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22 September 2022
Fort Peck Dam Water Release Delayed
Not long after announcing flow reductions out of Fort Peck Dam, the Army Corps of Engineers has decided not to implement the reduction to help farmers irrigate downstream.
The agency announced in a recent press release that the reduction from 7,800 cubic feet per second down to 4,000 cfs will be delayed until the end of September, due to the ongoing drought and extremely dry weather in eastern
Fort Peck Dam Water Release Delayed
Not long after announcing flow reductions out of Fort Peck Dam, the Army Corps of Engineers has decided not to implement the reduction to help farmers irrigate downstream.
The agency announced in a recent press release that the reduction from 7,800 cubic feet per second down to 4,000 cfs will be delayed until the end of September, due to the ongoing drought and extremely dry weather in eastern
Youth Pheasant, Waterfowl Weekend Coming Up
Youth hunters can get a head start on pheasant and waterfowl seasons this weekend. The 2022 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend is Sept. 24 and 25. Licensed hunters 15 and under will be able to hunt pheasants, ducks, mergansers, geese and coots statewide on these two days.
The two-day youth hunt is open to legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are
Youth Pheasant, Waterfowl Weekend Coming Up
Youth hunters can get a head start on pheasant and waterfowl seasons this weekend. The 2022 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend is Sept. 24 and 25. Licensed hunters 15 and under will be able to hunt pheasants, ducks, mergansers, geese and coots statewide on these two days.
The two-day youth hunt is open to legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are
Elk Management Advisory Group Releases Recommendations
The suite of recommendations developed by the Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group are available for public review and comment.
The group was organized this past spring by FWP director Hank Worsech to develop recommendations on elk management issues and to improve relationships between stakeholders interested in improving elk management. The group was composed of 12 citizens who represent
Elk Management Advisory Group Releases Recommendations
The suite of recommendations developed by the Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group are available for public review and comment.
The group was organized this past spring by FWP director Hank Worsech to develop recommendations on elk management issues and to improve relationships between stakeholders interested in improving elk management. The group was composed of 12 citizens who represent
Department Of Ag Loses In Phishing Scam
The Montana Department of Agriculture lost more than $344,000 from a person impersonating a grant recipient in an email phishing attack, according to a new report recently released by the Legislative Audit Division.
The incident, which happened in October 2020, was one of two cases turned up by a legislative auditing team as part of a two-year cycle of reviews for the Legislature.
The other
Department Of Ag Loses In Phishing Scam
The Montana Department of Agriculture lost more than $344,000 from a person impersonating a grant recipient in an email phishing attack, according to a new report recently released by the Legislative Audit Division.
The incident, which happened in October 2020, was one of two cases turned up by a legislative auditing team as part of a two-year cycle of reviews for the Legislature.
The other
Sugar Beet Harvest To Start Oct. 1
Sugar beet harvest is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, in eastern Montana.
“All locations will start on Oct. 1,” Duane Peters, agricultural manager at Sidney Sugars, said.
Despite being down on acres, Peters said there are reasons to expect a successful harvest. A total of 18,300 acres are contracted in the area this year.
“All the areas are looking good,” Peters said. “We’re
Sugar Beet Harvest To Start Oct. 1
Sugar beet harvest is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, in eastern Montana.
“All locations will start on Oct. 1,” Duane Peters, agricultural manager at Sidney Sugars, said.
Despite being down on acres, Peters said there are reasons to expect a successful harvest. A total of 18,300 acres are contracted in the area this year.
“All the areas are looking good,” Peters said. “We’re
MSU To Offer Pest Management Tours
The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program, with support from MSU Extension, is offering a pest management tour Oct. 3-6 for pesticide applicators in Private Applicator Training District 5.
The tour will visit seven locations across south central Montana with local support from MSU Extension agents. Private (farm) pesticide applicators may attend a morning or afternoon session
MSU To Offer Pest Management Tours
The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program, with support from MSU Extension, is offering a pest management tour Oct. 3-6 for pesticide applicators in Private Applicator Training District 5.
The tour will visit seven locations across south central Montana with local support from MSU Extension agents. Private (farm) pesticide applicators may attend a morning or afternoon session
Radke To Headline Farm Bureau Fall Fest
Enjoy a national agricultural advocacy speaker, a delicious dinner and live music at the Farm Bureau Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center in Sidney. The four-county Farm Bureaus in Montana Farm Bureau’s District 6 — Richland, McCone, Dawson-Wibaux and Prairie — invite everyone to celebrate a successful harvest at this first-ever Farm Bureau Fall Fest.
Radke To Headline Farm Bureau Fall Fest
Enjoy a national agricultural advocacy speaker, a delicious dinner and live music at the Farm Bureau Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center in Sidney. The four-county Farm Bureaus in Montana Farm Bureau’s District 6 — Richland, McCone, Dawson-Wibaux and Prairie — invite everyone to celebrate a successful harvest at this first-ever Farm Bureau Fall Fest.
MSU Extension shares considerations for fertilizing winter wheat
As winter wheat harvest in Montana comes to a close, producers may be thinking about fertilizer decisions for upcoming winter wheat seeding. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and chloride should all be considered in fertility programs, according to Clain Jones, soil fertility specialist with Montana State University Extension and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental
MSU Extension shares considerations for fertilizing winter wheat
As winter wheat harvest in Montana comes to a close, producers may be thinking about fertilizer decisions for upcoming winter wheat seeding. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and chloride should all be considered in fertility programs, according to Clain Jones, soil fertility specialist with Montana State University Extension and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental
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