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Not all DSU ag majors are geared to ‘cows and plows’

May 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The idea that agriculture majors at Dickinson State University will lead students back to farms and ranches isn’t right, said Chip Poland, chair of DSU’s Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies. Continue Reading

Farmers, ranchers welcome: Cattlemen’s Supply LLC opens in downtown Dickinson

April 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Dickinson-area farmers and ranchers have a new place to get supplies to take care of their cattle, horses and even pick up a treat for their dog.
Cattlemen’s Supply LLC opened its doors on April Fools’ Day with one goal: to create a locally owned venue that offers all of the products a rancher needs to keep his herd healthy. Continue Reading

ND farmer reports nearly 20 percent of cows birthing twins

March 26, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Chris Johnson is accustomed to seeing double at this time of year. Continue Reading

Rancher, authorities puzzled by severed calf’s head on post

March 20, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Motorists traveling on a rural road just north of Dickinson on Wednesday encountered a disturbing and, so far, unexplained scene. Continue Reading

Oil development vs. livestock: Reports of cows losing tails raises concerns, sparks investigations

December 7, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Jacki Schilke likes to say her black angus cattle live in harmony with the cats and dogs on her rural Williston ranch. Continue Reading

Semitrailer crash in North Dakota kills 21 steers

November 12, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

DAWSON, N.D. (AP) Twenty-one steers were killed when a semitrailer bound from Canada to South Dakota crashed during a freezing rain storm in North Dakota. Continue Reading

Consumers asked to pay more for milk to save farms

July 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) Consumers will pay a little more for coffee and chocolate to ensure the farmers who produce those foods get a fair wage, so why not ask them to pay more for milk? Continue Reading

Forest Service considering explosives to get rid of frozen cows in Colorado mountain cabin

April 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune

It may take explosives to dislodge a group of cows that wandered into an old ranger cabin high in the Rocky Mountains, then died and froze solid when they couldn’t get out.
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Agriculture in 2022: 11 Northern Plains views of decade down field

February 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Sometimes the demands of the moment prevent agriculturalists from thinking about the long-term, big-picture outlook for area agriculture. What does the future hold for agriculture on the Northern Plains? Continue Reading

Dairy battle divides Hanson County

December 8, 2011 in The Daily Republic

FULTON One of the largest dairies in South Dakota may soon be located in largely rural Hanson County, bringing tax dollars, jobs and a multi-million-dollar investment into the area.

But if some local residents have their way, it will never happen. Long-running feud includes squabbles over water, roads, racism and more.

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