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Lawmakers reluctant to referee in water dispute
Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, said lawmakers “are not equipped to put on a referee shirt” as the territorial dispute between the city of Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water District made its way into his Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, said lawmakers “are not equipped to put on a referee shirt” as the territorial dispute between the city of Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water District made its way into his Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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N.D. lawmakers reject school milk bill
North Dakota House lawmakers have denied an attempt to get state funding to pay for milk for kids from low-income families. Meanwhile, there’s a chance that children in the Fargo and Moorhead school districts won’t get milk or juice during break times this year simply because their families can’t afford it.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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North Dakota House lawmakers have denied an attempt to get state funding to pay for milk for kids from low-income families. Meanwhile, there’s a chance that children in the Fargo and Moorhead school districts won’t get milk or juice during break times this year simply because their families can’t afford it.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Letter to the editor: Examples abound of crossing the line of morality
I don’t know of any students who have to go without milk at milk break. Not in our school district anyway. Every student gets milk at milk break. Just another typical liberal, feel good, silly milk box collection.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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I don’t know of any students who have to go without milk at milk break. Not in our school district anyway. Every student gets milk at milk break. Just another typical liberal, feel good, silly milk box collection.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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Rules aim to get rid of junk foods in schools
Most candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation’s schools. For the first time, the government is proposing broad new standards to make sure all foods sold in schools are more healthful.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Community
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Most candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation’s schools. For the first time, the government is proposing broad new standards to make sure all foods sold in schools are more healthful.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Community
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U.S. senators: Take steps toward COOL
A coalition of U.S. senators is calling upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative to takes steps toward country-of-origin labeling.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A coalition of U.S. senators is calling upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative to takes steps toward country-of-origin labeling.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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N.D. added to USDA pilot program
Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director, has announced that North Dakota is being added to a pilot program that enables current USDA borrowers to save money on housing costs by refinancing their mortgages with lower interest rates.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director, has announced that North Dakota is being added to a pilot program that enables current USDA borrowers to save money on housing costs by refinancing their mortgages with lower interest rates.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Water dispute: Mayor opposes funds for Stutsman Rural Water
Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen testified Thursday against a bill that would provide $9.97 million in funding for Stutsman Rural Water District’s expansion.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen testified Thursday against a bill that would provide $9.97 million in funding for Stutsman Rural Water District’s expansion.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Census of Agriculture shapes farmers’ future
Stutsman County farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their community by taking part in the Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the census captures a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches and those who operate them.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Community
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Stutsman County farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their community by taking part in the Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the census captures a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches and those who operate them.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Community
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USDA offers loans to farmers who grow for locals
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — With interest in locally grown food soaring, the federal government said Tuesday it has created a small loan program to help community farmers who might not be able to borrow money from banks.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — With interest in locally grown food soaring, the federal government said Tuesday it has created a small loan program to help community farmers who might not be able to borrow money from banks.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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ND Ag Department appoints local foods specialist
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has appointed Amanda Godfread as the department's local foods specialist.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has appointed Amanda Godfread as the department's local foods specialist.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A federal ‘stimulus’ that works
Despite what some North Dakotans crow about the state paying its own way because of newfound oil-soaked prosperity, the role of federal dollars in the state’s economy cannot be minimized. One of the obvious examples is the work in recent years of USDA Rural Development, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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Despite what some North Dakotans crow about the state paying its own way because of newfound oil-soaked prosperity, the role of federal dollars in the state’s economy cannot be minimized. One of the obvious examples is the work in recent years of USDA Rural Development, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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ND farmers report smooth operations this winter
North Dakota farmers and ranchers say that so far, their winter operations are running smoothly compared with last winter, despite more snow having already fallen.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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North Dakota farmers and ranchers say that so far, their winter operations are running smoothly compared with last winter, despite more snow having already fallen.
Wednesday, January, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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ND farmers to participate in ag census
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota will soon be taking part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Census.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota will soon be taking part in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Census.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JPS get some more lunch menu flexibility
Jamestown students may not notice the changes in their school lunches, but starting this week they have had increased options which can lead to more fulfilling meals.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown students may not notice the changes in their school lunches, but starting this week they have had increased options which can lead to more fulfilling meals.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Food animal vets on the decline
GRAND FORKS — A shortage of food animal veterinarians in the U.S. is not expected to turn around anytime soon and could have implications for the quality of the nation’s food supply.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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GRAND FORKS — A shortage of food animal veterinarians in the U.S. is not expected to turn around anytime soon and could have implications for the quality of the nation’s food supply.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Drought worsens after weeks of improvement
Overall U.S. drought conditions have worsened for the second week in a row, reversing a recent easing in dry conditions in some areas and keeping the country mired in its worst drought in decades with no immediate relief expected for key Plains farming states.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Overall U.S. drought conditions have worsened for the second week in a row, reversing a recent easing in dry conditions in some areas and keeping the country mired in its worst drought in decades with no immediate relief expected for key Plains farming states.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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US probe targets halal food supplier in Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The maker of a popular brand of food for observant Muslims says it is facing a potentially crippling investigation into whether it falsely labeled meat products as processed in compliance with Islamic law.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The maker of a popular brand of food for observant Muslims says it is facing a potentially crippling investigation into whether it falsely labeled meat products as processed in compliance with Islamic law.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Drought holds its grip as harvest ends
The worst U.S. drought in decades showed little sign of easing last week as farmers closed out their corn and soybean harvests and turned their attention to winter wheat, which has been struggling to break through the moisture-starved soil in some states, according to a weekly report.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The worst U.S. drought in decades showed little sign of easing last week as farmers closed out their corn and soybean harvests and turned their attention to winter wheat, which has been struggling to break through the moisture-starved soil in some states, according to a weekly report.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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USDA awards funds to tribal colleges
Several tribal colleges in North and South Dakota are receiving federal grants to make campus improvements and provide opportunities for outreach.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Several tribal colleges in North and South Dakota are receiving federal grants to make campus improvements and provide opportunities for outreach.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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$1.3 million awarded in grants
USDA Rural Development State Director Jasper Schneider has announced more than $1.3 million in financing to support business and cooperative development. Six recipients were awarded loans and grants to expand rural economic activity throughout North Dakota.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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USDA Rural Development State Director Jasper Schneider has announced more than $1.3 million in financing to support business and cooperative development. Six recipients were awarded loans and grants to expand rural economic activity throughout North Dakota.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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