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MSU Ag Alert: Cutworms Found in Teton County
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Teton Co. 4-H Demo Day Results
Nineteen 4-H youth ages 7-16 spent Saturday teaching and entertaining a crowd of about 65 people with their 4-H presentations. There were 18 presentations, as one was a team presentation. Half of the presentations were from first-time participants at the Teton County 4-H Presentation event
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Glacier Bank Donates Land to the Montana Outdoor Legacy Fundation
(Helena, MT) – Glacier Bank has donated a 30 acre Harbor Village property along the Flathead River near Bigfork to Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation.
Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation (formerly Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Foundation) works to maintain and grow access to public lands in order to preserve the great outdoor experience that makes Montana unique
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Montana Red Cross Advices Caution as Rapid Snow Melt and Ice Jams Increase Probability of Flash Flooding
Bozeman, March 12, 2014—The American Red Cross ofMontana has important tips to protect you and your family from the dangers of flash flooding.
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in the United Statesand they can happen in almost any community. Flooding can result from prolonged rainfall over several da
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Sunburst Students Need Your Vote!
The Sunburst Middle School's 8th grade science class is one of fifteen national finalists in the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow Competition. The five students, under teacher Kim Bloch, are working on a project to mitigate the problem of alkali blowing across the interstate just east of town
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Westminster Opens the Doggie-Door to Mixed Breeds
The 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All-Breeds Show will feature a record number of entries, welcome three new breeds to competition, and for the first time, allow mixed-breed dogs to compete in its agility competition. A total of 2845 dogs are ente
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MSU Extension Offers Cropping Seminars
Montana State University Extension is hosting the annual Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar series in Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Denton, Fort Benton, Great Falls and Shelby from January 13-16
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Pass It On Down: Ag Groups Host Seminar on Transfering the Family Farm to the Next Generation
The Marias River Livestock Association, USDA Farm Service Agency, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau, and MSU Extension Service are teaming up to host a two-day seminar to assist farmers and ranchers in preparing to pass their family businesses on to the next generation
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Bundle Up and Stay Safe during the Next Severe Winter Weather Spell
As we head into the heart of winter, the Montana Red Cross shares these steps for staying warm and safe:
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Bozeman, January 2, 2014—Millions of people are facing severe winter weather over the next few days, including right here inMontana. Montana Red Cross is watching the situation and is prepared to respond to emergencies when necessary.
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Service Announces Availability of the Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Black-footed Ferret
DENVER--The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing the availability of the Black-footed ferret Revised Recovery Plan (Plan). The Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) (ferret) was historically found throughout the Great Plains, mountain basins, and semi-arid grasslands of North America wherever prairie dogs occurred. The s
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USFWS Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposal to List the Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo as a Threatened Species
Sacramento, Calif – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is reopening the public comment period for 60 days for the proposal to list the western distinct population segment of the yellow-billed cuckoo as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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Resolve to make healthy choices in the New Year
By Wendy Wedum, Pondera Co. Agent:
If you are looking to add healthy choices to your families menu in 2014, here are several websites to help you achieve your goals.
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