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BISMARCK – A feral pig that was recently reported in Nelson County has been determined to be a stray domestic pig after being examined by authorities. Ryan Powers, with USDA Wildlife Services, examined the carcass and made the determination. The pig was destroyed after it reportedly charged a farmer in his yard. 

BISMARCK, N.D.  – A preliminary injunction has been granted halting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from implementing or enforcing the newly revised definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in North Dakota and 23 other states.

BISMARCK - The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has released the Pride of Dakota showcase and holiday showcase dates for 2023.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The Pesticide Control Board will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, via conference call.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says that two recent news stories have suggested or implied that cannabidiol (CBD) products will be pulled from stores should Senate Bill 2096 pass; however, CBD products that meet the intent of the law will continue to be allowed until there is further action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health met Wednesday and amended the policy for the suspension of poultry/bird events.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Burgum has proclaimed March 21, 2023, as North Dakota Agriculture Day. The designation follows the national agriculture day. Agriculture-related groups celebrated today with an event at the state Capitol.

The deadline is approaching for produce growers to register for a free training session. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will accept registrations through March 21, 2023.

The State Board of Animal Health will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.