due to lameness, however, gilts with higher backfat tend to reach puberty earlier as well, further improving reproductive performance. Ultimately, while more research is conducted, good record-keeping on reasons for culling sows will move your sow herd performance closer to your reproductive goals.

Some of the records for culling are largely based on acknowledging why the pig was culled.

Culling decisions can be classified in this manner: Culling refers to the active removal of live animals from the herd by the herd manager. There are a variety of reasons why animals might be culled, however, all culling is conducted to improve the herd in some manner. When discussing culling for the reproductive herd, we can categorize the reasons as voluntary or involuntary: Voluntary culling decisions are carried out to manage the parity profile and remove any sows with sub-optimal performance. These sows may have shown any of the following: farrowing difficulties, poor litter sizes and born alive, poor lactation and rearing ability, poor maternal behavior, decreased productivity compared to herd average, poor conformation.

Involuntary culling decisions are forced decisions due to reproductive failure, such as anestrous, failure to conceive (typically after two or more failed breeding attempts), or abortion, as well as physical injury, lameness, or disease.

This overview is just a taste of herd reproductive management for pig producers. Based on the goals of your program, this information should help guide you to begin planning your reproductive herd management program.

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By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist, NDSU Extension One day I was writing my “Prairie Fare” column at my desk when the phone rang.

The gentleman identified himself as a retired lawyer and mentioned the topic of a recent column I had written. He had read it in his local paper.

I missed the part about him being a “retired” lawyer.

What on earth had I written? Was I in trouble?

Good news: He wanted to talk more about vitamin D. In my previous column, I had mentioned consuming adequate vitamin D as potentially related to immunity.

To be honest, he was more well-versed in vitamin D research than I. He had been in a vitamin D clinical trial.

He asked me if I knew what my blood level of vitamin D was.

“I don’t know,” I responded.

That isn’t a test that any health-care provider has recommended for me to date.

You may be aware of vitamin D and its many roles. Health experts have shown that adequate vitamin D, in conjunction with calcium and other nutrients, helps build and maintain our bones.

Many scientists have studied vitamin D and health, including associations with heart disease, inflammation, cancer, depression, diabetes and other diseases. We need more research in those areas.

During the current pandemic, immune system function has made the news. Researchers have connected inadequate vitamin D levels with COVID-19.

In one recent study, researchers assessed the vitamin D levels of 489 patients compared with their risk of testing positive for COVID-19. Those with a vitamin D deficiency were 1.77 times more likely to test positive for COVID-19.

A study published in September 2020 showed that adequate levels of vitamin D decreased the risk of complications and death among 235 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

We don’t have enough evidence for a national recommendation; however, meeting your vitamin D needs certainly will not harm you.

The Institute of Medicine set the daily recommendation at 600 International Units for people from ages 1 to 69 and 800 International Units for people ages 70 and older.

Your health-care provider may recommend a higher dose, depending on your vitamin D status.

We can get adequate amounts of vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, certain foods and dietary supplements.

The action of the sun on our skin produces vitamin D in our bodies. Meeting our daily needs requires exposure of five to 30 minutes of sunlight in mid-day.

That’s easy when you are mowing the lawn, gardening, fishing, golfing or otherwise enjoying some time in the sun in short sleeves or shorts during warm months. On the other hand, we also need to be aware of skin cancer risk with too much sun exposure.

Those of us in the Midwest and other northern areas of the U.S. are more likely to be short on vitamin D than people who live in southern regions.

We “northerners” spend our winters bundled in coats, hats and scarves as we quickly move from warm vehicles to warm homes.

Exclusively breastfed infants and older adults are among those at greater risk for inadequate intake of vitamin D. Breastfeeding has many health advantages; however, exclusively breastfed infants should receive vitamin D drops, according to current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

People with dark skin, Crohns disease or celiac disease and obese individuals also may be short of vitamin D. Yes, this is a complex topic, especially when we consider that few foods contain a lot of vitamin D. Talk with your health-care provider about the potential need for a vitamin D supplement.

The next time you are at the grocery store or even choosing a snack from your refrigerator or cupboard at home, take a closer look at the Nutrition Facts labels. By 2021, all Nutrition Facts labels will include vitamin D. Many already list vitamin D. The best food source of vitamin D is cod liver oil, with 170% of the daily recommendation. Not too many people consume cod liver oil these days. Perhaps you or your older relatives remember having to gulp down cod liver oil to prevent rickets.

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Fruit for the Day Smoothie 1 7-ounce can mandarin oranges (in light syrup) 2 medium-sized frozen bananas, peeled and sliced 2 c. frozen unsweetened strawberries or your favorite fruit 1 1/2 c. fat-free milk Place ingredients in blender. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high speed for one minute.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 140 calories, 0.5 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 55 milligrams sodium and about 6% of the daily recommendation for vitamin D.

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2-John Deere Model A tractor. Tag #ConradN0120.

John Deere Model B tractor. Tag #ConradN0120.

John Deere B tractor, tricycle front. Tag #ANF0216 John Deere 520 tractor, 540 PTO, 3-pt., new paint, runs great. Tag #RonA0316. ..............................................................................................................$6500

DISCS

John Deere 331 30-ft. disk. Tag #TimK0820...............................................$7000

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SALES:

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USED TRACTORS

Massey Ferguson 7475 VT transmission, front suspension, loader with grapple...... $70,000

Models: Boomer 35 – Workmaster 35 – Workmaster 25S

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USED SPRAYERS

Case IH 3240 sprayer...................$184,900 (L) Miller 3275 HT 90-ft. front boom sprayer, 1000 gallon, 2WD, Raven Smart Trax...... $54,000 Agco 7650 Spra Coupe with full run Raven monitor, mechanical rear drive, front hydraulic assist, 90-ft. boom, hydraulic extend axle...... ........................................................ $63,900

Agco 7660 Spra Coupe..................$79,900 (L) Weed-It system mounted on Chev pickup......... ........................................................ $41,000 Demco skid mount sprayer. Needs work. #23959................................................. $500 Case SRX160 pull type....................... $16,500

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New Holland BR7090 baler.................$17,900 New Holland 688 twine...........................$7200 New Holland 660 mesh & twine baler.....$5900 Case IH RB565 round baler.......Coming In (L) Case IH RB565 baler............................$29,900 Case IH RB564 mesh & twine baler.....$17,900 Vermeer 605 Super M mesh & twine... $17,900 Vermeer 605XL baler. Stk #23475..........$8900

Case IH MX150 tractor with loader.......$49,900 Versatile 835 tractor............................... $9900 Versatile 700 parting out, engine and some tires gone.

USED MISCELLANEOUS

New Holland LM 445A telehandler.................. ........................................................ $39,900 Hitachi EX30 excavator...................... $20,900 Cat BH160 backhoe...................................Call

The WR9900 Series Self-Propelled Windrower

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USED AIR DRILLS

John Deere 569 net & twine................$34,900 Hesston 956A round baler...................$12,000

Lewistown, MT (L)

USED AUGERS

Flexi-Coil 5000 39-ft. air drill, 9” spacing, steel packers with 2320 cart...............$15,000 (L) Flexi-Coil 5000 45-ft. air drill, 12” spacing........ ..................................................$15,000 (L)

Farm King 13x85 auger............................. Call Farm King 13x70 auger............................. Call

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New Holland 1069 stacker.................. $29,900 Allen 8803 26-ft. hydraulic rake......$14,900 (L) H&S BF 12HC 12-wheel rake............$8900 (L) Sitrex MK-12 12-wheel rake................... $5900 International 2-ton truck........................ $1000 Ford F350 flatbed................................... $8900 Degelman 70-ft. heavy harrow............ $22,000 Gysler 39-ft. chisel plow......................... $3500 Cat LR18B rock rake.............................. $3375 JCB 84” snowblower............................... $7000 Spear with 4-ft. & 2 1-ft., fits Westendorf quick attach.................................................... $500

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SALES:

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4181 North Park Trail - Great Falls, MT

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77335 US HWY 87 - Lewistown, MT (L)

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Hoven Equipment USED COMBINE

New Holland TR98 combine................$12,000 Case 1680 combine with 30-ft. 962 header....... .........................................................$15,000 John Deere 9600 combine...................$19,500

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USED SWATHERS

USED HEADERS

Massey Ferguson WR 9870 16-ft. rotary disc, auto steer, suspension...................$114,900 MacDon 7000 with 16-ft. header..........$14,500 Hesston 6450 15-ft. draper header.........$6000 John Deere 1600A hydroswing...............$3500 MacDon FD75 40-ft. header, transport, pickup reel, JD adapter, double sickle.......... $52,000 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header......$19,900 MacDon RB85 header..........................$14,900 MacDon 972 30-ft. draper header.........$14,000 MacDon 960 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel.. ............................................................$5000 MacDon 960 25-ft. header.......................$6000 Honeybee 36-ft. header, JD adapter.......... Call

USED PROCESSORS

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Lewistown, MT (L)

CONSIGNMENTS

Case 440 skidsteer...............................$22,800 Degelman 4100 round & square processor...... .........................................................$15,000 Vermeer BP8000 bale processor...... $9500 (L) Schuler SRM 262 mixer.................... $6825 (L) Morris CP743 chisel plow.....................$12,000 Melroe 501 plow with Valmar...................$6500 Renn 5501 39-ft. chisel plow....................$6500 International 75 39-ft. plow.....................$3500 Case IH Maxxum145 tractor.......... $96,750 (L) New Holland TV145 Bidirectional tractor........... .........................................................$59,000 John Deere 8650 tractor......................$30,000 Versatile 800 tractor.............................$12,000 Ford 946 tractor.............................. $46,000 (L) Minneapolis G1355 tractor..................$12,000 Massey Ferguson 9540 combine......$190,000 Massey-Ferguson 850 combine with 24-ft. header, air reel....................................$4500 New Holland TR97 combine, 36-ft. Honeybee header, 13-ft. pickup with Swathmaster pickup attachment........................................$42,500 International 1660 combine. #13168... $12,000 John Deere 9610 combine...................$37,000 John Deere 8820 combine...................$18,000

Honeybee 36-ft. header, MF bracket....$14,900 Farm King 10x60 auger..........................$6000 Brandt drive over transfer auger...........$12,000 Wheatheart PT13 drive over deck..........$5675 Massey Ferguson 1375 pull type rotary swather.............................................$18,000 2006 Hesston 9240 16-ft............... $44,000 (L) New Holland 1112 swather..................$18,000 Hesston 6550 21-ft. triple swather...........$8500 Hesston 4900 4x4 baler.......................$15,000 Hesston 856A baler................................$7000 Hesston 565A twine baler.......................$5900 Spra-Coupe 4640, 60-ft. booms...........$29,500 Versatile SX275 sprayer.....................$127,000 Bourgault 950 sprayer, 100-ft. boom, 1000 gallon tank................................................$8000 Case 2400 40-ft.x10” spacing air drill with 240 cart............................................ $23,450 (L) John Deere 9450 40-ft. x 12” drills with end transport............................................. $5500 John Deere 9400 40-ft.x12” drills........ $12,000 Wheatheart Heavy Hitter.........................$8500 150 grass seeder.......................................$800 2500 gallon poly tank.................................$900 1500 gallon poly tank.................................$500

SQUARE BALERS

Hoven Equipment USED SKID STEERS

JCB 270 skid steer...............................$56,250 Bobcat S850 skidsteer................... $49,900 (L) Bobcat S630 skidsteer.........................$32,500 Bobcat S595 skidsteer.........................$45,900 Bobcat T770 skid steer.........................$49,900

Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler.......$36,700 New Holland 269 small square baler......$4500

Hesston 7434 baler, less accumulator and liquid applicator..........................................$49,900

$0 Down 0.0% Interest OAC Vermeer BPX9000......................... $20,000 (L) Vermeer BP8000 with final cut.............$12,000 Vermeer BP8000 processor....................$8500 Highline CFR650 round only, final cut processor,............................................ $12,900 (L) Haybuster 256 Plus processor...............$4500 over Carry es Pric

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Bobcat T740 with cab, air conditioning, Power Bob, hand & foot...............................$47,500 Cat 299D XHP skid steer............................ Call John Deere 318E skidsteer..................$28,500 Bobcat LR65 land rake...........................$6000 Bobcat 90” mower...................................$2000 Bobcat snowpusher................................$3500 Gradall telehandler forks, hydraulic angle..$900

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WANTED TO BUY:

Ryder Hansen, Mineral County 4-Her, poses in front of the Mineral County 4-H sign at the county fair in Superior, MT, with his entry in the swine competition. He received a blue ribbon for his efforts. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

Allis Chalmers tractors 4W305, 4W220, D21, 220, 8010-8070 mfwd Any condition considered Phone Nathan at 701-240-5737 or 1-800-735-5846, email: swensonrv@srt.com

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UM, Montana Health Department Partner to grow COVID-19 testing capacity

As demand for COVID-19 testing increases across Montana, the University of Montana is launching a new partnership with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to process COVID-19 tests on campus.

The partnership between UM and DPHHS will provide the state of Montana with more COVID-19 testing capacity at this critical time.

“UM is eager to expand our public health partnership to best serve our students and the state of Montana,” UM President Seth Bodnar said. “I give special thanks to everyone at UM and in Helena who worked so hard to put this agreement in place. Going forward, UM is now in position to add critical capacity to our state’s robust testing efforts.”

UM has worked closely with DPPHHS for weeks to secure the additional equipment and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification needed to process COVID-19 tests on campus.

UM researchers will begin processing COVID-19 tests early next week at the UM Genomics Core – an on-campus research lab that provides molecular and genetics research services.

“I am grateful to our UM faculty, staff and students for adapting so quickly to fill this need and fulfill our responsibility as Montana’s research university,” said Scott Whittenburg, UM vice president for research and creative scholarship. “As a result of their hard work, once we ramp up UM will be able to process up to 2,000 COVID-19 tests a day for the state.”

The state of Montana’s daily COVID-19 testing rate has steadily increased since the beginning of the pandemic, and, to date, the state has conducted a cumulative total of about 400,000 tests.

“UM creating this additional testing capacity is really important for the citizens of Montana,” said Maj. Gen. Matt Quinn, adjutant general of the Montana National Guard and commander of the Montana

COVID-19 Task Force. “Every test that we can process across the state of Montana is critical to ensuring citizens can get their test results faster.”

The new COVID-19 testing partnership between UM and DPHHS is in addition to the point-of-care testing already conducted at UM’s Curry Health Center. Each day, the center provides tests and immediate results to students who are showing COVID-19 symptoms or have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested COVID-19 positive by the Missoula CityCounty Health Department.

In addition to ramping up testing capacity on campus, UM researchers also are working around the clock to help identify and advance a COVID-19 vaccine. Led by Dr. Jay Evans, UM’s Center for Translational Medicine has been awarded $2.5 million to study the use of adjuvants to increase the effectiveness of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The work being done by Evans’ team, in partnership with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has garnered UM international attention – including being ranked as one of the top 10 “Best Universities for Solving the Coronavirus Pandemic.”

UM also will continue its partnership between the UM School of Public and Community Health Sciences and the Missoula City-County Health Department, which is working each day to measure the impact and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Missoula area.

Agriculture critical to Nebraska economy, state’s resilience

By Cara Pesek, IANR Media Agriculture remains a critical component of Nebraska’s economy, accounting for nearly 34% of business sales, 22% of the gross state product and nearly a quarter of the state’s jobs, according to a new report by University of Nebraska– Lincoln (UNL) researchers.

It’s also a resilient industry. Even during years when farm and ranch incomes are low, other aspects of the agricultural production complex, including ag-related manufacturing, transportation, wholesaling and agritourism, tend to remain strong.

These are among the findings of the 2017 Economic Impact of the Nebraska Agricultural Production Complex report, which the Department of Agricultural Economics released October 1. Ag economists Brad Lubben and Jeffrey Stokes authored the report, along with Eric Thompson of the Bureau of Business Research.

The study was conducted to provide a benchmark assessment of the economic impact of Nebraska agriculture on the state’s economy. The researchers chose to use data from 2017 because it was the year of the most recent Census of Agriculture, which is administered every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also happened to be the lowest-income year for farmers and ranchers of the decade.

In 2017, the total output of Nebraska’s agricultural production complex was $81.8 billion, accounting for 33.9% of the state’s total output. The state’s agricultural sector contributed $25.7 billion to Nebraska’s gross state product, representing 21.6% of the total. Even in a year like 2017 with low commodity prices and modest farm incomes, between one-fifth and one-fourth of Nebraska’s economy was attributed to the agricultural production complex.

“Few other states have an economy with this degree of agricultural prominence,” said Mike Boehm, Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Nebraska and vice president of agriculture and natural resources for the University of Nebraska system.

“Even as our cities grow and our economy diversifies, agriculture remains critically important to the economic prosperity of Nebraska, and it will long into the future.”

Agriculture is also a huge driver of employment in Nebraska. Workers engaged in agricultural jobs during 2017 earned an estimated $14.3 billion, including income, wages, salaries and benefits, accounting for 19.9% of all income earned by the Nebraska workforce that year. In total, 321,000 workers — 23.3% of the state’s workforce — were employed in a position connected to Nebraska’s ag industry that year.

Even though commodity prices were relatively low in 2017, producers still hired workers, bought and repaired equipment and made other business decisions that kept most aspects of Nebraska’s agricultural production complex strong. This, Lubben said, shows that farmers and ranchers tend to make investment decisions based on long-term trends, rather than based on a single good or bad season.

It also may explain why Nebraska has been more insulated from the impacts of COVID-19 than many other states, Thompson said.

“COVID is hurting prices, especially for some commodities,” he said. “But it doesn’t mean the ag sector shut down.

The sector still is critical to Nebraska’s overall income.”

Lubben said Nebraska saw a similar effect during the recession of 2008-09. For the most part, he said, commodity prices and international trade markets were strong during that time.

“During the downturn, the ag economy buffered Nebraska from the worst impacts felt by the general economy,” Lubben said.

Lubben, Thompson and Stokes expect continued growth for Nebraska’s agricultural production complex. Growing middle classes in China, India and elsewhere are creating new export markets. In addition, advances in technology could lead to growth in agricultural industries including food processing, ag-based manufacturing and biotechnology and transportation.

“Ag today produces more than it did 10 years ago or 20 years ago, and it will produce even more 10 or 20 years from now,” Lubben said. “It’s not withering. It’s only getting bigger.”

Read the full report at https://agecon.unl.edu/agimpact

Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page B13

We’d appreciate it if you tell an advertiser you read his ad in the Trader’s Dispatch.

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2013 Sprayflex sprayer, 120-ft. boom, 1300 gallon tank, 2004 International 4300 truck, floater tires ........................................$59,900 2012 International 7400 with 120-ft. sprayer ... ................................................................ Call 2009 John Deere 4930 **EDRIVE sprayer new electric drive conversion 120-ft. booms ......... ........................................................$169,900

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1997 Kenworth T-800 dump truck, newer rock box with high lift tailgate, Cummins N14, 13 speed, 50% rear rubber, 90% front, tarp, 254,455 miles.........................$64,500

1997 Kenworth T-800 lowboy tractor, Cummins N14, 13 speed, 8 bag air ride, plumbed for wet kit, 75%+ rubber, 245,062 actual miles. .................................$59,500

1999 International 4700 new rear tires, DT466, 5&2 transmission, Sullair PTO air compressor, 94,000 miles..... ....................................$9000

These trucks are only one serial number apart.

Phone:

Dennis (307) 683-3206 or Alex (307) 461-2196

Gardner Denver air compressor........................$5000

2005 Genie GS2032 manlift, new batteries and cables, 266 hours....................$8000

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

2001 Deere 644 loader, 550 hours on rebuilt engine. Good condition. Asking.........$65,000 2001 CAT 320CL 68” and 42” buckets, 7800 hours. Good condition. Asking...........$70,000

1989 Cat 953 crawler/loader, 4-in-1 bucket ripper, 10,800 hours. Asking..............$25,000 Phone (406) 587-3032, or cell 539-2650 Bozeman, Montana

1985 Peerless pup, extendable tongue. Asking.........................................................$7500

Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page B14

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Available as 1 or 2 units.................................. $7,750,000 • Mission Valley west of Ronan, MT, 525 acres with 3 pivots and 5 wheel lines. Highly productive unit that’s been in grain production. Ready for hay, cattle or specialty crops. Call Sheila Rigby (406) 274-3739.

• West of Ronan, MT also in Mission Valley, 210 acres with 138 acres sprinkler irrigated. Quite, private locale of rangleland and coulees. Call Sheila Rigby (406) 274-3739.

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Keep Palmer amaranth from spreading

NDSU Extension Service feed isn’t routinely tested for weed seeds.

North Dakota producers need to be • Have screenings tested to determine vigilant about keeping Palmer amaranth, a the presence of Palmer amaranth prior to particular noxious weed, off their land, acfeeding the screenings to livestock. Feeding cording to North Dakota State University whole seeds may perpetuate the problem.

(NDSU) Extension specialists.

Some seeds, especially tiny, hard-shelled This weed has been found in new North seeds from Palmer amaranth, can escape Dakota counties every year since 2018, and digestion by cattle.

2020 was no exception.

• Grind the screenings so fine that the One source of introduction in 2020 was seeds are destroyed. For a small-seeded through contaminated grain screenings. plant such as Palmer amaranth, aggressive Samples pulled from a pile of sunflower grain processing is needed, and hammer screenings detected up to 1,000 Palmer milling is usually the best. The small black amaranth seeds per pound of screenings seeds are about 1 millimeter in diameter. from one source.

• Compost manure to reduce seed viIn one case, screenings had been fed to ability. cattle and Palmer amaranth was detected “Composting manure should destroy in fields where cattle grazed and also fields weed seed viability; however, managewhere manure was spread as fertilizer. ment practices will determine success,” “This serves as a reminder that grain says Mary Keena, livestock environmental screenings can be a major pathway of management specialist at the CREC. Palmer amaranth introduction into the state, Making sure the moisture of the comespecially if the screenings originated from post pile is maintained at 50% and the areas of the country where Palmer amaranth pile reaches temperatures of 140 to 160 is the most abundant weed,” says Joe Ikley, F throughout the composting process is Extension weed specialist. critical, she says. A guide to the process and “Grain screenings are usually a pricemanagement of animal manure compost is competitive source of cattle feed, but they available at https://tinyurl.com/AnimalMamight contain things that you don’t want at nureComposting. any price, such as Palmer amaranth,” warns “But if just one seed survives being eaten Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems by cattle and escapes the heat in compostspecialist at the Carrington Research Extening, and then is spread onto a crop field, sion Center (CREC). then that one plant can make up to a million Grain screenings consist of cracked or seeds in a year,” Ikley notes. “Even in direct small pieces of grain plus foreign matter. competition with a crop, these plants can The foreign matter can be other kinds of still produce up to 100,000 seeds in a year.” grain, sticks, leaves, insects, rodent feces, Palmer amaranth seeds cannot be distinfungal bodies such as ergot and sclerotia, guished visually from other pigweeds, but and weed seeds. Palmer amaranth has been Palmer amaranth seeds can be identified added to the North Dakota noxious weed through laboratory genetic testing. Contact list. your local Extension agent about where to “Grain screenings usually have some send seeds for genetic testing. feed value for livestock and are routinely Hoppe recommends not purchasing purchased without any idea of weed seed screenings from locations that have Palmer content,” Hoppe notes. amaranth. While few locations in North “However, grain screenings can carry Dakota have Palmer amaranth, many other viable weed seeds that geminate is unusual states have the weed. locations,” he says. “Where the screenings “Be sure to look at grain screenings with are unloaded can lead to the start of a weed attention to weed seeds and consider how infestation. These areas proliferate in feed best to manage the weeds,” he adds. “That yards that do not have fastidious weed cheap load of feed might turn out to be the control.” most expensive feed-related problem you Extension weed scientist Brian Jenks have encountered.” says, “While this weed looks like a pigweed, He suggests producers also consider posit is resistant to many of our commonly used sible liability issues of not controlling the herbicide modes of action, it is extremely noxious weed. prolific in its seed production and it can For more information on identifying and spread like wildfire.” controlling Palmer amaranth, contact your The best way to control Palmer amaranth local Extension agent or visit NDSU Extenis not having it enter your farm, the specialsion’s website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ ists say. palmeramaranth. For additional informaNDSU Extension specialists have several tion on liability issues, go to https://www. tips on how to manage feed and manure that nd.gov/ndda/news/use-screenings-feedmay be contaminated with Palmer amaranth requires-monitoring or https://www.nd.gov/ seed: ndda/plant-industries/noxious-weeds.

• Buy cleaned grain to help keep Palmer amaranth off the farm. However, purchased

Phineas Cataldo, Mineral County works hard showing his pig in the swine competition at the county fair held in late July in Superior, Montana He received a blue ribbon. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page B15

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Jiffy 928 Bale Processors • Big flotation tires • Hydraulic deflector • Right hand discharge

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2017 JD 1835 air drill

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2014 JD 1830

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Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page B16

COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS FOR SALE

Two buildings, 102 E. Main and 11 First Ave., Cut Bank, MT TRADE or possible owner contract.

Will trade for classic cars, construction equipment, farm tractors, etc. - Tax assessment $142,000 Phone (509) 993-1089

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Ryder Haskins, Mineral County 4-Her carefully watches his pig during the show and sale at the Mineral County Fair in Superior, MT in late July. He received a purple ribbon for his efforts in the swine competition. Photo courtesy of Mineral County MSU Extension, Emily Park; and Kami Milender.

Balanced carbohydrate and fat intake can prevent certain diseases

By Autumn Canaday, Agricultural Research Service

A team of scientists in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS) recently found that consuming a high level of carbohydrates regulates a gene in the body that can reduce your risk of obesity, hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, and other metabolic diseases.

This is good news for most people. The bad news, however, is that high fat intake reduces this protection and may lead to health problems for those who regularly consume fatty foods.

“This is exciting for nutrition research because it gives insight on how balanced nutrition can affect our health, from the perspective of an important, but single gene called CPT1A,” said ARS Scientist Dr. Chao-Qiang Lai. “I can’t say that eating all carbs will prevent you from developing Type 2 Diabetes and I can’t say that avoiding fat will protect you from obesity. A balanced intake of carbohydrate and fat may be the best way to prevent metabolic diseases.”

The newly-released research shows that your dietary habits can influence CPT1A gene activity level and ultimately lead to positive or negative health consequences.

ARS research now shows that high carbohydrate intake is associated with lower

levels of the gene, while high fat intake is associated with higher levels. But how does food influence our genes and subsequently affect our health? In the case of the CPT1A gene and this research, the answer involves a special chemical tag or decoration that sits on top of the gene to regulate gene levels.

This tag is called an “epigenetic signal.” The signal becomes stronger or weaker based on the foods we eat, causing the body to produce more or less of the gene.

The research, which was highlighted in this month’s issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined three populations in the United States and Europe to investigate the links between total carbohydrate, fat, and energy intake, and the risk of metabolic diseases. This research was done in partnership with scientists at ARS’ Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center in Boston, Massachusetts, Tufts University and other institutions. ARS scientists at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging will continue to perform nutrition-based research that can improve the health and well-being of U.S. citizens.

The research center is one of six human nutrition research centers supported by the USDA.

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MSU purchases animals from local 4-H youth for use in campus dining halls

By Meaghan MacDonald-Pool, MSU News Service

For the fifth summer in a row, Montana State University Culinary Services attended youth livestock auctions around the state and purchased 4-H animals to feed MSU students in its dining halls.

This year, Culinary Services went to nine county fairs, some virtual due to COVID-19, across Montana and purchased 21 pigs and two goats from 4-H and FFA members.

They also purchased 32 steers and two cull cows from the Steer-A-Year program in the College of Agriculture. According to Rich Huffman, director of Culinary Services, his department also expects to purchase roughly 30 to 50 lambs from the College of Agriculture by the end of the year.

The animals were butchered at locally owned meat processors across the state and are currently being served in MSU’s Rendezvous Dining Pavilion and Miller Dining Commons. Kara Landolfi, supply chain manager for Culinary Services, said the meat will be served in a variety of cuts and dishes, including baby back ribs, tacos, sweet and sour lamb meatballs, pork belly sliders, and rotisserie and smoked roasts. While all the meat will be used in the daily menu rotation, some will be saved for special events, such as the welcome dinner during Move-In and the Farm to Campus dinner.

The tradition of purchasing pigs from county fairs started in 2016 when Jill Flores, executive chef for MSU’s dining halls, at-

tended the Big Sky Country State Fair in Bozeman and bought nine pigs that totaled approximately 1,000 pounds of meat. The number of buyers who attend the fairs has grown substantially since then. Buyers include Culinary Services leaders like Huffman, as well as Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services Tom Stump, executive chefs, managers and dietitians. To date, Culinary Services has purchased 142 hogs and seven goats at the youth livestock auctions.

“We enjoy attending these auctions every summer and supporting future Montana producers,” Huffman said. “The 4-H youth is passionate about their animals and go to great lengths to tell us about raising their animals as well as how they did during judging processes. It is rewarding for our team to help these producers across the state and know that the future of farming in Montana is bright.”

This summer, Culinary Services attended fairs in Big Timber, Bozeman, Columbus, Great Falls, Hamilton, Livingston, Plains, Shelby and White Sulphur Springs.

Culinary Services features local Montana products in all food service operations, including the dining halls, Strand Union Building retail locations, University Catering, concessions and the Indulge Bakery.

For more information contact Huffman at 406-994-2661 or richard.huffman@ montana.edu.

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Celebrated November 26th - December 31st “Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They’ve got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law.” Barack Obama Christmas normally is a time for joy.

Decorations are set up, parties ensue, presents are given and laughter commences. Not many people realize that those in law enforcement work tirelessly during the holiday season to keep people safe. Blue Christmas is a holiday dedicated to those who work in that field, giving them an opportunity to be thanked for their services and celebrate Christmas their own way.

History of Blue Christmas While Elvis made the term “A Blue Christmas” popular to describe Christmas blues, this holiday is for those who work in law enforcement, such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers. For them, it is rough. Long nights in the wet, cold snow or long nights in the office can be particularly dangerous, especially for those who have the potential factor of being shot at, having emotional trauma from an emergency situation, and so forth. Because of their job, they keep people safe and save lives, but it comes at a cost. They miss out on spending time with their families and lose out on enjoying what Christmas is all about.

That’s why when it comes to the holiday season, Blue Christmas gives people a chance to give to others by giving gifts and thanking them for their services. While some may be cheerful doing their job, because they know that Christmas is about helping others, Blue Christmas helps raise awareness for the behind-the-scenes action that the people working in law enforcement and the medical field are the ones truly making the holiday seasons special. With the potential dangers involved, they deserved their thanks and gifts the most.

How to celebrate Blue Christmas To take part in a Blue Christmas, you can easily do so by displaying a blue light throughout the winter holidays. It can be a single porch light, blue candles in the window, or blue Christmas lights as part of the display. If you know someone who works in law enforcement or the medical industry, buy or make them a gift and take the time out to thank them for what they do to keep society and the holidays going.

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Try French toast with male syrup, sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream, or fruits. Better yet, use a combination of these.

Make plans to celebrate this special day, eating French toast for AT LEAST one meal today.

Did You Know? French toast has other names in its history. They include: American toast, German toast and Spanish toast.

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4-H’ers honored for learning, practicing healthful habits

NDSU Extension Service 4-H’ers from clubs throughout North • Adams - High Plains 4-H, eight memDakota were recognized for incorporating bers, two years nutrition, fitness and health activities into • Burleigh - Dynamite Kids 4-H, 17 their club meetings in 2019-2020. members, seven years; Clover Cakes, 13 The fourth “H” in 4-H stands for members, one year, completed Family “health,” and 28 4-H clubs from 13 counMealtime Challenge • Cass - Kindred Sandburs, 40 members, ties are making healthful habits part of the seven years, completed Family Mealtime culture of their clubs. They were desigChallenge; Cass County Crusaders, 24 nated as Healthy North Dakota 4-H Clubs members, one year; Valley Adventures, for the year.

21 members, 12 years, completed FamThe 4-H clubs, with a total of 588 members, earned the special recognition ily Mealtime Challenge; Rainbow Kids, of being “healthy clubs” by meeting the 16 members, one year, completed Family criteria. Twelve clubs also earned extra Mealtime Challenge; Lucky Clover Budrecognition for completing the Family dies, 11 members, one year, completed Mealtime Challenge.

Family Mealtime Challenge; Uniters, six “Despite a challenging time in 2020 members, 12 years; The Valley 4-H, nine with the pandemic, these club members members, completed Family Mealtime continued practicing healthy habits,” says Challenge Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota • Divide - Flickertails 4-H, 32 members, State University (NDSU) Extension food 13 years and nutrition specialist and Healthy North • LaMoure - LaMoure Clover Leafs, 22 Dakota 4-H Clubs program coordinator. members, seven years; Sow and Sews, 18 “They did outreach in their communities, members, one year as well as learning valuable life skills from • McHenry - Happy Neighbors 4-H Club, their club leaders, parents and other club 40 members, one year, completed Family members.”

Mealtime Challenge; Balfour RoughridThe program also provides leadership ers, 34 members, seven years; Velva Guys opportunities for teenage 4-H’ers; they can & Gals 4-H Club, 20 members, one year, serve as role models for younger members. completed Family Mealtime Challenge To earn the Healthy North Dakota 4-H • McLean - Max Pax 4-H Club, 23 memClub recognition, clubs are required to bers, one year, completed Family Mealtime incorporate at least one nutrition or fitness Challenge activity into a minimum of five regular • Morton - Missouri Valley Bunch, 26 meetings during the year. members, 13 years This was the 13th year some clubs were • Ramsey - Royal Rowdies, 21 members, named a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club. one year; 4-Leaf Friends 4-H Group, 19 Each club member received a certificate of members, one year recognition and a small prize that promotes • Ransom - Aliceton 4-H, 36 members, a healthful lifestyle. nine years, completed Family Mealtime “When I first approached our members Challenge; Heart and Soul, 26 members, about participating in the 4-H Healthy four years; Tri-County Ag 4-H, 25 memClub, I got some blank looks and maybe bers, seven years; Sandy Critters 4-H Club, a turn up of the nose,” says LeAnn Cargo, nine members, one year 2019-20 leader of the Happy Neighbors • Richland - Helping Hands, 10 mem4-H Club in McHenry County. “Then I bers, four years, completed Family Mealexplained to them that I wasn’t going to time Challenge make them eat broccoli and do sit-ups. We • Stark-Billings - Badlands Edge, 10 made it fun for them.” members, one year One of their activities was bowling.

• Stutsman - Prairie Pals, 34 members, The parents in charge of snacks brought one year; Country Kids, 18 members, a healthful snack mix, granola bars and three years, completed Family Mealtime water. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Challenge club members and their families continued 4-H clubs interested in participating in to practice healthful activities, including the 2020-2021 North Dakota Healthy 4-H in-line skating, walking, gardening, bike Clubs program should contact their county riding, and doing farm and ranch chores, office of NDSU Extension or visit the weband eating healthful snacks. site at https://tinyurl.com/NDHealthy4-H. “I was proud of them for sticking with it even though our 4-H year wasn’t what we are used to.” Cargo says.

Another club chose community service as one of its activities.

“As a club, we love to give back to our

By USDA community,” says Jessi Polensky, leader Harriet Williams Russell Strong (USA, of the Badlands Edge Club from Stark 1844-1926) and Billings counties. “Badlands Edges Widowed with kids and without any love hosting our homemade Veteran’s Day formal education, Harriet pioneered new meal for our vets on November 11. Then in methods in water conservation and dry land December, we continue the joy and come irrigation to supply her walnut, olive and together to make cookie plates to spread pomegranate plantings. She created several holiday cheer.” inventions and patents, raised fast-growing The clubs recognized this year are by pampas grass and sold plumes in her efforts county, number of members and number of to save her family and ranch from debt. She years they have received the Healthy North later became the leading commercial grower Dakota 4-H Club recognition, and whether of walnuts in the U.S. Her life’s work and they completed the Family Mealtime Chaladvocacy for water conservation, irrigation, lenge. The challenge encouraged families women’s rights and education gained her to set a goal for weekly family meals. The fame as an inventor, agricultural pioneer, 4-H’ers tracked the number of family meals civic leader, philanthropist and advocate they ate for a month. for women.

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Give your trees a little winter protection

By Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension I have a confession to make.

Every fall, I’m hypocritical in regard to tree care. Generally, I don’t pamper trees; I’m tough on them. If they’re going to survive our challenging climate in the northern Great Plains, they’re going to have to do it on their own.

Well, mostly.

But in the fall, I find that I’m always giving a little extra tender loving care to my apple trees. Specifically, I make sure that I somehow protect them from the rabbits. It’s a yearly battle against the rabbits. In recent years, I’ve been winning that battle, although it wasn’t always so.

The first apple tree that we planted in the backyard was a housewarming gift from a friend. And that first winter, I didn’t protect it and the rabbits completely girdled it. I was disappointed, but not heartbroken, because, let’s face it, we had only one year invested in the tree, and it would sprout from the roots just fine.

But I learned a valuable lesson, and ever since then, the apple trees receive some type of protection. I’ve usually used a white plastic pipe, but sometimes a wire fence goes up and I’ve even used the plastic wrap-type material. They all work fine.

This year, I’m going to have to protect some of the lower branches as well in case we get a lot of snow. I’ve seen rabbits destroy the tops of fruit trees in shelterbelts that had huge drifts.

Here are some more tree-protection techniques that you can use at home for your own trees: Add a white plastic tree protector on young and/or thinbarked trees to reduce the risk of sunscald, another type of winter injury.

Give your conifers one final soaking before the soil freezes. This will help minimize winter injury, although it probably won’t stop winter injury completely.

For small, high-value landscape conifers, consider using a burlap wrap or shield to reduce the chances for winter injury.

Rake up and destroy leaves, especially those that had fungal problems this past summer. Fungi overwinter on fallen leaves, so getting rid of those infected leaves will reduce the potential for fungal problems next year.

Prune dead wood to decrease overwintering sites for tree diseases and insect pests.

Throughout winter, use caution when applying ice melt products – salt and other chemicals – around trees.

Winter is tough on trees, and I’m OK with that. But we have some things that we can, and should, do to make winters a little easier on them. Am I inconsistent? Maybe a little, but let’s face it – I love trees!

For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/ counties.

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Choosing the right cover crop to protect the soil

By Eric Hamilton, Soil Science Society of America Farmers around the world are keen to protect their most important asset: their soil. The soil supports and enriches their crops. But the relatively thin layer of topsoil can readily wash away into streams, carrying unwanted nutrients with it.

Enter cover crops. Cover crops are inedible plants grown during the off-season. Their roots help keep soil in place, preventing erosion. Cover crops can even absorb excess nutrients like nitrogen to keep them from polluting streams.

Farmers are increasingly interested in using cover crops to help their farms. But with a dizzying array of plants to choose from and complex crop rotations, making the right choice is no easy feat.

“I believe cover crops are a very important tool for both retaining soil and keeping nutrients on the farm,” says María Villamil, a researcher at the University of Illinois and a member of the American Society of Agronomy. “In the Midwest, we are very lucky to have high fertility soils, making us big providers of food worldwide. The protection of our soils is critical.”

To help farmers in Illinois choose the right cover crop, Villamil and her team decided to test several potential cover crops. They planted different cover crops between the common Midwestern rotation of corn and soybeans. The researchers worked closely with farmers to choose which cover crops to test.

“They wanted to test different cover crops, especially ones that don’t generate extra work in the spring and others that will not compete with the corn for resources,” says Villamil.

Farmers preferred growing cereal rye as a cover crop before soybeans were planted. The rye captured the nitrogen remaining in the soil after the previous year’s corn crop season. But, when farmers were planning to grow corn, they preferred using a vetch cover crop. Vetch is a legume crop, which means it can provide nitrogen for the corn to use later in the season. Vetch also uses less water than cereal rye, which means the corn crop will not need to work as hard to compete for limited water resources.

Field with cover crops growingCover crop growth in Urbana, Illinois in April following a mild winter shows strong cereal rye and annual ryegrass growth. Credit: Gevan Behnke Villamil’s team set up experimental plots at six locations around the state. Toward the end of the growing season for corn or soybeans, researchers walked through the crop fields to spread cover crop seeds among the plants. This mimics seeding by airplane. Aerial seeding has been a popular idea to plant cover crops in a timely manner over existing crops in fields. The cover crops they tested included spring oats, red clover, annual ryegrass and radishes, among others.

Then the researchers tracked how well the cover crops grew, how soil properties changed over time, and the yield of future food crops.

Surprisingly, the cover crops didn’t have a big effect on the soil. “There was not much improvement of the soil properties with using a cover crop, except for maybe the rotation using the annual ryegrass,” says Villamil.

The biggest reason most of the cover crops didn’t affect the soil very much is that most of them died over the winter.

That’s largely because of the weather. Midwestern states like Illinois are subject to potentially harsh winters, especially in the northern part of the state. The broadcast seeding the researchers did also meant that the seeds simply sat on top of the soil. That meant the cover crops had a harder time germinating than if the seeds had been buried in the ground.

But cover crops that die over winter can be a good thing.

Dead cover crops mean farmers will have less work killing them in the spring. But they’re also less effective at protecting the soil or absorbing nutrients.

Annual ryegrass and cereal rye, both grasses, largely survived the winter, as did hairy vetch, a legume like soybeans.

The grasses slightly reduced future corn yields. That’s probably because they compete with corn for water in the spring.

“The yields of soybeans were not affected at all. Soybeans grow very well with cover crops, so we need to take advantage of that,” says Villamil.

The team also tested how tilling the fields affected the soil and yields, but saw only modest effects.

“The lesson is that wringing benefits from cover crops requires a bigger commitment to using them to protect the soil,” says Villamil. “That means choosing cover crops that can survive the winter, grow a lot in the spring, and hold onto soil that whole time. Some cover crops might slightly decrease future crop yields, but in the long-term, protecting our soil is worth it.”

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Choosing the right cover crop to protect the soil CONTINUED FROM PAGE C4

If we want to see benefits from cover crops, we need to focus on managing our cropping systems for cover crops, giving them room to grow, and using them strategically following corn crops, or silage corn or even wheat, if we are lucky to have this crop in the rotation” she says. “Our main goal when using cover crops should be protecting the soil and leaving the soil nutrients in place.”

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By Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service A new grant from the state of Montana our ability to identify COVID-19 cases,” will support Montana State University resaid Jayne Morrow, MSU assistant vice searchers as they explore a faster and less president for Research, Economic Development and Graduate Education and a member costly method for COVID-19 testing which, of the project team. when used in conjunction with existing testing methods, could ultimately improve the However, before LAMP technology can access to and the speed of testing. be made available for use, it must be validatThe research team includes 12 faculty ed to ensure that it is accurate at identifying members from the colleges of Agriculture, COVID-19. To perform that validation, the Education, Health and Human Developteam will partner with MSU’s COVID-19 ment, Engineering and Letters and Science. testing laboratory, which processes approxiIt is led by Connie Chang, an assistant promately 1,500 COVID-19 tests per day in fessor in the Department of Chemical and partnership with Montana’s Department of Biological Engineering who specializes in Public Health and Human Services. They microfluidics, the creation and scientific will compare the results of LAMP against the “gold standard” qPCR results and evaluuse of tiny droplets of fluid in genomic and bacterial studies. ate the new test’s effectiveness.

In addition to validating LAMP technolThe $776,000 grant will fund research on LAMP testing, short for loop-mediated ogy, the team will develop epidemiological models to help determine vulnerable popuisothermal amplification. LAMP testing is an emerging complement that could be used lations and the optimal rates of LAMP testing to best contain COVID-19 spread. The in conjunction with the standard COVID-19 test, which uses a method called quantitahope is to ultimately deploy LAMP testing in order to identify and contain outbreaks tive polymerase chain reaction, or qPCR, Chang said. qPCR is the most widely used and identify groups that may need to quarantine in minutes rather than days. test in Montana and across the U.S. and is commonly administered using a nasal swab.

“This project takes a holistic approach not only to the scientific elements of explorThe funding comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Seing a new testing platform but also to the curity Act — or CARES Act. The grant was best practices for applying novel technologies to Montana’s communities,” said Jason administered by the Montana governor’s office and the Office of the Commissioner Carter, MSU Vice President for Research, Economic Development and Graduate Eduof Higher Education.

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Along with Chang and Morrow, coltraining to use and attempts to avoid the supply-chain issues posed by the unique laborators on the project include professor Matthew Fields of the Department of Micromaterials needed for qPCR tests.

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NDSU Extension Service Archery teams from Stark-Billings, Burleigh and McLean counties were awarded first place in their age and bow style division at the North Dakota State 4-H Archery Championships held at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn.

Senior archers were required to participate in 3-D and a half-field round of National Field Archery Association archery. The individuals’ cumulative scores of the two events qualified the top four archers for the 2021 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The 3-D archery event consisted of bare bow and freestyle divisions. Participants scored 30 3-D animal targets at unknown distances with one arrow shot at each for a total score of 300. Seniors shot a maximum of 50-yard marked distances in field archery. The total score for field archery was 200. Beginner and junior archers participated in the 3-D contest.

The four top qualifying seniors to represent North Dakota in the 2021 National Championships are: • First - Taik Larsen, Stark-Billings County, with a score of 270 in 3-D and 187 in field archery • Second - Brennan Weiderrich, LaMoure County, with a score of 263 in 3-D and 189 in field archery • Third - Rylee Suhr, Griggs County, with a score of 230 in 3-D and 170 in field archery • Fourth - Tyler Brusseau, Stark-Billings County, with a score of 218 in 3-D and 169 in field archery.

The alternate will be Kaleb Johnson of Morton County.

The top team was Stark-Billings, with members Larsen, Brusseau and William Schmidt.

Rebecca Morstad, Ramsey County, who competed in the senior target recurve competition, placed first, scoring 103 in 3-D and 117 in field archery.

Shianne Boehm, Morton County, who competed in the masters division, was awarded first place with a score of 180 in 3-D. In the junior freestyle division 3-D match, the top scorers were: • First - Jake Ceynar, McKenzie County, with a score of 207 • Second - James Dahl, Emmons County, with a score of 171 • Third - Anja Schluchter, Pembina County, with a score of 145 Matt Jochim, McLean County, placed first in the junior 3-D competition, scoring 126.

The top team in the beginner freestyle division 3-D consisted of Landon Mosset, Zoe Peterson and Haidyn Mosset from Burleigh County.

Individual placings were: • First - Elsie Thompson, Burleigh County, with a score of 245 • Second - Landon Mosset, with a score of 242 • Third - Madeline Risty, Ward County, with a score of 183 In the beginner freestyle division of the World Federation match, the top archer was Walker Miller of Dickey County, with a score of 255. Zoe Peterson took third place, with a score of 224.

McLean County beginner bare bow 3-D division team winners were Kensley Rofflo, Molly Jochim, Bella Wimer and Haylie Benz.

Individual winners were: • First - Rofflo, scoring 117 • Second - Jochim, scoring 95 • Third - Wimer, scoring 88 Shooting sports is sponsored by Scheels, a supporter of the North Dakota 4-H Foundation.

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I look forward to meeting everyone from around the area and encourage anyone to reach out to me here at the station and I would be more than happy to set up a meeting!

WTARC has classically been a highly active hub of agricultural research in this community and I plan to continue that great legacy. As I am getting to know more of the local producers each week, I am beginning to better understand the issues that producers in the area are facing and how I might help address these issues. Here is a light summary of current and near future activity: Staffing - We are in the beginning phases of full station restaffing and have current searches for Farm Operations Manager and a Research Associate Variety trials - Winter wheat variety trials were recently planted, and full spring wheat, barley, and pulse variety trials are planned for spring 2021 Off-station collaborations - We are trying to re-establish off-station collaborations

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Research program: I am currently developing the direction of my research program.

I plan to be involved in addressing some of the main issues plaguing producers in the area, such as: sawfly, acidic soil, and saline seepage. If feasible, I will also work on alternative crop production with particular interest in the potential impacts these crops may have on local producers when they are worked into the rotation and what potential markets might look like. Diversifying the current rotation would help to bolster producer incomes and lead to healthier soils with less instance of disease.

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MSU Extension explains tax saving benefits

MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has revised a MontGuide that explains how charitable gift annuities could be used to meet both the philanthropic and tax savings goals of many Montanans.

“If you made a $10,000 gift to your favorite charity and received a tax credit that reduced your Montana income taxes by over $3,600, would you be interested?” said Wendy Wedum, MSU Pondera County Extension agent. “Keep in mind, a tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of actual income tax owed, while a tax deduction only reduces your taxable income.”

While other types of gifts are also eligible for the Montana Endowment Tax Credit, the most common is through charitable gift annuities. The METC encourages individuals to donate to endowments to support Montana charities and nonprofits that hold a 501(c)(3) designation, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist.

Examples of this designation are the Montana 4-H Foundation, the MSU Alumni Foundation and the Montana Community Foundation. Additional gifts qualifying for the METC include charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, pooled income funds, charitable life estates and paidup life insurance policies.

“Such endowments will ultimately help assure sustainability for charities in our state,” Goetting said.

For individual and joint-filing taxpayers, the credit is equal to 40% of the charitable portion of the planned gift, Goetting and Wedum said. For individual taxpayers there is a $10,000 limit on the METC and a $20,000 limit for those filing jointly. The METC for businesses is calculated as 20% of the gift with a limit of $10,000. The METC for estates can be 40% for a planned gift or 20% for an outright gift with a limit of $10,000 annually.

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Annual sheep sale held for new agricultural research and Extension center More than 200 sheep were auctioned off at the annual sale of the nationally famous Rafter 7 sheep herd held recently at the Eureka County Fairgrounds, and the first auction that will help fund the University of Nevada, Reno’s new Great Basin Research & Extension Center located in Eureka.

Buyers came from all states adjoining Nevada plus nine others from around the country. There were 85 buyers at the fairgrounds and many buyers from distant states via telephone for the Sept. 12 event that brought in $137,000.

“Overall the auction went well,” Gary McCuin, director of the Great Basin Research & Extension Center, said. “We were about a hundred dollars less than last year’s average of $750 a head. However, given the state of the nation and sheep industry due to COVID, drought and politics, this sale went pretty well.”

The highest price paid for one sheep was $3,100, for a two-year old purebred Merino ram, and the lowest was $500. In all, 183 rams and 30 purebred Merino yearling ewes were sold. The rams were both purebred Merino and the popular Rambouillet/Merino crossbreeds developed in the 1990s by the University. They are not show sheep, and are grown out under harsh range conditions in the high-desert mountain ranges of Nevada.

The herd of 1,800 head of sheep, famous for their fine wool and heartiness on marginal grazing lands, was purchased by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources in July, coming full circle after having sold the herd to Rick Powers in 2013.

Bill Payne was hired as dean of the College in 2014. A few years later and with a better economic picture for the College, he showed an interest in reacquiring the herd. A couple of years ago, he also began planning for an agriculture center based in Eureka that would focus on research to support the agriculture and livestock industry that would have a statewide, national and international impact. The two ideas merged into what is now the Great Basin Research & Extension Center operated by the College’s Experiment Station and Extension.

“I was very pleased with the auction,” Payne said. “The level of support from the

industry and ranchers despite COVID-19, commodity prices, wildfires and other sources of uncertainty was quite gratifying.”

Payne added that the College had recently hired a sheep geneticist, who will join the College next July, and is currently recruiting a ranch manager to work in Eureka alongside Tom Filbin, the current manager.

Other capital improvements and equipment purchases for the Center are underway.

In an article in Sheep Industry News following this year’s sale, Rick Powers said, “I’m excited about the transition. I think that the interest the University has in this flock is historical. It was their baby and their property and I’m very happy that they are interested in bringing this flock home to the University. I believe that this flock has and will continue to have a tremendous impact on the sheep and wool industry in the United States.”

The sheep are both purebred Merinos and Rambouillet/Merino crossbreeds that were initially developed about 30 years ago under the direction of Hudson Glimp, professor emeritus of animal biotechnology at the University’s Experiment Station.

Observing that the efficiency and production of the sheep industry was less than ideal, Glimp sought to improve the sheep industry in the state and nationally, and made it part of his research.

Working with Skip Avansino, and with generous support from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation of which Avansino was chairman, they began building a purebred Merino sheep flock at Rafter 7 Ranch in the Walker River Basin area of northern Nevada.

Before 1989, Nevada had primarily Rambouillet sheep. The animals chosen to establish this new Merino flock were originally based or developed at the Dubois, Idaho U.S. Sheep Experiment Station, then under the management of Glimp.

Glimp and Avansino then purchased 400 yearling purebred ewes that were used to develop the Merino stock in Nevada. Two hundred ewes came from Montana and 200 ewes came from South Dakota, both from ranches considered to be among the best in the Western U.S. Combining genetics from Australian sheep and the Rambouillet, they developed two breeding lines, Merino and CONTINUED ON PAGE C14

Cattle compaction in cropland: Fact or fiction?

By Daren Redfearn, Nebrask Extension Educator Are you looking for additional income from your corn acres? Grazing corn residue is a low-cost winter feed source for cattle and a source of additional income for farmers without negative effects on the cropland.

Many crop producers are concerned that trampling from cattle grazing corn residue negatively affects crop yields.

But when grazed at proper stocking rates, small but positive effects on crop production after grazing have been observed.

Research conducted at the University of Nebraska has shown that grazing corn residue at the recommended stocking rate does not reduce corn or soybean yields in irrigated fields the following growing season.

In fact, a long-term study in eastern Nebraska at the Eastern Research and Extension Center showed 2 to 3 bushel per acre improvements for soybean production following grazed corn residue in a corn-soybean rotation. This result was the same whether cattle grazed in the fall from November through January or spring from February through April.

A five-year study in western Nebraska measured corn yields from continuous corn after cattle grazing in the fall and found no negative effects on corn yields the following year.

It must be noted that minor surface compaction can result from grazing during wet weather. However, this compaction often disappears through the natural wetting and drying and freezing and thawing processes. And the compaction level for restricting root growth and does not carry over into the following growing season.

Grazing corn residue benefits both cattle and crop producers. Corn residue should be viewed as an economical source of winter roughage for cattle that can provide an extra source of income from corn production that does not affect next year’s crop production.

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Annual sheep sale held for new agricultural research and Extension center CONTINUED FROM PAGE C12

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the Merino-Rambouillet cross. These two lines have made significant progress over the foundation ewe flock during the crossbreeding and upgrading phase, and came to be recognized as the flagship Merino flock in the Western states.

In 2013, the Wiegand Foundation wanted to leave the sheep industry, and Rafter 7 was sold to Powers. Soon after, because of the 2014 federal buyout of land in the Walker River Basin to maintain Walker Lake water levels, Powers relocated the Merino stock to Eureka County from the Rafter 7 Ranch in Yerington, Nevada.

In Eureka, Powers continued the annual auction, attracting buyers from around the world and continuing the extensive and detailed record keeping, which includes a compilation of records that are used in the sale catalog with details on sire and dam history, as well as the birthing, weaning and wool records on the animals. Estimated breeding values, or EBVs – heritable traits that can be tracked and measured – are calculated based on the Western Range Index as well as Rafter 7 EBVs for wool value, lamb value and combined value.

Each of the rams and ewes sold this year had wool samples taken in August, analyzed through an Optical Fiber Diameter Analyzer that measures wool fiber thickness. Overall wool and production numbers were then computed and analyzed to determine salability. This information was provided to interested buyers.

“One of the unsolicited statements I heard from three or four buyers from Nevada and other states was how much the Rafter 7 Merino sheep program has helped improve wool quality and economics for the range sheep industry, and how appreciative they are that the University has stepped in to carry this breeding program forward,” McCuin said.

“That makes it all worthwhile to me personally and is a direct and positive impact from the University in its land-grant mission,” he said. “From that standpoint, credit must also go to Rick Powers, who the sheep were purchased from, and manager Tom Filbin for their expertise in breeding and managing this herd and for organizing and implementing an efficient and profitable event.”

McCuin, who is also the University’s longtime Eureka County Extension educator, has gradually increased his involvement over the last two years to acquire the permits and land base for the College’s new initiative for rural Nevada, and significantly more time in the last year with herd manager Tom Filbin in assistance with determining how the University would accomplish the logistical operation of the sheep.

But, the Center isn’t just about selling sheep. It will also address the related agricultural and natural-resource issues of sustainable grazing management of dryland rangelands, livestock, crop production under water-limited environments, and alternative water and irrigation strategies for crop production. Research will draw upon expertise from the College’s Experiment Station and Extension faculty and staff located across the state. Extension programming and additional projects will adapt to the needs of the community.

“Extension has made a significant financial investment in the Great Basin Research & Extension Center, mainly because the research generated at the Center will be immediately available to producers through Extension,” Ivory Lyles, director of Extension and associate dean for engagement in the College, said.

The College, one of the land-grant University’s founding colleges, is spearheading the enterprise on a 644-acre ranch in Diamond Valley near the town of Eureka, along with several grazing permits on Bureau of Land Management lands in the Diamond and Fish Creek Mountains surrounding Diamond Valley.

The College, the Experiment Station and Extension offices have had a statewide presence for more than 100 years, including research happening around the state, seven field stations and Extension offices serving every county in Nevada.

Photo Cutline: More than 200 sheep were auctioned off at the annual sale of the nationally famous Rafter 7 sheep herd held recently at the Eureka County Fairgrounds, and the first auction that will help fund the University of Nevada, Reno’s new Great Basin Research & Extension Center located in Eureka.

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If you’re like me, you’ve probably relaxed in your yard or a park and enjoyed the beautiful trees, the peace and quiet, wildlife running about, and the fresh air. In these moments, it seems like all Adult Asian longhorned beetles are is well. But sometimes, large, distinctive-looking insects meanothing could be further suring 1 to 1.5 inches in length with from the truth. long antennae. Their bodies are black F o r m e r P r e s i d e n t with small white spots, and their anAbraham Lincoln was tennae are banded in black and white. widely known for telling USDA photo by R. Anson Eaglin. stories to make a point. In one well-known tale, he talked about a farmer’s very large, stately shade tree that towered next to his house. As the story goes, the farmer was working in his garden and noticed a squirrel running up the tree and into a hole. When the farmer checked it out, he discovered that his stately tree was hollow from top to bottom. He was devastated. If he cut it down, it could cause great damage because of its size. If he let it stand, his family would be in constant danger of it falling on their house. As he walked away, the farmer wished he hadn’t seen the squirrel.

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Beef genetic data tools defined

K-State Research and Extension News In any team sport, members contribute their physical strengths to help achieve the goal for the common good. It is hard for an athlete to be the best in all aspects of the game.

In much the same way, bulls that excel in maternal traits are not always the ones that reach the top of chart for siring calves that rank the best at the time of harvest.

“With many purebred breed associations, bulls are measured for 12-15 traits. While a few bulls will excel in multiple traits, it is nearly impossible to have a bull that can be a leader in all the traits,” said Bob Weaber, Kansas State University beef cattle extension specialist, during a recent Beef Cattle Institute, Cattle Chat podcast (https:// ksubci.org/2020/08/21/pinkeye-understanding-epds-tipsfor-reading-epds-telemedicine/).

EPDs defined One tool that is used by purebred and commercial cattle producers is the Expected Progeny Difference (EPDs).

“EPDs offer a relative comparison of genetic merit in any given trait,” Weaber said.

He cited the example of having two bulls mated to a similar group of cows. “When comparing a bull with a 40-pound weaning weight EPD to a bull with a 50-pound weaning weight EPD, we would expect the calves from the 50-pound weaning weight EPD sire to weigh on average 10 pounds heavier at weaning,” Weaber said.

He added that the environment in which the cattle are raised will also influence the weaning weight of the offspring.

“Along with the EPDs, the production environment also drives a lot of the variation observed in an animal’s performance, but there is a portion of that variation in performance that is under genetic control and the heritability is the expression of that relationship between genetic and phenotypic variation,” Weaber said.

Steps to sorting information There is a lot of information available to producers when making bull selections. Weaber offers the following advice to those who are new to the business.

“Go out and look at your respective breed association’s website and you’ll find really detailed descriptions about each trait,” Weaber said.

There are some common traits across many breeds. Here are the key ones Weaber encourages producers pay attention to depending on the goals of their breeding program.

Calving Ease Direct — Measures how easily a sire’s calves are born based on calving ease score data and birth weight data from progeny of first calf heifers. Weaber said this measurement is helpful in managing calving dystocia.

Weaning and Yearling Weight — These are two EPDs that describe the adjusted weight of the pounds of calf at weaning and yearling ages, respectively.

Maternal Milk — Describes the differences in the calf weaning weight that are due to having a common maternal grandsire. It monitors the maternal effect of a sire’s daughters and is reported in pounds of calf weaning weight.

Marbling — This a terminal carcass trait that predicts the amount of ribeye marbling a beef animal will have at harvest.

“The bottom line is that producers need to focus on things that are economically important to their operation,” said Brad White, BCI director and veterinarian.

Using indexes To help producers connect to the economically important data, Weaber advises his clients to look at indexes when making sire selections.

“Indexes are basically EPDs for profit at a particular endpoint,” Weaber said. He cited the examples of the $Maternal Weaned Calf Value versus the $Beef Value index both reported by the American Angus Association.

“The $M index reports a profit value difference between calves of a particular bull to the weaning endpoint, while conversely the $B is a terminal index that puts no economic weight on maternal traits. So, if you are selecting bulls to produce terminal calves, retaining none of the heifers, and you own them throughout the value-based marketing chain, then prioritizing $B is a great way to simplify your selection emphasis.”

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Older adults can reduce falling risk

NDSU Extension Service Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for older Americans.

“The consequences of falls are substantial, including serious injury, loss of independent living and limits on physical activity,” says Jane Strommen, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension gerontology specialist.

In 2018, falls were the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for North Dakota residents age 60 and older.

Eighty fall-related deaths occurred among this age group in 2018.

Nationally, one out of every four people 65 and older falls each year. In 2020, the total cost of falls injuries is projected to reach $67.7 billion.

The chances of falling and being seriously injured increase with age. However, falls are not a normal part of aging.

“By reducing the risk of falls, older adults can increase their quality of life and save thousands of dollars in healthcare and long-term care costs,” Strommen says.

As the baby-boomer generation continues to age, interventions designed to maintain independence, mobility and quality of life will be increasingly important. Older adults can take control of their health by following these recommendations to prevent falls: • Find a good balance and exercise program that builds balance, strength and flexibility.

• Talk to your health-care provider and ask for an assessment of your risk of falling.

• Review your medications with your pharmacist or doctor.

Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling.

• Get your vision checked annually and update your eyeglasses as needed.

• Keep your home safe. Increase lighting, remove tripping hazards, install grab bars and make stairs safe.

• Assess your footwear for safety. Look for supportive shoes, a good fit, a sole that grips, and a heel that is stable and grips.

Another important tip is to sign up for a falls prevention class. Many communities in North Dakota provide falls prevention classes called Stepping On for people age 60 and older. Participants hear from community experts such as pharmacists and vision specialists and learn about strength and balance exercises from physical therapists.

While the Stepping On program is not available due to coronavirus restrictions, those interested can join a waiting list and will be contacted when the program is available.

For more information about Stepping On or to request a home safety checklist, contact Strommen at 701-231-5948 or jane.strommen@ndsu.edu.

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Researchers study wheat for grazing, grain

K-State Research and Extension News Kansas State University researchers have released findings of a study to identify the best-performing varieties when producers are growing wheat for grain and grazing, known as a dual-purpose system.

K-State Research and Extension wheat specialist Romulo Lollato said he and his colleagues tested 28 wheat varieties at the South Central Experiment Field near Hutchinson – simulating grazing the crop in the winter and early spring and harvesting grain in the summer – to determine how the performance of different wheat varieties compared when managed under the dual-purpose system versus a grain-only system.

Their results are now available in a publication available from the K-State Research and Extension bookstore (https:// bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3312.pdf).

“The three most important things that we need to keep in mind when selecting a wheat variety for a dual purpose system are fall forage production, the date of the first hollow stem and how varieties respond to grazing stress,” Lollato said.

The yield potential of fall forage is important because it affects the potential beef production from cattle grazing wheat in the fall, winter and spring. Lollato said approximately 100 pounds of beef can be produced for every 1,000 pounds of dry matter, wheat forage production in an acre.

The date of the first hollow stem will determine when producers should stop grazing cattle. Grazing past the first hollow stem can decrease the following spring’s wheat yield by as much as 1% to 5% per day, Lollato said.

How well wheat varieties respond to stress often shows up in its’ grain yield following grazing, as compared to the ungrazed counterparts.

“The recovery of wheat varieties from grazing is very specific to the variety,” Lollato said.

He said that one trend researchers found in their study is that wheat yields in a grain-only system might not necessarily indicate how a variety would stack up in a dual-purpose system.

“What we saw this year is typically what we see year in and year out,” Lollato said. “Sometimes in the dual purpose situation, we have different varieties showing up toward the top (of the wheat yield rankings). The potential to bounce back from grazing is showing up whenever we look at the ranking of those varieties in the dual purpose situation.”

For example, Lollato said a few varieties were among the top yielding group in both grazed and ungrazed scenarios, including Rock Star (a Polansky variety) and two Westbred varieties, WB4269 and WB4699.

“When evaluating the grazed plus grain group only, other varieties, including a few from Oklahoma State University, also appeared in the top yielding group, showing that those varieties might be better suited for the dual-purpose system,” he said.

The researchers tested several varieties grown in Kansas and the surrounding region, including varieties from Oklahoma. The new publication outlines those varieties that are expected to be the best candidates for a dual-purpose system, based on being exposed to grazing stress during the early stages of development.

Lollato also has posted the publication and other updates regarding Kansas wheat production on Twitter; search for @KSUWheat.

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2005 Kenworth T800B Cummins ISX, 475 hp, 18 speed Eaton-Fuller, 12,000 lb. fronts, 40,000 lb. rears, lift axle...$39,500

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1989 Mack RD688S E6-350 Mack, Fuller 13 speed, 14-ft. dump box plumbed for pup, county maintained.............. $17,500 1985 Freightliner FLD120 Big Cam 400 hp Cummins, 13 speed, Reyco spring suspension, new paint w/ records.... $16,500 1993 Trail King 3 axle low boy, air ride, 102” wide, third axle flip, 29-ft. well, 12-ft. rear deck, 10-ft. neck. manual detach. 80% rubber......................................... $23,500

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Agricultural producers can now make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year. The signup period opened Tuesday, Oct. 13. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety-net programs help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops, and more than $5 billion in payments are in the process of going out to producers who signed up for the 2019 crop year.

“Although commodity prices are starting to show a glimmer of improvement, recent depressed prices and drops in revenue compounded by the effects of the pandemic have seriously impacted the bottom line for most agricultural operations,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Through safety-net programs like ARC and PLC, we can help producers mitigate these financial stressors and keep the ag industry moving forward.

Make time over the next few months to evaluate your program elections and enroll for the 2021 crop year.”

Enrollment for the 2021 crop year closes March 15, 2021.

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its reference price.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

2021 Elections and Enrollment Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm, for the 2021 crop year. Although election changes for 2021 are optional, enrollment (signed contract) is required for each year of the program. If a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm and makes an election change for 2021, it will be necessary to sign a new contract.

If an election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, 2021, the election defaults to the current election for crops on the farm from the prior crop year.

For crop years 2022 and 2023, producers will have an opportunity to make new elections during those signups. Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.

2019 Crop Year ARC and PLC Payments FSA began processing payments last week for 2019 ARC-County (ARC-CO) and PLC on covered commodities that met payment triggers on farms enrolled for the 2019 crop year. In addition to the $5 billion now in process, FSA anticipates it will issue additional payments by the end of November for 2019 commodities covered under ARCIndividual (ARC-IC) and additional commodities that trigger PLC and ARC-CO payments for which rates have not yet been published.

Producers who had 2019 covered commodities enrolled in ARC-CO can visit the ARC and PLC webpage for payment rates applicable to their county and each covered commodity.

For farms and covered commodities enrolled in 2019 PLC, the following crops met payment triggers: barley, canola, chickpeas (small and large), corn, dry peas, grain sorghum, lentils, peanuts, seed cotton and wheat.

Oats and soybeans did not meet 2019 PLC payment triggers.

2019 PLC payment rates for the following covered commodities have not been determined: crambe, flaxseed, long and medium grain rice, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, sesame seed, sunflower seed and temperate Japonica rice.

Payment rates for these commodities will be announced at a later date.

Web-Based Decision Tools In partnership with USDA, the University of Illinois and Texas A&M University offer web-based decision tools to assist producers in making informed, educated decisions using crop data specific to their respective farming operations. Tools include: Gardner-farmdoc Payment Calculator, the University of Illinois tool that offers farmers the ability to run payment estimate modeling for their farms and counties for ARCCounty and PLC. ARC and PLC Decision Tool, the Texas A&M tool allows producers to analyze payment yield updates and expected payments for 2021. Producers who have used the tool in the CONTINUED ON PAGE C23

Chaos Never Dies Day

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##### If one man says, “it was an uphill battle,” and another says, “it went downhill from there,” how could they both be having troubles?

Date When Celebrated: Always November 9th Chaos Never Dies Day recognizes the turmoil in modern, everyday life. Are things a little crazy at home? Is school a little on the wild side? Is your work place hectic and disorderly? We thought so.

Just when things seem to calm down at work and home, along comes something to disrupt your life. Yes, disorder is everywhere. Hectic schedules, changes to plans, unexpected tasks and chores, the list goes on and on and on.......

Today is designed for you. It’s a day to recognize the chaos in your life. You can best celebrate this day, by recognizing that chaos never dies. Rather, its a way of life. You can partake in this special day, by putting just a little order back into your life. You can start, by picking one thing that is really disrupting your life, and change it...for the good.

On the bright side: If you think your life is chaotic today, just wait until the holiday season arrives.

Did you Know? There is a scientific Chaos Theory?

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More Information For more information on ARC and PLC, including two online decision tools that assist producers in making enrollment and election decisions specific to their operations, visit the ARC and PLC webpage.

For additional questions and assistance, contact your local USDA service center.

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Getting the most from grazing corn residue

By Daren Redfearn, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Corn harvest is starting. That means corn residue will soon available for grazing. How should grazing be managed to get the most out of them?

When corn residue becomes available for grazing, several decisions need to be made. For starters, how soon should you move cows to graze the residue? Most years you probably should start grazing as soon as possible. The nutrient value of residue declines the longer it is exposed to weathering.

Grazing residue right away will put more condition on cows and faster gains on stockers.

But be sure to check fields for excess grain before grazing. Fields with small ears or fields with wind damage may have more grain loss than usual. Too much corn can cause acidosis and founder. Adapt cattle to a higher grain ration before grazing if a problem is expected.

How to graze is another decision. Be careful, though, about forcing cows to eat the lower stalks. They won’t get much protein or energy from lower stalks and nitrate levels might be dangerously high. If heavy snow or mud occurs before you graze all areas, some good quality feed can be lost.

Whole-field grazing permits fast, early gains but more supplements are needed late in the season after all grain has disappeared. Strip grazing by giving animals only one or two weeks-worth of grazing at a time uses the residue more efficiently than leaving cattle in the same entire field for a couple months or longer. Strip grazing permits a higher stocking rate and provides a more uniform diet.

Whatever your grazing strategy, consider carefully what kind of nutrition animals are getting from the residue, so you neither underfeed nor overfeed expensive supplements.

Be sure to provide salt, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A free choice at all times. And once all the grain is gone, cows will need about half a pound per day of an all-natural protein to meet nutrient needs.

Corn residue grazing season is here. Make wise decisions to use it in best way possible.

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2015 John Deere 615R, 20/20 AutoQuad PLUS, premium cab, premium radio, 3 SCVs, 520/85R38 rear, 420/85R28 front, triple link suspension, 640R loader with bucket, 2350 hours. Stock #73172............................ $112,500 (15) 2019 John Deere 6145M, 24/24 PowrQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 3-pt., PTO, 480/80R42 rear tires, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, loader, bucket, grapple, 719 hours. Extended warranty through 6/2024 or 4000 hours.

Stock #70749.................. $142,000 (11) 2007 John Deere 8430, IVT, 4 SCVs, 60 GPM hydraulic pump, front & rear duals, new H480 loader with bucket and grapple. 6750 hours. Stock #72763...... ....................................... $105,000 (11)

2018 John Deere 6215R, IVT 40k, 4 SCV’s, PTO, 480/80R50 rear tires, 2019 John Deere 6175R, IVT 50k, PTO, 4 SCV’s, 650/85R38 rear tires, 480/70R35 front tires, 680R loader, 480/70R34 front tires, receiver, 660R grapple, 505 hours. Stock #70729........ loader, bucket, grapple, 440 hours. ......................................$212,500 (16) Stock #71092....................$212,500 (1) 2014 John Deere 6210R, 24F/24R transmission, 4 SCV’s, PTO, H380 loader, bucket, grapple, cold start package, 900# rear wheel weights, 4150 hours.

Stock #72603..................$109,500 (14) 2019 John Deere 6195R, IVT 40K, www.frontlineagsolutions.com MFWD with Trip Link Suspension+, 4 SCV’s, PTO, 480/80R46 rear singles, 420/90R30 fronts, 680R loader with bucket & grapple. 202 hours. Stock #72978............................$212,500 (14) 2018 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 AutoQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/80R42 rear wheels, 420/85R28 front tires, cold start package, PTO, 640R loader, grapple, 342 hours. Stock #69893............... .........................................$151,000 (3) 2019 John Deere 6155M, 20/20 CommandQuad PLUS, 3 SCVs, 520/85R38 rear tires, 420/85R25 front tires, cold 1=Conrad: 877-278-5531 start package, 660R loader with grap- 2=Cut Bank: 800-273-5530 11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 ple.. Extended warranty 05/2022. 400 3=Choteau: 866-466-5741 12=Havre: 800-621-5701 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 hours. Stock #71095.........$147,500 (3) 4=Dillon: 888-213-2793

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2019 John Deere 6130M, 24/24 CommandQuad PLUS, 3 SCV’s, 480/70R38 rear tires, 420/70R24 front tires, cold start package, 620R loader, bucket, grapple, 200 hours. Stock #71090........ .......................................$134,000 (14) 2015 Case IH Puma 165, PTO, 3-pt., 3 SCV’s, front fenders, no loader, 1076 hours. Stock #70955......... $93,000 (11) 2015 Case IH Maxxum 140, IVT, PTO, L755 loader with grapple, 3 SCVs. 2100 hours. Stock #72984.. $79,900 (2) 2014 Case IH Maxxum 125, 16/16 partial powershift, 3 SCVs, 3 pt, PRO, 480/80R42 rear tires, L755 loader with bucket and grapple. 2880 hours. ......... ...........................................$62,500 (2)

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COMBINES

Did your harvest not go as planned with unexpected break downs and expensive service bills??

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2019 John Deere S780, 378 engine/257 separator, Combine Advisor, dual VF520/85R42 drive tires, rear 750/65R26 tires, advanced Powercast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, power fold grain tank, complete GPS system.

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2018 John Deere 330G, wheeled skidsteer, deluxe cab with heat and air conditioning, cold start package, rear view camera, standard hydraulics, 78” bucket with cutting edge, includes counterweights. 22 hours.

Stock #72929........................... $54,950 (12) 2018 John Deere 320G, wheeled skidsteer, cab with heat and air conditioning, cold start package, rear view camera, standard hydraulics, 78” bucket with cutting edge. Stock #72930..................................... $42,000 (16) 2016 New Holland L230, wheeled skidsteer with Camsco over the wheel track kit, cab with heat, hi-flow hydraulics, 84” low profile bucket. 890 hours. Stock #73016.................. ................................................. $38,500 (16) 2017 New Holland L228, wheeled skidsteer, no cab just ROPS, hand and foot controls, general purpose bucket. 1278 hours. Stock #71416....................................... $28,000 (1) 2017 New Holland 35B, compact excavator, ROPS, standard arm, 12” & 24” buckets, thumb. 92 hours. Stock #73017.$34,000 (16)

BALE PROCESSORS & MIXERS Make feeding cows a breeze with a round or square bale processor. Several units in inventory to choose from!

2019 Haybuster 2800 square and round bale processor, right hand discharge, hydraulic deflector, 1000 PTO. Stock #69483..............................$34,000 (11) Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, hydraulic deflector, right hand discharge, 1000 PTO, flotation tires. Stock #72286............................. $16,500 (12) Haybuster 2650 round bale processor, hydraulic deflector, right hand discharge, 1000 PTO, flotation tires. Stock #72287............................. $14,950 (12) 2013 Bale King 5100, 1000 PTO, right hand discharge, flotation tires. Stock #71174............................. $14,500 (12) 2004 Bale King 4100, square or round bale processor, right hand discharge, manual deflector. Stock #73167........... .........................................$10,000 (11) 2018 Tubeline Bale Boss II square bale processor, Like new. Stock #67510...... .........................................$19,500 (11) 2000 Vermeer BP7000, left hand discharge, 1000 PTO, Hydraulic deflector.

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Powercast tailboard, variable stream Stock #72239..................$135,000 (15) rotor, manual fold grain tank, 26-ft. au- 2008 John Deere 9770, 2887 enger, no GPS equipment. Stock #65835. gine/2189 separator, level-land feeder.......................................$167,500 (12) house, TouchSet concave adjustment, Powercast tailboard, 22.5-ft unload auger. Stock #67394.............$95,000 (12)

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2018 John Deere S780, 398 engine/285 separator, Contour-Master, Combine Advisor, ActiveYield, power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload auger, IF 520/85R42 duals, 750/65R26 rears, complete GPS system. Stock #64833... $420,000 (12) 2018 John Deere S780, 1015 engine/805 separator hours, dual 580/85R42 drive tires, rear 750/65R26 tires, Active Terrain Adjustment, Combine Advisor, advanced Powercast tailboard, power fold grain tank, 28.5-ft. unload auger.

Stock #69866................. $365,000 (14) 2016 John Deere S690, 1000 engine/735 separator, Interactive Combine Adjustment, power fold grain covers, 26-ft. unload auger, advanced Powercast tailboard, LSW1100/45R46 drive tires, LSW710/60R30 rear tires, complete GPS system. Stock #69908.................. ...................................... $319,000 (14)

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2007 John Deere 1890, 42-ft., 7.5” spacStock #64416. . ................$425,000 (12) ing, single shoot, extended wear seed 2015 John Deere R4045, 120-ft. steel boot, smooth gauage wheels, all run booms, 20” spacing, stainless steel, blockage, 1910 tow between with duboom air purge, BoomTrac Pro, comals. Stock #71951...............$72,500 (1) plete GPS system, IF380 tires, 2500 hours. Stock #71814.......$219,500 (14) #72251

2017 John Deere S680, 789 engine/582 separator, Active Terrain Adjustment, 900/60R32 tires, 750/65R26 rear tires, advanced Powercast tailboard, 26-ft. unload auger, power fold grain tank, complete GPS system. Stock #69030.. .........................................$330,000 (3) 2014 John Deere S680, 1617 en- 2009 John Deere 1835, 61-ft., 10” spacing, capped steel press wheels, Ingine/1137 separator, IF900/60R32 telligent Ag all run blockage, 430 tow drive tires, lateral tilt, power fold grain between cart with 8” auger, hydraulic tank, advanced Powercast tailboard, meter calibration. Stock #72251...........

26-ft. unload auger, complete GPS. .........................................$89,500 (14) Stock #71295....................$220,000 (1) 2012 John Deere S680, 1575 en- 2009 John Deere 1830, 60-ft., 7.5” spacing, single shoot, all run blockage, gine/1150 separator, 900/60R32 drive capped 3” steel press wheels, 270 tires, advanced Powercast tailboard, bushel tow between cart, 8 run, 12” power fold grain tank, 26-ft. unload conveyor. Stock #68765...$75,000 (12) auger, complete GPS system. Stock #72233..............................$172,500 (3) 2013 Bourgault 6650, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, primary blockage, 550 bushel tow between cart, duals on cart. Stock #66530..........$129,000 (12) 2011 Seedhawk 6612, 66-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, 3” semi-pneumatic press wheels, 500 bushel tow behind variable rate cart, 2500 gallon liquid tow between fertilizer cart. Stock #58822... ......................................... $110,000 (1) Seedhawk 3012, 30-ft., 12” spacing, double shoot, all run blockage, center tandems, singles on wings, 500 bushel tow behind cart, 10” auger. Stock #70157................................$80,000 (1) 2009 Morris Maxim II, 60-ft., 10” spacing, Ag Tron primary blockage, 1” carbide tips, 3.5” capped press wheels, 11=Lewistown: 800-823-3373 14=Great Falls: 888-760-2005 450 bushel tow between cart, 10” au12=Havre: 800-621-5701 15=Belgrade: 866-282-3337 13=Chester: 406-759-5010 16=Livingston: 800-824-3932 ger. Stock #58850.............$62,500 (14)

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8” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner............................................................................RETAIL $21,200 SALE $15,500 8” x 46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 26.5 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner............................................................................RETAIL $22,500 SALE $16,000 10” x 39’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 38 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner............................................................................RETAIL $23,500 SALE $16,600 10” x 46’ MERIDIAN AUGERS with 38 HP EFI Kohler engine, cold weather muffler, Meridian Mover, electric clutch, reversing gear box, light package, shovel kit, spring belt tensioner............................................................................RETAIL $25,100 SALE $17,600 BIN SWEEP PLUMBING KIT c/w Motor, Flow control valve, hose, swivel bracket, weld in spider & mounting peg installed add $900 We Also Have In Stock— 7” x 33’ • 7” x 39’ • 8” x 39’ • 8” x 46’ Barebone Auger Packages . . . Add The Options You Want On These Augers 1-MERIDIAN SEED TENDER 1260RT w/Hydraulic Power Pack, Triple Axle Trailer with air ride and brakes............ WAS $135,000 Clearance ............ $95,000 $90,000 OBO Anything To Do With Grain, We Handle It

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NRCS sets conservation program funding application cutoff for November 17

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set a November 17, 2020, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP-EQIP).

“NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that provide environmental benefits to help sustain their operations,” said Tom Watson, NRCS State Conservationist for Montana. “Conservation work focused on local outcomes with the support of local partners and land managers achieves meaningful conservation across a landscape.”

In addition to CSP, conservation funding is available for the following initiatives through EQIP. Castle Mountains Restoration Project: This partnership project uses thinning and other forestland management practices to reduce potential fuel loads, improve forest and rangeland health in the Willow Creek Watershed, water source for White Sulphur Springs.

High Tunnel Systems: These systems extend the growing seasons for high value crops in an environmentally safe manner.

High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality and fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment.

Honey Bee Pollinators: Combats future honey bee declines by implementing conservation practices that provide forage for honey bees while enhancing habitat for other pollinators and wildlife.

National On-Farm Energy Initiative: Agricultural producers work with NRCSapproved technical service providers to develop agricultural energy management plans or farm energy audits that assess energy consumption on an operation. NRCS may also provide assistance to implement recommended measures identified in the energy audit through the use of conservation practice standards.

National Organic Initiative: Producers currently certified as organic, transitioning to organic, or National Organic Program exempt will have access to a broad set of conservation practices to assist in treating their resource concerns while fulfilling many of the requirements in an Organic System Plan.

National Water Quality Initiative: Producers implement conservation systems

to reduce nitrogen, phosphorous, sediment and pathogen contributions from agricultural land in the Lower Gallatin Watershed (Camp and Godfrey Creeks).

Sage Grouse Initiative: Landowners can work with NRCS on three different components to improve sage-grouse habitat. One is a general category to implement prescribed grazing management practices.

The others are to seed cropland back to perennial species to improve the connectivity for sage-grouse that depend on large, intact landscapes and the removal of conifers to increase nest success rates.

Wildfire Adapted Missoula: A partnership project that addresses shared wildfire risk by mitigating current wildfire hazards surrounding the Missoula community via prescribed fire and thinning maintenance.

Targeted Implementation Plans: Montana NRCS targets its investments in very specific areas to achieve clearly defined natural resource goals as identified by local partners. This approach harnesses the power of multiple landowners in one area undertaking similar conservation projects to achieve a regional or landscape-scale result.

Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP-EQIP): The RCPP-EQIP under Farm Bill 2014 promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers financial and technical assistance to eligible participants to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. In Montana, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers will receive a higher payment rate for eligible conservation practices applied.

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is for working lands. For farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners already taking steps to improve the condition of the land, CSP can help find new ways to meet resource and operation goals.

NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications for the next funding consideration must be submitted by November 17, 2020.

Applications made after the cutoff will be considered in the next funding cycle. Additional information is available on the Montana NRCS website at www.mt.nrcs.usda. gov under the Programs tab or by contacting your local USDA service center athttps:// www.farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

Training for ag professionals to recognize, respond to crisis, suicidal behavior

East Conrad Farm Headquarters: 19 acres with 14 acres non-irrigated cropland located 20 miles east of Conrad, MT. Includes nice 4-bedroom home and good set of farm buildings with shop, storage buildings and grain storage. Large garden area and tall matures trees around buildings. Water District provides 700,000 gallons of water annually. Near Glacier National Park. Good hunting and fishing nearby in Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Marias River, and Tiber Reservoir....................$625,000

For any questions about these properties please call: Broker Mark Pyrak @ 406-788-9280

“We look forward to assisting you with all of your Real Estate needs”

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An upcoming online training for agricultural professionals will teach individuals how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior.

Farming and ranching can be stressful in the best of times. Financial worries, unpredictable weather, unpredictable commodity prices, plant pests, livestock diseases and isolation all contribute to a producer’s anxiety. And now Nebraska’s rural communities and families are coping with the unpredictability and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to this uncertainty, Nebraska Extension and the Panhandle Public Health District will be offering an online “Question.

Persuade. Refer.” training. QPR is a suicide

prevention program that teaches participants three steps to help save a life from suicide.

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.

This 90-minute training will be held online, via Zoom on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. CT/10 a.m. MT. There is no cost to attend the training, but registration is required.

The class is limited to 35 participants. To register, go to https://go.unl.edu/panqpr .

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2019-77028-30436.

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NEW.................................................................................$39,000 (2) John Deere 659 headers, hydraulic gauge wheels. Each............ ..........................................................................................$25,000 2014 Massey Ferguson 1375 rotary mo-co, 15-ft. 3” cutting width, steel conditioner, 1000 PTO, hydraulic tilt, gauge wheels, 3-point hitch..................................................................................$19,000 John Deere 569 round baler, net wrap.................... Call for Pricing 2015 John Deere 778 8 row corn head, low acres...............$59,500 2015 John Deere 8600 forage harvester, 1354 engine hours, 767 header hours, Premium cab and lighting package, kernel processor, auto lube, air compressor, HarvestLab....................$259,000

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High yields, conservation benefits seen from well-managed perennial groundcover October 22, 2020 – Most farmers agree-using cover crops in the offseason is a great way to protect your soil. But what if there is an even better solution for corn systems? The October 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog explores the use of perennial groundcover with corn crops and its benefits.

Graphic of corn and groundcover According to blogger Cynthia Bartel, “Farmers first seed their acres with a groundcover, such as bluegrass or fescue.

Then they plant their row crop. During the first year, the perennial grass grows along with the corn. It remains to protect the soil after corn harvest when the soil is otherwise bare. In following years, so the grass does not get too tall and interfere with corn growth, the groundcover is suppressed in the spring and goes dormant during the corn growing season.

The groundcover comes out of dormancy and regrows after the summer heat and drought stress ends.”

One benefit of this system is there are no annual planting costs, unlike traditional annual cover crops. Perennial groundcover can also provide environmental benefits including increases of soil carbon, and the reduction of runoff and nitrate leaching.

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The purpose of this day is easy to understand.--- to make home made bread, and to encourage you and me to make tasty and nutritious bread. So, take a little time out of your busy day, and make some bread. Your nose, your taste buds, and your whole family will be glad you did.

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Kaine Korzekwa, American Society of Agronomy The old adage “variety is the spice of data on these types of cropping systems. It’s life” can also be true on the farm. Planting these kinds of results that allow farmers to the same crop over and over, year after year, be able to compare the possible profits of can quickly deplete the soil of valuable nucrop systems. This helps them make the trients. The crops eventually won’t produce decision to diversify that is best for them. as much, and the farmer will lose profits.

They plan to continue this work to study Switching up the crops planted is a farmyield and profitability in different producAND APPRAISERS ing practice used in areas across the world. tion systems. In addition, they want to We have auctions booked but, due to coronavirus Researchers in Brazil wanted to test crop dievaluate the use of the nitrogen, an essential restrictions, will not be able to conduct until spring versification practices to help their farmers crop nutrient, in these systems. produce more and grow their profits. Tiago “It is possible that the benefits of crop or summer of 2021.

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4-H range judging contest

NDSU Extension Service The Oliver County 4-H range judging team placed first in the senior division of the North Dakota 4-H and FFA range judging contest at Center.

Team members are Breanna Hosman of Hebron, Olivia Klein of Max, and Reanna Schmidt, Katie Frank, Breanna Vosberg and Rylee Hintz, all of Center. Hosman received the Head of the Herd Award as the top-scoring individual in the 4-H division. The Oliver County team is coached by Rick Schmidt.

The team will represent North Dakota at the National Invitational 4-H Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2021.

The McKenzie County team placed second. Team members are Colter Roffler of Grassy Butte, Paige Delaney of Alexander, and Sylvia Boekelman and Ryan Pingel of Watford City.

Coaches are Morgan Wisness and Devan Leo. McKenzie County’s team placed first in the junior division of the state contest. Team members are Wyatt Boekelman, Corban Sorenson and Sari Sorenson of Watford City, and Luke Smith of Arnegard. Boekelman garnered the top individual score in the junior division. Coaches are Wisness and Leo. The Foster County team placed second in the junior division. Team members are Cyrena Kuss and Brekka Kuss of Woodworth, Kelsey Johnson of Kensal, Ashley Lindberg of Pingree, and Kadence Spickler and Trace Spickler of Glenfield. Joel Lemer, Missy Hansen and Jeff Gale coached the team.

The third-place junior division team of Rachel Schmidt, Reagan Schmidt, Kelan Hintz, Alexis Gordan and Avrey Reinke, all of Center, represented Oliver County.

The range judging contest consists of three ecological sites and two range plant identification sites. Participants evaluate the soil type, slope and plant content of each site, along with the current condition of the range, and make recommendations on range management practices.

Each plant identification site consists of 15 plants. The participants identify the plant and indicate various traits for each plant.

The range judging contest also includes a team problem related to a range situation. Teams work together to calculate the appropriate stocking rate and management practices.

Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist, officiated the contest.

The range judging contest is conducted with support from the North Dakota 4-H Foundation and Society of Range Management.

The event was held on the Nathan Henke farm, and was supported and hosted by the Center Community Club, Oliver County Park Board, Fair Board, County Commission, Soil Conservation District, Farmers Union, Legendary Meats, Security First Bank, Center-Stanton School, Center FFA and NDSU Extension’s Oliver County office.

Mason Jar Day

Date celebrated: November 30th Mason Jar Day celebrates the invention of the Mason jar and its versatility in homes everywhere. It’s weirdness is what makes this holiday unique.

History of Mason Jar Day Misty Campbell-Olbert, the founder of Unboxing the Bizarre, founded Mason Jar Day as a day to celebrate the enginuity of the mason jar and how it can be used in many crafting activities.

The origins of the mason jar started with John Landis Mason’s patent #22186 in 1858, which issued a safer design for the screw neck bottles used to store food. This design helped make storing food safer, and thus also inspired the artists and gardeners to be creative with their hobbies.

Then, after the patent expired, many companies such as Ball brothers, Hero Fruit Jar Company, and Consolidated Fruit Jar company took the opportunity to bank on the design. Ball brothers exceeded at their products by introducing newer designed based off of the original, one of which was called the “bead” jar, between 1910 and 1915. As time went on, new designs emerged, and while nowadays there is not specific brand to the mason jar, it has proven to be quite useful.

How to celebrate Mason Jar Day People can celebrate mason jars by sharing with their friends all the ways they use mason jars. You can jar fruits and salsas in them, you can create plant containers, or you can use them as decorations in your home, or use them as a drinking utensil. Ball Kerr offers many recipes for canning such as vinaigrettes, jams, pickles, and juices.

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Best farming practices for soil health vary by region

American Society of Agronomy Farmers can use a variety of practices to keep their soils healthy. Some of these practices include not tilling the land, planting cover crops between growing seasons and rotating the type of crop grown on each field. researchers collect soil samples However, research published in Agricultural & Environmental Letters, notes that information regarding soil health is often too generalized.

“Soil health is difficult to define, measure and track over time, although methods are improving,” says Grace Miner, a member of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America. “Linking changes in soil health to farm management is complex.”

Not all outcomes are equal amongst farms. While one practice may benefit one, it may bring challenges to another depending on location. These challenges stem from the U.S. having diverse geography.

“We recognize there are potential benefits with soil health, but caution against blanket statements,” says Miner. “The best farming practices, in terms of costs and benefits, need to be understood at the regional level. What works for someone in Colorado may not work in Wisconsin.”

Farmers worldwide are faced with the challenge of producing high-quality food while using practices that minimize environmental impacts. They are encouraged to practice conservation while producing enough nutritious food to feed a growing population.

“There is positive momentum and commitment surrounding soil health from the agriculture industry, conservation groups and policy makers,” says Miner. “However, when they provide too generalized of statements, information is lost.”

There are many factors that affect the outcomes of soil health management on a farm. Soil health improvement is often a lengthy process that depends on things like soil type, climate, cropping system and available tests.

“Healthy soils are the foundation for food production,” says Miner. “We need to pursue the most sustainable and economical forms of production. But outcomes need to be understood over a long range of time at regional levels.”

Researchers emphasize the importance of identifying the pros and cons of different farm management systems.

Consideration of soil health, yield and nutritional quality need to be taken. For some, decisions may need to be made in terms of farmer goals.

Miner notes that generalizations are useful to a point. But to answer questions about how farm management practices impact soil health, yields and other outcomes, practices need to be tested at a regional scale for multiple years.

“Locally sourced data will help farmers use the best practices for their land,” says Miner. “The investment and outcomes involved over time is a complex, yet worthwhile challenge.”

The question of whether healthier soils will lead to a better nutritional value of crops is another area of research.

Improving the soil health doesn’t automatically mean the crop yield and nutritional quality will increase.

“In some crops, the mineral nutrient quality goes down as yields go up,” explains Miner. “It’s dependent on the type of crop and the growing environment, among other factors.”

There is a lot left to be understood about this complex subject, which is why Miner and her team are continuing their research. Ultimately, their goal is to understand the most regionally appropriate farm management practices.

“Meeting future global food demands while responsibly caring for the land is a grand challenge before us,” says Miner. “There are important questions to answer in terms of soil health, crop production and nutritional quality. By investing time, energy and funding into these questions at the regional scale, we can determine the benefits of soil health management practices for farmers.”

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2016 Peterbilt 367 243,808 miles, 9688 hours, 560 hp Cummins ISX15, Allison 4500RDS automatic, Hendrickson suspension, tri-axle, aluminum wheels, 20,000 lb. fronts, 52,880 lb. rears, 5:38 ratio, 20,000 lb. air lift 3rd axle, 248” wheelbase, (3) in stock................................ Call

2014 Kenworth T800 ISX15 Cummins, 550 hp, 2050 torque, ext. day cab, 18 speed transmission, Neway air ride suspension, 289,711, miles, full double frame, 4:30 ratio, 20,000 lb. front, 69,000 lb. rears, power windows, power locks, 268” wheelbase.......................................... Call

2002 Kenworth T800, single turbo Cat C15 6NZ50146 550 hp, 14,000# front axle, 46,000# rears, new tires, great interior, 18 speed, 4:30 gears, 4-way lockers, 36” sleeper, 244” wheelbase, 623,000 miles, low hours (9500)......$57,500

200 18th Road NW - Choteau, MT

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Truck is Brand NEW never been used

2021 Western Star 4900SB truck tractor (T/A), Detroit DD15, 505 hp, engine brake, cruise, DEF, CARB compliant, DPF, Eaton Fuller 13 speed transmission, A/R cab, Air Liner suspension, 14,600# front, 46,000# rears, full 4-way lockers, 230” wheelbase, 54” high rise sleeper, all aluminum wheels. The warranty will start from the manufacture with the first owner. The engine has a 5-year/300,000 mile complete engine warranty (EW4), the chassis has a 4-year/250,000 extended warranty, and the truck has a 4-year/unlimited mile towing warranty.

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1995 Freightliner FL80 8.3L Cummins 250 hp, 16,000# front, 40,000# rears, 4:10 gear ratio, full lockers, 222” wheelbase, 8II transmission 10 speed, Hendrickson rubber block suspension, double frame, tires are 60% front, 80% rear, 224” wheelbase, 158” cab to center of axle, 232” total back of cab to end of frame.............$26,000

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2020 Kenworth T800, Cummins X15 565 hp, Jake brake, cruise, 18 speed transmission, 16,000# front axle, 46,000# rears, 4-way lockers, 202” wheelbase, 3:91 gear ratio, Kenworth AG 460 air ride suspension, 47,000 88,000 miles. Each............. $112,900

2007 Peterbilt 379 Unibilt sleeper, Cat C15 diesel, 475 hp, 18 speed, Fuller transmission, air ride suspension, 12,000# front axle, 20,000# air lift 3rd axle, 40,000# rear axle, air slide 5th wheel, aluminum headache rack, 11R24.5 on aluminum wheels, 503,003 original miles, 262” wheelbase...... ........................................................................................................$69,000

High quality meat starts with animal care

PennState Extension For many us, meals start with a meat entrée. As meat-eaters we expect that the meat we buy comes to us as a tasty and quality product. However, meat tastiness and quality doesn’t start at the processor, they start at the farm level with how a producer cares for those animals. Best management practices for handling animals, health care, nutrition and transportation all play a part in producing the delicious meat products we enjoy so much. Let’s explore how this works.

Producers give careful thought to handling animals from the time they are born through the time they are harvested for food. Animal handling affects meat quality in several ways, including color, juiciness, and tenderness. First, animals must be handled quietly to avoid stress. When an animal becomes stressed, it depletes muscle glycogen, which is basically a form of glucose that an animal uses for energy. In beef cattle, this glycogen depletion leaves the meat a dark red color rather than the normal bright red. It can also cause the meat to be dry. These animals are referred to as dark cutters. In hogs, the meat appears very pale and soft, and the meat loses water through weeping. This causes the meat to be dry and tough.

The condition is referred to as pale, soft and exudative, or PSE. Stress can result from animals fighting, weather changes, fasting or transportation. Simple things such as mixing animals that don’t know each other into a group can cause fighting as they work out a pecking order. In other words, the animals seek to sort out who is the boss and who is not. In most cases, the larger animals tend to work their way to the top of the pecking order. Therefore, producers raise and transport animals in groups of similar sizes to avoid excessive fighting.

Some processors require truckers who transport animals to their facilities to complete a transportation quality assurance certification program to help them better understand animals and how transportation stress impacts meat quality.

Producers who spend time working with animals are more likely to raise animals that experience lower levels of stress when introduced into a new environment. This could mean producers walk through animal groups each day to check health status or it could mean how producers handle animals when moving those animals through a handling system. Getting animals accustomed to a variety of noises helps them remain calm. I have even worked for producers who play music in their barns to accustom animals to different sounds and human voices. The only time the radio goes off in the barn is when the power goes out.

Another aspect of animal handling begins with understanding how animals see and react to situations. Any reason for an animal not to move through a handling system can be considered stressful to an animal. Animals move through a handling system more easily whenever producers pay attention to basic concepts. Loud noises can spook animals and make them balk at moving through the system. Animals tend to move toward light, so producers set up their handling system in areas to take advantage of this tendency. Think light at the end of a tunnel.

Humans have a more highly developed ability to perceive depth than animals. While we see a shadow on the floor of the handling system, an animal may perceive the shadow as a deep hole. Animals do not want to cross the “deep hole” and so will balk at the shadow. They are also likely to balk at an object in the system. Coats can be very scary to an animal when they are laying across a gate!

Producers often simply walk through the inside of the handling system to try to see what animals see and thus check for areas that will stress animals and make them less willing to move. As the producer walks through the system, he or she can look for dark areas, items hanging down into the system and check for any bolts or hinges that could bruise or an animal.

Processors must remove and throw away bruised areas in the meat. Through quality assurance training programs, producers have greatly decreased losses from bruising.

Animal health can also impact meat quality by affecting the amount of fat in the meat, called marbling, and the amount of exterior fat. Marbling and exterior fat both influence the tenderness and juiciness of meat. In order to maintain animal health, most producers vaccinate their animals to prevent sickness. According to research from Oklahoma State University, a disease such as pneumonia not only affects the lungs in an animal but for beef cattle often results in lower quality grades and less tender meat.

Nutrition’s impact on meat quality can be attributed to how fast an animal grows. Diets with higher levels of energy and protein result in animals reaching an acceptable market weight CONTINUED ON PAGE C35

United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of five members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms starting December 2020 and ending December 2023.

According to the USDA press release, the sorghum farmers appointed to the board are: Klint G. Stewart, Columbus, Nebraska, At-Large Member Ethan J. Miller, Columbia, Missouri, At-Large Member James Jay Haase, Eads, Colorado, At-Large Member Shayne C. Suppes, Scott City, Kansas, Kansas Member Charles Ray Huddleston, Celina, Texas, Texas Member The 13-member United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board is composed of nine sorghum farmers who represent the three states with the largest sorghum production – Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma – and four at-large national representatives. More information about the board is available on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) United Sorghum Checkoff Program webpage and on the board’s website, sorghumcheckoff.com.

High quality meat starts with animal care CONTINUED FROM PAGE C34

at a younger age. This younger age results in more tender meat and in some instances can result in a more acceptable meat color. Animals that do not have access to feed and water for a long period of time during transportation may also produce lower quality meat. This is one of the reasons why livestock haulers can drive longer periods of time than other truck drivers. However, the main concern is the health and welfare of the animals.

So, the next time you enjoy a great tasting piece of meat, remember that it doesn’t taste that good by accident. Producers carefully cared for the animal that produced the meat by paying close attention to animal handling practices, health care, nutrition and transportation.

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Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page C35

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New Holland Skidsteers

2017 New Holland T7.245 MFWD, Hi-Vis cab, CVT, Sidewinder II, 421 hours.......... $155,000

2020 20-ft Towed bale feeder. ST#3894115......... ...............................................................$5850 2014 New Holland LM9.35 telehandler, 1242 hours, 7700 lbs capacity, reversing fan, smooth ride boom suspension............$79,000

Various wheeled and tracked models

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2018 New Holland L234 skidsteer, hi-flow, 2 speed, E-H 2016 New Holland L220 skidcontrols, enclosed cab, air seat, steer, open cab, 2 speed, me- 24-ft $7600 – 26-ft. $7900 99 hours. ST#CON19043.......... chanical controls, 1168 hours.

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The deadline for advertising in the December 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 2nd.

Phone (406) 271-5533 or email: advertising @tradersdispatch.com

Flaman Rental & Sales 1-877-528-8467, Lattin & Sons, Power, Montana 1-406-278-3432, Lattin & Sons, Conrad, Montana

We Rent or Sell ALL Equipment!

Give us a call TODAY! • Nice selections of Wishek Disks and K-line Speedtillers New or used • New disk from K-line and Wishek • Summers 35-ft. vertical till • J&M Grain Carts - Other Equipment For Rent • Grain baggers for Sale or Rent - We have bags for these • Hay rake • Bale pickers • Grain Vacs • Batco 15-ft. x 45-ft. Belt Conveyor for Pulse Crops • Grain Bag Extractor • K-Line Speed Tillers

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Brown Chinese geese

Freedom Ranger Hatchery Raising backyard chickens has become a trendy hobby in recent years, but what about backyard geese? Keeping and breeding a variety of goose breeds has a long tradition in the United States. We know that George Washington had geese on his farm at Mount Vernon, and records indicate that he was given three Chinese geese in the time he lived there.

But why keep geese instead of or in addition to chickens, whether it be the graceful and exotic-looking Brown Chinese Geese or other breeds? Well, backyard geese are incredibly versatile. They can provide meat and eggs, though they are also extremely good at “guard dog” duties and even weeding gardens! In fact, the Brown Chinese Goose breed can also be referred to as “Weeder Geese.”

Quick Fowl Facts: Brown Chinese Geese • Primary Function: Egg Production • Eggs: X-Large, White • Average Eggs Laid: Approximately 40-100 per Year • Personality: Active and alert, yet docile Physical Characteristics When most people think of geese, they have an image of wild Canada geese that are a common sight in ponds and lakes around the country. Domesticated geese, like the Brown Chinese Goose, tend to be more standard when it comes to mature size. For instance, whereas adult male Canada geese can range from 7.1 all the way to about 14 lbs., Brown Chinese ganders typically mature to a moderate weight of 12 lbs.

According to the Livestock Conservancy, “Chinese geese are considered by many to be the most graceful and beautiful member of the goose family. They are elegant and dignified on both land and water.” In fact, Brown Chinese Geese do have a beak and overall body shape that is more like a swan— the bill is relatively long and slender, with a large, rounded knob that attaches to its forehead, which is swan-like.

Personality Brown Chinese Geese are vocal and alert, which makes them good guard animals on the homestead or farm. They’re also extremely active foragers who eat many types of grasses and herbaceous plants. Need help with the weeding chores?

Brown Chinese Geese won’t have to be asked to pitch in!

Other Brown Chinese Goose Facts • Brown Chinese Geese are the best layers of all the domestic goose breeds.

• If you want to produce goose meat, the Brown Chinese Goose is a good choice, as it produces less greasy meat.

• Brown Chinese Geese are easier than many other breeds to sex at maturity.

• With good management, the average female Brown Chinese Goose produces nearly twice as many goslings as other geese.

You’re Welcome Day

RMC 24

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RENN Mill Center Inc. has a corporate policy of continuous improvement and development; therefore models and specifications are subject to change without any advance notice.

Sold and Serviced by Premiere Shortline USA 177481 54th Street SE, Horace, North Dakota

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Date When Celebrated: Day after Thanksgiving You’re Welcome Day encourages us to simply say “You’re welcome”. It helps to put manners back into society.

This very special day comes the day after Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day we say “Thanks” for what we have. So, it only seems natural, that “You’re Welcome” immediately follows a thank you.

Participating in this day can happen anywhere that you are, and anywhere that you go today. Just speak a profusion of “thank you’s” for even the slightest of reasons. When you say thank you, make sure to be sincere. It will go a long ways.

Are you enjoying this special day? If so, You’re welcome!

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Big Sky Equipment Co. Service Corey Combs, 781-7678 cell Gary Brown, 788-9033 cell

Phone 406-278-3277 Sales Toll-free 1-800-332-7541 Kurt Christiaens, 450-3277 cell FAX 1-406-278-7882 Gary Brown, 788-9033 cell Conrad, Montana website: www.4newholland.com

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SPECIAL PRICING ON HOLD-OVER DEMO UNIT

Great pricing available on hold-over Speedrower 160 sickle machine

New Holland P2080 60-ft. disc drill, 10” spacing, single shoot, wireless blockage, P3550 cart............................... Call today for a great deal!!

USED SPRAYERS

SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT COMBINE HEADERS

2016 MacDon FD75 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $59,900 2012 MacDon FD70 35-ft. flex draper with John Deere adapter, slow speed transport............................................. $45,000 2010 MacDon D60 45-ft. draper header with pickup reel, transport.................. $49,900

USED HEADERS

2014 New Holland SP.240F front boom self-propelled, 1200 gallon poly tank, 100-ft. booms, IntelliView IV monitor, fence row nozzles, UltraGlide boom level, luxury cab, low hours. ..........................................................................................................................$182,500 2015 Apache AS1020 100-ft. steel boom, 2012 Apache AS1020 self-propelled, 1000 gallon poly tank, Smarttrax AutosTop-Con X20 with RTK, Auto-Steer, teer, AcccuBoom, Autoboom UltraGlide, Auto-Boom, 100-ft. booms, 5 section Envizio Pro monitor..............Just Trader control......................$159,900...............

PRICE REDUCED................... $129,900 2007 Apache 1010 self-propelled, 100-ft. steel booms, 1000 gallon tank.... $89,900

USED AIR DRILLS

Now Stocked with Highline CFR650 Bale Processors 2009 John Deere 1830 60-ft. air drill with 1910 tow behind cart, 12” spacing, capped steel press wheels, single shoot, 350 bushel cart, variable rate.......................... $74,500

2004 New Holland SD440 51-ft. air drill with 380 cart, 12” spacing, single shoot, blockage sensor.................................... $62,500 Flexi-Coil 5000 drill with 3850 cart, 12” spacing, 4.5” steel packers, single shoot Stealth openers, dual fan.......................... $45,900

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2014 MacDon D65 35-ft. draper header...... .................................................... $49,900 2011 MacDon D60S 35-ft. draper header, pickup reel, Case IH adapter (from 7088), gauge wheels, slow speed transport package.............................................. $44,900 Honey Bee GB40 40-ft. header, New Holland adapter................................ Just Traded Case IH 1010-25 header, pickup reel.....Call Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oil-bath wobble drive........................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1010 30-ft. header, batt reel, oilbath wobble drive................... Let’s Deal Case IH 1015 combine pickup header......... ................................................ Let’s Deal Case IH 1015-12 pickup header........ $4900 International 810-13 pickup header............ ................................................ Let’s Deal

2010 John Deere 635F 35-ft. flex auger with air reel......................................... $17,900 Case IH 1010 30-ft. headers in stock with mixed reel options.............................Call Good selection of new and used Case IH and MacDon pickup headers on hand............ .................... Call for details and pricing

USED COMBINES

2014 New Holland CR8090, S3 small grain rotors, IntelliSteer, rock trap, yield and moisture.................................. $198,900 2006 New Holland CR960, ASP stone protection, yield and moisture, straw chopper, extended unload auger........... ...........................................Just Traded New Holland TR75, Ford engine, hydro drive, good rubber, 960 22-ft. header with batt reel. Good machine for only....... $16,995

USED HAYING EQUIPMENT New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call

New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call New Holland 688 round baler, net/twine..Call

Now scheduling off-season inspections on combines, sprayers, round balers and loader tractors. Call today as limited spaces are filling up fast!800-332-7541 We are also equipped to handle rotor balancing, draper and auger header repairs, etc.

2009 Case IH 7088 combine, rock trap, chopper, yield/moisture............. $114,900 1990 Case IH 1660 combine....... Let’s Deal 2009 John Deere 9770 STS combine......... .................................................... $84,900 2006 John Deere 9760 STS combine......... .................................................... $49,900 2012 John Deere 568 round baler, MegaWide pickup, hydraulic pickup lift, surface wrap, bale push bar, pickup gauge wheels.

Very clean unit............................ $22,900

USED BALE PROCESSORS

USED TRACTORS

2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, loader. Very low hours............Call 2017 New Holland Boomer 24, ROPS, hydro, 60” mower, loader. Very low hours... ......................................................Just In

Bale King 880 bale processor........... $6900

Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page C38

Advertising Deadline for the December 2020 issue of the Trader's Dispatch will be December 2nd. Call (406) 271-5533 to place your ad.

Small Feed Bins - Large Capacity and everything in between Heaters and air systems for new bins and add to existing bins

Great American Smokeout Day

Date When Held: Third Thursday of the month Let’s finally kick the habit!

The goal of this special day is quite obvious: to get people to quit smoking, resulting in fewer health problems, and less cancer and emphysema deaths resulting from smoking and secondary smoke.

Quitting smoking is not an easy task. Often(usually), it takes repeated efforts. That’s okay, as long as you keep trying until you finally succeed. The health benefits, and the prospect of a longer life are crystal clear.

The American Cancer Society encourages all smokers to give up the “butt” today. Join millions of other Americans today and take a big step to a happier, healthier, longer life.

Origin of Great American Smokeout Day: The American Cancer Society created this day back in 1977. They have promoted it annually since then. Hopefully, someday, this special day will no longer be needed.

Trader’s Dispatch, November 2020 — Page C39

END OF YEAR BLOWOUT PRICING!!!

2019 RZ HD

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• 48” deck • 25 hp Kohler Confidant engine

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• 54” deck • 25 hp Kohler Confidant engine

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• 61” deck • Rear basket • 25 hp Kohler Confidant engine • Aluminum wheels • Arm rests

Accessories

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Applies to All IN-STOCK Accessories

Baskets, Spoilers, Arm Rests

NOW $6870

• 61” deck • DEMO model • 25 hp Kohler Confidant engine • Suspension seat

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2020 RT Pro

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While Supplies Last

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HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE Alfalfa grass hay, 3x4x8 square and round bales.

Baled with no rain Barley straw, 3x4x8 square and round bales Can deliver (406) 590-4040 or 808-1022, Fairfield, MT

Harvesting carrots earlier in October at the Ever Green Community Garden in Gering are (from left) Extension Educator Tammie Ostdiek and Extension Master Gardeners Carol Knaub and Tina Luz.

Scott Schmiedeke (406) 240-2572 Victor, MT

Henry Kallis (605) 639-1904 Spearfish, SD

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2009 Deere 85D excavator, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, 3195+ hours, air ride cloth seat, 24” bucket, bolt-on rubber shoes, pattern changer, 2-speed travel, blade, swing boom, has been through the shop, all repairs done, excavator is in excellent condition. Located in Spearfish, SD....................................................... $49,500 2008 Bobcat V723 Versahandler, 2445 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 3-way steering, all-wheel drive, new tires, hydraulic quick coupler, auxiliary hydraulics, 4-ft. fork carriage with 4-ft. pallet forks, bucket, 7700 lb. lift capacity, 23-ft. reach, 100 hp, Perkins diesel engine, 2-speed hydrostatic transmission, 17,200 lb. operating weight, serviced and job site ready. Located in Spearfish, SD...... $54,900 2011 Case 420E 3025 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, cloth air ride seat, 4x4, 24” bucket, power shuttle transmission, auxiliary rear hydrualics, switchable pilot controls, ride control, differential locks, front tires are almost new, rear tires approximately 60%. Extremely nice condition, has been through the shop, just serviced. Located in Spearfish, SD............................................... $49,900 2007 SkyTrak 6036, 4325+/hours, auxiliary hydraulics, 72” carriage, 48” forks, very nice foam filled tires, 6000 lb capacity, 36-ft. reach. Has been through the shop, all repairs are done, recent service. Located in Victor, MT............ $39,900 2016 Bobcat E35i, 415+- hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, cloth suspension seat, AM/FM radio, auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic thumb, hydraulic quick coupler, extra counter weight, 18” bucket. Recent service, like new condition. Located in Spearfish, SD....................................... $49,500 2012 SkyTrak 6042, +/- 2340 hours, 3 steering modes, manual coupler, 48” carriage, 48” forks, foam filled tires, auxiliary hydraulics, hydraulic fork tilt. Just serviced, very nice newer, low hour. Great condition. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................................................................. $46,900 2012 Case 850L, 2750 hours, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, sweeps, rock guards, 6-way PAT blade, rippers, undercarriage approximately 75% remaining, very nice and tight, clean dozer, has been through the shop, just serviced and ready to go.

Located in Spearfish, SD...$85,900 2005 Cat D5G XL, 3400+- hours, enclosed cab, heat and air conditioning, AM/FM radio, CD, cloth suspension seat, 3 shank ripper, 6-way PAT blade, 20” track shoes, undercarriage is approximately 75%, had just been through the shop, serviced by Cat, very clean, tight dozer. Located in Spearfish, SD.................................................... $82,900

Growing Together Nebraska provides food, education

By Dave Ostdiek, Communications Associate, UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center from a local church. A portion of the proThe COVID pandemic of 2020 has conduce was donated to the local food pantry tributed to increased food insecurity for in Sidney and the remainder was given to many Nebraska families. residents in a low-income housing facilIn response, communities have pitched ity. The Sidney GTN site is located in the in to help. And some of the donated food Deer Run Community Garden. The garden is produce that has been grown this year is on city property and the City of Sidney at community gardens around Nebraska, furnishes the water. which leverage local volunteers with grant The Evergreen Community Garden in funds from Growing Together Nebraska Gering garden donated more than 1,600 (GTN), part of Nebraska Extension’s Suppounds of produce in 2020, including proplemental Nutrition Assistance Programduce that volunteers brought in. More than Education (SNAP-Ed) program.

40 volunteers put in 3,832 hours of work, Established in 2016, Growing Together according to Tammie Ostdiek, Extension Nebraska increases food security and proEducator. motes healthy food access for families and The site and water for the Gering garden individuals who are food insecure. Extenare provided by the City of Gering, and in sion Master Gardeners, local community addition to the donation garden, the site also organizations, and volunteers work together includes a greenhouse, flower garden, fruit to build and manage donation gardens to trees and a picturesque arboretum. The garimprove access to affordable, nutritious, den is managed by volunteers Carol Knaub and safe foods. This multi-state project and Tina Luz, who coordinate additional was formerly known as Cultivating Health volunteers from local master gardeners and Our Way. other organizations.

More than a dozen Nebraska counties Knaub and Luz start plants from seed in – Scotts Bluff, Cheyenne, Antelope, Colthe greenhouse. Produce is harvested regufax, Dakota, Dawson, Dodge, Gage, Hall, larly during the season, then distributed to Lancaster, Lincoln, Madison, Platte and the First Baptist Church at Scottsbluff and Washington – host donation gardens that Gering Methodist Church. Any extra probring together local Nebraska Extension duce goes to soup kitchens at the Guadalupe staff, master gardeners and community Center in Scottsbluff or First Presbyterian organizations. Several of the gardens are Church in Scottsbluff. in the Panhandle, including Gering, Sidney Growing Together Nebraska also inand Kimball. (The Kimball garden was not cludes a nutritional education component. planted this year because it is located at the Ostdiek was planning to do a program on school, which was closed by the pandemic using multi-cookers, but the pandemic before planting season.) prevented having a face-to-face event. She Nebraska Extension educators Natalie does distribute SNNEAK sheets with the Sehi, with SNAP-Ed, and Terri James, stateproduce. SNNEAK (Seasonal Nebraska wide coordinator for the Nebraska ExtenNutrition Education Assistance Kit) sheets sion Master Gardener Volunteer Program, have information to educate people about work with project leaders from across the growing fresh vegetables at their homes and state to keep track of volunteers, the amount recipes for including them in meals. Recipe of produce donated, and the number of incards also go out with the produce. dividuals served.

The pandemic has increased the need for Across the state, the community GTN food assistance and changed how food gets gardens collected and recorded 32,475 distributed.

It also has changed how the pounds raised to combat food insecurity as volunteers work together at the community of Sept. 30, the end of the grant year. Since garden. The Nebraska Master Gardeners 2016, more than 89,000 pounds of produce program provides a list of best practices (over 267,000 serving of fruits and vegfor community gardening that includes etables) have been donated to those in need. hand-washing stations, bringing their own In the west, the Gering and Sidney gartools to use, social distancing, limiting the dens produced more than a ton of food to number of volunteers present at any time, donate to local efforts. and staying home when volunteers feel ill.

In Sidney, this year’s GTN garden proSome of the volunteers also bring produced 448 pounds of produce that reached duce from their own gardens to donate, and 112 people, according to Extension Educasome of the plots at the Evergreen Comtor Karen DeBoer. Ten volunteers worked munity Garden are set aside for veterans. in the garden, including a Master Gardener, one adult, four youth, and four missionaries CONTINUED ON PAGE C42

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Crop residue options this fall

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By Kayleen Zimmerman, Dawson County Nebraska Extension Service of volunteer corn and aid with maintaining soil Farmers were very busy harvesting their Conrad, Montana organic matter as cattle are selective grazers and corn crop before the snow blew in. While some release nutrients back into the soil via manure. producers still have corn left to harvest, others When used consistently over time, grazing can are breathing a sigh of relief as they successfully also increase the soil microbial community and finished their 2020 harvest season. Regardless help with nutrient cycling. More information of where your operation stands this time of year, on stocking rates, quality, and impacts of grazit’s important to consider what you plan to do ing can be found in this article by Dr. Mary with your fields during the winter months. Some Drewnoski, UNL Beef Systems Extension Speproducers prefer to bale crop residue for livecialist: https://beef.unl.edu/documents/FFAR/ stock feed or bedding. Others may have already Myths-and-Merits-driftless.pdf. planted a cover crop to help prevent wind or While many producers have cattle, some do water erosion. Another option is to utilize cattle not, which makes grazing difficult to incorporate to graze your corn or soybean stubble. Some into their operation. The Crop Residue Exchange producers prefer to graze their crop residue website allows producers with land to connect each winter. However, there’s still questions if with producers that have cattle. Row-crop grazing is really the best method. Common conproducers can create an account and list availcerns include compaction issues, trampling that able cropland on an interactive map and enter negatively impacts soil physical properties, yield information about their ground, including type loss in the subsequent crop, erosion potential, of residue, fencing, water availability, and how and impacts on the soil microbial community. long they would be willing to have cattle graze.

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Therefore, understanding field characteristics and operational practices is important to determine if grazing is best for each unique field.

A long-term study in eastern Nebraska looking at fall/winter residue grazing in a no-till corn/soybean rotation demonstrated no detrimental impacts on soil physical properties or subsequent crop yields.

In fact, grazing corn residue increased subsequent soybean yields 1.5 bu/ac when grazed in the spring compared to 3.4 bu/ac when grazed in the fall.

Of course, western Nebraska conditions are different compared to eastern Nebraska, so long-term studies were also conducted to determine any detrimental grazing impacts in western Nebraska. These studies conducted over a fiveyear period also demonstrated ©2020 Syngenta. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be no negative impacts on subsepropagated or reproduced without authorization. AgriPro , the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. quent corn yield when grazing corn residue. When utilizing an adequate stocking rate for the appropriate amount of time, grazing can reduce the amount

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Emily Matzke, American Society of Agronomy Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now, more farmers will have access to growing this beneficial crop.

Historically, wheatgrass has been used as a crop in animal feed. However, a partnership between The Land Institute and the University of Minnesota changed that.

The University of Minnesota recently released the first foodgrade wheatgrass variety for public use. Now, this eco-friendly and cost-effective crop can be commonly grown as human food, too.

“The Land Institute has been breeding Intermediate wheatgrass since 2002,” explains James Anderson, a professor at the University of Minnesota. “Developed using germplasm provided by The Land Institute in 2011, this variety of wheatgrass is the first to be available for public use.”

The new variety, called MN-Clearwater, was produced by crossing seven wheatgrass parents with desired qualities. These qualities include high grain yield and seed size, which are ideal for farmers. Breeders have been successful in the domestication of this perennial crop that provides benefits to both farmers and the environment.

“Because wheatgrass is a perennial, it’s known to be a soil builder,” said Anderson. “It provides soil cover throughout the year.”

Soil coverage prevents soil and nutrient runoff during heavy rainfall. Wheatgrass also has deep, dense roots that capture nutrients before it gets into groundwater. This helps to protect groundwater-based water systems.

Other benefits of this new wheatgrass variety compared to other crops like corn and soybeans, are: • Less soil loss from the field; • Fewer chemicals and fertilizers entering the groundwater system; and • Improved carbon storage.

There are also economic advantages for the farmer growing wheatgrass. As a perennial crop, wheatgrass uses less fertilizer and machinery than annual crops.

“Wheatgrass can lower the growth of certain weed species,” explains Anderson. Natural weed control also reduces potential costs for herbicides.

For farmers, the big advantage is that they only must plant once every three years and will have multiple harvests off of the one crop.

“But the farmer isn’t the only one who benefits,” explains Anderson. “As the first food-grade wheatgrass, food processers and consumers can see a benefit, too.”

End-users are always searching for new items. MN-Clearwater wheatgrass provides new flavors and nutritional properties that can be added to food products.

The harvested wheatgrass goes well with wheat-based products.

It can be used as a replacement for wheat, but it is best used with it. By using both wheat and wheatgrass as ingredients, the product can maintain its baking and functional properties while offering new flavors.

The first registered food product using the MN-Clearwater wheatgrass was a beer from Patagonia Provisions, and other products include several locally brewed beers and a limited-edition cereal from Cascadian Farm.

More information about MN-Clearwater, the first food-grade wheatgrass variety for public use, can be found in the Journal of Plant Registrations (https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ abs/10.1002/plr2.20042). Funding for this work was provided by the Initiative for Renewable Energy & the Environment, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, The Forever Green Initiative, and General Mills Foundation.

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The list of volunteers includes Master Gardeners, others from the community, lifeguards at the Gering Swimming Pool, group home residents, county jail work crews, and a Boy Scout who performed improvements at the community garden as a community service component of his Eagle Scout badge.

Every year, each garden applies for annual funding from the Growing Together Nebraska program. The Gering grant, totaling $3,911, pays for seed, soils for raised beds, tools, lumber, and other supplies.

Nebraska’s efforts feed into a larger Growing Together multi-state (Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin) SNAP-Ed project.

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