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Not All Heavy Grazing Is Overgrazing (08/16/01) Range scientist Lee Manske outlines the differences between heavy grazing and overgrazing. He notes that a grazing system based on plant requirements and that coordinates grazing periods with plant growth stages can be stocked at levels that would cause biological damage on land managed with another type of grazing system. MORE
Great Weather in July Helps Sugarbeets (08/16/01) "We had tremendously suitable weather for sugarbeet crop growth in July," according to Mohamed Khan, North Dakota State University Extension Service soil science specialist. MORE AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2
BeefTalk: Get the Most Bang for your Buck: Cull Those Heifers Now (08/16/01) Beef specialist Kris Ringwall reviews the reasoning behind culling decisions. MORE Prairie Fare: Prolific Produce (08/16/01) What vegetable can make people snicker at the mere mention of its name? It’s that prolific summer squash, the zucchini. Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson says zucchini is versatile on the menu and a health addition to the diet. She offers a recipe for Lean and Easy Ratatouille. MORE Plains Folk: Science and Policy (08/16/01) Tom Isern comments on the past and speculates on the uncertain future of the Garrison Diversion Project. MORE Hortiscope (08/16/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE |
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Tarnished Plant Bugs Infesting Valley Sugarbeets (08/16/01)
Tarnished plant bugs are infesting some Red River Valley sugarbeet
fields. Entomologist Mark Boetel gives advice on recognizing and controlling the
pests. 