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The most critical time to scout spring wheat for adult wheat midge is from heading through the early-flowering stages. (NDSU photo)

Dry conditions in 2023 keep wheat midge forecast low for 2024

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“Soil samples in North Dakota indicate low populations of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2024 season,” says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist. “This is good news for North Dakota wheat farmers, reducing their inputs for wheat midge management.

Goehring announces availability of resilient food systems infrastructure grants

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that applications are now being accepted for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program grants.

Wild horses bring ecological services and economic boom to North Dakota

Key stakeholders call on NPS to scuttle ecologically unwarranted, economically reckless plan to depopulate wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt NP

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) – Animal Wellness Action is renewing its call to the National Park Service (NPS) in a letter sent last week to Director Charles Sams, to scuttle its plans to remove free-roaming wild horses from the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP).

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Burgum’s request for presidential major disaster declaration related to December ice storm approved

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BISMARCK, N.D. – President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm and straightline winds that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The disaster declaration for the Dec.

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Game and Fish advises early fish house removal

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

While the deadline for removing permanent fish houses from North Dakota lakes is March 15, the state Game and Fish Department is urging anglers to consider removing their houses early in areas of the state where ice conditions are deteriorating.

Behavioral Health Division announces children’s behavioral health service grants

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division announced that Children’s Behavioral Health Service Grants are available through the System of Care initiative.

Prairie Doc Perspective

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“The nagging cough” “I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.

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HHS receives federal approval to expand the state’s Medicaid autism spectrum disorder waiver to serve more children and families

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has received final approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand access and add services to the state’s Medicaid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) waiver.

Along the way

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

There is consistency in life, we all travel our journeys, struggling through the difficulties and cherishing those moments of pure joy and serenity.

Life in the slow lane?

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Something new There is always something new just around the corner. Sometimes it is something new to learn, to do, or to experience. This past week I have had several new experiences. There is no shortage of things to do in the community where I winter.

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