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The Crop Compare spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives using the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for North Dakota. (NDSU photo)

The Crop Compare spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives using the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for North Dakota. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension offers updated Crop Compare program for 2024

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
North Dakota State University Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives. The Crop Compare program is available online at ndsu.ag/ cropcompare.
The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. (NDSU photo)

The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension virtual Canola Production Update Meeting set for March 12

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The most critical time to scout spring wheat for adult wheat midge is from heading through the early-flowering stages. (NDSU photo)

The most critical time to scout spring wheat for adult wheat midge is from heading through the early-flowering stages. (NDSU photo)

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Dry conditions in 2023 keep wheat midge forecast low for 2024

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
“Soil samples in North Dakota indicate low populations of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2024 season,” says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist. “This is good news for North Dakota wheat farmers, reducing their inputs for wheat midge management.
Wild horses bring ecological services and economic boom to North Dakota

Wild horses bring ecological services and economic boom to North Dakota

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Key stakeholders call on NPS to scuttle ecologically unwarranted, economically reckless plan to depopulate wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt NP

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
(Washington, D.C.) – Animal Wellness Action is renewing its call to the National Park Service (NPS) in a letter sent last week to Director Charles Sams, to scuttle its plans to remove free-roaming wild horses from the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP).
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Game and Fish advises early fish house removal

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
While the deadline for removing permanent fish houses from North Dakota lakes is March 15, the state Game and Fish Department is urging anglers to consider removing their houses early in areas of the state where ice conditions are deteriorating.
Prairie Doc Perspective

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Prairie Doc Perspective

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
“The nagging cough” “I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.
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