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Gardening 101 Quick Links

A compilation of different SDSU Extension gardening resources to help you get started.

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Private Applicator Endorsements for M-44 Devices, Fumigants, and Aerial Applications

Recent changes to South Dakota private applicator pesticide regulations have impacted the requirements to use M-44 predator-control devices, fumigants, and to apply pesticides from aerial vehicles.

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South Dakota Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification Testing

New commercial pesticide applicators and those that have allowed their licenses to lapse must pass commercial pesticide applicator exams to receive certification. Learn about some some helpful resources, contacts, and tips to help you be successful in your certification testing.

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Clock tells the time of the day, not when the job is done. Is that true for weed management?

Common banter at the farm gate implies farmers work long days to get the job finished. However, weed management may improve if spraying stops at a particular time of day.

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Conservation, Grazing, and Forage Situation

This report summarizes recent trends in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), harvested hay acreage, and grazing capacity in the United States and South Dakota. The purpose is to give a current picture of conservation enrollment and forage supply.

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Sep 09

Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club

SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will host an online purposeful retirement book club beginning September 9 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. MT) and meeting every other week through November 18.

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Older Adults

SDSU Extension provides education and resources for older adults and their families.

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Jul 25

SD Sheep Growers Association Yearling Ewe Sale @ Huron

SDSU Extension will host an educational session before the SD Sheep Growers Association Premium Yearling Ewe Sale on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT at the Magness Livestock Market (105 Custer Ave. SE, Huron, SD 57350).

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Livestock

South Dakota is home to a dynamic livestock industry.

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Sheep & Goats

South Dakota ranks sixth nationally in sheep and wool production. And the industry is growing.