Nelson County Soil Conservation District

09/01/2026

Reminder that the Nelson County UDSA office has a new phone number.

Reach NSCD direct at 701-791-2869.
Or 701-331-7198.

08/31/2026

How fun!

Help share the story of agriculture through your photographs! We're looking for agriculture-related photos in several categories. The contest is open to North Dakota residents of all ages! https://www.ndda.nd.gov/north-dakota-department-agriculture-photo-contest

08/31/2026

Your report helps you and our county. Contact Traci at Nelson County's NDSU Extension office with any questions.

Drought is impacting our area, and we NEED your help documenting it, TODAY (if possible! But also every week).

The drought map is only as accurate as the information being reported from the people actually experiencing the conditions. The Extension office is NOT the only one who can submit drought impact reports. Anyone can submit one - farmers, ranchers, landowners, homeowners, community members, anyone seeing drought impacts firsthand.

If drought is affecting you, please, PLEASE submit a report. These reports help provide a clearer picture of what is actually happening on the ground and can support changes to the drought map. When you submit a report, give us impact data whenever you can. It does not have to be an exact number. Estimates are still extremely helpful!

For example:
- “We normally put up around 4000 bales and this year we only got 1000.”
- “We usually get 2–3 hay cuttings, but this year we only got one.”
- “We have been hauling water to pasture since early June, and we have never had to haul water to this pasture before or we had to add additional water sources.”
- “Our crop is yielding approximately 40 bushels/acre less than normal.”
- “The stock dam that normally lasts all summer went dry in early July.”
- “We had to reduce livestock numbers because of limited forage.”
- "Supplement hay is costing our production $100,000."
- “Pasture production is approximately 80% of normal.”
- And of course, PICTURES help too!

Anything with numbers, dates, comparisons to a normal year, or specific examples makes your report much more useful. It helps turn “it’s dry” into actual impact data that can be documented.

And importantly, reports can be submitted anonymously. Your name, farm, or ranch does not have to be publicly listed. If drought is affecting your operation, pasture, crops, livestock, water supply, garden, trees, or property, please take a few minutes and report what you are seeing.

Your report MATTERS! Your information can help make sure conditions in our area are accurately represented.

🔗 Submit a report through the CMOR dashboard:
https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/

🔗 More information on reporting drought impacts in North Dakota:
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/drought

08/31/2026

Emerald Ash Borer, Green Ash Trees: The ND Department of Agriculture has announced that Bismark, Burleigh County, is now among other counties placed on the EAB quarantine list.
With the spread of Emerald Ash borer in Green Ash trees, NCSCD will not be selling or planting Green Ash trees in 2027. We do have a list of suitable alternatives.
Some of the Signs/symptoms to watch for are thinning canopy, leaf sprouts coming from the trunk of the tree, severe woodpecker damage and D shaped exit holes, and S shape "galleries" under the bark.
If you have concerns or need to report a tree in your area, contact our office. You can also follow the link below to get more information or report.
https://www.ndda.nd.gov/eab?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
*The pictures below were taken when Denise visited the removal site of an infected tree in Fargo, Cass County*

08/26/2026

A great learning opportunity! Please register at: www.ndglc.com/events

08/20/2026

This is a great way to spend time with the whole family and ease into Fall!

-We can't wait to have our tree planter/tractor out in the parade on Sunday September 6th- 🙃

Help us spread the word about this event simply by liking and sharing this post!

Thank you🙏

08/20/2026

Livestock farmland in Nelson County has been deemed eligible for this drought relief cost share program. To see the full details, follow the link below.
https://www.dwr.nd.gov/project_development/drought_disaster_livestock.html

08/11/2026

American beekeepers are facing an unfair challenge.

Honey consumption in the U.S. is at an all-time high, yet American beekeepers now supply just 17% of the market, down from 80% forty years ago.

Adulterated imported honey is one of the reasons. It undercuts American beekeepers and erodes consumer confidence in what’s really in the jar.

Today, I’m asking our beekeeping community to stand together by signing a letter supporting stronger standards for honey.

Please add your name through the link:

https://form.jotform.com/262024349403147

— Rob Wright, CEO

08/04/2026

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
They say the only thing constant is change. Things in USDA are no different.

Please pass along our new number with people you know. This is for SCD, NRCS, & FSA. Also please be patient with us as we transition and learn this new phone system.

You can still reach Denise on our cell phone 701-331-7198 or email [email protected]
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07/07/2026

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day.

North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts has a new cost share program. It is a 1st come 1st serve program so if you are interested contact Denise. 701-247-2455 ext. 114 or [email protected]