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Basis Report Mobile App

The Basis Report mobile app brings the power of the SDSU Basis Report web tool directly to smart phones or tablets, giving producers real-time grain basis bids from elevators across South Dakota.

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Growing Connections: An Organizational Map of the South Dakota Local Food System

Behind every farmer’s market, community supported agriculture share, or local food event is a network of advocates, educators, and organizations that make it all possible. The South Dakota Local Food System map illustrates the organizations that strengthen local food through a variety of roles and functions.

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SDSU Extension encourages testing forage nitrate levels

June 11, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages.

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Garden and Yard Newsletter Archive

View an archive of the articles featured in the Garden and Yard Newsletter.

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Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jul 14

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

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Jun 17

Drought Meeting

SDSU Extension will host drought meetings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT/9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT on June 17 in Hot Springs, Winner and Yankton.

Extension expert and graduate students evaluating delphiniums on an outdoor table.

Transplant Timing and Protected Cultivation Strategies Enhance Delphinium Cut Flower Production

Delphinium (Delphinium spp.) is a cool-season perennial cut flower that holds strong market potential, but production on small farms for regional markets remains limited by yield and short harvest durations.

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SDSU Extension adds staff to 2026 Garden Hotline

June 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension has added seasonal staff to serve its Garden Hotline during the 2026 growing season.

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SDSU provides updated recommendations on soil tarping

June 08, 2026

South Dakota State University has published new recommendations on soil tarping that can help producers manage weeds.