NDSU Extension’s 2026 Calving School set for Jan. 23

North Dakota State University Extension will host its annual calving school on Friday, Jan. 23, at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. The program will hold two session times this year, giving participants the flexibility to attend either from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5-9 p.m.

NDSU study reveals $6,600 cost of losing six inches of topsoil

Losing six inches of topsoil could cost farmers more than $6,600 in nutrients and organic matter, according to a new analysis by North Dakota State University researchers. Topsoil is the most fertile layer of a soil, rich in microbial activity and essential for crop production.

USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Last week, the USDA released rates on how much aid row crop farmers can expect from the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program.

Red River Farm Network

In the final hours of 2025, USDA announced the payment rates for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Those rates include soybeans at $30.88 per acre, corn at $44.36, wheat at $39.35 and barley at $20.51.

Jackie Dvorak, Advertising Sale

Jackie Dvorak, Advertising Sale

North of the Border: Snowshoeing

When I think of snowshoes my mind goes to days passed where snowshoes were big and heavy; they kind of looked like a big tennis racket made of wood and leather.

January Health Notes from Pembina County Public Health

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 13,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2025, with over 4,000 cases resulting in death. More often than not, cervical cancer is a preventable disease.

Alzheimer’s Association to present class in Langdon

The Alzheimer’s Association will present the class “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips on the Latest Research” in Langdon. The class will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Cavalier County Senior Meals, 211 8th Ave. In Langdon.

Pembilier Nursing Center: Happy New Year

Happy New Year from your friends at PNC! It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2026. I’m part of the population that when someone says 1980, I think “…that was only 20 years ago.” Wrong, that was 46 years ago! Anyway, we had a grand ‘ol time ringing in the New Year here at PNC.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Start the new year with cleaner air and healthier habits. Teens can get free quit support by texting “Start My Quit” to 36072, and adults can text QUITNOW to 333888 or download the quitSTART app from your Apple or Google Play Store.