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Dapps Available for Spring Planting (3/18/04) Dapps, a hard red spring wheat (HRSW) variety released by North Dakota State University in 2003, is available for 2004 spring planting. FULL STORY

Bankruptcy Cases Show Modest Decline in North Dakota (3/18/04) This month’s Economic Brief, reports that, nationally, 42 states reported increases in the number of bankruptcy cases filed between 2000 and 2002. FULL STORY

Obesity in North Dakota Increases Costs and Deaths (3/18/04) In 2002, approximately 61.6 percent of the adult population in North Dakota was obese or overweight. FULL STORY

Spring-Seeded Winter Cereals Can Extend the Northern Plains Grazing Season (3/18/04) Northern Plains beef producers should consider using spring-seeded winter cereal pastures as an alternative to native rangeland as a source of late-season forage. FULL STORY

Horvath to Present Bloomquist Lecture (3/18/04) American Crystal CEO James Horvath will present the annual Al Bloomquist lecture April 7 at the Fargo Holiday Inn. FULL STORY

 

Becoming A Technical Service Provider --What You Need To Know (3/15/04) A Technical Service Provider Orientation Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14. FULL STORY


Columns

BeefTalk: Shrink - The Hidden Cost Left To Blow In The Dust (3/18/04) Shrink is real and the discussion covers two phases: the ability of the calf to gain on any given day, and the actual loss of weight when handling calves. FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Boning Up on Calcium Needs (3/18/04) Avoiding milk and other calcium-rich foods and beverages can have short-term and long-term effects. FULL STORY

Plains Folk: Porterville (3/18/04) It’s amazing the things Myrtle Bemis Porterville accumulated. FULL STORY

Hortiscope (3/18/04) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. FULL STORY

Market Advisor: US Sheep Flock Declines, Prices Strengthen (3/4/04) For 2004, declining domestic production and moderating imports will support lamb prices. Lamb prices should follow normal seasonal patterns and average near last year’s levels. FULL STORY

 

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