NDSU Extension - Ward County

Crop & Pest Report #11 - June 18, 2026

The 11th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
IPM Insect Report
NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Bacterial Blights of Dry Beans
Wheat Disease Update
Stripe Rust Was Found…Now what?
Phytophthora on the Mind
Crop Management Field School is Next Week!
Growth During Cool Weather
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) showing up.
Stress Management Techniques for Farmers and Ranchers
Around the State:
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Southwest ND
Weather Forecast: The June 18 to June 24, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can download the issue at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

Sadness vs. depression - do you know the difference? The ag community is no stranger to hard work. We expect a lot from ourselves......but could we be wearing down our bootstraps?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated......it's time to talk to someone. Your health is the most important asset on your farm/ranch.

Depression in Farming – Let’s Talk About It https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/depression-farming-lets-talk-about-it

Ready to talk to someone? We've got several resources listed on our website. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress

What are our IPM scouts seeing across the state? Check out the latest survey maps https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/diseases-insects-and-weeds/integrated-pest-management