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  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 20, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 20, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Permanent ice houses can’t be left unattended on lakes. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *March 24: Barnes Co. Ducks Unlimited...

  • Game and Fish volunteers recognized

    Mar 20, 2023

    Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual banquet in Bismarck. A 30-year service award was presented to Curtis Walen of Carrington. Clint Johnson of Carrington received a 10-year active instructor award. Recognized for five years of service were Trevor Larsen of Bowdon and Brian Miller, Heaton....

  • National Ag Week: Ag Day Essay Contest Winner

    Mar 20, 2023

    The national written essay winner, Timothy Hill of Orlando, Florida, receives a $1,000 prize and will read his winning essay at the virtual Ag Day event on March 21, 2023. The contest also named three merit winners who receive $100 and blog posts featuring their essays. They are Sophie Griswold of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; Libby Ramge of Marysville, Ohio; and Elsha Valluru of Highland Village, Texas. This year’s video essay winner, Olivia Lee of Aliso Viejo, California, wins a $1,000 prize. Timothy Hill’s winning essay is printed below....

  • Fit for a (rodeo) queen

    Erik Gjovik|Mar 20, 2023

    Jozey Retzlaff, a junior at Carrington High School, has spent her life on the farm immersed in the Western way of life. Get up early, do your chores, feed your horse and maintain a trusting relationship and bond with them, build a strong love of the land, family and country. Those ingrained qualities served Retzlaff in her participation in the Miss Rodeo competition at the 86th Annual North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City, held Friday night, March 10, as part of the show festivities. She...

  • Soothing our furry friends

    Erik Gjovik|Mar 20, 2023

    Amy Becker's extensive background in agriculture, and her sense of empathy and an everlasting love for animals, has inspired her to get into massage therapy for our four-legged companions. Coppertop Therapy provides services for cattle, horses and dogs, and is an option for anybody who notices pain in their animal, or desires to provide them with increased range of motion and other health benefits. "Animals of any age can benefit from therapy sessions," said Becker. "That can range from...

  • Workforce issues extend to agriculture industry

    Nathan Price|Mar 20, 2023

    The American workforce shortage has been covered extensively since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, which literally brought the U.S. and global economies to a standstill. Ever since, workforce shortages are still impacting every industry despite significant economic growth – and agriculture is no exception. Here in central North Dakota, where agriculture is the life blood of the local economy, local businesses and operations are struggling to find help. “Labor is a huge, huge thing for any sec...

  • Take precautions when using heat lamps for newborn livestock

    Mar 20, 2023

    As spring approaches, many ranchers are preparing a clean, dry and warm place for newborn animals. Frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest make it a challenge for producers to keep our newborn livestock warm and protected from the harsh, winter elements. One option for keeping newborn livestock warm is to provide supplemental heat by installing heat lamps. However, severe risks can accompany the use of heat lamps inside a barn. "As livestock producers, we want to do everything in our power to...

  • Tree Talk: Forget the snow - Let's get gardening!

    Gerri Makay|Mar 20, 2023

    As we gaze at the massive piles of snow, it appears that winter in North Dakota is never-ending! Rest assured, spring is around the corner. And with spring, the annual NDSU Extension-sponsored “Spring Fever Garden Forums” are here! Mark your calendars for Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30, March 20 to April 10. You can participate by watching online from the comfort of your home with your favorite toasty beverage. Topics will include the categories of vegetables and soil, flowers and fruits, biology and technology, and small spaces and trees....

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