NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE
NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE Former NDSU Extension Director Honored
Sharon Anderson, a former North Dakota State University Extension Service director, has received the National 4-H Councils Gary L. Davis Leadership Award. The award honors those who have provided s...
Posted on 1/20/12 at 9:38 AM
THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Ideas for improving K-12 education
BISMARCK Continuing the North Dakota Scholarship program, providing funding for preschool programming and improving curriculum alignment between high schools and colleges are among the priorities for...
Posted on 9/1/10 at 9:14 AM
NDSU finding ways to improve soil health 
FARGO - When talking about health, we often think of human or animal health. However, soil health is just as important.
By NDSU Extension Service , February 08, 2011
Beef Talk: Grand and beef - the future?
One can only speculate, especially when it comes to the future. However, one item that is not speculation is the fact that we are changing.
By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service , February 08, 2011
New energy economics: Likely cellulosic feedstocks
My new research assistant, David Ripplinger, is helping me with a U.S.
Department of Agriculture-funded study that has the goal of developing new pricing and trading standards for cellulosic biomass feedstocks. A first step in the study is to identify the most promising feedstocks and the technologies employed to produce cellulosic biofuels.
By Cole Gustafson, NDSU Extension Service , February 08, 2011
Latest custom farm work rates available
FARGO - Custom farm work rates in North Dakota have been updated and are available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/agecon/market/ec499.pdf or in printed version from any North Dakota State University Extension Service office.
By NDSU Extension Service , February 08, 2011
Dairy Focus: Got milk quality?
As of Jan. 1, 2011, U.S. dairy producers are bound by European Union standards for milk production.
By J.W. Schroeder, NDSU Extension Service , January 27, 2011
Are you ready for calving season?
FARGO - Cows are getting ready for the calving season, but producers may not be prepared, says North Dakota State University Extension Service beef specialist Carl Dahlen.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 27, 2011
Window condensation common problem
FARGO - The colder the weather outside, the greater the chances of window condensation inside.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 27, 2011
Cache Valley virus may have affected ND sheep
FARGO - The Cache Valley virus may have been responsible for recent abortions in sheep in central North Dakota.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 27, 2011
Take steps to prevent abortions in sheep
Sheep producers need to watch for abortions, stillbirths and weak lambs during the upcoming lambing season, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service sheep specialist Reid Redden.
January 26, 2011
NDSU offers 2011 commodity planning prices
FARGO - Short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota are available, says Ron Haugen, farm economist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
Market Advisor: Lamb prices to continue strong
Lamb prices set a record high in 2010, which is welcome news for producers after the last several years of depressed prices. The last record high year for slaughter-lamb prices was 2005. The 2010 prices exceeded that old record by more than 15 percent. Slaughter-lamb prices were 25 percent higher than the depressed prices of 2009, and feeder-lamb prices were 33 percent higher.
By Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
New energy economics: Will consumers buy energy beet biofuel?
FARGO - As you know, I am working with a group to develop an energy beet-to-biofuel industry in North Dakota. The goal is to construct 12 plants that produce 20 million gallons each for an annual state production of 240 million gallons. The first law of economics is that supply equals demand. Thus, if North Dakota has supply, will consumers purchase this level of energy beet biofuel at prices that are profitable for the plant?
By Cole Gustafson, NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
Beef Talk: Pausing to ponder the future of beef
In a broad sense, cattle production includes the grass, cow and beef industries. The grass industry accepts harsh environments, the cow industry tries to avoid harsh environments and the beef industry tries to design away harsh environments.
By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
Time for agricultural producers to file tax returns
FARGO - "As tax return preparation gets under way, agricultural producers need to take a close look at some tax preparation items," says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm economist.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
'Eat Smart. Play Hard' post contest set
FARGO - North Dakota youth have a chance to help others learn about the importance of making healthful food choices and getting regular exercise.
By NDSU Extension Service , January 26, 2011
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