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May      Jun 31 - 03

4-H Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H will host Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702), from May 31-June 3.

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Drought

Stay ahead of drought impacts with SDSU Extension's timely climate updates, business insights and research-tested management tips.

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South Dakota Grasshopper Prediction for 2026

Almost every year in South Dakota there is a risk that grasshopper populations will reach levels capable of causing issues for producers. Unfortunately, our prediction for the 2026 growing season won’t change the trend.

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May 31

Garden Discovery Festival @ McCrory Gardens

SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are kicking off the summer programming with the Garden Discovery Festival on Sunday, May 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

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Have you observed chemical management failure for alfalfa weevils?

SDSU Extension entomologists are currently looking for alfalfa fields with a past alfalfa weevil insecticide failures. We are collaborating with North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota on project to determine if pyrethroid resistance exists in our respective states.

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Organize This! Legal and Financial Must-haves Resources

View the documents and forms for the Organize This! Financial, Health, and Legal Must-Haves program.

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Drought Conditions Magnifying Impact of Black Grass Bugs

Black grass bugs are a common early-season pest of forage grasses. Drought conditions exacerbate their impact by stressing plants and reducing their ability to tolerate and recover from feeding injury.

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Jun 30

Unwinding Farm and Household Finances

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Unwinding Farm and Household Finances training on June 30 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. over Zoom.

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Personal Finances

Access the tools needed to take charge of your financial future.

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Drought: Business/Economics

Defend your bottom line against drought impacts with timely market insights and business resources.