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Doug Goehring
Agriculture Commissioner
Doug Goehring has been North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner since 2009.
Commissioner Goehring is a third-generation farmer from Menoken and has been active in multiple farm organizations throughout his life.
Recent News
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Avian influenza confirmed in Dickey County commercial flock
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County from the South Dakota State University Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Proposals sought for low carbon fuels program
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that funding is available through the Low Carbon Fuels Program to support ethanol facilities on eligible capital projects that increase the efficiency of a facility and decrease the carbon intensity of the production process, as authorized by the 69th Legislative Assembly.
Livestock producers reminded of anthrax danger
Thursday, August 14, 2025
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s state veterinarian says the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from the disease, especially in areas with a history of the disease. Anthrax was confirmed Tuesday in a beef cattle herd in Stark County by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
Webisode series featuring North Dakota specialty crops back for third year
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced the planned release of three more webisodes in their original series, Fresh from North Dakota, featuring North Dakota specialty crops. A webisode has been released today with an additional webisode coming each Wednesday through Aug. 20, 2025.
Goehring announces APUC awards funding
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for nine projects. The awards totaling $1,069,107 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting July 23-24 in Medora.
Upcoming Events
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Pride of Dakota Dickinson Showcase
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 03:00 pm - Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of DakotaThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Dickinson Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday September 12th & 13th at the West River Ice Center, 1865 Empire Road in Dickinson.
Pride of Dakota Minot Showcase
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 03:00 pm - Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of DakotaThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Minot Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday October 24th & 25th at the State Fair Grounds, Magic Place (All Seasons Arena), 2005 Burdick Expressway East.
Pride of Dakota Grand Forks Holiday Showcase
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of DakotaThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Grand Forks Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 14th & 15th at the Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St in Grand Forks.
Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of DakotaThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Fargo Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday November 21st & 22nd at the Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave S in Fargo.
Pride of Dakota Bismarck Holiday Showcase
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Pride of DakotaThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Bismarck Holiday Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Friday & Saturday December 5th & 6th at the Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street.