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Addressing High Diesel Costs in ND, SD

Published September 30, 2026

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden are responding to the high diesel fuel costs in their respective states. Armstrong’s executive order expands the use of red dyed diesel fuel for farmers and ranchers. This version…

Demand Prompts $2 Million Increase in Livestock Water Aid

Published August 27, 2026

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…

ND Water Assistance Program Activated

Published August 19, 2026

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined with the State Water Commission to activate a water assistance program for livestock producers. A total of $2 million will be available through the drought disaster assistance program. The…

Armstrong Addresses ND-Canada Relationship

Published February 20, 2026

During the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong sat down with Politico. Armstrong was asked about the U.S. tariffs on Canada and the impact on the North Dakota-Canada relationship. “We have friends and…

Special Session Scheduled

Published January 4, 2026

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has ordered a three-day special session beginning January 21. The Legislature is tasked with appropriating the $199 million Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds were part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to strengthen…

Cramer, Armstrong Praise New WOTUS Direction

Published December 12, 2025

North Dakota political leaders described the Trump administration’s revised Waters of the United States rule as a major shift toward regulatory clarity for agriculture and energy. During the first federal listening session for WOTUS, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said…

Land O’Lakes CEO Cites Difficult Economy During ND Trip

Published November 6, 2025

Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford and North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong met this past week in Bismarck. Ford praised the state-owned Bank of North Dakota for its farm debt refinancing program. “It is challenging out there, but certainly no one…

Stay Out of the Way

Published April 24, 2025

In comments made to Ag Secretary Rollins, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong praised the Trump Administration for its responsiveness to the states. Regarding agriculture, Armstrong said his farmers and ranchers will benefit from less regulation. "We're really proud of our…

Fire Emergency Declaration Issued

Published March 11, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan. With the drought conditions, the risk of wildfire remains high. A year ago, North Dakota experienced some of…

Haase Appointed

Published January 9, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong appointed Reice Haase as the director of the State Department of Water Resources. Haase is a former senior policy advisor in the Governor's Office and former deputy executive director of the North Dakota Industrial Commission.

Articles tagged under: Kelly Armstrong

Addressing High Diesel Costs in ND, SD

Demand Prompts $2 Million Increase in Livestock Water Aid

ND Water Assistance Program Activated

Armstrong Addresses ND-Canada Relationship

Special Session Scheduled

Cramer, Armstrong Praise New WOTUS Direction

Land O’Lakes CEO Cites Difficult Economy During ND Trip

Stay Out of the Way

Fire Emergency Declaration Issued

Haase Appointed

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