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  • N.D. Angus University feed-out begins in June

    May 6, 2024

    Cattle producers will have an opportunity to see how Angus-sired cattle from their operation perform in a feedlot during the North Dakota Angus University calf feed-out program this summer and fall. North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center is partnering with the North Dakota Angus Association to sponsor the North Dakota Angus University Feed-out. This is the 13th year of the program. Ranchers can consign steers to the program by contacting the Carrington Research Extension Center. Consigned steers should be at l...

  • Deer gratis application online, deadline June 5

    May 6, 2024

    Landowners interested in a 2024 deer gratis license must apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is June 5. General deer and muzzleloader lottery applications will be available online in early May, also with a deadline of June 5. Gratis applicants who have previously applied online will automatically have their land description forwarded to this year’s application. However, any changes with land descriptions from last year’s application must be made prior to sub...

  • N.D. cropland values up significantly while cash rents see modest gains

    May 6, 2024

    North Dakota cropland values increased 11.59% heading into the spring of 2024, marching upward from $2,863 per acre to $3,174 per acre, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural finance specialist. This represents the third year in a row where North Dakota cropland values have increased more than 10%. The increase follows cropland values appreciating 10.92% and 13.46% in 2022 and 2023, respectively. This is according to the North Dakota Department of Trust...

  • Despite legislative efforts, child care workforce challenges persist

    Michael Standaert|May 6, 2024

    Celeste Thingvold, superintendent of Bowbells K-12 school system in the northwest corner of the state, faces potential blowback once the main child care facility in town closes in a few weeks. The only other day care provider in Bowbells is expecting a baby later this summer, potentially leaving the community without many options in the fall. The uncertainty is impacting her ability to manage staff and finalize contracts with at least three of her teachers. "That puts all of my teachers in a...

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  • Dakota Gardener: Lithops, a unique succulent

    Kelsey Deckert|May 6, 2024

    As a gardener, many of us browse through catalogs and websites of local greenhouses. It is a source of inspiration and a great way to try something new to grow. I love succulents! I especially love having them in my office because they low maintenance. They work well in my office as I'm quite busy and can forget about them, but they will continue to thrive. I recently discovered lithops, or living stones, through a local greenhouse's Facebook page. I was completely intrigued looking at the...