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Welded Connections and Shallow Bury Pasture Pipe Offers Alternative to Above Ground Systems

Above-ground systems offer a great amount of flexibility in delivering water and options for changing pasture designs over time or space. However, some producers do not desire to maintain as much flexibility in their systems, and for those individuals more-permanent options exist without going to a deep-bury system.

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An Update on Agricultural Carbon Markets

Agricultural carbon credits have recently re-emerged as a topic of discussion, and this time in a different policy and demand environment compared to the early 2000s.

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Ergonomic Tools in the Garden

Children, older adults, and anyone with arthritis or other physical disabilities can benefit from ergonomic gardening tools, which are lightweight, easy-to-hold, and comfortable to grip!

Fence line along a storm-damaged pasture in Butte County, South Dakota.

Pasture Recovery After Hail

When hail hits pastures, it essentially strips the leaves and breaks the stems of plants. When this occurs, it is essential to allow plants and grasses time to fully recover before grazing or haying again.

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Give the Gift of Conservation This Christmas

The SDSU Natural Resources Management Department and SDSU Extension would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and remind everyone that if you are shopping for a late holiday gift, consider giving the gift of conservation to yourself or someone else.

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How much physical activity does my child or teen need? How much is too much?

Physical activity plays a crucial role in development for children and teens, and it's important to understand how much they need each day while also protecting them from overload and burnout.

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SDSU Extension to offer Mental Health First Aid training

July 31, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who supports people experiencing stress and other emotional issues.

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Canning on Smooth Stovetop

Learn about the Dos and Don'ts of canning on a smooth stovetop.

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SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension to host book club about purposeful retirement

August 02, 2024

The Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club will meet online via Zoom every other Wednesday for six sessions. Sessions are at 10 a.m. CDT/9 a.m. MT, starting on Sept. 11, 2024.

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Noxious Weed Control in Pasture and Range

Noxious weed control in pastures is becoming more of a challenge. Most ground commercial spray businesses are no longer spraying pastures. If they are, there may be restrictions on the time they will spray, what products they will spray, or they may only spray if they also have all of the rest of your spraying business.