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Pea Aphid Alert: Forecasted temperatures could result in rapid population increases
The temperatures during the last week and the forecasted temperatures for next week will potentially encourage rapid pea aphid population growth. Although many fields have been cut recently, pea aphids can still readily recolonize alfalfa.
Noxious Weeds Should Be Closely Monitored for Management
Pasture, rangelands and rights-of-way are starting to turn yellow, purple, or even a mix of both due to rapid growth of noxious weeds. Now is the time to implement management tactics to ensure the weeds do not outcompete desirable vegetation and invade adjacent land.
Edible Landscaping and Food Forests
Design a food forest in your backyard with this design guide.
SDSU Extension invites public to free spring wheat field tours
June 22, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension invites all wheat producers, agronomists and agricultural professionals to attend the upcoming Spring Wheat Variety Tours on June 29, 2026.
Climate and Drought Update: July 2026
On June 18, 2026, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released their latest climate outlook for July and the coming three-month season through September.
Growing Connections: An Organizational Map of the South Dakota Local Food System
Behind every farmer’s market, community supported agriculture share, or local food event is a network of advocates, educators, and organizations that make it all possible. The South Dakota Local Food System map illustrates the organizations that strengthen local food through a variety of roles and functions.
Black Rot of Brassica Crops
Overview and management of Black Rot for Brassica Crops.
Tools Available for Fusarium Head Blight Prediction
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), commonly known as scab, is a major disease threat for wheat each year during the flowering growth stage. To support growers in making informed fungicide decisions, forecasting tools are available that use weather data to estimate the likelihood of scab development.
Frost and Freeze Impacts on Plants
Farmers and gardeners often use the terms frost and freeze interchangeably, but the two are not the same. Understanding these differences, along with the ways frost and freeze impact spring planting, can help protect farms and gardens.
West River Research Farm Field Day
Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).