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Pork industry provides boost to SD economy Hog sales, meat processing and jobs add $2.1 billion
At a time when budget shortfalls are making headlines across the state, the South Dakota pork industry believes it can play a key role in spurring future economic development. “The pork industry in South Dakota makes a significant contribution to the...Tags: South Dakota, Politics, Livestock Farming, Environmental Politics, Economic Policy
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Help in preparing your home for spring floods
ST. PAUL, Minn. - If your home is in a location where seasonal flooding may occur, you need to know how to prepare your home to resist or survive flooding. Flooding can occur in a number of ways. Sub-surface water leaks These occur when groundwater...Tags: Natural Disasters, Floods, Disasters and Accidents, Water, Disasters
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More thoughts on handling soil compaction
Last week this column looked at a study being made in southwest Minnesota concerning soil compaction and its effect on corn growth and yields. The initial results from last fall revealed there was a 17 percent yield decrease consistently across seven...Tags: South Dakota, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Judge orders mediation in SweeTango apple lawsuit
Judge orders mediation in SweeTango apple lawsuit
STEVE KARNOWSKI,Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge ordered the University of Minnesota and apple growers fighting for the right to grow a new apple developed at the university into...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Justice System, Hennepin County, Human Interest
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New insights on reproductive management of beef cattle
ST. PAUL, Minn. -Pounds of calf weaned per breeding female is one of the most important variables affecting profitability in a beef cow/calf operation. The reason is simple: beef producers market total pounds produced and have the expense of maintaining...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Hormones and Metabolism, Human Body, Genes and Chromosomes
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Land roller use provides challenges and benefits
Land rolling use has steadily increased, especially on soybean fields in the Upper Midwest during the past few years. The practice began in Canada several years ago, gained steam in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota where it has become routine, and now...Tags: Education, Research, Economy, Business and Finance, Colleges and Universities, Agriculture
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Violin/guitar duo perform March 19 at Petoskey church
Violinist Eric Lawson and guitarist Jeffrey Anvinson will present a recital at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey. Tickets are not required; donations appreciated. The program will include classical works by Carulli and...Tags: Education, History (tv network), China, Astor Piazzolla, Minneapolis
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Celebrate agriculture on March 15
ST. PAUL, Minn. - For those of us involved in agriculture, March 15 will have special meaning this year. That day is National Agriculture Day, a day set aside to recognize and celebrate American agriculture. In a perfect world, every American would...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Colleges and Universities, Livestock Farming, United Nations, Human Interest
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What's damaging branches on Fox Island cottonwoods?
We live on Fox Island in Bismarck and have many cottonwoods in our yard. This winter, we are seeing something we have never seen before in the 16 years we have lived here. The trees are dropping many branches that have what appear to be green buds on...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Health, New Jersey, Human Interest, Skin Conditions
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SOCCER
Aberdeen Central soccer standout Andrea Van Meter will play soccer for Presentation College this fall. “Andrea is bringing years of soccer experience and will have an immediate impact on the Saint's soccer program,” said PC coach Bob Schuchardt. “She...Tags: Basketball, Education, Career and Workplace, Wrestling, Rodeo
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Good Health Equals Better Grades
McClatchy TribuneMINNEAPOLIS - Quit smoking. Turn off the computer. Go to bed. It could improve your grades. Of course, parents have always known that. Now, in the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Minnesota have proved it. They matched grade...Tags: Gaming, Health and Safety at School, Education, Entertainment, Health
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What You Eat Forms Kids' Habits
McClatchy NewspapersParents play a key role in shaping young eating habits and attitudes about food, nutritionists say. But, too often, they're sending mixed signals. There's the mom who demands that her kids eat breakfast, then skips the meal herself. There's the dad who...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Education, Children, Alcoholic Beverages, Dining and Drinking
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