Migration Results in Continued Loss of Income for North Dakota (9/21/06) As North Dakota residents continue to leave the state, the economic consequences continue to add up. FULL STORY

Course for Event Planners Set in Fargo (9/21/06) NDSU is offering a 36-hour course in November and December on planning festivals and events. FULL STORY

Second ‘Eat Smart. Play Hard.’ Poster Contest Deadline Oct. 30 (9/21/06) North Dakota youth have a chance to test their creativity and knowledge of healthy eating and exercise habits in the second “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest. FULL STORY

Risk of Hay Fires High in the Fall (9/21/06) An NDSU Extension beef specialist provides tips on how to prevent and fight hay fires. FULL STORY

NDSU Offers Advice on Handling Produce Safely (9/19/06) The NDSU Extension Service is offering advice on handling produce safely in the wake of an E. coli outbreak linked to spinach. FULL STORY

Natural Beef Industry Can Add Marketing Option (9/18/06) Cattle producers should consider selling their fall-weaned calves in the natural beef market if the animals never have been injected with or fed antibiotics or hormones. FULL STORY

NDSU Extension Service to Offer Horizons Workshops Throughout N.D. (9/12/06) The NDSU Extension Service will hold showcases throughout the state to encourage communities to participate in the Horizons community leadership program. FULL STORY

New Online Resource Features Equine Information (9/12/06) HorseQuest, a new online resource, offers research-based information on horses and one-on-one assistance from Extension Service equine specialists. FULL STORY

NDSU Beef Feedlot Research Review, Ethanol Coproduct Seminar Set for Oct. 10 (9/7/06) Beef feedlot production and research, and ethanol coproducts, will be the topics of a seminar scheduled for Oct. 10 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. FULL STORY

Registration Still Open for Food Safety Course (9/7/06) Registration remains open for a food safety training course scheduled for Oct. 3-5 in Fargo. FULL STORY

North Dakota Ranks High in Child Well-being, but Concerns Exist (9/7/06) North Dakota ranks ninth best in the nation in regard to child well-being indicators. FULL STORY

Prairie Fare: Enjoy the Fruit of the Season - Apples! (9/28/06) Eating more apples may lower your risk for stroke, diabetes, asthma and certain types of cancer. FULL STORY

Hortiscope (9/28/06) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. FULL STORY

BeefTalk: Do Not Cut Out Tags (9/28/06) Sometimes the message needs to be very blunt: “Do not cut out electronic identification tags.” FULL STORY

Market Advisor: Make Plans for Fall Calf Marketing (9/28/06) Two important fundamentals that affect demand for fall calves are corn prices and fed-cattle prices. FULL STORY

September 21, 2006 BeefTalk Spanish version:
El Hablaganados: ¿Se dirigen sus SRMs (materiales de riesgo espécificados) por el PVP (Programa de Proceso Verificado) o la QSA (evaluación por sistemas de calidad) correcto? (9/21/06) Traducción por John S. Ballard, Dickinson State University
Puede ser que el blanco ya está sentado, por lo menos para las conversaciones casuales o aun para la compra abierta y agresiva, porque países, como el Japón, han abierto sus mercados a la carne de vaca producida en los EEUU, lo que es una cosa buena.

Geospatial Applications: NDSU Extension to Discuss Wireless Technology and Energy Efficiency at Big Iron (8/24/06) Wireless technology is finding its way to the farm. FULL STORY

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