Plants or Crops

All Plants or Crops Content

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Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results

The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.

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Aug 18

Dakotafest

Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.

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Straw Itch Mites

Factsheet on the lifecycle, identification, human impact, veterinary significance and management of straw itch mites.

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Wheat Stem Sawfly Parasitoid: Bracon cephi

This fact sheet covers the identification and lifecycle of a parasitoid wasp species in South Dakota that attacks Wheat Stem Sawfly larvae.

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Sunflower & Oilseeds

There are times when sunflower producers need unbiased answers. That’s what we are here for.

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Banded Sunflower Moth

Factsheet on the identification, lifecycle, scouting and economic impact of the Banded Sunflower Moth.

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Forage

SDSU Extension works with forage producers, providing them with access to quick tests, research-based information, and best management practices to help maximize yields and nutritional quality of forages.

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Climate and Weather

View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.

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Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.

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Crops

During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.