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Pink and red Hollyhock flower varieties.

Growing Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks are a popular, old-fashioned plant that can be found along the foundations of many old homes and nestled in older farmsteads across the state. Learn some important considerations for selecting, planting and caring for them in your garden!

Oats growing in a field.

Effects of Plant Growth Regulator in Oats

Plant growth regulators are human-applied chemicals that manipulate the hormone functions in plants. Learn how they can be used in oats to help reduce lodging and prevent yield loss.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.

South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm to Host Annual Field Day July 12

July 07, 2022

The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm will host its annual field day on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

SDSU Northeast Research Farm near South Shore, South Dakota.

South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm to Host Field Day July 14

July 07, 2022

The South Dakota State University Northeast Research Farm will host its annual field day on Thursday, July 14, at 4:30 p.m. CDT.

Managing Water with Soil Health

If we are seeing so many benefits to drainage and soil health systems, why isn’t everybody doing it? Can we see a win-win-win situation when looking at habitat, agronomy, and water quality in a system?

Constructed Wetlands: Engineering Nature’s Filter

How do constructed wetlands emulate the natural process of a wetland? In what ways do the different designs of a constructed wetland have to meet the needs of the area?

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Increased Efficiency for Irrigation and Nutrient Delivery

Subsurface drip irrigation maintenance, lifespan, and cost, the variables that can impact subsurface drip irrigation design.

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Worth the Investment?

What is subsurface drip irrigation, and how does it differ from subirrigation?

A lush green bush with bright pink flowers.

Peony: A Great Option for Early Blooms in South Dakota

Peonies are an early-summer blooming plant that thrives in South Dakota. Learn how to select, plant and care for peonies in your landscape this gardening season!

Group of mixed cattle grazing drought-stressed pasture.

SDSU Extension Provides Drought Management Resources

June 08, 2022

The U.S. Drought Monitor continues to classify parts of South Dakota in some level of drought. SDSU Extension has a variety of tools and resources to assist producers with drought decision making.