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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,…

ND Ag Commissioner Budget Bill Reviewed

Published March 9, 2021

The Budget of the Agriculture Commissioner was heard in a North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday. During the hearing, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring highlighted several areas of the department. One area of growth over the past year was in…

ND Dept. of Ag Now Accepting 2021 Specialty Crop Grants

Published December 2, 2020

Applications for 2021 Specialty Crop Grants are now being accepted by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state are eligible for the grants. Potential projects include enhancing food safety; pest…

Goehring Encourages Farmers to Communicate Planting Decisions

Published November 29, 2020

Preparations for the 2021 planting season are underway, and rising market prices are providing an incentive for farmers to plant more soybean acres next year. That’s why the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to communicate with neighbors…

More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in ND

Published September 13, 2020

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and NDSU Extension say Palmer amaranth is confirmed in Barnes and Cass counties in North Dakota. DNA samples confirmed the suspected weeds were Palmer amaranth making them the third and fourth counties finding Palmer…

Additional Funding Approved for ND Meat Processing Facilities

Published June 29, 2020

An additional $2.7 million in funding has been approved by the North Dakota Emergency Commission for meat processing plants. The funding comes from the coronavirus relief bill to provide cost-share assistance to meat processing plants. The cost-share program started last…

TransFARMation: Celebrate the Small Victories in Agriculture

Published June 22, 2020

From low commodity prices to weather extremes, there are many things coming at farmers and ranchers right now. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says there also are milestones that should be celebrated each season. "Although the work is never…

ND Ag Department Closely Monitoring Dicamba Situation

Published June 4, 2020

In a statement following Wednesday's dicamba court ruling, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goerhing said the state is monitoring developments of the decision closely. An immediate appeal on the ruling is expected along with a request for an emergency stay.…

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North Dakota Ag Commissioner: Farmers and Ranchers are Concerned

North Dakota State Veterinarian to Retire

More Specialty Crops Grants Being Accepted

ND Ag Commissioner Budget Bill Reviewed

ND Dept. of Ag Now Accepting 2021 Specialty Crop Grants

Goehring Encourages Farmers to Communicate Planting Decisions

More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in ND

Additional Funding Approved for ND Meat Processing Facilities

TransFARMation: Celebrate the Small Victories in Agriculture

ND Ag Department Closely Monitoring Dicamba Situation

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