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Rhoda Burrows to retire after 24 years with SDSU Extension

Rhoda Burrows, professor and South Dakota State University Extension Horticulture Specialist, is retiring after 24 years with the organization.

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Pesticide Personal Protective Equipment: Glove Selection

Safety gloves are one of the most-important pieces of pesticide personal protective equipment. Glove material is very important, as not all materials provide the same protection for different pesticide ingredients.

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SNAP EBT Devices for the Farmers Market or Direct Market Farmer

Interested in offering SNAP EBT as a form of payment at your direct market farm or farmers market? Get started today with this resource that explores how to apply and how to select a payment device that fits your market's needs.

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Growing Active Readers

These lessons and activities bring together evidence-based environmental and behavioral changes to promote improved long-term health outcomes.

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Summer Fly Control in Feedlots

Just as longer days mark the beginning of summer, so does the arrival of increased number of flies in feedlots. Flies are not only are an annoyance, they can reduce performance and worsen heat stress. Successful control strategies start with sanitation.

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Further Reading

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South Dakota Pest Management Guides

The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.

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South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends

The 2025 South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey is the 35th annual survey of agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use and quality in different regions of South Dakota.

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Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

SDSU Extension fertilizer recommendations are based on field research in South Dakota and neighboring states.

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Understanding Western South Dakota Prairie Streams

This document provides information and guidance for landowners and land managers in western South Dakota who are managing small intermittent streams.

Upcoming Events

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Jul 24

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2025.

Dakota Lakes Research Farm
Jun 26

Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day

Attend the Dakota Lakes Research Farm field day on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. CDT at the Dakota Lakes Research Farm (21310 308th Ave., Pierre, SD). The farm is located approximately 17 miles east of Pierre on Highway 34.

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Jun 26

Stockmanship & Stewardship Conference

The 2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship will take place from June 26-28, 2025, at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 W Kemp Watertown, SD 57201).

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Jul 16

South Dakota Youth Beef Summit

South Dakota Youth Beef Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the beef industry. This event will take place on July 16, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.