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Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will be hosting their annual MidYear Meeting in Sidney, June 1-3 and invites Montana’s ranching community to attend. The Montana Stockgrowers Association is a grassroots membership organization and is the trusted voice of cattle ranchers. With a 135 year history, MSGA advocates and ensures cattle ranching remains relevant, safe and a sustainable way of life for generations to come. The MidYear Meeting is one of two meetings that is held to set association policy that guides the Association through the y...
The new Richland County 4-H buildings are providing more than just a place for 4-H members, people from around the community have been able to take advantage of the new facilities. “Through the upgrading of the fairground’s facilities portfolio, Richland County can continue providing Sidney and the region with facilities that have diverse utilization. It opens so many doors of possibilities here at the fairgrounds and that's what is exciting,” said Richland County Fairgrounds Manager Pam Shelmidine. The new complex includes three separ...
This year, the McKenzie County Fair & Rodeo is set for June 16-18. Throughout the duration of the fair there will be tons of entertainment, including a draft horse competition, demo derby, music by Josh Kehr, farming play pit, fair parade and carnival, and the NDRA Rodeo. On Thursday, June 16, there will be a free barbeque followed by the fair parade, Adam the Great, 4-H animal shows, carnival, and the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition. Friday, June 17, there will be the 4-H...
The 2022 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts events were held on May 16 at the NDSU Extension/McKenzie County Office. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. 4-H members also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each participant. Senior (13-18 year olds) Ethan Roffler was awarded a Grand Champion ribbon on...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will be hosting their Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament to celebrate the farming and ranching culture. The golf tournament will be held Monday, July 11 at the Sidney Country Club with breakfast and registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and tee time at 9 a.m. The tournament is a four-man scramble, pairing farmers and ranchers with local business people. Area businesses are encouraged to sponsor a hole, team or cart. The tournament wraps up about 4...
Bozeman - Research conducted at Montana State University's Eastern Agricultural Research Center on how genetic and environmental factors affect lentil crops grown in different parts of the state was recently published in a national journal. "Evaluation of Environment and Cultivar Impact on Lentil Protein, Starch, Mineral Nutrients and Yield" was published in Crop Science, a publication of the Crop Science Society of America, in early May. Chengci Chen is the lead researcher of the study and...
The breeding season may have already begun for some, but it is coming up in the near future for others. Here are a few considerations as you prepare to turn your bulls out. Having a breeding soundness exam (BSE) on your bulls prior to breeding season is critical. To put it into perspective, in one breeding season an individual cow is expected to contribute to one pregnancy, whereas a bull is expected to contribute to 20-50 pregnancies. The BSE that is conducted by your veterinarian includes a physical exam, an exam of the reproductive organs,...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers announced their scholarship recipients at their spring meeting May 17. Grady Larson, Sidney, MT, is the son of Tim and Kristin Larson. He is graduating from Ignite Christian Academy. He will be attending Miles Community College, Miles City, in the fall and studying Ag Business. He is hoping to be a cattle buyer, rancher and auctioneer. He is receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Lindsey Vachal, White Earth, ND, is the daughter of Colin and Susan Vachal. She is graduating from Tioga High School. She will be attending North...
USDA Farm Service Agency Washington, May 16 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses. “For over two years, farmers and ranchers across the country have been hard hit by an ongoing pandemic coupled with more frequent and catastrophic natur...
Richland County will be conducting a Poll Election for the 2022 Primary Election on June 7, 2022. Please note the change of polling locations for Sidney and Fairview. Sidney Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 22 & 23 have been permanently moved to the Event Center at Richland County Fairgrounds from the previous polling location of the Sidney Assembly of God Church. The Event Center address is 2118 W. Holly Street, Sidney, MT. Precincts will remain as individual precincts. Fairview Precinct 12 has permanently moved to the new Senior Center in...
My name is Shane Kyhl, and I am running as a constitutional sheriff a conservative Republican. I received my criminal Justice degree in 2010, and I specialize in leadership and management I’m a hands-on manager. I believe in America, the constitution, and freedom, this includes protecting your health choices. I will bring to serve and protect to Richland County. Your constitutionally protected rights would be my responsibility duty, and privilege to protect and defend. I believe in the right to keep and bear arms and clearly; I am the best cand...
Visitation for Renee L. Christensen, 67 of Sidney is from 10AM to 6 PM on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Family services are open to the public, are at 6:00 P.M., on Monday evening, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Audrey Rydbom, from Pella Lutheran Church officiating. Renee Lee was born on August 8, 1954, Sidney, MT to Basil and Julia (Mercer) Herbst. She grew up and attended schools in Sidney, graduating from Sidney...
Funeral services for Christina M. Kimble, 83, Watford City, ND are at 2 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022, at Glory of the Lord Family Ministries, Watford City, ND with Pastor Barbara Becker officiating. Interment is at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.– Noon, Monday, June 6, 2022, at the funeral home, Watford City, ND and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with t...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” G. Qunell, 66, Sidney, MT are at 11 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2022, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Fr. Callistus “Cally” Igwenagu as presider. Cremation will follow mass under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Inurnment will be at a later date in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared...
Helena, Mont. – The Agriculture Development Council will meet on Thursday, June 9, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Montana Department of Agriculture (302 N. Roberts) in Helena, Montana to review Montana Student Loan Assistance Program applications and Growth Through Agriculture Program priorities for the year ahead. For more information or to request information to join the meeting virtually, contact Dani Jones at (406) 444-2402 or [email protected]. The Agriculture Development Council establishes policies and priorities to enhance t...
