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White Wheat an Alternative to Red Wheat? (10/2/03) Advanced lines of hard white spring wheat are being evaluated at North Dakota State University.  FULL STORY

Tax Records Indicate Migration Costs North Dakota $778 Million (10/2/03) Analysis of Federal individual income tax returns over the past nine years reveals a consistent loss of revenue to North Dakota as a direct result of migration.  FULL STORY

Hunters Need to be Careful When Going From the Field to the Table (10/2/03) A NDSU Extension Service food and nutrition specialist, reminds hunters that game is often wasted because of improper handling in the field.  FULL STORY

Food and Nutrition Specialist Offers Tips for Keeping Wild Game Fresh (10/2/03) The big hunt is over, but the meat could be wasted if not stored properly.  FULL STORY

Hunters Need To Remember Safety In The Kitchen (10/2/03) Many hunters know that being safe on the hunt is important. But they also need to be careful in the kitchen, says a NDSU Extension Service food and nutrition specialist.  FULL STORY

North Dakota Lamb and Wool Sheep Tour Set for Nov. 5-6 (10/2/03) The tour is designed to give insight to producers about the product they raise," says sheep specialist Roger Haugen. And it will be an excellent opportunity for producers to network with industry people and fellow sheep producers from North Dakota.  FULL STORY

With Feeder Lamb Prices High, Profit is Still in Reach, NDSU Experts Say (10/2/03) With feeder lamb prices at record highs, some feeders may be wondering if it’s possible to be profitable feeding lambs this winter. It’s possible, but feeders must know their costs, be able to project accurate breakeven prices, take an educated look at the market, and know how their lambs will perform.  FULL STORY

Hunters Need To Be Aware of Chronic Wasting Disease (10/2/03) Many hunters are excited about the upcoming deer season and some will be traveling to another state to bag their game. However, NDSU Extension Service veterinarian, Charles Stoltenow says hunters need to be aware of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) affecting deer and elk.  FULL STORY

Dakota Fatherhood Initiative (10/2/03) A grassroots effort to bring together individuals from North and South Dakota who work with fathers in a variety of programs and settings.  FULL STORY

Workshop to Focus on Cooperatives’ Need for Non-patron Equity Capital (10/2/03) Helping cooperative leaders decide if their enterprises should seek non-patron equity capitol will be the focus of a workshop organized by the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives, Nov. 5 in Minneapolis.  FULL STORY

NDSU Plant Diagnostics Lab Now Part of National Network (10/2/03) The USDA has created a National Plant Diagnostic Network to connect diagnostic facilities and experts within the nation’s land-grant university system.  FULL STORY

BeefTalk: Calculate Numbers to Provide Money for Future Generations (10/2/03) Currently prices have many cow calf producers smiling. Income is a lot easier to distribute than to receive. Beef specialist Kris Ringwall reminds producers to be conservative, pay attention to the details and do the entire math as they plan to spend revenue.  FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Popcorn is a Popular Snack (10/2/03) Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson reviews the history, science and nutrition of popcorn. She relays tips for optimal popping and a popcorn-based recipe for Touchdown Treat.   FULL STORY

Plains Folk: Lebanese (10/2/03) Tom says "Prairie Peddlers: The Syrian-Lebanese in North Dakota," is a book about a people too long consigned to the margins of our regional story.  FULL STORY

Hortiscope (10/2/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  FULL STORY




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