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It is called a Young Producer Conference but it should be a great conference for agriculture producers of all ages. Put on by the Montana Farmers Union, the conference will be held at the Best Western Plus, April 1st and 2nd in Havre. Big Sandy farmer Alan Merrill, president of the Montana Farmers Union said there will be something for everyone interested in agriculture at that conference. "The speakers we have will all speak very well to the general public," continued Merrill. On Friday Kate...
By Robert Lucke I have long wondered if the Jim Kipp Lookout sign we put up on a bluff above Cow Island on the Missouri River in August of 1957 is still there. I got the brilliant idea one Saturday morning to see if there was any mention of the sign and lookout on the internet. I looked and there were several stories about the sign. That was the good news. Bad news was that the stories were all by me. So, I was as much in the dark as ever. I recently discovered some pictures of that event. One...
The Montana Mint released a list of the top 16 athletes in Montana history and is asking fans to vote for their top 4. On February 12, the website will crown the “Mount Rushmore” of Montana sports. The Montana Mint is also making the content surrounding the contest available for use to Montana media outlets without charge. After polling its fans through various social media platforms, the Montana Mint compiled a list of the top 16 athletes: Brock Osweiler, Colt Anderson, Dan Carpenter, Dane Fletcher, Dave Dickenson, Dave McNally, Dwan Edw...
9 MSU Extension Chouteau County Soil Moisture Survey Spring soil moisture testing took place on March 22nd for locations north of the Missouri river and March 21st for locations south of the Missouri river. Eleven of twenty stubble locations (mostly in the northern part of Chouteau County) measured less than 3.9 inches of stored soil moisture (poor recropping potential). Three locations measured 4-4.9 inches of stored soil moisture (fair recropping potential). Sites with fair recropping potential were located in north central and southeast...
This is the time to take a hike or stroll through your favorite part of the Bear Paw Mountains. First, the creeks are running maybe as good as they might be running most of the year so get on out and enjoy them. In the bird department there are blue birds around, lots of robins, chickadees singing their spring door bell song, and even loons coming and going on Beaver Creek Reservoir at the north end of Beaver Creek Park. In the flower department look for pasque flowers or as we call them around here, crocuses. They are out as are buttercups...
Ah, leftovers—some people love them and others hate them. If you are a fan, there are a few important recommendations for handling leftovers safely. First, it is important the meal was initially cooked to the recommended safe internal temperatures. Within two hours of cooking or after it is removed from being kept warm, your leftovers should be cooled rapidly to keep the food out of the danger zone of between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F. Package leftovers tightly and promptly for storage in the refrigerator or freezer. For big batches, l...
I made a mistake this morning. Not a life-changing, earth-shattering mistake, mind you, but a mistake nonetheless. Easter weekend was busy, but terrific. I spent time with friends, sang great songs with great friends, preached several sermons on the resurrection of Jesus, and then spent the day with my family. I went to bed last night feeling blessed. Beyond blessed, hopeful that God has provided a way to fix the broken parts of our world. Easter is great like that. We take time to gaze intently at what God has done and can do on our behalf....
(StatePoint) Going “green” has increasingly moved from a trend to a global initiative. But the best place for individuals to start minimizing their impact on the environment is in spaces where they spend the most time. Here are some ways people are reducing their carbon footprints at home and work. Flooring For homeowners, there are many different types of green or eco-friendly flooring options today. For example engineered wood floors have a wood veneer, which uses far less material than solid hardwood floors. They’re also more dimen...
Q: Why do I feel near to God one day, but then the next day I’ll feel like He doesn’t even exist? I wish my spiritual life wasn’t such a roller coaster. This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be, is it? A: No, it’s not the way God wants our relationship with Him to be. Instead, He wants our faith to be stable, and even grow stronger every day. The Bible says, “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.” (1 Corinthians 15:58). How does this happen? I notice from your letter that you are married. How do you keep you...
By Robert Lucke In minutes for the regular School Board meeting of February February 16, all the Trustees were present but for Diana LaBuda. Staff present was Brad Moore, Maryetta Engle and Heather Wolery. Visitors present were Christine Brumwell, Whitney Peterson, Mikki Pansch, Celesta Terry, Leah Olson, Christina Anacker, Sherri Moore, Brittani Bergtoll and Melanie Schwarzbach. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kurt Strutz. The Pledge was recited, guests were recognized and welcomed, minutes were approved and there were no public...
