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Grazing Native Rangeland in May Reduces Ranch Income (3/13/03) Delaying grazing on native rangeland until early June, when grasses have three new leaves, can improve grass plant health and boost producers’ incomes," says range scientist Lee Manske.  MORE

Ornamental and Turf Commercial Pesticide Training to Be Held (3/13/03) The North Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Program is conducting ornamental and turf pest control training March 25, 26 and 27 in Dickinson, Devils Lake and Williston. This training is aimed at commercial applicators, dealers and consultants involved in ornamental and turf management.  MORE



National Poison Prevention Week Is March 16-22
(3/13/03) Ag safety specialist gives tips on how to prevent tragic poisonings in your home.  MORE  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2  AUDIO 3

Remember Safety When Tractor Shopping This Spring (3/13/03) Safety features should not be compromised at the expense of the operator’s health, no matter how inexpensive the tractor is!  MORE  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2  AUDIO 3

Conference to Highlight Creating Rural Businesses and New Profitability for Farms (3/6/03) An Alternative Enterprise and Rural Tourism Conference will be held at the Garrison City Auditorium on April 3. A part of the program will focus on the success of Canadian, Texas, a rural community that overcame many of the challenges currently facing North Dakota towns.  MORE

BeefTalk: Records Can Provide Opportunities for Maximum Heterosis (3/13/03) Beef specialist Kris Ringwall outlines the practical reasons for keeping records on commercial cows.  MORE

Prairie Fare: Keep or Toss? (3/13/03) Is it time to clean out your refrigerator? Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson offers some tips and a recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup.  MORE

Plains Folk: Rabbit Proof Fence (3/13/03) Isern says the movie "Rabbit Proof Fence" is worth seeing but it will make you angry.   MORE

Hortiscope (3/13/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  MORE




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