Poverty’s Effects on Children One of Challenges Highlighted in Fact Book (12/06/01) More than one-third of the children in kindergarten through 12th grade were eligible for free or reduced price lunches in more than half of North Dakota’s counties The statistic is one of several indicators of child well-being selected from the "2001 North Dakota KIDS COUNT! Fact Book."  MORE

NDSU Scientists Compare Soybean Chlorosis Ratings (12/06/01) Soil scientist Jay Goos that variety selection is an important factor in preventing iron chlorosis in soybeans. He has compared 181 varieties for chlorois resistance and has the ratings available on a Web site.  MORE

Two-Day Summit Slated On Value Added Animal Agriculture (12/06/01) "Putting the Pieces Together" is expected to draw livestock producers, economic developers and financial lenders from across the state, Jan. 16-17. The event will focus on job creation and community wealth through value-added ventures related to livestock production.  MORE

Tips on How to Manage Your Money for the Holiday Season (12/04/01) Debt: A major concern during the holiday season.  MORE

Both Farm Bill Proposals Would Raise Net Income (12/03/01) NDSU economists compared the House and Senate proposals for a new farm bill. Both would raise net farm income in North Dakota, but there would be some variation.  MORE  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2

BeefTalk: Listen to Ideas from the Next Generation of Beef Producers (12/06/01) Since 1986, North Dakota has lost nearly 20 percent of its beef operations. Beef specialist Kris Ringwall says, new technology and ideas from the next generation of beef producers hold the key to survival for the operations that remain.  MORE

Prairie Fare: A Look at Microwave Ovens (12/06/01) Tips for better cooking in your microwave oven, a test to determine if dishes are microwave safe and a recipe for Microwave Apple Crisp.  MORE

Plains Folk: Broken Hearts and Bison (12/06/01) Tom Isern comments on "Buffalo for a Broken Heart," a new book by a South Dakota rancher who has converted his operation from cattle to bison.  MORE

Hortiscope (12/06/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE

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