NDSU Extension News
Dickinson Research Extension Center soil health workshop to highlight practices for healthy farms and ecosystems
By from All News. Published on Aug 15, 2025.
This educational event will showcase how healthy soil supports healthy food, resilient farms and thriving ecosystems.NDSU veterinarian advises cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax
By from All News. Published on Aug 14, 2025.
An anthrax case has been identified in Stark County, North Dakota.NDSU releases soybean iron deficiency chlorosis scores
By from All News. Published on Aug 14, 2025.
Producers can use soybean iron chlorosis scores to select soybean varieties for the 2026 season.Dakota Gardener: The worst weeds have superpowers
By from All News. Published on Aug 14, 2025.
While you don't have to be a superhero to tackle garden weeds, you do need to tailor your control strategy depending on the characteristics of the weed.Forage Matters: Plants and bears
By from All News. Published on Aug 14, 2025.
James Rogers offers considerations for preparing perennial forage plants for winter survival and spring growth.Prairie Fare: Sweet corn and summer flavors — A recipe and a memory
By from All News. Published on Aug 14, 2025.
Sweet corn, one of summer’s best gifts, can be prepared in many different ways.Thoroughly inspect old grain bins before grain storage
By from All News. Published on Aug 13, 2025.
Grain handling equipment should also be inspected and maintained.Farmers should be aware of unique dangers when haying ditches
By from All News. Published on Aug 13, 2025.
Safe practices can mitigate the dangers of haying ditches.NDSU sets cover crops, forages and intercropping field day
By from All News. Published on Aug 13, 2025.
This educational event will focus on the benefits of cover crops, perennial forages and grain, and establishing alfalfa and other perennials in an intercrop system.NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center to host row crop tour Aug. 21
By from All News. Published on Aug 08, 2025.
Topics will include agronomic practices, weed management and precision agriculture.Producers encouraged to scout wet meadow areas for spotted water hemlock before cutting hay
By from All News. Published on Aug 08, 2025.
Due to this year’s above-normal precipitation, greater densities of the plant have been seen this year compared to the drier years of the past.Dakota Gardener: Growing wild
By from All News. Published on Aug 08, 2025.
Wildflowers do more than bring interest and color to a landscape, they provide a buffet of pollen and habitat space for many different pollinators.Johnson named NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety specialist
By from All News. Published on Aug 07, 2025.
Johnson will lead the development of an NDSU Extension program focusing on farm safety education.Prairie Fare: Foraging safely — Lessons from the woods
By from All News. Published on Aug 07, 2025.
Foraging can be a fun way to source some tasty ingredients, but be sure to know local laws and safety guidelines.NDSU sets fruit, vegetable and woody plants field day for Aug. 14
By from All News. Published on Aug 01, 2025.
The field day will include presentations on caterpillar tunnel grapes, high-tunnel grafted tomatoes, apples for fresh eating and hard ciders, organic weed control research and more.