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Langdon man appears in court

A change of plea hearing was held last Thursday in Cavalier County for Jon Martin Mondor, 61, of Langdon. Back in April, Mondor was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – 2nd offense – a Class C felony, as well as possession of methamphetamine – a Class A misdemeanor.
TEDxCavalier details confirmed as 2025 approaches

TEDxCavalier details confirmed as 2025 approaches

TEDxCavalier details confirmed as 2025 approaches

It’s funny how fast event planning can move along for a second event once you’ve already hosted the first. That is true even if it’s going to be in a new location with a new theme and a new group of speakers.
This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. (Pixabay photo)

This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. (Pixabay photo)

North Central Food Safety Extension Network to offer free webinar series for entrepreneurs

The North Central Food Safety Extension Network will present a trio of webinars about food trends for entrepreneurs. This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. Each webinar is from 11 a.m. to noon.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Cramer upset with ‘incompetence and dysfunction’ – Despite worries about a possible government shutdown and a delayed spending bill, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer remained optimistic and appreciated the support for agriculture from the president-elect.
The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will provide area farmers and ranchers with educational sessions on the latest production information, opportunities to connect and ask questions of Extension personnel and more than 50 industry booths to visit. (NDSU photo)

The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will provide area farmers and ranchers with educational sessions on the latest production information, opportunities to connect and ask questions of Extension personnel and more than 50 industry booths to visit. (NDSU photo)

Lake Region Extension Roundup set for Jan. 8-9

The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 8-9 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake, N.D. The annual event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake and covers a wide range of agricultural production topics.

Farm succession planning workshops set

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Establishing a long-range plan for the ownership of a family’s farm or ranch is the focus of two separate one-day workshops on succession planning being held Thursday, Jan. 30, in Jamestown at the North Dakota Farmers Union State Headquarters and another on Tuesday, March 4, in...
The one-day workshop will cover soil and water management topics relevant to North Dakota producers, agronomists, consultants and industry personnel. (NDSU photo)

The one-day workshop will cover soil and water management topics relevant to North Dakota producers, agronomists, consultants and industry personnel. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension to host Soil Water Workshop on Jan. 22

The annual Soil Water Workshop hosted by NDSU Extension will be held on Jan. 22 with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
This year, due to good spring moisture, hay harvest was often delayed. This increased plant maturity and lowered nutrient content. (NDSU photo)

This year, due to good spring moisture, hay harvest was often delayed. This increased plant maturity and lowered nutrient content. (NDSU photo)

Should livestock farmers buy a surplus of hay for next year?

Most of North Dakota received good moisture over the growing season, producing ample hay availability. As a result, the hay market has slowed and prices have dropped, indicating a buyer’s market.