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Biodiesel Is Becoming A New Source of Energy (8/9/02) Using biodiesel in conventional diesel engines can reduce emissions of unburned hydrocarbons. MORE AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3 Sausage Making Class Scheduled (8/9/02) The Department of Animal and Range Sciences will offer the course, "Fundamentals of Meat Processing," Tuesday evenings beginning Aug. 27 and continuing through Dec. 10. Meat scientist Marty Marchello will teach the course that will provide background in the science of sausage making and hands-on lab experience in making pork sausage, Polish sausage, summer sausage, jerky, head cheese and more. MORE
North Dakota Sees Increase in Divorce (8/8/02) The number of divorced persons in north Dakota increased 35 percent between 1990 and 2000, according to the recent Population Bulletin released from the North Dakota State Data Center. Director Richard Rathge says some of the divorces may be linked to economic stress. MORE Grain Auger Safety Is Critical, Says Safety Expert (8/8/02) Grain augers have a reputation for farm injuries. According to a North Dakota State University agriculture safety expert, 37 injuries have been reported in North Dakota since 1993. These injuries could have been prevented if simple precautions were taken, he says. MORE
New Publication Shows Trends in N.D. Farm Financial Performance (8/2/02) In 2001, farms with less than 40 percent debt were five times as likely to have net farm income in excess of $50,000 than farms with greater than 70 percent debt. This finding is among many relating to North Dakota farms in a new publication. MORE BeefTalk: Wean Early; Cull Early and Deep; Order Your Feed From the East (8/8/02) Beef Specialist Kris Ringwall says livestock producers should take a hard look at inventory numbers as feed supplies get tight. MORE Prairie Fare: A Trip in Time (8/8/02) A nostalgia-filled trip to an old fashioned diner prompts food and nutrition specialist to comment on new research related to fat in the diet. She also offers a recipe for Italian Sloppy Joes. MORE Plains Folk: Borderlands (8/8/02) The U.S.-Canada line may be an "undefended" border, but nationalistic elements on both sides have tried to keep them separate over the years. Now, however, two new books, one American one Canadian, are blurring the line by focusing on the common plains experience. MORE Hortiscope (8/8/02) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE Market Advisor: Short-Term Wheat Storage May be Attractive In Some Areas (8/8/02) Recent market action, interest rates and crop conditions may favor short-term storage of wheat into November in some areas. These factors need to be carefully monitored as decisions to sell or store are being made, according to crops economist George Flaskerud. MORE |
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