﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:58:38 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[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><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Corby Ward Appointed to International Livestock Leadership Board]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/corby-ward-appointed-to-international-livestock-leadership-board</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) has announced that Chief Brand Inspector Corby Ward has been appointed to the International Livestock Identification Association ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/corby-ward-appointed-to-international-livestock-leadership-board</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171147]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Stretch Forage Supplies with Smart Feed Alternatives]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/stretch-forage-supplies-with-smart-feed-alternatives</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Limited forage production caused by persistent drought is creating challenges for livestock producers across the Plains. Kim Ricardo, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/stretch-forage-supplies-with-smart-feed-alternatives</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-171144]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Awards $1.7 Million Through ADD Fund]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-awards-17-million-through-add-fund</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that five agricultural projects received a total of $1.7 million through the Agriculture Diversification and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/north-dakota-awards-17-million-through-add-fund</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170913]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Keep Potato Beetles Out of Your Garden]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/keep-potato-beetles-out-of-your-garden</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Colorado potato beetles remain one of the most destructive pests for potato growers. These insects can quickly strip leaves from potato plants, reducing plant growth and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/keep-potato-beetles-out-of-your-garden</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170912]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Offers Free Suicide Prevention Training for Farmers]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-offers-free-suicide-prevention-training-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University Extension is offering two free Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) suicide prevention webinars to help agriculture communities learn practical ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-offers-free-suicide-prevention-training-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170570]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Reduce Drought Stress with Better Forage Plans]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/reduce-drought-stress-with-better-forage-plans</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Dry weather creates many challenges for livestock producers. Water shortages, poor forage quality, nitrate buildup, and silage management all require careful planning. Taking ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/reduce-drought-stress-with-better-forage-plans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170569]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Fields from Haying Equipment Fires]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-fields-from-haying-equipment-fires</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Dry weather across parts of North Dakota is increasing the risk of hayfield fires during the haying season. Farmers are encouraged to inspect equipment carefully, monitor ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/protect-fields-from-haying-equipment-fires</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170530]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Encouraged to Practice Safe Ditch Mowing and Haying]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-encouraged-to-practice-safe-ditch-mowing-and-haying</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers and ranchers who mow or harvest hay from roadside ditches should make safety their top priority. According to Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/farmers-encouraged-to-practice-safe-ditch-mowing-and-haying</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170529]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Producers Encouraged to Report Local Drought Conditions]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/producers-encouraged-to-report-local-drought-conditions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota producers are encouraged to help improve drought monitoring by submitting local reports on weather and field conditions throughout the growing season. State ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/producers-encouraged-to-report-local-drought-conditions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170469]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor Wins National Policy Award]]></title><link>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-agricultural-trade-monitor-wins-national-policy-award</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 North Dakota State University (NDSU) has earned national recognition for its work in agricultural trade research. The NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor received the Bruce ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://northdakotaagconnection.com/news/ndsu-agricultural-trade-monitor-wins-national-policy-award</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[29a2fcfb-285c-4f0a-8731-fccb9abdf4f4-170468]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>