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09242015 rodeo section 16 pg 9/29/15 10:59 AM Page 1

By Louise OlesonJournal Managing Editor

Glen Philbrick is theAccounting and Financeinstructor at United TribesTechnical College in Bismarckbut he is also a farmer who isexcited about the prospect ofbringing two ancient crops fromSouth America to NorthDakota.

The Minot State graduatelives on his family’s farm nearTurtle Lake, not too far fromthe Audubon National WildlifeRefuge.

Recently this enterprisingyoung farmer has been experi-menting with two crops, in facthis is one of only two farms inthe state to attempt producingquinoa and amaranth.Bolstered (and financed) bygrants like the Leadershp inLocal Foods Grant, the Grant toGrow Seed Initiative and aUSDA Specialty Crop BlockGrant Philbrick is growing andstudying the market viability ofthese two unusual crops.

This past August Philbrickhosted a field day to show theviability of quinoa and ama-ranth in central North Dakota.

The following is taken fromthe poster prepared for theNorthern Plains SustainableAgriculture Society (NPSAS)held in late January where healso presented the results of hisexperimentation.

Introduction“The demand for gluten free

food has increased the price ofquinoa and amaranth, thus cre-ating a potential for small scaleNorth Dakota farmers to total-ly integrate the production andmarketing of quinoa and ama-ranth. Key factors limitingquinoa production for Northdakota are: variety selection,field equipment suitable forplanting and harvesting, andmarketing.

Ancient grainsGinoa and amaranth are

pseudo cereals, whcih meansthe plant produce fruits andseeds used as flour but are notof the grass family. Quinoa isthe food of the Incas. Amaranthis the food of the Aztecs. Bothhad been in use for over 5,000years. Today most of what isused in USA is imported fromSouth America.

ND growing historyCurrently two producers in

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By Glen PhilbrickQuinoa (pronounced keen-

wa) is part of the ragweed(lambsquarter) family andlooks identical to ragweeduntil about a foot tall. Quinoahas been grown for thousandsof years in Peru and Bolivia.

Amaranth is a relative ofpigweed but can easily be dis-tinguished by color as you willsee in photos. Amaranth wasthe staple food of the Aztecsuntil the Spaniards decided towipe it out in an effort to con-trol the population.

Both crops are gluten free,provided a locally grown alter-native for those who need ordesire gluten free foods.

Challenges growing boothcrops are finding equipmentto plant seeds the size of sweetclover. Grain drills are set up

for this but not for row cropswhich both are. I modified ahomemade corn planter toplant both crops. If theground is not thoroughly pre-pared through tillage, theseed will not germinate.

Weeds are a challenge too.I cultivated with a row cropcultivator twice. Once theplants get about 20 inches tallthey are able to compete.

Both crops cannot handleherbicide and will die ifapplied.

Both crops can be com-bined. We are still learningwhat the air settings shouldbe. The difference betweenplugging and blowing seed outthe back end is 50 pointswhen it comes to the air set-ting.

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Journal Staff ReportIf you hear a rumble during the last week-

end in September around Devils Lake,there’s a possiblity that it’s not a fall thun-derstorm.

In fact, chances are that the sound isexcitement coming from Burdick Arena dur-ing a three-day long favorite event.

The annual Lake Region RodeoAssociation event will feature North DakotaRodeo Assocation (NDRA) action Sept. 25, 26and 27. Beginning with qualifying actionheld Friday and Saturday, the closing eventis the Dakota Shoot-out taking place onSunday.

Events get underway this weekend at6:30 p.m. on Friday night. The three-dayevent continues Saturday beginning at 4:30p.m. and will wrap up the 2013 season onSunday at 1:30 p.m.

More than 100 rodeo professionals areexpected to exhibit their talents this week-end, competing in nine events, including thebull riding, saddle bronc, steer wrestling andbareback riding.

The Lake Region Rodeo and DakotaShoot-out together is one of the most antici-pated events of the year throughout thestate. It is the last performance before thestate finals slated for Oct. 2 and 3 inBismarck.

The final day Shoot-out on Sunday. is a

favorite day of action. There will be a total ofsix qualifiers per event.

The six qualifiers will be determined bythe combined total scores from theFriday/Saturday rodeos. There will be a $60entry fee/event and $500 addedmoney/event.

A dance is also set to be held Saturdayevening.

Here’s a look at the standings going intothe rodeo. The top five leaders for each eventare as follows:

Bareback: First, Thomas Kronberg, 550;second, Cody Perbix, 410; third, ClayJorgenson, 300; fourth, Mike Fred, 290; fifth,Shelby Schmidt, 270.

Calf Roping: First, Jon Peek, 660; second,Cody Hilzendeger, 425; third, Justin Scofield,315; fourth, Jason Lawrence, 285; and RobBlack, 275.

Ladies Breakaway Roping: First, JessicaEhlers, 440; second, Samantha Jorgenson,435; third, Brittany Brown, 190; fourth,Kristy Lawrence, 180; fifth, Laura Walter,150.

Saddle Bronc Riding: First, Britt Luger,835; second, Will Bagley, 600; third, JakeTescher, 250; fourth, Sutton Sandquist, 210;fifth, Andrew Evjene, 205.

Steer Wrestling: First, Cameron Morman,420; second, Sam Arndorfer; 390; third, LaneNelson, 335; fourth, Scott Kleemann, 305;

fifth, Evan Entze, 270.Ladies Barrel Racing: First, Lexus Kelsch,

490; second, Nikkie Miller, 430; third, TisaPeek, 300; fourth, Samantha Jorgenson, 290;fifth, Lindsey O’Keefe, 280.

Team Roping: First, JB Lord, 480; second,Tucker McDaniel, 315; third, Tim Nelson,285; fourth, Jed Bombach, 270; and DrewGartner, 210.

Heelers: First, Jake Nelson, 315; second,Kyle Jensen, 270; Third, Jesse Dale, 210;Fourth, Ross Carson, 200; Fifth, BrettFlemming, 185.

Senior Men’s Breakaway: First, MacLaude, 360; second, Rob Black, 345; third, JBLord, 340; fourth, John Hoven, 305; fifth, TimNelson, 290.

Bull Riding: First, CJ Pesicka, 305; second,Devon Boltz, 120; third, David Feichert, 80;fourth, Logan Zinke, 80; fifth, Weston,Hartman, 80.

Men’s All-Around: First, JB Lord, 820; sec-ond, Rob Black, 740; third, Tim Nelson, 575;fourth, Cody Hilzendeger, 450; fifth, LafeNelson, 370.

Women’s All-Around: First, SamJorgenson, 775; second, Nikki Miller, 460;third, Jackie Schau, 410; fourth, CourtneyDobson, 370; fifth, Anna Jorgenson, 170.

Rookie Cowgirl: First, Karly Bang, 260.Rookie Cowboy: First, Clay Jorgenson,

300.

Lake Region Rodeo ready to host ShootoutJournal Photo

Each year, the Lake Region Rodeo Association NDRA Shootout brings an enthusiastic crowd to Burdick Arena.

Annual event attracts loyal fansWhatever you do, hold on!Journal Photo

Top ND rodeo performers will be in Devils Lake this September.

Action provides great showJournal Photo

TThere is never a dull moment at the Lake Region Rodeo Shootout held each September.

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