His role will be to develop innovative Extension programs that help producers and agriculture industry partners identify, assess and control weeds.

In 2007, 12 percent of all North Dakota tax filers claimed the EITC, a proportion that is down slightly from 12.8 percent in 2006.

The relative stability in North Dakota’s EITC recipients reflects the strong economy the state has been enjoying.

Don’t wait for flooding to move livestock and hay.

An Excel program can give producers a quick estimate of payments.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.

Snowstorms and flooding can cause long-term problems for livestock.

NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.

Having a plan for spring grazing and manure management is important, especially during dry years.