Ag News from NDSU

N.D. 4-H’er Wins National Trap Shooting Competition (2018-07-19) Several North Dakota youth bring home honors from the 2018 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships. FULL STORY
Reduce Heat Stress in Cattle (2018-07-18) Summer heat and humidity can take a toll on cattle and humans. FULL STORY
Starter Flock Program Seeking Applicants (2018-07-18) Applications are due Aug. 1. FULL STORY
Central Grasslands Center Gaining 2 Specialists (2018-07-17) Both specialists have prior NDSU experience. FULL STORY
Hot Weather Increases Risk of Cyanobacterial Poisoning to Livestock (2018-07-17) High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins. FULL STORY
Sheep Facility, Handling Demonstration Set (2018-07-13) Sheep producers can learn how to set up sheep-working facilities and barns on their operation. FULL STORY
Grazing School Set for Sept. 5-7 (2018-07-11) Livestock producers can learn about the principles of range management and how to incorporate them into livestock operations. FULL STORY
NDSU Extension Providing Bus to Manure Expo (2018-07-09) NDSU Extension is renting a bus to take people to the North American Manure Expo in Brookings, S.D. FULL STORY
Intercropping Featured at North Central Research Extension Center Field Tour (2018-07-03) Tour participants also will have an opportunity to have one-on-one consultations with experts on weed, insect and disease control issues. FULL STORY
NDSU Extension Initiates Citizen Advisory Council (2018-07-02) The council will help NDSU Extension gather input on state-level issues and increase stakeholder's understanding of Extension. FULL STORY

Columns: Spotlight on Economics: Spotlight on Economics: Cattle Price Volatility Continues (2018-07-11) Expect cattle and other livestock price volatility to continue until trade disputes are resolved. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Cow-calf Enterprise Expenses Are Up (2018-07-19) Good business practices, an understanding of herd data and marketing skills are the cornerstones of a cow-calf operation. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Salsa Rules (2018-07-19) Use a research-tested recipe from a university Extension website or the U.S. Department of Agriculture when canning food. FULL STORY

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