Two contrasting visions of agriculture
In June, two events markedly contrasted the difference between two different visions of agriculture: precision agriculture and regenerative agriculture
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How to maintain hope in difficult times
We have the capacity to sort out our struggles, to survive hardship and to see kids smile. We are not fundamentally that different as…
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Don’t let it happen here
When Donald Trump uses language to dehumanize us, his goal is to make it easier to turn against each other.
Read NowGo home and slop the hogs: examples of anti-democratic efforts in North Dakota
"...citizens in North Dakota are pushing back against perceived encroachments by legislative, administrative, and corporate entities..."
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Protecting the First Amendment and preserving the integrity of libraries
Public libraries are making headlines nationwide and have become an unexpected target of efforts to limit individual rights, freedom of speech and critical thin
Read NowA lawyer in the governor’s office? Maybe.
It’s been 40 years since North Dakota had a lawyer in the governor’s chair. That could be coming to an end.
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What is the value of water?
What do CO2 pipelines, hydrogen hubs, data centers and industrial ag have in common? Water.
Read NowKeep it local supports local control
If this measure passes, it would mean the end of local control within communities across our state.
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Is Riverview Farms good for North Dakota?
Do we want to enable [...] animal factories that take our water, leave pollution and siphon profits out of North Dakota?
Read NowMuch ado about nothing?
"We’ve had a pretty good Outdoor Recreation effort over the years, first as a result of SORA, and then its merger into the North…
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Shotguns, dead dogs, liars and courtrooms
“I am witnessing the ugliest, meanest, most negative campaign I have ever seen. And that’s not Democrats and Republicans beating up on each other.
Read NowShould America save small towns?
Small town life has its own culture, pace of life, and contribution to make to the national conscience.
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Notes from North Dakota’s political conventions
“The race has already gotten so silly, with almost two months to go until Election Day, that they’re arguing about who endorsed Donald Trump…
Read NowHow to be an anti-partisan
“The world unfolds according to the immutable laws of nature and science, not the transient perceptions of politics."
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