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Beet harvest begins

After some deliberation, American Crystal Sugar on Monday delayed the start of their full harvest campaign until 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Joe Hastings, general agronomist, explained the reasoning.

Red River Farm Network

Before lawmakers returned home to campaign, American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle was encouraged by the farm bill negotiations.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: UND Influenza Cancellation

October 7, 2024 – The University of North Dakota held its last class of 1918 on this date, ending the fall semester early. Although classes were to be canceled for a single day, the devastation of the Spanish flu led to the closure of most schools and universities until 1919.

Tobacco companies and “corrective statements”

In 2006, a federal court found the major tobacco companies guilty of racketeering. They misled the public about health risks concerning smoking and secondhand smoke and the addictive nature of their products. The court determined that the companies would commit similar violations in the future.
Roy Line stands with his record breaking giant pumpkin. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Roy Line stands with his record breaking giant pumpkin. Photo by Larry Stokke.

First-time grower breaks all time record

The year’s Giant Pumpkin Contest broke records by leaps and pounds at the 20th Annual Pumpkinfest in Walhalla In a surprising turn of events, a firsttime pumpkin grower, Roy Line, from Grafton not only won the Giant Pumpkin Contest at Walhalla’s 20th annual Pumpkinfest extravaganza with his...
The outside frame of the entrance to the new greenhouse being put up on Oct. 1. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

The outside frame of the entrance to the new greenhouse being put up on Oct. 1. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

NEW FUNDING BOOSTS RESEARCH CAPABILITIES

Allocated funds from last legislative being used to construct much needed upgrades for LREC The North Dakota State University Research Extension Center in Langdon has received a major funding boost from the state legislature, paving the way for significant upgrades to its facilities and equipment.