North Dakota Department of Agriculture

08/11/2026

https://www.ndda.nd.gov/news/hay-hotline-now-active-producers-encouraged-report-conditions

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline, as parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry or moderate to severe drought conditions.

08/11/2026

Come work with us!

Today's featured state career is an Account Budget Specialist with North Dakota Department of Agriculture.

This position will assist with the development of biennial budgets, oversee accounting operations, reconciling revenues and expenditures and develop financial reports while ensuring compliance with state requirements.

This position is located in Bismarck, and it closes on Aug. 13, 2026.

Read more and apply today: https://ndstatecareers.link/xbl

08/10/2026

Drought + harvest = increased risk for fires 🔥

Before heading to the field, take time to inspect your combine, clean away dust and chaff, and check electrical and hydraulic systems for potential problems.

Most importantly, put safety first. If conditions become too hot, dry or windy, consider stopping until things improve. Equipment and crops can be replaced........ you cannot.

Read more https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/reduce-risk-of-combine-fires-with-regular-preventative-maintenance

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Sunflowers are blooming! Check out the sunflower map at https://www.ndtourism.com/best-places/let-amazing-sunflower-put-smile-your-face

We officially have more fields than ever before! 🌻🌻🌻 This year's sunflower map includes 33 fields across the state and they're already starting to bloom! What a perfect way to celebrate .

Check out where they are and what fields are most beautiful right now here. 👉 https://belegendary.link/sunflowers

📷: Miss Northerner

08/06/2026

Goehring awards orchard grants

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded $120,000 for four orchard grants.

08/06/2026

Did you know you can report conditions in your area and that report is used in developing the U.S. Drought Monitor? The reports are called Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR). More details and instructions available here - https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/administrative-services/drought-resources

Significant expansion of drought conditions seen in this week's drought map. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/drought

Your reports make a difference. Please continue to submit your weekly CMOR reports via the dashboard https://go.unl.edu/cmor These reports are CRITICAL to give map authors (not us) the data and visuals needed to make updates.

What to report https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/reporting-drought-impacts-north-dakota-condition-monitoring-observer-reports

08/05/2026

Goehring announces ADD awards funding

BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for five projects. The awards totaling $1.7 million were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting July 20 in Medora.

08/05/2026

Goehring announces APUC awards funding

BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for seven projects. The awards totaling $752,490 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting July 20-21 in Medora.