A nationwide rain and snow reporting network is looking for volunteers in North Dakota.

The 2017 analysis consisted of 457 farms throughout North Dakota.

Since 2004, crude oil production in North Dakota has grown an average of 21.1 percent per year to reach 79.7 million barrels in 2009.

In 2010, $95 million in SNAP benefits were distributed to North Dakota participants, up 19 percent from $80 million 2009.

Average pastureland rental rates moved up 3% and pastureland values increased 1.92%.

Statewide, the average cash rental rate for pastureland is down approximately 5.1%.

The southeastern corner of North Dakota remains the most costly pastureland in the state.

In North Dakota, pastureland values have gained every year from 2013 to 2018, with the exception of 2017.

The impact of the national recession can be seen specifically in the unemployment compensation to North Dakotans.