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NDCF recognizes local impact of community foundations

NDCF recognizes local impact of community foundations

NDCF recognizes local impact of community foundations

The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) is celebrating the work of its local community foundations during National Community Foundation Week, November 12-18. Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former president George H.W.
Girl Scout Troop #30704. Photo by Loneta Jonasson.

Girl Scout Troop #30704. Photo by Loneta Jonasson.

Area girl scouts share sweet moments

Troops construct charcuterie creations with Lutheran Sunset Home residentsWhile charcuterie boards have become a staple at gatherings and local wine bars, they aren't reserved for adults alone. On Sunday, Nov.
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Farmer Business Planning Course returns this winter

The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is accepting applications for their Farm Beginnings course, beginning on January 2, 2025 and running through March 27, 2025.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Beet stock values – American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trended down last week as more shares hit the market. According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 202 shares were brokered at $5,500 and 222 shares at $5,400 per share. The average price was $5,447.64 per share.
Topics to be discussed include variety selection, soil fertility, plant protection (weed, disease and insect management) and soybean markets. (NDSU photo)

Topics to be discussed include variety selection, soil fertility, plant protection (weed, disease and insect management) and soybean markets. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension “Getting it Right in Soybean Production” webinar set for Dec. 10

Soybean producers, crop advisers and people looking for researchbased soybean production recommendations will not want to miss the Getting It Right: Soybean webinar on Dec. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Plantingcovercropsbeneficialinfall,evenwithdryconditions

Many farmers in North Dakota have planted cover crops like cereal rye or triticale this fall, but as dry as this season has been, many of the plants have yet to emerge, say North Dakota State University Extension specialists.
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NDFB Delegates will gather in Bismarck

North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) members will gather on November 22-23, 2024, at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center for the 82nd NDFB Annual Meeting.
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Valley News & Views

Small business optimism on the rise in October

Main Street owners feel more confident as they enter the holiday season“With the election over, small business owners will begin to feel less uncertain about future business conditions,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg.