The average North Dakota composite ACT score in 2009 was 21.5 out of a possible 36.

Candace Berg and Doug Darling were recognized for their service to North Dakota 4-H.

The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout helps producers identify superior genetics in their herd by offering growth and carcass data.

Teams from several counties took firsts in the championship match.

Maintaining a healthy cow herd means maintaining a healthy rumen.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.

Hay that has been rained on will suffer dry matter losses, losses in energy content and tends to have a bleached color with a loss of soluble vitamin content.

Watch for unexplained deaths in livestock and wildlife.

Farmers markets and local food vendors need to take necessary precautions and safety measures to ensure the health of farmers, vendors and customers.