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tall trees in the Black Hills

Tree Pest Alert

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.

A bowl of freeze dried strawberries.

Freeze Drying Foods

This publication describes the freeze-drying process to help food entrepreneurs understand the process, highlighting food safety risks and relevant South Dakota regulations.

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

Newborn dairy calf and mother cow.

Adopt-A-Cow: Dairy

Virtual program for students to follow their "adopted" cow and calf through-out the school year.

wheat field

Spring Wheat Variety Trial Results

The 2025 spring wheat variety trials were planted throughout various locations in South Dakota.

Green plant with wide, oval leaves. Pink florets are arranged in a circle at the top of the stem. An orange Monarch butterfly feeds on nectar from one of the florets.

Investigate Pollinators

Lesson about the importance of pollinators and the plants they interact with.

steaks in a pan with a meat thermometer

Family Food Cent$ newsletters

A monthly electronic newsletter for limited resource audiences, including information, tips and recipes.

Various chemical symbols for common nutrients found in garden soil over a selection of young plants emerging from garden soil.

Managing Phosphorus and Other Nutrients in Gardens

Fact sheet on managing phosphorus and other nutrients in gardens.

oats

Oat Variety Trial Results

In 2025, oat variety trials were planted throughout various locations in South Dakota.

Multi-rotor drone used for spray, spread and seeding

Required Licensing For Applying Pesticide Using Spray Drones

Fact sheet for South Dakota stakeholders wanting to get certified to apply pesticides with a spray drone.