Berg Agricultural Hall 261
Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science-2207A
Brookings, SD 57007
Madalyn supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist located at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
Black rot is an uncommon, but devastating bacterial disease in South Dakota that can develop during extended periods of hot and wet weather, leading to rapid and widespread crop loss.
Nostoc is a genus of cyanobacteria that form colonies in gelatinous masses. In South Dakota, it commonly appears in home lawns, notably in patches where grass is not growing, especially after periods of rain.
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Ft. Pierre at the AmericInn by Wyndham (312 Island Dr, Ft. Pierre SD 57532) on February 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
