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SDSU Extension welcomes new weed management specialist

April 21, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the hire of Eric Jones as the new weed management specialist.

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South Dakota Range Management Workshop Set for June 27-29

April 18, 2023

SDSU Extension is partnering with the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide the 2023 South Dakota Range Management Workshop June 27-29 near Deadwood, South Dakota.

Two producers inspecting a soybean planter.

Tips to Prepare Your Planter: A Precision Ag Perspective

Planting time is nearly upon us, and setting your planter up properly can help save time, reduce unexpected costs, and increase your profitability and safety. Learn some expert tips for getting started!

Gardener in red rain boots standing in a wet yard.

Preparing and Planting a Garden in a Cold, Wet Spring

Wet, cool springs present ideal conditions for soil and plant issues. Learn some expert tips for identifying and managing some of the most-common problems in soggy gardens.

Three early spring blooming flowers: Chionodoxa, Fritillaria, and Helleborus.

Early Spring Bloomers

From the delicate "Glory of the Snow" to the stunning "Lenten Rose," learn about some of the beautiful, lesser-known, spring-blooming perennial flowers that can be grown in South Dakota gardens.

Corn field with soil salinity problem.

South Dakota producers share their stories with SDSU Extension’s Every Acre Counts program

April 05, 2023

SDSU Extension has released nine videos of producers sharing their experiences in the Every Acre Counts program.

Harvested tomatillos in a brown paper bag.

Tomatillos: Harvest and Storage

Tomatillos are an annual, warm-season crop with requirements similar to tomatoes. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store them with this helpful guide!

Victoria rhubarb stalks on a table.

Rhubarb: Harvest and Storage

Rhubarb is a cool-season, herbaceous perennial commonly grown for its edible leafstalks. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store rhubarb with this helpful guide!

Freshly picked raspberries in shallow containers on a picnic table.

Raspberries: Harvest and Storage

Raspberries are a cool-season crop that produces fruit in the summer or fall depending on variety. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store them with this helpful guide!

Edamame Tohya

Edamame: Harvest and Storage

Edamame is the Japanese name for edible, immature soybeans, which are cooked prior to eating. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store edamame with this helpful guide!