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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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2026 Commercial Applicator Training Online Course
SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls Ag Expo
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training during the Sioux Falls Ag Expo at the Sioux Falls Convention Center (1201 N W Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104) on January 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST.
Herbicide-Resistant Weed Program @ Bennett County
SDSU Extension will host an educational program focused on herbicide-resistant weeds on Thursday, January 22, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the American Legion (102 US-18, Martin, SD 57551)
Private Applicator Training for Crops
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for crops on January 21, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Rapid City at the DoubleTree by Hilton (505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701) on January 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT.
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Herbicide-Resistant Weed Program @ Bennett County
SDSU Extension will host an educational program focused on herbicide-resistant weeds on Thursday, January 22, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the American Legion (102 US-18, Martin, SD 57551)
Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference
The fifth annual Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference will be held from March 30-31 at SDSU Alumni Center - Woster Celebration Hall (815 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).