The central grasslands research extension center must be located within an area bounded by the Missouri River on the west and the James River on the east. The center shall conduct research:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 15-12.1-09

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    Designed to fulfill needs within an area bounded by the Missouri River on the west and the James River on the east; and

    2.    To increase the range-carrying capacity of native range, with emphasis on:

a.    The conservation and preservation for future generations; b.    The stabilization of grass production to discover how to best compensate for the vagaries of the weather and precipitation as it influences forage production in agriculture; c. The identification of the impact of different management systems upon beef production in the central region of the state; and

d. The exploration of increased use of crop residues and byproducts for the maintenance of the cowherd.