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NDFU issues statement on Senate farm bill

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue issued the following statement on June 23 in response to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of The Agricultural Act of 2026: “The Senate farm bill proposal includes many of the same helpful provisions included in the Housepassed version.
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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Trump hosts rose garden dinner for agriculture – President Donald Trump welcomed farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders to the White House, using the event to highlight trade initiatives, ethanol policy and proposed financial assistance for agriculture.
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Summer heat brings increased risk of toxic cyanobacteria

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As temperatures rise, so should agricultural producers’ caution around toxins on their operations.Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.
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Along the way | America

Christine Jensen
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Our country’s freedom and independence has a long history carried by many sacrifices throughout the centuries. The heart of this country lies in the diversity and sustainability of its people, the melting pot of different cultures, creeds, religions, ethnicities, and social backgrounds.
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Saralee Hoselton
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Merv and Phyllis Holter spent from June 19 to 28 at Lakewood Bible Camp near Devils Lake, Janelle Nyegaard spent the weekend of the 19th with them.On Tuesday, the 23rd, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to Grafton, where she ran errands and visited Clarice Mosolf at the Lutheran Sunset Home.
Showy Goldenrod is easy to grow and works well in pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized and traditional landscapes. (NDSU photo)

Showy Goldenrod is easy to grow and works well in pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized and traditional landscapes. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: Showy Goldenrod — A fall favorite

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Horticulture agent It’s early summer, and I am already looking forward to fall. Why? Many reasons, but one is that one of my favorite plants blooms in the fall.
Harvest weeds only from areas free of pesticides and contaminants, and rinse them thoroughly before use. (Pexels photo)

Harvest weeds only from areas free of pesticides and contaminants, and rinse them thoroughly before use. (Pexels photo)

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Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
With the guidance of a knowledgeable forester, some weeds in your backyard could end up on your plate. I braced myself and tried to pull the weed. The weed was stronger than I was, and I almost fell backward onto the ground.
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