Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico, Participates in New World Screwworm Joint Reviews
(Washington, D.C.) – Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses,
Hemp Farmers Upset About Hemp Ban in Shutdown Bill
The Hemp Industry and Farmers of America organization is unhappy about a misguided hemp ban passed by the House of Representatives this week. The group points out that President Trump and Congress legalized hemp, delivering more jobs
State Seeking Applications for AG Sustainability Grants
(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota is seeking applications for agricultural sustainability grants. The Sustainable Agriculture program has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable farming practices the North Central Region. Grants
ASI Accepting Awards Nominations
ASI Award nominations are due by November 14, 2025. Below you will find descriptions for each award. Please click here for the nomination award form. Please note that past award recipients are not eligible. McClure Silver Ram Award: The McClure
Governor Appoints Devils Lake Attorney to Northeast Judicial District Judgeship
(Bismarck, ND) — Governor Kelly Armstrong appoints a Devils Lake attorney to the Northeast Judicial District Judgeship. On Wednesday, Ashley Samuelson was chosen to fill the open position starting on November 30th. Samuelson has served as a
Grants Available For Hydroponic Gardens In ND Classrooms
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is inviting K-through-12 public schools to apply for a grant that provides hydroponic gardens in classrooms. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Schools selected for
Glenburn Mayor Charged, Hearing In December
(Glenburn, ND) — The Mayor of Glenburn, Eric Folstad, is facing a charge after an incident at a home earlier this month. According to court records, police responded to the home on November 2nd. Folstad was arrested
Motorcycle Theft Suspect Arrested On More Charges
(Bismarck, ND) — A man who is currently facing trial for motorcycle thefts in Bismarck is in custody once again. According to police, David Warrick gave a Burleigh County sheriff’s deputy a fake name and birthday after
Great Plains Food Bank Working To Improve Access To Food In Fort Yates Area
(Fort Yates, ND) — Fort Yates will soon have its first-ever food bank that’s aimed at improving access to food for families. The Great Plains Food Bank is leading the initiative and will bring equipment and thousands
New Space-Themed Exhibit Opening Saturday at Sioux Falls Museum
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A new space-themed exhibit is opening this weekend at the Kirby Science Discovery Center in Sioux Falls. “Space Explorers: Mission Infinity” is an immersive STEM-focused exhibit full of hands-on learning, space science and