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Valley News & Views

Dicambaspecific training

Dicamba over-the-top products for soybeans have been registered in the state and are once again available to producers.
Being prepared for unfavorable growing conditions is a management strategy for every year. (NDSU photo)

Being prepared for unfavorable growing conditions is a management strategy for every year. (NDSU photo)

Forage Matters: Springtime is go time

Several years ago, I wrote a column with the same headline. Weather conditions at that time were ideal, with favorable soil moisture and temperatures. Spring was in the air. Optimism for the coming spring and growing season was high.This year, my feeling is a little different.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

White House event brings hope, but challenges remain – Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Treasurer said attending the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable experience, but serious concerns remain for sugar producers.
	Along the way | Gust of gratitude

Along the way | Gust of gratitude

Along the way | Gust of gratitude

Walking through the shadows of life’s ever-changing tapestry, there is a gust of gratitude that envelopes the saturating creation of time’s transformations. In those moments of pause and dissection, we often become aware of our own resilience on the ladder of learning and the steps of strength.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Echoes from the past | April 2- April 8

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon spotted land which he thought was an island, naming it “La Florida.” He landed near present-day St. Augustine, Fla., and claimed it for Spain.
A moderate amount of coffee or other caffeinated beverages is hydrating, although not as hydrating as plain water. (Pixabay photo)

A moderate amount of coffee or other caffeinated beverages is hydrating, although not as hydrating as plain water. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: A cup of coffee and a question that stuck with me

Too much caffeine can have a diuretic effect, making you need to use the bathroom more than usual.By Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist “Did you know that most adults across the world have a psychoactive stimulant daily?” my son asked me.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

DRAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2026

GYMNASIUM Hatloy called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.Board Present: Mark Hatloy, Reid Christenson, Jessica Hermanson, Michael Emanuelson Present: Jason Keating, Jessica Gunderson, Angela Aasand Hermanson made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Christenson, and approved by all.