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2019 Survey South Dakota Corn Nutrient Management Practices
Data from the 2019 survey South Dakota farmers was used to examine how local and operational characteristics such as geographic location within SD, tillage practice, and farm size were related to the adoption of various nutrient management practices.
Funding Your Farm to School Program
Starting or expanding a farm to school program comes with expenses. Learn about the many farm to school funding opportunities available from state, federal, and private/non-profit organizations.
SDSU Extension releases updated 2023 corn nitrogen fertilizer rate guidelines
March 27, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension has updated the corn nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendations Guide to reflect lowered rate recommendations.
2025 4-H Camp Policies and Releases
View Policies and Releases for 2025 4-H camps and conferences.
Local Foods Legislation Introduced
Consumers who want to know more about where and how their food is raised are creating a bigger voice nationally. The increasing sales of local foods provides a bright spot for agriculture and a way to bring young farmers into agricultural production.
What Is Green About Pig Farming in South Dakota?
From reducing energy waste to state-of-the-art facility designs, learn some of the many ways South Dakota hog producers are working together to reduce their impact on the environment.
Table Beets: Harvest and Storage
Table beets are a colorful root crop that grows well during the spring and fall months in South Dakota. Learn how to select, grow, harvest and store them with this helpful guide!
SDSU Extension to host Women on the Range workshop in June
March 31, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension invites women in agriculture to attend a Women on the Range Workshop on June 8 and 9 at The Branding Iron restaurant in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
First Class Group Dynamics for Boards
Even the best boards can go off track due to group dynamics. Learn some expert tips for establishing first-class group dynamics by understanding the strengths and personality styles of each board member.
Grain Merchant and Processor Consolidation, Concentration, and Competition
A general trend in the last century has been for greater consolidation among Grain Merchants and Oilseed Millers and Processors. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the number of firms and/or establishments and value of sales (market size) by industry sector every 5 years as a part of the Economic Census. In addition to the number of firms and sales, the Census Bureau publishes concentration ratios for each sector. One concentration ratio they publish is the amount of sales attributed to the four largest firms in that sector. The percentage of sales of the 4 largest firms is a measure that aids in identifying the type of market structure that exists.