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Read the Label
Last year, Bayer announced they would be phasing out glyphosate from the homeowner market, but they would be keeping the Roundup name for future marketing. Learn some important label considerations when purchasing Roundup-branded products.
Are Fungicides Needed on Crops Damaged by Wind, Sand Blasting or Hail?
When extreme weather brings hail and sand blasting to fields, many growers wonder if a fungicide application is needed afterwards to protect wounded plants from bacterial diseases.
Beneficial Pollinators: Squash Bees and Long-Horned Bees
South Dakota is home to more than 400 species of native bees. In this article, we will highlight the squash bee and the long-horned bee, two beneficial native pollinators.
Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Showing Up in Fields
Wheat streak mosaic virus is a viral disease, which has been found in samples recently sent into the SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. Learn how to identify it before it takes a toll on wheat crops.
Alfalfa Harvest Timing and Objectives
Guessing when to make that first cutting can be difficult, as using plant maturity or calendar dates alone can be quite risky. Get the most out of your first cutting with some expert tips that consider the timing and objectives of alfalfa harvest.
Proper Semen Handling Techniques
Proper semen handling is crucial for the overall reproductive success of an operation utilizing artificial insemination. Learn some expert tips for equipment selection, product storage and semen handling.
Sale Barn Data
On today’s episode, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists Adele Harty and Olivia Amundson discuss current research looking at factors affecting value of calves sold through South Dakota sale barns.
Phosphorus and Tile Drainage (Part 2 of 4)
In this week’s episode of Streamlines, Dr. John McMaine and Anthony Bly continue their discussion on phosphorous.
Managing Wheat Curl Mite
Wheat curl mite is one of the more difficult pests to manage in wheat. This is in part due to the limited options available for preventing populations from infesting a field and rapidly reproducing.
Paul O. Johnson Retires After Dedicated Career in SDSU Extension
June 08, 2022
Paul O. Johnson, SDSU Extension Weed Science Coordinator and Northeast Research Farm Coordinator, is retiring after a dedicated 33-year career supporting the people of South Dakota in his role at SDSU Extension.