Banner Page Title News The latest news from NDSU Agriculture. Body Sections NDSU Agriculture News Keywords Advanced Search Tags - Any -4-H4-H-camps4-H-contests4-H-fairag technologyag technology-machineryag technology-precision agbeefbusinessclimate officecommunitycropscrops-alfalfacrops-alternativecrops-barleycrops-canolacrops-chickpeascrops-corncrops-covercrops-drainagecrops-droughtcrops-dry beanscrops-fertilizercrops-field peascrops-flaxcrops-foragescrops-grain dryingcrops-grain storagecrops-hempcrops-irrigationcrops-lentilscrops-oatscrops-pest managementcrops-pesticidescrops-plant diseasescrops-potatoescrops-pulsescrops-ryecrops-safflowerscrops-soybeanscrops-sugarbeetscrops-sunflowerscrops-weedscrops-wheatdisastersdisasters-agrosecuritydisasters-droughtdisasters-flooddisasters-summer stormdisasters-wildfiredisasters-winter stormdisasters–summer stormenergyenvironmentenvironment-pesticidesenvironment-range managementenvironment-reclamationenvironment-waste managementenvironment-waterenvironment-wildlifefamilyfamily-adolescencefamily-adult developmentfamily-agingfamily-caregivingfamily-child developmentfamily-parentingfamily-relationshipsfarm economicsfarm economics-budgetsfarm economics-managementfarm economics-marketingfarm safetyfield-day-dickinsonfield-day-willistonfinancefinance-estatefinance-familyfinance-planningfloodfoodfood-entrepreneurshipfood-nutritionfood-preparationfood-preservationfood-safetyhayhomehome-buildingshome-pestshome-safetyhome-septic systemshome-waterhorticulturehorticulture-flowershorticulture-fruitshorticulture-houseplantshorticulture-landscapinghorticulture-lawnshorticulture-pestshorticulture-plant diseaseshorticulture-soilshorticulture-treeshorticulture-vegetableshorticulture-weedsHPAIhuman healthhuman health-fitnesshuman health-mentallawngarden-generalleadershiplivestocklivestock-animal healthlivestock-beef cattlelivestock-dairy cattlelivestock-economicslivestock-feedinglivestock-goatlivestock-grazinglivestock-horseslivestock-managementlivestock-manurelivestock-pestslivestock-poultrylivestock-sheeplivestock-swinelivestock-waterlivestock-wildlifemeatpollinatorsreports-annualsmall farmsoilsoil healthstaffstaff-new hireyouth Producers and homeowners should call 8-1-1 before any digging projectsAugust 6, 2026 Aug. 11 is 8-1-1 Day as a reminder to call before digging underground to prevent serious damage and injuries. Forage Matters: Covering your bases in dry weatherAugust 4, 2026 Dry weather brings about many factors to manage, including water, nitrates, silage and forage. Dakota Gardener: Unwelcome garden visitorsAugust 4, 2026 Early scouting and persistence are key to winning the beetle battle. Farmers should be aware of ditch mowing and haying dangersJuly 30, 2026 Safe practices can mitigate the dangers of maintaining ditches. Monitor field conditions and equipment when haying to prevent firesJuly 30, 2026 Inspecting hay equipment and replacing worn parts are key steps in preventing fires. Prairie Fare: Sunflowers — Beauty, nutrition and North Dakota prideJuly 30, 2026 Sunflower seeds are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Producers should be watchful for anthrax as hot, dry conditions persistJuly 29, 2026 While there are no active cases listed at this time, prolonged hot and dry conditions will increase risk. NDSU Extension to offer fall suicide prevention webinarsJuly 29, 2026 The QPR training program focuses on suicide prevention and provides helpful mental health resources. Pagination Previous page Prev Page 6 of Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Next page Next Contact NDSU Agriculture Communication701-231-7881NDSU.AgComm@ndsu.edu