Attendees may choose among 16 concurrent sessions covering crops, livestock and rural living.

NDSU animal scientist Vern Anderson is selected as 2009 communicator of the year.

Topics include FDA antibiotic regulations and parasite management strategies.

Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners in their farm or ranch operations.

The next Annie’s Project program starts the week of Jan. 19, 2010, in 12 communities.

Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.

The forage species selected will vary based on the primary planned use.