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SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinar series starts in January
December 11, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension’s 2024 Crop Hour webinar series will start Jan. 9, with webinars hosted from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for nine weeks.
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm to host Field Day on July 11
July 07, 2023
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm Tour will be held on July 11 near Sturgis, South Dakota, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm to host Field Day on July 11
June 30, 2023
The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm Field Day will be held on July 11 near Beresford, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension 33rd Annual Winter Wheat Meeting To Be Held August 24
August 19, 2022
SDSU Extension, in collaboration with the Jones County Crop Improvement Association, will host the 33rd Annual Winter Wheat Meeting in Draper, South Dakota, on August 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT.
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.
SDSU Extension to Host Drought Management Meetings
April 29, 2022
SDSU Extension will host drought management meetings across South Dakota May 10-12.
Controlling Grasshoppers, Salvaging Drought Corn Kick Off August Drought Hours
August 04, 2021
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 18% of the state is in Extreme Drought (D3), while another 70% follows as Severe Drought (D2).
July Drought Hours to Address Livestock Nutrition, Crop Quality Concerns
July 15, 2021
More South Dakota acres are now in an extreme drought condition as lack of moisture and high temperatures continue to impact much of the state.
SDSU Extension to Host Small Grain Variety Tours
June 08, 2021
On June 17, South Dakota State University Extension will kick off its annual statewide Small Grain Variety Tours in Ideal.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deteriorate Across South Dakota
April 06, 2021
South Dakotans’ apprehension of an impending drought has been growing.
Summer 2020 Climate & Drought Outlook
August 26, 2020
With alternating cool and warm weather patterns throughout the last few months and the summer season ahead, temperature continues to be a challenge for climate forecasters in South Dakota.