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Dry Conditions Are Ideal for Spider Mite Activity
Several counties in South Dakota are experiencing dryer than normal conditions, therefore, it is important to monitor crops for spider mites, as they thrive during periods of dry weather.
It's Apple Harvesting Time!
Do you know how to tell when an apple is ready to pick? Color change can be deceiving, since some apples turn red before they are fully ripe.
Start Scouting for Grasshopper Activity in Crops and Grasslands
Most of Eastern South Dakota is experiencing very low grasshopper populations. However, this is not the case for many areas in Central and Western South Dakota.
Southern Rust, Bacterial Leaf Streak, and Eyespot Are Developing in Corn
Southern rust was found in Yankton County, bacterial leaf streak was found in Brule County, and eyespot was found in several fields and counties the week of July 27, 2020.
Optimizing Meetings on the Farm
No one wants to have a meeting for the sake of having one. So, when you decide to have a meeting with your employees, keep a few of the following suggestions in mind.
Bread-and-Butter Pickles
Try this research-tested recipe for bread-and-butter pickles courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Canned Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
Try this research-tested recipe for canned tomatoes packed in tomato juice courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Canned Tomatoes in Water
Try this research-tested recipe for canned tomatoes packed in water courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Canned Soup
Try this research-tested recipe for canned soup courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Canned Fish
Try this research-tested recipe for canned fish courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.