in the diet too quickly. Adapt cattle to grains over a period of time to allow the rumen to adapt to the new feedstuff. If feeding or grazing cereal grains or weeds, get nitrate tests done. Many weeds, like kochia, and cereal grains accumulate nitrates and are especially high this year due to drought. Most local Extension agents have the ability to test for nitrates using the Nitrate Strip Test,

The 2021 Roosevelt County Fair concluded Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. The final day of events included an open livestock show, “money in the straw,” inflatables for the kids and a ranch rodeo at the Culbertson Saddle Club. “We are thankful for not only being able to move forward and have a fair, but to have the turnout and support from the communities in Roosevelt County,” said fair manager

month ago and stands $1.01/g higher than a year ago. Historical gasoline prices in Montana and the national average going back seven years: Aug. 16, 2020: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) Aug. 16, 2019: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.62/g) Aug. 16, 2018: $2.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g) Aug. 16, 2017: $2.39/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) Aug. 16, 2016: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g) Aug. 16, 2015:

Montana gas prices have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.31/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.07/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $3.09/g on Monday while the most expensive

At press time, the current list of candidates who have filed for the upcoming tribal elections in October includes incumbent Floyd Azure, Tribal Executive Board member Jestin Dupree and former chairman John Morales. Charles Headdress has filed for vice-chairman. Currently, no one has filed for sergeant at arms or associate judge. The list of candidates for tribal executive board positions

Montana’s political eyes continue to be glued on the districting commission as work continues to divide the state into two U.S. House district and for legislative districts. The Districting and Apportionment Commission will meet again on Tuesday, Aug. 17. During a meeting in July, the commission adopted its goals and criteria for both the new U.S. House district as well as state legislative