Ag News from NDSU

Corn Silage May Not Measure Up This Winter (2008-12-01) An NDSU Extension specialist offers advice on using silage made from excessively wet corn. FULL STORY
Wild World of Weeds Workshop Set for Jan. 20 (2008-11-26) Plan to attend this annual event. FULL STORY
Soybean Chlorosis Scores Available Online (2008-11-26) NDSU grades soybean varieties for iron deficiency chlorosis. FULL STORY
You Can Control Your Holiday Spending (2008-11-25) Don’t let holiday shopping put your budget in the red. FULL STORY
Delayed Corn Harvest Poses Risks (2008-11-20) Since much of the corn is above the moisture content for safe storage, many farmers are hoping for additional field drying before they harvest. FULL STORY
Inmigration in Western N.D. Counties Boosts Taxable Income (2008-11-20) North Dakota’s general trend of out-migration has produced long-term economic consequences. FULL STORY
Corn or Pellet Stoves Offer Heating Options (2008-11-20) NDSU’s Extension energy educator provides the pros and cons of heating with corn or pellet stoves. FULL STORY
Manure Good for Crops, Soil (2008-11-20) A cropping systems trial at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center shows manure has promise as fertilizer and is beneficial to the soil. FULL STORY
Row and Cover Crops Featured During Crops Day at Carrington on Dec. 16 (2008-11-13) Crops day will provide production research and recommendations for soybeans, corn and dry beans, plus a review of regional cover crop work and opportunities. FULL STORY
NDSU Sets Beef Producers Meeting in Dickinson on Dec. 9 (2008-11-13) Find out about the low-stress handling of cattle and dealing with dystocia. FULL STORY

Columns: Biofuel Economics: Biofuel Economics: EPA Mandates Increased Ethanol Use (2008-11-20) The national blend rate for ethanol next year will be 10.21 percent. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Your Bill Is $52.87, So Pay Up (2008-11-26) We strive to understand the difference between market value and net dollars. FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2008-11-26) Ron Smith answers questions about plants, trees and gardens. FULL STORY; Livestock Market Advisor: Market Advisor: Cattle, Corn and the Credit Crunch (2008-11-26) Even though cattle prices have fallen, the profit potential for backgrounding or feeding calves to market weight, may be better now because it is the margin and not the price level that is important in determining profitability. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Don’t Miss This Nutrient (2008-11-26) Step right up and hear about a special nutrient that’s a real deal for your health. FULL STORY

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