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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is reminding producers that the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has developed a 24c Special Local Needs (SLN) label for the in-crop use of Dicamba on soybeans. The federal label would only allow for in-crop applications no more than 45 days after planting or prior to beginning bloom (R1 growth phase), whichever comes first. The North Dakota 24c SLN allows applications of Dicamba on soybeans through June 30 or beginning bloom (R1 growth phase), whichever comes first.

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging homeowners to check recommended plant hardiness zones and seek expert advice in some cases before buying and planting nursery stock for their property.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) are reminding the public to be aware of the risk of rabies. Rabies is a viral infection that affects mammals, including humans. In the United States, the virus circulates in wild animals and is most commonly found in bats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, and foxes. Rabid wildlife can transmit rabies to unvaccinated cats, dogs, and farm animals, which then pose a threat to people.

The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council will meet at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that approximately $130,000 is available to fund research and promotion of honey bees.

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) will hold a free hops growing workshop, Saturday, April 27, at Fluffy Fields Vineyard and Winery, 2708 21^st St. E., Dickinson.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The Organic Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Apr. 8, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK - The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 18, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Credit Review Board will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6^th floor conference room at the State Capitol.

BISMARCK – Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been confirmed recently in horses in several states, including Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, California and Iowa.