ND: Rural/Farming
ND chosen for 'climate smart' farming pilot project
North Dakota is one of four states chosen for a federally funded pilot program to spur more interest in farmers to reduce their carbon footprint…
Despite more awareness, mental-health barriers remain for farmers
It is January and North Dakota farmers may already be looking ahead to the spring planting season. Mental health providers see hope and challenges …
ND farmers still navigate corporate land-ownership policy maze
North Dakota's farming landscape is seeing policy shifts dealing with corporate ownership of agricultural interests. Now, there's fresh debate at the …
Sigh of relief for Farm Bill, but advocates stress it's temporary
This week's move by federal lawmakers to advance another temporary government budget also means the Farm Bill, which recently expired, is extended…
ND Farming Community Joins Push for Jumpstart on Farm Bill Talks
North Dakota farmers and fellow producers from around the country are in Washington, D.C., this week, calling on Congress to prioritize the soon-to-…
Raw Milk Gets Foot in the Door in ND, But Health Risk Warnings Remain
North Dakota has joined the raw-milk movement. The state now allows limited sales of the product, and officials are urging caution for consumers who …
After ND Permit Rejection, Carbon Pipeline Opponents Won't Rest
Groups tracking energy policy in the Midwest are sizing up the impact of North Dakota's decision to decline a permit for a controversial pipeline proj…
ND Joins Movement to Ban Foreign Ownership of Farmland
A pair of new North Dakota laws go into effect today that ban foreign entities from buying up land in the state. Advocates for smaller farmers see it …
Giving Low-Income North Dakotans a Hand with Internet Costs
North Dakota will soon boost its infrastructure for high-speed internet, thanks to the latest federal subsidy. In the meantime, low-income households …
In ND Food Desert, Town Gets Funds for 'Self-Service' Grocery Store
In recent years, North Dakota's smaller towns have seen at least 15% of their grocery stores disappear. That's prompted a flurry of action, including …
'Designer Seeds' Poised to Transform Agriculture
In the future, the food you eat could be grown from seeds developed with gene editing tools. As scientists tinker with crop DNA, North Dakota farmer …
ND Farm Communities See Brighter Path with Food Business Centers
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …