North Dakota cropland values up significantly while cash rents see modest gains

North Dakota cropland values increased 11.59% heading into the spring of 2024, marching upward from 2,863 per acre to 3,174 per acre, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural finance specialist.

Mandatory testing takes effect –

In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.

Northern Ag Snip

Over the last few days our area lawns and ditches have started to regrow and green up. Last week’s rains really sped up the process, but I can’t help but recognize the spots in my yard and in other yards throughout the community.

THE MORNING RUN: Rain, rain, go away, come again the end of May

Quick little shout out to Charlie Jordan for fixing my laptop so I could finish my article this week and not lose the last two years’ worth of articles, committee info and various other stuff that would have been nearly impossible to replicate or replace.

Musings from Munich: All my texts from yesterday

Soo, kinda out of stuff to write about at the moment. Instead, here are all my texts from yesterday.

A Saint’s Shoutout:

I am constantly reminded of the incredible dedication and hard work displayed by our teachers and staff on a daily basis. They are the heart and soul of our educational community, and I am immensely grateful for all that they do.

American Legion Post 98 500 Club Winners

January-March, 2024 6 Jan | Karen Liebersbach| Hoople, ND | $50.00 13 Jan | Sandra Crockett | Langdon, ND | $50.00 20 Jan | Cole & Cameron Larson | Park River, ND | $50.00 27 Jan | Bethany Gilseth | Langdon, ND | $50.00 3 Feb | Helen Murie | Langdon, ND | $50.00 10 Feb | Easton Lill | Alsen, ND |...

Pembilier Nursing Center: High school girls’ experience

Hello, everyone, from all of us here at PNC! Today I am going to share with you the reflections of three North Border Walhalla students that have participated in the work study program through their school. You may know them better as the infamous karaoke group “Golden Girls.”

HHS announces recipients of community suicide prevention funding

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that six entities will receive funding to implement evidence-based strategies and best practices to support suicide prevention efforts in the state.