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NDSU Little International Livestock Show Marks 100th Year

Published February 3, 2026

NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club’s 100th Little International Livestock Show is fast approaching. This year’s theme is “Living Shepperd’s Vision” which honors the legacy of J.H. Shepperd, whose work in agricultural education laid the foundation for the “Little I” event…

NDSU Study: Topsoil Loss Could Cost Farmers

Published January 5, 2026

North Dakota State University researchers are quantifying the economic cost of topsoil loss, estimating that erosion and tillage can cost farmers more than $6,600 if six inches of soil are removed. The analysis shows that more than $1,100 in value…

GPS and Drones Boost Farming Efficiency

Published December 23, 2025

At the Carrington Research Center during Central Dakota Ag Day, Grand Farm Technical Advisor Noel Anderson highlighted how robotics and precision technology are transforming farming. GPS-enabled autonomous equipment is now accurate to 2.5 centimeters, allowing farmers to use “as planted”…

Hoeven Highlights Ag Funding Secured in the CR

Published November 16, 2025

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable event at NDSU Friday, outlining key ag provisions secured in the continuing resolution that reopened the government. "The funding we got into the legislature exceeds $50 million when you look at NDSU…

McClean Passes

Published September 17, 2025

Former North Dakota State University faculty member, Dr. Phillip McClean, passed away on September 11. McClean was the Dr. Charles J. Mode Professor of Genomics Research in the Department of Plant Sciences and dedicated nearly four decades of service to…

Grain Storage Concerns

Published September 12, 2025

A large corn and soybean crop is on the horizon and storage is at a premium. NDSU Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says there are alternatives that farmers can consider. "An existing building certainly would be one option, but many of…

Dr. Newman to Oversee Pork Checkoff Program

Published August 29, 2025

The former North Dakota State University Extension swine specialist has been named as the new CEO of the National Pork Board. Dr. David Newman spent five years in that role at NDSU from 2010-to-2015. After time at Arkansas State University,…

Thompson: Wet Weather Didn’t Bring Blight

Published August 23, 2025

Despite a wet growing season, there haven't been many reports of disease in potatoes. "So far, we have had no late blight, which is a concern when we have heavy rains or even nights with heavy dew," said NDSU Associate…

Industrial Commission Approves New Grant Program

Published August 21, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a new grant program for the Research and Technology Park at North Dakota State University. This program will support research and development of advanced autonomous equipment for agriculture and the defense sectors. The…

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North Dakota Wheat Holding Strong

Published July 24, 2025

Spring wheat fields in North Dakota are showing minimal signs of disease, giving farmers and researchers a reason to be optimistic. During the Langdon Research Extension Center’s field day, NDSU Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop said the crop is in great…

Articles tagged under: NDSU

NDSU Little International Livestock Show Marks 100th Year

NDSU Study: Topsoil Loss Could Cost Farmers

GPS and Drones Boost Farming Efficiency

Hoeven Highlights Ag Funding Secured in the CR

McClean Passes

Grain Storage Concerns

Dr. Newman to Oversee Pork Checkoff Program

Thompson: Wet Weather Didn’t Bring Blight

Industrial Commission Approves New Grant Program

North Dakota Wheat Holding Strong

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