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Project Safe Send Sets a New Record

Published August 14, 2019

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture collected a record number of unused pesticides during this year’s Project Safe Send campaign. More than 350 farmers, applicators and homeowners in 12 communities turned in over 260 tons of unusable pesticides. Larimore had…

Two New Hires at the ND Dept. of Agriculture

Published June 20, 2019

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has two new additions to its staff. Shaun Quissell is the new director of the grain and livestock licensing division. Quissell has been with the Department since 2007. John Schneider was hired as the…

Dicamba Application Deadlines Inch Closer

Published June 11, 2019

With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba on soybeans. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the…

State Veterinarian: “Conditions are Right for Anthrax”

Published May 28, 2019

With heavy rainfall throughout much of North Dakota, state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller says conditions are right for anthrax in livestock. Animals can be exposed to the disease when grazing or drinking water contaminated with the spores. An anthrax vaccine…

Tweaks to the ND Department of Ag Budget

Published May 4, 2019

The budget for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture has been decided by the North Dakota Legislature. In the new biennium budget, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says funding remains even. "We didn't gain much, we didn't lose much. What did…

ND Specialty Crop Grant Deadline Approaching

Published February 26, 2019

The deadline to apply for 2019 Specialty Crop Grants is Friday, March 8. Specialty crops grown in North Dakota include dry beans, dry peas, lentils potatoes, confections sunflowers and various fruits and vegetables. According to the North Dakota Department of…

An Appreciation for Animal Agriculture

Published January 20, 2019

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the North Dakota Livestock Alliance is important for all of North Dakota agriculture. "I'm so proud of the alliance for taking on the issue of discussing animal agriculture," said Goerhing. "There are opportunities…

ND Releases State-Specific Dicamba Label

Published January 3, 2019

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has developed a 24c Special Local Needs label, which prohibits the application of XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan on soybeans after June 30. The state-specific label is in addition to federal requirements. For the upcoming…

States Still Evaluating Next Steps for Dicamba

Published November 2, 2018

At the state level, NDSU Extension will work with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to help determine next steps in the dicamba discussion. NDSU Extension Pesticide Program Specialist Andrew Thostenson explains last year, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture…

ND Harvest Hotline Still Available

Published October 31, 2018

With harvest still ongoing in parts of the state, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture Harvest Hotline is available for harvest needs. Farmers in need of custom combining and harvesters looking for jobs can call the hotline at 701-425-8454. The…

Articles tagged under: North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Project Safe Send Sets a New Record

Two New Hires at the ND Dept. of Agriculture

Dicamba Application Deadlines Inch Closer

State Veterinarian: “Conditions are Right for Anthrax”

Tweaks to the ND Department of Ag Budget

ND Specialty Crop Grant Deadline Approaching

An Appreciation for Animal Agriculture

ND Releases State-Specific Dicamba Label

States Still Evaluating Next Steps for Dicamba

ND Harvest Hotline Still Available

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