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Gardening in Raised Bed and Containers in the Northern Great Plains
Fact sheet for anyone interested in gardening in raised beds or containers, especially those that may have limited space or of various physical abilities.
Range Roundup: SDSU Native Plant Initiative Strengthens Conservation and Supply of Native Plants
SDSU’s Native Plant Initiative has been hard at work on research that focuses on the conservation and supply of native plants.
Range Roundup: Precision Agriculture Range Project With Producer Participation
SDSU Extension researchers started a new precision agriculture range project using remote sensing, machine learning, and ground-collected vegetation samples to develop an application to measure forage quality and quantity throughout the state in near real-time.
Postemergence Herbicide Applications Need to Happen Soon in Soybean
In soybean crops, postemergence herbicides should be applied to smaller weeds, but proper scouting is likely necessary before application. Learn everything you need to know before making an application this growing season.
What to Do About Flood-Damaged Trees
Fact sheet on what to do about flood-damaged trees
SDSU Extension to host High Tunnel Field Day featuring Webster-area farmers
June 25, 2024
SDSU Extension is hosting a High Tunnel Field Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST June 5 at Waldner Farms, 522 E. First Ave., Webster, South Dakota.
Farm to (More Than) School
Opportunities for local food procurement go beyond just school lunch! Learn about several child nutrition programs and settings that may accept local foods.
Communication: Importance of Social Support in Agriculture
Maintaining open communication and seeking social support can help producers get through difficult times.
A Five-Step Approach to Alleviating Farm Stress
Farm stressors can come from many directions including the agricultural system, farm and family finances, mental and physical health challenges, and relationship difficulties. A healthy response to these challenges involves paying attention to the stressors within all of these areas and determining coping strategies that are useful in each area.
Recognizing Symptoms of Stress During Farming Challenges
Fact sheet to help recognize symptoms of stress during a farming challenge.