Here are the latest publications from NDSU Extension.
Early childhood education programs and resources can provide important benefits to young children and their families between birth and five years of age. This report shares key findings from research in North Dakota on family engagement opportunities, issues and preferences among parents and early childhood professionals.
Dutch elm disease (DED) has been spreading across North America since the 1920s. It first was reported in North Dakota in Mandan in 1969, and it reached eastern North Dakota by 1973. DED has been confirmed in every North Dakota county.
Provides general and management information on leaf, stem and stripe rust of wheat in North Dakota.
This guide is intended to introduce you to the various types of financial services available and the professionals who can provide them.
Information regarding the cause, symptoms and signs and management of the economically important disease of canola, Sclerotinia stem rot (white mold).
Results from corn hybrid performance trials conducted in multiple locations in North Dakota.
Results from corn hybrid performance trials conducted in multiple locations in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Canola Variety Trial Results provide producers with data on canola performance throughout the state and gives information about yield and other agronomic traits, for accurate selection of canola hybrids for agricultural production in North Dakota
Provides general disease and management information on bacterial leaf streak of wheat. This foliar disease has increased in prevalence over the past five years resulting in yield loss.
The North Dakota Pea Variety Trial Results provide producers with data on field pea performance throughout the state and gives information about yield and other agronomic traits, for accurate selection of Dry Pea varieties for agricultural production in North Dakota.
The North Dakota flax variety trial results provide producers with data on flax performance throughout the sate and gives information about yield and other agronomic traits, needed for accurate selection of flax varieties for agricultural production in North Dakota
This publication summarizes the results from the barley, oat and rye variety trials conducted throughout North Dakota in 2020. It also describes the agronomic traits of the varieties tested.
Grandparents play a key role in making memories for grandchildren. Grandparents can connect a child with the past, pass on family memories, and make memories together in the present. This publication highlights how to make memories for grandchildren through stories, pictures, activities, recordings and other efforts.
Among the variety of family roles that exist, perhaps the most unique is becoming a grandmother, a grandfather or a stepgrandparent. Grandparenting typically occurs when a person has reached maturity and has wisdom or experience to share with the rising generation. This publication introduces an educational series on the art of grandparenting and the unique contributions that grandparents can make to family life and the lives of grandchildren.
Fire prevention checklist for combine operators.
We have been seeing the Nutrition Facts label printed on most food products since 1994. With advances in nutrition research, we have new recommendations and an updated Nutrition Facts label.
Tables summarize the agronomic characteristics and performance of durum varieties that were tested in multiple trials planted in various locations in North Dakota in 2020.
Table summarizes the agronomic and milling and baking performance of hard red spring wheat varieties test in multiple locations in North Dakota in 2020. These data can be use to guide growers in selecting varieties with the performance and traits desired.
Transition issues and processes are important to consider for the well-being of young children and their families between birth and five years of age. This report reviews findings from research in North Dakota on transition issues in early childhood settings, challenges and resources across the state.
The term secondary growth is often described as heat sprouts, tuber chaining and tuber malformations. This physiological disorder decreases yield and quality of all potato tubers. Good management and varietal selection can minimize this.
Mental disorders are prevalent among today's youth. However, an increasing number of disorders are left unnoticed or untreated. Many adults are unaware of the growing numbers, warning signs, and risk factors associated with youth mental disorders. It is important for caring adults to know how to recognize these warning signs in order to intervene effectively and promote positive mental health for youth in our schools and communities.
Who knew an entire meal could be prepared on the grill? Try these recipes the next time you want to ignite your guests' taste buds.
The North Dakota Beef and Sheep Report is an annual publication of research reports from across the NDSU system on beef or sheep related research. This year we also will highlight a few Extension programs in short reports as well.
Your favorite team is winning and you just watched the best half-time show you have ever seen. You reach into the bowl of crunch snacks and discover it's empty. How did that happen? Included in this publication are tips to manage snacking, ideas on how to make snacks healthier, along with recipes to enjoy.
Grandparents often extend financial help to grandchildren. Grandparents can assist a grandchild with financial needs, make investments in a grandchild's future, and teach money management lessons. This bulletin highlights key ideas and resources in extending financial assistance to grandchildren.
Grandparenting at a distance is more common in today's era. If separated by distance, grandparents may have concerns about missing important milestones or losing touch with grandkids. This bulletin shares strategies for using communication tools and other resources to stay connected with grandchildren at a distance.
This is a much delayed update to the original, which was a North Central Regional Publication 341, but the national AES doesn't support publications anymore, so this will be an NDSU publication. It includes use of low rates of planting time fertilizer with or near the seed, use of foliar fertilizers and approximate elemental composition of many regional crops.
This publication describes the major factors of why are some pollinators in decline, such as habitat loss and pesticides. Four pollinators that are poorly known are discussed including the rusty patched bumble bee, the yellow-banded bumble bee, the poweshiek skipperling and the Dakota skipper. Tips are provided on how to protect these threatened, rare or endangered pollinators.
Did you know that proper hand washing is the single most important way to help prevent the spread of illness? Clean your hands thoroughly to help prevent germs from spreading from person to person and throughout a community.
We chose the recipes in this cookbook because they are tasty, nutritious, economical and easy to prepare. We hope some become your family favorites!