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New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5

April 23, 2026

The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.

Youth and two adult helpers work with plants in box planters

SDSU Extension salutes their volunteers during National Volunteer Week

April 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is proud to salute its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week on April 19-25, 2026.

Group of young producers inspecting beef cattle in a feedlot

Using Feedlot Manure to Reduce Crop Production Costs

Manure plays a key role in reducing system costs for integrated livestock-crops enterprises. Livestock waste can be a valuable source of crop nutrients when correctly managed.

A pasture containing a mixture of grasses and alfalfa.

Managing Alfalfa Under Drought Stress

No one hopes for drought, but if the season should progress into a dry one, these are some considerations to make to ensure the best possible outcome for alfalfa crops.

Early spring lawn with noticeable weed growth.

Organic Herbicides for Lawns

Organic herbicides are becoming more common on the market due to the perception that these products as safer towards humans, pets, and the environment. For those interested in these products, there are several factors to consider.

Small beetle with elongated black snout. Beetle is red-orange in color.

Management of Pyrethroid-resistant Red Sunflower Seed Weevils

Factsheet on the management strategies of Pyrethroid-resistant Red Sunflower Seed Weevils.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 18

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
Aug 11

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
Aug 04

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 28

Garden Hour

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