County Agent Reports Mixed Weather and Stable Yields
Yellowstone County weekly farm bulletin notes cool windy week with 1 cloudy day and some showers. Crops show good to excellent growth. irrigation and moisture critical in central regions. Insects include hopper control needs eastern county and army cutworm tent caterpillar damage in east Billings. Labor demand steady. cattle prices $30 to $30.60, feeders $23 to $27.50, hogs $22.25 to $23.25, lambs $24 to $25 per cwt. Fire program active. no fires reported.
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Weather and farming notes for Park County
Park County forecast notes a minimum near 40 percent and a maximum around 81 percent. Precipitation expected Friday at 0.15 inches and up to 0.11 inches from midnight to 4:30 AM Saturday. Insects listed as none. General conditions described as good for crops. sheep shearing noted as not yet complete.
Fire Report Quiet Amid Rainfall Alerts
Weather notes indicate no fires reported as rainfall continues. Rivers Yellowstone and Shields are rising, prompting cautious monitoring of water levels and potential flood effects downstream. Authorities urge residents to stay informed and heed safety advisories.
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Plan 4H summer camps at Billings Lions camp
Yellowstone county agent Wi H Jones says 4H clubs schedule camps this summer at the Billings Lions camp near Red Lodge. The builders camp runs June 7 to 12 for about 75 older farm youth representatives from south central Montana counties. It will include training and related activities.
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Yellowstone County
Wi H. Jones
Montana
Demonstrations and Contests Highlight Leadership Training
The speaker cited demonstrations and contests as key components of special work in leadership training, emphasizing practical exercises and competitive events to develop skills.
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