605-394-1722
SDSU West River Research and Extension
711 N Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703
Nick supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as an SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City.
Nick Volesky
SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist
Also by Nick Volesky
Black Rot of Brassica Crops
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 in Lawns
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.
Cold Frames
Cold frames are structures that provide a method for extending the growing season, allowing gardeners to begin production earlier in the spring or continue later into the fall.