Agriculture at North Dakota State University

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Developing a Program for the Coexistence of Sustainable and Biotech Agriculture
(8/16/02) NDSU forms partnership to study biotechnology-organic farming coexistence.  MORE



4-H Members Awarded High Point Horse Awards at N.D. State Fair
(8/14/02) 4-H members win high point awards at the North Dakota State Fair 4-H horse show.  MORE

Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus Now, NDSU Veterinarian Advises (8/9/02) It’s clear that the disease is here in the state and will continue to be a threat in coming years, says Charlie Stoltenow. Vaccinating your horses is their best bet for protection. There is still six weeks or more left of the mosquito season.  MORE

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

BeefTalk: Very Dry Years Can Trigger Early Weaning of Calf Crop (8/15/02) Beef specialist Kris Ringwall looks at annual precipitation and it’s influence on weaning date.  MORE

Prairie Fare: I’ll Have the Centerpiece (8/15/02) NDSU food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson talks edible petals and offers a recipe for a veggie dip with a floral flavor.  MORE

Plains Folk: Heroes (8/15/02) Tom Isern finds shrines to heroism in diverse places, from a Saskatchewan ranch to a North Dakota church.  MORE

Hortiscope (8/15/02) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE




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