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Coming Together on Farm and Ranch Stress – Northern Ag Network

WEBBOZEMAN — A group of individuals and organizations from across Montana, led by Montana State University Extension, are collaborating to provide resources and solutions for farmers and ranchers under stress. “We know from various research that there is a high level of stress in life, specifically among farmers and ranchers in rural …

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Montana Soil Health Symposium – Northern Ag Network

WEBJoin us for two days of inspiring and informative discussions on the latest in soil health hosted by Soil & Water Consevation Districts of Montana, USDA and

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MATE Show – Northern Ag Network

WEBWith over 125,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 14,000 attendees, the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE Show) and the Home & Health Expo is the largest agricultural trade show event of the year in Montana. Everything from registration to move-out is handled smoothly and professionally by the friendly staff during the 3-day event.

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‘Tighty Whities’ Soil Demonstration Reveals Soil Health

WEBThe demonstration was held during the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition's first Soil Health School in the Aberdeen and Ipswich this past September. The briefs were buried to about the waistline in the soil five weeks prior to the school. They were buried in three sites including: corn with conventional tillage; soybeans under mulch tillage and

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Fire is GOOD for Soil, Right

WEBCropland Fires. Cropland fires rarely burn hot enough to affect soil organic matter. The bigger concern is loss of surface plant residue, which is very important to reduce wind erosion, and protect against the physical sealing impact of raindrops. Ash particles also contribute to reduced water infiltration as they plug soil pores.

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Montana Soil Health Symposium – Northern Ag Network

WEBHolistic Management with Joshua and Tara Dukart. The pre-conference workshop will happen the day before the main Montana Soil Health Symposium. The pre-conference workshop is the afternoon of Tuesday, February 6, 2024, while the symposium runs from the morning of February 7 through lunch on February 9.

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MSGA Concerned Over National Wildlife Refuge System Rule …

WEBMarch 9, 2024. The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments this week voicing concerns with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (BIDEH) proposed rulemaking and policy revisions. The rule changes include prioritizing “natural processes” over agricultural

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Farm Bureau Announces Partnership to Revolutionize Farm Family …

WEBFarm Bureau Announces Partnership to Revolutionize Farm Family Mental

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Soil Health Workshops – Northern Ag Network

WEBPhone Number: (406) 252-6661 Fax Number: (406) 245-9755 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Northern Broadcasting System P.O. Box 1742 Billings, MT 59103 . Shipping Address:

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Texas, Kansas …

WEBMarch 26, 2024. Federal agencies confirmed Monday that dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have become sick with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The disease spread by wild birds has ravaged the poultry industry since 2022 and animal health officials recently confirmed bird flu in a Minnesota goat. These discoveries highlight the possibility of

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The Breed that Built the West – Northern Ag Network

WEBThe Breed that Built the West. June 12, 2020. Northern Ag country is home to many breeds of cattle, with an environment for ranchers and their herds to thrive. There is arguably one breed that generations ago was the most popular in the region and started many of those ranches: Hereford. The red and white cattle have been around for over …

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New Treatment for Livestock Parasites – Northern Ag Network

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service announced a groundbreaking treatment that prevents anemia, weight loss, poor wool and meat production, and even death in sheep.. ARS researchers partnered with Virginia Tech and the University of Massachusetts’ Medical School to solve H. contortus parasite …

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New Fertilizer Plant Built in Lockwood, MT – Northern Ag Network

WEBWhat they want to see is the new $13 million Town & Country Supply fertilizer loading and unloading facility in Lockwood. “The plant will hold 23,800 ton,” said Burley. “It has 6 bins which are 100-ton bins for micro nutrients and the rest of the bins are for the macro nutrients. The urea nitrogen bin is designed to hold 93 rail cars of

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Working Off the Ranch: Healthcare Jobs Provide An Answer

WEBKaye Norris director of the HealthCARE Montana program says, “In the last year alone, 2,150 healthcare jobs were added across the state of Montana. Over the last 5 years, roughly 7,300 healthcare jobs have been added. And the projection is that over the next ten years, every year annually there will be about 1,300 new jobs.”.

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Wildfire Smoke Impacts on Horses Respiratory Health

WEBThe effects of smoke on horses are similar to effects on humans: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, aggravation of conditions like heaves (recurrent airway obstruction), and reduced lung function. High concentrations of particulates can cause persistent cough, increased nasal discharge, wheezing and increased physical effort in

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MT Stockman: Tougher than Hammered Owl Manure

WEBFor nine years, Stephanie Alton, has followed her heart and her dream while filming a documentary on the lives of three Montana ranching families through the se

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State Veterinarian Position Open in Montana – Northern Ag Network

WEBState Veterinarian Position Open in Montana. June 12, 2023. Big changes are coming for Animal Health in Montana, as the Board of Livestock is now actively searching to fill the position of State Veterinarian. Dr. Marty Zaluski has notified the Board of his resignation effective June 30, after serving 16 years in the position since 2007.

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Beyond the Weather Landing – Northern Ag Network

WEBBeyond the Weather. The “Beyond the Weather” Movement is about getting beyond talking about what is easy with neighbors. By sharing our own vulnerabilities, we can normalize the mental health challenges we face that are unique in agricultural communities. Beyond the Weather: Montana Farmer Walt Sales on Farming Mental Health Challenges.

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Trichomoniasis Identified in Wyoming Cattle Herd

WEBIf you are a producer and would like to attend the meeting, please email [email protected] and we will provide the ZOOM link and further information. Advance registration is not required. For further information regarding trichomoniasis, please contact the Wyoming Livestock Board animal health staff via phone, …

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OPINION: Offering More Comfort: Reflections on Suicide

WEBGrave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide. 1283 We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance.”.

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Ranchlogs Makes it to Final Round at NYC Blackstone LaunchPad …

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C.M. Coffee, “A True Cowboys’ Cowboy”

WEBC.M. Coffee, 94, of Miles City, passed away on October 10 th in the presence of his family at the Holy Rosary Health Center. Clyde Merwyn Coffee, Jr. was born on the family ranch near Miami, Texas on May 22, 1921, to Clyde Merwyn and Abbey (Gripp) Coffee. He was called C.M. early on and after almost 95 years that is still how …

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