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I heard cicadas are having a big year. Are they coming to South Dakota?

Cicadas are making headlines—specifically the periodical cicadas in Brood XIII and Brood XIX. Both both broods are in the Midwest and are geographically close together. Find out where you can expect to see them this spring.

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Move More, Sit Less: Simple techniques to combat the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle

As the world continues to evolve from physically demanding occupations to more seated work environments, there are many dangers associated with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.

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How Soil Holds Water

Water retention is an important soil property and is related to soil texture, organic matter content, and density.

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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.

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Aquatic Invertebrate Sampling: Teaching an old dog old tricks

Sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates is an important aspect of assessing surface water quality. Their presence, absence, and abundance give us an indication of the condition of the waterbody.

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SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshops promote positive aging

May 24, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a series of wisdom writing workshops across the state to promote a positive attitude toward aging.

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Dakota Food Rx Recipes

Recipes for Dakota Food Rx patients

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SDSU Extension to host disease management workshops

May 29, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota with a series of virtual workshops on disease, pain and cancer self-management.

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Live fire training for landowners planned for May 20

May 19, 2025

There will be a live prescribed fire training for landowners and agency officials on May 20, 2025, in the Animal Science building on the South Dakota State University campus.

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SDSU Extension welcomes new mental health field specialist

May 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Julie Brunskill Nelson as the new Mental Health Field Specialist.