Articles tagged under: North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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…Goehring Elected NASDA Vice President
Published September 18, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was elected Vice President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. In a statement, Goehring said he is “looking forward to working alongside the team to set priorities and move important policies…First Case of Palmer Amaranth Identified in ND
Published August 28, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has identified the first case of Palmer amaranth in the state. The suspected plants were found in a soybean field near Kulm, ND and confirmed through DNA analysis. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring believes the…Basis Levels Not Considered in USDA Aid
Published August 24, 2018
During the townhall meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring expressed concerns with the Market Facilitation Program portion of USDA's Farmer Aid Package. Due to location, Goehring feels North…