Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension Service farm economist, has some items to note for your 2013 income tax preparation.

The most unique and intriguing aspect of ARC-IC is that it is the only program that is not totally decoupled from production.

Many consumers may be uncomfortable or feel overwhelmed when it comes to making decisions about health insurance coverage.

In 2013, more than 70 percent of the farms were crop farms and the median age of a farm operator was 48.

Characteristics of ND1406HP include 0.6 maturity, purple flower color, gray pubescence, yellow hila with dull seed coat luster and brown pod color.

Estimates show that there will be an increase of more than 10,000 acres of cropland lost to Devils Lake in 2014.

NDSU Extension is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events on campus May 8 and at county offices this spring.

Land values showed about an 8 percent increase from the previous survey, compared with a 42 percent increase during 2012.

Extension provides North Dakotans with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their health, nutrition and quality of life.