North Dakota Ag Connection http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com Your Daily Source for North Dakota Ag & Farm News, Markets, Weather, Auctions and Real Estate 180 NDSU Partner in $1 Million Energy Beet Project http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=103 http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=103 A project that will develop an advanced biofuel from energy beets and provide growers across North Dakota with a new industrial crop is taking another important step forward, fueled by a significant two-year North Dakota Renewable Energy Council grant. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 7:15:17 CST NDFU Applauds Retraction of Proposed Child Farm Labor Rule http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=104 http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=104 The U. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 7:15:17 CST NDWC County Elections Taking Place http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=105 http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=105 Wheat producers from southwest and north central North Dakota are electing North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) county representatives for the 2012 to 2016 term. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 7:15:17 CST 4-H Tribal Youth Mentoring Awarded Grant http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=106 http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=106 The North Dakota State University Center for 4-H Youth Development has been awarded a $113,753 grant from the National 4-H Council for the 4-H Tribal Youth National Mentoring Program. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 7:15:17 CST Sufficient Nutrients Vital for Beef Cows http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=98 http://www.northdakotaagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=98 A summer of excessive moisture and good grass growth followed by record high temperatures and record low precipitation this winter has provided many northern Plains cattle producers with the opportunity to extend their grazing season well beyond normal. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 7:15:17 CST