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Choice Salsa

Try this research-tested recipe for canned choice salsa courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Cover crops emerging from a no-till field.

Do Cover Crops and Grazing Harm Soil Properties?

Fact sheet for a study that was conducted to compare short and long-term animal grazing on soil health and water properties at four locations in SD.

A woman wearing yellow, rubber gloves, spraying a homemade bleach solution on a kitchen counter.

Make Your Own Kitchen Cleaning Sanitizer

There are a number of sanitizing products that you can buy at the store, but an inexpensive sanitizing solution can be made at home. You will need unscented liquid chlorine bleach, water and a spray bottle.

Hand rinsing a large bucket of chokecherries.

Chokecherry Syrup

Try this research-tested recipe for chokecherry syrup courtesy of University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension.

various meals packed in ziplock bags and stored in a freezer

Freezing Food

Freezing is an easy and convenient method of preserving food. However, freezing does not kill bacteria, rather freezing slows down the growth of bacteria and enzyme activity- which affects the quality of the product over time.

Jar of chokecherry jam next to a piece of toast with jam.

Chokecherry Jelly

Try this research-tested recipe for chokecherry jelly courtesy of University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension.

bare field in spring waiting to be planted

Planting Considerations for a Late Spring

Farm fields in some areas are unusually wet this year with many low areas under water. These conditions will make planting a challenge for farmers this year.

Several jars of canned salmon filets stacked neatly on top of each other.

Canning Fish

Canning is a great method to preserve and extend shelf life for many types of foods, including fish and seafood products. Using safe preparation and storage practices allows for anyone to store nutritious, high-quality protein.

The Pactola Lake reservoir near Rapid City, South Dakota.

Understanding Suspended Solids in South Dakota's Waterways

Fact sheet on understanding suspended solids in South Dakota's waterways.

New vineyard with landscape fabric in-row.

Grape Production Resources

Quality wine grapes can be grown in South Dakota with careful attention to growing site, cultivar selection and production techniques. View a collection of resources for getting started today.