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How renters can cut energy bills

People renting a home or apartment have some ways to cut their energy bills and increase their comfort. “The key is to identify the biggest energy users in your situation and work to reduce those,” North Dakota State University Extension … 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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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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BeefTalk: Is source and age verification worth the effort?

Understanding the process is critical as a producer reviews the marketing opportunities that open up through marketing sourced and aged calves. Continue reading

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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 don’t like liver, Mom,” my 15-year-old son announced when I tried to add some … Continue reading

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