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

Crop & Pest Report #11 - June 18, 2026
06/18/2026

Crop & Pest Report #11 - June 18, 2026

The 11th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
IPM Insect Report
NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Bacterial Blights of Dry Beans
Wheat Disease Update
Stripe Rust Was Found…Now what?
Phytophthora on the Mind
Crop Management Field School is Next Week!
Growth During Cool Weather
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) showing up.
Stress Management Techniques for Farmers and Ranchers
Around the State:
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The June 18 to June 24, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can download the issue at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

06/17/2026

Here's your yearly reminder for unsafe places to can!

Do not use these unsafe methods to can:
- Bathtubs
- Sun Canning
- Pressure Cookers
- Dishwashers
- Ovens/Microwaves
- Slow Cookers
- OR Volcanos as a heat source🤣 (we're just being silly)

When canning, use a pressure canner, steam canner or water-bath canner depending on the food you intend to preserve. Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/food-preservation-and-wild-game/equipment?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdOwdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqakVJY3JDbmIxaU9maGtQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr6JjytfAbPxyYJxrfQQa6sxmJauyQq72dINoiiw34iGLaE9JvU0jFoCVqnp_aem_CNoCaMGAUlg7P_WaQfiQHw

06/16/2026

Sadness vs. depression - do you know the difference? The ag community is no stranger to hard work. We expect a lot from ourselves......but could we be wearing down our bootstraps?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated......it's time to talk to someone. Your health is the most important asset on your farm/ranch.

Depression in Farming – Let’s Talk About It https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/depression-farming-lets-talk-about-it

Ready to talk to someone? We've got several resources listed on our website. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress

06/16/2026
06/16/2026

Did you know that low-acid foods should NOT be canned with a water bath canner? It's all about food safety!

- Low Acid Foods
Pressure canning is the only safe way to preserve low-acid vegetables (such as green beans, corn and carrots), meats and most mixtures of foods. As water boils to steam in a sealed pressure canner, the temperature increases to 240 F or higher, temperatures necessary to destroy the spores of Clostridium botulinum.

- High Acid Foods
High-acid foods can be preserved safely when they reach temperatures provided by a boiling water-bath canner. To kill harmful molds, yeasts and some bacteria, processing using the boiling water-bath method ensures the safety of preserved produce. However, this method does not provide high enough temperatures to destroy botulinum spores in low-acid foods such as vegetables. Steam canners may also be used for high acid foods like pickles, salsa, jams, jellies and fruits.

Learn more about types of canners >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/food-preservation-and-wild-game/equipment?fbclid=IwY2xjawSVU-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwSk5pcGs2TTZUbDZ4M2NFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeSwV7TuqX7issWHQCtZ57ycFOsLA1J7sWFzqd0CEiCVh_mH_4HIpmaYaQFNw_aem_i6kQ6TWnJMXK0OeGqjyXOQ

Crop & Pest Report #10 ~ June 11, 2026
06/11/2026

Crop & Pest Report #10 ~ June 11, 2026

The 10th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find the following:
2026 NDSU Field Days
IPM Crop Survey in ND and MN
Insect Pest Updates
Alfalfa Weevil DD Update
Sugarbeet Root Maggot Fly Activity: Eruptions Last Week, Peaking this Week
Featured Matchup: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Tan Spot of Wheat
Carrington REC Hosts Crop Management Field School June 24
Small Grains and Corn Update
Soil Erosion: Where We Go from Here
Growth Stage Cutoff in Small Grains and Corn
June W**d Odds and Ends
Around the State
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The June 11 to June 17, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook

You can download it from the Crop & Pest Management website: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

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