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North Dakota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

27 Press Releases
  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

    Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Dickinson Sept. 11-12

    BISMARCK – The Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to the Dickinson West River Ice Center, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. “This is the time and place to stock up on your favorite North Dakota-made products and meet some of your local entrepreneurs,” …

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  • Published on August 27, 2026 - 01:34 GMT

    State Water Commission approves additional $2M for livestock water supply program to meet strong demand

    Drought relief program receives over 220 applications in first week  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring today joined the State Water Commission in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drought Disaster …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

    Emerald ash borer detected in Bismarck

    BISMARCK, N.D. – Emerald ash borer was detected this week by Bismarck city forestry staff while removing declining ash trees. This is the first detection in central North Dakota. Emerald ash borer has also been found in Cass and LaMoure counties. Emerald …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

    Armstrong, Goehring announce activation of livestock water supply program as drought disaster declared

    State Water Commission directs $2M for cost-share assistance; USDA issues secretarial disaster declaration for 7 counties in ND, 4 in MT  BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring today voted with the State Water …

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  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

    Meeting Notice: Dakota Prairie Grasslands and Grazing Associations Working Group

    The Dakota Prairie Grasslands and Grazing Associations Working Group will meet at 11 a.m. MT, Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Stark County Veterans Pavilion, 801 5th Ave. W, Dickinson, ND. Agenda   11:00 am         Call to order and introductions   …

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  • Published on August 7, 2026 - 06:47 GMT

    Goehring awards orchard grants

    BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded $120,000 for four orchard grants. “North Dakota has more than 20 community orchards that offer a wide variety of apples, plums, pears, berries and more. The projects provide educational …

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  • Published on August 1, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

    Producers encouraged to assist in reporting local drought impacts

    BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring encourages producers to assist in reporting local drought impacts by submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report (CMOR) directly to the National Drought Mitigation Center. Producers can also send …

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  • Published on July 30, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Proceeds from Pride of Dakota Day at the State Fair donated to FFA Foundation, new Agriculture Acre area a success

    BISMARCK – Pride of Dakota Day was held Monday, July 20, at the North Dakota State Fair. Fairgoers enjoyed a grilled hot dog, potato chips, a cookie and milk for one dollar. FFA members from the Velva chapter assisted with the lunch. Proceeds from the …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

    Meeting Notice: Model Zoning Task Force

    The State of North Dakota provides automatic translation for nd.gov websites, courtesy of Google Translate. Please remember that the English language version is considered the most accurate. In the event of a disagreement or discrepancy between the …

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  • Published on July 18, 2026 - 03:27 GMT

    (Update) Meeting Notice: Agricultural Products Utilization Commission

    Monday, July 20, 2026 ALL TIMES ARE IN MOUNTAIN TIME. 1:50 PM             Call to Order                                 Election of Officers   Business Meeting Minutes Financials Code of Ethics Contact Information Verification Remaining Meeting Sites APUC …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

    Emerald ash borer detected again in Cass County

    BISMARCK, N.D. – Emerald ash borer was detected this week by North Dakota Forest Service staff north of Mapleton. This is the second finding in Cass County, more than 12 miles from the first detection in that county found in January. Emerald ash borer was …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 04:03 GMT

    Project Safe Send accepting unusable pesticides in July

    BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says farmers, ranchers, pesticide dealers and applicators, government agencies, homeowners and members of the general public should bring unusable pesticides to any of the 8 Project Safe Send collections in …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

    Field days slated to collect spurge-eating insects

    BISMARCK – Field days have been finalized at two North Dakota sites to collect and redistribute flea beetles that eat leafy spurge. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said persons interested in acquiring the flea beetles to release on their own …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

    Pollinator Week is June 22-28

    BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed June 22-28, 2026, as Pollinator Week in North Dakota. North Dakota is home to many pollinators, including more than 800,000 honey bee colonies. “Pollinator species such as bees, birds and insects are essential …

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  • Published on June 15, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Produce safety workshop scheduled

    BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will host a free produce safety workshop on Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hilltop Farm in Des Lacs. “Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about local produce …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

    Irrigation study shows added economic impact possible for agriculture

    BISMARCK - Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined lawmakers and study partners at the Capitol today to highlight the results of an irrigation and drainage study commissioned by the 69th Legislative Assembly through House Bill 1531. The study was …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Meeting Notice: Pride of Dakota Advisory Council

    The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol. If you would like the call-in information, please contact Michelle Mielke at …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Meeting Notice: State Board of Animal Health

    BISMARCK – The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol. If you would like the call-in information, please contact Michelle Mielke …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Goehring announces APUC awards funding

    BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for six projects. The awards totaling $340,524.50 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting May 27-28 in …

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  • Published on June 3, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

    Goehring announces ADD awards funding

    BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for eight projects. The awards totaling $1.33 million were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting May 27 in Bottineau. The …

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