North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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North Dakota awards nearly $400K for agricultural product development
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the approval of funding by the North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) for three projects.
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North Dakota offers edamame trail mix kits for elementary school curriculum
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of funding for teachers in grades 2-3 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
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North Dakota announces over $800K in agriculture development funding
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the allocation of funds from the Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund for three projects.
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North Dakota celebrates Agriculture Day at state Capitol
Gov. Armstrong has officially declared March 18, 2025, as North Dakota Agriculture Day, aligning with the national celebration of agriculture.
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Brucellosis vaccination age waiver extended due to vaccine shortage
At a recent meeting, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) decided to extend a waiver concerning brucellosis vaccination for heifers.
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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Review Panel to meet on March 18
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Review Panel is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, March 18.
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North Dakota honey bee advisory committee to meet via conference call
The North Dakota Honey Bee Research and Promotion Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28.
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Pride of Dakota Month proclaimed by Governor Armstrong with event at state Capitol
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared March 2025 as Pride of Dakota Month in North Dakota.
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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission plans February meeting
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, February 27, at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC located at 1640 Burnt Boat Rd., Bismarck, ND.
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Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund Committee to meet on February 26
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, February 26, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC located at 1640 Burnt Boat Rd., Bismarck, ND.
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North Dakota offers safety training on anhydrous ammonia
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the North Dakota Agriculture Association, has scheduled a series of safety training sessions on anhydrous ammonia across the state.
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North Dakota excels in regional Farm to School initiatives
North Dakota is at the forefront of Farm to School activities in the mountain plains region, according to a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Census.
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Brucellosis vaccination age extended for heifers amid vaccine shortage
At a recent special meeting, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in Bismarck, North Dakota, decided to extend the age for brucellosis vaccination in heifers from 12 months to 14 months.
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Garden kits offered to ND early childcare centers through USDA grant
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of garden kits for licensed early childcare education centers in North Dakota.
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Sugar science kits offered to ND teachers during Ag Literacy Week
Fifth and sixth-grade educators in North Dakota are invited to apply for sugar science kits as part of Ag Literacy Week, scheduled for March 17-21, 2025.
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State Board of Animal Health plans conference call meeting on February 3
The State Board of Animal Health is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday, February 3, at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place via conference call.
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Microgreens kits available for North Dakota teachers in grades 1-4
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that funding is available for teachers in grades 1-4 to integrate microgreens kits into their curriculum.
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Goehring explains proposed changes in North Dakota's corporate farming law
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has clarified the intentions behind House Bill 2150, which proposes minor amendments to North Dakota's corporate farming law.
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Free ag literacy book bundles offered for third and fourth grade teachers
Third and fourth grade educators in the state have an opportunity to enhance their classroom curriculum with a free agriculture literacy book bundle.
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North Dakota officials plan forum on noxious weeds
North Dakota weed control officials are set to convene for the Agriculture Commissioner's Noxious Weed Forum and a review of the state noxious weed list.