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Grasshoppers, Drought Compound To Cause Ag Producers’ Problems

The extremely dry weather conditions has resulted in an onslaught of grasshoppers to eastern Montana and the entire state. Tim Fine, MSU Extension agent in Richland County, feels that this is the worst year that he has experienced with grasshoppers, “when you compound it with the drought.” Unfortunately, Fine said there’s not much farmers and other residents can do to control grasshoppers

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Grasshoppers, Drought Compound To Cause Ag Producers’ Problems

The extremely dry weather conditions has resulted in an onslaught of grasshoppers to eastern Montana and the entire state. Tim Fine, MSU Extension agent in Richland County, feels that this is the worst year that he has experienced with grasshoppers, “when you compound it with the drought.” Unfortunately, Fine said there’s not much farmers and other residents can do to control grasshoppers

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Montana Hay Hotline Available For Producers Affected by Drought

As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or

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Montana Hay Hotline Available For Producers Affected by Drought

As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Department Of Ag Prioritizes Mental Health

The Montana Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce its plans to prioritize mental health through a comprehensive program aimed at alleviating stress for Montana farmers and ranchers. The Montana Department of Agriculture recently secured a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, a program authorized through the

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Department Of Ag Prioritizes Mental Health

The Montana Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce its plans to prioritize mental health through a comprehensive program aimed at alleviating stress for Montana farmers and ranchers. The Montana Department of Agriculture recently secured a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, a program authorized through the

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days…Or 37 Minutes!

Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days...Or 37 Minutes! Fort Peck Summer Theatre is opening Around The World In 80 Days...Or 37 Minutes! The production is directed by FPST performing arts camp director Megan Wiltshire with musical direction by Alicia Bullock-Muth. It features actors Mathias Oliver and Jay Michael Roberts. Sydney Hayward serves as Tour Manager, with designs by Chae

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Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days…Or 37 Minutes!

Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days...Or 37 Minutes! Fort Peck Summer Theatre is opening Around The World In 80 Days...Or 37 Minutes! The production is directed by FPST performing arts camp director Megan Wiltshire with musical direction by Alicia Bullock-Muth. It features actors Mathias Oliver and Jay Michael Roberts. Sydney Hayward serves as Tour Manager, with designs by Chae

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Indian Arts Showcase Postponed

The Indian Arts Showcase, scheduled for Aug. 7-8, has been postponed to 2022. The availability of artists, vendors, speakers and performers remains in flux. As a result, organizers determined that they would not be able to provide an outstanding Indian Arts experience for their visitors.

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Indian Arts Showcase Postponed

The Indian Arts Showcase, scheduled for Aug. 7-8, has been postponed to 2022. The availability of artists, vendors, speakers and performers remains in flux. As a result, organizers determined that they would not be able to provide an outstanding Indian Arts experience for their visitors.

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Be Aware of Scams When Getting Vaccination

If anyone asks you to pay for access to a COVID-19 vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to a vaccine for an extra fee. COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot: Charge you for a vaccine Charge you directly for any administration fees, copays, or coinsurance Deny vaccination to anyone who

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Be Aware of Scams When Getting Vaccination

If anyone asks you to pay for access to a COVID-19 vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to a vaccine for an extra fee. COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot: Charge you for a vaccine Charge you directly for any administration fees, copays, or coinsurance Deny vaccination to anyone who

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Yellow Jackets Drop Final Game Against Glasgow

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets’ season come to an end when they lost to Glasgow, 11-1, in loser-out play at the American Legion baseball district tournament on Friday, July 23. Glasgow gained a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and increased the margin to 5-0 in the bottom of the second frame. One of the highlights for the Yellow Jackets came in the second inning when pitcher

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Yellow Jackets Drop Final Game Against Glasgow

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets’ season come to an end when they lost to Glasgow, 11-1, in loser-out play at the American Legion baseball district tournament on Friday, July 23. Glasgow gained a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and increased the margin to 5-0 in the bottom of the second frame. One of the highlights for the Yellow Jackets came in the second inning when pitcher

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Team Takes First In Walleye Tourney

Stuart Law and Scott Swanson were the winners in the 72-team Hell Creek Walleye Tournament held on Fort Peck. The team of Law and Swanson finished with 80.92 pounds. Kris Keller and Cody Strohm placed second with 71.69 pounds. Owen Wilcox and Zeik Gordon took third with 61.66 pounds. Placing fourth was the team of Bob Hickey and Jason Mundel with 50.13 pounds. Jason Eggebrecht and Ross

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Team Takes First In Walleye Tourney

Stuart Law and Scott Swanson were the winners in the 72-team Hell Creek Walleye Tournament held on Fort Peck. The team of Law and Swanson finished with 80.92 pounds. Kris Keller and Cody Strohm placed second with 71.69 pounds. Owen Wilcox and Zeik Gordon took third with 61.66 pounds. Placing fourth was the team of Bob Hickey and Jason Mundel with 50.13 pounds. Jason Eggebrecht and Ross

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Posted on July 29, 2021

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be a strong community. We want our schools to be safe places where all children feel accepted and open to learning together and about each other.” “Indian Education for All is a resilient tool for Indigenous peoples,” said Angeline Cheek, ACLU-MT Indigenous justice organizer. “But if it is not implemented, the genocide and forced assimilation of Indigenous peoples continues even though

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be a strong community. We ….

be a strong community. We want our schools to be safe places where all children feel accepted and open to learning together and about each other.” “Indian Education for All is a resilient tool for Indigenous peoples,” said Angeline Cheek, ACLU-MT Indigenous justice organizer. “But if it is not implemented, the genocide and forced assimilation of Indigenous peoples continues even though

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Posted on July 29, 2021

Swenson Selected All-Conference

One player from the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets and two from the Post #49 Bulls were selected to the Montana Eastern A All-Conference baseball team. Preston Swenson represents the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets on the squad. Selected from the Bulls were Issac Johnson of Medicine Lake and Colter Oie of Scobey. Also voted to the All-Conference team were Richard Cortese, Jaxon Wittmayer, Ian

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Swenson Selected All-Conference

One player from the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets and two from the Post #49 Bulls were selected to the Montana Eastern A All-Conference baseball team. Preston Swenson represents the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets on the squad. Selected from the Bulls were Issac Johnson of Medicine Lake and Colter Oie of Scobey. Also voted to the All-Conference team were Richard Cortese, Jaxon Wittmayer, Ian

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Posted on July 29, 2021

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Grasshoppers, Drought Compound To Cause Ag Producers’ Problems

Grasshoppers, Drought Compound To Cause Ag Producers’ Problems

Montana Hay Hotline Available For Producers Affected by Drought

Montana Hay Hotline Available For Producers Affected by Drought

Department Of Ag Prioritizes Mental Health

Department Of Ag Prioritizes Mental Health

Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days…Or 37 Minutes!

Summer Theatre Opens Around The World In 80 Days…Or 37 Minutes!

Indian Arts Showcase Postponed

Indian Arts Showcase Postponed

Be Aware of Scams When Getting Vaccination

Be Aware of Scams When Getting Vaccination

Yellow Jackets Drop Final Game Against Glasgow

Yellow Jackets Drop Final Game Against Glasgow

Team Takes First In Walleye Tourney

Team Takes First In Walleye Tourney

be a strong community. We ….

be a strong community. We ….

Swenson Selected All-Conference

Swenson Selected All-Conference

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