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Feb. 13, 2025

NDSU is now accepting applications for its Bison to the Bakken program, a unique 3-credit, 2-week travel experience that provides students with an in-depth exploration of the energy industry in western North Dakota.

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Feb. 12, 2025

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, in collaboration with North Dakota State University and the North Dakota Department of Commerce, released a comprehensive economic report today underscoring agriculture's critical role in the state's…

A photo of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Greg Lardy and others.
Feb. 12, 2025

Steven “Skip” Anderson’s deep-rooted love for agriculture is evident in the dedication he has for the well-being of livestock on campus.

Steven Anderson, manager of NDSU’s Sheep Unit and animal science instructor, holds a lamb in NDSU's Sheep Unit
Jan. 22, 2025

Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process particularly in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex…

Photo of cattle in the winter
Jan. 17, 2025

NDSU President David Cook delivered his opening testimony to the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Energy and Environmental Committee on Wednesday, January 15, providing a detailed overview of the university's priorities for the session. His testimony highlighted the…

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Jan. 16, 2025

Precision agriculture – a farming management system which uses data and technology to improve crop yields and sustainability -- is a key part of NDSU’s Food, Energy and Water Security (FEWS) initiative. It’s a part that aligns perfectly into the expertise of Xin (Rex)…

Xin (Rex) Sun, NDSU associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering
Dec. 19, 2024

The NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources and College of Engineering are collaborating to establish the Peltier Institute for Advancement in Agricultural Technology, which builds upon the long-standing partnership between the two colleges and…

Nov. 26, 2024

NDSU senior Alex Huber won the North Dakota Farm Bureau Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, during the 82nd NDFB Annual Meeting at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center on Nov. 22-23 in Bismarck. Huber was one of four contestants competing in the meet. The other…

NDSU student Alex Huber receiving his victory certificate
Nov. 26, 2024

This year’s Central Dakota Ag Day promises an outstanding lineup of speakers, including a keynote presenter who will address federal agricultural policies and their impact on local producers. The event, organized annually by North Dakota State University Extension,…