Williston Research Extension Center Field Days July 12 & 13

Don't miss out on the latest research and practices in animal science, agronomy, and horticulture at the NDSU Field Days. Come for speakers, presentations, and tours covering a diverse array of topics. These events are open to the public, so bring your friends and family and discover the future of agriculture in North Dakota.

July 12 Schedule:
Jul 12, 2023, 4 - 8 pm CDT
Location: Williston REC, 14120 Hwy 2, Williston, ND

The dryland crops tour starts at 4 p.m. Topics include:

Pulse breeding, upcoming varieties

Kernza perennial grain
Root Rot of Pea
Climate Smart Approaches in Agriculture
Durum Wheat Breeding Update
Scab Update
Weed Control Update
Forage Update
Guar and Black Gram trial results
A concurrent horticulture program starts at 4 p.m. in the Ernie French Center for those interested in flowers, gardening and fruit/vegetable production. Program topics include:

Weed identification and pesticides
Conifer trees
Raspberries and strawberries
All America Selections flowers and pollinator garden
A free steak and lamb dinner for attendees will follow the completion of the tours.

July 13 Schedule:
Jul 13, 2023, 8:30 am - 12 pm CDT
Location: Nesson Valley Irrigation Research and Development Farm, located 23 miles east of Williston on Highway 1804
The irrigation field day will be held on Thursday, July 13, at the WREC Nesson Valley Irrigation Research and Development Farm, 23 miles east of Williston on North Dakota Highway 1804. Topics include:

Plant disease in corn and small grains
Weed control update and managing resistant weeds
Variety trial update
Spray quality and Delta T
Market outlook for fall 2023
Managing soil moisture in soybeans and its impact on growth and yield
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the irrigated crop tour will begin at 9 a.m. The day will conclude with a noon luncheon sponsored by Agri-Industries.