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.

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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.

New and experienced sheep shearers and wool classers will receive an interactive, hands-on learning experience.

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.

Food Preservation 101 is an educational course featuring safe food preservation methods for freezing, water-bath canning, pressure canning, drying and fermenting.

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.

A medium apple (3 inches in diameter) has about 100 calories and provides fiber, vitamins and minerals. Apples contain soluble fiber that may lower blood cholesterol levels.

Prolonged wet conditions during the 2024 growing season have caused many trees to suffer from foliar-fungal diseases.

New NDSU Extension swine specialist Taw Scaff sees opportunities for expansion of the swine industry in North Dakota.

Prevent herbicide errors by thoroughly reading herbicide labels, and properly applying herbicides based on your lawn needs and the time of year.