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Calf AID Program Unveiled (5/28/04) Beef producers in North Dakota will have an opportunity to be on the leading edge of technology advancements within the industry by participating in the Calf AID program. FULL STORY Frost or Drought Stressed Alfalfa (5/28/04) Drought stress is currently very common in northwestern and the southern two-thirds of North Dakota and much of the state has experienced a hard frost in the last two weeks. FULL STORY Minerals, What They Are and Why They Are Important (5/28/04) While varying mineral levels may not have the immediate impact of a major shift in energy or protein levels, the long-term effects on animal health, longevity and growth are significant. FULL STORY
The Ranch Hand Available Free By E-mail (5/27/04) Monthly newsletter that highlights beef cattle production issues is now available via e-mail. FULL STORY Taking Care of Trees After a Storm (5/27/04) Tips homeowners can use to help trees recover after a storm. FULL STORY Art and Grace Link to Enter 4-H Hall of Fame (5/27/04) Art and Grace Link of Bismarck have been named the 2004 inductees into the North Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame. FULL STORY
Early Weaning, Drought Management and More (5/26/04) NDSU experts explain why beef cattle producers may want to consider early weaning. FULL STORY Specialist Explains Annual Forage Options (5/26/04) NDSU Extension rangeland specialist shares his recommendations on planting annual crop for alternative forage. FULL STORY FEEDLIST Connects Forage Buyers and Sellers (5/25/04) Farmers and ranchers that have forage for sale can list it on a North Dakota State University database. FULL STORY Contact Your Local Practitioner About Early Vaccination (5/25/04) Dust pneumonia may be a concern for cattle producers; NDSU veterinarian says early vaccination is an option. FULL STORY Water, Consider Quantity and Quality (5/24/04) With limited moisture in many areas of North Dakota, producers must consider the amount and composition of water available to cattle herds. FULL STORY Top 10 Countdown to Lower Protein Costs (5/20/04) With the speculation of drought spreading in the Midwest, protein costs could remain higher than average for the season. FULL STORY Toddlers and TV (5/20/04) Of children younger than two, 68 percent spend slightly more than two hours a day in front of a television or other screen media such as a computer. FULL STORY Winter Injury Common in Spruce Trees This Spring (5/20/04) Reports of spruce tree winter injury have been common and widespread throughout North Dakota this spring. FULL STORY New Spray Nozzles Help Reduce Drift (5/20/04) Keeping pesticide applications on target is a key to having the maximum impact on weeds, insects and diseases while minimizing costs. FULL STORY Haying and Grazing of CRP Acres (5/20/04) Before any CRP haying or grazing activities are conducted, contract holders must develop a detailed conservation plan for haying and grazing management. FULL STORY 4-H to Honor Families (5/20/04) The North Dakota 4-H Century Family program wants to recognize 4-H families with a long involvement in the 4-H program. FULL STORY Records Indicate Increased Spending by N.D. Farm Households in 2003 (5/20/04) The average living expenditures of 291 farm families enrolled in the North Dakota Farm Business Management Education Program was $40,517 in 2003. FULL STORY |
BeefTalk: Calf AID: an electronic ID project to help beef (5/27/04) The Dickinson Research Extension Center will provide an electronic identification tag (commonly referred to as an EID) along with all the equipment, labor and handling facilities to process calves. FULL STORY Prairie Fare: Promises, Promises (5/27/04) You can rarely read a magazine or watch late-night TV these days without being bombarded by information on quick and easy weight loss and fitness. FULL STORY Hortiscope (5/27/04) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. FULL STORY Market Advisor: Cow-calf Drought Management Planning Is Important (5/20/04) Choices that need to be made during a drought are difficult because they all involve increased costs, decreased returns or both compared to a normal year. FULL STORY
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