18 July 2024

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Work At Research Center Aims To Help Montana Crops Thrive

Work At Research Center Aims To Help Montana Crops Thrive


The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that in 2023, nearly 5.3 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of barley and more than 1 million acres of pulse crops were planted in Montana. At Montana State University’s Central Agricultural Research Center, scientists are aiming to maximize the yield and profit that come from that acreage, with a focus on central Montana. The research center,

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Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson


Laurie K. Anderson, 67, of Waldport, Ore., died in her sleep on June 16, 2024. She was born Nov. 20, 1956, in Wolf Point to Robert K. and Wanda Dorrayne Anderson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Craig. She is survived by her brother, Richard. Her true passion in life was her pet-sitting. Graveside services were held in Wolf Point at Greenwood

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Work At Research Center Aims To Help Montana Crops Thrive

Work At Research Center Aims To Help Montana Crops Thrive


The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that in 2023, nearly 5.3 million acres of wheat, 1.2 million acres of barley and more than 1 million acres of pulse crops were planted in Montana. At Montana State University’s Central Agricultural Research Center, scientists are aiming to maximize the yield and profit that come from that acreage, with a focus on central Montana. The research center,

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with a small annual increase in sugar concentration — both critical metrics. He also led a project funded by a USDA Western Sustainable Research and Education grant to study the feasibility of no-till planting for sugar beets. The project showed that no-till led to similar yield and sucrose concentration but cost less compared to conventional tillage. While sugar beets remain an important

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Tips For Summer Grilling Season

Tips For Summer Grilling Season


Summer Grilling is here and it’s time to figure out what’s best for your meal. Ordering beef at the meat counter can be a daunting task if you’re new to the terminology. Understanding meat information can feel like learning a foreign language. Sometimes information in a recipe also may not correspond with what is available at the meat counter, and price will also play a factor into which

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Tips For Summer Grilling Season

Tips For Summer Grilling Season


Summer Grilling is here and it’s time to figure out what’s best for your meal. Ordering beef at the meat counter can be a daunting task if you’re new to the terminology. Understanding meat information can feel like learning a foreign language. Sometimes information in a recipe also may not correspond with what is available at the meat counter, and price will also play a factor into which

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with a small annual increase in sugar concentration — both critical metrics. He also led a project funded by a USDA Western Sustainable Research and Education grant to study the feasibility of no-till planting for sugar beets. The project showed that no-till led to similar yield and sucrose concentration but cost less compared to conventional tillage. While sugar beets remain an important

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11 July 2024

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