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North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals receive top 100 recognition

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Ten Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in North Dakota have been named to the Top 100 CAHs for 2026 according to the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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Langdon Research Extension Center launches campaign to modernize seed cleaning facility

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANGDON, N.D. - The Langdon Research Extension Center has announced plans to replace its more than 60-year-old foundation seed conditioning plant in an effort to strengthen regional agriculture and support North Dakota farmers.

Beet Ball: Monitoring sugar beet piles from the inside out

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Beet Ball: Monitoring sugar beet piles from the inside out

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Sugar beet pile spoilage costs Red River Valley growers nearly $100 million every year.

Slower start, stronger May: What farmers can expect this planting season

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Slower start, stronger May: What farmers can expect this planting season

Sarah Hinnenkamp

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

As growers across North Dakota and Minnesota look ahead to spring fieldwork, the message from longtime ag meteorologist Daryl Ritchison is one of cautious optimism: expect a slower start than last year - but potentially a smoother ride when it matters most.

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Agriculture information for teachers and students

Agriculture Council Of America | Educational

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Educational resourcesMarch 24th marks National Agriculture Day, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

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National Agriculture Week, March 15-21

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

National Agriculture Week is celebrated every year in March on dates announced by the Agriculture Council of America. This year the holiday commences on March 15 and ends on 21. The week celebrates and acknowledges the agricultural industry and the role it plays in stabilizing the economy.

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Horizon Financial Bank and ICBA celebrate America’s farmers and ranchers on National Ag Day, March 24

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANGDON, N.D. - In recognition of National Ag Day, Horizon Financial Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are celebrating the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers whose hard work sustains local communities and strengthens America’s food system.

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Hoeven issues statement on $150 million in assistance available for sugar producers

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S.

Corn stands in a field in northern Cass County during the 2024 harvest season. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

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Farmers can apply for federal ag assistance program

Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The federal government has announced help for sugar producers as an application period opens for a previously announced $12 billion farmer assistance program.

NDSU Extension has released its 2026 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state. NDSU photo

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NDSU Extension projects 2026 commodity prices

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the planning process.

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