Latest News
'Good, Bad and Invasive Plant Tour' set for June 3
May 28, 2021
This year's tour will take place on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) at Sica Hollow State Park near Sisseton.
SDSU Extension to host Wheat Walks in June
May 13, 2021
The 2021 Wheat Walks are slated for June 2 and 3 and will be held near Pierre, Clark and Mount Vernon.
Sioux Falls to Host Emerald Ash Borer Tree Injection Workshop
April 21, 2021
As the season for emerald ash borer treatments nears in South Dakota, state forestry experts want applicators in the Sioux Falls area to be prepared.
Drought Conditions Continue to Deteriorate Across South Dakota
April 06, 2021
South Dakotans’ apprehension of an impending drought has been growing.
SDSU Extension to Host Final Pesticide Education Opportunity
March 31, 2021
As opportunities to obtain 2021 Private Applicator Certification in South Dakota wind down, SDSU Extension is offering a final online pesticide education course Thursday, April 8 from 6–9 p.m. CST.
2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides Now Available
February 04, 2021
SDSU Extension has released the 2021 South Dakota Pest Management Guides.
SDSU Extension’s Soybean Week Dives into Pest Management, Soil Health and 2021 Outlook
January 07, 2021
Want to know more about weed control, research, planting dates, and fungicide? Join us on January 19 - 22.
New Training Options Available for Pesticide Applicators in 2021
January 07, 2021
Join us for more information on the pesticide applicator training in 2021.
SDSU Extension Invites Growers to Take Coffee Break Online and Talk Corn
December 23, 2020
Do you have questions about corn? Join us for more information January 12 15!
SDSU Extension to Host Another Round of Workshops for Next Generation Land Seekers
December 22, 2020
According to the USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture, one in four producers is a beginning farmer with 10 or fewer years of experience.
SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments
November 10, 2020
SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.
Online Cover Crop Decision Tool Now Available
September 10, 2020
As interest in cover crops has grown significantly among crop and livestock producers in the region, species selection and establishment times have remained a major topic.
SDSU Extension Weed Evaluation Extension Demonstration Available at South Dakota State Fair
September 01, 2020
The SDSU Extension Weed Evaluation Extension Demonstration project will be available to the public at the South Dakota State Fair September 2-September 7.
Summer 2020 Climate & Drought Outlook
August 12, 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.
Being Proactive and Prepared During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
August 10, 2020
Are you prepared to be gone from your operation for a month?