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Flood Preparedness

Floods can develop slowly or strike suddenly without warning. Learn some essential steps to help protect you and your loved ones before, during, and after a flood.

Aerial view of flooding in Southeastern South Dakota.

Global and U.S. Perspectives on Flooding

In this article, we will explore the statistics and impacts of floods, both globally and within the United States, based on data from various studies and reports.

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Restoring and Sampling Private Wells in South Dakota

In South Dakota, private well owners must take immediate and effective steps to restore their wells after a flood. This guide provides essential information on assessing, repairing, disinfecting, and sampling your well.

Floodwaters rushing through the Gavin’s Point Dam in South Dakota.

Where do floodwaters go and what do they leave behind?

Understanding the pathways and impacts of receding floodwaters is crucial for effective flood management and recovery efforts.

Aerial view of flooding along the Vermillion River of South Dakota.

Educating About Flooding and Associated Activities

This series of five articles is designed to educate readers about flooding and the associated activities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood events.

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Welded Connections and Shallow Bury Pasture Pipe Offers Alternative to Above Ground Systems

Above-ground systems offer a great amount of flexibility in delivering water and options for changing pasture designs over time or space. However, some producers do not desire to maintain as much flexibility in their systems, and for those individuals more-permanent options exist without going to a deep-bury system.

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Davis retires after 30 years with SDSU Extension

July 17, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Specialist Jack Davis is retiring after 30 years of serving South Dakota’s agricultural community.

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Adoption of Precision Agriculture Practices in South Dakota

Findings from the 2022 Agriculture Census along with a recent regional survey revealed insights into precision agriculture adoption throughout South Dakota, including which technologies are being most widely being adopted.

Liver Abscesses in the Beef Industry

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson and Sydni Borders, talked with Dr. Ty Lawrence from West Texas A&M about the issue of liver abscesses in the beef industry observed during the 2022 Beef Quality Audit.

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An Update on Agricultural Carbon Markets

Agricultural carbon credits have recently re-emerged as a topic of discussion, and this time in a different policy and demand environment compared to the early 2000s.