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Sustaining the Legacy

Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota's economy. Sustaining the Legacy is the educational link to planning the continuance of multi-generational farming and ranching operations.

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Nearly 75 attend 7th annual Rosebud Range Workshop

August 07, 2024

Nearly 75 youth and adults attended the seventh annual Rosebud Range Workshop on July 24, 2024, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch.

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Historical Trends in South Dakota’s Agricultural Land Values by Land Use

Average cropland and pasture values increased in all regions of South Dakota between 1991 and 2024. Learn some expert insights into South Dakota's regional trends in agricultural land values and rental rates for cropland and pasture/rangeland.

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Oct 16

Eastern South Dakota Water Conference 2024

The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).

SDSU Extension to host 2024 Draper Winter Wheat Meeting

August 08, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to invite producers to the 35th annual Draper Winter Wheat Meeting at 6:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 22, 2024, at the City of Draper Auditorium.

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EPA Issues Emergency Order: Stop Using Dacthal

Following a review of data associated with the use of dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (sold under the most-common trade name, Dacthal), the EPA has issued an emergency order to stop using this active ingredient effective immediately.

Soybean field with abundant grass and weeds between rows.

Cheap and Simple Soybean Herbicide Programs Do Not Pencil Out

While simple, one-herbicide programs are initially easy on the budget, it is important to consider indirect costs of surviving resistant weeds that reduce soybean yield and produce seed that will have to be managed later.

Learn about cut flower production in high tunnels with SDSU Extension

August 09, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a High Tunnel and Cut Flower Field Day for anyone who would like to learn more about growing cut flowers outdoors and under protective tunnels.

Bottom side of a soybean leaf revealing a sever soybean aphid infestation.

Management Recommendations for Soybean Aphids

In many fields across eastern South Dakota soybean aphid populations have reached economic thresholds, and there have been a lot of questions regarding the best approach to managing the 2024 outbreak.

Haying With Wildlife in Mind

Anyone who has spent time cutting hay knows that hayland can be a magnet for wildlife in late spring and early summer. Hay fields are often considered an “ecological trap” for wildlife; that is, they appear to be high quality habitat for nesting or feeding due to tall, dense grass and legumes, but often lead to increased mortality once harvesting is under way.