NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report

NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report A weekly newsletter published from May to September through the efforts of NDSU Extension Specialists and Experiment Station Researchers.

If you would like to subscribe to our weekly reports by email, please fill out the form here http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cpr/subscribe-to-crop-pest-report-pdf-version. If you would like to subscribe to our weekly reports by RSS Feed please go here http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cpr/crop-pest-report/RSS. The Crop and Pest Report will keep you updated on the latest information for North Dakota on:

• Entomology


• Plant Science
• Plant Pathology
• Soils
• Weeds
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Ag Economics
• Diagnostic Lab
• Around the State
• Weather

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Edited: There was a missing article in the report. You can download the updated PDF directly with this link: https://www...
08/13/2026

Edited: There was a missing article in the report. You can download the updated PDF directly with this link:https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2026-08/18%20CPR%20August%2012%202026%20Final_0.pdf

The 18th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
Continue to Scout for Soybean Aphids & Spider Mites
Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Increasing
Sunflower IPM Insect Trapping
Corn Insect Trapping
FEATURED MATCHUP: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Frogeye Leaf Spot and Paraquat on Soybean
Training Your Eyes: Scouting for Foliar Diseases of Corn in North Dakota
Soybean Water Needs Increase During Reproductive Growth
Small Grain Harvest Opens Opportunities for Cropping System Intensification with Cover Crops
Updates and Save the Dates
NDSU Extension Offers Fall 2026 Su***de Prevention Webinars
Around the State:
Northwest, North Central, and Southwest North Dakota
South-Central and Southeast North Dakota
Weather Forecast: The August 13 to August 19, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2026-08/18%20CPR%20August%2012%202026%20Final_0.pdf
You can download all the reports at this site: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

08/10/2026

Do you know what to look for with these pests?

It is time for the 17th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report. In this issue you will find:2026 NDSU Field Days...
08/06/2026

It is time for the 17th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
Soybean Aphid and Spider Mite Update
Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Update
IPM Insect Trap Report
Corn Insect Trapping Network
Aphids in Corn
Summer Generation of Canola Flea Beetle
Sunflower Rust
Dry Edible Bean Rust
The North Dakota Soil and Fertilizer Resource
Around the State
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Weather Forecast: The August 6 to August 12, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
To download the issue please go to our Crop & Pest Report Website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

07/31/2026

The pest, found in a soybean field south of Hankinson, was last detected in Sargent County in 2022, according to NDSU Extension’s July 23 Crop and Pest Report.

It's the 16th issue of the NDSU Crop & Pest Report. In this issue you will find:2026 NDSU Field DaysSoybean Aphid Update...
07/30/2026

It's the 16th issue of the NDSU Crop & Pest Report. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
Soybean Aphid Update
Watch For Spider Mites
Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Scouting
Banded Sunflower Moth Scouting
IPM Insect Trap Report
FEATURED MATCHUP: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Brown Stem Rot of Soybean
White Mold Update Across the State
Wheat and Barley Disease Report
Heat Stress During Reproductive Stages: Why This Week's Weather Matters
Wheat is Ready & Corn is Struggling
Key to Improved W**d Management: Manage Field Perimeters and Inside Field W**d Patches Now.
Tips for Working Together in Farming Across Generations
Around the State
Northeast ND
Northwest and Southwest ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Weather Forecast: The July 30 to August 5, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook

You can find the report at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report
Photo Credit: Natalie Wibe, ANR Extension Agent, Pierce County

07/29/2026

🌽Northern Corn Leaf Blight thrives in cool, wet conditions and often appears around tasseling. Be on the lookout for long, grayish-tan lesions that can reduce photosynthesis and decrease yield. What management options do farmers have? Check out NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report issue #15 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report for a full rundown of this week's matchup.

The 15th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:2026 NDSU Field DaysIPM Ins...
07/23/2026

The 15th issue of the NDSU Extension Crop & Pest Report is here. In this issue you will find:
2026 NDSU Field Days
IPM Insect Scouting Update
Grasshopper Update
IPM Insect Trap Report
Soybean Gall Midge Detected
Red Headed Flea Beetle in Soybeans
Featured Matchup: NDSU Plant Pathologists Vs. Northern Corn Leaf Blight
White Mold Update Across the State
Keep on track for CLS management
Forage Nitrate Testing Available
Pre-Harvest Herbicide Applications in Wheat
Stress Concerns in Farming Across Generations
Around the State
Northeast ND
South-Central/Southeast ND
Weather Forecast: The July 23 to July 29, 2026 Weather Summary and Outlook
You can find all the reports at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crop-pest-report

Tune in to In the Pod: Soybean Updates for the latest insights from soybean experts across the state and region. From cr...
07/20/2026

Tune in to In the Pod: Soybean Updates for the latest insights from soybean experts across the state and region. From crop conditions to pesky pests and disease challenges we'll help you stay informed and make confident decisions this season.

Recent episodes >>>
- Feeling the Heat: Soybeans Under Stress
- White Mold Doesn't Stop at the Border
- Taking Flight: The Rise of Spray Drones

Just Press Play https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/crops/soybeans/pod-soybean-updates

Thank you to North Dakota Soybean Council for their support.

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