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NDSU Enrollment Dips, But Positive News for Ag College

Published September 25, 2026

For the first time in three years, overall student enrollment is down at North Dakota State University. Student numbers are down three percent. However, NDSU reports that the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources had a nearly 30…

NDSU Names Interim Extension Associate Director

Published May 11, 2026

North Dakota State University has appointed Dr. Guillermo Scaglia as interim associate director for Extension, effective July 7. In the role, Scaglia will oversee Extension agents and educators statewide while helping lead programs focused on agriculture and natural resources, family…

NDSU Names New President

Published March 31, 2026

Marshall Stewart will serve as the 16th president of North Dakota State University. Stewart is currently the executive vice president for external engagement and chief of staff at Kansas State University. Before KSU, Stewart served as the chief engagement officer…

Cook Trades Yellow and Green for Cardinal and Gold

Published November 12, 2025

North Dakota State University President David Cook has been named as the next president of Iowa State University. Cook, who has been NDSU’s president since 2022, is an Ames, Iowa native and ISU graduate. He will begin his leadership at…

Peltier Institute for Advancement of Ag Technology Launched

Published September 30, 2025

North Dakota State University has announced the launch of the Peltier Institute for Advancement in Agricultural Technology. The institute will fund scholarships, develop academic programs and increase opportunities for research and outreach. A medallion ceremony was held for Xin Sun…

First Premium Subsidy Hike in Decades

Published July 18, 2025

The One Big Beautiful BIll includes a premium subsidy increase for crop insurance. NDSU Senior Research Economist Dylan Turner says farmers have waited a long time to see a rate adjustment like this. "If you're under an enterprise unit, you…

Increasing Revenue for Crops and Calves

Published November 18, 2024

Backgrounding is a popular choice this year for cattle producers. “You can delay marketing by backgrounding,” says Karl Hoppe, livestock systems specialist, North Dakota State University. “You can also add weight so you’re getting paid for more beef.” With low…

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Future of Biofuels Uncertain

Published November 15, 2024

The future of biofuels remains a question mark. “The Trump administration was vocally very supportive of biofuels and production agriculture,” says David Ripplinger, bioenergy economist, North Dakota State University. “That didn't necessarily translate to pursuing ways in which the RFS…

Demand for Calves Defies Fall Trends

Published November 15, 2024

Strong demand for calves has helped counteract seasonal pressure in the local cattle markets. “Usually, the end of October and into November is a tough time to sell calves,” says Tim Petry, livestock economist, North Dakota State University. “But this…

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The Challenge of the ‘Average’ Farm Year

Published November 14, 2024

Describing an average year for farming is not an easy task. “The challenge with agriculture is that rarely do we ever hit the average year,” says Bryon Parman, agricultural finance specialist, North Dakota State University. Farmers are entering a new…

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NDSU Enrollment Dips, But Positive News for Ag College

NDSU Names Interim Extension Associate Director

NDSU Names New President

Cook Trades Yellow and Green for Cardinal and Gold

Peltier Institute for Advancement of Ag Technology Launched

First Premium Subsidy Hike in Decades

Increasing Revenue for Crops and Calves

Future of Biofuels Uncertain

Demand for Calves Defies Fall Trends

The Challenge of the ‘Average’ Farm Year

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