NDSU Extension - Hettinger County

🚀Launching the NDSU Ag Minute 🎙

In this week's episode NDSU Extension W**d Specialist, Joe Ikley, discusses early season w**d control recommendations and which w**ds are most concerning across the state with KFGO 790 AM and Sarah Heinrich.

Listen https://omny.fm/shows/the-ag-news-leader/ndsu-ag-minute-combating-early-w**d-pressure?in_playlist=podcast

Registration closes soon! Limited spots remain!

Junior Crop Scout School
📅 June 25
🕖 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. CDT
📍 NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center
✅ Register ndsu.ag/jrcropscout
🟢 $10 registration fee includes lunch and a crop scout kit.

This week's Crop and Pest Report is out now!
📄Download your copy >>> ndsu.ag/croppestreport

In this edition👉
▪️Collecting Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles
▪️Cutworm Scouting
▪️First Cereal Aphids in ND
▪️Continue Scouting for Canola Flea Beetle
▪️Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Risk in ND
▪️Stripe Rust Reports in ND
▪️Fighting Phytophthora in Soybeans Pt. 2
▪️Soybean Iron Deficiency Chlorosis
▪️Project Safe Send Waste Pesticide Collections Slated for July
▪️Know Your Nozzle
▪️Does It Make Sense to Switch to Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties?
▪️Around the State Updates
▪️Weather Summary and Outlook

A breeding soundness exam helps to ensure that bulls are capable of fulfilling their role. Quail recommends that all bulls have a breeding soundness exam each breeding season whether they are a new purchase or a resident herd sire. Because s***m production is a continuous process and bull fertility can change over time, the breeding soundness exam should be performed close to the start of the breeding season. Ideal timing for the exam is 30 to 60 days prior to turnout. This timeframe allows ranchers to source new bulls if a bull does not pass its exam. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2024/june/options-exist-when-bulls-fail-a-breeding-soundness-exam

Remember to stop by the Extension office from 7:30-12 tomorrow and meet the counties new Extension agent Heather Fischer!! We will have coffee and donuts for everyone, so stop up and say hi!!

Find reliable food preservation resources!
Whether you are pickling, canning jams and jellies, freezing corn, or preserving another food, we've got you covered.
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/food-preservation-and-wild-game?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1nUh1AttJQK7CbBYkGAcIcJDpR9bVToOEgytaOTd_kc9xNlCC1gL-UkO4_aem_AS8sbp-aqNtTDV5mM4LRbhod0V_8-S6XCkqmSBS34L8e3CGN6iBH960aX8HYzzap0AIY0Osxzv9uy1fgdUTuX9LV

If you have questions we encourage you to reach out to your local county office. They are ready to help you make this season a success!
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/county-extension-offices?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1tWgMd_ohkMwbIUdxFZIGCpIAWBROI96kbF9gDueX0AQoKVtZecrnivbM_aem_AS92yWT8u6M2-R5-xVX3DBh6uj3JCD8k9trqOWtbA7ImJHT4Q3BCzJy1pcLJ4BbLdgE9a2zvUX_7rqDu73ZvdVbM

Yes! Some flowers are edible and contain vitamins A and C. But make sure you do your research and also identify plants that have not been sprayed with pesticides before consuming.

Here are some edible flowers:
- Nasturtiums: Offer a peppery flavor that makes a tasty addition to salads.
- Daylilies: Some people enjoy the petals in frittatas, stir-fry and pasta dishes.
- Pansies: Impart a “grassy” flavor according to some sources.
- Lavender: Try some in lemonade!

More about edible flowers and a Lavender Lemonade recipe >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-are-flowers-in-my-yard-edible

We are all set up at Mott the Spot day!! Come down and say hello to Heather Fischer the new county Extension agent and grab a bottle of water on this gorgeous day!!

Don't forget we will have a table set up and handing out water at Mott the Spot day tomorrow morning starting at 10! Stop and meet Heather Fischer our new Extension agent, and if you can't make it then stop by the office on Wednesday the 12th from 7:30am-12 for donuts and coffee to meet her. We look forward to seeing everyone!!

Out scouting fields? Keep these guides close. Download your copy 👉
🪲 Insect Guide http://ndsu.ag/insectguide
🌱Plant Disease Guide http://ndsu.ag/diseaseguide
🌾W**d Control Guide http://ndsu.ag/w**dguide

This week's issue of the Crop and Pest Report is out now!
📰Download your copy 👉 ndsu.ag/croppestreport

In this edition >>>
🪰IPM Crop Survey Starts
🦗Watch for Aster Leafhoppers in Canola
🪱Corn Rootworm Eggs Hatching
🌾Stripe Rust Update and Information for North Dakota Wheat Growers
🌾Leaf Spots and Discolorations in Wheat
🌿Fighting Phytophthora in Soybeans Pt. 1
🌼A Common Disease of Alfalfa, Spring Black Stem
☘️A Final Plea for Farmers to Consider Covering Discs Behind Ammonia Knives
🌽Best Time to Side-dress Corn in North Dakota
🌱Growth Stage Cutoff in Small Grains
❌Should I File a Pesticide Complaint?
🌳Ash Anthracnose Returns
📍Around the State
🌞Weather Summary and Outlook

Field Days are coming!

Join us July 8-18 for NDSU REC Field Days 🚜

Why attend?
1️⃣See the latest in agriculture: New equipment, innovative practices, and research in action.

2️⃣Talk to experts: Get answers to the challenges you are face.

3️⃣Network with fellow farmers: Share tips, learn from each other, and build connections.

4️⃣Put it into action: Learn how NDSU research translates to practical applications that directly benefit your operation.

For Field Days happening in your area ndsu.ag/fielddays24

We are entering the season of summer storms! Which means that power outages may occur. Are your prepared to keep your cold food safe with no power?

Remember, the No. 1 rule if the power goes out is to keep the fridge or freezer door closed to keep the cold air inside. Food in most freezers will stay below 40 F up to three days if you keep the door closed, even in the summer.

Read on >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/keep-foods-safe-during-power-outage

NDSU Analyzer Helps with Prevented-planting Decisions

The analyzer program uses partial budgeting to compare the economics of prevented planting with either late planting the crop for which a prevented-planting payment could be received or planting some other crop. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2024/may/ndsu-analyzer-helps-with-prevented-planting-decisions

This week's edition of the Crop and Pest Report is now available.
📄 Download your copy >>> ndsu.ag/croppestreport

Please stop by the NDSU Extension office on June 12th from 7:30 to Noon for coffee and donuts to meet Heather Fischer the new Extension agent and welcome her to the community. We will also have a table and be handing out waters at Mott the Spot day on Saturday June 8th, so stop by and say hello!!

“The state 4-H office is thrilled to welcome Margo to the team,” says Leigh Ann Skurupey, 4-H Youth Development Program assistant director. “We are all excited for her expertise to ignite innovation, empower our future leaders, and pave the way for all youth to explore their sparks and the endless possibilities with STEM.” https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2024/may/bowerman-joins-ndsu-extensions-center-for-4-h-youth-development

This week's edition of the Crop and Pest Report is out now! Download your copy >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

In this week's issue 👇
▪️Alfalfa Weevil Scouting and Thresholds
▪️Canola Flea Beetle Scouting Critical
▪️Early Season Fungicide Use in Wheat
▪️Managing Rhizoctonia Root and Crown Rot of Sugarbeet at the ▪️Four- to Eight-Leaf stage
▪️Small Grains Benefiting from the Cool and Wet Weather
▪️Wet Soil, Sulfur and or Nitrogen Deficiency
▪️Early Season W**d ID: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
▪️Herbicide Carryover
▪️Around the State
▪️Weather Summary and Outlook

Some produce can be regrown from a scrap of the original food. In most cases, scraps can be started in water and later transplanted to dirt to continue growing until harvest. If looking to save money and reduce food waste, check out this site with examples and tips on growing food from scraps >>> https://foodrevolution.org/blog/reduce-food-waste-regrow-from-scraps/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2jKqLYzQCxfjmCjTdo2IqMsTufnwiKk6km0T23ALMTx4Nhbz2PiErRctU_aem_AaAEPxLYrDl5oQY4aLgqYuR-S3t2K2cHfdd_FEg8C

“Unfortunately, rye declines rapidly in quality with increasing maturity,” Rogers says. “This means that if you wish to capture rye at good forage quality to avoid it being ‘just a grinding hay,’ pay careful attention to plant maturity.” https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2024/may/harvest-window-for-quality-winter-rye-forage-is-small

Jr. Crop Scout School Jr. Crop Scout School is open to all youth ages 12-18 with an interest in agronomy. Pre-registration is required by June 17, 2024.

It's World Baking Day!

Here are some baking tips and recipes to celebrate:

- Remember that flour is technically a raw food and should be heated prior to eating to avoid food borne illness. When grain is milled into flour, it is not heated.

- For safety and quality, eggs should be kept refrigerated. In fact, stores and restaurants must receive eggs at their door at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

- Muffadoodles
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/snickerdoodle-muffins-muffadoodles

- Peanut Butter Bread
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/peanut-butter-bread

Reminder of the county chemical dispersal sale coming up Tuesday morning from 8am to noon.

NOTICE
Hettinger County Chemical Dispersal
DRIVE – THROUGH
NORTH OF COURTHOUSE -336 PACIFIC AVENUE IN MOTT
The Hettinger County W**d Control Board will be dispersing Tordon, Curtail, and Milestone at the STORAGE BUILDING LOCATED NORTH OF THE COURTHOUSE IN MOTT at 336 Pacific Avenue in Mott, from 8 AM to Noon, or until all chemicals on hand is dispersed, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Please remember to bring your maps.This will be the only day you are able to get chemical. No sales will happen before or after that date due to regulations we must follow.

This week's Crop and Pest Report is out now!
Check your email or download your copy 📄 >>> ndsu.ag/croppestreport

In this week's edition 👉
▪️ Alfalfa Weevil Scouting
▪️ Canola Flea Beetle Emerging
▪️ European Corn borer Inside Corn Stalks
▪️ White Butterflies Flying
▪️ Predictive Model Tools in Agriculture: Spotlight on Sporecaster
▪️ Potato Bacterial Rot
▪️ Winter Rye, the Harvest Window for Quality Forage is Small
▪️ Updates from Around the State
▪️ Weather Summary and Outlook

Let's take a look at what the Dakota Gardener says are the Best Vegetable Varieties for North Dakota!

🫛 The pest pea is 'Lincoln.' This heirloom produces high yields of delicious peas and is great for freezing. 'Sugar Ann' is our champion snap pea.

🎃For pumpkins, the Dakota Gardener recommends 'Neon.'

🥗 As far as lettuce goes, 'Buttercrunch" is a popular classic and did well in trials.

Read on >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dakota-gardener/dakota-gardener-best-vegetable-varieties-for-north-dakota #:~:text=The%20best%20pea%20is%20'Lincoln,crops%20of%20sweet%2C%20crisp%20pods.