Applications open for U.S. Senate Youth Program

North Dakota high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 2027 United States Senate Youth Program.

AARP Fraud Alerts: Lost: If found, make sure they are

Losing a pet is a heartbreaking and stressful experience. The desperation to bring a furry family member back home leaves us incredibly vulnerable, and heartless scammers actively patrol missing pet forums to exploit that pain by claiming they have found your animal.

Langdon commissioners hear ND Community Foundation presentation, discuss bike park idea

At Monday’s regular meeting of the Langdon City Commission, commissioners and visitors heard a presentation from Amy Stromsodt of the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) about the organization’s work with community endowment funds across the state.

Borderland BRIEFS

Walhalla man dies in Pembina County rollover The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate an August 21 crash that killed 27-year-old Andrew Lee of Walhalla. Authorities say Lee’s vehicle left Pembina County Road 3 near Drayton, struck a roadway approach and overturned.

Effort to encourage healthier food choices for North Dakota SNAP participants begins Sept. 1

BISMARCK, N.D. — Aug. 18, 2026 — North Dakota Health and Human Services is reminding North Dakotans that starting Sept. 1, the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will encourage healthier food choices by updating which items can be purchased with an Electronic Benefits Transfer card.

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance

It’s OK if you can’t pronounce it! I have had many questions this past week about a new opportunity our office is offering.

Regional drought shapes harvest across North Prairie Ag trade area

Spring wheat harvest estimated at 25% complete; canola less than 5% complete The regional drought has affected crop development across much of North Prairie Ag’s trade area, with impacts varying considerably depending on rainfall patterns and field conditions, according to General Manager Josh...

NDSU Extension develops tool to aid corn silage decisions

The 2026 hot, dry weather in North Dakota is forcing some producers to decide whether to harvest their corn for grain or chop for silage. There may be possible feed shortages as a result of the drought.

Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension

President Donald Trump announced Friday he was suspending tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to help lower the cost of the meat, in a move cattle producers said would not help their efforts to restore herd sizes.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Pro Farmer corn estimate falls below USDA forecast Pro Farmer is estimating the 2026 U.S. corn crop at 15.3 billion bushels. That compares to USDA’s latest estimate of 16 billion bushels. The average corn yield is projected at 173.2 bushels per acre.