NDSU North Central Research Extension Center

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NDSU North Central Research Extension Center The North Central Research Extension Center is located one mile south of Minot on U.S. 83.

The 1200-acre research center was established in 1945 for agricultural field research and pure seed increase. Today, it specializes in crop and Extension education activities, and in foundation seed production. The surrounding area includes the largest durum wheat producing counties in the state. Fifty percent of the nation's canola and forty percent of the nation's durum is produced in counties served by the Center. The Center is located on the border of North Dakota's two most prominent soil and vegetation regions - the dark brown soils of the semi-arid grassland in the west, and the black soils of central North Dakota's subhumid grassland. With gently rolling land and 16.5 inches of annual precipitation, the Center's main research efforts involve grain variety evaluation, w**d control, tillage and fertilizer tests. Research is conducted on small grains, oilseeds, row crops, legumes, forages and other specialty crops. Production is evaluated for no-till and conventional tillage cropping systems.

🐄🌱 Ever wonder what cattle are thinking when they graze?They’re a lot more selective than you might think!In “Thinking L...
09/21/2026

🐄🌱 Ever wonder what cattle are thinking when they graze?

They’re a lot more selective than you might think!

In “Thinking Like Cattle,” James Rogers shares how cattle learn what to eat, develop forage preferences, and make grazing choices based on everything from nutrition to time of day.

James is our NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot, and he offers some great insight into why understanding cattle behavior matters when managing pastures.

Good grazing management is about more than the amount of grass available—it’s also about understanding how cattle use it.

👇 Check out James’ article below!

Today (9/15/2026) at 8AM - 0.37" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.
09/15/2026

Today (9/15/2026) at 8AM - 0.37" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.

Today (9/4/2026) - at 8AM - 0.16" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.Over the 48 hour period (9/3 - 9/4) - 0.64" of m...
09/04/2026

Today (9/4/2026) - at 8AM - 0.16" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.

Over the 48 hour period (9/3 - 9/4) - 0.64" of moisture was observed total.

Today (9/3/2026) at 8AM - 0.48" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.
09/03/2026

Today (9/3/2026) at 8AM - 0.48" of moisture was observed at the NCREC.

08/26/2026
08/26/2026

We pay attention when our vehicles or equipment alert us when something isn't right and take action before a small problem becomes a bigger one.

Is your check engine light on? Are there signs you are missing or ignoring? Our bodies and minds give us warning signs too. Are you more irritable than normal? Trouble sleeping? Are you feeling overwhelmed? These can all be signs of stress taking a toll on our body.

It's time to take action. Take a moment to check in on yourself. A little maintenance can go a long way.

Learn how to manage stress https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress

08/26/2026

** Calling all Rangeland Enthusiasts.**

Join us Wednesday October 7th through Friday October 9th in Bismarck, ND for an engaging and learning symposium regarding woody encroachment, grazing ecology and management along with many more rangeland topics.

Address

5400 Highway 83 S
Minot, ND
58701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17018577679

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