The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the application ranking date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Conservation Incentive Contracts option. Tribal producers should now apply by March 4 to be eligible for this round of funding. Conservation Incentive Contracts address priority resource concerns, including sequestering carbon and improving soil health

With support from the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, four wheat and barley varieties developed by Montana State University Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology were approved for public release during the annual stakeholders meeting held at the beginning of the year. Montana wheat and barley producers see their crop check-off investments come to fruition at this highly anticipated

In Richland County, 9,668 total doses have been administered. There are 4,157 fully immunized for 40 percent of the county’s 10,310 eligible for vaccination. In Phillips County, 4,219 total doses have been administered. There are 1,757 fully immunized for 48 percent of the county’s 3,675 eligible for vaccination. In Sheridan County, 4,593 total doses have been administered. There are

After some concerns were expressed, Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a new resolution regarding cattle guards and the installation of cattle guards. Requirements will include landowners providing a map of affected area to county, an approved encroachment permit and that cattle guards be designed and installed to accommodate H-20 loadings with concrete footings. All costs of furnishing,

The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture geared up to host the District 3C basketball tournament during its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1. The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 16-19 at Wolf Point High School. There will be four games each day with both boys’ and girls’ contests each day. Volunteers are still needed to help take tickets, perform crowd control or assist in the

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: Jan. 31 Pherris Birdsbill, 33, male, Third Avenue South and Main Street, driving without a license and no insurance, tribal court. Feb. 1 Jeffrey Douglas, 58, male, 200 block

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following person was arraigned or appeared las week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Appearing on Feb. 4 was Curtis Jeffrey Montclair, 37, of Poplar, on charges of prohibited