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Home-Dried Jerky: Process and Tips
Making jerky is a great way to enjoy a variety of meats for months to come! It requires no refrigeration and can be made from any lean meat, such as beef, pork, bison and venison.
Wheat Stem Maggots Observed in S.D. Wheat
While scouting wheat fields throughout South Dakota, we have started noticing the presence of bleached heads scattered throughout many different fields. These discolored heads are the result of an infestation of the wheat stem maggot.
SDSU Extension Encourages Producers to Prepare for Extreme Heat Temperatures
August 02, 2022
SDSU Extension provides resources to help livestock producers prepare for extreme temperatures. With temperatures expected to rise into the upper 90s over the next week, it is important for producers to prepare and have proper mitigation strategies in place.
South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 Shooting Sports Scholarship Recipients
August 03, 2022
The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Committee awarded six scholarships to youth in the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Summer Fun is Done: Tips for Transitioning Back to School
Heading back to school and the lifestyle adjustments that comes with it can be a stressful process for both kids and parents. Learn some tips for managing stress during this challenging transition.
Food Safety for Farmers Markets
Food safety bulletins for farmers markets and other direct marketing vendors
SDSU Extension to Host Informational Sessions at Dakotafest
August 05, 2022
Producers are invited to visit the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest August 16-18 in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Plant Bugs Active in Alfalfa
Plant bugs are active in alfalfa fields across the state. A common question we receive from producers is why some of these bugs look so different from others.
Mid-to-Late Soybean Disease Management
Even though it has been hot and humid this summer, some soybeans around the state have seen ideal conditions for mid-to-late season disease development. Learn some common diseases to scout for.
Another Year of Dectes Stem Borer Issues in Sunflower?
Based on the current drought conditions in our sunflower production areas, it is likely that Dectes stem borer will cause issues earlier than normal in the areas experiencing drought.