Monthly Archives: December 2010

NDSU featured on Twin Cities’ “Life to the Max” program

NDSU and its agricultural foundation, along with athletics and President Bresciani were featured recently on the Twin Cities program, “Life to the Max.”

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Prevent roof damage from ice dams

The potentially damaging effects of ice dams are all too evident when watching the recent collapse of the roof of the Metrodome in Minneapolis. “While the chance of your roof collapsing from an ice dam is very small, ice dams … Continue reading

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Ag producers should do income tax planning while Congress debates tax policy

As Congress debates tax policy, agricultural producers still must do tax planning before the end of the year based on the information known at this time. “It is best to start with year-to-date income and expenses and estimate them for … Continue reading

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Highly caffeinated beverages and kids are not the best mix

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service “Mom, I need coffee; coffee, I tell you!” my 12-year-old daughter announced dramatically as she wandered around the house early one morning. She was gathering her school supplies at 6:30 … Continue reading

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NDSU helps producers through Dakota Select Seed

Dakota Select Seed is a grower group organized by the North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association (NDCISA) in 2007. The objective of this group is to produce, market and promote seed of certain crop varieties that typically struggle to … Continue reading

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