NDSU Extension - Griggs County

NDSU Extension - Griggs County Griggs County Extension creates learning partnerships that help youth and adults enhance their lives and communities.

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08/26/2026

There's just something different about seeing the research firsthand, walking the plots/pasture and talking with our experts.

Join us at these events featuring fresh air, dirt under your boots, and crops brushing your shins.....and if you're real lucky....maybe even a grasshopper or two 🙃

August 27 – Tailgate Tech Talk
Beulah https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/tailgate-tech-talk-beulah

September 1 – Cover Crop Field Day
Carrington REC https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/cover-crop-field-day-carrington-research-extension-center

September 3 – Soils Field Day
Richland Co https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/end-summer-soils-field-day

September 4 – Cover Crop Field Day
Dickinson https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/cover-crop-field-day-dickinson-research-extension-center

September 22 - Cover Crops Forages and Intercropping Field Day
Fargo, ND - https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/plant-sciences/events/cover-crops-forages-intercropping-field-day

Griggs County 4-H members are kinda chic.Thank you to Scott Tranby for all these great photos from the premium sale!
08/07/2026

Griggs County 4-H members are kinda chic.

Thank you to Scott Tranby for all these great photos from the premium sale!

07/24/2026

The hot and dry conditions have caused water quality concerns in parts of the state. We're receiving reports of elevated sulfate levels and blue-green algae in livestock water sources. Now is a good time to test ponds, dugouts, etc. Screening your water provides you with valuable information that help you make informed management decisions before problems happen.

For more information on screening your water sources https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/livestock/water/livestock-water-testing-guidelines

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

It's Fair Time! Come support our amazing 4-H youth throughout the week! 🍀
07/08/2026

It's Fair Time!
Come support our amazing 4-H youth throughout the week! 🍀

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our 4-H members at the 2026 4-H Premium Sale! It’s a great opport...
07/07/2026

Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our 4-H members at the 2026 4-H Premium Sale! It’s a great opportunity to support local youth and see the results of their efforts firsthand.

Thank you for supporting our 4-H members; we can’t wait to see you there!

Fair Entry Deadline Reminder!Register online now: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23718Need help or have questions? Th...
06/12/2026

Fair Entry Deadline Reminder!

Register online now: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23718

Need help or have questions? The Extension Office is here for you; we’re happy to assist!

06/09/2026

We're seeing tent caterpillar activity across the region, with some trees already showing noticeable defoliation. Eastern tent caterpillars build silky tents in branch crotches and commonly feed on chokecherry, apple, crabapple and cherry trees. Forest tent caterpillars, another common defoliator, don't build tents but can feed on many deciduous trees and shrubs.

Before you panic, remember that healthy, established trees can usually tolerate a season of feeding and recover. However, young, newly planted or stressed trees may be more vulnerable.

What can you do?
- Remove tents by hand when caterpillars are inside during cool weather or in the evening.
-Consider Bt products when caterpillars are small and actively feeding.
- Burning the tent and caterpillars is not recommended....it can do more damage to the tree.

The sooner you act, the better, tent caterpillars will continue feeding through June.

Read more about this in issue #7 of the NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report - Forestry section https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

Only ONE WEEK LEFT to register your Griggs County 4-H exhibits! All static and animal exhibits must be entered before th...
06/08/2026

Only ONE WEEK LEFT to register your Griggs County 4-H exhibits! All static and animal exhibits must be entered before the June 15 deadline.

Register online here: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23718

Need help or have questions? The Extension Office is here for you; we’re happy to assist!

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805 Odegard Avenue SW
Cooperstown, ND
58425

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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