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NDSU Offers Farmland Leasing Workshops
Strong commodity prices and high production costs have made it more difficult for operators and landowners to successfully determine appropriate farmland lease arrangements. Landowners, renters and o...
Posted on 2/1/12 at 2:58 PM
A starry night with friends, "E" Day for Comet Elenin looms
I truly need to catch up on sleep. I've been up until 2 or later the past couple nights. For good reason. Last night I attended the Furtman Farm Star Party in northern Wisconsin, an annual gathering...
Posted on 9/25/11 at 1:14 PM
Weekend Finds: Minnesota Maple Syrup and Hand-Rolled Butter
Who would have thought that a favorite find at a food and wine event would be maple syrup? Oh, and butter, too. One of my first vendor stops at the 17th Annual Food and Wine Experience at Target Fiel...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 12:22 AM
Ag PhD host supports N.D. tiling legislation
BISMARCKThe co-host of a popular agronomy TV show showed his support Thursday for North Dakota farming legislation. Ag PhD co-host Brian Hefty was among those to testify in favor of House Bill 1459, ...
Posted on 2/11/11 at 9:48 AM
Study Shows Blueberries, Strawberries, and Acai Berries Are Good for Your Brain's Health
Aug. 23, 2010 -- Compounds found in various berries and possibly in walnuts may slow down natural aging processes in the brain, new research indicates. What's more, blueberries, strawberries, and aca...
Posted on 8/27/10 at 9:43 AM
Weather’s affect on winter wheat: Unseasonably warm conditions could change output
By Dain Sullivan , February 03, 2012
EPA accepts ND endangered species plan
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the federal Environmental Protection Agency is giving North Dakota more of a voice when it comes to protecting endangered species from exposure to pesticides.January 31, 2012
Fine time to ranch: Industry analysts say ND cattle market strong 
By Dain Sullivan , January 27, 2012
Officials and ranchers discuss dangers during event in Medora 
By April Baumgarten , January 26, 2012
SD surpasses ND as top sunflower-producing state 
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers for the first time in recorded history can lay claim to the title of nation's top sunflower producers.
January 19, 2012
Winter wheat plantings rise and increase could decrease prices 
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Heartened by higher prices and easing drought conditions, the nation’s farmers planted winter wheat on much more of their land this season — a move that could drive down prices at harvest time if production from all those acres comes to fruition amid an uncertain weather pattern.
January 12, 2012
Dakotas elevator co-op getting new headquarters 
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Construction on the North Central Farmers Elevator's $2 million corporate office building in the northeast South Dakota town of Ipswich is on schedule and should be completed by early March.
January 10, 2012
Locked-out Crystal workers claim cars bumped them 
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — No charges are expected after locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers say vehicles bumped into them on a Moorhead picket line.
January 06, 2012
Headwaters sells stake in Underwood ethanol biorefinery 
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Energy and building products company Headwaters Inc. said Wednesday it sold its 51 percent stake in an Underwood, ethanol biorefinery to Great River Energy for $18.5 million in cash.
January 04, 2012
ND farmers enjoy strong wheat prices in December 
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Prices that North Dakota farmers received for their crops last month were down from November but remained near historic highs.
January 03, 2012
NM scientists develop drought-tolerant alfalfa 
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — With much of the Southwest struggling with drought, many ranchers and dairy farmers are having difficulty finding enough hay for their livestock and making tough choices: pay up to twice as much as last year and ship it in from hundreds of miles away or do without and sell off some of their herd.
January 02, 2012
Delay in pleas for Lakota family in prolonged standoff 
GRAND FORKS (AP) — A Nelson County farm family that was involved in a prolonged standoff with authorities has hired attorneys and delayed making pleas on an assortment of charges against them.
December 31, 2011
More ND farms comply with pesticide regulations 
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the percentage of North Dakota farms in compliance with pesticide regulations has increased.
December 30, 2011
Hog numbers up in North Dakota 
The Agriculture Department says the number of hogs in North Dakota has rebounded from the lowest level since 1899.
December 28, 2011
Dry Northern Plains helps spring runoff prep 
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dry fall across the Northern Plains has helped the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release water from the six Missouri River reservoirs to guard against a repeat of this year's major flooding along the river.
December 19, 2011
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