Irish songs to enhance St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Music can enliven any event and often sets the tone for festivities. From dinner parties to weddings, music plays an integral role in many momentous occasions. Music also is front and center during St. Patrick’s Day parties and other celebrations.

NDSU Extension to offer spring gardening webinars

Spring is just around the corner, and North Dakota State University Extension looks to help prepare gardeners for the year ahead. NDSU Extension will hold the annual Spring Fever Garden Forums on Monday nights from March 23 to April 13.

Youth for Change Tobacco Summit held in Langdon

LANGDON, N.D. - The first Youth for Change Tobacco Summit was held Wednesday, March 4, at Langdon Area High School from 8 a.m. to noon.

Beet Ball: Monitoring sugar beet piles from the inside out

Sugar beet pile spoilage costs Red River Valley growers nearly $100 million every year.

Slower start, stronger May: What farmers can expect this planting season

As growers across North Dakota and Minnesota look ahead to spring fieldwork, the message from longtime ag meteorologist Daryl Ritchison is one of cautious optimism: expect a slower start than last year - but potentially a smoother ride when it matters most.

Langdon Research Extension Center launches campaign to modernize seed cleaning facility

LANGDON, N.D. - The Langdon Research Extension Center has announced plans to replace its more than 60-year-old foundation seed conditioning plant in an effort to strengthen regional agriculture and support North Dakota farmers.

Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 years of progress in agriculture

LEAWOOD, Kan. - The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) announced March 24, will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Together We Grow.” Ag Day 2026 also celebrates 250 years of progress in agriculture.

National Agriculture Week, March 15-21

National Agriculture Week is celebrated every year in March on dates announced by the Agriculture Council of America. This year the holiday commences on March 15 and ends on 21. The week celebrates and acknowledges the agricultural industry and the role it plays in stabilizing the economy.

Agriculture information for teachers and students

Educational resources March 24th marks National Agriculture Day, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

National Ag Week frequently asked questions

How important is agriculture to the economy? Agriculture is described as a wellspring of the economy. A strong and healthy agricultural system provides the food supply for the nation, but it also provides the other raw material for the industry that supports the economy.