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Cultivating agricultural innovation

Body By Valley News & Views Staff The agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050.
Borderland Press/Valley News & Views File photo

Borderland Press/Valley News & Views File photo

North Dakota Barley Show returns to Osnabrock March 26

Body OSNABROCK, N.D. - The 2026 Barley Show will take place Thursday, March 26 at the Osnabrock Barley Hall in Osnabrock, bringing together producers, industry representatives, and community members for a full day of exhibits, education and fellowship.
Although the QPR trainings focus on people in and around agriculture, anyone interested in the topic can register. Pexels photo.

Although the QPR trainings focus on people in and around agriculture, anyone interested in the topic can register. Pexels photo.

Free suicide prevention webinars to be held in March and April

Body Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension.
Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

Rooted in agriculture on both sides of the border

Body Growing up on a farm near Snowflake, Manitoba, across the border from Hannah, N.D., I thought it was the middle of nowhere and was eager to leave. The big city called, and as soon as I was able, I answered.

NDSU Extension sets dates for youth farm safety camps

Body According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Safety and Health, young workers were 7.8 times more likely to be fatally injured in agriculture when compared to all other industries combined in 2016.
Canola field in bloom near the Langdon Research Extension Center. Submitted photo

Canola field in bloom near the Langdon Research Extension Center. Submitted photo

Langdon Research Extension Center hosts “Gearing Up for the Growing Season” workshop

Body LANGDON, N.D. - Have you identified your biggest crop challenges heading into this season? At the “Gearing Up for the 2026 Growing Season” workshop, topics tackled will include disease, insects, soil health, and weed control and round out the day with a crop market outlook.