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SDSU Extension to host virtual training series on vegetable production

January 17, 2025

Designed to empower small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop producers to improve and expand their operations, the short course will provide practical, science-based vegetable production information.

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Tomatillo: How to Grow It

Tomatillos are the lesser-known cousin of tomatoes, and they are commonly used in sauces or salsas. Learn some expert tips for planting, growing, and harvesting them in this resource!

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SDSU Extension to host tar spot webinar

January 24, 2025

Tar spot is a potentially yield-impacting corn disease that was confirmed in 46 of South Dakota’s 66 counties in 2024. The fungus can cling to crop residue over the winter and re-emerge once temperatures rise. It’s most commonly spread in South Dakota by wind-blown spores.

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2024 Annual Climate Review

The final climate numbers are in for 2024. Learn what the year brought for temperatures, precipitation, and drought conditions throughout the state.

Left: Black soil tarp on a research plot. Right: The same research plot uncovered, revealing little-to-no weed pressure.

Early Season Soil Solarization and Occultation Impacts on Weed Pressure and Onion Yield in Eastern South Dakota: Year 2 (2024) Results

Research report on whether soil tarping can reduce weed pressure in onion yields for the second year

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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

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Over-The-Top Dicamba Applications Are Not Legal in Soybean for 2025

The registration for dicamba labels for over-the-top applications in tolerant soybeans have been pulled for the 2025 growing season. Many producers are aware of the situation, but planning weed management strategies should start today.

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Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Possible Section 199A(g) Expiration of Agricultural Cooperatives in the Upper Midwest

A comprehensive evaluate of the potential economic impact of Section 199A(g) deduction sunsetting on agricultural cooperatives and rural communities.

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Aging Mastery

The Aging Mastery Program offers a framework of creating and fulfilling purposeful retirement by guiding participants toward a healthier lifestyle, stronger social connections and increased civic engagement.