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North Dakota Crop Land Values Show Greatest Increase in 25 Years (4/22/04) A recent survey indicates the greatest annual percentage increase in land values since the late 1970's. FULL STORY

Hazards Are Plentiful on the Farm if Precautions Are Not Taken (4/22/04) Many rural children will be exposed to countless risks and hazards. FULL STORY AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3

Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous Materials Training Available (4/22/04) First responders now have an opportunity to increase their preparedness levels for a homeland security event by completing an online training course. FULL STORY

 

Traffic Accidents, Many Preventable, Cost Lives and Millions of Dollars (4/15/04) Traffic accidents cost North Dakotans millions of dollars every year. FULL STORY

Dakota Spring Ram Test (4/15/04) A spring ram test to evaluate growth and muscle development will be conducted at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger. FULL STORY

Youth Realize Prom Can Be Affordable And Fun (4/15/04) 2003 prom statistics and ways to avoid the financial burdens prom entails. FULL STORY

Dakota Jewel: A new, bright red skinned, fresh market cultivar (4/8/04) The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station announces the release of a new potato variety. FULL STORY

Nutrients Produced by Forage Plants Are the Primary Unit of Production in Beef Operations (4/8/04) Ranch operations that implement biologically effective management practices to produce calf weight from the modern beef animal will see reduced pasture-forage costs, stronger cow-calf performance, and increased profit margins. FULL STORY

National County Government Week set for April 18-24 (4/8/04) The purpose of National County Government Week is to increase public awareness about the roles and responsibilities of counties in our nation. FULL STORY


Columns

BeefTalk: Buy Bulls that Graduate at the Top of Their Class (4/22/04) Knowing the genetics behind each bull and the contribution each bull is going to make to the bottom line of your operation is very important. FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Are You Falling Short of the Sunshine Vitamin? (4/22/04) What’s so important about vitamin D anyway? FULL STORY

Plains Folk: David Thompson (4/22/04) The name and adventures of David Thompson remain obscure to Americans, although they have become more familiar in recent years to Canadians. FULL STORY

Hortiscope (4/15/04) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. FULL STORY

Market Advisor: Reduced Supply and Strong Demand Support Cow Prices (4/8/04) Market cow prices in the Northern Plains are averaging 15 to 20 percent higher than at this same time one year ago and 25 to 30 percent higher than the five year average. FULL STORY

 

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