Ag Roundup
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 2081
Seed Crushing Plant Offers New Possibilities
North Dakota leads the United States canola production, with Montana following in third place. Canola oil use extends far beyond the kitchen and includes farmed fish feed, especially salmon, and...
Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging
Livestock Judging Results Oct. 1 Novice Teams: 1st: Richland County Novice #1: Kenzie Nagle, Makena Balducke, Clancy Marshall, and Aspen Nagle 2nd: Richland County Novice #2: Brynlee McNally, Peyton Denowh, Kree McNally, and Oliver Becker...
Lambert 4-Her Donates Hog To School Lunch Program
Brynn Spinner, Three Buttes 4-H Club, recently donated her back-up hog to the Lambert school lunch program. She said that Scotty Huft, Badland’s Water Works, was so generous when he purchased her hog at the Richland County Fair that she did not...
More Industries May Be Coming Soon To MonDak Region
A group of Richland County leaders met with Rich Garman, North Dakota Department of Commerce Economic Development and Finance director on Friday, Sept. 29. He had good news for the MonDak region. Five different industrial companies are looking into...
Farmer's Choice Expands to Sidney Area
With the Sidney and surrounding communities bereaved of their sugar beet industry, many farmers have looked to corn and soybeans to fill the gap. To soften the learning curve, Farmer’s Choice, McClusky, ND, is bringing their expertise in those prod...
Montana State Plant Science Research Explores Protein Distribution In Barley
Bozeman – Protein content in wheat and barley crops can influence everything from the plant’s effectiveness as livestock feed to the clarity of beer brewed with the crops. Research in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is...
MFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet Competition; Discussion Meet Provides Competition, Knowledge, And Polaris Ranger
Bozeman-The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee encourages any voting Farm Bureau member ages 18-35 to compete in the Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet, which takes place...
Winter Named North Dakota Stockmen's Association Top Hand
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) awarded McKenzie County cattleman Keith Winter, a 49-year NDSA member, with the organization’s most prestigious award, the Top Hand Award, at the banquet during its annual convention in Watford City....
Prairie Fare: Nourish Your Body & Mind With Fall Foods & A New Class Series
Fall is my favorite season of the year. Our outside environment becomes a feast for our eyes as leaves change from green to gold, orange or red and float in the breeze. We are greeted by farmers...
Rural Leadership North Dakota Selects New Advisory Council Members
Kristi Schultz and Brady Pelton have been selected to serve a three-year term on North Dakota State University's Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) Council. In addition to providing overall program...
Montana Horse Breeders Promote Quarter Horse Genetics In Europe
The Montana Department of Agriculture had the unique opportunity to partner with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to conduct a horse...
Fall Weed Management
As harvest wraps up it is time to consider your fall weed management plan. There are many factors to consider including what your next crop will be, what weeds you are targeting, and what your crop rotation is. During the fall, winter annual weeds li...
Rural Leadership North Dakota Announces 10th Class; 17 People Have Been Selected To Participate
Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) is a North Dakota State University Extension leadership development program designed to empower individuals from across the state, fostering their growth as leader...
Now Available: Draft Missouri River Operating Plan; Possible Fort Peck Test Flow; Fall Public Meeting Schedule
Ahead of fall public meetings, the Draft Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Annual Operating Plan for the 2023-2024 runoff season is now available for public comment. The Missouri River Water Management Division has made the draft 2023-2024...
NDSU Provides Guidance For North Dakota Corn Harvest & Drying
Variability in moisture content and maturity of corn in the fields will impact harvest decisions this season, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer...
Montana 4-H Enrolling New Members, Seeking Volunteers
Bozeman — Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during the month of October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and...
NDSU Offers Advice For Soybean Harvest & Drying; Moisture Content & Temperature Are Important Factors When Harvesting & Storing Soybeans
Harvest timing and soybean moisture content can have a huge impact on soybean shatter losses, according to North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.“There is considerable variation this year due to the...
Solberg Joins Butler Machinery As Chief Financial Officer
Butler Corporate Office Fargo, ND | September 5, 2023 Butler Machinery hired Travis Solberg as their new chief financial officer. Solberg most recently worked at Wanzek Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MasTec. Solberg is a graduate of North Dakota...
MDA Seeking Applicants For Montana Hemp Advisory Committee
Helena, MT – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking applications from hemp growers interested in serving on the Montana Hemp Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications is Monday, Oct. 16. The advisory committee consists of...
NRCS Sets Conservation Program Funding Application Date For Oct. 27
Bozeman, MT – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RC...
Make Plans To Meet In Watford City For Wild West Weekend!
The McKenzie County Cowboy Association is hosting the 2023 North Dakota Rodeo Association Finals on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 indoors at the new McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City, ND. With three rounds of rodeo, a western art and v...
William Head 2023 Richland County Fair Grand Champion Steer
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...
Now Is The Time To Think Ahead For Fall Bale Grazing
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...
North Dakota Stockmen Association's Convention & Trade Show Coming To Watford City
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 education...