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SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual fitness event
September 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakotans to get active with its fourth annual Fall into Fitness seasonal activity challenge.
West Nile Virus Update: September 10, 2025
As of September 10, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) reported 59 human cases of West Nile virus from Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Codington, Corson, Grant, Gregory, Hamlin, Hand, Hughes, Hutchison, Hyde, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Meade, Miner, Minnehaha, Pennington, Sanborn, Spink, and Walworth counties.
Hessian Fly: Winter Wheat Planting Date Considerations
As winter wheat planting rapidly approaches, there are many factors that should be considered. One of those factors is choosing a planting date to avoid Hessian fly issues. Learn some expert tips for selecting a safe planting date for your region.
SDSU Extension encourages eating locally produced food with 2025 Crunch Off
September 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is excited to promote locally grown foods with the 2025 South Dakota Crunch Off.
Rye Variety Trial Results
2025 Rye Variety Trial Results in South Dakota.
Monitor Emerging Winter Wheat for Grasshopper Populations
Large grasshopper populations have been observed in many areas of South Dakota. It is important to scout winter wheat fields for grasshoppers before and after planting, especially in areas where large populations have been identified.
SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist
September 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.
Required Licensing For Applying Pesticide Using Spray Drones
Fact sheet for South Dakota stakeholders wanting to get certified to apply pesticides with a spray drone.
Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results
The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.
Winter Wheat and Nitrogen: Decisions for 2026 Growing Season
With fertilizer representing one of the largest variable costs in wheat production, inefficient nitrogen use can quickly erode profit margins. This being said, an emphasis should be placed on how to improve nutrient management during the 2026 growing season.