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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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Coyote Catalog available
Monday, December 15, 2025
BISMARCK - The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and North Dakota Department of Agriculture are again opening the Coyote Catalog, a statewide effort designed to connect hunters and trappers with landowners dealing with coyotes in their areas.
Meeting Notice: Pride of Dakota Advisory Council
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
Goehring applauds farmer bridge assistance program
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring applauds the Dec. 8 announcement by President Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins and others that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.
Goehring announces availability of specialty crop grants
Monday, December 8, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that applications are now being accepted for 2026 Specialty Crop Grants.
Meeting Notice: North Dakota Honey Bee Research and Promotion Advisory Committee
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The North Dakota Honey Bee Research and Promotion Advisory Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, via conference call.
Upcoming Events
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Jan. 14, 2026 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.
Jan. 28, 2026 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.
Feb. 11, 2026 Produce Safety Rule Training
Wednesday, February 11, 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.