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Use an air compressor or leaf blower every day when the machine is off and cooled down to remove dirt, dust, chaff and other plant residue that has accumulated. (NDSU photo)

Use an air compressor or leaf blower every day when the machine is off and cooled down to remove dirt, dust, chaff and other plant residue that has accumulated. (NDSU photo)

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Daily maintenance and monitoring conditions are key to preventing combine fires

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
NDSU Extension Soybean and dry edible bean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota, with field corn and sunflowers to follow. Weather conditions have been very warm and mostly dry, with a few intermittent showers across the state.
A crew from the Walsh County conservation district plants pasture grass and cover crops in June, 2023. Photo provided by Josh Anderson, Walsh County district conservation manager.

A crew from the Walsh County conservation district plants pasture grass and cover crops in June, 2023. Photo provided by Josh Anderson, Walsh County district conservation manager.

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Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers

Michael Standaert/north Dakota News Cooperative
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Frustrations grow about fate of soybean crop, storage and long-term impacts Farmers heavily reliant on coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see out-ofpocket health insurance premium payments rise more than 75% on average in 2026.

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Beet harvest kicks off

Nick Vorlage
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Monday night saw the official kickoff of the sugarbeet stockpile harvest. People heading out to school and work this week should expect a lot of sugarbeet truck traffic.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
When President Donald Trump meets with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, later this month, soybeans will be a big part of the conversation. On Truth Social, Trump said U.S. soybean farmers are being hurt because China is focused on ‘negotiating reasons only, not buying.’
Snacks followed bingo and Story Hour at Walhalla Public Library.

Snacks followed bingo and Story Hour at Walhalla Public Library.

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Walhalla Public Library news

Tammy Olson, Director
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Library would like to thank Around the World for their generous donation of $3,550.00. We would like to thank all the hosts, hostesses, drivers and all that participated in the event. We deeply appreciate it.

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Health Tip

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Oct. 10: Kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween. Carry a flashlight, walk in groups, and use sidewalks to stay safe.
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