Ag Briefs
Livestock auction licenses due end of March Applications for North Dakota livestock auction market licenses are due March 31. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture recently sent out application forms to current license-holders. Auction houses are reminded to submit a fee schedule, proof of financial responsibility and a bond with their completed application. For more information, contact the NDDA at 328-2231. Sawyer farmer takes top spot with spring wheat Tim Tomlinson, Sawyer, received first place for his sample of hard red spring wheat during the fifth annual durum and hard red spring wheat quality contest, run by the North Dakota Wheat Commission. Sponsored by the NDWC, U.S. Durum Growers Association, ADM Milling, General Mills, Horizon Milling and the North Dakota Mill, the winners in each durum and hard red spring wheat category receive cash prizes of $400, $250 and $150.
» Full StoryFacing farming issues in Ward County
Despite frigid temperatures, drifting snow and hazardous travel conditions, more than 50 farmers and agribusiness professionals came together Wednesday at North Central Research Extension Center for the Ward County Ag Improvement Association annual...
» Full StoryMinnesota vineyard grows in former cornfield
DELANO, Minn. (AP) — What once was corn and soybean ground now has more than 4,000 grape vines growing on it.
The vineyard near Delano sits on seven of 20 acres Mike and Katie Dickerman purchased six years ago.
FFA students take part in leadership programs
This past month, the Minot FFA has participated in numerous activities including PALS, or Partners in Active Learning Support and fruit and meats sales.
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Durum growers holding quality contest
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Old ag tech, new uses
Small grain farmers in drought-prone areas of the state may have another combining option in the future that can boost profits while conserving essential natural resources, according to researchers with the Agricultural Research Service.
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