Ag News from NDSU

Time for Agricultural Producers to File Tax Returns (2012-02-10) NDSU Extension economist has some tax tips for producers. FULL STORY
Prevent Hardware Disease in Cattle (2012-02-09) Maintain tire feeders regularly to keep cattle from swallowing wire. FULL STORY
Super Pooper Scooper School Set (2012-02-08) NDSU Extension schedules three nutrient management workshops. FULL STORY
Wheat Midge Forecast Improved for 2012 (2012-02-08) Most wheat producers should get a break from insecticide costs this year. FULL STORY
NDSU Partner in $1 Million Energy Beet Development Project (2012-02-01) Group hopes to develop at least 12 sustainable ethanol facilities across North Dakota. FULL STORY
NDSU Offers Farmland Leasing Workshops (2012-01-27) Landowners and renters will learn to identify and manage the risks of rental arrangements. FULL STORY
Shear Sheep Before Lambing (2012-01-27) Shearing sheep prior to lambing improves flock productivity. FULL STORY
4-H Tribal Youth Mentoring Program Awarded Grant (2012-01-26) NDSU’s Center for 4-H Youth Development will receive a $113,753 grant. FULL STORY
Soil Temperatures Approach Critical Point for Winter Wheat (2012-01-25) In addition to variety, the size and health of the plant can impact how well the crop will tolerate the cold. FULL STORY
N.D. 4-H’ers Place in National Competition (2012-01-25) Four North Dakota 4-H teams compete in the Western National Roundup in Colorado. FULL STORY

Columns: BeefTalk: BeefTalk: The Winner - the Heavier-conditioned, Large Steer With No Muscle (2012-02-09) Although all the data needs to be studied, one steer certainly caught my eye FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2012-02-08) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Livestock Market Advisor: Market Advisor: Southern Drought Conditions Cause Lower Cattle Numbers (2012-02-02) All cattle and calves in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2012, totaled 90.8 million head, which is about 2 percent below the total of 92.7 million on Jan. 1, 2011. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Spice Up Your Menus (2012-02-09) Spices have a wide range of flavors, ranging from mild to hot and spicy. FULL STORY

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