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North Dakota economy

North Dakota economy scores well in new report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A new report released from American Experiment North Dakota shows the state’s economic growth has slowed down since 2014 after a period of rapid growth that began in 2009, but that this headline number masks strong fundamentals which position the state well for future growth.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Farm groups are voicing concerns over the rising labor costs tied to the H-2A guest worker program, particularly the prevailing wage requirement. American Farm Bureau Economist Samantha Ayoub says the wage system is overly complex and often drives up base pay.
An infrared thermometer can alert farmers of dangerous temperature spikes at the bearings. NDSU photo

An infrared thermometer can alert farmers of dangerous temperature spikes at the bearings. NDSU photo

Timely maintenance helps prevent baler fires

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Parts of North Dakota are experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions, while other areas have been receiving adequate rainfall.Regardless of moisture conditions, baler fires are still occurring.
Preserve your grasslands

Preserve your grasslands

Preserve your grasslands

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The USDA’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) is now open for enrollment — but only through August 8, 2025.This voluntary program gives agricultural producers and landowners a chance to protect valuable grasslands while continuing working practices like grazing and haying.
Variegated plants add texture and color to our gardens and create focal points. NDSU photo

Variegated plants add texture and color to our gardens and create focal points. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Plant variegation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent I love zinnias. They are one of my favorite flowers. I interplant long rows of zinnias with my pumpkin and squash plants every year. Last year, as I was weeding the rows, I noticed a plant that had a striking difference from the rest. The plant was variegated.
Preserving homegrown food is rewarding in several ways, including self-sufficiency and nutrition. Pixabay photo

Preserving homegrown food is rewarding in several ways, including self-sufficiency and nutrition. Pixabay photo

Prairie fare: Preserving food safely

Julie Garden-robinson, Ph.d., R.d., L.r.d.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Blending tradition with science“I need you to stay out of the kitchen for a while. I am pressure canning green beans,” my mom would say.I’d be stationed at the picnic table on the patio, trimming and slicing green beans.
Prairie doc: Feeling dizzy

Prairie doc: Feeling dizzy

Prairie doc: Feeling dizzy?

Matt Leedom, Pt, Dpt, Ncs
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
How physical therapy can help you find your balanceHave you ever stood up too quickly and felt the room spin? Or rolled over in bed and suddenly felt like you were on a merry go round you didn’t ask to ride?
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