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.
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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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Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting & Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting
The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on December 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Freeman Academy Arboretum (900 Cedar St., Freeman, SD 57029). The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Crop Hour
SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinars provide valuable information for South Dakota crop producers to help them improve their profitability and prepare for the upcoming season.
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Crop Hour
SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinars provide valuable information for South Dakota crop producers to help them improve their profitability and prepare for the upcoming season.
Learn about alfalfa weevil at Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting
November 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension encourages producers to attend the Northern Plains Forage Association annual meeting and seminars, which will feature forage-related education and research.