FARM
Conservation groups praise Senate farm bill
Conservation groups are praising the Farm Bill the U.S. Senate passed Monday for its strong conservation title. The Senate passed the version 66-27. The groups were especially pleased with the bills...
Posted on 6/11/13 at 9:51 AM
New farm bill an elusive goal
Farmers and other agriculturalists on the Northern Plains are devoting most of their attention right now to the 2013 crop and young livestock. But they're also keeping an eye on what's happening in Wa...
Posted on 6/7/13 at 8:56 AM
Conversation with the sky
I know what it feels like again to stay up till 4 a.m. Friends and I joined the owls and coyotes at the Furtman Farm Star Party near Webster, Wis. for a third of an Earth rotation under the stars. T...
Posted on 9/15/12 at 3:33 PM
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 10:48 AM
81-year-old rancher dies after Monday incident in Slope County
A southwest North Dakota rancher has died after a Monday morning accident in Slope County.By Bryan Horwath , June 11, 2013
Project Safe Send collections scheduled in ND
BISMARCK — North Dakota's Agriculture Department has scheduled a dozen sites for this year's round of Project Safe Send chemical collections.June 10, 2013
China gets a taste of North Dakota: Traveling teams visits East for sales, education function
FARGO — China got a little taste of North Dakota this month when companies and organizations from the state traveled there to demonstrate how foods grown here can be incorporated into Chinese food products.By J. Shane Mercer , March 27, 2013
Stark County farmsteads free of building permit fees
Building permits are not required to construct homes on land in Stark County that is classified as a farmstead, according to the county commission.By Betsy Simon , January 02, 2013
Carving out some time for a hobby
Fargo - You might say that Wayne Hankel’s abiding woodcarving hobby started as a 4-H project. Hankel was an area 4-H agent for Dickey, LaMoure, Ransom and Sargent counties and was looking for an activity that could bring together kids and parents.
By Patrick Springer , December 28, 2012
Chicks with Sticks knit for a cause
Fargo - What started as a fun theme to a retirement party has turned into a once-a-month meeting of Chicks with Sticks, and hundreds of hats, scarves and mittens for international students at North Dakota State University.
By Wendy Reuer , December 21, 2012
Cattle are warm-blooded, winter-weather ready
By Betsy Simon , December 21, 2012
Prairie Fare: Consider food gifts for those on your list
“What would you like for Christmas?” I asked my husband as we shopped one evening. “I just need some new undershirts,” my husband replied. He grabbed a package from a rack and handed it to me.By Julie Garden-Robinson , December 14, 2012
Beef on the auction block; sale outlook positive
All indicators from local cattle handlers are that bull sales, which were good this year, will continue into the new year.By Betsy Simon , December 07, 2012
Dog attacks leave rural Dickinson calves injured
By Bryan Horwath , December 06, 2012
Big & Bold
Marion, N.D. - Although Sally Tvedt was inspired to start her accessory line, The Sassy Ranch, while attending a bucking horse sale, her jewelry isn’t just for cowgirls.
By Angie Wieck , November 30, 2012
‘Teach the human’
Lisbon, N.D. - As the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. If you ask Teena Elijah, though, she might say most people would have trouble with that leading-the-horse-to-water part.
By Sam Benshoof , September 28, 2012
Stark Co. Zoning Board supports land size, animal number changes: County Commission to consider ordinance recommendations Tuesday
Stark County Zoning Board members unanimously agreed to recommend several ordinance changes to the County Commission regarding land size and number of animals allowed on a property.By Betsy Simon , September 28, 2012
Big Iron is back
WEST FARGO – With robotic farm equipment and laser-guided tractors on tap, this year’s Big Iron Farm Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo will give visitors a glimpse into the future.
September 07, 2012
Grazing in cattle country
By Betsy Simon , August 31, 2012
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