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Photo of corn planted two weeks apart. Early planted corn on the left much larger than the later planted corn on the right.

How Early Is Too Early to Plant Row Crops?

Although it can be tempting to get a head start with row crops, it is important to be mindful of soil temperatures and the associated risks with planting early.

A combine harvesting soybeans and emptying them into a nearby tractor trailer

Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Possible Section 199A(g) Expiration of Agricultural Cooperatives in the Upper Midwest

A comprehensive evaluate of the potential economic impact of Section 199A(g) deduction sunsetting on agricultural cooperatives and rural communities.

Sunset over a sunflower field in South Dakota.

Sunflower Weed Management

Weed management can be particularly challenging in sunflowers.

Young farmer analyzing data on a tablet computer beside a crop sprayer.

Over-The-Top Dicamba Applications Are Not Legal in Soybean for 2025

The registration for dicamba labels for over-the-top applications in tolerant soybeans have been pulled for the 2025 growing season. Many producers are aware of the situation, but planning weed management strategies should start today.

Green winter wheat field

Crop Hour

SDSU Extension will deliver a series of virtual Crop Hour webinars January 7 to February 27, 2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CST.

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Crop Budgets

Crop Budgets helps producers to determine the preliminary cost of production for the major commodities grown in South Dakota.

Gardener holding a box of vegetables

South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course

The goal of the vegetable short course is to empower South Dakota vegetable producers to improve and expand their operations.

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Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer

Interested in becoming an SDSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer? Learn more about our program requirements, volunteer expectations and how to apply.

fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds

Fertilizing Gardens in South Dakota

Publication about fertilizing gardens in South Dakota