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This year's warmer and drier winter conditions have created certain benefits for ranchers, such as easier winter feeding and simpler maintenance of water supplies. A major benefit of milder conditions is that cold weather stressors on the cow herd are lower, making it easier to meet cattle nutrient requirements. As helpful as this mild weather has been, there are potential concerns ranchers should be aware of and be prepared for this spring, according to North Dakota State University Extension...
Horse owners and stable managers will have the opportunity to learn management strategies and ask questions during a webinar series that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting at noon CDT on Wednesdays in March. Topics will include an overview of genetic diseases in the quarter horse breed, weed and manure management in pastures, prevention and detection of communicable equine diseases, and emergency first aid until the veterinarian arrives. "The goal of these webinars is to empower...
Wild pigs/feral swine are swine that have either escaped or were released intentionally, creating free-ranging swine populations. Wild pigs/feral swine can be found in 38 states with an estimated population of over six million animals. Wild pigs/feral pigs are also found in Canadian provinces bordering Montana. Prolific breeders, they can produce four to eight babies per litter. Wild pigs/feral pigs are highly adaptable, but prefer habitats with an abundant supply of water and dense cover. They are aggressive and pose serious ecological,...
February is grain bin safety month. North Dakota is no exception when it comes to grain bin entrapments and engulfments. In 2020, North Dakota ranked second in the nation for recorded grain-bin-related entrapments in the Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report from Purdue University. That does not account for any undocumented grain bin related injuries and fatalities. Research estimates that 30% of confined spaces incidences, including grain bin...
The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This online-only meeting is conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and is supported by the Northern Canola Growers Association....
The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension projected crop budgets for 2024 are available for the state's farmers, says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. The 2024 projected profits vary by region and crop. "The budgets are guides for large multi-county regions," says Haugen. "Returns and costs can vary considerably between producers within a region. Also, the budgets estimate returns to labor and management with no consideration of price and yield variability or risk....
Bozeman — Sulfur’s role as an agricultural nutrient is often overlooked, but including it in soil fertility programs can positively impact crop yield, quality, and economics, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, said that modern phosphorus and potassium fertilizers contain less sulfur as a manufacturing byproduct than they historically did. Coupled with higher-yielding varieties and mor...
Bozeman — REAL Montana, a program from Montana State University Extension, is accepting applications for its next class until March 31. REAL Montana is a comprehensive two-year program offering in-depth education and training in the agriculture and natural resource industries. REAL stands for Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership. Classes consist of up to 20 participants competitively selected to represent a variety of agriculture and natural resource industries across the state. REAL Montana prioritizes diversity in class structure, i...
Helena – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level. The information collected directly from producers shows a decrease in the total number of Montana farms. The data shows an increase in the number of new and beginning (operating 10 or fewer years on any farm) as well as young (under the age of 35) produ...
Bozeman – The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agritourism Fellows Program will host a new conference focused on the confluence of agriculture and tourism on Friday, May 3, on the MSU campus. The event will include speakers, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for attendees. The conference, titled “Building Agritourism from the Ground Up: Inviting You to the Table,” will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Strand Union Building. It is the culmination of a year of collaboration and learning by the first...
The 71st annual Hard Spring Wheat Show takes place Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center. The show is always packed with excellent speakers, good food, and the most up-to-date information for area farmers and ranchers and this year is no exception. Start the day off at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by American State Bank & Trust followed by a welcome from Sam Funk, Williston Research Extension Center director, and Brian Kase, Wheat Show treasurer. Williams...
As, Andrew Thostenson, NDSU Extension Pesticide program specialist, oversees the training and certification of private and commercial pesticide applicators throughout North Dakota. A decade of owning and operating a seed and crop management consulting company in the Pacific Northwest, and four years of experience as a county Extension agent in Washington and North Dakota required him have a firm grasp on the litigation and regulations regarding pesticide use. The Endangered Species Act, enacted...
Dr. Charlie Lim, Williston Research Extension Center NDSU Extension weed specialist, will share results and experiences from field trials with Metribuzin in pulse crops at 9:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the Hard Spring Wheat Show at the Grand Hotel, Williston. Lim’s experiments have mostly focused on crop safety of Metribuzin in lentil and chickpea with some in demo plots featuring in different soil types. He will also discuss contributing factors that could increase the potential for injury in pulses due to carry over from herbicides c...
Dr. Frayne Olson will share his expertise on grain markets, soybeans, and corn at 2 p.m. CST on Thursday, Feb. 1 at the National Hard Spring Wheat Show, Williston. Olson explained that with all the volatility in the markets, he will first give attendees an update on the current market including what traders and analysts are saying. Although he said that it's a guessing game to a certain extent, he will explain what he and others are focusing on as market predictors. He will then share what he...
Tom Wolf won't be showing up empty handed to the 71st National Hard Spring Wheat Show at the Grand Hotel, Williston Feb. 1. He'll have a portable sprayer along to demonstrate pulse width modulation, and proper nozzle selection. Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, he is a Canadian Weed Science Society spray application specialist, and a past president and fellow. He has been named Distinguished Agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology and writes for the world's number one...
Dr. Sam Funk, NDSU Williston Research Extension Center director, will welcome guests to the 71st Annual Wheat Show along with Brian Kaae, Wheat Show treasurer, at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Funk, who began his appointment on Dec. 18, 2023, is looking forward to introducing himself to area farmers, ranchers and the business community. Funk is an expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and evaluation of on-farm technology adoption. "He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in...
Williston will be hosting the 71st National Hard Spring Wheat Show, where Tim Sullivan will share the Who, What, When, Where, and How vision for Farm Rescue. He will show a family case video testimonial to display to attendees what he and his organization achieve for the families they assist and the impact on their communities. After he speaks, there will be time for questions and discussion. The 71st Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand...
Dr. Brian Jenks will discuss the use of Metribuzin as well as many other herbicide options for Kochia control during his Wheat Show presentation at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 1. in Williston. He writes that 'Kochia has been a very competitive weed in the Northern Plains for decades. However, farmers' ability to control kochia has become even more difficult since kochia has developed resistance to some of our commonly used herbicides. In recent years, we have observed that some kochia populatio...
Dr. Audrey Kalil obtained her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in 2007 and worked in the commercial inoculant industry in research and development for three years prior to entering her graduate program. Audrey obtained her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology with a minor in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied beneficial plant symbiosis with rhizobia and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. After completing her PhD in 2015, Audrey moved to Williston and joined North...
Through the months of February and March, thanks to the generosity of Northern Lights Honey, North Dakota Mills, and LaSaffre Corporation, and the producer of Red Star Platinum Yeast, the 41st Annual Wheat Show Bread Fair committee will be going into middle schools across the MonDak region to enter 5th graders who want to learn to make bread from scratch. Until 2020, the Annual Bread Fair was part of the National Hard Spring Wheat Show. Since then the National Hard Spring Wheat Show Board contin...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include "Bull Days", with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds' genetics and what will be available at this spring's sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump &...
The 2023 North Dakota State University Variety Trial Results and Selection Guide for Corn (A793) is now available online and in print. The guide can be accessed online at ndsu.ag/cornvt23. “The corn hybrid guide is a good source of information for farmers and agronomists looking for variety performance data from around the state,” says Clair Keene, NDSU Extension small grains and corn agronomist. “We appreciate our industry partners who participate in these trials and make this work possible.” Printed copies are available through your NDSU Ex...
MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show is scheduled for March 7-8 at the Richland County Event Center Sidney. The trade show will open Thursday at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. and again on Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be vendors onsite with their information, products, and services. Breakfast will be served both days with the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce hosting on Thursday and Richland County Farm Bureau hosting on Friday. Lunch will be available at the Event Center both days, as well. In leu of...
Applications are being accepted for the Richland County Conservation District cost share program. To get an application stop by the conservation office, 2745 W. Holly, Sidney, request one by email [email protected] or visit the website www.richlandcd.org. Cost share funds available for stock water wells and pipelines, grass seeding, irrigation projects, fencing and any other conservation practice that enhances the natural resources in Richland County. The Richland County Conservation District is in its 14th year of assisting Richland County...
Now is the time to get your tree orders in at the Conservation District Office. A list of trees usually available from the conservation district is on our website www.richlandcd.org. If you need assistance in planning a shelter belt or windbreak, stop by the office and we will help you out. Varieties sell out quickly so order soon. Order forms are available at the Conservation District office, 2745 W. Holly St. or by email at [email protected]. Preparing your ground for tree planting is important. Ground should be worked up and free of...
