Now is a good time to think about what we put on our plate and perhaps growing some of the food we eat.

As I shopped, I thought of several possibilities for health and safety-promoting gifts that won’t break your budget.

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Maintain tire feeders regularly to keep cattle from swallowing wire.

NDSU Extension recognizes 37 people for years of service.

Stored grain can spoil quickly at warm temperatures.

High levels of nitrate in feed can be toxic to cattle.

The use of improved, herbicide-tolerant, high-yielding varieties or hybrids contribute to higher yields.

Sulfur deficiency in corn is widespread this year.

Scott is a 4-H youth development specialist and assistant professor.