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From The Borderland News Center New veterinary clinic to open A new veterinary clinic is scheduled to be opening in Pembina county in a little over two weeks. The Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic, located in Cavalier, will be focused on assisting those with small-animals around the region.
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Red River Farm Network

The struggles seen on the farm are getting attention at the highest level. “Over the last three weeks, I’ve been to the White House twice to try to answer questions about what’s happening in the farm economy,” said John Newton, executive head of Terrain.
Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. (NDSU photo)

Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. (NDSU photo)

NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension partner to offer soil management conference

North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension are partnering to present a collaborative 2026 Soil Management Summit (SMS) and Dakota Innovation and Research Technology (DIRT) Conference.
Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70%-80%, and it must be dried down to below 20% to be suitable for baling. (NDSU photo)

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70%-80%, and it must be dried down to below 20% to be suitable for baling. (NDSU photo)

Growers should think carefully before using frostdamaged corn for hay or grazing

Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in North Dakota. The stage of maturity of the corn and the intensity and duration of the freeze will directly impact corn grain yield. In some cases, the severity of the damage may have growers looking for options to salvage what is left of the crop.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Go West

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Go West

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Go West

September 22, 2025 – “Go West, Young Man, Go West.” Horace Greeley is often attributed for this famous quotation, though he may not have said or written it…yet he supported the sentiment, urging for westward expansion as the country developed.
Members from the Clever Clovers 4-H Club in Williams County pick up trash for “Clean Williston,” a community service project for the Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club challenge. (NDSU photo)

Members from the Clever Clovers 4-H Club in Williams County pick up trash for “Clean Williston,” a community service project for the Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club challenge. (NDSU photo)

4-Hers across North Dakota recognized for embracing healthy habits

4-H clubs from 17 counties across North Dakota have been recognized for incorporating nutrition, fitness and health-focused activities into their meetings throughout the 2024-2025 year.

Restrictions loosened for former sheriff

By Nick Vorlage Bond restrictions were loosened for a former Benson County sheriff’s deputy who is facing several criminal charges Travis Lee Carlson, 37, was arrested this past July, accused of three counts of tampering with public records, four counts of unlawful arrest , three counts of...

East Grand Forks man allegedly murders own father

A trial date has been scheduled for East Grand Forks resident Vincent Chase Villarreal, 33, who has been charged with the murder of his father. Jeffrey Allen Shulzitski, 55, died from a gunshot wound in December 2020.