Watne calls reconciliation package “good and bad”

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne called the budget reconciliation package passed last week by Congress “a mixed bag.” “There is a lot of good in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ that will strengthen the farm safety net.

Forage Matters: ‘Lay-by’ time

When I grew up, we still did a lot of weed control of our row crops with cultivation. I spent a lot of hot summer days watching soybeans flow between the row spacings of a cultivator.

NDSU Extension to host dry bean field days on Aug. 12, 13

NDSU Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on Aug. 12 in Forest River, N.D., and on Aug.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Budget reconciliation bill clears congress with tight margins – President Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill on July 4 as promised. Trump’s mega-policy bill passed after all-nighters and political maneuvering in both chambers.

July Fourth deliciousness

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County Who would have thought that my family would be celebrating the Fourth of July by eating a North Dakota PINEAPPLE?...but that’s exactly what we did!!!! It was DELICIOUS!

Pembilier Nursing Center: FAME the Musical

Greetings from all your friends at PNC! On Tuesday, July 2, we were blessed to have some cast members from Frost Fire’s summer theatre production of FAME the Musical come to PNC.

The University of North Dakota announces spring 2025 graduates

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – More than 1,700 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) this spring, in ceremonies whose speakers included the governor of North Dakota and a former Minnesota Vikings tight end — both of whom are UND alumni.

The University of North Dakota announces spring 2025 Dean’s List

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester Dean’s List.

NDSCS announces spring 2025 President’s Honor Roll

WAHPETON, ND — North Dakota State College of Science has recognized 525 students on its President’s Honor Roll for the spring 2025 semester. This distinction is awarded to students who have earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher while completing 12 or more credits with traditional letter grades.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District July 11 - Heading to Langdon Music Fest? Enjoy the music, the food, and the fun, and make a plan to get home safe.