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South Dakota 4-H students take 2nd place at National Land & Homesite Judging Contest
June 22, 2023
South Dakota students had a strong showing at the National Land and Homesite Judging Contest last month, including a second-place finish for the Spink County 4-H team.
South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm to host Field Day on July 13
June 21, 2023
The South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm Field Day will be held on July 13 at 4 p.m. and will run until dusk.
SDSU Extension promotes 2023 National Range Judging Contest results
June 21, 2023
South Dakota students had a strong showing at the 2023 National Range Judging Contest.
South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm hosts Field Day on June 29
June 16, 2023
South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm (DLRF) will host its annual field day on June 29, 2023. The field day will begin at 3:00 PM (CST) and run until dark.
Fertilizer Recommendation Guide
SDSU Extension fertilizer recommendations are based on field research in South Dakota and neighboring states.
Integrating Clover Cover Crops for Pepper and Broccoli Production
South Dakota gardeners and specialty crop producers have expressed a need for cover crop research. Learn about a recent research project investigating clover cover crop integration for pepper and broccoli production.
Knowing the Soil Types in Your Fields Can Increase Weed Control
As soil temperatures increase, many farmers are beginning to plant crops and start preemergent weed control. Learn the important role that soil type can play in getting the most out of preemergence herbicide applications.
South Dakota Range Management Workshop Set for June 27-29
April 18, 2023
SDSU Extension is partnering with the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide the 2023 South Dakota Range Management Workshop June 27-29 near Deadwood, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension to host Women on the Range workshop in June
March 31, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension invites women in agriculture to attend a Women on the Range Workshop on June 8 and 9 at The Branding Iron restaurant in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
2019 Survey South Dakota Corn Nutrient Management Practices
Data from the 2019 survey South Dakota farmers was used to examine how local and operational characteristics such as geographic location within SD, tillage practice, and farm size were related to the adoption of various nutrient management practices.