NDSU Extension Golden Valley / Billings County

08/14/2026

For those lucky enough to get some rain this week, it may be time to recheck nitrate levels on some crops or forages.

Allow at least a week for plants to reduce nitrate accumulation before grazing or haying.

08/06/2026

Big changes for the state on the drought monitor. Keep sending in reports showing conditions in your area, or send me some pictures and I can submit those reports for you.

Significant expansion of drought conditions seen in this week's drought map. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/drought

Your reports make a difference. Please continue to submit your weekly CMOR reports via the dashboard https://go.unl.edu/cmor These reports are CRITICAL to give map authors (not us) the data and visuals needed to make updates.

What to report https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/reporting-drought-impacts-north-dakota-condition-monitoring-observer-reports

08/03/2026

Here's all the details for the Ranching Stewardship day coming up on the 19th! It should be a great program with a theme that runs towards practical decision making in a drought. Join us for a fun afternoon and a great supper at the Golva Bar.

07/30/2026

All the details coming soon!

Save the Date! Lots of great topics coming up at part of our Range and Livestock Stewardship tour. Excited to Partner with the Golden Valley Soil Conservation District for this event!

07/27/2026

Congratulation to Harley F. for being the Champion Senior Goat Showman in the 4-H/FFA Goat show at the North Dakota State fair last week. Her sister Taylor F. was the 4th place senior showman! The girls had a great week!

07/20/2026

Our Air Conditioner is on the fritz! the office will be closed today 7/20/26. If you need assistance please send us a message here or leave a message at the office and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Hopefully Dawn will be back in cool air tomorrow with normal hours. Ashley is working at state fair this week.

07/16/2026

Don't feel the current drought maps reflect the conditions in your area? We encourage you to fill out a Condition Monitoring Observer Report. Firsthand reports with photos are critical to the accuracy of this map and the subsequent triggering of aid programs.

Please submit a report each week. https://go.unl.edu/cmor

What sorts of things should be reported? https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/reporting-drought-impacts-north-dakota-condition-monitoring-observer-reports

07/06/2026

It's Fair Week! Starting on Wednesday afternoon the office will be closed but you can find us at the fairgrounds! If you need water or hay samples looked at let us know you're coming in advance and we'll do the best we can to help you out between 4-H events! Hope to see you out at the fair!

06/29/2026

Save the Date! Lots of great topics coming up at part of our Range and Livestock Stewardship tour. Excited to Partner with the Golden Valley Soil Conservation District for this event!

05/19/2026

Good reminders as we work our way through a growing season that is starting out a little dry.