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Articles with the Tag: Agriculture

Hearing canceled, entities reach agreement in irrigation turnover suit

  MISSOULA – The Flathead Joint Board of Control dropped a pending motion for a temporary restraining order on Oct. 2, four days before a hearing that was scheduled to come before Judge Dana Christensen on Monday.  Flathead Joint Board of Control Chairman Wayne Blevins said the board wi...

Meetings discuss ag act, online tools

BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension, in partnership with U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be visiting 28 Montana communities this fall to conduct a series of informational meetings about important new programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014. A meeting will be held Oct. 17 in...

Governor’s range tour highlights alternative farming techniques Governor’s range tour highlights alternative farming techniques

A few months ago St. Ignatius sheep grower David Sturman walked into a hardware store and was greeted by a neighbor whose salutation was colorful.  “I know you,” the person told Sturman. “You are that radical farmer.”  Sturman laughed about the unscrupulous label last ...

Range Tour will highlight sustainable grazing practices

News from Montana DNRC RONAN – This year’s Governor’s Range Tour will provide a great opportunity for producers, range professionals and the general public to see and discuss sustainable grazing practices while visiting a number of Mission Valley livestock operations. The two-day even...

Tiny invaders: Locals study wheat midge infestation Tiny invaders: Locals study wheat midge infestation

Wheat farmers beware — a bright orange insect called a wheat midge could be invading your fields.  Wheat in the blossom stage is most vulnerable to wheat midge, according to Jack Stivers, MSU Extension Agent for Lake County. The midge is a predator on spring wheat acreage only, Stivers said, si...

Appreciation expressed at annual Ag dinner Appreciation expressed at annual Ag dinner

The 35th annual Ronan Chamber of Commerce Ag Community Appreciation Banquet saw the celebration of long years of service by several key people.  Potato farmers Roger and Kathy Starkel were honored as producers of the year. Community members sang “Happy Birthday” to farmer Bill Hocker, who...

Sure signs of spring Sure signs of spring

With the cold hard winter in the past, Lake County residents are looking forward to signs of springtime. On March 20, the first day of spring, Valley Journal Photographer Nicole Tavenner captures small signs of hope throughout the valley.

Stockgrowers offers $1,000 scholarship

News from the Montana Stockgrowers Association LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Research and Education Endowment Foundation (REEF) is offering an Educational Heritage Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. This annual scholarship is awarded to a MSGA student member. To be ...


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