﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:05:14 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>North Dakota Ag Connection</title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1265</link><atom:link href="https://northdakotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1265" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Professor Earns USDA Research Award]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-professor-earns-usda-research-award</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University assistant professor Thomas Krumel received a $273,000 award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture New Investigator program to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-professor-earns-usda-research-award</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157666]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Offers Free Suicide Prevention Webinar]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-offers-free-suicide-prevention-webinar</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University Extension will host a free suicide prevention webinar on May 28 to support mental health awareness in agriculture and rural communities. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-offers-free-suicide-prevention-webinar</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157664]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Farmers Markets Receive New Grant Opportunities]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-farmers-markets-receive-new-grant-opportunities</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that both new and existing farmers markets in North Dakota can apply for the grants if they maintain a current profile on ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-farmers-markets-receive-new-grant-opportunities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157444]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Indoor Tomatoes Face Leaf Damage Issues]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/indoor-tomatoes-face-leaf-damage-issues</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Many gardeners face challenges when growing tomato seedlings indoors or in greenhouse conditions. One common issue is intumescence, also called oedema or edema, which causes ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/indoor-tomatoes-face-leaf-damage-issues</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157443]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Pastureland Values Continue Strong Growth]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-pastureland-values-continue-strong-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Pastureland values across North Dakota continue climbing in 2026, marking the sixth straight year of growth. New data shows that pastureland values now exceed $1,000 per acre ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-pastureland-values-continue-strong-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157307]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Webinar Highlights Dry Bean Nutrition Benefits]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-webinar-highlights-dry-bean-nutrition-benefits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University Extension will host an educational webinar focused on dry bean nutrition and food innovation on June 2 at 9 a.m. The online event, titled “Bean ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-webinar-highlights-dry-bean-nutrition-benefits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157305]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Drought Raises Livestock Water Quality Risks]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/drought-raises-livestock-water-quality-risks</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 NDSU Extension is encouraging ranchers to closely monitor livestock water quality this spring as dry conditions continue affecting water supplies across North Dakota. Low ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/drought-raises-livestock-water-quality-risks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157270]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Start a Backyard Berry Garden Today]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/start-a160backyard-berry-garden-today</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Fresh berries from a backyard garden provide delicious flavor and a rewarding gardening experience for families. Growing berries at home also gives gardeners access to fresh ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/start-a160backyard-berry-garden-today</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-157268]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Cropland Values Show Slower Growth]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-cropland-values-show-slower-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota cropland values are showing slower growth after several years of strong increases across the state. New survey data shows statewide cropland prices increased only ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-cropland-values-show-slower-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156890]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Funding Rules Support Rural Communities]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-funding-rules-support-rural-communities</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 On May 1, 2026, The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced expanded eligibility rules for the North Dakota Development Fund to support more rural businesses and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/new-funding-rules-support-rural-communities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156888]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wildfire Support Operations Strengthen North Dakota Preparedness]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/wildfire-support-operations-strengthen-north-dakota-preparedness</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The North Dakota Forest Service has announced the successful completion of spring 2026 wildfire support operations carried out with assistance from the North Dakota National ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/wildfire-support-operations-strengthen-north-dakota-preparedness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156694]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Scaglia Named Interim Associate Director NDSU Extension]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/scaglia-named-interim-associate-director-ndsu-extension</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University has appointed Guillermo Scaglia as interim associate director of NDSU Extension. His new leadership role becomes effective July 7 and will focus ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/scaglia-named-interim-associate-director-ndsu-extension</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156693]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDDA Celebrates Women Farmers Across State]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndda-celebrates-women-farmers-across-state</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is joining a worldwide effort recognizing the important role women play in agriculture and food production. The initiative supports ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndda-celebrates-women-farmers-across-state</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156457]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Crowned New Champion Trees]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-crowned-new-champion-trees</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota Forest Service announced the addition of thirteen new champion trees and two new second-place champions to the North Dakota Register of Champion Trees for 2025. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-crowned-new-champion-trees</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156456]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Launches Rural Health Grant Programs]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-launches-rural-health-grant-programs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota Health and Human Services has announced three new grant opportunities to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These initiatives are part of the Rural ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-launches-rural-health-grant-programs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156283]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Research Boosts Natural Nitrogen Fixation in Crops]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/research-boosts-natural-nitrogen-fixation-in-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Researchers at North Dakota State University are working to improve how crops naturally receive nitrogen. The study focuses on the relationship between legumes and helpful ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/research-boosts-natural-nitrogen-fixation-in-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156281]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Animal Center Supports Research Projects]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-animal-center-supports-research-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Darla White, Administrative Secretary, highlights the important role of the Animal Nutrition and Physiology Center at NDSU in supporting research and education. The facility ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-animal-center-supports-research-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156223]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Virtual Fence Helps Manage Livestock Movement]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/virtual-fence-helps-manage-livestock-movement</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 NDSU Extension specialists explain how virtual fencing is changing grazing management for livestock producers. This technology helps control animal movement without building ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/virtual-fence-helps-manage-livestock-movement</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-156221]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Keep Trees Safe from Weed Killers]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/keep-trees-safe-from-weed-killers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota Extension specialists highlighted the importance of careful lawn chemical use as spring yard work begins. Many products used to control weeds can also harm trees ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/keep-trees-safe-from-weed-killers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-155404]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Great Plains Launches New Ag Innovation Cohort]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/great-plains-launches-new-ag-innovation-cohort</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The National Science Foundation Great Plains I-Corps Hub is launching a new specialty program focused on agricultural technology this summer. The new cohort, called Ag45, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/great-plains-launches-new-ag-innovation-cohort</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-155109]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>