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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)

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

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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)

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Proactive management of livestock critical before and during heat events

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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)

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Dry bean field days in Forest River and Hatton

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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.
Bowesmont lives

Bowesmont lives

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Bowesmont lives

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter were among those who had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens’ Center, where they enjoyed cake and ice cream to celebrate Ian and Freedom, Drayton’s K-9 cops.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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SENIOR MEALS MENU

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Friday, July 10Chef Salad Crackers FruitMonday, July 13BBQ Ribs Sweet Potatoes Mixed Vegetables GrapesTuesday, July 14 Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes Green Beans StrawberriesWednesday, July 15 Country Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Broccoli FruitThursday, July 16 Pineapple Chicken Rice Pilaf Yams...
Cottony maple scale start to grow in May as temperatures warm and become noticeable in mid-June. NDSU photo

Cottony maple scale start to grow in May as temperatures warm and become noticeable in mid-June. NDSU photo

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Dakota Gardener: Marshmallows on branches

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
In the central part of the state, I have been receiving several calls about “marshmallows” on tree branches. As funny as it sounds to say, that is probably the best description for cottony maple scale! The marshmallow you are seeing is actually the female’s egg sac protruding.
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