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The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks in Agriculture

The with growing digitalization of our food production systems, everyone should take an active role in preventing the threat of cyber-attacks.

Buzzworthy Backyards: How Bee Lawns Are Reinventing Green Spaces

Bee lawns integrate a variety of low-growing perennials and fine fescues that not only require minimal maintenance, but also actively support local wildlife, particularly bees

Sunflower Weed Management

Weed management can be particularly challenging in sunflowers.

Wet Spring Brings Surge of False Chinch Bugs

Within the past week, large populations of false chinch bugs have been reported across western South Dakota. In high numbers, these pests can pose a threat to Brassica plants.

Dicamba Cannot be Applied Postemergence in Dicamba-Tolerant Soybeans After June 20

With weather delaying the planting of soybean, the clock is ticking to spray dicamba before the cutoff date of June 20, 2024. Learn what application tactics might work best before the deadline.

Safe Exercise Habits in the Summer Heat

Midwesterners always get excited when the temperatures warm up and daylight gets longer during the summer, but there is some extra care required to exercise safely in summertime heat and humidity.

Leafy Spurge Management in the Early Summer

Early summer and fall integrated management tactics are critical for leafy spurge management. Now is the time to consider implementing early summer management tactics for leafy spurge.

Bean Leaf Beetles Are Active in South Dakota

It’s important to remember early season scouting for bean leaf beetle defoliation. At this time, overwintering bean leaf beetles reach the adult life stage, and they emerge in with an appetite.

Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: June 19, 2024

Across South Dakota, degree day estimates indicate that alfalfa weevil activity should be completed. However, our field observations this week suggest otherwise.

SDSU Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota raising awareness for National Chronic Disease Month

June 24, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota is observing National Chronic Disease Month in July with a series of free, family-friendly events.