North Dakota’s FirstLink featured in groundbreaking National 988 Lifeline study

FirstLink, North Dakota’s 24/7 call center for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is proud to be featured in a newly published national study highlighting the life-saving impact of the 988 Lifeline for individuals experiencing suicidal crisis.The evaluation, conducted by Dr.

Fruit, vegetable and woody plants field day

The North Dakota State University Department of Plant Sciences will host a fruit, vegetable and woody plant field day on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the NDSU Horticulture Research Farm and Arboretum near Amenia and Absaraka, North Dakota. The field day will begin at 4:30 p.m.

I-BAND urges veterinarians to support southern border closure over New World Screwworm threat

The Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND) has formally reached out to our state veterinarians, urging them to support the indefinite closure of the U.S.–Mexico border to live cattle imports until the New World Screwworm (NWS) is fully eradicated.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Before leaving for their August recess, the Senate passed the agriculture appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chair John Hoeven delivered a familiar message after the vote.

Fungicide rotation key for Cercospora control

Sugarbeet growers in the Northern Plains are focusing on timely fungicide applications and new technologies to manage cercospora leaf spot.Speaking at the Ag PhD Field Day, UPL Agronomy Lead Nathan Popiel stressed the importance of staying ahead of the disease.

Along the way

|Sometimes along the way we are given the gift of friendship to help ease the struggles of life’s every changing tapestry. In those moments when we connect to the powerful energy of kindness and compassion, we are given the blessed understanding of sacred alignment through this journey we call life.

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Aug 8 - Aug 14, 2025Friday, Aug 8Chef Salad/Crackers/Fruit/Bread Monday, Aug 11Chicken Wild Rice Casserole/ Coleslaw/Peas/Mandarin Oranges/BreadTuesday, Aug 12Country Fried Steak/ Mashed Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/ApplesauceWednesday, Aug 13Meatloaf/Potato Salad/ Carrots/GrapesThursday, Aug...

Dakota Gardener: False Sunflower, a great garden perennial

I have been hosting an annual garden tour for the past five years and I look forward to it every year!Garden tours are perfect for learning new techniques and methods to implement in your own garden.

Prairie doc: Breaking the silence, ending the stigma around addiction and mental health

By Dr. Melissa Dittberner Across the United States, addiction and mental health struggles touch every community. Yet far too often, people suffer in silence—not because help isn’t available, but because stigma keeps them from reaching for it.Stigma shows up in many forms.

Changes to North Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Program

New rules are in affect include edibles, extend card duration, and certificationNorth Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Program has undergone several key updates aimed at making access easier, safer, and more convenient for patients across the state.