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Community Gardens: Budget & Fees
In order to have a sustainable project, it is very important to identify all of the expenses that are involved in the operation of your community garden. Are there costs associated with utilizing the site, site preparation (tilling, plowing, soil testing, or soil amendments), on-site resources (hose, fencing, or shared tools), marketing the garden, water usage, or insurance?

Listening, Learning, Leading: 2018 Impact Reports
View the impacts of SDSU Extension’s state-wide network of dedicated professionals.

Junior Arborist Activity Guide
The Junior Arborist Activity Guide provides objectives, content, equipment and supplies needed to complete 8 modules of arboriculture instruction, helping schools and other educational programs to create a youth arboriculture program of their own.

10 Simple Amenities That Will Boost Employee Morale
Agricultural employers who prioritize their work environment and offerings often have employees that are more satisfied and proficient at their work.

An identification guide to common Ticks of South Dakota
A guide to identifying common ticks in South Dakota

Soybean Aphids in South Dakota
Factsheet on Soybean Aphids in South Dakota

Grasshopper Mites in South Dakota
Fact sheet that covers the ectoparasite grasshopper mites.

Census of Agriculture Cattle Insights
The "2017 Census of Agriculture" is a valuable source for insights related to cattle operations at the state level. There were 13,928 operations across South Dakota with cattle in 2017, and the total inventory was 3,988,183 head.

2017-2018 Multi-State Organic Oat Variety Trial Results
The tight production margins currently present in agriculture have increased interest in growing organic oats.

Multi-Peril Crop Insurance: Delayed and Prevent Plant Choices
Crop insurance late plant dates are fast approaching for planting crops in South Dakota. The weather and soil conditions this spring will likely lead to some prevent plant situations for farm producers.