While yellowjackets can be a pest, they also contribute valuable ecosystem services as they pollinate plants and help control smaller insects.

Soybeans killed at growth stages of full seed development and beginning maturity should be left to dry and be harvested with mature soybeans.

Focusing on wellness strategies can help manage and reduce stress for farmers and ranchers.

Hunters participating in deer and fall bird season should be aware of the risk of HPAI in wildlife and use measures to prevent transmission to domestic poultry or livestock.

Make mindful decisions in your pantry and refrigerator to shave off a few bucks in the checkout line.

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

Chatting with fellow gardeners is often an opportunity to learn what is working for them, share recommendations and connect over a shared interest.

A unique aspect of the SMS and DIRT Conference is the focus on learning and relationship building among attendees of all backgrounds.

Attendees can meet animals from various livestock units around campus.

Corn damaged by frost raises some issues that need to be considered, such as managing moisture content.

Based on the temperatures observed from Sept. 5-7, farmers should assess their crops for damage now in order to make timely harvest and marketing decisions going forward.

If considering harvesting frost-damaged corn for silage, take into account plant maturity at the time of harvest and how this relates to whole-plant moisture content.

Speakers will discuss research completed on the uses of liquid swine manure and in-season application on corn.

Session topics will include increasing forage production, fringed orchid research and native bee surveys.

4-H clubs incorporated nutrition, fitness and healthy activities into their meetings in 2024-2025.

We’ve all heard the rhyme, but just how beneficial are apples to our diet?

The Tiger Eyes® sumac is unique as it has many striking characteristics.

Cover crops provide continuous living cover and roots, armor the soil, improve soil carbon and nutrient cycling, reduce erosion and runoff, help retain snow and can suppress weeds through competition.

Choose a grain storage method that will keep grain dry and cool.

NDSU Extension specialists provide ways to decrease the spread of HPAI.

North Dakotans are invited to provide input about critical agricultural needs of the state.

The field day will include virtual fence demonstrations that show how the technology can be implemented to achieve management goals.

Given this year’s soil moisture, conditions look much better for establishing a strong winter wheat stand than they did in 2024.

Swallowtail butterflies are important pollinators and their colorful, scaled wings, dabbed with yellow and blue, are a delightful sight among the flowers.

While these methods can be labor-intensive, research shows a clear economic gain from strip grazing and limit feeding.

One of America’s favorite dishes can be prepared in a health-friendly way.

This Nourish series will focus on well-being, finding accurate health information, cooking for one or two, maintaining muscles, how pets impact health, building up the immune system, smart medication usage and staying well.

Controlling events, attitudes and responses can help manage symptoms of stress.

Eve has joined the organization as the assistant director for field operations with the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station.

Fall is the best time of the year to fertilize your lawn.