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NDSU Research Supports Corn’s Growth (10/19/06) For producers who want to sell their corn to a local ethanol plant, they need an early maturing hybrid with some level of drought tolerance, above-average quality and standability. FULL STORY

Majority of North Dakota Children Have Health Insurance (10/19/06) The vast majority of North Dakota children ages 0 to 17 are covered by some form of health insurance. FULL STORY

 

‘Eat Smart. Play Hard.’ Poster Contest Deadline Extended (10/12/06) The entry deadline for this fall’s “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” youth poster contest has been moved to Dec. 1. FULL STORY

John Bollingberg 2006 NDSU Harvest Bowl Agri-business Award Recipient (10/12/06) John Bollingberg, Bremen, N.D., has been selected to receive the 2006 Agri-business Award during the 33rd annual Harvest Bowl program. FULL STORY

NDSU Sponsors Greenhouse Informational Meeting (10/12/06) The seventh annual informational meeting for professional and hobby greenhouse operators will be held on Nov. 3. FULL STORY

Livestock Producers Can Apply for Assistance Grant Program in Drought Areas (10/12/06) Livestock producers whose farm or ranch headquarters are in counties that experienced a drought between March 7 and Aug. 31, 2006, are eligible to apply for payment under the livestock assistance grant program. FULL STORY

NDSU Awarded 2nd Grant for Colorectal Cancer Program (10/12/06) The Dakota Medical Foundation has awarded NDSU a second grant for a colorectal cancer prevention and screening program. FULL STORY

NDSU Offers New Trees and Shrubs Publication (10/12/06) A new publication, “Trees and Shrubs for Northern Great Plains Landscapes,” is available through the NDSU Extension Service. FULL STORY

Dakota Feeder Calf Show Set for Oct. 21 in Turtle Lake (10/6/06) This year’s Dakota Feeder Calf Show and feedout, set for Oct. 21, offers cattle producers feeding and carcass information. FULL STORY

NDSU Celebrates 33 Years of Excellence in Agriculture and Bison Athletics (10/5/06) The NDSU Harvest Bowl program recognizes the success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists. FULL STORY

NDSU Extension Nutrition Education Program Honored (10/5/06) An NDSU Extension youth nutrition and fitness education program had won two national honors. FULL STORY

North Dakota Baby Boomers Impact Age Distribution (10/5/06) Projections indicate that as baby boomers continue to age, North Dakota’s senior population (age 65 and older) will grow considerably, reaching nearly 150,000 by 2020. FULL STORY

NDSU Helps Sponsor Youth Hog College (10/5/06) North Dakota and Minnesota youth have an opportunity to learn more about the swine industry at a program in Fargo on Nov. 28. FULL STORY

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


Columns

Prairie Fare: Enjoy Some Colorful Pumpkin (10/19/06) Pumpkin pie didn’t start out as a dessert with the crust and whipped topping that ends many holiday meals. FULL STORY

Hortiscope (10/19/06) Ron Smith answers readers' questions about the world of plants and gardening. FULL STORY

BeefTalk: The Changing Face of Beef Production (10/19/06) Beef producers have known for a long time that production operations are getting bigger. 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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