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.
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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is joining other entities around the world in participating in the International Year of the Woman Farmer, declared by the United Nations for 2026. The designation highlights the role women play in ensuring global food security.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announces the opening of the 2026 North Dakota Agriculture Photo Contest. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is accepting agriculture-related photos in several categories. The contest is open to North Dakota residents of all ages.
BISMARCK - The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.
BISMARCK – As fair and rodeo season begins, participants are reminded that any animals coming into North Dakota from out of state require a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) to enter the state. A CVI documents that an animal has been checked by a veterinarian to ensure it is free of signs of infectious, contagious disease and has met health requirements to enter N
BISMARCK – Dicamba over-the-top products for soybeans have been registered in the state and are once again available to producers. They are restricted-use products, meaning that they may only be applied by a certified pesticide applicator.