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July 14, 2011
Demand for, North Dakota I00lth00 A ° story about Vern Baker
wheat remains strong • track mud a,: o00or
You've met Vern Baker before, house. Just his end of it.
Hat Tips
By Dean Meyer
Exports of U.S. hard red spring
(HRS) wheat for the 2010-11 crop
year. which ended May 31 ; reached
322 million bushels - the third high-
est on record and up nearly 60 per-
cent on the year. North Dakota pro-
duction accounts for nearly half of
total U.S. HRS production which
means that a large portion of those
exports came from our state's pro-
ducers Exports were up in every
region, led by our traditional import
customers, but also boosted by size-
able export sales to a number of
non-traditional customers including
Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia. South
Africa and Iraq.
The Asian region accounted for
over half of U.S. HRS exports.
reaching 169 million bushels, up
nearly a third from the previous
year and the highest in six years.
Japan, the Philippines. Taiwan.
South Korea and Thailand account-
ed for more than eighty percent of
the sales, but significant year-on-
year gains were also noted in
Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Jim Peterson. North Dakota
Wheat Commission marketing
director, recently visited with buy-
ers from that region when he pre-
sented the HRS outlook at the U.S.
Wheat Associates South Asian
Buyer's conference on June 23. He
says that future demand from that
region continues to look promising.
"Buyers are still very interested
in U.S. HRS even with the price
premium it commands in the mar-
ket." he stated. "The economy in
that region seems to be recovering a
bit faster than for other areas, and
the young, growing population base
continues to shift to higher quality
bread w.ducts as their incomes
improve. This is positive long-term
for US HRS wheat. In 2010 we ben-
efited from Australian and Canadian
quality shortfalls, so 2011 may pose
a bit more competition for that
demand, but they like the quality
benefits they see in our wheat."
Exports were up nearly 30 per-
cent to the Central and South
American region to reach 66 mil-
lion bushels. Significant increases
in exports were reported for
Mexico, Columbia and Guatemala.
with the entire region accounting
for 20 percent of U.S. HRS exports.
Demand from the
African/Middle East region was up
substantially in 2010-11 with HRS
exports to that region the highest in
15 years at 58 million bushels.
Compared to last year, exports were
over four times higher. Turkey,
Saudi Arabia and lraq were the
largest single country export desti-
nations. The three counmes com-
bined imported a total of 34 million
bushels, compared to zero in 2009-
10.
Exports to Europe were ap three-
fold in 2010-11 to reach 30 million
bushels. Large buyers were Italy,
Spain, Belgium and England.
Japan remained the top export
market with imports of 59.9 million
bushels, just below the record of
61.5 million in 2006-07. The
Philippines took the number two
spot with 34.3 million bushels, f,l-
lowed by Taiwan with 25.5 million
and Turkey at 20.6 million bushels.
This was
Turkey's first time as a top ten
market, and sales to both them and
Taiwan established new record
highs.
Korea's imports were up 6 mil-
lion on the year to 16.2 million, also
a record level, but due to the strong
overall exports they slipped from
fourth to fifth. Rounding out the top
ten markets were Mexico t [4.9 mil-
lion bushels), Italy (12.7),
Columbia (9:8). Spain (9.5) and
Venezuela (9.1).
Erica Olson. NDWC marketing
specialist, concludes. "2010 was a
very strong export year for US HRS
producers, and we also posted gains
in our own domestic market This
provided good support to prices
throughout the year. Early sales in
the 2011 marketing year are also off
to a good start, With exports so far
totaling 87 million bushels, com-
pared to 45 million bushels one year
ago."
The NDWC and U.S. Wheat
Associates works to maintain and
improve export market opportuni-
ties for North Dakota wheat farmers
and producers in 18"other states.
with support from the farmers
themselves through a per bushel
check-off.
Hunting guide and ,
outfitter test scheduled
The next guide and outfitter
written examination is Aug. 20 at
I p.m. at the North Dakota Game
and Fish Department office in
Bismarck. The test is given peri-
odically to, anyone interested in
becoming a hunting guide or out-
fitter in the state.
In addition to passing a written
exam, qualifications for becoming
a guide include a background
check for criminal and game and
fish violations: certification in car-
diopulmonary resuscitation and
standard first aid: and employment
by or contract with a licensed
hunting outfitter.
Hunting outfitter eligibility
requirements include the guide
qualifications, as well as an indi-
vidual must have held a hunting
guide license for two years; and
must have proof of liability insur-
ance.
Interested individuals are
required to preregister by calling
the Game and Fish Department's
enforcement office at 328-6604.
Standings
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(701) 872-3075 (home)
Hayden
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Zach and Larissa (Tvedt Tessier
of Belfield announce the arrival of
Hayden Lane Tessier. who was
born on March 25. 2011.
He weighed 7 pounds. 3 ounces,
and was 19 incheslong.
He joins big sister Hadley Jo.
Grandparents are Roger and Linda
Tvedt. Wibam,. Mont.: Ton] Tessier
of Belfield; and Don and Donna
Veit of Dickinson. Great-grandpar-
ents are Clyde and Anna
Christiansen of Glasgow. Mont.:
and Irene Desmond of Dickinson.
Vern Baker is our dog. The dog I
picked up at the animal rescue place
in Baker. Montana. He was nearly
free. Well. a hundred dollars. Not
including the tip. And the tip should
have been to pick another dog.
Vern is an Australian Shepard.
With bloodlines going back to
world champion cattle dogs. Trust
me, you do not find world champi-
on dogs in the pound at Baker. He
was supposed to be five years old.
Maybe, maybe not. He is a big dog.
Vern Baker is a hard worker, He
does love to chase cattle. He is kind
of like Gerald's hired man down in
Hai'ding County. "If he's not in the
wrong place, he's running like hell
to get there"! He will show flashes
of brilliance. I should say he shows
an occasional flash of brilliance. You
can send him a halt-mile to gather
cattle ona ridge or in the brush. And
he will attack any stragglers with a
vengeance. But as soon as he sees
the gate you are" taking the cattle to.
he quickly gets to the front of them
and sits down in'the gate! Always.
And he has another bad habit. If
you are loading cattle in the horse
trailer, he gets under the trailer and
bites their front feet as the cattle are
contemplating jumping into the
trailer. This is rather upsetting to the
cattle and to the people attempting
Vern Baker is a
hard worker. He
does love to chase
cattle• He is kind of
like Gerald's hired
man down in
Harding County.
to push the cattle into the trailer. Oh.
don't tell me about discipline. I've
tried throwing rocks and sticks. I've
sworn until I am hoarse. I've tried
whippings and believe me, water-
boarding. It didn't work any better
for me than it did for the CIA.
Vern Baker tore off all the drapes
m the house when he got left at
home one day. Two thousand d,l-
Iars. He ripped the liner out of
Will's pickup ceiling when we left
him in the pickup while we loaded
cattle in the trailer. Another fifteen
hundred. He got picked up and
locked in the Dickinson pound. Two
hundred dollars.
But he is awfully kind to my
grandkids. He doesn't snap at them
when they ride him or pull his ears.
If he had a tail. he would wag it
when they come into the yard. He
State library launches online tutoring program
Tutor ND, a new service being
provided by the North Dakota
State Library, will provide free
tutoring services to North
Dakotans of all ages, beginning
July l. 2011. Using the Tutor ND
service, available at
www.tutornd.com, users will be
able to interact with professional
tutors via the Internet in a "one-
on-one" format. Students in public
schools, private schools, home
schools, as well as students of c,l-
Ieges and universities will benefit
from this new service.
Expert tutors will be available
to offer assistance in subjects
ranging from English to math. sci-
ence to social studies, and more.
All tutors, many of whom are
retired college and umversity pro-
lessors,are professionally tested
in their respecnve subject area.
Also, all tutors are screened with
full background checks, so parents
can feel safe about their child's
interaction with tutors. North
Dakota citizens can connect to
Tutor ND for live help through any
computer with Internet access,
including computers at their public
library or at home.
"'We expect Tutor ND to help
the student population of the state
to excel as each student shall have
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Golden Valley County Fair :
Treasure Hunt
Clue #3
On one Sunday morn,
Our little town was torn. i
To redeem our souls was •
the plight,
That caused our once
united brethren to fight.
The superintendent stood i
his ground.
And soon two
churches were to lk!
be found.
Racing News
Racing Trivia
Welcome to the Golden Valley County Fair!
Last Week's Race: Quaker State 400 Results
Aug. 3-7, Beach
Activity Highlights:
Friday, Aug. 5
10 a.m., Mud Volleyball
(3-person teams must pre-register)
6:30 p.m., Chicken BBQ, $7 per person
Friday & Saturday
9:30 p.m., Family Dance, free admission
Saturday, Aug, 6
Fireworks at dusk, free will donation
Sunday. Au. 7
1:30 p.m., Shawn Johnson Memorial Demoliton Derby
(Adults. $8: Kids, 5-12, $5: Age 5 & under, free)
"All students in North Dakota will benefit
from this service including our home-
schooled population and college students
who are adjusting to a campus setting and
the rigors of higher education."
Hulen E. Bivins
the opportumty to increase their
skills; the marginal student
becomes an achiever and the
exceptional student becomes truly
outstanding," said State
Superintendent Dr. Wayne G.
Sanstead.
"All sttdents in North Dakota
will benefit from this service
including our home-schooled pop-
ulation and college students who
are adjusting to a campus setting
and the rigors of higher educa=
tion.'" said State Librarian Hulen
E. Bivins.
The service will be available
statewide Sunday through
Thursday evenings, from 6:00 to
10:00 p.m. Central time. and may
be accessed by visiting
www.tutornd.com.
With a subject-certified instruc-
tor. the program will provide an
outstanding service at a significant
cost savings. Funding for this pro-
gram is provided by the North
Dakota State Library, with the aid
and support provided by the
Institute of Museum and Library
Services. Washington. D.C.
Put Your Money
Where Your House Is
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buncses are commumty
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Friday is "Bleed Green" for 4-H day, Saturday is a Hawaiian themed day and Sunday is
tough enough to wear pink. Free will donations w.iJ1 be collected each day and proceeds will
go to different organizations: "Bleed Green" to the local 4-H clubs, Hawaiian to the Beach
Senior Citizen's Center and tough enough to wear/drive pink to breast cancer research.
And every day, when R J, who
just turned three, comes in the
house, he pauses by this big black
dog laying in the entryway and
says. "Is this Vern Baker?" Like we
would have another big black
Australian Shepard lying in the
entryway.
And then two days ago, Martin.
our hotshot driver dropped off his
dog for a couple hours, A little
white Chihuahua. 1 mean real little.
Like a pound of butter, only not
quite so heavy. RJ came through the
door. looked at that little bitty piece
of dog meat. and asked Grandma,
"'Is that Vern Baker?" Then he gave
her the cutest smile you ever saw on
a boy's face.
Later. Dean
WHITING
V
Whiting Petroleum Corporation is an
independent oil and gas company that acquires,
exploits, develops and explores for crude oil.
natural gas and natural gas liquids pdmadly in
the Permian Basin, Rocky Mountains, Mid-
Continent, Guff Coast and Michigan regions of
the United States.
Due to Growth and Expansion Whiting Oil and
Gas is seeking to fill the following positions in
North Dakota.
Lease Operators
Positions available in Watford City, Beach &
Dickinson
• Maintains production rates throughout
operating systems, operational
checks of wells and facilities, aria
ensures safety.
Maintenance Technician
Position Located in SW ND
• Regular maintenance as needed of
incinerators, valves, charge pumps
and seals
Mechanic - Gas Plant
Position Located in Belfield
• Responsible for performing
maintenance ncluding rebuilding
pumps, greasing bearings, "changing
out electric motors, overhauling Ariel
compressors and scheduled services.
Operations Supervisor
Position Located in New Tow
• Directs daily production activities.
Supervises, monitors, controls and
coordinates the operation of
production facilities to ensure safe
and efficient operation ant ensure
Whiting s oil and gas production
targets are met in terms of quality
maintenance activities. Responsible
for maximizing production at minimum
cost. Must have 8-10 years of
Operating expenence.
Rig Supervisor
Position Located in SW ND
• Responsible for supervising, directing
and coordinating daily activities of
field employees or third-party
contractors engaged in various areas
of work over/completions activities.
Must have a minimum of 5 years
industry expenence.
Whiting Oil and Gas offers an above industry
benefits package and a competitive salary.
If your experience matches the above
requirements, please emaU a resume and cover
letter to: hrnd@whiting.com or call 701-456-
5421 for more information.
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Racing News, Stats & Trivia
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July 17th, 1:00 pm TNT
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Track Details
Location: Loudon, N.H.
Shape: Oval
Distance: 1.058 miles
Turns I Straights: 12 ° / 2 °
Qualifying Record: Rusty Wallace 132.089 - 2000
Race Record: Jeff Burton 117.134 - 1997
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway has
become New England's NASCAR mecca for
drivers and fans that avel hem from all over
the counlzy fo attend races. The two Spdnt Cup
Series races at NHMS, also known as "The Magic Mile",
am the largest spectator sporUng events in New England
wi over 100,000 guests in attendance at each race.
Located near Loudon, the Speedway is about one hour
from Boston, two hours from Portland, Maine, and
Providence, R.I., and is easily accessible from Vermont
and Canada. Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch have been
the dominant ddvem e past fouryears at this track, each
• Winning on two separate occassions.
Through July 10, 2011
2011 Sprint Cup Series
1) Kyle Busch
Points: 624
Wins: 3 Top 5:10 Top 10:11
2) Carl Edwards
Points: 620
Wins: t Top 5:10 Top 10:13
3) Kevin Haick
Points: 614
Wins: 3 Top 5:6 Top t0:10
4) Kurt Busch
Points: 606
Wins: 1 Top 5:4 Top 10:10
5) Jimmie Johnson
Points: 605
Wins: 1 Top 5:6 Top 10:11
6) Mall Kenseth
Points: 602
Wins: 2 Top 5:6 Top 10:10
7) Jeff Gordon
Points: 552
Wins: 2 Top 5:6 Too 10:7
8) Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Points: 548
Wins: o" Top 5:3 Top 10:8
9) Ryan Newman
Points: 538
Wins: 0 Top 5:5 To 10:8
10) Denny Hamlin
Points: 530
Wins: 1 Top 5:3 Top 10:7
11) Tony Stewart
Points: 527
Wins: 0 Top 5:1 Top 10:6
12) Clint Bo/er
Points: 514
Wins: 0 Top 5:3 Top 10:8
2011 Nationwide Series
Darer Points
1) Elliott Sadler 641
2) Reed Sorenson 637
3) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 614
4) Justin AIIgaier 598
5) Jason Leffier 568
6) Aric Almimla 553
7) Kenny Wallace 532
8) Steve Wallace 490
9) Michael Annett 483
10) Brian Scott 483
NASA Pilot Doug Hudey took
a "No Limits" flag from Texas
Motor Speedway into space
on Friday during the final
mission of NASA's space shuttle program.
Hudey, a season-ticket holder at Texas
Motor Speedway since 2005, was
presented with the flag by Texas Motor
Speedway President Eddie Gossage pnor
to Apdrs Samsung Mobile 500.
Richard Petty was the first ('
Nascar driver to win 100 races.
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a) Junior Johnson c) Bobby Isaac
b) David Pearson d} Fireball Roberts
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Jimmie Johnson 5 3 41/0
Ryan Newman 18 4 40/0
Cad Edwards 7 5 39/0
Matt Kenseth 13 6 38/0
Brad Keselowski 6 7 38/1
David Pagan 8 8 37/1
Kurt Busch 3 9 36/1
Jeff Gordon 14 10 34/0
Sta Finish Points/Bonus Kyle Busch won Saturday's inaugural Swint Cup race at
1 1 48/2 Kentucky Speedway. He will be written into the record
Driver of the Week
books as the first Cup winner at the 1.5-mile track. This Kyle Busch #18
was the lirst new speedway uced into the series in / Cup Position: 1st
10 years. In holding elf fast-dosing David Reulimann and Bom: May 2, 1985
Jimmie Johnson in a two-lap stretch run, Busch won for Crew Chief: Dave Rogers
the third lime this season, 22nd lime in his Cup career Car: Toyota
and the 99 lime acroas NASCARs top three national
sedes, third meet all-lime. Busch, who led a race.lig 125 Year T10s
This Season 3 11 11.1
laps, opened a four-point margin in the senes standings
over second-place Cad Edwards. Career 22 114 15.6
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