Latest Recommendations
How to Avoid Soil Compaction During Crop Harvest
Soil compaction can degrade soil health and lead to reduced crop yields. Learn some production practices that can implemented during harvest to avoid soil compaction.
Understanding Emotional Development
When kids are born, they are wired to feel emotions. It is important for adults to surround them with a caring and supportive environment to learn how to manage these emotions and have healthy relationships.
Suicide Awareness and Why It Matters
Suicide is preventable, and everyone has a role to help save lives and create healthy and strong individuals, families, and communities in South Dakota.
SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes volunteers during 2025 State Fair
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame will add six individuals on Aug. 31, 2025, during the 2025 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, eight individuals will be recognized for their outstanding 4-H volunteer service.
General Kitchen Safety for Food Preservation
Kitchen safety during preservation is just as important as using a safe, evidence-based preservation method. Kitchen cleanliness can affect the safety of the preserved product.
Systems Thinking for Agriculture: A tool for addressing complex ranch problems
A systems approach to management encourages producers to take multiple factors into consideration to solve problems within their agricultural operation.
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