AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrought Response: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated a Hay Hotline, urging producers to report hay, pasture, and hayland availability and to submit weekly drought impact updates for the U.S. Drought Monitor. Livestock Health: NDSU vets warn cattle producers to watch for anthrax as conditions shift, since spores can persist in soil and outbreaks can follow weather swings. Water Quality Funding: The ND Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for septic renovation rebates aimed at cutting nonpoint pollution, with harmful algal bloom advisories now affecting eight waterbodies statewide. Agriculture Markets: Farmland values are holding firm despite tighter margins, keeping cash rent negotiations for 2027 relatively steady. Habitat & Soil: Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program is drawing strong early interest, with a simple one-page application and a focus on linking agriculture, habitat, and outdoor access. Community Outdoors: ND Game and Fish is gearing up for its 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival at the State Fairgrounds. Astronomy & Wildlife Notes: A partial solar eclipse is set for Aug. 12 across parts of the U.S., and a long-tagged paddlefish has been recaptured after 22 years.
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