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.

Topics will include updates on new crop varieties, new herbicides, crop production and current agronomy issues in the West River region.

Managing alfalfa pests and incorporating cover crops into western Dakota’s crop rotations will be featured topics.

This year’s crops day will provide information on soil health and the latest in cropping systems research.

Dry conditions can uncover anthrax spores.