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Cover Crops in Modern Agriculture
Fact sheet on cover crops in modern agriculture.
How Soil Holds Water
Water retention is an important soil property and is related to soil texture, organic matter content, and density.
Look Out For Early Season Wheat Diseases
Conditions have been favorable for disease development in South Dakota winter wheat fields, especially for Septoria. It’s important to scout fields to determine what diseases are present before deciding to apply a fungicide early in the season.
Factors Influencing Spray Coverage
Learn about the different factors that influence spray coverage and how you can tailor your practices to ensure that proper coverage is achieved.
Low-Cost and Adaptable Plans to Build a Wick Applicator for Herbicides
From crop fields to home gardens, wick applicators can manage weeds by applying herbicides directly to weeds growing at a set height above desirable plants. Learn how to build one yourself in this article.
SDSU Extension 2024 Garden Hour webinar series starts May 7
May 02, 2024
The fourth season of South Dakota State University Extension’s popular Garden Hour webinar series starts May 7, 2024.
How to Store Leftover Garden Seeds
Curious about how long your leftover garden seeds will last? View some expert tips for storing a variety of seeds to keep them viable for use in your garden for years to come!
Learn about your backyard’s natural resources with SDSU Extension
May 01, 2024
Lawn and garden enthusiasts are invited to attend Backyard Natural Resources, a new four-part webinar series from South Dakota State University Extension.
Did the Deer Persevere? 2023 Evaluation of Clover Cover Crops as a Living Mulch for Pepper Production in Eastern South Dakota
Research report analyzing the relationship between four different clover species and four different soil management practices and their effects on pepper growth and yield as well as weed suppression.
I heard cicadas are having a big year. Are they coming to South Dakota?
Cicadas are making headlines—specifically the periodical cicadas in Brood XIII and Brood XIX. Both both broods are in the Midwest and are geographically close together. Find out where you can expect to see them this spring.