NDSU North Central Research Extension Center

07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the North Central Research Extension Center for this year's Field Day. We enjoyed sharing the latest research and work we're doing, answering your questions and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing North Dakota agriculture.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back next year.

Check out just some of our favorite moments captured from this year's event.

07/13/2026

Week 2 begins tonight!

NDSU Field Days continue this week starting with the Agronomy Seed Farm (Casselton, ND) tonight. Join us for another week of research, demonstrations and conversations as we continue showcasing the work happening across North Dakota. Join NDSU researchers and Extension specialists to explore the latest findings in crops, livestock, soil health, horticulture and more.

July 13 - NDSU Agronomy Seed Farm
July 14 - NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center
July 15 - NDSU North Central Research Extension Center
July 16 - NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center

07/13/2026

The best week of the year is here..... Field Day week.

Join us Wednesday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. (☕🍩 😉)

We've got an excellent lineup of speakers this year. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/north-central-rec-annual-field-day

We'll save you a seat.

07/09/2026

🐄 Throwback Thursday: Learning to Build Better Fences 🐄🤠

Last month, the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center had the pleasure of hosting a fencing school, bringing together producers, landowners, and ag professionals for a hands-on day of learning. We had a great turn out, and the wind didn't blow anyone away! 🌬

The day was filled with demonstrations from Gallagher, Stay-Tuff and NDSU Extension, discussions on fencing law from Braaten Law Firm, and considerations for how fencing and grazing management work together from USDA-NRCS.

If you missed the event, you're in luck! The fencing demonstration is still standing and will be available to view during the NCREC Field Day on Wednesday, July 15. Stop by to get a closer look, ask questions, and pick up a few ideas for your next fencing project while you're touring the rest of our research plots.

Thank you again to everyone who attended and helped make the fencing school a success. We hope to see you back at Field Day!

🐄🔨🌾

07/08/2026

🌱Come meet the new NDSU Pulse Breeder, Dr. Sikiru Atanda! 🌱

The future of pulse breeding starts with listening, and the Pulse Team wants to hear from you.

Our field pea are looking fantastic this season, making it the perfect time to visit the North Central Research Extension Center and share your thoughts on where pulse breeding should go next. As Dr. Atanda begins leading NDSU's pulse breeding program, we're looking for input from the people who know these crops best.

With the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans placing new emphasis on pulses as nutritious protein sources, there's never been a better time to invest in the future of pulse crops.

Tell us:
🌱 What challenges are you facing?
🌱 What traits are must-haves in your next variety?
🌱 Where do field pea, chickpea, and lentil varieties still have room to improve?
🌱 What opportunities should we be pursuing for the next generation of pulse crops?

Whether your priorities are yield, standability, disease resistance, protein, harvestability, market quality, or something else entirely, your feedback helps ensure we're developing varieties that meet the needs of North Dakota producers and the pulse industry.

🟢 Join us for the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center Field Day on Wednesday, July 15. See the pulse crops research plots, meet Dr. Atanda and the Pulse Team, and help shape the future of pulse breeding in North Dakota.

Your ideas today can become tomorrow's varieties. We can't wait to hear from you! 🟢🌱🚜

07/07/2026

🎆🌾 While we were celebrating America's 250th birthday this holiday weekend, our small grains were celebrating in their own way. 🌾🎆

The hot, humid Fourth of July weather may have sent many of us looking for shade, but our oats, durum, and hard red spring wheat were thriving. With heads fully emerged and grain fill just around the corner, these fields will be ready to harvest in no time.

This year is especially meaningful for wheat at NDSU. As America celebrates 250 years, one of our most historic spring wheat varieties, Ceres, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 1926, Ceres was the first spring wheat variety developed at NDSU. Its high yield and rust resistance made it the dominant spring wheat of its time and laid the genetic foundation for generations of wheat breeding that continue today.

From century-old milestones to the next generation of improved varieties, every green plot at the NCREC represents another step forward for North Dakota agriculture.

🌾 Want to see these trials for yourself?

Join us for the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center Field Day on Wednesday, July 15! See our small grains plots, meet our researchers, and learn how today's breeding and management research is helping shape tomorrow's harvest.

We hope to see you there! 🎆💚🌾🚜

07/06/2026

💛 Better grab those sunglasses: the canola is in full bloom!💛

Every July, vibrant yellow canola blooms become one of the most recognizable flowers in North Dakota's patchwork quilt of fields. Those breathtaking landscapes aren't just beautiful—they're also where research is helping shape the future of canola production.

Over the coming weeks, our researchers will continue tracking crop development and measuring how planting date and fertility management influence growth, maturity, and ultimately yield.

🌼 Want to see the research behind the blooms?

Join us for the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center Field Day on Wednesday, July 15, where you'll have the opportunity to see these canola trials, hear from our researchers, and see firsthand how management decisions are being evaluated to support North Dakota producers.

We hope to see you there!💛🚜🌾

07/06/2026

Are high levels of aluminum damaging your hard red spring wheat? Find out which aluminum-tolerant varieties might work for you!

Learn all about Dr. Gomes' recent research on aluminum tolerance in hard red spring wheat varieties today!
🎥: https://youtu.be/rXTotvwEkSg

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

The July 2 to July 8, 2026 Weather Summary and OutlookThe 13th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
FEATURED MATCHUP: Cercospora Leaf Spot of Sugarbeet vs. NDSU Plant Pathologists
Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Risk
White Mold Update
Hail Damage in Early Season Corn
Flooded Fields: Understanding Crop Response to Excess Water
On-Farm Study Plot Tour: Management of Aphanomyces Root Rot in Field Peas and Lentils
Stress Management for Farm/Ranch Couples – 10 Relationship Checkup Questions
Around the State
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The July 2 to July 8, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can find this weeks report and other at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report