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‘Beef 701: Carcass Merit Short Course’ Sessions Set at NDSU (4/15/02) Intensive three-day workshops on meat quality and consistency in the beef industry will be offered for cattle producers at North Dakota State University in May, August and October. MORE NDSU Releases Roundup Ready Resistant Soybean Variety (4/15/02) Soybean variety "RG200RR" is resistant to the herbicide Roundup and the first transgenic soybean variety released by NDSU. MORE NDSU Research Foundation to Commercialize New Soybean Variety (4/15/02) The license agreement with Monsanto to commercialize NDSU's first soybean variety with the Roundup Ready trait is part of a new program called "Roughrider Genetics," a trademarked brand name established for the marketing of licensed or proprietary varieties owned and managed by the NDSU Research Foundation. MORE Growing Tomatoes In The Home Garden (4/12/02) Tomatoes are a favorite with most home gardeners. Ron Smith gives tips for getting the tomato crop off to a good start. MORE Study Aims to Help Informal Caregivers in the State (4/12/02) The Center for Social Research in conjunction with the North Dakota State Data Center will be conducting a random telephone survey throughout North Dakota to interview caregivers about their experiences, their concerns, and the use and availability of services. MORE 2002 Crop Land Values and Rents Increase in North Dakota (4/12/02) A recent survey of crop land values and rents showed the greatest annual percentage increase since 1997. However, land values from 1998 through 2001 were generally flat, with 1998 and 1999 actually showing small declines on average. MORE
Consider Placing Fertilizer with Seed to Save Time, Boost Crop (4/11/02) With a few precautions, putting down fertilizer with seed can be a spring time saver and boost crop performance, according to North Dakota State University soil specialist Dave Franzen. "Yield boosts due to proximity and convenience for the grower often offset any problems from reduced stands." MORE Soybeans on Soybeans: What’s The Risk? (4/11/02) Some tips if you decide to plant a field to soybeans that had soybeans on it last year. MORE Native Pasture Is Not the Cheapest Feed for Range Cows in May, Range Scientist Says (4/11/02) Results from a recent study that compared the costs of forage strategies for lactating cows during May will surprise some beef producers. "Traditional evaluation methods comparing forage cost per unit of weight suggest that traditional forage choices are the least expensive feeds, but this measure does not accurately reflect livestock feed costs," states Lee Manske. MORE
BeefTalk: Are You Monitoring for Johne’s Disease? (4/11/02) The more troublesome diseases are those we don’t have a vaccine for. The most difficult herd health scenario is managing diseases like Johne’s. MORE Prairie Fare: Add Some Culture to Your Menu (4/11/02) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson explains the background and health benefits of yogurt. She also offers a recipe for Creamy Spinach and Yogurt Dip. MORE Plains Folk: Montana and I (4/11/02) Was growing up on the plains in settlement days a pleasant experience for children, or a time of difficulty and hardship? Tom Isern finds support for both views, including a recently discovered and published memoir by a Montana woman. MORE Hortiscope (4/11/02) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE |
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