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Anthony Bly

SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist

605-782-3290

SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center
4101 W 38th St Ste 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Anthony supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist based in Sioux Falls.

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Sioux Falls Regional Center
Also by Anthony Bly
Red combine harvesting grain sorghum in early fall.

Proper Residue Management is Essential When Adopting No-Till Practices

Minimizing disturbance and keeping the soil covered are two of the soil health principles. One of the best ways to incorporate these principles is to adopt no-till. To be successful when adopting no-till, it starts when combining the crop from the prior year.

Aerial view of the SDSU Northeast Research Farm.
Jul 23

Northeast Research Farm Tour

Attend the annual Northeast Research Farm Tour on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. CDT to dusk at the Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave. South Shore, SD 57263). The farm is located on the junction of State Highway 20 and Codington County Highway 11, or 2.5 miles west of Exit 193 on I-29.

Drought-stressed cornfield.

Agronomic Considerations During Drought

Despite technological advances, weather factors still play a major role in crop production, especially during dry times. Making smart agronomic decisions can prevent a drought situation from getting worse.