NDSU Extension - Ward County

NDSU Extension - Ward County Our purpose is to create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/wardcountyextension

We are NDSU Extension. We extend education to North Dakota residents of all ages and walks of life. You’ll find us at work in your county, at Research Extension Centers and at the main campus of North Dakota State University. As North Dakotans work to improve their lives, we’re there to help. Our efforts have a special emphasis on strengthening agriculture and developing the potential of youth, ad

ults and communities. Our efforts are funded by county, state and federal government. We have a rich history of extending North Dakota’s land-grant university. Federal legislation established Extension in 1914, but years before that our predecessors were extending education through lectures, institutes, tours, fairs and demonstrations. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print) print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact NDSU Extension at 701-231-1865. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-home/notice-nondiscrimination

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

08/24/2026

Today (8/24/2026) at 8AM - 1.04" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.

08/19/2026

When we say zucchini is a versatile vegetable, we are not kidding!

It can be enjoyed in everything from salads to baked goods. It also provides a nourishing amount of vitamins A, C and K, plus potassium and other minerals

If your garden is seeing an abundance of zucchini, we've provided some recipe ideas to incorporate in your next meal.

Greek Zoodle Salad https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/greek-zoodle-salad

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/3-tips-healthier-celebration #:~:text=gram%20%E2%80%A2%20mg%20%3D%20milligrams-,Chocolate%20Zucchini%20Cupcakes,-Photo%20Credit%3A

Ratatouille
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/ratatouille

Zucchini Rollups
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/zucchini-rollups

Crop & Pest Report  #18 - August 13, 2026
08/13/2026

Crop & Pest Report #18 - August 13, 2026

Edited: There was a missing article in the report. You can download the updated PDF directly with this link:https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2026-08/18%20CPR%20August%2012%202026%20Final_0.pdf

The 18th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
Continue to Scout for Soybean Aphids & Spider Mites
Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Increasing
Sunflower IPM Insect Trapping
Corn Insect Trapping
FEATURED MATCHUP: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Frogeye Leaf Spot and Paraquat on Soybean
Training Your Eyes: Scouting for Foliar Diseases of Corn in North Dakota
Soybean Water Needs Increase During Reproductive Growth
Small Grain Harvest Opens Opportunities for Cropping System Intensification with Cover Crops
Updates and Save the Dates
NDSU Extension Offers Fall 2026 Su***de Prevention Webinars
Around the State:
Northwest, North Central, and Southwest North Dakota
South-Central and Southeast North Dakota
Weather Forecast: The August 13 to August 19, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2026-08/18%20CPR%20August%2012%202026%20Final_0.pdf
You can download all the reports at this site: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

08/10/2026

Our online Parent Café events offer a chance to connect, reflect, and listen to other parents and caregivers. Participants in Parent Cafés report feeling inspired, supported, and energized by the experience. As an added benefit, Cafés are eligible for parent education credit hours. Certificates are sent to participants after each event.

Please join us for our August Parent Café on Wednesday, August 26th, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST. Learn strategies for a smooth back-to-school transition and discuss. Register at https://forms.gle/FPHjDS5WBarCXcoF6 or by scanning QR code. We hope to see you at our August Café!

08/10/2026

Drought + harvest = increased risk for fires 🔥

Before heading to the field, take time to inspect your combine, clean away dust and chaff, and check electrical and hydraulic systems for potential problems.

Most importantly, put safety first. If conditions become too hot, dry or windy, consider stopping until things improve. Equipment and crops can be replaced........ you cannot.

Read more https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/reduce-risk-of-combine-fires-with-regular-preventative-maintenance

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