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Cattle grazing a field of cover crops in Eastern South Dakota.

Extend the Grazing Season With Cover Crops

When hay prices are high, extending the grazing season is key. Grazing cover crops in the fall and spring can extend the grazing season and reduce feed costs.

Row of young crops emerging from a tire rut in compacted soil.

Accounting for Soil Wetness Prior to Conducting Farm Operations to Minimize Compaction

In the spring many agricultural producers are anxious to get into the field and perform tillage, planting, and chemical applications. However, if field operations are done when the soil is too wet, this can lead to soil compaction.

Box of vegetables

Dakota Food Rx

Produce prescription programs have been implemented all over the country to help increase people’s access to fruits and vegetables so they can manage their chronic conditions.

Tractor planting seed in a no-till field.

Conservation Practices Increasing in South Dakota

The recently released Agricultural Census data of 2022 shows that the share of cropland acres under conservation practices has continued to increase in South Dakota.

Sun rising over cropland.

Crop Changes in South Dakota: 2017-2022

According to the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop variety has slightly increased in South Dakota over the past five years (2017-2022).

Group of children eating fresh vegetables

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Preschool

Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it! lesson plans to make nutritious eating fun and engaging for preschoolers. 

Three people sitting around a table writing

SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Scholar to host obituary writing workshop

June 25, 2024

The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.

Three women walking outdoors

SDSU Extension partners with SD DOH for physical activity challenge

April 08, 2024

The Move Your Way spring physical activity challenge runs from April 15 to May 15, 2024. Everyone age 18 or older can participate in this virtual event.

Early emerging bull thistle and common mullein in the rosette stage.

Biennial Weed Species Have Started to Emerge

The warmer weather this year has caused some biennial weed species to emerge earlier than normal. Learn some management considerations for areas that have been historically infested with biennial weeds.

Soybean field in early spring.

Conventional Soybean Weed Management

Compared to GMO soybean varieties, weed management in conventional soybean is more difficult and requires more planning to be successful. Learn some expert tips for getting conventional soybeans off to a great start.