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Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717

10/07/2026

✨ The Draconid Meteor Shower is about to begin!
🔗 Link in comments.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to step outside after dark, this is it. The Draconids are one of October’s most famous meteor showers, and they’re a great excuse to look up and enjoy the night sky. 🌠

For the best chance to see them, head to a dark spot away from city lights, let your eyes adjust, and look up after nightfall. No telescope needed—just a little patience and a clear sky.

Have you ever seen the Draconids before?

10/07/2026

Wednesday, October 7th
The Old Farmer's Almanac 2026

English, Irish, and Scottish traditions hold that Wednesday is the luckiest day of the week for a wedding.

10/07/2026

President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily allowing off-road dyed diesel for highway use.

The order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to defer payment of the Federal Tax imposed for on road use of dyed diesel through the remainder of 2026, while encouraging States to adopt similar policies.

Read more in the comments below.

10/07/2026

agricultural plastics, chemicals, waste pesticide, pesticide container collection, disposal, recycling

10/06/2026

Tuesday, October 6th
The Old Farmer's Almanac 2026

To grow garlic, gently break apart a bulb into individual cloves. Plant them about 6 inches apart, leaving a foot between rows. Cover with soil so that the tips are just below the surface. Water only if the weather is dry.

10/06/2026

🕵️ Your mission awaits! Join Montana 4-H for Agents of Change: Operation Leadership, November 6–8 in Butte!

Build your leadership skills through hands-on challenges, workshops, and connections with 4-H members and volunteers from across the state.

⏰ Registration closes October 19! Register in ZSuite and get ready to accept the mission!

10/06/2026

✨ Roll call. 📣

Comment/tag your club, county, or extension below and let's see how far 4-H really reaches. Tag a fellow 4-H'er while you're at it. 🍀

10/06/2026

THURSDAY: Join us from noon - 1 p.m. as we welcome Gleise Medeiros da Silva, assistant professor and BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems at the University of Alberta, as our third speaker in the Fall '26 Bair Ranch Foundation Seminar Series.

Dr. Silva will present, “Strategies to mitigate stress in beef cattle,” in ABB 138 and via Webex at https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m06c29e2ec6034dce4e57d3ec17460939

10/06/2026
10/05/2026

🍀 It’s National 4-H Week! 🍀
October 4-10, 2026

This week, we’re celebrating the youth, volunteers, families, clubs and communities that make Montana 4-H such an incredible place to learn, lead, serve and grow.

Join us all week long and show us how YOU 4-H!
🍀 Monday — Go Green for 4-H
Wear your green and show your 4-H pride!
📸 Wednesday — Montana 4-H in Action
Show us how your club or community is celebrating National 4-H Week.
❤️ Thursday — Thankful Thursday
Share a photo or story about someone, something or an experience in 4-H that you are thankful for.

Remember to tag so we can celebrate along with you!
Happy National 4-H Week, Montana! Let’s paint the state GREEN!

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