Turkish delegation visiting North Dakota this week

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Thirteen people from Turkey are visiting North Dakota to learn more about the state's agriculture and higher education.

The Agriculture Department says the delegation this week plans to meet with state leaders, visit a dairy and a farm and take in a rodeo.

The group also will visit with industry officials and institutions such as Northern Crops Institute and the North Dakota State University Beef Research Center.