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Small Depressions May Need to be Leveled (9/11/03) If you still own a land planer, you may want to consider using it again.  FULL STORY

Flaxseed as Feed For Cattle Could Benefit North Dakota Flax Producers (9/11/03) Feeding flaxseed to cattle can be beneficial.  FULL STORY

Manure Agitation May Be a Life or Death Process (9/11/03) Agitating and pumping manure pits may lead to a release of dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas. Agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang outlines new safety guidelines.  FULL STORY

What Is A Dairy Farm’s Value to the Community? (9/11/03) Dairy specialist J.W. Schroeder cites research showing the value of dairy farms to local communities.  FULL STORY

Marty Marchello Receives Hogoboom Endowed Professorship Award (9/11/03) NDSU meat scientist, Marty Marchello, receives Hogoboom Professorship award.  FULL STORY

CORRECTION: Beef Cattle Outlook and Management Conference Offered Across the State (9/11/03) With beef prices at historic highs, marketing and management become critical for producers who want to make the most of the opportunity. Factors influencing markets and profitability will be addressed during a beef cattle outlook and management video conference Sept. 29 and 30 at locations across North Dakota.  FULL STORY



Can You Afford to Raise Corn Silage Cutter Height?
(9/10/03) Some producers are considering cutting corn higher to reduce fiber concentrations and increase fiber digestibility and energy content in silage. The costs of that technique may outweigh the benefits, says dairy specialist J.W. Schroeder.  FULL STORY

Acidified Foods Workshops for Small Processors Set for Fargo and Bismarck (9/9/03) The workshops are designed to provide current and future small processors with the basic elements needed to understand the main processing steps, FDA regulations, critical control points and record keeping to safely manufacture specialty foods for the marketplace.  FULL STORY

BeefTalk: Focus on Profit Items for Successful Beef Production (9/11/03) With a multitude of decisions facing the typical beef producer, keeping a focus on profit helps set priorities, explains beef specialist Kris Ringwall.  FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Taming a Snack Attack (9/11/03) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson makes the case for including more fruits and vegetables in snacks. She offers tips on serving size and food safety. Also, a recipe for Chocolate Cereal and Fruit Snack Mix.   FULL STORY

Plains Folk: Fall Supers (9/11/03) The countryside is boiling with activity because it’s church fall supper time.  FULL STORY

Hortiscope (9/11/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  FULL STORY

Market Advisor: USDA Report Bullish for Soybeans (9/11/03) Crops economist George Flaskerud outlines highlights and implications of the latest USDA Supply and Demand report.  FULL STORY




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