The next Annie’s Project program starts the week of Jan. 19, 2010, in 12 communities.
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Tests in North Dakota have found few corn mold species known to produce mycotoxins.
Corn moisture and temperature affect mold growth.
Field moisture above 18 percent to 20 percent for a long time and temperatures above 45 degrees generally favor ear mold development.
During the workshop, each participant will learn how to develop and operate a biologically effective management strategy that provides a full 12-month forage sequence.
Weigh the pros and cons before deciding to background calves this year.
NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on using frost-damaged corn for silage.
Greg Lardy takes over as head of NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department.
The newest report on NDSU’s beef and range research is online.
NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips on turning frost-damaged corn into silage.
NDSU’s veterinarian and state animal health officials urge livestock producers to get their animals vaccinated for anthrax.
Preservatives may be the answer if the moisture content of harvested hay is too high for proper storage.
An abundance of corn and barley this year could be good news for producers with calves to feed.
Producers will have a chance Aug. 25 to learn about the Livestock Indemnity Program, which will reimburse them for weather-related livestock losses.
NDSU Extension Service will have educational programming and field demonstrations during the Big Iron Farm Show on Sept. 15-17.
People need to start watching for blue-green algae on pond and lakes now.
Net farm income averaged $180,746.
Testing bulls for breeding soundness now could reduce the number of open cows later.
Field peas fit well into small-grain rotations.
Snowstorms and flooding can cause long-term problems for livestock.
Think about getting livestock vaccinated for anthrax soon.
The safest recommendation is not to use mycotoxin-contaminated or moldy feed and hay.
Land not harvested will not be eligible for prevented planting coverage under multiperil crop insurance policies
One source of cost-sharing assistance is the 319 program.
NDSU provides the dos and don’ts of livestock carcass disposal.
Time is of the essence in salvaging wet feed and grain.
Flooded hay needs to be salvaged fast because it can mold or catch on fire.
NDSU has information that can help you as you clean and repair flood-damaged agricultural structures.
Livestock producers need to protect their animals from hypothermia and frostbite.
NDSU’s flood information Web page has information to help people prepare for flooding and deal with the late-winter storms.
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