NDSU Extension, Towner County

08/25/2026

This week's Drought Monitor includes the addition of D3 along the eastern border and expansion in the west. D1 and D2 areas continue to expand across the state https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/drought

Please continue to submit local drought impacts weekly. These reports are critical to showing map authors what is happening in your area.

Submit a report https://go.unl.edu/cmor

08/25/2026

Ready to learn more about cover crops? We're hosting a Cover Crop Field Day!
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/cover-crop-field-day-carrington-research-extension-center

08/20/2026

The office will be closed on Friday, August 21st!
Please feel free to leave us a message at 701-968-4361 or send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Have a great weekend! ☀️

08/12/2026

As drought intensifies, many farmers are deciding to harvest drought-stressed crops for livestock forage. In some areas of the state, farmers have already harvested small grains as hay.

While these crops can be a valuable resource for livestock producers short of forage, North Dakota State University Extension specialists warn that there is an increased risk of nitrate poisoning with many drought-stressed forages. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/drought-brings-increased-risk-of-livestock-nitrate-poisoning

08/07/2026

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08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Well, the July heat caught up with the county. Here is this week’s drought conditions map. Rolette is showing the dryness now.
https://www.ndsu.edu/.../ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/drought

Your reports make a difference. Please continue to submit your weekly CMOR reports via the dashboard https://go.unl.edu/cmor These reports are CRITICAL to give map authors (not us) the data and visuals needed to make updates.

What to report https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/reporting-drought-impacts-north-dakota-condition-monitoring-observer-reports?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFN1pUa3VhTkhPQjA0YmpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtvHWQ1Ugn0WFo81Z1jBm6mazKjIfEapKtlFCU0KTiZfkISM8G-35zlQ7gO0_aem_zlg96y10NPZnPgZg3I6DhQ

07/30/2026

We're closed Friday, July 31 and Monday, August 3!
Please leave us a message at 701-968-4361 or e-mail us [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

07/29/2026

Some good reminders to help your plants beat the heat. >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dakota-gardener/dakota-gardener-helping-gardens-survive-extreme-heat

07/29/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Towner County Crop Improvement Association Field Day!

We were excited to welcome approximately 60 producers and agribusiness professionals for a morning of learning, networking, and discussion on topics impacting agriculture in northeast North Dakota.

Attendees heard updates on precision agriculture and drone research, saline and sodic soil management, the Towner County wheat variety trial, and enjoyed a live demonstration of the Ceres Air Black Betty agricultural drone by Pro Ag Solutions, LLC.

A sincere thank you to our presenters, sponsors: Legacy Cooperative, CenDak Cooperative, and First United Bank, and everyone who helped make the event a success!

We appreciate your continued support of local agricultural education and look forward to seeing you at future Towner County Crop Improvement Association events!