NDSU Williston Research Extension Center

NDSU Williston Research Extension Center The Williston Research Extension Center is an 800-acre dryland farm located in northwestern North Dakota near the city of Williston.

The Williston Research Extension Center conducts research to increase agricultural productivity in the semi-arid region for northwestern North Dakota while achieving a necessary balance between profitability and conservation of natural resources. The center was established in 1907 but relocated to the present site in 1954. In 2001, a 160-acre irrigation site was added and is located in Nesson Valley, 25 miles east of Williston.

Another successful Field Day is in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday. We appreciated the opportun...
07/13/2026

Another successful Field Day is in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday. We appreciated the opportunity to share our work and connect with producers, gardeners and community members from across the region.

Thank you to everyone who made the day possible. We could not have done it without you.

Check out just some of our favorite moments 📸

We'll see you next year!

The extreme winds that swept across the state earlier this year served as a powerful reminder of the importance of soil ...
07/07/2026

The extreme winds that swept across the state earlier this year served as a powerful reminder of the importance of soil health.

The Soil Health Express demonstration will be a part of this year's Field Day.
Interactive rainfall and wind erosion demonstrations will show how soil management practices can improve water infiltration, reduce runoff and help protect soil during high wind events.

You'll also get an up-close look at cover crop root systems and learn how different species support soil health below the surface.

Full Field Day details https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/williston-rec-annual-field-day

We're nearly 2 weeks away from our annual Field Day. We'd love for you to join us July 10. There are 2 tour options to c...
06/25/2026

We're nearly 2 weeks away from our annual Field Day. We'd love for you to join us July 10. There are 2 tour options to choose from this year: the agronomy tour and the horticulture tour. There will also be interactive stations to visit. So while we're busy putting the finishing touches on the day, check out some highlights from last year's tour.

Learn more about this year's sessions https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/williston-rec-annual-field-day

Williston REC team update!We're excited to announce Dr. Edson Ncube has been hired as the Research Plant Pathologist and...
06/19/2026

Williston REC team update!

We're excited to announce Dr. Edson Ncube has been hired as the Research Plant Pathologist and will lead the pathology program at the WREC and Rajdeep Mahida has joined us as an Agronomy Research Specialist. Both individuals bring valuable experience, expertise, and enthusiasm that will strengthen our research, outreach, and operational capabilities.

Make sure to say hi at our Annual Field Day - July 10 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/williston-rec-annual-field-day

Get inspired for your garden this summer.Join the Horticulture Tour at the our annual Field Day on July 10 and explore g...
06/18/2026

Get inspired for your garden this summer.

Join the Horticulture Tour at the our annual Field Day on July 10 and explore gardens designed for western North Dakota. Learn from Dr. Tom Kalb, Andrew Kuester of Handy Andy's Nursery, and WREC Horticulturalist Rojee Chipalu Pradhan as they share practical gardening tips, plant recommendations and growing advice.

Field Day details https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/williston-rec-annual-field-day

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14120 Highway 2
Williston, ND
58801

Opening Hours

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

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+17017744315

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