Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.

Fourteen counties have exceptional drought status.

Canola has a nutrient content that’s similar to alfalfa.

Expanding drought conditions throughout North Dakota mean that both seed yields and quality may be affected.

Allowing grain to warm to outdoor summer temperatures can lead to insect infestations and mold growth.

The center’s living weed exhibit has more than 60 weeds.

Sebesta also is deputy commissioner of the North Dakota State Seed Department.

NDSU Extension specialists offer livestock producers suggestions for dealing with drought.

Clipping drought-stressed alfalfa will not help it regrow faster when rainfall or moisture comes back.

Dry conditions likely will persist throughout the summer.

The big positive influence on farm financial performance in 2016 was yields.

The grants are for cover crop, insect control and soil health projects.

NDSU Plant Sciences students get a firsthand look at Extension and research activities in Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Strong yields in 2016 provided a temporary relief to the downward pressure on land values and rents.

Producers are recognized with Distinguished Service and Premier Seed Grower awards.

The 4-H’ers competed in livestock and crop judging and hippology.

Wet distillers grains and condensed distillers solubles increased corn and spring wheat yields.

Extension has added or strengthened programs in response to North Dakotans’ concerns.

The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.

Kandel was able to help up to 140 Ethiopian farmers in seven villages.

A clean, insect-free storage facility is vital.

The North Central Research Extension Center’s new crop protection specialist is developing innovative educational programming.

Trained scouts and pest control strategies are key components of NDSU Extension’s Integrated Pest Management program.

Brummond will be honored at the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education meeting July 12.

The model predicts the maturity date of soybeans for eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Warm grain could lead to insect infestations and mold growth.

The Hermes 450, with a 35-foot wingspan, took its first flight Friday.

NDSU scientists will use USDA grants for crop productivity research.

With an increased interest in field peas in North Dakota, a team of NDSU Extension staff has updated and revised a field pea production guide.

The center’s new director brings research and Extension Service experience to her position.