Ag News from NDSU

N.D. Dairy Convention Set for Nov. 11-12 (2009-11-04) Herd immunity, marketing and the health of the dairy industry are among the topics at this year’s North Dakota Dairy Convention. FULL STORY
Work Safely Around Grain (2009-11-04) Working around grain and grain drying equipment can be dangerous. FULL STORY
Income Tax Management for Agricultural Producers Program Is Dec. 2 (2009-11-03) FULL STORY
Late, Wet Corn Harvest Favors Ear Mold (2009-11-03) Field moisture above 18 percent to 20 percent for a long time and temperatures above 45 degrees generally favor ear mold development. FULL STORY
N.D. Ranks Well Nationally in Child Well-being (2009-11-03) FULL STORY
Get Accurate Moisture Content Measurements (2009-11-02) NDSU’s grain-drying expert offers tips on how to obtain accurate corn moisture content measurements. FULL STORY
Drying High-moisture Corn Can Be Tricky (2009-10-30) Drying high-moisture corn requires extra care. FULL STORY
NDSU 12-month Livestock-Pasture-Forage Management Planning Workshop Offered (2009-10-30) During the workshop, each participant will learn how to develop and operate a biologically effective management strategy that provides a full 12-month forage sequence. FULL STORY
Bioeconomy Conference Set for Dec. 1 (2009-10-29) NDSU’s Bioenergy and Product Innovation Center is hosting a bioeconomy conference Dec. 1. FULL STORY
NDSU Putting Marriage Back Together Study Seeks Participants (2009-10-28) Two-thirds of unhappily married individuals who avoided divorce or separation rated themselves as happily married five years later. FULL STORY

ND State Fair: 4-H State Fair Results

Columns: Dairy Focus: Dairy Focus: Cold Temperatures Challenge Corn Silage Production (2009-10-13) Cold weather can hinder silage production. FULL STORY; Biofuel Economics: New Energy Economics: Federal Loan Programs Ill-suited for Cellulosic Ethanol (2009-11-06) There is a wide array of potential feedstocks being researched for cellulosic ethanol, but most federal loan programs prioritize feedstocks that qualify. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: We Too Are Resting in Someone's Hand (2009-11-05) Today there are more important things to do than the numerous processes we embark on in our daily routines. FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2009-11-04) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Tame the Holiday Treats Behind Most Doors (2009-11-05) The good news is that “discretionary calories,” such as sweet treats, can fit in an overall healthy diet. FULL STORY

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