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Doug Goehring
Agriculture Commissioner
Doug Goehring has been North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner since 2009.
Commissioner Goehring is a third-generation farmer from Menoken and has been active in multiple farm organizations throughout his life.
Recent News
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HPAI testing required for lactating dairy cattle at State Fair
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – At the recent State Board of Animal Health meeting, the board issued an order requiring lactating dairy cattle to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) within 10 days prior to being at the North Dakota State Fair. The board also strongly recommended that other fairs require testing as well.
Proposals sought for ND grape, fruit and wine industry
Friday, June 13, 2025
BISMARCK – Proposals are being sought for industry research, promotion and marketing of the grape, fruit and wine industry in North Dakota.
Meeting Notice: Agriculture in the Classroom Council
Friday, June 13, 2025
The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 19, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol building.
Pollinator Week is June 16-22
Thursday, June 12, 2025
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed June 16-22, 2025, as Pollinator Week in North Dakota. North Dakota is home to many pollinators, including more than 800,000 honey bee colonies.
Field days slated to collect spurge-eating insects
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
BISMARCK – Field days have been finalized at one North Dakota sites to collect and redistribute flea beetles that eat leafy spurge.
Upcoming Events
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Billings County Field Day
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Billings County Field days are scheduled as follows:
- Billings County – 10 a.m. MDT, Tuesday, June 17 – Franks Creek Road north of Fryberg
- Billings County – 10 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 26 – Franks Creek Road north of Fryberg
Billings County Field Day
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Billings County Field days are scheduled as follows:
- Billings County – 10 a.m. MDT, Tuesday, June 17 – Franks Creek Road north of Fryberg
- Billings County – 10 a.m. MDT, Thursday, June 26 – Franks Creek Road north of Fryberg