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When Preserving Produce Beware of Botulism, Food Specialist Advises (08/23/01) Botulism can be a deadly consequence of improperly preserving foods at home. Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson offers tips for keeping this toxin at bay. MORE AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3 Dairy Specialist Offers Advice on Feeding Scabby Wheat (08/23/01) The wheat often has good feed value, but test for toxins to make sure you’re feeding it at safe levels, advises J.W. Schroeder. MORE AUDIO Suggested Dockage Regulations May Not Be Needed (08/23/01) Dockage is a continuing concern in wheat exports. Economist William Wilson says the problem can be solved within the marketing system and that proposed regulations imposing limits would replicate progress already being made. MORE Equine Studies Program Pleased with Fargo Track Approval (08/23/01) "We think the track is going to provide an excellent opportunity for our students. It will be an added benefit in the long-term in terms of offering some unique course offerings and educational experiences," says Jason Turner, assistant professor of equine studies. The program begins this fall and already has 45 students enrolled. MORE Handling of Soybeans and Other Identity Preserved Crops Highlight Workshop (08/23/01) Delivering the goods, a chance to learn more about the handling of soybeans and other identity preserved crops. MORE
BeefTalk: The Final Report Card Is Here for Last Year’s Calves (08/23/01) Cattle are expected to perform in all kinds of environments, but the resulting beef products are expected to be consistent. The final report from the processor is the report card that tells how successful they’ve been. MORE Prairie Fare: A Quiz for Your Health (08/23/01) Do you know the facts about the diet’s influence on cancer? Take this quiz to find out. When you’re done reward yourself with a healthful serving of Orange Salsa. The recipe’s included. MORE Plains Folk: The Dream Society (08/23/01) A recent book suggests that the end of the Information Age is nearing and will create a demand for adventure, community and identity. Tom Isern thinks the plains can provide all of these. MORE Hortiscope (08/23/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE Market Advisor: Evaluate Loan Deficiency Payment Rates as Crops Are Harvest (08/23/01) LDP rates need to be considered in conjunction with marketing strategies, advises crops economist George Flaskerud. MORE |
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