Articles tagged under: North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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…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…North Dakota State Veterinarian to Retire
Published April 26, 2021
Longtime North Dakota state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller will retire two months from now on June 30. The Kansas native joined the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and State Board of Animal Health in 1997, where she has served as…More Specialty Crops Grants Being Accepted
Published March 16, 2021
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is once again accepting applications for 2021 Specialty Crop Grants. This additional one-time funding comes from the COVID-19 stimulus package passed by Congress at the end of 2020. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday,…