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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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North Dakota notified of multi-state equine herpes outbreak
Thursday, November 20, 2025
BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Veterinarian’s Office has been made aware of an outbreak of Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in horses that were at or associated with barrel racing and rodeo-type events in Texas and Oklahoma. Several cases of EHM have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma associated with these equine events, with numerous reports of additional cases and equine deaths pending investigation.
Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase returns to Fargo Nov. 21-22
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
BISMARCK – More than 100 companies selling Pride of Dakota merchandise will fill the Fargo Scheels Arena during Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22.
Applicants sought for hydroponic garden grants
Thursday, November 13, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the North Dakota Department of Agriculture has funding available for schools to incorporate a hydroponic garden into their curriculum.
Meeting Notice: North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commissio
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Updated 11-18-25
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, and 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation at 120 2nd St. SE, Jamestown, ND.
Meeting Notice: Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee will meet at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation at 120 2nd St. SE, Jamestown, ND.
Upcoming Events
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Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Fargo Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 21st & 22nd at the Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave S in Fargo.
Pride of Dakota Bismarck Holiday Showcase
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Bismarck Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday December 5th & 6th at the Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street.
Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has scheduled free training sessions for produce growers across the state and beyond.
Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has scheduled free training sessions for produce growers across the state and beyond.
Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has scheduled free training sessions for produce growers across the state and beyond.