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Hand folding back a soybean leaf revealing several soybean aphids.

Should I Spray for Soybean Aphids at the End of August?

Soybean aphid populations are persisting in many soybean fields throughout eastern South Dakota. In many cases, these soybean aphid populations are either at the 250 aphids per plant threshold, or very close.

A green Palmer amaranth weed surrounded by various other green plants.

Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in Turner County: Is this weed in your fields?

Palmer amaranth has recently been confirmed in Turner County. Currently, the estimation of Palmer amaranth infestations has been confirmed in 18 counties across South Dakota

Two white flowers with green leaves. The first flower has an abnormal fused bloom.

Fasciation: What’s going on with my plant?

Fasciation is a malformation of plant parts commonly manifested as enlargement, flattening or cojoining. The abnormal growth of plants can be uniquely puzzling and beautiful at the same time.

Christmas cactus plant in full bloom with bright-pink, tubular flowers.

SDSU Extension to host off-season Garden Hour series

September 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series during the off-season with webinars every other month.

4-H volunteer talking to a 4-H youth.

Volunteers & Supporters

In 4-H, we value and integrate our supporters in meaningful ways. If you would like to invest time, energy or resources to strengthen the next generation of young people, join us anytime!

Freshly harvested sweet potatoes on display at an outdoor market.

Sweet Potatoes: How to Grow It

Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America, and their tasty orange flesh is a dietary staple in warm climates. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting them in this resource!

Ellie Wagner posing next to a cow at the Yankton County Fair.

South Dakota 4-H Livestock Integrity Pledge

This pledge is a required annual component of South Dakota 4-H’s livestock education program.

Citizenship Washington Focus delegates and chaperones in the U.S. Senate Chamber with Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Governor Kristi Noem.

4-H Trip Deviation Form

Before making alternative travel arrangements, parents/guardians must complete and submit this required form at least 10 calendar days prior to the start of a South Dakota (SD) 4-H sponsored event/trip when a youth wishes/needs to deviate from the posted schedule.

People sit at a long white table painting pumpkins

SDSU Extension co-hosting 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference

September 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, McCrory Gardens at SDSU and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2025 Local Foods Conference.

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Do I Have Time for a 4-H Club Treasury?

A guide sheet to help club leaders make the best decision on whether their club needs a treasury.