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Friday Jan 27
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Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
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Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo January 27 - February 5, 2012 - Rapid City, South Dakota
Voted four time “PRCA Indoor Rodeo of the Year”, The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo will host PRCA Extreme Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc matches, a two day horse sale, the World’s Smallest Rodeo, North American Sheep Dog Trial Finals, Stallion Row, a buffalo sale, the Ranch Rodeo and Horse Competition, Team Roping, a Western Art Show and Auction, the National Sheep Shearing Competition, over 300 vendor booths and the Rodeo Zone with free entertainment and interactive displays and activities.
For more information call 888-994-8425
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Wednesday Feb 1
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Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show
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The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest convention for the cattle business. The 2012 convention will be the 114th annual convention. The convention and trade show create a unique, fun environment for cattle industry members to come together to network, create policy for the industry and to have some fun! If you’re in the cattle business, then you need to be in Nashville, Tennessee February 1-4, 2012.
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Monday Feb 6
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National Hard Spring Wheat Show
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It's the 59th National Hard Spring Wheat Show Board Scheduled February 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Airport International Inn, in Williston, ND.
This is Western North Dakota's and Eastern Montana's largest yearly agricultural education show and program. All session os the three-day program are free.
The only expenses participants incur involve the optional no host lunches.
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Thursday Feb 9
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Weed and Range Seminar
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This winter two Montana cities will host a very informative Weed & Range Seminar; January 26,2012 in Lewistown, MT and February 9, 2012 in Glendive, MT. These seminars will include presentations by local Crop Production Services agents, members of the Department of Agriculture, representatives from BASF, DuPont, Dow AgroSciences and Land O’Lakes, and a member of the Fort Keogh Research Center. Topics will include the uses for different types of chemicals, aquatic invasive species, record keeping and safety as well as a discussion on the cost of early vs late calving. Each seminar has been set up a little different to accommodate the differences in land, weather and practices in each area. In addition to great speakers and topics, participants will also get a chance to sign up for applicator points. Currently there are 4 private applicator points and 5 commercial applicator points available with aquatic applicator points pending. The Lewistown seminar will be held at the Eagles Club in Lewistown beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Glendive seminar will be held at the Moose Lodge in Glendive beginning at 8:00 a.m. Registration for both seminars will be from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. with the speakers beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $20 at the door and this includes lunch and the applicator points. All registration will be taken at the door, no early registration accepted. Both seminars will end around 4:30 p.m. with participants signing up for applicator points. For more information please contact James Sparks at (406) 366-1667 or Abby Majerus at (406) 239-6127 or abbymajerus@hotmail.com.
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Thursday Feb 16
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2012 State Winter Grazing Seminar
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Attention cattle ranchers - don’t miss this event! This year’s Winter Grazing Seminar will feature some of the top names in the agriculture industry. Come see Fred Provenza, Marni Thompson, Chris Christens, Marsha Goetting and Patsy Houghton in Conrad.
The first day of the seminar will feature Dr. Fred Provenza, professor emeritus from Utah State University, with a very interesting presentation on grazing animal behavior. This information can be used to assist and improve grazing management on any ranch. The next speakers will be Marni Thompson, Natural Resources Conservation Service Resource Conservationist, and Chris Christiaens with Farmers Union. Marni and Chris will share their experience on a successful Cows Eat Weeds project in Pondera County. The original Cows Eat Weeds design was developed by Kathy Voth who used studies from Dr. Provenza and it’s all about animal behavior.
The first day will conclude with a steak banquet emceed by DNRC’s Ray Beck and will feature entertainment from the Ringling 5.
The second day of the seminar will begin with Dr. Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Agriculture Economics Professor. Dr. Goetting gives a hands-on, real-life presentation on agriculture estate planning. This is something for every Montana ranch family. The final speaker of the day will be Dr. Patsy Houghton from Heartland Cattle Company in McCook, Nebraska. Dr. Houghton is the pioneer of the now common terminology of “professional heifer development”. Along with heifer development and calf weaning, Dr. Houghton is actively involved with cattle health, nutrition and reproduction research at her facilities. The event will conclude with a question and answer panel with all of the speakers at the seminar.
The 2012 Montana Winter Grazing Seminar is hosted by a partnership of the Toole, Glacier, Liberty and Pondera County Conservation Districts, in cooperation with the Governor’s Rangeland Resources Executive Committee (RREC) and the Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
Registration for the seminar begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Registration fees include meals during the event (lunch & dinner Feb. 16, breakfast and lunch Feb 17), all speakers and entertainment for $45.00 prior to Feb. 3 and $50.00 thereafter. For more information, contact Kody Farkell, Administrator, Pondera County Conservation District at kody.farkell@mt.nacdnet.net (406) 278-7611 x101 or Heidi Crum, State Coordinator, Rangeland Resources Program at hcrum@mt.gov (406) 444-6619.
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Thursday Feb 16
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Mate Show and Home and Health Expo
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WHEN
The 36th Annual MATE Show and Home & Health Expo will be held February 16, 17, and 18., 2012, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These dates have proven to come at a perfect time for both shows. For the Home & Health Expo, the first of the year always brings a sense of renewal towards health, fullness in living, and plans for the New Year.
WHERE
The MATE and Home & Health Expo are held in beautiful Billings, Montana. Centrally located, and with excellent accommodations, Billings is a great host for the Northwest’s largest agricultural trade show and the Home & Health Expo. Currently the show will run concurrently with the Northern Rodeo Finals, which is in the evening.
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Wednesday Feb 22
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Wyoming Stock Growers Legislative Reception
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WSGA Legislative Reception
February 22, 2012
Cheyenne, WY
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Tuesday Feb 28
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Rumen Physiology for the Rancher - Webinar
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Rumen Physiology for the Rancher
Special Guest - Dr. Ivan Rush, University of Neb.
Register at www.agribestfeeds.com
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Sunday Mar 4
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2012 Montana Wheat Export and Marketing Workshop
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The 2012 Montana Wheat Export and Marketing Workshop in Portland, OR March 4-7, 2012. Sponsored by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee.
Deadline to register: February 4, 2012.
Register by contacting Steve at the phone number below.
For more information:
Montana Wheat and Barley Committee
P.O. Box 3024
Great Falls, MT 59403
Phone: 406.761.7732
Fax: 406.761.7851
Website: http://wbc.agr.state.mt.us
Email: wbc@agr.state.mt.us
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