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This year, the Richland County Fair and Rodeo will be celebrating 100 years of operation, Aug. 4-7. This century celebration was set to take place last year, but due to COVID-19, the fair board had to cancel the fair and rodeo. "After 2020 I think the fair patrons will be ready to enjoy four days and nights of fun. I am excited to be able to have the community celebrate the Fair's Centennial this year," said Jamie Larson, Richland County Fair and Rodeo Manager. In honor of the Fair's Centennial...
Helena - The Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to participate in the upcoming Wheat and Barley Varieties Survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). “This year’s varieties survey will give our breeding program unique and widespread insight into the characteristics that are truly important to Montana farmers,” said Cassidy Marn, Montana Wheat and Barley Committee executive vice president. “With producer checkoff dollars helping to fund breeding...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 98th year July 8-10 in Wolf Point hosted by the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit 2020 Medium Rodeo of the Year committee along with the many dedicated Stadium committee and community volunteers. RAM and Cinch Jeans & Shirts PRCA Rodeo action will be held each evening at 7 p.m. July 8-10. Other events and festivities set for the 98th weekend celebration include the KVCK Country Showdown, Miss Wild Horse Stampede & Miss Teen Wild Horse Stampede...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers held their spring meeting May 26 at the VFW, Sidney. The group discussed the upcoming Rockin' Your Heart event being held June 4-5 in cooperation with the Foundation for Community Care. Montana Stockgrowers Association president Jim Steinbeisser presented information on the current status of the cattle industry, beef checkoff initiatives and the expansion of local meat packers. Montana Stockgrowers Association director of natural resources Raylee Honeycutt (pictured...
Livestock producers in 14 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or leased land or fire on federally managed land. County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of qualifying drought or if a federal agency prohibits producers from...
Sidney - May 25 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director Tammy Lyseng announced that Richland County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from drought. ECP signup for drought began on May 24 and ends on July 22. The approved ECP practices under this authorization include installing pipe to an existing or newly developed source of water, one-time connection fees to public rural water utility lines charged by the water service authority which...
The 2021McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and 4-H Communication Arts Events were held May 18 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. Four-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 his...
Since 2014, Sidney has had a community garden that provides a space for individuals to grow fresh produce, learn more about gardening, and to participate in outdoor activities. The idea for the community garden came from a public input meeting that was organized by the Richland County Communities in Action group. People of Richland County were concerned about the little access to fresh produce by citizens, so they felt that implementing a community garden would help address those needs. "At the...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers and Foundation for Community Care will be hosting its Rockin’ Your Heart Weekend and 9th Annual Cattlemen’s Ball June 4 & 5 at the Richland County Fair and Rodeo. Starting Friday, June 4, at 5 p.m. there will be a Cattlemen’s Team Roping. This is where participants can show off their roping skills; registration begins at 4 p.m. On Saturday, June 5, at 8 a.m., there will be a 5k/10k Beef Run. There will be a $30 entry fee- with this fee participants will receive a t-shirt that has brands of the sponsoring ranch...
Funeral services for Martha Ellen McGinnis Wyman, 90, are 2 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dustin Morgan officiating. Interment will be in Newlon Cemetery, rural Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ellen passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Sidney Extended Care, Sidney,...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Melvin “Mel” Torgerson, 91, Beulah, ND formerly of Sidney, MT is 10 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bainville, MT with Fr. Anietie “Akama” Ukanide as presider. Interment will be in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Rosary will be recited 6 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the funeral home. R...
The community of Williston is invited to attend a public arrival ceremony to kick off the 2021 Miss North Dakota Competition Week on Monday, June 7th, at 6:30 pm in Downtown Williston. The Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization will partner with the Basin Kruzers Classic Car Club at its first Main Street Event of the Summer. The event will feature a classic car show, food trucks and a Red Carpet Ceremony featuring Haley Wolfe, Miss North Dakota 2019 & 2020, and the 19 Candidates competing for the title of Miss North Dakota 2021. Other...
