Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp are working with 14 other senators to find money to help the fight against avian flu. With the number of birds infected numbering in the many millions, the ripple effects of this epidemic will likely be felt for some time.
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To the delight of many anglers, spring fishing this year got an early start, and few seasoned residents of North Dakota will ever lament a shorter winter. From the Red River and Devils Lake to the Yellowstone, there was no shortage of open water. And, with lower fuel and transportation costs than in years past,
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The banks of the Missouri River near Williston are teaming with fisherman hoping to snag a paddlefish. Nick Amantangelo with KMOT News has the story on the annual spring ritual.
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The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating 50 years this summer. It’s a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the terrific parks being managed by the state of North Dakota.
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State officials are working to keep glass and litter out of the Missouri River and off the beaches. One of their tools — a $250 fine. And at that price, it probably makes sense to avoid glass and bring a garbage bag.
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Even with poultry farms managing their operations at heightened levels with regards to biosecurity, the virus is still spreading. And that’s what has researchers concerned. At last count, two flocks in Eastern North Dakota had tested positive and were under quarantine.
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Do you have a daughter you want to empower? For the first time since 2001, an all-women team is competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, an around-the-world slog through some of the most unforgiving water on the planet.
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There’s nothing more difficult to interpret than a huge data set. Conversely, when a huge data set is represented visually in a user-friendly tool, sometimes the most mundane information becomes fun to explore. Such is the case here where the type of crop planted in a particular field is plotted to a map of the
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An in-development Grand Forks fertilizer plant that will use natural gas from Bakken oil field to produce agricultural products has released a list of likely products. The plant hopes to benefit from producer fertilizer much closer to North Dakota producers.
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Less snow in Montana means less water in Lake Sakakawea. And while the lake is expected to maintain its current level through the summer, officials are less certain about the future if the drought pattern continues for a longer period. Full story from KX News.
Read & Share sourced from: KX News— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — Results from North Dakota’s spring sage grouse survey indicate the number of strutting males observed remains well below management objectives. Therefore, the sage grouse hunting season will remain closed in 2015. Aaron Robinson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department upland game bird biologist, said biologists counted
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The goal is to improve the quality of life for Winnipeg residents. The method: give residents infrastructure than encourage them to be more active. Get the full story from the Winnipeg Press.
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With the avian flu scare putting local poultry producers on high alert, the North Dakota State Fair has chosen to act proactively and cancel the poultry shows for this years fair.
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The art of paddlefishing is found in few places around the country, and for a few days each spring North Dakotans get the chance to try their luck at snagging the giant river fish. Get the details on the annual occasion from Doug Leier.
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Limited snowmelt and the lack of rainfall this spring means producers should have the water quality in their pastures tested before turning their livestock out to pasture, North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists advise.
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Here’s an opportunity to listen to Senator Hoeven speak in detail on several topics.
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