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Seedcorn Maggot Degree Day Activity Estimates: May 9, 2024
With the cool, wet start to the 2024 season, it is important to consider the possibility that seedcorn maggots could cause issues for crop seedlings
Dying Patches in Your Pasture? Make Sure You Don’t Have White Grubs.
There have been an increasing number of reports of pastures with dead areas showing up this spring. A little digging into these areas has revealed that part of the problem is the presence of true white grubs, which are the larva of June beetles.
Common Stalk Borer Activity Estimate: May 8, 2024
No scouting is necessary for common stalk borer activity based on current degree days. Across South Dakota, the young common stalk borer caterpillars are active in alternative weed and grass hosts.
How Much Weight do Beef Carcasses Lose While Aging?
Value in the beef industry is driven by quality and weight. Knowing much weight carcasses could lose during wet or dry aging is important to understanding all aspects of yield.
SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens start summer 2024 programming with Garden Discovery Festival
May 14, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens will start its summer programming season with the Garden Discovery Festival on May 19, 2024.
SDSU Extension hosts Women on the Range Grazing Workshop in Faith
May 15, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 8-10, 2024.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Moody County 4-H Program Assistant
May 16, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to welcome Whitney Sams as the new Moody County 4-H Program Assistant.
Current State of Noxious Weed Management in South Dakota
Results of an online survey to determine how South Dakota stakeholders are currently managing noxious weeds.
How Does Cold Stress Affect the Energy Needs of Cattle?
Most beef producers understand that when the weather gets colder their cattle need more energy for maintenance. The questions are when do cattle start experiencing cold stress and then how much more energy do they need? Both the actual temperature and the wind speed interact to determine the effective temperature.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: May 16, 2024
South Dakota finally warmed up and as a result, alfalfa across the state should be scouted for alfalfa weevil larvae.