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
Dingy Cutworms Causing Issues in South Dakota Soybean
Dingy cutworms are commonly observed during the spring but typically do not reach major pest status. However, when the conditions are right, they can cause substantial feeding injury to seedling soybeans, as well as corn, wheat, and sunflower.
2026 Growing Season: Forecasted dry weather and the implications on postemergence herbicide activity
Weather cannot be controlled, but there are variables we can control to help increase the effectiveness of postemergence herbicides during drought conditions.
Brown Wheat Mites Detected in South Dakota Wheat
Brown wheat mite infestations have been detected in South Dakota wheat. Typically, infestations are more commonly observed in fields experiencing drought stress, which is currently most of the state