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SDSU Extension, Southeast Research Farm to host organic field day

July 26, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm invite anyone interested in growing organic vegetables and field crops to an educational, hands-on field day.

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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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Night-Blooming Flowers and Host Plants for Moths

Moths are fascinating creatures, and they are also important pollinators. Learn about a variety of night-blooming flowers and native host plants that can attract these beneficial insects to your yard and garden.

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Woolly Cupgrass Management

Compared to other grassy weeds, woolly cupgrass is difficult to manage due to the large seed and tolerance to select herbicides. Proper identification will ensure proper selection of management tactics.

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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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Adult Corn Rootworms Are Active in South Dakota

Corn rootworm adults are active across South Dakota, and as a reminder it’s a good time to scout corn to determine if your fields have a rootworm issue.

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Will Heat Make My Tomatoes Ripen Faster?

Are you wondering why your tomatoes won’t ripen? Have you heard that heat will make them ripen faster? Learn some answers to commonly told myths about tomatoes.

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Sunflower Moths Observed in South Dakota

Sunflower moths have been observed in South Dakota sunflower fields this week. Sunflower heads are most susceptible to damage caused by the sunflower moth caterpillars from the onset of flowering to when the ray petals begin drying.

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Nearly 75 attend 7th annual Rosebud Range Workshop

August 07, 2024

Nearly 75 youth and adults attended the seventh annual Rosebud Range Workshop on July 24, 2024, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch.