Agriculture at North Dakota State University

News


Biotechnology is Focus of Major NDSU Study
(01/18/01) NDSU, along with eight other institutions, will study ethical issues surrounding biotechnology.  MORE

NDSU Economists to Study Effects of Conservation Reserve Program (01/18/01)  Researchers say the study will look beyond the CRP’s direct impact on producers and ag businesses to include effects on communities and other businesses.  MORE

Irrigation Growth Requires Research and Monitoring to Protect Water (01/18/01)  Producers and others interested in increasing the amount of irrigation are also concerned about protecting water resources.  MORE

North Dakota Team Wins First National Consumer Decision-Making Contest (01/18/01) Four North Dakota girls won the first national 4-H consumer decision-making contest and, at the same time, learned skills that will last a lifetime.  MORE

Annual Sheep Day Scheduled for Feb. 14 at NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center (01/18/01)  Ways to boost profitability and improve management will be highlighted.  MORE

Organic Farming Gaining Ground But Beware (01/18/01) The demand of organically grown products is increasing at a steady rate but producer prices have remained flat over the last decade.  MORE

NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Cow-Calf Seminar Set for Feb. 7 (01/18/01)  New developments in the beef industry will be highlights of this annual event.  MORE



Weekly Columns

BeefTalk: Heifer Calves Present Value-Added Economic Opportunity  (01/18/01)  Heifer sale prices are an example of how producers can add value to their enterprise, says beef specialist Kris Ringwall.  MORE

Prairie Fare: Are You at Risk for Diabetes? (01/18/01)  Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden Robinson offers tips for assessing your risk level. There’s also a recipe for Apple Cinnamon Muffins that is a good fit in any healthy meal plan. MORE

Plains Folk: Peeling Back the Layers on I-94 (01/18/01) Tom Isern travels Interstate 94 and digs into the history of the land it passes over.  MORE

Hortiscope (01/18/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE




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