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A Walsh County Soil Health Tour brought together 40 participants to learn more about soil loss, erosion and soil health in July 2023. Here, Naeem Kalwar [left side in the green shirt], a soil health specialist from the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, leads the talk. Photo provided by Josh Anderson, Walsh County district conservation manager.

A Walsh County Soil Health Tour brought together 40 participants to learn more about soil loss, erosion and soil health in July 2023. Here, Naeem Kalwar [left side in the green shirt], a soil health specialist from the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, leads the talk. Photo provided by Josh Anderson, Walsh County district conservation manager.

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USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to NEND farmers, rural communities

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Funding terminations, freezes, layoffs all have follow-on impactsBy Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative Trump administration funding terminations, freezes and layoffs are keeping some North Dakota farmers and rural nonprofits from continuing USDA and other federally funded projects.
ALTRU CLINIC IN DRAYTON TO DISCONTINUE SERVICES

ALTRU CLINIC IN DRAYTON TO DISCONTINUE SERVICES

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ALTRU CLINIC IN DRAYTON TO DISCONTINUE SERVICES

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
In a press release Tuesday, March 25, Altru communications has issued the following statement: After careful evaluation of the utilization of services, Altru has made the difficult decision to close Altru Clinic in Drayton on May 1, 2025, for clinic services including primary care, lab, and...
Corn harvest at a farm near Mapleton, North Dakota during the autumn of 2024. Farmers await further news of how the trade war will impact them if tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect. China levied a 15% charge on corn on Mar. 10 after U.S. tariffs went into effect. Photo by Sabrina Halvorson, NDNC CEO.

Corn harvest at a farm near Mapleton, North Dakota during the autumn of 2024. Farmers await further news of how the trade war will impact them if tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect. China levied a 15% charge on corn on Mar. 10 after U.S. tariffs went into effect. Photo by Sabrina Halvorson, NDNC CEO.

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Trump trade wars add stress to North Dakota’s $41 billion ag economy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Uncertainty over tariffs weighs on long-term market outlooksExport reliance means bigger exposure“North Dakota gets hit hard,” Mark Watne, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union and a farmer himself, said of how tariffs impact the state. “We export the vast majority of what we produce.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Risk management highlighted in Senate hearing – The Senate Agriculture Committee reviewed risk management tools last week, taking testimony from lenders, the crop insurance industry and farmers.
Legislative report

Legislative report

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Legislative report

Janne Myrdal
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
We made it through our first full week following crossover. We are continuing the pace we set before Crossover to hear the bills sent over to us from the House. It was truly a productive week with a wide variety of policies covered.
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Elk, moose, bighorn sheep applications online

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications are available online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.The application deadline is March 26.A total of 960 elk licenses are available to hunters this fall, an increase of 127 from last year.
Revised revenue forecast

Revised revenue forecast

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Revised revenue forecast

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A revised state revenue forecast released today supports significant investments in property tax relief and other priorities despite a downward adjustment in oil tax revenue, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said.
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Along the way

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Along the way

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
|By Christine Jensen“The act of fishing transports us to a special world, and a state of mind, where we are free.” - Fennel HudsonTo find solace in the camaraderie of connection brings the healing aspects of life into alignment.
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