North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Farm Management Support for 2026 Planning

Published February 21, 2026

The North Dakota Farm Management Education program has resources to help farmers and ranchers deal with a challenging economy. "The goal is for North Dakota farmers and ranchers to have a one-on-one resource to go through balance sheets, income statements,…

ND Welcomes Animal Agriculture

Published September 15, 2024

Sharing the stage with his Minnesota counterpart, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring emphasized the opportunity to increase animal agriculture in the state. “We have the land and the space,” said Goehring. “It provides more certainty. You're not putting everything…

Anthrax Vaccinations Recommended

Published September 4, 2024

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers to vaccinate their livestock against anthrax. State Veterinarian Ethan Andress said conditions are ripe for the disease. “In places where anthrax has been in the past, vaccination is recommended.”…

A Disparity Between State and National Honey Production Data

Published March 22, 2024

North Dakota honey production saw a 23 percent increase between 2022 and 2023. Meanwhile, a USDA report had the number of honey-producing colonies down 2 percent in that time. "I think there is a big difference between what these USDA…

TransFARMation: A Story of Resiliency

Published February 19, 2024

Linton, North Dakota rancher Doug Bichler is using his story to inspire others. In 2017, Bichler lost his arm in a baler and was only a few weeks into recovery when his daughter was born. Almost seven years later, the…

NDDA Seeks Growers Who Have Done Business with Pipeline Foods

Published June 22, 2023

Pipeline Foods, LLC, which handled organic and non-GMO grains and ingredients, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October of 2021. North Dakota Agriculture commissioner Doug Goehring says it appears the company is liquidating rather than re-establishing operations. “Our concern is…

Honey Research Grant Funds Available

Published May 24, 2023

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has funding available for honeybee research. Grant proposals will be accepted until June 18 on projects dealing with varroa mites and other honeybee health issues. North Dakota is the #1 honey producing state in…

HPAI Case Confirmed in ND

Published September 23, 2022

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was found in a back yard chicken flock in Ward County. The detection triggers suspension of poultry/bird events in Ward and its adjoining counties.

Junkert to Retire

Published December 23, 2021

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture's Director of the Administrative Services Division Ken Junkert will retire at the end of January. Junkert has been with the department for 25 years and also served time as acting deputy Agriculture Commissioner in…

ND Ag Department Responds to New Palmer Amaranth Findings

Published September 21, 2021

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says they’re working to determine the source of the Palmer amaranth confirmed last week in Sioux and Grant counties. In a statement, NDDA said they received numerous calls from producers impacted by the drought…

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Farm Management Support for 2026 Planning

ND Welcomes Animal Agriculture

Anthrax Vaccinations Recommended

A Disparity Between State and National Honey Production Data

TransFARMation: A Story of Resiliency

NDDA Seeks Growers Who Have Done Business with Pipeline Foods

Honey Research Grant Funds Available

HPAI Case Confirmed in ND

Junkert to Retire

ND Ag Department Responds to New Palmer Amaranth Findings

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