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Five challenges facing modern farmers

Five challenges facing modern farmers

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Five challenges facing modern farmers

Borderland Press Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Agriculture is a building block of nations. The United States Department of Agriculture reports 22.1 million fulland part-time jobs were related to the agricultural and food sectors in 2022, representing 10.4 percent of total U.S. employment.
Four careers in modern ag

Four careers in modern ag

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Four careers in modern ag

Valley News & Views Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Farming and ranching may be the first roles people think of when they envision jobs in agriculture. But the modern agricultural sector offers a much wider range of career paths as well.
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Cultivating agricultural innovation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
By Valley News & Views Staff The agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050.
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North Dakota Barley Show returns to Osnabrock March 26

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
OSNABROCK, N.D. - The 2026 Barley Show will take place Thursday, March 26 at the Osnabrock Barley Hall in Osnabrock, bringing together producers, industry representatives, and community members for a full day of exhibits, education and fellowship. This will be the 81st annual event.
Although the QPR trainings focus on people in and around agriculture, anyone interested in the topic can register. Pexels photo.

Although the QPR trainings focus on people in and around agriculture, anyone interested in the topic can register. Pexels photo.

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Free suicide prevention webinars to be held in March and April

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Two sessions are scheduled: March 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

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Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

Teresa Zimmer
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Growing up on a farm near Snowflake, Manitoba, across the border from Hannah, N.D., I thought it was the middle of nowhere and was eager to leave. The big city called, and as soon as I was able, I answered.
Canola field in bloom near the Langdon Research Extension Center. Submitted photo

Canola field in bloom near the Langdon Research Extension Center. Submitted photo

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Langdon Research Extension Center hosts “Gearing Up for the Growing Season” workshop

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
LANGDON, N.D. - Have you identified your biggest crop challenges heading into this season? At the “Gearing Up for the 2026 Growing Season” workshop, topics tackled will include disease, insects, soil health, and weed control and round out the day with a crop market outlook.
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NDSU Extension sets dates for youth farm safety camps

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Safety and Health, young workers were 7.8 times more likely to be fatally injured in agriculture when compared to all other industries combined in 2016. Tractors and all-terrain vehicles are the leading sources of fatal events.
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