Montana Wheat

Missoulian: Montana farmers eye another $1B wheat crop

 

 Montana Elevator Cash Grain Prices

Global Crop Production Review

“Global wheat production rose 6 percent in 2011. Wheat production increased in Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Romania, Turkey, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, India, and Australia. Production declined in the United States, France, Germany, Iran, and Argentina.”

Stop Sign Stealing

Missoulian: Signs stolen at Lake Como; illegal dump discovered

Stolen Signs at Lake Como 

“Stealing signs and vandalism on Forest Service lands is prohibited and violators face substantial fines of up to $5,000.  Please respect your National Forest lands and sites and help the Forest Service cut back on the unnecessary costs associated with theft by reporting any illegal activity or vandalized property.  Anyone with information about the stolen signs or illegal dumpsite at Lake Como is encouraged to call 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668) or the Darby Ranger District at (406) 821-3913.  Callers can remain anonymous.”

Winter Weather / Wind Farms

Missoulian: National Weather Service issues winter stormwarning 

WinterStrom Warning 
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A WINTER

STORM WARNING FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4500 FEET FOR HEAVY SNOW...

WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON MDT TUESDAY.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 4500 FEET HAS ALSO

BEEN ISSUED. THIS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW

4500 FEET FOR SNOW IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON

MDT TUESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

Missoulian: Ground broken on turbine farm

Wind Energy Atlas

“The Montana Wind Energy Atlas is a comprehensive analysis of wind energy data available as of 1987. Data collected by a variety of public and private organizations at 158 wind monitoring sites around Montana were reviewed. Data from 56 sites are analyzed in the Atlas. Information on the sites and the data collection programs is included. ”

Debates / Libya and Peru

Debate Tonight

Moderator Announces Topics for the Third Presidential Debate

Tuesday, October 16 - Second Presidential Debate

Missoulian: Clintonin Peru amid questions about Libya

Remarks After Her Meeting With Peruvian President Ollanta Humala

Endeavour Move

Missoulian:  Endeavour finally reaches permanent LA museum home

Endeavour Move

“The driver of the Over Land Transporter is seen as he maneuvers the space shuttle Endeavour on the streets of Los Angeles as it heads to its new home at the California Science Center. Endeavour, built as a replacement for space shuttle Challenger, completed 25 missions, spent 299 days in orbit, and orbited Earth 4,671 times while traveling 122,883,151 miles. Beginning Oct. 30, the shuttle will be on display at the CSC.”

Cyberdefense / Bear Aware / VP Debate

Missoulian: US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks

 

Panetta Spells Out DOD Roles in Cyberdefense 

““A cyber attack perpetrated by nation states or violent extremist groups could be as destructive as the terrorist attack of 9/11,” he said in prepared remarks. “Such a destructive cyber terrorist attack could paralyze the nation.”
The secretary pointed to denial of service attacks that many large U.S. corporations have suffered in recent weeks, but also cited a more serious attack in Saudi Arabia. In that attack a sophisticated virus called “Shamoon” infected computers at the Saudi Arabian state oil company, ARAMCO.” – DOD

Missoulian: Missoula elementary schoolers learn to be bear-aware in woods 
 
Missoulian: 3 bears removed from tree at Missoula-area hotel
Be Bear Aware http://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/livingWithWildlife/beBearAware/
“Being bear-friendly in Montana is a commitment. It may mean sacrificing the opportunity to see a bear or take pictures of it—for the welfare of the bear. It means taking steps to prevent bears from finding sources of food on your property or when you are out camping.”

Missoulian: FACT CHECK: Slips in vice presidential debate
 
Transcript for October 11, 2012: The Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate