Research work at the Center focuses on these areas:

• ANNUAL REPORTS: Annual Reports from Dickinson REC.
• AGRONOMY: The DREC continues research in tillage, variety evaluations, rotations and organic crop production. The Soil Health Demonstration project in concert with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the soil conservation districts from Stark, Billings and Dunn counties, and Dickinson State University is a major collaborative effort. Click here to read more about Agronomy research
• LIVESTOCK: The DREC is continuing research that integrates crop and livestock enterprises needed for producer success in western North Dakota. Click here to read more about Livestock research
• INTEGRATED CROP AND LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS: The DREC is developing crop rotations that utilize moisture and combine the positive aspect of diversity from agronomy, range and livestock practices.Click here to read more about integrated crop and livestock research
  
• HORTICULTURE: The DREC evaluates many species of plants and many products that local residents use in lawns, gardens, and shelterbelts. Click here to read more about Horticulture research
• RANGELAND SYSTEMS: The DREC has developed an optimal system of grazing based on animal-plant interactions. The "twice over" system improves range conditions and improves the financial outlook for producers. Click here to read more about Grassland research