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Crops

As South Dakota’s farmers know, many factors go into raising successful crops. SDSU Extension’s team works to boost farmers’ yields and profits by providing access to research-based information, resources and local agronomic information.

Collaborating with South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU throughout the growing season, our team showcases local data collected from test plots in a field near you.

Featured Resources

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South Dakota Pest Management Guides

The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.

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Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

SDSU Extension fertilizer recommendations are based on field research in South Dakota and neighboring states.

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Best Management Practices for Corn Production

iGrow Corn is your unbiased, research-based guide to corn production, providing the latest recommendations to help increase yield, reduce input costs and protect your investment.

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Upcoming Events

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Feb 18

Climate and Business Management Crop Hour

February 18-20: SDSU Extension experts and guests will discuss weathering the extremes in climate, markets, crop insurance and provide Farm Bill updates this week on Crop Hour.

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Feb 25

Regenerative Agriculture Crop Hour

February 25-27: On the final week of Crop Hour, SDSU Extension experts will be covering regenerative agriculture. Regen is circular!

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Mar 07

Tar Spot in the Northern Great Plains: History, Management and Experiences

SDSU Extension will host an educational webinar covering Tar Spot in the Northern Great Plains on March 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.