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Greetings from Helena! We are well aware of the power outages in Eastern Montana and it has been the subject of discussion around the legislature. Almost every source of power had trouble during the ice storm in the south. Wind, solar, nuclear and gas-powered generators all had problems. We know that hydropower’s weakest season is the winter when water is not running as fast. The good old standby, safest, and most reliable power generator is coal. Yet between the bean counters and the environmentalists they have convinced the right people t...
Ever since 1909, the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP), has been providing a reliable supply of irrigation water to several acres of farmland across the west side of the Yellowstone River (even during the Dust Bowl). This supply of irrigation water is crucial to ensuring the successful production of irrigated crops, with a majority of it being sugar beet crops. The project irrigates just under 60,000 acres on the west bank of the Yellowstone River. It consists of four separate...
Bryce Jorgensen: Bryce Jorgensen, Savage, averaged 29 tons per acre and 20.09% sugar. “I was very pleased that I made it in the 20/20 club. Sugar beet farming is a risky business and profit margins are getting tighter every year so there is more pressure to grow a good crop these days,” stated Jorgensen. To qualify for this exclusive club, a sugar beet producer must average over 20 tons per acre and 20% sugar for the entire crop. “This is an elite group of growers,” added Duane Peters, Sidney Sugars Incorporated, Agricultural Manager. Jorgens...
MonDak Ag Days is an annual event that brings together the agriculture community to celebrate the industry. It provides educational opportunities for MonDak area farmers and ranchers and showcases the latest in agriculture related equipment and technology. This event is traditionally held in person, but due to circumstances related to COVID-19, it will be offered in a hybrid virtual/in person format. "This year's event will be very different from the "traditional" MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show....
Whether herbicide resistant or just aggressive spreaders, weeds are a constant plague in both crops and pastures, which is why management options are a key research subject for university and federal scientists. For Dr. Brian Jenks, North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center weed scientist, Minot, weeds have been at the heart of his research program for more than two decades. That research and its application to local farms and ranches is featured in the fourth webinar of the 2021 MonDak Ag Research Summit Series ...
Two newly elected directors joined American Crystal’s Board. Representing the Hillsboro Factory District is Chris Hong. Hong is a third-generation farmer and has raised sugarbeets since 1997. He is part of a family farming operation with his brother and father named Hong Farms near Buxton, North Dakota. Representing the Crookston Factory District is Bruce Newhouse. Newhouse’s farming history dates back to the late 1860s. He raises sugarbeets and operates BTN Farms with his son near Fisher, Minnesota. Newhouse previously served as Secretary of...
Funeral services for Luella Hafemann, 101, of Sidney, MT are at 2:00PM Saturday February 27, 2021 at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Lambert, MT with Louie Reyna officiating. Interment will be in the Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be on Friday February 26, 2021 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM at the funeral home in Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Funeral services for Timothy Harold Wold, 64, Watford City, ND are at 10 a.m. CST, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND with Rob Favorite officiating. Interment will be in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at the funeral home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Timothy passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18. 2021, at his home in...
Funeral services for Doug Kummer, 70, Keene, ND are at 1 p.m. CST, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at First Lutheran Church, Keene, ND with Pastors Rob Schmidt and Jason Gressman officiating. Visitation will be 12-6 p.m. CST, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Doug passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at his home in Keene, ND....
A Memorial service for Deanna Stambaugh, 79, of Sidney, Montana will be held later this spring. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Deanna Passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings, Montana Deanna Joan Stambaugh was born in Orion, Michigan on January 3, 1942. She was raised by Bertha (King) and Wilfred Wills in Ubly, Michigan where she graduated from high school. Deanna dated her future husband, Don, th...
The SHS wrestling team leads by 40 points after the first day of the Eastern A Divisional Tournament held ad the Sidney High School. Sidney currently has 151 points followed by Laurel with 111 points, Custer Co. (Miles City) and Fergus (Lewistown) tied in third with 110 points each. Sidney has 13 wrestlers in the semifinals and 2 wrestlers in the consolations. Day two wrestling begins at 9 am Saturday. MHSA A Eastern Divisional Results for Sidney/Fairview 103 Gordon Knapp (30-5) placed 6th and...
