Hostas thrive in shade to dappled-shade areas, perfect for planting under trees or in heavily-shaded areas of the yard.

In addition to the film screening, the NDSU Extension Pollinator Conservation program will host a series of events during National Pollinator Week to raise awareness about the crucial role of pollinators.

Consider bringing items that do not require refrigeration, such as peanut butter sandwiches, nuts, seeds, fresh whole fruit, dried fruit and crackers.

Daryl Ritchison assumes the role of state climatologist for North Dakota.

His priority is to help farmers and ranchers create innovative cropping and grazing systems that improve soil health.

Unsatisfactory breeders likely will not improve with time, but deferred bulls may benefit from treatment or additional time and pass a breeding soundness exam in the future.

Why was this past winter so tough on trees?

Be sure that you do your homework before exploring the use of edible flowers on your menu.

The analyzer program uses partial budgeting to compare the economics of prevented planting with either late planting the crop for which a prevented-planting payment could be received or planting some other crop.

The youth created a visual representation of what building stronger communities means to them.

Too much added sugar can be linked to weight gain, heart disease and several other chronic health conditions.

She will oversee the NDSU Extension parent education network and lead programs and interventions related to child development, childcare and community programming.

This year’s events will feature the latest research on issues that impact agriculture in North Dakota.

Millipedes eat decaying plant material helping to cycle nutrients in the garden.

Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to join a hands-on agronomy experience and learn about careers in agronomy.

The crop management field school is designed to give crop advisers and farmers information that can be used immediately.

Squash has been a staple of gardens in the Dakotas for centuries.

As we grow older, we need to be aware of our physical activity and nutrition, even more so than in our youth.

Integrated pest management involves using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.

The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock.

Now is the time to prepare and have a plan in place if you have ash trees.

Potatoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium.

Ramsey County's 4-H air raffle junior and senior teams swept the state air rifle championship. Pierce County won the beginner division.

The delegates explored issues affecting youth and the role youth can play in addressing those issues.

Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center in Minot.

Margo Bowerman will lead North Dakota's 4-H STEM programming across the state.

Teams from several counties took top honors at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held recently in Minot.

The goal of the training is to better equip local responders with the skills and resources needed to respond to an animal disease outbreak or mass livestock mortality.

Safety experts at North Dakota State University remind other drivers to give trucks extra room to operate.

Pires strongly believes that sustainable agriculture and the resilience of our ecosystems are fundamentally connected to the health of our soil.