NDSU Extension- Wells County

08/26/2026

Take care of your smile and nourish your teeth!

Oral health is one of the 10 leading overall health indicators. Poor dental health can be painful, disabling, costly and a major obstacle to eating.

As part of an overall balanced diet with adequate protein, enjoy a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and dairy to obtain the vitamins and minerals that help to reduce the risk of tooth decay and cavities.

- Vitamin C: Tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes and oranges are examples of foods rich in vitamin C.

- Vitamin K: Green leafy vegetables are a great source of vitamin K, also important for the health of bones and teeth. Incorporating these foods into your diet can aid in reducing the risk of tooth decay progressing further.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/nourish-your-teeth

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Dry conditions + cyanobacteria = best friends🤞

Is there any way to manage these harmful algal blooms?
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/manage-cyanobacteria-in-water-sources-to-lower-risk-of-livestock-poisoning

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Subscribe to their newsletter for food safety updates! >>> https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/food-preservation

08/25/2026

To avoid poisoning, producers should have containers and tanks that are for livestock use only.

08/25/2026

Early Bird Registration ends September 1! ⏰

Still deciding if ND Next is for you? Take a look at the full conference schedule now available online and see what’s planned — keynote speakers, 16 breakout sessions, the Community Showcase, networking opportunities and more.

Join us in Carrington, Sept. 30–Oct. 1, for ND Next: The Future Grows Here.

👉 Explore the schedule and register by Sept. 1 for the $75 Early Bird rate: ndsu.ag/ndnext

08/25/2026

There's just something different about seeing the research firsthand, walking the plots/pasture and talking with our experts.

Join us at these events featuring fresh air, dirt under your boots, and crops brushing your shins.....and if you're real lucky....maybe even a grasshopper or two 🙃

August 27 – Tailgate Tech Talk
Beulah https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/tailgate-tech-talk-beulah

September 1 – Cover Crop Field Day
Carrington REC https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/cover-crop-field-day-carrington-research-extension-center

September 3 – Soils Field Day
Richland Co https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/end-summer-soils-field-day

September 4 – Cover Crop Field Day
Dickinson https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/cover-crop-field-day-dickinson-research-extension-center

September 22 - Cover Crops Forages and Intercropping Field Day
Fargo, ND - https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/plant-sciences/events/cover-crops-forages-intercropping-field-day

08/25/2026

Microwaves are a staple appliance for many college students. Just make sure to use them safely!

Here's a few microwave tips:

1. Reheat food to “steaming hot” (165 degrees or higher) to kill harmful bacteria that could make you sick.

2. You should not reheat food in plastic foam containers, leftover boxes, metal cans, empty margarine tubs or whipped topping containers.

3. Defrost and cook large cuts of meat and other frozen foods on medium power (50%) rather than high power (100%); this allows heat to reach the center without overcooking outer areas. When defrosting food, use 30% power or the defrost setting on the microwave.

Learn more from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/cooking-101-week-7-quick-and-easy-menus-recipes-and-tips-singles-and-couples

08/18/2026