Ag News from NDSU

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
NDSU Grape Research Highlighted at Grape Growers Meeting (2012-01-25) FULL STORY
Communications Expert Headlines Farm Managers Meeting (2012-01-24) The featured speaker is Jolene Brown who is a farmer, author and award-winning communicator. FULL STORY
Help Promote Nutrition, Physical Activity (2012-01-23) The entry deadline for this year’s “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest is March 15. FULL STORY

Columns: Dairy Focus: Dairy Focus: Nice Winter Doesn’t Reduce Calf Care (2012-01-10) Dairy calves need added nutrients, even in mild winters. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Cattle Size Is Different Than Cow Size (2012-02-02) In one decade, large carcasses are strongly discouraged and, in the next decade, strongly encouraged. 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: Use Coupons Wisely (2012-02-02) Yes, you can save money, but be sure that you are able to use the food within a reasonable period of time to ensure you enjoy foods at their safest and highest quality. FULL STORY

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