AGRICULTURE
Don’t give up on effort to save shrub roses
Q: I have 10 Winnipeg parks shrub roses. This summer, the roses were deformed.By Ron Smith , November 20, 2009
Try efficient glass or plastic block windows
Dear Jim: I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient, and can I install them myself?By By James Dulley , November 20, 2009
NDSU seeks producers for cattle feedout project
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is looking for cattle producers to participate in the 2009-10 Eastern North Dakota Cattle Feedout.By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009
Income tax management program offered Dec. 2
A tax management program will be offered to producers and tax preparers from 9 a.m. to noon CST on Dec. 2 at 12 interactive video sites in North Dakota.By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009
Dogs eating poop
Dear Dr. Fox: I have two male Westies, ages 6 and 3. They are healthy, happy and look great.By By Dr. Michael Fox , November 20, 2009
Auction houses sell ‘Grand Tour’ pieces
The wealthy and the almost wealthy of the late Victorian era chose to take the “Grand Tour” of Europe to show off their sophistication, education and good taste. The tour could take a year or more.By By Terry Kovel , November 20, 2009
Parents, teachers share education responsibility
How would your child react to the following statements?By By Val Farmer , November 20, 2009
Deadline for grants Nov. 30
North Dakota Rural Development State Director Jasper Schneider has urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce.By NDSU Extension Service , November 20, 2009
Quiz: Start thinking about Thanksgiving
Some people turn up their noses at leftovers, with a holiday exception or two. Many people especially look forward to Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.By Julie Garden-Robinson , November 20, 2009
Fire damages grain dryer in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.D. – No one was injured when fire damaged a grain dryer containing soybeans late Wednesday in Buffalo.By Forum staff reports , November 20, 2009
Stocking up on a keepsake
Woman enjoys spreading a little Christmas cheer
Lake Park, Minn. - Deloris Bowers’ creations can be found coast to coast. They’re usually seen around Christmas – but are treasured throughout the year.
By Jon Knutson , November 20, 2009
Ammonia leak forces evacuations in Big Stone City, SD
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (AP) – Residents of the northeastern South Dakota town of Big Stone City who were evacuated after an anhydrous ammonia leak have returned to their homes.By Associated Press , November 19, 2009
Fire damages grain dryer in Buffalo, ND
BUFFALO, N.D. – A grain dryer containing beans was damaged by fire here late Wednesday.By Forum staff report , November 19, 2009
Henning man killed in tractor accident
HENNING, Minn. – A Henning man has died after a tractor rolled on top of him.By Associated Press , November 19, 2009
Farmers welcome good weather
Another week of wonderful November weather would suit Fargo farmer Claude Richard just fine.
By Jon Knutson , November 19, 2009
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OUR VOICES Farm innovation grants available
Minnesotans with ideas to help farming can ask the state Agriculture Department for money. The department will award up to $90,000 next year for projects in areas like fruit and vegetable production, livestock production systems, conservation tillage and weed management, organic farming and alterna
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty seeks farmer aid
Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the federal government to provide low-interest loans to farmers in six northern Minnesota counties affected by wet weather in 2008 and 2009. Pawlenty sent a letter asking U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to declare Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Rose
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 15, 2009 at 3:56 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty seeks pork help
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has asked federal authorities to help the pork industry, mostly encouraging them to work out better international trade deals. The Minnesota Republican stopped short of what nine of his colleagues, including those from Iowa and Wisconsin, asked: increasing spending on pork for fed
Posted by: Don Davis on Aug 14, 2009 at 4:58 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Flu just one cause of pork problems
"Swine flu" made an already-sick pork industry even sicker.
And while the rest of the world awaits a new, and predicted much harsher, round of what officially is known as H1
OUR VOICES Tomas Morin's beans
Tomas Morin, 63, hoes a bean field east of Dilworth for two farming brothers. "I've worked for these guys for a long, long time. They know me pretty well," Morin says. He drives ea
OUR VOICES Dairy aid OK'd
A plan to increase dairy support prices in a time of historically low milk prices gained U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson's support. The Detroit Lakes Democrat, who is U.S. House agriculture chairman, said his committee has heard from dairy farmers that the industry needs help. "Increasing the price
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:50 PM | Capitol ChatterJoke contest
Take a look at Sun Reporter/Blogger Keith Norman's picture here of some cattle that got out of their pasture. Look closely at the cow in the foreground, and count its legs. Now who can come up with the best joke to explain this phenomenon? The winner gets a Jamestown Sun hat, which must be claimed
Posted by: Logan C. Adams on Jul 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM | It's Good To Be In N.D.OUR VOICES Ag exports up
Minnesota’s agriculture exports are on the rise. The state Agriculture Department today announced they were up 50 percent in 2008. The state is the seventh largest ag exporting state, selling $5.5 billion worth of items such as soybeans, corn, livestock, wheat and dairy products. “Agri
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM | Capitol Chatter
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