05/04/2008 12:00 AM As you probably heard or read in the news the Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed recently that two cows in Becker County died recently of anthrax.
05/04/2008 12:00 AM Todd and Michelle Andresen, Detroit Lakes, received special recognition for their commitment to leadership and their community during the Emerging Leadership Program recognition banquet held last month.
04/26/2008 12:00 AM The days of cheap forage are gone. Just looking at the nutrient removal costs in a ton of hay will push hay prices to over $70 per ton. By the time machinery costs and labor are calculated, $100 a ton is about the break-even price of producing hay. This has several management implications.
04/26/2008 12:00 AM Farmers are the original conservationists. Back before the ideas behind environmentalism took hold, dairy farmers were caring for their land by using good conservation practices on the land and recycling manure to enrich their crops. They did this because it was the right thing to do for their families, who lived on the land, and because it made good business sense.
04/26/2008 12:00 AM Homeowners are often concerned about the proper timing and pruning technique for the evergreen trees and shrubs on their property. Most evergreens cannot replace lost growth common with deciduous plants. Other landscape plants may be able to outgrow a bad pruning job but evergreens can suffer permanent disfigurement.
Forum Communications Co. Pets stylish in unique collars
Tina Hallada and Karen Jensen were tired of plain, boring dog collars.
“We like to keep our dogs stylish,” said Jensen of West Fargo.
Forum Communications Co. WASHINGTON – Struggling lawmakers had hoped to finish farm bill legislation this week so a final version could be debated on the House and Senate floor next week. But following a meeting that lasted until early Friday morning, some key issues, including the size of payments to wealthy farmers, remained unresolved.
Forum Communications Co. Artist crafts vessels for faith show
When thousands gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the opening communion service at the 2008 United Methodist general conference, a little piece of Moorhead was also present.
Forum Communications Co. “I’d like to make an egg bake for a brunch, but I won’t have time the night before the event. Can I make it a couple days ahead of time?” my friend asked.
Associated Press Use of genetically altered crop may result in lower costs for farmers, taxpayers
MOORHEAD – Corn gets a lot of attention from biotechnology companies and as a result, has had a number of genetic modifications which make corn plants resistant to insects, disease and specific herbicides.
Forum Communications Co. Region’s dairy industry loses ground, hopes to rebound
The region’s dairy industry isn’t what it used to be.
Whether that’s good or bad, or somewhere in between, depends on who you talk to.
Forum Communications Co. BARNESVILLE, Minn. – Jake Thompson has been milking cows since he was a boy.
The 26-year-old Barnesville farmer would love to continue milking them for the rest of his working life.
That’s probably not going to happen.
Forum Communications Co. LAKOTA, N.D. – Kent Swenson knew he wanted to keep milking cows.
He also knew that meant getting bigger.
“That’s the way our industry has been going,” he said.
Forum Communications Co. Man donates historical collection
Dr. Ronald Olin is no stranger to the North Dakota State University Institute for Regional Studies.
Forum Communications Co. “Mom, I need new shoes. It’s been two years since I had new shoes!” my 9-year-old daughter exclaimed as we walked around our neighborhood.
Forum Communications Co. Our increasing dependence on electronic devices means we need to be more aware of their effect on our environment when we replace them, says Carl Pedersen, North Dakota State University Extension Service energy educator.
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