We serve, advocate, protect and promote agriculture to benefit everyone.
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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BISMARCK, N.D. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) on June 3 in Texas cattle. Animal owners are reminded that Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) are needed to import animals into North Dakota, and additional requirements are in place for states with an active NWS quarantine in place. Since the first announcement, there have been more cases in Texas and a dog in New Mexico.
The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
BISMARCK – The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for eight projects. The awards totaling $1.33 million were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting May 27 in Bottineau.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for six projects. The awards totaling $340,524.50 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting May 27-28 in Bottineau.
Upcoming Events
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Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Casselton collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 15482 37th St. SE (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Jamestown collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 3568 81st Ave. SE (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Bismarck collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 218 Airport Road (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Dickinson collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 1700 3rd Ave. W, Ste 101 (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).
Project Safe Send is a safe, simple and non-regulatory program that helps people safely and legally dispose of unusable pesticides free of charge.
Williston collection will be 8 am - 12 pm (local time) at 605 Dakota Pkwy W (ND Dept. of Transportation facility).