JUNE 2026
Vol. XXVII No. 5 P.O. Box 997 Conrad, MT 59425-0997
Phone 406-271-5533 Fax 406-271-5727 website: tradersdispatch.com E-MAIL: advertising @ tradersdispatch.com
Field Day at Central Ag Research Center
The annual field day for CARC is scheduled for July 8 at the MSU’s Central Agricultural Research Center, 52583 US Hwy 87, Moccasin, MT. 59462. Registration opens at 8:15 am with a welcome following. Two field tours will be offered at 9:00, and a catered lunch at noon. Attendees will hear from crop breeders, researchers, and other specialists. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (406) 994-5421.
AUCTIONS
June 6 - 24, Ascent Auction Services, Montana Statewide Summer Equipment, Online.......................................................................................................... A3 June 8 - 24, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, Tracy Nelson Farm Retirement, Online................................................................................................ A5 June 12 - 17, Booker Auction Co., Farm Consignment, Online..................... A7 June 14 - 24, Yellowstone Auction, Annual Summer Consignment, Tool & Equipment, Online....................................................................................... A9 June 20, RK Statewide Auction, Richland County Consignment, Sidney MT.... ................................................................................................................... A11 June 8 - 23, Musser Bros Auctions & Real Estate, NW Regional Equiment, Online........................................................................................................ A13 June 27, RK Statewide Auction, Lazy BS Bar, Frank Kasten III, Farm Auction, Brockway MT............................................................................................ A15 June 27, Ophus Auction Company, Russel Darlington Estate, Fort Benton MT. ................................................................................................................... A17 June 27, Montana Auction Company, Steve Greenwood Estate, Sidney MT...... ................................................................................................................... A19
Dates for summer youth crop scout school
Youth interested in agriculture will have three hands-on opportunities this summer to explore the world of agronomy through the Junior Crop Scout School. The one-day schools, organized by North Dakota State University Extension, are open to youth ages 12-18. The events will be held at three North Dakota locations: June 25 at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, July 2 at Norsemen Hall in Portland and Aug. 3 at the Hampden Cafe in Hampden. Hosted by local NDSU Extension agents, Junior Crop Scout School is designed to build foundational skills in crop science, agronomy and agriculture-related careers. Participants will engage with real-world topics including crop growth stages, weed identification, crop stand evaluation, soil basics, insects, agronomic careers and more. “This is an exciting chance for young people to get out in the field, literally, and experience what goes into growing crops and managing healthy fields,” says Traci Trostad,
Just a small example of the extent of some of the wind storms this spring in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. This was a very large pine tree near Lincoln, Montana, toppled and roots exposed.
Drought management webinar for beef producers
By Nebraska Extension As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult decisions about herd and forage management. To support producers navigating these challenges, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time / 7:30 to 9 p.m. Central Time. The webinar, “Management Options in Drought,” will feature University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialists who will cover key management practices and decisionmaking strategies to help mitigate the effects of drought. Topics include drought outlook, range/ pasture conditions and production, confinement feeding cows and early weaning calves, planting summer annuals for forage, and new drought planning tools. Eric Hunt, agricultural meteorologist; Karla Wilke, cow-calf management specialist; Mitch
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Register for summer regenerative ag courses
By Miranda Mueller, Agronomy and Horticulture Nebraska Extension and the USDA-NRCS is excited to offer the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub program, providing Nebraska farmers and agricultural professionals with science-based information on regenerative agriculture practices and their economic, environmental and management benefits. The next Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub virtual course begins June 15. There is no cost to participate in the program. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
PRIVATE TREATY
Browning Angus, Fallon MT.................................. A3 McMurry Cattle, Herefords, Billings MT.............. C33 Wichman Herefords, Moore MT........................... C33
Stephenson, range and forage specialist; Jerry Volesky, range and forage specialist; and Tonya Haigh, National Drought Mitigation Center, will provide practical guidance for those in drought conditions. Patrick Lechner, program chief with the Nebraska Farm Service Agency, will discuss available drought assistance programs. “This webinar is designed to provide actionable information to help producers make sound, timely decisions during drought,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension beef educator. “Lower production on rangeland, due to lack of precipitation or wildfires, CONTINUED ON PAGE A3
OTHER DATED
June 29 Nutrien, Customer Appreciation Event, Conrad MT............................................................... A24 June 30.Nutrien, Customer Appreciation Event, Fort Benton MT......................................................... A24 July 1, Nutrien, Customer Appreciation Event, Shelby MT..................................................................... A24 July 7, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Polson MT......................................................... A20 July 8, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Hamilton MT..................................................... A20 July 9, Montana Department of Ag Pesticide Disposal, Butte MT........................................................... A20
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