NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center

NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center Integrated crops, livestock, and range research.

• Variety, herbicide, and crop production research.
• Lamb and beef feedlot nutrition and management.
• Reproductive management of fall, winter, and spring lambing ewes.
• Alternative, co-product, and "Natural" feeds for ruminants.
• Multiple-land use management including cropping systems, livestock, and wildlife as potential outputs.
• Range monitoring techniques. NDSU does not discriminate in it

s programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].

2026 Fall Dakota Ram Test Registration and Guidelines now available on our website:
08/24/2026

2026 Fall Dakota Ram Test
Registration and Guidelines now available on our website:

Hettinger Research Extension Center Dakota Ram Test Information & Results

07/27/2026

SHEEP STARTER FLOCK: The North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers Association and NDSU Extension request applications (Ages 10 -18) for the opportunity to be a recipient of a ND Sheep Starter Flock, a 70% discounted loan program on 10 head of Rambouillet ewes to start or add to 4-H/FFA projects.

Please consider applying for the 18th year of the program! Applications at ndsheep.org/starter-flock/, and are due by Aug. 1. Contact Chance Porsborg for questions at: 701-390-2357 or [email protected]

The NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center welcomes Sebastian  as our nineteenth University of Puerto Rico small rumin...
07/27/2026

The NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center welcomes Sebastian as our nineteenth University of Puerto Rico small ruminant intern. This program was implemented to bring Animal Science students from the University of Puerto Rico to the HREC to gain experience in sheep production.

The NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center welcomes Camila  as our eighteenth University of Puerto Rico small ruminant...
07/23/2026

The NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center welcomes Camila as our eighteenth University of Puerto Rico small ruminant intern. This program was implemented to bring Animal Science students from the University of Puerto Rico to the HREC to gain experience in sheep production.

NDSF 4-H & FFA Exhibitors, come check out what's beneath the hide and earn a chance at a cash prize sponsored by the Nor...
07/15/2026

NDSF 4-H & FFA Exhibitors, come check out what's beneath the hide and earn a chance at a cash prize sponsored by the North Dakota Lamb & Wool Producers Association and North Dakota Meat Goat Association

“Real feel” temperatures are projected to be up to 120 today with poor night cooling into tomorrow (NDAWN Cattle Comfort...
07/12/2026

“Real feel” temperatures are projected to be up to 120 today with poor night cooling into tomorrow (NDAWN Cattle Comfort Index). Livestock are at severe risk for heat stress. Access to quality water sources and shade is going to be critical over the next few days.

Good Morning! Today's high temperature outlook

That's a wrap, and we must say.... this year's weather was much more cooperative than last year's Field Day. From presen...
07/09/2026

That's a wrap, and we must say.... this year's weather was much more cooperative than last year's Field Day.

From presentations on w**d management, crop varieties, and more to connecting with researchers and Extension specialists, our event was jam-packed.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make another successful Field Day possible!

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the release of Ceres, North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's first spri...
07/06/2026

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the release of Ceres, North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's first spring wheat variety.

See how it compares to modern varierties at our Field Day happening on Wednesday, July 8 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/hettinger-rec-annual-field-day

Read more about Ceres - A Century of Innovation: NDSU Crop Breeding Continues to Influence Regional Agriculture https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-research/impact-stories/century-innovation-ndsu-crop-breeding-continues-influence-regional

Address

102 Highway 12 W
Hettinger, ND
58639

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

+17015674323

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