Agriculture

Brevigs hold Charolais Cattleman’s value bull sale

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A good-sized crowd gathered at Lewistown Livestock Auction for the Brevig family Charolais Cattleman’s value bull sale. A mix of traditional white Charolais bulls and red factor Charolais that are more buckskin to red in color came through the ring at Lewistown Livestock Auction on April 1.

Weed District to meet Tuesday, April 12

The next board meeting for the Fergus County Weed District will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 at the Weed District Office in Lewistown.

NILE Merit Heifer Program accepting applications

The opportunity for kids to get started in the cattle industry is knocking, and loudly. Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2022-2023 year.

Linhart Angus, Danell Diamond Six Ranch hold 27th Annual Bull Sale

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Danell Diamond Six Ranch and Linhart Angus held their annual Central Montana Gelbvieh and Angus Genetics 27th Annual Bull Sale on March 19 at Lewistown Livestock Auction in Lewistown, with Kyle Shobe as auctioneer.

Department of Agriculture reminds Montanans to sow safe seeds

Following the first day of Spring and Ag Week in Montana, the Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to ensure their seeds and plant materials are sourced from licensed dealers and nurseries to preserve the health of agriculture in Montana.

February Livestock slaughter report

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in February, up 1% from the 4.39 billion pounds produced in February 2021.

Local students are Ag Facts contest winners

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School aged kids were invited to participate in the second annual Ag Facts contest sponsored by Fergus County Farm Bureau. Each entry had to cite the source for their fact that was due to the organization by Feb. 28. There were 33 entries received by the organization for the contest with grade levels ranging from kindergarten to seventh grade.

Regenerative farming and ranching workshop to be held

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Regenerative farming and ranching pioneer Gabe Brown will share his secrets to more profitable and enjoyable ranching during a workshop, April 19 in Big Timber. The full-day workshop will be held in the Ag Pavilion at the Fairgrounds starting at 9 a.m.

Food Labels 101

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Nutrition labeling is required, by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary. What else you can find on food packaging labeling can sometimes be confusing and a little bit misleading in some instances.

Calving Season

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Tyler Volkman moves a new cow-calf pair out to pasture last week on the Seaholm Ranch near Grass Range during a busy few days of calving. Ranchers have weathered a variety of conditions this year, from warm spring tempratures and mud to negative digits, wind, and snow.