MINOT, N.D. - The Living Ag Classroom returns for another year as one of the most anticipated features of the KMOT Ag Expo.

Designed as a teaching tool for elementary age students, the program attracts fourth and fifth grade students from around the region to learn about production agriculture.

MINOT, N.D. - For many producers, informational seminars continue to be one of the most important aspects of the annual KMOT Ag Expo. This year is no different.

Seminars will be held in the Norsk Room in the upper level of the State Fair Center during all three days of the expo.

MINOT, N.D. - From massive iron built farm equipment to the latest advancements in agricultural technology, or the education of hundreds of young children about production agriculture, the KMOT Ag Expo never disappoints.

The 44th Annual KMOT Ag Expo, one of the premier farming shows across the upper Midwest, kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 28 and will continue through Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at the State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot.

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Your North Dakota Case-IH dealers are proud sponsors for the day Friday, Jan. 30 at the KMOT-TV Ag Expo. Your dependable CASE-IH dealer network includes Border Plains Equipment with locations in Williston, Stanley and Glasgow, Mont. West Plains Incorpor-ated has dealers in Beach, Bowman, Dickinson and Hettinger, N.D. Also participating is Northern Plains Equipment of Mandan, High Plains Equipment out of Devils Lake, Erickson Implement of Carrington and Northern Equipment in Rugby, all in North Dakota.

Stop by the KMOT Ag Expo for a look at the Case-IH Steiger four wheel drive and Quadtrac machines with a range of horsepower from 350 to 600, including an industry leading 680 peak horsepower. Learn how you'll experience fuel savings in SCR engine technology and all are Tier 4 final compliant. You'll also find a great operator friendly cab along with ground level serviceability.

Farmers and ranchers know your truck really isn't just a truck. It's your co-worker, your office, your lunch counter, and when your work is finally done, it's your hunting and fishing partner. The Chevy Silverado is the official truck of the KMOT Ag Expo because it works as hard as you do.

The West Dakota Chevy dealers understand that better than anyone else. That's why they carry the Chevy Silverado, which helps you get the job done no matter what task is at hand. The 10 dealers that make up the West Dakota Chevy Dealers include D&S Motors of Rugby; Hazen Motors Co.; Kupper Chevrolet of Mandan; Murphy Motors of Williston; Puklich Chevrolet of Bismarck; Rensch Chevrolet of New Town; Ripplinger Motors of Harvey; Ryan Chevrolet of Minot; Theel Inc. of Bottineau; and Sax Motor Co. of Dickinson.

At Farm Credit Services we make loans and provide risk management tools to farmers and ranchers. Our mission is simple - it is to provide products and services that exceed their expectations.

We help them obtain their goals.

MINOT, N.D.– Six local farmers have each directed a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit organization in their community, through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donations will help these organizations complete numerous projects and purchase much-needed materials. A few examples include an automated chest compression device, a grain bin rescue auger, and travel support for youth participating in judging FFA competitions. Winning farmers and their chosen organizations from the greater Minot area – Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, and Ward counties– participated in a special check presentation at the KMOT Ag Expo on January 29.

Farmers from the six area counties directed a total of $15,000 to local non-profits. More than 30 people were in attendance. The organizations and winning farmers: