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Water Bathing vs. Pressure Canning
Water bathing and pressure canning are two common ways to preserve foods by canning. These techniques use heat processing to preserve foods, and which technique you use depends on the acidity of the food.
Testing Dial Pressure Canner Gauges
For accuracy before use, it is recommended that dial gauges get tested each year. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food.
Early Spring Bloomers
From the delicate "Glory of the Snow" to the stunning "Lenten Rose," learn about some of the beautiful, lesser-known, spring-blooming perennial flowers that can be grown in South Dakota gardens.
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus can be a problem in both field and greenhouse situations, and most frequently its effects in South Dakota are observed on tomatoes and peppers.
Aloe
Even if it is freezing outside, we can still garden inside. One of my favorite groups of plants are the succulents and one of my favorite succulent plants is the aloe.
South Dakota Grazing Management Practices: Current & Future
Grazing land occupies 54% of rural land and accounts for a key portion of land use in South Dakota. Many grassland problems can be avoided by using efficient grazing management practices.
May Showers Bring Spring Flowers
May is the month when our gardens, trees and shrubs really start to take off. It is an exciting time for all of us to see the color green again showing up throughout our yards and gardens.
Easter Lilies & Garden Lilies
Easter lilies are a very popular holiday plant, and if you really like lilies, there are many different kinds that you can plant in your own garden.
It’s Easter Lily Time!
There are several things to keep in mind when selecting an Easter lily plant to take home.
Japanese Beetles
Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica) are pest beetles feed on trees, ornamental plants and food crops.