Stutsman County SCD & 319

09/13/2026

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The program is operated by the local Soil Conservation districts. https://mrf.lu/23d6C

09/12/2026

Three days of Eco Ed this year the kids get to visit five stations, rangeland, wetlands, water quality, soils and forest. They learn about different ecosystems and conservation.

09/03/2026

The Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project
Assistance Program (Program) provides cost-share
assistance to livestock producers with water supply
shortages caused by drought.
If you qualify for this program, please contact the Department of Water Resources (www.dwr.nd.gov)
701-328-4959

If you are interested in water quality testing/sampling please contact North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality or your local NDSU Extension office.

Like always if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your local Soil Conservation District, 701-252-2521 ext. 3

08/25/2026

Apply now for NRCS programs: EQIP, CSP, and ACEP.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): EQIP provides producers with the technical and financial resources they need to address resources concerns on their land including improved water and air quality, increased soil health, reduced soil erosion, improved natural vitality and more.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): CSP helps producers build on existing conservation efforts while strengthening their operation.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP): The Agricultural Land Easement component of ACEP enables producers to protect their agricultural land from development by enrolling it in a permanent Agricultural Land Easement. The Wetland Reserve Easement component of ACEP helps landowners protect, restore and enhance wetlands which have been previously degraded due to agricultural uses.
NRCS accepts applications throughout the year; however, North Dakota producers should submit theirs by September 18, 2026, to be considered for FY2027 funding.

08/13/2026

Check in with your local soil district and what they've been up to this summer! If you would like to receive our quarterly newsletter please call the office at 701-252-2521 ext. 3

08/11/2026

Buy your tickets early, only 50 are available!! Join the Stutsman County Soil Conservation District and your local ladies in agriculture for a night of great food, amazing prizes, and empowering speakers! Call now to reserve your tickets 701-658-3421

07/31/2026

JULY BLOOMS

A pollinator garden is a habitat designed to support bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators by providing native plants, continuous blooms, and safe foraging spaces.

Why Pollinator Gardens Matter
Pollinators are essential for ecosystems and food production, contributing to one out of every three bites of food we eat. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and environmental changes. Creating a pollinator-friendly garden helps sustain local pollinators, supports biodiversity, and strengthens the pollinator-plant relationship that has evolved over time (U.S. National Park Service).

Key Principles for Design
Plant Native Species: Native plants provide high-value nectar and pollen and are adapted to local climate, soil, and growing seasons. They are more likely to attract local pollinators and require less maintenance (USDA).
Continuous Blooming: Plan your garden so flowers bloom from spring through fall, ensuring a year-round food source for pollinators (USDA).
Cluster Planting: Group the same species together to make foraging more efficient for pollinators, reducing the distance they travel between flowers (USDA).
Diverse Habitats: Include a mix of flower shapes, heights, and colors to attract a variety of pollinators. Consider flat flowers for short-tongued insects and tubular flowers for long-tongued bees (The Old Farmer's Almanac).
Sun and Soil Considerations: Most pollinators prefer sunny areas. Assess your soil type—well-draining, sandy, or clay—and choose plants suited to those condition

Photos where taken at the Stutsman County Pollinator plot located at our tree shed! 1710 19th Ave SE Jamestown, ND - Across from Scherbenskes

!!!PLEASE DO NOT PICK WE ARE FEEDING THE BEES AND BUTTERFLIES!!!

06/11/2026

Geode workshop at the James River Valley Library

06/10/2026

We're seeing tent caterpillar activity across the region, with some trees already showing noticeable defoliation. Eastern tent caterpillars build silky tents in branch crotches and commonly feed on chokecherry, apple, crabapple and cherry trees. Forest tent caterpillars, another common defoliator, don't build tents but can feed on many deciduous trees and shrubs.

Before you panic, remember that healthy, established trees can usually tolerate a season of feeding and recover. However, young, newly planted or stressed trees may be more vulnerable.

What can you do?
- Remove tents by hand when caterpillars are inside during cool weather or in the evening.
-Consider Bt products when caterpillars are small and actively feeding.
- Burning the tent and caterpillars is not recommended....it can do more damage to the tree.

The sooner you act, the better, tent caterpillars will continue feeding through June.

Read more about this in issue #7 of the NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report - Forestry section https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

06/10/2026

Registration is due on the 19th of June.