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ND leads nation in honey production again
March 08, 2010
BeefTalk: Ear tags have it
Lately, the subject of ear tags has been a major discussion topic. Perhaps, with more interest and demand for age- and source-verified calves, the reality that today's producer not only markets a calf, but also markets the information about that calf, is hitting home.By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Beef Specialist , March 06, 2010
Indemnity program continues
A program that compensates producers for the loss of their animals in the event of bad weather continues on, and producers will be able to take advantage of it through Sept. 30, 2011, local Farm Service Agency officials say.
March 06, 2010
Frigid Fla. winter is bad news for tomato lovers 
March 05, 2010
Companies considering co-op
FARGO β Some Pride of Dakota members are looking into putting together a statewide cooperative to help sell their products to retailers by acting as a distributer.
By Tracy Frank, The Forum , February 27, 2010
Farms unchanged in North Dakota in 2009
BISMARCK (AP) β The number of farms in North Dakota in 2009 was unchanged from the previous year, at 32,000.
February 23, 2010
ND farmer sues over combine fire
February 22, 2010
Pesticide use in ND set record in 2008
February 20, 2010
The rain in Spain leaves bulls skinny and in pain
February 20, 2010
Brands: A part of history
Although recorded beginning in the 1800s, animal brands still serve the same purpose today they did back then: To prove ownership of an animal. Today there are more than 22,000 brands registered in the state.
February 20, 2010
BeefTalk: Breed percentile tables, performance unveiled
Judging by the mail, the bull selling season is here. Many bull catalogs have arrived and more are to come.
February 20, 2010
Man faces animal cruelty charges
February 19, 2010
Nurseries struggle with lagging economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) β Like his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, David Niklas feels the quickening of spring as the season ramps up at his wholesale nursery in a farming community south of Portland. Niklas and his workers busily package plants for shipment.
February 16, 2010
Beet odor might be less in GF this year
February 14, 2010
Agriculturalist of the Year
Former Beach resident Doug Vannurden said heβs always enjoyed working with kids and helping educate them in agriculture.
February 13, 2010
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