Pesticide Forum set in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — People who deal with pest management around North Dakota are in Bismarck for a forum organized by the Agriculture Department.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the forum is an opportunity for officials to discuss pesticide-related issues, and for his agency to bring participants up to date on changes to state and federal pesticide laws.

The Thursday forum at the state Capitol is open to the public.