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July 16, 2007
Howdy!!!
How about this weather!!!!! We were starting to get a little dry in places and
received a little rain just about at the right time, unfortunately some us
received either too much rain or way too much wind. Some of the crops took a
beating and so did the trees in the Devils Lake area. I have unconfirmed
reports of not much strong winds in the northern tear of the county but we
certainly received plenty in the southern part of the county. Oh boy, have I
received many phone calls from ag producers and home owners over the problems
associated with the high winds from the past storm. Luckily most crops will
bounce back very nicely but the trees that were lost usually created some big
headaches. Those trees that were lost in general were the more shallow rooted
trees or tree branches from older trees. No matter the case damage was done. I
did however sleep right through the whole business. I do have a weather monitor
in our home and was very surprised that it did not send us through the bedroom
ceiling during the stormy weather only to find out the next morning we had been
without electricity sometime and changed our clocks but forgot to check this
machine. Maybe we were lucky or maybe we need to be more careful the next
time. If any of you have one of these weather alert systems you know what I
mean about sending you through the ceiling when it sends its alarm. One last
note for this week and that being harvest is fast approaching and upon traveling
around the county make sure to allow space for all harvest equipment. This is a
very busy time of year for area producers and even no excuses can be had care
does need to be taken, by not only you but also the operator of the equipment.
With the new crops entering the ag. sector of Ramsey county, harvest means
something from the first of August into the month of December. One more note is
the garden harvest has started for many. We have eaten potatoes, peas,
cucumbers, carrots, beans and beets. Everything always tastes so good fresh
from the garden. Remember to look for the area markets that will be featuring
your favorite vegetable.
NDSU President Joseph Chapman to lead "Conversations
Across the Land" tour including visits to Devils Lake and Langdon
North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman and his wife,
Gale, will travel across North Dakota this summer to lead a "Conversations
Across the Land" 8 city tour.
This bus tour of NDSU campus leaders will include Gene Taylor, NDSU Athletic Director; D.C. Coston, Vice President for Agriculture and Extension; John Adams, Vice President for Business and Finance; Keith Bjerke, Vice President for University Relations; Craig Schnell, Provost; Phil Boudjouk Vice President for Research, Creative Activities and Technology Transfer; Jim Miller, Executive Director of the Alumni Association and Development Foundation along with several deans and directors.
The 7th and 8th city stops will be in Devils Lake on July 18 and Langdon on July 19.
On July 18, the entire community is invited to a 6:00pm Community Celebration Dinner at the Devils Lake Town and Country Club. President Chapman will speak along with Carol Goodman, Executive Director of the Cavalier County Job Development Authority and Randy Mehlhoff, Director, Langdon Research Extension Center as they unveil information about the “Lake Region Partnership Strategic Plan for Value-Added Agriculture”. To rsvp for dinner, contact Marilyn Doeden at the NDSU Alumni Association 701-231-6808 or marilyn@ndsualumni.com
On July 19, the entire community is invited to a 12:00 noon Community Celebration Lunch at the Langdon Research Extension Center. President Chapman will share remarks. To rsvp for lunch or to secure additional information, contact Sharon Ring at the Langdon Research Extension Center at 256-2582 or Sharon.ring@ndsu.edu
This July 19th lunch is centered around the Langdon Research Extension Center Field Days which includes several activities starting at 8 a.m. with coffee and rolls; 8:30 a.m. field tours followed by the noon Community Celebration Lunch.
"Since the university's founding in 1890, there has been a special relationship between NDSU and the people of North Dakota," Chapman says. "This tour continues this great tradition."
Calendar
July 12 Relay for Life Garden Tour
July 17 Carrington Field Days
July 17 Ramsey County crop tour 2pm
July 18 “Conversations around the land”
July 18 North Central Field Days
July 19 Langdon field days
524 4th Ave NE #5, 2nd Floor Ramsey County Courthouse
Devils Lake ND 58301
701-662-7027
email - ramsey@ndsuext.nodak.edu
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