North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is preparing for another four years in office after defeating challenger Vern Thompson. Goehring says he is ready to move past the election. “Too many distractions are getting away from some of the issues that we really need to focus on,” Goehring said. “Let’s get to work.” Agricultural research, rural infrastructure and value-added processing remain priorities. Goehring is also preparing for a trade trip to El Salvador. “There’s opportunity for some of our higher-end value-added durum and spring wheat,” Goehring said. “It’s a market that’s growing.” Goehring says recent policy changes in El Salvador could create more opportunities for direct purchases of North Dakota agricultural products.
