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Corn Hybrid Trial Results

In 2025, corn hybrid and conventional corn hybrid trials were conducted at different locations throughout South Dakota.

soybean pods

Soybean Variety Trial Results

Conventional soybean and soybean variety testing results for different locations across South Dakota.

Canada thistle growing in a pasture.

Noxious and Pasture Weed Plot Data Report

Data books to use as a reference to select appropriate herbicide(s) for noxious and pasture weed

A stand of field peas mixed with small grains being grown for forage.

Chickpea Variety Trial Results

2025 chickpea trial results data from locations in South Dakota.

A sprawling green field of field pea plantings

Field Pea Variety Trial Results

2025 field pea trial results data from different locations in South Dakota.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.