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Corn Planting Populations: A Deeper Dive
Corn is grown all across South Dakota, and the optimal target population varies depending on location. In a nutshell, there is a lot more to seeding population selection than what meets the eye.

An identification guide for Sorghum Insect Pests in South Dakota
Pictorial guide for common insect pests of sorghum in South Dakota.

Soil Organic Matter Matters: How Conservation Practices Bring Value to Farmers
Conservation management practices, such as conservation tillage, cover crops, crop rotation and livestock integration, help improve soil health over time and offer producers numerous economic benefits.

All Kids and Adults Need To Play and Let Loose!
Movement and unstructured activity help increase memory, perception, attention, emotion and basic decision making. Incorporate play into your daily routine to improve your health while making memories with your kids!

X-Ray Scanning Confirms Soil Health Benefits from Conservation Practices
Summary report of X-ray scanning confirms soil health benefits from conservation practices.

Ruth Beck to Retire from SDSU Extension Agronomy Team
October 12, 2021
After 17 years providing education and service to South Dakota growers and agribusiness professionals, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist Ruth Beck has announced her retirement.

Weed Control: Pulse Crops
Weed competition can cause significant yield reduction in pulse crops. Pulse crops are weak competitors with weeds, therefore planning an effective weed control program is one of the keys to profitable production.

Production and Utilization of Field Peas in South Dakota
Guide to field pea production and utilization in South Dakota

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include dietary recommendations for all life stages, from birth to older adulthood, along with pregnant and lactating women.

Mental Health and Creativity
Did you know that there are health benefits to being creative? It’s true! Even simple creative acts, such as coloring, have health benefits.