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BOZEMAN — Through new funding from the USDA and the Montana Department of Agriculture, a Montana State University scientist will study the impact of grasshoppers, an increasingly common pest in Montana, on pulse crops and forages. Hayes Goosey, assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences in the College of Agriculture and an MSU Extension specialist, received roughly $330,000 through the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Program, which supports research into the viability of crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and pulses. By examining the dietary preferences of grasshoppers, Goosey said, specialists will be able to make more precise and effective manag...
News from DNRC MISSOULA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and American Forests celebrated the unveiling of a new 4,320-square-foot greenhouse at the Conservation Seedling Nursery on Wednesday, June 5, to support reforestation efforts across the state. ...
News from Citizens’ Climate Lobby PABLO — This June, climate advocate Bill Barron (from Salt Lake City, Utah) will embark on a 16-day, 1200-mile cycling journey from Pablo, Montana, to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Barron’s mission is clear: to raise awareness about climate change, engage with lo...
News from Jennifer Cheff, Ronan High School Counselor RONAN — Scholarship offers for Ronan High School’s graduating class of 2024 are: Aden Aimsback SKC Tuition Waiver $3,500 Cash Atkinson MSU Premier Scholarship $8,000, UM Academic Achievement Scholarship $1,000 Landon Bishop ...
News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction HELENA — Superintendent Arntzen proudly announces the availability of summer meals for children via the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and offers free, nutritious...
ST. IGNATIUS — Thanks to all that came to the Senior Center and played bingo on June 8. Do you know an elder that is struggling to pay for food? They may be eligible for Elder Commodities. Call 406-745-4462 for information. rIf you would like a take-out meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays...
POLSON — June 14 is Flag Day. Not tree flags, snake flags, rainbow flags or vulgar flags. Just the United States Flag. Friday, June 16: Father’s Day - Do not buy him a tie. Monday - June 19: Juneteenth - It is a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the Unite...
Marriages AnneMarie Kim Lombardi and Matthew Jonas Mauland Jesse Raul Vargas and Loni Elise Havlovick Clayton Jan Smith and Angela Marie Rice Douglas Edward Trigg and Cortnie Grace Ellenwood Dalton Daniel Hall and Karlie Cathleen Haynes Amanda Jo Ann Eike and Joshua Kaemen Miller Bra...
RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital, Any age is welcome to come enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, June...
