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North Dakota speed zone changes create shift in ticketing hot spots

By Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota state troopers wrote fewer speeding tickets on stretches of interstate highway that went up to an 80 mph speed limit in 2025, but some areas where speed limits were reduced saw a spike in citations — especially at Dickinson.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Hoeven: T-REX event highlights North Dakota’s drone leadership

Senator worked with Department of War and National Guard to bring technology event to the stateSen. John Hoeven participated in the Technology Readiness Experimentation event’s Distinguished Visitors Day on Aug. 27 at GrandSKY.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the USDA is looking to improve the accuracy and transparency of its crop reporting system by using new technology.
Selecting a soybean variety with IDC tolerance is an important management decision that can help producers minimize the negative impact of chlorosis on yield. NDSU photo

Selecting a soybean variety with IDC tolerance is an important management decision that can help producers minimize the negative impact of chlorosis on yield. NDSU photo

NDSU releases 2026 soybean iron deficiency chlorosis scores

Producers can use soybean iron chlorosis scores to select soybean varieties for the 2027 season.Although drought conditions are now at the forefront of many growers’ minds, it may be easy to forget the challenges that marked the beginning of the 2026 growing season.
Dave Franzen, former NDSU Extension soil specialist and professor, is sharing over 50 years of soil expertise in his new book. NDSU photo

Dave Franzen, former NDSU Extension soil specialist and professor, is sharing over 50 years of soil expertise in his new book. NDSU photo

Comprehensive North Dakota soil and fertilizer resource now available online

“The North Dakota Soil and Fertilizer Resource” includes information about North Dakota soils, soil fertility, production systems and agronomic challenges.