Heifer development and capturing value for genetically superior cows will be among the topics discussed at the workshop.

While shelterbelts aren’t perfect, the fact remains that they provide a number of services that are considerably valuable.

Buying from food vendors at farmers markets can help support the local economy.

Farmers should take steps to minimize the risk of combine fires, especially when harvesting sunflowers.

The most immediate consequence of fire on landscape productivity is the potential for soil erosion.

Buying food at a grocery store and preparing it at home is better for your bottom line and often your nutritional quality.

Before winter is upon us, gardeners should consider protecting tender roses.

Although field conditions and weather have been conducive to harvest operations, the warm and dry conditions pose a risk for nitrogen (N) losses if applied in the fall.

Garden journals are a great way to keep track of the random notes and ideas that might come up while you are gardening.

Suggest topic ideas for future columns and enter to win a drawing for a Field to Fork calendar.

NDSU Extension, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department remind all ATV and UTV drivers to help prevent wildfires when operating ATVs and UTVs.

NDSU Extension is now accepting applications for the 2025 Extension Master Gardener Core Course.

Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.

Water could be contaminated or water systems damaged after wildfires.

NDSU experts recommend several steps for boosting farm truck safety.

Drying and storage concerns will arise if the corn is dried with large moisture content variations.

Nuts provide protein, fiber, healthful fats, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and iron.

Though the focus is generally on pumpkins through the fall season, gourds also should be able to share the spotlight.

To support wildfire recovery efforts, NDSU Extension and the FSA have several resources available to those who lost livestock.

There are some good reasons to leave plant debris in your landscape over winter including providing habitat for pollinators and wildlife, and improving soil health.

Farmers are encouraged to keep current on necessary maintenance and check conditions to prevent equipment failures and fires.

Governor Burgum declared Oct. 6-12 4-H Week in North Dakota.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year with beautiful colors and crisp air that might promote nature walks.

The 26th Annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide producers an opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf segment of cattle production.

Winter squash, such as pumpkins, with their dark gold or orange flesh, are particularly high in carotenoids, which our bodies convert to vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes.

A member of the tobacco family, Only the Lonely grows a full five feet tall and serves as a striking background to any flower garden.

Current Medicare beneficiaries, those new to Medicare, family members, caregivers and others are invited to learn how Medicare Part D coverage works, differences between plans, changes to Medicare in 2025, and how to protect themselves against Medicare open enrollment fraud.

4-H clubs incorporate nutrition, fitness and healthy activities into their meetings in 2023-2024.

Producers can use soybean iron chlorosis scores to select soybean varieties for the 2025 season.

NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp participants were recognized for their efforts to prevent accidents by correctly marking slow-moving vehicles.