Grazing Fall Green-Up in Pastures May Take a Bite Out of Next Year’s Production (10/11/01) The assumption that grazing perennial grasses after they turn brown following a hard frost will not harm grass plants guides numerous fall grazing practices. Range scientist Lee Manske says this popular belief should not be used as a foundation for grazing management decisions because it reduced grass production and increased pasture-forage costs the following year will result.  MORE

GM Wheat Might Benefit U.S. Producers and World Consumers (10/11/01) Genetically modified wheat varieties might provide benefits to U.S. producers in lower production costs, but there is a risk of losing export markets. NDSU economists developed a model to predict the impact of several different scenarios regarding GM wheat production and acceptance by importing countries.  MORE

NDSU Harvest Bowl to Honor Michael Warner (10/11/01) Annual NDSU Harvest Bowl activities will be Nov. 2 and 3, including recognition of Michael Warner as the 2002 Agri-business Award honoree.  MORE

4-H Centennial Initiative Co-sponsored by North Dakota Congressional Delegation (10/11/01) North Dakota’s Congressional delegation co-sponsors a conversation with over 100,000 4-H members and their adult volunteers.  MORE  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2

New Publication Shows Trends in ND Farm Financial Performance (10/11/01) NDSU farm management specialist Andrew Swenson describes the financial status of North Dakota farms in the year 2000.  MORE

New Publication Provides Guidance on Keeping Your Home Healthy (10/11/01) We breathe about 5,000 gallons of air daily and spend 90 percent of our time indoors. That makes indoor air quality especially important.  MORE

New Web Site Provides Extensive Information Related to Moisture in the Home (10/11/01) Click on the site to get more information on home moisture, indoor air quality, mold, coping with disasters, general housing, keeping your home healthy and care for people.  MORE

National Conversation' to Find Ways to Improve Future of America's Youth (10/08/01) Gov. John Hoeven and NDSU president Joe Chapman will serve as North Dakota honorary co-chairs of a 4-H national conversation.  MORE  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2

BeefTalk: Net Returns Look Positive for 5 Years -- What’s Next? (10/11/01) Economic projections look profitable for beef producers in the coming five years, but beef specialist Kris Ringwall says it’s never too early to plan for what is likely to come after that.  MORE

Prairie Fare: Trick or Treat (10/11/01) Tips for a safer and more nutritious Halloween for your trick-or-treaters from food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson. Also, a recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes.  MORE

Plains Folk: Peace Like a River (10/11/01) Tom Isern reviews "Peace Like a River," a novel set in North Dakota by a Minnesota author who captures both the landscape and the feeling of the plains.  MORE

Hortiscope (10/11/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE

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