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Fishers Flock to North Dakota to Catch Paddlefish

The banks of the Missouri River near Williston are teaming with fisherman hoping to snag a paddlefish. Nick Amantangelo with KMOT News has the story on the annual spring ritual. [...]Read More... from Fishers Flock to North Dakota to Catch Paddlefish

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Editorial: Celebrating 50 years, planning for another 50

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating 50 years this summer. It’s a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the terrific parks being managed by the state of North Dakota. [...]Read More... from Editorial: Celebrating 50 years, planning for[...]

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Bird Flu: Researchers Still Have Plenty to Learn

Even with poultry farms managing their operations at heightened levels with regards to biosecurity, the virus is still spreading. And that’s what has researchers concerned. At last count, two flocks in Eastern North Dakota had tested positive and were under quarantine. [...]Read[...]

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Visualize Data: See What Crops Area Farmers are Planting

There’s nothing more difficult to interpret than a huge data set. Conversely, when a huge data set is represented visually in a user-friendly tool, sometimes the most mundane information becomes fun to explore. Such is the case here where the type of[...]

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Proposed Grand Forks Fertilizer Plant Releases Product List

An in-development Grand Forks fertilizer plant that will use natural gas from Bakken oil field to produce agricultural products has released a list of likely products. The plant hopes to benefit from producer fertilizer much closer to North Dakota producers. [...]Read More...[...]

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Dry Conditions Affect Lake Sakakawea

Less snow in Montana means less water in Lake Sakakawea. And while the lake is expected to maintain its current level through the summer, officials are less certain about the future if the drought pattern continues for a longer period. Full story[...]

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Game & Fish: Sage Grouse Counts Remain Low

— Official News Release, ND Game & Fish — Results from North Dakota’s spring sage grouse survey indicate the number of strutting males observed remains well below management objectives. Therefore, the sage grouse hunting season will remain closed in 2015. Aaron Robinson,[...]

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State Fair Cancels Poultry Shows Because of Avian Flu Threat

With the avian flu scare putting local poultry producers on high alert, the North Dakota State Fair has chosen to act proactively and cancel the poultry shows for this years fair. [...]Read More... from State Fair Cancels Poultry Shows Because of Avian[...]

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NDSU Extension Services: Get Pasture Water Tested This Year

Limited snowmelt and the lack of rainfall this spring means producers should have the water quality in their pastures tested before turning their livestock out to pasture, North Dakota State University Extension Service specialists advise. [...]Read More... from NDSU Extension Services: Get[...]

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Do Mosquitos Like You More? Blame Your Genes

The season of swatting is upon us. So if you’re one of those who feels singled out by our buzzing summer companions, it may be because you are. And you likely have your parents to blame for it. [...]Read More... from Do[...]