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Oat Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate Guidelines: Do we use the yield goal or maximum return to nitrogen approach?
Nitrogen is an essential plant nutrient commonly applied to oat crops. It is important to apply an appropriate rate of nitrogen fertilizer to oats, as too little can reduce economic return, while too much can lead to potential negative environmental effects.
Reading the Range in Winter: What Dormant Season Clues Reveal About Spring
For range and grazing management, winter is one of the most revealing times of the year. With a few hours in each pasture, managers can gather a season’s worth of insight and set themselves up for a more-resilient grazing year.
South Dakota Cottage Home Processing Food Safety
The Cottage Home Processing Food Safety course serves as the approved food safety training for HB1322.
Organic Sweet Corn Production in Clover Living Mulch Systems: 2-Year Research Summary
Research in 2024 and 2025 in a USDA certified organic field at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm explored growing sweet corn in three types of clover grown as a living mulch.
The Healthy Swine Herd Series
Series of publications to keep your swine herd healthy
SDSU Extension co-hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day
February 03, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, is hosting Cattlemen’s Education Day on Feb. 19, 2026.
15 Minute Volunteer Lessons and Activities
15-minute lesson plans and activities for 4-H Volunteers to feel supported in their roles and responsibilities when working with youth.
SDSU Extension to discuss estate planning at Sustaining the Legacy conferences
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with estate and farm transition planning through its final Sustaining the Legacy conference in 2026.
Thriving in the Cold: How Northern Cultures Build Community to Combat Winter Isolation
Whether it's sharing a meal, enjoying the outdoors, or simply staying in touch, winter is an opportunity to foster connections and build resilience in South Dakota communities.