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Workshop on Starting Value-Added Cooperatives Set for Jan. 9 in Grand Forks (12/21/01) The workshop will outline the organizational steps in starting a successful new generation cooperative from the vision through the startup phase. It will precede the Marketplace of Ideas event being held Thursday, Jan. 10 at the Alerus Center.  MORE

Payday Loans A Costly Source of Credit (12/21/01) Why payday loans are considered a costly expense.  MORE

BeefTalk: A Handshake Communicates Honesty, Good Luck and Thanks (12/27/01) From those that can spot a sick calf, know what to do, and restore the calf to its prime, all that is needed is a handshake--the universal sign of honesty in the beef business.  MORE

Prairie Fare: Time Out for Snacks (12/27/01) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson suggests subtle ways to trim calories from game day snacks and offers a recipe for Spinach Balls.  MORE

Plains Folk: Nature of Nebraska (12/27/01) Tom Isern finds a book by Paul A. Johnsgard, North Dakota native and noted scholar at the University of Nebraska, a joy both as a scientific reference and a work of art.  MORE

Hortiscope (12/27/01) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE

Market Advisor: Early Canola Sales Make Risk Management Sense (12/27/01) Marketing strategies need to be in place for selling canola in the bin and for buying put options on a substantial amount of anticipated 2002 production. Crops economist George Flaskerud makes a case for getting that done in January.  MORE




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