Cavalier Thrift Store June donations

The Cavalier Thrift Store is settled into their new location and has had a busy spring. The move to the new location would not have been possible without the MANY individual volunteers, school groups, church groups, and thrift store workers.

State Tractor & Pickup Pull coming to Mountain

On August 4th, the tranquil town of Mountain, N.D., will be shaken by the roar of engines as it hosts its muchanticipated annual N.D. State Tractor & Pickup Pull. Starting at 1 p.m., this display of horsepower promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

NWROC Crops and Soils Day to be held in Crookston

TheNorthwestResearchandOutreach Center (NWROC) Crops and Soils Day is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at NWROC’s Maintenance/ Farm Operations building south of Polk County Hwy 71 on NWROC’s campus. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the morning small grains tours.

North Dakota crop progress and condition

For the week ending June 30, 2024, there were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 2% very short, 5% short, 75% adequate, and 18% surplus.

Free training set for beginning and current organic row crops farmers

NDSU Extension Beginning and current farmers interested in transitioning to certified organic production of grains, oilseeds or pulses are the target audience for a two-day training presented by North Dakota State University Extension, North Dakota Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education...

USDA RD Partners with rural North Dakotans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is partnering with rural Americans on hundreds of clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

ND soybean acres increase, corn acres decline – In North Dakota, the planted acreage for soybeans is forecast at 6.8 million acres. That’s up ten percent from last year. Spring wheat planting is up one percent at 5.6 million acres.

North Dakota tourism soars to new heights with recordbreaking 25.6 million visitors and $3.3 billion in spending

The travel and tourism economy in North Dakota surpassed prepandemic levels in 2023, according to a new report released by the North Dakota Department of Commerce.The number of visitors to North Dakota increased by 1.3 million travelers, reaching a total of 25.6 million visitors in 2023.

North Dakota’s unemployment rate 2.0%, ranked first in the Nation

Job Service North Dakota reported that labor statistics released today show North Dakota’s May not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.0 percent. The unemployment rate decreased 0.2 of a percentage point between April and May. May 2023’s rate was 0.

Solberg plans to retire as North Dakota Highway Patrol superintendent

Solberg accepts position as state’s next Facility Management directorGov. Doug Burgum announced this week that North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol.