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SDSU Extension booth at 2023 Dakotafest to feature livestock, soil and range experts
August 07, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension experts will be at the 2023 Dakotafest to provide information on a range of agricultural and economic issues, from the use of prescribed fire to livestock to weed and soil management.
Palmer Amaranth Infestations Have Been Reported in South Dakota
Recent reports of Palmer amaranth infestations are concerning due to its aggressive growth, seed production, and resistance to multiple herbicide groups. Learn some management tactics to help control it before it becomes a serious problem.
SDSU Extension to feature Midland growers at new Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
August 07, 2023
SDSU Extension is hosting a Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day for fruit and vegetable producers from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 14 at Cedar Creek Gardens near Midland, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension to host Corn and Melon Disease Workshop at SDSU Southeast Research Farm
August 08, 2023
Field corn, sweet corn and specialty melon growers looking to learn more about identifying and managing common diseases in their crops are invited to attend the South Dakota State University Extension Corn and Melon Disease Workshop.
Are your farm employees ready for low temperatures?
Winter is here and snow and icy roads will increase the risk for accidents. Getting ready to leave the house and going to work on the snow and ice might be a problem for inexperienced people.
Our Community Will Never Change
Change is inevitable in all small towns, but communities have a choice to either let change happen passively or work together to direct it in a way that moves their shared vision into the future.
SDSU Extension offers workshop on riparian restoration on Sept. 5 in Newell
August 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to offer a free, one-day workshop on riparian restoration.
Will Your Summer Pastures Meet Your Flock’s Needs?
Sheep can readily thrive on pasture in the summer. However, monitoring forage quality and meeting mineral requirements on range is important to optimize production.
Silage Covering and Harvest Management to Maximize Feed Value
Covering silage piles is critically important to control nutrient loss in silage, but what covering strategies result in the best-quality feed? Learn what a recent SDSU Extension research project found out.
Getting Ready for School!
Where did summer go? Several schools are starting soon. By taking some proactive steps, you can set yourself up for a healthy, successful start to the new school year.