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Jade Plant: Houseplant How-To
Jade plants are an easy-growing succulent that will thrive in your household for years to come. Learn how to take care of them in this "House Plant How-To" article.

African Violet: Houseplant How-To
The African violet is a small plant that will provide color and beauty in an indoor setting. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.

Organophosphate Insecticides Under Continual Review by the Environmental Protection Agency
Recent moves by the EPA to limit or prevent the use of organophosphate insecticides present challenges for growers seeking effective pest control. So, what is motivating these changes, and what do they mean for producers?

SDSU Extension hosts hands-on high tunnel build experience
April 23, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a four-day workshop, How to Build a High Tunnel, on May 7-8 and 14-15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Trials and Tribulations of Growing Squash and Cabbage in Living Mulch, Reduced Tillage Systems
Research on clover cover crops grown in combination with four tillage and weed suppression methods was conducted on organic transitional land at the SDSU Southeast Farm near Beresford, South Dakota in 2023.

Rose Resources for South Dakota
Are you interested in adding roses to your garden? View a collection of video resources highlighting how to care for roses in South Dakota, including tips on managing common diseases and insect pests.

Brookings Master Gardener donating 50 apple trees to local youth
April 12, 2024
A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 50 apple trees to local youth for the fourth annual Fruitful Children Project.

Large Farms Continue to Dominate South Dakota Crop Production
Based on the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, large-scale farms operate more than two-thirds of the total cropland acres in South Dakota. Learn some expert insights about the trends driving this development.

New digital Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide
April 11, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and project partners are proud to announce the nationwide release of the Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST), a decision aid that provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization.

Herbicide Carryover Concerns for 2024
Herbicides with residual activity have great utility for weed management. However, due to environmental conditions, some herbicides can persist so that the crop grown next year can be injured.