Articles tagged under: Doug Goehring
#6 EPA Issues Herbicide Strategy
Published December 29, 2024
In August, the Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy. In a statement, the EPA described it as “an unprecedented step in protecting over 900 federally endangered and threatened species from the potential impacts of herbicides.” For decades, the…#8 Horrific Wildfires Hit Western ND
Published December 29, 2024
Natural disasters are seen every year, including the devastating Helene and Milton hurricanes. For Texas and North Dakota, the issue was wildfires. Nearly 140,000 acres were impacted by the wildfires in North Dakota. The image of the scorched earth and…The Gateway to Trade With Africa
Published December 9, 2024
USDA hosted its first-ever trade mission to Morocco this past week. Nearly 50 agribusiness companies and farm organizations, and 14 state departments of agriculture were on the trip. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring participated. Morocco is the second-largest export market…ND Has Resources Available for Animal Agriculture
Published October 30, 2024
In the last North Dakota legislative session, lawmakers took action to grow animal agriculture in the state. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said stringent environmental standards are in place, including the setback requirements. A task force is considering changes to the setback…Lingering Impact From Wildfires
Published October 24, 2024
Nearly 140,000 acres were impacted by the wildfires in North Dakota. The fires are all contained, but burning restrictions remain in place. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring expects lingering effects from the fires. "Some of the livestock buyers have said they don't…Animal Health Risk from Wildfires and Smoke
Published October 8, 2024
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline and a Rancher Relief Hotline. Even if livestock weren’t lost in the wildfires, Goehring said there is an increased risk for health complications such as pneumonia. "Sometimes it's a week…Goerhing Joins NASDA Board
Published September 27, 2024
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture held its annual meeting this past week and elected the new officer team. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will serve as the Midwestern representative on the NASDA board. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary…ND Welcomes Animal Agriculture
Published September 15, 2024
Sharing the stage with his Minnesota counterpart, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring emphasized the opportunity to increase animal agriculture in the state. “We have the land and the space,” said Goehring. “It provides more certainty. You're not putting everything…Increasing Markets to Taiwan
Published September 6, 2024
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced applications for grants are being accepted for North Dakota companies that are interested in exporting food products to Taiwan. Some of the products that Goehring noted include beef and poultry, dairy products, tree…