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Creating Management Zones Using Electrical Conductivity
The first step to practicing zone management is to identify the variations that control yield. There are various methods for characterizing soil variations within a field, and among them, electrical conductivity measurement is one of the most-reliable.
Does the COMET Carbon Model Address Soil Health Principles?
The COMET-Farm model, developed by USDA/NRCS and Colorado State University, is a whole farm and ranch carbon and greenhouse gas accounting system. Learn how it addresses the Five Soil Health Principles.
African Violet: Houseplant How-To
The African violet is a small plant that will provide color and beauty in an indoor setting. Learn how to take care of it in this "House Plant How-To" article.
Keeping Your Vaccines Viable
Vaccines are a vital part of keeping all livestock healthy. Vaccines help in the prevention of disease, which results in less utilization of antibiotics due to fewer sick animals. A valid vet-client-patient relationship will help you as you select the vaccine of choice for your livestock health program.
Southeast Research Farm to host family event
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the Southeast Research Farm Family Evening for farming enthusiasts of all ages.
Meeting Cow Requirements While Winter Grazing
Regardless of grazing strategy, it is critical that producers provide proper supplementation to allow cows to meet nutrient requirements throughout the winter grazing season.
Video Series Offers Tips on Harvesting Failed Crops as Forage
August 24, 2021
To help producers navigate through these issues, SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition have recently released a new video series, “Salvaging Drought Stressed Crops.”
“Snirt” and How To Minimize It
Blowing soils, dust storms and “snirt” (snow with dirt on it) are frequent challenges during dry, windy winters. Learn some soil health principles to limit erosion and minimize snirt on field edges this planting season.
Food Safety Helps You Stay Healthy
Staying healthy includes eating a variety of foods to give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. Food safety is also part of staying healthy.
SDSU Extension Presents at 76th Annual Meeting of Midwestern Legislative Conference
August 19, 2022
Kara Harders, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist, presented at the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) held in Wichita, Kansas, July 10-13, 2022.