The U.S.D.A is hosting a virtual listening session new farmers and ranchers to find out how COVID-19 affected farming operations and to provide their input on USDA assistance. The virtual event takes place May 6, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mountain time. Complete information and registration is available through the link below. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAFARMERS/bulletins/2d7cd48
This is an interesting article on the value of insects to our operations: https://www.northernag.net/dont-ding-the-dung/
2021 Montana Drought Series From the Northern Ag Network: You may be interested in this information series presented by the MSU Ranching Systems Team. This drought series includes speakers and topics like Cattle Management During Drought; by Dr. Megan Van Emon, Beef Cattle specialist. Range Conditions and Grazing…and more. You’ll find the series here: https://www.northernag.net/event/2021-montana-drought-series/2021-04-26/
The Carbon Conundrum “Farmers and Ranchers might not have historically called it sequestering,” Clain Jones, Montana State University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, explained, “it’s a newer term to combat climate change but they’ve been thinking ‘how do I build my soil organic matter?’ It turns out the two are synonymous.” The Biden Administration has made … Read more
The Winter Newsletter from MBA has arrived- see this link to read it.
Have a safe and happy holiday season! Here are some resources from Successful Farming and MSU Extension to help with stress: Mind Your Mental Health During the Holidays The holidays are a time for family and fun, but stress and depression often crash the party. The mental health experts at the Mayo Clinic offer … Read more
USDA Approves $17 Million Purchase of Bison Meat Agency OK’s Bison Industry Request for Section 32 Program Purchase Further Information: Dave Carter, Executive Director 303-594-4420 December 4, 2020 WESTMINSTER, CO (Dec. 4, 2020) – Bison business leaders hailed today’s announcement from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) that the agency had approved … Read more
Projected remaining sales for this year will include the following: 3 herd bulls @ 2200.00/ hd 4000.00/hd if hunted on the ranch. 27 open cows @ 1200.00/hd 5 open 2yr cows @ 1200/hd 4 yearling bulls @ 1450.00/hd For details please contact: Alan Oborny Manager, Deep Creek Ranch 785-623-7958 – mobile 406-466-3678 – office … Read more
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, 1st Production Auction – John Trippy, Owner Online bidding closing 2:00 pm EST Friday November 20, 2020 Buffalo located at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, 6975 N. Ray Rd., Freemont Indiana. Selling 150+- Quality Buffalo including 40+- mixed yearlings; 40+- mixed 2 yr. olds, (heifers have been exposed to Kentucky Bison/Chief Joseph descendant … Read more
The fall version of the Montana Bison Association Newsletter is here! Use this link to view, download and/or print the newsletter. Best regards, Julia