Management Practices Contributed to Last Summer’s Herbage Reductions (12/19/02) Traditional grazing and haying management practices contributed at least as much as low precipitation levels to last summer’s herbage production shortfalls, says range scientist Lee Manske.  MORE

Payments to Seniors Continues to Fuel Growth in Transfer Payments (12/19/02) North Dakotans received nearly $2.7 billion in transfer payments in 2001, an increase of 4.7 percent from the $2.5 billion paid in 2000. They are payments by government and business to individuals and nonprofit institutions serving individuals and include medical and retirement payments.  MORE

North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshops Planned (12/19/02) Do you enjoy shooting sports and would like to share your passion with youth? If so, then the North Dakota 4-H Outdoor Skills/Shooting Sports program needs you.  MORE

Fresh Meat Processing Class Scheduled (12/19/02) The course will provide background in cutting beef, pork and lamb. Participants will learn about cuts of meat, fundamentals of meat safety and will receive hands-on experience in how best to cut and process their own meat.  MORE

Achieving New Year’s Resolutions One Step at a Time (12/19/02) Family economic specialist offers advice on how to pay off old bills and prevent debt in the upcoming year.  MORE

Make Your Christmas Poinsettia Last (12/19/02) Horticulturist Ron Smith says that the poinsettia, a native plant of Mexico, needs to be cared for just like any other tropical plant to ensure its longevity.  MORE

High-Yield Wheat: A Contrast in Climate and Management Systems (12/13/02) European approaches to growing high-yield wheat are risky in this region soil scientists Dave Franzen and Jay Goos say. But there are proven methods to improving your odds for a top crop under Northern Plains conditions.  MORE

BeefTalk: Preparation Involves Accepting Yourself and the Things You Can’t Control (12/19/02) Beef specialist Kris Ringwall reflects on the unpredictable nature of beef production and life on the land.  MORE

Prairie Fare: How About Some Beans? (12/19/02) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson extolls the virtues of beans as a source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals in the diet. She also offers a recipe for Red Beans and Rice.  MORE

Plains Folk: Carl Ben Eielson (12/19/02) Isern travels to Hatton North Dakota to visit the Eielson museum.  MORE

Hortiscope (12/19/02) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE

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