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David Karki

Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Crop Production Specialist

605-688-4211

Raven Precision Ag Building 117
Box 2100A
Brookings, SD 57007

David supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Crop Production Specialist based on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. He is also the South Dakota Coordinator of USDA-SARE.

State & Regional Offices

SDSU Campus

Also by David Karki

People eat ice cream under a large tent
Aug 18

Dakotafest

Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.

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.