LIFE
Women I Admire: #3 Karen Duffy
Of all the women whom I admire that are on my list Karen Duffy, also known as Duff, has held the first place slot the longest. Its doubtful shell be bumped out of that spot either. Im famous for ripp...
Posted on 1/9/12 at 7:00 PM
An unforgettable day
Three years ago today my then-5 year old daughter Ellen was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and my world crumbled around me. With the help of faith, famly and awesome doctors and nurses, ...
Posted on 6/3/11 at 10:11 AM
Prairie Fare: Give brussels sprouts a chance
Brussels sprouts are nutrient-rich, providing vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, potassium, iron and fiber. By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service Well, you dont l...
Posted on 10/29/10 at 10:24 AM
Philosophy in everyday life
The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life at UND will sponsor a lecture and discussion Wednesday called When is a Pile a Heap? How to deal with moral vagueness with Richard Gilmore, a professor of...
Posted on 10/13/10 at 2:12 PM
Sustainability: The new ecology of food
Local, sustainable foods are “in.” But what I think should be “in” is reworking the whole system of food and agriculture from the bottom up. At the Rural Enterprise Center, a p...
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:28 AM
Tracking things down
TOWNER, N.D. — I think the key to having a few spare parts around the shop for the next breakdown is remembering where you put them so you can find them when you need them.By Ryan Taylor , November 07, 2011
Judging Arena at Minnesota State Fair is demolished
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The old Judging Arena at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds has met its demise.November 04, 2011
Consultant studying Corn Palace narrows ideas
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Minneapolis-based firm hired to develop a new vision for the Corn Palace in Mitchell has developed seven strategies to transform the building.November 01, 2011
Biodiesel essay scholarship honors memory of Minnesota farmer
ST. Minn. -- An annual scholarship for Minnesota high school seniors has been launched under a new name at the Education Minnesota Professional Conference in St. Paul.October 23, 2011
Goehring says EPA should rethink fuel storage rules
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the new deadline for some farmers and ranchers to meet the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations is welcome, but does not address core problems with the rules.October 21, 2011
Show choir students offering to pick up ears of corn as fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. - Ears of corn scattered on farmers' fields may still wind up going to harvest, thanks to some Mitchell High School students.By Tom Lawrence , October 21, 2011
NDFU-related restaurant group sets franchise
FARGO, N.D. — “Potomac's Founding Farmers,” a restaurant being opened Nov. 8 near Washington, is the first offshoot from restaurants associated with Agraria Corp., whose principle investor is the North Dakota Farmer Union.By Mikkel Pates , October 17, 2011
Pifer’s plans land expo for would-be investors
FARGO, N.D. — With returns from other investments uncertain, nonfarmers are looking to land as a “safe haven” or diversification for their investment portfolio.By Mikkel Pates , October 17, 2011
Lessons learned in ag organizations carry over to other aspects of life
ST. PAUL —As a shy child scared of cows grazing in my own yard, no one would have guessed the path I would take in life. That is because the friends, family time and lessons I learned in 4-H shaped me into the person I am today.By Katie Church , October 17, 2011
Daughter moves home to take over farm
By Nicole Weskerna , October 15, 2011
Deadliest listeria outbreak in 25 years
WASHINGTON — An outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe is now linked to 23 deaths, making it the deadliest known outbreak of foodborne illness in the U.S. in more than 25 years.By Mary Clare Jalonick , October 13, 2011
California has new law to stop intimidation of farmworkers
FRESNO, Calif. — California has a new law that will allow state regulators to automatically certify union elections by farmworkers if they determine growers used threats or intimidation toward workers in the election process.By Gosia Wozniacka , October 12, 2011
SD State Fair's fortunes continue to improve
HURON, S.D. — Consistent jumps in attendance and spending at the South Dakota State Fair in recent years have brought it closer to reaching its organizers’ goal for the annual event to pay for itself and improved its long-term outlook, which was on shaky ground just a few years ago.September 22, 2011
Study planned of ways to control ND road dust
BISMARCK, N.D. — A former top North Dakota health official will direct a study to explore the best ways to control dust clouds kicked up by the heavy truck traffic that has accompanied western North Dakota's oil boom.By Dale Wetzel , September 21, 2011
Minnesota author writes about region’s ag in the1950s
By Jonathan Knutson , September 19, 2011
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
