NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report

06/01/2026

How do crops matchup against wind, hail, extreme heat and frost aka abiotic factors? Learn how these wildcards affect crop disease development in issue #7 NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

06/01/2026

Soybean season changes fast. In the Pod delivers research-based updates and practical field insights to help producers and agronomists stay informed throughout the growing season. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crops/soybeans/pod-soybean-updates

05/29/2026

According to Naeem Kalwar, NDSU LREC Soil Health Specialist, it takes 27 years to increase 1% of organic matter in the soil. AND earlier this month...it all blew away in a matter of minutes.

Topsoil is a precious commodity, with much being lost last week due to high winds. But, there are management practices that can help soil stay in place.

05/28/2026

The 8th issue of the NDSU Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find the following:
Scout for Flea Beetles in Canola
Watch for Aster Leafhopper
Migratory True Armyworm
Alfalfa Weevil DD Update
FEATURED MATCH-UP: Rhizoctonia vs. NDSU Plant Pathologists
Early Season Fungicide on Wheat
Purple Corn?
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The May 28 to June 3, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can find the report at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

05/27/2026

Field Days are your opportunity to connect with NDSU experts and see the latest in ag research up close.

Find a Field Day near you ndsu.ag/fielddays26

05/26/2026

Protein-packed foods are in high demand and it all starts with the seed. Learn how NDSU researchers are breeding beans with nutrition in mind at this year's Bean There, Cooked That webinar series, June 2. ndsu.ag/beanthere26

05/21/2026

The 7th issue of the NDSU Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
Alfalfa Weevil: Degree Day Update & Thresholds
Featured Match-up: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Abiotic Factors
The Weather that is Occurring and the Leaf Spots We may be Observing
Field Conditions Report
Blowing Soil Affects Forage as well as Crops
A Note on Nitrates
Early Season Weeds: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Understanding the Symptoms of Stress
Clover Mite Invasion
Around the State:
Northeast ND
South-central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather: The May 21 to May 27, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can find it here: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

05/20/2026

Environmental conditions, especially during planting and right after, strongly influence seedling disease and root rot prevalence.

- Cool soils (like we've had)
- Excess moisture
- Temperature swings (check, check)
- Compaction

What management options should you consider to keep these diseases in check? 👇

Read more in issue 06 of the Crop and Pest Report https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

The Environmental Protection Agency has released its draft fungicide strategy for public comment, outlining proposed steps to reduce potential impacts of off-target pesticide exposure on endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

The public comment period is open through June 29. The EPA will also host a public webinar on May 20 at 1 p.m. CT to provide an overview of the strategy and discuss implementation details.

Learn more https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/may/ndsu-extension-urges-public-input-for-epa-fungicide-strategy