﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:40:34 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[North Dakota Leaders Highlight Benefits of Year-Round E15]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-leaders-highlight-benefits-of-year-round-e15</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota agriculture and energy leaders are highlighting the potential benefits of allowing E15 gasoline to be sold nationwide throughout the year. 

 Congresswoman ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-leaders-highlight-benefits-of-year-round-e15</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-173142]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Managing Cyanobacteria Helps Protect Livestock Water Sources]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/managing-cyanobacteria-helps-protect-livestock-water-sources</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Cyanobacteria blooms are becoming a greater concern for livestock producers as drought, high temperatures, and stagnant water create conditions that support their growth. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/managing-cyanobacteria-helps-protect-livestock-water-sources</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-173141]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Producers Seek Reliable Export Markets]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-producers-seek-reliable-export-markets-1</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers in the Red River Valley could face crop losses when the Fargo Moorhead flood protection project operates during high water events. Senator John Hoeven is advancing a ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-producers-seek-reliable-export-markets-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-173085]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Producers Seek Reliable Export Markets]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-producers-seek-reliable-export-markets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota agriculture depends heavily on access to domestic and international markets. Farmers and ranchers need dependable buyers and fair-trade rules to sell crops, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-producers-seek-reliable-export-markets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-173084]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fedorchak Urges USDA to Ease Drought Hay Rules]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/fedorchak-urges-usda-to-ease-drought-hay-rules</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota farmers and ranchers are facing growing challenges as drought conditions continue to affect forage supplies and farm operations. 

 Congresswoman Julie ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/fedorchak-urges-usda-to-ease-drought-hay-rules</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172825]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Approves $2 Million Drought Water Aid]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-approves-2-million-drought-water-aid</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota is expanding drought assistance for livestock producers as extremely dry conditions continue across the state. 

 Governor Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-approves-2-million-drought-water-aid</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172823]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fresh Local Produce Supports Healthy Eating]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/fresh-local-produce-supports-healthy-eating</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers markets give families an easy way to find fresh, seasonal foods while supporting nearby farmers. Fruits and vegetables sold at these markets are often harvested close ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/fresh-local-produce-supports-healthy-eating</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172642]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Rainfall Can Trigger Nitrate Spikes in Forage]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/rainfall-can-trigger-nitrate-spikes-in-forage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Dry weather can increase the risk of nitrate buildup in forage plants. North Dakota State University Extension specialists are advising farmers and ranchers to use extra care ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/rainfall-can-trigger-nitrate-spikes-in-forage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172640]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Heat Causes Grass to Turn Brown]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/how-heat-causes-grass-to-turn-brown</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Hot summer weather and limited rainfall can cause green lawns to turn brown quickly. While the change may worry homeowners, brown grass does not always mean the lawn is dead. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/how-heat-causes-grass-to-turn-brown</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172606]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ranchers Urged to Plan Grazing for Drought]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ranchers-urged-to-plan-grazing-for-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Drought conditions are creating challenges for ranchers across North Dakota. As the growing season continues, dry conditions are affecting grazing resources across much of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ranchers-urged-to-plan-grazing-for-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172604]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hoeven Works to Strengthen North Dakota Agriculture]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/hoeven-works-to-strengthen-north-dakota-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Senator John Hoeven is working to advance several major priorities that affect North Dakota’s agriculture industry, energy sector, water supply, and rural economy. His efforts ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/hoeven-works-to-strengthen-north-dakota-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172146]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hay Hotline Activated Amid Dry Conditions Across North Dakota]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/hay-hotline-activated-amid-dry-conditions-across-north-dakota</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota has activated its Hay Hotline to help livestock producers manage forage needs as dry conditions affect parts of the state. Areas experiencing abnormally dry ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/hay-hotline-activated-amid-dry-conditions-across-north-dakota</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172145]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NRCS Opens Conservation Funding for North Dakota Farms]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-opens-conservation-funding-for-north-dakota-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from North Dakota farmers and agricultural producers for ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-opens-conservation-funding-for-north-dakota-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172083]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Livestock from Nitrate Poisoning During Drought]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-livestock-from-nitrate-poisoning-during-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Drought conditions are increasing the risk of nitrate poisoning in livestock as farmers use drought-stressed crops and forages to meet feed needs. Small grains and other ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-livestock-from-nitrate-poisoning-during-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-172081]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Peterson and HCI Strengthen Access to Premium Crop Markets]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/peterson-and-hci-strengthen-access-to-premium-crop-markets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Peterson has partnered with HC International (HCI) to expand opportunities for growers in organic, identity-preserved (IP), and specialty crop markets. The collaboration aims ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/peterson-and-hci-strengthen-access-to-premium-crop-markets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171861]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Expands Agricultural Research with New Lab]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-expands-agricultural-research-with-new-lab</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University has opened the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, creating a larger space for agricultural research, education, and collaboration. The facility ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-expands-agricultural-research-with-new-lab</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171639]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Combine Maintenance Helps Prevent Farm Fires]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/combine-maintenance-helps-prevent-farm-fires</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Dry weather during harvest can increase the risk of combine fires. Dry crops, dust, chaff and plant residue can quickly catch fire when they meet heat or sparks from farm ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/combine-maintenance-helps-prevent-farm-fires</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171636]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDAWN Data Supports Smarter Crop Disease Management]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndawn-data-supports-smarter-crop-disease-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, known as NDAWN, is helping farmers make better crop management decisions through detailed weather and soil information. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndawn-data-supports-smarter-crop-disease-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171583]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDFU Urged Congress to Complete Farm Bill]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndfu-urged-congress-to-complete-farm-bill</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota Farmers Union called on Congress to move forward with the farm bill after the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to pass a farm bill. 

 “Family farmers ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndfu-urged-congress-to-complete-farm-bill</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171578]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Bill 2.0 Advances Support for Farmers and Ranchers]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/farm-bill-20-advances-support-for-farmers-and-ranchers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Senator John Hoeven welcomed the Senate Agriculture Committee’s approval of the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0. The legislation is designed to provide ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/farm-bill-20-advances-support-for-farmers-and-ranchers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171149]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>