North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Palmer amaranth confirmed in Adams County as officials urge vigilance
Palmer amaranth, a weed known for its resistance to herbicides and rapid spread, has been identified in Adams County, North Dakota.
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North Dakota offers STEM agriculture kits for middle and high school educators
Middle and high school teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for modern agriculture STEM kits, an initiative from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program.
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Second case of anthrax confirmed this year in Stark County cattle herd
North Dakota has reported its second case of anthrax this year, confirmed in a beef cattle herd in Stark County by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
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Local Foods Conference returns Oct. 16-18 with new public farmers market
The 21st Annual Local Foods Conference is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 18 at the Chieftain Conference Center in Carrington, North Dakota.
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North Dakota encourages participation in annual Mountain Plains Crunch Off during Farm to School Month
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is inviting groups across the state to take part in the Mountain Plains Crunch Off, an event marking Farm to School Month in October.
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State Board of Animal Health schedules September meeting with broad animal health agenda
The State Board of Animal Health is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol in Bismarck.
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Avian influenza detected in Dickey County commercial turkey flock
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock located in Dickey County.
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North Dakota seeks proposals for low carbon fuels grants for ethanol facilities
Funding is now available for ethanol facilities in North Dakota through the Low Carbon Fuels Program.
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North Dakota confirms first livestock anthrax case of 2025
North Dakota officials have confirmed the state’s first case of anthrax in livestock this year.
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North Dakota Agriculture Department releases new webisodes on local specialty crops
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is releasing three new episodes in its web series "Fresh from North Dakota," which highlights the state's specialty crops.
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North Dakota APUC allocates over $1 million in grants to nine agricultural projects
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) has awarded $1,069,107 in funding to nine projects.
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Goehring announces nearly $690K in funding through agriculture diversification program
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that three projects will receive funding from the Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund.
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North Dakota awards grants to support grape and wine industry research
Grants totaling $80,000 have been distributed to support research, promotion, and marketing in North Dakota's grape, fruit, and wine sector.
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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission meeting set for July
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission is scheduled to meet on July 23 and 24, 2025.
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Add fund committee to meet in Medora
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 23, at the Medora Community Center located at 465 Pacific Ave, Medora, ND.
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Goehring approves grant for drone detection of noxious weeds
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a $300,000 grant for drone detection of noxious weeds.
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North Dakota activates Harvest Hotline for farmers needing custom combining
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the activation of the North Dakota Harvest Hotline.
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Non-profit corporation advisory committee to meet in North Dakota
The Non-Profit Corporation Agricultural Land Acquisition Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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North Dakota awards grants to enhance county fair infrastructure
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the awarding of 23 grants, totaling $1.5 million, to county agriculture fair associations in North Dakota.
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Grape and Wine Advisory Committee meets to discuss funding for industry projects
The Grape and Wine Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.