Biologicals For Fertility and Yield

Biologicals For Fertility and Yield           Farmers have used biologicals for many years in the form of inoculants for nitrogen-fixing crops like alfalfa, peas, lentils, beans, and soybeans. So what is the fuss all about? We now have companies marketing biologicals...

2023 Western Crop and Pest Management School

2023 Western Crop and Pest Management School           The 2023 Western Crop and Pest Management School hosted by NDSU Extension is set for February 28th and March 1st at the Sleep Inn in Minot, North Dakota.                This annual event helps prepare individuals...

Vegetable Varieties For North Dakota

Vegetable Varieties For North Dakota           Last week I mentioned the NDSU Home Garden Variety Trials project. This week I want to tell you a little more about it.           NDSU Extension Horticulturist Tom Kalb has led the North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials...

Plant Hardiness Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones           The new garden catalogs are here! And everyone has a new “super” variety of every species. “Out produces every other variety!”. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Until you read the very fine print or follow the ‘additional information” link if...

Winter Meeting Topics

Winter Meeting Topics             I need your input!  I am planning an informational meeting along with a Burke County Ag Improvement Association and elections of a county representative to the ND Dry Pea and Lentil Council.            NDSU Extension Crop...