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Tree Pest Alert

From seasonal issues and timely recommendations to disease diagnosis and expert advice, the Tree Pest Alert is a trusted resource for selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs all year round.

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SDSU Extension Master Gardener Templates

A suite of templates that can be used by currently active and registered SDSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers as they engage in service to their community.

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Aug 27

37th Annual Draper Winter Wheat Meeting

SDSU Extension will host the 37th Annual Winter Wheat Meeting on August 27, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT at the City of Draper Auditorium (232 Main St., Draper, SD 57531).

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Agriculture

Both livestock and crops are essential to South Dakota's agricultural industry.

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Crops

During the growing season, SDSU Extension provides weekly production recommendations.

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Wheat

The SDSU Extension team provides unbiased, research-based information to help wheat growers make decisions to improve yields and profits.

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Proper Residue Management is Essential When Adopting No-Till Practices

Minimizing disturbance and keeping the soil covered are two of the soil health principles. One of the best ways to incorporate these principles is to adopt no-till. To be successful when adopting no-till, it starts when combining the crop from the prior year.

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Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota

Every workshop is built on tried and true ways of achieving better health at any age or ability level.

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Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.

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Aug 13

Ecological Landscape Design Class Series

SDSU Extension will host a six-part ecological landscape design class at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57007) every other Thursday from August 13 to October 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and October 11 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.