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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.
Fertilizer Recommendation Guide
SDSU Extension fertilizer recommendations are based on field research in South Dakota and neighboring states.
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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Southeast Research Farm Field Day
Attend the Southeast Research Farm field day on Tuesday, July 9, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004). The farm is located six miles west and three miles south of Beresford.
Northeast Research Farm Field Day
Attend the Northeast Research Farm field day on Thursday, July 11, from 4:00 p.m. CDT to dusk at the Northeast Research Farm (15710 455th Ave., South Shore, SD). The farm is located 2.5 miles west of Interstate 29 off exit 193.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School
SDSU Extension will host a free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071). The farm is located about 2 miles south of Volga.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School
SDSU Extension will host a free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CDT at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071). The farm is located about 2 miles south of Volga.
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