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Kochia Preplant Burndown Management for 2024
Kochia is a weed that impacts many South Dakota crops, and it can reduce yields significantly if not properly managed. Learn some expert tips using chemical, cultural, and mechanical tactics to control it.
Last Spring Frost Dates
Knowing the historical last spring frost dates for your area helps growers avoid the risk of frost damage for above-ground vegetation, whether it's for agriculture or horticulture.
SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens host free series on caring for roses
February 20, 2024
The Caring for Roses in South Dakota webinar series is from 12:30 to 1:30 CST/11:30 to 12:30 p.m. MT on March 19, 20 and 21, 2024, via Zoom. Experts will share the art and science of caring for roses, highlighting their own experiences with the popular plant.
Winter Sowing in the Northern Great Plains
Winter sowing is a technique used to start seeds that have a requirement for cold stratification, including many native perennials. View some expert tips and a step-by-step guide for getting started.
The Nitrogen Biochemical Cycle in Soil
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and is contained in many forms in the soil. Soil microbiology is essential for transforming nitrogen into different forms in the soil.
Re-heating and Re-eating Food
The general public assumption is that if a food is either microwaved, put in an oven, or heated up in another manner is that it will be safe for consumption. This is not a safe assumption to make when deciding to eat food that has been left out for an extended time.
Fungicide Seed Treatment Considerations for 2019
With the excessive soil moisture and flooding that has occurred throughout South Dakota, growers may be thinking about using a fungicide seed treatment this planting season.
Healthy Seeds Make Healthy Plants
Saving seeds is a fun and economical way to produce plants for the next year. There are concerns however when saving seeds about seed-borne diseases.
Biological Control of Pests in High Tunnels
Major insect and mite pests in high tunnels include aphids, thrips, white flies, and spider mites. Biological control uses living organisms (natural enemies) to suppress or limit pest populations to levels that do not cause economic injury to the crop.
Monitoring and Correcting Magnesium Deficiency in High Tunnels
This point in the growing season is a good time to monitor and correct for magnesium deficiency in high tunnel crops, especially on tomatoes. Deficiency symptoms normally appear mid-season on plants with heavy fruit loads.