NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

The 9th issue of the NDSU Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
Canola Flea Beetles
Cutworms Active
Insect ID Quiz
Alfalfa Weevil DD Update
Featured Matchup: Sunflower Downy Mildew Vs. NDSU Plant Pathologists
FAQs About Using Florylpicoxamid (VerpixoTM) in Sugarbeet
Corn Growing Degree Days
Assessing Crop Stands: When Should You Consider Replanting?
Fertilizing After First-Cutting Hay
Delta T Forcast Website is Live For 2026
Find and Hire a Licensed Aerial Applicator in 2026
Key Factors in Managing Stress for Farmers and Ranchers
Around the State
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The June 4 to June 10, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

06/03/2026

Are you staying ahead of Rhizoctonia?♟️
This fungus can cause damping off, seedling blight, and root rot in sugarbeet, dry bean, and soybean. Learn its strengths, weaknesses, and the management strategies that help keep it from putting your crops in checkmate in issue #8 NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report

06/02/2026

When the team understands the assignment 🤣 Coming soon to a reel near you. Follow the Plant Pathology team this summer as they tackle your crops most pressing issues.

Follow along with the 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