NDSU a partner in $1 million energy beet development project
FARGO - A project that will develop an advanced biofuel from energy beets and provide growers across North Dakota with a new industrial crop is taking another important step forward, fueled by a significant two-year North Dakota Renewable Energy Council grant.
Ranch one of top 5 horse farms in US
Sheldon, N.D. - Dave and Kim Utke have spent 43 years quietly building an international reputation for breeding champion appaloosa horses. Now, their Sheldak Ranch has been proclaimed a champion in its own right. The 1,000-acre ranch was recently named one of the top five horse farms in the U.S. by Horseman Magazine.
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Q: I had an oversized aloe plant that I repotted. It took three of us to tilt the pot and wiggle it out. I left the mother plant and two smaller plants in the original pot. What I had left was 15 plants. However, they are dying. The mother plant is leaking a brownish-red substance on my floor that is staining my tiles.
Pet Care: Canine needs geriatric care
Dear Dr. Fox: Our 17-year-old Maltese is failing. He has limited vision and hearing, and his hind legs and hips are weak. We feed him your home recipe, but lately he can’t seem to keep it down. We find bits of brown rice in his vomit, and his stools are loose. We took him to the vet, and he suggested a bitter-tasting medicine to stop the nausea. We’re hesitant to give him any more drugs. The last drug for incontinence made him very sick.
Kovels Antiques: Silver infusers popular in late 19th century
Tea, it is said, was first drunk by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung about 2737 B.C. Then someone in China invented a device that shredded tea leaves, making it easier to brew tea.
Val Farmer: Love means loved one’s well-being first in mind
What is love? Love is the expression of attitudes and behavior in which the well-being of a loved one is first and foremost in our minds. Our happiness is not complete without our partner’s happiness. This loving consideration is expressed in many ways in the constancy of our daily actions.
Prairie Fare: Beans not as ‘musical’ as you might think
As I pushed my cart down the grocery aisle, I heard a child say something softly. I glanced at my daughter, but she wasn’t saying anything. I kept pushing the cart.
Sensible Home: Gas, propane furnace will reduce utility bills
Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CD’s is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design available?
RELATED CONTENTShear sheep before lambing 
FARGO - Shepherds have some simple ways to capitalize on one of the best lamb and wool markets the American sheep industry has seen.
Paul Bunyan-sized celebration
Bemidji mayor proclaims 2012 ‘Year of the Legend’ in statue’s honor
Bemidji, Minn. - It was only fitting that Bemidji Mayor Dave Larson used Paul Bunyan’s giant pencil to sign a proclamation making 2012 “The Year of the Legend” in honor of the famed Bemidji statue’s 75th birthday.
Hortiscope: Pill bugs could indicate soil too moist
Q: I have a jade plant that seems to be doing very well. I’ve had it for about four months. However, I am finding bugs in the dirt around the base of the plant. What are these light- to medium-brown insects that are less than an inch in length and curl up like a snail when I touch them? How do I get rid of them without damaging the plant?
Pet Care: Alleviate Chihuahua aggression
Dear Dr. Fox: I recently acquired a female Chihuahua from Canine Castaways. She is 5 years old. She can be very timid but gets quite vocal and aggravated when my husband gives me something or touches me.
Val Farmer: How couples can recover from emotional wounds
One vital dimension of marriage is that it provides the sense of security we need to face the major problems of life. It is like having someone in your corner when life gets overwhelming – someone you can turn to for comfort and support.
Prairie Fare: Use proper food-safety methods when thawing
As we drove through a neighborhood, my husband and I noticed an “open house” sign. We always find real estate hard to resist, so we stopped in to check it out.
Kovels Antiques: Characters from books, TV seem to stick around
Toys often were made to resemble famous people or characters in plays, books or TV shows. Sometimes the character that inspired the toy is forgotten, but the toy remains popular with collectors because it is so well-designed, unusual or lovable.
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