News Releases and Other Information -- May 8, 2003

Dakota Fatherhood Summit 3 Set for May 21-23 in Fargo (5/12/03) A variety of regional and national speakers set for the Dakota Fatherhood Summit 3 May 21-23 in Fargo and you’re invited. MORE AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

Records Indicate Small Increase in 2002 N.D. Farm Family Living Expenses (5/8/03) The average living expenditures of 298 farm families enrolled in the North Dakota Farm Business Management Education Program was $38,139 in 2002, an increase of less than $100 compared 2001, according to agricultural economist Andrew Swenson. MORE

Big Differences Across State, but Average North Dakota Net Farm Income Increased in 2002 (5/8/03) Higher crop prices and lower production costs, primarily fertilizer, fuel and interest, more than offset sharply lower government payments, lower livestock profits, and the very low yields that occurred in drought-stricken parts of North Dakota in 2002, according to agricultural economist Andrew Swenson. MORE

Livestock Drought Strategy Meetings Set (5/6/03) Despite recent rain, many of the region’s livestock producers are facing a season with meager feed supplies because pastures and rangeland have been stunted by a year or more of drought conditions. The NDSU Extension Service has scheduled a series of meetings to help livestock producers make management decisions in light of those conditions. MORE

Training Set for Municipal Mosquito and West Nile Virus Control (5/5/03) Lessons from experts on mosquitoes, public health and pesticide regulations will be part of training for individuals involved in municipal mosquito control programs. The training is Tuesday, May 13. MORE

Move Nurse Tanks Safely Over the Road (5/2/03) Safety specialist encourages anhydrous ammonia nurse tank inspections before hitting the road. MORE AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

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BeefTalk: Cull Cows Now or Take 40 Cents on the Dollar Come Fall (5/8/03) Given market trends and summer feed costs, it makes sense to sell those cull cows now, says beef specialist Kris Ringwall. MORE

Prairie Fare: Calcium and Weight: Is There a Connection? (5/8/03) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson outlines studies that link calcium intake and weight loss. She also reviews daily calcium recommendations and offers a recipe for calcium-rich Yogurt-Berry Smoothies. MORE

Plains Folk: Moravian Brass (5/8/03) Spend time at an Easter sunrise service in Goshen North Dakota. MORE

Hortiscope (5/8/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. MORE