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Sixty-plus years after State Senator Leo Cremer, Sweet Grass County, proposed the need for Montana to build a cowboy hall of fame; this vision took major steps towards becoming reality as the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces that it has completed its ten-month long building site selection process. Big Timber has been selected as the new home and building site of the MCHF & WHC. Through a request for proposals process, an evaluation committee, made up of MCHF &WHC board members, selected finalist commu...
The 61st Annual Observance of National Day of Prayer will be on Thursday, May 3, 2012, from 12-12:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Richland County Courthouse (Steps) at 201 W. Main Street, in Sidney, Montana. Everyone is welcome. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Foyer of the Assembly of God Church at 414 E. Main Street, in Sidney, Montana. The theme for the year is “One Nation Under God” and the scripture is Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord....
Start by familiarizing yourself with food safety tips. Wash your hands before and after handling raw meat, thaw in the refrigerator, keep raw meat separate from other ingredients and perishable items. Try these tips to make your meal tastier: •Seasoning: Burgers, meatloaf, meatballs and other ground beef recipes will be more tender if you handle the meat as little as possible as you add seasonings and other ingredients. If you over mix it, you’ll end up with a firm, compact texture after cooking. •Browning: Dry beef by patting with paper towel...
Americans hold a special place in their hearts for beef, especially when sharing special moments with family and friends. Take your relationship to the next level and learn something new about the beef you love. America – keep your foodie romance alive and share with us why you heart beef....
Sidney’s U15 competitive team opened their season in Miles City for 2 games on Saturday. In the first game, the Sidney Strikers defeated Miles City 7-4. Scoring hat tricks for Sidney were Cody Johnson and Cade Strasheim. Luke Beenken scored 1 goal. In the second game, Sidney defeated Livingston 3-1. Cody Johnson scored 2 goals and Cade Strasheim scored 1. (Photos by Greta Levno)...
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child, The Sunrise Childcare Association gave away boy’s and girl’s bike at the carnival at the Richland County Event Center recently....
Beginning Wednesday, May 16, visitor hours will change at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. From May 16 to September 15, summer hours of 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time, seven days a week, will be in effect. The museum will follow winter schedule hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Time, Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 16 through May 15. Located 22 miles southwest of Williston, the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is considered part of the Fort Buford State...
The Girard Homemakers are hosting a Candidates Forum Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Girard Hall, 17 miles west of Fairview on Highway 201. Come and hear what the candidates have to say and bring your questions. All area candidates have been invited to attend. At this point, two gubinatorial candidates, a US Senate candidate and local candidates are planning to attend....
The Sidney Gymnastics Club will present “Beach Blast” End Of The Year Program Sat., May 5th at the Sidney High School Gymnasium at 2 p.m. Admission: 3 and under Free Students $3 Adults $5 Sidney Gymnastics Club will also have registration & sign ups for summer gymnastic classes....
SEA is having their annual SEA Spring Banquet at the Sidney Country Club on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Retiree and award pictures are scheduled at 8:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Synneva Meldahl at West Side School, 406-433-2530....
Watford City teammates greet Bryce Brenno at home plate after an out of the park home run against Des Lacs Burlington on April 24. The Wolves defeated DLB 9-7. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
The 2012 Mrs. Montana Pageant took place April 21 at the Petro Theater with the Holiday Inn Grand, Billings, being the official host hotel. Delegates from all over the state of Montana competed for the coveted crown. Kristi Parrotte, Havre, captured the judge’s votes and was crowned Mrs. Montana 2012! Along with winning the prestigious title, Kristi captured the Best in Evening Gown, Best in Interview and Most Photogenic awards. She won a prize package valued at over $8,000. She will advance o...
Stockman Bank employees Wade Whiteman and Jamie Malsam teach 2nd graders in Ms. Hermanson’s class at West Side School in Sidney about spending money wisely. The presentation was part of Teach Children to Save Day activities on Tuesday, April 24....
The U.S. farm bill has played a very important role in protecting producers from rapidly changing economic conditions across the world since 1933. The purpose of the farm bill has been to stabilize net farm income from weather and commodity market uncertainty. The U.S. Congress should pass another farm bill in 2012 to replace the current farm legislation (2008 farm bill). However, economic conditions under which the 2012 farm bill is being discussed are different from previous farm bills. In 200...
The warm spring temperatures following a warm winter may lead to stored grain problems, particularly for grain that exceeds the recommended storage moisture content or did not stay cool during the winter. The storability of grain depends on the grain quality, moisture content and temperature, says Ken Hellevang, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s grain drying expert. Grain moisture content must decrease as the grain temperature increases to store grain safely. For example, the allowable storage time of 17 percent moisture c...
With longer and warmer days, wheat seeding and fertilizing has begun across the state. Using the right fertilizer source, rate, timing and placement is important for optimal production. Montana State University Extension offers suggestions to help guide wheat producers in spring nitrogen fertilizing decisions. Dryland winter wheat grown in Montana requires about 2.6 pounds nitrogen per bushel to maximize yield and attain at least 12.5 percent protein. Dryland spring wheat requires about 3.3 pounds available nitrogen per bushel to reach 14 perce...
The 2012 North Dakota Weed Control Guide lists several new herbicides for weed control in small grains. One of them is Axial Star. Like Axial XL and Axial TBC, it contains pinoxaden and a safener in addition to fluroxypyr (Starane). As a post emergent herbicide it will give good weed control on several grassy weeds, some broadleaf weeds and kochia. The Axial line of herbicides is marketed by Syngenta. Bayer Crop Science has released a new product called Huskie Complete. It contains the same herb...
I saw not one but two great blue herons the other day. The sight of these birds always inspires me and fills me with a sense of awe as they fly with slow strong wing beats across the sky. These magnificent creatures truly are a treat for the eyes. These graceful birds are not always easy to spot, but I generally see a great blue heron twice or maybe three times a season, so to spot two of them together provided me with an unexpected gift. I assume they are a nesting pair, ready to lay and incuba...
Montana WIFE (Women Involved in Farm Economics) announces the winners of their twenty-sixth “The Art of Farming” calendar contest. WIFE received 573 student entries, and we thank the students and their teachers for sending some excellent art that made judging them a challenge. Cash prizes and certificates have been awarded to first, second and third place winners, and certificates for the honorable mention places, in kindergarten through eighth grades. Only 25 drawings can be used on the 2013 calendar that will be ready for distribution in Oct...
To help teachers obtain needed continuing education credits and at the same time educate them on area history and heritage, the Montana State University Extension Services will offer a two day teacher training workshop in Sidney that will explore pioneer life, agriculture as it was a century ago, and what farm children learned in school. Participating offices include Culbertson, Scobey, and Sidney. "Teachers need to accumulate credits over a period of time, and this workshop is a way of doing...
According to recently enacted legislation, by the year 2020, the US must have 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels in the market with 21 billion gallons made from advanced biofuels. Advanced biofuels produce 50% less carbon emissions as compared to petroleum-based fuels, and it appears that energy beets meet this advanced biofuel requirement. North Dakota State University (NDSU) recently concluded a lifecycle analysis of energy beets, and found that energy beets do meet this classification. An...
This has certainly been a strange weather year, with no winter to speak of, very dry conditions, and unusually warm temperatures this spring. Tanja Fransen with the Glasgow weather office reports that we can expect the odd weather to continue. “The latest Climate Outlook isn’t showing anything special in May (equal chances of above or below normal temperatures and precipitation),” she said in her newsletter. “The ones that did catch my eye were the probability of below normal precipitation for M...
Sugarbeet season started up in earnest for the season with the arrival of water in the irrigation canal. Extremely dry conditions prompted many growers to wait until irrigation water became available before they began the process of planting this year’s crop. “I thought we’d see an early planting year this spring, but we didn’t,” says Russ Fullmer, Sidney Sugars Agricultural Manager. “Growers waited for water before planting because the crop will need watered up. We really need rain; every...
The question of birth weight is always a good topic during calving. More precisely, birth weight involving calving replacement heifers or first-calf heifers. Generally, older cows have few calving problems. The challenge with younger cattle rests with proper heifer development and sire selection in the world of high-growth beef cattle. It may seem inappropriate to some, but the poultry world is a fascinating one. Believe it or not, the poultry industry has many of the same issues as beef. When it comes to meat and egg production, there is a...
If we stop and think about it, we all realize the value of agricultural research. Studies show repeatedly that federal and state funding for agricultural research and development produces high returns for the money spent and it also ensures a safe, abundant food supply for Americans. However, politics dictate the amount of money spent for agricultural research. Some politicians who have no understanding of agriculture still feel qualified to make decisions regarding this vital industry, and...
