Publications

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Latest NDSU Extension Publications

Fight BAC! Keep Food Safe This Holiday Season: Let’s Talk Turkey (FN1443 Revised)

Turkey anyone? Who can resist the smell of turkey roasting in the oven, growing ever more golden brown almost by the minute, its gravy-making juices crackling and sizzling in the bottom of the roaster pan.

North Dakota Barley, Oat and Rye Variety Trial Results for 2018 and Selection Guide (A1049-18)

This publication provide summary tables for the performance of barley, oats and varieties grown in several locations within the state of North Dakota.

Healthwise for Guys: Skin Cancer (FN1869 Revised)

Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of skin cells due to DNA damage. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common and highly curable types of skin cancer. A third type, melanoma, causes the most deaths.

How to Compost (FN1903)

Food waste occurs at home. In fact, wasted food in homes accounts for up to 40 percent of the total food waste, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. We can’t save all the food, but most of us can take steps to reduce food waste at home.

Elms for North Dakota (F1893)

This document lists fully recommended, partially recommended and not recommended elm (Ulmus) species and cultivars. Recommendations are based on testing, experience and expert opinion. American elm, Japanese elm, Siberian elm, and hybrid elms are all discussed.