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The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is joining the states of Washington and Idaho in advising people NOT to eat raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Idaho. The sprouts have been linked to an outbreak of ten illness as of Escherichia coli, or E. coli, in Idaho and Washington. No confirmed cases have been reported in Montana at this time. “Memorial Day weekend is a time people get together and eat, and enjoy the beauty of Montana. We are advising caution by urging folks not to eat these specific s...
North Dakota anglers are reminded they can fish for free June 7-8. That is the weekend North Dakota residents may fish without a license. All other fishing regulations apply. Refer to the 2014-16 North Dakota Fishing Guide for season information....
There are several reasons Montana is lagging behind neighboring states when it comes to oil and gas development. While North Dakota maintains nearly 200 drilling rigs at any given time, Montana has struggled to keep rigs running. North Dakota issued over 2,500 drilling permits last year. Montana issued only 297. Considering these numbers, it should come as no surprise that North Dakota is producing around a million barrels a day, while Montana pumps out less than 80,000 barrels a day. So what gives? Taxes, access, geology and regulatory...
Sherry’s 3rd Annual Softball Tournament will soon be here. It will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at South Meadow Softball Complex. This event is open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Entry fee is $100/team. I invite you to put a team together with your employees, family, and friends. Once again we are expecting a great turn out. Continued support is needed. I ask that you consider making a donation to the tournament. All donations are very appreciated. On behalf of Sherry’s family and myself, I would like to thank you...
R-CALF USA may be defined as a non-profit producer organization, but our work benefits anyone who eats meat and lives in an economy that includes agriculture. We’re more than a producer organization, we’re your organization! Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL): The fight’s not over. On May 19 the 11 judges in the D.C. appellate court heard the En Banc hearing on COOL. There is no time frame for when a decision must be made. Also, the decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding whether the final COOL rule complies with the WTO’s...
Funeral services for James Lorenz, 50 of Sidney, MT are at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. James died on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Svarre Group Home....
Officials with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) said today that hackers gained entry to an agency computer server, though officials said there is no knowledge that information on the server was used inappropriately, or was even accessed. The server contained personal client information that may have included names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, dates of service, as well as clinical information. DPHHS employee payroll information was also on the affected server and the information included...
The Savage Track Team completed at the State Track Meet in Great Falls last weekend (photos by Cheryl Rankin)....
Join in on the fun and support your local ranchers and farmers by sponsoring the 15th Annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament which will be held on July 14th. The event is organized by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, which is in the process of getting sponsors lined up for the event. Sponsorships are available at three different levels: $50 golf cart sponsorship or $200 team sponsorship. The $50 sponsorship includes signage to promote business. The $200 sponsorship allows two people from the business to be part of a team,...
7 Sidney High School graduate Emily Schaff sets her sights on Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT to pursue her educational goals and studies in Communication. Growing up in Sidney, Schaff was involved in 4-H but wasn't raised on a farm or ranch. She became involved in the National FFA Organization during her 8th grade year due to the influence of her parents, Gary and Mary Schaff. Her father, Gary, retired from Sidney schools this year after teaching Agriculture for the past 19 years and...
The changing world of western North Dakota is a hot and cold topic. In a sense, most would consider change to be a point of reality. Seldom, if ever, does one get to make a statement about life and then control that point for a lifetime. We call that change. Change always has been present, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, sometimes desired and sometimes not, but still present nevertheless. Energy development has brought dynamic changes to western North Dakota. Our challenge as a historically agricultural-based region is to incorporate...
For more than 100 years, 4-H has played a key role in preparing youth to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 4-H is one of four key areas in which the North Dakota State University Extension Service focuses its programming. 4-H also is the largest and only research-based youth development program in North Dakota. It is available to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county in North Dakota. Even though Extension Service work benefits youth and adults, the Extension Service believes that youth are a...
The annual crops and weeds field day will be held at Montana State University’s Post Research Farm west of Bozeman on Tuesday July 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendees can receive Certified Crop Adviser CEU credits, commercial/government pesticide recertification credits and private applicator pesticide recertification credits. This is an opportunity for pest control advisors, farm managers, chemical company cooperators, students and the general public to learn about ongoing crop and weed research programs at MSU. Research and d...
Each spring finds Culbertson playing host to the Saddle Club’s Frontier Days. With the help of the Chamber of Commerce, two full days of western hospitality and fun include rodeos in the Saddle Club’s unique tiered rodeo grounds, a parade on Saturday, a street dance on Friday and Saturday and concessions on the grounds. Contact Luke Anderson at 406-790-0722 or Ken at 406-798-3712 for more information or to register for the rodeo....
In Watford City, we're pretty well-known for the energy industry, but did you know we are still a world class destination? Whether you are hoping to work, stay or play, Watford City area offers everything you need in terms of activities, comfort, and amenities. On your trip, you will learn a lot about the growth of our region. You'll see the expansion of our roads, the busy movements of the energy industry, and an incredible pace of housing and commercial construction. You'll also rediscover...
The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will be celebrating their 91st year at the Marvin Brookman Stadium in Wolf Point Montana July 10th – 12th. Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede is a three-day event including a PRCA sanctioned rodeo that brings the best cowboys to town. PRCA RAM Rodeo action will begin each evening at 7 p.m. Events and festivities set for the 91st weekend celebration include KVCK Country Showdown and KVCK Korral talent show, class reunions, "Unsung Heroes" Parade, carnival, the f...
July 9 – Wednesday - 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Country Showdown and KVCK Korral July 10 – Thursday - 9 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack, 9 – 4 PM Stampede Roundup, Golf Tournament at Airport Golf Course, 11 AM Catholic Hamburger Stand Opens, 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Wild Horse Stampede Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink - Marvin Brookman Stadium(Gates open at 5:30 PM) 9 PM Street Dance – Main Street July 11 – Friday - 8 AM PRCA Rodeo Slack followed by MRRC Open Team Roping, 1 PM “Unsung Heroes” Parade – Main Street, 5 PM Carnival Opens, 7 PM Wild Horse Stam...
Richland County will celebrate its 100th birthday with a huge party June 13-15. Enjoy free concerts by Rob Quist & Great Northern Friday night, and Sawyer Brown Saturday night, plus free BBQs each night. Airplane ping pong ball drops each afternoon will provide excitement and prizes to those lucky enough to pick up a specially marked ball. Local and children’s entertainment will please all ages, while vendors will satisfy thirst and hunger pangs. Each evening, Dan Hunthausen & the Train Wrecks will provide entertainment in the beer garden. All...
Van Hooks Arena hosted two sold out Kerry Kuhn Horsemanship Clinics, May 19 – 23 and May 24- 25. Kerry Kuhn holds group clinics several times throughout the year at locations around the country. In order to cover more topics as progress and interest allows, each clinic group is limited to 12 riders and their horses. The #1 goal in each clinic is to develop a positive, willing attitude in both horse and rider without worrying about making mistakes. Riders will have an opportunity to learn new c...
I overheard an interesting conversation the other day. I don't make it a practice of eavesdropping, but they were talking rather loudly nearby. My ears perked when the topic moved to food. "I'm going gluten-free because I need to lose some weight," one of them said. "I gained weight when I went gluten-free," the other noted. "Really?" she replied with surprise. I wanted to jump in and agree that gluten-free isn't necessarily a weight-loss diet, but I ate my breakfast and read the newspaper. As...
Major changes are occurring in the U.S. fertilizer industry. One is the change in composition of crops and the more robust commodity market, which has caused an increase in fertilizer demand. Second is the dramatic reduction in the price of natural gas, a primary input for fertilizer manufacturing. This change varies regionally and gives advantages to fertilizer plants in lower-cost natural gas states. Another change is in competitive pressures. A number of new groups are looking to enter the industry, and some plants are looking to expand. We...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making a historic $78 million investment in local and regional food systems, including food hubs, farmers markets, aggregation and processing facilities, distribution services, and other local food business enterprises. “The 2014 Farm Bill has given USDA new tools, resources and authority to support the rural economy,” Vilsack said. “Consumer demand for locally-produced food is strong and growing, and farmers and ranchers are positioning their businesses to meet that demand. As th...
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced fruit, vegetable and wild rice provisions that affect producers who intend to participate in certain programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014. “Similar to previous programs that we’ve administered, planting fruits, vegetables or wild rice on base acres on a farm can result in a payment reduction for program participants,” said Aaron Krauter, State Executive Director for the North Dakota FSA. Producers who intend to participate in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverag...
Where else can you watch an angry bull stomp and thrash about, watch blinged-out barrel racers steady their steeds, or witness brave pickup men charge toward bucking broncos? It's the same place where you can listen to live entertainment while enjoying a fist full of cotton candy while riding the zipper among friends and neighbors at the carnival! Before the dust settles on the 55th annual McKenzie County Fair, folks will have an opportunity to enjoy rodeo performances, a demolition derby, beef...
