Articles tagged under: Doug Goehring
Bialke Appointed as NDDA Legal Counsel and Advisor
Published August 17, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has named J.P. ‘Dutch’ Bialke as the Department’s legal general counsel and policy advisor. Bialke previously served as a judge advocate in the Air Force, retiring in 2014. Since that time, Bialke has served…Ag Commissioner Goehring Anticipates Positive News
Published July 9, 2021
Everyone is feeling the impact of this historic drought, but North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says livestock producers may have the toughest situation. The availability of grass and hay is just not enough to sustain North Dakota’s cattle herd.…North Dakota Seeking Flexibility from RMA on Drought
Published June 28, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is asking the USDA for flexibility on failed acres due to the drought. Goehring wants the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider allowing non-program crops, cover crops or forage to be planted on failed…Governor to Host ND Drought Discussion
Published June 14, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will meet with farm leaders this afternoon for a roundtable discussion about the drought and economic opportunities related to carbon capture. Burgum declared a statewide drought emergency in early April.WOTUS Gets Attention in EPA Roundtable
Published June 4, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan heard from North Dakota agriculture, energy and water industries during his visit to North Dakota. The Waters of the United States rule was a big part of the discussion. "There are aspects of the current rule…EPA Approves Herbicide for Resistant Waterhemp in Sugarbeets
Published June 2, 2021
A Section 18 emergency exemption has been granted for the use of Ultra Blazer herbicide for sugarbeets in eastern North Dakota. With the discontinuance of Betamix, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said there are no other registered postemergence products available to…Regional Meat Processing Projects Awarded APUC Funds
Published May 26, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the Agricultural Products Utilization Commission has approved $195,000 in funding for five projects. Two of those projects are supporting meat processing in the region. Butcher’s Edge was awarded $61,500 to start a…North Dakota Ag Commissioner: Farmers and Ranchers are Concerned
Published May 10, 2021
It’s a busy time year. Farmers and planting this years crop, cattlemen are wrapping up calving and ag retailers are working overtime. During this hustle and bustle, there is one concern that remains top of mind; that's drought. "Each farm…Hours of Service Waiver Granted in ND
Published May 5, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order, granting an hours-of-service waiver for truckers hauling anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring requested the waiver, saying warm, dry conditions have increased the demand for fertilizer statewide.…