SEPTEMBER 2018
Vol. XIX No. 8 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising@tradersdispatch.com
K-State Beef Stocker Field Day scheduled
By K-State Research and Extension News Quality stocker production strategies, cattle pain management, livestock theft and a panel discussion on how silage fits in growing diets are among topics planned for the 2018 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on September 20. “We are excited to host the 19th annual edition of the KSU Beef Stocker Field Day,” said Dale Blasi, K-State Animal Sciences and Industry professor and beef cattle extension specialist. “Like all the other events in the past, we bring the latest information on marketing, nutrition, health and technology for attendees to apply to their operation.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
AUCTION SALES
Sept. 15, Rivers West Auction, Reiter Estate, Trout Creek MT.......................... A2 Sept. 15, Weaver Auctions, Jules Waber Estate, Deer Lodge MT.................... A4 Sept. 16, Hagedorn Auction, Monty White Estate, Butte MT............................ A3 Sept. 22, Ophus Auction Service, Brummer Farm Auction, Chinook MT....... A7 Sept. 22, Shobe Auction & Realty, Allen Estate, Ryegate MT.......................... A5 Sept. 22, RK Statewide Auctions, Pioneer Garage Liquidation, Jordan MT... A8 Sept. 22, Stone’s Auction Company, Davidson Farm/Ranch, Collectible Cars, Riverton WY................................................................................................... A10 Sept. 22, Montana Auction Company & Badlands Auction & Appraisal, Hellandsaas-Renbarger Farm, Watford City ND......................................................... A9 Sept. 22, Weishaar Auction Service, Knutson Farm & Ranch, New Leipzig ND/ Thunderhawk SD............................................................................................. A6
Sept. 25, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Balzer Retirement, Online.....................................................................................................A11
Sept. 28, Weishaar Auction Service, Rohr Farm & Ranch, Elgin ND............. A12 Sept. 29, Burow’s Auction Service, Fladager/Wirt Downsizing, Havre MT... A14 Sept. 29, RK Statewide Auctions, Anderson Farm Liquidation, Froid MT.... A16 Sept. 29, Matt’s Auction Service, Styren Auction, Cascade MT..................... A18 Sept. 29, Pate Auction Inc., 2018 State of Montana Surplus, Helena MT...... A13 Sept. 29, Shobe Auction & Realty, Arthur & Mueller Estates,Winifred & Lewistown MT................................................................................................................... A17 Sept. 29, GSI Auction Service, Garrick Moving & Retirement, Plentywood MT.. .......................................................................................................................... A4 Sept. 29, Ophus Auction Service, Parnell Farms, Hays MT............................ A15 Sept. 30, RLP Auctions, Western Auction, Hamilton MT................................ A20 Oct. 3, Buckley Auction, Lightner Farm, Conrad/Valier MT............................ A29 Oct. 6, Eills Auction Service, Willey Ranch, Hulett Wy.................................... A30 Oct. 6, RK Statewide Auctions, Poff Farm & Antique Estate, Sidney MT...... A26 Oct. 10, Shobe Auction & Realty, Abegglen Livestock Real Estate & Ranch Equipment, Online........................................................................................... A5 Oct. 13, Fritz Auction, R&S Grain, Dunkirk MT................................................ A25 Oct. 13, Matt’s Auction Service, Fall Consignment, Vaughn MT.................... A24 Oct. 17.Shobe Auction & Realty, Antique Acres Real Estate & Store Inventory, Lewistown MT................................................................................................ A17
A reader wanted to share this picture of her dad and her son in the combine. She felt farming families have so many values and memories to pass on to their children and grandchildren and is so glad her son gets to share in those.
Start your story in CASNR on October 6
By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News college, the state and the world,” said The College of Agricultural Sciences Sue Ellen. “We look forward to showing and Natural Resources at the University potential students what that means at Exof Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is offering perience the Power of Red Visit Day on potential students a glimpse at what it October 6.” means to be a member of the CASNR The visit will begin at 9 a.m. with recommunity. CASNR’s annual Experience freshments and a browsing session, where the Power of Red Visit Day will be held students get a brief introduction to each on October 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. department in the college. Following a With 30 diverse majors and a prewelcome at 10 a.m., students and parents professional program, CASNR creates will attend academic sessions that offer an educational experience and positions more in-depth information about each students to have a lasting and impactful academic program. The event concludes career that aligns with their passion. Durwith lunch and a scholarship drawing at ing the event, attendees will meet faculty, 12:45 p.m. Optional tours of City Campus staff and current students to get the scoop and East Campus will begin at 1:30 p.m. on what life in CASNR is really like. Advance registration is required by Experience the Power of Red Visit Day September 28. To register and to see the will not only expose potential students to complete schedule for the day, visit https:// their academic future, but also the unique casnr.unl.edu/visitday. living-learning spaces on campus. For more information, visit http://casnr. “CASNR is focused on fostering an unl.edu or contact Pegg at 402-472-0615 inclusive environment that empowers or spegg2@unl.edu. students to be difference makers in the
Extension offering training Register now for the Montana Farm for Nebraska nonprofit boards to School Summit September 13-14 By University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR News Nebraska Extension and the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands are partnering to provide nonprofit board training sessions throughout Nebraska this fall. Nonprofits in Nebraska’s communities are generally organizations that raise money to benefit specific groups of people like veterans or youth or raise money for community betterment projects. Nonprofits can be churches, foundations, schools, arts and civic organizations, historical societies, housing organizations. “Board Masters” nonprofit board training will provide the latest information board members need to know to keep their nonprofit organizations operating smoothly. Topics of discussion will include CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRODUCTION SALES
Sept. 20, Diamond K Shorthorns, Missoula MT.............................................. A22 Sept. 30, Dixon Land & Livestock, Pomeroy WA............................................. A12 Nov. 14, Montana Hereford Assoc Feeder Calf Sale, Three Forks................. A19
From Montana Department of Agriculture
The Summit will be held September 13-14, 2018 at University of Montana in Missoula. Go to www.montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/summit.html for complete Summit details, including the agenda, registration info, lodging, partners and sponsors.
Go to www.montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/summit.html#Registration to go directly to the registration page. For more information, contact: Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School Coordinator, aubree.roth@montana.edu (406) 994-5996
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Feddes Herefords, Manhattan MT...............................A19 J Bar E Ranch, Plentywood MT...................................A19 McMurry Cattle, Billings MT........................................A19 Peterson Sheep Co., Lemmon SD.................................A6 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT...................................A19 Wyse Genetics, Manhattan..........................................A16
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Wednesday, September 26
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