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William Head is more than the 4-H member behind this year’s Grand Champion Market Steer for Richland County. A sophomore at Richey, he’s a dedicated member of the Richey FFA chapter, a proficient welder, a future rancher, and an upstanding role model. Only his second year showing a steer, he pulled all his knowledge and work ethic together to bring a champion to the fair. A Black Angus and Simmental cross, Dumpy, was an easy gainer who converted feed well on William’s program. William’s mother, Laramie Head, said he spent time daily with th...
Despite the heat of summer, many ranchers are thinking ahead to fall and preparing to winter their cowherds. The first cutting of hay has been completed in many areas and ranchers are moving bales from the field to the lot for storage until they are fed. This period of bale transport is a great time to set up areas for bale grazing, say North Dakota State University Extension specialists. "Moving bales from the field straight to the area where they will be fed saves an extra step in bale...
In September, NDSA members are invited to “come home” to the organization’s birthplace for business, meetings and celebration. The 94th Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held Sept. 28-30 in Watford City. The event will feature an educational series, informational speakers, policy-development sessions, business, networking and fun. This year, the NDSA will host the largest trade show in their history, featuring 64 booths. During policy meetings members will discuss and debate policy issues and learn from industry experts who will offer info...
Arnegard and the surrounding community will be celebrating the long potato-growing heritage of the area. The Arnegard Spud Fest will be held at Arnegard’s Nelson Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. With an early McKenzie County Fair causing it to be difficult for locals to grow produce and show off what they have grown and with the scarcity of area harvest festivals, the Arnegard North Dakota Park District will hold its first annual Arnegard Spud Fest to celebrate the harvest and the area’s rich agricultural heritage. Along with the...
AgPro Solutions & Purina Animal Nutrition in partnership with Thiessen’s Regency Acres Angus Ranch will be hosting the inaugural Badlands Cattle Conference this fall. The event will be hosted Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Russell and Jill Thiessen’s ranch located 8½ miles south of Lambert and 16 miles west of Crane. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with speakers lined up to start their presentations at 9:30 a.m. Mark Voll, Zoetis Animal Health, will be speaking about biosecurity threats and calf heal...
Watford City will be hosting their 23rd Annual Heritage Day Sept. 16. Events will be held at the McKenzie County Heritage Park and North Dakota Oil Museum, 904 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. The day will start at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies and food service starting immediately after. They will be serving BBQ burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and hot dogs. There will be several other food and goods vendors, and have openings for additional vendors should any be interested. At 12:30 p.m., the educational entertainment will begin with an old-time...
Whether farms have cattle, horses, sheep or goats, summer management of the winter-feeding area is important. “Most of the management in your winter-feeding area begins with manure,” says Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist. “That is true whether your winter-feeding area is corrals or a specific area of a field that you now feed on.” While summer tasks and activities often take precedence this time of year, Keena urges ranchers to look back on what went wrong last winter and take note of what needs maintenan...
Drought conditions in portions of North Dakota are forcing some farmers and ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Currently 30% of the state is experiencing some level of drought with several counties in northern North Dakota experiencing severe drought (D2). Producers in these areas are experiencing below normal forage production and poor pasture conditions. “Drought-affected pastures and native ranges generally do not produce adequate forage to maintain normal stocking r...
Information from this article was taken from the NDSU Crop & Pest Report, Aug. 25, 2022. Cleaning grain bins is the key to preventing insect problems in stored grain. Any old grain or even dust residue left in the bins is enough for some insects to survive and infest new grain. Remove any leftover grain from the bin and sweep and vacuum the walls. After cleaning, check the bins for any cracks or holes and seal them, as this is how most grain insects get into the bin. Clean the area outside of the bins, removing vegetation in a 10-foot border...
Anthrax continues to be a concern for cattle producers in North Dakota. Several more cases of anthrax in cattle have been confirmed in southwestern North Dakota. "This is a reminder to our cattle producers that the threat of anthrax is present," says Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University Extension veterinarian. "It appears that during times of high rainfall or very dry conditions, the spores are uncovered and cattle are at risk of infection." Anthrax is a disease in cattle caused by...
On Sept. 4 at approximately 11 p.m. CT there was a one vehicle rollover on Hwy. 2 near mile marker 18, within Williston city limits. A 2014 GMC Sierra, driven by Tracy Reye, Stillwater, OK, with a Kyle Womack, Stillwater,OK, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 2. The GMC failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway. The GMC left the roadway, struck the east guardrail, and vaulted off the embankment. The vehicle rolled and came to rest. Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle. They were pronounced deceased on scene. It is believed the crash...
Memorial Services for Donald are Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, Montana. A luncheon will follow at the MSU Extension Building. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Donald Hillman, 79 passed away on Thursday July 6, 2023 at his home in Sidney, MT....
Twyla "Sandy" Elaine Ler, 93, passed away at the Extended Care Facility on August 30, 2023, of complications from pneumonia. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held September 16th at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, Savage MT with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A lunch will immediately follow the service in the church basement. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
James Dean McRae was anxious to be born and came a month early on May 22, 1962, to Patricia (Boyer) Sather and Frank McRae in Sidney, MT. He was the easiest baby to raise and always content. Jimmy Dean grew up surrounded by a large family which included his siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and lifelong friends. He attended school in Sidney & Savage where he participated in wrestling, football, and boxing. Seismic work took him to Wyoming where he found the loves of his life...
On Saturday, Aug. 26, Fairview and the defending state champion Belt Huskies met on the red-turf field in Winifred. The Warriors fell behind early 0-6 but a 28-yard TD pass from Jeff Tjelde to Jaxon Vitt, plus the PAT kick by Tyler Loan, gave the Warriors a 7-6 lead going into half time. Loan scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter and a 36-yard run in the fourth quarter, also adding both PAT kicks, giving the Warriors a 21-14 lead late in the fourth quarter. Belt made an improbable late...
There was a single vehicle fatality crash on Thursday, Sept. 7 at approximately 6:31 p.m. CT. A 2013 Peterbilt semi driven by Steven Fenwick, Williston, ND, was northbound on 115th Ave. NW, just north of Ray, when Fenwick, appeared to have a medical emergency while driving. The semi went off the road and into the east ditch. The semi continued through a fence and struck a tree row before coming to rest in the front yard of a residence. Fenwick was pronounced deceased on scene. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry and the...
Funeral services for Delmer Dschaak, 91 of Sidney were at 10:00 A.M., Monday September 11, 2023, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney with Pastor John Baseley officiating. Interment is in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Sunday, September 10, 2023, from Noon to 5PM at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
