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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Legislative update: Special session
Legislative update: Special session
Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19
The Legislature spent last week at a Special Session called by the Governor. He opened the special session, as directed by the Constitution, with a State of the State address he called “a pivotal step forward in strengthening North Dakota healthcare across the state.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Valley News & Views
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and North Dakota Parks & Recreation team up to help keep snowmobile riders safe
News Staff
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) volunteers and staff are teaming up with the North Dakota Parks & Recreation to promote a safe snowmobile season and to educate the public about the dangers of operating a snowmobile while impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
From left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Jill Kringstad and Deven Styczynski are candidates for North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2026. (Photos courtesy of the candidates)
Republican incumbents, one challenger announce ND Public Service Commission campaigns
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By Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor At least three candidates plan to run for two seats on the North Dakota Public Service Commission in the 2026 election, with both incumbents announcing campaigns this month.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Valley News & Views
State of North Dakota collaborates with U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success to connect soldiers with workforce opportunities
News Staff
The state of North Dakota, in its role as an employer, signed a U.S.Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program agreement with the North Dakota Army National Guard on Jan. 14 at the state Capitol connecting soldiers to civilian workforce opportunities.The PaYS Program brings together the U.S.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
2026 Livestock and Milk Planning Price Projections (NDSU graphic)
NDSU Extension projects 2026 commodity prices
News Staff
Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the planning process.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Teams will work intensively over the course of the event, culminating in final presentations, during which solutions will be evaluated based on scientific rigor, creativity and clarity. (NDSU photo)
Applications open for 2026 AgTech Hackathon
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North Dakota State University will partner with Bayer Crop Science and the National Science Foundation AgTech Engine to host the AgTech Hackathon, a multiday competition that challenges participants to apply analytical, computational and creative thinking skills to realworld agricultural and...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Pembina County Crop Improvement Association to hold annual meeting
News Staff
The Pembina County Crop Improvement Association will host its annual meeting on Feb.11 at the Mountain Community Center, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Forages should be viewed as a valued commodity and feedstuff, not just as a source of bulk in a total mixed ration. (NDSU photo)
Forage Matters: Resolutions
News Staff
By James Rogers, Forage crops production specialist, NDSU Extension I am not much on New Year’s resolutions. I have tried making some in the past and failed. I think the big reason they don’t work out for me is that they never become a habit.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
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Hoeven presses for PP buyup coverage – North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is leading a bipartisan push to get USDA to restore additional prevented planting buy-up coverage under crop insurance.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026