ND AG COMMISSIONER DOUG GOEHRING WARNS OF FOREIGN THREATS TO AGRICULTURE

On this episode of Ladies of Another View, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joins the panel to deliver a sobering update on threats facing American agriculture. The New World Screwworm, a dangerous parasitic insect that feeds on the flesh of live animals, is spreading through Central America and Mexico. To protect U.S. livestock, the border has been closed to live cattle imports from Mexico. Commissioner Goehring offers insight on how this invasive pest could impact ranchers and farmers across the country, especially those tied to North Dakota’s top 50 commodities.
The conversation shifts to rising concerns about China’s quiet assault on America’s food system. From leafy spurge and COVID to now invasive Asian ants, the signs are everywhere. The recent airport detainment of Chinese researchers linked to agriculture has only raised more questions: how much is slipping through unnoticed? Are these bio-threats a form of quiet conquest aimed at undermining our food independence?
To end on a high note, McQuade Board Member Brooke Larson previews the upcoming McQuade’s Softball Tournament in Bismarck. This family-friendly event will bring in crowds from across the country—and this year, the iconic Budweiser Clydesdale horse team will be making a special appearance! It’s an episode packed with serious warnings and hometown excitement.