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Engineer Offers Tips to Prevent Frozen Septic Systems (12/4/03) Little snow cover, dry soil conditions and very cold temperatures can lead to freezing problems in septic systems, but agricultural engineer Tom Scherer says problems can be prevented by taking some precautions now.  FULL STORY

Many Young North Dakota Families Impoverished (12/4/03) In 2000, one in five North Dakota families with children under 18 years of age were poor or near poor, according to data reported by the North Dakota State Data Center.  FULL STORY

Feed Thin Cows Now to Avoid Problems Later, Specialist Advises (12/4/03) With drought-stressed pastures and hayfields, keeping cows fed has been a challenge for ranchers across the region.  FULL STORY

Use Care When Using Ladders (12/4/03) Ladders are frequently used with little respect for safety.  FULL STORY

4-H Foundation Board Elects Directors and Officers (12/4/03) The North Dakota 4-H Foundation elects new officers and directors.  FULL STORY



Keep Produce in Diet Despite Recent Scares, Food Specialist Says
(12/3/03) Don’t overreact to recent outbreaks of food poisoning stemming from fresh produce, says food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson. Fresh fruits and vegetables remain a necessary part of a healthy diet and there are steps you can take to improve their safety.  FULL STORY  AUDIO 1  AUDIO 2  AUDIO 3

BeefTalk: Use Benchmarks to Establish In-Herd Quality Grades (12/4/03) Comparisons with other herds in the industry can provide direction for improving your own herd, says beef specialist Kris Ringwall.   FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Trimming Calories with One Small Change in Your Diet (12/4/03) Plates of cookies, fudge and other holiday treats greet us at every turn. Food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson offers tips for cutting calories and a recipe for Honey Mustard Yogurt Dressing.  FULL STORY

Plains Folk: Southern Plains Future (12/4/03) Historian Dan Flores says Americans today just don’t like the plains, whereas they enraptured early explorers.  FULL STORY

Hortiscope (12/4/03) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening.  FULL STORY




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