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Managing Salts in the Home Garden
Fact sheet about managing salts in your home garden.
Salt/Salinity Tolerance of Common Horticulture Crops in South Dakota
Fact sheet about salt/salinity tolerance of common horticulture crops.
South Dakota Grain Net Income Tool
South Dakota producers can use the SDSU Extension Net Income Tool to monitor their expected net income per acre given their location, commodity of interest, and changes to market prices. The tool gathers the most-recent end-of-day market prices to determine the latest expected net income for wheat, corn, and soybeans in the different regions of the state.
2020 Planting Decisions
Planting decisions for this spring are complicated given the recent spread of COVID-19. A very busy planting season is approaching quickly. Input suppliers and farmers will be met with a requirement to complete tasks timely to evade economic losses from delays.
Grape Production Resources
Quality wine grapes can be grown in South Dakota with careful attention to growing site, cultivar selection and production techniques. View a collection of resources for getting started today.
What to Do If You’ve Lost Your Health Insurance
Losing health insurance can be scary, and your well-being depends on taking the proper steps to protect your family. Learn about some coverage options to consider if you've recently lost your health insurance.
End of Life Documents You Should Have in Place
COVID-19 infection and mortality rates fill the news programs. Across South Dakota and the nation, people are have made changes to their lifestyle and the way they accomplish many everyday activities. In response to this illness and the potential for long-term hospitalization and even death, individuals over 18 should also ensure their end of life documents are up-to-date.
Alfalfa Weevil Activity Prediction Update: April 14, 2020
The alfalfa weevil is a major spring insect pest of South Dakota alfalfa. Before 2018, this insect was reported as having large populations throughout much of South Dakota. However, during 2018 and 2019, we received fewer reports of alfalfa weevils, which may have been a result of the cooler and wetter spring conditions that were observed.
Boost Your Immunity With Simple Lifestyle Changes
Have you ever thought about how your daily routine or health habits affect your overall health? Have you been told that making time for those little things such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, for example, can all affect more than one aspect of your life?
Cash Flow and Income Considerations for S.D. Farms: Part 1
Grain farming is facing a reduced income outlook for 2020. Unpriced old crop revenue has decreased and projected revenue for 2020 crop is reduced. Offsetting these decreases are chances that some input prices may fall, fuel related expenses and possibly higher payments from commodity title programs.