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Farmland Remains a Strong Investment
Published February 1, 2024
Despite record prices and rising interest rates, Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson still views land as a strong investment for would-be purchasers. "The guys that are buying land are taking a long view to it;…Students Preparing for Little ‘I’
Published February 1, 2024
The NDSU Little International Livestock Show will be held February 10. Little I Manager Kell Hellmuth is looking forward to this year's competition. "The atmosphere in Shepherd (Arena) with the excitement, the clean chips, the streamers hanging, all the bright…American Lamb Board Works to Limit Market Vulnerability
Published February 1, 2024
The demand for lamb increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Lamb Board Executive Director Megan Wortman says efforts are underway to keep that demand intact by educating consumers and limiting market vulnerability. “Inflation is impacting sales,” said Wortman. “Consumers are…Clean Air Technologies Being Evaluated in Swine Units
Published February 1, 2024
A new joint venture, Univox, is partnering with NDSU to research clean air technologies for confined animal feeding operations. Univox Managing Partner Merritt Hamilton Allen believes that these technologies could lead to better production and safer work environments. "We're going…A Snirt-Filled Winter
Published February 1, 2024
Warm temperatures and limited snow cover are a big change from what was seen in the last two winters. University of Minnesota Extension State Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates says this can impact the amount of wind erosion seen. “If…NDSU New Faculty Spotlight: Kirsten Butcher
Published February 1, 2024
Kirsten Butcher joined the NDSU staff as an assistant professor of soil health this past year. She received her undergraduate biology and environmental science degree from St Louis University and a Masters degree from NDSU in soil salinity. After NDSU,…NDSU New Faculty Spotlight: Lindsay Malone
Published February 1, 2024
Lindsay Malone was hired in August of 2022 as an assistant professor of climate smart approaches in agriculture. Malone grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Buffalo, New York and studied plant sciences at Cornell University before moving…Enhancing Efficiency Through Parasite Control
Published February 1, 2024
With the profitability seen in the cattle industry, Elanco Animal Health Technical Consultant Veterinarian Dr. Wayne Ayers is seeing an impact on management decisions. "Our markets are as high as they've ever been so if you can find a way…Building Consumer Trust
Published February 1, 2024
The Beef Promotion Operating Committee is a group of 20 producers from across the country that make decisions on how Beef Checkoff dollars are invested. Maddock, North Dakota rancher Travis Maddock is part of BPOC. "In this particular year because…