NDSU Extension - Logan County

05/13/2026

Across the state, cropland values appear to be flattening this year, but pastureland values are still climbing. The south central region, surrounding Logan County, appears to be following the trend - although pastureland values grew at a slower rate (2.5%) than its northern and southeastern neighbors.

North Dakota Department of Trust Land's annual survey has been released, so you can dig into the numbers (including average reported* rental rates) here: www.land.nd.gov/resources/north-dakota-county-rents-prices-annual-survey
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*Please note the number of respondents, and keep those numbers in mind while considering the data.

05/13/2026

Looking for a recent publication? Our hallway just got a refresh!

We have all sorts of information about food preservation techniques (including jerky recipes), garden trends, beneficial insects, crop diseases/pests, w**d management, home care, livestock nutrition, water quality...

If you don't see the topic that sparks your curiosity, just let us know, and we will happily search NDSU's large database.

05/06/2026

The practice of solar grazing, or using sheep to maintain vegetation on solar farms, has emerged as a premier win-win for agriculture and renewable energy.

Our neighbors next door at the University of Minnesota Extension are hosting an informative webinar titled "Ewes and Utilities: Ins and Outs of Sheep Solar Grazing," highlighting infrastructure essentials, site evaluation, animal health, and a Q&A session to explore the logistics, benefits, and future.
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Next Tuesday, May 12, 7 PM CT
Online, via zoom
Register: https://z.umn.edu/eweutilities

05/06/2026

We had a wonderful day on Saturday getting ready for fair season by reviewing project guidelines, building lemon batteries, planting seeds, and making homemade ice cream.

Thank you to all the 4-H families who participated, to Main Street Hardware for donating the potting soil, and to the Golden Age Hall for letting us use their space!

05/04/2026

🚀💫 May the fourth, we mean 4-H, be with you! Happy ! 🌍🍀💚

05/04/2026

Join us for the 2nd edition of "Bean There, Cooked That", a webinar focused on the nutritional value, health benefits, and innovation potential of dry beans. Following last year's strong response, this year’s program will take a deeper look at how dry beans contribute to healthy diets and are being transformed into high-quality protein ingredients.
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Our team of NDSU specialists will cover a range of topics, including:
• Using beans as substitutes for allergenic ingredients in recipes
• How agronomic practices impact food quality
• New opportunities for dry beans in protein ingredients and food innovation
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Tuesday, June 2, 9 am
Online, via Zoom
Learn more and register: ndsu.ag/beanthereonline

05/01/2026

We have started a small noxious w**d garden in the office for ID training purposes. Stay tuned this summer for periodic growth updates. Mature waterhemp plants may produce several hundred thousand seeds per plant. Be vigilant this year!

04/18/2026

This is a busy time of the year for our office! Get the inside scoop by reading the full quarterly narrative here: ndsu.ag/newsletter

04/16/2026

Uffda. All spring cost share letters are out! Check your mailboxes in the coming weeks, and let us know if you didn't receive your application. If you'd like earlier access to the forms, sign up for our e-newsletter. Just look for the big yellow box on our homepage: ndsu.ag/logancountyextension
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Please note: The spring application rate for leafy spurge is slightly different than the fall application rate.

04/15/2026

Please join our webinar on how to talk to your children about Artificial Intelligence on this Friday, April 17, 2026 at noon!

04/14/2026

Anyone is welcome to join this agronomy discussion meeting with Dr Jeff Stachler from the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. Jeff is a great communicator and resource for all of your agronomic questions. All questions welcome.

We're kicking off something new!

We're hosting monthly agronomy Q&A Sessions.

Join Jeff Stachler on a monthly agronomy call for producers, crop advisers, Extension agents, and agribusiness partners. Each month will feature a discussion on timely topics where your questions are encouraged.

Our first session is April 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Register https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kaA37Ka55UeY0JA9SkGSA1MMabJ-VsVFsTQETUei1u5UQk85VThINUw2VlRMOFlQMkNGOTBXWFNVNy4u&route=shorturl