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Valley News & Views

Spring Light Goose conservation order

North Dakota’s spring light goose conservation order opened Feb. 21 and continues through May 10.Residents must have a 2025-26 (valid through March 31) or 202627 (required April 1) combination license; or a small game, and general game and habitat license.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

NDFB Foundation to hold Spring Harmony Gala

The North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) Foundation is hosting its Spring Harmony Gala on Thursday, March 13, in Fargo, N.D. The event will bring together farmers, ranchers, business leaders, and community members to celebrate North Dakota's agriculture.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Red River Farm Network

‘Progress is being made’ – USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez, who has been on the job for a matter of weeks, oversaw the Agriculture Department’s annual outlook conference.
A subsurface tile system removes excess water from an agricultural field. NDSU photo

A subsurface tile system removes excess water from an agricultural field. NDSU photo

NDSU Extension to host drainage water management workshop on March 18

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will jointly host a drainage water management workshop on March 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union on NDSU’s campus in Fargo, North Dakota.
There are several management strategies that can ease the transition of bulls from being overconditioned to breeding-season condition. Alabama Cooperative Extension System photo

There are several management strategies that can ease the transition of bulls from being overconditioned to breeding-season condition. Alabama Cooperative Extension System photo

Forage Matters: Bull management, sale to pasture

Bull sales are prevalent this time of year, and current sale averages are setting records. Taking care of that bull investment from the time of purchase until he is turned in on pasture for the breeding season is critical. Forage plays an important role in this transition period.
Clint Van Camp with his newly printed book, Prism of Prose. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Clint Van Camp with his newly printed book, Prism of Prose. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Letter from the Publisher

Hello again, it’s been a while since I’ve written to you. I’ve been behind the scenes operating as publisher and layout person for our favorite newspaper.I’ve decided to chime in today because I have exciting news about our weekly contributor, Clint Van Camp. He’s written a book!
January Students of the Month Caleb Rarick and Lana Kalka were recognized for their hard work and kindness. Photo by Jamie Rarick

January Students of the Month Caleb Rarick and Lana Kalka were recognized for their hard work and kindness. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Drayton Education Association announces January Students of the Month

The Drayton Education Association has announced the January Students of the Month; students were nominated by Drayton Public School faculty and staff and voted on by the Drayton Education Association to recognize them for their academic achievements, citizenship, setting a good example, and overall...
Bowesmont lives

Bowesmont lives

Bowesmont lives

On Monday, John Nyegaard of Hallock had supper with his inlaws, Merv and Phyllis Holter.Mike and Judy Stellon took Landon Mapel to their Maple Lake home for the weekend to celebrate Landon’s 15th birthday.Because of the inclement weather, events scheduled on Tuesday got moved to Sunday.
Along the way | Winter wandering

Along the way | Winter wandering

Along the way | Winter wandering

There are moments of quiet reflection that saunter in during the long, cold winters we experience in our area. Finding solace in the peaceful potential of solitude and sanctity becomes a beacon of hope in this often uncertain world.