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Reduced-Sugar Apple Jelly
Try this research-tested recipe for reduced-sugar apple jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Reduced-Sugar Grape Jelly
Try this research-tested recipe for reduced-sugar grape jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Jelly
Try this research-tested recipe for strawberry-rhubarb jelly courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Dense Seeding Can Reduce Canada Thistle in Planted Grasslands
Canada thistle is a common invader in grassland plantings. Over the past decade, researchers and land managers have experimented with controlling Canada thistle in planted grasslands through increasing competition from desirable plants.
Giant Wasps Are Invading My Yard! No, They Still Aren’t Murder Hornets.
Every year we receive multiple reports of giant wasps that seem to invade yards and gardens. These wasps aren’t the same as the so-called "murder hornets," but are actually cicada killer wasps.
Stress and Mental Health Resources Available to South Dakota Producers, Family Members and Friends
August 14, 2020
April blizzards, wet planting and harvest conditions, low commodity prices, and trade concerns made 2019 a stressful year for many South Dakotans.
Huge Wasps on My Tree! No, Those Still Aren’t Murder Hornets.
Another insect that has been mistaken for the Asian giant hornet (also known by its media-popularized name of ‘murder hornet’) is the horntail wasp. Horntail wasps are wood-boring insects that are harmless to humans, as they do not have venom and cannot sting.
September 2020 Climate & Drought Outlook
Summer has its last hurrah the first week of September before we see potential for our state’s first freeze of the fall season, according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.
Conversations that Matter: Advance Care Planning for Rural Families
Advance care planning is an important topic and is often discussed in small group settings. We have provided the tools to help you successfully lead a small group event to help teach others about advance care planning.
Let Them Play During Christmas Break
As we are quickly approaching Christmas break and kids will have time off and will be acquiring new toys and activities during this Christmas season, I want to encourage parents and providers to let children play.