Jan. 3, 2008

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N. D. State Seed Department to Survey Seed Producers: Many seed companies, independent seed producers and farmers are questioning whether there will be a sufficient supply of good-quality seed available for planting in 2008.
N.D. Receives Folic Acid Awareness Grant: The NDSU Extension Service and North Dakota Folic Acid/Healthy Pregnancy Task Force have received a grant to promote the healthful benefits of folic acid.
Federal Dollars to North Dakota Up in 2005: North Dakota continues to pull in significant federal dollars to fund an increasingly diverse set of changes and opportunities.
Row Crop Planter Clinic Scheduled for Jan. 29 at Carrington: Row crop planter clinic will give corn and soybean growers a hands-on review on how to properly calibrate and operate planters for optimum yield and stand.

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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