FARM
Farmland rent, flexibility and the future
Once it was common for area landowners to receive a share of each year's crop as compensation for the use of their land. When prices and yields were strong, landlords and farmers shared in the good. W...
Posted on 3/2/12 at 9:45 AM
NDSU Extension economist has some tax tips for producers.
Agricultural producers need to take a close look at some tax preparation items, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension Service farm economist. Items to note for 2011 income tax prep...
Posted on 2/13/12 at 9:23 AM
South Dakota Farm Girls Show Viewers "The Good Life"
What I love about South Dakota women is that theyre not afraid to show people what theyre made of. True South Dakotans, farm girls, and friends, Laura Nielson and Ange Kapperman have been creating a b...
Posted on 9/27/11 at 8:00 PM
One Empty Chamber
Its back to the bullet format this week. I give five bullets points that do not warrant a column on their own but together fill the cylinder quite well. Bullet One: Whenever I am in Thief River Fal...
Posted on 7/8/11 at 8:13 AM
Inch by inch
Little by little we are getting spring chores done, working frantically whenever the sun shines. We've moweda couple of times -- and need to do it again this weekend -- and planteda fewrows of vegeta...
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:37 PM
Dead-eye
By Ann Bailey , May 14, 2012
Of early springs and scientists
By Jonathan Knutson , May 14, 2012
Latest News
Sorghum seed in short supplyBy Agweek wire reports , May 14, 2012
Herd laws on the open range
By Derrick Braaten , May 14, 2012
Don't turn back the clock on crop insurance
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Congress is currently working on legislation that could lead to big changes in federal crop insurance and have major effects on America’s farmers.By Mike Becker , May 14, 2012
Undecided about Measure 2
JAMESTOWN, N.D. — My decision has not been made as to whether I am voting yes or no on Measure 2.By Clarice Liechty , May 14, 2012
Property tax unfair, complex
GARRISON, N.D. — I am a Measure 2 supporter. I have farmed and ranched all my life in North Dakota.By Steve Seidler , May 14, 2012
Tinkering with toy tractors
BORUP, Minn. – Jim Gill had no idea what he started when he picked up that first toy tractor in need of repair.
By Patrick Springer , May 11, 2012
Saving by letting go
By Ryan Taylor , May 07, 2012
Keep focus on child safety on farms
Ten years ago, if a young athlete got whacked on the head on the playing field, he or she would have sat for awhile — then run back into the game. Not anymore. The news about concussions has shown the importance of rest. Today, that injured athlete likely wouldn’t play again until a doctor gave the OK. Child labor advocates, take note.By Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald , May 07, 2012
High tunnel, low cost
By Tammy Swift , May 04, 2012
NDFB's right to farm initiative progresses
By Mikkel Pates , April 30, 2012
Animal ag's stake
By Mikkel Pates , April 30, 2012
Labor Department withdraws controversial child farm labor rules
WASHINGTON — The Labor Department on April 26 announced it would withdraw its controversial proposed rule dealing with children who work on farms and would not pursue its revision as long as President Barack Obama is in office.By Jerry Hagstrom , April 27, 2012
Kovels Antiques: Ironing history reveals many collectible items
By By Terry Kovel , April 27, 2012
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