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2025-07-22 09:00:00
2025-07-22 15:00:00
Carrington REC Annual Field Day
The field day offers a chance for participants to see research in action and innovative solutions to address challenges faced by agriculture in North Dakota.Participants at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Field Day receive expert guidance from NDSU’s leading researchers during a variety of tours and demonstrations. (NDSU photo)Farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, horticulturists and others will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge agricultural research come to life through a variety of tours and demonstrations at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) Field Day on July 22. Topics of tours include beef production, agronomy, organic and sustainable agriculture, and horticulture.The center’s 66th annual field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and a welcome address by NDSU leaders and special guests. At 9:30, attendees will have the opportunity to choose from four tour options that run concurrently. Lunch will be served at noon with an afternoon tour featuring a spray drone demonstration, kochia management in soybean, biofumigation in soybean and a cover crop demonstration from 1:15 to 3 p.m.Morning ToursMorning tours include beef production, agronomy, horticulture and organic and sustainable agriculture.Beef Production TourResearch results, feedout project results and composting livestock mortalities highlight this year’s beef production tour.Topic SpeakerFeedout project updates: Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Angus UniversityKarl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the NDSU CRECDried distillers grains or canola meal for feedlot cattleColin Tobin, NDSU CREC research animal scientistProper growth stage to cut for quality hayJames Rogers, interim assistant director and Extension forage crops production specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension CenterUsing probes for testing hayMadison Bierman, NDSU CREC livestock research specialistHow much should we pay for a bred heifer?Jason Fewell, farm management associate professor, Lake Region State CollegeWinter feeding cattle on crop land effect on nutrient managementJohn Stables, graduate research assistant, NDSU Department of Animal SciencesDemonstration: Composting livestock mortalitiesMary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the NDSU CRECAgronomy TourCrop disease management, carbon markets and agronomics are among the topics that will be covered during the morning agronomy tour.Topic SpeakerCorn disease managementAndrew Friskop, NDSU Extension plant pathologistCarbon marketsDavid Ripplinger, NDSU Extension bioenergy/bioproducts economistHRSW varietiesAndrew Green, hard red spring wheat breeder, NDSU Department of Plant SciencesHybrid HRSWMartin Hochhalter, AgriPro Hybrid WheatNorth Dakota soybean diseases Wade Webster, NDSU Extension soybean pathology specialistMichael Wunsch, NDSU CREC research plant pathologistCanola production practices and diseasesVenkata Chapara, plant pathologist, NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center (LREC)Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the LRECOrganic and Sustainable Agriculture TourThis year’s tour will highlight research, innovations and best practices in organic farming.TopicSpeakerIntroduction and program overviewLindy Berg, NDSU Extension program coordinatorOrganic research program at CRECQasim Khan, NDSU CREC organic cropping systems agronomistEquipment for organic researchSteve Schaubert, NDSU CREC organic research technicianUnderstanding and enhancing soil health, how to assess it using key indicators, and practical ways to improve and sustain it * Also, A mobile soil health unit will be on-site for demonstrationsCarlos Pires, NDSU Extension soil health specialist Considerations for using manure and compost in organic farmsMary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the CRECFoster County Soil Conservation District introduction and servicesDionn Schaaf, Foster County Soil Conservation DistrictRegenerative and agricultural sustainability incentive programs for organic producersPaul DuBourt, USDA Natural Resource Conservation ServiceFarm risk management: Strategies to safeguard your organic operation Jason Fewell, farm management associate professor, Lake Region State CollegePrecision agriculture for organic farming: Demonstration of emerging smart technologies for organic crop production Ahmed Rabia, precision agriculture research assistant professor, NDSU Ag and Biosystems EngineeringCurrent and future organic research initiatives, including soil health, crop rotation, intercropping, weed management, variety trials and more Qasim Khan, NDSU CREC organic cropping systems agronomistOrganic production support network: NDSU research and Extension, nonprofit organizations, commodity groups and industry Lindy Berg, Extension program coordinatorJeff Gale, NDSU Extension – Foster County agentKarl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the CRECMarisol Berti, professor, NDSU Department of Plant SciencesStephanie Blumhagen, Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability;Krysti Mikkonen, Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture SocietyAfternoon ToursAn afternoon training will run from 1 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m. and will feature a soil health education workshop by FARRMS and NPSAS.Dig In: Leading Soil Health Demonstrations and Telling Your Farm's Story – Stephanie Blumhagen, executive director, FARRMSOrganic Transition: Procedures and Soil Health – Krysti Mikkonen, executive director, NPSASHorticulture TourOstlie will guide visitors through the center’s orchard. This orchard has the largest collection of fruit tree species in the state. These fruits include apples, aronia, cherries, currants, grapes, haskaps, honeyberries, Juneberries, pears and plums.Emerald ash borer has been found less than 100 miles from Carrington. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester, will teach visitors how to protect their trees from this devastating pest.Xinhua Jia, professor, NDSU Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Tom Kalb, Extension horticulturist and Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist, will share information on irrigation systems for home gardeners, selecting the best vegetable varieties, and making compost to improve garden soil. Free seeds of fall vegetables will be shared with horticulture tour participants.Afternoon Agronomy TourAfter lunch, participants have the opportunity to attend an afternoon tour. The afternoon crop tour will run from 1:15 p.m. to 3.Spray drone demonstration – Rupak Karn, Extension precision agriculture specialistKochia management in soybean – Jeff Stachler, Extension cropping systems specialist at the CRECBrassica biofumigation for pathogen control in soybean – Sergio Cabello-Leiva, director of research, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion CouncilCover crop demonstration and utilization – Ezra Aberle, CREC agronomy research specialistRegistrationRegistration is appreciated, but not required. Event RegistrationWin a Fire Pit!Register to win a Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit worth $300 to be given away at each REC Field Day event. Generously donated by Proseed.Learn MoreAbout NDSU REC Field Days SponsorsThank you to Northern Canola Growers Association, North Central Sustainable Ag Research and Education and the Carrington Research Extension Center.
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The field day offers a chance for participants to see research in action and innovative solutions to address challenges faced by agriculture in North Dakota.
Participants at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center Field Day receive expert guidance from NDSU’s leading researchers during a variety of tours and demonstrations. (NDSU photo)
Farmers, ranchers, crop advisors, horticulturists and others will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge agricultural research come to life through a variety of tours and demonstrations at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) Field Day on July 22. Topics of tours include beef production, agronomy, organic and sustainable agriculture, and horticulture.
The center’s 66th annual field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and a welcome address by NDSU leaders and special guests. At 9:30, attendees will have the opportunity to choose from four tour options that run concurrently. Lunch will be served at noon with an afternoon tour featuring a spray drone demonstration, kochia management in soybean, biofumigation in soybean and a cover crop demonstration from 1:15 to 3 p.m.
Morning Tours
Morning tours include beef production, agronomy, horticulture and organic and sustainable agriculture.
Beef Production Tour
Research results, feedout project results and composting livestock mortalities highlight this year’s beef production tour.
| Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Feedout project updates: Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Angus University | Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the NDSU CREC |
| Dried distillers grains or canola meal for feedlot cattle | Colin Tobin, NDSU CREC research animal scientist |
| Proper growth stage to cut for quality hay | James Rogers, interim assistant director and Extension forage crops production specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center |
| Using probes for testing hay | Madison Bierman, NDSU CREC livestock research specialist |
| How much should we pay for a bred heifer? | Jason Fewell, farm management associate professor, Lake Region State College |
| Winter feeding cattle on crop land effect on nutrient management | John Stables, graduate research assistant, NDSU Department of Animal Sciences |
| Demonstration: Composting livestock mortalities | Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the NDSU CREC |
Agronomy Tour
Crop disease management, carbon markets and agronomics are among the topics that will be covered during the morning agronomy tour.
| Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Corn disease management | Andrew Friskop, NDSU Extension plant pathologist |
| Carbon markets | David Ripplinger, NDSU Extension bioenergy/bioproducts economist |
| HRSW varieties | Andrew Green, hard red spring wheat breeder, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences |
| Hybrid HRSW | Martin Hochhalter, AgriPro Hybrid Wheat |
| North Dakota soybean diseases |
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| Canola production practices and diseases |
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Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Tour
This year’s tour will highlight research, innovations and best practices in organic farming.
| Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Introduction and program overview | Lindy Berg, NDSU Extension program coordinator |
| Organic research program at CREC | Qasim Khan, NDSU CREC organic cropping systems agronomist |
| Equipment for organic research | Steve Schaubert, NDSU CREC organic research technician |
| Understanding and enhancing soil health, how to assess it using key indicators, and practical ways to improve and sustain it * Also, A mobile soil health unit will be on-site for demonstrations | Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension soil health specialist |
| Considerations for using manure and compost in organic farms | Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the CREC |
| Foster County Soil Conservation District introduction and services | Dionn Schaaf, Foster County Soil Conservation District |
| Regenerative and agricultural sustainability incentive programs for organic producers | Paul DuBourt, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service |
| Farm risk management: Strategies to safeguard your organic operation | Jason Fewell, farm management associate professor, Lake Region State College |
| Precision agriculture for organic farming: Demonstration of emerging smart technologies for organic crop production | Ahmed Rabia, precision agriculture research assistant professor, NDSU Ag and Biosystems Engineering |
| Current and future organic research initiatives, including soil health, crop rotation, intercropping, weed management, variety trials and more | Qasim Khan, NDSU CREC organic cropping systems agronomist |
| Organic production support network: NDSU research and Extension, nonprofit organizations, commodity groups and industry |
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Afternoon Tours
An afternoon training will run from 1 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m. and will feature a soil health education workshop by FARRMS and NPSAS.
- Dig In: Leading Soil Health Demonstrations and Telling Your Farm's Story – Stephanie Blumhagen, executive director, FARRMS
- Organic Transition: Procedures and Soil Health – Krysti Mikkonen, executive director, NPSAS
Horticulture Tour
Ostlie will guide visitors through the center’s orchard. This orchard has the largest collection of fruit tree species in the state. These fruits include apples, aronia, cherries, currants, grapes, haskaps, honeyberries, Juneberries, pears and plums.
Emerald ash borer has been found less than 100 miles from Carrington. Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester, will teach visitors how to protect their trees from this devastating pest.
Xinhua Jia, professor, NDSU Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Tom Kalb, Extension horticulturist and Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist, will share information on irrigation systems for home gardeners, selecting the best vegetable varieties, and making compost to improve garden soil. Free seeds of fall vegetables will be shared with horticulture tour participants.
Afternoon Agronomy Tour
After lunch, participants have the opportunity to attend an afternoon tour. The afternoon crop tour will run from 1:15 p.m. to 3.
- Spray drone demonstration – Rupak Karn, Extension precision agriculture specialist
- Kochia management in soybean – Jeff Stachler, Extension cropping systems specialist at the CREC
- Brassica biofumigation for pathogen control in soybean – Sergio Cabello-Leiva, director of research, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council
- Cover crop demonstration and utilization – Ezra Aberle, CREC agronomy research specialist
Registration
Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Win a Fire Pit!
Register to win a Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit worth $300 to be given away at each REC Field Day event. Generously donated by Proseed.
Learn More
Sponsors
Thank you to Northern Canola Growers Association, North Central Sustainable Ag Research and Education and the Carrington Research Extension Center.
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