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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.
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Anhydrous ammonia safety training sessions planned
Friday, February 20, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Agriculture Association will be hosting a series of anhydrous ammonia safety training sessions across the state.
Meeting Notice: Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BISMARCK - The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC at 1640 Burnt Boat Dr., Bismarck, ND.
Farm to School learning opportunities available to schools
Monday, February 9, 2026
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that applications are now being accepted from North Dakota K-5 teachers for two different STEM learning opportunities through the North United States Department of Agriculture Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Award.
Emerald ash borer detected in Fargo
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. – This week, an insect larva found in the City of Fargo by city forestry staff has been confirmed to be emerald ash borer. This is the second finding in North Dakota. The first detection was in LaMoure County in August 2024.
2026 Pride of Dakota Showcase dates released; Pride of Dakota Marketplace at 2026 State Fair announced
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has released the Pride of Dakota Showcase dates for 2026.