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SowBridge Webinar: SessTreating Sows According to Farm SOP
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about SessTreating sows according to standard operating procedures on January 7 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
Cat Death Losses Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in South Dakota
Veterinarians and laboratory diagnosticians are fielding reports of death losses in cat populations linked to avian influenza infections.
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.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: November 8, 2024
In late October, tar spot was identified on dried field corn being sold for decoration at a big box store in eastern South Dakota. This fungal disease can be identified by the black lesions that are on both sides of the leaf.
Corn Stunt in South Dakota
In late September, a sample received from Deuel County was confirmed positive for corn stunt, a disease spread through corn leafhopper feeding. This diagnosis is the furthest north corn stunt has ever been confirmed and reported in the United States.
Swine Foreign Animal Disease Preparation: A reflection through the legacy of Gord Downie
The threat of foreign animal disease outbreaks demands preparedness, rapid response, and a community-wide effort to mitigate damage. Interestingly, the legacy of musician Gord Downie offers a framework for approaching these issues with urgency, empathy, and a forward-looking perspective.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: September 30, 2024
As of September 26, 2024, our researchers have confirmed the presence of tar spot in 25 counties across the eastern half of South Dakota. The severity of infection has varied anywhere from less than 1% to approximately 20% on individual corn plants.
Monitoring and Correcting Magnesium Deficiency in High Tunnels
This point in the growing season is a good time to monitor and correct for magnesium deficiency in high tunnel crops, especially on tomatoes. Deficiency symptoms normally appear mid-season on plants with heavy fruit loads.
South Dakota Tar Spot Update: September 13, 2024
Tar spot was recently found in Turner, Clay, Union, Yankton, and Bon Homme Counties. Low levels of tar spot do not indicate a need to spray, but they do indicate that fields should be routinely scouted until harvest.
Managing Waste Pesticides: Restricted Use Pesticides
While pesticides are intended only to impact pests, they can have negative consequences on unintended targets, such as humans and wildlife, if not handled properly. Learn what steps you need to take to safely dispose of unused pesticides and comply with regulations.