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Corn Planting Populations: A Deeper Dive
Corn is grown all across South Dakota, and the optimal target population varies depending on location. In a nutshell, there is a lot more to seeding population selection than what meets the eye.

Family Fun With Gardening
Gardening is a fun way to incorporate physical activity into your day, and is a great way to connect kids to where their food comes from!

Importance of Lamb Nutrition Management to Avoid Acidosis
Acidosis (also known as lactic acidosis, grain overload, over-eating or grain poisoning) is a metabolic condition that most commonly occurs with lambs offered grain based diets, but can affect mature sheep.

Exercise: The Four Components & How to Accomplish Them
In this exercise training guide, stretching, cardiovascular training, resistance training, and neuromotor training will be covered so that you can begin exercising with confidence!

Low Temperatures During Soybean Maturity
This year, we had a slow soybean planting due to high rainfall in spring. This was followed by below normal temperatures for most of the growing season, which delayed soybean growth and development. This brings up a question about what these low temperatures will do to soybeans that are in the field.

SDSU Extension to host High Tunnel Field Day featuring Webster-area farmers
June 25, 2024
SDSU Extension is hosting a High Tunnel Field Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST June 5 at Waldner Farms, 522 E. First Ave., Webster, South Dakota.

Are People Born Leaders?
In leadership research during the 20th century, the question: are people born leaders? drew great attention to determine what made certain individuals leaders over others.

SDSU Extension to host Chronic Disease Awareness Day gatherings
June 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices Better Health – South Dakota will host an educational webinar and community gatherings at locations throughout the state on July 10, 2025, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.

Strategic and Scenario Planning in Ranching: Conducting a Ranch Inventory
During times of belt-tightening, it’s imperative to make sure all the resources of the ranch are being utilized as efficiently as possible. Conducting a complete ranch inventory is a perfect time for ranch managers to take an in-depth look at their operation.

Shade-loving Perennials for South Dakota Gardens
Selecting beautiful perennial plants for a shaded location does not need to be challenging or leave you with boring options. Learn about some shade-loving perennials that are known for their fun foliage or attractive blooms.