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Zebra Mussels Impacting Missouri River Reservoir System
In July 2019, South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks officials confirmed of presence of zebra mussels in Lake Sharpe near Fort Thompson after U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff initially discovered them while performing inspections on Big Bend Dam.
Opportunities for Addressing Book Deserts in Rural Communities
By fostering a culture for reading, placing books into community spaces, and partnering with libraries to extend their reach, rural communities can transform book deserts into book-rich environments.
Consumer Demand for Genome-Edited Crops: Implications for Farmers’ Adoption Decisions
Genome-editing is a breakthrough technology for crop improvement that makes site-specific modifications in the genomes of cells and organisms.
Fair Season Biosecurity
Fairs are a big part of youth livestock programs, but they come with a responsibility to care for animals the right way. With a few extra steps, you’ll be doing your part to keep your animals, your barn, and your community healthy, now and for the seasons to come.
Swift Fox Status on South Dakota’s Grasslands
The swift fox (Vulpes velox) is a small fox native to the short and mixed-grass prairies of the Great Plains. In 2014, I began my master’s research at South Dakota State University monitoring the population of swift foxes around Badlands National Park in southwestern South Dakota. This population has recently declined, possibly due to various biotic and abiotic factors.
Organophosphate Insecticides Under Continual Review by the Environmental Protection Agency
Recent moves by the EPA to limit or prevent the use of organophosphate insecticides present challenges for growers seeking effective pest control. So, what is motivating these changes, and what do they mean for producers?
SDSU Extension names 4-H State Ambassadors for 2025-‘26
October 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the youth chosen as State 4-H Ambassadors for the coming year.
Monitoring Success
While periodic monitoring is necessary for continued success, a thorough evaluation in the first few months will tell you a lot about grazing levels, benefits to livestock and livestock-to-acre ratio.
Soil Salinity, Sodicity, and Alkalinity in South Dakota Soils
Salinity and sodicity are issues that negatively affect crop production and soil health in South Dakota.