NDSU Extension - Barnes County

06/09/2026

Don't forget to get registered. June 25th at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center registration link: ndsu.ag/jrcrop26

06/09/2026

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

06/03/2026

Come join us at the Jr. Crop Scout School at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center on June 25th!

Our {VERY} popular Junior Crop Scout Schools are back 😉

Junior Crop Scout School is designed to build foundational skills in crop science, agronomy and agriculture-related careers.

Participants will engage with real-world topics including crop growth stages, w**d identification, crop stand evaluation, soil basics, insects, agronomic careers and more.

Each school will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. and run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10 per participant and includes lunch and a crop scouting kit.

Carrington - June 25
ndsu.ag/jrcrop26

Portland - July 2
ndsu.ag/jrcrop26port

Hampden - August 3
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05/27/2026

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Junior Beef Producers Workshop is back June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, North Dakota.

The workshop is open to youth ages 10-16 and will provide a full day of hands-on learning opportunities focused on the beef industry. Participants can gain knowledge spanning the beef production process — from pasture to plate — while exploring potential career paths and building practical skills. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/may/ndsu-extension-sets-youth-beef-producers-workshop-for-june-9

05/18/2026

Dive into a week of fun at the 2026 Extension Youth Conference!

EYC is June 22-25 on the NDSU campus. Register soon to participate! Registration closes June 1. The conference is open to all youth who have finished the seventh grade. (4-H membership is not required to attend)

What will you experience?
- Inspiring guest speakers
- Growth in leadership skills
- Tours of educational attractions in the FM area
- Workshops
- And more!

Register >>> ndsu.ag/eyc2026

05/11/2026

For all our 4-H volunteers! Highly recommend!

Registration is now open! Join us September 19-25, 2026, for the 80th annual Black Hills Recreation Leaders Laboratory. Questions? Email [email protected] or go to our website at www.bhrll.org.

05/06/2026

04/22/2026

🚨 Applications are now open to be a ND State 4‑H Ambassador. Apply before May 15! Join a group of passionate 4‑H’ers leading events, workshops, and helping promote ND 4‑H across the state. Apply and learn more at bit.ly/ND4Hambassadors 🍀

04/17/2026

04/11/2026

And they are off to National 4-H Conference! Wishing our delegates a fun week of leadership and discovery 💚