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Wet Spring Brings Surge of False Chinch Bugs
Within the past week, large populations of false chinch bugs have been reported across western South Dakota. In high numbers, these pests can pose a threat to Brassica plants.

Dicamba Cannot be Applied Postemergence in Dicamba-Tolerant Soybeans After June 20
With weather delaying the planting of soybean, the clock is ticking to spray dicamba before the cutoff date of June 20, 2024. Learn what application tactics might work best before the deadline.

Safe Exercise Habits in the Summer Heat
Midwesterners always get excited when the temperatures warm up and daylight gets longer during the summer, but there is some extra care required to exercise safely in summertime heat and humidity.

SDSU Extension Master Gardener Program Volunteer Policy Guide
This guide offers current and prospective SDSU Extension Master Gardeners information on: applying for the program, maintaining certification, categorizing and reporting service hours, understanding the various levels of volunteer service and much more!

The Secure Beef Supply Plan
The Secure Beef Supply Plan is a continuity of business plan for cattle operations who find themselves affected by movement restrictions during a foot and mouth disease outbreak in the United States.

Calculating Personal Net Worth
Fact sheet on calculating personal net worth.

Strategies for Households
Fact sheet to help you have a more secure financial future.

Leafy Spurge Management in the Early Summer
Early summer and fall integrated management tactics are critical for leafy spurge management. Now is the time to consider implementing early summer management tactics for leafy spurge.

Bean Leaf Beetles Are Active in South Dakota
It’s important to remember early season scouting for bean leaf beetle defoliation. At this time, overwintering bean leaf beetles reach the adult life stage, and they emerge in with an appetite.

Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: June 19, 2024
Across South Dakota, degree day estimates indicate that alfalfa weevil activity should be completed. However, our field observations this week suggest otherwise.