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Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. Pexels photo.

Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. Pexels photo.

Registration open for suicide prevention webinars

Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of two upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Veteran ag economist reviews ag policy during ICE – The financial challenges in agriculture were part of Terrain Executive Head John Newton’s keynote address at the International Crop Expo.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Tax Commissioner reports modest gain for 2024 fourth quarter collections

Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the fourth quarter of 2024 have demonstrated a 3.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. For October, November, and December of 2024, taxable sales and purchases totaled $7.1 billion.
Legislative update

Legislative update

Legislative update

There was a swing of 91 degrees in one week. From severe arctic air to 50 degrees today. Is that a record? Snow is melting here today, and it was feeling like spring as I made my way to the Capitol today. Love it!
Along the way |

Along the way |

Along the way

It has been a difficult winter for many as they struggle through illness, uncertainty, doubt, and trepidation.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

What day is itHave you ever woken up and wondered what day it is? This happens to me quite frequently. One thing about retirement that no one tells you is that the days seem to run together, with many of them being the same as the others.
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

Tomato basil soup with spinach and tortellini

2 tablespoons olive oil, or your favorite oil6-8 cloves garlic, chopped4 cups chicken broth6 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini filled with cheese1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped8 to 10 leaves basil, coarsely choppedGrated Parmesan cheeseHeat oil in a...