Quantitative genetic selection can help producers make good breeding decisions.

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

The rising popularity of chicken wings is an interesting success story and also an interesting lesson in economics.

The 2013 survey summarizes more than 4,800 reports from farmers and ranchers, aerial sprayers, elevators, custom harvesters and other custom operators.

He will provide leadership on the center’s nutrient management program.

These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections.

Provide cattle with adequate feed and protection from winter weather extremes.

The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program offers several grants.

Composting is a simple way to dispose of dead livestock.

Good 4-H experiences move donors to provide funding for major upgrades at the North Dakota 4-H Camp.

Farm gross cash revenue has more than doubled during the past 10 years.

Farmers have diversified their crop selections to reduce the risk of diseases, pests and price volatility.

The 2013 growing season was unusual for pasture production and quality across North Dakota.

What influences the adoption of conservation practices by farmers and ranchers?

High levels of nitrates in corn silage can be toxic to animals and humans.

The survey summarizes approximately 2,700 reports from aerial operators, farmers, ranchers and other custom operators.

Mike Beltz of Hillsboro has been elected the chair of the board.

Charlie Stoltenow will become the NDSU Extension Service’s assistant director for agriculture and natural resources Aug. 1.

Families and individuals are recognized for their service in 4-H.

NDSU researchers are comparing drylot and pasture cow-calf beef production systems.

She is an assistant professor in the area of genetic improvement of livestock.

Start to control birds before they become a huge problem.

Cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been found in states adjacent to North Dakota.

Fire is a tool that should be included in management strategies for rangeland and grasslands in the northern Plains.

The definition of bioproducts that I use in practice is products made using biomass that have a fossil fuel-based analog.

This spring’s rainy weather can lead to anthrax development.

Try to avoid turning livestock out to pasture too soon this spring.

Manure spills pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems.

Nutrients from livestock manure can harm water quality and have other negative environmental impacts.