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Group of teens learning at the 4-H Healthy Habits training in Washington, D.C.

Leading the Way: 4-H Junior Leader Resources

Hot sheet that provides counties with resources for their junior leader program.

black, clear and white tarps covering the middle and compost mounded around the edges with wooden pallets on top

South Dakota Vegetable Grower Experiences with Soil Tarping and Solarization during the 2024 Field Season

Research report on South Dakota vegetable grower experiences with soil tarping and solarization during the 2024 season

Clover pathways after being mowed with sunsetting in the background.

Broccolini Performance in Three Established Clover Living Mulches in Eastern South Dakota: Year Two Results

Research report determining the impact of three established clover species on weed suppression, crop growth, and broccolini yield in year two.

Left: Black soil tarp on a research plot. Right: The same research plot uncovered, revealing little-to-no weed pressure.

Early Season Soil Solarization and Occultation Impacts on Weed Pressure and Onion Yield in Eastern South Dakota: Year 2 (2024) Results

Research report on whether soil tarping can reduce weed pressure in onion yields for the second year

Small flock of sheep grazing in a pasture.

Using Livestock to Promote Healthy Rangelands

Fact sheet about using livestock to promote healthy rangelands

Atrazine carryover injury to eastern redcedar seedling

Herbicide Carryover and Planting Bare-Root Tree Seedling in New Windbreaks

Guidelines on herbicide carryover when planting bare-root tree seedlings in new windbreaks

soybean pods

2,4-D (Enlist One) and Glufosinate (Liberty) Additively Control Common Weeds in South Dakota Soybean Production

Fact sheet on the experiment to determine how 2,4-D and glufosinate, when applied alone or mixed, control common weeds and affect soybean yield.

The Pactola Lake reservoir near Rapid City, South Dakota.

Water Quality Standards in South Dakota

Fact sheet to raise awareness among citizens of South Dakota about the Water Quality Standards in the state.

silver maple tree

Tapping Maples for Sap

Fact sheet on how to tap maple trees for sap.

blue backpack with fruits and canned goods in the top

Bountiful Backpack

Use this program to help participants develop cooking, food safety, and recipe preparation skills for its participants.