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Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree
Christmas tree lots are already beginning to spring up around the state and Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas tree season, with more than 30 million trees being sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Producer Views on Patch Burn Grazing vs. Winter Patch Grazing in S.D.
Traditional rangeland management promotes uniform forage utilization, yet causes detrimental effects on the richness of plant species and wildlife habitat. Therefore, management practices that increase heterogeneity in vegetation play an important role in developing habitat types and preserving grassland wildlife species.

Implications of Excessive Soil Moisture for Disease Development in Winter Wheat
Although it is too early to start thinking about disease issues in winter wheat at this time, current flooding in some areas may have implications on diseases that may develop on winter wheat.

Onions: How to Grow It
Onions are a classic, flavorful addition to any home vegetable garden! Learn some expert tips for selecting, growing and harvesting onions in this resource.

Designing a Grazing Program
The development of a successful grazing management program begins with a mental inventory and an observation of what is happening that you would like to change. Next, consider what you are willing to do to make that change.

Livestock Emergency Response Planning (LERP)
The scene of an accident is not the place to build your team!

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.

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training Set for March 2
February 15, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations will be held Wednesday, March 2, in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center.

Fall Grazing: A Cautionary Tale
It is very tempting to graze new, green cool-season grasses when pastures are dry most of the summer. However, caution should be taken to not overgraze this green-up.

South Dakota Mesonet Weather Station at Eagle Butte Returns to Service
July 15, 2020
The South Dakota Mesonet at South Dakota State University has reactivated its weather station near Eagle Butte with the support of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority.