North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Avian influenza detected in Dickey County prompts response from state agriculture officials
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock located in Dickey County.
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North Dakota seeks proposals for low carbon fuels program grants
Funding is now available for ethanol facilities in North Dakota through the Low Carbon Fuels Program, according to an announcement from Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.
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North Dakota confirms first livestock anthrax case of 2025
North Dakota’s first case of anthrax in livestock this year has been confirmed in a beef cattle herd in Stark County, according to the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
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North Dakota Department of Agriculture releases new season of specialty crop cooking webisodes
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has announced the return of its webisode series, Fresh from North Dakota, for a third year.
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North Dakota APUC approves over $1 million in grants for ag innovation projects
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) approved $1,069,107 in funding for nine projects.
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Goehring announces nearly $690K in funding for three North Dakota ag projects
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded a total of $687,694 through its Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund to support three agricultural projects.
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North Dakota awards $80,000 in grants to support grape and wine industry
Grants totaling $80,000 have been distributed to support research, promotion, and marketing efforts for the grape, fruit, and wine industry in North Dakota.
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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission plans two-day meeting in Medora
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at the Medora Community Center in Medora, ND.
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Agriculture Diversification Fund Committee to discuss funding requests
The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 23, at the Medora Community Center in Medora, North Dakota.
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North Dakota funds drone project to detect noxious weeds
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a $300,000 grant for drone detection of noxious weeds.
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North Dakota activates Harvest Hotline for farmers and custom harvesters
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the activation of the North Dakota Harvest Hotline.
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North Dakota awards grants to support county fair infrastructure
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has allocated $1.5 million in grants to 23 county agriculture fair associations across North Dakota.
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Meeting notice for agricultural land acquisition advisory committee
The Non-Profit Corporation Agricultural Land Acquisition Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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Grape and Wine Advisory Committee meeting set for July to discuss funding requests
The Grape and Wine Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 10 a.m. CST on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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Local foods map now shows SNAP acceptance for farmers markets
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced an update to the interactive local foods map, allowing farmers markets to indicate if they accept Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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North Dakota offers $300K for drone detection of noxious weeds
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of $300,000 for projects using drones to detect noxious and invasive weeds.
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Project Safe Send launches pesticide collection across North Dakota in July
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that Project Safe Send will be accepting unusable pesticides at 12 locations across North Dakota in July.
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Goehring to host MASDA annual meeting focusing on ag-energy intersection
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is set to host the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture's (MASDA) Annual Meeting from June 29 to July 2, 2025, in Medora, North Dakota.
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Goehring addresses agricultural damage after North Dakota tornadoes
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reported significant damage to agricultural infrastructure following a severe storm system that hit North Dakota on Friday evening.
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Lactating dairy cattle at ND State Fair must undergo HPAI testing
At a recent meeting, the State Board of Animal Health mandated that lactating dairy cattle must be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) within 10 days before attending the North Dakota State Fair.