NORTH DAKOTA — Gov. Burgum has declared a drought disaster for nearly all of North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report has rated nearly 46 percent of the state in extreme or exceptional drought, up from 40 percent last week. About 16 percent of the state is in severe drought and 18 percent is in the moderate category….
FARGO, ND — Your yard isn’t the only one trying to adapt to the drought conditions across the F-M area. “It’s certainly not uncommon for us to slow down at this time of year,” said Matt Langemo, customer service representative at All Terrain. “We’re a full service company and so we have a lot of other ancillary services that keep…
ROME — While parts of the U.S. and much of North Dakota is dealing with extreme drought conditions, the Vatican and the city of Rome are also struggling. For the first time Vatican officials say they can remember, the city state will begin shutting off the 100 fountains that surround the Vatican campus. The area has been struggling with below…
NORTH DAKOTA — Crop scouts are touring North Dakota this week to get a better idea of just how the drought will affect wheat supplies. Farmers, seed company representatives, wheat millers and others are surveying fields to determine how much of the crop will be available. North Dakota is a top producer of wheat. The estimated national average for…
LEONARD, ND — Farmers and ranchers in North Dakota are concerned about extreme drought conditions creeping into the eastern side of the state. Some Ag experts said we haven’t had drought conditions this bad since 2006. Last year’s harvest held an abundant yield for many North Dakota farmers. But with drought conditions and little rain, the same can’t be said…
NATIONAL — If you eat papayas, the CDC issued a warning on one brand that is being linked to a salmonella outbreak in at least 12 states, including Minnesota. The FDA said the outbreak is linked to the Caribena brand of Maradol papayas. At least 47 people have become sick and at least one person has died from the…
FARGO, N.D. — Kids know we can buy all sorts of food from the grocery store, but might not know how and where it comes from. “You don’t understand the complexities and science that goes involved in growing our food,” said Sally Jacobson, the Executive Director at the Red River Zoo. The Red River Zoo partnered up with farmers and…
CROOKSTON, Minn. — A group of seniors in Crookston have been keeping themselves busy with a summer gardening project. When you are bound to a wheelchair or have difficulty bending down, it can be tough to complete your daily activities. “Oh so much fun,” said Wanda, one of the gardeners. Adult Day Services at Riverview Health is beating around the…
It’s the “King of Beers.” But Budweiser wouldn’t have that title if not for all the North Dakota and Minnesota barley growers that make its beer possible. So, they created Grower Days 2017. “This is my first time being at one of these and we haven’t seen everything yet but there’s crop tours we’re going to be going on so…
When it comes to keeping a healthy diet, a lot of us have the best of intentions — only to be waylaid by the lure of cheese pizza, beer and items not on the clean-eating, dietician-approved list. There’s a good reason for that, as Dr. Neal Barnard, explained live in-studio to the KVRR Morning Show’s Emily Welker. Turns out junk…
