By Scout Nelson
The Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC) is preparing to host two important agricultural events during the summer of 2026. These educational programs provide farmers, agronomists, crop scouts, and agricultural professionals with valuable opportunities to learn about current farming practices, crop management, and agricultural research.
The first event is the annual Crop Management Field School, scheduled for June 24, 2026. This hands-on training program focuses on practical field skills that help participants improve crop management decisions throughout the growing season. The field school is designed for agronomists, field scouts, North Dakota State University personnel, and farmers interested in expanding their knowledge.
Participants will receive instruction on several important topics. Alicia Harstad will lead weed identification activities covering more than 35 weed species. Jeff Stachler will demonstrate at least 10 herbicide sites of action. Ana Carcedo will guide crop growth staging for wheat, corn, and soybeans, while Brady Goettl will discuss nutrient deficiencies and soil fertility management.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with educational sessions running from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Attendance is limited to 50 participants to encourage discussion and hands-on learning. The registration fee is $100 and includes lunch, snacks, and educational materials. Participants may also earn continuing education credits in crop management, nutrient management, and pest management. Pre-registration is required through www.ndsu.ag/cmfs26.
The second major event is the 67th Annual CREC Field Day on July 14, 2026. Activities begin with registration, coffee, and donuts at 9:00 a.m., followed by introductions and tour departures at 9:30 a.m.
The field day features four main educational tracks: agronomy, livestock, horticulture, and organic production. Morning tours run simultaneously and are followed by a free picnic lunch. Additional afternoon programs will focus on agronomy and livestock topics.
Agronomy presentations include updates on hard red spring wheat and dry bean breeding programs, pulse crops, canola and soybean weed management, lupin commercialization, soybean production, crop marketing, and field pea root rot research.
The Annual CREC Field Day is free to attend and does not require pre-registration, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning more about agriculture and current research developments.
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Categories: North Dakota, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Livestock