North Dakota cropland value upward momentum continues

North Dakota state average cropland prices were up double digits for the 4th year in a row in 2025, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist. This includes state average increases of 10.9% in 2022, 13.5% in 2023, 11.6% in 2024 and 10.

Forage matters: Is drought a cause for alarm or a natural part of our environment?

By James Rogers, Forage crops production specialist D _ _ _ _ _ _ is a seven-letter bad word. It seems like I have spent more years of my career dealing with drought or dry weather than I have average years, though no one seems to know what an “average” year is.

Legislative report: Countdown to the end of the session

I have compared the legislative session to a basketball game that likely will go into overtime. Another comparison may be a Broadway show with three acts. With 'The Show Must Go On', the last bills have moved from the standing committees, the third act - conference committees - has begun!

Session bills that have been signed by Governor

By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern Gov. Kelly Armstrong has now signed over 350 bills into law. Below are summaries of some of the bills signed into law in most reently:TransportationHB 1106 provides $2 million for public transportation.

Artist in Residency Program seeks applicants

The ND Parks & Recreation Department and ND Council on the Arts are accepting applications for the Artist in Residency program. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Prairie doc: Spring is finally here

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies.

Prairie fare: Let’s explore the food in our cupboards

The other day, my husband sent me a text with a link to a story about old food. Someone had found 25-year-old mayonnaise that looked like caramel. Not good.Later, I was reaching deep into my cupboards to see if any food had eluded us.

Big wins against cancer

Prior authorization reform and prescription cost relief legislation will ease medical stress for cancer patients, many othersThis North Dakota legislative session marked a significant change to how insurance companies in North Dakota will do business.

DAV to hold annual convention

MembersofDAV(DisabledAmerican Veterans) from throughout the state of North Dakota will hold their annual department convention in Jamestown from May 2 - 4, 2025 at the Gladstone Inn & Suites. They will be charting the course for how the state will serve its veterans throughout the year.

Useful thinking: Understanding cooperation

I have spent much of my professional career helping people build cooperative business. I have been given a lifetime membership in the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA).Human cooperation is not limited to business.