Robin supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist based in Brookings.
Robin Buterbaugh
SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist
Also by Robin Buterbaugh
Warm Winter Temperature Impacts on Flowering Bulbs
Warm winters underscore the importance of temperature in regulating bulb growth, as the right sequence of warm and cold periods is critical for healthy shoots and properly formed flowers.
SDSU Extension publishes research on native plants for bird habitat
January 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension has published new research on native plants that can support birds in the state and region.
Native Plants for Bird Habitat in South Dakota
South Dakota has a range of habitats that support many bird species, and native plants play an important role in all those habitats.