Ag News from NDSU

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
Buchanan Named NDSU Associate Dean (2012-05-02) FULL STORY
Flooding Poses Soil Management Problems (2012-04-23) Soil compaction and nutrient management are two major concerns. FULL STORY

Columns: Spotlight on Economics: Spotlight on Economics: Growth in Petroleum Sector Sparks Need for Research (2012-05-10) State and local decision makers, regulators, developers and others are in need of information about the scope and scale of the growth and development of the petroleum industry to plan for the future. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: There Is Room for More Cows (2012-05-17) Today, the cattle business is just as real as it was at the turn of the century. However, the market, consumer and even the producer have not remained unchanged. FULL STORY; Hortiscope: Hortiscope (2012-05-23) Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Be Sun Savvy This Summer (2012-05-17) FULL STORY

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