Ag News from NDSU

NDSU Riders Place in National Competition (2012-05-25) Two NDSU equestrian team members bring home honors. FULL STORY
NDSU BBQ Boot Camp Coming to City Near You (2012-05-25) NDSU’s BBQ Boot Camp will be held in four locations this year. FULL STORY
NDSU Names Boerboom Extension Director (2012-05-21) NDSU’s new Extension director looks forward to helping address North Dakotans’ needs. FULL STORY
NDSU Crop Management Field School Set for June 21 in Carrington (2012-05-18) FULL STORY
N.D. Spring Shooting Sports Match Winners Named (2012-05-16) North Dakota youth bring home honors from the spring state shooting sports competition. FULL STORY
N.D. 4-H Land Judging Team 5th in National Competition (2012-05-16) A three-member North Dakota 4-H land judging team places in national competition. FULL STORY
NDSU Hires Robinson as Extension Service Potato Agronomist (2012-05-11) FULL STORY
Control Parasites in Sheep (2012-05-10) Reducing parasite infestations in pastures is critical to a good management program. FULL STORY
N.D. 4-H Foundation Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients (2012-05-09) Ten youth receive North Dakota 4-H Foundation scholarships. FULL STORY
NDSU Researchers Study Growth Implications of Petroleum Sector in Dickinson Region (2012-05-08) For now, employment will be driven more by short-term or temporary jobs, such as those associated with construction, drilling and fracking. Long-term employment will be more closely associated with maintenance and oil field services. FULL STORY

Columns: Spotlight on Economics: Spotlight on Economics: Time to Consider Water Quality and Economic Good (2012-05-23) Efforts to maintain environmental quality need not threaten economic growth. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Those Cows Can’t Catch Me Now (2012-05-24) It has been just more than a year since the Dickinson Research Extension Center initially decided to furlough the bulls for a month by changing bull turnout from early and mid-June to the second week of July. FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2012-05-23) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Exercise and Nourish Your Joints This Summer (2012-05-24) Unfortunately, many people face chronic pain and stiffness due to joint issues. FULL STORY

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