News Releases and Other Information -- February 27, 2003

Legislative Changes Could Mean Greater Refunds In 2003 (2/27/03) Congress changes eligibility rules for earned income credit and enacts new Child Tax Credit, producing positive effects for families. MORE

National Beef Expert to Give Seminar at NDSU and Downlink Sites (2/27/03) Larry Corah, of Certified Angus Beef and former executive with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, will give a seminar at NDSU and several sites across the state on Friday, March 14. MORE

Lower Taxes, Larger Retirement Fund (2/27/03) Saver’s Tax Credit could eliminate or reduce your income taxes, while boosting your retirement fund. MORE

Take Advantage of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (2/27/03) Don’t spend your returns on expensive preparation fees and refund anticipation loans. Receive free tax help! MORE

Water Resource Management Workshops Will Be Held in March (2/27/03) The workshops scheduled across the state are for watershed coordinators, conservationists, Extension agents and others with an interest in water resource management. The workshop is an introduction to the programs and tools available at NDSU designed to assist with water resource management decisions. MORE

IP and Specialty Crop Production Workshop To Be Held In West Fargo March 6 (2/26/03) The workshop will focus on providing producers information on developing an identity preserved market with several risk management benefits. Producers will also learn how IP markets provide diversification opportunities and how the adoption of IP crop production methods reduces food safety and market risks. MORE

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BeefTalk: Heifers Are Half Done Calving Before Their Expected Calving Date (2/27/03) Good planning and homework can make calving easier, says beef specialist Kris Ringwall, but producers realize every cow and calf is unique, and no amount of planning will ever totally eliminate calving problems. MORE

Prairie Fare: 3-A-Day of Dairy for Stronger Bones (2/27/03) An encounter with a milk-avoiding youngster prompts food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson to explain our need for calcium and how milk is just the drink to meet those needs. She also offers a recipe for a calcium-rich Orange Cooler. MORE

Plains Folk: Extension Records (2/27/03) Isern takes us back in time through the eyes of county extension agents. MORE

Hortiscope (2/27/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE