Philip supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension IPM Coordinator based at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
Philip Rozeboom
SDSU Extension IPM Coordinator
Also by Philip Rozeboom
Reminder: Cutoff for over-the-top dicamba products labeled for soybean is June 30 or R1 growth stage in South Dakota
Over-the-top dicamba products for application in soybean have been relabeled for the 2026 growing season. A stipulation for applying these herbicides is a cutoff date of June 30 or R1 soybean.
Aphid Populations Detected in Wheat
Aphids are present in South Dakota wheat fields, and that means it’s time to start scouting.
Pea Aphid Alert: Forecasted temperatures could result in rapid population increases
The temperatures during the last week and the forecasted temperatures for next week will potentially encourage rapid pea aphid population growth. Although many fields have been cut recently, pea aphids can still readily recolonize alfalfa.