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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to North Dakota farmers markets to purchase marketing supplies to increase visibility, awareness and attendance at the markets, and to increase sales of specialty crops.
The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, via conference call.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to read the tag and research varieties before buying and planting nursery stock for their property.
BISMARCK – With warmer weather on the way, it is important for the public to be aware of invasive species. Each year, harmful invasive weeds, plant pests and diseases cost the U.S. $40 billion in losses to cropland, grasslands, woody areas, forests and riparian areas, and expensive eradication and control efforts, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to support the creation of permanent community orchards in underserved areas to increase community access to and consumer education of specialty crops.
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.