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Guide and Outfitter Exam scheduled

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug.15 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Aug. 7 by calling the Department’s enforcement office at 701-328-6604.
Summer 2026 has seen changes in market dynamics and sheep supply — both topics at the upcoming webinar. (NDSU photo)

Summer 2026 has seen changes in market dynamics and sheep supply — both topics at the upcoming webinar. (NDSU photo)

NDSU, UMN Extension to host sheep and goat marketing outlook webinar on July 15

North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a sheep and goat market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7 p.m. CDT on July 15.
If working with livestock is absolutely necessary, livestock handling should be limited to the early morning hours. (NDSU photo)

If working with livestock is absolutely necessary, livestock handling should be limited to the early morning hours. (NDSU photo)

Proactive management of livestock critical before and during heat events

This summer, preparation will be key in protecting ruminant livestock from heat stressNorth Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists encourage livestock owners to monitor weather forecasts and anticipate when conditions may pose a significant risk to livestock.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing what they describe as bureaucratic overreach affecting farmers, ranchers and small businesses.
Some field day sessions will focus on practical, integrated management strategies to help producers address dry bean challenges. (NDSU photo)

Some field day sessions will focus on practical, integrated management strategies to help producers address dry bean challenges. (NDSU photo)

Dry bean field days in Forest River and Hatton

North Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on July 21 in Forest River, North Dakota, and July 22 in Hatton, North Dakota.