Plants or Crops

All Plants or Crops Content

A woman in a baseball cap and T-shirt holds up a plant and speaks to a small group of people

Nearly 75 attend 7th annual Rosebud Range Workshop

August 07, 2024

Nearly 75 youth and adults attended the seventh annual Rosebud Range Workshop on July 24, 2024, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch.

Light colored moth on a yellow sunflower head.

Sunflower Moths Observed in South Dakota

Sunflower moths have been observed in South Dakota sunflower fields this week. Sunflower heads are most susceptible to damage caused by the sunflower moth caterpillars from the onset of flowering to when the ray petals begin drying.

Cluster of tomatoes exhibiting yellow shoulders symptoms.

Will Heat Make My Tomatoes Ripen Faster?

Are you wondering why your tomatoes won’t ripen? Have you heard that heat will make them ripen faster? Learn some answers to commonly told myths about tomatoes.

An expert stands in front of a corn field and speaks to attendees of a field day

SDSU Extension co-hosting virtual Forage Field Day

August 02, 2024

Forage Field Day brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Originally scheduled to be held in Concord, Nebraska, event organizers moved to a virtual-only event to accommodate a wider audience.

Small, green grass plant amongst brown soil.

Woolly Cupgrass Management

Compared to other grassy weeds, woolly cupgrass is difficult to manage due to the large seed and tolerance to select herbicides. Proper identification will ensure proper selection of management tactics.

A large white flower with green leaves

Night-Blooming Flowers and Host Plants for Moths

Moths are fascinating creatures, and they are also important pollinators. Learn about a variety of night-blooming flowers and native host plants that can attract these beneficial insects to your yard and garden.

Bunches of freshly harvested garlic bulbs.

Garlic: How to Grow It

Garlic is a versatile garden vegetable with countless varieties and culinary uses. Learn some expert tips for selecting, growing and harvesting garlic in this resource!

Century Star watermelon on display.

Melons: How to Grow It

Melons can take quite a bit of garden space throughout the summer, but they reward gardeners with sweet, juicy flavor! Learn how to select, plant and grow them today!

Cherry tomatoes growing on a vine.

Tomato: How to Grow It

From bite-size grape tomatoes to sliceable beefsteak varieties, learn how to select, plant and grow a wide variety of tomatoes for your garden this growing season!

Variety of freshly harvested onions on a cutting board.

Onions: How to Grow It

Onions are a classic, flavorful addition to any home vegetable garden! Learn some expert tips for selecting, growing and harvesting onions in this resource.