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SARE Offering Farmer/Rancher Grants
Farmers and ranchers in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program's North Central Region (NCR-SARE) have until Dec. 6 to submit grant proposals to explore sustainable agriculture solu...
Four Generations Of James Family Lefse
This October 28, just before Halloween, four generations from the James family did something they've done through the years when they can get together. Kathy (Jess) James, her 91-year-old mother...
Christmas Tree Magic
Outside, there was snow on the ground and a chill was in the air. This was the special day I had been waiting for all year. This was the day we would go looking for the perfect Christmas tree. We...
Three Buttes Christmas Project
The Three Buttes 4-H club made Christmas Ornaments to give away, designed by 4-Her Addison Foss. The Christmas trees were made using cinnamon sticks and buttons, glued to the branches. The raindeer...
Proposals for Pulse Research & Market Development Program Due December 8
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) is seeking proposals for the Montana Pulse Research & Market Development Program. The MPCC invites proposals to fund research projects, market development projects and educational projects...
McKenzie County Continues Christmas Traditions
The Roundup spoke to Marcia Hellandsaas, the McKenzie County Extension Agent, about how the local area celebrates the Christmas Season in their own unique way. Hellandsaas explained that McKenzie...
Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium set for Jan. 8-9 in Billings
BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for the 2019 Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium, which will be held Jan. 8-9 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings. The event is hosted by the Mountain States Crop...
Report Highlights MSU's Ag Research in 2018
BOZEMAN — Montana State University has released a report summarizing the university’s agricultural research on subjects ranging from beef breeding to optimizing the protein content of pea crops. The 2018 Research Report, authored by MSU Extension...
Upcoming USDA Farm Service Agency Deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers
• Nov. 12: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Managed Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) • Nov. 15: 2019 Acreage Reporting Deadline for Apiculture, Perennial Forage, Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) including Native Grass, Fall Wheat (Hard Red Wi...
Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium set for Jan. 8-9 in Billings
BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for the 2019 Montana and Wyoming Malt Barley and Sugar Beet Symposium, which will be held Jan. 8-9 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings. The event is hosted by the Mountain States Crop...
EGT Purchases Grain Elevator In Sidney, Montana
St. Louis, Missouri – October 31, 2018 – EGT, LLC, a joint venture between Bunge North America and ITOCHU, announced that it has purchased a grain elevator in Sidney, Montana from Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC, a division of A-B InBev, N.V....
Novice Bucking Bull Breeder, Branden Turcotte, Finds Big Success
Branden Turcotte, Alexander, ND, has rodeo in his blood. He used to ride bucking bulls, but now raises them through his Western Edge Bull Company, with outstanding results. Turcotte's two year old bul...
Stop The Bleed Classes Set for November 10th in Watford City
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women’s Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00...
The Roundup's Harvest Carnival
The Roundup newspaper in Sidney, MT, held their first ever Harvest Carnival in conjuction with the annual Trail of Treats on Saturday, October 27. Children and their parents were invited to...
MonDak Agriculture Research Summit Includes Q&A Sessions With Scientists
Want to know more about ag research in this area? And the results? Have questions you’d like answered on crops and cropping systems, weeds, and diseases, or other issues impacting your farm or ranch? Here’s your opportunity! Scientists from the M...
USDA Commodity Loans Available to Richland County Producers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Richland County Farm Service Agency reminds producers that Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available to help producers through periods of low market prices. The 2014...
"Make It With Sugar" Contest Winners
Raspberry-Strawberry Crème Macarons (First Place Cookies – Amariah Hier) 1 cup confectioners sugar ¾ cup almond flour (ground almonds) 2 large egg whites pinch of cream of tartar ¼...
Soybeans May Be Viable Cattle Feed Option
Soybeans can be used as a protein supplement for beef cattle, as long as the beans are a small part of the cattle's diet. North Dakota producers having trouble selling soybeans for the export market...
Hay Bale Art Competition Comes to Sidney
Beautiful, creepy and interesting hay bale sculptures are all over Sidney, Savage, and Lambert in Montana, once again. They are the creations of groups from 4-H and from the general public as well...
New FFA Adviser at Watford City High School
This year the Watford City Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter gained a new adviser, Bailey Hawbaker. Hawbaker grew up on a small grains farm outside of Portal, North Dakota and attended school in...
Politics And Agricultural Resiliency Topic Of Nov. 9 Annual MSU Economics Conference
BOZEMAN - The Montana State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics and MSU Extension will host the 12th annual agricultural economics conference, “Agriculture and Political Uncertainty” on Friday, Nov. 9, beginning at 8:45...
Watford City FFA Continues Tradition of Leadership Development & Community Service
The Watford City FFA Chapter has a strong tradition of developing leaders and serving the community. Members have been busy this summer and school year. In July, we welcomed Miss Hawbaker, our new advisors, and members helped serve at the Bakken...
MSU Plant Sciences Faculty Part Of International Discovery In Wheat Genome Sequence
A Montana State University faculty member dedicated to researching cereal genetics and genomics for Montana farmers is part of an international research team that published an article detailing the...
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the...
Beet Crop Looking Very Good
The sugar beet leaves are starting to turn yellow as the plants mature and growers and Sidney Sugars gear up for this year's harvest. Early harvest will start September 10 at the Sugar Valley (Fairvie...
