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Body North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess.
Forage nitrate levels can spike following rain

Forage nitrate levels can spike following rain

Forage nitrate levels can spike following rain

Body Allow at least a week for plants to reduce nitrate accumulation before grazing or haying Dry weather across North Dakota has increased concerns about nitrate accumulation in forage plants, and North Dakota State University specialists are warning producers about the effects...
A truck delivers corn to the Tharaldson Ethanol plant near Casselton, North Dakota, on May 15, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

A truck delivers corn to the Tharaldson Ethanol plant near Casselton, North Dakota, on May 15, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Higher ethanol blends would benefit consumers, corn industry, panel says

Body By Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor | August 18, 2026 FARGO – Consumers would have more opportunity to save money on gasoline with higher levels of ethanol if Congress can remove a long-standing restriction, members of an ethanol industry roundtable said Monday.
From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

From the Pastor’s Desk:

Body Psalm 105 What helps you remember God’s goodness? A moment from your past? A prayer God answered? A season when God carried you through something you didn’t think you’d survive?
Pinky Padden stands beside the flagpole he purchased and installed at the Lebanon Cemetery east of Langdon. Padden also provided the flag and light and painted the Eastern Star emblem at the base as a tribute to all veterans. Photo submitted by Kevin Stein

Pinky Padden stands beside the flagpole he purchased and installed at the Lebanon Cemetery east of Langdon. Padden also provided the flag and light and painted the Eastern Star emblem at the base as a tribute to all veterans. Photo submitted by Kevin Stein

A lasting tribute to veterans

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Mallory Kemp. Submitted photo

Mallory Kemp. Submitted photo

Cavalier graduate receives Elks scholarship

Body Cavalier High School graduate Mallory Kemp received a $750 scholarship from Devils Lake Elks Lodge No. 1216 through the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship competition. Kemp plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman this fall.
Shon Horgan

Shon Horgan

Shon Horgan

Body North Border Walhalla and Cavalier Public School Position: North Border Walhalla drafting and STEM teacher, assistant athletic director and head Pembina County North wrestling coach; Cavalier Public School building trades teacher Hometown: Walhalla Education: Bachelor’s...
North of the Border: Corn, apples and the annual proof that Morden knows how to party

North of the Border: Corn, apples and the annual proof that Morden knows how to party

North of the Border: Corn, apples and the annual proof that Morden knows how to party

Body There are summer festivals…and then there is the Morden Corn and Apple Festival — the annual event that somehow turns an otherwise ordinary stretch of Stephen Street into a 10-block celebration of corn, apples, music, midway rides and enough people to make you wonder where...
Brooke Gemmill participates in a master class led by Dr. Helen Marlais during the Popplers Music Competition in Grand Forks.

Brooke Gemmill participates in a master class led by Dr. Helen Marlais during the Popplers Music Competition in Grand Forks.

Gemmill showcases piano talents in Grand Forks

Body Brooke Gemmill, daughter of Kendall and Carla Gemmill, recently competed in the Popplers Music Competition sponsored by the North Dakota Music Teachers Association and Popplers Music Store in Grand Forks. The event was held during the 70th annual NDMTA State Conference.