NDSU Extension - Bowman County

06/08/2026

Agent Penny Nester had a great time last week at NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp - West in Dickinson.

NDSU Extension and 4-H provide hands-on training in tractor operation, emergency response and workplace safety for youth ages 13-16.

06/01/2026

What species of flea beetles are you seeing in your canola fields—crucifer flea beetle or striped flea beetle?

Recent NDSU research found that striped flea beetles are more tolerant of neonicotinoid and diamide insecticide seed treatments than crucifer flea beetles. This highlights the importance of scouting fields regularly and correctly identifying the species present.

If canola is in the seedling to 4–6 leaf stage and defoliation exceeds 20–25%, a well-timed foliar insecticide application is recommended. At this stage of the season, foliar-applied insecticides, such as bifenthrin applied at the high labeled rate, are the primary management option.

NDSU research has shown that pyrethroid insecticides remain effective against both flea beetle species. However, because adult flea beetles can remain active through late June, additional applications may be needed if feeding continues.

Keep scouting and monitor fields closely to protect young canola plants.

05/29/2026

Great opportunity to learn about preserving food in a safe way.

Registration is open for the Spring/Summer session of Food Preservation 101! Course modules feature food preservation, foraging and the history of herbs.

All modules are free, prerecorded and self-paced!

Learn more and register >>> ndsu.ag/fp101

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our 4-Hers that competed in District Communication Arts and Project Expo this week!

Own N: Grand Project Expo, Grand Interpretive Reading, Reserve Electronic Presentation
Mathew K: Reserve Project Expo
Ian N: Grand Commercial, Blue Interpretive Reading, Blue Project Expo
Annabelle K: Blue Interpretive Reading

05/28/2026

We have officially made the map!!! The national drought monitoring map that is. Bowman County has 0.58 % of land mass at a D1 stage of moderate drought. To check out the drought monitor map go to https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?ND.

Continue to document dry/poor conditions. Reports are due by Monday at 10am each week and pictures are encouraged. https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx.

05/28/2026

We are a few days away from registration deadline! Get signed up ASAP for this great summer grazing program.

💥Only a couple days left to preregister!💥

Let us know if you are wanting to come to the Graze Craze before Friday May 29th so you can also get a kit!

05/27/2026

Land rental information for 2026 has been release. Come stop by the Extension office to pick up your copy today.

The 2026 county land rent and values are out. Check out the link below or call the Extension office to get a copy.

https://www.land.nd.gov/resources/north-dakota-county-rents-prices-annual-survey

05/27/2026

Great opportunity in Dickinson to learn about cattle handling from some of the leaders in our countries beef industry!

6-8:30 a.m. - "Early Bird" Prairie Walk - location TBA (will email to all registrants) Prime time for birding plus plant ID on the prairie