— Official News Release, USDA — WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on
Read & Share— Official News Release Washington, D.C. – The nation’s leading state agriculture officials gathered at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference this past week to discuss agriculture issues including pollinators, mediation, rail transportation, trade with Cuba, food safety, antimicrobial resistance and agriculture literacy. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring,
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We’re not the only one’s who love winter we’ve had. If the wildlife could talk, they’d probably be commenting on how nice it has been as well. And biologically, the soft conditions generally lead to stronger animals and better reproductive outcomes. We’ve got months to go, but things are looking good. Watch the video below.
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Here’s a ‘little things’ picture of life in Watford City that runs into some big picture questions.
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Scientists have found a link between commonly used insecticides known as neonicotinoids and impaired brain activity in bees. The research provides a promising direction of inquiry in the search for the cause of the little-understood colony collapse disorder facing the bee industry.
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Ever wondered what life in a man camp is like? Two U.N.D. professors did also, and they set out to study the phenomenon. What they’ve found so far are a lot of innovative residents and a housing model that is well suited to the growth and contraction cycles of the oil industry. Get the full
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Four new town homes and an 18 unit apartment complex will be completed soon adding to the available housing in the oil pressed community. Get more details from the Crosby Journal.
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We’ve been featuring a few of these stories because it seems like in Canada park districts are getting more creative with their winter recreation activities. Here’s another story about a river based skating trail for those looking for some exercise and a dose of nature.
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The island is Socotra, and you’ll find it in the Arabian Sea of the coast of Yemen and Somalia. Because of when it separated from mainland Africa, life there has evolved largely on its own and the island is home to roughly 700 species found nowhere else on the planet. The trees, in particular, seem like
Read & ShareNorth Dakota winters can be rough, and though the groundhog sentenced us to six more weeks of it, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s one case where we’re clearly already on the side of the fence with the greener grass.
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“Projects that promote the production, processing and use of specialty crops in the North Dakota are eligible for these grants,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “Organizations, institutions and individuals are encouraged to submit proposals on their own or in partnerships.”
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If you’ve got kids, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got LEGOs, and if you’ve got LEGOs, there’s pretty good chance you have a lot of them. Here’s your chance to learn how the truly obsessed manage the pieces that fuel their compulsion to build.
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Industrial hemp has long been stigmatized both socially and legally because of its close association with marijuana, but a bill in front of the 2015 legislature would help clear the path for agriculture producers interested in growing the product.
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When you’re forced to live with 6 months of winter, maybe you should learn to skate. And if you live in Edmonton, your morning commute could also be your exercise and daily skate — if this innovative idea comes to pass.
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The 44th annual KMOT Ag Show kicks off today at the State Fair Center here in Minot, and Todd Telin, the event manager, is sticking to the usual game plan. The show runs through Friday and is expected to attract 30,000-40,000 visitors.
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Elevators across the northern plains are adding capacity for fertilizer in order meet the time sensitive demands of the growing season.
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