Drastic Decrease In Reported Covid-19 Cases In Richland County
Richland County has experienced a drastic decrease in reported Covid-19 cases. As of today, Richland County has 12 reported active Covid-19 cases. One caveat to this is due to home tests not being reported, we likely have
Parent Teacher Conferences scheduled in Wahpeton
Parent Teacher Conferences for Wahpeton Elementary School have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th from 3:30 till 9:300 p.m. The school district asks that you take advantage of this important way of working together for the welfare
CRP signup 58 runs through March 11th
CRP signup 58 opened on January 31st and runs through March 11. This voluntary federal program administered the USDA’s Farm Service Agency contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive ag land ia not farmed but devoted
Goehring Tells EPA ND Unable to Dispose of Chloryrios
Bismarck, ND (AgNews890.com) – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture issued a statement today saying that the state was not equip to handle the safe disposal of chlorpyrifos. Below is the statement from their website: Agriculture Commissioner
USDA to Gather New Data on Certified Organic Agriculture Production
(NAFB) – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. USDA says the effort is critical to help determine
EPA Takes Next Step to Keep Chlorpyrifos Out of Food
(NAFB) – The Environmental Protection Agency Monday announced the next step to discontinue use of chlorpyrifos on food by denying objections to EPA’s rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances. An EPA spokesperson says, “EPA is taking the next
Chevron Acquiring Renewable Energy Group
(NAFB) – Chevron Corporation and Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced Monday a definitive agreement under which Chevron will acquire the outstanding shares of Renewable Energy Group. The all-cash transaction is valued at $3.15 billion, or $61.50 per
Food Insecurity Rates Vary Across States
(NAFB) – USDA Economic Research Service data released Monday shows food insecurity rates vary across U.S. states. The estimated prevalence of food insecurity during 2018–20 ranged from 5.7 percent in New Hampshire to 15.3 percent in Mississippi.
Invasion Sparks Increasing Fuel, Oil Prices
(NAFB) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine boosted fuel prices last week. For the ninth straight week, U.S. fuel prices increased, with gas claiming 7.5 cents to an average of $3.59 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The
Wahpeton Sanford Clinic closed on Tuesday
The Sanford Clinic located in Wahpeton is closed today. The clinic had a sewer main break last night, which is being repaired today. For information on when the clinic will be open, call 701-642-7000.