agriculture
North Dakotans Reel From Low Oil And Ag Prices
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Commodity prices are down, and while the entire state of North Dakota is feeling the effect, small towns like Killdeer are on the front lines.
agriculture
Quiz: How Much Energy Does It Take To Make Your Food?
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As part of our Feasting On Fuel project, Jordan Wirfs-Brock has created this simple quiz to test your knowledge, or best guesses, on how much energy it takes to create basic food products.
agriculture
In North Dakota, Tension As Oil Overtakes Agriculture
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Farming and ranching have always been the biggest industries in North Dakota. But now, oil has knocked agriculture from the top spot. Mining — which includes oil — is now worth $8.5 billion dollars in the state. Agriculture is closer to 7 billion. It’s a milestone for a state that had hardly any oil production 10 years ago, and the change has created some tension.
