There are times when farmers need unbiased answers. That’s what we are here for. The SDSU Extension team provides unbiased, research-based information to help soybean growers make decisions to improve yields and profits.
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.
Farming is all about timing. Use our research-based resources for planting, growing and harvest.
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Best Management Practices for Soybean Production
This is your unbiased, research-based guide to soybean production to help increase yield, reduce input costs and protect your investment.

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.

Soybean Variety Trial Results
9 location reports are available for soybean, conventional soybean and liberty link soybean crop performance testing results.
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Soy 100
What can farmers do to grow 100-bushel soybeans in South Dakota? SDSU Extension faculty and field specialists will help answer that question during soy100 on March 23, 2023 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, SD.
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Know Soybean Cyst Nematode, Numbers Matter!
Have you noticed parts of your soybean field turning yellow earlier than expected? Are some of the plants stunted or showcasing a roller coaster appearance? Soybean cyst nematode may be to blame.