NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center

NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center The Dickinson Research Extension Center has a unique blend of staff and programs. Research and Extension staff include animal, crop and range scientists.

The Dickinson Research Extension Center was established by the 1905 North Dakota Legislature as a research location representative of the Missouri Plateau region. The goal was to develop research on crop production for farmers of the region and to improve native and introduced forage crop production for cattle ranchers. Over the years the Center has grown from the original 160 acres to the current

4,916 acres - 3,259 acres are at the ranch unit north of Dickinson where range and beef research is conducted. Today, the Dickinson Research Extension Center has a unique blend of staff and programs.

Don’t miss our Cover Crop Field Days on Sept 1 & 4! Learn about sustainable farming!
08/27/2026

Don’t miss our Cover Crop Field Days on Sept 1 & 4! Learn about sustainable farming!

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center August 25, 2026   Cover Crop Field Day in Dickinson! Alexis Correira Conservation Agron

Canada bluegrass thrives even after drought! Learn about its remarkable recovery.
08/20/2026

Canada bluegrass thrives even after drought! Learn about its remarkable recovery.

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center August 18, 2026   Canada bluegrass Autecology Llewellyn L. Manske PhD Scientist of Ra

: Thank you so much to all of the students, coaches, and community members who participated in the 2026 FFA/4-H State La...
08/13/2026

: Thank you so much to all of the students, coaches, and community members who participated in the 2026 FFA/4-H State Land Judging Competition! Congratulations to the 4-H and FFA teams advancing to nationals, we wish you the best of luck in Oklahoma!
And a special thanks to the Killdeer Saddle Club for hosting!

Is your lawn or garden looking a little worse for wear? You may need a soil test! Learn all about how and why we soil te...
08/13/2026

Is your lawn or garden looking a little worse for wear? You may need a soil test! Learn all about how and why we soil test today with the Dickinson REC's YouTube tutorial using the link below!

📽️: https://youtu.be/1Gq6N2i16gM

Don't miss our Agronomy Lunch & Learn on Aug 17! Explore wheat hay management.
08/13/2026

Don't miss our Agronomy Lunch & Learn on Aug 17! Explore wheat hay management.

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center August 11, 2026   The DREC Agronomy Lunch & Learn Chris Augustin – Director, Dickinson

It's harvest season! Optimize your spring wheat yields with proper timing and settings.
08/07/2026

It's harvest season! Optimize your spring wheat yields with proper timing and settings.

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center August 4, 2026   Harvest Season Krishna Katuwal Research Agronomist Dickinson Research

Don't miss the Soil Health Workshop on Sept 10! Discover legume benefits & more!
07/30/2026

Don't miss the Soil Health Workshop on Sept 10! Discover legume benefits & more!

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center July 28 16, 2026 Soil Health Workshop set for September 10th Douglas Landblom, DREC Bee

Be proactive! Test for soybean cyst nematode for free through NDSU.
07/27/2026

Be proactive! Test for soybean cyst nematode for free through NDSU.

Email from NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center Update from the NDSU - Dickinson Research Extension Center July 21, 2026   Should we be concerned about Soybean Cyst Nematode in the Southwest? Al

It's official... the winter wheat harvest has begun at the Dickinson Research Extension Center! Stay tuned for more info...
07/20/2026

It's official... the winter wheat harvest has begun at the Dickinson Research Extension Center! Stay tuned for more information about our winter wheat yields!

Address

1041 State Avenue
Dickinson, ND
58601

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17014561100

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